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__label__cc	0.639444	0.360556	CoasterRadio.com: The Original Theme Park Podcast Theme Parks Lifestyle Travel Society Hobbies Coaster Coasterradio Disney Disneyland Disneyworld Gardens Harry Park Parks Point Potter Rides Roller Rollercoaster Six CoasterRadio.com: The Original Theme Park Podcast « » CoasterRadio.com #1332 - Wild One Privileges Revoked By CoasterRadio.com. Discovered by Player FM and our community — copyright is owned by the publisher, not Player FM, and audio streamed directly from their servers. We normally do four shows a month, so this is a BONUS episode of CoasterRadio.com! We talk about the news of the week, give some updates on the "Magic Mountain Magical Friday" event on June 21st, give the first clue in our new Soundwave Contest and hear from an ANGRY fan of Six Flags who has a warning for us. CoasterRadio.com #1338 - Universal VIP and Galaxy’s Edge1:10:08 The Listener Meet-up at Six Flags Magic Mountain was the main reason the show visited Southern California last month... but it wasn't the only place we visited while we were there. On this week's episode, EB tells us all about his VIP Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood. He'll talk about what it was like to receive the "red carpet" treatm ...… CoasterRadio.com #1337 - Magic Mountain Roller Coaster Reviews1:44:32 We have returned from the west coast! We're ready to tell you all about our trip to Six Flags Magic Mountain including our reviews of all of their major rides and attractions. We'll also tell you all about what happened at the Listener Meet-up after we recorded last week's podcast! After that, we have two reviews of Maxx Force at Six Flags Grea ...… CoasterRadio.com #1336 - LIVE from Six Flags Magic Mountain38:03 After months of anticipation, the 2019 Listener Meet-Up is finally here! On this week's show, we podcast from the Gearworks Theater at Six Flags Magic Mountain in front of a LIVE AUDIENCE of CoasterRadio.com listeners. We'll talk about our morning Exclusive Ride Time on "Twisted Colossus" and "Scream." Plus, we'll get advice from SoCal locals o ...… CoasterRadio.com #1335 - 2019 California Trip and Event Preview31:03 Our 2019 event "Magic Mountain Magical Friday" is coming up on June 21st! On this week's episode, we preview that event, including everything that is scheduled to happen that day! We also talk about the other places we'll visit during our trip to the West Coast... Universal Studios Hollywood, Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Disney California Ad ...… CoasterRadio.com #1334 - The Most Under-Rated Coasters1:02:37 We've all heard of coasters like "Fury 325" and "Millennium Force." They get talked about and debated constantly. But what about the fantastic rides out there that never get mentioned in passionate discussions on social media or theme park podcasts? On this week's show, we talk about the most Under-Rated Coasters and why they should receive mor ...… CoasterRadio.com #1333 - Shocking News42:24 There is a lot of "behind-the-scenes" prep happening as we get ready for "Magic Mountain Magical Friday: An All Inclusive VIP Event!" (We're only two weeks away!) But there is a ton of news to talk about from all over the amusement industry! Plus, we find out if any of our listeners made a correct guess in our latest "Soundwave" contest!… CoasterRadio.com #1332 - Wild One Privileges Revoked30:43 We normally do four shows a month, so this is a BONUS episode of CoasterRadio.com! We talk about the news of the week, give some updates on the "Magic Mountain Magical Friday" event on June 21st, give the first clue in our new Soundwave Contest and hear from an ANGRY fan of Six Flags who has a warning for us.… CoasterRadio.com #1331 - Star Wars: First Look50:19 Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is easily the biggest theme park story of 2019. (It might be the biggest theme park story ever.) One of our listeners got a chance to experience the entire land before it opened to the public. He ate in the restaurants, shopped in the stores and rode "Smuggler's Run." He'll tell us what he saw and if the new land is as ...… CoasterRadio.com #1330 - The Design Team Behind "The Beast"1:05:21 "The Beast" at Kings Island is one of the most legendary coasters in the world. On this week's episode of CoasterRadio.com, we present "The Beast" with a very special honor. We also talk with two of the original designers of this iconic coaster... Jeff Gramke and Al Collins. We'll hear how they designed this coaster 40 years ago without the aid ...… CoasterRadio.com #1329 - New Roller Coaster Thrills1:21:42 It's not often that a completely new concept is added to a roller coaster train. This week, we heard about an interactive one from Gerstlauer... and it is amazing. During our Quick Hits segment, we talk about leaked blueprints, new metal detectors, new ride reviews and an animatronic of our beloved half-giant Hagrid. EB also gives detailed revi ...… CoasterRadio.com #1328 - Six Flags is Great!58:45 Kings Dominion posted an interesting sign outside the de-construction walls of "Volcano: The Blast Coaster." We talk about what it says and what it could mean. During our "Quick Hits" segment, we review three new rides that recently opened. We also hear from listeners who were on-site for the openings of all three attractions! We also unveil th ...… CoasterRadio.com #1327 - Pirates, Stormtroopers, and Antique Cars1:18:45 There's a lot of action on this week's episode of CoasterRadio.com! First up, Zamperla has asked Mike and EB to provide the voices of two "booty loving" pirates for their Galleon ride. The guys will record their original script live on the air before they submit it to the ride manufacturer. ARRRRRGH! Then it's time for QUICK HITS. The guys disc ...… CoasterRadio.com #1326 - Inside The Golden Tiki1:11:07 This week's show is all about themed environments! We start off with our FIRST DROP... and it's all about two different types of dark rides... interactive and passive. We'll talk about whether it's better (and more profitable for parks) to create rides where guests are shooting targets or ones where they simply get taken in by the story. During ...… CoasterRadio.com #1325 - Listener Questions Show1:00:44 One of our FAVORITE shows of the year is where we can drop our regular format and take an entire episode to answer all of your questions. The fun thing about this show is that the questions are all over the place. Yes, there are questions about theme parks and thrill rides. But there are also questions about pop culture, Mike/EB, the podcast it ...… CoasterRadio.com #1324 - First Parks of Spring1:13:21 Kings Dominion was in the news again as they started the removal process of "Volcano: The Blast Coaster." We kick off this week's show questioning whether or not the iconic mountain structure that once housed three attractions might survive. During our Quick Hits segment, we talk about several of this week's most interesting stories in the amus ...… CoasterRadio.com #1323 - HOT or NOT 2019!1:29:44 This week's show kicks off with a review of Carowinds' new roller coaster for 2019 - Copperhead Strike! Cincinnati Jon was on-site for a first ride and a first look at this double-launch coaster from Mack! During our Quick Hits segment, we talk about several of this week's most interesting stories in the amusement industry, including: Green Lan ...… CoasterRadio.com #1322 - EB Plants Six Flags Over Texas1:08:51 We had originally planned to take this week off to make room for our Spring Break plans. BUT, we decided to record a special episode to talk about EB's visit to Six Flags Over Texas and his upcoming visit to Six Flags Fiesta Texas!By CoasterRadio.com. CoasterRadio.com #1321 - A Tour of Disney's Star Wars1:18:14 This week, Busch Gardens Tampa announced that RMC will be working their magic on the former wooden dueling coaster Gwazi. We'll have some news about what is expected for 2020. During our Quick Hits segment, we talk about several of this week's most interesting stories in the amusement industry, including: Knotts Berry Farm possibly expanding Gh ...… CoasterRadio.com #1320 - March Madness1:01:18 We start off this week's show with an update on the tragic story at Schlitterbahn. A judge recently tossed out the case brought against the park's owner and ride designer. During our Quick Hits segment, we talk about several of this week's most interesting stories in the amusement industry, including: Copperhead Strike has seatbelts and people ...… CoasterRadio.com #1319 - "The Legend" Behind Holiday World's Coasters39:05 EB is in the CoasterRadio.com studio alone this week and has a TON of great content! He'll unveil the Interactive Brackets that will help us decide the "Greatest Roller Coaster Name of All Time." He'll also read some letters from the Mailbag! After that, he'll interview Paula Werne from Holiday World to hear stories about how they decided upon ...… CoasterRadio.com #1318 - Heartbreak: Volcano52:15 The off-season is usually pretty quiet here at CoasterRadio.com. But this week, we're talking about one of the biggest theme park stories we have heard in awhile. Kings Dominion has announced that "Volcano: The Blast Coaster" will no longer be operating at the park. We'll talk all about this ride and the reaction to its removal. During our Quic ...… CoasterRadio.com #1317 - 2019 Season Preview with Arthur Levine - Part 255:49 Last week, we had a fun time talking about many of the new attractions coming to parks in 2019! But there are STILL MORE to talk about! Once again, we are joined by our good friend, theme park expert Arthur Levine. Arthur writes about theme parks for USA Today, Trip Savvy, IAPPA and other companies. He says we are are currently living in a "gol ...… 2019 is shaping up to be one of the more amazing years in recent memory when it comes to theme park attractions. Sure, we're all excited by the amazing things we are hearing about Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, but there are dozens of other new rides and attractions coming to parks across the world. This week, we are joined by our good friend, theme ...… CoasterRadio.com #1315 - Summer 2019 Meet-Up Announcement55:21 Universal Orlando is building a gigantic new multi-launch, special effects filled coaster themed to Harry Potter. But this week, plans were leaked for a SECOND COASTER at the same park themed to Jurassic World. We'll take a look at the layout and discuss the rumors. During our Quick Hits segment, we talk about several of this week's most intere ...… CoasterRadio.com #1314 - "Coaster"Damus and The Best New Attraction of 20181:12:38 Before we start looking ahead to 2019... we have a bit of "housekeeping" to do in regards to last year. It's time to announce the winner of the CoasterRadio.com "Best New Attraction of 2018" Award. After that, it's time for "Coaster"Damus! We take a look at our predictions from last year to see which ones came true. Then, we hear from our liste ...… CoasterRadio.com #1313 - Winter Break Wrap-Up1:01:34 Walt Disney imagined Disneyland as a place where parents and their children could have fun together. But even he couldn't imagine how popular his park would become. This week, Disney dramatically raised the prices at their Southern California park. Did they do this with the hope of thining the crowds out before "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" opens? ...… CoasterRadio.com #1312 - The Best New Attraction of 20181:04:07 This week's First Drop takes a look at the new "roller coaster" that will be built on a Carnival Cruise Ship. "The Bolt" will run on 800 feet of track at a maximum height of 187 feet above the sea level and a top speed of 40 mph. We'll talk about what type of reception this is likely to get from coaster fans and if this ride even deserves to be ...… CoasterRadio.com #1311 - OMG: A Name and a Game1:10:56 We are using this season of the show to determine the greatest roller coaster name of all time. To help us figure out what goes into picking the perfect name, we'll be talking with experts at the parks to hear their stories about how their iconic rides were named. This week, we are joined by Brian Knoebel, co-owner and manager of Knoebels and S ...… CoasterRadio.com #1310 - 2018 Holiday Gift Guide1:00:23 This week's show kicks off with a look at a really interesting survey that Six Flags has been sending to their guests. Inside the survey are hints at two different types of roller coasters that could be coming to the lineups at several parks. Which ones could they be? During our Quick Hits segment, the guys talk about several of this week's mos ...… CoasterRadio.com #1309 - Sick of IAAPA56:25 This week's show kicks off with a look at an interesting lawsuit brought against Six Flags over the use of biometrics in the parks. The mother of a park guest is suing the the amusement chain because she claims Six Flags took her son's biometric identifiers (thumbprints) without her permission. The result of the lawsuit will affect how biometri ...… CoasterRadio.com #1308 - Disney Imagineer Tracey Noce and the Incredicoaster26:17 It's a really special week here at CoasterRadio.com! Not only are we welcoming a brand new baby girl into the family, we are also getting a chance to interview Disney Imagineer Tracey Noce who was the Creative Director for "Incredicoaster" and the Incredibles Park area of Pixar Pier, which opened in June at Disney California Adventure! Tracey t ...… CoasterRadio.com #1307 - Good Content, Not Amateurish1:04:47 This week, the guys take a look at upcoming events for coaster enthusiasts in 2019. After some reflection, they explore if it's time to start a "CoasterRadio.com Club" (with membership cards.) Could this happen soon? During our Quick Hits segment, the guys talk about several of this week's most interesting stories in the amusement industry, inc ...… CoasterRadio.com #1306 - What's in a Name?1:05:02 The theme park industry is in a constant state of flux. The change is driven by many things. But this week, our "First Drop" focuses on the "Experience Economy" and how a specific group of tourists choose to visit theme parks and other exotic places because of the "social media" opportunities they provide. During our Quick Hits segment, the guy ...… CoasterRadio.com #1305 - Disney Imagineer Dave Minichiello1:09:56 The Off-Season is here and that means the local parks are closed to most of us (except for you lucky ones in Florida and California!) To help combat the "Off-Season Blues," Mike and EB have some ideas that will tide you over until the parks open again in March. During our Quick Hits segment, the guys talk about several of this week's most inter ...… CoasterRadio.com #1304 - The Curse of CoasterRadio.com56:47 We kick off this week's show by welcoming back the designers of "Mystic Motel," one of the greatest home haunts ever created. These guys actually developed a dark ride in their home...complete with moving vehicles. They join us for a second appearance to update us on some big plans they have for the future. During our Quick Hits segment, the gu ...… CoasterRadio.com #1303 - Haunts and Celebs1:07:11 Halloween Horror Nights is one of the most anticipated haunt events of the season. This week, we're joined by Brian and Tim from The Civil Gore podcast to talk about their recent trip to Universal Orlando and their experience at houses like "Stranger Things" and "Poltergeist." The guys will also give their picks for the best Horror Films set in ...… CoasterRadio.com #1302 - Fright Nights and Coaster Coffins1:25:22 English Composer Nick Hutson has been a long-time friend of the show. His career is on the rise! He composed much of the music currently running at Thorpe Park's Fright Nights. We'll talk to Nick about the process of creating themed environments using music. We'll also hear how he used EB and Mike's voices in many of the scarezones and the laun ...… CoasterRadio.com #1301 - Season 13 Premiere with Ride Entertainment Group1:04:56 "Lucky" Season 13 begins! This week, we'll pull back the curtain of the podcast to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what listeners had to say in our 2018 Survey. What parts of the podcast were hits and what parts bombed? We'll also take some time to give some commentary on some of the big new stories in the amusement industry that happened ...… CoasterRadio.com #1247 - Coaster Commentary - Maxx Force and Steel Curtain5:18 As we get ready for Episode 500 next week, Mike and EB are back with another Coaster Commentary. They are taking a look at animations for Maxx Force at Six Flags Great America and Steel Curtain at Kennywood! CoasterRadio.com #1246 - Coaster Commentary - Copperhead Strike and West Coast Racers5:51 Mike and EB debut their first "Coaster Commentary" and talk about Copperhead Strike at Carowinds and West Coast Racers at Six Flags Magic Mountain...while watching animation of the new rides! CoasterRadio.com #1245 - Copperhead Strike, West Coast Racers, Maxx Force and MORE!1:13:26 August 30, 2018 was "Announcement Day" for the Six Flags chain and Carowinds. When you combine all of the news of their 2019 additions with what we have already heard from Canada's Wonderland and Kennywood... there is A LOT to talk about. As we close out the 12th season of CoasterRadio.com, we take a look at what is in store for these parks in ...… CoasterRadio.com #1244 - JUDGE EB: Star Wars vs. Star Trek1:13:50 Then, they shocked everyone again with the announcement of a new Star Wars themed land coming to both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Universal had a gigantic hit of their own with "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter," and rumors abound about what they might choose to do at their 4th Gate in Orlando. What would happen if Universal created a ...… CoasterRadio.com #1243 - Back to Branson1:34:38 The 2018 CoasterRadio.com Listener Meet-Up is in the books! Over the past two weeks, we've had live shows from two of the best attractions in Branson, MO. This week, we'll tell you what happened when the microphones weren't on! We'll have behind-the-stories, ride reviews and other fun stuff that happened during the 2018 CoasterRadio.com Meet-up!… CoasterRadio.com #1242 - LIVE from Silver Dollar City52:02 It's Day Two of the 2018 CoasterRadio.com Listener Meet-up in Branson, MO! This week, Mike and EB are on stage at the Dockside Theater inside Silver Dollar City in front of a LIVE audience of CoasterRadio.com Listeners! The guys will review the park and all of its major attractions...including Outlaw Run, Wildfire, Powderkeg and the all-new, re ...… CoasterRadio.com #1241 - LIVE from Bigfoot Fun Park and The Gravity Bomb42:17 It's Day One of the 2018 CoasterRadio.com Listener Meet-up in Branson, MO! Mike and EB kick-off the first of two on-location shows at Bigfoot Fun Park on the famous strip in Branson. They'll learn all about the many attractions at the park, including the infamous Bigfoot Action Tower and the Bigfoot Discovery Expedition! Then, you'll come along ...… CoasterRadio.com #1240 - Before They Raise The "Steel Curtain"1:04:16 EB and his family continue their EPIC road trip across the country. This week, they are podcasting from Kennywood in West Mifflin, PA! They're joined by the gang from "Theme Park Families" and tell us all about the rides, attractions (and food) that make this such a special and historical park. During our Quick Hits segment, the guys talk about ...… CoasterRadio.com #1239 - We Don't Want To Talk About Theme Parks1:01:40 EB was at Kings Island this week and is making his way across the country to get to Kennywood for next week's show. So, instead of taking the week off, we decided that we would play a few segments from our Exclusive "Off-Topic" Podcasts that we do for subscribers at Patreon.com/CoasterRadio. The guys will talk dozens of topics... but not one of ...… CoasterRadio.com #1238 - EB Conquers Kings Island1:06:32 This week, EB is at Kings Island in Ohio! He's there with his whole family and they not only review the park itself, but also all of the major rides and attractions. During our Quick Hits segment, the guys talk about several of this week's most interesting stories in the amusement industry, including: Is the Expedition Everest's Yeti about to b ...… CoasterRadio.com #1237 - 2019 Rumors and EB Almost Burns Down His House42:27 Kennywood had been releasing numeric clues related to their 2019 attraction. Mike and EB take a look at nine of the numbers and attempt to decipher the code! During our Quick Hits segment, the guys talk about several of this week's most interesting stories in the amusement industry, including: Dorney Park's Rumored 2019 Coaster Six Flags Magic ...… CoasterRadio.com #1236 - The Worst Ten Best and The Summer of ICEE1:08:13 USA Today 10Best released their Top 10 Parks and Top 10 Roller Coasters list. We'll take a look at both and see if they are based in reality. Plus, is there a better way to decide what are the top parks and attractions? During our Quick Hits segment, the guys talk about several of this week's most interesting stories in the amusement industry, ...… Start listening to CoasterRadio.com: The Original Theme Park Podcast on your phone right now with Player FM's free mobile app, the best podcasting experience on both iPhone and Android. Your subcriptions will sync with your account on this website too. Podcast smart and easy with the app that refuses to compromise. Dis After Dark - A Disney podcast for grown up kids and adults Dis After Dark is a Disney podcast for grown ups. The show is an irreverent look at all things Disney parks by a British team of people who really know their stuff about Disney parks & movies. 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__label__cc	0.576585	0.423415	MAPS Global Podcast Society Religion Christianity US Government Christianmissions Missions Prayer Spirituality Worship MAPS Global Podcast « » 9: Ethnocentrism is the Enemy of Missions: Part Two By MAPS Global. Discovered by Player FM and our community — copyright is owned by the publisher, not Player FM, and audio streamed directly from their servers. In this two part Podcast, R.A. Martinez and Mark Kazmier discuss the perils of racisim in the church and it's effect on global missions. In Part Two, we discuss how ethnocentrism finds its way into our modern expressions and the consequences on the modern frontier missions movement. 24: Singing and the Great Commission47:07 In this Episode R.A. Martinez and Leah Mix discuss the centrality of worship and singing in the completion of the Great Commission. Join them as they share from the bible and from their own experience of how worship, music and singing transforms nations. 23: Singing, Songwriting, and a Life of Worship with Kim Hager1:07:32 Join Bethany Tombley and R.A. Martinez as they sit down with Kim Hager, an anointed and accomplished Singer/Songwriter and Worship Leader. In this episode Kim shares her journey into worship leading and shares tips on leading worship, songwriting and a life of ministering to the Lord. 22: Inside a war zone: Serving on the doorstep of the Islamic State1:05:59 Today we sit down with Rebecca! She grew up on the field as a child and returned years later to serve in N.Iraq. In this episode she shares her journey onto the field, as well as her heart and stories form living and working among the displaced, orphaned, and traumatized in a war zone. 21: Personal Development and Emotional Healthy Spirituality1:12:28 In this episode we sit down with Chris Carter, VP of Care and Development here at MAPS Global. He shares his insights in how to grow in the areas of their lives that affect our health. We touch on our five areas of personal growth: physical, spiritual, financial, relational, with a special emphasis on Emotional Health. In our discussion we tack ...… 20: Let Sela Sing! Stories from the Middle East1:00:06 In this episode we once again sit down with Saliba, an indigenous believer who is leading a house of prayer in the Middle East. He shares his story of how he met Jesus and how the region is shifting through worship and prayer. Hear the incredible stories of what happens when prayer and missions marries together in some of the most unreached nat ...… 19: Tips on Building Teams Well54:30 Join Leah Mix and R.A. Martinez in this episode as they sit down with the leader of one of MAPS' long term field teams. They will be discussing his journey to the Middle East and what he focused on in building his team. 18: From Darkness into Light: Stories from the 10-40 Window1:02:45 We sit down with a dear friend and staff member that we first met on the field and later joined our school as a student moving from the largest unreached Muslim nation in the Earth. She shares with us her story and how the Lord took her from a Muslim family to now leading an indigenous worship and prayer movement in the Middle East.… 17: Revival Is Family: A Discussion48:35 Thai Lam, National Director of The Luke18 Project, based in KCMO, sits down with R.A. Martinez to discuss what the Lord is doing on College Campuses and how they are building culture and language to touch hundreds of campuses across America. 16: How Do I Know If I Am Called to Missions?44:50 In this episode, R.A. Martinez shares some of his insights on how one knows whether they are called to missions or not. This discussion revolves around the validity of that question and a few of the issues in the church that make it a difficult question to answer.By MAPS Global. 15: The Business of the Kingdom: Follow up Questions36:56 In this episode Leah sits down with Luke Jeffery, MAPS Global's VP of Finance to ask some follow up questions from listeners about missions, finances, and the conversation we had with him in episode 13.By MAPS Global. 14: Know Yourself: Personality Types and Building Teams53:45 In this episode R.A. Martinez and Leah Mix discuss why personality assessment is essential when it comes to building teams well. Under the banner we learned in previous episodes, "Healthy Things Grow”, we discuss personal experiences and how to build healthy individuals that in turn make up healthy teams.… 13: The Business of the Kingdom: Finances and Missions1:04:10 In this episode R.A. Martinez talks with Luke Jeffery, the VP of Finance and Operations here at MAPS Global about one of out five areas of growth: finances. He shares his insights, both biblical and experiential, on how to apply an understanding of finances in a healthy way. We discuss how crucial finances are when designing your lifestyle and ...… 12: Healthy Things Grow Part 2 // Building Culture1:03:20 R.A. Martinez and Leah Mix discuss the shift in MAPS Global over the past year and the focus on defining and building a healthy culture. They break down the organization's ”WHY’s , WHAT’s and HOW’s” as well as the “Big 3” for how to build culture. Hear from them how this has improved the environment and provided a safe place for their leaders, ...… 11: Healthy Things Grow1:11:14 Patrick Currie, Partner of The Jajeh Group and long time friend of R.A. Martinez, shares his journey into launching his company as well as leadership lessons that he uses to empower those he coaches and consults. Beginning with a little levity about their 25 year friendship, this podcast dives deep into a journey of friendship, faith and what i ...… 10: Interview with Fabian - Director of Mesopotamia House of Pray in N. Iraq36:05 Leah interviews Fabian, the leader of the House of Prayer in N. Iraq. Hear the story of how God called him and his team to the Middle East. A year and half after moving to N. Iraq, the Islamic State invaded and set up the Caliphate less than an hour away from the town they were working in. It was during that time that God orchestrated the amazi ...… 9: Ethnocentrism is the Enemy of Missions: Part Two45:41 In this two part Podcast, R.A. Martinez and Mark Kazmier discuss the perils of racisim in the church and it's effect on global missions. In Part Two, we discuss how ethnocentrism finds its way into our modern expressions and the consequences on the modern frontier missions movement.By MAPS Global. 8: Ethnocentrism is the Enemy of Missions1:01:42 In this two part podcast, R.A. Martinez and Mark Kazmier discuss the perils of racism in the church and its effects on global missions. Part 1 covers the Churches battle with ethnocentrism from the beginning.By MAPS Global. 7: BONUS Episode: The Story Behind the Tent with David Bradshaw 1:05:16 In this special episode, David Bradshaw, founder of Awaken the Dawn, and R.A. Martinez share the Story of Awaken the Dawn and Tent America. This conversation spans a ten year history of them running together for prayer, revival and missions.By MAPS Global. 6: Barna Survey of Churchgoers and The Great Commission48:29 In this podcast, R.A. Martinez responds to a recent survey from the Barna Group of church goers in America and the Great Commission. He offers his opinion on the causes and affect of the startling results and where we go from here.By MAPS Global. 5: Israel, Islam and the Church34:14 R.A. Martinez discusses the converging destinies of these three realities as they come to fullness in one generation. Each, in the sovereignty of God are divinely woven together into a redemptive story line that will make Jesus famous in all the Earth.By MAPS Global. 4: The Tabernacle of David and the Missions Movement (Acts 15) with Mark Kazmier and R.A. Martinez37:14 Mark Kazmier and R.A. Martienz discuss the controversy in Acts 15 and its on going impact on global missions. The Tabernacle of David with its emphasis on 24/7 worship and prayer becomes a central theme to the Missions movement at the end of the age.By MAPS Global. 3: Barnabas: The Father of Apostolic Missions with Mark Kazmier50:01 In this episode, we explore the life of Barnabas, one of the most central and beloved figures in the New Testament. From his introduction in Acts 4 to his split with the Apostle Paul, Barnabas is the catalyst for the first apostolic prayer and missions movement. God is raising up modern day Barnabas' who will serve as fathers and mothers to the ...… 2: World Urbanization and the Future of Missions48:27 A discussion concerning world urbanization trends, global cities and their strategic importance in finishing the Great Commission with R.A. Martinez and one of our field workers.By MAPS Global. 1: Antioch with R.A. Martinez27:11 Start listening to MAPS Global Podcast on your phone right now with Player FM's free mobile app, the best podcasting experience on both iPhone and Android. Your subcriptions will sync with your account on this website too. Podcast smart and easy with the app that refuses to compromise. Discerning Hearts - Catholic Podcasts Catholic spirituality podcasts for the Christian community World Spirituality Our planet is becoming a global village, yet enormous differences remain in culture and spiritual tradition-differences that lead to misunderstanding, hatred, and war. Exploring the unity within all cultures and faith traditions, Rev. Paul John Roach, a lifelong student and practitioner of many world spiritual teachings, guides us through the variety and differences, to the unity and common values shared by all the great religions. Come journey planet Earth's spiritual landscape with insight ... 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__label__wiki	0.647925	0.647925	Open Mic Spotlight Tech Podcasting Open Mic Spotlight « » Episode 46: Gino Fanelli By Heather Leigh Holt. Discovered by Player FM and our community — copyright is owned by the publisher, not Player FM, and audio streamed directly from their servers. On this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, New Orleans-influenced singer-songwriter Gino Fanelli stops by the studio to discuss his reverence for jazz vocalists, the history of his own cross-genre work and coffee can nachos—he also works his way through a handful of songs that span the length of his influences. Taking inspiration from artists like Louis Prima, Louis Armstrong and Jack Scott, Fanelli wrings a boundless emotional echo from the strings of his guitar, revealing both the staggering possibilities and rhythmic subversion that can be wrought from his chosen instrument. Whether he’s performing and discussing the sonic details of King Louie’s song from “The Jungle Book” or the journey from his hometown of Detroit to Chattanooga, Fanelli creates a familiar and intimate space for his words and music to roam, filling the studio with a N’awlins shake and swagger that compliments the complex rhythms that form around his lyrics. With a history that includes time wandering the depths of rockabilly, swing and jazz, he filters all these sounds into a focused roar that immediately captures the mischievous spirit of Bourbon Street and all-night parties soundtracked by a coterie of ecstatic musicians. Episode 80: Spinster40:00 Sisters Rosalie, Rachel, and Amelia formed the trio, Spinster, after unearthing their grandfather’s accordion in a closet and spending several summers learning pop covers on a hodgepodge of acquired instruments, from the mandolin to the washboard, glockenspiel, and upright bass. Spinster melds familial harmony and old-timey sensibilities with p ...… Episode 79: Stellar's Jay35:21 Stellar's Jay is the moniker for the music of Jayke Webb from Chattanooga, TN. It all started in Rogers, Arkansas in 2001 when Jayke, at the age of 15, picked up a guitar and began writing songs. The subject matter of these songs span from Jayke's endless need to travel, love gained and love lost, imaginative stories of war, pirates, and beasts ...… Episode 78: Rachel McIntyre Smith38:22 Rachel McIntyre Smith is a singer-songwriter from Oliver, TN. She moved to Chattanooga when she started her marketing and communications studies at UTC. Currently, Rachel is finalizing her degree with an internship at Songbirds Guitar Museum. Find out what's next for her and find out why it was love at first listen for me!… Episode 77: Summer Dregs41:51 Summer Dregs is the production moniker of Carl Caldwell, a Chattanooga native who has been intertwined in the music scene for many years. Carl is a commercial music producer, but in the last year or two has dedicated some time to working with other artists. Find out how he got started, how he got to where he is now, and listen to some of his mo ...… Episode 76: Chelsea Ford and the Trouble42:19 Chelsea and Jonathan Ford joined us all the way from Cincinnati, Ohio. Chelsea's voice is so unique and easy on the ears. They have a classic bluegrass-country sound that will make you feel right at home. You'll enjoy this episode. "Chelsea Ford and The Trouble features Ford on banjo, with Jonathan on acoustic guitar and Matt Crone on upright b ...… Episode 75: Cloud Caverns38:39 Cloud Caverns is an acoustic/experimental project comprised of Brandon Peterson and Dan Bouza. Brandon moved from New York to Chattanooga a few years ago but continues to collaborate with Dan from afar. While the two are mostly a studio project, Brandon Peterson plays a few live for us on this episode. His performances and song-writing are deep ...… Episode 74: Ariel Omarzu29:18 Ariel Omarzu is a singer-songwriter based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She is new to the professional music world but you will not be able to tell. The power and soul of her vocals will shake you to your core and leave you speechless. You don't want to miss this episode.By Heather Leigh Holt. Episode 73: Oh Jeremiah56:41 This is a special episode featuring a live Chattanooga House Shows? performance by Oh Jeremiah? from Athens, Ga. Prepare to laugh, get chill bumps, and feel like you were actually at the show. They’re amazing. Such a beautiful show and now everyone gets to be a part of it! Oh Jeremiah is the singer/songwriter duo made up of Jeremiah Stricklin a ...… Episode 72: Superbody47:35 Superbody is in every sense of the phrase a true pop star. Listen to what gets him going and his new single!!By Heather Leigh Holt. Episode 71: Bryce Cronan of The Afternooners36:32 Bryce Cronan of the Afternooners joins us in the studio for the next round of the Summer Series with his smooth melodies and his Jack Johnson vibe. Listen to some interesting show stories like the time his band opened for Cherub!By Heather Leigh Holt. Episode 70: The Mailboxes47:27 The Mailboxes is an art-pop band from Cleveland, Tennessee. Members Jillian and Logan Ivey are creative partners who also happen to be married to one another. Jillian plays piano, sings really loud, and writes catchy indie pop melodies. Logan plays the drums, looks cool, and is trying not to break his arms again. They like touring across the co ...… Episode 69: Thirstain Daniels30:17 Thirstain Daniels is a Chattanooga native with the most beautiful voice. Listen to his stories about his up bringing in music and where he is headed! You will really enjoy his covers and originals played on this episode.By Heather Leigh Holt. Episode 68: Twisted Pine39:40 On this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, Heather talks with Boston-based bluegrass-pop band Twisted Pine about how they first met, their experiences within the bluegrass scene in Boston and why they’ve adopted a response of “four separate beds here” where it comes to questions about their personal relationships. The band started out hewing cl ...… Episode 67: DJ and Marv33:29 On this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, Chattanooga duo DJ and Marv talk with Heather about how their religious upbringing influenced the direction of their music, how they came to meet through a shared musical friend and when we can possibly expect their debut EP to be released. This episode is recorded at Andrew Meadow’s house, another loc ...… Episode 66: Josh Driver33:22 On this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, Heather invites Chattanooga songwriter Josh Driver into the studio to talk with her and guest co-host Adam Stone of Over Easy about some of his influences and why “Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4” led him to pursue a musician’s life. Known for his work with The Dixieland Playboys and as a recent addition to Cha ...… Episode 65: Alex Volz36:51 On this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, Heather welcomes Chattanooga singer-songwriter Alex Volz to the studio. Over the last few years, Volz has been making the rounds in town and gaining a following for the acoustic expansiveness of both his children’s songs and for the more adult-oriented work of his alter ego Burly Temple. Relying on cle ...… Episode 64: Cannon Hunt46:44 Open Mic Spotlight – Cannon Hunt On this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, singer-songwriter Cannon Hunt joins Heather in the studio to discuss the details of his upcoming EP, the effect that his faith has had on his music and how music became such an important part of his life at an early age. And at 15 years old, Hunt has the distinction of ...… Episode 63: Danny Alvarez39:22 On this week’s Open Mic Spotlight, Chattanooga musician Danny Alvarez stops by to talk with Heather about growing up listening to religious music in a conservative household, his musical epiphany on a Navajo reservation and his love of ‘90s hip-hop and R&B production. Armed with his keyboard, Alvarez doles out liquid grooves and mercurial rhyth ...… Episode 62: Sophie Lockhart42:23 On this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, singer-songwriter Sophie Lockhart joins Heather in the studio to talk about her studies at Lee University, how the guitar is not her main instrument and how she’s made the change to a full band for the release of her new single. Armed with just an acoustic guitar, her fiercely confident voice and a mic ...… Episode 61: Planes on Paper with Josiah Johnson42:26 On this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, Navid Eliot and Jenny Borst from Planes on Paper and Josiah Johnson from The Head and The Heart drop by the studio to talk with Heather. They’d all been visiting Chattanooga to play at Treetop Hideaways for Chattanooga House Shows, but due to unforeseen weather complications, they wound up performing a ...… Episode 60: Caney Village52:58 On this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, Barrett Maury and Dakari Kelly of Caney Village drop by the studio to talk with Heather about the ways in which the band has changed over the years, how their parents have influenced them as musicians and why it’s always good to have a locater app on your phone. From the band’s earliest days as a folks ...… Episode 59: Derick Anderson32:13 On this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, Chattanooga singer-songwriter Derick Anderson embraces the realities of his newfound fatherhood and brings his son, Jack, to spend time with Heather in the studio. Anderson had been living in Washington for some years before moving down to Chattanooga to attend Southern Adventist University for their m ...… Episode 58: Drumming Bird40:00 On this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, Chattanooga musician, Austin Sawyer, the main songwriter and member of Drumming Bird, stops in to talk with Heather about his studies at MSTU (where he founded the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity last year), his days performing with High Meadows Communion and how he got famous on Twitter for tweeting about ...… Episode 57: Nick and Luke37:51 On this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, the Americana-varnished duo Nick and Luke stop by to talk with Heather about some of their more unusual experiences while touring, their desire to use music as a means to facilitate human-to-human interaction and how their sound shifts from day to day as their focus narrows and becomes clearer with eac ...… Episode 56: Derek Wayne Martin46:05 On this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, Chattanooga musician Derek Wayne Martin spends some time with Heather in the studio to talk about the ways in which he’s trying to help build the local music scene through his work at The Camp House, how his mom and dad met in a college rock band and why the best purchase of his life was a 1971 Ventura ...… Episode 55: Mountain Creek House Fire37:40 On this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, Pattee Wilbanks and Robert Lovett of Mountain Creek House Fire stop by the studio to talk with Heather about their collaborative process, some of their favorite places to play in Chattanooga and how their respective creative impulses compliment each other perfectly. Their music is drawn from the windin ...… Episode 54: Midnight Promise43:15 On this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, Chattanooga pop-rock trio Midnight Promise drop by the studio to talk about the process for how they collaborate on each track, the familial atmosphere that the band cultivates and how their differing musical tastes push them to experiment with various sounds. With influences as disparate as ‘80s metal ...… Episode 53: No Thank You, John33:47 In this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, Chattanooga musician John Cotton of No Thank You, John drops by to talk with Heather about how he first got into recording, the trials of listening to contemporary Christian music and how he got involved with charity work in Uganda. Cotton moved to Chattanooga 9 years ago from Marietta to attend Lee Un ...… Episode 52: Hailey Miller42:11 In this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, Chattanooga singer-songwriter Hailey Miller stops by the studio to discuss how she first learned how to play the guitar, the experiences that have shaped her music and how she hopes to continue pursuing music as she attends Belmont University in Nashville in the Fall—she recently graduate from Baylor. ...… Episode 51: Nate Currin41:33 On this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, singer-songwriter Nate Currin joins Heather in the studio to discuss how a religious upbringing drove him to seek out secular music and the deep influence that those bands would go on have on his own music in later years. Tasked with extolling a deep emotional canvas with just a voice and an acoustic g ...… Episode 50: The Local Stangers44:01 On this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, Seattle-based Americana duo The Local Strangers drop by the studio to share some of their achingly beautiful harmonies and discuss details of their upcoming record. Built around the twin influences of Aubrey Zoli and Matt Hart, the band expertly wind their way through dramatic folk and pop landscapes w ...… 49: Hannah Murphy44:45 Hannah Murphy – Open Mic Spotlight On this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, Atlanta singer-songwriter Hannah Murphy joining Heather in the studio to discuss their first meeting at Eddie’s Attic at an Atlanta open mic night, how she first picked up the guitar when she was 13 and how her lack of internet led her to see the value of pursuing mus ...… Episode 48: Marcus White40:47 In the Open Mic Spotlight podcast this week, Chattanooga artist Marcus White drops by the studio to discuss his tenure with several local bands, the varying roles he takes as both musician and producer and how electronic music can be just as physical as any other type of music. Hailing from Washington D.C., White attended Lee University on a mu ...… Episode 47: LadyLyn35:51 On this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, Chattanooga singer-songwriter LadyLyn brings her soul-infused melodies to the studio and discusses her past history in college sports, the years spent singing solos in church and how she taught herself how to play the guitar. Across a handful of tracks, she offers both original songs and covers, reveal ...… Episode 46: Gino Fanelli42:10 On this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, New Orleans-influenced singer-songwriter Gino Fanelli stops by the studio to discuss his reverence for jazz vocalists, the history of his own cross-genre work and coffee can nachos—he also works his way through a handful of songs that span the length of his influences. Taking inspiration from artists l ...… Episode 45: Chris Johnson39:24 On this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, Christopher Andrew Johnson of Chattanooga dream-pop outfit Side Affect drops by to talk about his work and perform a handful of songs, including an unreleased new one and possibly an Abba cover. Drawing inspiration from bands like The Jesus and Mary Chain, Wild Nothing and Echo & the Bunnymen, Johnson ...… Episode 44: Ben Strawn38:52 Ben Strawn is a young and somewhat new artist to the Chattanooga music scene but don't let that fool you. This singer-songwriter from Cookeville, Tn will make you swoon with his lyrics and voice. His new EP was just released in June. Hear him perform some of those songs and others on this episode. Listen at www.openmicspotlight.com or on most p ...… Episode 43: Megan Saunders43:42 Megan Saunders is a songwriter that grew up in Vermont but now resides in Chattanooga. She plays a variety of different string instruments including the guitar and banjo. Her band includes Jason Reed on guitar and Jonathan McWilliams on upright bass. Megan has released two albums and has played all over the US. She has won several national awar ...… Episode 42: Ian Sharp33:11 Ian Sharp is one of the movers and shakers of the Chattanooga comedy scene. After life as a tourning musician with the band, In Faith Or Flames, he found himself loving comdedy. He got his start where most in Chattanooga have, JJs Bohemia's open mic. He now has created and hosts his own weekly open mic called ComedyFight at the Honest Point. In ...… Episode 41: Buddy Shirk27:41 Buddy Shirk is an an organist and a pianist who has performed on local, and national, and international television, as well as in numerous recording studios and churches. He served with the Baldwin Paino and Organ Co. and Cooper Music in Atlanta for many years in various marketing and managing positions and now is the store manager for Summitt ...… Episode 40: Make Music Day!39:24 Episode 40 gives light to the upcoming event, Make Music Day, a free celebration of music around the world on June 21st. It is held on the same day in more than 750 cities and 120 countries. Make Music Day is open to anyone who wants to take part. Every kind of musician- young and old, amateur and professional, of every musical persuasion- pour ...… Episode 39: Gleewood45:39 Gleewood is an Americana husband and wife duo from New Mexico. They groove through blues, folk, and rock 'n" roll, with lyrics that lend a story to folk and roots music enthusiasts with an energy that's swells into energetic guitar solos from the heart of the psychedelic 60s. In this episode you will hear stories of how these two met to stories ...… Episode 38: Michael Crowder51:48 Michael Crowder may be a business man with a family, but he has been a part of the Chattanooga music scene for a very long time. He has been in several bands with his most notable and recent being Dark Horse Ten. Listen to stories of Crowder playing Chattanooga's sketchy gigs back before we had great venues like JJs hosting local artists and ba ...… Episode 37: Manatee Commune38:39 Manatee Commune is from Bellingham, Washington. With the help of Chattanooga House Shows and Roots Rated, he put on a killer show. He was so kind to meet with OMS the next day to talk about the night and his inspiration for his vibey, lively, and dance envoking tunes. He seeks to capture the atmosphere of taking a thoughtful, self-reflecting st ...… Episode 36: Lew Card47:31 Lew Card was born and raised in Chattanooga before deciding to leave for the music Mecca, Austin, Texas, to pursue his musical career with mandolin. After sixteen years and playing with a variety of Austin bands, he's back! The past few years, Card has been creating his own music. He has released three albums and just recorded a new one in Aust ...… Episode 35: Tryezz37:38 Tryezz is a local Chattanoogan that mixes jazz, funk, classical, and electronic styles into a combination that will get you movin' and groovin'. On multiple occasions, I have seen him turn a dying crowd into a crowd of dancers not wanting the party to end. He gains inspiration from all the beauty around him and lives by the motto, "Always a Stu ...… Episode 34: Webb Barringer37:51 Webb Barringer is a born and raised Chattanoogan. He is a singer-songwriter that draws influence from artists like Jason Isbell and Todd Snider. You will enjoy hearing songs that will be released on his upcoming albumn in June and his special and unique Rocky Top cover. Thank you to Trenton Romanini for mixing this epsiode.… Episode 33: Roots of a Rebellion43:47 Roots of a Rebellion is a group of musicians from Nashville, TN that play Reggae-Rock-Dub music for the soul. They are an upbeat and loving group that won Road the Bonnaroo last year. While in town last week, the En Root House hosted a pancake breakfast where we did a live interview recording. Their songs are full of love and positivity like 'G ...… Episode 32: Jake Lemons42:01 Jake Lemons was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tn. He has been writing songs and playing guitar since he was a teenager. His band, Jetsam in the Noose, has been together for a few years now. His music finds a way to address very tough topics in an upbeat way. It is a mix of blues, jazz, rock and folk, but in this episode you will hear the stri ...… Episode 31: Lowland Hum45:05 Daniel and Lauren Goans are a husband and wife duo from Charlottesville, Virginia known as Lowland Hum. They write, arrange, and produce all of their own music, and have honed a cohesive visual arts aesthetic to match the hushed simplisity of their sound. They recently released their third full album, Thin. You can hear some of these songs and ...… Start listening to Open Mic Spotlight on your phone right now with Player FM's free mobile app, the best podcasting experience on both iPhone and Android. Your subcriptions will sync with your account on this website too. Podcast smart and easy with the app that refuses to compromise. 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__label__wiki	0.839229	0.839229	News Talk News Society Books Arts The John Batchelor Show « » Custer's Trials: 7 of 8: A Life on the Frontier of a New America Audible Audiobook – Unabridged. T.J. Stiles (Author), Arthur Morey (Narrator), Random House Audio (Publisher) By John Batchelor. Discovered by Player FM and our community — copyright is owned by the publisher, not Player FM, and audio streamed directly from their servers. Photo: Crowd during the Grand Review of the Armies Brady, Mathew B. - Library of Congress Catalog: https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/cwp2003004632/PP Original url: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cwpb.01429 Title: Washington, District of Columbia. Grand review of the army Physical description: 1 negative (2 plates) : Permission details This image is available from the United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs division under the digital ID cwpb.01429. This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Licensing for more information.View more Public Domainview terms File:Washington, District of Columbia. Grand review of the army LOC cwpb.01429.jpg http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/contact http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/schedules Twitter: @BatchelorShow https://www.amazon.com/Custers-Trials-Life-Frontier-America/dp/B016022ECS/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Pulitzer Prize, History, 2016 From the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner, a brilliant new biography of Gen. George Armstrong Custer that radically changes our view of the man and his turbulent times. In this magisterial biography, T. J. Stiles paints a portrait of Custer both deeply personal and sweeping in scope, proving how much of Custer's legacy has been ignored. He demolishes Custer's historical caricature, revealing a volatile, contradictory, intense person - capable yet insecure, intelligent yet bigoted, passionate yet self-destructive, a romantic individualist at odds with the institution of the military (he was court-martialed twice in six years). The key to understanding Custer, Stiles writes, is keeping in mind that he lived on a frontier in time. In the Civil War, the West, and many areas overlooked in previous biographies, Custer helped to create modern America, but he could never adapt to it. He freed countless slaves yet rejected new civil rights laws. He proved his heroism but missed the dark reality of war for so many others. A talented combat leader, he struggled as a manager in the West. He tried to make a fortune on Wall Street yet never connected with the new corporate economy. Native Americans fascinated him, but he could not see them as fully human. A popular writer, he remained apart from Ambrose Bierce, Mark Twain, and other rising intellectuals. During Custer's lifetime, Americans saw their world remade. His admirers saw him as the embodiment of the nation's gallant youth, of all that they were losing; his detractors despised him for resisting a more complex and promising future. Intimate, dramatic, and provocative, this biography captures the larger story of the changing nation in Custer's tumultuous marriage to his highly educated wife, Libbie; their complicated relationship with Eliza Brown, the forceful black woman who ran their household; as well as his battles and expeditions. 11485 episodes available. A new episode about every 0 hours averaging 12 mins duration . The Sea and Civilization: 1 of 8: A Maritime History of the World Audible Audiobook – Unabridged. Lincoln Paine (Author), Tom Perkins (Narrator), Tantor Audio (Publisher)13:41 Photo: World's oldest depiction of a stern-mounted steering rudder (c. 1420 BC) Maler der Grabkammer des Menna - The Yorck Project (2002) 10.000 Meisterwerke der Malerei (DVD-ROM), distributed by DIRECTMEDIA Publishing GmbH. ISBN: 3936122202. Author \| Gaston Braun (1845-1928) http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/contact http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/sch ...… The Sea and Civilization: 2 of 8: A Maritime History of the World Audible Audiobook – Unabridged. Lincoln Paine (Author), Tom Perkins (Narrator), Tantor Audio (Publisher)8:54 1h ago 8:54 Photo: The romance of the ship; the story of her origin and evolution Year: 1911 (1910s) Authors: Chatterton, E. Keble (Edward Keble), 1878-1944 Subjects: Ships Shipbuilding Publisher: Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott company London, Seeley and co., limited Contributing Library: Boston College Libraries Digitizing Sponsor: Boston Library Consortiu ...… Photo: Depiction of the Expedition to Suez led by João de Castro in 1541, showing the main types of Portuguese ships that operated in the Indian Ocean in the 16th century, including two carracks, a galleon, two galleys and a round square caravel. D. João de Castro (1540) - Tábuas dos Roteiros da Índia - Roteiro do Mar Roxo, 1540 (held by Univer ...… Photo: Legend: "The great ships full of boys and girls sent in search of the immortal medicine (Hôraizan) by the Chinese Emperor Shih Huang Ti (Shikôtei), c. 219 BCE". A 19th century ukiyo-e by Kuniyoshi depicting the ships of the great sea expedition sent around 219 BC by the first Chinese Emperor, Qin Shi Huang, to find the legendary home of ...… Photo: http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/contact http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/schedules Twitter: @BatchelorShow The Sea and Civilization: 5 of 8: A Maritime History of the World Audible Audiobook – Unabridged. Lincoln Paine (Author), Tom Perkins (Narrator), Tantor Audio (Publisher) https://www.amazon.com/Sea-Civilization-Maritime-History-World/dp/B0 ...… Rise of Bojo and the No-Deal Hard-Brexit. 1 of 2: Gregory Copley Defense & Foreign Affairs.15:13 Photo: T. D. Skidmore's 1922 Cosmopolitan illustration for P. G. Wodehouse short story "Bertie Gets Even" Date \| 1922 Source \| https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/000544108 Author \| P. G. Wodehouse, T. D. Skidmore http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/contact http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/schedules Twitter: @BatchelorShow Rise of Bojo and the No-Deal H ...… Rise of Bojo and the No-Deal Hard-Brexit. 2 of 2: Gregory Copley Defense & Foreign Affairs.9:33 Photo: 1923 Strand Magazine illustration by A. Wallis Mills for the short story "Jeeves Takes Charge" by P. G. Wodehouse, featuring the characters Florence Craye, Sir Willoughby, and Bertie Wooster. Date \| April 1923 Source \| The Strand Magazine, in London http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/contact http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/schedules Twitter: @Bat ...… #TheScalaReport: Surprising decline of High Net Worth Individuals in the Asia-Pacific as China dips. Chris Riegel, CEO Scala.com #ScalaAPS @STRATACACHE ⁦@ScalaInc⁩12:28 Photo: A man working as a combination letter-writer and fortune-teller and a man working as a barber in the same street, Shanghai, Shanghai Shi, China, ca.1900-1919 "Shanghai, but a common sight in China: a combination letter-writer and fortune-teller. Note the long gown and long sleeves, denoting a man who earned his living by literary, not ma ...… Notes on keeping the peace in East Asia. @GordonGChang @TheDailyBeast10:29 Photo: Prince Qing with some royal cabinet members 百楽兎 - Scanning 清·皇族內閣 Permission details To uploader: Please provide where the image was first published and who created it or held its copyright.View more Public Domainview terms http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/contact http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/schedules Twitter: @BatchelorShow Notes on keepin ...… No movement expected in the China US trade negotiations. @AlanTonelson RealityChek12:37 Photo: Empress Dowager Cixi (1835–1908), who personified the conservative Qing court and controlled court politics for 47 years, halted the attempt of her nephew, the Guangxu Emperor (1871–1908), the penultimate Qing emperor, to institute reforms in 1898. Hubert Vos - Seed, John, Hubert Vos, Court Painter of Empres Dowager Cixi, Arts of Asia, J ...… China is an existential threat says the JCS. Peter Huessy, Mitchell Institute of the Air Force Association.9:43 Photo: Nanjing Road during Xinhai Revolution [1] through [w:Xinhai Revolution in Shanghai.jpg] 原名"上海庆祝民国改元"，载《东方杂志》第八卷第十一号 Permission details To uploader: Please provide where the image was first published and who created it or held its copyright.View more Public Domainview terms http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/contact http://JohnBatchelorShow.com ...… Google AI goes to China & What is to be done? BrandonWeichert Brandon Weichert @WeTheBrandon14:49 Photo: China Centenary Missionary Conference records ; Held at Shanghai, April 25 to May 8, 1907 Year: 1907 (1900s) Authors: China Centenary Missionary Conference (1907 : Shanghai) Subjects: Missionaries Missions Publisher: Shanghai : Centenary Conference Committee Contributing Library: Cornell University Library Digitizing Sponsor: MSN http:// ...… China aggressively in the Caribbean & What is to be done? @MPPregent @Hudson10:16 Photo: The storied West Indies Year: 1900 (1900s) Authors: Ober, Frederick A. (Frederick Albion), 1849-1913 Subjects: Publisher: New York, D. Appleton and company Contributing Library: The Library of Congress Digitizing Sponsor: The Library of Congress http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/contact http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/schedules Twitter: @Batchel ...… Shortening the long tail of the supply chain: 1 of 2: & What is to be done. VIJAY V. 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VAITHEESWARAN US Business Editor, @TheEconomist @vvvchina8:54 Photo: Sincere Department Co., Central, Hong Kong Date \| 9 February 2013, 23:01:21 Source \| https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=387806951304533&set=pb.344052192346676.-2207520000.1360417264&type=3&theater Author \| Unknown http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/contact http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/schedules Twitter: @BatchelorShow Shortening the long ...… Tales of the New Cold War: 1 of 2: Moscow media gripped by Russiagate and AG Bill Barr's investigation of Spygate. Stephen F. Cohen @NYU @Princeton eastwestaccord.com.20:51 Photo: The Great State Theatre Moscow Date \| 1922 Source \| The Russian Theatre by Sayler Author \| Published by Brentano's, NY, 1922 http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/contact http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/schedules Twitter: @BatchelorShow Tales of the New Cold War: 1 of 2: Moscow media gripped by Russiagate and AG Bill Barr's investigation of Spygate. ...… Photo: Identified on the photo please see annotations: Alexei Rykov, Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars (Prime Minister). Lev Kamenev, Deputy Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars (Deputy Prime Minister). Grigory Zinoviev, Chairman of the Comintern's Executive Committee. 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Campbell Author \| Unknown http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/contact http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/schedules Twitter: @BatchelorShow The reclusive billionaire who empowered the confessed criminal Jeffrey Epstein. @GregoryZuckerman @WSJ ht ...… The English believe they know best for America, or, Kim Darroch goes home. @MichaelLedeen @WashingtonExaminer10:32 Photo: Old England : a pictorial museum of regal, ecclesiastical, baronial, municipal, and popular antiquities Year: 1845 (1840s) Authors: Knight, Charles, 1791-1873 Subjects: Historic buildings Historic sites Publisher: London : C. Knight Contributing Library: Harold B. Lee Library http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/contact http://JohnBatchelorShow. ...… "Indiana" Hoenlein and the Lost Jerusalem Moat against the 1099 Crusaders. 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Date \| 1856 Peter Bernhard Wilhelm Heine, better known as Wilhelm (or William) Heine (January 30, 1827 in Dresden – October 5, 1885 http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/contact http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/schedules Twitter: @BatchelorShow A funny thing happened on China's way to world hegemony: Hong Kong and ...… Does the Royal Navy have enough ships to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz? Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @ThadMcCotter16:01 Photo: Strait of hormuz full.jpg http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/contact http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/schedules Twitter: @BatchelorShow Does the Royal Navy have enough ships to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz? 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Restoration by Adam Cuerden - ht ...… Congress much prefers name-calling to immigration-fixing. @DavidMDrucker @JohnFund @ThadMcCotter14:19 Photo: 8th Machine Gun Cavalry in action on Mexican border--Mexican-U.S. campaign after Villa, 1916 http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/contact http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/schedules Twitter: @BatchelorShow Congress much prefers name-calling to immigration-fixing. @DavidMDrucker @JohnFund @ThadMcCotterBy John Batchelor. After victory in Afghanistan, Al Qaeda plans to make war on the Subcontinent as well as Central Asia. @ThomasJoscelyn @FDD14:50 Photo: Madras, India, c. 1900 Hand captioned "Madras", there are some lovely details, particularly the figures and bike bottom-right. This is one of a selection of lantern slides dating I estimate to c. 1900. 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__label__wiki	0.786006	0.786006	Justia Patents US Patent Application for Audience targeting system with profile synchronization Patent Application (Application #20050125290) Audience targeting system with profile synchronization Systems, methods and apparatus for delivering content to an audience member over a computer network. A console allows a user to define audience segments that are organized in hierarchical fashion. The segments are then calculated by collecting profile data for audience members and determining whether members have attributes that a defined by the audience segments. The hierarchical definition of segments allows audience segments to be logically combined and facilitates efficient recalculation of audience segments. Profile synchronization provides an authoritative identifier that is used to reconcile the potential issuance of multiple identifiers for a given audience member. This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/669,791, filed on Sep. 25, 2003, and entitled “System and Method for Segmenting and Targeting Audience Members,” which claims the benefit under 35 USC §119 of Provisional Patent Application No. 60/491,521, filed on Aug. 1, 2003. The entire contents of these Applications are hereby incorporated by reference. This application is also related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ filed on Nov. 5, 2004, and entitled “Audience Targeting System with Segment Management” (Attorney Docket No. 54820-00608). This invention relates generally to audience targeting and more particularly to segment management and profile synchronization in an audience targeting environment. Targeted marketing has long been known as an effective method for reaching consumers. When the consumer receives only relevant content (advertisements, etc.) from a provider, the consumer is more likely to patronize the particular provider, make purchases, and provide additional personal information that may assist in refining the provider's “view” of the consumer. As such, targeted marketing can lead to a more focused and robust interaction with the consumer. This, correspondingly, can lead to a more rewarding interaction for the provider by generating increased revenue. In order to effectively target a consumer, it may be desirable for marketing systems to react to consumer information received from a variety of online and offline sources. These sources may include databases and servers, as well as multiple web properties within a network of affiliated websites. Moreover, the consumer information may be collected from a variety of sources in diverse formats. It may also be desirable for marketing systems to interact with the systems that actually deliver the content to the user. In short, an effective marketing system may appreciate the characteristics and preferences of a specific user regardless of the number or type of channels through which contact with the user is made. Some known systems, however, are only adapted to receive information from a single source (e.g., registration information provided by the consumer). Other systems may receive information from multiple sources, but are unable to usefully combine information relating to the same consumer and communicate it to the necessary content delivery system. Thus, it may be desirable to have a system and method for delivering content that integrates with and aggregates data from various sources, including the underlying systems that deliver content to the consumer. Known systems for delivering targeted content to consumers are focused on reaching the greatest quantity of consumers, without considering the value of interacting with each particular consumer. For example, some systems may deliver “targeted” content to each member of a group of consumers based on the fact that each subscribes to the same magazine. These systems, however, do not consider that only a portion of the group may make on-line purchases, for example, in addition to subscribing to the magazine. This failure to recognize and differentiate “valuable” consumers can lead to lost revenue for the content provider. In addition, the delivery of content to a significant volume of low-value consumers may expend valuable system resources. Accordingly, it may be desirable to have a means of delivering the appropriate content to the appropriate user in order to maximize the value of the relationship between the provider and the consumer. Another problem with content delivery systems is that the information upon which targeting is based may rapidly become stale. An audience member deemed to have particular characteristics may no longer have such characteristics by the time content is delivered. New potential audience members may also become available after determination of a targeted group. The volatility of audience member characteristics and the high volume of information to be processed both present difficulties to systems that seek to target well tailored audiences. Still another problem with content delivery systems, particularly those that seek to collect information and deliver content to particular audience members over the Internet, is the potential for faulty identification of audience members. For example, some systems may use cookies to attempt to uniquely identify an audience member. This presents potential problems because a given person may use several computers and thereby generate several cookies. Software and browser maintenance activities may also prompt the deletion of cookies. Furthermore, there may be computers that are commonly used by numerous uses. Each of these factors may prompt the proliferation of unnecessary and sometimes erroneous profiles. What is needed is an audience targeting system that organizes profile data in a fashion that is more user friendly and facilitates improved calculation and recalculation of audience members to target, as well as techniques for reconciling the proliferation of unnecessary and/or erroneous profiles. According to one aspect, the present invention provides an audience targeting system and corresponding methods and computer program products for managing audience segments. In one embodiment, a hierarchical architecture for defining and managing audience segments is provided. The hierarchical architecture facilitates efficient calculation of the membership of audience segments. Tables that identify lists of audience members belonging to particular segments may be maintained. These membership lists may be logically combined to determine the membership of dependent (e.g., child) audience segments. The membership in audience segments may also be efficiently recalculated by determining audience members who respectively enter and exit audience segments, with calculation for segments propagating through the hierarchical architecture. According to another aspect, the present invention provides profile synchronization. In one embodiment, a profile identifier is a system based identifier that uniquely identifies an audience member. An authoritative identifier (e.g., a registration identifier) is also sought and maintained in association with a profiled audience member. An authoritative identifier may be identified in connection with some collected profile data. Maintenance of associations between authoritative identifiers and profile identifiers allows such collected profile data to be properly associated with a particular audience member despite the absence of a profile identifier in the collected data. Maintenance of associations between profile identifiers and external (e.g., cookie) identifiers also allows determination that multiple such identifiers correspond to a particular audience member. The present invention can be embodied in various forms, including business processes, computer implemented methods, computer program products, computer systems and networks, user interfaces, application programming interfaces, and the like. These and other more detailed and specific features of the present invention are more fully disclosed in the following specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a system for delivering content to an audience member. FIG. 2 is a flow diagram illustrating an example of delivering content to an audience member. FIG. 3 is a flow diagram illustrating an example of generating audience member profiles. FIG. 4 is a flow diagram illustrating an example of tracking website pages visited by an audience member using a unique identifier. FIG. 5 is a flow diagram illustrating an example of grouping audience members into segments for receipt of targeted content. FIG. 6 is a flow diagram illustrating an example of directing targeted content to audience members in a segment. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating another example of a system for delivering content to an audience member. FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating an example of an audience targeting system that includes segment management according to one aspect of the present invention. FIGS. 9A-B are respectively a block diagram illustrating an example of a particular extractor 900 and a schematic diagram that exemplifies a model for extracting profile data according to another aspect of the present invention. FIGS. 10A-B are schematic diagrams illustrating an example of a segment management architecture and corresponding calculation of segments according to another aspect of the present invention. FIGS. 11A-B are schematic diagram illustrating an example of processing data tables to manage and produce segments according to another aspect of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating an example of an audience targeting system that includes profile synchronization according to another aspect of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flow diagram illustrating an example of a process for profile synchronization. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous details are set forth, such as flowcharts and system configurations, in order to provide an understanding of one or more embodiments of the present invention. However, it is and will be apparent to one skilled in the art that these specific details are not required in order to practice the present invention. One embodiment of the system 10 for delivering content to an audience member is shown in FIG. 1. The system 10 includes a first server 120 which hosts an extractor program 122. The first server 120 is operatively connected to one or more offline databases 110, and one or more external content servers 160. The offline databases 110 and external content servers 160 are also operatively connected to one or more web servers 170. The web servers 170 may provide website pages to an audience member computer 180 in a conventional manner. The web servers 170 are also operatively connected to a targeting engine program 152 resident on a second server 150. The first and second servers 120 and 150 may be operatively connected to a third server 130 which contains a database 132 (referred to as the data warehouse) for storing audience member profile data. In some embodiments of the present invention, the same server may act as the first, second, and/or third servers 120, 150, and 130. A control console 140 may be operatively connected to the third server 130. FIG. 2 is a flow diagram illustrating an example of delivering content to an audience member. This may include three primary stages: data collection and profile generation; audience segmentation and analysis; and interface to external systems. During data collection and profile generation, offline data sources 110 are searched to collect profile data relating to individuals (referred to as audience members). This profile data is stored in the data warehouse 132. During audience segmentation and analysis, the profile data for audience members is used to categorize the audience members into segments. For example, profile data may indicate that a particular audience member subscribes to Golf Magazine, and thus has some interest in golf. That audience member may then be included in a segment (i.e., group) of audience members that are also interested in golf. During the interface to external systems stage, a targeting engine 152 may use the inclusion of the audience member in a segment to direct targeted external content to the audience members in that segment. Continuing with the example posed above, audience members in the “golf” segment may have golf related content sent to them as a result. With continued reference to FIG. 2, data collection and profile generation may involve the offline databases 110, the extractor program 122, and the data warehouse 132. Initial profile information about individual audience members may be collected from available databases, such as a registration database 112 and a subscription database 114 by the extractor 122. Registration and subscription databases 112 and 114 may include audience member profile data collected as a result of the audience member registering with, or subscribing to, any type of service, including but not limited to an Internet, magazine, newspaper, newsletter, cable, telephone, or wireless service, for example. These registration and subscription databases may include a wide variety of profile information such as name, gender, age, birth date, home and work addresses, telephone numbers, credit and charge card information, marital status, income level, number and age of children, employment history, hobbies, recent purchases, educational status, interests, preferences, and the like, for example. The extractor 122 is a program that is used to parse and identify audience member profile data from within a set of data. The extractor 122 may be constructed using Java, Perl, C++, C#, SQL, or any other similar programming language. The extractor 122 may be resident on a server 120, or multiple servers. The extractor 122 may be governed by a set of extraction rules that determine the source(s) and format(s) of profile data that may be used to create a profile for an audience member, and the categories of profile data to be collected. The extraction rules may include a series of text rules (using matching utilities such as string matching or regular expressions) that are used to transform data in one form into a more standardized form while removing unneeded data. The extraction rules may include, for example, a statement such as “if string contains ‘A’ then output result ‘B’.” The extractor 122 is operatively connected to a database 132 referred to as the data warehouse 132. The data warehouse 132 may be provided on a second server 130, and may be used to store the profile and segment affinity data relating to audience members. The extractor 122 may routinely update the profile and segment affinity data in the data warehouse 132. As new or modified profile data becomes available from the offline databases 110, the extractor 122 may modify the profile data for an audience member. The extractor 122 may also receive profile data directly from the audience member computer 180 and/or the targeting engine 152 that indicates the website pages visited, the web searches conducted, and the emails received by the audience member. FIG. 3 is a flow diagram illustrating an example of generating audience member profiles. The steps shown in FIG. 3 show the manner in which the extractor 122 obtains profile data indicating the online website pages visited by an audience member. In step 210 the extractor searches the offline databases, such as registration and subscription databases, for profile data relating to individual audience members. The search of the offline databases may be initiated by an instruction received from the console 140. For example, an instruction could be given to collect profile data for all audience members who subscribe to the New York Times. Such an instruction necessitates that the extractor 122 have access to the subscription database for the New York Times. The extraction rules determine the profile data that is collected. In step 212, the profile data extracted from the offline sources may be stored in the data warehouse. As there may be a need to determine the profile data that is associated with a particular audience member, the extractor may assign a unique identifier to the profile data in step 214. The unique identifier may be a string of numeric, alphabetic, alphanumeric, or other characters that may be used to identify one audience member. In step 216, the unique identifier may be used to identify content visited by the audience member. The unique identifier may be so used by including it in a domain cookie associated with each website page visited by the audience member. Each of these domain cookies may be stored on the computer associated with the audience member, and may be used to identify each particular website page visited by the audience member as being associated with the unique identifier. In step 218, the extractor may determine the domain cookies that are stored on the audience member's computer. Because these domain cookies include the unique identifier that identifies the particular audience member, the extractor may use these cookies to modify the profile data for a particular audience member to reflect that the audience member visited the website pages associated with the cookies. By combining the profile data obtained from the offline databases with the profile data updates that occur as a result of the audience member visiting website pages, a complete set of profile data may be collected for an audience member, reflecting both offline and online behavior and characteristics for the audience member. Tracking the online history of an audience member requires that the system be able to uniquely identify audience members. This tracking may be accomplished by combining a unique identifier for each audience member with website pages in the network that the audience member has visited. A method of providing the unique identifier in each of the domain cookies associated with a number of related website pages is illustrated in FIG. 4. Each of the domain cookies associated with the website pages visited by the audience member may be modified to include the unique identifier by designating one of the related website page domains as the primary website domain. A primary domain cookie with the unique identifier is established for the primary website domain. Usually, a network will already have a domain that can be used for this purpose. If not, one of the domains in the network may be designated as the primary domain. With reference to FIG. 4, an audience member browser 300 initiates the process in step 340 by requesting a website page from a site within the network, www.domain1.com 310. Responsive to the website page request directed to www.domain1.com 310, a page is returned to the browser 300 with an image tag which may reference the targeting engine 152 at te.domain1.com in step 342. In step 344, an image request is sent from the browser 300 to the targeting engine 152. If a unique identifier is not included in the request, in step 346 a redirect is sent to the browser 300 to the targeting engine 152 now referenced as te.primarydomain.com. The redirect includes a reference to the original targeting engine reference in step 344, te.domain1.com. For example, the redirect may be http://te.primarydomain.com/blank.gif?te.domain1.com. In step 348, the browser 300 may send this redirect request to te.primarydomain.com. Responsive to this request, in step 350 a primarydomain.com cookie containing a unique identifier for the audience member is assigned to the browser 300. In step 352, a second redirect is made of the browser 300 to te.domain1.com, that may include the same unique identifier as set in the primary domain cookie. For example, the redirect may be http://te.domain1.com/blank.gif?tid=7dha6wlk9927sha. In step 354, the redirect request is returned with the originally requested image and a domain1.com cookie with the same unique identifier as the primarydomain.com cookie. After the process illustrated in FIG. 4 is completed, an audience member visit to another website in the network, such as www.domain2.com, may result in a request for an image at te.domain2.com. If the Targeting Engine 152 does not detect a domain2.com cookie with a unique identifier following the image request, the Targeting Engine 152 may redirect a request to primarydomain.com for a cookie. Responsive to this request to primarydomain.com, the primarydomain.com cookie is read and a redirect is sent back to the browser 300 containing the unique identifier contained in the primary domain.com cookie. The unique identifier in the primarydomain.com cookie is the same as previously set. The requested image may then be sent to the browser 300 along with the domain2.com cookie which may have the same unique identifier as the primarydomain.com cookie. This process of providing a domain cookie with the unique identifier is carried out each time the audience member visits a new website page for the first time so long as the new website is related to the other websites in the network from the viewpoint of the Targeting Engine. The Targeting Engine 152 may be a standalone web server, running on Apache, and using a MySQL database on a shared server, although the Targeting Engine 152 may be variously realized using alternative software and separate servers for Apache and the database. The Targeting Engine 152 may direct the setting of an additional cookie that may contain one or more segment identifiers. These cookies may then be used by other servers, such as, for example, an ad server, an email server, a streaming media server, and/or a web content server, to deliver targeted content to a particular audience member based upon one or more segments in the cookie. With renewed reference to FIG. 2, the audience segmentation and analysis stage may be carried out by the data warehouse 132. The data warehouse 132 may assign a particular audience member to one or more segments based upon common profile characteristics. A segment of audience members may be defined as a group of audience members to which the system user (such as an advertiser) desires to send the same content. For example, returning to the example discussed above, a segment of audience members may be defined as all audience members that the system user selects to receive a particular golf advertisement. The selection of the audience members for receipt of this advertisement may be based on one or more audience member characteristics in the profile data. A method of associating an audience member with a segment is illustrated in FIG. 5. In step 220, the profile data attribute values of audience members who will qualify for inclusion in the segment may be defined by a set of segment rules. The segment rules may be selected using the console 140. Any of number and/or range of profile data attribute values may be used to govern qualification for a segment. In step 222, the data warehouse 132 may search the profile data to determine the audience members that qualify for the audience segment. This search may be carried out at the request of the system user, and if desired, on a routine basis, such as daily. In this manner, membership in the audience segment may be maintained up to date. In step 224, the data warehouse 132 may store segment affinity data to indicate the audience members that are included in a particular segment. It is appreciated that the segment affinity data may indicate that an audience member is in more than one segment. The segment affinity data is defined by a set of rules based upon the behavior and characteristics in the audience profile. Once a set of rules that define the segment affinity data are identified, a segment identifier is assigned to that particular set of rules. This segment identifier is then sent to the Targeting Engine 152, along with the audience unique identifier assigned previously by the Targeting Engine 152. In step 226, when the Targeting Engine 152 is notified that an audience member has requested a website page in the network, the Targeting Engine stores a segment-targeting cookie on the audience member's computer. The segment-targeting cookie includes the segment identifier that identifies the segments that the audience member is included in. The method of storing the segment-targeting cookie on an audience member computer is described in further detail below in connection with FIG. 6. Profile data for audience members may also be manually analyzed to build segments. With renewed reference to FIG. 2, the server or servers that host the Targeting Engine 152 and the data warehouse 132 may be operatively connected to the console 140. The console 140 may be used to designate the offline databases used to initially populate the data warehouse with profile information, to set the rules for collecting profile information, and to create and view reports showing audience member profile data, audience member segment affinity data, and audience member Internet activity. A method of delivering targeted content to an audience member based on the segment affinity data is illustrated in FIG. 6. With reference to FIG. 6, an audience member requests a website page in the network of related websites in step 230. The Targeting Engine is notified of the website page request in step 232. Responsive to the audience members request for a website page, in step 234 the Targeting Engine determines whether or not a domain cookie, associated with the requested website page, includes a unique identifier for the audience member. If a unique identifier is not identified, the Targeting Engine will provide a website domain cookie with a unique identifier as described above in connection with FIG. 4. Once a website domain cookie is provided with a unique identifier, in step 236 the Targeting Engine may determine whether or not a segment-targeting cookie is already associated with the audience member in the data warehouse. The segment-targeting cookie may include a segment identifier that indicates the segment(s) to which the audience member belongs. If segment affinity data is stored in the data warehouse for the audience member, then a segment-targeting cookie is created and stored in the audience member computer with the appropriate segment identifier in step 238. In step 240, content may be delivered to the audience member based on the segment identifier in the segment-targeting cookie stored in the audience member computer. If no segment-targeting cookie is identified in step 236, the Targeting Engine may query the data warehouse for any segment affinity data associated with the audience member. If no segment affinity data is stored for the audience member, a default segment-targeting cookie may be stored in the audience member computer. The default segment-targeting cookie may automatically expire after some fixed period of time, such as one day for example. Once a segment-targeting cookie is stored on the audience member computer, the Targeting Engine may periodically update it with new segment affinity data for the audience member. Updating may occur automatically at fixed intervals, and/or in response to modifications to the profile data for the audience member. A wide variety of content may be provided to the audience member as a result of the segment-targeting cookie being stored on the audience member computer. With renewed reference to FIG. 2, content may include, but is not limited to website page advertisements, pop-up advertisements, emails, or the like. The system 10 of the present invention is adapted to segment and target audience members for delivering content to an audience member across a plurality of digital mediums. The digital mediums may be heterogeneous, and may include, but are not limited to, a website network, a cable system, a non-web based internet network, a wireless communications system, such as a cellular phone or RF network, and/or any digital medium in which the means for interfacing the audience member with the digital content is uniquely addressable. It is contemplated that the digital medium may include other consumer technologies not yet developed. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating another example of a system for delivering content to an audience member. The system includes a digital cable network 400. The digital cable network 400 may include a home television having a uniquely addressable cable set-top box 480 as a means for interfacing the audience member with digital content. The digital cable network 400 may further include a cable head-end 450 for delivering segment targeted content to the set-top box 480. As will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art, the head-end 450 may include means for receiving a digital signal, such as, for example, a satellite receiving antennae, from a programming processor 460. The programming processor 460 programs the content to be delivered to the audience member, and provides the appropriate digital signal to the head-end 450. The programming processor 460 may be in communication with a cable company database 430 which may store, for example, subscription data relating to the audience member. The data may include a unique identifier of the audience member within the cable network 400. The programming processor 460 may interface with the system 10 of the present invention through a cable network/Internet bridge 440. As discussed above, the system 10 may include an audience member profile. The digital cable network 400 may further include a cable company website provided by a web server 470 and accessible by the audience member via the Internet. The audience member may access the website 470 to request a service, such as, for example, ordering a movie, placing a repair order, and changing the level of cable service. The audience member may access the website 470 by providing the audience member's cable network identifier. The system of FIG. 7 may be operated as follows for delivering content to an audience member across a plurality of digital mediums. The audience member may visit a website provided by a web server 170. The web server 170 may receive a request for content from the audience member, and provide website pages to an audience member computer 180 in a conventional manner. The website 170 may be owned by, or affiliated with, the owner of the cable network 400 and the website 470. The audience member may visit other sites related to the website 170 within a network. If necessary, a unique audience member identifier related to the website network is assigned to the audience member, and profile data is collected and stored, substantially as described above in connection with FIGS. 3 and 4. The audience member may be associated with an audience segment defined by a set of segment rules substantially as described above in connection with FIG. 5. The audience member may visit the website 470 to request a service from the cable company, at the same time providing the audience member's unique identifier within the cable network 400. The programming processor 460 may read the audience member's web network identifier, and associate the audience member's cable network identifier with this identifier. The programming processor 460 may then access the system 10 through the bridge 440, and accesses the segment affinity data relating to the particular audience member using the web network identifier. Based on the audience segment affinity data, the programming processor 460 defines the programming rules for the audience segment within the cable network 400. The appropriate digital signal is then sent to the cable head-end 450, and the head-end 450 delivers the audience member targeted content via the set-top box 480 and the audience member's home television. The preferences and behavior of the audience member within the network 400 may also be used to update the member's profile within the system 10. In this manner, the audience member's preference and behavioral data is synchronized across a plurality of mediums into a common profile, and the content delivered to the audience member via those mediums may be customized based upon the characteristics of the profile. FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of an audience targeting system 800 that includes a targeting engine (TE) 810, extractor (Extractor) 820, segment manager (SM) 830, and data warehouse 850. The audience targeting system 800 and its components are illustrated collectively for ease of discussion. As described previously, the various components and corresponding functionality may be provided individually and separately if desired, such as by different servers that are assigned to the functionality of one or more of the components. The functionality of the audience targeting system 800 is preferably provided by software that may be executed on any conventional processing system, such as those previously named or others. In that regard, the audience targeting system 800 may in turn be a component of a computer system containing a processor and memory. Although one modular breakdown is shown, it should be understood that the described functionality may be provided by greater, fewer and/or differently named components. Although a software embodiment is described, the audience targeting system 800 may also be provided as hardware or firmware, or any combination of software, hardware, and/or firmware. As previously described, audience segments may be variously calculated, such as on a periodic basis. One model for accommodating audience segment calculation is a batch processing model. For example, at 24 hour intervals the Audience Targeting System 800 may prompt a recalculation of all necessary audience segments based upon previously extracted data as well as any newly extracted data that had been discovered since the previous batch process. While this model is useful for many applications and for certain types of extractable data (e.g., data from registration sources, surveys and 3rd party data), it is not always the best model to implement. One issue with the batch processing model is that it can become computationally expensive, particularly where audience segments are recalculated based upon not only previously extracted data, but the newly extracted data. Another issue is that certain data sources may contain data that should be acted on more frequently than dictated by the batch processing interval. The example of the Audience Targeting System 800 illustrated in FIG. 8 accommodates what is referred to as a continuous processing model. Various aspects of the present invention are useful for supporting continuous processing (although it should be noted that these aspects are also useful for any processing model, not just continuous processing). According to one aspect, techniques and a corresponding infrastructure support the regular mining and sending of data to the Extractor 820. This may be referred to as “dock and shuttle” data extraction support and is described further in connection with FIG. 9 below. Another aspect is provision of the segment manager 830 and its corresponding implementation of the segment management architecture that is described further in connection with FIGS. 10A-B below. Additional aspects include recalculation of audience segments based upon incremental data, and processing data tables to manage and produce audience segments as described further in connection with FIGS. 11A-B. Each of these aspects may be practiced individually or may be variously combined in a particular embodiment as desired. Still referring to FIG. 8, the Audience Targeting System 800 accommodates the collection and coordination of data across multiple sites, as well as the targeting of audience members. In that regard, a user that wants to target a particular audience defines audience segments of interest. The audience segments correlate to user profile data that may comprise both characteristic and behavioral data. The characteristic data is often found in registration data and includes attributes such as age, gender, ZIP code, and household income. On the other hand, behaviors may include attributes such as which sections were viewed on a site (e.g., sports, entertainment, health), which advertisements were seen (e.g., mortgage rates, allergy medication), referrers (e.g., AOL, Yahoo), the time of visiting the site (point in time, or range), and the frequency of visits to the site. Audience segments may be defined based upon such user profile data. In turn, the audience segments form the basis for the information that is extracted for analysis, reporting and targeting audience members in relevant segments. Audience targeting in accordance with the present invention is not limited to web applications. For example profile data might include behavioral attributes such as programs viewed, time viewed, etc., and characteristic attributes such as subscriber IDs or the like in applications involving a television set top box. The TE 810 provides the means for assigning and coordinating unique identifiers corresponding to individual audience members. As previously described, when an audience member logs onto a page for the first time, the TE 810 places a cookie on their browser, which contains a unique identifier. Whenever that audience member returns to the site, the unique identifier is sent back to the TE 810. Based upon the unique identifier, the Audience Targeting System can set a segment cookie, which can be used for the delivery of targeted content such as ads, e-mails, etc. to the audience members computer or other relevant device. The TE 810 may also create logs of this activity. The unique identifier may be referred to as a profile identifier (PRID). Another example of an extractor 900 is further described with reference to FIGS. 9A-B, which respectively are a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of an extractor 900 and a schematic diagram that exemplifies a model for extracting profile data. Although particular terms such as dock and shuttle are used because they are helpful in conceptually illustrating this aspect of the present invention, it is noted that various alternative terminology may be used for elements that perform the same functions. The Extractor 900 includes a shuttle 902, dock 904 and extraction module 906. The functionality of the so-configured Extractor 900 is best understood with concurrent reference to FIG. 9B, which also refers to other elements. The shuttle 902 may be code that resides on the data source. Its purpose is to mine local data locally and send it to the extractor (more specifically, the dock 904 on the extractor). In one embodiment, the shuttle 902 accomplishes this by assembling boxes. The dock 904 receives boxes and, when sufficient boxes are available (or a timeout occurs) creates a pallet 908 out of the boxes. The extractor works on those pallets 908. In order to accomplish this reliably, it is useful for the shuttle 902 to know where the source data resides. For the previously mentioned batch processing embodiments, it is also useful for the shuttle to handle the situation where log files “roll” and are archived by the customer. In this regard, the shuttle 902 interfaces with log data such as that provided by conventional log file generating elements (e.g., Apache). A data agent may also be employed to assist in the gathering of information from website visitors. This may be provided in the form of code that is added to those pages in connection with which data collection is sought. The code may have header and function call portions that respectively identify the functions and variables that it needs to operate and ensure that all variables have been collected. The data agent may be configured to produce log lines suitable for receipt and processing by the TE. Examples of parameters include the version of the data agent, the page referrer, the page URL, time information, and the PRID. As will be described below in connection with profile synchronization, a REGID parameter may be provided as well. In addition to association with PRID as described, a cookie may delineate a unique REGID for an audience member in the same fashion. Another “cookie list” (CLIST) parameter may be used to identify the list of cookies that should be captured. The dock 904 is the receiving area on the Extractor that manages the ordering and processing of pallets. Data from the shuttle 902 may be grouped into what is referred to as boxes. Generally, a box contains a single event, but in some cases (e.g. OAS logs) a single record may contain several events. An event may be a time tagged user action on a source server. Examples of events may include a web page view, an ad impression, etc. A pallet 908 may be a collection of boxes, and is typically a collection of data mined from the data source and packaged for delivery to the extractor dock 906. Various data sources may be supported by this model, but in one embodiment web log data is the data source. The shuttle 902 may be a persistent C++ application that processes data from a log file or pipe. Upon startup, the shuttle 902 finds the current log file (or pipe) and opens it for reading. In addition, the shuttle 902 establishes a connection to the dock 904 in order to be able to deliver pallets 908 to the extraction module 906 for processing. The shuttle 902 may be configured to process data in a persistent loop until an unrecoverable error or external termination signal occurs. During the processing loop, the shuttle 902 reads up to a configurable number of available items (log lines) from the source and packages them into a box. If there are more items available than the maximum number of items, or if the total size of the items are greater than the maximum box size, the extra lines are written into an overflow buffer and will be inserted first into the next box created. Once the box has been created, the shuttle 902 sends the box to the dock 904, along with an indication of the size of the box for validation purposes. The extraction module 906 acknowledges and validates the box and responds with an acceptance signal before the shuttle 902 will drop the existing box and repeat the processing loop. More than one shuttle 902 can connect to a given dock to allow for multiple machines which all serve the same data source (e.g., multiple web servers responding to a single domain via a load balancer). Data from different shuttles 902 in a given dock is sorted into bays. These bays contain the unprocessed data for a given data source from a given shuttle. The extraction module 908 is preferably configured to handle each data source type, and may include sub-modules for each different data source type (e.g., one for each of OAS, W3C, IIS, etc.). Finally, the extraction module 906 is responsible for processing data as pallets from the dock 904 and creating the output that gets sent to the data warehouse 850 for final import processing. Basically, the extraction module 908 component performs extraction as described in connection with the previously described embodiment of the Extractor (from FIGS. 1-7). The processed data may be referred to as profile data. In one embodiment, the profile data may be organized and thus provided as fact tables that are described further below. The segment management aspect is now further described with reference to FIG. 8, which illustrates the segment manager 830 to include a segment organization module 832 that includes a console management module 834, a segment generation module 836 that includes a new segment calculation module 838 and a segment recalculation module 840, and a reporting module 842. The segment manager 830 accommodates the definition and management of segments corresponding to audience members based upon characteristic and behavioral information. The segments are organized according to a hierarchical logical tree based architecture that allows scalable segment management and accommodates incremental recalculation of segments. The segment organization module 832 facilitates user-definition of audience segments according to this architecture. It operates in conjunction with the console manager 834 which provide interfaces that allow users to define and configure segments according to the same logical architecture. These interfaces may be in the form of panels that illustrate segments and combinations of segments to produce new segments which will be further understood upon explanation of the architecture below. The segment generation module 836 generates segments comprising appropriate audience members based upon the so-defined audience segments. The new segment calculation module 838 calculates new segments, and the segment recalculation module 840 calculates existing segments, in particular taking incremental data and recalculating such segments, thus avoiding the need to fully calculate the segment as though it were new each time new data arrives. The segment generation module 836 may be configured to process segments continuously (e.g., as a Windows service). For each pass, the segment generation module 836 reads a table in the database warehouse 850 that catalogs segments, to determine which segments it should process on that pass. A type identifier associated with the segments may indicate whether the segments are to be calculated anew, and thus passed to the segment calculation module 838, or incremental, and thus passed to the segment recalculation module 840. Finally, the reporting module 842 communicates with the segment organization 832 and segment generation module 836 and produces customizable reports. The designer is free to structure the reporting options as desired. One example of a report is a “Known Audience Inside/Outside” report, which reports on the behavior of an audience segment in the sections outside the section behavior that defines the segment. For example, An Inside/Outside report on viewers of the News section would show the audience members behavior inside news and compare that to all other sections of the site. This may be used to target valuable behavior on other parts of the site. Another example of a report is a “Reach and Frequency Report”, which reports on the reach (total audience) and frequency (number of times seen) for one or more ad campaigns. The reporting module 842 may implement conventional reporting tools including but not limited to Crystal Reports as provided by Business Objects SA, San Jose Calif. FIGS. 10A-B are schematic diagrams illustrating an example of a segment management architecture 1000(a-b) and corresponding calculation of segments according to another aspect of the present invention. As introduced above, the profile data includes attributes that are correlated to audience members, and is the basis of the audience segment definitions that are used to target audience members with advertisements and/or other content. Profile data may also be organized as “facts” that have one or more attributes. For example an “Age” fact may have one attribute—Age. However, an “ID” fact may have several attributes such as the PRID or a registration identifier (REGID) that uniquely identifies registration at the site. A “Section” fact may contain attributes for the Section, top level Section (that is, if Section is /News/International/Politics, Top Level Section would be /News), second level section (/News/International), site (site that section belongs to) and full path (Site+Section). Profile data and the individual attributes comprising the profile data may be categorized as being (1) Characteristics (e.g., Age, Gender, Household Income); (2) Behaviors (e.g., Page Views, Ad Clicks); (3) PRID; or (4) Business Unit ID, which describes the site that a behavior occurred on. The attributes may also be said to have dimensions or values that may be defined in tables for ease of computation. Moreover, attributes may be further defined based upon whether they are single or multi-valued. For example, Age, Gender, HHI are characteristics for which an audience member will only have a single value (e.g., an audience member cannot be both Male and Female). Conversely, behaviors have multiple values per audience member and some characteristics (e.g., e-mail newsletters subscriptions) also have multiple values. The hierarchical architecture facilitates efficient calculation of the membership of audience segments. Lists of audience members belonging to particular segments may be maintained. These membership lists may be logically combined to determine the membership of dependent (e.g., child) audience segments. As indicated, the segment management architecture 1000a includes a series of attribute segments, namely Section 1002, Gender 1004, and Household Income (HHI) 1006 as provided in this example. Base segments have attributes with particular values that correlate to relevant attribute segments 1002-6. Base segments for any number of attributes could be provided (e.g., different behaviors different sections; different gender, different HHI). The illustrated segments are “Visited News” 1010, “Male” 1012, and “HHI>$100K” 1014. Each of these may be considered as separate and distinct segments. However, these segments may also be logically combined to create new segments that depend from them. For example, the segment “Males who have Visited News” 1020 comprises a logical combination of the Males 1012 and Visited News Last 1010 segments. Still further, a third level in the hierarchy of segments may be defined as “Males who have Visited News with HHI>$100K” 1030, which comprises a logical combination of the previously described segment 1020 with base segment 1014 (HHI>$100K). In this fashion, the system may variously organize segments, and this same organization can be used as the basis for guiding the user through the definition of segments via the console manager 834. Notably, there may be instances where a user defines a complex segment directly, wherein the system automatically generates the base and any intervening segments accordingly, to facilitate calculation and recalculation of segments. For ease of illustration, a logical “AND” operation has been described, which basically provides the intersection of two parent segments. The segment manager 830 supports various additional logical operations or set expressions, including “EXISTS”, which inserts entries from one parent; “OR”, which inserts entries from the union of two parents; as well as “exclusive AND”, and “exclusive OR”. Attribute expressions may also be used, such as one which inserts entries from a given parent segment that match specified criteria. In addition to providing improved organization of segments, the segment management architecture 1000a facilitates proper maintenance of a segment population where incremental profile data is processed, without requiring a full calculation of the segment. That is, introduction of the new information to the existing segment is accommodated through limited processing involving the new information, in lieu of calculating the segment based upon application of its definition to the cumulative set of data. To accommodate this, entry and exit rules are implemented. An “entry” corresponds to an introduction of audience members to a particular segment based upon the incremental data, and an “exit” corresponds to a removal of audience members from a segment. Entries are basically audience members found to currently meet the criteria, but whom are not yet associated with the previously calculated segment. Exits are the opposite—they are audience members found to no longer meet the criteria. FIG. 10B illustrates an entry and exit 1032 functionality for the segment management architecture 1000b. As described above, the Extractor continuously populates the data warehouse with profile data that identifies various attributes. As indicated, a Gender' attribute segment 1004′ is generated responsive to incremental profile data. This generally represents audience members that have attributes defined under the attribute segment “Gender” within the incremental profile data. Among those are the previously described “Male” segment 1012. In that regard, exit and entry membership lists are built. Specifically, all audience members identified as being male in the incremental profile data are provided in an entry membership list for the Male segment 1012. Similarly, all those audience members who do not have the relevant attribute (which may be referred to as “not male”) are provided in an exit membership list for the Male segment 1012. Exit and entry rules are then used to determine how to accommodate an appropriate update to the segment. The entry may be accommodated by taking the union of the existing membership in Male 1012 with the membership list in the entry membership list for Male. The exit may be accommodated by removing from the existing membership in Male 1012 those audience members listed in the exit membership list (actual removal, of course, would only be applicable for those present prior to the recalculation). For ease of discussion, focus is made on incremental profile data as it relates to Gender, but the principle of exit and entry can apply to any segment including but not limited to Visited News, HHI and others. Incremental profile data based recalculation also propagates through the hierarchy. This may be variously arranged, again depending upon exit and entry rules, which in turn depends upon the logical relationships of the segments. For a dependent (child) segment resulting from an AND operation such as Males who Visited News 1020, this may comprise repeating application of the above-described entry and exit membership lists for “Male” to the segment Males who Visited News 1020 in a similar fashion. That is, the entry membership list for Males would be added to the Males who Visited News 1020 segment, and the exit membership list removed. Alternatively, base segments Male 1012 and Visited News 1010 could be recalculated with their respective entry and exit membership lists, and then Males who Visited News 1030 could be calculated based upon the intersection of the updated versions of Male 1012 and Visited News 1010. If desired, recalculation of a dependent segment could also be based upon a calculation based upon the updated parent segments. Specifically, the entry and exit 1032 functionality could be applied to the base segments, which could then be used to FIG. 11A is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of processing 1100 data tables to manage and calculate segments according to another aspect of the present invention. The illustrated processing correlates with the segments that are defined in the example of FIGS. 10A-B. As described, the Extractor operates to collect information about numerous audience members and provides such information in the data warehouse. That information may be organized so that attributes corresponding to individual audience members may be identified. The illustrated fact tables 1102a-d are a preferred technique for organizing the information as such. In one embodiment, each fact in a fact table is associated with an audience member using their unique identifier (PRID). A fact table contains all facts related to all users for a particular attribute. Accordingly, there is a section fact table that contains all section facts, an age fact table, a gender fact table, etc. Each row in a table represents a piece of data (characteristic or behavior) associated with only one audience member (more specifically one PRID). As described attributes may involve characteristics such as age and gender as well as behaviors such as the number of times that the audience member has visited a particular section (News, Sports, etc.). At times, an attribute may be determined by looking at multiple pieces of information. Thus, while gender may be a simple determination of whether gender=“male”, an attribute that includes frequency information such as how many times an audience member visited a particular section may involve counting the number of entries in a fact table for the audience member. This counting may also be constrained to those entries falling within a particular time period. Various alternatives may be used to provide the functionality of the fact tables, including different organization of the information. For example, the system may alternatively construct a table that provides a listing of attributes for a user identified by a unique PRID. This would result in a number of fact tables respectively corresponding to unique audience members identified by their PRIDs. As previously described, the Segment Manager accesses the information stored in the data warehouse and maintains segment definitions, such as those input by the user seeking certain audience segments. A given segment is calculated by determining which audience members have the attribute for the given segment. According to this aspect of the present invention, the association of audience member identifiers to attributes and hierarchical logical tree based segment architecture accommodate very efficient calculation (and recalculation) of segments. A first level of processing 1104 may be used to calculate base segments. This is done by identifying the attribute for a base segment and then determining the audience members (or more particularly the listing of PRIDs) that have that attribute. Presume that segment 1.1 is the “Visited News” segment (see FIG. 10A). In this instance, the Segment Manager examines the fact tables and collect the PRIDs for those fact tables that contain this attribute. As indicated in segment table 1106a, this may result in a determination that PRIDs 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7 have the given attribute. The listing of PRIDs in a segment table may also be referred to as the “membership list” for the given attribute/segment. Again, there may be millions of members in a segment, the limited listings are used for ease of illustration. The segments may also be identified by identifiers (SEGIDs) in lieu of the words and phrases that identify them. Thus associating identifiers SEGIDx.x with the noted PRIDs efficiently identifies the audience members with the attribute for computational purposes. Each segment may be organized in this fashion. Continuing with the example, segment 1.2 may correlate to the attribute “Male”. Audience member PRID1 is identified as male, and is listed in the segment table for segment 1.2, but PRID2, identified as female, is not. The table 1106c for segment 1.3 (HHI>$100K) includes both of those PRIDs. Again, segment tables for each of the segments may be provided, for x base level segments (1106a-d). A next level of segments may then be calculated 1108 from the base segments. This aspect of the present invention accommodates efficient determination of further levels of segments through application of various Boolean operations to the existing segment tables. For example, Segment 2.1 may have been defined as “Visited News” AND “Male”. This is accommodated by determining the intersection of the PRIDs in those two segment tables (1106a, 1106b). As illustrated, the segment table 1110a for segment 2.1 thus includes PRID1, PRID4, and PRID6 since those identifiers appeared in both of the two base segment tables. Table 1110a thus lists audience member identifiers for the males who have visited News. Once again, any number of segments may be calculated 1108 at this level, denoted as tables for segments 2.1 through 2.y (1110a-b). Still further calculation 1110 accommodates determination of the next level of segments. Segment 3.1 (“Males who have visited News with HHI>$100”) correlates to a combination of Segment 2.1 (Males who have visited News) and Segment 1.3 (HHI>$100K). Again, the logical AND implements the intersection of the relevant segment tables, which results in listing PRID1 and PRID4 as belonging to segment 3.1, per segment table 1114a. Any number of z segments may be calculated 1112 (segment tables 1114a-b). The segment tables are the membership lists for their respective segments, and may be updated accordingly responsive to segment recalculation upon receipt of incremental profile data as previously described. FIG. 11B illustrates how the segment tables are updated responsive to recalculation based upon receipt of incremental data. Here, entry and exit is accommodated by tables containing membership lists, or entry tables and exit tables. As previously described incremental profile data (denoted respectively as fact tables 1102a′-d′) is received, and entry and exit tables are built based upon such data. FIG. 11B illustrates how the information in the entry and exit tables is useful for recalculating segments. Suppose that the entry table for the “Males” Segment 1.2 includes PRID7 and the exit table for the same segment includes PRID4. Application of the exit table would prompt PRID4 to be removed from “Males” Segment 1.2 (as denoted by cross-hatching). Application of the entry table would cause PRID7 to be added to the segment (as denoted “entry”). The membership of dependent segments is also updated according to the previously described logic. That is, because PRID4 is no longer a member of Males Segment 1.2, it is also removed from dependent segment Males who have Visited News 2.1. Continuing to the next level of dependency PRID4 is removed from Segment 3.1, but PRID7 is not added because Segment 3.1 is an AND combination of Segments 2.1 and 1.3, and PRID7 is absent from Segment 1.3. Note that different logical combinations will prompt different application of entry and exit upon recalculation. Segment 2.1 is a logical AND of Segments 1.1 and 1.2; if it were a logical OR combination of those segments, then PRID4 would not be removed unless it was also removed from Segment 1.1. Another aspect of the present invention provides profile synchronization. People may access various computers throughout the day and week, such as a home computer, office computer, mall kiosk, or the like. As described above, PRIDs are unique identifiers that are used to identify and gather data regarding unique audience members. In that regard, when a new visitor (e.g., a woman using her office computer) to a web site is encountered, they are associated with the next available PRID (e.g., PRIDA). Cookies implemented in conjunction with the visitor's browser then include the particular PRIDA and are used to collect profile data for that visitor. Later on, the same person may use her home computer to visit the web site. Presuming that the home computer has not been used to access the site, there will not be recognition that she is the same person, and a new unique PRID (PRIDB) will be generated and associated with her behavior and characteristics from that computer. There will thus be two separate sets of profile data that actually correspond, unbeknownst to the Audience Targeting System, to the same person. Further, the person may use another computer (e.g., mall kiosk) that accesses the web site, and yet another unique PRIDC may be issued. This is problematic in two ways. First, it creates a third separate PRID for activity corresponding to the same person. Also, the mall kiosk (or even home and office computers) may be used by multiple people. Even though multiple different people are using the computer and engaging in various behavior, it will all be tracked as PRIDC. Still another problem is potential deletion of cookies. Continuing with this example, if this audience member deletes cookies on her office computer, then correlation with PRIDA is lost and she will be perceived as a new visitor on the next web site visit, prompting issuance of PRIDD in association with her office computer. This is problematic because the segments associated with PRIDD will not reflect information previously gathered in connection with PRIDA. Also, PRIDA will essentially become a defunct PRID, but will still be wastefully processed by the system. FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating an example of an audience targeting system 1200 that includes profile synchronization 1260 according to another aspect of the present invention. Profile synchronization variously corrects and mitigates problems associated with these conditions. In one embodiment, the PRID is a system based identifier that uniquely identifies an audience member. An authoritative identifier (e.g., a registration identifier) is also sought and maintained in association with a profiled audience member. An authoritative identifier may be identified in connection with some collected profile data. Maintenance of associations between authoritative identifiers and PRIDs allows such collected profile data to be properly associated with a particular audience member despite the absence of a PRID in the collected data. This functionality also accommodates the potential generation of multiple cookie based identifiers by a particular audience member. In contrast to the system identifier (PRID), which may also be referred to as an internal identifier, these cookie based identifiers are examples of external identifiers (XIDs). Maintenance of associations between each profiled audience member's PRID with one or more XIDs allows management of multiple external (e.g., cookie based) identifiers in association with a particular audience member. Before turning to a more detailed discussion of profile synchronization, it is noted that in embodiments of audience targeting that do not implement profile synchronization, the XID may essentially equate with the PRID for the purpose of audience member profile management. It is also noted that although cookie based XIDs are described, other external identifiers such as those that correlate to usage of a non-web device may also be implemented. The Audience Targeting System 1200 includes a TE 1210, Extractor 1220, Segment Manager 1230 and Data Warehouse 1250. These elements are analogous to the commonly named elements in the previously described Audience Targeting System (800, FIG. 8) and need not be repeated with regard to the profile synchronization aspect. As with the previously described system, the Audience Targeting System 1200 and its components are illustrated collectively, but may be provided individually and separately if desired. The functionality of the Profile Synchronization module 1260 is preferably provided by software that may be executed on any conventional processing system. In that regard, the audience targeting system 1200 (or any sub-module) may in turn be a component of a computer system containing a processor and memory. Although one modular breakdown is shown, it should be understood that the described functionality may be provided by greater, fewer and/or differently named components. Although a software embodiment is described, the functionality may also be provided as hardware or firmware, or any combination of software, hardware, and/or firmware. The Profile Synchronization module 1260 includes an ID Management module 1262, an Authoritative ID Recognition module 1264, and an ID Storage module 1266 that in turn stores profile identifiers (PRIDs) 1268, REGIDs 1270, and XIDs 1272. Profile synchronization entails a recognition that audience members, and the potential multiple identifiers that they may become associated with, may be associated with an authoritative identifier (ID). The Authoritative ID is in turn used to manage the multiple identifiers as well as the profile data associated with the audience member. In one embodiment, the Authoritative ID is associated to registration (e.g., login credentials, REGID) for the user web site. For example, the web site may be The New York Times web site, which might require registration and login for usage of certain elements of the site. The Profile Synchronization module 1260 implements PRIDs to uniquely identify audience members even as they generate multiple XIDs. In that regard, PRIDs may be regarded as system level, or more particularly Audience Targeting System 1200 level unique identifiers, and XIDs as audience member machine level based unique identifiers. To accommodate the profile synchronization functionality, the ID Storage module 1266 stores the various ID information, including PRIDs 1268, REGIDs 1270, and XIDs 1272. The ID Management module 1262 organizes the issuance of and relationships between the various ID information. It accommodates this by associating the PRID for a particular user as uniquely identifying them on the system. This information may be stored along with other characteristics information such as the first date that the audience member was recognized by the system. Tables and the like may also be used to associate the audience member's PRID to the XIDs that are correlated to that audience member using profile synchronization, as well as to the REGID to accommodate recognition of audience members in conjunction with the Authoritative ID Recognition module 1264, which determines the presence of authoritative identification and communicates with the ID management module 1262 to ensure proper issuance of corresponding unique IDs. The functionality of the Profile Synchronization module 1260 is further described with reference to the flow diagram of FIG. 13, which illustrates an example of a process 1300 for profile synchronization. In support of the profile synchronization functionality, a new unique XID is associated 1302 with a first time visitor to the web site. If registration is applicable for the session, then the REGID is associated as well. These functions are provided during regular browsing of pages and facilitated by the data agent as described above. Also in the described fashion, the data warehouse is populated with profile data corresponding to audience members. Unique REGIDs are thus also associated to respective sets of profile data along with the unique XIDs. The profile data may be retrieved 1304 from the data warehouse in the previously described fahion. In embodiments using fact tables, this means that entries identifying both the XID and the REGID will be provided in association with the listed attributes. The fact table includes at least an XID, denoted particularly as XIDP in this example. A first determination 1306 is made as to whether a REGID is also included in the fact table. As described, the REGID is used as the authoritative ID. In its absence, the system seeks to process the data by attempting to associate the fact table with a PRID. As described, a list of XIDs is maintained in association with each PRID. This information is examined to see whether the particular XID (denoted XIDP) is found. If found, it is mapped to at least one PRID. It may be possible that an XID is mapped to multiple PRIDs. In that case the system may choose a random PRID, the first one found, or use any algorithm to select one. It should be noted that fact tables may be variously organized to provide this functionality. In one example of this the different attributes (Section, Age, Gender, Referrer, etc.) may each have a different table where a particular value is associated to a particular profile via the PRID. With profile synchronization, the PRID uniquely identifies audience members for the purpose of segmenting. Accordingly, when it is determined 1308 that a particular PRID is associated with the particular XIDP, segments are calculated 1310 associating the attributes in the fact table to that particular PRID. If a PRID is not determined 1318 to be associated with XIDP, then a new PRIDQ is issued 1312. In conjunction with that, XIDP is mapped to PRIDQ, and segments are calculated accordingly. If it is determined 1306 that a REGID is present in the fact table, such is construed as the authoritative ID. This may be the first instance that the system sees a particular REGID, in which case a PRID is assigned (denoted PRIDR) and mapped to the REGID (1316). If it is determined 1314 that there is already a PRID associated with the particular REGID (i.e., not the first instance of seeing REGID), then the particular PRID (the unique PRID number for that audience member) is associated to the fact table attributes and corresponding segments. Additionally, if such is not already the case, XIDP is included 1318 in the list of XID numbers that the system has associated to the particular PRID. If desired, the segment manager may also segregate segments for an audience member using the XID list. For example, a particular audience member may have two XIDs associated to their unique PRID. One XID may correspond to his home computer and another XID may correspond to his work computer. Although the system will (through connection to the authoritative ID as described above) conclude that he is the same person and that all of the activities from both computers could be commonly segmented under the unique PRID, the listing of XIDs in association with that PRID allows the system to generate separate segments if desired. This may in fact be desirable to certain users of the Audience Targeting System since in some instances an audience member may have separate home and office personas in terms of computer usage and desired ad exposure. Thus embodiments of the present invention produce and provide segment management and profile synchronization in an audience targeting environment. Although the present invention has been described in considerable detail with reference to certain embodiments thereof, the invention may be variously embodied without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the following claims should not be limited to the description of the embodiments contained herein in any way. 1. A method for synchronizing profiles of audience members who are targeted for the delivery of content over a computer network, the method comprising: receiving a set of profile data collected in association with an audience member; determining that a profile identifier used to identify audience members is not connected with the set of profile data as collected, but that an authoritative identifier is connected with the set of profile data; accessing a database mapping the authoritative identifiers to profiled audience members to determine that a particular audience member is associated to the authoritative identifier and thereby the set of profile data; and determining that the particular audience member is a member of a first audience segment based upon the set of profile data. maintaining lists of external identifiers in association with profiled audience members; determining that a first external identifier is connected with the set of profile data; and adding the first external identifier to a listing for the particular audience member upon determining that the particular audience member is associated to the authoritative identifier. receiving the first external identifier in connection with an additional set of profile data; determining that an authoritative identifier is not connected with the additional set of profile data; and determining that the additional set of profile data corresponds to the particular audience member in the absence of the authoritative identifier based upon the inclusion of the first external identifier in the listing for the particular audience member. receiving a second external identifier in connection with an additional set of profile data; determining that the authoritative identifier is connected with the additional set of profile data; adding the external identifier to the listing for the particular audience member upon determining that the particular audience member is associated to the authoritative identifier. determining that the particular audience member is a member a first audience segment based upon the additional set of profile data. determining that the particular audience member is a member a second audience segment based upon the additional set of profile data, whereby both the first and second external identifiers are associated to the particular audience member, but usage in connection with the first external identifier is correlated to the first audience segment and usage in connection with the second external identifier is correlated to the second audience segment. 7. The method of claim 2, wherein the authoritative identifier is a registration identifier. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein the profile identifier is used as a system based identifier that is unique to the particular audience member, the profile identifier being used to manage the association of the registration identifier and external identifiers with the particular audience member, and the registration identifier being used as the authoritative identifier for connecting collected profile data and cookie based identifiers with the particular audience member. 9. The method of claim 2, wherein the first external identifier is a cookie based identifier. 10. The method of claim 4, wherein the first and second external identifiers are cookie based identifiers. 11. An apparatus for synchronizing profiles of audience members who are targeted for the delivery of content over a computer network, the apparatus comprising: means for receiving a set of profile data collected in association with an audience member; means for determining that a profile identifier used to identify audience members is not connected with the set of profile data as collected, but that an authoritative identifier is connected with the set of profile data; means for accessing a database mapping the authoritative identifiers to profiled audience members to determine that a particular audience member is associated to the authoritative identifier and thereby the set of profile data; and means for determining that the particular audience member is a member of a first audience segment based upon the set of profile data. means for maintaining lists of external identifiers in association with profiled audience members; means for determining that a first external identifier is connected with the set of profile data; and means for adding the first external identifier to a listing for the particular audience member upon determining that the particular audience member is associated to the authoritative identifier. 13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the first external identifier is received in connection with an additional set of profile data, an authoritative identifier is determined as not being connected with the additional set of profile data, and the additional set of profile data is determined to correspond to the particular audience member in the absence of the authoritative identifier based upon the inclusion of the first external identifier in the listing for the particular audience member. 14. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein a second external identifier is received in connection with an additional set of profile data, the authoritative identifier is determined to be connected with the additional set of profile data, and the external identifier is added to the listing for the particular audience member upon determining that the particular audience member is associated to the authoritative identifier. 15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the particular audience member is determined to be a member a first audience segment based upon the additional set of profile data. 16. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the particular audience member is determined to be a member a second audience segment based upon the additional set of profile data, whereby both the first and second external identifiers are associated to the particular audience member, but usage in connection with the first external identifier is correlated to the first audience segment and usage in connection with the second external identifier is correlated to the second audience segment. 17. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the authoritative identifier is a registration identifier. 18. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the profile identifier is used as a system based identifier that is unique to the particular audience member, the profile identifier being used to manage the association of the registration identifier and external identifiers with the particular audience member, and the registration identifier being used as the authoritative identifier for connecting collected profile data and cookie based identifiers with the particular audience member. 19. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the first external identifier is a cookie based identifier. 20. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the first and second external identifiers are cookie based identifiers. 21. A system for synchronizing profiles of audience members who are targeted for the delivery of content over a computer network, the system comprising: a segment manager, which receives a set of profile data collected in association with an audience member; an authoritative ID recognition module, in communication with the segment manager, which determines that a profile identifier used to identify audience members is not connected with the set of profile data as collected, but that an authoritative identifier is connected with the set of profile data; an ID management module, in communication with the authoritative ID recognition module and the segment manger, which accesses a database mapping the authoritative identifiers to profiled audience members to determine that a particular audience member is associated to the authoritative identifier and thereby the set of profile data, wherein the segment manager determines that the particular audience member is a member of a first audience segment based upon the set of profile data. 22. The system of claim 21, wherein the ID management module maintains lists of external identifiers in association with profiled audience members, determines that a first external identifier is connected with the set of profile data, and adds the first external identifier to a listing for the particular audience member upon determining that the particular audience member is associated to the authoritative identifier. 23. The system of claim 22, wherein the ID management module receives the first external identifier in connection with an additional set of profile data, receives a determination by the authoritative ID recognition module that an authoritative identifier is not connected with the additional set of profile data, and determines that the additional set of profile data corresponds to the particular audience member in the absence of the authoritative identifier based upon the inclusion of the first external identifier in the listing for the particular audience member. 24. The system of claim 22, wherein the ID management module receives a second external identifier in connection with an additional set of profile data, receives a determination by the authoritative ID recognition module that the authoritative identifier is connected with the additional set of profile data, and adds the external identifier to the listing for the particular audience member upon determining that the particular audience member is associated to the authoritative identifier. 25. The system of claim 24, wherein the segment manager determines that the particular audience member is a member a first audience segment based upon the additional set of profile data. 26. The system of claim 24, wherein the ID management module determines that the particular audience member is a member a second audience segment based upon the additional set of profile data, whereby both the first and second external identifiers are associated to the particular audience member, but usage in connection with the first external identifier is correlated to the first audience segment and usage in connection with the second external identifier is correlated to the second audience segment. 27. The system of claim 22, wherein the authoritative identifier is a registration identifier. 28. The system of claim 27, wherein the profile identifier is used as a system based identifier that is unique to the particular audience member, the profile identifier being used to manage the association of the registration identifier and external identifiers with the particular audience member, and the registration identifier being used as the authoritative identifier for connecting collected profile data and cookie based identifiers with the particular audience member. 29. The system of claim 22, wherein the first external identifier is a cookie based identifier. 30. The system of claim 24, wherein the first and second external identifiers are cookie based identifiers. 31. A computer program product for synchronizing profiles of audience members who are targeted for the delivery of content over a computer network, the computer program product stored on a computer readable medium and adapted to perform operations comprising: 32. The computer program product of claim 31, wherein the operations further comprise: 35. The computer program product of claim 34, further comprising: 37. The computer program product of claim 2, wherein the authoritative identifier is a registration identifier. 38. The computer program product of claim 7, wherein the profile identifier is used as a system based identifier that is unique to the particular audience member, the profile identifier being used to manage the association of the registration identifier and external identifiers with the particular audience member, and the registration identifier being used as the authoritative identifier for connecting collected profile data and cookie based identifiers with the particular audience member. 39. The computer program product of claim 32, wherein the first external identifier is a cookie based identifier. 40. The computer program product of claim 34, wherein the first and second external identifiers are cookie based identifiers. Filed: Nov 5, 2004 Inventors: Gil Beyda (Dresher, PA), Donald Locker (Lebanon, PA), Krishna Balasubramanian (Abington, PA), Kevin McDonald (Charleston, SC), Albert Wenger (Scarsdale, NY), Joseph Wilson (Fairfax, VA) Current U.S. Class: 705/14.000	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1664
__label__cc	0.511586	0.488414	Justia Patents Plural, One Within AnotherUS Patent Application for Spring assembly and manufacturing method therefor Patent Application (Application #20100320660) Spring assembly and manufacturing method therefor Jun 15, 2010 - Piolax Inc. According to one embodiment, a spring assembly includes: a substrate; a coil spring having an end turn portion fixed to the substrate; an inner wall provided at an inner peripheral side of the coil spring; and an outer wall provided at an outer peripheral side of the coil spring, wherein one of the inner wall and the outer wall forms a spring fixing wall configured to prevent the end turn portion of the coil spring from coming off in an axial direction of the coil spring, and wherein the other of the inner wall and the outer wall forms a support wall configured to prevent the end turn portion of the coil spring from moving in a radial direction of the coil spring. Latest Piolax Inc. Patents: Flap valve apparatus Holding device CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S) This application claims priorities from Japanese Patent Application No. 2009-145878 filed on Jun. 18, 2009, Japanese Patent Application No. 2009-276074 filed on Dec. 4, 2009, and Japanese Patent Application No. 2010-117137 filed on May 21, 2010, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. An aspect of the present invention relates to a spring assembly to be used as, for example, a return spring for a multi-plate clutch piston in a clutch mechanism of an automatic transmission of an automobile. JP-2005-024003-A discloses a spring assembly including two annular plates and plural coil springs interposed between the two annular plates. In the spring assembly, an end turn portion (end portion) of the coil spring is inserted into a cylindrical projecting portion extending from each annular plate, and then a distal opening edge of the cylindrical projecting portion is flared to stake (fix) the end turn portion of the coil spring to the cylindrical projecting portion of the annular plate. In the spring assembly, when a large axial tensile force acts on the coil spring, the end turn portion of the coil spring may be expanded to climb over the distal opening edge of the cylindrical projecting portion, and the coil spring may come off the annular plate. In a spring assembly disclosed in JP-UM-S61-112139-A, a coil spring has an end turn portion broadened in a radial direction as compared with a second-stage (or higher-stage) turn. For example, the end turn portion of the coil spring is inserted into a cylindrical boss extended from a substrate, and a stepped cover is attached onto the substrate, thereby sandwiching the end turn portion of the coil spring broadened in the radial direction by the stepped cover and the substrate in an axial direction. In the spring assembly of JP-UM-S61-112139-A, the end turn portion of the coil spring may not come off the substrate. However, since the end turn portion of the coil spring is broadened in the radial direction and the stepped cover is provided in addition to the substrate and coil spring, the manufacturing process is cumbersome and complicated. One of objects of the present invention is to provide a spring assembly to be easily processed and manufactured while securely fixing a coil spring to a substrate. According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a spring assembly including: a substrate; a coil spring having an end turn portion fixed to the substrate; an inner wall provided at an inner peripheral side of the coil spring; and an outer wall provided at an outer peripheral side of the coil spring, wherein one of the inner wall and the outer wall forms a spring fixing wall configured to prevent the end turn portion of the coil spring from coming off in an axial direction of the coil spring, and wherein the other of the inner wall and the outer wall forms a support wall configured to prevent the end turn portion of the coil spring from moving in a radial direction of the coil spring. According to a second aspect of the present invention, there may be provided the spring assembly, wherein the inner wall extends from the substrate along the inner peripheral side of the coil spring, and wherein the outer wall extends from the substrate along the outer peripheral side of the coil spring. According to a third aspect of the present invention, there may be provided the spring assembly, wherein the inner wall or the outer wall forming the support wall is formed by half blanking to the substrate. According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there may be provided the spring assembly, wherein the inner wall or the outer wall forming the support wall is formed by cutting and bending up the substrate. According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there may be provided the spring assembly, wherein the inner wall or the outer wall forming the spring fixing wall is formed as a cylindrical wall extending from the substrate, wherein a distal opening edge of the cylindrical wall is broadened or narrowed in diameter to stake the end turn portion of the coil spring to the cylindrical wall of the substrate, wherein an extension amount of the spring fixing wall from the substrate is set larger than a radius of a wire rod forming the coil spring, wherein an interval between a distal end of the spring fixing wall and a distal end of the support wall after being staked is smaller than a diameter of the wire rod, and wherein a gap is formed between the outer wall or inner wall forming the support wall and the end turn portion of the coil spring. According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there may be provided the spring assembly, wherein the inner wall or the outer wall forming the spring fixing wall is formed as a cylindrical wall extending from the substrate, wherein a distal opening edge of the cylindrical wall is broadened or narrowed in diameter to stake the end turn portion of the coil spring to the cylindrical wall of the substrate, and wherein the outer wall or inner wall forming the support wall is in contact with the end turn portion of the coil spring. According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there may be provided a method for manufacturing the spring assembly, the method including: coaxially arranging the end turn portion of the coil spring to the cylindrical wall of the substrate; and broadening or narrowing the distal opening edge of the cylindrical wall in diameter to form the cylindrical wall into the spring fixing wall while bringing the end turn portion of the coil spring into contact with the outer wall or inner wall forming the support wall. According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there may be provided the spring assembly, wherein the coil spring is provided as an inner coil spring, wherein an outer coil spring is arranged outside the inner coil spring, and wherein an end turn portion of the outer coil spring is narrowed in diameter to form the support wall. According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there may be provided the spring assembly, wherein the end turn portion of the inner coil spring is also narrowed in diameter so that an inner diameter of the end turn portion of the outer coil spring is smaller than an outer diameter of a second-stage turn of the inner coil spring. According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there may be provided the spring assembly, wherein a convex portion protruding from the substrate is formed at the outer peripheral side of the end turn portion of the outer coil spring. According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, there may be provided the spring assembly, wherein the coil spring is provided as an outer coil spring, wherein an inner coil spring is arranged inside the outer coil spring, and wherein an end turn portion of the inner coil spring is broadened in diameter to form the support wall. According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, there may be provided the spring assembly, wherein the end turn portion of the outer coil spring is also broadened in diameter so that an outer diameter of the end turn portion of the inner coil spring is larger than an inner diameter of a second-stage turn of the outer coil spring. According to the first aspect of the present invention, the end turn portion of the coil spring is prevented from coming off in the axial direction and from moving in the radial direction by simply providing the inner wall and the outer wall, thereby securely fixing the coil spring to the substrate. According to the second aspect of the present invention, the inner wall and the outer wall extended from the substrate prevent the end turn portion of the coil spring from coming off in the axial direction and from moving in the radial direction, without special processing for the coil spring or additional components, thereby simplifying the processing and the manufacturing. According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the inner wall or the outer wall forming the support wall formed by half blanking functions also as a reinforce rib for the substrate, the strength of, the substrate is improved. According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in a case where the spring assembly is used as a return spring for a multi-plate clutch piston in a clutch mechanism of an automatic transmission of an automobile, when a lubricating oil is supplied to the part where the coil spring is disposed, since a cutout hole opened in the substrate functions as an oil-drain hole, the fluidity of the lubricating oil is improved. Moreover, depending on the use, the cutout hole may function as a water-drain hole. According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since a gap is formed between the outer wall or inner wall forming the support wall and the end turn portion of the coil spring after staking, the support wall may not interfere with a second-stage turn of the coil spring, and the characteristics of the coil spring may not fluctuate due to the existence of the support wall. Moreover, even when the gap is formed, since the interval between the distal end of the support wall and the distal end of the spring fixing wall after staking is smaller than the diameter of the wire rod forming the coil spring, the coil spring is reliably prevented from coming off the spring fixing wall. According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since the outer wall or inner wall forming the support wall contacts the end turn portion of the coil spring, the end turn portion of the coil spring is securely supported without rattling. According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the support wall prevents the radial movement of the end turn portion of the coil spring during the staking operation, so that the staking operation is uniformly performed and the rigidity is improved. According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, in the configuration where an outer coil spring is arranged outside an inner coil spring, a fixing wall preventing the inner coil spring from axially coming off or a support wall preventing the inner coil spring from radially moving can be formed by only narrowing the end turn portion of the outer coil spring in diameter. According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the outer coil spring is prevented from axially coming off by the second-stage turn of the inner coil spring. According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the convex portion protruding from the substrate prevents the radial movement of the outer coil spring, thereby enhancing the structural rigidity thereof, and preventing buckle of the outer coil spring. According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the configuration where an inner coil spring is arranged inside an outer coil spring, a fixing wall preventing the outer coil spring from axially coming off or a support wall preventing the outer coil spring from radially moving can be formed by only broadening the end turn portion of the inner coil spring in diameter. According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the inner coil spring is prevented from axially coming off by the second-stage turn of the outer coil spring. According to the present invention, the end turn portion of a coil spring is prevented from coming off in the axial direction and from moving in the radial direction by simply providing an inner wall and an outer wall, thereby securely fixing the coil spring to the substrate with the simple processing and the manufacturing. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a spring assembly according to an embodiment, when the spring assembly is used as a return spring for a multi-plate clutch piston in a clutch mechanism of an automatic transmission of an automobile. FIGS. 2A to 2C illustrate a fixing (staking) configuration of a coil spring and a substrate in a spring assembly according to a comparison example. FIGS. 3A to 3D illustrate a fixing (staking) configuration of a coil spring and a substrate in a spring assembly according to a first embodiment. FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate another fixing (staking) configuration in the spring assembly according to the first embodiment. FIGS. 5A to 5D illustrate a spring assembly according to a second embodiment, FIG. 5A and FIG. 5C illustrating respective examples, FIG. 5B showing a part of FIG. 5A, FIG. 5D showing a part of FIG. 5C. FIG. 6 illustrates the spring assembly according to a modification of the second embodiment. FIG. 7 illustrates a spring assembly according to another modification of the second embodiment. FIG. 8A illustrates a spring assembly according to a third embodiment, and FIG. 8B illustrates a spring assembly according to a modification of the third embodiment. FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate example configurations for preventing the non-fixed coil spring from coming off in the axial direction. FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate other example configurations for preventing the non-fixed coil spring from coming off in the axial direction. FIG. 11A illustrates a state where a free end shown in. FIG. 9B is brought into contact with the counterpart member, and 11B illustrates a state where a free end shown in FIG. 10B is brought into contact with the counter part member. FIGS. 12A to 12E illustrate other fixing configurations of a coil spring and a substrate. FIGS. 13A to 13C illustrate still other fixing configurations of a coil spring and a substrate. Hereinafter, spring assemblies according to embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments, the spring assembly is exemplified as a return spring for a multi-plate clutch piston in a clutch mechanism of an automatic transmission of an automobile. However, the spring assemblies according to the embodiments are not limited thereto and may be applied to the other purpose. For example, the spring assembly includes a pair of annular-shaped substrates 1 and plural coil springs 2. Each coil spring 2 has end turn portions 2a at both ends thereof, and the end turn portions 2a are fixed to each substrate 1 with given intervals. In the embodiment, the end turn portion 2a of the coil spring 2 is fixed (staked) to the substrate 1 so as to create a friction fit therebetween. The substrate 1 may be formed by connecting plural segmented substrate pieces into an annular shape. For example, a cylindrical wall 11 is formed to extend from the substrate 1, and the end turn portion 2a of the coil spring 2 is fitted with this cylindrical wall 11 (FIG. 2A), and a distal opening edge of the cylindrical wall 11 is flared (broadened in diameter), thereby fixing (staking) the end turn portion 2a (FIG. 2B). When an axial tensile force acts on the coil spring 2 thus fixed (staked) to the substrate 1, as shown FIG. 2C, the end turn portion 2a may be expanded in the radial direction to climb over the distal opening edge of the cylindrical wall 11 and may come off in the axial direction. First Embodiment The spring assembly has the following configuration to prevent the end turn portion 2a from coming off. That is, an inner wall 11 and an outer wall 12 are formed on the substrate 1. The inner wall 11 is extended to be along with an inner peripheral side of the coil spring 2, and the outer wall 12 is extended to be along with an outer peripheral side of the coil spring 2. The inner wall 11 functions as a spring fixing wall 11 that prevents the end turn portion 2a of the coil spring 2 from coming off in the axial direction, and the outer wall 12 functions as a support wall 12 that prevents the end turn portion 2a of the coil spring 2 from moving in the radial direction. A cylindrical wall 11 (to be processed into the spring fixing wall 11 through staking) is extended almost perpendicularly from the substrate 1. This spring fixing wall 11 is formed by, for example, burring. Moreover, the support wall 12 is formed by half blanking to the substrate 1. When the support wall 12 is formed by half blanking, no cutout hole is formed in the substrate 1, thereby maintaining rigidity of the substrate 1. Further, when the support wall 12 is formed by half blanking, the support wall 12 functions also as a reinforce rib for the substrate 1, thereby improving rigidity of the substrate 1. The coil spring 2 is fixed to the substrate 1 by the following procedure. That is, the end turn portion 2a of the coil spring 2 is fitted with the cylindrical wall 11 (FIG. 3A). At this time, the support wall 12 is positioned at the outer peripheral side of the end turn portion 2a. In this condition, a distal opening edge of the cylindrical wall 11 is flared so that the end turn portion 2a of the coil spring 2 is fixed (staked) to the substrate 1 (FIG. 3B). At this time, the end turn portion 2a of the coil spring 2 and the support wall 12 may be separated with a gap D (FIG. 3C), or may be brought into contact with each other (FIG. 3D). As shown in FIG. 3C, when the gap D is formed between the end turn portion 2a of the coil spring 2 and the support wall 12, the support wall 12 may not interfere with a second-stage turn of the coil spring 2, and the characteristics of the coil spring 2 may not fluctuate due to the existence of the support wall 12. The extension amount H of the spring fixing wall 11 from the substrate 1 may be set larger than a radius R of a wire rod forming the coil spring 2 (H>R), and the interval L between the distal end of the spring fixing wall 11 and the distal end of the support wall 12 after being fixed (staked) may be set smaller than a diameter 2R of the wire rod (L<2R). By such a configuration, even when the gap D is formed, the coil spring 2 is reliably prevented from coming off the spring fixing wall 11. When the end turn portion 2a of the coil spring 2 and the support wall 12 are brought into contact with each other as shown in FIG. 3D, a gap may be formed between the end turn portion 2a and the support wall 12 before starting the staking operation, and the end turn portion 2a of the coil spring 2 may be radially expanded to contact the support wall 12 as a result of the staking operation. In this way, the support wall 12 prevents the radial movement of the end turn portion 2a of the coil spring 2 during the staking operation, so that the staking operation is uniformly performed and the rigidity is improved. Since the support wall 12 contacts the end turn portion 2a of the coil spring 2, the end turn portion 2a is securely supported without rattling. The support wall 12 may be formed by cutting and bending up the substrate 1 as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B. In a case where the substrate 1 is cut and bent up to form the support wall 12, a cutout hole 12a is opened in the substrate 1. This cutout hole 12a can be used as an oil-drain or water-drain hole. For example, in a case where the spring assembly is used as a return spring for a multi-plate clutch piston in a clutch mechanism of an automatic transmission of an automobile, when a lubricating oil is supplied to the part where the coil spring 2 is disposed, the lubricating oil can be discharged through the cutout hole 12a, thereby improving fluidity of the lubricating oil. FIG. 4A shows a state before flaring the distal opening edge of the cylindrical wall 11, and FIG. 4B shows a state after flaring the distal opening edge to fix (stake) the end turn portion 2a of the coil spring 2. The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and for example, the outer wall and inner wall formed on the substrate may be interchanged so that the outer wall functions as a spring fixing wall and the inner wall functions as a support wall. Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment will be described. In a spring assembly according to the present embodiment, plural coil springs are coaxially arranged to increase the spring force against the substrate. FIGS. 5A to 5D illustrate a spring assembly according to the second embodiment, FIG. 5A and FIG. 5C illustrating respective examples, FIG. 5B showing a part of FIG. 5A, FIG. 5D showing a part of FIG. 5C. As shown in FIG. 5A, an inner coil spring 2 and an outer coil spring 20 are coaxially arranged on the substrate 1. The outer coil spring 20 arranged outside the inner coil spring 2 has an end turn portion 20a narrowed in diameter, and the end turn portion 20a functions as a support wall for the inner coil spring 2. That is, by narrowing the end turn portion 20a of the outer coil spring 20 in diameter, the end turn portion 20a closely approach or contact the end turn portion 2a of the inner coil spring 2 from outside. Thus, the end turn portion 2a of the inner coil spring 2 is prevented from moving in the radial direction by the end turn portion 20a of the outer coil spring 20. In addition, as in the first embodiment, a spring fixing wall 11 is formed to extend from the substrate 1 at the inner peripheral side of the inner coil spring 2. As shown in FIG. 5B, a radius R1 of a wire rod forming the outer coil spring 20 may be set larger than a radius R2 of a wire rod forming the inner coil spring 2 (R1>R2). In this case, when being attempted to come off, the end turn portion 2a of the inner coil spring 2 contacts the end turn portion 20a of the outer coil spring 20 and is prevented from coming off in the axial direction. That is, the outer coil spring 20 functions as the spring fixing wall. When the outer coil spring 20 functions as the spring fixing wall preventing the inner coil spring 2 from coming off, the cylindrical wall 11 of the substrate 1 is not necessary to function as the spring fixing wall and only necessary to function as the support wall preventing the inner coil spring 2 from moving in the radial direction. Therefore, it is not necessary to fix the inner coil spring 2 to the cylindrical wall 11 of the substrate 1 by staking. As shown in FIG. 5C, the end turn portion 2a of the inner coil spring 2 may be narrowed in diameter, and the end turn portion 20a of the outer coil spring 20 may be also narrowed in diameter to closely approach or contact the end turn portion 2a from outside. And, an inner diameter 2R3 of the end turn portion 20a of the outer coil spring 20 may be set smaller than an outer diameter 2R4 of a second-stage turn 2c of the inner coil spring 2 (R3<R4). As a result, the outer coil spring 20 is prevented from coming off in the axial direction by the second-stage turn 2c of the inner coil spring 2 (see FIG. 5D). In the spring assembly as shown in FIG. 1 where the substrates 1 are arranged at both ends of the coil spring 2, the outer coil spring 20 as shown in FIG. 5A may not come off in the axial direction. However, in the spring assembly where the substrate 1 is attached only to one end of the inner coil spring 2 and the other end thereof is opened, when the outer coil spring 20 is simply arranged outside the inner coil spring 2, the outer coil spring 20 may easily come off. It is therefore necessary to provide some measure to prevent the outer coil spring 20 from coming off in the axial direction at the time of factory shipment or the like. By configuring as shown in FIG. 5C, the outer coil spring 20 is prevented from coming off in the axial direction, without providing a separate component for coming off prevention. In a spring assembly as shown in FIG. 6, a convex portion 30 is formed to protrude from the substrate 1 at the outer peripheral side of the end turn portion 20a of the outer coil spring 20. The convex portion 30 has an effect of enhancing rigidity of the outer coil spring 20. That is, when an external force acts on the substrate 1 in a horizontal direction (a direction perpendicular to the axis direction), the outer coil spring 20 may be deformed while slipping on the surface of the substrate 1. At this time, if the convex portion 30 is formed at the outer peripheral side of the end turn portion 20a of the outer coil spring 20, the end turn portion 20a is prevented from slipping by the convex portion 30, thereby preventing deformation. As a result, a resistance force against the external force is enhanced, and buckle of the outer coil spring 20 is prevented. In an example shown in FIG. 6, the convex portion 30 is formed by the extrusion molding. However, shape (a position, a height and the like) and forming method are not limited thereto. For example, the convex portion 30 is formed by half blanking to the substrate 1, cutting and bending up the substrate 1, or attaching a separate component. In a spring assembly as shown in FIG. 7, the outer coil spring 20 has a double-turned structure of an end turn portion 20a and an end turn portion 20b. The end turn portions 20a and 20b of the outer coil spring 20 are narrowed in diameter to closely approach or contact the end turn portion 2a of the inner coil spring 2 from outside, thereby functioning as a support wall for the inner coil spring 2. By arranging the end turn portion 20b of the outer coil spring 20 outside, the end turn portion 2a of the inner coil spring 2 is strongly held by the end turn portions 20a and 20b, and the radial movement of the end turn portion 2a is prevented. When a radius R1 of a wire rod forming the outer coil spring 20 is larger than a radius R2 of a wire rod forming the inner coil spring 2 (R1>R2) as shown in FIG. 5A, the end turn portion 20b of the outer coil spring 20 prevents the inner coil spring 2 from coming off in the axial direction, thereby functioning as the spring fixing wall. In this case, since the cylindrical wall 11 at the inner peripheral side of the inner spring coil 2 is not necessary to function as the spring fixing wall and only necessary to function as the support wall to prevent the radial movement of the inner coil spring 2, it is not necessary to fix the inner coil spring 2 to the cylindrical wall 11 of the substrate 1 by staking. Third Embodiment Next, a third embodiment will be described. In a spring assembly according to the present embodiment, plural coil springs are coaxially arranged to increase the spring force against the substrate, as the second embodiment. FIGS. 8A and 8B respectively illustrate configurations of the spring assembly according to the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8A, an inner coil spring 2 and an outer coil spring 20 are coaxially arranged on the substrate 1. The inner coil spring 2 arranged at the inner peripheral side of the outer coil spring 20 has an end turn portion 2a broadened in diameter, and the end turn portion 2a functions as a support wall for the outer coil spring 20. That is, by broadening the end turn portion 2a of the inner coil spring 2 in diameter, the end turn portion 2a closely approach or contact the end turn portion 20a of the outer coil spring 20 from inside. Thus, the end turn portion 20a of the outer coil spring 20 is prevented from moving in the radial direction by the end turn portion 2a of the inner coil spring 2. In addition, in the present embodiment, an outer-side wall 12 of the substrate 1 is formed to fix the end turn portion 20a of the outer coil spring 20 from outside and functions as the spring fixing wall preventing the outer coil sprint 20 from coming off in the axial direction. In the figures, a radius of a wire rod forming the outer coil spring 20 is larger than a radius of a wire rod forming the inner coil spring 2. However, the radius of the wire rod forming the inner coil spring 2 may be set larger than the radius of the wire rod forming the outer coil spring 20. In this case, when being attempted to come off, the end turn portion 20a of the outer coil spring 20 contacts the end turn portion 2a of the inner coil spring 2 and is prevented from coming off in the axial direction. That is, the inner coil spring 2 functions as the spring fixing wall. When the inner coil spring 2 functions as the spring fixing wall preventing the outer coil spring 20 from coming off, the outer-side wall 12 of the substrate 1 is not necessary to function as the spring fixing wall and only necessary to function as the support wall preventing the outer coil spring 20 from moving in the radial direction. Therefore, it is not necessary to fix the outer coil spring 20 to the outer-side wall 1 of the substrate 1 by staking. As shown in FIG. 8A, the end turn portion 2a of the inner coil spring 2 may be broadened in diameter so that an outer diameter of end turn portion 2a is larger than an inner diameter of a second-stage turn 20c of the outer coil spring 20. In this case, the inner coil spring 2 is prevented from coming off in the axial direction by the second-stage turn 20c of the outer coil spring 20. In the spring assembly where the substrate 1 is attached only to one end of the outer coil spring 20 and the other end thereof is opened, when the inner coil spring 2 is simply arranged inside the outer coil spring 20, the inner coil spring 2 may easily come off. It is therefore necessary to provide some measure to prevent the inner coil spring 2 from coming off in the axial direction at the time of factory shipment or the like. By configuring as above, the inner coil spring 2 is prevented from coming off in the axial direction, without providing a separate component for coming off prevention. In a spring assembly as shown in FIG. 8B, the inner coil spring 2 has a double-turned structure of an end turn portion 2a and an end turn portion 2b. The end turn portions 2a and 2b of the inner coil spring 2 are broadened in diameter to closely approach or contact the end turn portion 20a of the outer coil spring 20 from inside, thereby functioning as a support wall for the outer coil spring 20. By arranging the end turn portion 2b of the inner coil spring 2 outside, the end turn portion 20a of the outer coil spring 20 is strongly held by the end turn portions 2a and 2b, and the radial movement of the end turn portion 20a is prevented. OTHER CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and can be variously modified or applied without departing from the technical scope of the present invention. For example, based on the configuration of the second embodiment shown in FIGS. 5A to 5D and FIG. 6, two or more outer coil springs may be coaxially arranged outside the inner coil spring 2. In this case, while the end turn portion 2a of the coil spring 2 is narrowed in diameter, by also narrowing the end turn portions of the outer coil springs in diameter, respectively, so as to interfere with second-stage turns of the coil springs located inside, all outer coil springs are respectively prevented from coming off in the axial direction. A spring assembly in which plural coil springs are coaxially arranged to increase the spring force against the substrate may include a fixed coil spring (fixed/staked to the substrate) and a non-fixed coil spring (not fixed/staked to the substrate). When the substrate is attached only to one ends of the coil springs and the other ends thereof are opened, in order to prevent the non-fixed coil spring from coming off in the axial direction, the fixed coil spring and the non-fixed coil spring may be configured to interfere with each other by broadening or narrowing a distal end (a free end not fixed to the substrate) of the fixed coil spring in diameter and by narrowing or broadening a proximal end of the non-fixed coil spring in diameter. In a spring assembly as shown in FIG. 9A where only one end of the inner coil spring 2 is fixed to the substrate 1 and the other end thereof is opened, if the outer coil spring 20 is simply arranged outside the inner coil spring 2, the outer coil spring 20 may easily come off. It is therefore necessary to provide some measure to prevent the outer coil spring 20 from coming off in the axial direction at the time of factory shipment or the like. By broadening the end turn portion 20a of the outer coil spring 20 in diameter while narrowing the free end 2d of the inner coil spring 2 in diameter, when the outer coil spring 20 attempts to come off in the axial direction as indicated by an arrow in the figure, the end turn portion 20a of the outer coil spring 20 interfere with the free end 2d of the inner coil spring 2. According to the above configuration, the outer coil spring 20 is prevented from coming off in the axial direction, without providing a separate component for coming off prevention. In a spring assembly as shown in FIG. 9B, the inner coil spring 2 has a double-turned free end of an end turn portion 2d and an end turn portion 2e configured to closely approach or contact a free end 20d of the outer coil spring 20, thereby preventing the axial movement of the outer coil spring 20 not fixed to the substrate 1. In this case, an intermediate turn portion of the non-fixed outer coil spring 20 and an intermediate turn portion of the fixed inner coil spring 2 are prevented from interfering or becoming tangled with each other, so that the characteristics of the coil spring may not fluctuate. In a spring assembly as shown in FIG. 10A where only one end of the outer coil spring 20 is fixed to the substrate 1 and the other end thereof is opened, if the inner coil spring 2 is simply arranged inside the outer coil spring 20, the inner coil spring 2 may easily come off. It is therefore necessary to provide some measure to prevent the outer coil spring 20 from coming off in the axial direction at the time of factory shipment or the like. By broadening the end turn portion 2a of the inner coil spring 2 in diameter while narrowing the free end 20d of the outer coil spring 20 in diameter, when the inner coil spring 2 attempts to come off in the axial direction as indicated by an arrow in the figure, the end turn portion 2a of the inner coil spring 2 interfere with the free end 20d of the outer coil spring 20. According to the above configuration, the inner coil spring 2 is prevented from coming off in the axial direction, without providing a separate component for coming off prevention. In a spring assembly as shown in FIG. 10B, the outer coil spring 20 has a double-turned free end of an end turn portion 20d and an end turn portion 20e configured to closely approach or contact a free end 2d of the inner coil spring 2, thereby preventing the axial movement of the inner coil spring 2 not fixed to the substrate 1. In this case, an intermediate turn portion of the non-fixed inner coil spring 2 and an intermediate turn portion of the fixed outer coil spring 20 are prevented from interfering or becoming tangled with each other, so that the characteristics of the coil spring may not fluctuate. FIG. 11A illustrates a state where a free end shown in FIG. 9B is brought into contact with the counterpart member, and 11B illustrates a state where a free end shown in FIG. 10B is brought into contact with the counter part member. In the configuration shown in FIG. 11A, while the inner coil spring 2 has the double-turned free end (2d and 2e), the outer coil spring 20 also has a double-turned free end (20d and 20e). And, in the configuration shown in FIG. 11B, while the outer coil spring 20 has the double-turned free end (20d and 20e), the inner coil spring 2 also has a double-turned free end (20d and 20e). As a result, since the double-turned free end is brought into contact with the counterpart member, a force may be stably applied to the counterpart member. The following configurations are also effective for securely fixing the end turn portion of the coil spring to the substrate. FIGS. 12A to 12E and FIGS. 13A to 13C illustrate various fixing configurations of a coil spring and a substrate. In the configurations shown in FIGS. 12A to 12E, a spring fixing shaft 100 is arranged to protrude from the substrate 1, and a holding projection 101 is provided on the spring fixing shaft 100. The holding projection 101 radially expands toward the substrate 1. The holding projection 101 having an umbrella shape may be simply formed on the peripheral surface of the round rod-like spring fixing shaft 100 as shown in FIG. 12A, so as to catch the end turn portion 2a of the coil spring 2. The holding projection 101 may be spirally formed as shown in FIG. 12B, so as to catch plural turn portions of the coil spring 2. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 12C and FIG. 12D, a holding projection 201 may be formed on a plate-like spring fixing shaft 200. Further, as shown in FIG. 12E, a cylindrical spring fixing shaft 300 may be provided to surround the coil spring 2, and a holding projection 301 may inwardly protrude from an inner peripheral surface of the spring fixing shaft 300 to catch the coil spring 2. In the configuration shown in FIG. 13A, the spring fixing shaft 100 frictionally contacts the inner peripheral side of the coil spring 2. If a setting is provided so that the coil spring 2 is radially expanded when the coil spring 2 is screwed toward the proximal end of the spring fixing shaft 100, when the coil spring 2 spirally moves toward the distal end of the spring fixing shaft 100, the coil spring 2 is narrowed in diameter to press-contact the spring fixing shaft 100, and a frictional force (retention force) between the spring fixing shaft 100 and the coil spring 2 increases, so that the coil spring 2 may not come off. A catching portion may be provided in a proximal end portion of the spring fixing shaft 100 to catch an end portion of the coil spring 2. For example, as shown in FIG. 13B and FIG. 13C, a proximal end portion of the spring fixing shaft 100 is formed into a D- or I-shaped cross-section having a flat catching portion 100a, and a hooking portion 2b formed at an end portion of the coil spring 2 is hooked on the flat catching portion 100a. Moreover, when the spring fixing shaft 100 is formed into a plate shape, the flat surface thereof forms the catching portion 100a. Although the material of the spring fixing shaft 100 is not limited, when the spring fixing shaft 100 is formed from a synthetic resin, the spring fixing shaft 100 may expand due to a high-temperature use environment, moisture absorption and swelling caused by adhesion of a lubricant oil or the like, thereby increasing an overlapping margin with the coil spring 2 and further increasing a retention force. 1. A spring assembly comprising: a substrate; a coil spring having an end turn portion fixed to the substrate; an inner wall provided at an inner peripheral side of the coil spring; and an outer wall provided at an outer peripheral side of the coil spring, wherein one of the inner wall and the outer wall forms a spring fixing wall configured to prevent the end turn portion of the coil spring from coming off in an axial direction of the coil spring, and wherein the other of the inner wall and the outer wall forms a support wall configured to prevent the end turn portion of the coil spring from moving in a radial direction of the coil spring. 2. The spring assembly of claim 1, wherein the inner wall extends from the substrate along the inner peripheral side of the coil spring, and wherein the outer wall extends from the substrate along the outer peripheral side of the coil spring. wherein the inner wall or the outer wall forming the support wall is formed by half blanking to the substrate. wherein the inner wall or the outer wall forming the support wall is formed by cutting and bending up the substrate. wherein the inner wall or the outer wall forming the spring fixing wall is formed as a cylindrical wall extending from the substrate, wherein a distal opening edge of the cylindrical wall is broadened or narrowed in diameter to stake the end turn portion of the coil spring to the cylindrical wall of the substrate, wherein an extension amount of the spring fixing wall from the substrate is set larger than a radius of a wire rod forming the coil spring, wherein an interval between a distal end of the spring fixing wall and a distal end of the support wall after being staked is smaller than a diameter of the wire rod, and wherein a gap is formed between the outer wall or inner wall forming the support wall and the end turn portion of the coil spring. wherein a distal opening edge of the cylindrical wall is broadened or narrowed in diameter to stake the end turn portion of the coil spring to the cylindrical wall of the substrate, and wherein the outer wall or inner wall forming the support wall is in contact with the end turn portion of the coil spring. 7. A method for manufacturing the spring assembly of claim 6, the method comprising: coaxially arranging the end turn portion of the coil spring to the cylindrical wall of the substrate; and broadening or narrowing the distal opening edge of the cylindrical wall in diameter to form the cylindrical wall into the spring fixing wall while bringing the end turn portion of the coil spring into contact with the outer wall or inner wall forming the support wall. wherein the coil spring is provided as an inner coil spring, wherein an outer coil spring is arranged outside the inner coil spring, and wherein an end turn portion of the outer coil spring is narrowed in diameter to form the support wall. wherein the end turn portion of the inner coil spring is also narrowed in diameter so that an inner diameter of the end turn portion of the outer coil spring is smaller than an outer diameter of a second-stage turn of the inner coil spring. 10. The spring assembly of claim 9, wherein a convex portion protruding from the substrate is formed at the outer peripheral side of the end turn portion of the outer coil spring. wherein the coil spring is provided as an outer coil spring, wherein an inner coil spring is arranged inside the outer coil spring, and wherein an end turn portion of the inner coil spring is broadened in diameter to form the support wall. 12. The spring assembly of claim 11, wherein the end turn portion of the outer coil spring is also broadened in diameter so that an outer diameter of the end turn portion of the inner coil spring is larger than an inner diameter of a second-stage turn of the outer coil spring. Publication Date: Dec 23, 2010 Applicant: Piolax Inc. (Kanagawa) Inventors: Kensuke Takeda (Kanagawa), Yasutaka Uematsu (Kanagawa), Toshie Fueki (Kanagawa) Current U.S. Class: Plural, One Within Another (267/168); Particular End Connection (267/179); Assembling Or Joining (29/428) International Classification: F16F 1/12 (20060101); F16F 1/00 (20060101); F16F 1/06 (20060101); B23P 11/00 (20060101);	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1665
__label__wiki	0.530084	0.530084	Justia Patents US Patent for Intelligent copy and paste operations for application handling units, preferably handsets Patent (Patent # 6,309,305) Intelligent copy and paste operations for application handling units, preferably handsets Jun 12, 1998 - Nokia Mobile Phones Limited A phone including a CPU controlling a plurality of applications, a working storage that holds data and programs used in said applications and storage means acting as a clipboard when copying and pasting data from one application to another. Via the keyboard of the phone data contained in one application may be selected for copying to a clipboard. The CPU identifies predetermined types of subitems in the contents of the data copied to the clipboard. When pasting, said types of subitems may be displayed for individual pasting from the clipboard into the position in said another application appointed by the pasting command. Latest Nokia Mobile Phones Limited Patents: Setting audio parameters in a digital signal processor in an electronic device, and electronic device Apparatus, and associated method, for providing an operation parameter to a mobile station of a radio communication station Radiotelephone Apparatus, and associated method, for selecting a switching threshold for a transmitter utilizing adaptive modulation techniques Method and radio system for digital signal transmission using complex space-time codes The invention relates to a method of transferring data from one application to another in an application handling unit controlling a plurality of applications. The invention furthermore relates to such an application handling unit and especially a handset or a portable phone. The copy and paste function is generally known from the applications available in Windows® from Microsoft Corporation®. However, the copy and paste function can be used to copy text strings from one application to another or from one document in one application to another document in the same application or from one location in a document to another location in the same document. The CPU of the computer uses a RAM as a primary storage to hold programs and data for all applications—at least the open ones. When selecting a text string and copying this string to the clipboard, this string will be stored in a space in the RAM specially dedicated as a clipboard memory. The cutting operation is basically the same, but the selected text string will be copied to the clipboard, whereas it will be removed from the original file/document. Hereby the contents in the clipboard will be present for pasting even though the application from which the string was copied will be closed. When moving the cursor to a new position either in the same file or in another file, the contents of the clipboard may be pasted to this position. The contents of the clipboard will not be affected by the pasting, whereby the pasting may be repeated several times. This type of cut/copy and paste operation is excellent when handling text documents by means of e.g. a Personal Computer (PC) having a full keypad and a mouse for moving the cursor. However, in a portable phone, the number of input key s compared with a PC is very low, and cursor navigation keys only allow a limited navigation through a text string, e.g. an SMS message, so that it will be easier to rewrite a word than to use a copy and paste function. In accordance with the invention there is provided a method of transferring data from one application to another in an application handling unit controlling a plurality of applications, said transfer being handled by copying data to and pasting data from clipboard storage means, said method comprising identifying predetermined types of subitems in the contents of the data copied to the clipboard; and displaying said types of subitems for selection by the user upon reception of a pasting request for the data on the clipboard into said another application. The transfer is handled by copying data to clipboard storage means as a complex data structure, e.g. a full SMS message including all available information e.g. the text message and the sender ID. Then the complex data structure is analyzed, and predetermined types of subitems in the complex data structure are identified. These subitems may be ordinary words, phone numbers or dates. When the user requests the pasting of an item in the complex data structure into another application, a list of subitems will be displayed and the user may select the item which he finds appropriate to paste. The main difference compared with prior art is that the transferred item is defined when pasting from the clipboard instead of when copying to the clipboard. The text editing facilities on a phone are very poor at present in contrast to the menu selection facilities. An example of the menu selection facilities is given in EP 463 856. The invention provides a user interface which has a copy and paste function for copying data between applications and which is easy to use. To reduce the length of the list presented when pasting, some analyzing may be performed upon the detection of a pasting request. When an SMS message has been requested to be pasted into a phone number memory location in a phone book, only words allowable according the phone number syntax rules may be presented. First, the contents of the complex data structure are divided into separate words by detecting dividing points as spaces or the like. Then each of the words may be compared with the syntax rules valid for the pasting position. The invention furthermore relates to an application handling unit including a CPU controlling a plurality of applications, a working storage that holds data and programs used in said applications and storage means acting as a clipboard when copying and pasting data from one application to another. This unit furthermore comprises means for selecting data contained in one application for copying to the clipboard, means for identifying predetermined types of subitems in the contents of the data copied to the clipboard, and means for displaying said types of subitems for selection by the user upon reception of a pasting request for the data on the clipboard into said another application. Hereby the selected unbroken string in one application will be broken down to a list of individually selectable items for pasting from the clipboard. A handset or a phone comprises information inputting means, a display, a controller unit that controls the input means and the display and a plurality of applications available to the user. The controller unit is provided with memory means for temporarily storing data used in said applications. When a data set used in one of said applications is selected for copying to the clipboard, the controller unit gives this set a status according to which the data set may be pasted into another of said applications upon request from the user via said input means. In general, all applications available in a portable phone are open. Therefore, there is no need for making a copy of the selected data. Instead, a link pointing out the data selected for copying could be provided. However, the user does not feel any difference. When a data set has been requested for copying, the controller unit analyzes the data set. The purpose of the analyzing is to break the data set down into small items, e.g. into words when these words were divided by spaces in the copied data set. When the user requests the paste operation, the controller unit offers the user each of said subitems for pasting. According to a further embodiment of the invention, the memory means for temporarily storing data includes a RAM-like memory in which data for said applications and data for the display are stored. The handset or the phone is provided with a menu structure including a copy and paste option, and the controller unit establishes a link to the data set selected for copying upon the presence of a copy request. Upon the presence of a paste request, the controller splits the data set string into words divided by a space or the like and transfers the words to a display memory for displaying the word in the display as individually selectable items for pasting. Upon the presence of a select request, the controller unit copies the selected word into a position in said another application appointed by the paste request. Preferably, the controller unit compares said word with syntax rules for words allowable in the present context of the application when pasting. The controller unit only transfers words which are allowable according to said comparison to the display memory for display. The invention will be explained more fully below in connection with preferred embodiments and with reference to the drawing, in which: FIG. 1 shows a handset according to the invention; FIG. 2 shows the structure of the handset according FIG. 1; FIG. 3 shows a display picture illustrating a first example of copy and paste in accordance with the invention; FIG. 4 shows a display picture illustrating a second example of copy and paste in accordance with the the invention; FIG. 5 shows a display picture illustrating a third example of copy and paste in accordance with the invention; and FIG. 6 shows a flow diagram for the analyzing algorithm used in an embodiment of the invention. A preferred embodiment of a handset or a phone 1 according to the invention is shown in perspective view in FIG. 1. The blocks in the phone necessary to understand the invention are shown in FIG. 2. The phone 1 includes means for inputting information, said means being preferably a keypad 3 which comprises a set of alphanumeric keys 4 in the shown preferred embodiment. The alphanumeric keys have the values 0-9, * and νm; in numeric mode and all normally used letters and a number of special signs in alphabetic mode. Two call handling keys 5 are used for establishing and terminating calls. A key 6 is used for switching between numeric mode and alphabetic mode for the keys 4. An erase key 7 is used for deleting the last-entered digit or letter, and, when long pressed, for bringing the phone back to idle mode. The keypad 3 furthermore comprises two soft keys 8, whose functionality changes in dependence on the mode on the phone. The functionality of the soft keys 8 is controlled by a controller or a CPU 12 and is displayed in separate areas in the display 2, said areas being adjacent to the two keys 8. The soft keys 8 are preferably used to select and execute instructions entered by the other keys or suggested by the CPU 12 and displayed in the display 2. A scroll key 9 is included in the keypad 3 for moving a cursor through the items shown in the display 2 and for jumping in the menu structure. The scroll key 9 will advantageously be able to move a display cursor in two directions and be able to select items pointed out by the cursor by having an integrated click function. The inputting means may be supplemented with means for voice recognition. In order to obtain an improved scrolling, the press-activated scroll key 9 may be replaced by a pivotal scrolling wheel or ball—preferably including a click functionality. FIG. 2 shows the parts of the phone 1 essential for the understanding of the invention. The CPU 12 is responsible for the execution of the terminal program, and the CPU 12 controls the LCD display 2 via LCD drivers (not shown). The information and the instructions inputted by the keys 3 are supplied to the CPU 12. Based on this input, the CPU 12 controls various operations including the display operation and the communication with the cellular network via a transceiver provided by a baseband/RF unit 13 and an antenna 11. The CPU 12 is connected to a ROM 15 for storing the terminal operation program and to a RAM 14 used as a working memory area by the CPU 12. The CPU 12 uses the RAM 14 as a primary storage used to hold programs and data for all applications available in the phone. The applications may be call handling including handling of an electronic phone book, SMS messages including handling of an in-tray and an out-tray, and handling of an electronic calendar. Other application may be calendar handling, Internet access, access to an electronic mail system and monitoring and control tasks. According to one embodiment, a part of the RAM 14 acts as a clipboard for the copy and paste function for the phone according to the invention. The clipboard is reset every time the phone is switched off, and the clipboard is only active when the user has copied some data into it. It is very common at present to design the phone in a way so that the application cannot be switched on and off selectively. In this situation, all applications will be switched on when the phone is switched on. Therefore, there is no need for copying data from an application to the clipboard. It will be sufficient to create a link to the data selected for copying in the active application. When pasting is requested, the copying is performed. However, by replacing the RAM 14 by other memory means maintaining the data while powered off, the contents of the clipboard may be maintained even though the phone is switched off. Such memory means may be an EEPROM or a flash ROM. However, in the Communicator 9000 from the applicant, a phone and a palm top computer are integrated, and applications may be switched on selectively. In this case the copying of data to the clipboard will be relevant. According to a first example shown in FIG. 3, the user wants to copy a phone number from a received SMS message into a record contained in the electronic phone book database of the phone. The idle mode display 20 and the displays in general have a display part 21 indicating the present functionality of the soft keys 8 and a display part 22 indicating the present mode of the phone, e.g. the present menu level. The user enters a “Messages” menu 25 via the main menu 23 of the phone. The navigation through the menu is state of the art and is known from the concept used in the applicant's phone, Nokia 8110. The user may navigate through the menu with a cursor 24 by using the scroll key 9 and select the item pointed out by the cursor 24 by pressing the appropriate soft key 8. When the user selects “Read SMS” via the “messages” menu 25, a submenu list 26 of incoming SMS messages will appear on the screen or the display 2. The user may in advance have selected to display unread messages sorted descending by date and time. When the user moves the cursor 24 to a message, and presses the soft key 8 having the functionality “Copy” at the moment, he will only store a “link” to the selected data in the clipboard. He may also select the message for reading and the message will appear on the display 27. Then he may select the full message by pressing the copy soft key. The data comprises the received message and preferably also the ID of the sender, e.g. phone number and name (if recognized from the phone book). By pressing “quit”, the user may now go to the idle mode. Via the menu structure of the phone the user may enter a memory called phone book. This phone book may contain a number of records each including a name/label and a phone number and further optional data. In the phone book menu 28 the user may select “new entry” to create a new record. In the display 29 he is asked to enter the phone number, and he may select “Paste” by pressing the soft key 8 having the paste functionality. He may escape the “new entry” submenu by pressing the “clear” key 7, whereby the phone will return to the idle mode display 20. When the phone is prepared for handling several phone numbers on the same person, the next number entry may be selected by pressing “next”. The functionality of the “next” soft key changes to “OK” when a number has been entered. In general, the SMS message includes a text part in ASCII code, an identification (ID) of the sender and some kind of a time stamp. The text part of the present message is: “Hi Christian, could you call me back on +4533292000 or at home on +4599887766&quest;”, and the sender ID is defined by the sender defined to be his own E-mail address “jacob&commat;nmp.com”. According to an embodiment of the invention, these parts of the message are selected by the CPU 12 when the user requests copying. Upon the presence of a pasting request, the CPU 12 starts to analyze the contents of the message. “Hi”, “Christian”, “could”, “you”, “call”, “me”, “back”, “on”, “or”, “at”, “home” and “on” are determined as being ordinary words, while “jacob&commat;nmp.com” is identified as an E-mail address due to the “&commat;” sandwiched between two continuous word having points as spaces. The words “+4599887766” and “+4533292000” are recognized as being phone numbers in the international + format due to the uninterrupted string of digits following the “+”. In response to the paste command, the copied message will be displayed in the display 30 once more, but the cursor 24 highlights whole words and can only highlight words fitting into the context of the new application selected when pasting. In the present situation, the user may toggle between the two phone numbers by using the scroll key 9, until he selects one of the numbers or quits pasting by pressing one of the two soft keys 8. If the user wants to store both numbers and the E-mail address in the phone book as private and office numbers and E-mail address, respectively, he is just to move the cursor to the locations successively. At each location he may press “paste”, scroll and select. There is no need to copy more than once even though the copied dates have different destinations. This is advantageous compared with normal copy and paste for text editing. According to a second example shown in FIG. 4, the user wants to transfer data including time information from an SMS message to an electronic calendar contained in the phone. Like in the first example, the user has entered a “Read SMS” menu 26 and copied the full message text in the display 27 to the clipboard. In the present example the message text is “Hi John, please meet me and John Carlisle, Unicom, Jun. 21, 1997 at 10.00 at my office.” and the sender ID is here a name “John Turner, Managing Director, FoxCom”. According to an embodiment of the phone, the calendar is connected to a timer, thereby allowing the items of the day and the coming days to be displayed together with the day of the week and the time. An item is entered into the calendar by entering the date(s) in question, an explaining text and optionally beginning and end times. Via the menu structure of the phone the user may enter the calendar menu. Then he may select “new entry” in the calendar menu 31 to create a new item in the calendar. First, the calendar asks for a date in the input menu 32. This date is Jun. 21, 1997, and as will be explained with reference to FIG. 6, the analyzing algorithm may advantageously include an autoconvert functionality to convert this format into the format required by the calendar, e.g. 97.06.21. Even though “Jun. 21, 1997” will be displayed in the selection menu 33 upon a pasting request, the selection of the date will input “97.06.21” into the calendar. The user is asked for confirmation in the display window 34 upon the autoconversion. The autoconvension is language dependent, and therefore the autoconversion may advantageously be linked to the phone language selected by the user or to the SIM card. The date May 21, 1996 is normally expressed as 21.05.96 in German and as 96.05.21 in American English. When confirmed, the calendar will ask for start and end times in the input menu 35 and 36, and the user may paste once more. This time he may select “10.00” as the start time. If there is no need for inputting start and end times, the user may just press the “next” soft key. The calendar now asks for some explanation of the entry in an input display 37. By pasting and selecting the words one by one the following text could be constructed “meet John Turner and John Carlisle Unicom at FoxCom” in the text entry display 38. The created text is of course editable by the editing menu of the phone. However according to the invention it is possible to copy a complex text structure and reconstruct a sentence during the pasting/selecting. A similar possibility is not available in normal text editing copy/paste operation. If both date and time are present in the copied string, the phone may be able to paste both items in the same “shot” if date and time are recognized unambiguously. According to a third example shown in FIG. 5, the user wants to transfer a date included in the calendar into the phone book as the birthday of a person already appearing in the phone book. The user moves the cursor 24 via the calendar menu 39 to the desired date in the calendar list 40 and selects “Copy”. When the user selects to copy an item having several independent subitems, the phone may advantageously ask (display image 41) the user whether he wants to copy the main item (the date) alone or the main item and all subitems. If he selects to copy the date alone (the main item), a link will be established on the clipboard to the date. The analyzing algorithm will recognize the date as a date. When the user then enters a specific name into the phone book list 43 supporting multiple phone numbers, addresses, and presses “Paste”, the phone display 44 suggests that the user pastes the only pastable item as a birthday, because this subitem requires a syntax corresponding to the word on the clipboard. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention the user is allowed also to copy more complex structures into his clipholder, and afterwards offered an intelligent paste functionality. The copy/paste functionality becomes much more powerful, especially because manual highlighting of items for copying is too heavy for a small device like a hand portable phone, and because the manually highlighted items may not necessarily be in the proper format for pasting into the other application. The user interface handling is therefore much easier and faster. The algorithm for analyzing the copied data is illustrated by the flow diagrams shown in FIG. 6. Upon the detection of a paste request the algorithm starts to analyze the data in step 50. The data is read sign by sign in step 51 until it is detected in step 52 that there are no more data to read. In step 53 it is decided whether the last-read sign is a space or not. If the sign is not a space, the sign is added in step 54 as the last sign of a word constituted by signs read since the last space, and a new sign is read in step 51. If the sign was recognized in step 53 as being a space or a sign acting as a space, the sign in question is deleted in step 54. In step 55 the signs contained in the word constituted by signs read since the last space are decided to constitute a full word and are stored in the RAM 15. Then the algorithm starts to create a new word by reading signs in step 51. This procedure continues until all signs are read. Then the CPU 12 starts to classify the words in step 56. The classification is continued until it has been detected in step 57 that all the words stored in the RAM 15 during the analyzing have been classified. The words for classification are entered successively in step 58. Words including a string of continuous digits are classified as possible phone numbers in step 59. The same phone number may appear in different formats as will be seen from the table below. TABLE 1 +459988776 International + format 6 00459988776 Long international format 6 99887766 National format 7766 Local extension number Some “words” may fit into the syntax of different types of words. Therefore, these words may be pastable as dates, numbers and phone numbers into an application. Other words are difficult to classify as 1610, which could be a date (16 October), a time (4.10 pm), but also a product name of a phone manufactured by the applicant. In step 65 non-digits starting and ending the string are removed. However a “+” sign is maintained to indicate the very useful International plus format. If the phone is able to detect the Long International format, the national escape codes “00” may advantageously be replaced automatically by the “+”. In step 60 a flag indicating that the word is recognized as a phone number is set. Then the next word is analyzed. If a word is not recognized as a phone number, the word is compared with the possible formats of dates and times in step 61. The same date may be expressed in different ways as will appear from table 2. TABLE 2 1 21-04-97 2 21 April 1997 3 97.04.21 4 21 April, 97 5 21-Apr-97 Combinations of the different ways may be expected. Formats 1 and 3 are quite easy to handle—it is just a question of finding a word consisting of substrings divided by “.” or “−”. However, formats 2, 4 and 5 may be found by looking for the twelve three letter truncations for the month. In formats 2 and 4 the adjacent words have to be studied before the detection of a date is completed upon the detection of the letters “apr” for April (language dependent, but may be linked to the language selection). This means that a flag set for a word, e.g. “21”, as being a possible phone number has to be corrected when it is realized that the word is part of a date. When an application, e.g. the calendar, requires a certain format, e.g. the format 3, as input, the CPU may advantageously autoconvert the format, when appropriate. By adding some more complex syntax rules to the date identification part of the algorithm, e.g. a date expressed as just day and month (e.g. 2104, 21.04 21/4) may be recognized as a possible date—probably the first succeeding date in the same or the next year. When one or more words are recognized as a date, a flag is set in step 62. The autoconvert may be performed in step 65. In step 61 it is determined whether the word is a point of time e.g. 15.30 or 3.30 pm. In this case the syntax rules are quite simple—two digits following a “.” following one or two digits. If the word is determined to be a point of time, the next word is controlled for being “am” or “pm”. Autoconvert may be performed in step 65 for converting the format into the format supported by the calendar. If the word is not a point of time, the algorithm detects in step 63 whether the word may be an E-mail address. The syntax rules for an E-mail address are quite simple—the algorithm looks for the “&commat;” sandwiched between two continuous strings having points as spaces. If the word is detected to be an E-mail address, a flag is set for the hole string in step 64. If the word does not fit into the different syntaxes, the word is regarded as being an ordinary word and no flag is set. When it is detected in step 57 that all words have been tested, the full copied text is displayed in the display 2. However, when moving the cursor, it jumps between the s or aggregate words (dates) fulfilling the syntax rules which apply to the selected position in the selected application. When the analyzing is completed the result is displayed in step 66. The result could correspond to display 33 in FIG. 4. Of course, the algorithm could just display the selectable words, but when more phone numbers appear in the text, the basic non-selectable text could be a guide when selecting the right one. In general, the copy functionality fulfils the requirement for the editing in a phone, but in some situations a cut functionality could be useful. This command removes the original text when creating a copy on the clipboard. Other types of words could be tested in the algorithm shown in FIG. 6. These types of word could include Internet addresses, e.g. http://www.nokia.com/, and words useful in different applications, e.g. names and addresses. The described algorithm may be improved by adding an extra detection level, whereby the algorithm distinguishes between words which unambiguously fulfil the syntax rule; words which absolutely do not fit into the syntax; and words which may be fit into a given syntax, e.g. 15051997. This number can be interpreted as a valid Danish phone number or a valid date. Words that unambiguously fulfil the syntax rule may be directly selectable for pasting, while words which probably fulfil the syntax rule may be selectable from a second group of words accessible via the soft keys. The same may apply to the non-fitting words. The present invention includes any novel feature or combination of features disclosed herein either explicitly or any generalisation thereof irrespective of whether or not it relates to the claimed invention or mitigates any or all of the problems addressed. In view of the foregoing description it will be evident to a person skilled in the art that various modifications may be made within the scope of the invention. 1. A method of transferring data from one application to another in an application handling unit of a mobile telephone controlling a plurality of applications, the transfer being handled by copying data from a message received in the phone and pasting only a portion of the data corresponding to a format of a receiving application of the phone, the method comprising the steps of: identifying predetermined types of subitems in the contents of the data in the clipboard; analyzing each subitem to determine if the subitem has a data format corresponding to a data format of the receiving application; and displaying only the subitems that are available for pasting into the receiving application for selection by the user, wherein upon activating a pasting command the user can paste one or more of the displayed subitems into the receiving application without having to individually copy and paste each subitem. 2. A method according to claim 1, wherein the step of identifying further comprises the steps of splitting the data into words divided by a space and classifying each word as having a format corresponding to a format of one or more receiving applications of the phone, wherein if the word does not have a format corresponding to the format of one or more of the receiving applications of the phone, the word is classified as an ordinary word and is not automatically selectable for pasting into a receiving application. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein if a word is not recognized as having a format corresponding to the format of the receiving application, the method further comprises the step of comparing the non-corresponding word with a list of possible word syntax rules, wherein if the non-corresponding word conforms to one of the word syntax rules, the non-corresponding word is autoconverted into the format of the receiving application. 4. A method according to claim 1, wherein the step of identifying further comprises the step of comparing each subitem in the data of the message with syntax rules for words allowable in the present context of the receiving application when pasting into the receiving application, and wherein only allowable words are displayed for selection and pasting. 5. A method according to claim 1, wherein the subitems are compared with syntax rules for subitems allowable in the present context of the receiving application when pasting, and only allowable words are displayed for selection, wherein if a word does not have a format corresponding to the format of the receiving application, the word is classified as an ordinary word and is not automatically available for pasting into the receiving application. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of identifying predetermined types of subitems further comprises the steps of: reading each data item in the contents of the data copied to the clipboard; determining if each read data item is a number, a phone number, an address or a date; and excluding from the predetermined types of subitems all data items that are other than a number, phone number, address or date. 7. An application handling unit of a mobile telephone including a CPU controlling a plurality of applications, a working storage that holds data and programs used in the applications and a storage device acting as a clipboard when copying and pasting data from one application to another, the unit further comprising: a selection device for selecting a receiving application into which selected data contained in one application can be copied from the clipboard; a data format identifying device for identifying a data format of subitems in the contents of the data copied to the clipboard; and a display for displaying only those subitems having a data format corresponding to a data format of the receiving application for selection by the user upon reception of a pasting request for pasting the data on the clipboard into the receiving application. 8. An application handling unit according to claim 7, wherein the identifying device splits each data string in the data in the clipboard into words divided by a space and classifies each word as having a format corresponding to a format of one or more receiving applications of the phone, wherein if the word does not have a format corresponding to the format of one or more of the receiving applications of the phone, the word is classified as an ordinary word and is not automatically selectable for pasting into the receiving application. 9. An application handling unit according to claim 8, wherein the identifying means compares said word with syntax rules for words allowable in the present context of the application when pasting; and said displaying means as default displays words which are allowable according to said comparison. 10. An application handling unit according to claim 7, wherein the identifying device compares each word with syntax rules for words allowable in the present context of the application when pasting; and the display, in a default mode displays only those words which are allowable according to the comparison. 11. The application handling unit of claim 7, wherein the means for identifying predetermined types of subitems in the contents of the data copied to the clipboard further comprises: means for reading each data item in the contents of the data copied to the clipboard; means for determining if each read data item is a number, a phone number, an address or a date; and means for excluding from the predetermined types of subitems all data items that are other than a number, phone number, address or date. 12. A handset for a mobile phone allowing a user to establish a connection via a telecommunications network, said handset comprising: a transceiver for communication with the network; an input device for inputting information into the phone; a display for displaying information; a controller unit controlling the input device and the display, the activity of the transceiver and a plurality of applications available to the user; the controller unit being provided with memory storage for temporarily storing data used in the applications; the controller unit giving a data set used in one of the applications a status according to which the data set may be pasted into a receiving application upon request from the user via the input device; and the controller unit being adapted to analyze the data set for identifying subitems having a data format corresponding to a data format of the receiving application included in the data set, the controller unit being further adapted to offer to the user only those subitems having the format corresponding to the format of the receiving application for pasting into the receiving application. 13. A handset according to claim 12, wherein the memory storage for temporary storage includes a RAM-like memory in which data for the receiving applications and data for the display are stored, the mobile phone being provided with a menu structure including a copy and paste option, the controller unit, upon the presence of a copy request, establishing a link to the data set selected for copying, the controller, upon the presence of a paste request, splitting the data set string into words divided by a space and transferring only those words having the format of the receiving application to a display memory for displaying the word in the display as individually selectable items for pasting, and the controller unit, upon the presence of a select request, copying a selected word into a position in the receiving application identified in the paste request. 14. A handset according to claim 13, wherein the controller unit compares said word with syntax rules for words allowable in the present context of the application when pasting; and said controller unit only transfers words which are allowable according to said comparison to the displaying memory for display. 15. A handset according to claim 12 and used as a mobile terminal in a cellular communications network. 16. The handset of claim 12 wherein the subitems offered for pasting includes only data comprising numbers, phone numbers, addresses, e-mail addresses, Internet addresses and dates. 17. A method of automatically copying and pasting portions of information stored in a storage medium to a receiving application, the method comprising the steps of: detecting a request to paste data from the information into a receiving application; analyzing a content of the information to identify ordinary data words in the information and data items that have a format corresponding to a format of the receiving application; identifying each data item in the information having a format corresponding to the format of the receiving application; and activating a data transfer function to transfer one or more of the identified data items into corresponding portions of the receiving application. 18. The method of claim 17, wherein the step of identifying further comprises the step of displaying the message to a user, wherein each identified data item is highlighted as being available for pasting into the receiving application. 19. The method of claim 17, wherein the step of identifying further comprises the step of displaying to a user only the identified data items of the message, each displayed identified data item being available for pasting into the receiving application. 20. The method of claim 17 wherein the storage medium and receiving application are stored in a mobile telephone. 21. The method of claim 17 wherein the step of analyzing further comprises the steps of: reading each data item in the message sign by sign until all data items in the message are read and storing words formed by the reading of the signs; and classifying each word in the message as corresponding to one of a plurality of pre-determined data formats. 22. The method of claim 17 wherein the data format of the receiving application is a time, a phone number, an e-mail address, a date, or an Internet address. 23. The method of claim 17 wherein the step of analyzing further comprising the steps of: determining that a data item does not have a syntax that corresponds to one of a plurality of pre-determined data formats; and storing each data item that does not have a syntax that corresponds to one of a plurality of pre-determined data formats as a non-corresponding data item in a second storage medium, the non-corresponding data item being selectable from a list of non-corresponding data items. 24. The method of claim 17 wherein upon activation of a paste request, a cursor in the display automatically jumps to a next data item that is available for pasting into the receiving application. 25. The method of claim 17 further comprising the step of using a scroll function to toggle between each identified data item in order to select a certain data item for transfer into the receiving application, wherein the selected data item is transferred into a corresponding destination in the receiving application upon activation of a paste command without having to copy the selected data item. 5479476 December 26, 1995 Finke-Anlauff 5765156 June 9, 1998 Guzak et al. 5784001 July 21, 1998 Deluca et al. 5920826 July 6, 1999 Metso et al. 6044248 March 28, 2000 Mochizuki et al. Foreign Patent Documents 0 463 856 B1 January 1992 EP Date of Patent: Oct 30, 2001 Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones Limited (Espoo) Inventor: Christian A Kraft (Copenhagen) Primary Examiner: Daniel Hunter Assistant Examiner: Thuan T. Nguyen Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Perman & Green, LLP Current U.S. Class: 465/566; 455/414; 455/575 International Classification: H04M/1100;	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1666
__label__wiki	0.728844	0.728844	Justia Patents Access Rights To Interactive ControlsUS Patent for Graphical calculator user interface for function drawing Patent (Patent # 8,832,562) Graphical calculator user interface for function drawing Aug 8, 2003 - Hewlett Packard A method of graphing an expression on a calculator display includes, in response to only receiving as input an expression to be graphed, graphing the received expression on a calculator display as described. A calculator for graphing a user-entered expression includes means for receiving and displaying a user-entered expression and means for graphing the received expression on a calculator display responsive to receiving only the user-entered expression. Latest Hewlett Packard Patents: THIN FILM STACKS FLUID EJECTION VIA DIFFERENT FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTORS CROP SENSOR FLUID EJECTION DEVICE CAPPING This application is related to each of the following applications: “Function Drawing in Polar Plan Using a Calculator” (U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/636,781); “Input and Evaluation of Fractions Using a Calculator” (U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/636,785); “Previous Calculation Reuse in a Calculator” (U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/636,778); and “Graphical Calculator” (U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/636,780), each assigned to the present assignee, all of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety, and all of which are being filed concurrently herewith. The present invention relates to a method of and apparatus for an improved graphical calculator having a user interface for graphing expressions. A hand-held calculator is an important and useful device. Similar to a computer, the hand-held calculator has a processor, a memory, a display, and an input device; however, there are important distinguishing differences between the hand-held calculator and the computer. The hand-held calculator is a specialized device and not a general purpose device; as is true of a computer. Because of this specialization, typically the hand-held calculator costs less, has a longer useful lifespan, and is more reliable and more portable than the computer. Whereas a general purpose computer is capable of executing many different programs, a hand-held calculator typically executes a single program and less frequently supports execution of user-created programs. Normally, a hand-held calculator supports addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of numbers, either integer-based or decimal-based, entered by a user and displays the results on a built-in display. A graphical calculator is a further specialized version of a hand-held calculator having a display which is typically larger than a regular hand-held calculator display in order to enable graph output. In many instances, graphical calculator displays are liquid crystal displays for more accurate representation and enhanced readability of a graph output. A graphical calculator is able to display a graph of a specific expression, e.g. a sine wave representing a sinusoidal function, entered by a user. Disadvantageously, graphical capabilities on hand-held calculators are only available as part of expensive and complex, “high end” scientific calculators. These graphical calculators are more expensive than other calculators, typically costing hundreds of dollars. These graphical calculators are more complicated to operate than other calculators because of the large amount of functionality incorporated therein. The increased functionality has required a corresponding increase in the number of keys required for manipulating and using the calculator. For example, currently available graphical calculators have approximately fifty (50) keys including two (2) shift or modifier keys for a user to manipulate, e.g. a Texas Instruments (TI) 83 plus calculator has 51 keys and two (2) shift keys which can be used concurrently, enabling up to four functions to be assigned per the 51 remaining keys, and a Hewlett-Packard (HP) 48G+/GX calculator has 49 keys and three (3) shift keys, enabling up to six functions to be assigned per the remaining 49 keys. Additionally, and in conjunction with the larger number of keys present, a user must contend with different modes of operation of the current graphical calculator. Different modes of operation, accessible via specific keys and/or key sequences, must be utilized in order to access specific calculator functionality, e.g. a graphical calculator may include a fraction mode, a decimal mode, a binary mode, a hexadecimal mode, a finance mode, a statistics mode, and a graph mode. Further, expression input requires increasingly complicated key manipulations and combinations. For example, in order to graph an expression, there are typically three combinations to be entered: a mode specifying combination, an expression entry combination, and a completion combination. The mode specifying combination may include manipulation of a graph key to instruct the calculator to graph the following expression entry. The expression entry combination may include manipulation of multiple keys to input the expression to be graphed and the completion combination includes manipulation of a key, e.g. an enter key, to instruct the calculator to perform the preceding operations, i.e. graph the entered expression. Requiring a user to manipulate multiple keys increases the need for learning, the possibility of error and may lead to frustration on the part of the user. Also, requiring additional key presses by a user requires more time and slows the entry and use of the calculator by the user. The addition of multiple modes, complicated expression input combinations, and ever increasing numbers of keys results in a very complicated device. As further evidence of increasing complexity, the user manual for a currently available hand-held graphical calculator has dramatically increased in size in order to fully explain the use of the calculator. For example, the above-cited TI-83 plus calculator manual includes 269 pages and the HP 48G+/GX calculator manual includes 506 pages. These are very long documents which are typically not read by users. Further, users are likely to be deterred from reading the manual because of the imposing size of the manual. Graphical calculators are very popular and effective educational aides. School students using graphical calculators can easily visualize complex functions; however, the complexity and cost of currently available graphical calculators deters many students and schools from making a purchase. Purchasers are dissuaded by the size of the manual, multiple modes of operation, and the number of keys and key combinations required for inputting expressions. Prior hand-held calculators of which the inventor is aware, enable a user to input mathematic expressions for display on a display in a graphical representation. For example, FIG. 8 depicts a graphical representation of the mathematical expression F(x)=sin(x) in a Cartesian coordinate system. Prior approaches for calculators receiving a mathematic expression for graphing include a graphing mode and designation of a graphing key. Using a graphing mode and designating a graphing key both require a user to manipulate a designated key on the calculator thereby providing input to the calculator indicating that the subsequently entered expression is to be evaluated and a graphical representation thereof displayed. Disadvantageously, the user is required to learn and memorize an additional calculator mode and corresponding activation key, and manipulate additional keys for expression entry. Problematically, the user is more likely to mis-key either the designated graphing mode key or the expression and, at a minimum, additional keystrokes are required to command the calculator to display the graph. Additional keystrokes necessitates more complexity, more time for input, and increased chance of an input error and frustration for the user. Further disadvantageously, the use of a designated graphing key is expensive in terms of cost and keyboard area for implementation. Additionally, the increased calculator complexity requires a corresponding increase in the size of the user manual needed to describe operation of the calculator to the user. There is a need in the art for a method of and apparatus for an improved graphical calculator having a user interface for graphing expressions. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a method of and apparatus for an improved graphical calculator having a user interface for graphing expressions. The present invention provides a method of and apparatus for an improved graphical calculator having a user interface for graphing expressions. A method aspect of an improved graphical calculator having a user interface for graphing expressions includes in response to only receiving as input an expression to be graphed, graphing the received expression on a calculator display. An apparatus aspect of an improved graphical calculator having a user interface for graphing expressions includes means for receiving and displaying a user-entered expression and means for graphing the received expression on a calculator display responsive to receiving only the user-entered expression. Still other objects and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, wherein the preferred embodiments of the invention are shown and described, simply by way of illustration of the best mode contemplated of carrying out the invention. As will be realized, the invention is capable of other and different embodiments, and its several details are capable of modifications in various obvious respects, all without departing from the invention. The present invention is illustrated by way of example, and not by limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings, wherein elements having the same reference numeral designations represent like elements throughout and wherein: FIG. 1 is a front face view of a graphical calculator according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a high level block diagram of a graphical calculator according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 3 illustrates a menu displayed on a display of the graphical calculator of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4a-4k are views of use of a graphical calculator according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIGS. 5a-5c are views of another use of a graphical calculator according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 6a-6c are views of another use of a graphical calculator according to an embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 7 is a high level flow chart of the flow of control of a graphical calculator according to an embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 8 is a graphical representation of a sine wave. FIG. 1 is a front face view of a graphical calculator 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Calculator 100 includes a display 102 and a primarily key-based input area 104 set in a front face 106. Although front face 106 is depicted as a rounded rectangle, it is to be understood that the front face may be manufactured to be any of a number of different shapes. Further, although a specific number, type and configuration of input mechanisms are described below, it is to be understood that variations in the number, type, and configuration of input mechanisms may be found in different embodiments of the present invention. Display 102 is a rectangular liquid crystal display (LCD) which is 96 pixels wide and 64 pixels in height. As shown in FIG. 1, display 102 displays a sine wave 102A on a graph having an X axis 102B and a Y axis 102C. Input area 104 includes four keys and one directional input device 108 in a row 110 and 16 keys arranged in a four by four grid 112. Although a four by four grid is depicted and described, it is to be understood that the input area keys may be arranged in different configurations. Directional input device 108 is used to navigate menus and perform information input, recall, and editing. Directional input device 108 may be manipulated by the user to input at least four directions, i.e. up, down, left, and right to calculator 100. Input of the left arrow of directional input device 108 inputs a move left command to processor 204 thereby moving the current cursor position on display 102 to the left one position. Input of the right arrow of directional input device 108 inputs a move right command to processor 204 thereby moving the current cursor position on display 102 to the right one position. A secondary function of directional input device 108, accessible via use of shift key 114 as described below, is editing an expression on display 102. The input of shift key 114 in conjunction with or prior to left arrow of directional input device 108 inputs a backspace command to processor 204 thereby deleting the character to the left of the current cursor position on display 102. The input of shift key 114 in conjunction with or prior to right arrow of directional input device 108 inputs a delete command to processor 204 thereby deleting the character to the right of the current cursor position on display 102. The four remaining keys in row 110 are shift key 114, open parenthesis key 116, close parenthesis key 118, and power key 120. Shift key 114 is used to access a second set of functions, i.e. secondary functions, assigned to the remaining keys on calculator 100. For example, user activating power key 120 turns on calculator 100; however, activation of power key 120 subsequent to activation of shift key 114 turns off the calculator. In a similar fashion, each of the remaining keys of calculator 100 has an assigned secondary function. Open parenthesis key 116 inputs a beginning parenthesis in a user-entered expression. The secondary function of open parenthesis key 116 is to input a command causing calculator 100 to split a graphical output on display 102 such that one half of the display is a graph and the other half is numerical information related to the graph displayed. Close parenthesis key 118 inputs an ending parenthesis in a user-entered expression. The secondary function of close parenthesis key 118 is to input a T variable in a user-entered expression. Power key 120 turns on calculator 100 and, as described above, the secondary function of power key 120 is to turn off calculator 100. Additionally, power key 120 operates as a clear key after calculator 100 is turned on, i.e. the power key may be used to clear the displayed expression on display 102. Manipulation of shift key 114 followed by right arrow of directional input device 108 deletes input characters to the right of the current input position and manipulation of shift key 114 followed by left arrow of directional input device 108 deletes input characters to the left of the current input position. Beginning in the upper left corner of four by four grid 112, the description of the remaining keys is now provided in a row, column order. Row 1, column 1 key 122, i.e. the seven key, inputs a seven (7) value in a user-entered expression and has a secondary function of inputting a sin function in a user-entered expression. Row 1, column 2 key 124, i.e. the eight key, inputs an eight (8) value in a user-entered expression and has a secondary function of inputting a cos function in a user-entered expression. Row 1, column 3 key 126, i.e. the nine key, inputs a nine (9) value in a user-entered expression and has a secondary function of inputting a tan function in a user-entered expression. Row 1, column 4 key 128, i.e. the division key, inputs a division (/) function in a user-entered expression and has a secondary function of inputting a theta (θ) variable in a user-entered expression. Row 2, column 1 key 130, i.e. the four key, inputs a four (4) value in a user-entered expression and has a secondary function of inputting a square root function in a user-entered expression. Row 2, column 2 key 132, i.e. the five key, inputs a five-(5) value in a user entered expression and has a secondary function of inputting a squared function, i.e. raising a value to the second power, in a user-entered expression. Row 2, column 3 key 134, i.e. the six key, inputs a six (6) value in a user-entered expression and has a secondary function of inputting a value raised to the power of a subsequently entered value function, i.e. X raised to the power of Y, in a user-entered expression. Row 2, column 4 key 136, i.e. the multiplication key, inputs a multiplication () function in a user-entered expression and has a secondary function of inputting an X variable in a user-entered expression. Row 3, column 1 key 138, i.e. the one key, inputs a one (1) value in a user-entered expression and has a secondary function of inputting an absolute value function in a user-entered expression. Row 3, column 2 key 140, i.e. the 2 key, inputs a two (2) value in a user-entered expression and has a secondary function of inputting a natural logarithm function in a user-entered expression. Row 3, column 3 key 142, i.e. the three key, inputs a three (3) value in a user-entered expression and has a secondary function of in putting eight logarithm function in a user-entered expression. Row 3, column 4 key 144, i.e. the minus key, inputs a subtraction (−) function in a user-entered expression and has a secondary function of inputting a NOT function in a user-entered expression. Row 4, column 1 key 146, i.e. the execute key, inputs an execute command to calculator 100 and has a secondary function of inputting, a menu command to the calculator. Row 4, column 2 key 148, i.e. the zero key, inputs a zero (0) value in a user-entered expression and has a secondary function of inputting an e value in a user-entered expression. Row 4, column 3 key 150, i.e. the dot key, inputs a decimal point in a value entry and has a secondary function of in putting a pi constant value in a user-entered expression. Row 4, column 4 key 152, of i.e. the plus key, inputs an addition (+) function in a user-entered expression and has a secondary function of in putting a times ten to the power of a subsequently entered value, i.e. “10^Y”, in a user-entered expression. FIG. 3 illustrates a menu 300 displayed on display 102 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As described above, menu 300 is displayed in response to the user manipulating the secondary function, i.e. menu, of execute key 146. Menu 300 includes additional expressions able to be selected and input by a user (in the manner described above) to processor 204. The user manipulates directional input device 108 up arrow and/or down arrow to cause the highlighted menu item to move up/down one item. After the user-desired menu item is highlighted, the user manipulates execute key 146 (primary function) to input the highlighted menu item. If the user manipulates the power key 120, no input to processor 204 is generated and the menu 300 is no longer displayed on display 102. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary calculator 100 upon which an embodiment of the invention may be implemented. Calculator 100 includes a bus 202 or other communication mechanism for communicating information, and a processor 204 coupled with the bus 202 for processing information. In one particular embodiment, processor 204 is a 16 bit processor. Calculator 100 also includes a main memory 206, such as a random access memory (RAM) or other dynamic storage device, coupled to the bus 202 for storing data and expressions according to an embodiment of the present invention and instructions to be executed by processor 204. Main memory 206 also may be used for storing temporary variables or other intermediate information during execution of instructions to be executed by processor 204. In one particular embodiment, main memory 206 is an 8 Kilobyte RAM. Further, it is to be understood that in alternate embodiments, the components of calculator 100 may be combined onto a single integrated circuit, e.g. processor 204 and main memory 206 may be combined on a single “system on a chip.” Calculator 100 further includes a read only memory (ROM) 208 or other static storage device coupled to the bus 202 for storing static information and instructions for the processor 204. In one particular embodiment, ROM 208 is a 128 Kilobyte ROM. Calculator 100 may be coupled via the bus 202 to a display 102, such as the above-described 96*64 pixel LCD, for displaying an interface to a user. An input area 104, as described above with reference to FIG. 1, is coupled to the bus 202 for communicating information, e.g. user-entered expressions and values, and command inputs to the processor 204. An input device 108, as described above with respect to FIG. 1, is part of input area 104 and communicates direction information and command selections to processor 204 and controls cursor movement on the display 102. This input device typically has two degrees of freedom in two axes, a first axis (e.g., x) and a second axis (e.g., y) allowing the device to specify positions in a plane. The invention is related to the use of calculator 100, such as the depicted calculator of FIG. 2, to input and apply operations, e.g. expressions, to data and graph the results of operations by driving display 102. According to one embodiment of the invention, data is stored and accessed from main memory 206 by calculator 200 in response to processor 204 executing sequences of instructions contained in main memory 206 in response to input received via input area 104. A user interacts with the calculator 100 via a user interface displayed (as described below) on display 102. Execution of the sequences of instructions contained in the main memory 206 causes the processor 204 to perform the process steps described below. In alternative embodiments, hard-wired circuitry may be used in place of or in combination with computer software instructions to implement the invention. Thus, embodiments of the invention are not limited to any specific combination of hardware circuitry and software. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a user is able to easily graph user-entered expressions using a graphical calculator. Three examples are now provided to facilitate description of the operation of the calculator according to an embodiment of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 4a, display 102 displays a user input of a mathematical expression 402, i.e. “sin(x)”, by sequential manipulation of the shift key 114, the seven key 122, the shift key 114, and the multiplication key 136. The upright bar symbol, “\|”, at the end of mathematical expression 402 indicates the cursor position to the user during editing/input of the user-entered expression, i.e. mathematical expression 402. After the user manipulates the execute key 146, processor 204 evaluates the input mathematical expression 402 and drives display 102 to display the result 404, i.e. a graphical representation of a sine wave 406 in a two dimensional Cartesian coordinate system and a listing of coordinate values 408 for select points on sine wave 406, to the user as depicted in FIG. 4b. The coordinate values 408 are “centered” around a cursor position, initially the middle set of values in the listing is at the origin (0, 0), and each set of values above/below the middle set is the coordinate position of the next pixel along the graphed expression, i.e. sine wave 406, forward/backward of the current cursor position. Advantageously, the user need only input an expression to be graphed to processor 204 of calculator 100 and the processor drives display 102 to graph the mathematical expression. The user is not required to enter a graphing mode or manipulate a graphing key. The user may manipulate shift key 114 followed by the open parenthesis key 116 to command calculator 100 to display either sine wave 406, e.g. FIG. 4c, or the sine wave and the listing 408 combined as in FIG. 4b. The user may zoom in, i.e. increase the scale of the displayed graph, by manipulation of addition key 152. FIG. 4d depicts the result of input of a zoom in command starting from FIG. 4c. Alternatively, the user may zoom out, i.e. decrease the scale of the displayed graph, by manipulation of subtraction key 144. FIG. 4e depicts the result of input of a zoom out command starting from FIG. 4c. As depicted in FIG. 4f, the user may shift the coordinate system to the right by input of a shift right command by sequential manipulation of shift key 114 and the left arrow of directional input device 108. Alternatively, as depicted in FIG. 4g, the user may shift the coordinate system to the left by input of a shift left command by sequential manipulation of shift key 114 and the right arrow of directional input device 108. As depicted in FIG. 4h, the user may shift the coordinates system upward by input of a shift up command by sequential manipulation of shift key 114 and the up arrow of directional input device 108. Alternatively, as depicted in FIG. 4i, the user may shift the coordinate system downward by input of a shift down command by sequential manipulation of shift key 114 and the down arrow of directional input device 108. A cursor indicates a position on the displayed graphical representation of the user-entered mathematical expression. Initially, the cursor is located at the origin of the coordinate system, e.g. x=0, y=0 for a two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system as depicted in FIG. 4c. Further advantageously, the user desiring to view the value of a specific position on the displayed graphical representation different from the origin may move the cursor along the graphical representation by manipulation of either the left arrow or right arrow of directional input device 108. As depicted in FIG. 4j, the user has input the left arrow of directional input device 108 ten times starting from the displayed graph of FIG. 4c. The x and y coordinate values are displayed at the bottom of display 102. As depicted in FIG. 4k, the user has input the right arrow of directional input device 108 ten times starting from the displayed graph of FIG. 4c. The x and y coordinate values are displayed at the bottom of display 102. With reference to FIG. 5a, display 102 displays a user input of a mathematical expression 502, i.e. “sin(3θ)”, by sequential manipulation of the shift key 114, the seven key 122, the three key 142, the multiplication key 146, the shift key 114, and the division key 128. The upright bar symbol, “\|”, at the end of mathematical expression 502 indicates the cursor position to the user during editing/input of the user-entered expression, i.e. mathematical expression 502. After the user manipulates the execute key 146, processor 204 evaluates the input mathematical expression 502 and drives display 102 to display the result 504, i.e. a graphical representation of a sine wave 506 in a polar coordinate system and a listing of coordinate values 508 for select points on sine wave 506, to the user as depicted in FIG. 5b. The values 508 include two columns representing the angular value and the radius value for points along the expression, i.e., sine wave 506. Specifically, and similar to the Cartesian coordinate system-based display described above, the middle set of values in the listing is the current cursor position and the value sets above/below the middle correspond to different values of the angle value at a regular interval used to draw the graph. The angle value varies from 0 to 1 in order to draw the graphical representation of sine wave 506. Advantageously, the user need only input an expression to be graphed to processor 204 of calculator 100 and the processor drives display 102 to graph the mathematical expression. The user is not required to enter a graphing mode or manipulate a graphing key. A parametric mode may be used by the user as depicted in FIGS. 6a-6c. With reference to FIG. 6a, display 102 displays a user input of a mathematical expression 602, i.e. “sin(2T)& cos(3T)”, by sequential manipulation of the shift key. 114, the seven key 122, the two key 140, the multiplication key 136, the shift key 114, the close parenthesis key 118, the right arrow of the directional input device 108, the shift key 114, the execute key 146, highlighting the & symbol in the displayed menu 300 and manipulation of the execute key 146, the shift key 114, the eight key 124, the three key 142, the multiplication key 136, the shift key 114, and the close parenthesis key 118. The upright bar symbol, “\|”, at the end of mathematical expression 602 indicates the cursor position to the user during editing/input of the user-entered expression, i.e. mathematical expression 602. After the user manipulates the execute key 146, processor 204 evaluates the input mathematical expression 602 and drives display 102 to display the result 604, i.e. a graphical representation of a sine wave 606 and a cosine wave 607 in a polar coordinate system and a listing of coordinate values 608 for select points on sine wave 606 and cosine wave 607, to the user as depicted in FIG. 6b. The values 608 include two columns representing the angular value and the radius value for points along the expression, i.e., sine wave 606 and cosine wave 607. Specifically, and similar to the Cartesian coordinate system-based display described above, the middle set of values in the listing is the current cursor position and the value sets above/below the middle correspond to different values of the angle value at a regular interval used to draw the graph. The angle value varies from 0 to 1 in order to draw the graphical representation of sine wave 606 and cosine wave 607. Advantageously, the user need only input an expression to be graphed to processor 204 of calculator 100 and the processor drives display 102 to graph the mathematical expression. The user is not required to enter a graphing mode or manipulate a graphing key. The user may manipulate shift key 114 followed by the open parenthesis key 116 to command calculator 100 to display either sine wave 606 and cosine wave 607, e.g. FIG. 6c, or the sine wave, cosine wave and the listing 608 combined as in FIG. 6b. If the user attempts to input a mathematical expression to be graphed which includes more than one type of variable, i.e. the user attempts to graph expressions having differing coordinate systems, calculator 100 displays an error message to the user. A flow of control of a process according to an embodiment of the present invention is now described with respect to FIG. 7. The process begins at step 700. Upon receipt of a user-entered mathematical expression, at processor 204, the flow proceeds to step 702 wherein the processor stores the received expression into main memory 206. After the expression is stored into memory 206, the process flow proceeds to step 704 wherein the processor evaluates the received expression and determines whether the expression includes one of a set of specific variables indicating a request for a graphical representation of the expression, i.e. a determination of whether the user is requesting generation of a graph. For example, the set of variables used in a particular embodiment according to the present invention includes X, θ, and τ. If processor 204 determines at step 704 that the expression is not a graph request, the flow of control proceeds to step 706 wherein the processor executes instructions to evaluate the user-entered expression and generate a result. The processor 204 then drives display 102 to display the result to the user. If processor 204 determines at step 704 that the expression includes one of the specified variables, the flow of control proceeds to step 708 wherein the processor executes instructions to determine the specific graph type requested based on the specific variable used in the user-entered expression. For example, if the user includes an X variable in the expression, the graph type generated uses a two dimensional Cartesian coordinate system; if the user includes an θ variable, the graph type generated uses a polar coordinate system; and if the user includes an T variable in the expression, the graph type generated uses a Cartesian plan. Further, as part of the step 708 determination, processor 204 determines whether more than one specific variable of a different type is included in the user-entered expression. If more than one specific variable of differing type is included, the processor generates an error and drives display 102 to display the error to the user. After processor 204 determines the graph type at step 708, the flow of control proceeds to step 710 wherein the processor evaluates the user-entered expression and displays the result to the user. Processor 204 determines a specific set of points on the graph of the expression for display alongside the determined graphical representation of the expression and drives display 102 to display a listing of the points and the graphical representation of the expression to the user. As described above, the user may toggle between display of both the listing of points and graphical representation of the expression and display of only the graphical representation of the expression. A high level pseudo-code listing of an embodiment according to the present invention is listed in Listing 1 below. Wait for user key If Key is not Enter, execute appropriate action If Key is Enter, { if ‘X’ is present in the expression, if T or q are not present in the expression enter Function drawing mode display error if ‘q’ is present in the expression, if T or X are not present in the expression enter Polar mode drawing mode if ‘T’ is present in the expression, if q or X are not present in the expression enter Parametric drawing mode It will be readily seen by one of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention fulfills all of the objects set forth above. After reading the foregoing specification, one of ordinary skill will be able to affect various changes, substitutions of equivalents and various other aspects of the invention as broadly disclosed herein. It is therefore intended that the protection granted hereon be limited only by the definition contained in the appended claims and equivalents thereof. For example, as depicted in FIGS. 1 and 3-5, key labels may differ according to different embodiments, e.g. the division key 128 in FIG. 1 is represented by a slash mark whereas in FIGS. 4-5 the same key is represented by a ÷ symbol. The symbols are interchangeable and represent the same calculator functionality. Further, although a specific set of variables indicative of a request for a graphical representation of an expression is described as including X, θ, and τ, it is to be understood that other variables may be used according to specific embodiments. 1. A method of graphing an expression on a calculator display comprising the step of: graphing an evaluation of a received expression on a calculator display in response to a user actuating an execute key without having to additionally actuate a separate graphing key; determining select points on the received graphed expression and displaying a listing of the determined select points on the calculator display; and in response to receiving a toggle display command, switching between displaying only a graph of the evaluation of the received expression on the calculator display and determining the select points on the received graphed expression and displaying at the same time a listing of the determined select points and a graph of the evaluation of the received expression on the calculator display. 2. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the expression includes functions selected from the set of: algebraic functions, trigonometric functions, exponential functions, and logarithmic functions. 3. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the graphing step further comprises the steps of: based on only the received expression to be graphed, determining the graph type to be graphed on the calculator display. 4. The method as claimed in claim 3, wherein the graph type includes one of a two dimensional Cartesian coordinate system graph, a polar coordinate system graph, a Cartesian plan graph, and a polar plan graph. 5. The method as claimed in claim 1, further comprising the step of: in response to receipt of a user command, modifying the scale of the received graphed expression on the calculator display. in response to receipt of a user command, modifying the position of the received graphed expression on the calculator display. in response to receipt of a user command, displaying a cursor at a position on the received graphed expression on the calculator display. in response to receipt of a user command, displaying the cursor at a different position on the received graphed expression on the calculator display. 9. The method as claimed in claim 7 wherein the calculator display includes a display of the coordinate values of the current cursor position. 10. The method as claimed in claim 3, further comprising the step of: if the received expression to be graphed includes more than one graph type, displaying an error message on the calculator display. 11. A calculator for graphing a user-entered expression, the calculator comprising: means for receiving and displaying a user-entered expression; means for graphing an evaluation of the user-entered expression on a calculator display in response to actuating an execute key without having to additionally actuate a separate graphing key or enter into a separate graphing mode; means for determining select points on the received graphed expression and displaying a listing of the determined select points on the calculator display; and means for receiving a toggle display command and switching between displaying only a graph of the evaluation of the received expression on the calculator display and determining select points on the received graphed expression and displaying at the same time a listing of the determined select points and a graph of the evaluation of the received expression on the calculator display. 12. The calculator as claimed in claim 11, wherein the expression includes functions selected from the set of: algebraic functions, trigonometric functions, exponential functions, and logarithmic functions. 13. The calculator as claimed in claim 11, wherein the means for graphing further comprise: means for determining the graph type to be graphed on the calculator display. 14. The calculator as claimed in claim 13, wherein the graph type includes one of a two dimensional Cartesian coordinate system graph, a polar coordinate system graph, and a Cartesian plan graph, and a polar plan graph. 15. The calculator as claimed in claim 11, further comprising: means for modifying the scale of the received graphed expression on the calculator display responsive to receipt of a user command. means for modifying the position of the received graphed expression on the calculator display responsive to receipt of a user command. means for modifying the position of a cursor displayed at a position on the received graphed expression on the calculator display. means for determining if the received expression to be graphed includes more than one graph type and if the received expression to be graphed includes more than one graph type means for displaying an error message. 19. A calculator comprising: a keypad operable by a user to enter an expression; a calculator display operably associated with the keypad, the calculator display operable to display the expression; and a processor executable to: graph the evaluation on the calculator display in response to the user actuating an execute key without having to separately actuate a graphing key or enter into a graphing mode; determine select points on the received graphed expression and displaying a listing of the determined select points on the calculator display; and in response to receiving a toggle display command, switch between displaying only a graph of the evaluation of the received expression on the calculator display and determining select points on the received graphed expression and displaying at the same time a listing of the determined select points and a graph of the evaluation of the received expression on the calculator display. 5535317 July 9, 1996 Tanaka et al. 6874005 March 29, 2005 Fortenberry et al. 6922710 July 26, 2005 Child et al. 20030122776 July 3, 2003 Fortenberry et al. 20030145284 July 31, 2003 Fortenberry et al. 20030182333 September 25, 2003 Good et al. “User's guide: fx-975OG PLUS/CFX-985OG PLUS/CFX-985OGB PLUS/CFX-9850GC PLUS/CFX-9950GB PLUS manual”[Online] 1998, XP002409292. Filed: Aug 8, 2003 Date of Patent: Sep 9, 2014 Patent Publication Number: 20050033782 Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. (Houston, TX) Inventor: Cyrill de Brebisson (Boise, ID) Primary Examiner: Kevin Nguyen Current U.S. Class: Access Rights To Interactive Controls (715/743); Interface Conversion (715/746) International Classification: G06F 15/00 (20060101); G06F 13/00 (20060101); G06F 15/02 (20060101);	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1667
__label__wiki	0.826408	0.826408	Terry Dolan. Terry Dolan. High Moon Records Terry Dolan was a 60’s folkie from Connecticut who took himself to San Francisco in 1965 throwing himself into the burgeoning music scene there. While he never hit the headlines he had an uncanny knack for forging friendships and alliances with numerous musicians who did have successful careers with many of them regular members of his long lasting band Terry & The Pirates. Chief among these were John Cipollina and Nicky Hopkins, the Quicksilver guitarist virtually a full time member and Hopkins sitting whenever he wasn’t off somewhere bashing the ivories for The Stones. Cipollina’s death in 1989 took the wind out of The Pirates’ sails, they only played sporadically after that and Dolan himself passed away in 2012. While The Pirates recorded several albums they were virtually unknown out with the Bay Area (aside from a fanatic following in Germany). Dolan himself had a shot at fame shot down when he was signed to Warner Brothers in the early seventies, recording this album in 1972. For reasons unclear it was never released leaving Dolan free to run what may have been the best bar band on the planet for the next 20 years. The release is an obvious labour of love helmed by High Moon Records and Dolan’s fan and eventual friend Mike Somavilla who badgered Warners for years regarding these lost songs. It’s a handsome package with Dolan’s story and the tale of the album’s torturous recording fully recorded in the 48-page booklet included here. Aside from Cipollina and Hopkins (who produced half of the songs), it features appearances from Pete Sears (who produced the remainder), Lonnie Turner, Spencer Dryden, Neal Schon, Greg Douglass, Prairie Prince and The Pointer Sisters. San Francisco rock aficionados will need no introduction to these names and it’s these self same folk who are probably the target audience. Had the album been released as intended back in 1973 it’s likely that it would now be remembered with a fond affection with original copies somewhat desirable, as it is now it’s a time capsule that deserves investigation but sadly it’s not what one might call a lost classic. That said it’s a fine album which captures the funkier roots type of rock that was replacing psychedelia, bluesier with a side of soul as played by the likes of Delaney & Bonnie and Leon Russell or even the grittier side of Elton John way back then. Piano (by Hopkins and Sears) dominate the songs with Dolan singing and playing acoustic rhythm. Cipollina, Douglas and Schon add stinging guitar runs and the female backing voices add a gospel feel to several of the songs. The album was recorded in two bursts. Side One (as was) with Hopkins producing and Cipollina on board, the second set six months later with Sears producing (Hopkins had been called away by his Satanic Majesties) with a smaller line up, Schon in place of Cipollina. Fans of the latter day Quicksilver Messenger Service will latch onto the first four songs as Hopkins does play a storm especially on the frantic Rainbow as Cipollina goes a wee bit apeshit on slide guitar. Dolan’s signature song Inlaws And Outlaws (which he recorded several times) is a powerful example of west coast rock romanticism with Dolan singing about Gypsies and outlaws and dreaming of living free with the music a claustrophobic clutter of squirreling guitar and Gospel harmonies. Angie (not the Stones’ song) is a love song to his wife that veers ever so close to MOR balladry but is saved by Dolan’s passionate vocals and some excellent bass playing from Lonnie Turner. Listening to this it is possible to imagine that, had it been released back then, that it might have been a hit as it hits all the buttons I remember from ’70’s Top Of The Pops. Side Two (as was) opens with another strong ballad, Purple An Blonde…? that again has a powerful nostalgic pull for those who might have been listening to the radio back in those days and it’s not dissimilar to the songs that propelled Jefferson Starship into the charts in the mid seventies. It kind of fizzles out after this however with Burgundy Blues (dedicated to the J Geils Band) a rockin’ blues boogie while a cover of J.J. Cale’s Magnolia offers a fine vehicle for Dolan’s voice and features some fantastic keyboard playing from Pete Sears but it’s let down by some lumpen drumming. An album then for fans of the era and of the players on the album but there’s an added bonus of six songs, all different takes from the first session that are well worth listening to with an alternative version of Inlaws And Outlaws particularly blistering and probably more akin to the music he ended up playing with his pals. High Moon Records This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged Jefferson Starship, John Cipollina, Nicky Hopkins, Pete Sears, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Steve Miller Band, Terry & The Pirates, Terry Dolan, The Pointer Sisters. Bookmark the permalink. ← Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire. Swithering. Middle Of Nowhere Records Dean Owens & The Whisky Hearts. Drygate Glasgow. Friday 25th November → One thought on “Terry Dolan. Terry Dolan. High Moon Records” This sounds really pretty special. Wasn’t aware of this chap at all!	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1670
__label__wiki	0.93841	0.93841	Rare Ronnie Deauville Judy's Groceries click image twice for full screen It runs in the family His great grandfather helped "invent" Bug Bunny; his grandfather is one of West Coast Jazz's most respected instrumentalists; his grandmother is a doyenne of American jazz singers and his parents are widely regarded architecture photographers. Is it any wonder he plays so wonderfully? Dodo 2day It's that time of year again! . . .my true love gave to me this special Smith and Wesson mix of the Phil Spector Christmas album. Eugene Landau Murphy's Got Talent The winner of this year's America' Got Talent. Finally someone from all these multifarious so-called TV talent shows who actually seems to be able to sing without sounding like a moose in heat. A tad too Sinatra-cloney for my tastes. But he's only 36 years old. Give him time. He definitely swings! This is the music video for his first CD. . .out tomorrow. Shot at the legendary Capitol Records' Studio A. (And how many first call sidemen could you spot?) Not a bad way to start out for this good ole West Virginia boy (I'm sooooo proud). Another music victory for "our side." Veteran Japanese singer tops foreign album charts ASAHI SHINBUN By TOSHIHIRO YAMANAKA / Correspondent NEW YORK—A collaboration between the veteran Japanese singer Saori Yuki and the Portland, Oregon-based jazz orchestra Pink Martini is topping the album charts in the United States, Canada and Greece. The album, "Pink Martini and Saori Yuki – 1969" features 12 songs from the past, including Yuki's 1969 debut hit "Yoake no Scat (Melody for a new dawn), "Blue Light Yokohama" sung by Ayumi Ishida, and "Puff the Magic Dragon" by Peter, Paul and Mary. Released early in November, the album ranked at the top of the jazz chart in Apple Inc.’s iTunes store in the United States. In Canada, it rankedat the top of iTunes' foreign music category and stood fourth in the overall album chart in Greece. Pink Martini's leader Thomas Lauderdale first encountered Yuki’s music after buying one of her albums at a used record store in Portland, and that eventually led to a joint concert in Japan in 2010. Yuki and the orchestra also took part in a charity concert for March 11 quake relief in late March as they were putting together the album. Commenting on the new recording of "Yoake no Scat," her first in 42 years, Yuki told The Asahi Shimbun that she had tried to sing in the same key she had used in the 1960s. “A bassist in the orchestra commended me, saying, 'You sing precisely on the key. I feel great!'" she said. The album is expected to be sold in 22 countries. Born Akiko Yasuda, Yuki started her singing career in a choir when she was attending elementary school. She debuted as Saori Yuki with "Yoake no Scat" in 1969. Her extensive career included hosting a children's television music program, acting in various films and television dramas and performing with her sister Sachiko Yasuda, who is also a singer. In essence, then, this is the number one CD in the world. Score one for our side! --- Dr Chilledair / LISTEN Jazz Times review of "Listen Here" By Christopher Loudon One of the most underappreciated jazz vocalists of the past half-century, Sue Raney is also proving one of the most durable. Raney, who has been singing professionally since age 14, delivered a trio of excellent albums for Capitol while still in her teens and early 20s, then endured a peripatetic recording career that involved multiple labels and occasionally lengthy gaps (filled with teaching and jingle work—as both writer and performer). Through it all, she has never stopped plugging and, remarkably, still sounds as vibrant and clarion-pure as ever. In recent years, Raney has formed a mutually beneficial alliance with pianist Alan Broadbent. It was Broadbent at the helm, as arranger, conductor and accompanist, on Raney’s previous album, the silken Doris Day tribute Heart’s Desire. Here it’s just Broadbent and Raney, two thoroughbreds shaping an exemplary exercise in simpatico intimacy. They open with Dave Frishberg’s tenderly introspective “Listen Here,” then keep the tempo on simmer through a spectrum of major league ballads, extending from the romantic coziness of “My Melancholy Baby” and “You’ll Never Know” to the hazy heartache of “He Was Too Good to Me” and “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.” The pace quickens slightly for a sprightly “It Might as Well Be Spring” and a shimmering “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square.” But the standout piece in this sea of marvelous tracks is Raney and Broadbent’s gorgeously realized treatment, neither too maudlin nor too wistful, of Joe Raposo’s “There Used to Be a Ballpark.” Kurt Reichenbach reviewed @ TUC/Tokyo 11/11 by Makoto Gotoh フランク・シナトラ張りの歌を聴かせるカーク・ライケンバックが今週水曜から全国６カ所で公演、「TOKYO TUC」にも出演するというので出かけてきた。カートは1953年メリーランド生まれの57歳。オトナの歌を聴かせるオトコの歌手だけにお客さんも厳選。違いのわかる本物のオトナのみだ。歌手のみならず俳優としても芸能活動を続けるカートは2003年に初アルバムをリリース、2009年4月には日本でのデビュー作となるライブ盤『ウィズ・ア・ソング・イン・マイ・ハート』を出し、そして今回が待望の初来日。ステージは軽快なテンポのスインガーで幕を開け、続いてミディアムやスローなど、曲ごとに場面を転換させながら進行。バンドも、この日のみトランペット＆フリューゲル・ホルンの伊勢秀一郎が加わったことで、ソロやサウンド全体の彩りが、より華やかになった。レパートリーは今年参加したチャリティＣＤの曲や、敬愛するフランク・シナトラやジャック・ジョーンズ、サミー・カーンゆかりのナンバーや、季節がらクリスマス・ソングを含む絶妙のバランス。終わってみるとアンコールを含めて全37曲を熱唱。時の経つのを忘れた約2時間、冷たい雨の降る夜を、心を温められた気分で帰路に着いた。 Kurt Reichenbach(vo)福井ともみ(p)俵山昌之(b)岡田朋之(ds)伊勢秀一郎(tp,flh) 1st set 1.With a Song in My Heart (Rodgers-Hart) 2.The Way You Look Tonight (Jerome Kern) 3.Here's to My Life (Artie Butler;Phyllis Molinary) 4.I Thought about You(James Van Heusen;Johnny Mercer) 5.Here's That Rainy Day(James Van Heusen;Johnny Burke) 6.All the Things You Are(Jerome Kern;Oscar Hammerstein II) 7.All the Way(Jimmy Van Heusen;Sammy Cahn) 8.The More I See You(Mack Gordon;Harry Warren) 9.Manha de Carnaval(Antônio Maria;Luiz Bonfá) 10.The Christmas Waltz(Jule Styne;Sammy Cahn) 11.My Romance(Rodgers-Hart) 12.What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life(Alan and Marilyn Bergman;Michel LeGrand) 13.Come Dance with Me(Sammy Kahn-Jimmy Van Heusen) 2nd set 14.I Only Have Eyes For You(Al Dubin;Harry Warren) 15.I Can't Get Started(Ira Gershwin;Vernon Duke) 16.Lush Life(Billy Strayhorn) 17.I Remember You(Johnny Mercer:Victor Schertzinger) 18.Call Me Irresposible(James Van Heusen;Sammy Cahn) 19.Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!(Jule Styne;Sammy Cahn) 20.My Heart Stood Still(Lorenz Hart;Richard Rodgers) 21.All My Tomorrows(James Van Heusen;Sammy Cahn) 22.Teach Me Tonight(Gene DePaul;Sammy Kahn) 33.My Foolish Heart(Ned Washington;Victor Young) 34.Speak Low(Kurt Weill;Ogden Nash) 35.The Last Dance(Jimmy Van Heusen:Sammy Cahn) 36.I'm All Smiles(Herbert Martin;Michael Leonard) 37.Day by Day(Axel Stordahl;Paul Weston;Sammy Cahn) Norman Granz bio reviewed The Forgotten Man of Jazz by Terry Teachout Wall Street Journal, November 11, 2011 According to Percy Bysshe Shelley, poets -- and, by extension, artists of all kinds -- are "the unacknowledged legislators of the world." Yet the people who make it possible for artists to make art typically get even less acknowledgment. Agents, managers, editors, patrons, producers, art dealers, even the odd critic: All play pivotal roles in the creation and dissemination of art, but few are known by name save to insiders, and fewer still receive the posthumous credit that they deserve. Yes, Joe Orton's emergence as a major playwright was one of the great theatrical success stories of the 1960s -- but the author of "What the Butler Saw" might never have gotten anywhere if Peggy Ramsay, Orton's agent, hadn't taken him on. Yes, Jasper Johns is now universally acknowledged as a key figure in the history of postwar American art -- but it was Leo Castelli's decision to show Mr. Johns's work at his gallery in 1958 that set the painter on the path to fame. Nowadays the name of Norman Granz, who died in 2001, is known only to gray-headed jazz buffs, but there's a fair chance that you own at least one of the hundreds of albums that he produced for Verve, the record label that he founded in 1956. The "songbook" albums in which Ella Fitzgerald recorded her interpretations of the collected works of such classic songwriters as Harold Arlen, George Gershwin and Johnny Mercer were Granz's idea. So were the 14 albums taped at a series of marathon sessions in 1954 and 1955 in which Art Tatum, the greatest of all jazz pianists, recorded 120 stupendously virtuosic solo performances -- nearly the whole of his working repertoire. So was Jazz at the Philharmonic, the now-legendary series of concert tours in which Granz brought together such illustrious artists as Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Stan Getz, Coleman Hawkins, Charlie Parker, Oscar Peterson, Buddy Rich and Lester Young. Granz is now the subject of a much-needed biography by Tad Hershorn called "Norman Granz: The Man Who Used Jazz for Justice" (University of California Press). The title may sound a bit sober-sided, but it serves as a useful reminder of what Granz thought to be his most important achievement: A passionate opponent of racial segregation, he insisted as early as the '40s that all Jazz at the Philharmonic concerts be open to mixed-race audiences, and he went well out of his way to ensure that the many musicians who worked for him, be they black or white, were generously paid and properly treated wherever they went, even in the Deep South. "I insisted that my musicians were to be treated with the same respect as Leonard Bernstein or Jascha Heifetz because they were just as good, both as men and musicians," Granz said. He wasn't kidding. All Jazz at the Philharmonic contracts contained ironclad antisegregation clauses, and Granz would cancel a show whenever those clauses were violated, no matter what it cost him at the box office. Moreover, he was equally respectful of his artists in the recording studio. A hands-off producer, he believed in letting the musicians whom he admired play whatever they wanted to play, and his concert tours were so lucrative that he was able to release albums that had no chance of turning a profit, simply because he thought that the music on them deserved to be heard. Though Granz goes unmentioned in the standard histories of the civil-rights movement, his contribution to the cause of racial justice in America was considerable. That said, it seems likely that he will be remembered longest for his work as a record producer. It's extraordinary in retrospect how many of the albums he released on Clef, Norgran, Pablo and Verve, the four jazz labels he ran at various times between 1947 and 1987, have proved to be of permanent interest. "The Art Tatum-Ben Webster Quartet," "The Astaire Story," "Count Basie Swings, Joe Williams Sings," "Ella and Louis," "The Oscar Peterson Trio at the Stratford Shakespearean Festival," "Stan Getz and J.J. Johnson at the Opera House": All of these records, and many more like them, exist because of Norman Granz. Granz was notorious in the world of jazz for his arrogance. He was the kind of man who never hesitated to say that he knew better than you, even when he didn't. But when it came to the musicians he admired, he was genuinely modest. "He looks upon himself as a kind of conduit down which the music has flowed, that's all," one of his close friends said. "In that sense, he has no ego at all." That's why he was reluctant to cooperate with the many scholars who sought to chronicle his achievements. "I don't care about posterity," he told Mr. Hershorn. "I don't care about what I accomplished, if anything." Maybe he didn't -- but posterity will. Be there or be square OR you can be both For those of you who didn't read his review in the International Review of Music, here's jazz crit Tony Gieske's "take" on singer Jane Harvey's 5/5/11 turn at L.A's Catalina B @ G. In case you missed that show, there's another chance upcoming this 11/16, same time, same station. Here's some additional info. Live Jazz: Jane Harvey at Catalina Bar & Grill By Tony Gieske No need to add encomia to the already overloaded resume of the great Jane Harvey, who transformed Catalina’s into a hip little branch of the Apple the other night. She probably could have gotten by with just singing her resume, this lady. (Lorraine Feather could have written the music.) Harvey might have started the job list with her employment on the Benny Goodman band back in the 1940s. Her version of “He’s Funny That Way,” recorded with Goodman’s sextet (Slam Stewart on bass!) as the war clouds departed, still gives off plenty of steam in the version you can still hear on the net. Then she could put down the band of Desi Arnaz before he met Lucy, when he worked with Bob Hope. There’d be a subhead for television, headed by Steve Allen on “The Tonight Show” and proceeding to Jane Pauley on “The Today Show”; a Broadway section (”Bless You All” with Pearl Bailey); and a long stretch of recordings as they advanced from 78 rpm to mp3. At Catalina’s, Harvey did utterly convincing, if not transformative, performances of tunes from her newly re-released CD, “Jane Harvey Sings Sondheim.” Not too many gals in their 80s are out there pushing their latest sides, right? I was struck by the unusual skill with which she sang, and with her adroitly supportive trio of piano, bass and drums. Her time and her pitches were kept precise. That, of course, got her carefully weighed phrasing working. Each lyric became a moving little drama — tragic, comic, anecdotal… no sweat. The savvy old chanteuse kept the program moving right along. For every “Send in the Clowns” tear dropper there was a sarcastic “Could I Leave You.” She made “Send in the Clowns” quite palatable; she even saved the inevitable “I’m Still Here” with a touch of weariness that proved moving, even to the sated L.A culture quaffers — present company excepted — who came to listen to this remarkable artist. From the archives here at Oblivion Towers two Two TWO books in one! Upcoming in Los Angeles on Fri & Sat, Nov. 11 & 12, is a book launch for author Tad Hershorn's long-awaited bio of legendary jazz producer/promoter Norman Granz. Subtitled "The Man Who Used Jazz for Justice," not only does this remarkable University of California Press publication function as a biography and a superb history of jazz circa 1940 up through the near-present, but it also serves as an invaluable overview of Civil Rights struggles in the U.S. during the same period. The event will also offer the opportunity to purchase a signed-by-the-author copy of the Granz biography; a reading by author Hershorn; a screening of Norman Granz and Gjon Mili's Oscar nominated short "Jammin' the Blues" (presented by film archivist Mark Cantor) AND a Jazz at the Phil-style jam session featuring some of L.A's finest jazz musicians. Here are some of the advance reviews this book received prior to its Oct 17, 2011 pub date: "The JAZZ AT THE PHILHARMONIC concerts were a turning point in my life. My fellow Californian Norman Granz figured it out. This biography lays out, in impressive detail and insight, the incredible contribution of Mr. Granz to the world of music and art. The deed of the vast recordings of ART TATUM says it all." --Clint Eastwood "Norman Granz was one of the most important people in the world of jazz. He did more to escalate respect for jazz and raise our salaries than anybody else. He absolutely loved jazz and jazz musicians. I'm honored to have shared a beautiful friendship with Norman for many, many years. Hopefully, with this incredible book by Tad Hershorn, the world will have a chance to learn about Norman, and his phenomenal contribution to our beloved music--jazz."--Clark Terry, author of Clark: The Autobiography of Clark Terry "Tad Hershorn's Norman Granz: The Man Who Used Jazz for Justice is a relentlessly readable, rigorously researched, deeply empathic portrait of the complex and heroic man who was arguably the greatest champion of this great American art form--and its great artists. Essential reading for anyone who loves jazz." --James Kaplan, author of Frank: The Voice "Norman Granz was renowned as a vivid force in jazz history, both as a producer of invaluable classic recordings by many of the music's most original performers and also for his world-wide, all-star Jazz at the Philharmonic tours. Moreover, he broke the color line dividing jazz audiences by mandating the end of segregated seating his continually popular concerts. Yet until this magisterial, deeply researched biography of Granz by Tad Hershorn, there has been no full-scale inside account of the achievement and combats of this often larger-than-life personality who, without playing an instrument, was so swingingly instrumental in making jazz an international language." --Nat Hentoff, author of At the Jazz Band Ball: Sixty Years on the Jazz Scene "Norman Granz, one of the most significant non-musicians in jazz history, took gutsy public stands but remained a private person. Tad Hershorn's years of dedicated research reveal the man behind the lasting legacy, on which he sheds new light as well.. This great American story is a must read--and not just for jazz fans!" --Dan Morgenstern, author of Living with Jazz "Norman Granz was an institution in jazz. He was loved by some, hated by others, often controversial, and always fearless. But Granz was also elusive and, until now, sometimes came across as more symbol than man. Tad Hershorn has changed all that in this stunning, beautiful biography of the music's most relentless advocate of social justice." --Robin D. G. Kelley, author of Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original "Norman Granz was an important man, and Tad Hershorn tells his story with a fearless compassion grounded in yeoman research. Imperious, vain, and rude, Granz was also generous, inventive, and brave. He fought valiantly for jazz and civil rights, made pots of money, and never failed to bet it on his passions and beliefs. If you do not know him, you couldn't ask for a better introduction than Hershorn's judicious portrait; if you think you do know him, you are in for more than a few surprises." --Gary Giddins, author of Visions of Jazz For further info, phone the Ebony Repertory Theatre: Box Office: 323.964.9766 The Ebony Repertory Theatre is located at: 4718 West Washington Boulevard,Los Angeles, California 90016 Kurt Reichenbach reviewed @ TUC/Tokyo 11/11 by Mak...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1673
__label__cc	0.747957	0.252043	Phone: (760) 219-2077\|info@psgmc.com Maestro’s Circle 2018/2019 Season Maestro’s Circle Donors Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus to sing at Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast. Open to all – this event is for individuals, businesses, interfaith groups, civic officials and nonprofit organizations. This essential community event seeks to bring together all who support equality and justice to celebrate the memory of Harvey Milk, an influential civil rights activist. The breakfast will honor the memory of Harvey Milk, an American hero, and strengthen coalitions among the many diverse community organizations that support justice and equality for all individuals. The breakfast has a significant impact on the youth that attend. Our goal is to bring at least 200 high school students to the breakfast. In the last three years, Palm Springs Pride has provided $152,484 in financial resources to Coachella Valley Gay-Straight Alliance organizations and youth-related programs to assist students and school advisors at the grassroots level. This is the largest donation ever made through the Greater Palm Springs Pride Youth Fund in support of Coachella Valley LGBTQ youth. Almost all of the funds were raised through the Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast. PSGMC Performance – 4th Annual Jewish Film Festival Hollywood Holiday – Christmas at the Movies PSGMC to Perform a Benefit in Las Vegas Let us send you the latest PSGMC news and happenings. Copyright 2017 Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus \| Website by Desert Digital Design	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1675
__label__wiki	0.910081	0.910081	You are here: Parliament home page > Parliamentary business > Publications and Records > Hansard > Commons Debates > Daily Hansard - Written Answers 22 Oct 2007 : Column 11Wcontinued Departments: Official Hospitality David Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much was spent by his Department on official hospitality in the last 12 months. [158933] Derek Twigg: We routinely publish this information in our Annual Report and Accounts (see page 244 of HC 697 of 23 July 2007 for 2006-07 expenditure). Copies are available in the Library of the House and also online at: http://www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/8A6AC2Dl-3CA3-4C12-82F8-5AD8C1800FFA/0/accounts.pdf Departments: Publications Dr. Fox: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will place in the Library a copy of the latest version of (a) his Department's Corporate Planning Assumptions, (b) the Defence Programme Directory and (c) the Defence Strategic Guidance. [158390] Mr. Bob Ainsworth: The key elements of the Defence Planning Assumptions can be found in the second Supporting Essay to the 2003 Defence White Paper, Delivering Security in a Changing World (Cm 6041-I) and the annex to Delivering Security in a Changing WorldFuture Capabilities (Cm 6269) published in July 2004. Since these papers were published, only minor amendments have been made to the assumptions on Strategic Effects. The planned force structure derived from the Defence Programme Directory can also be found in the 2004 Command Paper Delivering Security in a Changing WorldFuture Capabilities (Cm 6269). Since this paper was published there have been no changes to the planned force structure although there have been minor changes to some platform numbers. The complete Defence Programme Directory contains readiness profiles which are classified and for security reasons cannot be placed in the Library. 22 Oct 2007 : Column 12W Defence Strategic Guidance provides guidance to the Department on how Defence policy should be delivered and includes the complete set of defence planning assumptions. I am withholding the guidance as its release would, or would be likely to, prejudice the defence of the British Isles and the capability, effectiveness or security of our armed forces. Iraq: Peacekeeping Operations Paul Holmes: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when the 140 Mastiff vehicles whose purchase was announced by the Prime Minister on 8 October 2007 will be (a) delivered and (b) in use by frontline troops in (i) Iraq and (ii) Afghanistan. [157155] Mr. Bob Ainsworth [holding answer 11 October 2007]: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Congleton (Ann Winterton) during the Defence Procurement debate on 9 October 2007, Official Report, column 202. Iraq: Resettlement Lynne Featherstone: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what steps he plans to take to assist in the identification of Iraqis who have worked for the British Army in relation to investigation of asylum applications based on the implications of such work. [158784] Des Browne: The Ministry of Defence will provide the Home Office with details of those eligible current and former staff who have applied for resettlement or asylum under those terms announced by the Foreign Secretary on 9 October. Lynne Featherstone: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what guidance he has issued to the armed forces on terms in contracts for Iraqi workers relating to entitlements to assistance in resettling in (a) the UK and (b) elsewhere. [158798] Des Browne [holding answer 17 October 2007]: The precise details of the scheme are still being refined and will be announced in due course. Specific guidance to staff on implementation will be promulgated shortly thereafter. Military Aid: Belize Nick Harvey: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the cost has been of the assistance provided by the British Army Training and Support Unit to the manatee conservation project in Belize; and what type of helicopter was used by the Army Air Corps to assist the project. [158385] Derek Twigg: On 26 and 28 March 2007 the British Army Training Support Unit Belize provided assistance to the Wildlife Trusts manatee conservation project, in locating, examining and tagging manatees. Two helicopters were involved, a hired Bell 212 operated by 25 Flight Army Air Corps and a RAF Puma. The extra cost of this activity to the Ministry of Defence was £1,765, covering the hire of the Bell 212 for approximately two and a half hours. All armed forces personnel and equipment involved were already in Belize for training purposes. Dr. Fox: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme visits were (a) cancelled and (b) reduced in size in (i) Iraq and (ii) Afghanistan in each year since 2001, broken down by reason. [157038] Derek Twigg: Neither the Ministry of Defence nor the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme keep detailed historical records of the details of cancelled Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme visits to Operational Theatres. Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what definition his Department uses of (a) special nuclear materials and (b) other radioactive materials. [157797] Mr. Bob Ainsworth: Applied generally within the MOD, the term special nuclear material refers to materials associated with nuclear programmes and for which there is a requirement for special handling arrangements. Other radioactive materials include any substance not included in the above, containing one or more radionuclides, whose activity requires radiation protection. Royal Regiment of Scotland Pete Wishart: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many (a) people and (b) non-UK Commonwealth citizens have been recruited to the Royal Regiment of Scotland in each year since its creation. [158701] Derek Twigg: The information is as follows: Number of recruits to the Royal Regiment of Scotland between 1 April 2006 and 28 February 2007 The Royal Regiment of Scotland Total r ecruitment Of which : non-UK Commonwealth (1)( )Denotes a value that is zero 1. Figures are shown for the 11 months to the 28 February 2007, as reliable Army flows information to this level of detail are not yet available after 28 February 2007 onwards due to ongoing validation of Army data following the introduction of the new Personnel Administration System. 2. The numbers have been rounded to the nearest five. The figures in the table are Trained Regular Officers and Soldiers only and exclude full-time Reserve Service (FTRS), Gurkhas and Royal Irish (Home Service). Shipping: Accidents Linda Gilroy: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will audit records of the number of collisions between commercial vessels and (a) Royal Navy warships and (b) Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels in Portsmouth harbour in each of the last 10 years. [159046] Mr. Bob Ainsworth [holding answer 18 October 2007]: There is no requirement to undertake an audit of the number of collisions, as all navigation incidents that occur worldwide involving HM warships are reported in accordance with the Queens Regulations for the Royal Navy. Records show that there has been one collision incident involving a commercial vessel and a Royal Navy warship in the port of Portsmouth during the last 10 years, while there have been no recorded incidents involving commercial and Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels. Territorial Army: Armed Forces Training Ann Winterton: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether the Combat Fitness Test is undertaken at the start of the Potential Junior NCOs course for Territorial Army personnel. [159180] Mr. Bob Ainsworth: The combat fitness test (CFT) forms part of the mandatory military annual training test (MATT) for all members of the Army, including the Territorial Army. Active serving members of the Territorial Army are normally required to take this test annually in order to qualify for their training bounty, unless undertaking a staff posting. There is no centrally mandated requirement for members of the TA to pass the CFT at the start of Potential Junior NCO courses, the syllabuses for which are tailored by each of the Corps to meet their individual needs. In practice, however, it is usual either for the CFT to be included at some point during such a course or for participants to demonstrate the required MATT standard before the course begins. Territorial Army: Driving Ann Winterton: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what regulations cover the driving hours per week of Territorial Army drivers with private carriage vehicles and heavy goods vehicle licences who also drive professionally in their civilian job in those categories; and if he will make a statement. [159154] Mr. Bob Ainsworth: Members of the reserve forces are subject to the following regulations in relation to the number of hours that they can drive: Regulation (EC) No. 561/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union dated 15 March 2006. (This is intended to simplify, clarify and update the previous rules governing drivers hours, through the introduction of the digital tachograph as well as several other changes to existing rules and regulations). Defence Instruction Notice 2007 DIN 04-072 (This DIN contains an update of Policy regarding Reserve Forces and the Control of MOD Drivers Hours). Territorial Army: Manpower Mr. Hepburn: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the (a) outflow and (b) inflow of the Territorial Army was in (i) Jarrow constituency, (ii) South Tyneside, (iii) the North East and (iv) the UK in each year since 1997. [159009] Mr. Bob Ainsworth: It is not possible to provide information on outflow and inflow for the Territorial Army by geographic region, as this information is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost. The following table shows the total intake and outflow for territorial personnel during the period 1 October 2003 to 28 February 2007. October 2003 is the earliest date for which reliable TA inflow and outflow data are available. Inflow and outflow of the Territorial Army by calendar year( 1,2,3,4) Calendar year Inflow( 5) Outflow( 6) 2003 (1 October31 December) 2007 (1 January28 February)(7) (1) The data exclude Full Time Reserve Service (FTRS), Non-Regular Permanent Staff (NRPS) and Mobilised TA but includes the Officer Training Corps (OTC). (2) The data are based on flows during the period 1 October 2003 to 31 December 2003, calendar years 2004, 2005 and 2006, and the period 1 January 2007 to 28 February 2007. (3) The data have been rounded to the nearest 10, numbers ending in 5 have been rounded to the nearest multiple of 20 to avoid systematic bias. (4) Figures are for both Officers and Soldiers. (5) Inflow figures include all inflow e.g. intake from civil life and intake from other parts of the armed forces, but does not include the inflow of personnel returning from mobilisation. (6) Outflow figures exclude those personnel who became mobilised. (7) Due to ongoing data validation following the introduction of the new Joint Personnel Administration (JPA) System, there is no TA information available since 1 March 2007. Territorial Army: Reorganisation Mr. Hepburn: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what changes in the Territorial Army structure he plans to make; and if he will make a statement. [158975] Mr. Bob Ainsworth: I refer my hon. Friend to the statement made by the then Minister for the Armed Forces on 26 March 2006, Official Report, columns 426-28, about Territorial Army rebalancing. Within a continuing overall establishment of 42,000 (including some 3,500 Officer Training Corps Personnel) the TA will be rebalanced with some units re-roled, some expanded and others reduced. Work is continuing to implement the changes announced. Linda Gilroy: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many stakeholders the team carrying out the review of the UK Hydrographic Office has met during the course of their work thus far. [158888] Derek Twigg: The study team has engaged and met international stakeholders, including Foreign Government Hydrographic Offices and data suppliers, commercial and Government customers and Trade Union representatives. Survey work on behalf of the study has also sought views of fleet operators, distributors and flag states. In total study team members have formally met and consulted with approximately 25 stakeholders in addition to stakeholders within the MOD. Linda Gilroy: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to announce the outcome of the review of the UK Hydrographic Office. [158889] Derek Twigg: I expect to make an announcement in early 2008. Stephen Hammond: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the future number of warships required by the Royal Navy. [159395] Mr. Bob Ainsworth: The requirement is not defined by numbers of warships alone but by the overall capability that they deliver. Our plans for the Royal Navy include the introduction of more advanced and more capable vessels such as the Daring Class destroyers, Astute Class submarines and the Future Aircraft Carriers. Bicycles: Helmets Mr. Bone: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if she will bring forward proposals to make it mandatory for children under 14 to wear a helmet when cycling on a public highway. [159870] Jim Fitzpatrick: We have no proposals to bring forward legislation on compulsory cycle helmet wearing. We believe that it is sensible for cyclists, especially children, to protect themselves by wearing a cycle helmet. A 2002 review commissioned by the DfT concluded that overall there is evidence that bicycle helmets can be effective at reducing the incidence and severity of head, brain and upper facial injuries and that they can be effective in reducing injury for users of all ages, particularly for children. However, the report also concluded that making cycle helmet wearing compulsory may in some cases discourage some people from cycling, leading to decreased bicycle use. We will shortly be commissioning further research on a range of cycle safety issues, including the use of cycle helmets. Our regular surveys of helmet wearing rates show that cycle helmets were worn by 28 per cent. of all cyclists on major roads in built up areas in 2004; this compares to 16 per cent. in 1994. The corresponding figures for child cyclists are 14 per cent. in 2004 compared to 18 per cent. in 1994. The wearing rate for teenage boys has decreased from 16 per cent. to 11 per cent. The 2006 helmet wearing rate survey will be published later this year. While compulsion remains an option that we will review from time to time, it has been our view that, at current helmet wearing rates, making helmets compulsory would cause enforcement difficulties and without greater public acceptance could have an effect on levels of cycling. Meanwhile, we will continue to encourage all cyclists to wear helmets, through our road safety publicity campaigns and advice in publications such as The Highway Code. Next Section Index Home Page	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1677
__label__cc	0.574924	0.425076	Puzzling Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for those who create, solve, and study puzzles. Join them; it only takes a minute: 15 Balls Sorting This is a variant of 15 Balls Weighing. You have 15 balls of 15 different weights, but the weights are so similar you can't tell them apart by feel. The balls are also identical by any other sense you might try, and cannot be marked, marred, or otherwise altered. Your job is to sort the balls by weight. The only tool you have is a black-box scale. You enter two or three balls, press a button, and after a bit of whirring noises, the balls roll out in order by weight, heaviest first, lightest last. How many weighings are required to sort the balls by weight? The difference between this puzzle and the other is that you lose track of which ball is which when you perform the weighing. Thus, if you know $a>b>c$ and $d>e>f$, then weigh $a$ vs $d$, the scale will sort them, but you won't know whether the heaviest was $a$ or whether it was $d$. There is an algorithm that can solve this in 31 weighings. Not sure if it is optimal. combinatorics weighing $\begingroup$ The title is clearly clickbait. :^) $\endgroup$ – Num Lock Oct 11 '16 at 8:23 $\begingroup$ By my intuition, the worst case scenario is going to be akin to a ternary heapsort which should have a worse case of n log n (log base 3 in this case because of our 3-way sorting machine). 15 log3 15 rounds to 37, so I'm inclined to think your count is low and might use a dataset that favours your algorithm rather than proving a worst case. $\endgroup$ – Danikov Oct 11 '16 at 16:39 $\begingroup$ @Danikov: The sorting machine provides more than 1 trit of information: it returns a complete ordering of the three balls inserted. Some of that information gets lost on repeated weighings, but not all of it. $\endgroup$ – user3294068 Oct 11 '16 at 17:01 $\begingroup$ This sounds like a job for a sorting network... except that traditional sorting network comparators are two-way. Still, many of the same ideas apply. $\endgroup$ – user2357112 Oct 11 '16 at 18:02 $\begingroup$ I found this as 22 if I did not do any serious mistake. I will post my answer soon, but I have guaranteed that it will be less than 25 anyway, are you sure the answer is 29? $\endgroup$ – Oray Oct 23 '16 at 15:01 And now my computer generated and checked solution: It needs 29 weightings Put the weights in a row and number the places from 1 to 15. Then do the following: Put the weights at 1, 6 and 11 into the scale. Put the lightest weight at 1 the heaviest at 11 and the other at 6. Put the weights at 5, 10 and 15 into the scale. Put the lightest weight at 5 the heaviest at 15 and the other at 10. Put the weights at 1, 2 and 4 into the scale. Put the lightest weight at 1 the heaviest at 4 and the other at 2. Put the weights at 12, 14 and 15 into the scale. Put the lightest weight at 12 the heaviest at 15 and the other at 14. I generated these command by an similar algorithm as Murch. But with the difference if I compare three weights at $\left(\begin{array}{c}x_1\\y_1\end{array}\right)$, $\left(\begin{array}{c}x_2\\y_2\end{array}\right)$, $\left(\begin{array}{c}x_3\\y_3\end{array}\right)$ then the resulting weights have an weight of $\left(\begin{array}{c}\max(0, x_{min})\\\max(2, y_{min})\end{array}\right)$ and $\left(\begin{array}{c}\max(1, x_{min})\\\max(1, y_{min})\end{array}\right)$ and $\left(\begin{array}{c}\max(2, x_{min})\\\max(0, y_{min})\end{array}\right)$. In that formula $x_{min} = \min(x_1, x_2, x_3)$ and $y_{min} = \min(y_1, y_2, y_3)$ I checked my solution the same way as Gareth McCaughan: I wrote a program that uses this sorting algorithm, and sorted all possible 0-1 inputs and used the Zero-one_principle. Here is an algorithm how to reach this count: Make 9 heaps with the names $a_{00}, a_{01}, a_{02}, a_{10}, a_{11}, a_{12}, a_{20}, a_{21}, a_{22}$. Rule 1: All weights in heap $a_{ij}$ have at least $i$ weights smaller and $j$ weights bigger then themself. At the start all 15 weights are in $a_{00}$. The algorithm is the following: - If you can find the lightest weight faster then the heaviest weight, then find and remove the lightest weight. - If you can find the heaviest weight faster then the lightest weight, then find and remove the heaviest weight. - If you can find the lightest and the heaviest with the same amount of weightings then -- If there is an odd amount of canidates for the lightest weight then find and remove the lightest weight -- else find and remove the heaviest weight. Repeat until there is no weight remaining. How fast can we find the lightest/heaviest weight We need $\lfloor \frac{1}{2}(a_{00}+a_{01}+a_{02})\rfloor$ weightings to find the lightest weight and $\lfloor \frac{1}{2}(a_{00}+a_{10}+a_{20})\rfloor$ weightings to find the heaviest weight How to find and remove the lightest weight If there is an even number of weights in $a_{00}, a_{01}, a_{02}$ then remove one weight from $a_{10}$ and put it on $a_{00}$. If there is more then one weight then take the 3 weights from the heap with the smallest possible index and put them into the scale. (If there are 2 weights in $a_{00}$ and three in $a_{01}$ you take two from $a_{00}$ and one from $a_{01}$) If the smallest index of the weights was $a_{00}$ then put the weights from the scale on $a_{02}$, $a_{11}$ and $a_{20}$. (You can ponder why Rule 1 is still in effect). This weighting and redistributing is repeated until there is only one weight in $a_{00}$, $a_{01}$ and $a_{02}$ together. Remove the single weight from $a_{00}$, $a_{01}$ or $a_{02}$ and shift all weights one space. That way the weights that were on $a_{1j}$ are now on $a_{0j}$ and the weights on $a_{2j}$ becomes $a_{1j}$ and $a_{2j}$ becomes empty. How to find and remove the heaviest weight Same way as the lightest weight, but work on $a_{00}$, $a_{10}$ and $a_{20}$ instead of $a_{00}$, $a_{01}$ and $a_{02}$ EtoplayEtoplay $\begingroup$ I'm trying to understand what your resulting weights are doing. (I was also working on an improved solution.) Is it right to assume that the first two terms in each block are supposed to be in a bracket? $\endgroup$ – Murch Oct 11 '16 at 20:27 $\begingroup$ @Murch Yes there were some brackets missing. I used some tex to make it better readable. This formulas makes first all three weights equally bad (by taking the min) and then only make them better by maxing with the new value not adding since I don't know if they are different weights. $\endgroup$ – Etoplay Oct 11 '16 at 21:10 $\begingroup$ That looks impressively efficient. $\endgroup$ – Gareth McCaughan♦ Oct 11 '16 at 22:13 $\begingroup$ This is the most efficient algorithm I've seen, but I am not sure how to evaluate its accuracy. $\endgroup$ – user3294068 Oct 12 '16 at 14:01 $\begingroup$ @Etoplay: I've redone my solution so it actually works but need 31, so it seems yours is the most efficient solution so far! Congrats! Still looking to find a bit more efficiency in my solution, though! ;) $\endgroup$ – Murch Oct 12 '16 at 14:41 I can do better than Chelsea's and Penguino's 49 operations, as follows. (The following is pretty painful to read; sorry. For this reason it probably won't be much of a spoiler to anyone not going out of their way to be spoiled, so I haven't spoilerified it apart from the final total.) Step 1: Divide the 15 balls into five groups of three. Put each group into the black box separately; we now have five sorted groups of three, and have done five sortings. Step 2a: Take two of these triples. Put their lightest balls into the box (which identifies the lightest of the 6). Put their heaviest balls into the box (which identifies the heaviest; and the other one is at any rate not the lightest of the remaining balls). Put the three possibly-lightest balls into the the box (which identifies the lightest of them all) and then the remaining three (which gives us the others in order). We now have a sorted 6-tuple of balls, having done another four sortings. Step 2b: Same as 2a, with another pair of triples. Now we have two 6-tuples and a 3-tuple, and we have done 5+4+4=13 sortings. Step 3: Take a 6-tuple and the 3-tuple. Put their lightest balls in the box, yielding the overall lightest and one other that was lightest of one of the tuples (and leaving a 5-tuple and a 2-tuple, both of known ordering). Similarly with the heaviest. Now from those nine balls we have: the lightest and heaviest; one "lightish" and one "heavyish" ("lightish" means: either this one is next-lightest, or the lightest of one our of remaining chains is, and in any case this isn't next-heaviest; similarly for "heavyish"); an ordered 4-tuple; and a single ball that was originally from the middle of the 3-tuple. Next merge the single ball into the 4-tuple (two obvious operations) yielding an ordered 5-tuple. (In addition to that we have a "lightish" and a "heavyish" ball.) Now weigh lightish + lightest two in tuple, identifying the next-lightest ball and giving us another ordered pair; similarly for the heavy end. So now we have two ordered pairs and a ball about which we know nothing. Weigh the three of these that could be lightest, giving an ordered pair and two left over; weigh the three of these that could be heaviest, giving an ordered pair and one left over; weigh the remaining three. [EDITING NOTE: An earlier version of this answer made some wrong assumptions around here. I have fixed them, and avoided needing extra weighings by turning some 2-comparisons into 3-comparisons.] After this step, which took another 9 operations, we have an ordered 9-tuple -- and of course the other ordered 6-tuple left over from before. Total so far: 13+9=22 operations. Step 4: Now we need to merge a 9-tuple and a 6-tuple. We can begin this as follows. First, compare the lightest of each tuple, and also the heaviest. We now have: overall lightest, overall heaviest; "lightish" and "heavyish" (same meaning as before); a 7-tuple and a 4-tuple. Now compare "lightish" plus the lightest of each remaining tuple, and similar for heaviest. We now have: overall two lightest and two heaviest; two (ordered) "lightish"; two (ordered) "heavyish"; a 5-tuple and a 2-tuple. Now take the two "lightish" and the lightest ends of the two tuples; we can order all these in two operations; the lightest of the resulting balls is the 3rd-lightest overall. Similarly at the heavy end. The 2-tuple is now gone; we have a "lightish" 3-tuple, a "heavyish" 3-tuple, and a 3-tuple in the middle. (And the 3 lightest and 3 heaviest balls overall, correctly ordered.) "Lightish" merely means that the lightest ball is either its lightest or the lightest of the middle tuple, and similarly for "heavyish". That's another 8 operations, for a total of 30 so far. Step 5: We have our three triples still to deal with. I think at this point the "lightish" and "heavyish" descriptions may be of historical interest only; it is possible e.g. for the heaviest remaining ball to be the heaviest of the "lightish" triple. So let's treat these as three triples known only to be individually ordered correctly. [EDITING NOTE: An earlier version of this answer assumed more about these triples, used one less operation overall, and was I think wrong as a result.] So, compare the lightest balls of these three, and the heaviest balls; this gives us the 4th-lightest and 4th-heaviest balls overall and leaves us with two ordered pairs and three leftover balls that could be in any order. Sort those three, so now we have two pairs and a triple. So now we have two pairs and a triple, all known to be ordered. Weigh the lightest of them (giving us the 5th-lightest ball and two left over) and the heaviest of them (giving us the 5th-heaviest ball and two left over). We now have two ordered pairs and a single ball. Compare the three possibly-lightest balls (we now have an ordered triple and two left over, and have found the 6th-lightest ball). Compare the three possibly-heaviest balls (we now have two ordered pairs, and have found the 6th-heaviest ball). Finally, we have three balls left, which we can sort out with one more operation. This step has taken 8 more operations. So we seem to be done after a total of 38 operations. I have checked that this works in every case by the following means. This is essentially a "sorting network" that uses 3-way comparisons. There is a theorem about such networks that says: if you have one that sorts correctly whenever all the inputs are either 0 or 1, then it sorts correctly for all possible inputs. And I have written a stupid simple-minded computer program that checks this property for the algorithm above; it checks out. Gareth McCaughan♦Gareth McCaughan $\begingroup$ I claim only that the single lightest is the single lightest, and similarly for the heaviest. So in your case we start with 168 and 9AC. We put 19 and 8C into the box, identifying 1 and C as lightest and heaviest, and now have 689A in unknown order except that we know 9 isn't overall heaviest and 8 isn't overall lightest. So now we put 69A into the box, discovering that 6 is the lightest of our four (to repeat, 8 wasn't a candidate, having been heaviest of the first group), giving 16xxxC. Now put the three remaining balls into the box. Done. $\endgroup$ – Gareth McCaughan♦ Oct 11 '16 at 7:53 $\begingroup$ Ok, I'm still having a hard time following your description, but I figured I'd get some PHP practice and got to the nine-tuple and sex-tuple part. I put the code on pastebin. You can copy/paste the RAW Paste Data (very bottom of the page) into phpfiddle to see it in action. (Scroll down, hit "Get the Code", delete everything in the box, paste the stuff from pastebin, hit Run. You can click "Code Space" then "Run" to generate a new random list.) $\endgroup$ – MichaelS Oct 11 '16 at 10:11 $\begingroup$ I'm pretty sure step 2a works fully, because the lightest 2 balls are guaranteed to be within the 4 balls made from the lightest 2 of each triplet. This means the 3 leftover to sort are guaranteed not to contain the lightest 2, nor the heaviest 1, so we can slot it into the middle. $\endgroup$ – Samthere Oct 11 '16 at 10:17 $\begingroup$ "Weigh the three of these that could be lightest, giving an ordered pair and two left over; weigh the three of these that could be heaviest" - sorry, which are these latter three? $\endgroup$ – Andrew Savinykh Oct 11 '16 at 10:26 $\begingroup$ @AndrewSavinykh When you have the ordered pair and two left over, you take the heavier of the pair and both of the leftovers. $\endgroup$ – Samthere Oct 11 '16 at 10:29 An alternate way to look at it (for an odd number of balls) is to do a 3 way weighting, then 'discard' the middle weight and repeat the weighing with the lightest, the heaviest, and each remaining unweighted ball in turn. At the end of the process you will have identified the lightest and heaviest balls. Put them to one side and repeat the process again with the discards (to identify the next lightest and next heaviest balls). Algorithmically, to test 2N+1 balls you would have: while N > 0 weigh 1,2,3 discard M for i = 4 to 2N+1 weigh L,i,H N = N-1 each while loop requires 2N-1 weightings, so total number is Sum(i=1,N) of {2N-1) = N^2 so 15 = 27+1 balls requires 7^2 = 49 weightings, and (for example) 2001 balls would require 1000000 weightings. $\begingroup$ While this is certainly one answer, I'm not sure that it's the best one: you're potentially discarding useful information by pooling all discarded balls. $\endgroup$ – Danikov Oct 11 '16 at 15:56 $\begingroup$ FWIW, this is a bidirectional selection sort. It is also possible to perform the analog of a bubble sort, which also requires 49 weighings. $\endgroup$ – PellMel Oct 11 '16 at 21:15 I believe this is a procedure that will identify the order with: 37 tests I suspect this is similar to Gareth McCaughan's answer, but I didn't take the time to read it all that carefully as it seemed very involved. Given a subset $n$ of balls, one of which may be the lightest, identify the lightest ball as follows. First, test three balls. Then, repeat testing the lightest ball of each test against two new balls for the next test. This identifies the lightest ball in $⌈\frac{(n+1)}{2}⌉$ tests. However, we have additional information. For each 3-way test that was performed, we know that one of the failed balls is lighter and one is heavier. In particular, the ball that was heaviest in each 3-way test cannot be the second lightest ball of the original $n$. So, I propose the following procedure. At each stage, some sequence of balls have been identified as the lightest balls in a known order. The remaining $n$ balls are divided into three categories: "lighter", "heavier", and "unknown". Initially, all 15 balls are in the "unknown" category. We will keep the invariant that at each stage, the next lightest ball is not in the "heavier" category. We will use the procedure described above to determine the lightest ball out of the combination of the "lighter" and "unknown" categories. If the number of balls is even, we will throw in an extra ball from the "heavier" category in as well to make sure all the tests are 3-way. This will positively identify the next lightest ball. Of the remaining balls, those that were untested (previously "heavier") become "unknown". Of those that were tested, the heavier of each pair become the "heavier" category and the lighter become the "lighter" category. Once there are only 3 balls that haven't been positively identified, a single additional test can put all 3 of these remaining balls into order. Starting with 15 unknown balls: 15 unknown, 0 lighter, 0 heavier: 7 tests 0 unknown, 7 lighter, 7 heavier: 3 tests 1 unknown, 2 lighter, 2 heavier: 1 test 3 remaining: 1 test tehtmitehtmi $\begingroup$ So does "lighter" mean "known not to be the heaviest" and "heavier" mean "known not to be the lightest"? (In each case, of course this means "among the balls not yet conclusively placed".) $\endgroup$ – Gareth McCaughan♦ Oct 11 '16 at 11:41 $\begingroup$ This might be better conveyed as a ternary heapsort? $\endgroup$ – Danikov Oct 11 '16 at 16:42 $\begingroup$ @GarethMcCaughan: Yes $\endgroup$ – tehtmi Oct 11 '16 at 17:43 $\begingroup$ @Danvikov: Bubble (pop) in a heap is difficult here because the nature of the scale. It isn't the same as a traditional comparison. Trying to use the scale on a node leaves both branches "dirty". As for ternary heapsort, I see some similarity, but I don't see immediately how my answer can be fully framed in that way. $\endgroup$ – tehtmi Oct 11 '16 at 17:50 I think (but haven't checked carefully, unlike my earlier answer) I can do it in I will sketch the procedure using a notation that I hope will become comprehensible after staring at it for a minute. When I write something like 3+2 -> 2+1+1 I mean "if you have three balls in known order and two balls in known order (3+2), then a single operation (->) will let you turn this into two balls in known order, one mystery ball, another mystery ball (2+1+1), while perhaps identifying some of the very lightest or heaviest of the original set". In this case we identify one of the lightest or heaviest, as you can see from the fact that (3+2)-(2+1+1)=1. (How do we do this? We can e.g. weigh the lightest two of the 3 and the lighter of the 2, which identifies the lightest of all the balls and leaves us with two in known order (from the weighing) and one left over from each of our two groups: 2+1+1. It would actually be better to weigh the lightest of the 3 and both of the 2, in which case we reduce to 2+2 instead.) In some cases I will want to indicate that we can do a particular operation in a known number of moves bigger than one: e.g., 2+2 -2-> 4 means that if we have two ordered pairs it takes two operations to get them all in order. (Left as an easy exercise for the reader.) There isn't really any distinction between e.g. 2+2 -2-> 4 and 2+2 -2-> 3 since in the latter case it is understood that we have also identified a single overall-lightest or overall-heaviest ball. I will sometimes write things like 2+2 -2-> done where that seems clearer than putting a particular number on the right. Sometimes it's clearer to write things in multiple steps: 3+2 -> 2+1+1 -2-> done, which is a bit more informative than just 3+2 -3-> done. OK. So now here are some transformations we can do. Each one should be easy to justify either from scratch or by using earlier ones in the list. I haven't tried to prune everything I haven't used because some of these may prove useful to others, or to me later. (Often an unexplained -> means "pick the obvious 3 'light' balls and weigh them" and an unexplained -2-> means "pick the obvious 3 'light' balls and the disjoint obvious 3 'heavy' balls and weigh both".) 2+2 -2-> done 3+1 -2-> done 2+1+1 -2-> done 3+2 -3-> done (via 2+2) 4+1 -3-> done (via 2+2) 2+2+1 -3-> done (via 2+1+1) 3+3 -> 2+2+1 -3-> done 2+2+2 -2-> 2+2 -2-> done 4+2 -> 3+2 -3-> done 3+2+2 -2-> 2+2+1 -3-> done 3+3+2 -2-> 2+2+1+1 -> 3+2+1 -> 2+2+1 -3-> done 3+3+3 -2-> 2+2+1+1+1 -> 3+2+2 -5-> done 3+3+3+3+3 -8-> 9+3+3 -2-> 7+2+2+1+1 -2-> 7+3+3 -2-> 5+2+2+1+1 -2-> 5+3+3 -2-> 3+2+2+1+1 -2-> 3+3+3 -8-> done and the last of these, along with five lots of 1+1+1 -> 3, yields the claimed solution. $\begingroup$ Note that you actually have 4 + 1 -2-> done, i.e. one step less than you claimed for that case. You weigh the 1 with the two heavier of the 4 to get the two heaviest of the five. Then you weigh the other 3 to establish their relative order. But since you don't use that rule, it doesn't affect your result. $\endgroup$ – PellMel Oct 11 '16 at 21:35 $\begingroup$ Yup, quite right. I think I even used that construction in my other answer, so it's particularly embarrassing to have missed it here :-). $\endgroup$ – Gareth McCaughan♦ Oct 11 '16 at 22:06 $\begingroup$ @GarethMcCaughan: I was going to post a comment that, in challenges like this one, it’s conventional to state your numerical result (i.e., score) as a <h1>headline</h1> at the top of your answer, not hidden (spoilered), as, for example, we (Puzzling Stack Exchange) did here, and as Programming Puzzles & Code Golf (where you lurk) does it all the time. But then I saw that everybody was doing it, even the 6th highest user on the site! Do you believe that scores should be hidden or highlighted, and, if hidden, why? $\endgroup$ – Peregrine Rook Oct 14 '16 at 3:07 By Induction: 49 Sorts What you need to do is figure out how many trials it takes to sort the first two balls with certainty, and then you can essentially remove them from the set. 1 Ball is automatically sorted. To sort two balls, you just put them both in the machine. To sort three balls, you just put all three in the machine. To sort four balls, you need two sorts to get the first two sorted with certainty. (I am selecting "randomly" here; the point is that you order the first three, and then since we're just trying to find the lightest two balls, we continue taking the lightest two balls and sorting them against the next "random" ball from the set) First select: a c d Second Select: a b c At this point, we don't know if d or c is heavier, but we now have two unsorted balls left. We know sorting two balls takes 1 use of the machine, so that's 2 Initial sorts + 1 Sort for Two Balls = 3 Sorts To sort five balls, you need to get the first two sorted with certainty: First select: b d e Second Select: a b d Third Select: a b c So it took 3 sorts to get the first two balls sorted. We now have c, d, and e unsorted, and we know it takes 1 sort to get three balls sorted, so it will take Four Sorts total. So after the first three, sorting the first two balls with certainty will always take n-2 moves, leaving you with n-2 balls to sort. So our growth chart is as follows: 1 Ball: 0 Sorts 0 Balls Left Additional Sorts: 0 0 Total Sorts 8 Ball: 6 Sorts 6 Balls Left Additional Sorts: 7 13 Total Sorts 10 Ball: 8 Sorts 8 Balls Left Additional Sorts: 13 21 Total Sorts 12 Ball: 10 Sorts 10 Balls Left Additional Sorts: 21 31 Total Sorts ChelseaChelsea $\begingroup$ FWIW, this is essentially a bubble sort. $\endgroup$ – PellMel Oct 11 '16 at 21:23 I found an answer that uses 31 weighings, as mentioned in the hint. I've written out all the steps I took, but I'm sure it could be easily generalized into an algorithm. I'm also on mobile, so hopefully spoilers worked. ! Split the balls into groups of 3 and weigh each. You now have 5 ordered sets of balls. We can call the lightest of each "A", the middle one "B", and the heaviest "C". ! ABC,ABC,ABC,ABC,ABC. 5 weighings, balls found: none. ! (Throughout this puzzle, any sequential symbols without a comma separating them are ordered. So A is lighter than B, which is lighter than C.) ! Weigh 3 A's, and make the new ordered set DEF. ! DEF,BC,BC,BC,ABC,ABC. 6 weighings, balls found: none. ! Weigh DAA to find the lightest of the balls and place it aside. The new ordered set will be GH, and we can be sure that neither G nor H is the heaviest, since they were selected from all the A's - the lightest balls. ! GH, EF, BC, BC, BC, BC, BC. 7 weighings, balls found: 1. ! Now let's rinse and repeat with the C's. Weigh 3 C's, and make the new ordered set IJK. ! IJK, IJ, GH, EF, B, B, B, BC, BC. 8 weighings, balls found: 1. ! Weigh KCC to find the heaviest of the balls and place it aside. The new ordered set will be LM, and we can be sure that neither L nor M is the lightest, since they were selected from all the C's - the heaviest balls. ! LM, IJ, GH, EF, B, B, B, B, B. 9 weighings, balls found: 1, 15. ! Now let's look for ball 2 and ball 14. M, J, H, and F are disqualified from 2 for being heavier than something, and L, I, G, and E are lighter than something, so they can't be 14. ! Candidates for 2: L, I, G, E, B, B, B, B, B. ! Candidates for 14: M, J, H, F, B, B, B, B, B. ! Let's weigh LIG, and call it NOP. We can also weigh MJH and call it QRS. ! NOP, QRS, EF, B, B, B, B, B. 11 weighings, balls found: 1, 15. ! Candidates for 2: N, E, B, B, B, B, B. ! Candidates for 14: S, F, B, B, B, B, B. ! Not candidates for either: OP, QR. ! Let's weigh N, E and a B, to make TUV. This means we replace one of the B candidates for 14 with V, since that B either is V or was heavier than it. ! TUV, OP, QRS, F, B, B, B, B. 12 weighings, balls found: 1, 15. ! Candidates for 2: T, B, B, B, B. ! Candidates for 14: S, F, V, B, B, B, B. ! Not candidates for either: OP, QR, U. ! Now weighing T and 2 B's (giving us WXY) will give us only three remaining candidates for 2. It'll also knock out one of the remaining candidates for 14, since we're comparing 2 B's. ! WXY, UV, OP, QRS, F, B, B. 13 weighings, balls found: 1, 15. ! Candidates for 2: W, B, B. ! Candidates for 14: S, F, V, Y, B, B. ! Not candidates for either: OP, QR, U, X. ! Now weighing W and 2 B's will find us ball 2and leave us... Z~. It'll also, again, knock out one of the remaining candidates for 14, since we're comparing 2 B's. ! Z~, XY, UV, OP, QRS, F. 14 weighings, balls found: 1, 2, 15. Candidates for 14: S, F, V, Y, ~. ! Now we can focus on ball 14. Weighing SFV will give us !@#. ! !@#, Z~, XY, U, OP, QR. 15 weighings, balls found: 1, 2, 15. ! Candidates for 14: #, Y, ~. ! Weigh the last three candidates, #Y~, to find ball 14, which we'll remove to leave us $%. ! $%, !@, Z, X, U, OP, QR. 16 weighings, balls found: 1, 2, 14, 15. ! Now our symbols are a mess, so I'm going to rename them quickly back to the beginning of the alphabet. The symbols don't matter as much as the order, so this won't change anything except to make it easier to read. ! AB, CD, E, F, G, HI, JK. 16 weighings, balls found: 1, 2, 14, 15. ! I'll weigh the lonely EFG, since they're only useful when compared to something. Now we can call them LMN. ! LMN, AB, CD, HI, JK. 17 weighings, balls found: 1, 2, 14, 15. ! Then we'll look for balls 3 and 13, in pretty much the same way as we did 2 and 14. ! Candidates for 3: L, A, C, H, J. ! Candidates for 13: N, B, D, I, K. ! Candidates for no one: M. ! Let's get 3 first. Weight LAC and call it OPQ. ! OPQ, MN, B, D, HI, JK. 18 weighings, balls found: 1, 2, 14, 15. ! Candidates for 3: O, H, J. ! Weigh OHJ to find 3. Stash it and call the others RS. ! RS, PQ, MN, B, D, I, K. 19 weighings, balls found: 1, 2, 3, 14, 15. ! For 13, weigh NBD, call it TUV. ! TUV, RS, PQ, M, I, K. 20 weighings, balls found: 1, 2, 3, 14, 15. ! Candidates for 13: V, I, K. ! Weigh the last 3 candidates, VIK, and the last one is 13. Call the remaining 2 WX. We'll be repeating the process for 4 and 12. ! WX, TU, RS, PQ, M. 21 weighings, balls found: 1, 2, 3, 13, 14, 15. ! Candidates for 4: W, T, R, P, M. ! Candidates for 12: X, U, S, Q, M. ! First we'll weigh RPM and rename them to YZ~. This means we replace one of the M as a candidate for 12 with ~, since that M either is ~ or was heavier than it. ! YZ~, WX, TU, S, Q. 22 weighings, balls found: 1, 2, 3, 13, 14, 15. ! Candidates for 4: W, T, Y. ! Candidates for 12: X, U, S, Q, ~. ! Weigh the last 3 candidates for 4. The lightest is 4, place it aside, we'll call the last 2 !@. ! !@, Z~, X, U, S, Q. 23 weighings, balls found: 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14, 15. ! Weigh XUS, rename the result to #$%. ! #$%, !@, Z~, Q. 24 weighings, balls found: 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14, 15. ! Candidates for 12: %, Q, ~. ! Weigh the last 3 candidates for 12. The heaviest is 12, so we can set it aside and call the last 2 ^&. ! ^&, #$, !@, Z. 25 weighings, balls found: 1, 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 14, 15. I'll rename them back to the beginning of the alphabet again, then we'll be looking for 5 and 11: ! AB, CD, EF, G. 25 weighings, balls found: 1, 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 14, 15. ! Candidates for 5: A, C, E, G. ! Candidates for 11: B, D, F, G. ! Weighing ACE -> HIJ gives us: HIJ, B, D, F, G. 26 weighings, balls found: 1, 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 14, 15. ! Candidates for 5: H, G. ! Now we'll weigh HGB. The lightest will be 5, and by comparing G and B we've also given ourselves a head start on finding 11. We'll call the remaining 2 balls KL. ! KL, IJ, D, F. 27 weighings, balls found: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, 15. ! Candidates for 11: D, F, L. ! Weigh the only remaining candidates for 11, and the heaviest will be 11. We'll call the remaining ones MN. ! MN, K, IJ. 28 weighings, balls found: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. 6 must be M, K, or I. We'll weigh those next, set aside the lightest as 6, and call the remainder OP. ! OP, N, J. 29 weighings, balls found: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. ! 10 must be P, N, or J. Weigh 'em, bag and tag the heaviest, and call the others QR. ! QR, O. 30 weighings, balls found: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. ! Only three balls remain, they must be 7, 8, and 9. Weigh QRO to find out the order. ! 31 weighings, balls found: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. KokiomotKokiomot $\begingroup$ You created "DEF" from comparing three of the A, therefore E is also disqualified from being the second smallest, as it was bigger than the associated BC. $\endgroup$ – Murch Oct 11 '16 at 22:15 $\begingroup$ @Murch that's a good point, although I think that disqualifies E from being the second largest, not smallest. J would similarly not be the second smallest. There may be more optimizations like that as well, it's sort of hard to keep track of what everything could be. $\endgroup$ – Kokiomot Oct 11 '16 at 22:39 $\begingroup$ Since E came from ABC, there are at least two balls that are heavier. Since it is now in second position in DEF, it can't be largest, but it still could be second largest. $\endgroup$ – Murch Oct 11 '16 at 22:54 $\begingroup$ Sorry, I meant lightest instead of largest. A is lighter than B… So, since E derives from an A, there are a B and a C that are heavier than E. On the other hand, E is heavier than D. Therefore, it cannot be the lightest, and there must be at least two heavier than it. $\endgroup$ – Murch Oct 11 '16 at 23:07 $\begingroup$ I've just tried it with tracking the next two lightest candidates and two heaviest, it still takes 31. Either there is a better order or you were already tracking sufficient information: pastebin.com/NtEDz5cw $\endgroup$ – Murch Oct 12 '16 at 17:37 Arrange all 15 balls in a line. Contrive the output of the machine in such a way that it will output the balls to the empty slots in this line and always in the same order. A simple illustration: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F With this situation, presume worst-case: the balls are perfectly sorted according to your wishes but in the reverse order, with the slightest ball, º1, where I want to place the heaviest, ºF. I.e., ball º1 is in slot ºF, and ball ºF is in slot º1. Sort the balls from one end to the other in non-overlapping sets of 3: 5 Ball º1 is now in slot ºD. Sort the balls in sets of 2 which straddle the boundaries between the previous sets of 3: 4 + 5 = 9 Ball º1 is now in slot ºC. Repeat step º2: 5 + 9 = 14 Ball º1 is now in slot ºA. Repeat step º3: 4 + 14 = 18 Ball º1 is now in slot º9. By 41 distinct uses of the sorting machine, every single ball is now sorted according to gravity. can-ned_foodcan-ned_food $\begingroup$ So BubbleSort? Couldn't you pick sets of three instead of just two so balls can move two spaces per weighing? $\endgroup$ – Murch Oct 12 '16 at 7:50 $\begingroup$ @Murch Yes, but with a pool of 15 items, it takes the same number of actions to use that procedure. If the sorting machine's capacity was not a factor to the size of the pool, then your method would be used anyways so as to accomodate the excess. I honestly chose this method because it has faint elegance within the parameters. $\endgroup$ – can-ned_food Oct 17 '16 at 1:18 It takes [31 operations] to sort the balls. Edited to present my second attempt (see edit history for first attempt), this is similar to Etoplay's answer but not auto-generated: The idea is to identify the remaining two lightest and two heaviest in each cycle. To that end we keep track which balls are still candidates for those four positions and defer disqualified balls to the next cycle. This should account for re-weighing balls against each other. We track balls on a two dimensional field of pockets: 0H 1H 2H Where e.g. 1H stands for pockets that hold balls of which is known that at least one other ball is heavier, vice versa balls in 2L have been seen to be heavier than at least two other balls. Balls that get moved to (2L,2H) are no longer considered for any of the four positions. Number of operations is listed at end of header as [ops]. First Cyle with 15 balls [0]: 0L 15 Sort in 5 weighings [5]: 0L 0 5 1L 5 2L 5 Find lightest by weighing 3 from (0L,2H), then weighing lightest against remaining 2 from (0L,2H) [7]: 0L 0 [1] 1L 5 2 Find heaviest by weighing 3 from (2L,0H), then weighing heaviest against remaining 2 from (2L,0H) [9]: 2L [1] 2 4 Weigh 3 times to sort all from (1L,1H). Lightest goes to (1L,2H), heaviest goes to (2L,1H), middle can be put to (1L,1H) of next cycle already, remaining two go to (2L,2H) [12]: 0H 1H 2H Next 0H 1H 2H 0L 0 0 0L ? 1L 0 3 1L 1 2L 0 3 6 2L Weigh (1L,2H) and (2L,1H) to identify second lightest and second heaviest, remaining 10 move to (0L,0H) in next cycle [14]: 0L 0 0 0L 10 1L 0 [1] 1L 1 2L 0 [1] 10 2L Second cycle with 11 balls [14]: Sort four times from (0L,0H), reuse two from (1L,1H) to fill fourth weighing [18]: Determine third lightest and defer one by sorting twice from (0L,2H), two middle ones go to (1L,2H) [20]: Third heaviest and defer one by sorting twice on (2L,0H), two go to (2L,1H) [22]: Find remaining candidates for fourth lightest and heaviest by sorting (1L,1H) [23]: 2L 0 3 3 Determine fourth lightest and heaviest [24]: 1L 0 [1] 2L 0 [1] 7 Third cycle [24]: Sort three times from (0L,0H) reusing two from (1L,1H) [27]: Determine fifth lightest from (0L,2H) [28]: Determine fifth heaviest from (0L,2H) [29]: Determine sixth lightest and heaviest by sorting from (1L,2H), (1L,1H) and (2L,1H) [30]: Sort remaining 3 balls and insert in middle [31]. MurchMurch $\begingroup$ I don't think this works. When you weigh 3 balls from a cell (L, H) against each other, you don't always get to move them to (L+2, H), (L+1, H+1), and (L, H+2), because you might have already weighed some of those balls against each other before. Re-weighing balls you've already weighed against each other doesn't let you increase their L and H numbers. $\endgroup$ – user2357112 Oct 11 '16 at 18:12 $\begingroup$ Oh no! Good point! I was feeling so clever for a moment. :-( $\endgroup$ – Murch Oct 11 '16 at 18:16 $\begingroup$ @user2357112: I've improved my solution. It should work in 31 operations now. $\endgroup$ – Murch Oct 12 '16 at 14:56 $\begingroup$ I don't follow you table $\endgroup$ – paparazzo Oct 13 '16 at 13:05 $\begingroup$ @Paparazzi: If there is a ball known that is heavier than our ball, we can move our ball to the right, to 1H. If a ball is known that is lighter than our ball, move our ball to 1L. I.e. if we weigh three balls, from the 'nothing known' pocket (0L,0H) the heaviest will go to (2L,0H) (at least two are lighter, zero known to be heavier), middle one goes to (1L,1H) and lightest to (0L,0H). $\endgroup$ – Murch Oct 13 '16 at 19:58 Assuming weighting machine can take 3 or 2 balls at a time. Divide the balls into 5 groups 3 in each. [ooo],[ooo],[ooo],[ooo],[ooo] weight all groups one by one to sort balls in group (A,B,C,D & E). A: [(1),(2),(3)], B: [(1),(2),(3)], C: [(1),(2),(3)], D: [(1),(2),(3)], E: [(1),(2),(3)] Take (1), (2) & (3) of each group and form 3 groups like this. [(1A),(1B),(1C)] [(1D),(1E)] ... similarly for 2nd and 3rd ball. Now taking one group out of 3 (1,2,3) at a time, we will try to eliminate lightest and heaviest. a. Sort [(1A),(1B),(1C)] & [(1D),(1E)] which will ensure either 1A or 1D will be the lightest. b. Sort (A) and (D) // this will give lightest of all. c. Similarly Sort [(3A),(3B),(3C)] & [(3D),(3E)] and Sort (A) and (D) this will give heaviest of all. d. Count fron step 1 is 5(step 2) + 2(step 4.a) + 1(step 4b) + (step 4c) = 9 Now we are left with 13 balls and we will aim to get 2nd lightest and 2nd heaviest. Repeat same process from step 1 to get lightest and heaviest balls, repeat till we have just 3 balls left. Count of weights Will go like: a. 15 Balls ---\| 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 9 b. 13 Balls ---\| 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 9 c. 11 Balls ---\| 4 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 8 (in step 1 make group of 3,3,2,2 balls) d. 09 Balls ---\| 3 + 0 + 1 + 1 = 5 e. 07 Balls ---\| 3 + 0 + 1 + 1 = 5 f. 05 Balls ---\| 2 + 0 + 1 + 1 = 4 (in step 1 make group of 3,2 balls) g. 03 Balls ---\| 5 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 1 (only one sort will order them) Step 7 sums up to 41 weights. Ankit SharmaAnkit Sharma $\begingroup$ You actually have only created three sorted groups of five balls. You can't just place them after each other to form the total order, because there is no guarantee that e.g. 2A is smaller than 1B. You only know that 2A is smaller than 1A. Counter example: A: [(1),(2),(3)], B.[(6),(7),(8)]. 2A is not smaller than 1B. $\endgroup$ – Murch Oct 12 '16 at 7:46 $\begingroup$ @Murch, Yes you are correct. I guess I have to think in some other way.. thanks for your response. $\endgroup$ – Ankit Sharma Oct 12 '16 at 12:07 $\begingroup$ Edited my Answer, seems to be correct this time, but not sure if this is the most optimum one. $\endgroup$ – Ankit Sharma Oct 12 '16 at 12:48 My last answer was horribly wrong (I didn't quite think it through). I came up with a different strategy that doesn't get the result you're looking for, but perhaps someone can improve on it. When you sort any 3 balls we know what they cannot be. The lightest of the 3 cannot be the heaviest or second heaviest of the remaining balls, the middle of the 3 cannot be the lightest or heaviest of the remaining balls, and the heaviest of the 3 cannot be the lightest or second lightest of the remaining balls. First level: with 5 sorts, we can create three piles of 5: - a "not 14 and not 15" pile, - a "not 1 and not 15" pile and, - a "not 1 and not 2" pile we can use 2 sorts on each outer pile to determine #1 and #15 for a total of 9 Second level: there are 13 balls remaining, 4 of which are "not 2" and 4 of which are "not 14" we'll take the "not 14" group of 4 and the group of 5 together to find out which of these balls is #2 we can use 3 sorts to split the 9 into 3 piles, then one more sort on the "light" pile to figure out #2 we're now at 13 sorts Third level: with 12 balls remaining (#3-#14), we'll use 4 sorts to put them in 3 piles of 4: we can again use 2 sorts on each outer pile to determine #3 and #14 we are now at 21 sorts Fourth level: we'll take the "not 13" group of 3 and the group of 4 together to find out which is #3 we can find #4 (the lightest of 7 balls) using 3 sorts Fifth level: with 9 balls remaining (#5-#13), we'll use 3 sorts to put them in 3 piles of 3: we can sort the outer piles 1 time each to find out #5 and #13 Sixth level: there are 7 balls remaining, 2 of which are "not 6" and 2 of which are "not 12" we'll take the "not 12" group of 2 and the group of 3 together to find out #6 we can find #6 (the lightest of the 5) in 2 sorts Seventh level: a "not 11 and not 12" pile, a "not 7 and not 12" pile and, a "not 7 and not 8" pile Eighth level: there are 4 balls remaining, 1 of which is "not 8" and 1 of which is "not 11" we can take the "not 11" ball and the other 2 balls and sort them once to find #8 we can then sort the remaining 3 balls once to fill in the rest for a total of 38 sorts jstnthmsjstnthms I don't have enough rep to comment, but I wanted to add that I came to the same answer as @Etoplay (29 sorts), just without the specific math behind it and his solution is more attractive than mine (easier to keep track of positions than possible weights). I did it by hand in a sort of Sudoku way, essentially you have 15 balls of 15 possible weights. Split them into 5 groups of 3 and sort them. Basically, whenever you sort a group of balls they will range from the lowest min possible weight of any ball in the group to the highest max, so initially it's 1-15 for all balls in all groups. When sorting a group, you can eliminate the highest 2 weights of that group from the lightest ball, the top and bottom from the middle, and the lightest 2 from the bottom. This leaves you with 3 groups: Not 1/2, Not 1/15, Not 14/15. From there you continue and you sort groups as "perfectly" as you can (where all 3 balls have the exact same possible ranges). In a situation where you don't have 3 with the exact same range, take a ball that has the opposite end line up. For example: 2 balls with range 4-12 and a ball with range 4-10 (nothing else with a range including 4). The 4-10 ball loses the information that it can't be 11-12 since you can't identify it when they come out, but you end up with 1 ball that is definitely 4, 1 that is 5-11, and 1 that is 6-12. You continue this way narrowing it down from the ends until you're left with 3 balls and the final sort finishes the ordering. I did feel like I may have done it sub-optimally as part-way through I sorted the interior ranges instead of the outer ranges which I felt might have wasted a sort (or 2) to lost information later, but if @Etoplay's math is correct it looks like it didn't affect the solution at all. Ryan SmithRyan Smith $\begingroup$ This sounds pretty similar to Kokiomot's solution and my attempt to improve it. I have typed it up here: pastebin.com/NtEDz5cw It took 31 tries though, so if you see where I could have saved two tries, I'd be happy if you told me. :) $\endgroup$ – Murch Oct 13 '16 at 7:22 Leverage that you can sort 3 This a little hard to follow but I think it is correct 5 sort for groups of 3 a a a b b b c c c d d d e e e Sort 6 adb H Sort 7 W Sort 6 with de 1 (have #1) Sort 8 adb L Sort 9 L Sort 8 with de 15 (have # 15) 13 left 4 H cannot be 14 (know from original sort 2 below) 4 L cannot b 2 (know from original soft 2 above) critical trick 3 sorts of 4H + 5M Sort 10 3 H Sort 11 1 H 2M Sort 12 2 M Sort 13 Sort W of 3 above 1 2 H 2 3 M 15 4 LA 3 LB Sort 14 3 LA Sort 15 1 LA 2 LB Sort 16 L L 1LB 1 2 H 2 3 M 14 6 L Sort 18 W 2H (may need to add a sort with the 2 H from sort 14 and 15) 1 4 M H 3 6 L Sort 19 3 L Sort 21 L L mix and sort 9 Sort 22 Sort 25 H H H Sort 26 L L L mix and 2 set of 3 1 1H Sort 33 1H 2M Sort 34 Last 3 another try I know hard to follow but I think I got in in 30 H high M is middle and L is low sorts count position known (1 high) 5 Create 5 groups of 3 (a,b,c,d,e,f) 6 sort aH bH cH 7 sort high of 6 with dH eH 1 8 sort aL bL cL 9 sort low of 8 with dL eL 1,15 10 sort aM bM cM 11 sort 10H with dM eM 12 sort 11H with soft 6M sort 7M 1,2,15 13 sort 10 Lwith dM eM 15 sort 13L with sort 8M sort 9M 1,2,14,15 16 sort 13M with left over from sort 12 keep L 17 sort 12M with left over from sort 11 keep H now down to 9 18 group a 18 group b 20 group c 21 sort aH bH cH 22 sort 21H 21M with 16 1,2,13,14,15 23 sort aL bL cL 24 sort 23L 23M with 17 1,2,3,13,14,15 26 Sort 25H with 16M 16L 1,2,3,12,13,14,15 27 sort 27L with 17M 17L 1,2,3,4, 12,13,14,15 28 sort the three that are the 3 left over from 26 and 27 29 Sort 28H with 26 30 Sort 28L with 27 done paparazzopaparazzo $\begingroup$ I think this could do with being explained more clearly. $\endgroup$ – Gareth McCaughan♦ Oct 11 '16 at 11:39 protected by Aza Oct 12 '16 at 9:55 Not the answer you're looking for? 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__label__cc	0.557744	0.442256	Lyell Collection home Geological Society home GSL fellows Other member types Access for GSL Fellows Access for other member types Alert sign up eTOC alerts Online First alerts GSL blog Geological Society of London Publications Petroleum Geology Conference Series Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society Transactions of the Edinburgh Geological Society Transactions of the Geological Society of Glasgow Transactions of the Geological Society of London Follow gsl on Twitter Visit gsl on Facebook Visit gsl on Youtube Visit gsl on Linkedin Putting numbers to geology—an engineer's viewpoint Evert Hoek Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, 32, 1-19, 1 February 1999, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.QJEG.1999.032.P1.01 Assigning numbers to geology requires a delicate balance between the commonly held opinion that geology cannot be quantified and the over-optimistic view that every physical quantity can be described in precise mathematical terms. In reality, many geological characteristics cannot be quantified precisely and intelligent guesses based upon experience and logical arguments are the best that can be hoped for. This paper explores the processes used to make some of these guesses and describes how the results are then applied to engineering design. It is shown that, with care, rational engineering decisions can be made in spite of the limitations of the input data. In recent years the development of computer hardware and software has made it much easier to investigate the influence of ranges of values for each of the input parameters. However, care has to be taken that the design is driven by sound geological reasoning and rigorous engineering logic rather than by the very attractive images that appear on the computer screen. © 1999 The Geological Society Anon 1998. Risk-based dam safety evaluations. Workshop report. International Journal of Hydropower and Dams, 5(1), 89–97, 5(2). Barton, N. 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A Comprehensive Geotechnical Report of the Studies carried out for Nathpa Jhakri Hydel Project, Shimla and Kinnaur Districts, Himachel Pradesh: Part I of II and II of II. Compiled by Ashraf, Z. & Chowdhart, A. K., New Delhi. Grasso, P., Mahtab, M. A., Rabajoli, G. & Pelizza, S. 1993. Consideration for design of shallow tunnels. Proceedings of Infrastructures Souterraines de Transport, Toulon, October 1993, 19–28. Harr, M. E. Harr, M. E. 1987. Reliability-Based Design in Civil Engineering. New York: McGraw-Hill. Hoek, E. Hoek, E. 1998. Reliability of Hoek-Brown estimates of rock mass properties and their impact on design. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Science, 35(1), 63–68. Hoek, E. , Brown, E. T. Hoek, E. & Brown, E. T. 1980. Underground Excavations in Rock. Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, London. Hoek, E. & Brown, E. T. 1997. Practical estimates of rock mass strength. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Science, 34(8), 1165–1186. Hoek, E. & Londe, P. 1974. The design of rock slopes and foundations. General Report on Theme III. Proceedings of Third Congress International Society of Rock Mechanics, Denver, 1(A), 613–752. Hoek, E., Marinos, P. & Benessi, M. 1998. Applicability of the Geological Strength Index (GSI) classification for very weak and sheared rock masses. The case of the ‘Athens Schist’ system of formations. Paper in preparation. Jalote, P. M., , Kumar, A. , Kumar, V. Jalote, P. M., Kumar, A. & Kumar, V. 1996. Geotechniques applied in the design of the machine hall cavern, Nathpa Jhakri Hydel Project, N. W. Himalaya, India. Journal of Engineering Geology (India), 25(1-4), 181–192. Nielsen, N. M., Hartford, D. N. D. & MacDonald, T. F. 1994. Selection of tolerable risk criteria for dam safety decision making. Proceedings of 1994 Canadian Dam Safety Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba. BiTech Publishers, Vancouver, 355–369. Pierson, L. A. , Van Vickle, R. Pierson, L. A. & Van Vickle, R. 1993. Rockfall Hazard Rating System—Participants' Manual. Federal Highway Administration Publication No. FHWA SA-93-057, Washington. Russo, G., , Kalamaras, G. S. , Grasso, P. Russo, G., Kalamaras, G. S. & Grasso, P. 1998. A discussion on the concepts of : Geomechanical Classes, Behaviour Categories, and Technical Classes for an Underground Project. Gallerie e Grandi Opre Sotterranee. March 1998, No. 54, 41–51. Sheorey, P. R. Sheorey, P. R. 1994. A theory for in situ stresses in isotropic and transversely isotropic rock. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Science & Geomechanical Abstract, 31(1), 23–24. Zoback, M. L. Zoback, M. L. 1992. First and second-order patterns of stress in the lithosphere: the World Stress Map Project. Journal of Geophysical Research, 97(B8), 11 761–11 782. Thank you for sharing this Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology article. 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__label__cc	0.639831	0.360169	Predicting earthquakes in ancient China Home » Predicting earthquakes in ancient China Chinese seismograph (132 AD)(thanks to National Geographic) Earthquakes are a big problem in China, where there are many earthquakes, and often strong ones. Under the Han Dynasty, a man called Zhang Heng invented the first seismograph in the world – the first way to record an earthquake. Zhang Heng’s seismograph was a bronze jar about three feet across, with eight small dragons perched on it. Each dragon had a ball balanced in his mouth. When there was an earthquake, the closest dragon’s mouth would open, letting the ball drop into the mouth of a waiting frog. This showed what direction the earthquake was coming from. Zhang Heng’s seismograph could tell what direction an earthquake was coming from up to 500 kilometers (310 miles) away. Learn by Doing – Making a Seismograph More about earthquakes More about China’s environment Bibliography and further reading about Chinese science: Science in Ancient China, by George Beshore (1998). . The Joy of Pi, by David Blatner (1999). It’s not all about ancient China, but some of it is. For teenagers. Ancient China: 2,000 Years of Mystery and Adventure to Unlock and Discover (Treasure Chest), by Chao-Hui Jenny Liu (1996). Lots of activities , including a Chinese calligraphy set. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea, by Charles Seife and Matt Zimet (2000). Chinese mathematics Chinese astronomy Quatr.us By Karen Carr\|2018-04-18T18:18:12-07:00June 7th, 2017\|China, Science\|0 Comments Cite this page: Carr, K.E. Predicting earthquakes in ancient China. Quatr.us Study Guides, June 7, 2017. Web. July 19, 2019. What does A.D. mean? American science after colonization China earthquakes science seismograph	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1682
__label__cc	0.595977	0.404023	JMicflikier4 Sculpture created in such a way that the figures project toward the viewer from a flat background Painting in watercolour on a moist wall so the colors sink in and become more durable Krater A large deep bowl for mixing wine with water A pot or cauldron resting on three legs, usually presented as a prize or a votive offering An upright stone slab, often carved or painted for use as a grave marker Tholos A very large tomb meant for important people Basileus The Mycenaean title for a man who held the position under the king A king in Mycenaean Qasieru A duke in Mycenaean A large two-handled jar for wine, olive oil, or other liquids A open area where people held political meetings, trading stuff as well as a place for the cult Panhellenic Pan(all) Hellenic(the Greeks), used during the Olympics to indicate that all people of Greek descent were allowed to participate A type of clay that is lightly fired and not glazed, used mainly for decorative purposes Hellenodikai "assayers of Greeks", basically the judges of the competition, responsible for the operation of the Olympic games A divine attribute worn usually by Athena represented as a Gorgons head with scales, said to give special powers to the wearer. An adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned Dactylic Hexameter A metrical form in which each line is made up of six dactyls (1 long syllable + 1 or 2 syllables) A horizontal band of decoration, usually either painted or sculpted in relief Kouros (Kouroi - plural) An Archaic statue of naked young men in standing pose Kore (Korai - plural) An Archaic statue of a clothed woman in a standing pose An oboe-like reed instrument, used as an accompaniment for sacrificial ritual, certain athletic activities, Elegiac poetry, and the advance of the Hoplites into battle Iambic Referring to a metrical form that was considered to approximate to the rhythm of ordinary speech, generally used in Archaic Period for invective and satire, but later also used for epigram and other serious purposes A marsh plant native to Egypt; also, the sheets used as a writing surface made by laying thin strips of the stem of the papyrus plant side by side, with another layer of similar strips crossing them, and usually a third layer again parallel to the first, the whole being then soaked in water, pressed together and dried Referring to a metrical form consisting of couplets, the first of which is a Dactylic Hexameter and the second is a shorter variant of the hexameter, used for funerary epigrams and for other small-scale poems, often composed for performance in the Symposium Hoplite A heavily armed foot soldier, equipped with a helmet, shield, and body armor covering his torso and shins A formation of heavily armed infantrymen (Hoplites) drawn up in close orders and carrying spears and overlapping shields "drinking together" a ritualized gathering where privileged Greek males got together, ate, then drank wine mixed with water and entertained themselves (with poetry, music, games, and sexual activity, etc.) A figure or design carved into a flat surface or metal, stone, or other hard material. Sculpture created in such a way that the figures project toward the viewer from a flat background, as on most modern coins An imaginary creature, part man part animal who likes to drink wine and have sex Aristoi Literally "the best (men)," used to refer to the members of the leading landowning families, first element of the word "aristocrat" and "aristocracy" One of a number of usurpers, who seized autocratic power and established a hereditary monarchy a mixture of water and clay, applied with a brush by Attic potters for decorating their ceramic ware. "Rule by a few", excludes a majority of the population, the wealthy citizens control it The title used to refer to the governor of a subdivision of the Persian Empire The term used by the Greeks to refer to any non-Greek , the Persians speech sounded like "bar-bar" The standard classical Greek warship, 3 oarsmen rowed the warship Literally "the highest point of the city", a rocky eminence sometimes used as the site of a citadel during Mycenaen times and later serving as the religious focal point of the polis from the Archaic Period onward; often used specifically to refer to the acropolis of Athens One of a group who had been collectively enslaved by, and was owned by, an alien state (especially Sparta), as opposed to the more common type of slave, who was privately own by an individual A local territorial district, either a village or a neighborhood of a larger urban area; also, by extension, the inhabitants of the district Trittys (plural Trittyes):One of 30 units into which the population of Attica was divided by Cleisthenes in 508 BC, which one Trittys from each of the three geographical divisions (city, coast, and inland) combining to constitute one of the 10 tribes created by Cleisthenes The Athenian practice of holding an election, in which fragments of pottery (ostraka) were used as ballots, to determine whether one prominent political figure should be removed from the polis for a 10-year period Maenad A woman inspired to ritual frenzy by the god Dionysus often represented in the wilds of the countryside or mountains Wanton behavior aimed at the humiliation of another person for the sole purpose of asserting ones own actual or imagined superiority in status, power, wealth, etc. Pediment The triangle area under the over hang of the roof, usually in Greek temples or similar structures, sometimes filled with relief sculpture A goddess that was beautiful and usually winged, Greek word for "victory" One of a number of specialists in higher education who traveled through the Greek world, beginning in the 5thcentury BC, giving public displays of their expertise and offering instruction in a variety of subjects, particularly formal oratory a sculptural representation of a mortal or a divinity, usually the god Hermes, in the form of a pillar surmounted by a head and furnished with genitals Numbers & Animals Vocabulary \| Everyday Traditional Mandarin Chinese tog y1 wk25 doerrfamily Roman Art Ch 2 dkrefft AP Art History Vocab samantha_shadrake Post Test 2 - EER1000 EER1000 - Test 2 Earth A Users Guide - Test One	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1683
__label__wiki	0.514198	0.514198	Puja_V To study for Colonies/Revolution Unit Test that will include these events on a timeline. Student will have to know the definition of these events as well as their significance. Great Awakening 1730 a revival of religious feeling in the American colonies during the 1730s and 1740s; sermons on spiritual equality led to discussions of political equality. A proclamation from the British government which forbade colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains, and which required any settlers already living west of the mountains to move back east. Colonists weren't allowed to settle or buy land there; it was the first time that the British government applied laws on the 13 colonies. Stamp Act 1765 British law passed which required that all legal or official documents used in the colonies, such as wills, deeds and contracts, had to be written on special, stamped British paper; It was so unpopular in the colonies that it caused riots, and colonists boycotted goods. Townshend Acts 1767 Charles Townshend's tax for the Americans on paper, paint, lead, glass, and tea; the colonists were outraged and this caused the British government to send soldiers to America. Tea Act 1773 Britian placed a tax on tea and cut colonial merchants out of the tea trade; led Sons of Liberty to dump tea into Boston Harbor. Boston Massacre 1770 In March 1770, British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists who were teasing and taunting them. Five colonists were killed. The colonists blamed the British. The Sons of Liberty and used this incident as a reason to promote the Revolution by their use of propaganda. Boston Tea Party 1773 demonstration by citizens of Boston who (disguised as Indians) raided three British ships in Boston Harbor and dumped hundreds of chests of tea into the harbor; led British government to pass the Coercive (Intolerable) Acts. Intolerable Acts 1774 In response to Boston Tea Party, 4 acts passed in 1774. Port of Boston closed, reduced power of assemblies in colonies, permitted royal officers to be tried elsewhere, provided for quartering of troop's in barns and empty houses; increased colonial anger and led the colonies to meet at the 1st Continental Congress. Lexington and Concord 1775 The first battle of the Revolution in which British general Thomas Gage went after the stockpiled weapons of the colonists in Concord, Massachusetts; marked the beginning of the American Revolution. 1st Continental Congress 1774 Delegates from the colonies met in Philadelphia to discuss the problems they were having with Great Britain; they extended a boycott of British goods and made military preparations. First time the colonists unite to solve a problem. Common Sense 1776 A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that claimed the colonies had a right to be an independent nation. It sold 500,000 copies; it appealed to those who were beginning to favor revolution and changed the way the colonists viewed the king. Declaration of Independence 1776 The document approved by representatives of the American colonies in 1776 that stated their grievances against the British monarch; colonists officially declared themselves an independent nation. Battle of Saratoga 1777 Turning point of the American Revolution; it was very important because it convinced the French to give the U.S. military support. It lifted American spirits, ended the British threat in New England by taking control of the Hudson River, and, most importantly, showed the French that the Americans had the potential to beat their enemy, Great Britain. Battle of Yorktown 1781 Cornwallis and his troops were trapped in the Chesapeake Bay by the French fleet. He was sandwiched between the French navy and the American army. He surrendered October 19, 1781; it was the last major battle of the American Revolution. Treaty of Paris 1783 A treaty between England and the Colonies that formally ended the American Revolution; Britain recognized America as an independent nation, set the new US boundaries and allowed settlement and trade west of the 13 original colonies. SSUSH3 bufordhistory APUSH vocab 1763-1775 drake_svoboda4 Unit 2: Treaty of Paris 1763 through the Constitution eileenvalverde97 elaross18 SAT vocabulary. Chapter 24 - The Great Depression and The New Deal (1929 - 1939) Relief, recovery Reform	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1684
__label__cc	0.527477	0.472523	(a.k.a. SCUMMY) RACE TECH RIDER PROFILE Colin Morrison has been a Race Tech support rider since 1997. He was the very first freestyle rider Race Tech supported. Colin began riding at a young age but was never interested in the so called "Preppy" race scene. His "rough around the edges" appearance and rebellious ways led him to the FMX lifestyle. Colin had the drive to succeed in this industry and knew, if he stayed true to himself and his abilities, it would eventually pay off. In 2010 Colin started taking huge steps to becoming remembered as an FMX Pioneer when he became one of the first FMX riders to be in a motion picture. Colin plays a lead roll in the movie"BRO" and is also in the works on completeing a documentary on his childhood to prestige autobiography. And as if that wasn't enough for one year, Colin has his sites set on breaking Robbie Madison's 322ft long distance jump some time in 2011. Colin has always said he'd like to be known for "going BIG", and after 2010-2011 he will be, in more ways than one. We wish Colin the best on all of his new endevours. Follow Scummy on Twitter to stay tuned in to watch this story unfold. The crew at Race Tech have been there for me most of my career. Their suspension has always been on point and dialed for me every time. Without that I wouldnt have the confidence I do to push my limits each event. Thanks Race Tech, your support has helped get me where I am today......... We All Ride clothing RaceTech.com	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1687
__label__cc	0.611845	0.388155	10 Maize apartments for rent Ranch, Twin Home or 1/2 Duplex 8704 West Havenhurst Street, Wichita, KS 67205 North 103rd Street West, Maize, KS 67101 3398 Brush Creek Circle, Wichita, KS 67205 4798 North Roseann Court, Maize, KS 67101 474 East Irma Street, Maize, KS 67101 10655 West Hearth Stone Circle, Maize, KS 67101 Single Family OnSite Blt, Ranch 757 East Plantation Road, Maize, KS 67101 Single Family OnSite Blt, Contemporary Stetson Cir, Maize, KS Maize has a population of 4,414, including 86% white, 12% latino, and 2% native. The median household income in Maize is around $71,369, while the median age is 29.8. This city is a home to major universities: n/a, n/a, and n/a. 1,813 employees work in Maize. The homeownership rate among the residents is 74.11%. The median property value that you should keep in mind is $148,900. Numbers claim that the employment rate in Maize changed by -2%, so let’s see what are the most common job groups in this area. People of Maize prefer to work in Sales, Administrative and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair. Keeping in mind that the employment rate changed by -2% recently, there must be a strong understanding of industries people of Maize work in. The most common industries are Manufacturing, Retail trade and Educational Services. Please note that not all the residents of Maize work in the area and may be employed outside of the city. Our data is tagged to their residential address, not the work address. According to latest census, Maize is a home for 86% white residents. The second common group is latino with 12% residents. The list of the most common racial or ethnic groups is closed by native with 2% residents. Past year Maize universities awarded around n/a degrees. Statistics show that the population of students in Maize include n/a male students and n/a female students. Maize offers private and public tuition with a median cost of $0 for private four-year colleges and $0 for in-state public four-year colleges. The largest university of this city is the n/a with the majority of graduates. The n/a and n/a hold the second and the third place respectively. The share of the public colleges in Maize is n/a% and n/a% go to the private colleges. The age groups that most likely have the health care coverage in Maize are 6-17 years old for men and 6-17 years old for women. Maize offers a 87 primary care clinician to 1 patient ratio. Data records state that dentists ratio is 57 to 1, speaking of mental health doctors ratio, it’s 187 to 1 resident. Other 1 to 115 Maize, KS The workers of Maize traveled to their offices around 21.88 minutes lately and drove alone to get there. The rest of the residents carpooled and worked at home. Major cities in KS WichitaManhattanLawrenceKansas CityJunction City DerbyAndoverNewtonBel AireHaysville	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1696
__label__wiki	0.516797	0.516797	64 Perth Amboy apartments for rent Room 4 rent 6mo lease may extend 299 Patterson Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 7583 Amboy Road, Tottenville, New York City, NY 10307 384 Fayette Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 547 Sayre Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Great Beds Court, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 648 Hazel Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Hazel Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 636 Colgate Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 395 Lawrie Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 726 Harbortown Boulevard, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 40 Fayette Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Carlock Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 368 Rector Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 576 Great Beds Court, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08863 Residential Rental, Contemporary Cricket Lane, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07095 Perth Amboy, NJ has a population of 52,265, including 82% latino, 10% white, and 6% black. The median household income in Perth Amboy, NJ is around $49,155, while the median age is 32.6. This city is a home to major universities: Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-Perth Amboy, Universal Training Institute, and n/a. 22,483 employees work in Perth Amboy, NJ. The homeownership rate among the residents is 30.43%. The median property value that you should keep in mind is $246,500. Numbers claim that the employment rate in Perth Amboy, NJ changed by 2%, so let’s see what are the most common job groups in this area. People of Perth Amboy, NJ prefer to work in Administrative, Production and Material Moving. Keeping in mind that the employment rate changed by 2% recently, there must be a strong understanding of industries people of Perth Amboy, NJ work in. The most common industries are Transportation & Warehousing, Manufacturing and Retail trade. Please note that not all the residents of Perth Amboy, NJ work in the area and may be employed outside of the city. Our data is tagged to their residential address, not the work address. According to latest census, Perth Amboy, NJ is a home for 82% latino residents. The second common group is white with 10% residents. The list of the most common racial or ethnic groups is closed by black with 6% residents. Past year Perth Amboy, NJ universities awarded around 160 degrees. Statistics show that the population of students in Perth Amboy, NJ include 32 male students and 128 female students. Perth Amboy, NJ offers private and public tuition with a median cost of $0 for private four-year colleges and $0 for in-state public four-year colleges. The largest university of this city is the Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-Perth Amboy with the majority of graduates. The Universal Training Institute and n/a hold the second and the third place respectively. The share of the public colleges in Perth Amboy, NJ is n/a% and 100% go to the private colleges. 1. Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-Perth Amboy 2. Universal Training Institute 49 graduates The age groups that most likely have the health care coverage in Perth Amboy, NJ are 6-17 years old for men and 6-17 years old for women. Perth Amboy, NJ offers a 95 primary care clinician to 1 patient ratio. Data records state that dentists ratio is 83 to 1, speaking of mental health doctors ratio, it’s 149 to 1 resident. Perth Amboy, NJ The workers of Perth Amboy, NJ traveled to their offices around 23.26 minutes lately and drove alone to get there. The rest of the residents carpooled and walked. Average rent in Perth Amboy: $1,683 1 bed rentals $938 -4.7% 2 bed rentals $1,675 +3.6% 3 bed rentals $1,905 -23.8% House rentals $1,788 -4.2% Major cities in NJ Jersey CityHobokenNewarkBayonneAtlantic City New York CityNew York	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1697
__label__cc	0.626185	0.373815	84 Woodlawn apartments for rent 842 Braeside Road, West Edmondale, Catonsville, MD 21229 Cozy spacious private 1-Bedroom Apt 1453 North Rolling Road, Belmont, Woodlawn, MD 21228 Cozy home quick access to Baltimore 7939 Galloping Circle, Hollifield, MD 21244 Row/Townhouse, Colonial 6 Notches Ct, Catonsville, MD Unit/Flat/Apartment, Traditional 6 Retinue Ct, Gwynn Oak, MD Row/Townhouse, Contemporary Cornerstone Way, Windsor Mill, MD Twin/Semi-Detached, Single Family 5 Park Drive, Powhatan, Lochearn, MD 21207 1202 Newfield Road, West Edmondale, Woodlawn, MD 21207 Row/Townhouse, Victorian 2033 Riding Crop Way, Hollifield, MD 21244 2108 Thistlebloom Avenue, Windsor Terrace, Lochearn, MD 21207 2103 Meadowview Drive, West Glen, Lochearn, MD 21207 914 Bardswell Road, Harristown, Woodlawn, MD 21228 7201 Bogley Road, Windsor Mill, Milford Mill, MD 21244 5413 Channing Road, West Edmondale, Catonsville, MD 21229 Unit/Flat/Apartment Row/Townhouse, Traditional 5419 Masefield Road, West Edmondale, Catonsville, MD 21229 Gregory Ave, Gwynn Oak, MD 1513 Langford Road, West Edmondale, Woodlawn, MD 21207 3 Little Brook Court, Belmont, Hollifield, MD 21244 Woodlawn, MD has a population of 39,685, including 60% black, 20% white, and 13% asian. The median household income in Woodlawn, MD is around $64,052, while the median age is 36.3. This city is a home to major universities: North American Trade Schools, Fortis Institute-Baltimore, and n/a. 20,413 employees work in Woodlawn, MD. The homeownership rate among the residents is 64.71%. The median property value that you should keep in mind is $203,500. Numbers claim that the employment rate in Woodlawn, MD changed by 4%, so let’s see what are the most common job groups in this area. People of Woodlawn, MD prefer to work in Administrative, Sales and Management. Keeping in mind that the employment rate changed by 4% recently, there must be a strong understanding of industries people of Woodlawn, MD work in. The most common industries are Healthcare & Social Assistance, Public Admin. and Retail trade. Please note that not all the residents of Woodlawn, MD work in the area and may be employed outside of the city. Our data is tagged to their residential address, not the work address. According to latest census, Woodlawn, MD is a home for 60% black residents. The second common group is white with 20% residents. The list of the most common racial or ethnic groups is closed by asian with 13% residents. Past year Woodlawn, MD universities awarded around 765 degrees. Statistics show that the population of students in Woodlawn, MD include 545 male students and 220 female students. Woodlawn, MD offers private and public tuition with a median cost of $0 for private four-year colleges and $0 for in-state public four-year colleges. The largest university of this city is the North American Trade Schools with the majority of graduates. The Fortis Institute-Baltimore and n/a hold the second and the third place respectively. The share of the public colleges in Woodlawn, MD is n/a% and 100% go to the private colleges. 1. North American Trade Schools 2. Fortis Institute-Baltimore The age groups that most likely have the health care coverage in Woodlawn, MD are 55-64 years old for men and 6-17 years old for women. Woodlawn, MD offers a 103 primary care clinician to 1 patient ratio. Data records state that dentists ratio is 73 to 1, speaking of mental health doctors ratio, it’s 233 to 1 resident. Woodlawn, MD The workers of Woodlawn, MD traveled to their offices around 29.13 minutes lately and drove alone to get there. The rest of the residents carpooled and used public transit. Average rent in Woodlawn: $1,251 1 bed rentals $819 +9.2% 2 bed rentals $1,200 0% 3 bed rentals $1,510 -7.9% Apartment rentals $1,266 +16.4% House rentals $1,075 -29.6% Major cities in MD BaltimoreBethesdaSilver SpringRockvilleGaithersburg AnnapolisNorth BethesdaMilford MillTowsonBowie	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1698
__label__wiki	0.746987	0.746987	3170 Mediterranean temporary ponds Freshwater habitats UK distribution for this habitat Compare with UK distribution Description and ecological characteristics Mediterranean temporary ponds consist of winter-flooded areas, which dry out to give vegetation rich in annuals; many of these are nationally rare species of southern European distribution, which are principally confined to this habitat type, for example pygmy rush Juncus pygmaeus, pennyroyal Mentha pulegium and yellow centaury Cicendia filiformis. There are two main pool types: a more acid pool community of trampled and grazed areas, often found on flooded trackways, and a basic pool type on serpentine rock found only at The Lizard, Cornwall. Distribution of SACs/SCIs/cSACs with habitat 3170 Mediterranean temporary ponds. Click image for enlarged map. European status and distribution This habitat mainly occurs within the Mediterranean countries. UK status and distribution Only one site in the UK, The Lizard, is known to contain significant areas of this habitat type with the rich assemblages of the rare and local species for which the habitat type is noted; temporary pools in the New Forest support elements of this assemblage, but are not considered to be fully characteristic of the Annex I type. Click here view UK distribution of this species Site accounts The Lizard Cornwall and Isles of Scilly There are widespread examples of the serpentine variant of Mediterranean temporary ponds on the Lizard heaths. A number of rare species, including chives Allium schoenoprasum, dwarf rush Juncus capitatus and land quillwort Isoetes histrix, occur in this habitat type. The acid pool type is the main locality on the Lizard for an important assemblage of rare species, including pigmy rush Juncus pygmaeus, three-lobed crowfoot Ranunculus tripartitus and yellow centaury Cicendia filiformis. A number of these pools support important invertebrate populations, including the water beetles Graptodytes flavipes and Dryops striatellus. However, in many areas the habitat type is much reduced, as trackways that once ensured the creation of the pools have fallen into disuse. Many designated sites are on private land: the listing of a site in these pages does not imply any right of public access. Our work A-Z JNCC Blog Tel: 01733 562626 Fax: 01733 555948. Contact us: Enquiry form	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1723
__label__wiki	0.73511	0.73511	Anchorage News Gaming Resources If you like our website and want to give something back, you can make a donation. Please select a preferred amount of the donation, and then click the poster image below. $5 Donation $5.00 USD $10 Donation $10.00 USD $15 Donation $15.00 USD $20 Donation $20.00 USD $25 Donation $25.00 USD 7eat51 There is no available content written by 7eat51 Medals and promotions. Congrats Dave! Wentworth Today, 08:13 Not a promotion as such, but Dave,Naharaht, has just gone second in the overall number of postings at the Anchorage. Well done Dave. Bligh Today, 01:47 Humor of the Sea Nautical related Taverns. St Thomas Island. Favourite tipple. Nelson's Ships. Thanks for the Rep Dave. Don't know why we never found it before in all our perambulations through the Web. That was a good list to find, Rob. Naharaht Yesterday, 23:22 The Vigilance at Brixham in Devon. The Vigilance was the last wooden sailing trawler built at Brixham's famous Upham shipyard in 1926. She is still Sennen Cornish Session IPA is named after another Cornish coastal holiday spot. Q: What is a blue whale's favourite James Bond film? A: Licence to Krill. The Battle of the Basque Roads Captain William Robert Broughton. Broughton, (22 March 1762 – 14 March 1821) was a British naval officer Bligh Yesterday, 08:04 Sailing the Pacific with M D Very thought provoking Bill. Suddenly my daily aches and pains were as nothing. St Margarets. Q: What is a cetacean's favourite t.v. show? A: Whale of Fortune. Naharaht 07-17-2019, 15:27 The Pennycomequick in Falmouth, Cornwall. The name comes from the ancient Celtic name for Falmouth, Pen y cwm gwyk, meaning Porthleven is a Cornish coastal town famous for surfing. Skinner's Brewery named a pale ale after it. Captain John Bligh. John Bligh CB (August 1770 – 19 January 1831) was an officer in the Royal Navy who served during the American Bligh 07-17-2019, 13:33 Interesting story about a man with Muscular Dystrophy sailing across the Pacific Ocean: https://getpocket.com/explore/item/s...=pocket-newtab Wentworth 07-17-2019, 10:27	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1725
__label__cc	0.596857	0.403143	History Faculty Publications Repealing Unions: American Abolitionists, Irish Repeal, and the Origins of Garrisonian Disunionism McDaniel, Repealing Unions.pdf McDaniel, W. Caleb This article has been published as "Repealing Unions: American Abolitionists, Irish Repeal, and the Origins of Garrisonian Disunionism," <i>Journal of the Early Republic</i> 28, no. 2 (2008), 243-269. All rights reserved. Except for brief quotations used for purposes of scholarly citation, none of this work may be reproduced in any form by any means without written permission from the publisher. For information address the University of Pennsylvania Press, 3905 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-4112. (For more information, <a href="http://www.upenn.edu/pennpress/about/archivepolicy.html">click here</a>.) McDaniel, W. Caleb. "Repealing Unions: American Abolitionists, Irish Repeal, and the Origins of Garrisonian Disunionism." (2008) Journal of the Early Republic: https://hdl.handle.net/1911/27612. Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879.; Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century.; Ireland -- Politics and government -- 1837-1901. Journal of the Early Republic History Faculty Publications [68]	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1739
__label__wiki	0.800259	0.800259	Science: It's a girl thing. Excuse me while I die inside. By sciencepunk on June 22, 2012. Yet another well-meaning yet soul-crushingly misdirected initiative from the public purse, this time as the European Commission engages in a cack-handed attempt to convince the high-heeled, lipstick stained people they've conflated with women in general that science is a Girl Thing. It seems to assume that it's impossible for women to be interested in chemistry unless it's in the context of cosmetics, or biology except insomuch as fashion. If you can stomach it, here's a the video in all its garish horror - Science: It's a girl thing (now removed in shame by the makers - mirror below). It's a stunning indictment of the people behind the program. I can only wonder how much money was spent on this. The UK's foray into similar territory, "Science: So What? So Everything!" burned through a cool two million or so; but I can't complain as some of that went into my pocket in a late attempt to push the project back onto the rails of public engagement rather than public relations. And so, if there is a silver lining here, it's that someone, somewhere, is making budgets available for this kind of thing, and they might be convinced (probably not by snarky articles and twattish posturing to other nerds, by the way), to spend their next bag of cash on a project that is more sympathetic to women, to science, and to the range of issues far beyond image that keep the former out of the latter. I implore you to engage earnestly and fruitfully with the European Commission to make sure the next project like this isn't lipstick activism. Women in Research and Innovation: launch event – Press release and media briefing Dear journalist, As announced a few weeks ago, the European Commission’s new campaign “Women in Research and Innovation” is being officially launched today at 14:30 at the European Parliament in Brussels. Enclosed you will find the press release and the media briefing in which you will find all the information related to the launch event as well as information on the campaign and the situation of European girls and women in science studies and careers. Several of the campaign’s role models will be present at the event and are available for interviews and photos (more details in the document annexed). Throughout the campaign, these inspiring women scientists will transmit their passion for science to girls, either online through their video profile, or during 'Science Cafés' with schools where they will talk about their careers and the opportunities science offers. Here is a sneak preview; the story of Ilaria Capua, a Veterinary virologist at the IZSVe Padova: http://youtu.be/tnvwvl2vhaU Today is the first day of a 2 years long campaign which will start first in Belgium, Austria, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Poland. Stay tuned for more information about the field activities to take place over the following weeks and months! Join us on the Esplanade of the European Parliament from 12:00 to 17:30 to see young people enjoying fun science activities and taking part in the closing flashmob "Chain reaction' at 17:15! In case you’re not attending the event in Brussels, you can follow the launch conference live via our web stream from 14:30 to 16:00: http://ec.europa.eu/research/conferences/2012/launch-science-girl-thing/index.cfm?pg=conference Feel free to contact us after the launch event to get more information and photos. The Women in Research and Innovation campaign team (from Tipik, contractor to the European Commission) Science: It's a Girl Thing! The European Commission is trying to get more women involved in science, which is good, except…look at their Science: It's a Girl Thing campaign. Jesus wept. Serious man sits at microscope. Fashionable, slender girls slink in on ridiculous high heels and vogue to shots of bubbling flasks,… The Greatest Scientists Of Our Time? There's an interesting new ad campaign on the Scienceblogs site from Honeywell Interactive. It includes short video podcasts of scientists discussing their work and ideas. See an example here, down on the navigation bar at right. Here is a quote from the Honeywell folks supplied to me by my… Before and after public pressure Before: Irish science minister boosts antievolution blarney The Irish minister of state for science is to appear at a launch party for a self-published antievolutionist book, according to the Irish Times (September 13, 2010). Conor Lenihan, who represents Dublin South West for Fianna FÃ¡il in DÃ¡… Lipstick, Landfills, and Legislation: Lead Stays in the News By Liz BorkowskiÂ Reports of toys and other products containing dangerous levels of lead continue to pour in, with Curious George dolls and lipstick being the latest items to come under scrutiny. Companies and health officials have to decide what to do about products currently on the market, and… I'm just checking it out (and I've linked here with a blogpost) myself - the video on Iris the physics student is at least marginally more relevant that 'let's go shopping' with the virologist! By Kylie Sturgess (not verified) on 22 Jun 2012 #permalink In the US, I tell people that if she can vote, she's not a girl. (That's 18, for the rest of the world) And, no, the opposite of 'guy' isn't 'girl'. It's 'gal.' 'Girl' isn't informal. It's demeaning. By Katie Cunningham (not verified) on 22 Jun 2012 #permalink If I have this right - this looks like a campaign aimed at girls (ie. young women in schools) and the actual videos of role models (rather than the teaser/advert) do seem to me to be quite inspiring role models? or am I missing something .........I am going to survey my daughters to get their opinion By Jim Loftus (not verified) on 22 Jun 2012 #permalink Jim: As a girl, if someone thought that my 'role models' were based exclusively on how cute their clothes were or how narrow their waists, I would have been insulted. Oh, girls are so superficial, all they care about is how PRETTY something is! We have to trick them into caring about substance! There's strong evidence that it's an alien concept to Scienceblogs, but I think it's called "irony". Creatives do it a lot. it helps sell stuff. In any event, it's a lot tamer than some of the publicity shots Carol Vorderman did in the 1980's..... And Ms Cunningham, please remember that it's a European intiative. In most European countries, it's considered courteous to call someone a "girl" (in the local language, of course) until at least her 100th birthday. By Ian Kemmish (not verified) on 22 Jun 2012 #permalink Science: it's a thing. But not a gender-related thing. By g (not verified) on 22 Jun 2012 #permalink You mean that isn't an advert for a new Girl Group? By Kara (not verified) on 22 Jun 2012 #permalink European woman here. I don't consider infantilization a courtesy. And I don't consider men telling me what constitutes courteous behaviour towards me very courteous. By Pavlov's Cat (not verified) on 22 Jun 2012 #permalink That was the most stupid video I have ever seen! Did it even show any of these young ladies doing science? No, and it reminded me of the 1980s movie "Weird Science." This video would turn any scientifically minded female off. By Kathy Vernacchio (not verified) on 22 Jun 2012 #permalink After watching that video ALL OF THE SUDDEN I'm really "interested" in science. By Laura (not verified) on 22 Jun 2012 #permalink The response videos have already begun: http://youtu.be/5vyAWyAUHpI It could have been such an amazing opportunity to really talk about women in science. Well, at least we're talking... By ween wee (not verified) on 23 Jun 2012 #permalink I don't mind well dressed female scientists, although being watched by a guy in a lab coat with horn rimmed glasses and a serious expression would be a little creepy, if it weren't so hokey. There wasn't enough science substance to appeal to me. It could just as easily been ______, it's a girl thing. By Lithezebra (not verified) on 24 Jun 2012 #permalink Let me point you to another EU funded project called TWIST - Towards Women In Science & Technology. Our attitude is completely different. Science museums all over Europe (and us in the Middle East) run many kinds of activities. For example, see this report about our activity with Twisty - the virtual puppet discussing science and gender with women from the Arab sector from East Jerusalem - a very conservative population. http://www.the-twist-project.eu/en/event/16/ By Hanan Cohen (not verified) on 24 Jun 2012 #permalink SciencePunk has evolved... I'm long overdue saying this, but SciencePunk has evolved once again, and diversified to the point where not a tremendous amount gets published here anymore. Some very exciting projects including a return to freelancing and a new gig at Medium called Futures Exchange is consuming most of my time,… "Technique of reanimation", 1955 Before James Lovelock conceptualised the world as a single organism (the Gaia hypothesis), he would spend his lab hours freezing hamsters into solid blocks of ice before reanimating them. Image from The physiology of induced hypothermia: proceedings of a symposium, 28-29 October 1955 RIP Richard Matheson, father of the zombie Sci-fi and fantasy author Richard Matheson has passed away aged 87, leaving behind a legacy of books, TV and film. Even if you don't recognise his name, you will probably have seen his work on screen. Many of his stories were adapted for film, including I Am Legend, Duel, and A Stir of Echoes, and… Russians who raised the dead: book review and excerpt Those still sitting on the fence over whether to buy this month's best pop science debut about zombies can read a review by the kind folks at Arc magazine here, and read an extract from the book in Salon magazine, entitled: Russians Who Raised the Dead: Bryukhonenko had heard about Kuliabko’s… Diagram of the ecliptic would make a great piece of jewellery I stumbled across this image by Wikipedia contributor Tauʻolunga whilst researching constellations for a tattoo I'm musing upon. It shows Sun's apparent path across the heavens. I think it would look great as a ring or a bracelet! Wikimedia Commons	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1743
__label__wiki	0.7283	0.7283	Halloween: Why Michael Myers Doesn't Kill [SPOILER] by Padraig Cotter Warning: Spoilers for Halloween (2018) below Halloween (2018) director David Gordon Green has explained why Michael chose not to kill a potential victim. The latest Halloween took the somewhat brave step to drop decades worth of mythology built up over various sequels and instead chose to focus on what happened to original final girl Laurie Strode 40 years later. Judging by the amount of positive critical and fan feedback this was the fresh start the series needed, and the movie recently scored the second highest October opening weekend ever. The new Halloween also presents the scariest version of Michael Myers seen in a long time. The movie does away with the sibling twist that was first revealed in 1981’s Halloween II, with this version of Michael having no particular objective than chaos and murder. The film ends an inevitable – and immensely satisfying – showdown between Michael and Laurie, and the success of the movie practically guarantees a sequel will happen. Related: Original Halloween 2018 Script Opened With Dr. Loomis’ Death Michael racks up quite a body count in Halloween, but he noticeably spares the life of one potential victim midway through the film. During Michael's return to Haddonfield, he immediately starts slaughtering random victims in the neighborhood, one of whom has a baby. Michael briefly pauses by the baby's crib, only to quickly move. During a new interview with Collider, David Gordon Green first jokes that Michael doesn’t kill the infant ‘Because that would be so rude,’ before stating ‘I think it was a consideration,’ when Michael pauses. The filmmaker also discussed the origin of this moment, which was a last-minute scramble when an actor didn’t turn up. Yes, it’s terrifying in its own right. And it was a last-minute idea — I mean, why is there a baby crib in the living room? It was gonna be her husband sleeping on the couch, but then he didn’t show up and we scrambled and put a baby crib in there. And then, yeah, I thought it was interesting to see one ethical choice that he made in the movie. So that’s the one ethical choice he makes. Michael pausing by the crib makes for one of the most chilling moments in Halloween 2018 precisely because of what could happen, but while Michael Myers might be a monster, it would have been grim to depict him as a baby killer too. Part of the appeal of The Shape as a character is that his motives are entirely unknown, and while Green admits Michael likely considered the option, the fact he made the 'ethical' choice adds another layer of mystery to his actions. That said, Halloween: The Curse Of Michael Myers featured him chasing after his infant nephew, so it’s best not to psychoanalyze him too much. While a sequel to Halloween is all but inevitable, those who’ve seen the movie will be wondering how another movie will build on the very satisfying ending, and which of the surviving characters will be involved. More: Ranking Every Halloween Movies, From 1978 To 2018 Tags: Halloween The Lion King May Set New Disney Remake Box Office Record	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1748
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__label__cc	0.563513	0.436487	Category Archives: Poe Posted by Rafael in Piano Summer, Poe Carl Maria Von Weber, Edgar Allan Poe, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Leopold de Meyer, The Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore, The Fall of the House of Usher, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart In turning away from the horrors of Youtube (what the hell was with that bird?!), we turn to one of the masters of horror fiction: Not entirely unrelated to the blog’s current emphasis, let’s see what Edgar Allan Poe had to say on Mozart! From the “Marginalia”, via the Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore: XXXVII. Mozart declared, on his death-bed, that he “began to see what may be done in music;” and it is to be hoped that DeMeyer and the rest of the spasmodists will, eventually, begin to understand what may not be done in this particular branch of the Fine Arts. For context, I recommend this page at www.allmusic.com: His [Poe’s] only complete comment on music was both in praise of Mozart and a dig at notorious “Lion Pianist” Leopold de Meyer, known for big hair, fancy pyrotechnics and utter lack of taste and sensitivity; “Mozart declared, on his death-bed, that he ‘began to see what may be done in music;’ and it is to be hoped that De Meyer and the rest of the spasmodists will, eventually, begin to understand what may not be done in this particular branch of the Fine Arts.” Music plays a role in some of the tales as well — Roderick Usher is described as playing “improvised dirges,” including one on “the wild air of the last waltz of Von Weber.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning comes closest to understanding Poe’s musical side. His poetry is musical, owing to its deliberate cadence and the way his lines and syllables mark out a definitive rhythm when read aloud. William S. Burroughs, reading “The Masque of the Red Death”, by Edgar Allan Poe. Posted by Person from Porlock in Poe Edgar Allan Poe, H. P. Lovecraft, The Masque of the Red Death, William S. Burroughs A fairly peculiar reading, but still, a memorable one. This week, Poe week, for me, again. I hope you guys don’t mind. 😉 One distant day, a comparison between Poe’s and Coleridge’ existentialism would be something I’d like to do. On the same level, a comparison with the descriptions found in the works of H. P. Lovecraft might be a fruitful endeavor as well. – Actually, at least from my online research so far, I am very surprised that, apparently, nobody has tried to do this so far. William S. Burroughs, in this equation, does not play a role, though. I like his writing, but the connection between Burroughs and Coleridge, I have not found. Yet! 🙂 “The Haunted Palace”, by Edgar Allan Poe. In the greenest of our valleys, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Haunted Palace Not a filler. 🙂 Just had the first couple of lines in my head all day long, and thought: Why not share? Via Wikisource. The Haunted Palace In the greenest of our valleys, By good angels tenanted, Once a fair and stately palace— Radiant palace—reared its head. In the monarch Thought’s dominion— It stood there! Never seraph spread a pinion Over fabric half so fair. Banners yellow, glorious, golden, On its roof did float and flow; (This—all this—was in the olden Time long ago) And every gentle air that dallied, In that sweet day, Along the ramparts plumed and pallid, A wingèd odor went away. Wanderers in that happy valley Through two luminous windows saw Spirits moving musically To a lute’s well-tunèd law, Round about a throne, where sitting (Porphyrogene!) In state his glory well befitting, The ruler of the realm was seen. And all with pearl and ruby glowing Was the fair palace door, Through which came flowing, flowing, flowing And sparkling evermore, A troop of Echoes whose sweet duty Was but to sing, In voices of surpassing beauty, The wit and wisdom of their king. But evil things, in robes of sorrow, Assailed the monarch’s high estate (Ah, let us mourn, for never morrow Shall dawn upon him, desolate!); And, round about his home, the glory That blushed and bloomed Is but a dim-remembered story Of the old time entombed. And travelers now within that valley, Through the red-litten windows, see Vast forms that move fantastically To a discordant melody; While, like a rapid ghastly river, Through the pale door, A hideous throng rush out forever, And laugh—but smile no more. The Road FROM Xanadu, Part 3: “Dream-Land”, sister poem to his “City…”. Posted by Person from Porlock in Blogging about Coleridge, Poe, Similar Writers, The Road FROM Xanadu AMbrose Bierce, Dream-Land, Dreamland, Guild Wars, Kubla Khan Written in 1844, and usually not particularly famous as one of Poe’s best poems, this piece deals with a similar topic. In fact, the similarities in motif and structure are hard to overlook. Personally, I think this poem is closer to Kubla Khan than “The City in the Sea”. In fact, it would be another, quite interesting topic to see which poem finally popularized the Dreamland-trope to the degree where it’s so worn out today. Coleridge? Poe? Ambrose Bierce, maybe? …Stuff for another dozen dissertations. Arrgh. From the video game “Guild Wars 2”. This one could pass as the “Eidolon named night”, or couldn’t he? Taken from fellow Presser Jeromai’s blog, where he used snapshots from Guild Wars 2 to illustrate “The City in the Sea”. Highly recommended! Dream-Land, 1844 By a route obscure and lonely, Haunted by ill angels only, Where an Eidolon, named NIGHT, On a black throne reigns upright, I have reached these lands but newly From an ultimate dim Thule- From a wild clime that lieth, sublime, Out of SPACE- out of TIME.Bottomless vales and boundless floods, And chasms, and caves, and Titan woods, With forms that no man can discover For the tears that drip all over; Mountains toppling evermore Into seas without a shore; Seas that restlessly aspire, Surging, unto skies of fire; Lakes that endlessly outspread Their lone waters- lone and dead,- Their still waters- still and chilly With the snows of the lolling lily.By the lakes that thus outspread Their lone waters, lone and dead,- Their sad waters, sad and chilly With the snows of the lolling lily,- By the mountains- near the river Murmuring lowly, murmuring ever,- By the grey woods,- by the swamp Where the toad and the newt encamp- By the dismal tarns and pools Where dwell the Ghouls,- By each spot the most unholy- In each nook most melancholy- There the traveller meets aghast Sheeted Memories of the Past- Shrouded forms that start and sigh As they pass the wanderer by- White-robed forms of friends long given, In agony, to the Earth- and Heaven. For the heart whose woes are legion ‘Tis a peaceful, soothing region- For the spirit that walks in shadow ‘Tis- oh, ’tis an Eldorado! But the traveller, travelling through it, May not- dare not openly view it! Never its mysteries are exposed To the weak human eye unclosed; So wills its King, who hath forbid The uplifting of the fringed lid; And thus the sad Soul that here passes Beholds it but through darkened glasses. I have wandered home but newly From this ultimate dim Thule. Retrieved from Poemhunter. The Road FROM Xanadu, Part 2: Poe’s “The City in the Sea”. Posted by Person from Porlock in Poe, Similar Writers, The Road FROM Xanadu Edgar Allan Poe, Gwabryel, Kubla Khan, Lydia H. SIgourney, Musing Thoughts, Pindaric Ode, The Bard, The City in the Sea, Thomas Gray Another poem, in the tradition of Kubla Khan. Again, in all brevity – this text shows, more than anything else, thematic similarities to Coleridge’s second most famous poem. How close the connection, that for more able minds to decide. You might see that I follow a certain pattern here, though – Poe’s connection to a certain Lydia H. Sigourney’s Musing Thoughts is well-documented (in that he was accused of plagiarizing from her), and it appears the connection between Poe’s and Coleridge’s texts is generally accepted. Personally, I tend to disagree with it, though: Kubla Khan is not a “meditation”, like Poe’s poem. It starts rather slowly, yes, but given that Coleridge was so famously interrupted when he was writing it, we will never know the poem’s real intention. Personally, I speculate that a completed Kubla Khan would likely have read more like one of Thomas Gray’s odes. Perhaps even very similar to The Bard. But alas, we’ll never know… “The Cathedral of Death”, by anonymous artist Gwabryel. The City in the Sea, 1831/1845 Lo! Death has reared himself a throne In a strange city lying alone Far down within the dim West, Where the good and the bad and the worst and the best Have gone to their eternal rest. There shrines and palaces and towers (Time-eaten towers that tremble not!) Resemble nothing that is ours. Around, by lifting winds forgot, Resignedly beneath the sky The melancholy waters lie. No rays from the holy heaven come down On the long night-time of that town; But light from out the lurid sea Streams up the turrets silently — Gleams up the pinnacles far and free — Up domes — up spires — up kingly halls — Up fanes — up Babylon-like walls — Up shadowy long-forgotten bowers Of sculptured ivy and stone flowers — Up many and many a marvelous shrine Whose wreathéd friezes intertwine The viol, the violet, and the vine. So blend the turrets and shadows there That all seem pendulous in the air, While from a proud tower in the town Death looks gigantically down. There open fanes and gaping graves Yawn level with the luminous waves; But not the riches there that lie In each idol’s diamond eye — Not the gaily-jeweled dead Tempt the waters from their bed; For no ripples curl, alas! Along that wilderness of glass — No swellings tell that winds may be Upon some far-off happier sea — No heavings hint that winds have been On seas less hideously serene. But lo, a stir is in the air! The wave — there is a movement there! As if the towers had thrust aside, In slightly sinking, the dull tide — As if their tops had feebly given A void within the filmy Heaven. The waves have now a redder glow — The hours are breathing faint and low — And when, amid no earthly moans, Down, down that town shall settle hence, Hell, rising from a thousand thrones, Shall do it reverence. Text retrieved from Wikisource. A lecture on Edgar Allan Poe’s “Eureka”. Posted by Person from Porlock in Poe, Similar Writers Eureka, Lecture, Phantom Text, Video As sort of a follow-up on the recent, lengthy post on the Poe-ish anniversary and my six degrees of frustration with “The Following” here, a fairly brilliant lecture on Poe’s Eureka, his treatise on, well, the rules of everything. See, this is why I love Poe so much: He is not just a contract writer. He is, quite simply, good at everything. I find it endlessly annoying that Eureka is almost a Phantom Text in our time, given that most of the usual, cheap one-volume “complete” (which really means “in-complete”) editions of Poe do not include it. Why? – Because I am inclined to say, if you don’t know (and understand!) Eureka, you don’t know Poe. Seriously. A belated happy 204th, Mr Poe! Posted by Person from Porlock in Coleridge Calendar, Poe, Similar Writers 21st century contexts, Christopher Lee, James McTeigue, John Cusack, Kevin Bacon, Luke Evans, NSFW language, Puns, Raùl Garcia, Roger Corman, The Black Cat, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Following, The Lighthouse, The Raven (2012), The Tell-Tale Heart, Thomas Jane, V For Vendetta, Whitechapel ITV I had planned another update for today, but then I realized that January 19th marked the 204th birthday of a certain Mr Edgar Allan Poe! Picture taken from here. It is a funny hat. Mr Poe, as I have often mentioned, is one of my favorite autors, perhaps the one author that got me serious about studying English literature. (- What a sentence, indeed.) Moreover, Poe is of special interest to us Coleridgians, because of… It will have to wait. MOREOVER, Poe is pretty poe-pular, routinely serving as a model for lighthearted B-flicks and, lately, fairly bad TV. Which is reason enough for me, on this Sunday evening, to take a closer look at the latest cinematic hommages at the author whose poetrait I almost tattooed on my chest, and will likely one day hipsterishly tattoo on my arm. So, let’s start with The Good: I am certainly not “mainstream” in my movie tastes (and my grammar, I guess) – so I usually refrain from, in general, recommending movies, or, from recomending others stuff that I like (outside from the ones on this blog, which I consider relevant to the topic.) Well, so, last spring in beautiful Madrid, I went to watch The Raven, starring John Cusack, and directed by the guy from V For Vendetta. And it was good. Completely fictional, of course, but highly entertaining, in the strangely lighthearted way of oldschool adventure movies from the 90s, which is the cinematic genre where a guy like me feels most at home. Cusack delivers a brilliant performance, pretty boy Luke Evans plays his Watson in a surprisingly convincing fashion, and overall, the story quite simply sells itself well. (The soundtrack is worth an extra comment: Good work there, worth to check on itunes.) I understand the movie gets a lot of rather negative reviews, but I would heartily recommend anybody not to miss this one; usually, I don’t buy hard copies of movies any more. Of this one, I will. 🙂 Well, so we have a recent Poe-inspired movie that I would personally rate with a satisfying 8 out of 10. And then we have… What follows on “The Good”? – Yeah, The Bad. This an R-Rated trailer, likely NSFW. Don’t click it unless you’re okay with that. The Following is so attrociously bad. Oh my goodness, it is so bad. Let me say, Kevin Bacon, probably my favorite male Hollywood lead for drama. Thomas Jane, intense in movies that would be outright crap without his acting. But this, oh this. – Bad pacing, bullshit premise, cheap jumpscares, and Christopher-Nolan-esque lighting, and, what’s worse, writing, that really only just work for the goddamn Batman. And not to mention the Poe metaplot that will likely haunt this series for seasons to come: So, the serial killer, played by Jane, who gives apparently cannot play “angry”, developed his bloodlust through reading Edgar Allan Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat, and the page-long Lighthouse. Because, as the long story of cinematic anti-intellectualism has taught us, that’s what evil people do: Read. In the end, I could rant on an on, but really, the only reason I got to see it was because a friend a from the States dropped by this weekend, and was gratious enough to tivo this for me poor flu-stricken boy, so I’ll not further exaggerate. However, really – this is brainless bullshit, worse than even The Walking Dead. If this first episode is an indicator, I prefer to stay with The Mentalist, which sports a similar premise, but actually manages to pull it off without insulting the viewers’ intelligence. – Or, if you like the gritty style, try the British Whitechapel. That one at least had witty writing besides the shock value. And, least but not least… After “The Bad”… The Ugly! “Why ‘ugly’, oh grumpiest Porlockian spoilsport? – This looks mighty fine!” Because the chance that we, the public, are going to see this one unless we have the luck to be at a movie festival where it is shown, should be about ZERO. This movie came out – when? And a DVD or a digital download have not even been mentioned by the filmmakers. And so, perhaps the most inspired Poe movie in recent history will get buried in some archives, as it seems. But to end this on a lighter note, at least we can trust in Roger Corman. Brrr… James Mason narrates Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart”! James Mason, The Tell-Tale Heart, Video Via www.openculture.com. Certainly not directly related to anything I do right now, but an interesting outlook into Poe’s reception outside of those attrociously bad Hammer movies. Spotlight: “The Eldritch Dark”. Posted by Person from Porlock in Clark Ashton Smith, Poe 20th century contexts, Edgar Allan Poe, H. P. Lovecraft, J. R. R. Tolkien, mystery fantasy, www.eldritchdark.com I just realized that, busily posting, I had committed the blogger’s cardinal sin: Not to list my sources! So, allow me to make up for it: All the poems I posted that were written by Clark Ashton Smith, I took from the archive at http://www.eldritchdark.com, a singularly splendid resource for anybody interested in the author, his writings, and the genre of… Let’s call it mystery fantasy. The perpetual problem with Mr Smith’s writing is that it is scarcely available in good, and at the same time cheap editions and collections. http://www.eldritchdark.com solves this, in that those good people have made most primary and secondary texts about the author available online, or at least have them indexed. Very, very good work, and very much worth praise. Now, some of you might ask, who is this Clark Ashton Smith? I myself hadn’t heard of him until maybe a few years ago. I’ll let http://www.eldritchdark.com answer for me: Image taken from Wikipedia. Clark Ashton Smith (1893-1961), perhaps best known today for his association with H.P Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos, is in his own right a unique master of fantasy, horror and science-fiction. Highly imaginative, his genre-spanning visions of worlds beyond, combined with his profound understanding of the English language, have inspired an ever -increasing legion of fans and admirers. For most of his life, he lived in physical and intellectual isolation in Auburn, California (USA). Predominantly self-educated with no formal education after grammar school, Smith wore out his local library and delved so deeply into the dictionary that his richly embellished, yet precise, prose leaves one with the sense that they are in the company of a true master of language. Though Smith primarily considered himself a poet, having turned to prose for the meager financial sum it rewarded, his prose might best be appreciated as a “fleshed” out poetry. In this light, plot and characters are subservient to the milieu of work: a setting of cold quiet reality, which, mixed with the erotic and the exotic, places his work within its own unique, phantasmagoric genre. While he also experimented in painting, sculpture, and translation, it is in his written work that his legacy persists. During his lifetime, Smith’s work appeared commonly in the pulps alongside other masters such H.P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, August Derleth, and E. Hoffmann Price and like many great artists, recognition and appreciation have come posthumously. In recent decades though, a resurgence of interest in his works has lead to numerous reprintings as well as scholarly critiques. Now, the follow-up questions might be, is he worth reading, and is he worth reading for Coleridgians in particular? My answer is, find out for yourselves. For my part, I like him, but I already bring a fondness for the genre of Gothic fiction, and for the pulp magazine authors in particular. Now, what makes CAS worth a second look is that he is doubtlessly more literate than most others that stem from his literary environment; in the works of his that I have read, I also think I see a deeper connection to the 19th century authors this blog usually focuses on. That said, I am also going to be blunt. He is not the author of the century, either, and especially if you’re acquainted with Poe and Lovecraft, his works will hold little surprises. That said, the same way my personal guilty pleasure is a whole library of Tolkienesque fantasy novels, Clark Ashton Smith’s book have their place in every good genre bookshelf. So, go and read it! Start with Zothique, if you can find it! Edgar Allan Poe, “Letter to B-“, 1836. Posted by Person from Porlock in Later Writers on Coleridge, Poe, Primary Texts Edgar Allan Poe, Letter to B-, Phantom Text You will find that the “Letter to B-” is often quoted as the main source when there is talk about Poe’s view on Coleridge; now, what I have found is that “Letter to B-” is another of those “phantom texts”: Stuff you read about, but never really get direct access to. …So, I found it for you. 🙂 Check the original version here at The Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore. “Letter to B-“. Southern Literary Messenger, July 1836. “It has been said that a good critique on a poem may be written by one who is no poet himself. This, according to your idea and mine of poetry, I feel to be false — the less poetical the critic, the less just the critique, and the converse. On this account, and because there are but few B ‘s in the world, I would be as much ashamed of the world’s good opinion as proud of your own. Another than yourself might here observe, “Shakspeare is in possession of the world’s good opinion, and yet Shakspeare is the greatest of poets. It appears then that the world judge correctly, why should you be ashamed of their favorable judgment?” The difficulty lies in the interpretation of the word “judgment” or “opinion.” The opinion is the world’s, truly, but it may be called theirs as a man would call a book his, having bought it; he did not write the book, but it is his; they did not originate the opinion, but it is theirs. A fool, for example, thinks Shakspeare a great poet — yet the fool has never read Shakspeare. But the fool’s neighbor, who is a step higher on the Andes of the mind, whose head (that is to say his more exalted thought) is too far above the fool to be seen or understood, but whose feet (by which I mean his every-day actions) are sufficiently near to be discerned, and by means of which that superiority is ascertained, which but for them would never have been discovered — this neighbor asserts that Shakspeare is a great poet — the fool believes him, and it is henceforward his opinion. This neighbor’s own opinion has, in like manner, been adopted from one above him, and so, ascendingly, to a few gifted individuals, who kneel around the summit, beholding, face to face, the master spirit who stands upon the pinnacle.* You are aware of the great barrier in the path of an American writer. He is read, if at all, in preference to the combined and established wit of the world. I say established; for it is with literature as with law or empire — an established name is an estate in tenure, or a throne in possession. Besides, one might suppose that books, like their authors, improve by travel — their having crossed the sea is, with us, so great a distinction. Our antiquaries abandon time for distance; our very fops glance from the binding to the bottom of the title-page, where the mystic characters which spell London, Paris, or Genoa, are precisely so many letters of recommendation. I mentioned just now a vulgar error as regards criticism. I think the notion that no poet can form a correct estimate of his own writings is another. I remarked before, that in proportion to the poetical talent, would he the justice of a critique upon poetry. Therefore, a bad poet would, I grant, make a false critique, and his self-love would infallibly bias his little judgment in his favor; but a poet, who is indeed a poet, could not, I think, fail of making a just critique. Whatever should he deducted on the score of self-love, might be replaced on account of his intimate acquaintance with the subject; m short, we have more instances of false criticism than of just, where one’s own writings are the test, simply because we have more bad poets than good. There arc of course many objections to what I say: Milton is a great example of the contrary; but his opinion with respect to the Paradise Regained, is by no means fairly ascertained. By what trivial circumstances men arc often led to assert what they do not really believe! Perhaps an inadvertent word has descended to posterity. But, in fact, the Paradise Regained is little, if at all, inferior to the Paradise Lost, and is only supposed so to be, because men do not like epics, whatever they may say to the contrary, and reading those of Milton in their natural order, are too much wearied with the first to derive any pleasure from the second. I dare say Milton preferred Comus to either — if so — justly. As I am speaking of poetry, it will not be amiss to touch slightly upon the most singular heresy in its modern history — the heresy of what is called vent foolishly, the Lake School Some years ago I might have been induced, by an Occasion like the present, to attempt a formal refutation of their doctrine; at present it would be a work of supererogation. The wise must bow to the wisdom of such men as Coleridge and Southey, but being wise, have laughed at poetical theories so prosaically exemplified. Aristotle, with singular assurance, has declared poetry the most philosophical of all writing* — but it required a Wordsworth to pronounce it the most metaphysical. He seems to think that the end of poetry is, or should be, instruction — yet it is a truism that the end of our existence is happiness; if so, the end of every separate part of our existence—every thing connected with our existence should be still happiness. Therefore the end of instruction should be happiness; and happiness is another name for pleasure; — therefore the end of instruction should be pleasure: yet we see the above mentioned opinion implies precisely the reverse. * Spoudiotaton kai philosophikotaton genos. To proceed: ceteris paribus, he who pleases, is of more importance to his fellow men than he who instructs, since utility is happiness, and pleasure is the end already obtained which instruction is merely the means of obtaining. I see no reason, then, why our metaphysical poets should plume themselves so much on the utility of their works, unless indeed they refer to instruction with eternity in view; in which case, sincere respect for their piety would not allow me to express my contempt for their judgment; contempt which it would be difficult to conceal, since their writings are professedly to be understood by the few, and it is the many who stand in need of salvation. In such case I should no doubt be tempted to think of the devil in Melmoth, who labors indefatigably through three octavo volumes, to accomplish the destruction of one or two souls, while any common devil would have demolished one or two thousand. Against the subtleties which would make poetry a study — not a passion — it becomes the metaphysician to reason — but the poet to protest. Yet Wordsworth and Coleridge are men in years; the one imbued in contemplation from his childhood, the other a giant in intellect and learning. The diffidence, then, with which I venture to dispute their authority, would be over- whelming, did I not feel, from the bottom of my heart, that learning has little to do with the imagination — intellect with the passions — or age with poetry. * * “Trifles, like straws, upon the surface flow, He who would search for pearls must dive below,” are lines which have done much mischief. As regards the greater truths, men oftener err by seeking them at the bottom than at the top; the depth lies in the huge abysses where wisdom is sought — not in the palpable palaces where she is found. The ancients were not always right in hiding the goddess in a well: witness the light which Bacon has thrown upon philosophy; witness the principles of our divine faith — that moral mechanism by which the simplicity of a child may overbalance the wisdom of a man. We see an instance of Coleridge’s liability to err, in his Biographia Literaria — professedly his literary life and opinions, but, in fact, a treatise de omni scibili et quibusdam allis. He goes wrong by reason of his very profundity, and of his error we have a natural type in the contemplation of a star. He who regards it directly and intensely sees, it is true, the star, but it is the star without a ray — while he who surveys it less inquisitively is conscious of all for which the star is useful to us below — its brilliancy and its beauty. As to Wordsworth, I have no faith in him. That he had, in youth, the feelings of a poet I believe—for there are glimpses of extreme delicacy in his writings—(and delicacy is the poet’s own kingdom—his El Dorado)—but they have the appearance of a better day recollected; and glimpses, at best, are little evidence of present poetic fire—we know that a few straggling flowers spring up daily in the crevices of the glacier. He was to blame in wearing away his youth in contemplation with the end of poetizing in his manhood. With the increase of his judgment the light which should make it apparent has faded away. His judgment consequently is too correct. This may not be understood, — but the old Goths of Germany would have understood it, who used to debate matters of importance to their State twice, once when drunk, and once when sober — sober that they might not be deficient in formality — drunk lest they should be destitute of vigor. The long wordy discussions by which he tries to reason us into admiration of his poetry, speak very little in his favor: they are full of such assertions as this — (I have opened one of his volumes at random) “Of genius the only proof is the act of doing well what is worthy to be done, and what was never done before” — indeed! then it follows that in doing what is unworthy to be done, or what has been done before, no genius can be evinced: yet the picking of pockets is an unworthy act, pockets have been picked time immemorial, and Barrington, the pick-pocket, in point of genius, would have thought hard of a comparison with William Wordsworth, the poet. Again — in estimating the merit of certain poems, whether they be Ossian’s or M’Pherson’s, can surely be of little consequence, yet, in order to prove their worthlessness, Mr. W. has expended many pages in the controversy. Tantaene animis? Can great minds descend to such absurdity? But worse still: that he may bear down every argument in favor of these poems, he triumphantly drags forward a passage, in his abomination of which he expects the reader to sympathize. It is the beginning of the epic poem Tremors.” “The blue waves of Ullin roll in light; the green hills are covered with day; trees shake their dusky heads in the breeze.” And this — this gorgeous, yet simple imagery — where all is alive and panting with immortality — this — William Wordsworth, the author of Peter Bell, has selected for his contempt. We shall see what better he, in his own person, has to offer. Imprimis: “And now she’s at the pony’s head, And now she’s at the pony’s tail, On that side now, and now on this, And almost stifled her with bliss — A few sad tears does Betty shed, She pats the pony where or when She knows not: happy Betty Foy! O Johnny! never mind the Doctor!” “The dew was falling fast, the — stars began to blink, I heard a voice, it said drink, pretty creature, drink; And looking o’er the hedge, be — fore me I espied A snow-white mountain lamb with a — maiden at its side, No other sheep were near, the lamb was all alone And by a slender cord was — tether ‘d to a stone.” Now we have no doubt this is all true; we will believe it, indeed we will, Mr. W. Is it sympathy for the sheep you wish to excite? I love a sheep from the bottom of my heart. But there are occasions, dear B—— , there are occasions when even Wordsworth is reasonable. Even Stamboul, it is said, shall have an end, and the most unlucky blunders must come to a conclusion. Here is an extract from his preface — “Those who have been accustomed to the phraseology of modern writers, if they persist in reading this book to a conclusion ( impossible!) win, no doubt, have to struggle with feelings of awkwardness; (ha! ha! ha!) they will look round for poetry (ha! ha! ha! ha!) and will be induced to inquire by what species of courtesy these attempts have been permitted to assume that title.” Ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! Yet let not Mr. W. despair; he has given immortality to a wagon, and the bee Sophocles has transmitted to eternity a sore toe, and dignified a tragedy with a chorus of turkeys. Of Coleridge I cannot speak but with reverence. His towering intellect! his gigantic power! He is one more evidence of the fact "que la plupart des sectes ont raison dans une bonne partie de ce qu'elles avancent, mais non pas en ce qu'elles nient." He has imprisoned his own conceptions by the barrier he has erected against those of others. It is lamentable to think that such a mind should be buried in metaphysics, and, like the Nyctanthes, waste its perfume upon the night alone. In reading his poetry I tremble — like one who stands upon a volcano, conscious, from the very darkness bursting from the crater, of the fire and the light that are weltering below. (Highlighted by Rafe.) What is Poetry? — Poetry! that Proteus-like idea, with as many appellations as the nine-titled Corcyra! Give me, I demanded of a scholar some time ago, give me a definition of poetry? “Tres- volontiers,” — and he proceeded to his library, brought me a Dr. Johnson, and overwhelmed me with a definition. Shade of the immortal Shakspeare! I imagined to myself the scowl of your spiritual eye upon the profanity of that scurrilous Ursa Major. Think of poetry, dear B—, think of poetry, and then think of — Dr. Samuel Johnson! Think of all that is airy and fairy-like, and then of all that is hideous and unwieldy; think of his huge bulk, the Elephant! and then — and then think of the Tempest — the Midsummer Night’s Dream — Prospero — Oberon — and Titania! A poem, in my opinion, is opposed to a work of science by having, for its immediate object, pleasure, not truth; to romance, by having for its object an indefinite instead of a definite pleasure, being a poem only so far as this object is attained; romance presenting perceptible images with definite, poetry with indefinite sensations, to which end music is an essential, since the comprehension of sweet sound is our most indefinite conception. Music, when combined with a pleasurable idea, is poetry; music without the idea is simply music; the idea without the music is prose from its very definitiveness. What was meant by the invective against him who had no music in his soul? To sum up this long rigmarole, I have, dear B—, what you no doubt perceive, for the metaphysical poets, as poets, the most sovereign contempt. That they have followers proves nothing — No Indian prince has to his palace More followers than a thief to the gallows. *These detached passages form part of the preface to a small volume printed some years ago for private circulation. They have vigor and much originality—but of course we shall not be called upon to endorse all the writer’s opinions.—Ed.”	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1762
__label__cc	0.612798	0.387202	Hell Is Other People, Chapter 3 - Old Enough To Know Better, Young Enough Not To Care wusswoo — (no subject) [+1] 12 February 2010 @ 02:40 pm Hell Is Other People, Chapter 3 Title: Hell Is Other People Summary: Jared is a hunter, but he is about to find out that evil isn’t just the preserve of demons. Pairing: J2 eventually Warnings: Non-Con and excessive abuse of Jensen. This chapter is as bad as it gets for poor Jensen, I promise to take better care of him in the next chapter. Disclaimer: As far as I know Jared isn’t engaged in hunting monsters and last time I checked Jensen wasn’t chained up naked in the basement of a church and wasn’t in a relationship with Jared, so please don’t sue. Notes: Here I offer thanks and unending praise to garvaldmains, who has helped, improved and encouraged me with endless patience when I gibbered at her, and she also provided the awesome banner! Big, Big Hugs All feedback hugged and please tell me if you spot any grammatical howlers, and I’ll put them right. Jared jerked awake, he could hear the church doors being unlocked, shit he’d slept longer than he thought, he rubbed at his eyes yawned and stretched. Jared pulled himself further into the shadows, he’d edge forward once the service was under way to get a clear view for now he could relax and watch the congregation arrive. Soon the church began to fill with people in their Sunday best, greeting one another on this fine morning. He noticed that three chairs on the front row of seats were kept empty; Jared wondered who the guests of honour were. There was an air of excitement down there and to Jared it felt more like a group of spectators at a Baseball game than a church service. Jared almost expected to see someone selling hot dogs. Suddenly the congregation became muted and Jared had a sense of de ja vu, three people walked down the aisle of the church and Jared was reminded of Chad’s funeral people being sympathetic, but ultimately refusing to meet the newcomers’ eyes as if tragedy was contagious. Jared leaned forward to try and pick up the quiet conversation, “Donna, Alan how are you today?” Came the softly spoken question, Jared zeroed in after hearing that. Donna and Alan were Ackles parents and the young woman with them must be Mackenzie. Looking at the three family members Jared could see that Donna looked exhausted, emotionally drained, Alan seemed to be in the same state, understandable under the circumstances. It was Mackenzie that caught his eye; she was seething with anger, Jared could almost it feel pouring off her in waves. It didn’t take long for Jared to realize where the anger was directed, every time someone approached Mackenzie, she stiffened and she seemed to be having trouble containing herself. Donna leaned closer and spoke to her daughter, and Mackenzie appeared to relax it looked like she had apologized to her mother. After that the steady stream of people slowed, allowing Mackenzie’s eyes to wander round the church. Jared froze in place; even the slightest movement would alert her to his presence. Mackenzie’s head suddenly snapped round to the church doors and even from his perch Jared could see the contempt written on her face. Jared thought that was very interesting he wondered who had just come through the door. The other faces in the congregation, held an expression of awe and affection, Jared gave a wry smile at the ripple of excitement, so it looked like it was show time... ~~~~~* “Come on pretty wake up.” Eddies voice boomed down Jensen’s ear, he groaned this was the second time he’d woken up today and both times had been unpleasant, although Jensen had to admit he preferred his first wake up call. Eddie was kneeling by the post; Jensen managed to lift his head to look up at him. Eddie whistled happily, he was reaching down to undo the cuffs and chain from his collar which were holding Jensen in place. “Come on we don’t want to be late, Preacher Morgan is so looking forward to seeing you today, and you did like his surprise? I know I did.” As he spoke Eddie stood up and brushed his Sunday best jeans down, “boys, bring in pretty’s clothes he needs to look his best. “ Eddie watched as the clothes were brought in and unceremoniously dumped onto the floor by Jensen’s prone body. “I’m warning you boy, you better git ready quick the preacher has something special planned for you today and he don’t want to be kept waitin, I’ll be back in five.” With that Eddie turned and walked out closing his cell door behind him. Jensen’s gut churned at that something special, shit he was trying to recover from Morgan’s little surprise this morning. Jensen rolled over onto his side hissing as the movement awoke the fire in his feet. He curled up into a ball breathing deeply willing the pain to become bearable. Once the room stopped spinning Jensen eased himself to a sitting position. Jensen retrieved his clothes from the floor they consisted of a green long sleeved button down, and jeans. For a second Jensen was assailed by an almost soul shattering wave of grief, they were the clothes he’d worn the last time he was free. When he had unwittingly walked through the gates of hell when he came to talk to the Preacher and never left. The clothes had smelled of home, now even that comforting scent was fading. The shirt had been washed after Eddie had split his lip and he had bled on it when Jensen had been disrespectful to Preacher Morgan. The only good part had been Morgan had been furious with Eddie; they never hit Jensen where the marks would be visible to the congregation. Morgan was very careful about that, Jensen was the villain of the piece, a man with a monster riding his soul, a creature of the pit. Everyone seemed to ignore that the demon was housed within a flesh and blood man, and if Jensen was to appear bruised and battered that would change. This morning though something had changed and not for the better. After kneeing Eddie in the balls, Jensen knew his joy would be short lived. Once Eddie had finally managed to straighten up, his usual malicious smirk had bordered on ecstatic. That’s when Eddie had sprung the Preacher’s surprise on Jensen “So pretty, the Preacher tells me when ya walk on holy ground it burns ya. Well Preacher wants to make sure the congregation gets to see the evil on your body. So if ya don’t mind holdin still we will just make sure the good people get to see how a walk in a church affects ya.” After that things had things had gone rapidly downhill for Jensen, he found himself face down on the floor with one of Eddie’s friends holding his ankles and the other with is knee in the small of his back. Then Jensen heard a sound that haunted his nightmares. Jensen heard the metal cabinet open; he loathed that sound it was where Morgan kept his instruments of chastisement. Inside where cuffs, and other restraints; it also housed an assortment of straps, floggers and canes. At one time or another Jensen had had the pleasure of meeting them all. In the bottom of the cabinet was a metal box, and only Morgan had the key to it. Jensen knew one day he would find out what was in that box and he dreaded it with every fibre of his being. Jensen watched as Eddie reached in and got out two items, a pair of cuffs to fasten him to the post, which he threw to the friend kneeling on Jensen and the other item, was a short black baton. Eddie disappeared from Jensen’s eye line, but he soon knew where Eddie was when his feet were engulfed in flame. Eddie was hitting the souls of his feet with the baton. Jensen struggled weakly against the cuffs his strength waning with each strike. Tears streamed from his eyes and there was roaring sound in his ears. After one particularly savage strike Jensen screamed, after that the world went dark and mercifully he remembered nothing more. ~~~~ Jensen sat leaning against the post holding his shirt; it was one that Tom had brought him because it brought out the colour of his eyes. Jensen sighed, he’d better get dressed, it was one thing to piss Eddie off but he knew he couldn’t take another session with him today, enough was enough. Jensen stared at the closed door; he thought it was ironic that Eddie left the door open when he was chained to the post naked. But whenever he was getting dressed or undressed Eddie closed the door. Once Jensen had made the suggestion it was because Eddie was in the closet. After a painful and very imaginative few hours Jensen hadn’t made that suggestion again. The only other time the door was closed was when Preacher Morgan was with him, Jensen could live without those times as well. He slowly pulled the shirt on relishing the meagre warmth it provided, Jensen looked sadly over at his two sodden blankets, and Eddie had been kind enough to wash those as well earlier with the hose. So it looked like a there was a few even colder days on the horizon. Jensen fastened the shirt; it was looser now than when he’d arrived here. Tom had loved the way the shirt had clung to his shoulders and defined his narrow waist, now there was less of him both physically and spiritually but he would keep on fighting as long as he could. Jensen reached for jeans, they were washed out and comfortable, he wasn’t looking forward to trying to pull them over his feet. Thinking of his feet he knew he would have to look at them. Taking a deep breath Jensen folded his left leg, every inch he moved it was excruciating, by the time it was in a position for Jensen to look at the soul of his foot; Jensen was panting and sweating with the effort. He gingerly touched the foot, it throbbed in time with his heartbeat, and he explored to see if there were any broken bones. By some miracle the skin hadn’t split but it looked like a near thing, Jensen pulled his right leg into a similar position. He smiled to himself the last time he’d done this was when Tom and convinced him to try Yoga, and he surrendered after attempting the lotus position. Jensen repeated his examination of his right foot, both feet were swollen and Jensen knew they would be badly bruised, and absolutely hell to try to either stand or walk on. He couldn’t help the wry chuckle that escaped him; at least one part of him was warm. Jensen knew it was time to put his jeans on, only one thing to do. Jensen gritted his teeth, and lifted his burning feet. Pulling his jeans on as quickly as possible, as once again fire engulfed Jensen, but he kept going the worst came when he put his feet flat on the floor to allow him to lift his hips to pull the jeans on fully. For a few seconds the world pulsed red behind his closed eyes and he found himself on his side in a ball once more, he’d blacked out. Fuck if it was this bad getting dressed he didn’t want to think about the walk through the church. The door swung open and Eddie stepped inside flanked by as always by Tweedle Dumb and Dumber. Held loosely in Eddie’s meaty fist was a pair of cuffs and a gag. Eddie followed Jensen’s gaze. “Ya only got ya self to blame pretty, you shouldn’t upset the good folk of the congregation.” “What do you think upset them more Eddie, me telling them I’m not possessed or that Morgan is a lying kidnapping bastard?” Jensen tilted his head up in defiance, Eddie handed Tweedle Dumb the cuffs, and he and Tweedle Dumber approached him. Jensen let them pull his arms behind his back, as Eddie stepped closer; Jensen was hauled to his feet. Only the two men holding prevented Jensen from collapsing. Eddie lifted the gag, “Open up pretty, after all we know Demons lie, don’t they.” Eddie smiled as Jensen’s lips parted, Eddie forced the gag into his mouth, and it was tied with a brutal efficiency, cutting into his mouth. Eddie stepped back, “Ok Boys you know the drill, and it’s Show Time.” Jared was watching the service, nothing to special was happening, it was a mish-mash of styles, he was more interested in observing Preacher Jeffrey Dean Morgan amongst his people. Jared had been alerted to the Preacher’s arrival when Mackenzie’s expression had changed from contempt to outright hatred. An expectant hush fell over the gathered congregation and from his hiding place Jared heard the sound of a man walking, the footsteps were distinctive, the man walked with a slight limp and used a cane, it sounded as if he was wearing boots. Then Jared saw Preacher Morgan for the first time. Jared was surprised, somehow he’d been expecting a much older man, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan was an imposing figure, not much shorter than Jared, well built and muscular. He held himself with an easy grace, there was a commanding presence that drew the eye to the man in the expensive well cut black suit. Morgan didn’t wear a dog collar but a white shirt with the top buttons open. His black hair and well trimmed beard were shot through with white in places, softening his appearance. Warm brown eyes sparkled as he looked at the congregation, he gave them a welcoming smile “Good morning my brothers and sisters, once more we are gathered together to give thanks to the lord, join me as we say the Lord’s prayer together.” The voice was a combination of whisky rough smoothed with honey, deep and melodic. As the service progressed Jared noticed how Morgan held the eyes of some of the congregation after a few minutes, Jared realized he was looking at the Sherriff, Mayor, and several other local dignitaries. Morgan was almost hypnotic, he moved very little using his stillness to draw people’s attention, he was softly spoken so people had to concentrate on what he was saying, and his gestures were controlled and economical. Overall Jared was very impressed, if he’d met the guy in a bar before Chad, Jared would’ve been very tempted. “Brothers and Sisters it is time once more to pray for the soul of our dear brother Jensen.” As he spoke Morgan walked towards the Ackles family reaching out To Donna Ackles taking her hands in his. “Today I will show you that we are making progress with the demon that torments Jensen so.” Morgan’s face was full of sorrow as he addressed the congregation. Jared leaned forward slightly, progress? You either exorcised the bastards or the meat suit died, there was no in between, what the fuck was Morgan playing at. “I feel we are drawing to the climax of our battle for his soul, if the demon is weakening you will see injury upon Jensen as it tries to prevent him walking upon hallowed ground.” Jared thought what the fuck? Then his eyes swept along the congregation, some faces held horror, others excitement, and a few bordered on religious ecstasy. Jared had a bad feeling about this, Morgan had these people in the palm of his hand, and whatever he said was the gospel truth. Morgan gave the Ackles family one more sympathetic smile, and then he stood in front of the lectern leaning on his cane. “Bring our brother Jensen into the Lord’s House once more my friends.” Jared snorted quietly to himself at that, so they were bringing Ackles in, he would soon see if it was possession, illness or con. At the door to the Church Eddie was waiting, usually when Jensen was brought into church, he was dragged by the arms to prevent him from bolting. Now Jensen understood exactly why Morgan had ordered Eddie to spring his surprise this morning. Jensen had heard Morgan’s comment about the demon, and with the injuries to his feet, it would just reinforce what the congregation already believed. Eddie just smiled and pushed Jensen forward. As Jensen took the first steps into the church, he bit down on the gag to prevent himself from screaming at the pain. It felt as if he was walking on hot coals every step igniting fresh jolts of flame, it was as if the beating was still going on, each step felt like a fresh blow. Jared heard sounds of gasps from the congregation and there was a soft exclamation or “Oh no Jensen.” From Mackenzie. Jared decided it was worth the risk to lean out and see what the all the commotion was. As Jared leaned forward Ackles came into view, Jared drew in a sharp breath. Jensen was moving mechanically now, he just wanted to be able to reach the lectern, at least he would be off his feet, admittedly he would be chained like an animal but it had to be better than the hell he was going through now. Jensen heard Mac’s voice and he focused on it, he held onto it like a drowning man being offered a life belt to cling to. Up in the loft Jared watched the agonised progress as Ackles walked towards the front of the church, he was hunched over and from the way he was walking one or both feet were injured, Jared knew when Ackles heard his sister because he lifted his head. From that second, he ceased to be Ackles or demon, it was Jensen. Jensen’s face lifted and Jared felt his heart stutter, the face was pale, the only colour came from the material gagging him and the purple bruise like shadows under his large pain filled eyes. Suddenly Jensen appeared to attempt to smile and Jared realized with a jolt he was trying to reassure his sister he was ok. Jensen was as far from ok as it was possible to be. Jared could see from his clothes that Jensen had lost weight, and from the way he held himself there were more injuries hidden from the congregation under that loose fitting shirt. Jensen was aware of whispering from those watching his walk down the aisle, there were no words of comfort just words that backed up Morgan, “Demon...see his feet...Praise our Preacher for helping that poor boy.” Jensen kept pushing forward but his strength was failing him now, the lectern looked miles away. He took one more step and that was it, he stumbled forward he was done. Jared just stopped himself from crying out as Jensen started to fall, suddenly Morgan swept into action, and he threw his cane down stepped forward and caught Jensen in his arms. Morgan cradled Jensen close to his chest holding him upright, the whispering from the congregation swelled and Jared could hear the calls to the Lord and those praising Morgan for his strength in holding Jensen. Jared snorted softly, if Morgan cared about the semi conscious man in his arms then the first thing he should have done was get the pressure of Jensen’s feet, not haul him up so the only his toes brushed the floor and that was when Jared was convinced that Jensen wasn’t possessed. Jared could see the wounds to Jensen’s feet, and if this place was a real church then Jensen’s feet would’ve been burnt to a crisp by that walk instead they looked battered and swollen. Jared looked at Morgan’s face, the expression there was a strange mixture, to the congregation it would seem like concern, tinged with grief, but Jared caught a flash of something else and it rocked him to the core. For a second there had been a look of pure lust crossing Morgan’s face. “Brother Eddie, please come here and help me if you would, we must make sure Brother Jensen is secure.” Jared watched in disbelief as Eddie and the two men with him came forward and took Jensen from Morgan’s arms. They then dragged him to the lectern, and then they manhandled Jensen to his knees. One of the chains was attached to the cuffs fastening Jensen’s hands behind his back and the other was clipped to the collar hidden by the shirt. Jensen began to topple forward, Mackenzie screamed in terror knowing if that happened Jensen would be choked. The sound of his sister’s distress yanked Jensen back to his senses; he managed to pull himself back to a kneeling position. Breathing hard Jensen raised his head and stared straight into Morgan’s eyes, defiance blazed in the green depths. Where Jared was positioned he saw the looks exchanged between Preacher and Jensen. Morgan had his back to the congregation, and there was no mistaking the look he gave Jensen, the naked desire on his features flooded Jared with revulsion and looking at Jensen he felt the same as Jared. “Brothers and Sisters join with me as together we pray for Brother Jensen’s soul and see if we can free him of this demonic taint.” With that Morgan gracefully sank to his knees so he was eye level with Jensen, Jared was reminded of a rattle snake confronting its prey, but Jensen refused to look away from the man who was mistreating him. As the prayers went on, Jared watched Jensen and Mackenzie, there seemed to be some form of silent communication going on between them, in fact Jared was pretty sure Jensen was telling her a joke a one point when she gave a little shake of the head and tried not to smile. Jared was amused himself by what was going on, if this was a serious exorcism, there was no way that Jensen would be gagged, simply because it was a demon’s entrance and exit point. Jared had seen the results of a botched exorcism. He and Chris had burst in on a group of amateurs who were reading an Exorcism ritual, they were doing quite well except for the fact they had the victim gagged. Every hunter knew you didn’t do that. Before they could reach the victim the demon had tried to escape via the mouth, but the gag had prevented it. That meant it taken him and Chris a couple of hours to clean the guys brains off the wall, after the demon had taken the poor bastards head apart as it had left the building so to speak. A half hour of prayers, and a couple of hymns later and Morgan stood facing the congregation once more. “Brothers and Sisters we have done well today, as you can see the demon is loosening its grip and I’m sure that we will be victorious, I will remain with Brother Jensen and continue to pray for him alone. May the Lord be with you.” As one the congregation responded “And also with you.” People began to file out of the church, leaving the Ackles family behind. Mackenzie looked as if she was going to speak but Jensen slightly shook his head, Mackenzie lowered her eyes, just as she turned to leave she spoke to her brother “Bye Jensen....I’ll see you next week... I promise.” Her eyes filled with tears and she fled the building, Morgan watched her go impassively, he turned his attention to Donna and Alan “I’m sorry you had to witness you son’s pain today, but if you remain strong he will be home soon. “Alan I understand your grief but I’m so glad you told me about your son and his unnatural desire for men, once he came here to me I saw the demon and I knew I could release him from this curse. You did the right thing Alan, and believe me when I say I will take the best of care of him.” As he said this he turned from Alan and looked at Jensen, and once more desire and hunger appeared on his face. Alan nodded, he looked past Morgan at his imprisoned son, who was pleading with his eyes to a father who had betrayed him, “I’m sorry son, I truly am, but the Preacher has shown me this is the right path, I know you’ll forgive me once this is over.” With that Alan turned and followed the rest of his family. Jensen slumped in his bonds, he been hopping that his dad would see just what Morgan was doing, and that his he had been conned. Just then Eddie appeared Morgan spoke to him, “Eddie will you fetch me what I want to show Jensen please.” Eddie nodded and walked out. Morgan turned round to look down at the man on his knees, “Jensen it’s time we finally talked properly about why you’re here.” With that he walked towards Jensen standing in front of him. Jared was watching what was happening he wondered should he intervene. No not yet he needed to understand what the hell was going on. Jared noticed that Morgan was no longer limping, but moving with an effortless grace, his unease grew. Morgan knelt down and reached towards Jensen’s face, Jensen flinched slightly as Morgan moved “I’m going to remove the gag that’s all, surely that would be better.” Morgan stopped and stared at Jensen “My god, the fire in your eyes, I admire that, it’s what makes you so special Jensen. Even now your spirit is still strong.” Morgan smiled as he undid the gag, his thumb brushing across the cracked, full lips. Jared clenched his fists, he knew he had to stay still but it was killing him, watching Morgan run his hands over Jensen while he was helpless and unable to fight back. Morgan stood and went to the Lectern. There was a bottle of water there, and he poured a glass took a drink from it, and then Morgan took the glass to offer to Jensen. At first Jensen refused the water clamping his lips closed, “Now Jensen there’s no need for this, I know you had nothing to eat or drink yesterday, please you need to drink.” The request was made in a sympathetic tone; Jensen’s shoulders slumped as he parted his lips to drink. Morgan edged closer placing a hand on Jensen’s shoulder, the touch made Jensen splutter, causing water to run down his chin. Morgan gently wiped the water away caressing Jensen’s neck as he went. Jensen finished the drink and Morgan stood and walked to a chair, he pulled it in front of Jensen and sat down. “I wonder what it is about my presence that unnerves you so Jensen. I have never raised a hand to you in violence, nor have I ever touched you inappropriately, would you rather I threw you to the ground and fucked you against your will? Morgan’s tone was reasonable even hurt by the way Jensen looked at him. “Well as much as I find your kind offer of sex here in the church interesting I’ll have to say no, on grounds you’re a sick fuck and I wouldn’t touch you if you were the last man on earth.” Jensen’s voice was a husky rasp, the combination of the gag and lack of water making it cracked and raw. Morgan was relaxed in the chair, laughing at Jensen as if this display of fire was the most amusing thing he ever heard. “Jensen, there comes a time in every man’s life when he needs to settle down and find someone to share his life with. When I arrived in this lovely town the people made me feel so at home I knew this was where I was meant to be. They have helped me set up this church and build my home and they made me feel like family, and in return I have given them spiritual guidance they turn to me whenever they are in need. So I felt it was only right to settle down with someone from this place.” Jensen looked at Morgan in disbelief as he spoke, what kind of power trip was Morgan on? He really wanted to just cry but he’d see Morgan in hell before he did that. The church doors opened. Eddie walked towards them. And Jensen saw what he was carrying, it was the metal box, Jensen had really hoped it was going to be a strap or flogger not that. There was a sense of dread attached to that plain metal box, sometimes when Morgan would sit and stare at Jensen in his cell he would fetch that box from the cabinet and place it on the floor between them. Jensen had always wondered what was in there and now today it looked as if he was going to find out. Eddie handed the box over to Morgan, “Eddie, I’ll come and fetch you when it’s time to return Jensen to his room.” With that Eddie was dismissed and Jensen was left to face Morgan alone. Up in the loft Jared’s frustration and helplessness grew. He wanted nothing more to just swoop down (Kane would love that) and rescue Jensen, but Jared understood there were pieces to this puzzle missing and he needed all the information before acting. “Where was I? Oh yes settling down. There were several very promising candidates, who sadly for one reason or another fell by the wayside. Then I saw the perfect person. Beautiful, intelligent, strong willed. In fact I spent a great deal of time with the family, getting to know them, and the young person in question began to talk about their older brother, how amazing he was, and I had to admit my interest was piqued.” Morgan paused, placing the box on the floor between them once more. “Mackenzie is a beautiful young woman Jensen, and she was very nearly my chosen companion, but I decided to wait and meet her older brother, and I’m so very happy I did wait. When you arrived to visit your parents you simply took my breath away. You embody everything I have searched for. There have been others but in comparison to you they were poor substitutes.” Silence reigned, Jared felt sick he was watching Jensen, Jensen looked as if he’d been punched in the gut on hearing this, “You leave my sister alone you fucking bastard.” Jensen began to struggle, but he was no match for the chains that held him in place. Morgan had stood up, forcing Jensen to look up at him; he took his jacket off, and unfastened his shirt cuffs before rolling his sleeves up. “I feel I’m to blame for this situation, I have been lax in training you. You see Jensen you will come to welcome my touch, you belong to me now.” If I had kept faith with Mackenzie as my companion, I would have had time to prepare her new home properly and take the relationship slowly. But once I saw you I just knew you were the one I’ve waited for. Sadly with the time constraints posed by you only being here over Christmas I have been forced into this rash action.” Jensen’s head was spinning what new home? What struck Jensen was how matter of fact Morgan was about all of this, he found his voice. “Don’t you think people will notice I’ve gone? After all I’m the star of the show, hell we should take it out on tour...” Jensen’s voice shook a little as he spoke but he smirked up at Morgan remaining as defiant as possible. Morgan’s warm laugh echoed once more round the church, “That’s why I love small towns; it’s so easy to influence the right people. Take your poor father for instance, he was so keen to believe that he could save his son from being gay he would rather believe you were possessed by a demon. You yourself helped by never coming out to your parents, I’m sorry to say but your sister confided in me. She explained that is why you lost your boyfriend and you were finally coming out to your parents this visit. You should be proud of who you are Jensen, you are extraordinary, and have nothing to be ashamed of.” Morgan paused looking round the church before continuing. “You see Jensen, at today’s service I planted the seed the demon is weakening. And in a misguided attempt to set you free I will attempt to exorcise you, but you will overpower me and you will escape. I will appear in church next Sunday a little battered, and very contrite. The sheriff will search for you but by the time I raise the alarm you will be miles away.” Jensen reeled at this, shit he had to try and escape somehow, “Hey Morgan If you like I could beat the crap out of you, so it looks real.” Morgan’s smile turned dark, “Don’t worry about that Jensen, I have made arrangements for that.” In the loft Jared realized he couldn’t just snatch Jensen, the way Morgan spoke if he were to grab Jensen now and run they would be hunted, and the state Jensen was in there was no way he’d be able to run for the truck. To make matters worse Jared would either have hurt or kill Morgan, although the way he felt it wouldn’t pose a problem. But if the town’s people thought Jensen was still possessed and had hurt their beloved Preacher, at best he would face prison, at worst in Texas lynch justice would be swift and brutal. Jared realized he would have to watch this play out and then make plans with Jim and Chris. Down in the church Jensen was once more starring at the box, “I know you are wondering what the box contains Jensen, you’ll soon find out, but first it’s time for you to begin your training. I need to know that I have made the right choice.” With that Morgan began to slowly approach Jensen. Jensen froze in place, he knew there was no place for him to go, the chains restricted movement and with his feet he couldn’t even stand to try and defend himself. When Morgan was stood right in front of Jensen he reached out and ran his fingers through the light brown hair brushing it off his forehead. “I like your hair now it’s getting a little longer; it frames your face so well.” Morgan suddenly changed the gentle stroking to a brutal grip. Morgan stroked down the front of his pants, and Jensen saw the twitch of the cock as blood began to fill it and it started to harden. “No one else will ever get to touch you like this again Jensen, even Eddie will no longer be allowed to see you. I will become everything to you, you will depend on me for food, warmth and comfort, and I am a generous man. I will provide all that and more but you must learn to obey me.” Morgan unzipped his files, his semi erect cock held in his hand, he pulled Jensen’s head back “now Jensen you will take me in your mouth, don’t even think about biting me, I may still consider Mackenzie.” The voice was low and seductive; Morgan ran his now fully erect cock along Jensen’s lips. Jensen closed his eyes swallowed hard and opened his mouth. Morgan gave a triumphant smile; he thrust forward hardly giving Jensen time to adjust to the intrusion. Morgan cupped the back of Jensen’s head threading his fingers painfully in his hair and slowly began to thrust. Jensen was desperate to breathe as Morgan brushed the back of his throat. Jensen relaxed as best he could he had no choice. He began to work the cock in his mouth, if he had to endure this then he could finish it as quickly as possible. Morgan threw back his head groaning at the sensations Jensen’s mouth was producing “Fuck me you’re better at this than I thought, that’s it my Angel.” Morgan gave a vicious thrust and tears formed in Jensen’s eyes. One tear spilled down his cheek it fell onto Morgan’s other hand. Morgan stilled his movements picking the hand up and bringing it to his lips as if he was about to taste the teardrop. “No...Not yet I have all the time in the world to taste all of you.” As Morgan spoke Jensen pulled back a little and worked the head of his cock using his tongue to press against the sensitive glands there, the effect was instant. Morgan stiffened and gripped Jensen’s head tighter, he came with a shout. Jensen’s worked him through the aftershock of the orgasm; Morgan released his head, and then gently wiped away the tears on Jensen’s cheeks. Morgan was smiling as he put away his now flaccid cock. “There I told you, you would come to appreciate my touch Jensen you’ve done well, I will reward you for this.” Jensen starred at Morgan hate blazing in his eyes. Suddenly he spat a mouthful of come all over Morgan’s pants. “Fuck you, Morgan, you want a sex toy buy a blow up doll, and I swear you go near Mac I’ll kill you.” Jensen’s voice was wrecked with emotion and rawness from the abuse Morgan had inflicted. Morgan looked down at the mess on his pants; him pulled a handkerchief from his pocket and cleaned himself up. He sat down on the chair and leant forward. Morgan reached for the box, he placed it on his lap, and from round his neck he produced a key. “Look if these are your collection of butt plugs I’ll pass, and I don’t do studied Leather underwear it chafes something nasty.” Jensen’s voice shook but he was trying to boost what was left of his courage. In silence Morgan opened the box; Jensen’s blood froze at what he saw inside. It was lined with a deep purple material and nestling in its folds were a plain metal collar and two wide wrist cuffs with rings were chains could be attached. “As you can see Jensen there is no lock, they will be welded in place, so I had to be sure I had finally found the right person.” Morgan closed the box. “You know Jensen; I find it insulting the way Eddie calls you pretty. He cannot see the beauty you possess, the strength you’ve shown me means I have made the right choice you’re perfect. I see myself as an artist Jensen. Someone like Da Vinci or Michelangelo, both men understood beauty. Michelangelo sculptured David as the height of male beauty, but he never met you my Angel you will be my David, my masterpiece.” With that Morgan stood up, looking down on Jensen, his head bowed shoulders slumped in defeat. “It’s your spirit Jensen that makes you beautiful, I don’t want to crush it, but you need to learn your place. But once you are in your new home. I will soon teach you to understand, and don’t worry you won’t be moving far. In fact you will still be able to see your family when I allow it. The house has a wonderful basement and now it’s nearly ready for you. I have been very patient as I want it to be perfect for you, so tomorrow I’m making a trip to Dallas to collect the final touches.” “As long as it’s not pink or frilly, I hate fussy furniture.” Jensen had lifted his eyes to meet Morgan’s. Jensen felt like giving up, just letting Morgan do whatever he wanted to him. But Jensen was worried that if he surrendered then Morgan would go after Mackenzie, so for her sake he’d fight as long as possible. Morgan smiled tenderly at Jensen, “That’s it my Angel, you fight, your spirit burns so bright, I never want to see that flame go out. I think it’s time for you to get some rest. I’ll fetch Eddie to take you back to your room.” As he spoke Morgan cupped Jensen’s face in his hand, his thumb brushing gently across his swollen lips. Morgan let go of Jensen’s face and walked away, pausing only to retrieve his cane. As his footsteps faded Jensen heard a movement up in the loft and he looked up. Jared had never felt so helpless and heartbroken while he watched events unfold beneath him. He watched as Morgan had outlined a life of living hell for Jensen, but what had sickened him most was the calm manner in which it had been delivered. Jared had wanted so badly to override the hunter within him and just grab Jensen and fight his way out, but instead he’d sat and suffered with Jensen in silence. Now the two sides of Jared were at war, the hunter demanded that Jared remained hidden until he could talk to Jim and plan a proper rescue, but for the first time in a long while the compassionate side of Jared which he thought he‘d buried with Chad surfaced. Jared couldn’t just leave Jensen down there with no hope, only seeing a future filled with pain and humiliation. When Morgan had walked away, Jared had seized his chance. Jared edged forward so he was visible to anyone looking up and he made a noise. In the silence of Morgan’s departure the small noise had resounded like a gunshot through the church and Jensen automatically looked up. His jaw dropped there was a man up there, his face a mask of grief. The man moved further into the light and Jensen could make out he was crying. The last thing even now Jensen wanted was to see anyone upset. Then the man mouthed something..... It looked like...Help....Soon...Promise. For the first time in what felt like forever Jensen felt hope, he didn’t know who the man was, and fuck he could even be hallucinating he didn’t care. All Jensen knew he wanted to reassure the guy, so he responded....I’m Ok, he offered the man the same reassuring smile he given Mac earlier. Jared sat in the loft and he offered what measly comfort he could to Jensen, showing him he wasn’t alone, and that was when he tried to communicate with him. Those few words he mouthed so carefully hopping that Jensen understood. Jensen’s expressive face was an open book so easy to read. First there was despair, then shock, hope and finally a comforting reassurance and the words I’m Ok. What the fuck? Why was Jensen offering him comfort, then Jared touched his face shocked at finding it wet with tears, he was amazed he didn’t think he was capable of crying anymore. Jared heard the sound of Morgan returning, he quietly dropped flat, he was no longer concerned with breaking the salt circle. The last he’d seen of Jensen was as he stared straight ahead at the approaching threat. “Ah the gang’s all here then.” Jensen noted as Morgan, Eddie and Tweedle Dumb and Dumber stood in front of him. Jensen ‘s fighting spirit had returned, just knowing that someone was there to help was enough, how was another matter, just knowing was enough for now. “Eddie please take Jensen back to his room, and can you ensure that Jensen is comfortable.” The words were laced with meaning, Eddie smiled and nodded. Tweedle Dumb and Dumber came forward unhooking the chains from Jensen’s collar and handcuffs, he sagged forward in relief, relief which was short lived as he was hauled to his feet. Jensen bit his lip to stop the yell of pain as his feet were bathed in fire once more. “Come on boys let’s get pretty out of here, I know just how to make sure you are gonna get a nice restful night.” Eddie had stepped in close to Jensen as he made his promise, and with that Jensen was dragged from the church. Morgan watched the men depart, and he turned back to the cross. “Thank you dear Lord for your kind gift of Jensen and the sweet gullibility of this town, I hope to be able to enjoy both for many years to come.” Morgan’s mocking words died away, and he turned away from the cross, he retrieved the metal box from where he left it, and walked out. As the doors of the church closed and locked Jared lay in the silence, his mind whirling with what he’d seen and heard. He pulled his phone from his pocket and fired off a text to Jim, it was to the point, it told the older hunter to meet Jared at the truck and the co-ordinates where to find it. Seconds later Jared’s phone vibrated and the screen lit up with a one word response... Bad? Jared sent one more text. Yes... with that Jared replaced his phone and waited. Jared waited for an hour before he felt it was safe enough to leave the church. Once again the lock posed no problem and Jared soon locked the door behind him. He stood by the door still torn, should he just fight his way in and rescue Jensen? Steal the Preacher’s truck and get the hell out of town. Jared knew if he did that Jensen would be running forever, and there was no way he would do that to a man who had been through so much. Jensen deserved his freedom and to be able to enjoy that freedom without spending his life looking over his shoulder. Jared silently walked away from the church, a slow and easy pace, as if he were out for a Sunday stroll, but once he was out of sight of the buildings he picked up his pace. When he had walked there this morning, he had been careful. Now Jared moved as if he was being chased by a of pack hell hounds. In the gathering twilight Jared stumbled and slipped, the fading light urging him on, unable to shake Jensen’s haunted face from his mind, his impending fate weighing heavily on Jared. There was no way his was leaving Jensen there to suffer. He hadn’t been able to save Chad but he be damned if he let Jensen down. Finally Jared ran into the clearing where his truck was parked, there parked alongside it was Jim’s truck and inside it Jim and Chris were waiting for him. Chris leapt out of the passenger side, running towards Jared. Jared slipped once more and Chris managed to catch him, as he sagged in the smaller hunter’s arms he heard Jim climb out of the truck. “Jesus fuck, sasquatch the way you ran in here, ya look like you’ve met the devil himself.” Jared looked down into Chris sapphire eyes and whispered brokenly “I have.” Tags: fic, hell is other people, j2 Current Location: office Current Music: none wusswoo on February 12th, 2010 09:34 pm (UTC) Oooh evil, evil man, grrr. Poor Jensen (I do like to see the boy hurt cough), but I hope Jared can help him. Can't wait for the nex chapter, this is a fab story xx I agree completely, and I wrote the guy! I feel bad for what I'm doing to Jensen (and yes I'm a hurt Dean/Jensen fan but it doesn't show much) I promise Jared will be able to help Jensen soon.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1764
__label__wiki	0.619679	0.619679	Pink Floyd » The Dark Side Of The Moon Classic rockProgressive rockRockPink FloydPsychedelic Rock Money is a song from British progressive rock band Pink Floyd's 1973 album, The Dark Side of the Moon. It is the only song on the album to hit the top 20 in the United States charts. On the original LP, it opened the second side of the album. It was written by Roger Waters. The guitar solo is ranked number 62 on Guitar World's "100 Greatest Guitar Solos". "Money" is notable for its introductory passage of cash registers dinging and coins clinking, much like "Time". Read Full BioMoney is a song from British progressive rock band Pink Floyd's 1973 album, The Dark Side of the Moon. It is the only song on the album to hit the top 20 in the United States charts. On the original LP, it opened the second side of the album. It was written by Roger Waters. The guitar solo is ranked number 62 on Guitar World's "100 Greatest Guitar Solos". "Money" is notable for its introductory passage of cash registers dinging and coins clinking, much like "Time". However, unlike "Time", the 'money' sounds were recorded specifically for the album, and are featured in a 7/4 beat rhythm. "Money", a riff-driven song, is notable for the unusual 7 beat time signature. The song is also notable for its dramatic change to 4/4 time for an extended guitar solo, after which the song returns to 7/8, then ends in 4/4. Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour suggested the change in time signature was likely introduced to make things a little easier for him. 01Wish You Were Here 02Money 03Comfortably Numb 04Time 05The Great Gig in the Sky 06Us and Them 07Hey You 08On the Run 09Brain Damage 10Eclipse 11Any Colour You Like 12The Happiest Days of Our Lives 13Mother 14Goodbye Blue Sky 15Have a Cigar 16Run Like Hell 17Young Lust 18The Thin Ice 19Welcome to the Machine 20High Hopes Money 0:00 / 3:07 Pink Floyd Track 1/20 Source: Money - Pink Floyd HD (Studio Version) by Pink Floyd Money, get away Get a good job with good pay and you're okay Money, it's a gas Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash New car, caviar, four star daydream Think I'll buy me a football team Money, get back I'm all right Jack keep your hands off of my stack Money, it's a hit Don't give me that do goody good bullshit I'm in the high-fidelity first class traveling set And I think I need a Lear jet Money, it's a crime Share it fairly but don't take a slice of my pie Money, so they say Is the root of all evil today But if you ask for a raise it's no surprise that they're Giving none away, away, away Lyrics © BMG Rights Management Written by: Roger Waters Money - Pink Floyd HD (Studio Version) Pink Floyd - Money (Official Music Video) Money - Pink Floyd + Lyrics Pink Floyd - " Money " Waters / Gilmour / Mason/ Wright Pink Floyd - Money (lyrics) Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall (HQ) Pink Floyd - Money (1974) legendado Pink Floyd - Money (Live, From ''Delicate Sound Of Thunder'') Pink Floyd - Money - Pulse Pink Floyd - Money, Quadraphonic down-mixed to ProLogic II-encoded stereo Pink Floyd - Comfortably numb FIRST TIME HEARING \| Pink Floyd - Money - REACTION Money - Pink Floyd (1973) Pink Floyd - Money Video HD Pink Floyd - "Hey You" Pink Floyd - Money \| Reaction Pink Floyd - High Hopes (Official Music Video) Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here How to Play "Money" by Pink Floyd - Guitar Lesson and Bass Pink Floyd - Money (live in venice) Understanding Pink Floyd's "Money" Pink Floyd - Money (Bass Cover) (Play Along - Tabs In Video) Pink Floyd - Time (2011 Remastered) Pink Floyd-Money (Lyrics) HQ (1080HD) Pink Floyd - Money (U.S. DJ Remix) Dark Side of the Moon - Pink Floyd - full album hd 2018 Pink Floyd - Money (master tape) Guitar Lesson: Pink Floyd - Money Pink Floyd - "Money" 1080p HD - PUSLE 1994 "Money" riff (Pink Floyd) Pink Floyd - Money (Legendado) Velvet Revolver - Money(Pink Floyd cover) Pink Floyd - Money (2011 Remastered) Pink Floyd - Money [Subtitulado] Pink Floyd - Money (Bass Cover) Money by Pink Floyd for solo piano Pink Floyd Money Reaction Hip Hop Fan REACTS To Pink Floyd - Money Money - Pink Floyd Band Cover Pink Floyd Money -Traduction paroles Française Wipe out / Money (the ventures / pink floyd) covers tribute show Pink Floyd - Money (Cover version) Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon (Instrumental Cover) (Full Album) Pink Floyd "Money" (Legendado) Como tocar "Money" de Pink Floyd - Tutorial Bajo (HD) The Black Jacket Symphony presents Pink Floyd's "Money" (((MONO))) Pink Floyd - Money - PROMO 45 rpm - 1973 - Censored Short Version Pink Floyd - Money LYRICS HD	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1769
__label__wiki	0.647176	0.647176	Become a Son or Daughter of Liberty SOL Radio Constitution and Law Bradlee’s Blog How Wheaton Can Stop Short of the Cliff Written by: Tom Dahlberg Wheaton College, which is both Billy Graham’s and my alma mater, should have known that the sodomite activists would not leave it alone and should have been prepared for it. But then that presupposes that the administration and the faculty have not themselves gone crazy and decided to support the notion that there is nothing wrong with the sodomite lifestyle from an orthodox point of view. In these two articles from Time Magazine (here and here) about sodomite activism on Wheaton’s campus, there is a hint that a few faculty members may need to be removed. The first story reports how one student bearded the president of the college during a chapel Q&A, suggesting that Wheaton’s refusal to explicitly normalize homosexuality is morally imbalanced and petty; that it is actually unChristian. Christian colleges such as Wheaton have been at the center of the evangelical fight over “lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender” (LGBT) acceptance, especially as younger generations grow increasingly more accepting on issues such as same-sex marriage. The most recent conflict began when Philip Fillion, a class of 2015 organ performance major and married heterosexual, asked Ryken [the president of Wheaton College] a question about the theological consistency of Wheaton’s position against homosexuality. He posted his question in full in a public note on his Facebook page: Trending: Omar Definitely In Trouble: Brother-Husband’s Birthdate On Wedding Certificate Matches School Records “All students, via the Community Covenant, and all faculty, via the Statement of Faith, are required to affirm a sexual ethic that denies everyone except celibates and married straight people a place in the kingdom of God. This sexual ethic is not at all universal and depends on a reading of scripture that is incredibly narrow and ignores history, culture, and science. The Statement of Faith and the Community Covenant also lack any language about the sacraments of the Christian church. Why is it the case that our college, in documents we all must agree to or be expelled, insists on formally condemning and denying equality to our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters, on spurious theological grounds, yet completely leaves behind baptism and Eucharist, which Jesus Christ himself instituted to grow and strengthen the Christian community?” As he returned to his seat, the college tells TIME, another student sitting nearby threw the apple at him, and missed. The story goes on to suggest that the student who threw the apple was probably removed from campus for making sodomites feel unsafe. Talk about imbalanced. Wheaton thinks it is more dangerous to leave someone on campus who protested sodomite activism, harmlessly, than it is to leave sodomite activists there. I am fascinated by the position taken implicitly in Mr. Fillion’s question to the president of Wheaton College. In particular, I am interested in the extent to which the question is based on premises which Wheaton itself has taught Mr. Fillion. For clearly this young man, half-educated at Wheaton College, assumes that there is such a thing as universal reason which has claims on the Christian tradition; that contemporary learning determines the true meaning of the tradition as opposed to the tradition determining the true meaning of the learning. From Mr. Fillion’s point of view, Wheaton’s Biblical ethics are not based on universal reason and concomitant universal principles of justice and morality and are therefore not necessarily authoritative. His question suggests a modern dialectical view of history (for his appeal to history could hardly be an appeal to salvation history) in which opposites (like sodomite activism and traditional morality) are synthesized into new cultures, new science, new truths that have a claim on Christianity. Christianity must integrate them as a modification of its very meaning and practice. There must be, for Mr. Fillion, some absolute, universal, rational standard of “narrowness” in textual interpretation. Obviously Mr. Fillion owes us a theory of religious knowledge, which will drag him into a theory of meaning and a particular account of reason itself. Of course, none of this is forthcoming from people like Mr. Fillion who are not embarrassed by being presumptuous; by righteous displays of ignorant dogmatism. Wheaton has failed to make Mr. Fillion as self-critical and self-aware as he should be. It has not made him conscious of the controversial, even self-subverting nature of his view of Reality. It has not made him intellectually sophisticated. It has graduated him into little more than modern narcissism. Mr. Fillion is simply appealing to the modern, classically liberal account of reason which Wheaton seems to be both implicitly and explicitly anchored in. I should know. I majored in philosophy there. Wheaton views its devotion to the liberal arts as a devotion to universal standards of rational justification, leading to the conclusion that faith and learning must be integrated because learning, based on reason, is revealing a great deal of truth about Reality and “all truth is God’s truth.” If Wheaton rejected this position, it would have to revolutionize its understanding of how faith and learning are actually integrated if at all. Wheaton would find itself in the deconstruction-of-modern-learning business rather than the integration-of-faith-and-learning business. Above all else, it would find itself rejecting the naïve notion that modern science, modern reason, literally describes Reality. I was indoctrinated, while at Wheaton, in all its naiveté about the nature of reason and the integration of learning with the Christian tradition. I will never forget one philosophy seminar I attended in which one of the upper classmen, a student star of the philosophy department, pointed out how reason, as a presumably universal, objective, and authoritative capacity in man, surely has claims on the Christian tradition. But soon after leaving Wheaton for the graduate school of philosophy at the Johns Hopkins University, I found myself amazed at the self-subverting, modern naiveté of this completely false form of sophistication. While Wheaton was looking for respect by submitting itself to the modern account of reason, Hopkins was full of content mocking this submission as little more than ignorance. Looking back at Wheaton, from Hopkins, Wheaton did not look very sophisticated. It looked suicidal. Ironically, for the scholars at Wheaton, the classically liberal, Enlightenment account of reason, as universal standards of rational justification, has been completely rejected in what is often referred to as “postmodern” philosophy as a result of a triangulation between a relatively new pragmatic view of how language takes on meaning (see the later Wittgenstein), a pragmatic account of reason and knowledge which is coherent with this theory of meaning (see the philosophies of knowledge and science illustrated in philosophers like Rorty, Feyerabend, Kuhn, Quine, et al) and an actual historical analysis of the tradition-bound nature of all accounts of reason and justice (see, e.g., Alasdair MacIntyre). The classically liberal, modern, Enlightenment view of reason as universal standards of rational justification is dead. Every account of reason, every exercise of it, is tradition-bound. In other words, even with respect to judgments about the coherence of propositions, the one and only standard of rational justification is just the whole grammar of the whole tradition — all of its rules for using terms correctly. And the distinction between true and false paradigms of language is pragmatic. Christianity’s huge advantage is its historical basis. God actually entered history to provide us with our Christian tradition, which is also witnessed to by subsequent human experience as the truly moral path through human life. And this is Reality — the one and only Reality. All scientific reductions are inauthentic. From this point of view, Mr. Fillion’s confrontation of Wheaton, based on modern assumptions about modern learning, is just ignorant nonsense. But ironically, it is not just Mr. Fillion’s ignorant nonsense. It is Wheaton’s ignorant nonsense. Wheaton has no right to wonder why its own students seem subversive. It has provided them with the premises of the subversion. I doubt that President Ryken told the young man what he should have told him — that the whole idea that Mr. Fillion can assess whether or not Wheaton’s Christian tradition is true or false, right or wrong, or really means one thing rather than another, based on some tradition-independent standard, is self-serving vanity. Wheaton needs to make it clear to every Mr. Fillion, on and off campus, that he, himself, is just anchored in his own utterly relative, tradition-bound view of Reality — that of the modern tradition. And unfortunately this is a tradition which has not been revealed. It is not rooted in history and finally rejects experience. Contemporary science, as dogmatism about the nature of Reality, is a flight from experience. In other words, Wheaton needs to deconstruct for Mr. Fillion his utterly naïve dogmatism, his child-like faith, his true belief in his own strange view of Reality; his failure to understand that his account of reason, science, culture and their relationship to the Christian tradition are nothing more than an expression of his own relative subjectivity, because in order to become objective his language would have to conform to the language of the whole community — the orthodox community of Wheaton. What Mr. Fillion is trying to do, by degree, is insist on his own private language. In that case Wheaton should simply insist on asserting its own much more public language as the very standard of rationality, assuming that its language is still relatively orthodox. Wheaton itself needs to be deconstructed for its self-subversion. Why is Mr. Fillion so naïve to begin with? How did Mr. Fillion become a senior at Wheaton without having his modern mythology completely shattered? Wheaton is beginning to experience the very painful symptoms of its attempt to achieve sophistication in a horribly unsophisticated way — by being publicly committed to the ridiculous notion that there are universal standards of rational justification which have an objective claim on the Christian tradition and that the way this claim is exercised is by recognizing the truth of the products of universal reason, even about the very nature of Reality, and somehow integrating that truth with the Christian tradition. The result of this project can only be the eternal, ongoing transformation of the meaning of the Christian tradition; a hopelessly incomplete and unstable “world view.” This project is simply the capitulation of the tradition. Modern knowledge, including scientific claims about moral and metaphysical Reality, are not based on universal standards of justification. They are anchored in the goal of rationalism — the achievement of a metaphysical totalization like materialism and Marxism. They are based on a particular account of meaning, reason, knowledge and Reality. They start out with a prescientific view of Reality. If our starting view of Reality is our Christian revelation, then it is the judge of whether or not these other, competing views of Reality are truthful at all. But in this case, for orthodox Christians, the notion that reason is or can be universal is dead. Unfortunately, for Wheaton’s faculty and students, the deconstruction of modern knowledge claims is much more rigorous, much more difficult, than simply attaching the secular hose directly to lazy, uncritical, unfiltered minds. Christian deconstructionism undermines the value of the liberal arts where the liberal arts have been positioned as a series of rational disciplines, chock full of truth, which can be integrated into one world view and which must therefore correspond to Reality. Postmodern, Christian deconstructionism requires a level of intellectual energy which would revolutionize Wheaton’s understanding of who belongs there. We need a whole new Evangelical Christian Academy devoted to the Christian deconstruction of modern learning. Wheaton has been traveling down a road paved by the modern concept of reason for quite some time. This road leads to a cliff. But there are warnings, like the confidence and aggression with which apostate homosexuals now beard Wheaton. If Wheaton is going to be saved, it must turn around. It must completely reject the utterly discredited, modern account reason. It must become explicitly postmodern. It must assert the tradition, not the myth of universal reason making claims on that tradition. Sign up to get breaking alerts from Sons of Liberty Media. Don't forget to like SonsOfLibertyMedia.com on Facebook, Google+, & Twitter. The opinions expressed in each article are the opinions of the author alone and do not necessarily reflect those of SonsOfLibertyMedia.com. Valerie Jarrett: Imposing More Gun Laws will Make US a “More Perfect Union” Next Post: Islam’s Secret Santa About the Author: Tom Dahlberg Tom Dahlberg is a graduate of Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL where he earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy. He went on to the Johns Hopkins graduate school of philosophy to study the philosophy of science. He taught philosophy briefly and then earned his Masters of Business Administration from St. Thomas University in St. Paul, MN. He has since worked as a consultant in the information technology arena. 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__label__cc	0.704529	0.295471	Home Motorcycles MotoGP Quartararo Secures Pole For Catalan Grand Prix Fabio Quartararo in action at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. (MotoGP photo) Quartararo Secures Pole For Catalan Grand Prix Cover Photo Courtesy of MotoGP BARCELONA, Spain – Just 11 days after undergoing arm pump surgery in Barcelona, rookie sensation Fabio Quartararo flew to his second-career MotoGP pole during qualifying for the Catalan Grand Prix on Saturday. Quartararo lapped the 2.892-mile, 16-turn Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in 1:39.484 to put his Petronas Yamaha SRT entry on the front of the grid for Sunday’s race. The rookie edged five-time and defending premier class champion Marc Marquez by .015 seconds for the pole position, with a shot to become the youngest premier class winner in history should he hold on for the victory on race day. Marquez finished Q2 in second on his Repsol Honda, with a time of 1:39.499 placing him in the middle of the front row alongside Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales, who completed the top three on the grid and was two tenths of a second adrift of the pole. Marquez’s run at the pole was squelched at turn four on his final flying lap, after his rear tire slid wide and cost him precious tenths of a second on the stopwatch. An all-Italian second row sees Quartararo’s teammate, Franco Morbidelli, starting alongside the second factory Yamaha of Valentino Rossi and the factory Ducati of Andrea Dovizioso. The second Ducati of Danilo Petrucci, Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Alex Rins, LCR Honda Castrol’s Cal Crutchlow and the sister Repsol Honda of Jorge Lorenzo completed the top 10 starters. Previous articleSpeed Week Diary: Rain And A Podium Finish Next articleMARTIN: TMS & IndyCar — Then & Now It’s Another Sachsenring Score For Marquez Marquez Counts To 10 In Sachsenring Qualifying Marquez Shows The Way In Germany	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1774
__label__cc	0.656627	0.343373	Six Degrees – Keep Portland Weird May 20, 2013 Timbers Match DispatchCascadia Cup, Futty Danso, Jose Adolfo Valencia, Six Degrees, Vancouver WhitecapsKevin A few quick thoughts on Portland’s 2-2 tie at Vancouver. Okay, people, there were so many weird things about this game, so many things that I either need to cheer or ridicule or shout down with furious rage, that I’ll just get them all out of the way here at the start. I promise, there will be some “normal” stuff towards the end. I think. 1) The first point I’d like to make is that, right this minute, somewhere in British Columbia, Whitecaps forward Camilo Sanvezzo is diving to the ground. And about 300 yards away from him, his line-of-sight completely blocked by a family in a mini van, referee Matthew Foerster is: Taking a bong hit Reaching for his yellow card Taking ANOTHER bong hit Pulling out the MLS referee’s how-to-guide, which he just read for the first time on Wednesday Putting the yellow card away and grabbing the red Tripping over his bong, falling on his face, and soiling his underwear. 2) Now, there really is no excuse for Camilo’s constant flopping, but perhaps we can excuse the ref’s ineptitude a little. After all, how could he tell the teams apart? It was the All White team playing the Almost All White team. When the Timbers rolled out the new uniforms this Spring, I immediately disliked the way the “Rose City Red” jerseys only had red on the front, not the back. Still, I didn’t think those white backs would cause this much trouble in a game. All that sloppy play? All those missed passes by Diego Valeri? Maybe it wasn’t a case of him trying too hard. Maybe he just got confused by the uniforms. Thought he was passing to the Almost All White team. 3) Alright, enough with the bad… here comes the good… it’s comin’ ’round the bend… building up steam… dear God, get out of the way! CHOOOOOOOOO CHOOOOOOOOOO!!! Okay, for all those readers who AREN’T obsessive Timbers junkies, let me give you a little background on Jose Adolfo “El Trencito” Valencia. Apparently, in Columbia, his daddy was the Big Train, which makes Jose the Little Train, and here in Portland, he’s become something of a mythical figure, like Sasquatch or the Loch Ness Monster. We think he’s real, but we’re not entirely sure, because he’s young and raw and doesn’t play very often. But just like with Sasquatch, whenever there is a sighting, even if it’s just for a few minutes at the end of a game, El Trencito looks so good that every Timbers fan starts wetting themselves and screaming about how he needs to play more and how all these ties would be wins if we’d just put Trencito in there to work his magic. Except there was no magic. He was Sasquatch. Grainy photographs were the only evidence anyone could provide. There were no goals, there were no great plays, there was nothing, really, except hype. Until now, that is. Because this past Saturday, in Vancouver, British Columbia, not only did Trencito finally make an appearance, not only did he score, he did it so dramatically – nay, miraculously – that it’s pretty much guaranteed nobody in this town will ever shut up about him again. To be perfectly honest, if Trencito doesn’t start our next game, I’m worried the Timbers Army will lay siege to Caleb Porter’s house. With catapults and flaming arrows and everything. So, yeah, we finally have proof. Sasquatch exists. He plays forward for the Timbers and he single-handedly ripped the heart out of the Vancouver Whitecaps this weekend. 4) Okay, now that I’ve gotten all that out of my system, some more reasonable commentary. Like the fact that both of Vancouver’s goals were gorgeous. Donovan Ricketts didn’t have a hope on either one. Of course, ours weren’t so bad, either. That was our second penalty kick of the season. Two! In the same season! Can you believe it? And Will Johnson’s the right man to take them. How in the name of God did Real Salt Lake let him get away? And Trencito’s goal? How cool did he look? Two defenders mauling him, goalkeeper racing toward him, he just gathers the ball, checks his watch, has a cup of coffee, and slots that baby home. You’d think he was a seasoned pro, he looked so calm. Now, did he touch it with his hand? I’m not sure. I’m really not. The Vancouver fans are screaming about it, though. They’re not screaming about Futty’s red. They’re not screaming about all the diving. So all I can say is, quiet down, Vancouver. Whether Trencito touched that ball or not, you’ve got no room to talk. You’re not even close to us on the bad call tally sheet. 5) Well, Futty Danso’s out next week with that red card. How are we doing for Gambian center backs? Do we have an extra? We do? Awesome! Send him in! So we’ll finally get to see Pa Modou Kah’s debut at centerback. What about Darlington Nagbe? If he’s hurt, the obvious sub would be Kalif Alhassan. But do we really want two KAHs on the field at the same time? Sounds risky. Especially when we’ve got… CHOOOOOOO CHOOOOOOOO!!! How great would it be if the Timbers come out next week in a 4-2-2-2, with Ryan Johnson and El Trencito up front? You know the fanatics will be calling for it. And what better time to try it than against DC United, who aren’t just the worst team in the league, but have actually been lapped a couple times. Nothing’s finalized yet, but I’m pretty sure they’re starting ME next week, and I haven’t played soccer since 8th grade! 6) Now, like I said at the beginning, it was a weird game and I’m a weird guy, so this has been a weird column, but I’ll close by making an important point. If you can get a tie on the road when you’re not playing your best, you must be a pretty good team. It was an ugly match for the Timbers on Saturday. A huge number of things went against us but somehow we came out of there with a point. Last year, we lose that game. This year, we tie. This team has a heart the size of Secretariat’s. Eventually, our unbeaten streak will end, but I know we’ll go down fighting. To the very last second. Even if we’re a man down. I’m glad Pa Modou Kah got his visa sorted out and was on the sidelines Saturday, watching the way we fought back against Vancouver. He needs to understand what kind of team he’s joining. What is it Will Johnson said? “We will always fight to the death. Bare minimum requirement to play for the Timbers.” I hope Kah’s ready to fight. ← Thorns FC 0 : 1 Sky Blue FC – Bullseyed like Womp Rats Sinclair and Morgan goals lead Thorns FC to victory → 33 thoughts on “Six Degrees – Keep Portland Weird” Great article, but geez, how much caffeine had you had when you wrote it? I’m exhausted, just reading it! 😛 I can neither confirm nor deny reports that I had seven cups of coffee while writing the column in question. Not that it matters, because if he handled the ball it should have been called, and if he didn’t handle the ball, well, he scored anyway, but didn’t the fallen defender handle the ball pretty egregiously as well? I’m not sure if you’re talking about the Valencia goal or the Rodney Freakin’ Wallace almost-goal, so I just went back to look at video of both plays and, I gotta tell you, I just can’t tell. On both plays, there’s a defender who might possibly have touched ball (especially the RFW play), but it’s so hard to tell. I will say this: on Valencia’s goal, none of the Whitecap players were freaking out, screaming for a handball. Seems significant, if you ask me. (I’d love to use the argument that the ref was too far behind Valencia’s play to see anything, but that didn’t stop him on Futty’s red card, did it?) coons7 says: I think you’re giving those concerns too much credit. I haven’t heard a single person mention a handball, and frankly, it wasn’t one. From the MLS website: If Portland caught a bad break with Danso’s sending off, their account balanced on Valencia’s goal: the 21-year-old striker used his arms to cradle the ball for a split second, controlling it for his deadly cut-back. http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/05/20/monday-postgame-another-week-and-even-more-impressive-streaks-mls Keith Palau says: Many will already know this, but Trencito’s dad played for the Colombian National Team through much of the 90’s, and there’s a fascinating documentary from ESPN’s 30 in 30 series called “The Two Escobars” where you can see him. Sebastian Rincon’s father was on the Colombian National Team at the same time. I remember watching that US vs Colombia world cup match when Escobar scored the own goal. None of us in the bar knew we’d just seen a man sign his own death warrant. I wonder if he knew? chilepoblano says: Still my worst memory in soccer. I’ve never forgotten that. Watch ESPN’s show, “The Two Escobars.” It’s fabulous. Gives such a good sense of what life was like in Colombia at that time. sagcat says: Great column. Made my morning. Thanks, bro. I was a little worried I’d overdone it with the comedy. Hopefully our game against DC will be a more straightforward affair, so I can just write a normal column again. Oh, wait! I’m playing in that game! Dammit! Buffoonery is guaranteed! Manny says: There is NO U in COLOMBIA!! At first, I thought this was some sort of motivational statement, like, “There’s no I in team,” but now I realize that it’s just a straight geography lesson. How did I not know the proper spelling? Unacceptable. I will now make up for it by memorizing the capital cities of every South American country. Even Bolivia, where they have two. Roy Gathercoal says: two Bolivian capitals? La Paz and. . . oh. . .you mean the constitution thing! It is sort of like Bolivia’s department of the Navy. . . landlocked Bolivia. But will you memorize the capital of Galapagos? With names like Ascuncion and Montevideo and Cayenne, everyone ought to know the South American capitals. Even better, get to know the diverse football styles of say, Argentina and Ecuador. I think right now I can give every capital except for those three little countries everyone forgets about on the NE corner. Just east of Venezuela. Actually, I’m not sure I can even name the countries, much less their capitals. See how forgettable they are? you mean Georgetown/Guyana, Paramaraibo/Surinam, and the aforementioned Cayenne/French Guyana? (If I erred in spelling it is either because of jersey color or because I really did do this by memory. . . my mnemonics: Cayenne as in spice–French cuisine uses spices Paramaraibo–utterly cool/unusual name, Surinam is different from the other two Guyana-derivative names (it used to be Dutch Guyana, I think). Georgetown–Guyana–both Gs, and both straightforward names as in the Jonestown massacres (kool-aid suicide) Powell says: There is NO TIES in FOOTBALL!! Football? Erm… I think you mean SOCCER. Because there are definitely ties in football. The Rams and 49ers had one just last year. (Why do I feel like I’m starting a very silly fight right now?) I much prefer ties in the regular season to the all-or-nothing penalty kick-off. That is a truly stupid way to decide a game. . . might as well play rock-scissors-paper at midfield. Problem is that in the beautiful game scoring is not frequent and the differential is often slight. I suspect this is somewhat due to the dual tendencies to let off the gas when you are ahead, and to play to your opponent’s level. So no matter how good or how bad they play, you will win if you are slightly better, and lose if you are slightly not. Perhaps a tie is a more realistic outcome for a 90-minute game. I certainly do not want to ever see 3-hour last-man-standing matches with dozens of injuries as a result of extreme exhaustion. Perhaps a 4-on-4 fast-paced 10 minutes might be more likely to provide results, but this would favor the teams with a few high-level stars. . . or what about an aggregate with the reserve sides, in the case of a tie? There is something to a depth-of-team quality. The 4-on-4 idea is kind of cool. Maybe not perfect, but still, it would be fun to watch. Malenun says: Hi gang, I the posting you forgot to mention that the passing by the Timbers was horrible , In the first half of the game I the the Whitecaps intercepted all ( well not all ) the Timbers forward passes. This is a problem that must be fixed. Agreed completely. But there is the uniform situation to think about. The game moves very fast out there, with super-quick decisions about where to pass the ball. If a guy sees an open man out of the corner of his eye, he might make that super-quick pass based solely on the color of the uniform. And, well, you know what happened Saturday, with the All Whites versus the Almost All Whites. I’m not saying I’m right about this. It’s just a theory. But a compelling one. I don’t think the uniform thing is all that big. The important thing for a good “possession with purpose” team is not the ability to see and identify a player as your teammate, it is to anticipate where your mates will be. To know one another well enough that you can pass to where they should be, rather than spotting one in the crowd. Players are moving all around, and in our style, players need to keep mental track of where several other players are and their anticipated trajectories. Can’t get the ball, then decide who to pass it to. . . now last year, the uniform would have been a stopper! And even from the back, there is the big red butt. . . Somewhat difficult to miss. . . I’m gonna post a link to Stumptown Footy. Go down to the comments section and check out the stats posted by “Schonz_Rocks.” He really breaks this whole thing down beautifully. http://www.stumptownfooty.com/2013/5/22/4349566/portland-timbers-chalk-talk TANA Blaze says: See #2 above. Entirely true. Without a stable of superstars, the Timbers require accurate passing to succeed. Like Montreal, the Whitecaps collapsed in their own half for much of the game. Yet it seems to me that the missed passes is a symptom. After all, several of the fouls called against us were silly-squared; silly to have been called a foul by an inexperienced referee (his first professional game) but also silly for us to have been caught where we were with the suspicious hand so near the opened cookie jar. Futty should not have been sent off. But what in the world was he thinking, draping his arm over Camilla’s shoulder for so long? And Will Johnson’s yellow early on was totally unnecessary. And there is the problem of missed opportunities. You only get a certain number of opportunities to score when you face a team playing defensively. Plays such as when Wallace manages to miss the ball from six inches of the goal line, and where his beautiful header flies right at the keeper. . . If we had another half-dozen opportunities, I wonder if we would have scored three? And Ricketts. All right, I am getting accustomed to his island demeanor and pace around the goal. But even one quality save throughout the game would have given us the win. Thing is, for both of their goals (which were pretty, no doubt) he could have been positioned better and reacted quicker. You are capable, Donovan, you have done it in so many games. The real problem this game was that the guys showed up playing to their ability level, rather than above it. We have scored so many goals and saves of the week in MLS this year because we have so often played impressively, In Vancouver, we played well. It is possible that we could win in New England playing well, but we will be without arguably our top three center backs and potentially without Nagbe. Plus under whatever other plagues the soccer gods visit upon us for their sick amusement. New England, though, just beat Houston. In Houston. We underestimate them at our peril. Plus, they now have Agudelo, who we thankfully missed in the Chivas game. If we are to fly confidently to New England, our wondrous team of overachievers need to be ready to overachieve once again. The quality of play against Chivas (never mind the outcome) and Vancouver (likewise) will simply not be good enough for a road win. And wins are still something we are remarkably short of. . . I don’t know the magic answer. But whatever Coach Caleb has done to turn this group of old guys and misfits into a top contender for the Supporter’s Shield (!!!!) needs to return in full force. We need to complete passes, we need to avoid silly fouls, we must transform opportunities into goals, and we need a great game from our patched-up back line and Ricketts. One more thing. While I appreciate from the bottom of my heart the tying goal of el trencito, I would like to point out that he has been playing all along in the reserves. And not scoring a boatload of goals. So please, let’s not wish too hard, and not pray at all, for a significant roster change based on one play that could have been called a handball. (I do not believe it was–I think the MLS crew got this one wrong–but it was at least close. . . ) Instead, let us do what we have shown the world we can do, and do it exceptionally. And wish very hard, and pray as well, that Pah will somehow slide right into the back line without the gaffes we suffered from the first days of Silvestre. And while you are at it, if wishes and prayers do come true, wouldn’t it be nice to have Horst and Silvestre and even Dike back in the line-up much, much sooner than predicted? And wouldn’t it be great if this injury to Nagbe turns out to be a one-time blip? Two solid, convincing wins on the road–without heroic last minute comebacks–would situate us comfortably for the toughest part of our schedule. Excellent points, Roy. I only have a couple corrections. One, it wasn’t the ref’s first match. On the broadcast, John Strong said something like “this ref’s first professional match was a Portland-Montreal game in 2009.” But he said it kinda weird, hence the confusion. Secondly, your comments about next week’s game versus New England were excellent and insightful, except we’re playing DC United. However, like New England, DC is also getting a few guys back from injury, so we need to be careful. You are, of course, correct. It was the color of my jersey. . . And I agree that we need to keep fingers crossed on Kah. I’m really glad he’s been here a week or two, so we can avoid Silvestre’s jet-lag screw-ups. And we can also hope he turns out to be as brilliant as Silvestre. Rhonda Henderson says: LOVE your column,especially the caffeine pace and humor. I am a newbie to soccer so it helps me understand a lot better when written in a language I know! Laura Wilson says: Best one yet. Pingback: Slide Rule Pass - Six Degrees: Vampire Weekend	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1776
__label__cc	0.565687	0.434313	Two New Ways to Improve your Dolphin Kick Most good dolphin kickers typically have two moments of acceleration during the dolphin kick cycle; one at the beginning of the down kick and the other at the beginning of the up kick. Current photo via Mike Lewis/Ola Vista Photography More Training Practice + Pancakes: How to Train at an Elite Level with a Full-Time Job Wyatt now lives in Albuquerque doing research in his field of study full-time. He still loves swimming, and is looking to qualify for a 3rd Olympic Trials New in Commit: Formatting Don’t waste your coaching brain power on paper that won’t stand the test of time! Watch and learn how to stop writing workouts on paper. In swimming, the idea of the perfect taper is mysterious and elusive. It is one of the biggest challenges for both the coach and the swimmer. Despite our best intentions, things don’t always go according to plan. Here’s a champion’s take on rolling with the punches at the biggest meet of his life. During my filming with Team Elite, Kendyl Stewart was working on her start… let me rephrase that. Most of Team Elite was working on Kendyl Stewart’s start. See 1641 New Swim Jobs You Might Love If you don’t like the career you’re in, you might want to work in the swimming community and be a part of our swimming family! Go here to see 2331 Swim Jobs. When Katie Ledecky stepped up on the blocks in Rio, she had “failed” her way there. Here’s how swimmers can be more willing to chase failure in practice. Smoky Mountain Aquatic Club Hosts 3-Team Summer Training Camp (Video Recap) Smokey Mountain Aquatic Club hosted two teams to come in and train the week of June 17th, putting athletes from across the southeast in one pool by SwimSwam Partner Content 6 September 21st, 2018 Training Share Two New Ways to Improve your Dolphin Kick on Facebook Tweet Two New Ways to Improve your Dolphin Kick Submit Two New Ways to Improve your Dolphin Kick to Reddit Share Two New Ways to Improve your Dolphin Kick on Pinterest Share Two New Ways to Improve your Dolphin Kick on LinkedIn Courtesy of Gary Hall Sr., 10-time World Record Holder, 3-time Olympian, 1976 Olympic Games US Flagbearer and The Race Club co-founder. Kelsi Worrell has a very fast dolphin kick. After studying her Velocity Meter recently, I now understand why. While kicking on the stomach, poor dolphin kickers will have just one moment of significant acceleration during the dolphin kick cycle, which occurs at the beginning of the strong down kick. Most good dolphin kickers typically have two moments of acceleration during the dolphin kick cycle; one at the beginning of the down kick and the other at the beginning of the up kick. Kelsi has four points of acceleration; two at the beginnings of the up and down kicks, and two more as her feet pass through the body’s vortex or slipstream on the way up and on the way down. The flow dynamics behind the swimmer are very different than in front of the swimmer, due to the vortices (wakes) or slipstreams that form behind the body and feet. Talented swimmers like Kelsi have learned to use these vortices to their advantage. Because the human body has a non-streamlined shape, a swimmer will form a vortex, or a small stream of water that flows behind him or her in the direction he or she is swimming. If you have ever left 2 seconds behind a swimmer in a lane and remain close to his or her feet, you certainly understand the concept of drafting, or riding the slipstream. The bigger the swimmer’s body and the faster he or she is moving, the bigger and stronger the vortex or slipstream becomes. There is second vortex that occurs during the dolphin kick and that is from the motion of the feet as they move up, down, or forward through the water from one side of the body to the other. Since the feet are smaller than the body, this second vortex is also smaller, yet it is extremely important in the acceleration that occurs at the beginnings of the down kick and the up kick. During the down and up kicks, the feet are moving mostly straight down or straight up. There is almost no movement backward of the feet relative to a stationary point in the pool. Because of the two vortices of the feet and body creating a forward-moving stream, the feet are able to create propulsion as they traverse the slipstreams caused by both of them. The amount of the swimmer’s acceleration and ultimately, his or her velocity, depends very much on the speed and surface area when the feet move through these vortices. By moving the feet quickly and aggressively through these vortices, a swimmer can actually speed up, rather than slow down, and keep his or her speed more constant. Here are two really important ways you can improve the speed of your dolphin kick: 1) On the initiation of the down kick, snap the feet down very aggressively, but don’t stop there. Continue the force and speed of the feet until they pass through the body vortex (horizontal line behind the swimmer) 2) On the initiation of the up kick, pull the feet and legs up aggressively, but don’t stop pulling until the feet pass through the body vortex (horizontal line behind the swimmer) Once the feet pass through the body’s slipstream, and the legs extend beyond the horizontal position in either direction, bad things begin to happen. You will start to slow down. In the next article, we will tell you how to minimize the damage from deceleration at that point. Yours in swimming, Gary Sr. JOIN THE RACE CLUB HERE FOR HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO We provide video on swimming for all age groups, triathletes and competitive swimmers. Explore a breakdown of our prices for weekly videos and more below. 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Race Club swim camps are designed and tailored to satisfy each swimmer’s needs, whether one is trying to reach the Olympic Games or simply improve one’s fitness. Our programs are suitable for beginner swimmers, pleasure swimmers, fitness swimmers, USA swimming or YMCA swimmers, or triathletes; anyone who wants to improve swimming skills. All of our Race Club members share an enjoyment of being in the water and use swimming to stimulate a more active mind and body. « Former William & Mary Coach Dudley Jensen Dies Over 1,000 Swimmers Participating at Fitter and Faster Swim Clinics This Weekend » so kick harder? Will 37 basically add more power to up and down The other Coach Erik No, not kicking harder. Most swimmers upkick stop at bodyline instead kicking up past body line thus not going through the vortex behind the swimmer in each direction Vote Up1-2Vote Down Reply SUM Ting Wong Whilst it would be terrific to have a kick like Kelsi’s I think I’ll stick to being able to walk upright . Cannot have everything in life . Videos would help. It’s like reading about a piece of artwork Gary Hall Sr You can find great videos of Kelsi and others by joining our club at http://www.theraceclub.com. More from SwimSwam Partner Content Competing and Training in the U.S. in an Olympic Year Can Australia Medal in the Men’s 400 Free? 33 Meters: Megan Kingsley Raises The Bar BSN Sports Swim Team of the Week: Gator Swim Club	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1800
__label__wiki	0.637937	0.637937	Buzz Bulletin: Here Are Some Guys Who Aren’t Having a Great Week Whitney Carroll McKinnon \| Apr 5, 2018 Blame it on Mercury in retrograde, superstition, or just bad choices–this week has been a brutal one for a few prominent figures in the sports world. Gabe Kapler Gabe Kapler is not having fun in his first week as a big league skipper. The Phillies’ new manager has seen his team through just five games, and fans are already calling for his head on a platter. Here’s a summary of Kapler’s sins: Game 1: Pulls starter Aaron Nova after just 68 pitches and five-plus scoreless innings. The bullpen chokes and Philly loses 8-5. Game 2: Makes eight pitching changes. EIGHT. Game 3: Fails to allow Hoby Milner time to warm up before trying to put him on the mound. Bullpen is so taxed that an infielder pitches the 8th. Game 4: Fumbles defensive shift. Phillies lose. Game 5: Mishandles defense again. Phillies lose. It’s going over about as well as one might expect. Fans are calling for Kapler to be fired, ruthlessly dragging him on social media. Kapler managing all 162 like Game 7 is going to be interesting — David Murphy (@ByDavidMurphy) March 29, 2018 Could be worse. Gabe Kapler could be your manager. — ABT (@atlbaseballtalk) April 1, 2018 Von Miller If you’ve been on social media in the last several days, you’ve no doubt seen this photo of Broncos LB Von Miller holding a bloodied hammerhead shark: This pic is raising quite a few eyebrows, particularly from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The harvesting of hammerhead sharks is considered a misdemeanor in the state, and some major questions are being raised about Miller’s handling of the animal (who appears to have had perhaps the worst week on this list). Miller maintains that the shark did not die and that the animal was released back into the ocean. Miller’s Instagram story corroborates this report, though the bloodied appearance of the shark raises questions about whether it was released unharmed as the law requires. The Yankees’ DH went on a veritable roller coaster ride during his first week with his brand new team. Expectations were high after Stanton smacked a pair of homers in Toronto on Opening Day, but things spiraled downhill quickly for the reigning NL MVP during his first game in the Bronx. Stanton racked up a whopping five Ks–four swinging, and one looking. Predictably, Yankees fans lost their ever-loving minds. Yes, Giancarlo Stanton is already getting booed by Yankees fans in his first home game of 2018. pic.twitter.com/F5LlCzV9WQ — Aldo Soto (@AldoSoto21) April 3, 2018 It doesn’t matter who you are, how much you get paid, what was given up for you. If you have 5 strikeouts in a home game in a Yankee uniform, you are going to hear boos. Nothing new for #Yankees fans. I wish Twitter was around for A-Rod’s first year. https://t.co/wI1aBai2Uz — Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) April 4, 2018 Stanton seems to be doing just fine, though. He redeemed himself on Wednesday with a monster home run, and there was much rejoicing in New York. Photo credit: SI.com, Deadspin	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1804
__label__wiki	0.953799	0.953799	Mansher Singh analyses the Indian shooting performance The Asian Games may still be on, but Indian shooting has moved on to Korea for the World Championship, after winning an impressive nine medals, including two gold and four silver in Palembang. Kamesh Srinivasan NEW DELHI 29 August, 2018 20:20 IST Mansher had special words for the shotgun marksmen Lakshay Sheoran (above) and Shardul Vihan, who won the trap and double trap silver medals. - PTI Looking back at the phenomenal achievement in the Asian Games, coach and team leader Mansher Singh, already in Korea, had no hesitation in saying that the shooters ‘’exceeded expectations at the Games’’. The removal of the team events in the shooting had taken the punch out of the Indian team, but the ‘’juniors were a revelation’’, said Mansher, stressing that "Asian Games is always harder as there is more depth in competition’’ because of the presence of some of the best shooting nations. FOLLOW: LIVE: Asian Games 2018 — Day 11 Having competed in four Olympics, 11 World Championships and six Asian Games in the trap, Mansher does know a thing or two about competing at the highest level. He was particularly impressed with the pistol shooters who won two gold and two bronze medals from the five events. ‘’It was a staggering 80% success rate’’, Mansher pointed out, adding that out of nine starts, the pistol shooters had six finalists. The fact that Saurabh Chaudhary shot 586 in men’s air pistol and Manu Bhaker shot 593 in women’s sports pistol in qualification, should augur well for the team’s aspirations to win the Olympic quota places in the World Championship, starting on September 2. Shardul Vihan too won a silver and has been the young shooting sensation for India. - AFP Of course, Mansher had special words for the shotgun marksmen Lakshay Sheoran and Shardul Vihan, who won the trap and double trap silver medals. READ: Hitting the bull’s eye: Young shooters raise hopes of bright future after Asiad haul ‘’I shared time on and off the range with Lakshay and Shardul. They are very simple kids, who were great to work with largely due to their positive attitude. Unaffected by the stature of the competition, they approached their matches with determination. Both had problems with equipment, but adapted to the suggested corrections quickly and smoothly. I was able to talk them out of pressure and negativity during competition without difficulty as both have a very simple and clear mind," remarked Mansher. If the youngsters stole the thunder in other events, it was the seasoned bunch of rifle shooters, Sanjeev Rajput, Deepak Kumar, Ravi Kumar and Apurvi Chandela, who delivered two silver and a bronze medal. ‘’Deepak had a very good final. Ravi and Apurvi are a very good prospect for the mixed pairs event and stand a good chance to secure Olympic quota. Sanjeev is the most experienced and provides a good balance. Three of the four made finals’’, stressed Mansher. ALSO READ: Skeet shooters falter, but India makes big gains to finish third in medals tally A seasoned coach, Mansher said that the additional shooters joining the squad for the World Championship would further strengthen the team as there was not much difference between them and those who competed in the Asian Games. ‘’Some of them, who have not won medals at the Asian Games, are fired up to make amends here’’, Mansher said. From winning a gold and three bronze medals from the individual events in the last edition in Incheon, it has been a phenomenal jump for Indian shooting. Mansher politely pointed out that the experienced shooters, who were serving as coaches in the Indian team in pistol, rifle and shotgun, ‘’added a very crucial ingredient in the success of the juniors’’. The medals apart, the sheer high number of finalists from across all events in the shooting were the high point. ‘’This has never happened before and only goes to show the depth of our talent and quality of shooters in the team. If team events had been included, we would have come away with at least 17 medals in total’’, said Mansher, with understandable pride. 18th Asian Games Mansher Singh Eoin Morgan	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1805
__label__cc	0.65934	0.34066	Trump's Approval Rating Jumps; Black History Month Celebrated Eugene Puryear, Sean Blackmon Trump's approval rating up to 42%; Nunes Memo Release; ACLU files lawsuit against US Grand Marshall in DC; The State of Black America. On this episode of "By Any Means Necessary" hosts Eugene Puryear and Sean Blackmon are joined by Dr. Gerald Horne, Moores Professor of History and African American Studies at the University of Houston and Dr. Wilmer Leon, host of Inside the Issues on Sirius/XM Channel 126, syndicated columnist and author of Politics: Another Perspective, to talk about the political unrest in Kenya, the water shortage in Cape Town, South Africa, and the political, social and economic state of black America to honor of Black History Month. In a special second segment "By Any Means Necessary" is joined by Donya Williams and Scott Michelman, attorney with the ACLU- DC Chapter to talk about a SWAT-esque raid to evict Donya Williams from her apartment by the US Grand Marshalls and the lawsuit filed against the police agency by the ACLU on Ms. Williams behalf. Later in the show Eugene Puryear and Sean Blackmon are joined by China Dickerson, Executive Director of DC Young Democrats and Bryan Weaver, Founder and Executive Director of Hoops Sagrada to talk about Donald Trump's first State of the Union Address, Trump's improved approval ratings, the Democrats failure to capitalize on last week's government shutdown, US immigration policy and DC ongoing graduation scandal. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com SOTU, ACLU, Black History Month, Black Lives Matter, Donald Trump	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1807
__label__wiki	0.998713	0.998713	BBC Lost 4Mln Viewers Amid Top Gear Host Clarkson’s Suspension – Reports © AP Photo / Matt Dunham Top Gear is one of the most popular television shows in the world, and the most watched program on BBC Two, which regularly attracted five million viewers. Host Jeremy Clarkson was suspended from the UK broadcaster last week due to a "fracas with a BBC producer." © AFP 2019 / Manjunath KIRAN BBC Rape Documentary Issue to Be Discussed Between India, Company MOSCOW (Sputnik) — British media corporation, the BBC lost over four million viewers Sunday following the suspension of Jeremy Clarkson, the host of the automotive show, Top Gear after a "fracas" with a producer, The Telegraph reported Monday. Top Gear is one of the most popular television shows in the world, and the most watched program on BBC Two, which regularly attracts five million viewers. Top Gear is broadcast in over 200 countries and has 350 million viewers, according to the Business Insider. In 2013, the show was named the World's most widely watched factual television program in the Guinness World Record Book. © Flickr / fhwrdh Top Secret Russian Sub Snapped Clarkson was suspended from the UK broadcaster last week due to a "fracas with a BBC producer." Planned broadcasts of Top Gear have not been shown since. Top Gear's replacement on Sunday evening "Red Arrows: Inside the Bubble" drew just 1.3 million, according to The Telegraph. Witnesses told the Guardian that Clarkson reportedly punched producer Oisin Tymon in the face following a falling-out at a Yorkshire hotel. Clarkson's future at the BBC will be decided after an internal BBC investigation. © Flickr/ Elliott Brown Argentina Not Accepting BBC Response to Top Gear Controversy: Ambassador Jeremy Clarkson has been involved in a number of controversial episodes before. In 2012, he made controversial remarks about Indian clothing, food and history while filming in the country. In 2014, Clarkson used a racist word as he sang a rhyme on Top Gear, but later apologized for the incident. Nevertheless, Clarkson is loved by many viewers across the globe for not being afraid to express his honest opinions. A petition to reinstate Clarkson has attracted over 930,000 signatures. Return of the Putin: Western Media Solves Mystery It Created Western Media Create Myths of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine – Harry Bentham Female Contender Banned From BBC Reality Show for Being a Woman Ban on BBC Rape Documentary in India to Be Challenged by Creators Top Gear, BBC, Jeremy Clarkson, Britain	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1808
__label__wiki	0.945982	0.945982	BREAKING: Iran Releases IRGC Video Allegedly Proving US Lied About Downing of Iranian Drone Russia's Triumphant 2018 World Cup Campaign Has Boosted Squad's Value by 17% © Sputnik / Alexey Filippov The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia hasn’t failed to deliver in terms of excitement, drama and surprises, with a number of football heavyweights – widely tipped to win the tournament – failing to get far, while some underdogs have looked impressive, progressing to the quarter finals. Russia’s inspired win over Spain on penalties in their round of 16 match propelled them into the quarter finals, and the squad’s on the pitch impressive performance throughout the World Cup has significantly increased the value of the national team. READ MORE: FIFA Includes Russian Midfielder Zhirkov in List of 'Unsung Heroes' Research by Bonus Code Bets found the value of the Russian national football team to have increased by 17 percent over the course of the tournament – more than any other team by a substantial margin. © REUTERS / Grigory Dukor Complacency & Mistakes: Examining Spain’s Lackluster 2018 World Cup Performance Although their shock victory over Spain is likely to account for a large chunk of this increase in value, Russia’s performance in the group stages, with two wins and a draw, plus some phenomenal goals, also raised interest in Russian players in the international football transfer market. Russian players who have demonstrated their talent on the international arena and impressed football pundits include the likes of striker Artem Dzyuba, winger Denis Cheryshev, goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev, and midfielder Aleksandr Golovin, who is currently in talks with Chelsea FC. Commenting on his team’s research, Alexander Kostin said it will be interesting to see if teams with very high squad values will get further than cheaper teams over the remainder of the exhilarating 2018 World Cup. “We wanted to look at the value of all players in the tournament. It will be interesting to see whether squad value does indeed equate to success in Russia,” he said in a press release sent to Sputnik. France has the highest valued collection of players, with its 23-man squad valued at almost $1.3 billion, followed by Brazil and England, all of which have cumulative player valuations in excess of $1 billion. In contrast to the rising value of Russia’s squad, off the back of victories and standout performances, Belgium and Croatia have seen their team valuations decline during the World Cup, by four and five percent, respectively. © Sputnik / Vladimir Pesnya Sweden Beats Switzerland 1-0 to Reach First FIFA World Cup Quarter-Finals Since 1994 In terms of quarter finals fixtures, Sweden faces England, which has a squad valuation over seven times greater than theirs. Even star striker Harry Kane is individually worth more than the combined value of Sweden’s 23-man 2018 WC squad. Russia will compete with Croatia for a place in the semi-finals, and, despite recent player valuation hikes to Russian players, the Croatian squad remains 2.25 more valuable. The knockout match, which could go to penalties, will take place on Saturday evening at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi. READ MORE: Ex-Germany Striker Kuranyi Predicts Russia to Beat Croatia in FIFA World Cup Croatian President Flies Economy Class to Russia to Cheer Her World Cup Squad Netizens Ridicule Neymar for Spending a Total of 14 Mins on Ground at World Cup Ex-Germany Striker Kuranyi Predicts Russia to Beat Croatia in FIFA World Cup Labour Party Proposes Public Holiday if England Wins 2018 FIFA World Cup striker, football, 2018 FIFA World Cup, Russian National Football Team, FIFA, Aleksandr Golovin, Harry Kane, Igor Akinfeev, Sweden, Russia, England, Sochi	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1809
__label__wiki	0.862311	0.862311	'Seismic Shock': Conversative Party Vet Widdecombe Joins Farage's Brexit Party The former Minister for Prisons said Theresa May's failure to get the UK out of the EU by any means necessary has compelled her to come out of retirement. Swedish Feminist Foreign Minister Flayed for Vilifying Canadian Prof Jordan Peterson Psychologist Jordan Peterson, a University of Toronto professor who rose to international fame for his combative stance against mandatory gender-neutral pronouns, feminism and socialism, recently visited feminist Sweden, invoking blunt attacks from the mainstream media and top politicians. 'Russia Has Emerged as an International Conservative Leader' - Academic The new European Right are likely to bring an end to EU expansionism towards Russia's borders and finally seal a post-Cold War settlement between Moscow and the West, Glenn Diesen, professor at the Higher School of Economics, has told Sputnik. It's Unclear Whether EU Will Fall Apart, But Change is Coming – US Investor Change is coming, Charles Ortel, a Wall Street analyst, told Sputnik, commenting on the growing discontent with Brussels policies among Europeans and the increasing popularity of nationalist conservative parties. According to the analyst, the EU's swollen bureaucratic apparatus remains a stumbling block in the way of Europe's development. All Ears! Cows in Malaysian State Will Be Read Quran for Top-Quality Beef Although the initiative has been voiced by the powerful Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, the bill is expected to be supported and promoted by local farmers until it is made a law. Italian Vote: Twitter Rips Samantha Power's Russiagate Post to Shreds The former Irish-born US ambassador to the United Nations seems to seize every opportunity to cite the now common Western-devised conspiracy theory about the Russiagate – this time with regard to the Italian vote on Sunday. Soros Feels 'More Than Ready' to Strike Back at His Global Political Opponents Billionaire and chairman of the global board of the Open Society Foundations George Soros has signaled that he is ready to strike back at his enemies belonging to the Right side of the world's political spectrum. Soros has repeatedly come under heavy criticism for interference in the domestic affairs of other countries. World's Rarest Penguin On the Verge of Extinction Conservationists have sounded the alarm, as the population of yellow-eyed penguins is dramatically shrinking. Senior CIA Official: Kim Jong-Un Doesn't Want Conflict, He's "Very Rational' A senior CIA official at the Agency's newly-created Korea Mission Center has broken ranks with President Donald Trump, stating North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un is "very rational."	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1810
__label__cc	0.701475	0.298525	Five Factors that forcing every brand to become Media Company Information Technology growth has gone beyond all imagining in the last twenty years. Whether you call it a Moors law or it all started from mainframe computers, now we are talking about wearable technology like the Apple iWatch and Google Glasses. More precisely, if we look back on hardware side, for the masses it was all triggered from the Apple Mac and then Compaq and Dell. Windows made it easy to operate computers, and on the software/Internet side I think it all started with Netscape and Yahoo, who made World Wide Web access a household commodity. Thereafter, Amazon, eBay, Google and now Facebook and Twitter are taking it to the next stage. Anyway I am not writing this post to look into the history of technology growth but have discussed below how these changes have made businesses review their marketing and business development campaigns, or in other words why every business, from big FTSE 100s to start-ups to individual professionals, is becoming a media company regardless of the nature of their business, and forced to produce digital content in order to thrive in their area. Surge in Mobile and Social Media Use means continuous content production The main factor causing companies to produce content continuously is a surge in mobile and social media platforms, which means if businesses really want to reach their audience they have to produce social media and mobile friendly content, which should be more frequent, engaging and easily available than before, due to mobile and social network’s real time and community-driven framework. Businesses cannot sit on one piece of content like the old days of TV advertising, print media and to a certain extent websites, and then apply techniques to promote them; rather, they should continuously produce more and more content so that they have their digital presence in the right time and right place for consumers. And to substantiate my thoughts on how content is consumed these days, I have linked to the latest BuzzFeed analytics report, which shows the increasing influence of social media and mobile devices on content distribution and consumption. If we summarise, the main findings are that most referral traffic now comes from social media networks, more than Google, and is largely consumed on mobile devices. People are watching videos on channels like YouTube, and more on mobile devices than TV. More Mobile and Social Media means 247 Content monitoring/Creation Another side to the surge of social networks is that people talk 247 on any topic from all around the world, which means brands have to be vigilant in out of office ours to make sure their reputation remains intact. For example recently Sainsbury’s charismas ad launched primarily for TV but also got over 14m views on YouTube with over 17k mentions across various networks from social media to blogs etc. The Guardian post alone initiated over 900 comments. The ad got traction because of its controversial content and attracted some criticism from analysts for its insensitivity to WW1 veterans, but the point here is that Sainsbury created an ad which become the talk of the whole world wide web, and then to manage reputation Sainsbury has to keep track of all the networks via comments and reviewing. So for the company, work don’t stop at creating an ad and broadcasting it on telly, and then issuing a press release to deny any wrongdoing and pull the ad from television networks, because the ad is already out there on YouTube, people’s Facebook and Twitter feeds and embedded into online blogs. The work, in the form of producing more content to manage reputation, continues until the dust settles. Product development too has become a media exercise Product development now has become a public event. These days companies release beta versions as soon as they come out of their labs and in fact crowdfunding sites have taken this one level above, where businesses pitch their ideas to get funding and feedback, and it’s not limited to start-ups now, as recently Sony’s rumoured Smartwatch was cited on a crowd funding site to not only raise funds but get instant feedback from various interest groups. And we all know that putting a project on crowdfunding sites needs a substantial content production. The days are gone where companies (with exception of Apple) used to develop their products behind closed doors and launch to consumers with a big hoo-ha. These days companies including electronic giants like Sony (and especially start-ups) usually come up with ideas and prototypes, create how to videos and graphics, get some focus group recommendations or release beta versions and ask their audience if they’d like to buy or endorse their upcoming products i.e. Product Development via Crowd-Sourcing means more Content Creation; To Lure Potential Investors, Employees and Pre-Emptive Damage Control One can argue that the above two examples belong to the retail sector, which is always prone to customer engagement, and the recent surge in social media and mobile platforms has obviously caused a natural progression and shift towards becoming a media company. But, we can also look at hard-core enterprise businesses that have no direct engagement with consumers in their day-to-day operation, like Petrofac and BG Group. Both are oil exploration companies and they are not household names, but I was looking at their websites and social profiling and these companies are also working rigorously to build their digital footprint with their own Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn pages. Their analysts write rigorously on industry forums and become influencers on LinkedIn. The reason for their content creation is to attract the best talents from industry, and also pre-emptive damage control for things like oil spills, share price hiccups etc. Entrepreneurs and Start-ups need Digital Footprint to Progress A digital footprint has become a prerequisite for any start-up or entrepreneur to take their proposition further, because from VCs to consumers, their continuous communication via various social networks is expected. This means you see start-ups and entrepreneurs continuously blogging, publishing articles on LinkedIn and their Facebook and Twitter feeds, engaging and broadcasting nonstop to ensure their noise is being heard and that they are noticed by the right people. Posted by Shashank Garg in Business, Content Tagged: content creation, Digital marketing ← Moore’s Law And The 30-Year Rule Don’t Fear Artificial Intelligence → One thought on “Five Factors that forcing every brand to become Media Company” Pingback: 1p – Five Factors that forcing every brand to become Media Company – Offeryour.com Blog	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1811
__label__cc	0.555763	0.444237	Daily Digital & Print Suggested Reads: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Hi everyone, here are our recommended titles for today. (Note: Click on the photo of the item you’re interested in to request it or check it out) Our digital suggestion for today is the ebook: Food Can Fix It The Superfood Switch to Fight Fat, Defy Aging, and Eat Your Way Healthy by Mehmet Oz: Improve your life through your diet with a friendly, non-punishing, and completely authoritative approach to harnessing the healing power of food from Dr. Mehmet Oz, America’s #1 authority on health and well-being. What if you had an effortless way to improve your mood, heal your body, lose weight, and feel fantastic? What if a cure for everything from fatigue to stress to chronic pain lay at your fingertips? In his groundbreaking new book, Dr. Oz reveals how every meal, snack, and bite we take holds the solution to our health problems. In a world of endless choices, determining what to eat and when to eat it can seem overwhelming. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be this way. In Food Can Fix It, Dr. Oz lays out a simple, easy-to-follow blueprint for harnessing the healing power of food. Through simple modifications and a meal plan filled with nutrient-rich superfoods, Dr. Oz explains how to kickstart weight loss, improve your energy, decrease inflammation, and prevent or alleviate a host of other common conditions—all without medication. His plan also includes stress-free, healthy, and delicious recipes and appealing full-color photographs that show just how easy it can be to improve your well-being through the food you eat. Drawing on responses from thousands of readers of The Good Life, Dr. Oz’s popular, prize-winning magazine, Food Can Fix It is the ultimate field guide to eating for health, and the ticket to living your best life, starting today. And our print suggestion for today is: Bound to the Fire: How Virginia’s Enslaved Cooks Helped Invent American Cuisine by Kelley Fanto Deetz: In grocery store aisles and kitchens across the country, smiling images of “Aunt Jemima” and other historical and fictional black cooks can be found on various food products and in advertising. Although these images are sanitized and romanticized in American popular culture, they represent the untold stories of enslaved men and women who had a significant impact on the nation’s culinary and hospitality traditions even as they were forced to prepare food for their oppressors. Kelley Fanto Deetz draws upon archaeological evidence, cookbooks, plantation records, and folklore to present a nuanced study of the lives of enslaved plantation cooks from colonial times through emancipation and beyond. She reveals how these men and women were literally “bound to the fire” as they lived and worked in the sweltering and often fetid conditions of plantation house kitchens. These highly skilled cooks drew upon skills and ingredients brought with them from their African homelands to create complex, labor-intensive dishes such as oyster stew, gumbo, and fried fish. However, their white owners overwhelmingly received the credit for their creations. Focusing on enslaved cooks at Virginia plantations including Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Deetz restores these forgotten figures to their rightful place in American and Southern history. Bound to the Fire not only uncovers their rich and complex stories and illuminates their role in plantation culture, but it celebrates their living legacy with the recipes that they created and passed down to future generations. You can request physical items, i.e. print books, DVDs & CDs, online via StarCat: or by calling the library at: 607-936-3713 x 502. Online Catalog Links: StarCat The catalog of physical materials, i.e. print books, DVDs, audiobooks on CD etc. The Digital Catalog (OverDrive) The catalog of e-books, downloadable audiobooks and a handful of streaming videos. This music service is free to library card holders and offers the option to download, and keep, three free songs per week and to stream three hours of commercial free music each day: Digital magazines on demand and for free! Back issues are available and you can even choose to be notified by email when the new issue of your favorite magazine is available. About Library Apps: You can access digital library content on PCs, Macs and mobile devices. For mobile devices simply download the OverDrive, Freegal or Zinio app from your app store to get started. If you have questions call the library at: 607-936-3713 and one of our Digital Literacy Specialists will be happy to assist you. Tech Talk is a Southeast Steuben County Library blog. Daily Digital & Print Suggested Reads: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Our digital suggestion for today is the downloadable audio book: Chasing Shadows: South Shores Series, Book 1 by Karen Harper: The dead still talk if you know how to listen… Every case that Claire Britten cracks is a win, not only professionally but personally. The forensic psychologist has spent a lifetime fighting a neurological disorder, and her ability to conquer it is a testament to her razor-sharp intuition. Nick Markwood is used to winning in the courtroom, so when his latest case is overthrown by Claire’s expert testimony, he can’t help being impressed by her skill. He needs her on the team of his passion project—investigating unusual cases involving mysterious deaths. Her condition doesn’t deter him, and neither does the attraction that sparks between them…even if it should. As they join forces to investigate a murder in St. Augustine, Florida, Claire is thrust into a situation far more dangerous than she’d anticipated, pushing her disorder to a breaking point. Just when she fears she can’t trust her own mind, she discovers Nick’s personal connection to the case—and wonders whether she can trust anyone at all. The Gifted Generation: When Government Was Good by David Goldfield: A sweeping and path-breaking history of the post–World War II decades, during which an activist federal government guided the country toward the first real flowering of the American Dream. In The Gifted Generation, historian David Goldfield examines the generation immediately after World War II and argues that the federal government was instrumental in the great economic, social, and environmental progress of the era. Following the sacrifices of the Greatest Generation, the returning vets and their children took the unprecedented economic growth and federal activism to new heights. This generation was led by presidents who believed in the commonwealth ideal: the belief that federal legislation, by encouraging individual opportunity, would result in the betterment of the entire nation. In the years after the war, these presidents created an outpouring of federal legislation that changed how and where people lived, their access to higher education, and their stewardship of the environment. They also spearheaded historic efforts to level the playing field for minorities, women and immigrants. But this dynamic did not last, and Goldfield shows how the shrinking of the federal government shut subsequent generations off from those gifts. David Goldfield brings this unprecedented surge in American legislative and cultural history to life as he explores the presidencies of Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Lyndon Baines Johnson. He brilliantly shows how the nation’s leaders persevered to create the conditions for the most gifted generation in U.S. history. Daily Digital & Print Suggested Reads: Monday, February 26, 2018 It’s All Relative Adventures Up and Down the World’s Family Tree by A. J. Jacobs: New York Times bestselling author of The Know-It-All and The Year of Living Biblically, A.J. Jacobs undergoes a hilarious, heartfelt quest to understand what constitutes family—where it begins and how far it goes—and attempts to untangle the true meaning of the “Family of Humankind.” A.J. Jacobs has received some strange emails over the years, but this note was perhaps the strangest: “You don’t know me, but I’m your eighth cousin. And we have over 80,000 relatives of yours in our database.” That’s enough family members to fill Madison Square Garden four times over. Who are these people, A.J. wondered, and how do I find them? So began Jacobs’s three-year adventure to help build the biggest family tree in history. Jacobs’s journey would take him to all seven continents. He drank beer with a US president, found himself singing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and unearthed genetic links to Hollywood actresses and real-life scoundrels. After all, we can choose our friends, but not our family. “Whether he’s posing as a celebrity, outsourcing his chores, or adhering strictly to the Bible, we love reading about the wacky lifestyle experiments of author A.J. Jacobs” (Entertainment Weekly). Now Jacobs upends, in ways both meaningful and hilarious, our understanding of genetics and genealogy, tradition and tribalism, identity and connection. It’s All Relative is a fascinating look at the bonds that connect us all. And our print suggestion for today is actually an audio book on CD! In the Midst of Winter: A Novel written by Isabel Allende and narrated by Dennis Boutsikaris: New York Times and worldwide bestselling “dazzling storyteller” (Associated Press) Isabel Allende returns with a sweeping novel about three very different people who are brought together in a mesmerizing story that journeys from present-day Brooklyn to Guatemala in the recent past to 1970s Chile and Brazil. In the Midst of Winter begins with a minor traffic accident—which becomes the catalyst for an unexpected and moving love story between two people who thought they were deep into the winter of their lives. Richard Bowmaster—a 60-year-old human rights scholar—hits the car of Evelyn Ortega—a young, undocumented immigrant from Guatemala—in the middle of a snowstorm in Brooklyn. What at first seems just a small inconvenience takes an unforeseen and far more serious turn when Evelyn turns up at the professor’s house seeking help. At a loss, the professor asks his tenant Lucia Maraz—a 62-year-old lecturer from Chile—for her advice. These three very different people are brought together in a mesmerizing story that moves from present-day Brooklyn to Guatemala in the recent past to 1970s Chile and Brazil, sparking the beginning of a long overdue love story between Richard and Lucia. Exploring the timely issues of human rights and the plight of immigrants and refugees, the book recalls Allende’s landmark novel The House of the Spirits in the way it embraces the cause of “humanity, and it does so with passion, humor, and wisdom that transcend politics” (Jonathan Yardley, The Washington Post). In the Midst of Winter will stay with you long after you turn the final page. Weekend Task Management Need a list app for your weekend list? Try Todoist or Keep. I use Todoist at work and Keep at home. Both are free and accessible by mobile app and desktop web browser. Todoist I’ve been using just a few months, but it’s help me to organize my mind while juggling the calendar and email feed. At home I use Keep in part just to have separate lists, but also because I appreciate the versatility: it can handle typed notes, web links, images… and I don’t need to bother with deadlines quite as much at home. Don’t take it from me though, check them out yourself and look up reviews. It doesn’t have to take a long time. Set a timer, and if you take more than a couple minutes on each move along. Make more time for recuperating! PC Magazine Review: https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/355449/the-best-to-do-list-apps Todoist: todoist.com Keep: keep.google.com For something a little more robust, try Asana: asana.com. Suggested Listening February 23, 2018 Hi everyone, here are our five musical recommendations for the week; four streaming suggestions and one recommended album on CD. (Click on the photo to stream or request the album) Freegal Streaming Suggestions* Ruins by First Aid Kit (Genre: Rock, Folk, Singer-Songwriter): First Aid Kit is a duo comprised of Swedish sisters Klara and Johanna Soderberg and Ruins is their brand new LP. Songs on the LP include: Rebel heart, It’s a Shame, Fireworks, To Live a Life, Ruins and Nothing Has To Be So True. The Slide Guitar: Bottles, Knives & Steel by Various Artists (Genre: Blues): This album offers a cool collection of songs that feature slide guitar – front and center! Songs on the LP include: Bottleneck Blues by Weaver & Beasley, Dark Was The Night/Cold Was The Ground by Blind Willie Johnson, Traveling Riverside Blues by Robert Johnson, Guitar Rag by Sylvester Weaver, You Can’t Get That Stuff No More by Tampa Red, Homesick & Lonesome Blues by Blind Boy Fuller and Packin’ Trunk Blues by Leadbelly. Great Blues Guitarists: String Dazzlers by Various Artists (Genre: Blues): This is another Columbia Legacy Blues collection featuring 20 great vintage guitarist focused songs! Songs on the album include: Hot Fingers by Blind Willie Dunn, A Handful Of Riffs by Lonnie Johnson and Eddie Lang, Gerogia Rag by Blind Willie McTell, Black Snake Moan by Blind Lemon Jefferson and Little Brother Blues by Joshua White. The San Francisco Blues (1963) by The Halifax Three (Genre: Folk): The Halifax Three formed in Montreal in 1960 and consisted of singers Pat LaCroix, Richard Byrne and Denny Doherty. The group released several folk albums before splitting up in 1965 and Doherty went on to co-found both the Mugwumps and The Mamas and The Papas. Songs of the album include: San Francisco Bay Blues, Rocks and Gravel, Little Sparrow, East Virginia and Rubin Had a Train. Johnny Mathis Sings The Great New American Songbook (2017) by Johnny Mathis: The latest album by the great balladeer. Songs on the album include: Once Before I Go, Blue Ain’t Your Color, You Raise Me Up, Just the Way You Are and I Believe I Can Fly. CD of the Week: Under The Table And Dreaming (1994) by The Dave Matthews Band (Genre: Rock, Pop, Jazz, Punk): This is the groups second, and break out LP, released in 1994. Songs on the album include: What Would You Say, Ants Marching, Jimi Thing, Satellite, Rhyme & Reason and Typical Situation. Videos of the Week: Rebel Heart by First Aid Kit Pearl Line by Son House Traveling Riverside Blues (1937) by Robert Johnson Bottleneck Blues [1927] by Sylvester Weaver & Walter Beasley Hot Fingers by Blind Willie Dunn (Eddie Lang) and Lonnie Johnson Getting Older Every Day by Big Bill Broonzy San Francisco Bay Blues by The Halifax Three Happy by Johnny Mathis What Would You Say by The Dave Matthews Band Artist Biography & Discography Information: http://www.allmusic.com/ The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits by Joel Whitburn (Billboard Books. New York. 2009.) P.S. If you have any questions about how to download or stream free music through the Freegal Music service to a desktop or laptop computer or how to download and use the Freegal Music app let us know! Drop by the library or give us a call at: 607-936-3713 *You must have a library card at a Southern Tier Library System member library to enjoy the Freegal Music Service. Your card can be from any library in the system, and the system includes all public libraries in Steuben, Chemung, Yates, Schuyler and Allegheny Counties and includes our own Southeast Steuben Count Library in Corning, New York! Library cards are free if you live in our service area. And you can obtain a card by visiting the Circulation Desk and presenting staff with a form of ID that features your name and your current address. Daily Digital & Print Suggested Reads: Friday, February 23, 2018 The Cruel Prince by Holly Black: By #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black, the first book in a stunning new series about a mortal girl who finds herself caught in a web of royal faerie intrigue. Of course I want to be like them. They’re beautiful as blades forged in some divine fire. They will live forever. And Cardan is even more beautiful than the rest. I hate him more than all the others. I hate him so much that sometimes when I look at him, I can hardly breathe. Jude was seven years old when her parents were murdered and she and her two sisters were stolen away to live in the treacherous High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, Jude wants nothing more than to belong there, despite her mortality. But many of the fey despise humans. Especially Prince Cardan, the youngest and wickedest son of the High King. To win a place at the Court, she must defy him–and face the consequences. In doing so, she becomes embroiled in palace intrigues and deceptions, discovering her own capacity for bloodshed. But as civil war threatens to drown the Courts of Faerie in violence, Jude will need to risk her life in a dangerous alliance to save her sisters, and Faerie itself. Bunk: The Rise of Hoaxes, Humbug, Plagiarists, Phonies, Post-Facts, and Fake News by Kevin Young: Longlisted for the National Book Award for Nonfiction “There Kevin Young goes again, giving us books we greatly need, cleverly disguised as books we merely want. Unexpectedly essential.”―Marlon James Award-winning poet and critic Kevin Young tours us through a rogue’s gallery of hoaxers, plagiarists, forgers, and fakers―from the humbug of P. T. Barnum and Edgar Allan Poe to the unrepentant bunk of JT LeRoy and Donald J. Trump. Bunk traces the history of the hoax as a peculiarly American phenomenon, examining what motivates hucksters and makes the rest of us so gullible. Disturbingly, Young finds that fakery is woven from stereotype and suspicion, race being the most insidious American hoax of all. He chronicles how Barnum came to fame by displaying figures like Joice Heth, a black woman whom he pretended was the 161-year-old nursemaid to George Washington, and What Is It?, an African American man Barnum professed was a newly discovered missing link in evolution. Bunk then turns to the hoaxing of history and the ways that forgers, plagiarists, and journalistic fakers invent backstories and falsehoods to sell us lies about themselves and about the world in our own time, from pretend Native Americans Grey Owl and Nasdijj to the deadly imposture of Clark Rockefeller, from the made-up memoirs of James Frey to the identity theft of Rachel Dolezal. In this brilliant and timely work, Young asks what it means to live in a post-factual world of “truthiness” where everything is up for interpretation and everyone is subject to a pervasive cynicism that damages our ideas of reality, fact, and art. Daily Digital & Print Suggested Reads: Thursday, February 22, 2018 Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World by Paul Shapiro and Yuval Noah Harari: Paul Shapiro gives you a front-row seat for the wild story of the race to create and commercialize cleaner, safer, sustainable meat—real meat—without the animals. From the entrepreneurial visionaries to the scientists’ workshops to the big business boardrooms—Shapiro details that quest for clean meat and other animal products and examines the debate raging around it. Since the dawn of Homo sapiens some quarter million years ago, animals have satiated our species’ desire for meat. But with a growing global population and demand for meat, eggs, dairy, leather, and more, raising such massive numbers of farm animals is woefully inefficient and takes an enormous toll on the planet, public health, and certainly the animals themselves. But what if we could have our meat and eat it, too? The next great scientific revolution is underway—discovering new ways to create enough food for the world’s ever-growing, ever-hungry population. Enter clean meat—real, actual meat grown (or brewed!) from animal cells—as well as other clean foods that ditch animal cells altogether and are simply built from the molecule up. Whereas our ancestors domesticated wild animals into livestock, today we’re beginning to domesticate their cells, leaving the animals out of the equation. From one single cell of a cow, you could feed an entire village. And the story of this coming “second domestication” is anything but tame. The Black Tudors: The Untold Story by Miranda Kaufmann: A black porter publicly whips a white English gentleman in a Gloucestershire manor house. A heavily pregnant African woman is abandoned on an Indonesian island by Sir Francis Drake. A Mauritanian diver is dispatched to salvage lost treasures from the Mary Rose. Miranda Kaufmann reveals the absorbing stories of some of the Africans who lived free in Tudor England. From long-forgotten records, remarkable characters emerge. They were baptized, married, and buried by the Church of England. They were paid wages like any other Tudors. Their stories, brought viscerally to life by Kaufmann, provide unprecedented insights into how Africans came to be in Tudor England, what they did there and how they were treated. Black Tudors challenges the accepted narrative that racial slavery was all but inevitable and forces us to re-examine the seventeenth century to determine what caused perceptions to change so radically.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1812
__label__cc	0.744249	0.255751	From left to libertarian Arnold Kling asks: why do more people travel from the far left towards libertarianism than make the opposite journey? He makes many good points, but I fear his contrast between the two is drawn in the wrong place. He says the far left commit the fundamental attribution error - it "believes that bad policies come from evil motives." However, "libertarians believe that context is more important. We believe that government power is inherently corrupting, regardless of who holds leadership positions or how they are influenced." No doubt, this is true of many leftists and many libertarians. But I don't think it's the key distinction. For one thing, many non-leftists also commit the fundamental attribution error. For example, some supporters of the war in Iraq believe that because Bush's motives are good, the policy is good. Also, many leftists are, of course, smart enough to know that government power is inherently corrupting. Here in England, many think this is the history of the Labour party. I'd split (right) libertarians and the left on a different issue - how comfortable are you with inequalities of wealth? This issue, I guess helps explain why people move from the far left to right libertarianism more than vice versa. As folks get older, they get richer. And the richer you are, the easier it is to tolerate inequality, not just for reasons of self-interest. I'm not accusing Arnold of this. There is, though, one aspect of his autobiography that puzzles me: From 1986 through 1994, I worked for Freddie Mac, as it made the transition from a government agency to a shareholder-owned, profit-driven corporation. I was involved in several major innovations, including the introduction of credit scoring into mortgage underwriting. These experiences were bittersweet at best. I found myself strongly opposed by the bureaucracy when I tried to persuade senior management to undertake the innovations. Then, when senior management finally agreed to move forward, these same bureaucrats would leap aboard the new project and shove me aside. I came away with very mixed feelings about large corporate organizations. I now say that "You would not be so afraid of large corporations if you had ever worked for one." But you could draw another inference here. These bureaucrats were, presumably, drawing big salaries despite being mere rent-seekers. Couldn't the lesson therefore be that some inequalities aren't related to economic efficiency, and that market forces don't grind so small as to ensure that inequalities are due solely to differences in productivity? Maybe, then, Arnold was too quick to abandon the left - not least because leftism is compatible (pdf) with some forms of libertarianism. September 30, 2006 in Politics \| Permalink \| Comments (9) \| TrackBack (0) The shrinking US stock market This chart raises some issues. Based on the Fed's flow of funds data, it shows that in the last 12 months US firms have bought a record amount of shares - over $500bn, equivalent to 3.9% of GDP. I've got four questions here: 1. Is this a vote of no-confidence in long-term growth? Maybe firms are buying shares back because they can't see profitable ways of investing the cash by expanding their business. 2. If this is the case, should we worry? Or are firms as wrongly pessimistic about longer-term growth prospects now as they were wrongly optimistic in 2000-01? 3. With some kind of slowdown coming, is it a good thing that aggregate corporate leverage is rising? Share buy-backs aren't being financed, in aggregate, merely by retained profits. Firms' use of credit market instruments - corporate bonds, bank loans and the like - has risen by $349.7bn in the last 12 months. 4. What's the function of the stock market these days, given that it's clearly not to provide capital? Is it an adequate policeman of poorly performing firms? Or, as I suspect, is it's main function to be a laboratory for the study of decision-making under uncertainty? September 29, 2006 in Markets \| Permalink \| Comments (14) \| TrackBack (0) What debt problem? This morning's figures from the Bank of England show why most macroeconomists weren't bothered by that story earlier this week that British consumers had more debt than other Europeans. The numbers (table A4.1) show that households' bank and building society deposits now stand at £845bn - equivalent to just over 12 months disposable income. What's more, these deposits have grown by £64.4bn in the last 12 months, whilst non-mortgage debt (table A5.2) has grown just £13.6bn; mortgage debt has risen £104.5bn. These figures suggest that households in general are in a healthy financial position. Of course, some are in massive debt. But others are waist-high in the spondulicks. These could well increase their spending as the highly indebted retrench. This might be already happening. Annual net growth in consumer credit has more than halved in the last two years - from 14.4% to 6.6% - but retail sales are still booming. Most macroeconomists, then, are relaxed about British households' finances. Not that this makes the headlines. "Economy muddles through" doesn't sell as many dead trees as "We're doomed." September 29, 2006 in Macroeconomics \| Permalink \| Comments (0) \| TrackBack (0) John Reid: racist or moron? Is John Reid a moron or a racist? I ask because of this: We joined this party because we wanted to see a more equal and just society, where people are no longer held back by the accident of birth... I'm putting fairness at the heart of everything we're doing in the Home Office. That's why I favour tighter immigration controls. Does the man not see the obvious contradiction here? The fact is that being born in a poor country is a terrible accident of birth - far worse than most able-bodied Brits suffer. And if you stop such people entering rich countries, you are holding them back by an accident of birth. There might be a case for limiting immigration. But it ain't based upon fairness. Unless, that is, you think fairness doesn't apply to foreigners. September 28, 2006 in New Labour \| Permalink \| Comments (17) \| TrackBack (0) Richard North isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I reckon he's got a point. The convergence between (some) bloggers and the MSM onto an obsession with "fluff" and gossip is to be regretted. I fear, though, that this question is badly posed, and not just because of the slightly hectoring tone: You – collectively – can continue to play your little games. Or you can show up the media and the politicians and make the running. Which is it to be? For me personally, though, there is a third possibility - non-involvement with the MSM. I say this for three reasons: 1. Blogging is a completely different activity. It's a conversation between equals, not ex cathedra statements of "fact." This contrast always strikes me when I compare my blog with my day job. In the latter, I come across as an arrogant bastard, to a greater degree than I do in the blog. This is not just because I am an arrogant bastard, nor even because I'm a rubbish writer, though I'm both. It's because the architecture of blogging, the links and comments, allows for an egalitarian democratic debate. This is missing from the MSM, where there'll always be a them and us. 2. The MSM is profit-oriented. And profit-making sometimes excludes other ideals. You have to give readers what they want, rather than tell them awkward truths. You have to pretend to be well-informed, because people pay for expert knowledge, not for the opinion of any idiot. Honesty and egalitarianism can therefore disappear. And even when they don't (for example) in my day job, openness does disappear; my articles are behind a subscription wall. 3. The MSM won't change. It will always be hierarchical, deferential to "experts" and "senior figures", and obsessed with gossip. For this reason, I don't like Mike Ion's idea of what blogging's about: Blogs...influence important actors within mainstream media who in turn frame issues for a wider public. I don't think this is true. And I hope it isn't. For me, the ideal isn't to influence "important actors", but to abolish them - in both the MSM and in politics. And because this ideal is unattainable, the next best thing is to ignore them. At risk of sounding pretentious (pretentious, moi?), I prefer to take my lead from Alasdair MacIntyre. There's a parallel between our hierarchical MSM and political elite and the late Roman Empire: A crucial turning point...occurred when men and women of good will turned aside from the task of shoring up the Roman imperium and ceased to identify the continuation of civility and moral community with the maintenance of that imperium. What they set themsevles to achieve instead - often not recognizing fully what they were doing - was the construction of new forms of community within which the moral life could be sustained so that both morality and civility might survive the coming ages of barbarism and darkness...For some time now we too have reached that turning point. (After Virtue, p263). September 28, 2006 in Weblogs \| Permalink \| Comments (15) \| TrackBack (0) Sen's Identity and Violence: a review The big idea in Amartya Sen's Identity and Violence is simple and true. We all have multiple identities, many different groups with which we identify: I can be, at the same time, an Asian, a British citizen, a Bengali with Bangladeshi ancestry, an American or British resident, an economist, a dabbler in philosophy, an author, a Sanskritist, a strong believer in secularism and democracy, a man, a feminist, a heterosexual, a defender of gay and lesbian rights, with a nonreligious lifestyle, from a Hindu background, a non-brahmin...This is just a small sample of diverse categories to each of which I may simultaneously belong. It is, he says, cruel, tyrannical and stupid to reduce us to single identities. And yet this is what British multi-culturalism - which he re-names called "plural monoculturalism" - does. It reduces people to members of religious communities. He complains: Must a person's relation to Britain be mediated through the "culture of the family in which he or she has been born?...A nation can hardly be seen as a collection of sequestered segments, with citizens assigned fixed places. This, like much else in the book - such as the demonstration that "western values" of tolerance and democracy are not truly western - is excellent. But there are four issues which aren't tackled fully. 1. How do some identities become more salient than others? Take Shehzad Tanweer, one of the 7/7 bombers. He was a son, brother, Yorkshireman, Englishman, university graduate, shopworker, Muslim. So why did he choose to identify himself so strongly with just one portion of his identity - Islamism - that he was willing to kill? Sen is excellent on the pathology of the "colonized mind". But is this the whole story? 2. Is my word "choose" here the right one? How far can we choose our identity? Clearly, there are limits. Sen is right and wise to oppose the two polar opposites - the wholly rational, freely choosing economic man on the one hand and the person fully constituted by a single "culture" on the other. But what happens between these two polar opposites? Do people choose identities? If so, to what cognitive biases are they prone? What rationality do they use to choose? 3. What tricks do rulers use to manipulate us into single boxes? Sen says: A Hutu labourer from Kigali may be pressured to see himself only as a Hutu and inclined to kill Tutsis, and yet he is not only a Hutu, but also a Kigalian, a Rwandan, an African, a labourer and a human being. True. But this misses the important point - that it was so easy for this multi-faceted human being to become a mono-identitied murderer. How did this happen? What can we do to stop it? Why is it so easy (apparently) to get people to identify with religion and ethnicity, when Marxists have generally failed for decades to get them to identify with their class? 4. Power. Sen does not fully challenge a key fact - reducing people to single identities is in the interests of our rulers. If people are seen only as Muslims, "community leaders" can get power and influence by claiming to speak for the "community," in a way they could not if being Muslim was seen as only one part of people's identity. And politicians go along with this, becase it's easier to manage people if they are boxed and labeled. This raises a question. If we are to regard each other as we should - as multi-identitied human beings, rather than carriers of a mono-culture - don't we have to change social structures as well as thought processes? Shouldn't we break down the hiearchies that have an interest in reducing people to mere symbols? September 28, 2006 in Books \| Permalink \| Comments (5) \| TrackBack (0) Equality and war Economic inequality in the US is jeopardizing the country's chances of defeating the Iraqi insurgency. That's the claim of this new paper. Authors James Galbraith, Corwin Priest and George Purcell show that economic equality is highly correlated with victory in war: From 1962 through 1999, the more egalitarian countries prevailed in 31 of 42 pair-wise comparisons. From 1816 to 1962, restricting our attention to bi-national wars, the more egalitarian country prevailed in 64 of 80 cases. From 1715 to 1815, the proportion was 24 of 26. Taking all together, we find the presumptively more egalitarian country prevailed in 119 of 148 cases. For example, egalitarian Israel has consistently beaten its less equal neighbours, Communist Vietnam beat the US, the egalitarian North beat the Confederacy. They reckon the pattern extends into ancient times: Like the armies of Alexander, the Golden Horde of Tamurlane, Genghis Khan and Attila owed their vast military success in part to a comparatively flat hierarchy; nomadic tribes everywhere are more broadly egalitarian than the domains they ravage. They cite three reasons why equality causes military victory: Egalitarian countries have stronger social solidarity, and therefore better morale. Second, inegalitarian countries often structure their armed forces to handle internal regime security, at the expense of efficiency at meeting external threats. Third, deeply unequal countries face a problem of loyalty in the lower ranks. This, they say, has implications for the war in Iraq: The American military is under obvious stress from this fact [of increased inequality], for the simple reason (among others) that as a career it cannot compete for the services of the prosperous...But the Iraqi insurgency of 2006 represents an egalitarian mini-state. Kick this one around, yourselves - I'm just the messenger. September 27, 2006 in Equality \| Permalink \| Comments (10) \| TrackBack (0) Ricardo, trade and inequality Chris invites economists to have a pop at this effort by Mark Braund. Life's too short to give it a full fisk. But there's a beautiful irony in it. Mark says we need another theory of economics, one based upon Ricardo's theory of rent: Ricardo explained the tendency of free markets to promote inequality rather than inclusion in the largely agricultural economy of the early nineteenth century....Ricardo showed how those individuals whom, for whatever reason, start out with the best land, inevitably end up owning most of the land, and thus holding great economic power over the rest of population. His theory of rent was most clearly set out in his 1815 Essay on Profits, not the Principles to which Mark links. Ricardo writes, apparently vindicating Mark: In a progressive country, rent is not only absolutely increasing, but...it is also increasing in its ratio to the capital employed on the land...The landlord not only obtains a greater produce, but a larger share. This happens because of diminishing returns to land. As the population grows, so does demand for food. That means worse quality land must be cultivated, so profits in the agricultural sector tend to fall. This in turn raises demand for the best quality land, and so raises rents. You can generate a theory of inequality from this. But here's the irony. What did Ricardo see as the solution to this problem? Free trade, that's what. If we could import cheap corn, he said, demand for quality land in the UK would fall, as would rent: If corn can be imported cheaper than it can be grown on [British] land, rent will again fall and profits rise. In this sense, free trade is a way of preventing inequality rising. Did Mark really mean to say this? September 26, 2006 in Classics \| Permalink \| Comments (3) \| TrackBack (0) Taxation as a co-ordination game I fear Tim is missing a point here: Clearly, an individual who really believes that the Government is more effective at spending his money would voluntarily offer up more than the legal minimum of taxation. That we have fewer people acting in this manner than are to be found writing columns and making speeches calling for higher taxation shows a certain gap, does it not, between public utterances and private actions? What he's missing is that public finance is a co-ordination game. Put it this way. Imagine Polly Toynbee - for she is the elephant in this room - were to send in a cheque to the Treasury. Her Viking God would not then say: "Ey up, Polly's finally stumped up. We can pay nurses more." Her money can only be spent sensibly - in Polly's view - if policy changes. And this requires a certainty about future tax revenues that can only be achieved if everyone pays more. Polly's contributions, on their own, would indeed be wasted. An analogy might help. Say there was a small fire in a cinema. The best outcome for everyone is that all stay calm, and leave without panicking. But if everyone starts to panic, it's quite sensible for you to leg it. If Polly were in the cinema, it would be entirely rational for her to call for calm, but then run for it if her calls went unheeded. Sometimes, collective choice is not merely individual choice writ large. This doesn't, of course, mean that Polly is right to want higher taxes. And it doesn't mean she isn't a stupid hypocrite. It just means the argument against her isn't, in this case, as knock-down as Tim reckons. September 26, 2006 in Public choice \| Permalink \| Comments (6) \| TrackBack (0) The comic decline of the left Everyone can see the rich comedy in this: Scottish sports clubs have been told to recruit disabled players and guarantee them a weekly game under a controversial equality drive ordered by ministers (via). But there's tragedy in it too. It shows how the so-called left just don't think about equality. If equality is to be a noble ideal, rather than a comic one, it must mean - in Dworkin's distinction - treating people as equals, rather than giving them equal treatment. Take an example everyone should agree upon. Everyone is equally entitled to a fair trial - that is, everyone should be treated as an equal in the provision of criminal justice. But no-one thinks there should be equality of treatment, with everyone getting the same verdict. Proper, thoughtful, egalitarians extend this distinction to disabled people. We should treat these as equals to the able-bodied. This might mean giving them greater welfare benefits because their needs are greater - in the same way the NHS spends more on the care of the very ill. Or it might mean helping them to achieve equal capabilities in Sen's sense. This would mean, say, ensuring buildings are accessible to them, or that they aren't unnecessarily discriminated against at work. But there's no sensible principle of equality which enjoins rigid equality of treatment of the disabled - ensuring that one-legged men can play football equally with the two-legged, or that the deaf should be professional violinists. This just reduces equality to a joke. What's tragic here is that the Scottish executive are ignorant of this basic undergraduate thinking. They just don't think about what equality means. "Equality" for some of the left is just a tribal totem, not an ideal to be thought about. They should stick to the bagpipes. September 26, 2006 in Equality \| Permalink \| Comments (5) \| TrackBack (0)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1817
__label__wiki	0.698434	0.698434	Star Wars: Rebels Season 4 Blu-ray Set Review July 28, 2018 \| 5:22 PM CDT Disney and their PR Team was kind enough to send us a copy of Star Wars: Rebels Season 4 on Blu-ray to review. You will be able to purchase the home release of Rebels Season 4 on Blu-ray and DVD at most major retailers on July 31, 2018. This is the final season of Star Wars: Rebels. Rating: US: TVY7-FV, Bonus Material Not Rated CE: PG, CF: G Total Episode Running Time: 353 Minutes (not including Bonus Material) The purpose of this review is to focus on the video and audio quality of this Blu-ray Disc set and not review the individual episode story lines of Star Wars: Rebels Season 4. This year I am using a new Sony VPL-VW385ES 4K Projector that will throw an image on my 150” screen. These Blu-ray Disc will be played in a Sony UBP-X800 Ultra HD Player. For audio I will be using a Denon AVR-X6300H Receiver configured with a 11.2 speaker setup. The review will be short and straight to the point. Video / Picture Detail: Star Wars: Rebels Season 4 on Blu-ray has a native resolution of 1080P, so I watched a few episodes in 1080P (non-upscaled) and as with most CG Animation Movies and TV shows the image was just awesome on the screen. The images had very vibrant and bold colors with deep blacks and no blurring or artifacts. Images were extremely sharp with clean edges. The lighting and shadow effects were top notch and I really have to applaud Lucasfilm for using some amazing texture effects in the environments, characters, vehicles, and etc that just gave the images that extra touch. While I do watch Star Wars: Rebels on Disney XD (HD) when it airs on TV, I find the Video / Audio experience more enjoyable on Blu-ray then TV. This has to do with the direct Blu-Ray transfer vs. current TV compression practices due to bandwidth limitations. Audio / Sound: English: 5.1 Dolby Digital French: 5.1 Dolby Digital Spanish 2.0 Dolby Digital English SDH Disney is still sticking with Dolby Digital 5.1 which is not a bad thing, but I really wish they would also include Dolby TrueHD and or Dolby Atmos with their CG Animation Shows. Maybe this will happen when 4K Ultra HD becomes their new norm (hopefully soon). My receiver will convert Dolby Digital 5.1 to 7.1 or 11.1, but for this review I locked it in at 5.1. As expected from Lucasfilm the audio was very outstanding. Character’s dialogue was very balanced with the sound effects and music score. Neither overpowered each other. Lucasfilm took advantage of the surround sound as well by making you feel as Laser blasts were zipping by you and putting you in the middle of explosions. It was a great experience. Blu-ray Set Contents: Blu-ray 2-Disc Disc 1: Episodes 1 - 9 and Bonus Features Disc 2: Episodes 10 - 15 and Bonus Features The Star Wars Rebels: Season 4 (Blu-ray) Set comes packaged in a double sided Blu-ray case and includes a cardboard Star Wars: Rebels Season 4 Slipcover. Inside you will find 2 discs, one on the left and one on the right of the case along with a Disney Movie Rewards advertisement. There is no Digital Copy included with this set. Bonus Content: Blu-ray Exclusive Bonus Content: • Six Audio Commentaries: Featuring Dave Filoni (Executive Producer) • Ghosts of Legend: As paths come together, we explore the journey of the Ghost crew with some of the talented people who brought them to life. • Force of Rebellion: Executive Producer Dave Filoni shares insights into the Force and its importance across the Star Wars saga. • Kevin Kiner: The Rebel Symphony Go behind the scenes with composer Kevin Kiner to discover what inspired some of the most iconic music in the series. Blu-ray and DVD Bonus Content : • Rebels Recon Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew in 8 entertaining and information-packed episode recaps! We would like to thank Disney and their PR Team for sending us a copy to review.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1823
__label__cc	0.730157	0.269843	A Bit of Adventure, Gold Coast, Photography, Raves The Wilds of Suburbia: Burleigh Head National Park, QLD. Posted by Michelle on July 6, 2016 March 21, 2019 Disclaimer: Not sponsored. But you know that by now. Burleigh Heads is a little town on the Gold Coast that’s like a ‘best of’. It has everything on the Goldie in one place (well, except for the theme parks) but on a smaller scale; gorgeous beaches and surf breaks, a wildlife park just up the road, cafes and restaurants, parks and public spaces, local fashion and artists’ shops, accommodation, ocean views for days and even a national park! It has its very own petite 27.6 hectare slice of untouched rainforest just a short walk from the bustle of central Burleigh. We love taking the boys there for the kid-sized bushwalks; we’re gradually working them up to longer ones but when we want a nature fix it’s much closer than the Hinterland. Parking can be a bit of a bitch though, especially by midmorning on weekends. The northern entrance is at the end of Goodwin Terrace just a few minutes walk along the beachfront from James Street. Burleigh Point Lookout is also at the end of Goodwin Terrace! It’s one of the best places on the Goldie to watch the sun rise over the Pacific. It’s a fantastic spot to watch the surfers ripping it up too. And sometimes spot dolphins and migrating humpback whales swimming by. And sea eagles soaring overhead… and do the odd outdoor fitness class… On our outward leg we usually take the Oceanview path (1.2 kilometres one way) as it’s flat and easy and good for a warm up and the water is just… sigh. There’s beach access from the path at several points for exploring too. And for marvelling at surfers blithely hopping across the rocks into the water, by some sorcery never slipping or getting dumped. That we saw, anyway. It must be very hairy on big swell days, though apparently still much easier than trying to paddle across from the beach. The rocks are awesome! Black, hexagonal basalt columns that are gradually tumbling off the headland. It’s lava from when Burleigh was part of the 40 kilometre wide caldera of the massive Tweed shield volcano, last active about 23 million years ago. Which is about how active I like the volcanoes I live in to be. Want to get out there too, Finny? That’s the Surfer’s Paradise skyline on the right. I just love pandanus palms. Not the best for shade I’ll admit, but they look amazing. So tropical and beachy! Yeah… that’s an old rockfall. A big one. The processes of erosion which put those cool basalt columns on the beach are slow, but occasionally take a leap forward. Or… a tumble. It’s usually because there’s been a lot of rain, or it’s been frosty, or even really windy. In December 2014, after heavy rains, there was a massive rockfall from high on the headland which ploughed through the forest and the track on its way to the ocean. Rangers had to fence off the area (people were still walking the path despite warning signs and it being strewn with rocks and debris) for eight months while they removed dangerous boulders and geo-technical crews repaired the track. Permanent gates have also been installed to close the track during inclement weather, so if it’s pissing rain, a bit frosty or blowing a gale when you’re visiting come back another time. Anyway it was a massive job; crews removed 52 large, unstable boulders plus another 117 boulder fragments; I think this involved pushing them downhill then fixing up the damage afterwards – that actually sounds like fun. Those ‘large, unstable’ boulders though… want to know how large we’re talking? While researching this post I found this photo and nearly shit myself: OMG KIDS GET THE HELL DOWN FROM THERE!!! Picture by Scott Fletcher, Gold Coast Bulletin. Headline reads “Youths climbing on dangerous Burleigh Headland rock wall could kill themselves or others”. They didn’t, thank God. This was last July, when workers were still triggering rockfalls just metres away. I’m sure as a damn fool teenager I would’ve been totally into that but now as a parent all I see are flashing neon warning signs. All sorted and made safe now! (Don’t stress, Mum!) Made it safely around to the southern side of the park which overlooks Tallebudgera Creek. Tempting glimpses of ‘Talley’ Creek Beach on the opposite shore – remember Talley? Echo Beach… isn’t that a song? Mangroves and gum trees shelter Echo Beach – it’s super sheltered and shallow and families love swimming here, but not at high tide as your towel will get wet. The bridge you can see is the Gold Coast Highway, and parking for the southern end of the track is at the Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Or across the highway if it’s full. Back into the jungle! At Echo Beach the track splits and the Rainforest Circuit (2.3 km return) starts heading uphill. The environment changes dramatically from the pandanus palms, grasses and mangroves of the Oceanview Track to the kind of eucalypt forest and surprisingly dense rainforest that you’d expect more at Binna Burra than in the middle of the suburbs. Complete with bush turkeys. But that’s why it’s so special! There’s a bit of an uphill climb, and then you pop out of the trees to be rewarded by this: The view from Tumgun Lookout, looking over the Tallebudgera Creek estuary and south. The first point you can see is Currumbin (of totally our favourite beach fame) and beyond that Coolangatta, aka ‘Cooly’. Every time we passed a decent sized rock on the side of the track (every few metres), the boys used it as a launchpad. In this fashion we headed rapidly downhill back to Burleigh. On the way we stopped in at the other lookout, this one with a great view of Surfer’s and a handy bench seat for canoodling. Finn: Ew what are you doing. Will we ever tire of gazing out into that neverending turquoise ocean? Doubt it. I love living near the ocean; it’s so calming. I’ve been living 5-15 minutes from a beach pretty much my whole life and I get a bit antsy if I can’t get a regular fix. Do you live near water? Have you even seen the sea? I know a lot of people haven’t, which was strange for me to find out as it’s something I’ve always taken for granted. If not the ocean, do you have a favourite piece of nature to recharge in? adventuresBurleigh Head National ParkbushwalkingGold CoastkidsnaturephotographyQueenslandtravel Previous Post I’m Doing CrossFit and Haven’t Died Yet. Next Post Mosey’s Berfdy Bonus Brag Book! Laura - CaledonAcres says: WOW those pictures!!! this is where I write ‘I envy you being so close to such beauties’ 🙂 Thanks Laura! I was hoping my pics would do Burleigh a bit of justice and they do give an idea of just how gorgeous it is. The oceanview track is one of the most photographed places on the Gold Coast, for good reason! If you want to see some really incredible stuff from our local professionals I strongly recommend Sean Scott (seanscottphotography.com.au), Matt Robertson (mattrobertson.com.au) and Marc James (markjames.co) – they are amazing! PS I also envy you; having access to cuddlesome fur and feather kids and periodical snow!! 🙂 There’s something deeply reassuring about knowing that you live in such a place and yet never get tired of looking at it. The damage caused by erosion and the subsequent cleanup reminded me of a place I like to go to “recharge” called Radnor Lake. It’s an artificial lake that was created in the early 20th century for the now-defunct railroads. In 1973 it was set aside as a natural preserve. A massive flood in 2010 damaged roads and trails around it and parts are still being repaired. Just two weeks ago I was part of a cleanup team working on a trail. It’s small but what makes it special is it’s a natural and historical area that’s been preserved in the middle of a major city, and I believe it’s the only park of its kind in the world. Yeah I’ll never get tired of it. You guys might though! 🙂 I checked out Radnor Lake – looks beautiful and peaceful… looks like it’s in the middle of nowhere! Natural places are so important, no matter the size, and I wish town planners would take that into consideration before they clear fell the bush for new suburbs. Though there does seem to be a bit of a shift back towards shared public parks and green spaces… at least in forward thinking shires… Are you still awake!! Yup. Just finished watching Highlander 😀 Heading to bed now though… And where the hell have you been missy? Nowhere sadly. Saturday night and I couldn’t be bothered going out. Doesn’t help that it’s been hailing here. Yuk. You need to get yo ass over this side – midwinter and today was sunny and 20C. And then us old farts just stay home anyway. Oh and I totally mopped and EVEN MR SHEENED your room today so you don’t break out in hives the second you walk in there. Anyway better get off to bed noo… gnite poobum xx Nite night! Robyna \| the mummy & the minx says: Gosh we are lucky to live where we do. I love that we are less than an hours drive away from all that beauty. And it’s going to hot this weekend – might have to go to the beach 🙂 Yeah I hope the weather’s good because Mosey is visiting and we’re planning on brunch in Currumbin then hopefully a ride along the beachfront. 🙂 I read yesterday that our country has over 10,000 beaches and if you went to a new one every day it would take nearly 30 years to see them all. … If I could be bothered tallying the ones I’ve been to I reckon I’d be over 50 but under 100. Talk about spoilt for choice 🙂	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1828
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__label__wiki	0.522857	0.522857	Home How Stuff Works How to Avoid Spoilers from Avenger Endgame, Game of Thrones and All... How to Avoid Spoilers from Avenger Endgame, Game of Thrones and All the Movies You Are Looking Forward to Watch Learn how you can avoid spoilers from your favorite movies and TV shows like in Avenger end game for the Game of Thrones. This is an amazing one for anyone who loves the Marvel Cinematic Universe, because the most awaited movie of the year is going to be released on 26th of April 2019, The Avengers Endgame. While the Avengers: Endgame movie is not far away, we still have a month and a half left for Game of Thrones to be finished, as the last season of Game of Thrones started this month only and will be ending in the month of May. The biggest challenge fans of these movies and TV shows face is, how to avoid spoilers. Because let’s face it, they are called spoilers for a reason. They spoil all your curiosity that you just want to you kill yourself by watching the content. How to avoid Avengers: Endgame spoilers online The best way to avoid spoilers of Avengers endgame or any other movie that you are looking up to is to stop using on the internet altogether. By turning off the internet you might as well be able to complete the unfinished tasks that you have been procrastinating for the last few days. Although it seems highly unlikely that you will be able to it is advised that, so let’s move to the other method. If you fear that you will get the spoilers while browsing in the Facebook newsfeed, you can block certain keywords on Facebook so that they do not appear in your timeline. Facebook does not allow you to filter out keywords natively, but you can do it using browser extensions. One such browser extension is called Spoiler Protection 2.0, it is available for Google Chrome as well as Firefox. And now since you can also install google chrome extensions in Chromium-based Microsoft Edge as well, it covers most of the popular browsers, and yes, we are including Opera as well. Opera has a browser extension which is named Spoiler Free. Although the spoiler-free addon for Opera works only for Facebook, the browser extension for Firefox in Google Chrome works almost everywhere. So, you can avoid endgame or Game of Thrones spoilers on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google, and other Major News Sites. So it is not only Facebook where it will hide the spoilers but other places as well. How to Avoid Movie Spoilers on Your Mobile According to our mobile usage pattern, we are mostly in our for smartphones, using different apps, and not much on the browser. But if you are using the browser app a lot on your mobile, you can install kiwi Browser on your mobile which allows you to install Chrome extensions to it, meaning you will get the same functionality as you get on there Google Chrome on desktop. You can use the same browser extension, Spoiler Protection 2.0 to keep yourself away from such movie spoilers even on your mobile. What are the most popular apps on your mobile would be using his Facebook, this is the place where your friends or family would try to spoil your favorite Movie or TV show for you. How to avoid movie spoilers on Facebook on Mobile Instead of using the official Facebook app, you can try these Facebook app alternatives on your mobile phone. Most of these Facebook app alternatives have the feature of filtering out some keywords. Which means you can filter out keywords like Avengers, Iron Man, Thor, Thanos, Endgame, to avoid this topic of discussions on Facebook. Aside: You can also use dark mode in Facebook using these alternative Facebook apps for Android. I think Facebook is the only place where you might get the spoilers, but there may be a possibility that you get messages on instant messaging apps such as WhatsApp. How to avoid movie spoilers on WhatsApp on Mobile There isn’t any method available to Filter out certain words in order to avoid something on WhatsApp, but there is still hope. Most of the spoilers would contain a media file, such as an Image or a Video. Most recently a small clip of the ending of Avengers: Endgame was leaked, and which was being shared on WhatsApp, spoiling the movie for a lot of people. You can avoid situations like this by turning off the automatic download of images and videos for some time. WhatsApp does offer a feature where you can disable the automatic download of media files on both a Wi-Fi connection and Mobile data. You can do that by going to the settings area then going to the data and storage usage to change the option under media auto download. You can do this a few days before the Movie or TV Show is coming until you watch it yourself. Remind me similar kind of feature available on another instant messaging app as well where you can disable the automatic download of data so that he can save yourself from spoilers of your favorite movies and TV shows. Share this article with someone who is desperately looking for a way to avoid spoilers for the upcoming Movies and TV shows. Previous articleGet Complete Dark Mode in Chrome for Android Natively Next articleHow to Access and Manage Posts Saved as Drafts in Instagram Anwer Khan Anwer is passionate about helping others to understand this complex web called the Internet. He also has interests Mobile Phones, Movies and Golf. 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__label__wiki	0.905432	0.905432	The Fifth Down The online newsletter of the Football Writers Association of America About The Fifth Down President’s Column Outland Trophy Bronko Nagurski Trophy Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award Bert McGrane Award Beat Writer of the Year Volney Meece Scholarsip Courage Award Armed Forces Merit Award Best Writing Contest 2018 Best Writing Contest Job Changes Super 11 Ratings Press Box Committees A View from the Press Box Pillars of the FWAA Category Archives: 2015 Best Writing Contest Photo gallery: FWAA Awards Breakfast 2015 Best Writing Contest, Annual Meeting, Armed Forces Merit Award, Awards, Awards Breakfast, Bert McGrane Award, Best Writing Contest, Photo Galleries • Tags: Armed Forces Merit Award, Bret Robertson, FWAA, Irv Moss, Ivan Maisel, Lee Barfknecht, Mark Anderson, Pete Thamel, Ted Miller These photos were taken at the FWAA’s annual Awards Breakfast on Jan. 11 in Scottsdale, Ariz. Winners of the 2015 Best Writing Contest as well as the Bert McGrane Award winner were honored, among others. The FWAA’s annual Awards Breakfast took place at the J.W. Marriott hotel in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Jan. 11, 2016. Photo by Melissa Macatee. 2015 FWAA President Lee Barfknecht greets member Steve Wieberg, who serves on the CFP Selection Committee, at the FWAA’s annual Awards Breakfast on Jan. 11 in Scottsdale, Ariz. Photo by Melissa Macatee. 2016 FWAA President Mark Anderson of the Las Vegas Review-Journal (left) has a few moments with Irv Moss of the Denver Post, the winner of the FWAA’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Photo by Melissa Macatee. The Armed Forces Merit Award was among the honors distributed at the FWAA’s annual Awards Breakfast on Jan. 11, 2016, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Photo by Melissa Macatee. Former FWAA President Ivan Maisel (right), winner of the Bert McGrane Award, chatted with friends and family during the FWAA’s annual Awards Breakfast on Jan. 11, 2016. Photo by Melissa Macatee. FWAA Chris Dufresne, who recently retired from the Los Angeles Times, received this commemorative football as the 2015 FWAA Beat Writer of the Year. Photo by Melissa Macatee. Chris Dufresne, who recently retired from The Los Angeles Times, speaks to FWAA members after being honored as the 2015 FWAA Beat Writer of the Year. Dufresne served as president of the FWAA in 2013. Photo by Melissa Macatee. Pete Thamel of Sports Illustrated received this commemorative football in recognition of his first-place in the features category of the FWAA’s 2015 Best Writing Contest. Photo by Melissa Macatee. Pete Thamel of Sports Illustrated accepts his first-place award for the feature category in the FWAA’s 2015 Best Writing Contest. Photo by Melissa Macatee. Irv Moss of the Denver Post received this commemorative football in recognition of his Lifetime Achievement Award. Photo by Melissa Macatee. Irv Moss of the Denver Post, who was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the FWAA. Photo by Melissa Macatee. Past President Tony Barnhart introduced Bert McGrane Award winner Ivan Maisel, another past president. Photo by Melissa Macatee. Ivan Maisel of ESPN.com, winner of the Bert McGrane Award, sits with his mother at the FWAA’s annual Awards Breakfast on Jan. 11, 2016. Photo by Melissa Macatee. Tony Barnhart (left) and 2015 FWAA President Lee Barfknecht present the Bert McGrane Award to Ivan Maisel of ESPN.com at the FWAA’s annual Awards Breakfast on Jan. 11, 2016. Photo by Melissa Macatee. Ivan Maisel of ESPN.com holds his Bert McGrane Award. Photo by Melissa Macatee. Ivan Maisel of ESPN.com addresses the membership after receiving the FWAA’s Bert McGrane Award on Jan. 11, 2016. Photo by Melissa Macatee. Ivan Maisel, winner of the Bert McGrane Award, is joined at the FWAA Awards Breakfast by his wife, mother, other family members and friends. Photo by Melissa Macatee. 2015 FWAA President Lee Barfknecht takes the podium one final time as president during the annual Awards Breakfast. Photo by Melissa Macatee. Lee Barfknecht accepts the Outgoing President’s Plaque at the FWAA’s annual Awards Breakfast no Jan. 11, 2016, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Photo by Melissa Macatee. Mark Anderson accepts the job as the 2016 FWAA President. Photo by Melissa Macatee. Ted Miller of ESPN.com accepted a commemorative football and certificate for first place in the column category of the FWAA’s 2015 Best Writing Contest. Photo by Melissa Macatee. The Armed Forces Merit Award was among the honors handed out at the FWAA’s annual Awards Breakfast on Jan. 11, 2016, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Photo by Melissa Macatee. Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl Executive Director Brant Ringler presents the Armed Forces Merit Award to Bret Robertson, an Army veteran who plays safety for Westminster College in Missouri. Photo by Melissa Macatee. FWAA member Tim Simmons speaks at the annual Awards Breakfast. Photo by Melissa Macatee. FWAA 2015 FWAA President Lee Barfknecht and his wife, Sara, pose with the CFP national championship trophy at the FWAA’s annual Awards Breakfast on Jan. 11, 2016, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Photo by Melissa Macatee. Josh Krulewitz (left) of ESPN, annual sponsor of the FWAA Awards Breakfast, and FWAA member Herb Gould. Photo by Melissa Macatee. 2015 Best Game Story, by Ivan Maisel 2015 Best Writing Contest, Best Writing Contest, Game Winner, Uncategorized, Winners • Tags: 2015 FWAA Best Writing Contest, Best Game Story, FWAA, Ivan Maisel Comment by the judge, Alan Cox: Good look at one of the bigger games of the season as Oregon beat seemingly unbeatable Florida State, hitting home the key plays from the game. The article gave you a feel for what happened without simply being just a complete play-by-play recap, and had a great variety of quotes from both sides. It had a great lead and was easy and enjoyable to read. By Ivan Maisel PASADENA, Calif. – Give a game ball to the data geeks, the emotionless analysts who crunched the numbers and determined that No. 2 Oregon would beat No. 3 Florida State and advance to the College Football Playoff National Championship presented by AT&T. Ivan Maisel Those of us governed by the pit of our stomachs, the ones who had seen the defending national champion Seminoles find a way to win no matter how scruffy their play, had trouble buying into the staging of Duck Dynasty at the Rose Bowl presented by Northwestern Mutual. Yes, Oregon had a plus-20 edge in turnover margin, but Florida State had come from behind in nine of its last 11 games. Yes, the Ducks dominated the Pac-12, winning their last eight games by an average of 25 points, but the Seminoles had won seven games by six points or fewer. They had the indomitable quarterback, Jameis Winston, who had not lost since a high school game in 2011. When the sun no longer lit the San Gabriel Mountains and the fourth quarter of the inaugural semifinal began, Florida State would seize control. It didn’t quite work out that way on a typically spectacular New Year’s Day in the Arroyo Seco. By the time the fourth quarter began, all Florida State had seized was up. The Seminoles’ 29-game winning streak vaporized, their composure lost somewhere amid five turnovers in six possessions in the second half, Jimbo Fisher’s squad got steamrolled by the Ducks 59-20. 2015 Best Feature, by Pete Thamel 2015 Best Writing Contest, Best Writing Contest, Member News, News, Uncategorized • Tags: 2015 Best Writing Contest Winners, Best Writing Contest, Feature Winner, FWAA, Pete Thamel Comment by the judge, Steve Richardson: Thoughtful, well-researched piece on UT’s Charlie Strong. This story got way below the surface and explained why Strong is the way he is. It explains his life every step of the way from his childhood to becoming the CEO of one of college football’s traditional powers. By Pete Thamel Pete Thamel, Sports Illustrated Charlie Strong opens his eyes. It’s 4 a.m. He rises, dresses and, without caffeine, drives 20 minutes to the Texas football facility. On Mondays he runs south to downtown via Red River Street and returns on Guadalupe Street. On Tuesdays he heads through neighborhoods to the north. The routes vary each day, but the goal remains the same — shave a few seconds off his time from the week before. He does not always succeed, but Strong still bangs out five miles at a nine-minute clip, straining to outrace some previous version of himself. He has done this for his entire career, through 14 coaching jobs at eight universities — three decades spent pushing himself forward while running in loops. And yet even when he has reached his destination, Strong cannot help but do what he has always done, so he runs just as hard. Last winter, after going 23-3 during his final two seasons at Louisville, Strong landed what many consider the best coaching gig in the country, signing a five-year, $26 million deal at Texas. If everything is big in Texas, the task of reviving the football team is no exception. The Longhorns went 18-17 in the Big 12 under Mack Brown over the last four seasons; this year they didn’t have a player drafted by the NFL for the first time since 1937. And Strong’s hiring as the program’s first black coach carries with it a social significance that matches the breadth of his improbable journey. “Could you ever believe,” Strong confided to a friend recently, “that I ended up at Texas?” 2015 FWAA Best Writing Contest winners announced 2015 Best Writing Contest, Best Writing Contest, Feature Winner • Tags: 2015 Best Writing Contest Winners, FWAA Three previous first-place winners occupied top spots again in the 23rd annual FWAA Best Writing Contest results announced on Sept. 1. ESPN.com’s Ivan Maisel claimed first place for the third straight year in Best Game Story Category. This year, Maisel’s winning account: Oregon’s victory over Florida State in one of the two College Football Playoff semifinal games. Maisel also added an Honorable Mention in the Columns Category. The other previous winners were Pete Thamel of Sports Illustrated and Ted Miller, also of ESPN.com. Thamel won the Feature Category this year for a well-researched piece on new Texas Longhorns coach Charlie Strong, showing an emotional side of the coach’s trail to one of college football’s top jobs. Miller won the Column Category for an inside look at the rise of Oregon’s program and with it the expectations and the change of attitude in Eugene. Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star was a first-time winner for his Enterprise Category Story on the rise and fall of the Kansas football program, from a Top 10 team in 2007 to one of the lower echelon teams only a few years later. Andrea Adelson of ESPN was a second-place finisher in the Enterprise Category and Columns. One of her stories focused on former head coaches at UAB and New Mexico State re-starting their careers and the other was a column on a perceived in-season snub of Florida State by the College Football Playoff Selection Committee. The winners in each category will receive a personalized football from The Big Game and a cash prize. Second and third places win cash prizes and certificates. Honorable mentions receive certificates. All will be recognized at the FWAA’s Annual Award Breakfast on Jan. 11, 2016, in Scottsdale, Arizona. The following is the complete list of honorees in the 2015 FWAA Best Writing Contest. Click on the write’s name to read the first-place story in each category. First place — Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com Second place — Jesse Temple, FOXSportsWisconsin.com Third place — James Crepea, Montgomery Advertiser Honorable mention — Mike Griffith, MLive Media Group; Steve Helwagen, Bucknuts.com; Matt Fortuna, ESPN.com First place — Pete Thamel, Sports Illustrated Second place — Andrew Greif, The Oregonian Third place — Dennis Dodd, CBSSports.com Honorable mention — Brian Hamilton, SI.com; Tod Palmer, The Kansas City Star; Bill Landis, cleveland.com/The Plain Dealer First place — Ted Miller, ESPN.com Second place — Andrea Adelson, ESPN.com Third place — Ben Jones, StateCollege.com Honorable mention — Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com; Bill Bender, Sporting News; David Visser, TomahawkNation.com; Glenn Guilbeau, Gannett Louisiana Newspapers First place — Rustin Dodd, The Kansas City Star Third place — Bobby La Gesse, Ames Tribune Honorable mention — Alex Scarborough, ESPN.com; Robert Gagliardi, Wyoming Tribune Eagle; Kevin Armstrong, New York Daily News 2015 Best Column, by Ted Miller 2015 Best Writing Contest, Best Writing Contest, Column Winner, Uncategorized, Winners • Tags: 2015 FWAA Best Writing Contest, Best Column, FWAA, Ted Miller Comment by the judge, Alan Cox: Great look at the change in attitude and expectations of Oregon’s football program. Solid argument as to why they needed to win the championship to validate the program and to show the Playoff would expand the sport. Even more interesting in hindsight as we will see what happens to Oregon going forward having lost the championship. By Ted Miller Coach Rich Brooks led Oregon to an 8-4 finish in 1989, his 13th season in Eugene. If that elicits a “so what,” understand the Ducks hadn’t won that many games since 1963. Five seasons — and two losing records — later, Oregon played in the Rose Bowl for the first time since 1958, losing to Penn State by 18 points, though the Ducks’ media guide celebrated the program’s effort as proving it “belonged in Pasadena.” Ted Miller, ESPN.com In 2013, Oregon went 11-2, beat Texas 30-7 in the Alamo Bowl and finished ranked No. 9 in the nation. It was considered a down season, and some wondered if first-year coach Mark Helfrich had what it takes to lead the Ducks, post-Chip Kelly. Times change and so do expectations. “We do sit back every now and then and kind of laugh at it, us that have been around here a long time,” said first-year Ducks defensive coordinator Don Pellum, who’s accumulated 31 seasons with his alma mater as a player, administrator and assistant coach. For the vast majority of its 119 seasons of football, a winning record was an ambitious wish for Oregon. Yet now, as the Ducks eyeball defending national champion Florida State, winner of 29 consecutive games, as more than a touchdown favorites in the Rose Bowl Game Presented By Northwestern Mutual, the simple reality is Oregon needs to win the national title. After going 69-10 over the past six seasons, playing for a national title in 2010 and finishing ranked in the top five three times, the Ducks need to finish the deal and be the last team standing. They need to make this their year. That need is not only about program validation, though that’s a big part of it, as the Ducks have accomplished everything else. It’s not only about opportunity, though the greatest player in program history — Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Marcus Mariota — is likely off to the NFL next year. 2015 Best Enterprise, by Rustin Dodd 2015 Best Writing Contest, Best Writing Contest, Enterprise Winner, Uncategorized, Winners • Tags: 2015 FWAA Best Writing Contest, Enterprise Winner, FWAA, Kansas City Star, Rustin Dodd Comment by the judge, Gene Duffey: Good inside look at how fast and why Kansas fell from a Top 10 program to the bottom. Excellent lead. Good quotes, particularly from the players, and everyone involved. Told exactly what started Mangino’s downfall and why Gill never got the program going again. Story turned out to be very prophetic with Weis being fired only four games into the season. By Rustin Dodd The Kansas City Star Rustin Dodd of The Kansas City Star LAWRENCE — On a warm evening in May, Charlie Weis pressed through a set of interior doors at Sporting Park and waited to make his case. Inside the Members Club, in the soccer stadium’s lower level, close to 150 Kansas alums, boosters and fans gathered to hear a springtime state-of-the-program update from their beleaguered football coach. KU balloons adorned tables. Cheerleaders greeted fans at the door. A hype video played. And finally, Weis took the stage and offered his vision for the program. Then there was one more thing. “For the last month or so, I’ve been listening to the Kansas football fans feel like the sky is falling,” Weis said, pausing for a beat. “Shut the hell up! I’m tired of listening to it. I really am. We’re all in this together.” After the worst four-year stretch in school history — a 9-39 record and just two Big 12 victories — a head coach coming off a 3-9 season was telling the fans to stop being so negative. 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__label__wiki	0.988524	0.988524	Peter Grafi. PHOTO: JAKE SCOTT Photo: Jake Scott Eye Exclusive: Where are they now? In Fun & Satire April 12, 2016 Leave a Comment By Skyler Ash In February, Peter Graﬁ, Thomas Sander and James Blaylike fought in a rap battle after Sander told Grafi he would “never make it on Bay Street with a haircut like that.” Now, we catch up with the three men to see what their lives are like post-rap battle. Peter Grafi Peter Grafi went from selling his “fire mixtapes” on the busy corner of Yonge-Dundas Square to touring the world after his musical career took off in February. After selling 642 copies of his first album, Bay Street Haircut, in one hour, Grafi’s career took off. “I started getting calls from Drake and Future, and suddenly I was signing a record deal,” says Grafi over the phone. He’s in Melbourne, where he says his biggest fan base is centered. “What can I say? Aussies love me!” Grafi left Ryerson’s accounting and finance program in February to pursue his musical career, and has since toured in London, Dublin, Japan and New Zealand. Despite traveling the world on his whirlwind tour, Grafi says he feels like he never quite left Ryerson. “I still feel like I’m that kid selling his tapes on the street,” says Grafi. “The other day someone was shouting ‘believe!’ on a street corner in Milan, and that made me miss home.” Grafi said that his latest track, “Gould Wanderer,” is a “total throwback” to his time at Ryerson. “It’s all about my time at good ol’ Rye.” “Even if you don’t have the hair to make it on Bay Street, you can still achieve your dreams,” says Grafi. Thomas Sander “It’s just so surreal,” says Thomas Sander. He speaks to us by phone. He’s sitting poolside in Adelaide, Australia, where he’s on tour with his best friend, Peter Grafi. After dropping out of Ryerson in February, Sander graduated with an advanced degree in hair styling from the Canadian Beauty College (CBC) in Toronto in just three months. “The [CBC] said they’ve never seen a student with my talents before,” says Sander. When Grafi was organizing his tour, he reached out to Sander to be his tour hair stylist. “How could I say no? That guy practically saved my life in that rap battle,” says Sander. “He’s always been there for me.” Sander says that Grafi is helping him open his own barber shop. “Opening night of his [Grafi’s] tour, he sits me down and slides a cheque across the desk,” says Sander. “It was all the money I needed to start my business. I burst into tears, we embraced, it was beautiful.” As he sips a margarita, Sander says that he can’t imagine his life without his good buddy, Grafi. “That guy is my hero. I tell ya, he’s one of the good ones.” Through the phone, quiet sobs can be heard as Sander softly whispers, “Best guy I know.” James Blaylike The moderator of the battle thought he’d be doing what he always did before the battle: accounting and finance. But James Blaylike couldn’t have been more wrong. “I lost contact with Peter and Thomas a few weeks after the battle,” says Blaylike. Blaylike says he bought Grafi’s album and listened to it while crying on the subway. That tearful ride home showed him the light. “I saw how successful they got, and I realized I wanted more in life,” says Blaylike. Now, he’s selling orthopedic shoes in a small shop in Kensington Market. Ever since a car accident in 2011 left Blaylike with severe foot pain, he’s been wearing orthopedic shoes. “It was hard at first, but I learned to embrace it,” says Blaylike. He markets his shoes to kids and young adults who are looking for more hip and fashionable corrective footwear. Blaylike says, “It’s important for these kids with foot problems that they can wear their orthotics in style.” Despite losing contact with Sander and Grafi after the battle, Blaylike will be seeing Grafi in concert in Toronto in June for the final leg of Grafi’s tour. “I’m excited! I even got special orthotics for the night of the concert.”	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1852
__label__wiki	0.888867	0.888867	Posts Tagged ‘Pinkshinyultrablast’ PINKSHINYULTRABLAST – ” Miserable Miracles “ Tags: Club AC30, Miserable Miracles, Pinkshinyultrablast For most of their career, Russian trio Pinkshinyultrablast established themselves as one of shoegaze’s finest outfits. While Slowdive and Ride were on hiatus, they filled the void with the expansive, chiming flair. For their third album, Miserable Miracles, however, the band expand their reach and unveil their most expansive LP to date. Miserable Miracles is more than just a record. It is an experience that features three destinations (or layers if you will). The first is the dance floors of Earth. The intoxicating opener “Dance A.M.” buzzes with bubbly synths and percolating beats On “Eray”, the threesome head back in time and the age of early ’80s new-wave disco. A psychedelic-disco vibe, meanwhile, percolates on fantasy-like “In The Hanging Gardens”, which is as imaginative as Tim Burton’s films. The heavens is the next stop. The groovy and relaxing “Triangles” is the soundtrack to the journey through the clouds. Upon arrival, the soft notes of “Blue Hour” and the gorgeous “Find Your Saint” welcome all newcomers. Beyond the clouds awaits the cosmos, which is where Pinkshinyultrablast reside. In The Hanging Gardens was released on February 23rd, 2018 via Club AC30 and Shelflife Records, The striking instrumental “Earth and Elsewhere” is an alluring spectacle while “Looming” is Pinkshinyultrablast as their dynamic shoegaze best. Whether they send listeners floating through galaxies or grooving in little clubs, Lyubov (vocals), Rustam (synths/electronics), and Roman (guitars) demonstrate they can appeal to all of our senses. They show there is more to their art than meets the eye. Miserable Miracles is out now via Club AC30. Posted: May 4, 2018 in ALBUMS, MUSIC Tags: Club AC30 Records, Miserable Miracles, Pinkshinyultrablast, Russia, Saint Petersburg It’s all change for Pinkshinyultrablast. The shoegaze group are titans of the Russian underground, but vocalist Lyubov recently moving to Los Angeles, the band have been exploring new ways of composing and collaborating. Partnered with a line-up refinement, the new material sees Pinkshinyultrablast go down a more electronic path while experimenting with new sounds. It’s reported the rest of the band have now settled in Los Angeles, the band’ style has undergone a line up refinement, including an emboldened use of electronics. New album ‘Miserable Miracles’ arrives on May 4th via Club AC30, and they’ve arranged a full UK tour to coincide. The latest track ‘Dance AM’ is a bold departure from their previous material, while remaining recognisable as their work. Electronic-driven and with searing guitar lines, it’s digitally enhanced shoegaze which peers endlessly into the future. Pinkshinyultrablast are Lyubov – vocals, Rustam – synths and electronics and Roman – guitars. Originally hailing from a city more synonymous with the State Conservatory than a gang of shoegaze addicts, Pinkshinyultrablast have nevertheless seen great critical and commercial success since their debut album Everything Else Matters and follow-up Grandfeathered. They’ve been compared to bands such as Lush but this is no mere throwback tribute – due to their sharp, icy electronics and ability to subvert the genre, bringing something new to the table. They possess not only the spirit of late 80s/early 90s British bands like Cocteau Twins, but also machine-made sounds of the same era from Sabres Of Paradise or Global Communication, not to mention wider vibrations like Cluster, Popul Vuh, Terry Riley and Philip Glass. The trio’s third album, Miserable Miracles, is out on 4th May via premiere shoegaze ambassadors Club AC30 (UK) and Shelflife (USA). The band have also announced an extensive UK tour to coincide with this and the 10 year anniversary of their very first show, and very kindly talked us through the ideas behind the new record. Dance AM Lyubov: This song opens our third full length and marks us moving in a new direction with sound and production and in some way music genres. For one of the most upbeat and fast-paced songs of the LP we also feel like it’s one of the album’s most lyrical. Roman: Since the last album we are geographically away from each other and the change in locations has led to us moving in new directions musically too. The sound and its production we feel has progressed. For those people who look to genres, we are maybe in a different one too now. Lyrically expressive, this is one of the albums most upbeat and fast-paced tracks and an introduction to Miserable Miracles. Lyubov: We revisited the early years of making music as a band with this song and drew from the early inspiration with krautrock we had. It’s nice to play with this genre once again. After listening back to the final version also felt like a tribute to Stereolab in some way. Roman: For this track, we had a chance to revisit the early years of how we made music. We spent it together as a band and drew on some of our personal earliest inspirations, It certainly touched on krautrock and some of the less known tracks in that musical space too. We found this a super refreshing approach and cared less about recent musical trends and went old school. When the track was done and we listened back to the finished version it also felt like a tribute to Stereolab in some way, a band that influence far more bands than the casual listener probably realises. Find Your Saint Lyubov: The first song we started working on from the album. We all had a strong vision early on of what this song should be like and have had quite a bit of back and forths about it. This is a result of a close collaboration and is also one of the singer’s personal favourites. Roman: One of the favourites of Lyubov, the lead singer, this was the first song we started working on from the album after a small break post-Grandfeathered. We all had a strong vision early on of what this song should be like and had quite a bit of back and forth about it. It was worth it to come up with something we are all so happy with. The main melody of a chorus came to Rustam whilst he was in a bus so he just switched on a laptop and made a fast sketch and it evolved from there. This is a result of a close collaboration and the long gestation period hopefully shows how much care went into it. The video for this was a lot moodier than what had come before, channelling our inner Lynch! Lyubov: An intermission on the album, though the conclusion for side A of the LP. Roman: What started out as a mellow breaking point in the album has ended up being two of our manager’s favourite tracks. He has compared them to Brian Eno, though that is a lofty accolade so they are not our words, ha!. The likes of Brian Eno are obviously great influences as they are for many musicians. This originally was just a part of a jam Rustam played on a Fender Rhodes into pedals and several guitar amps, we were so surprised of sound that we took a small part of this jam into the album. Earth And Elsewhere Lyubov: A gateway into the second part of the album. Roman: Following on from ‘Blue Hour’ this starts off the second half of the album. A record very much designed to be able to be dipped into and consumed as a whole too. Sequentially there was a lot of thought put into the way the album segues and in this digital streaming age, we encourage people to listen through as a whole. The cinematic qualities of both this and ‘Blue Hour’ are sounds we would love to explore further especially with original scores and soundtracks how the likes of Mogwai have managed to combine the two. This track has some crazy Stereolab kind of chords progression and has some cyberpunk anime feeling, Ghost in the Shell or something like this Taleidoscope Lyubov: The song that probably points the most to our interest and continuous exploration of the obscure J-pop of the 1980s. Also a nod to our mutual appreciation of the Japanese artist Chiemi Manabe. Roman: This is our take on disco style music almost without the guitar involved. If we had to point to one artist that this song is our most mutual appreciation of, it would be Chiemi Manabe. We are on a mission to continually explore our fervent interest in obscure Japanese music of the 1980’s and our song titles have not hidden that fact across this and previous releases. We realise a band dream of playing in Tokyo, two nights in June of this year, and are looking forward to exploring even more of the sounds and culture whilst we were there, dreams do sometimes come true. In The Hanging Gardens Lyubov: At times having a slightly darker and more anxious tone than the rest of the songs on the album, this song manifests our exploration of different ways of vocals – instrument interaction and song dynamics. From parts of acapella to a vocals/keyboards dialogue, to a mix that’s densely layered up, we were looking for new ways to play with different parts and textures of the song. Roman: This was the song that stands out to us at times of having a slightly darker and more anxious tone than the rest of the songs on the album. The fact that the likes of Andy Bell of Ride and Kurt Feldman from the Depreciation Guild chose to remix it is great too. Lyubov: This song was the last one we wrote for the album and is named after our keyboardist Rustam’s recently born son Eray. Roman: It is the last song to have been recorded and a chance for us to be in a contemplative but ultimately upbeat place. To say more words detracts from what we feel is a beautiful thing! Looming Lyubov: Further experimenting with the mix, here we contrasted an overall light and airy sound with the distorted choruses, clashing the different sides of the spectrum against each other and trying to see what comes of that. Roman: We close the album out with a bang and a chance to be experimental within our new found musical happy place. Whilst further experimenting with the mix, here we contrasted an overall light and airy sound with the distorted choruses, clashing the different sides of the spectrum against each other and trying to see what comes of that. This is probably the only song on the album that was born from guitar ideas we found among our practice space recordings. Miserable Miracles is out on 4th May via Club AC30. PINKSHINYULTRABLAST – ” In The Hanging Gardens “ Posted: November 19, 2017 in MUSIC Tags: Club AC30 Records, Pinkshinyultrablast, Russian Russian shoegaze band Pinkshinyultrablast were apparently finishing up their third album — the follow-up to 2016’s “Grandfeathered” — when they released “Find Your Saint” a couple months ago. It’s unclear if they’re officially done with it by now, but either way the band has shared a new song to tide us over. The gorgeous “In The Hanging Gardens” finds the group leaning more into gauzy synths than before, but losing none of their epic sweep. PINKSHINYULTRABLAST – ” Live At The Shackwell Arms ” 1st May 2015 Tags: Grandfeathered, Live, Pinkshinyultrablast, Russia After releasing the exquisite Everything Else Matters last year, Russian group Pinkshinyultrablast return with Grandfeathered. A very prog rock return from the band with a mixture of twinkling guitar harmonies in a much heavier approach. They have named their style “thunder pop,” and on the basis of this 11 track album, you would have to agree.check out these live tracks. Typically then, the Russian 5-piece hurtled through their first 3 songs uninterrupted before anyone could blink, retaining an unwavering energy throughout a blistering set. Equal parts shoegaze, post-rock and math-rock, the music had the crowd happily hypnotised from the beginning, with angelic lead vocals piercing through thick layers of guitar and synth, undercut by taut, expressive bass lines. The band took the radiant sound of their studio work to a stadium-sized level, commanding an inventive live set-up that included more effects pedals than I could count. Their set went by as quickly as it arrived, leaving the crowd suitably spaced-out and desperate for more. PINKSHINYULTRABLAST – ” Grandfeathered “ Posted: July 27, 2016 in ALBUMS, MUSIC Tags: Best Albums of 2016, Club AC30 Records, Grandfeathered, Pinkshinyultrablast, Russian The St. Petersburg five-piece created something of a stir with their debut album Everything Else Matters in early 2015 and the interest in the release stemmed from more than the fact that nobody had heard a Russian shoegaze band before. Despite its obvious influences, there was a depth to the music that implied Pinkshinyultrablast were a band who weren’t afraid to take a step into the unknown and push at a few boundaries. Their new album “Grandfeathered” shows this indeed to be the case as it is more experimental and powerful than its predecessor, managing to be both exhilarating and captivating. Opener ‘Initial’ begins with a long drawn out single note that gives no hint at the multi-layered gem to come, the song throbbing like a dub remix whilst overlayered in Cocteau Twins’ shimmering vocals. ‘Glow Vastly’ follows in the same pattern, the vocals here just managing to keep to the surface while a heavily distorted barrage of guitars and drums attempts to submerge them, the whole occasionally infiltrated by light bursts of melody that tantalise briefly before disappearing into the depths. ‘I Catch You Napping’ flies backwards and forwards between pop serenity and frenzied distortion and is quite excellent, while ‘Kiddy Pool Dream’ opens to a squeal of feedback and embraces MBV noisescaping, something also witnessed in the crushing ‘Comet Marbles’ and ‘Mölkky’. The single ‘The Cherry Pit’ is also a headrush of contrasting forces, while the closing title track moves between tempos with uncommon grace. From a band who had found themselves embraced by supporters of a very precise genre, this is a brave album, a potent blend of force and fancy. All credit to Pinkshinyultrablast for stepping out of the comfort zone to deliver such a fiercely charged offering and all the more credit for producing one of such quality. THIS WEEKS ESSENTIAL NEW RELEASES – 26th February 2016 Posted: February 27, 2016 in ALBUMS, MUSIC, THIS WEEKS ESSENTIAL PURCHASES Tags: Blossoms, Mothers, New Releases, Pinkshinyultrablast, Plaza, Quilt, the DMA's QUILT – PLAZA ‘Plaza’ is the third album by Quilt; a name implying a meeting place, a crossroads, a coming together. In the space of ten songs, ‘Plaza’ clarifies Quilt’s musical stance of a congregation, mixing folk, pop-psych, and wanderlust into a common ground where each form takes on the characteristics of one another to create something wholly satisfying, styles and sentiments hand in hand, the purest and sharpest distillation of Quilt’s group aesthetic to date. On ‘Plaza’, Quilt has pivoted their sound on a new foothold. The guitars shimmer, squawk, warble, swell, and tense up. The organs and synths flow in the background as mood-enhancers. The drums dig in a little deeper. We hear flutes and harps, a string quartet, grand pianos and Casios, feedback and distorted violas. Among all these sounds the group’s shared and solo vocals showcase some of the strongest lyrics and hooks the band has made to date. Plaza showcases a tighter, more concise version of Quilt, particularly as the members have learned to encourage each other’s strengths and allow each other to confidently exist as distinct voices cooperating within a very intimate creative space; their songcraft has tightened up, their singing now crystal clear, vis a vis personal experiences of loss, frustration and isolation. LP – Black Vinyl housed in a Gatefold Sleeve with Download. LP+ – Limited Clear Vinyl housed in a Gatefold Sleeve with Download. MOTHERS – WHEN YOU WALK A LONG DISTANCE YOU ARE TIRED Limited Copies come with a Bonus CD ‘Demos and Early Cassette Recordings’ which contains four previously unreleased musings written and recorded solo by lead singer Kristine Leschper before Mothers as a band existed. Beautifully delicate and captivating, it is an intimate record of a songwriter navigating the future foundations of what Mothers were to become. ‘When You Walk A Long Distance You Are Tired’ is the debut album From Atlanta’s Mothers who were the toast of CMJ 2015. Produced by Drew Vandenberg – who has worked on albums by Of Montreal, Deerhunter and Porcelain Raft – at Chase Park Transduction in Athens, Georgia in December 2014, ‘When You Walk A Long Distance You Are Tired’ features collaborations with Josh McKay of Deerhunter on vibraphone as well as McKendrick Bearden of Grand Vapids, who played bass and provided string arrangements throughout. Comprised of eight songs – the majority of which were written while Leschper was finishing art school in early 2014 – Mothers’ debut LP is an introduction to the foundations of the young band, a snapshot of a particular period of their genesis that maps both where they began and where they are heading. LP – Limited Green Vinyl With Download plus digital bonus track. BLOSSOMS – AT MOST A KISS 2015 proved to be something of a seminal year for Stockport five-piece Blossoms. Hotly tipped for this year, the band have been announced as number four on the BBC Sound of 2016 list as well as being included in MTV Brand New for 2016. Blossoms release their brand new EP ‘At Most A Kiss’. James Skelly and Rich Turvey produced the EP at Parr St. Studios in Liverpool. The emphatic, fast paced title track sees Blossoms channel their unique pop-rock sound with shimmering synths, crashing drums, a catchy bass line and Tom Ogden’s now unmistakable vocals. ‘At Most A Kiss’ is released on 10″ Single. It’ll come on standard vinyl in a striking purple and black sleeve. PINKSHINYULTRABLAST – GRANDFEATHERED Pinkshinyultrablast are a five-piece band from Saint-Petersburg in Russia. They’ve been compared to Lush among others. But this is no mere throwback tribute. Second album ‘Grandfeathered’ is a more experimental listen compared with the debut album ‘Everything Else Matters’, it’s the sound of a band unafraid to try new things and embrace those fine lines between visceral noise and restrained subtlety. The band saying of the new sound. The new album has been recorded and mixed much faster than the previous one. The songs have more density to them and are generally more complex. Recent single ‘Kiddy Pool Dreams’ features on the album. Described as “A flashback to the glory days of ’90s alt-rock, which builds into thundering instrumental interludes. In between are trickling synths and echoing vocals backed by a rhythmic danceable guitar.” If that single offers a glimpse of what to expect from the rest of the record, it’s only the smallest of hints – this is an album that consistently demonstrates diversity and eclectic ambition. Influences on this record certainly suggest a new direction for the band, Lyubov claiming “Hardcore, metal and afrobeat” were all instrumental in its formation. DMA’S – HILLS END Australian Britrock enthusiasts DMA’s release their debut album. Called ‘Hills End’, the band recorded the album in guitarist Johnny Took’s bedroom in Sydney, with noted producer Mark ‘Spike’ Stent (Oasis, Madonna) coming on board to mix it. The twelve track album showcases the band’s unique talent in writing both anthemic and heartfelt tunes which manage to sound like immediate classic guitar-pop songs. The album is looking to be one of the most exciting releases of 2016 and can only further the buzz the band have already created. The album includes such exciting hits as ‘Lay Down’ and ‘Too Soon’ sitting next to tender ballads such as the Radio 1 A list ‘Delete’, ‘Step Up The Morphine’ and ‘So We Know’. For fans of Oasis, The La’s and Stone Roses. LP – Heavyweight vinyl housed in a Gatefold Sleeve and download card. PINKSHINYULTRABLAST – ” The Cherry Pit “ Posted: December 13, 2015 in ALBUMS, MUSIC Tags: Grandfeathered, Pinkshinyultrablast, Shoegaze, St Petersburg St. Petersburg rabble Pinkshinyultrablast don’t hang about. Following up their 2015 debut ‘Everything Else Matters’ in quick succession, they release their second full-length album – ‘Grandfeathered’ – in February next year. The first real taste of what to expect comes in the shape of ‘The Cherry Pit,’ which we’re premiering here on DIY. Shimmering, lush, and more looming than a neck-craning look up to the top of the Shard, ‘The Cherry Pit’ shares the same lofty ambition as the band’s previous efforts, and typically, their shoegazing sensibilities are carefully balanced with a knack for occasional minimalism; knowing just when to rein it back. Lyubov’s vocals skate atop uneasy, angular chimes, before colliding into a fish-slappingly sudden wall of reverb, getting lost and indistinguishable among the glittery sonic mud. Pinkshinyultrablast are putting out 500 copies of their second album ‘Grandfeathered’ on what they’re calling ‘Ride The Sky’ vinyl LP, and another 500 copies on ‘Pinkle’. There’s also a regular digital download, if that’s your jam. PINKSHINYULTRABLAST – ” Kiddy Pool Dreams “ Posted: August 9, 2015 in MUSIC Tags: Club AC30 Records, Pinkshinyultrablast, Russia, St Petersburg Pinkshinyultrablast have a new single available titled ‘Kiddy Pool Dreams’ due Out on Club AC30 on October 2nd “A quiet riot of ethereal vocals and lustrous guitars. Pinkshinyultrablast a valid insight into young modern Russia via the early-90s Thames Valley.“Beautifully toned, unconventionally fast, a gutsy effort that makes a big impression” A complex but sumptuous confluence of mathy basslines and waves of melodic ecstasy. “euphoric and latitudinous shoegaze” ,equal parts shoegaze and electronic art pop. Hot on the success of their debut album ‘Everything Else Matters’ Pinkshinyultrablast, a five-piece band from Saint-Petersburg in Russia, The band take their name from an Astrobrite album, an act who were, according to the band, instrumental in how they “researched spaces between ambient, heavy guitar and pop music” .The spaces are what stand out, the production creates a dream-like affair, while space to breathe and reflect on the beauty of the music is accommodated. There is sparseness to the album that in turn gives spaciousness, even expansiveness. ‘Kiddie Pool Dreams is indicative of a forthcoming album full of even more melodic gems and shimmering shoegaze – euphoric with spectral guitars, its sharp edged pop has a radiant charm. To celebrate the release of ‘Kiddy Pool Dreams’ the band will be embarking on a full UK tour on the dates below. Pinkshinyultrablast are Igor – bass, Lyubov – vocals, Sergey – drums, Rustam – synths and electronics and Roman – guitars. Pinkshinyultrablast – UK TOUR – AUTUMN 2015 September – 25th – LIVERPOOL – Psychfest – psychfest.seetickets.com/event/liverp…rnace/856552 September – 27th – GLASGOW – Broadcast – www.seetickets.com/event/psych-sun…roadcast/891185 September – 28th – NOTTINGHAM – Spankys – www.alt-tickets.co.uk/pinkshinyultra…15-09-28-19-00 September – 29th – MANCHESTER – Night & Day www.seetickets.com/event/pinkshiny…ight-day/898793 September – 30th – BIRMINGHAM – Institute Temple – www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/1F004EF5B2F76293 October – 1st – LEEDS – Brudenell – www.brudenellsocialclub.co.uk/whats-on/p…ltrablast/ October – 3rd – READING – Oakford Social – (FREE SHOW) October – 4th – CARDIFF – Clwb Ifor Bach – www.seetickets.com/event/pinkshiny…for-bach/898877 October – 5th – BRISTOL – Lantern – October – 6th – LONDON – XOYO – www.seetickets.com/event/pinkshiny…ast/xoyo/877918 October – 7th – BRIGHTON – Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar – www.seetickets.com/event/pinkshiny…047?aff=id1safe October – 8th – LEICESTER – Scholar Bar – www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/pinkshiny…-tickets/188555 October – 9th – 11th – BOGNOR REGIS – Rockaway Beach Festival – www.bigweekends.com/the-weekends/sp…away-beach.aspx PINKSHINYULTRABLAST – ” Ravestar Supreme ” Rx Gibbs Remix Posted: March 22, 2015 in LEICESTER CITY VENUES, MUSIC Tags: Everything Else Matters, Leicester 02 Academy, Pinkshinyultrablast, Russia, St Petersburg Pinkshinyultrablast, are a five-piece band from Saint-Petersburg in Russia. Hailing from a city more synonymous with the State Conservatory rather than a gang of shoegaze addicts, they’ve been compared to Lush. But this is no mere throwback tribute – due to their sharp, icy electronics and ability to subvert the genre, bringing something new to the table. They possess not only the spirit of late 80s/early 90s British bands like Ride, but also machine-made sounds of the same era from Sabres Of Paradise or Global Communication, not to mention wider vibrations like Cluster, Popul Vuh, Terry Riley and Philip Glass. Disdain for a stagnant scene can often be a driving force of creativity; the band say of St Petersburg that, “we realized the local indie scene was totally boring and wanted to play something radically different.” That vision has been realized – this is a sound brimming with playful melody and finely-crafted songwriting. Imagine the scope of a Caribou record, fronted by Elizabeth Fraser soundtracking a grizzly Raskolnikov crime. The band take their name from an Astrobrite album, an act who were, according to the band, instrumental in how they “researched spaces between ambient, heavy guitar and pop music.” The spaces are what stand out, the production creates a dream-like affair, while space to breathe and reflect on the beauty of the music is accommodated. There exists a sparseness to their sound, that, in turn gives spaciousness, even expansiveness. The album is full of melodic gems, rich with complexity, while underpinned with a beauty that both beguiles and entrances. Everything Else Matters evokes the spirit of bands like Slowdive and Cocteau Twins, but at the same time remaining undeniably modern. Everything Else Matters is a co-release with Club AC30 in the UK in a limited edition of 600 copies worldwide with mp3 download. There will be unique colored vinyl per label — 300 copies on amber glitter for the US and 300 on starry sky glitter for the UK. PINKSHINYULTRABLAST – ” Umi – Holy Forest – Ode To Godzilla “ Posted: March 14, 2015 in MUSIC Tags: Electronic Indie, Pinkshinyultrablast, Russia Russian band Pinkshinyultrablast formed a few years back, and this year they put out their debut album, “Everything Else Matters”, via Shelflife Records/Club AC30. Nothing on the album sounds too unfamiliar, but they bring together familiar sounds in a way we don’t often hear. It’s equal parts loud shoegaze and electronic art pop, sometimes noisy, and other times danceable. It reaches points that rock really hard, but it also has parts that are sad and pretty. If you can imagine Julia Holter forming a punk band, it sounds kind of like that. Had to revisit this Russian Shoegazer band Pinkshinyultrablast in advent of its new album that was released late at the end of last year called “Everything Else Matters” and from the previews, its going to be a monster. Ethereal female vocals hang over tribal beats and blazing guitars in a “Cocteau-esque” sonic haze. there is something in every track and everything is good on this early release. Hands down the best ‘gaze’ music i’ve come across for awhile, Favorite track: Ode to Godzilla. The album’s dreamy/post-punky penultimate track “Ravestar Supreme” was given a thumping dance remix by Cascine-signed Michigan producer RxGibbs. He cuts the vocals besides what sound like wordless “ahhhs” at the end, and makes the song pretty hard not to nod your head to. The Band are coming to Leicester and Nottingham. Pinkshinyultrablast — 2015 Tour Dates Apr 30th – LONDON – Village Underground May 1st – LONDON – Shacklewell Arms May 2nd – LEEDS – Live At Leeds Festival May 3rd – SALFORD – St Philips Church May 4th – LIVERPOOL – Kazimier May 6th – CARDIFF – Clwb Ifor Bach May 7th – BIRMINGHAM – The Temple May 8th – NOTTINGHAM – Chameleon May 9th – LEICESTER – Scholar Bar May 11th – LONDON – Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen May 13th – RAMSGATE – Ramsgate Music Hall	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1853
__label__wiki	0.585231	0.585231	Turkey Fights With And Against Everyone In Syria by Friends of The Fifth Column • February 10, 2017 Turkey (GPA) – The last few days have seen both renewed commitments between Turkey and their allies to fight terrorism in Syria and Turkish troops and rebels clashing with the same forces they should be working with. It’s been a busy week for Turkish President Recep Erdogan. In the past few days, the Turkish leader has both reconfirmed his commitments to fighting terror with key allies like Russia and the US and has also had his troops hit accidentally by Russian bombs and move closer to coming up against the Syrian army. Commitments to Fighting Terror Erdogan took two major phone calls this week, one from Russian President Vladimir Putin and another from US President Donald Trump. In both of these calls, the leaders discussed increasing cooperation with Ankara in the fight against the Islamic State(IS). The phone call with Donald Trump took place sometime during the late hours of Wednesday. The two leaders apparently agreed to step up efforts to fight IS in the Syrian cities of Raqqa and al-Bab. According to the Turkish government, Trump was informed that there is detailed plan for recapturing the two areas from IS, which is now being discussed by the two governments. Erdogan’s spokesman, Ibrahim Kalin told Turkish broadcaster NTV in an interview after the call that “The operational details were not discussed on this call … Now detailed planning will be conducted in coordination.” Turkey sees the region around Raqqa and al-Bab as crucial to their security and seeks to create a zone of influence to cut off terrorist access to their border. There are also rumors circulating, allegedly from Erdogan’s inner circle, that the two leaders also discussed the controversial “safe zone” idea that Turkey has supported for some time now. There was also allegedly discussion about the US stopping support for the Kurdish YPG militia who are part of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a coalition Trump just supplied with armored vehicles last week. We have less information on Erdogan’s phone call with Vladimir Putin but we do know that similar to his call with Trump. Erdogan is said to have expressed he wants to further enhance coordination with Russian forces, also active in the Raqqa and al-Bab regions. The two leaders were also said to have discussed ways to further bolster the latest ceasefire agreements made during three days of negotiations in Kazakhstan last month. Confusion in Northern Syria While these new agreements were being made, the fighting around al-Bab and Raqqa has grown more complex by the day. Turkish troops and rebels propped up by Ankara seem to be moving towards an inevitable confrontation with a host of groups that could cause conflict. An event highlighting some of this confusion just happened today when a Russian jet bombed a building that had Turkish troops inside, killing three and injuring eleven others. Putin and Erdogan also discussed this in their phone call. Putinhas apparently offered his condolences for the mistake. This event isn’t likely to set back relations between Russia and Turkey to where they were just a year ago but it does show the level of confusion in the area. Turkey is likely to come into future contact with several groups in this area that could put strain on some relations, including the Russian allied Syrian military. There are already stories following the phone call between Putin and Erdogan of Turkish backed rebels coming into contact, and exchanging fire with members of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA). The SAA and the Turkish supported operation ‘Euphrates Shield’ coalition are both moving on al-Bab from different directions and coming increasingly close to each other. The Turkish and Syrian militaries haven’t engaged each other yet but Russian ally, Syrian President Bashar Assad does not like the idea of Turks running operations in his country. Damascus has apparently sent two letters to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) saying the presence of Turkish troops “represents a flagrant violation of Syrian sovereignty and of the principles and purposes of the U.N. Charter and the rules of international law.” The Syrian government accused Turkey of supporting terrorism via in the form of “rebel groups,” which in the past have possibly even included IS. Historical map of ancient Thrace, mostly in Latin and very few Greek, made in 1585 – By Abraham Ortelius – Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons The Turks are also moving on territory already taken from IS by the previously mentioned SDF. Apparently there have already been clashes between these two US partners who are both supposed to be fighting terrorists in the region of al-Bab. Ankara is apparently upholding the tradition they’ve had during the entire Syrian conflict, using offensives against actual terrorists to continue to strike at Kurdish groups over grievances stemming from Turkey’s domestic conflicts. The fight for al-Bab and Raqqa is going to be crucial since these are some of the largest remaining areas of IS controlled territory. Raqqa has been the de-facto “capital” of IS since they first declared their imaginary caliphate. The operations in the area seem to be off to a rocky start already and will be something to watch closely, both as a possible end to the “caliphate” and as a test for geopolitical relations between several world leaders. This report prepared by Jim Carey for Geopolitics Alert. 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__label__wiki	0.760915	0.760915	Male characters, Mirage characters, Mutant rats, Friends and allies (Mirage) Deceased characters (Mirage) Pantheon (Mirage) Animal-born mutants Representations of Splinter Hamato Splinter (alternate) (Mirage) Hamato Splinter Grandfather (to Shadow Jones) May 11, 1960 (59 years ago) 2002 (41-42 years old, but much older in rat years) Turtles (adoptive sons) April O'Neil (adoptive daughter) Casey Jones (adoptive son-in-law) Shadow Jones (doubly adoptive granddaughter) Stephen (housemate) Metal Head (housemate) Mutant rat Mirage Studios Jim Lawson Hamato Yoshi HEY, KID, YOU'RE A LONG WAY FROM NICKTOONS! Some TMNT stuff was always meant for grownups. In the Mirage continuity, an alternate version of Hamato Splinter secretly replaced the Turtles's original Master Splinter, sometime after volume 2's Memories of the Future and before the doppelgänger's ultimate death at the Jones Farm in volume 4 issue #10. His existence as a doppelgänger was not confirmed until issue #32 when Donatello was revealed to have secretly cloned the doppelgänger and learnt by accident that he was not the same Splinter who had originally raised Don and his brothers. The original Splinter had taken up residence in the Battle Nexus as the realm's daimyō, and was shown to the reader to still be alive and well there in a surprise reveal in issue #31. The original Splinter and his doppelgänger appear in virtually every sense identical, having the same physical appearance, apparently most of the same memories, and the same sincere kinship relationship with the Turtles, April O'Neil, Casey Jones, Shadow Jones and other friends and loved ones. The detail that most set them apart was the way they were destined to die: The original Splinter was to someday be killed at the hands of one of his sons and be buried in his native Japan, while the doppelgänger was to die naturally of a heart attack at the Jones Farm in the year 2002 and be cremated in Central Park. Since volume 4 ceased publication without a final resolution of its storyline, it has never been made clear exactly when the doppelgänger assumed the life of the original, leaving it entirely possible that some, most or all of the stories between Memories of the Future and volume 4 (including interquel stories published in Tales of the TMNT) may feature the doppelgänger Splinter rather than the original Splinter. Outside of volume 4 itself, there is only one story where this is certainly true: The Pantheon, where the story's Splinter is confirmed to be the same Splinter who will later die in V4 #10. It was the doppelgänger, not the original, whom the Pantheon offered the opportunity to become the new King of the Rats, replacing the disgraced Rat King; Splinter initially declined the offer, but would be offered the chance again at the moment of his future death, though whether he accepts or declines the offer then is never revealed. Retrieved from "https://turtlepedia.fandom.com/wiki/Hamato_Splinter_(alternate)_(Mirage)?oldid=457882" Mirage characters Mutant rats	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1857
__label__wiki	0.900882	0.900882	http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TeenDrama aka: Pretty White Kids With Problems Create New - Create New - Analysis Characters FanficRecs FanWorks Fridge Haiku Headscratchers ImageLinks PlayingWith Quotes Recap ReferencedBy Synopsis Timeline Trivia WMG YMMV Any show where the central focus is on teenagers, their angst, pimples, and/or clothes. Best describes shows like Beverly Hills, 90210 and Dawson's Creek (or anything else on The WB or The CW, really). Most likely place to find the Very Special Episode. The kind of show where everyone's too old and too short to be teenagers, they have to bring new people in, the men keep taking their shirts off, there are no more than two non-white main characters, the teens talk much more like adults than teenagers, and anyone over a specific age is bad news. See also Kid Com which also features teenage protagonists and many of the same tropes, but generally in a far more light hearted manner. Young Adult fiction is the rough literary equivalent of the teen drama. Compare Soap Opera and Prime Time Soap. When the lens is reversed to focus on the flaws of the kids' entire families, it's Stepford Suburbia. 7th Heaven, mixed with religion. 13 Reasons Why, albeit a much more dramatic example, dealing with suicide and bullying. Andi Mack, a Kid Com that's growing up fast. An ongoing Story Arc will do that. The Best Years — made in Canada, set in Boston, Massachusetts. Beverly Hills, 90210, both the trope codifying original and the revival. Bittersweet Candy Bowl — Even if they are Funny Animals. Everything made by Brat. Breaker High Caitlin's Way Club Der Roten Bänder All versions of the Degrassi franchise (except the original The Kids of Degrassi Street): Degrassi Junior High, the Trope Maker Degrassi High Degrassi: The Next Generation Dis/Connected The 21st century parts of The Dreamer can count as this. Freaks and Geeks. Made by future comedy overlord Judd Apatow, and stars many actors that went on to be famous through his movies. Lasted only one season, but became a Cult Classic in the process. Gigantic: the TeenNick show about the teenage children of celebrities. Glee, which also double as a musical with comedic elements. Well mostly comedic. Glue - otherwise known as "Skins meets Broadchurch". Gossip Girl, which was based on a book series that it has since eclipsed. Grange Hill - a mixture of a teen drama and Soap Opera. First aired in the 1970s and lasted for 30 years. Greek, although it's set in college. H2O: Just Add Water Howto Sell Drugs Online Fast I Am Frankie, same as Andi Mack above, but on Nickelodeon. Joan of Arcadia's second season. JONAS L.A. The prequel falls under Sitcom category. Khaos Komix is another webcomic example. The Love of Siam Mustangs FC - set around a newly formed all-girl soccer team, the show focuses as much on the relationships between the girls as the action on the field. My So-Called Life was a deconstruction of the over-the-top teen dramas of The '90s. It is also considered a classic of the genre, despite lasting only one season. Odd Girl Out Open Heart, which is also a Detective Drama and Medical Drama. Opposite Sex Patito Feo Pretty Little Liars, which also started out as a book series. Privileged. Although the twins are not the main characters, their actions and crises drive a lot of the plot. Rebelde Way. Takes place in Argentina amidst the rich kids, but it also discusses elements of the lower classes. So the idea of "rich white kids" has a different connotation in the third world than in the USA or the UK. (Not to mention the idea of light-skinned/white-passing Latinos, which are fairly common in South America but rare to see in the USA). Red Band Society, which is also a Medical Drama. Reign: Unlike most of these examples, is set in the 16th Century rather than modern day. Rise (2018): Glee take 2. Riverdale: Based on Archie Comics with mystery. Romeo and Juliet: Just goes to show... Second Noah Skin, a short-lived Setting Update of Romeo and Juliet. Smallville was one of these, before the Sci-Fi and geeky Comic Book fanservice took over. South of Nowhere: A TeenNick drama. Unusual because it had a 30 running time for the most part. The Tribe. A post-apocalyptic teen drama from New Zealand. Veronica Mars — Teen Drama meets Film Noir. The Wanderers is a teen drama about a youth gang in the Bronx. The Way He Looks YU+ME: dream is a webcomic teen drama. Whateley Universe is a Web Original Serial Novel Teen Drama set in a Superhero School. Brilliantly spoofed in an episode of Stargate SG-1, "200", with a scene showing SG-1 recasted with "younger, edgier actors" — one of whom is a young Cory Monteith, who went on to star in an actual teen show. A lot of fans took it as a light-hearted crack at Battlestar Galactica (2003), given the similarities between the parody and the new BSG. Nowadays, this parody is often used as a Take That! towards Stargate Universe in certain sections of the fandom, as much of that stuff was actually present in SGU. Moody's Point, the hilariously over-the top Dawson's Creek parody on The Amanda Show. Teen Canyon is another Show Within a Show Dawson's Creek-like parody, this time on Disney's animated series The Weekenders. The O.C. had a Show Within a Show called "The Valley". The characters frequently made remarks about it that lampshaded some of the cliches teen dramas (including The O.C. itself) exhibited. Constantly the subject of spoof on sketch shows. Mad TV had one memorable sketch entitled "Pretty White Kids With Problems" , which was the name of this trope's redirect. Saturday Night Live, during Blake Lively's hosting gig, parodied Gossip Girl with a spinoff set in Staten Island (for those who "hate the sophistication of Manhattan"). Heavily spoofed, along with teen movie cliches, by Not Another Teen Movie. Penny Arcade gave us this gem: what would Star Wars be like if it was a WB TV show ? Clone High. Strangers with Candy was a parody of both this and after-school specials. Most of the usual high school problems ("Am I cool? Should I rat out my friend?") belonged to the forty-six-year-old freshman main character and her teachers, while the teenage students were usually the only sane ones. There's also at least one horrible Spoof Aesop per episode. A Penny and Aggie strip parodied social networking sites and online media mergers by imagining them as teen drama characters . Sonny with a Chance had Mackenzie Falls . In the book Schooled by Gordon Korman, the main character Capricorn gets addicted to a show called Trigonometry and Tears, which, from the descriptions provided, is a very over-the-top relationship show. However, since Capricorn has no TV at his real house, he thinks it's the best thing ever (and tries to talk to the character). Total Drama parodies both teen dramas and reality shows. Parodied in the first episode of Sym-Bionic Titan with "High School Heights", an over-the-top drama where teens are making out in every shot and a character's dark secret is his inability to read, airing on "The WC". Family Guy did it. Teen: Now I'm going to go to a lake and stare meaningfully at the sunset. Voice Over: [singing] High school is so serious. These problems really matter. Homestuck suddenly shifts from a Genre-Busting series with a mix of sci-fi, horror and comedy to a mostly slow Teen Drama-filled (though still filled with humor and horror elements) Act 6. Knowing Andrew Hussie, this was likely intentional. During the 1990s run of The All-New Mickey Mouse Club; there was a recurring serial that served as a teen drama spoof called "Emerald Cove". One of The Lonely Island's early projects for Channel 101 was a teen drama parody called The 'Bu . (Young, sexy people that live in Malibu call it The 'Bu, because when you say the entire word, it takes time, and then you wouldn't be young anymore.) Alternative Title(s): Pretty White Kids With Problems Sweet Polly Oliver JustForFun/The Zeroth Law of Trope Examples Teeny Weenie Malcolm in the Middle Kid Com Supernatural Soap Opera Smitten Teenage Girl Teenage Tropes Teen Genius Tears of Fear Drama Tropes Teens Are Monsters Runaways (2017) ImageSource/Live-Action TV The Mary Tyler Moore Show Show Genres	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1859
__label__wiki	0.629393	0.629393	The Daily Mail lied about Ed Miliband’s feminist T-shirt being made in a sweatshop Posted by Tom Pride in cynicism Daily Mail, Miliband (not satire – it’s the Daily Mail!) Turns out the Daily Mail got it wrong when it claimed the feminist T-shirt worn by Ed Miliband was made in a sweatshop. Or in other words, it lied: FAWCETT SOCIETY UPDATE ON ALLEGATIONS ABOUT THE WHISTLES FEMINIST T-SHIRT Surprise surprise. Related articles by Tom Pride: Daily Mail readers’ vile, racist attacks on Malala for winning the Nobel Peace Prize HOW DAILY MAIL ARE YOU? Take this simple quiz and find out! The Daily Mail timeline of shame The Daily Mail Book of Fairy Tales: Little Red Joy-Riding Hoodie How Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre’s father avoided the front-line in WW2 Daily Mail journalist busted posing as Muslim extremist to stir up hatred I’ve applied for a job at the Daily Mail. Here’s my application letter Please feel free to comment. And please share: 30 thoughts on “The Daily Mail lied about Ed Miliband’s feminist T-shirt being made in a sweatshop” victedy said: The Daily Mail telling lies??? Nah surely not!!!! Penelope Woodfall (@PWoodfall) said: I do not know that this is P.C….Bummer! You wld not catch me wearing said ‘article’ However, I agree with your sentiments……..:) Normally…….. Tom Pride…….I wld wear shining armour….astride a Black Horse…with my Bayonet at the Ready…..Iit might well be the last of ‘The Charge of the light Brigade!’ Sorry ….grin 😉 Pingback: The Daily Mail lied about Ed Miliband’s feminist T-shirt being made in a sweatshop \| Alternative News Network Maffi said: What a concise history of English warring. Mary Lloyd said: I’ve put it on Twitter. Wonder whether you’ve copied in Editor of Daily Mail to your email? Shouldn’t be difficult to find the address. Maenad Nanna (@Nanna_Baps) said: The slogan is not in the least original and the shirt costs £45. Elle magazine are hardly standard bearers in the fight for gender equality. They put it on male politicians from parties which are a long, long way from equality of representation in an effort to persuade us to buy it. What sort of “feminists” are they hoping to appeal to, I wonder? Tom – I think the Mail is a foul little rag which frequently does lie, but I can’t see any lies in this article (to which I notice that you didn’t provide a link – why?) I think the REAL story is who is making all the money from selling a T-shirt which costs less than a pound at wholesale price to rich pseudo-feminist posers like Miliband and Harman for FORTY FIVE FUCKING POUNDS EACH!!!! Here’s the link which Tom didn’t provide: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2817191/62p-HOUR-s-women-sleeping-16-room-paid-make-Ed-Harriet-s-45-Feminist-Looks-Like-T-shirts.html Penelope – In case you didn’t realise, Maffi is taking the piss! … take a look at the Fawcett Society accounts. John said: 100% of the profits from this tee shirt going to the Fawcett Society!!! It surely would not want to jeopardise that would it Tom? No mention of the Guardian then?? …………why?? You seem to have answered your own question (though I doubt that it’s 100% of the profit), so I’m not sure what you’re actually asking. Why would Mr Millipede wear a WOMAN’s t-shirt? –Is he a bit on the kinky side?? There speaks a typical UKIP misogynist! Fawcett Society didn’t say that it wasn’t a ‘sweatshop’, did it?? Fayzal Ally Beegun, president of the International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers Union, is reported to have said: “The workers in this factory are treated very poorly and the fact that politicians in England are making a statement using these sweatshop t-shirts is appalling.” Seems different to the Fawcett Society and Tom’s take on the conditions of the factories and the union involvement. John – You know it didn’t, so don’t be silly. I note that just like the Daily Mail you used ‘sweatshop’ in inverted commas, so that’s just use of a meaningless word for your desired effect. If you have any real questions then I’ll be happy to try to answer. Tom has no idea about the conditions in this factory, he’s just having his usual go at a Tory newspaper just because it’s Tory. This time his criticism is pretty groundless, but it often isn’t. However, my earlier point still stands…… the “All The President’s Men” mantra still holds good!? Silly?? Insults are unbecoming of you. If you want a sensible discussion then please feel free to ask something which isn’t rhetorical. You seemed to have some interest in the Fawcett Society accounts. Do you? If so, then use the All The President’s Men mantra – “Follow the money”…… Sorry, I misread your post as “was” rather than “wasn’t” because the Fawcett Society actually DID say it isn’t a sweatshop. http://www.fawcettsociety.org.uk/2014/11/fawcett-society-update-allegations-whistles-fawcett-feminist-t-shirt/ As I said before, the word is meaningless, so it’s easy for one side to use it and the other to deny it. That’s crass politics. Follow the money instead…… I would like to see old Millipede wearing a T-shirt saying: “Vote UKIP and put an end to racism” Pingback: The tabloids must think we’re thick. See who the new chairman of press complaints is \| Pride's Purge Tony – Either you’re completely deluded or you’re taking the piss out of UKIP. Which is it? 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__label__cc	0.658885	0.341115	Tag Archives: Jenison Junior High JJHS presents Seussical the Musical, Jr. A few weeks ago, the Jenison Junior High Thespians traveled to our elementary schools to give students a sneak peek of what was to come in their show, Seussical the Musical, Jr. While they used limited props and were unable to travel with their amazing set, this is always a fun experience for the actors and audience alike and sparked great excitement. Since then, the finishing touches have been finalized and the JJHS production officially opens the curtain tonight! Led by Director – Holly Florian, Music Director – Sarah Hazel and Choreography Director – Carol Johnson; this group of dedicated and passionate students (on stage and many hidden behind stage) have demonstrated amazing team work and put their talents to work creating something very special. The story on stage begins with a small boy, with a big imagination. With assistance from the Cat in the Hat, an inspiring and peculiar story will unfold; transporting viewers into an imaginative, colorful, and playful world. At first glance, Horton is just a jolly and friendly elephant, but soon he exhibits a dedication to his beliefs with inspiring determination. Director, Holly Florian embraces this theme and says: “In a year where young people have committed to making their voices and beliefs heard on a National and International level, Horton’s story has been a reminder of the power of listening carefully, and not being afraid to speak up in the face of injustice.” This show will be a hit for all ages, as many of us grew up reading Dr. Seuss and his stories remain a classic for students today. Ms. Florian captures the essence of the joy behind this show for her and the students saying, “His stories allow the reader to be transported to a magical world where anything is possible and even the “smallest of smalls” can have a role in making a positive change in the world.” Treat yourself this weekend and make time to witness this spectacular show! I promise, you will leave your seat inspired to follow in Horton’s footsteps and make the world a better place! Show times are January 24 and 25 at 7:00pm and January 26 and 27 at 2:30pm. Tickets are available here! By tomtenbrink Posted in Fine Arts/Performing Arts, Jenison Junior High, Jenison Junior High Highlights, Jenison Theatre Program/Jenison Thespians, Performing Arts Center, Uncategorized Tagged Jenison Junior High, JJHS, Seussical The Musical, Thespians Jenison Robotics Recap The Jenison High School gyms were bursting at the seams on Saturday, January 12. Although there were no basketballs bouncing or wrestling mats on the ground, the energy was undeniable as the Jenison Robotics team proudly played host to 80 teams from around the area for a Vex Robot Competition (VRC). The January Jenison Tournament wraps up the regular competition schedule for this year. Since starting 5 years ago, the growth of the Jenison robotics program has been outstanding and we’re glad to see another successful season. The students are forging lasting friendships, and growing in confidence as they work as teammates and persevere through adversity. Together, the teams have taken home 25 awards, including an Innovate Award, multiple Design Awards, Excellence Awards, and four tournament champions. The Jenison Robotics program is open to students in grades 4-12. And while they are busy with fun, hands-on experiments – they are really putting into practice complex concepts, like the trade off between speed and power, how friction coefficients can affect performance, or learning how to design and utilize systems with compound gearing. Students are clearly learning and practicing helpful skills they can take with them into their future. Adam Timmer, president of the Jenison Robotics Board of Directors, and the many parent volunteers, have a goal for the students and adult volunteers that join the program. They work together to allow the student to join where they are at. The robotics arena is a great place for them practice their talents and skills, and also learn new ones. Some of the robotics students have even been 3D modeling parts and then 3D printing those parts. Jenison Robotics is currently fundraising to provide the students access to a 3D printer. This year, there are 18 elementary teams, participating in the VEX IQ program. Among these teams, they have won 16 awards so far this season and we’re proud to see 6 elementary teams qualify for the State Championship next month. The Jr. High and High School teams have had breakout success this season. Monroe Community College is hosting Michigan’s Middle School State VRC Championship in March and five of the nine Jenison Junior High teams have earned their way there. The seven Jenison High School robotics teams have worked hard throughout the year and have one team currently headed to the state championship competition at Michigan State University. It will be a tough field of competing teams, but the Jension teams headed to the state championships have their sights set on earning an invitation to the VEX Robotics World Championship (held in Louisville, Kentucky this spring). As an educator, it intrigues me and gives me a such pride to watch all the intricacies of this volunteer/mentor-run program. By its nature, the study of competitive robotics not only encompasses all four pillars of STEM education, but also encourages important life skills like teamwork, communication, and project-based organization. I just know that the future of America is in great hands with these budding engineers. Stay tuned to the Jenison Robotics website or the Jenison Robotics Facebook page to follow their progress as they wrap up their season. Good Luck Wildcats!! Meet Jenison Robotics Junior High team 457A: They have won two tournaments, the “Innovate Award” at a third event, and with a tournament win they were the first Jenison team to qualify for the State Championship this 2018-19 season. Team members, Devon, Cora, Ethan and Peyton have pretty diverse interests with band, orchestra, football, and playing guitar. When it comes to robotics, they come together to create a solid team that gets the job done. Devon strives to keep the team improving continually. Cora keeps the team’s engineering notebook on track. Ethan programs the robot to make sure the “hunk of metal” they built is a smart hunk of metal. Besides driving the robot, Peyton scouts the competition and helps develop strategy for the team. More exciting JPS Robotics and STEM news: The Mechanics of Jenison Robotics – 2016 Blog Post Jenison Receives Portion of State Grant for Robotics Jenison High Schoolers Start “GIRLS IN STEM” Club By tomtenbrink Posted in Uncategorized, Technology in Education, Jenison Robotics, STEM Education Tagged Jenison High school, Jenison Junior High, Jenison Robotics, STEM Education, VEX IQ, VRC, Robotics Summer Series: Teachers Choose Jenison [JJHS] This summer, in an effort to celebrate the amazing teachers at JPS, we will feature one each week and their decision to make our schools their professional home. We are thankful for their boundless creativity, pursuit of their own education, and passion for not just their students, but the entire school they serve. We hope you will enjoy learning more about these incredible men and women as you enjoy your own season of rest and fun! English & Language Arts teacher, Jeanna Watson “I choose Jenison because of the positive environment and the amazing reputation the school has created for itself. I truly love my job! The staff, students, and administration are amazing people to be around every day. I think Jenison is a different school district because it doesn’t only feel like a school, it feels like a family. The staff, students, administration, and community truly care for one another and work together to make Jenison a welcoming, fun-filled learning environment. My building exemplifies this by always remembering we are here for the kids first. We are dedicated to supporting our students in anyway possible. Also, we know how to have fun. Jenison Junior High is a high-energy place where every day is a new adventure. I look forward to summer because I love to travel and visit friends and family. It’s a great season to spend time with family and re-energize for the new school year. I am also looking forward to chaperoning the East Coast trip with Jenison Junior High. I am looking forward to next year because it will be my second year teaching at Jenison. I can’t believe my first year is already here and gone. I’m also excited to build new relationships with upcoming students and get to know my current students even better. If I wasn’t a teacher, I would want to be a geologist so I could travel the world and see amazing landmarks. I also think it would be fun to own a bookshop with a cafe because then I could be around my two favorite things: books and coffee. Something my students would love to know about me is I once went skydiving to try to conquer my fear of heights. I’m still afraid of heights.” Thank you, Ms Watson, for your dedication to our schools and community! We’re thrilled you’re on our team! Ms Watson was chosen for this story by Junior High School Vice Principal, Heather Breen By tomtenbrink Posted in Good Things!, Jenison Junior High, Summer Series, Teachers in the Spotlight Tagged Jenison Junior High, Jenison Public Schools, Jenison Teachers 7th Grade Social Studies teacher, Joe Roper “I choose Jenison because it is a student-focused school district and a supportive community. I also really appreciate Jenison’s focus on fine arts as well as athletics. I think Jenison is a different school district because it provides all of the opportunities of larger school districts but is still small enough that students have opportunities to take part in sports, clubs, theater, and musical performances. I also value the combination of rigorous academics with a fun and inviting learning environment. My building exemplifies this by placing focus on the well-being of students and positive relationships alongside high academic expectations.” As you read this, Mr Roper is enjoying a productive summer! “I look forward to summer because I love to write and am able to spend lots of time writing [and reading] during the summer. I also love spending time with my family and getting outside.” And not unlike some of our other teachers, Mr Roper would be serving the community in a different way if he wasn’t teaching. “If I wasn’t a teacher I would probably be a police officer because I have always wanted to serve the public and help people.” [Did you know that Mr Roper is already a published author?! Check out his books here for your summer reading!] “Something my students would love to know about me is that I love Harry Potter, coffee, and dark chocolate and secretly, Sour Patch Kids.” [It’s not a secret anymore, Mr Roper!] Thank you, Mr Roper, for your dedication to our schools and community! We’re thrilled you’re on our team! Mr Roper was chosen for this story by Junior High School Vice Principal, Heather Breen Math teacher, Jason Gort: “I choose Jenison because I believe we have a great community of teachers, administrators, students, and community members! We also have great programs in place for the fine arts, athletics, and many extracurricular activities. I think Jenison is a different school district because we do a great job promoting and presenting all the efforts of our students within our hallways, gymnasiums, and our Fine Arts Center. Jenison is a large school district that offers an exceptional education, along with a rigorous courses to ensure our students are ready for the next step. My building exemplifies this by being a tight knit community of educators that support all students that walk through our hallways!” Of course, like all of us, Mr Gort is enjoying the break from school. “I look forward to summer because I love to…go camping, visit the beach, spend time working on house projects, hanging out with my kids, and doing electrical work!” He is also looking forward to starting his 15th year of teaching and getting to know the new 7th graders! But, if he wasn’t teaching, he’d be your “go to guy” because of his love of the outdoors and working with power tools and trucks. “If I wasn’t a teacher I would probably be… in the construction field, a walking mailman, or a garbage man!” When asked what his students would be surprised to learn about him, shared some truly shocking information! “Something my students would love to know about me is that I have been shocked by electricity over 100 times in my lifetime!” Thank you, Mr Gort, for your dedication to our schools and community! We’re thrilled you’re on our team! Mr Gort was chosen for this story by Junior High School Vice Principal, Heather Breen Junior High Honors Night! Last week students from the Junior High were honored for their academic achievements! Their teachers, administrators, and parents stood by proudly as students accepted their awards. Some awards are given based on the student meeting particular academic benchmarks, but others, like the Principal’s Outstanding Educational Improvement Award, is given to students who are nominated by their teachers for making strides in areas that includes areas outside of academics such as marked improvement in behavior. And while some awards mark one-time victories, the Exemplary Achievement Award has a two year requirement period. In order to be chosen for this prestigious award students volunteer through community service, be on the honor roll every marking period and be involved in a club or team. The student athletes award winners are required to participate in four seasons of a sport, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, have zero Level Two disciplinary issues and have all ones and twos work and class conduct marks on their report cards. Phew! That’s a lot of hard work! Honors were given to students for achievement in the following areas: M-STEP Award Principal’s Outstanding Educational Improvement Award Presidential Academic Awards Science Olympiad Team Reading Award Spelling Bee Room Finalists Above and Beyond [awards for Art, Life Skills, Tech, Music + Student Athletics] All of the students awarded at Honors Night should be excited about their accomplishments, not only during their junior high years, but for the years that prepared them as well. Throughout their elementary and junior high years they have displayed strong character, strength, and perseverance. They’ve demonstrated time management skills and the ability to problem solve. And they’ve made the decision over and over again to never give up. All of them have worked hard, possibly working through a subject or project that wasn’t their strong suit to succeed and be recognized by the teachers that care about them so deeply. Thank you to our creative teachers who continuously go above and beyond to make sure our Jenison students are learning in a way that works for them but is also challenging. These stellar students may not be done with their educational journeys, but they have certainly set the bar high for themselves that those around them. We’re proud of you, Junior High Honorees! These are the life skills that will take you into high school and beyond showing the world the value of a JPS education! By tomtenbrink Posted in Award Winners, Celebrations, Good Things!, Jenison Junior High, National Honor Society Tagged Honors Night, Jenison Junior High, Jenison Public Schools Star Students: Taya Jenison, Hannah Paddock, + Christine Duch Christine Duch, Taya Jenison, Hannah Paddock Jenison Junior High Vice Principal couldn’t select just one star student this year. There were too many to choose from so she skirted the “rules” and nominated three: Taya Jenison, Hannah Paddock, and Christine Duch. They are all eighth graders this year and are involved in so many activities it’s hard to image they also go to class, but of course they do! All three of these hard-working ladies are involved in student congress, be nice, choir, they give the morning announcements every day, and all served as ambassadors for the Chinese Winter Exchange Program. Additionally, Hannah pays volleyball and participates in 4H. Christine plays basketball, softball, and is planning on joining 4H. Taya also plays softball and basketball, plays the tuba in the band, participates in 4H, and is in theatre [most recently she played Skipper the Penguin in Madagascar!]. While they each have different connections to each other outside of school [Taya & Hannah attend the same church, Taya & Christine played basketball together], the three of them became friends last year in seventh grade. Hannah admits to being “very, very unsure” about going into Junior High two years ago. But, with encouragement from her parents and teachers, and a helpful orientation process she felt more comfortable. Christine adds that junior high “isn’t as bad as you think it will be. You get to choose your electives which gives you more responsibility.” All three are excited about next year and heading across to the High School. “There’s more classes you can take like business and working in The Green Bean which sounds really fun”, says Taya. Christine is looking forward to the opportunities at the high school, and being prepared for college. Taya hopes her future after high school includes a degree in Agriculture from MSU so she can own her own farm one day. She would also like to exercise her love of being social by working as a receptionist, she says, giving a nod to the amazing people who manage the Junior High office. Hannah sees a future as an athletic trainer and Christine hopes to be a teacher or coach. “I like kids and I feel like I have the personality to be a teacher who can handle the kids who need extra help.” Mrs Breen nominated the girls because of their leadership qualities but how do the girls perceive leadership? Christine says that a leader is someone who “takes someone else under their wing and takes the lead when no one else wants to.” Taya adds that being a leader means you “be yourself and stand up for others.” Echoing that idea, Hannah says that she sees leadership as “doing what is right and standing up for what is right.” These ideas are clearly informed by their participation in the anti-bullying program, be nice. Hannah says that being part of be nice means that she seeks out someone who might be alone [especially at lunch] and invite them to join her, and Taya says that be nice is about kids helping others. They all know their teachers have worked hard to prepare them for high school and beyond. Taya would like to acknowledge that Mr McCarty is an amazing teacher. He teaches social studies and she admits this is not her “strong suit” but Mr McCarty makes it fun and interesting. Hannah would like Mr Ohman to know that he makes math easier and clear, even though she “absolutely dislikes math”. Christine adds that Ms Gerber also makes math fun even though it’s the last hour of the day! During their time with the Chinese Winter Exchange Program, all three girls helped individual students visiting from China for two weeks. They were together during the entire school day, introducing them to their friends and trying to get to know them. They were able to learn about the differences in Chinese and American schools, the impact of China’s One Child Law, and what it’s like to live with heavy pollution in China’s major cities. They all learned about Chinese culture and different ways to communicate when there was no common language. It’s clear that these students are leading the way as they head into their freshman year! They are looking toward their futures, learning to value differences in others, and working hard to take advantage of all JPS has to offer. Congratulations Taya, Christine, and Hannah! You are definitely all superstars with bright futures! Your hard work and commitment to learning all you can is inspiring! We’re proud to call you Wildcats! By tomtenbrink Posted in Good Things!, Jenison Junior High, Mini Series, Standout Students Tagged Jenison Junior High, Jenison Public Schools Bee I-M-P-R-E-S-S-I-V-E! Champion Emily Price and Runner-Up Owen Ballor Last week, 33 Jenison Junior High students participated in the school wide spelling bee! Students who took to the stage at the Jenison Center for the Arts, were the winners of their in-class spelling bees in each of the Language Arts classes. Teacher, Deb VanDuinen says, “We encourage all our students to participate and we try to keep it a fun, non-threatening atmosphere. We recognize that students do feel some anxiety, so we talk about that and the fact that it’s a “national competition” and we’re proud of them for being a part of it.” But the anxiety and spelling does stop in Jenison! “The winner and the runner-up are invited to the next competition at the regional level in February. There are other levels—Greater Grand Rapids and State, with the national competition that most people are familiar with in Washington DC at the end of the year.” Words are chosen by the Scripps National Spelling Bee organization and students prepare by participating in word studies and vocabulary lessons in class. They also have access to study websites and printed lists to study on their own. Standing in front of your peers and teachers can be nerve-wracking and elimination is inevitable for most. However, Ms VanDuinen sees the support and encouragement offered by Jenison students as an important factor for participation. “Students generally take elimination quite well—I’d say they are resilient and encourage each other. In fact, if you walk the halls on the day of the spelling bee, whether it’s the classroom level or school wide competition, you will overhear students talking about the words and sometime laughing together at their mistakes. We do take the competition seriously, but everyone knows that spelling—especially in the English language, can be challenging! We work hard to make sure all students feel encouraged and comfortable, even when they make mistakes.” In a modern world where we all rely on the benefits of spellcheck, Ms VanDuinen knows that valuing the spelling bee continues to be an essential aspect to education. “[The spelling bee] allows an opportunity for some students to shine when they might not otherwise get a chance, it demonstrates the fact that we value academics as much as any other competition and it celebrates language.” The longstanding tradition of the Scripps Spelling Bee is also an important part of this event; “something that can easily get lost in the technology of today’s society.” Congratulations to all of our participants and especially Champion Emily Price and Runner-Up Owen Ballor! We think you are F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C! PS If you think you have what it takes to compete on the national level, you can take the test here! Good luck! By tomtenbrink Posted in Jenison Junior High Tagged Jenison Junior High, Jenison Public Schools, Spelling Bee Junior High Theatre Gets Wild in Madagascar! What happens when a lion, a zebra, a giraffe, a hippo, and a handful of penguins dance their way onto the Jenison stage this weekend? Adventure, of course! [With a side of silliness.] Based on the animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows all your favorite animal friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to Madagascar. Muscial Director, Holly Florian says she is excited to bring this family-friendly story to Jenison audiences. When she was looking for this year’s musical, she was looking for a story that would incorporate a large cast and feature less separation between the leads and the ensemble. “It tells the students and audiences that everyone is important.” And while the story is filled with music and fun, Ms Florian says the real story is the fact that the entire show is student-led. The stage managers are junior high students with high school students serving as coaches [a high school freshman “calls” the show with junior high students as her assistants]. The lighting crew and sound board are run by students with a faculty adviser present as a back up, but the students are responsible for what you see happening during the show. The set design and building is also done by students and Ms Florian says they usually have the best ideas for solving tricky problems with set design. Last night parents of cast and crew members were invited to dress rehearsal and Ms Florian lets them know that, if they return for a show over the weekend, they won’t believe the amount of changes they’ll see between the different performances. Students are always looking for ways to improve, she says. “Students see the journey they’ve been on, how far they’ve come, and they see how they make each other better over time.” Ms Florian says that she is intentional about giving students more opportunities to take ownership of the production. In one instance, students were split up into small groups and one student was given responsibility to coach the others based on the directors ideas and critiques. They all came back having done exactly what she asked and was looking for. “They are capable, why not give them these opportunities? An important part of JPS Theatre is that kids are given the chance to take on leadership roles.” And just like their counterparts in the High School, junior high thespians report that being part of the theatre community is a safe place to find belonging, make mistakes, learn together, and encourage one another. “Students always feel uncomfortable in the beginning so we only do team building exercises the first week. It creates an atmosphere of support, students feel safe, and relationships are built.” We hope you will take time this weekend to witness their hard work on stage! If you’d like to see the show, you can get your tickets here! Thank you, Ms Florian, for your dedication and leadership! Our students are stronger and more confident because of your belief in them and their abilities! Thank you, Jr High Musical cast and crew! We are inspired and encouraged by your willingness to be challenged and, because of that, shine on stage! Break a leg! By tomtenbrink Posted in Fine Arts/Performing Arts, Jenison High School, Jenison Junior High, Jenison Theatre Program/Jenison Thespians Tagged Fine Arts Center, Holly Florian, Jenison Junior High, Jenison Public Schools, Jenison Theatre Celebrating New Teachers in the New Year! This September, JPS welcomed 36 new teachers to our team, district-wide! And while it’s hard to imagine that the year is nearly half over already, these teachers have been giving their students and the district their all! These 36 teachers are all along the spectrum from brand new teachers to seasoned professionals bringing their talents to JPS. We’ll spotlight a few of them here but we encourage you to make sure to take a minute when school opens up next week to tell these new JPS teachers they are doing a great job! Jeanna Watson is teaching 7th grade language arts at the Junior High after completing her education at Arizona State University and GVSU. While she is thrilled to be a Wildcat she also admits to being a Packers fan! When she’s not teaching, she loves reading, spending time with her husband and volunteering. “It has been such a blast to be a part of the Jenison community this year. Getting to know all the students and staff so well has made this job an incredible experience already. I am most looking forward to continuing to get to know everybody for the second half of the year and continuing to grow as a teacher to better serve my students.” Dina Mitchell teaches Transitional Kindergarten at the ECC. She graduated from Hope College and Central Michigan University and taught for 28 years with Holt Public Schools. She has taught Kindergarten, 1st grade, Transitional Kindergarten and as a reading interventionist. Ms Mitchell stays very busy keeping up with her 4 children – three of whom are currently enrolled at Hope and the 4th just graduated! She also love visiting the beach, watching crime shows, and reading. She loves being part of the Jenison family: “The best part of teaching in Jenison has been the relationship piece. It is very apparent to me that the time, resources and energy that the district puts into building and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues, parents, students and the community is what makes Jenison so successful. They truly are like a family!!! I feel blessed to be a part of it.” Zach Mosher is teaching 3rd grade at Sandy Hill Elementary after receiving his degree from Central Michigan University. Although this is Mr Mosher’s first year as a classroom teacher, he worked previously as a reading interventionist in Wyoming Public Schools. When he’s not teaching, Mr Mosher enjoys fishing and hunting. He says that the best part of teaching in Jenison has been “the awesome and supporting staff that I have so heavily had to lean on and the family atmosphere.” We wish all of our teachers and staff a very, happy new year! Thank you for all you do each day for our students and families! We hope everyone enjoys the last few days of winter break and we’ll see you back in school on January 8! By tomtenbrink Posted in District News, Early Childhood Center, Elementary Highlights, Good Things!, Jenison High School, Jenison Junior High Tagged Early Childhood Center, Jenison Junior High, Jenison Public Schools, Sandy Hill Elementary	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1861
__label__cc	0.620705	0.379295	TRTürk AGRANA Group Belgium Bosnia Bulgaria Germany France Poland Romania Russia Slovakia Czech Republic Turkey Ukraine Hungary China South Korea India Egypt South Africa Algeria Argentina Brazil Mexico USA Australia Only show Ad-Hoc news Year Show all 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 AGRANA expects EBIT to decline in the 2015\|16 financial year AGRANA expects a decline in operating profit after exceptional items (EBIT) in the 2015\|16 financial year (1 March 2015 to 29 February 2016).According to provisional figures, the sugar, starch and fruit company achieved revenue of € 2,493.5 million (prior year*: € 2,841.7 million) in the... AGRANA successfully concludes its longest ever sugar beet processing campaign 2014/15 campaign extends for a total of 177 daysSugar production volume amounts to around one million tonnes (of which 0.5 million tonnes in Austria)At the weekend AGRANA successfully concluded its processing of sugar beet from the 2014/15 harvest at its sugar mills in Leopoldsdorf and Tulln.... AGRANA reaffirms expectations for full year In the first three quarters of 2014\|15, pressure on prices in the Sugar segment and one-time structural effects in the Fruit segment led to significant reductions in revenue and EBIT.In the first nine months of the 2014\|15 financial year, AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG as expected registered a... AGRANA results for first half of 2014\|15 (ended 31 August 2014) Pressure on prices in Sugar and Fruit leaves revenue and EBIT lowerIn the first half of the 2014\|15 financial year, AGRANA, the global sugar, starch and fruit products manufacturer, registered a significant revenue reduction of 17.9% to EUR 1,285.2 million. Operating profit (EBIT) was EUR 87.0... AGRANA and Gault&Millau award title "Chef of the Year 2015" to Richard Rauch (Steira Wirt) The Chef of the Year 2015 is RICHARD RAUCHRestaurant Steira Wirt, TrautmannsdorfIt is precisely the combination of the endearing old-fashioned interior of the inn with its amazing terrace and the food that Richard Rauch and his team conjure up on your plate that makes the Steira Wirt... AGRANA Research & Innovation Center in Tulln has been ceremoniously opened - Bringing all R&D activities together in one location The grand opening of the new AGRANA Research & Innovation Center (ARIC) in Tulln today signals the beginning of a new chapter for AGRANA research. With these new premises, the global sugar, starch and fruit company AGRANA has combined all research and innovation activities of ‘Zuckerforschung... New Management of AUSTRIA Juice GmbH appointed - Franz Ennser succeeds Stephan Büttner as CEO As a consequence of the previously announced appointment of Stephan Büttner, CEO of AUSTRIA Juice GmbH, to the Management Board of AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG, the following changes are taking place in the management team of AUSTRIA Juice GmbH:The new CEO, and therefore the successor to Büttner... AGRANA results for first quarter of 2014\|15 (ended 31 May 2014) – Pressure on sales prices in Sugar and Fruit reduces revenue and EBIT AGRANA, the global manufacturer of sugar, starch and fruit products, started the 2014\|15 financial year with a significant decline in revenue as a result of lower market prices, following the record revenues of the past two years. Compared to the year-earlier quarter, Group revenue in the... AGRANA Annual General Meeting approves unchanged dividend of € 3.60 / Erwin Hameseder succeeds Christian Konrad as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG The 27th Annual General Meeting of AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG today resolved to pay a dividend in the amount of € 3.60 per share for the financial year 2013\|14. This is equivalent to that of the prior year. The Annual General Meeting also discharged the members of the Management Board, Johann... AGRANA concentrates production of fruit preparations in Austria at Gleisdorf plant /// Kröllendorf (Lower Austria) remains head office of Austria Juice GmbH and the site for fruit juice concentrate production In response to the continuingly weak development of the market for fruit yoghurts in Europe, AGRANA is now optimising the organisational structure of its fruit preparations division in Austria. At its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG resolved to in future operate...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1867
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The Trump Administration Wanted a Horrific Mass Raid on Undocumented Families The Trump administration was planning a mass raid on undocumented families in ten major American cities earlier this year, according to the Washington Post. Former Department of Homeland Security lead... The First of VW's Mass-Market EVs Is Now Called the ID.3 with Deliveries Planned for Mid-2020 The Volkswagen ID.3 electric hatchback, formerly known just as the ID, is now open to early booking deposits in Europe with production planned for the end of this year and deliveries to start mid-2020... US veteran 'planned mass casualties in NZ revenge attack' A terror plot by a US army veteran, who converted to Islam and wanted revenge for the New Zealand mosque attacks, has been thwarted, according to federal prosecutors.... 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Trump Says Planned Immigration Sweep Delayed For Two Weeks President Donald Trump said Saturday he was delaying a planned immigration sweep for two weeks to allow time for his Republican Party and opposition Democrats to find a political solution to the...... Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Has Blunted Police Efforts to Be Tough on Crime Requests for U visas are declining, a sign that undocumented crime victims are losing hope in the program and are less inclined to help the authorities stop criminals.... Democrat hypocritical in criticism of Trump's immigration reform efforts: Karl Rove Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., was hypocritical for criticizing the president over his delay in addressing immigration reform with Congress, Fox News political contributor Karl Rove suggest... Suspected Arsonist Planned Japan's Worst Mass Killing In 18 Years: Report A man suspected of torching an animation studio in western Japan shouted that he had been plagiarised and appeared to have planned the attack, media said on Friday after a blaze that killed 33 people.... Rights group says Syria co-opting humanitarian efforts BEIRUT (AP) — A leading international rights group says in a new report that the Syrian government is co-opting humanitarian aid and reconstruction assistance and sometimes using it to “entrench... Immigration advocates brace for ICE roundups across country: 'The goal is to terrorize' Immigrant advocates were bracing for massive arrests and detentions after a NYT report that a roundup in at least 10 major cities could begin Sunday. ... Mass immigration raids set to begin this Sunday By Julia Ainsley WASHINGTON — Nationwide immigration raids that were postponed three weeks ago are now scheduled to begin on Sunday, two senior Department of Homeland Security officials told NBC News.... Lights for Liberty immigration protests over border camps planned at 700 cities July 12 “Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Concentration Camps" events are planned for 700 cities around the world starting at 7 p.m. local time. ... Whoopi Goldberg praises George Bush on immigration efforts after 'View' co-hosts bash Trump Co-hosts on "The View" were irate on Thursday as they reacted to news that the Trump administration had decided to cut English classes and other services for migrant children in U.S. custody.... Mass immigration roundups in U.S. to start Sunday: New York Times Roundups of undocumented immigrant families will start Sunday in 10 U.S. cities, fulfilling a hardline immigration stance from U.S. President Donald Trump which will be a key issue in his 2020 re-elec... ICE Signals Mass Immigration Arrests, but Not the ‘Millions’ Trump Promised The agency, which is preparing to conduct raids targeting thousands of migrant families, was blindsided by the president’s tweet saying “millions of illegal aliens” would be deported.... Cuba: landmark gay rights march planned despite reported threats Plan follows cancellation of state-backed Pride-style event, after officials claimed it could be used for anti-government activityCuban gay rights activists were planning an unprecedented independent ... NYPD apologizes for 1969 Stonewall raid that birthed modern LGBT rights movement New York City's police commissioner apologized Thursday for the June 1969 raid on the Stonewall Inn gay bar, an event widely cited as the beginning of the modern LGBT rights movement.... Biden Talks Up Support for Abortion Rights at Planned Parenthood Gathering Mr. Biden sought to reassure abortion-rights activists about his commitment to protecting access to the procedure and said he would seek to codify Roe v. Wade in federal law.... President Trump announces delay of mass immigration raids that were to begin Sunday _____ President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he would delay the White House’s plans to begin mass raids that were to begin Sunday against undocumented families. Sharing the news on Twitt... US mass deportations would lead to 'tremendous human rights abuses' Grace Meng from Human Rights Watch told DW that even though recent immigration raids in US cities weren't as extensive as planned, they still struck fear in migrant communities. She also criticized ne... Sudan security forces raid opposition group office ahead of protest Sudanese security forces raided the head office of a leading opposition group on Saturday, a day before huge protests that are planned to demand a transition to civilian rule, witnesses and a spokesma... CORRECTED-Chinese AI start-up Megvii raises $750 mln ahead of planned HK IPO Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) provider Megvii Technology Ltd, commonly known as Face++, said on Wednesday it raised $750 million in its latest funding round.... Chinese AI start-up Megvii raises $750 million ahead of planned HK IPO Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) provider Megvii Inc, commonly known as Face++, said on Wednesday it raised $750 million in its latest funding round.... Hong Kong mass protests are just the start of a wider human rights battle The protesters may have won this round, but the fight is far from over. The mass demonstration that flooded downtown Hong Kong on Sunday — the latest in a string of protests over a proposed new extra... UN rights chief ‘strongly’ condemns ‘shocking’ mass executions in Saudi Arabia Despite repeated appeals by the United Nations human rights system, Saudi Arabia’s decision to go ahead with the beheading of 37 men, drew strong condemnation on Wednesday from UN High Commissioner fo... Trump Administration Tells Court It Will Push Ahead With Efforts to Add Citizenship Question To Census Government lawyers say the Trump administration will continue its push to get a citizenship question on the 2020 census. The Justice Department had until Friday afternoon to explain how it will find a... Mexico Tariffs To Go Ahead as Planned, Says White House as Talks Continue (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs on Mexico are set to take effect Monday as planned, the White House said Friday, even as negotiators continued to meet to try to ... Vigil For Crystal Rogers Planned For Monday Just Ahead Of Anniversary Of Her Disappearance NELSON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) – On Monday the family of Crystal Rogers will hold a vigil in her honor. Wednesday will mark four years since the mother from Nelson County was last seen. CrystalR... Ontario cottage country continues flood recovery efforts ahead of Victoria Day long weekend Several Muskoka municipalities that grappled with flooding emergencies over the past few weeks are continuing their recovery efforts as cottagers flock to the district for the Victoria Day long weeken... Trump lashes out at Mueller, accusing him of a crime ahead of planned congressional testimony The president said, without providing evidence, that the former special counsel is responsible for the deletion of text messages between former FBI officials who were critical of Trump.... Pay Me What You Owe Me: DC to Trump on $7 Million Unpaid Inauguration Bill Ahead of Planned July 4th Bash Donald Trump is planning what he almost assuredly believes will be a huuuge Fourth of July rally speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.... Trump says U.S. likely to go ahead with tariffs on Mexico over immigration President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would probably order new tariffs on all Mexican goods imported to the United States next week despite a diplomatic push to avoid the levies, citing high flows... Protesters Highlight Gay Rights, Puerto Rico, Immigration as Trump Relaunches Campaign in Florida (ORLANDO, Fla.) — Opponents of President Donald Trump’s reelection announcement Tuesday in Florida are launching their protests at a nearby gay bar where a mariachi band and a drag queen w... Biden details immigration vision ahead of first Democratic 2020 debate Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, who is running for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, called on Monday for making "Dreamer" immigrants brought to the United States as children citiz... Hong Kong protesters push ahead with mass rally despite suspension of controversial bill Hong Kong is preparing for another day of protest as campaigners look to keep the pressure on the government, despite a move by the city's embattled leader to suspend a controversial extradition bill.... Hong Kong leader vows to go ahead with contentious China extradition law despite mass protest Hong Kong's top official doubled down on a plan to allow extraditions to the Chinese mainland after hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets demanding it be scrapped and she resign... Hong Kong to push ahead with extradition bill despite mass protests, fears that 'anyone can disappear' A controversial extradition bill that spurred massive protests and shut down the center of Hong Kong on Sunday will go forward, despite fears that mainland China's broadening footprint in the semi-aut... Biden takes swings at Trump's immigration strategy in Florida op-ed ahead of first Democratic debates Former Vice President Joe Biden took swings at President Donald Trump's immigration strategy in an op-ed published Monday, writing that it's based in "hostility and inflammatory rhetoric," while also ... Putin says liberalism has 'outlived its purpose' and praised Trump's tough immigration policies ahead of the G20 summit Reuters Russian president Vladimir Putin said liberalism has "outlived its purpose" and praised the rise of right-wing populism in Europe in an interview with the Financial Times. Putin told the Tim... Croatia denies rights violations ahead of Merkel visit The chancellor and the German center-right candidate for the top EU post head to the Balkans before the European Parliament elections. Croatia plays an important role in keeping displaced people at th... Trump immigration plan shows stark difference between GOP, Dems ahead of 2020 election, Matt Gaetz says President Trump's new immigration reform plan was wrongly criticized by Democrats, who in turn need to decide whether to be more serious about what's best for the American people and the nation's econ... To your health! Romania, Hungary push for brandy rights ahead of EU vote Romania and Hungary are pushing the EU to make it easier for orchard farmers to distil their own fruit brandy, a traditional practice in east and central Europe that is restricted in the bloc on...... Pelosi tells Dems to spread 'know your rights' campaign ahead of ICE raids House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday warned her caucus about President Donald Trump’s planned immigration raids this weekend, urging members to spread information about undocumented immigrants' leg... Venezuela frees jailed opposition lawmaker ahead of U.N. rights chief's visit Venezuela on Monday freed opposition lawmaker Gilber Caro, who was detained in April in what allies said was a violation of his parliamentary immunity, the opposition-controlled National Assembly said... Ahead of street protests, UN rights chief urges Guatemalan Government to respect democratic freedoms With demonstrations expected to take place in various Guatemalan cities on Monday and Tuesday, the UN human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet, is urging the Guatemalan Government to guarantee freedom of... Report: Trump to pick Immigration hardliner Kenneth Cuccinelli to lead Citizenship and Immigration Services President Trump is expected to nominate former Virginia attorney general Ken Cuccinelli to oversee the nation's immigration system as the next director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service... Sources: CBA talks to ramp up for NFL, NFLPA Talks on a new collective bargaining agreement are expected to intensify as the NFL and the NFLPA push for a new deal before the 2019 regular season.... Toyota to ramp up EV plans with six global models Toyota will launch six global EV models on its e-TNGA platform Japanese firm accelerates electrification programme, aims to work with partners to rapidly develop line-up Toyota will ramp up develop... South Sudan struggling to ramp up oil production after war JUBA, South Sudan — Oil-rich South Sudan is struggling to increase production of crude several months after the end of its civil war and the political upheaval in neighboring Sudan is in part to blame... Iran prepares to ramp up uranium enrichment Iran has suggested that it will boost uranium enrichment to 5% — well above the 3.67% cap set under the 2015 nuclear deal. Tehran has begun to row back on commitments after the US withdrew from the ac... Activists to ramp up pressure on companies over climate during AGM season Companies face hostile shareholders as Westpac acknowledges a ‘variance’ with Business Council of AustraliaActivist groups are stepping up their efforts to lobby Australia’s biggest companies on clima... United Nations Says 80 Countries May Ramp Up Climate Pledges The countries may increase their climate goals, but the United Nations says that to avert extreme warming, an “exponential increase in ambition” is needed.... Mexico to ramp up southern border infrastructure to tackle migration Mexico must significantly improve border infrastructure on its southern frontier with Guatemala to make a success of a deal struck last week with the United States to reduce migration, Mexico's foreig... Bentley's coachbuilding arm Mulliner to ramp up with ultra-exclusive model Another Mulliner special, the Continental GT Number 9 Edition by Mulliner, was shown at Geneva A near one-off model, primed to cost in excess of £1m, will be revealed later this year Bentley is ram... SpaceX broadband testing to ramp up with launch of dozens of satellites Enlarge / A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in the hangar after a flight in April 2017. (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX will launch dozens of demonstration broadband satellites next week as it ramps up testing for i... U.S. green groups ramp up legal attacks on federal oil leases U.S. environmental groups fighting fossil-fuel development made headlines years ago with public demonstrations against big pipeline projects including the Dakota Access and the Keystone XL - only to b... German EU election results ramp up pressure on Merkel's coalition Germany's major parties have slumped again in the European elections, with the Social Democrats particularly hard-hit. The result could potentially accelerate Chancellor Angela Merkel's departure.... 8 European nations urge EU to ramp up climate change fight The leaders of eight European countries are calling for the European Union to take stronger action to fight climate change by pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions to a net-zero level within three ... U.S. uranium miners say ready to ramp up if Trump approves quotas Two leading U.S. uranium mining companies say they are prepared to quickly ramp up production if President Donald Trump approves their request for curbs on imports this week.... Activists Ramp Up Pressure on Congress to Start Impeachment Hearings Liberal activists are ramping up pressure on Congress to start impeachment hearings on President Donald Trump, despite continued reservations from Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Progressive groups such as Cred... UN Human Rights chief urges Venezuela to halt grave rights violations The Venezuelan authorities should take immediate steps to halt widespread rights violations being perpetrated against the country’s people and work to resolve “this all-consuming crisis”, the UN High ... CORRECTED-U.S. green groups ramp up legal attacks on federal oil leases U.S. environmental groups fighting fossil-fuel development made headlines years ago with public demonstrations against big pipeline projects including the Dakota Access and the Keystone XL - only to b... Thief who dove off ramp on Brooklyn Bridge to avoid arrest has died A thief who dove from an off-ramp on the Brooklyn Bridge to flee cops — yelling “I’m not going back to jail!” — has died, The Post has learned. The man, whose name was not immediatel... Robbery suspect critically injured after jumping off Brooklyn Bridge ramp A man committed a robbery in Brooklyn’s DUMBO neighborhood Saturday night, but was in critical condition after jumping from an off ramp of the Brooklyn Bridge to elude cops, police said. After f... Israeli minister says Iran's enrichment ramp moderate but a 'march' towards bomb Israel's energy minister described as moderate on Sunday an announced increase of Iranian uranium enrichment but accused Tehran of breaking out of internationally agreed limitations on its nuclear pro... Democrats ramp up pressure on Trump as Pelosi accuses Barr of 'crime' Democrats intensified their pressure on President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday as U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused Attorney General William Barr of committing a crime by lying to l... Florida driver seen dragging deputy over 100 yards on interstate on-ramp is charged A Florida driver has been charged with attempted murder of a law enforcement officer and aggravated assault after police video showed him dragging a Seminole County deputy over 100 yards on an interst... Iran threatens to restart centrifuges, ramp up enrichment in next nuclear steps Iran threatened on Monday to restart deactivated centrifuges and sharply step up its enrichment of uranium to 20 percent purity as its next potential big moves away from a 2015 nuclear agreement that ... State attorneys general sue IRS over charitable contributions The state attorneys general of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut joined forces Wednesday, filing a new lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over a rule banning charitable contributions to s... House passes sweeping legislation to expand LGBTQ civil rights but GOP lawmakers worry it may threaten the rights of women A Republican-backed motion to block the Equality Act, which would provide civil rights protections to gay and transgender people, failed on Friday as the House of Representatives voted to approve the ... Dems ramp up calls for Trump impeachment after Mueller speaks out on Russia probe Democratic leaders are pushing to impeach President Trump in the immediate aftermath of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's statement recapping his investigation's findings and announcing the closing of ... Biden called Barr ‘one of the best’ attorneys general — 24 years ago Joe Biden praised Attorney General William Barr 24 years ago, calling him “one of the best” attorneys general he’d ever worked with in his long congressional career. Biden complimented Barr in 1995 wh... Attorneys seek light sentence for cop who shot 911 caller Attorneys for a Minneapolis police officer convicted in the fatal shooting of an unarmed woman who had called 911 are asking a judge not to send him to prison, proposing instead that he report to jail... The Latest: US attorneys challenge grizzly bear ruling BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Latest on court case that will decide if Yellowstone-area grizzly bears should retain federal protections (all times local): 5:15 p.m. U.S. officials are asking a federal ap... Attorneys general from 33 states urge pot banking reform LOS ANGELES (AP) — Attorneys general from 33 states are urging Congress to approve a bill intended to fully open the doors of the U.S. banking system to the legal marijuana industry. Most Americans li... Attorneys for cop who shot 911 caller seek creative sentence Attorneys for a Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the fatal shooting of an unarmed woman who had called 911 are asking a judge not to send him to prison but instead require him to repo... House Intel probing Trump attorneys for possible obstruction The House Intelligence Committee is investigating lawyers tied to Donald Trump over allegations that they “reviewed, shaped and edited” former presidential fixer Michael Cohen’s false testimony to Con... Attorneys: Ohio State needs to reveal who knew about abuse TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Attorneys for nearly 60 men who say they were sexually abused by a now-dead Ohio State team doctor want the school to release the names of coaches and administrators who allegedly ... Georgia district attorneys refuse to enforce new abortion law A number of district attorneys in counties around Atlanta said they will not prosecute women for getting an abortion under Georgia’s recently passed restrictive “heartbeat” abortion ... Sudan military committed to ‘ensuring stability’ and ‘peaceful transition’ says senior diplomat, as UN rights chief appeals for protesters’ rights to be upheld Sudan’s military has an “overarching duty” to refrain from using violence against protesters and ensure that their human rights are protected amid concerns of a further escalation, UN High Commissione... Canada needs to ramp up ocean protection by 30% to give marine animals ‘hope of survival’: report The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society says in a report that while there has been progress in recent years, recommendations from international scientific bodies suggest there's more work to do.... Defense attorneys asks for legal pause over lack of funding Attorneys for a man accused of killing his girlfriend, her family and his parents in Louisiana this January have asked for a pause in the prosecution of the case until they can get funding.... Five state attorneys general sue Purdue Pharma over opioid crisis The attorneys general for West Virginia, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland and Wisconsin announced Thursday that they are suing Purdue Pharma and former director Dr. Richard Sackler for their role in the opioid ... Pitched battle: Kraft attorneys fire back at prosecutors FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Two attorneys for New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft are accusing prosecutors of misconduct in his misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution case. Alex Spiro and Willi... Attorneys: Texas border facility is neglecting migrant kids EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A 2-year-old boy locked in detention wants to be held all the time. A few girls, ages 10 to 15, say they’ve been doing their best to feed and soothe the clingy toddler who ... State attorneys general sue to block merger between Sprint and T-Mobile Nine states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block the proposed merger of T-Mobile and Sprint, believing that the combination of the country’s third- and fourth-largest wireless... Attorneys ask court to intervene against U.S. over migrant kids' detention conditions A 17-year-old Honduran migrant described babies sleeping on a cold floor. A teen mother said her sick baby was unable to open her eyes for two days but no one responded to her pleas for help. Another ... Defense attorneys slam ‘Junior’ Guzman-Feliz as a gang kid Lawyers for the gangbangers accused of slaughtering an innocent teen outside a Bronx bodega last summer insisted in their closing arguments that the 15-year-old aspiring cop was a gang member. “Junior... Judge clears Robert Kraft’s attorneys of contempt accusation FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge has cleared the attorneys representing New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft of contempt of court allegations filed against them after a hearing on his m... Attorneys: SEAL made mistake, but didn't murder A military jury sentenced a decorated Navy SEAL to four months of confinement for posing with the body of an Islamic State captive in Iraq, but a judge credited him with enough days to ensure he won&a... DOJ Attorneys Reportedly Ready to Block T-Mobile/Sprint Merger To literally no one’s surprise, the head of the Federal Communications Commission on Monday announced Monday that he’d recommend approving the merger of T-Mobile and Sprint. But it now looks as if the... Accusers nearing settlement in Harvey Weinstein sex trafficking case, attorneys say Attorneys for Harvey Weinstein’s former film studio and for a group of women who say the disgraced film producer sexually assaulted them told a federal judge in Manhattan on Tuesday that a settlement ... Trump administration blocks immigrants from free legal help, attorneys allege AUSTIN, Texas — An immigration legal group has filed a formal complaint against the Trump administration saying it is blocking detained immigrants from free legal services. The complaint filed Wednesd... State Attorneys General Will Sue to Stop Sprint and T-Mobile Merger: Report It’s been one year since T-Mobile announced its intention to buy Sprint for $26 billion and, despite some scrutiny, the mega-merger has trudged forward at pace, save a few hiccups. That might have som... NY district attorneys protest lack of funding for criminal justice reform The head of the District Attorneys Association of New York slammed Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Legislature for leaving prosecutors in the lurch — saying they approved an overhaul of criminal justi... Attorneys for masseuse in Robert Kraft sex spa case argue videos should not be released Attorneys for a masseuse who police say provided sex services to the New England Patriots owner will argue video of alleged acts should be protected. ... Defence attorneys say Jeffrey Epstein had foreign passport out of fear of kidnapping "The passport was for personal protection in the event of travel to dangerous areas, only to be presented to potential kidnapers, hijackers or terrorists should violent episodes occur," they wrote.... Jeffrey Epstein’s mysterious passport is Austrian, was needed for 'personal protection,' attorneys say Attorneys representing registered sex offender Jeffrey Epstein said Tuesday that an expired passport federal investigators found in a safe in the well-connected financier’s Manhattan home was necessar... Attorneys to challenge criminal charge against Alabama woman who lost fetus in shooting Attorneys on Monday said they will seek to get manslaughter charges dismissed against an Alabama woman who was charged because a fetus she was carrying died when she was shot during a December dispute... Dozens of attorneys general ask Betsy DeVos to forgive disabled vets students loans Attorneys general from 47 states, three territories and the District of Columbia on sent a letter Friday to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos asking her to forgive more than $1 billion in student loans ... Trump attorneys appeal ruling ordering accounting firm to hand over records to Congress President Donald Trump's attorneys are appealing a ruling by a federal judge ordering an accounting firm to comply with a congressional subpoena, acting fast on the one-week window until the firm turn... Why Net Neutrality Advocates Remain Optimistic A member of Congress and an FCC commissioner urge supporters to keep up the pressure to restore net neutrality despite opposition in the Senate and White House.... Anti-abortion advocates come out against Medicare for All More than 50 anti-abortion organizations on Tuesday urged Congress not to support any healthcare bills unless they include language banning federal funding for most abortions.... 20 Democratic state attorneys general sue to stop Trump religious discrimination protections for healthcare workers Democratic attorneys general in 20 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration Tuesday to overturn a rule that protects healthcare workers from providing services that contradict... 51 attorneys general urge Betsy DeVos to forgive disabled veterans' student loan debt A group of bipartisan attorneys general from 51 states and territories on Friday wrote to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos urging the Department of Education automatically forgive the student loan debt... Airline group advocates more training for Boeing 737 Max MONTREAL (AP) — A trade group representing hundreds of airlines pushed again for additional training on Boeing’s 737 Max plane and for a coordinated effort to ensure the safe return of the aircr... Advocates: Emails show that census question discriminates Voting rights activists argue newly discovered 2015 correspondence between a GOP redistricting expert and a current Census Bureau official bolster arguments that discrimination motivated efforts to ad... Tentative infrastructure plan gives hope to tunnel advocates NEW YORK (AP) — The combination of a friendly face on a key House committee and a tentative, large-scale infrastructure agreement between President Donald Trump and Congressional Democrats has some ad... Jamar Clark’s advocates call for $20M death settlement MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Advocates for Jamar Clark, who was fatally shot by police in 2015, are demanding that the city of Minneapolis settles a lawsuit brought by his family for $20 million, the same amoun... Advocates file 23 sexual harassment complaints against McDonald's Nearly two dozen sexual harassment lawsuits have been filed against fast food giant McDonald's, from female workers who say the chain doesn't do enough to protect them from inappropriate advances.... Advocates want $100 million for woman killed by U.S. border agent HOUSTON — Advocates demanded $100 million in damages Thursday on behalf of the family of a 20-year-old Guatemalan woman who was shot and killed by a U.S. Border Patrol agent last year. The legal claim... Animal activists face off with pro-fur advocates at city hearing Animal-rights advocates faced off against human-rights activists during a heated City Council hearing Wednesday on a bill to ban new sales of fur apparel in the Big Apple.... New law ends use of restraints on pregnant inmates as advocates push for more to be done WASHINGTON — The bipartisan criminal justice reform legislation known as the “First Step Act” put in place improvements in the care of pregnant inmates, but advocates say it was a baby ste... S.E.C. Adopts New Rules for Brokers That Consumer Advocates Say Are Toothless The advocates say the rules will let the brokerage industry market itself as always doing the right thing for customers, giving them a false sense of security.... Dia Mirza, Jack Ma Among UN's New Sustainable Development Goals Advocates Indian actress Dia Mirza and Alibaba chief Jack Ma are among the 17 global public figures appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as the new advocates to drive action and solidify global...... Advocates aim for 1.5 million students in 2nd 'Global Climate Strike' Hundreds of thousands of students around the world are expected to take part in a global event Friday to draw attention to the fight against climate change.... FTC urged by child advocates to investigate Amazon’s Alexa Consumer advocates say the kids’ version of Amazon’s Alexa won’t forget what children tell it, even after parents try to delete the conversations. A coalition of groups on Thursday i... Advocates decry delays in release of migrant kids MIAMI (AP) — Immigrant advocates say the federal government is allowing migrant children at a Florida facility to languish in “prison-like conditions” instead of releasing them promptly to... Refugee law changes will hurt victims of domestic violence, advocates say In the U.S., domestic violence is no longer grounds for asylum claims. Canada has moved to prevent people from making refugee claims in Canada if they have made similar claims in certain other countri... Canada needs to ban garbage exports, advocates say following Philippines dispute The spotlight on the global shipping of garbage grew bright in recent weeks as the diplomatic fight over garbage between Canada and the Philippines gained international attention.... The Latest: Missouri abortions continue, advocates celebrate ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Latest on a dispute between the Missouri state health department and a St. Louis clinic over the clinic’s license to perform abortions (all times local): 12:20 p.m. Planned ... Arizona sex-ed rules left unchanged after advocates speak against proposed changes PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona education officials have left sex education rules alone after hearing parents, lawmakers and advocates rail against proposed changes. The Arizona Republic reports the Arizona St... Advocates seek quick release of migrant kids detained in US LOS ANGELES (AP) — Immigrant advocates have filed legal documents to try to force the administration of President Donald Trump to quickly release immigrant children from a Florida detention center. Th... Ex-Wall Street Lawyer Advocates Return of Postal Banking As a young Wall Street attorney, Mehrsa Baradaran helped large banks turn to the government to survive the financial crisis. A decade later, she is advocating a return of banking through the post offi... More states are targeting teen vaping, but health advocates say it’s not enough to curb use Virginia and Illinois have joined six other states, the District of Columbia and hundreds of municipalities in implementing Tobacco 21 policies, which restrict the use of tobacco to those 21 and older... Disabled voters left behind in push to amp up 2020 security, advocates say Hand-marked paper ballots are widely seen as most secure, but advocates say voting machines are best for disabled accessRussian attacks on American democracy in 2016, carried out over the internet, ha... Abortion Advocates File Lawsuit Challenging Georgia Heartbeat Law Lawyers for Planned Parenthood, the American Civil Liberties Union and the Center for Reproductive Rights filed a lawsuit Friday challenging a forthcoming Georgia law that would ban abortions as early... Cadet’s rape conviction reversal panned by victim advocates The reversal of a West Point cadet’s rape conviction has outraged sexual assault victim advocates who say the decision is filled with victim-blaming and antiquated notions about rape. But defens... Expert advocates using 401(k) savings to fatten Social Security checks Today's retirees have high debts and low savings. Nobel laureate Richard Thaler thinks buying into an annuity-type program through the Social Security Administration can help solve that. But othe... That expected Social Security shortfall won't stand in the way of expansion, advocates say As the annual trustees report warns of impending trouble if Congress doesn't act, advocates hope lawmakers take action to both strengthen the program's finances and expand its benefits.... Pro net neutrality advocates take on US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Most Americans -- Democrats and Republicans alike -- want the return of net neutrality, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell won't give the Save the Internet Act its day in the US Senate.... Joe Biden Is Ahead in the Iowa Polls. But His Rivals Are Ahead on Organizing To read the polling binders, former Vice President Joe Biden is a runaway favorite here in Iowa in the Democratic primary. But behind the scenes, he’s playing a furious game of catch-up. As the ... U.S. customs can seize your laptop or phone without a warrant. Advocates cry foul in court The ACLU and EFF are trying to get a court to rule searches of phones and laptops at the U.S. border are unconstitutional. ... Expansion of Secrecy Law for Intelligence Operatives Alarms Free Press Advocates The C.I.A. wants the law to protect the identities of more covert officers and informants, citing its defunct torture program and groups like WikiLeaks.... Hong Kong's independence advocates fear reach of proposed extradition law Some Hong Kong independence activists say they may be forced to leave the city if a proposed extradition law allowing suspects to be sent to mainland China for trial is enacted.... New SDG Advocates sign up for ‘peace, prosperity, people’ and planet, on the road to 2030 As the UN and partners around the world push towards reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, six new influential public figures came on board as official SDG Advocates on Thursday, ... Anti-Trump Resistance Scammers Who Got Banned From Twitter Were Also Big Ouya Advocates Yesterday, prolific tweeters Brian and Ed Krassenstein were banned for life from the platform for allegedly operating fake accounts and trying to buy clout. The two brothers then took to The Hill Repo... Privacy Advocates Demand That the FTC Investigate Amazon's Digital Assistant for Kids Last year, Amazon released a cute little children’s version of its digital assistant, and just like the flagship product it is modeled after, it may also be a pretty powerful surveillance machine.Read... From bad to ‘sheer inhumanity’: Detention conditions for migrants worse under Trump, advocates say The exposure of cramped and filthy facilities where migrants are being held have sparked either outrage at President Donald Trump or accusations that the bad conditions all started with former Preside... Sept. 11 victims advocates say they secured Senate commitment to extend compensation fund Advocates of a compensation fund for emergency personnel and others who responded at the sites of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the United States said on Tuesday that they had secured a commitment fro... Advocates demand de Blasio bolster Vision Zero amid rise in traffic deaths With traffic deaths on the rise, safe-street advocates gathered outside City Hall Tuesday to demand Mayor de Blasio bolster his Vision Zero program. There have been 64 traffic deaths this year — up 10... Deceased Strategist’s Files Detail Republican Gerrymandering in North Carolina, Advocates Say A group challenging North Carolina’s state legislative maps says that documents from the files from the late Thomas Hofeller show that Republicans misled a federal court to avoid a special election.... Florida advocates criticize Air Force short list of possible Space Command sites Space Florida officials said Tuesday they don't believe the Air Force is following due process in seeking a location for the U.S. military's Space Command after the state left off a short list for the... West Point cadet's rape conviction reversal outrages victim advocates Panel ordered Jacob Whisenhunt released and reinstated at the academy, but some say the decision is ‘filled with victim-blaming’A military appeals court’s reversal of a West Point cadet’s rape convict... SEC adopts rules requiring brokers to put customers’ interests above their own. Advocates say it won’t protect consumers. The SEC rule requires brokers to put their customers’ financial interest ahead of their own. But consumer advocates say it is not written strongly enough to prevent conflicts of interest.... Billionaire’s gift to wipe out Morehouse student loans highlights debt ‘crisis,’ advocates say For Morehouse College graduate Keith Anderson, the surprise announcement by billionaire tech investor Robert F. Smith to pay off his entire class’ student-loan debts was nothing short of extraor... Canada should improve protections for temporary residents amid visa application surge: advocates Federal officials say the surge is due in part to an increase in international tourism in Canada — something the federal government has been trying hard to achieve.... 10 years after abortion doctor George Tiller's murder, advocates fear violent rhetoric At abortion clinics, there has been an escalation in vandalism, trespassing, hate mail/harassing phone calls, Internet harassment, picketing, and obstruction. ... Advocates, lawmakers blast Facebook $5 billion FTC fine as 'chump change,' slam settlement as meaningless Activists and Democratic lawmakers blasted the Federal Trade Commission's $5 billion fine against Facebook as "chump change" and lambasted the agency's work as toothless.... E-cigarette advocates are furious about San Francisco’s new ban, and a public health official said it’s an ‘ideological vendetta’ that will ultimately hurt smokers Spencer Platt/Getty San Francisco officials passed an e-cigarette ban on Tuesday, outlawing the tobacco devices from being sold in stores or shipped to the city. E-cigarette advocates are angry about... How to Help Immigrants During an ICE Raid Last week, President Trump confirmed rumors that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents would conduct raids across the U.S., affecting immigrant communities in cities like New York, Houston, Chica... Brexit news latest: Philip Hammond takes swipe at no-deal advocates as Tory leadership battle looms Chancellor Philip Hammond is set to make an explosive intervention in the looming Tory leadership race with a fierce attack on advocates of a no-deal Brexit.... RuPaul's Drag Race Star Michelle Visage Advocates for Breast Implant Illness Awareness on Season Finale Michelle Visage said "sashay away" to her breast implants for an important reason. During the Season 11 finale of RuPaul's Drag Race, the 50-year-old media personality took a...... NYPD sorry for '69 raid at Stonewall gay bar New York City's police commissioner has apologized for the 1969 police raid at the Stonewall Inn that catalyzed the modern LGBT rights movement. (June 6) ... What Happens After an ICE Raid? Explaining the Deportation Process With agents targeting recently arrived families from Central America, the federal authorities intend to arrest as many as 2,000 people. Here’s how that works.... Biker gang raid: What do we know about Al-Salam-313? In a dawn raid, some 500 police officers stormed 43 properties in eleven cities across the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. What exactly do we know so far about the group that was targeted? DW investi... \| More than 1 000 guns seized in Los Angeles raid More than 1 000 handguns and rifles have been seized in a raid on a mansion in an upscale neighbourhood in the US city of Los Angeles, law enforcement authorities said.... US: Flynn described efforts to interfere with cooperation WASHINGTON (AP) — Former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn told the special counsel’s office that people connected to the Trump administration and Congress contacted him about ... The Latest: Efforts to influence Flynn? WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn (all times local): 6:55 p.m. A federal judge has ordered portions of special counsel Robert Mueller’s r... How Obamacare Lives On, Despite Trump’s Best Efforts The U.S. health-care law known as Obamacare turns 10 next year but still finds itself at existential risk both politically and legally. Millions of Americans owe their health coverage to the law enact... Viral Area 51 ‘raid’ getting big celebrity boost Everyone wants to “see them aliens” — even internet celebrities. When a Facebook event planning a “raid” on Area 51 popped up online, more than 1 million people pledged their o... NYPD apologizes for 1969 raid on Stonewall Inn gay bar Commissioner James P. O'Neill apologized Thursday on the New York Police Department's behalf for officers' actions in 1969 clash with gay patrons during a raid on the Stonewall Inn.... The Man Who Started the Area 51 Raid Says Things Have Gotten a Little Spooky The guy who started the Area 51 Facebook group has spoken, and he thinks things have gotten out of hand. Matty Roberts of California, the person who says he’s behind the meme finally gave an int... Authorities raid 247 homes in Colorado pot bust Authorities say they broke up hundreds of black market marijuana growing operations in Colorado that flouted the state's cannabis law by raising tens of thousands of plants in Denver-area homes. ... The Division 2's First Raid Won't Have Matchmaking, Even Though Ubisoft Implied It Would Adopting the approach of its shoot-and-loot rival Destiny, The Division’s first raid, set for release on Thursday, will require that players manually connect with others to attempt the mission. Matchm... Militants set off bombs during Sri Lanka raid, killing 15 Militants linked to Easter suicide bombings opened fire and set off explosives during a raid by Sri Lankan security forces on a house in the country's east.... Israel upgrades its air-raid warning system JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military says it has overhauled its air-raid warning system in order to minimize disruptions to the general population. The army said on Wednesday that it is has divided t... At least 95 dead after assailants raid Mali village Assailants raided a central Mali village early Monday, killing at least 95 people in the latest massacre in a growing ethnic conflict that has been enflamed by Islamic extremists, government officials... NYPD Apologizes For 1969 Raid At Stonewall Inn Gay Bar NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s police commissioner has apologized for the 1969 police raid at the Stonewall Inn that catalyzed the modern LGBT rights movement. Commissioner James O’Neill ... Can you really raid Area 51? And are there aliens? 7 questions answered Two Area 51 experts explain all you need to know about the Nevada Air Force base after a joke Facebook event promises to "storm" and raid Area 51. ... Police arrested 65 women in a raid. Some say they were raped In a sparsely decorated room in Nigeria's capital city of Abuja, seven women are seated in a row, their backs turned to the assembled media to remain anonymous.... Sri Lanka Militants Set Off Bombs During Raid, Killing 15 Militants linked to Easter suicide bombings opened fire and set off explosives during a raid by Sri Lankan security forces on a house in the country’s east, leaving 15 bodies, including six children.... San Francisco police chief ‘sorry’ for raid on journalist SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco’s police chief is apologizing for raiding a freelance journalist’s home and office to find out who leaked a police report into the unexpected death of th... Console Players Can’t Beat The Division 2’s Raid More than 24 hours since it launched, the Division 2’s raid has only been cleared by people playing the game on PC. Players on Xbox One and PS4 have failed repeatedly, leading to discussions that the ... Survivors, advocates upset over Teen Vogue’s ‘sex work is real work’ op-ed Sex trade survivors and anti-trafficking advocates are furious over a new Teen Vogue column that argues selling sex is a legitimate job and should be decriminalized — saying it glorifies the tra... Tearful Mira Sorvino says 'I was date-raped,' advocates for statute of limitations changes Mira Sorvino, a Harvey Weinstein accuser, says she's been date-raped but she did not go into detail. ... Immigrant advocates file lawsuit against new Florida law prohibiting 'sanctuary cities' A coalition of immigrant advocacy groups filed a suit to stop enactment of Florida's new 'sanctuary cities' law. ... Top Iranian official: Iran will 'defend against any war efforts' Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Sunday his country would defend itself against any potential war that might arise between the U.S. and Iran.... Apple Pay to become more useful than ever as efforts focus on wider NFC adoption An iPhone might soon be the only thing you need in your pocketsApple has been trying to replace your wallet with your iPhone for years now. Despite the relatively wide adoption of Apple Pay (at least ... France vows to help Ukraine peace efforts PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to help Ukraine’s new president in his efforts to bring peace in the east of the country and in talking to Russia. Ukrainian President Volodym... Do Facebook’s Fact-Checking Efforts Even Work? At the end of 2016, Facebook decided to finally do something about its misinformation problem. It tasked a bunch of third-party fact-checkers to flag and weed out fake and misleading content from its ... Taiwan says China has stepped up infiltration efforts Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday that China has stepped up efforts to infiltrate and gain influence in the self-ruled and democratic island, and asked national security agencies to counter... 'S* happens': Child's death in Philippine drug raid shrugged off A former police general who oversaw the bloodiest years of the Philippines' war on drugs has defended the killing of child during a police raid as "s* happens".... Final Fantasy XIV's New Raid Bosses Bring The Pain It’s been two weeks since Final Fantasy XIV’s Shadowbringers expansion launched. That’s been enough time to explore and complete the exciting story, and players have been eager for more. The latest ra... \| 300 migrants 'still held in Libya centre' hit by deadly raid Around 300 migrants are still being held in the detention centre in Libya where more than 44 people were killed in an air strike, the International Organization for Migration said.... Pakistani police kill 9 suspected militants in raid Pakistani police say security forces acting on intelligence raided a militant hideout in the town of Mastung in southwestern Baluchistan province, triggering a shootout that killed nine suspects... Russia 'revolted' by Kosovan raid on Serbian region An armed police raid saw tensions flare between Serbia and Kosovo, where a fragile peace has repeatedly come under strain since Kosovo declared independence.... Bungie is making 'Destiny 2' raid races more competitive Destiny 2's World First raid races are supposed to provide glory and rewards to anyone with a sufficiently committed fireteam, but that's not how it works in practice -- and Bungie wants to ... 'We stand ready': US air force warns against 'raid' on Area 51 More than one million people who have signed up to raid Area 51 in the hope of seeing evidence of aliens have been warned that the US air force "stands ready to protect America and its assets".... German police raid suspected Islamists' homes The raids in the western cities of Düren and Cologne came after credible tip-offs were received by police. Four men have been taken in for questioning, according to German media.... Console Players Finally Beat The Division 2's Raid Three days after its release, The Division 2's eight-player raid is no longer unbeaten on consoles. The game’s PS4 leaderboards show that two eight-player teams have cleared it, the first clocking... How the Area 51 Raid Meme Became the Biggest Joke in the Galaxy People organize events on Facebook all the time. But rarely do 1.5 million RSVP to attend. Yet that’s what happened when three pseudonymous users created an event to “storm Area 51,”... Pakistani forces comb hotel a day after raid kills at least five Pakistani security forces searched a luxury hotel in the port city of Gwadar on Sunday a day after separatist insurgents stormed in, killing at least five people, in what the militants said was a stri... Sri Lankan Militants Set Off Bombs During Raid, Killing 15 People (COLOMBO, Sri Lanka) — Militants linked to Easter suicide bombings opened fire and set off explosives during a raid by Sri Lankan security forces on a house in the country’s east, leaving ... Cache of 1,000 guns seized from Los Angeles mansion in raid LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities seized more than a thousand guns from a large Los Angeles home after getting an anonymous tip regarding illegal firearms sales in a posh area near the Playboy Mansion. O... ABC sues Australian police force after newsroom raid Australian public broadcaster ABC has begun legal action following a police raid on its Sydney headquarters earlier this month. It has demanded the return of documents seized during the operation.... FBI, IRS raid on Baltimore mayor prompts calls for resignation U.S. authorities on Thursday executed search warrants at the home and offices of Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh, Maryland's Republican governor said on Thursday, prompting further calls for the Democr... After raid, San Francisco reporter seeks return of property SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A San Francisco reporter is seeking the return of property after police raided his home with a sledgehammer, as officials sought to determine the source of a leaked police report ... The Raid's Jon Taslim to chill out as Sub-Zero in the new Mortal Kombat movie That new Mortal Kombat game is really good, and just like every other time that public opinion on an old media property has swung back into the “positive” range, it’s time now for another bad movie ad... Climate change threatens peace efforts: SIPRI The largest peacekeeping missions in the world are in countries most exposed to climate change, according to a Sweden-based research institute. Without new approaches, peace doesn't stand a chance, an... Face of Indonesia disaster relief efforts dies at 49 Indonesia’s disaster agency spokesman, who was respected for informing Indonesians accurately and quickly about the country’s frequent natural calamities, has died.... The Fiver \| Rave reviews and precisely nothing to show for their efforts Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Many moons ago, The Fiver disgraced itself at a football awards ceremony at which the men behind The Square Ball won an award for Best Fanzine and co... Trump administration proposes another $1.6 billion for Moon efforts The Trump administration isn't convinced the $10.7 billion set aside for space exploration in the proposed 2020 budget is enough to help put astronauts on the Moon by 2024. The President has sub... A look at efforts to make legal pot foster social justice NEW YORK (AP) — Questions about marijuana and social justice have played a prominent role this year in several U.S. states’ debates about pot legalization. But other states and cities where recr... China’s efforts to cut pollution in Beijing may make it worse overall Heavy polluting industries are being moved away from Beijing in an attempt to cut air pollution, but this could actually result in more pollution not less... Kazakh opposition leader vows continued efforts The opposition figure who placed second in Kazakhstan's presidential election says he will work to solidify what he sees as a rising desire to challenge authorities in the country.... Efforts to legalize marijuana in New York take big hit in state Senate The top backer of legalizing marijuana in New York, Manhattan state Sen. Liz Krueger, admitted defeat Wednesday, after days of contentious negotiations between moderate and liberal Democrats failed to... Logistics Bottlenecks Hamper Efforts to Sidestep Tariffs Companies looking to move some production from China to other Asian countries to avoid mounting U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports face significant bumps in the road.... 10 places where you can see endangered sea turtles hatch and help conservation efforts It's turtle nesting season, and it's a magical sight to behold. Here are 10 places where you can help them along. ... Diplomatic efforts on Venezuela crisis gain momentum Government and opposition sends envoys to negotiate in Norway, though two sides' mutual mistrust and differences on key issues could prevent any quick solution.... Public groups stepping up e-commerce retail efforts The U.S. public dealership groups are deepening their investment in e-commerce initiatives to help customers go further in buying -- or selling -- a car before stepping into a store.... The Latest: SKorea mobilizes efforts to help Hungary rescue South Korean President Moon Jae-in has ordered officials to mobilize all available efforts to support rescue work in cooperation with the Hungarian government after a boat with South Korean tourists c... WA joins Aussie space efforts with AU$6m investment from Canberra Western Australia will play its part in developing the country's space industry through the launch of a robotics and artificial intelligence mission control facility aimed at advancing the remote oper... Trump claims 'Obama had to know about' efforts to undermine presidency President Trump, in remarks broadcast Sunday, said former President Obama "certainly must have known about" what he characterized as high-level efforts by "FBI low-lifes" and other intelligence operat... Rescue efforts underway after China quake kills at least 12 BEIJING (AP) — Rescue efforts are underway after an earthquake in southwestern China that has left 12 people dead and 134 others injured. The Yibin city press office said on its social media account t... In 'Rahul, Don't Go' Efforts, Sheila Dikshit And Co At His Doorstep Today Rahul Gandhi remains adamant about quitting as Congress president but scores of party workers will go to his Delhi home to persuade him to change his mind, senior leader Sheila Dikshit said on...... PM Modi's Efforts Led To UN Ban On Masood Azhar, Says Amit Shah Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah has hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the United Nations (UN) designated terror organisation Jaish-e-Mohammad's chief Masood Azhar a global...... Inside the restoration efforts at Notre Dame Cathedral New photos from inside Notre Dame Cathedral show the daunting task ahead to restore the 800-year-old Gothic landmark. Huge mountains of rubble and beams from the charred spire remain where they fell o... UPDATE 1-S.Korea steps up efforts for U.S. help in export row with Japan * U.S. seen as an unlikely mediator in the dispute (Adds S.Korea budget announcement, S&P, comments and background, paragraphs 1-2, 3, 6, 11-18; adds bullet points)... \| Over 830 000 cholera vaccinations planned in DRC: WHO More than 830 000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province will be vaccinated against cholera, which has claimed over 240 lives this year, the World Health Organisation says.... Sri Lankan police arrest three, seize grenades in Colombo raid Sri Lankan police arrested three people, and seized 21 locally made grenades and six swords, during a raid in Colombo, a police spokesman said on Thursday.... German police raid another Bitcoin-powered dark web marketplace German police have busted Chemical Revolution, a dark web marketplace, which allowed consumers to buy narcotics with Bitcoin. According to a press release issued by Germany‘s Federal Criminal Police O... Guatemalan authorities raid electoral offices amid recount MEXICO CITY (AP) — Guatemala’s Attorney General’s Office says it has searched the offices of the country’s election commission following supposed inconsistencies in the vote count in... The Division 2’s 8-player raid Operation Dark Hours launches May 16 The sequel's first raid tasks players with fighting back the Black Tusks at an airport. The first team to beat the raid will win a special in-game prize.Read More... San Francisco police chief says raid on journalist's home may have violated law San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott called for an independent investigation Friday into the department's handling of leaked documents and the subsequent raid of a journalist's home.... Stonewall: NYPD apologizes for 1969 raid that sparked riots Action at Stonewall Inn that provoked resistance and catalyzed fight for LGBT rights was ‘discriminatory’ says James O’NeillNew York City’s police commissioner has apologized for the 1969 police raid ... Cops arrest suspects in $21K Victoria’s Secret panty raid Pennsylvania cops have identified an 18-year-old and a minor as the suspects who poached 2,000 pairs of underwear from a Victoria's Secret store in a Harrisburg mall.... Australian Police Raid Journalist’s Home Over Surveillance Article It was believed to be the first such action against an Australian journalist in more than a decade. A union called the raid “an outrageous attack on press freedom.”... Mexico stages raid on train, detains dozens of migrants MEXICO CITY (AP) — About 100 Mexican soldiers and immigration agents have detained dozens of Central American migrants riding a freight train in southern Mexico. The operation in the pre-dawn hours of... Afghan security forces kill six civilians during insurgent raid The deaths come as UN reveals pro-government forces killed more civilians than insurgents in first three months of 2019Afghan security forces have killed at least six civilians, including a woman and ... Admiral McRaven recalls talk with troops before Bin Laden raid: 'Just do your job' As a team of U.S. navy seals prepared to take down the mastermind behind the Sept. 11 attacks, Admiral William McRaven had some frank words for his troops.... 2 cops shot, suspect killed during Westchester drug raid Two police officers were wounded — and a suspect killed — during a drug raid at a seedy Westchester motel, according to authorities and a local report. The pair — a Greenburgh police sergeant and a Do... NYPD commissioner apologizes for 1969 police raid at Stonewall Inn NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill on Thursday apologized to the LGBTQ community for the 1969 police raid at Greenwich Village’s Stonewall Inn that sparked riots and served as a catalyst for the modern g... Destiny 2: Season Of Opulence - How To Unlock The Crown Of Sorrow Raid A new season of content has begun in Destiny 2, and this one has a raid that fans will want to jump into as soon as possible. Here's our guide for how to do just that.... Little Rock police to overhaul no-knock drug raid policies LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Little Rock Police Department says it’s overhauling policies for obtaining no-knock warrants in drug raids, eight months after a man alleged officers blasted down hi... California reporter vows to protect source after police raid SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A freelance journalist is vowing to protect his source after San Francisco police raided his home and office as part of a criminal investigation. Bryan Carmody tells the Los Angel... Belgian monks resurrect brewery 200 years after French raid GRIMBERGEN, Belgium – Belgian monks at the Grimbergen abbey are on the verge of brewing beer again after a break of more than 200 years. The abbey, whose emblem is a phoenix with the Latin motto... Three French troops killed in Guiana gold-mining raid The soldiers died from toxic fumes while trying to blow up an illegal gold mining installation underground. France has deployed hundreds of troops to French Guiana's remote jungle to clamp down on the... Cops Raid Home Of US Journalist Who Refused To Reveal His Source Bryan Carmody, a freelance reporter in San Francisco, awoke Friday to the sounds of someone trying to break into his house. About 10 officers from the San Francisco Police Department were bashing the.... The Internet Is Also Keen on Storming These Other Places After the Rise of the ‘Area 51 Raid’ Taking over with the Area 51 raid apparently isn’t enough to sate the Internet’s hunger for collective force. Following the rabid success of the “Storm Area 51” Facebook event-... Raid on Nets continues as Timberwolves nab assistant coach Prigioni The Minnesota Timberwolves came back for more. The team picked off a member of the Nets staff for the second time this offseason, nabbing Pablo Prigioni as an assistant coach. Prigioni, 40, who served... After Police Raid and a Hearing, a San Francisco Freelancer Will Get His Property Back Bryan Carmody, a night-crawling stringer in the Bay Area, won the support of press-freedom activists, although he may not be a conventional journalist.... Police raid Australian public broadcaster over Afghan leak SYDNEY (AP) — Australia’s Federal Police have raided the offices of the national public broadcaster in connection to a 2017 story based on leaked military documents that indicated the country... New York police commissioner apologizes for Stonewall raid in 1969 New York's police commissioner apologized on Thursday for the raid on the Stonewall Inn gay bar 50 years ago that gave rise to the modern LGBT rights movement, describing the incident as "harassment" ... Authorities raid Long Island marijuana grow houses Federal and local authorities raided two marijuana grow houses on Long Island Wednesday as part of an ongoing operation in the area, a law enforcement source told The Post. Officials with ICE’s Homela... Autopsy: Woman killed in drug raid had 4 gunshot wounds HOUSTON (AP) — An autopsy report for a woman fatally who along with her husband was fatally shot by Houston police during a drug raid of their home says she suffered four gunshot wounds. The autopsy r... Nets raid Spurs again, land Andy Birdsong as assistant GM After having their brain trust slowly bled, the Nets have added two assistant general managers over Memorial Day Weekend, Andy Birdsong joining the recently hired Jeff Peterson with the same job title... Russian UN employee detained by Kosovo in armed raid on north President claims UN staff member was camouflaged ‘to hamper police operation’A Russian UN employee was among more than two dozen people detained by Kosovo police in an armed raid in the Serb-dominated... Authorities raid 247 Colorado homes growing black market pot DENVER (AP) — Authorities say they broke up hundreds of black market marijuana growing operations in Colorado that flouted the state’s cannabis law by raising tens of thousands of plants in Denv... San Francisco Journalist Vows to Take Legal Action After Police Raid The journalist wants back his laptops, phones and hard drives, which were seized during a search for information about who leaked a police report about a city official’s death.... Division 2 Players Beat Game’s First Raid In Five Grueling Hours It took a significant chunk of the day for any of the eight-player groups streaming The Division 2’s new Operation Dark hours raid on Twitch to finally clear it. The POG clan, led by Division streamer... Destiny 2's new season will go live on June 4, and alongside it there will be a brand new raid. Destiny 2's new season will go live on June 4, and alongside it there will be a brand new raid. Rather than give players a few days to grind for levels, Bungie is letting everyone access the raid ... \| 13 Nigeria civilians killed in air raid targeting jihadists - sources At least 13 civilians were killed in an air raid as the military repulsed a jihadist assault in northeast Borno state, residents and a security source said.... UN agencies urge stronger efforts to stop illegal fishing BANGKOK (AP) — Major United Nations agencies are urging major fishing nations to join efforts to fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. The UN Food and Agricultural Organization an... Idlib casualties mount as assault leaves aid efforts in the balance Increased airstrikes and shelling by Syrian regime claim lives of an estimated 40 civilians in 48 hours The recent escalation in the Syrian regime bombardment of Idlib has killed at least 10 more civi... Refugee agencies urge EU to greater migrant efforts in Libya The UN's refugee agency and the International Organization for Migration are urging the European Union to take urgent action to help migrants fleeing conflict-torn Libya or stuck in detention centers ... U.S. to 'support efforts' by South Korea, Japan to end worsening dispute The United States will "do what it can do" to help defuse a worsening political and economic dispute between South Korea and Japan, a senior U.S. diplomat said on Wednesday, as South Korea warned that... The Latest: Trump defends meeting, North Korea efforts SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump and North Korea (all times local): 1:50 p.m. President Donald Trump is defending his decision to stage an historic meeting with North Kor... Heroic efforts saved Sunnyside High School student TUCSON – 16-year old Martin Huerta is a typical teenager. He goes to Sunnyside High School, has a lot of friends and loves Lebron James. But his life changed forever on December 16. Huerta and h... Slowing Growth Raises Pressure on China's Stimulus Efforts A strategy by Chinese policy makers to stimulate the economy with tax and fee cuts hasn’t stopped growth from slowing, stoking expectations that Beijing will roll out more incentives such as easier cr... Agencies boost efforts to stop wildland firefighter suicides BOISE, Idaho (AP) – Federal wildland firefighting authorities are increasing mental health resources following an apparent increase in firefighter suicides in recent years. Officials at the Nati... Trump Loses Again in Efforts to Build His Precious Border Wall Tally another loss for the great deal-maker-in-chief and his obsessive need to build a “big, beautiful” border wall with taxpayer money that hasn’t been approved by Congress.... \| WATCH: Rescue efforts underway after massive landslide in Bolivia Bolivian rescue teams and residents of a hillside neighbourhood in La Paz attempt to recover what is left of their homes and belongings after a landslide struck, triggered by heavy rain and runoffs.... De Blasio tangles with student activist over school diversity efforts An irritated Mayor Bill de Blasio pointedly defended his school diversity efforts on WNYC Friday after a teen caller questioned his sense of urgency. Phoning in to the Brian Lehrer show, student Tiffa... China has stepped up efforts to infiltrate Taiwan, president Tsai Ing-wen says Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen said on Friday that China has stepped up its efforts to infiltrate and gain influence in Taiwan and she asked national security agencies to counter Beijing's efforts... Donations, pigs part of Las Vegas’ efforts to cut food waste The environmental and financial impacts of leftover food are more important than ever to Las Vegas’ world-famous casinos, which in recent years have developed and expanded innovative practices to cut ... Internazionale to step up efforts to sign Romelu Lukaku with £62.8m offer Italians plan two-year loan deal with obligation to buyBelgian striker is keen to join Antonio Conte in Serie AInternazionale are preparing their first bid for Romelu Lukaku as they attempt to sign th... Task force created to improve school safety efforts PHOENIX – A new task force has been created to help make Arizona schools safer from gun violence. On Monday, May 13th, the Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, Kathy Hoffman, alongside ... President Trump Is Escalating Efforts to Investigate Intelligence Agencies (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump directed the U.S. intelligence community on Thursday to “quickly and fully cooperate” with Attorney General William Barr’s investigation o... Trump’s Efforts to Rein In Drug Prices Face Setbacks The White House abandoned a plan to drop hidden rebates paid by drug companies to benefit managers, and lost a court case over requiring transparency in drug companies’ TV ads.... Will Continue Efforts To Bring Terror Groups To Justice: India India has welcomed the listing of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the UN, nearly a decade after it first pushed for banning the Pakistan-based terrorist by the world body.... Maine Just Banned Native American Mascots. Where Else Are Such Efforts Underway? Professional sports teams and big college sports programs have often resisted calls to rethink their names and logos. But at local levels, lawmakers have had more success.... Rescue Efforts Are Underway After an Earthquake Kills at Least 12 in Southwest China (BEIJING) — Rescue efforts are underway after an earthquake in southwestern China that has left 12 people dead and 134 others injured. The Yibin city press office said on its social media accoun... Federal Appeals Court Judges Appear to Back GOP Efforts to End Obamacare A federal appeals court panel seemed prone Tuesday to back Republican efforts to kill Obamacare, with judges questioning how much of a mandate President Barack Obama’s signature health care law can be... Airlines and regulators meet to discuss Boeing 737 MAX un-grounding efforts Airlines and regulators are gathering at a closed-door summit in Montreal on Wednesday to exchange views on steps needed for a safe and coordinated return of Boeing Co's grounded 737 MAX jets to the s... FROM THE FIELD: Liberia boosts efforts to guard against rising seas With rising sea levels due to climate change already affecting coastal communities in Liberia, there are fears that densely populated parts of the capital Monrovia could be submerged, unless action is... Nissan slams Renault abstention on governance efforts vote TOKYO (AP) — Nissan’s chief executive has criticized the Japanese automaker’s French alliance partner, Renault, for trying to block changes to strengthen governance following the arrest of... U.S. efforts to cut off Iran oil revenue working: White House adviser White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said on Thursday that United States efforts to cut off Iran's oil export revenues through sanctions are succeeding.... AT&T Gave $200,000 to Politicians Leading Abortion-Ban Efforts in Six States: Report AT&T has donated nearly $200,000 to politicians who’ve helped pass state-level laws either banning abortion or restricting women’s access to the medical procedure, according to a recently compiled... Nissan said to push back Renault's renewed efforts to merge Nissan is opposing renewed efforts by alliance partner Renault to merge under a holding company because such a structure will not help turn around the Japanese automaker, Bloomberg reported.... Efforts to curb cyberbullying won’t stop the broader tech backlash Attempts to clean up social networks are to be applauded, but such efforts are mere bandaids in the bigger fight to counter anti-tech sentiment. Read More... GOP ramping up grassroots, state-level efforts with new initiative before 2020 State party committees are descending onto the nation's capital on Wednesday and Thursday to start training under a new Republican National Committee (RNC) initiative that intensifies the party's focu... Mexico touts efforts to curb flow of migrants to U.S. border Mexico's president on Tuesday thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for saying Mexico was keeping its commitment to reduce the flow of U.S.-bound migrants, as criticism mounted within the United States ... New approach could accelerate efforts to catalogue vast numbers of cells Artistic sketches can be used to capture details of a scene in a simpler image. MIT researchers are now bringing that concept to computational biology, with a novel method that extracts comprehensive ... 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__label__wiki	0.628269	0.628269	Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth is Coming to the West Posted By: Connor Evanson: February 01, 2019 In: Tags: Atlus, PersonaQ2No Comments Atlus is bringing Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth to North America and Europe later this year, exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS. The title will feature characters from Persona 3, Persona 4 and Persona 5. Persona Q2 will release on June 4, 2019, in the west. Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth is a direct sequel to Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth and plans to crossover all of the most popular Persona titles in one cute chibi package. The upcoming title features the same kind of gameplay as the original; first-person dungeon crawling, but this time it will deal with movie-themed dungeons related to classic films. The announcement of Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth comes with the reveal of the collector’s edition affectionately titled the “Showtime Premium Edition.” This version of the game comes with a Koromaru plushy, an art book, four pins with the main protagonists from the game and a deck of playing cards featuring the characters from the Persona series. To obtain all of these extra goodies, buyers will have to spend $69.99 on the Showtime Premium Edition. The base game will cost $39.99 for comparison. Finally, it may disappoint some fans to know that the game will not feature an English dub. Persona Q2 will only have Japanese voice over with English subtitles for the release in the west. An Atlus representative told IGN that there are no plans to add English voice overs in the future stating: Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth’s localized release will be available exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS with a Japanese voice track and English subtitles. There are no plans to add an English dub to the game at this time. Are you going to pick up Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth when it comes to the U.S? Which version are you planning on getting? Leave a comment below and tell us what you think! Connor Evans Connor’s love for gaming starts with the unboxing of a Playstation 2 with a copy of Kingdom Hearts. Since then Connor has come to love all things nerd culture, with a passion for Playstation, third-person shooters, and JRPGs. He will talk your ear off about his favorite games which include The Last of Us and Hotline Miami. Tags: AtlusPersonaQ2 Game Releases Overview: February 2019 Resident Evil 2 Free DLC Coming Soon Time limit is exhausted. Please reload CAPTCHA. two + three = Starfinder RPG Core Rulebook Review How Many Spider-Man Movies Do We Need? Abandon Ship Delayed To Early 2018 The Legend Of Tarzan Review	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1873
__label__wiki	0.599178	0.599178	Republicans Not Happy With Border Deal But Have Few Options Republicans are forced to choose between a bad deal or no deal at all. by David Thornton Read Profile arrow_right_alt Congressional negotiators announced a tentative agreement in the talks to fund the government to prevent another shutdown last night. The agreement reportedly reduces the amount of funding for President Trump’s pet wall project, which leaves open the possibility that the president will refuse to sign off on the agreement. Immigration hardliners have already begun to attack the deal. The agreement reportedly includes no money for a wall, but $1.375 billion for enhancements such as steel slats for existing barriers and funding for 55 miles of new barriers, per NBC News. The new fencing would be subject to geographical restrictions on its placement. Republicans would also get $1.7 billion for other border security projects such as new technology for ports of entry, additional customs officers, humanitarian aid, and funding for more than 40,000 new beds in immigrant detention facilities. Democrats reportedly gave up their demand for a cap on the number of beds that can be used for detaining illegal immigrants. Sean Hannity immediately attacked the agreement, calling it a “garbage compromise.” “By the way, on this new so-called compromise,” Hannity said. “I’m getting details. $1.3 billion? That’s not even a wall, a barrier… We will get back into this tomorrow. Any Republican that supports this garbage compromise, you will have to explain—look at this crowd, look at the country.” Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), a founding member of the House Freedom Caucus, tweeted that Congress had created “a bad deal on immigration.” https://twitter.com/Jim_Jordan/status/1095169524972900353 Few other prominent Republicans have spoken out publicly on the deal so far. Word of the deal came just as President Trump was about to take the stage at a rally in El Paso. The president said that he was aware of the deal but not the details. “I could have stayed out there and listened or I could have come out there to the people of El Paso in Texas. I chose you,” Trump said. “Maybe progress has been made, maybe not.” President Trump has not commented publicly on the deal, but the $1.3 billion currently being offered by Democrats is less than the $1.6 billion that was on the table in December prior to the shutdown. Just over a year ago, in January 2018, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer had offered $25 billion for the wall. That was before the blue wave in the midterm elections gave Democrats control of the House of Representatives. If the president sticks to his previous position, he may well reject the current offer and force another government shutdown. It isn’t clear how another shutdown would allow Republicans to increase funding for the wall. Democrats held firm for 35 days beginning in December. President Trump relented and reopened the government when his approval began to fall precipitously in January. Another possible option is for the president to accept the deal and then proceed with his idea of using executive actions to fund the wall. CNN political analyst Eliana Johnson tweeted this morning that the White House is seriously considering this strategy. Increasing discussion in WH of accepting congressional deal AND moving on an executive action, which would give POTUS more wall money than choosing one or the other. — Eliana Johnson (@elianayjohnson) February 12, 2019 Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney said on “Meet the Press” Sunday that the president can shift money from various accounts into a fund to pay for the wall. Moving money from these accounts would not require congressional approval or a declaration of emergency, Mulvaney said. “There are certain sums of money that are available to the president, to any president,” Mulvaney said. “So, you comb through the law at the president’s request … And there’s pots of money where presidents, all presidents, have access to without a national emergency.” If President Trump and Republicans reject the current compromise deal, it isn’t clear what the path forward would be. Executive actions to fund the wall, whether with or without an emergency declaration, would almost certainly face legal challenges that could delay construction until after President Trump’s term is over. With Nancy Pelosi now in charge of the House of Representatives and public opinion divided on the wall, it is unlikely that Congress will be willing to allocate more funds. If he truly wanted a wall, the president’s best opportunity was last year, but that chance is gone forever. Republicans are now forced to choose between a bad deal or no deal at all. More from David Thornton Overcoming Economy Is Big Hurdle For 2020 Democrats Nunes ‘Expects The Worst’ From Mueller Testimony Iran Seizes Tanker In Persian Gulf Conservatives Should Welcome Mark Sanford’s Candidacy Democrats Are Going to Actually Have to Compete Against Trump Now House Democrats killed an impeachment attempt. Bob Mueller reported there was no coordination with the Russians. Mueller went on to decline to prosecute the President. That left one more silver bullet … Bernie Sanders Admits He’ll Impose Tax Hikes on the Middle Class At least he is honest. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) said that if his Medicare-for-All tax plan is adopted, he will impose tax hikes on the middle class because “health care is not free.” … A Blood Accounting The other day on MSNBC, Nicolle Wallace asked her guest, Congresswoman Karen Bass, “Do you believe that other than endangering the lives of those four congresswomen that he targeted in those racist …	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1879
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__label__wiki	0.747832	0.747832	Annals of global warming: 333rd consecutive month above 20th century average temperature Exit polling called this trend 20 years ago; is everybody else ready yet? NOAA reports: Nov. global temperatures 5th highest on record. 333rd consecutive month with a global temp above 20th century average. InsideClimate News (@insideclimate) December 17, 2012 333 months of worldwide temperature averages above the 20th century average — a kid younger than 27.5 years has never lived through a single month cooler than the 20th century average for that month. We’re well into the second generation of people who know nothing but global warming. A reasonable and smart person might note that one does not need to be a student of advanced statistics to spot a trend here. Read the NOAA report (you may have to select “November 2012”): Global temperature highlights: November The combined average temperature over global land and ocean surfaces for November was the fifth highest on record for November, at 56.41°F (13.67°C) or 1.21°F (0.67°C) above the 20th century average. The margin of error associated with this temperature is ±0.13°F (0.07°C). November marked the 36th consecutive November and 333rd consecutive month with a global temperature above the 20th century average. The last below-average temperature November was November 1976 and the last below-average temperature month was February 1985. The global land temperature was the sixth warmest November on record, at 2.03°F (1.13°C) above the 20th century average. The margin of error is ±0.20°F (0.11°C). Just a look at the extremes in November should be alarming, especially if you live in the USA. Selected Significant Climate Anomalies and Events, November 2012; click for larger, more-easily-viewed image More evidence that Michael Mann‘s “hockey stick” graph is vindicated; more evidence that we should not regard James Hansen as we did Cassandra, but should instead heed his warnings. 2012 set to be warmest year ever recorded in US (earthsky.org) Are You 28 Yet? No? Then You Have Never Seen a Cooler-Than-Average Month (treehugger.com) 90-percent chance 2012 will be warmest ever for U.S. (cbsnews.com) Myths and Facts about Global Warming (wattsupwiththat.com) (The climate change denialist voice, here in usual form demonstrating how use of red herrings, bait-and-switch, and outright fabrication can make someone appear knowledgeable about a topic, and accurate in foolish criticism.) UN leak shows more evidence humans cause global warming. (bloomberg.com) Mother Nature Is Just Getting Warmed Up: Record-Smashing Early December Assures 2012 Will Be Hottest In U.S. History (thinkprogress.org) The End of Winter, and Other Horrifying New Global Warming Projections (gawker.com) Using this information in your classroom: Global Warming by Brickelle Prochnow (luxuriousideasfromroom109.wordpress.com) If You are 27 or younger, you’ve never lived through a colder than average month (Bump) (juancole.com) 2 Comments \| Climate change, climate_change, Global warming, Government, History, NOAA, Science \| Tagged: Climate change, Global warming, Government, History, James Hansen, Michael Mann, NOAA, Science \| Permalink Yet another blow against warming “skeptics”: Virginia judge quashed Cuccinelli’s witch hunt Vivian Paige pulled together early reports and the actual court documents: A judge in Virginia quashed the subpeona issued by Virginia’s Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to the University of Virginia, in a rather blatant attempt to silence a famous scientist working on global warming, Michael Mann. Rosalind Helderman explained in the Virginia Politics blog of the Washington Post: Judge Paul M. Peatross Jr. ruled that Cuccinelli can investigate whether fraud has occurred in university grants, as the attorney general had contended, but ruled that Cuccinelli’s subpoena failed to state a “reason to believe” that Mann had committed fraud. The ruling is a major blow for Cuccinelli, a global warming skeptic who had maintained that he was investigating whether Mann committed fraud in seeking government money for research that showed that the earth has experienced a rapid, recent warming. Mann, now at Penn State University, worked at U-Va. until 2005. According to Peatross, the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act, under which the civil investigative demand was issued, requires that the attorney general include an “objective basis” to believe that fraud has been committed. Peatross indicates that the attorney general must state the reason so that it can be reviewed by a court, which Cuccinelli failed to do. Peatross set the subpoena aside without prejudice, meaning Cuccinelli could give the subpoena another try by rewriting the civil demand to better explain the conduct he wishes to investigate. But the judge seemed skeptical of Cuccinelli’s underlying claim about Mann, noting that Cuccinelli’s deputy maintained in a court hearing that the nature of Mann’s fraud was described in subsequent court papers in the case. “The Court has read with care those pages and understands the controversy regarding Dr. Mann’s work on the issue of global warming. However, it is not clear what he did was misleading, false or fraudulent in obtaining funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia,” Peatross wrote. Also, as suggested earlier here, the judge noted that Cuccinelli’s authority did not extend to four of the five grants questioned, because they were federal grants, not state grants. (See here, too.) Comments at Helderman’s article show the fault lines of division on global warming — purely political faultlines. Since opponents of action against warming so frantically publicized stolen e-mails from researchers late last year, in official proceedings scientists have smacked down skeptics on almost every issue. Which only means that scientists now sit in the position of Cassandra after Apollo’s curse. 20 Comments \| Climate change, climate_change, Global warming, Government, Hoaxes, Jurisprudence, Law, Political Smear, Politics, Research, Science, Voodoo history, Voodoo science \| Tagged: Global warming, Government, Hoaxes, Jurisprudence, Ken Cuccinelli, Law, Michael Mann, Political Smear, Politics, Research, Science, University of Virginia, Voodoo science, Witch Hunt \| Permalink Stolen e-mails report: Scientists in the clear, science solid So far it’s a shut out against the “skeptics” of global warming.* From Science Insider (the AAAS breaking news blog): The fifth and, so far, most thorough major investigation into the published mails from the University of East Angia’s Climatic Research Unit (CRU) has given the CRU a relatively clean bill of health. (See the full report.) The independent inquiry into so-called “Climategate”, instigated by UEA and headed by former civil servant Muir Russell, examined the conduct of the CRU scientists following allegations sparked by the so-called “Climategate” e-mails. It looked at selective use of data, subverting of peer review, and failure to respond fully to requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The report was unequivocal in its backing of the scientists in terms of research integrity, though it did criticize their openness. “Their rigour and honesty as scientists are not in doubt,” it said. In response to the assertion that CRU had withheld data, the report found that it was mostly not theirs to withhold but was easily accessible in public databases. One of the report’s authors, physicist Peter Clarke of the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom, told a press briefing today that they were able to download the relevant data “in a few minutes” and then process it in the same way as CRU had done, producing similar final results. “It took a couple of days of code writing,” he said. The authors found no evidence of bias by CRU in its selection of data. Allegations of misuse of tree ring data were also put aside. Some of the 1000 e-mails that appeared on the Internet suggested that CRU Director Phil Jones had tried to influence peer review of papers he disagreed with and prevented them from being cited by reviews of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). On the subject of peer review, Russell said that expressing “robust opinions [about papers] was typical during peer review.” And after consulting with editors of the IPCC report, the panel concluded that the CRU scientists were “parts of teams and not individuals responsible for the wording of the reports,” Russell says. Where the CRU scientists did fall down was in their openness to requests for data. “There was a consistent pattern of failing to display the proper degree of openness,” Russell says. And the report criticizes UEA for failing to recognize its statutory requirements under the FOIA and also the risk to the reputation of the university and to the credibility of U.K. climate science. Panel member James Norton said that “now more than ever scientists need to be open. Scientists don’t own their own data and at most have a temporary lease.” Dot Earth blog at the NYTimes: “Was the East Anglia Incident a Crime?” USA Today: “‘Climategate’ Inquiry Clears Scientists of Dishonesty” * They’ve complained about being called denialists — maybe we should start calling them “gullibles,” especially since they seized on the thin reed of these stolen e-mails to claim that the victimized scientists were the ones who had done something wrong, since they fell for the fourth-grade science project hoax, and since they fell for the Spanish bomb-in-the-mail hoax. 6 Comments \| Climate change, climate_change, Ethics, Global warming, Green Politics, Hoaxes, Politics, Research, Scandals, Science \| Tagged: Climate change, Cost of Green, East Anglia University, Global warming, Green Politics, Hadley Climate Research Unit (CRU), Hoaxes, Michael Mann, Politics, Stolen E-mails \| Permalink Michael Mann exhonerated again: E-mail thieves still at large News from Pennsylvania State University. The second investigation of Michael Mann, to determine whether he did not adhere to the high ethical standards of research scientists in activities revealed by e-mails stolen from East Anglia University late last year, concluded that Mann acted honorably. Via Deltoid: Penn State investigation concludes: The Investigatory Committee, after careful review of all available evidence, determined that there is no substance to the allegation against Dr. Michael E. Mann, Professor, Department of Meteorology, The Pennsylvania State University. More specifically, the Investigatory Committee determined that Dr. Michael E. Mann did not engage in, nor did he participate in, directly or indirectly, any actions that seriously deviated from accepted practices within the academic community for proposing, conducting, or reporting research, or other scholarly activities. The decision of the Investigatory Committee was unanimous. The person or persons who hacked into the computers at East Anglia University remain at large. Story in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (is that a new newspaper?) Fox News: “‘HockeyStick’ Climate Scientist Found Innocent of All Charges” (Mann had never been accused of a crime . . . Fox’s over-the-top claims redound to Mann’s favor) 3 Comments \| Climate change, climate_change, Ethics, Global warming, Research, Science \| Tagged: Climate change, Ethics, Global warming, Hadley CRU, Michael Mann, Research, Science, Stolen E-mails \| Permalink Virginia county judge tells Cuccinelli to cool his jets Virginia’s Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, a heckler of higher education in his state (and probably all states) and a climate science heretic, must wait to get the information he asks of the University of Virginia and its association with super-researcher Michael Mann, at least until a hearing August 20 on whether Cuccinelli is trying to act bigger than his breeches beyond his constitutional powers. A report in the Danville Daily Progress and Go.Danville.com explains: Albemarle County Circuit Judge Cheryl V. Higgins has temporarily stayed a subpoena that demands the University of Virginia produce reams of documents related to the research activities of a former climate change researcher. Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli issued a civil investigative demand – which carries the legal force of a subpoena – in search of documents relating to Michael Mann, a prominent climate change scientist who worked at UVa from 1999 to 2005. Cuccinelli, a climate change skeptic, has said he is seeking evidence of possible violations of Virginia’s anti-fraud law in connection with five grants totaling $466,000 that Mann obtained while at UVa. UVa has challenged Cuccinelli’s CID in court, arguing that it is unprecedented, overly broad, oversteps the attorney general’s authority, and violates the basic tenet of academic freedom. Higgins’ order allows UVa to hold off on Cuccinelli’s demand until the dispute is resolved in court. A hearing date has been set for Aug. 20. Resources, and more: Washington Post’s Virginia Politics blog with essentially the same report; on June 16, blog author Rosalind Helderman explained the arguments Cuccinelli’s crew made against the University of Virginia’s claim that the subpoena threatens academic freedom of professors According to a report at the Chronicle of Higher Education, Cuccinelli admitted his investigation is not on state fraud for state money, but instead is aimed at the data Dr. Mann gathered and reported; this would be an area of federal jurisdiction since the research was done for federal research agencies, and raises the issue of federal pre-emption, among other thorny issues. In an editorial on May 28, the Washington Post lauded the University of Virginia for fighting the subpoena, and stopped short of saying Cuccinelli is engaged in a McCarthy-style witch hunt. Some things go without saying: It’s not just that Mr. Cuccinelli has presented no real evidence that Mr. Mann did anything “fraudulent” while conducting his research, applying for his grants or analyzing his data; in fact, Mr. Cuccinelli’s targeting of Mr. Mann appears to be based on little more than a misreading of e-mails the scientist wrote. Multiple scientific review committees have examined Mr. Mann’s work, and all have cleared the scientist of wrongdoing. The New York Times reported that 325 Virginia scientists and 575 others signed a petition put together by the Union of Concerned Scientists telling Cuccinelli to back off because his actions threaten science. It is not clear how many signers are named “Steve,” but rumors are that more Virginia-based Steves signed this petition than any petition from the deniers. That letter was published in Science: We also call for an end to McCarthy-like threats of criminal prosecution against our colleagues based on innuendo and guilt by association, the harassment of scientists by politicians seeking distractions to avoid taking action, and the outright lies being spread about them. Society has two choices: We can ignore the science and hide our heads in the sand and hope we are lucky, or we can act in the public interest to reduce the threat of global climate change quickly and substantively. The good news is that smart and effective actions are possible. But delay must not be an option. 6 Comments \| Academic freedom, Climate change, climate_change, Global warming, History, Political Smear, Politics, Research, Science \| Tagged: Climate change, denialism, Global warming, History, Ken Cuccinelli, Michael Mann, Political Smear, Politics, Science, University of Virginia, Virginia \| Permalink Cuccinelli Witch Project So, you didn’t think the opposition to global warming was political? You thought “skeptics” were just out to make a scientific case? Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli - campaign photo As the Hook explains, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has ordered the University of Virginia to turn over all records they have of research done by Michael Mann while he was at the UVA (he left five years ago for Penn State). (Civil Investigative Demand, here) It’s a fishing expedition, the very definition of a witch hunt. Also, as I read the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act upon which Cuccinelli bases his actions [see comments — better source here], it’s probably outside the statute of limitations. Research that Cuccinelli has targeted to investigate includes work Mann did with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Cuccinelli probably lacks jurisdiction for much of the stuff he wants, trumped by those federal agencies. Mann is the guy who put together the chart of all the different threads of research that show warming climate, commonly known as the “hockey stick” after Al Gore’s years of presentations on the chart and the movie, “Inconvenient Truths.” Mann also is among those scientists in U.S. and England whose private e-mails were exposed in the breach of the e-mail servers at England’s Hadley Climate Research Unit. Three different investigations have put Mann in the clear so far (Penn State’s .pdf of investigation results; response to Texas U.S. Rep. Joe Barton’s assault) — odd that stolen e-mails would produce doubts about the victims of the theft, but ethical standards in science research are indeed that high. Caesar’s wife couldn’t be considered for research grants. Why do I think the statute of limitations may apply? Look at the law, linked above, the Fraud Against Taxpayers Act: § 8.01-216.9. Procedure; statute of limitations. A subpoena requiring the attendance of a witness at a trial or hearing conducted under this article may be served at any place in the Commonwealth. A civil action under § 8.01-216.4 or 8.01-216.5 may not be brought (i) more than six years after the date on which the violation is committed or (ii) more than three years after the date when facts material to the right of action are known or reasonably should have been known by the official of the Commonwealth charged with responsibility to act in the circumstances, but in that event no more than ten years after the date on which the violation is committed, whichever occurs last. In any action brought under § 8.01-216.5, the Commonwealth shall be required to prove all essential elements of the cause of action, including damages, by a preponderance of the evidence. Research at a major research institution like a big, public university involves many layers of regulation and bureaucratic checking. Generally the university’s research office will require adherence to the school’s ethical code and all state laws up front, and then the auditors check the money flow and research activities through the project. There is a final sign off at most schools, which would qualify as “the date when facts material to the right of action are known or reasonably should have been known by the official of the Commonwealth charged with responsibility to act in the circumstances.” Cuccinelli is sending a clear signal to researchers that they are unwelcome in Virginia if their research doesn’t square with his politics — and his politics are weird. Watch to see what the response of the University is, especially if their delivery of documents doesn’t put this witch hunt to bed. [Update notice: The text of the law noting the statute of limitations was updated on May 5, to show application to § 801-216.4 as well as § 801-216.5] Other sources to check: Tim Lambert at Deltoid calls it part of the Republican War on Science Eli Rabett has the letter from S. Fred Singer that shows how political this is (and good comments from the Smart People feared by Rev. Mummert) Wow! To his credit, Steve McIntyre shows that a scientist can be a climate “skeptic,” and he condemns Cuccinelli’s actions as “overzealous” A Few Things Ill Considered provides a few new details and history It’s too far for way more commenters than I would have thought at Anthony Watts’s place; troubling: One commenter says the far-right wing astroturf group Competitive Enterprise Institute has sued Gavin Schmidt at Goddard (news to me) P. Z. Myers is cold, cool, and correct in his comments Ed Brayton had noted earlier that Cuccinelli is “crazier than you think” — remember, this is the guy who told Virginia universities they can’t practice non-discrimination against gays, and he’s single-handedly tried to cover up the breast of liberty on the Virginia Seal (an illegal act under Virginia law, entertainingly, to muck with the seal) Chris Mooney hit the claxon to warn of Cuccinelli’s actions Results of the ethics review already completed by Penn State University on Mann’s research (constructive notification, Mr. Cuccinelli — pay attention, please) Richmond Times-Dispatch analysis of Cuccinelli’s first 100 days in office, with no mention of the current witch hunt (good for comparison) Charlottesville Daily Progress Update, 5-4-2010: Story in The Washington Post Nuts-falling-far-from-the-tree department: Cuccinelli is challenging EPA’s decision to regulate greenhouse gases as pollutants, too. Update 5-5-2010: This blog, Virginia Qui Tam, tracks citizen investigations such as those authorized by the Fraud Against Taxpayers Act — slightly off track, perhaps, but perhaps not 23 Comments \| Accuracy, Bogus history, Chilling Effect, denialism, Environmental protection, Global warming, History, Junk science, Jurisprudence, Justice, Law, Research, Science, Voodoo history, Voodoo science \| Tagged: Chilling Effect, Climate change, Environmental protection, Global warming, Ken Cuccinelli, Law, Michael Mann, Research, University of Virginia, Virginia \| Permalink Making up stuff on the internet Here’s the Dilbert cartoon Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli should have viewed before he went fishing: 3 Comments \| Accuracy, Bogus history, Climate change, Global warming, History, Hoaxes, Junk science, Research, Science, Voodoo history, Voodoo science, War on Science \| Tagged: Accuracy, Bogus history, Climate change, Global warming, History, Hoaxes, Junk science, Ken Cucinelli, Michael Mann, Research, Science, Virginia, Voodoo history, Voodoo science \| Permalink @TSmith1867 @KeillerDon Yes, CO2 is plant food. There’s no shortage, naturally. skepticalscience.com/co2-plant-food…Splashed: 24 minutes ago @TSmith1867 @KeillerDon Sure thing. And hete are several things for you to read: Human contributions to CO2 make th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…Splashed: 25 minutes ago @TSmith1867 @KeillerDon Ted, do you really not understand the issue? Or is this just a trolling, nuisance question?Splashed: 42 minutes ago @TSmith1867 @KeillerDon In a greenhouse, the point IS the greenhouse effect. You don’t need snowfall for water in t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…Splashed: 43 minutes ago @vhdlrband @KeillerDon Difficult to equal that number if errors in a few words. Are you really Canadian? You’ll w… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…Splashed: 46 minutes ago @vhdlrband @KeillerDon A sign if destructive heating? There are ten indicators of destructive global warming. Pla… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…Splashed: 57 minutes ago Office of technology Assessmentvreport on what to do do prepare fir an uncertain climate future. ota.fas.org/reports/9338.p…Splashed: 4 hours ago @hereburgher @BrexitBen @KeillerDon No CO2 uptake iccurs when plant stoma are closed, which is what they do in the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…Splashed: 4 hours ago @YorksJAT @KeillerDon You don’t read well. Come back when you’re sober and you’ve read the thread and links. Thanks.Splashed: 4 hours ago @ElectroMoho @badgerbites @KeillerDon A fundamentalist Christian college?Splashed: 4 hours ago undiscovered-yosemite.com… aip.org/history/cosmology… newlondonschool.org/Photo… commons.wikimedia.org/wik…	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1894
__label__wiki	0.796751	0.796751	—TRUBB CITY Jousting With The Myth bullshitting, movies Last February, film critics Glenn Kenny and Richard Brody dueled on Twitter over the authenticity of director Matt Porterfield’s approach to his film Putty Hill, which Kenny found especially unlikely after Porterfield made a dig at Deborah Granik’s Ozarks-set Winter’s Bone. The tweets are no longer available, possibly due to a system upgrade that happened in March. Nevertheless, the argument is more pointed than anything concerning “cultural vegetables“, and the most intriguing takeaway was Brody’s term “cine-necrophilia”, which I interpreted as overripe dedication to classicism. (Just FYI, he was using it as a warning against undue skepticism towards the films of Joe Swanberg – a filmmaker only a Blockbuster manager would consider a colleague of Porterfield’s beyond the fact that both directors make movies inexpensively, and erstwhile.) The term weighed heavily on my mind while watching Michel Hazanavicius’ new film The Artist. The main character is silent film star George Constantin (Jean Dujardin), who is flat-out ruined by the emergence of talkies; reciprocally, the new technology makes a star of Peppy Miller (Bérénice Bejo), who ends up salvaging, in her own way, Constantin’s career/life. (The two fall in love at first blush, but the relationship isn’t emotionally consummated until her star has replaced his.) Hazanavicius, Dujardin and Bejo collaborated previously on the 60s spy spoof OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies, which, for whatever this is worth, yielded a packed house, your narrator included, literally sobbing with laughter at the 2006 Seattle International Film Festival. As the year winds to a close, The Artist is becoming a right proper darling of many print critics: it’s charming, frequently hilarious, and emotionally generous in all the right places – you know, like only a classic movie can be. But that said, it also cribs mightily from The Canon, and nowhere more obnoxiously than when it reappropriates Bernard Herrmann’s score from Vertigo, for chrissakes. Within the context of the film, the only logic behind such a decision appears to be laziness; Kenny called this out in his blog a few days ago, which really ratcheted up my interest in seeing it. After all, could there be a more brazen example of what Brody was talking about? There is a strong feeling, particularly among online writers, that Hazanavicius is actually doing worse than all that – that he’s outright cashing in on the idea of silent film while rounding up, erasing the nitty-gritty of the era. As a self-avowed purist, Jonathan Rosenbaum similarly refuses to relinquish ground to the unstoppable juggernaut that is a Weinstein Company release with better-than-usual buzz. Perhaps Hazanavicius doesn’t “get” the movies, and thus can only offer a congenitally unfair portrayal of such. It’s an idea worth tussling with, if not exactly right. (For the record, Singin’ In The Rain, of which this film is an unmistakable mutation, offers an equally nuance-free opinion of the silent era’s Hollywood product.) No, The Artist is not a factually accurate depiction of its chosen signature era in film history. But let’s be honest: is Who Framed Roger Rabbit? A lot depends on whether you consider a movie a jumping-off point, or a destination in and of itself. To me, the filmmakers demonstrated enough love, fastidiousness and sparkle to set themselves apart from the pack, the clueless reupholstering of Herrmann’s best score notwithstanding. 99.9% of movies are unintended pastiches of prior, better specimens, so for someone to consciously tackle silent film in 2011 seems an audacious – and deeply romantic – project. One of the miseries of growing older is watching specialized art forms ossify and beg, often pathetically, for cultural currency against so much new bullshit, which is a fancy way of saying: if not perfect, The Artist has probably done more for silent cinema than any other movie this year. That unfortunately includes Martin Scorsese’s noisy, bombastic, insanely expensive Hugo, which hasn’t encountered a shred of Hazanavicius’ critical resistance. Questions of authenticity of intention, again, drive me to make these comparisons: is it better to brand your film as a pastiche, or as a righteous heir? Is it better to flatter your audience, or yourself? Hugo‘s 3D vistas and schmaltzy screenplay rather forcibly claim a lineage to the original special effects of Georges Méliès (whose life story is rewritten here to sell holiday-time tickets) and yet the film’s preservationist agenda isn’t really questioned. (Think about it: The Artist is actually a silent movie, whereas Scorsese elected to digitally insert his actors into A Trip To The Moon.) Don’t get me wrong – both pictures more than won me over. But in light of the mini-backlash, I’d say that Hugo is an argument for a better home entertainment system, whereas Hazanavicius has gone out on the further limb artistically: attempting an knowing riff on a classic vocabulary, rather than generically grafting himself to somebody else’s established classics. (The header is from Bertrand Tavernier’s Round Midnight, a legit masterpiece fictionalizing the friendship between Bud Powell and Francis Paudras; astute viewers may notice the World Trade Center in the frame’s left, even though Round Midnight takes place well before the towers were but a glimmer in some developer’s eye. The movie is packed with tightly controlled medium closeups shot in smoky clubs and dingy apartments, and so this image arrives as a shock in both spacial and anachronistic terms. Nevertheless, it gently reinforces the permanence of the story, which concerns a specific time in jazz history, as well as the elasticity of great art – whatever the circumstances of its production.) Personal Note Wanted to apologize for the radio silence, folks; the Holiday Season is usually a cataclysmic time for all parties hoping to accomplish anything other than buying shit and getting drunk. I’ll have a few new thoughts on Friday; in the interim, here’s a hopefully-not-too-accurate representation of where I’m at these days, via Italian futurist Tullio Crali. — TWEETS — TAGS art arthur schlesinger baby boomers beach bertrand tavernier bill clinton boxing carl jung celebrities cgi charles bickford christopher hitchens cia cold war david cronenberg dystopia economics egyptian revolution fast five fbi film criticism film history film noir fugees futurism greatest generation hergé history hype iconography imperialism islam italy jazz jean renoir joan benett john huston joseph kony journalism keira knightley leon gast martin scorsese michael fassbender michael mann michel hazanavicius muhammad ali national security nation of islam navy seals nostalgia obama occupy wall street paint paper trails parkinson's penn kimball personal peter jackson politics publicity racism robert ryan sabina spielrein sexism sigmund freud silent films sonny liston state secrets steven spielberg the uncanny valley tintin tullio crali viggo mortensen walter russell mead william klein — DATES	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1903
__label__wiki	0.653794	0.653794	University of Regina Press A voice for many peoples Oskana Series Reality Publishing Submitting a Proposal Preparing Your Manuscript Manuscript Checklist Orders in Canada, US, and Rest of World Review and Desk Copies All Books Blog Posts Authors Road Through Time The Story of Humanity on the Move By Mary Soderstrom Paperback : 9780889774773, 256 pages, April 2017 Read Excerpt (PDF) MAP - Early Human Migrations ONE On the Road, I TWO Bottleneck on the Road from Eden THREE Into the Woods FOUR The Things They Carried FIVE Warriors' Roads SIX Across the Water SEVEN Mystery Roads EIGHT The Revenge of the Road NINE Speeding TEN On the road, II "A beautiful interweaving of memoir and history, of driving narrative and insightful reflection. " - Ken McGoogan, author of Dead Reckoning and Kerouac's Ghost Accessible and entertaining, Road Through Time begins with the story of how anatomically modern humans left Africa to populate the world. She then carries us along the Silk Road in Central Asia, and tells of roads built for war in Persia, the Andes, and the Roman Empire. She sails across the seas, and introduces the first railways, all before plunking us down in the middle of a massive, modern freeway. The book closes with a view from the end of the road, literally and figuratively, asking, can we meet the challenges presented by a mode of travel dependent on hydrocarbons, or will we decline, like so many civilizations that have come before us? "A thought-provoking, modern overview of humanity's grant migrations in the ancient past, framed by her own nostalgic memories of a road trip during her childhood. Sometime between 50,000 and 80,000 years before modern transportation, anatomically modern humans trudged their way out of Africa to every corner of the Old World not covered in ice, and then beyond. Soderstrom explores the paths these travelers took on land and by sea, the objects they carried with them, and the ways in which they transformed the world. " - Publishers Weekly "Mary Soderstrom has set herself a giant task in Road Through Time--one that begins with the first anatomically modern humans leaving Africa and ends on a bus zigzagging its way through today's South America. ... [It] provides a lucidly written overview of this particular march through the lens of time: the discovery of horses as transport, the invention of the wheel, the establishment of early trade routes, and the expansion of empires through war. Soderstrom's narrative picks up steam, literally, as she takes us through the development of trains in the nineteenth century and automobiles in the twentieth. .. Soderstrom transports us from the romance to the brutality of the road and leaves us wondering if there's room (or time) for still more marches across this aching planet. " - Quill & Quire "A fascinating, entertaining, and informative read from cover to cover. " - Midwest Book Review Other Books By Mary Soderstrom Frenemy Nations Where Once They Stood Dead Ends Symbols, Myths and Images of the French Revolution Want an invite? Sign up for one of our monthly newsletters, and we'll keep you up to date on our latest books, events, and other activities! To thank you for signing up, you'll be entered in our monthly draw to win a book from our Regina Collection series. Contest closes on the last day of each month. The Press is pleased to acknowledge the support of the Canada Book Fund, the Canada Council for the Arts, and Creative Saskatchewan's Market and Export Development Grant Program. © 2019 University of Regina Press \| This site is ReaderBound University of Regina Press is located on Treaty 4 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, and Assiniboine, and the homelands of the Métis.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1907
__label__cc	0.567408	0.432592	Flick Jokes What goes from green to red at the flick of a switch? A frog in a blender. Don't you hate it when you're driving along smoking a cigarette, you flick it out the window and you drive for a couple more miles and smell something funny and you look over onto the back seat and sure enough.. Grandma's fingering herself again Sylvester Stallone, Chuck Norris and Arnold Schwarzenegger are sitting in a bar. Sylvester Stallone says, "Guys, we should make a movie with the three of us, but I'm all out of ideas at the moment, I'm kind of bored with the standard action flicks." Chuck says, "Guys, I'm bored of doing action movies too and I've got some ideas but you may not like them." Sylveste... My buddy Jacque is a real ladies man. He's tall, handsome, confident, and as if that wasn't enough, he's a fighter pilot. Je makes it look so easy. He just walks up to this beauty at the bar and says in this sultry french accent "Hello, my name is Jacque, I am a fighter pilot." And she grabs him and drags him out of the bar and ... What do they eat on the set of a chick flick? Romcomnoms What do whales do on a second date? Net flicks and krill. Okay, I got this super racist joke I want to share... Apologies in advance for offending anybody. Please don't lynch me for this Allah, Buddha and Vishnu decided to play a game. Buddha won the game, and as the winner, he gets to flick the losers forehead with his fingers. Buddha flicks Vishnu, and Vishnu goes spinning and cartwheeling midai... A politician dies... And ends up standing in front of the pearly gates. Saint Peter looks at him for a second, flicks through his book, and finds his name. "So, you're a politician..." "Well, yes, is that a problem?" "Oh no, no problem. But we've recently adopted a new system for people in your line of work, and ... Two witches were arguing about who was the better witch One rainy day inside the coven HQ, Meredith and Wendy were arguing about who was the better witch. "I'm the superior spellcaster", boasted Meredith. She raised her wand into the air, and conjured up a small cloud. It snowed over Wendy's head, dropping hailstones the size of marbles. Kids asking for a dog. I'll walk it. I'll feed it and if it craps in the yard, I'll flick it over the fence onto the neighbours lawn. I took a girl on a date into a freezer and prodded her with a mesh of wire... She screamed, "What the hell is this?" I replied "Net flicks and chill." [Long] Rabbi Goldman, World Traveller, comes to a lovely island in the South Pacific. It's a beautiful place, lush and vibrant, and it's home to a tribe called the Trids. Goldman makes a good impression on them, and they're a very welcoming people already, so it' s not long before they're having a nice cookout to welcome him. While they're eating, Rabbi Goldman looks inland, a... It's time to go to war! Two armies at war. Red v Blue (let's say).. the Blue army Master Sergeant comes up to the First Sergeant. MS: "Sir! We are completely out of weapons and ammo. What are we going to do when Red attacks tomorrow?" FS: "Well.. (He ponders for a sec) When you see them come over the hill, go... A mother and daughter are driving to the grocery store. .. A mother and her young daughter are driving to the grocery store one day. Ahead of them is a convertible car full of women at a bachelorette party. All of a sudden a dido flies out of the convertible and lands on the windshield right in front of the daughter. Without batting an eye the mother calmly... A man goes to see the doctor and tells the doc that his penis has turned orange. The doctor looks at it and says, “I haven’t ever seen any thing like this before in my entire medical career. What do you do for a living? Do you work around any hazardous materials?” The man says no. The doctor asks the man what he does all day. The man responds, “Nothing.” The doctor is rea... My girlfriend reentered the room and looked at my computer screen. "What the fuck is that?" she asked. I said, "It's a woman masturbating." "Why is this on your computer screen?" "I thought you wanted to watch a chick flick." A Horny American is walking along Jalan Bukit Bintang, in Kuala Lumpur one night and a very gorgeous girl catches his eye. He strikes up a conversation with her, and quickly discovers that she is one of those "exclusive" ladies-of-the-trade. "How much do you charge?", asks he. Mary replies, ... The best blow job ever! Henry and his drinking buddy are sitting at the bar one day, having a few brews, when Henry's buddy declares " I've had the best blow job ever, from the most amazing prostitute I've been graced to know!". Henry, who is amused by the statement, asked "what made it so special!?" To which his buddy rep... An old man walks into a coffee shop He approaches the counter and notices a young teen playing on his phone. Without looking, the teen says: "How can I help you?" Old man: "I'll take a small coffee please" Teen without looking: "That'll be $0.75 cents please. The old man annoyed at the teen digs into... Two statues (one nude male, one nude female) sit beside each other at the entrance of Central Park… One day, very early in the morning, an angel comes down from heaven. He looks the statues up and down, and with a flick of his wrist, POOF! he turns the statues into real people. The man and woman stare at each other in amazement, but their attention soon turns to the angel, who's quite sat... Jesus finally enters heaven... He walks up to God, flicks his wrists forward flamboyantly and simply says: "Look dad, got my nails done" Fred got on a train Fred got on a train. Across from where he sat down was a man who kept flinching. Eventually he asked if there was something wrong that he could help with. The man replied, "oh don't mind me, it's just a nervous tic I picked up in Afghanistan where I served for 6 months." Fred tried not to be irrita... It's impossible for the knuckle of your ring finger and the knuckle of your index finger to touch while giving the bird Haha. I just made you flick yourself off. Brothel subscription service A local brothel is trialling a new subscription service where for a monthly fee, subscribers can walk in at any time and have their testicles tongued by the whore of their choice. They call it Nut-flicks. [nsfw] Totally legit, but you can use a joke if you want to. Scene: I was living in an apartment complex where all the bedroom windows faced into a small courtyard of sorts, walled on three sides with 3 stories of bedroom windows. None of the apartments in this complex have air-conditioning. It's close to midnight, December in Sydney AUS, it's a hot humid... Langon is hired to play his trumpet on the score of a movie, and he's excited. He's especially thrilled because he gets to take two long solos. After the sessions, which go great, Langon can't wait to see the finished product. He asks the producer where and when he can catch the film. A little embarrassed, the producer explains that the music is for a porno ... A woman is speeding down the highway while driving her convertible sports car. She flies past a billboard, behind which is parked a highway patrol officer. Startled by her outrageous velocity, the cop flicks on his lights and siren and pulls out from his hiding spot, tearing up asphalt to close the gap. She notices his approach... Neglected Little Cornflake There's a little cornflake in the cornflake box, sitting on the table. This cornflake, like all others, wants only to be eaten, that's his goal, his purpose. He knows that today is his day, he hears the man of the house comes down the stairs, coming for his breakfast. The man sits at the table an... Paige finishes writing her biology dissertation and hands it in to the lecturer the following day. He quickly flicks through it and realises something is missing. "Where's your appendix page?" "Easy", she says, and points to her lower abdomen. Three co-workers stopped for a drink after work on Christmas Eve One drink led to another, and they progressed to some serious partying. Later in the evening, they were on their way to another spot when their drunken driver crashed the car, killing them instantly. The three find themselves in front of the Pearly Gates, being greeted by St. Peter. He tells ... Request - can someone explain this joke? > In my house there's this light switch that doesn't do anything. Every so often I would flick it on and off just to check. Yesterday, I got a call from a woman in Madagascar. She said, 'Cut it out.' Two friends are in a psych ward.... ....when one pulls out a strong flashlight and points it at the ceiling, flicking it on and off in their dark room. The man says to his friend, “Hey, why don’t you try climbing the light?” The friend goes, “Do you think I’m an idiot? You’ll just flick it off when I’m halfway up.” -My... An Englishman, a Scotsman, and an Irishman walk into a bar... Each man orders a pint of lager and sits down. The bartender delivers their beers, and as soon as he does, three large flies that have been buzzing around the bar land in each of their glasses. "Bloody hell!", says the Englishman in disgust. "What a perfectly good waste of a perfectly... An Englishman, a Scot, and an Irishman walk into a bar. They each order a Guinness. As soon as their beers are served three flies come along and one drops in each beer. The Englishman looks at his, goes "blech!", and pushes the beer away. The Scot looks at his, shrugs, fishes out the fly, and drinks his Guinness. The Irishman fishes... I decided I wanted to be creative in coming out to my dad... so one day I put on some makeup. When my dad came in I looked at him with a smile and said "I'm fucking Fabulous!" He just stared at me and said "Stop doing that" before turning and leaving. Figuring that I needed to be more clear, I did my hair up and put on some gorgeous nails. When ... Three guys walk into a wizard's bar They are greeted by an old man with a long beard at the bar who introduces himself as the bartender. "Tonight only, for just $100, you can have an endless glass of anything in this bar!" "Yeah right!" The first guy says. "Bet you can't get me an endless, cold Moosehead!" With a ... Pierre the famous French fighter pilot Pierre the famous French fighter was flying over occupied territory when he was shot down, a farmers daughter rescued him and took him to a secluded barn to nurse him back to health. When he was fully recovered Pierre told the the farmers daughter he would take her for a picnic as a reward, the picn... The greatest swordsman in the world. There was a competition going on in Spain to see who the worlds greatest swordsman was. The final three competitors had been chosen and were brought on stage in front of the anticipating crowd to showcase their talent. The first swordsman stepped forward causing the crowd to hush. One of the judges ... An Englishman, a Scotsman and an Irishman each order a pint. Just then, a fly drops in each of their Guinness. The Englishman says: "How dreadful. Barkeep, take this pint back at once, I couldn't possibly touch it, it has a fly in it!" The Scotsman says: "Ach, it's nae so bad!" and flicks the fly out with the back of his hand and chugs his beer. The Irishman gingerly picks up the fly by the win... A man had a problem...he was a virgin because he had a 25 inch penis... After seeking consults from all the Doctors in his town and being told no one could help him, the man sulks and starts walking home. A homeless man sitting on the sidewalk noticed his forlorn appearance and asked him what was wrong. "I have a 25 inch penis and none of the Doctors in town are ... An American, a Chinese, a Russian, a German and a Syrian passenger are on a train... The American starts to toss legal documents out the train's window. The German asks, "Vy are you doing zat?" The American replies, "We have too much of these." Then the Chinese begins throwing rice out the window. The German asks, "Vy are you doing zat now?" You know what's faster than the speed of light? Diarrhea. Seriously. The other night while laying in bed, I felt stomach pains. Before I could flick the light switch, I had already shit myself. [LONG] So a senator dies... and is transported to the lobby of a hotel where he is greeted by a red skinned man, dressed in a sharp cut suit and a warm inviting smile. "Welcome to Hell!" He exclaims, rushing the man out of the marble clad lobby. "Before you ask me who I am, I am the Devil and I am most pleased to announ... A husband has always insisted on having sex with the lights off... One day the wife decides to turn the lights on during the act to finally see her husbands penis. She flicks the light on to see her husband using a dildo instead of his manhood and gasps. "What the hell is this? Please explain to me why you're using that?!" The husband responds "I'll explain ... An Englishman, an Aussie and a Scotsman are at a bar An Englishman, an Aussie and a Scotsman are at a bar, all having a beer. A fly lands in the Englishmans beer, he pushes the beer away with a look of disgust and orders a new one. A few minutes later another fly lands in the Aussies beer. He flicks the fly out and continues drinking. The sore throat A man, tired and frustrated looking, walks into a private health clinic. He makes an appointment, then waits briefly to be asked in by the doctor. The doctor asks what the matter seems to be. The man responds: "Well, my throat's been hurting real bad for the last few weeks. I've been t... A trumpeter is hired to play two solos in a movie. After the sessions he is paid handsomely and promised by the director that he will be notified when the movie is released to the public. Three months later, he receives a notice that the movie will make its debut in Times Square at a porno h... Did you see the movie about the most effective woman ever to masturbate? It was a pretty good flick. Too Shy!!! During her annual checkup, the well-constructed miss was asked to disrobe and climb onto the examining table. "Doctor," she replied shyly, "I just can't undress in front of you." "All right," said the physician, "I'll flick off the lights. You undress and tell me when you're through.... A thief climbs in through a ground floor window one night and starts looking for valuables in the sitting room when suddenly he heard a voice say "Jesus is watching you. " he shows hi flashlight around the room but upon seeing nothing continues his search. A few minutes later he heard the same voice... A snail slimed into a bar... ... slimed his way across the floor, up the bar and across the counter top and said to the barman "I'll have a pint of Guinness please." The barman turns to him and says, "we don't serve snails here, fuck off!" and flicks him off the counter and out of the door. Three months later the snail returns ... the longest, most infuriating joke ever One day a man decides that he wants to become a monk, so he goes to the local monastery and talks to the head monk the monk agrees to give him a tour of the monastery. During the tour they pass a corridor with a strange sound coming from the far end. The guy asks the monk what the sound is. I think my mother might have robot hands. I was talking to my neighbour and he said, "Man, your mum's amazing. She can bust a nut with a flick of her wrist." A Frenchman, an American, and an Irishman are in a bar A fly lands in the Frenchman's beer and he says "Gross! There is a fly in my beer, I will drink no more!" and he pushes it away. A few moments go by and another fly lands in the American's beer. He fishes it out, flicks it away, says "It's just a fly, no big deal." and continues drinking it.<... The world's greatest swordsman A young man climbs a mountain to a ledge, where there sits an old man with a sword in his lap. The young man says, "I seek the greatest swordsman in the world." Without a word, the old man draws his sword and flicks it in the air at a passing fly. The fly falls to the ground in two pieces. Banana juice My Slovak girlfriend told me this today. I think it's an old one where she come from: A farmer is riding his horse and cart through his village while carrying a large metal flask. A policeman sees this and stops him. "What's in the flask?" he asks suspiciously. "Is it alcohol? You know it's f... Why did Rick Astley get fired from his job at the video store? Because he refused to rent someone a copy of the Pixar flick "Up". A Very Short Man A man walks into a bar and says, "Bartender, give me two shots." Bartender says, "You want them both now or one at a time?" The guy says," Oh, I want them both now. One's for me and one's for this little guy here," and he pulls a tiny three inch man out of his pocket. The bartender asks "He ... Rednecks at the Pearly Gates Three rednecks in Arkansas are out drinking and four wheeling on Christmas Eve. They get drunk as a skunk, hit a tree, and all die and immediately go to heaven. Saint Peter meets them at the Pearly Gates and tells them that unless they have something on their person that can correspond to the... So this guy who works in an aquarium Get summoned by his boss Who is looking very worried. And she says to him, "I've just walked by the dolphin tank, And they're feeling very amorous - They're doing all sort of things to each other. And the trouble is in less than an hour, We've got three busloads of second gr... A magician was performing on a cruise ship A magician was doing a show for passengers aboard a cruise ship. A part of his act was his pet parrot, who would entertain guests by talking. However, the parrot was being particularly difficult that night. The magician held up an ordinary cloth, and with a flick of the wrist, it was gone... An Englishman, a Scot and an Irishman walked in to a bar... They each ordered a pint of beer. As the bartender served them up, a fly landed in each glass. The Englishman looked down upon his glass and said "Pardon me, bartender, but there appears to be a fly in my beer. Perhaps might I have another?" The Scot looks at the fly, flicks it off t... I was walking through the park the other day (NSFW) When I saw a frog sitting on a rock. As I walked past the frog said to me "Here mate, come here a second" and I was shocked! "WTF!! How can you talk??" The frog replies "I'm a magic frog, ofc I can talk" and I'm like "There's no such things as magic frogs" and he says "Fine I'll prove it! I''... An illustrious Count, Wictor Oblodowsky, agrees to conduct Beethoven's 9th Symphony in a Baltimore gym. He's hesitant at first. He'd only been to America once before, and it was a favor for a friend. The oboist in his orchestra kindly loaned him the first season of The Wire, but the Count never watched it, as he'd never gotten around to buying a DVD player. After an uneventful flight and some t... Two nuns are driving through Transylvania. Suddenly, Dracula jumps onto their windshield and they can't see anything. He starts hissing and scratching at the glass. The nun in the passenger seat says to the one driving "flick on your wipers and knock him off!" So the first nun does, but Dracula just slides back and forth with the blades, his... So an Israeli and an Iranian are sitting under a tree... A caterpillar falls on the Israeli, who looks at it in disgust and flicks it onto the Iranian. The Iranian pops it into his mouth and eats it without a second glance. A few minutes later, another caterpillar lands on the Israeli. The Israeli turns to the Iranian and says, "Would you like to ... An Englishman, a Scotsman and an Irishman walk into a bar... ...they each order a pint. The Englishman gets his beer, looks at it and sees a fly in it. He immediately pushes the drink aside and demands a fresh pint. The Scotsman gets his drink and there's a fly in his. He calmly picks the fly out, flicks it aside and enjoys his drink. Finally, the Irishman ge... Disgusting joke This guy gets released from jail. The first thing he wants to do is eat some pussy, he loves mowin pussy. So he takes what money he has and finds a hooker. They go back to a seedy hotel and he proceeds to devour her snatch. As he starts he finds a bread crum, but flicks it aside hardly noticing. The... This guy goes out with his buddies for a night on the town... This guy goes out with his buddies for a night on the town and they cap off the festivities by going to a whorehouse. A week later, the guy visits his doctor complaining of a large green lump on the end of his penis. The doctor does a thorough exam, then pulls down a weighty medica... What's hard and pink? A pig with a flick knife. Four equally qualified applicants interview for a job position... ...and the interviewer says to them all, "I'm glad you have all made it this far, and honestly I didn't expect all four of you to impress me as much as each of you did. However, you can't all get the job. This final interview will decide who gets the job. I will ask you all the same question, and wh... Flies in a Bar 3 Guys walk into bar swarming with flies. The first is a social drinker, drinks pretty rarely and doesn't get drunk. The second is a regular drinker, however still manages a good life. The third is an alcoholic... While the three men are drinking their beers, a swarm of f... An Englishman, Irishman and Scotsman all sit down at a bar and order a beer... ...then three flies happen along, each one landing in the mug of its respective owner. The Englishman is repulsed and orders another. The Irishman gives him a dirty look, obviously finding his fey behaviour offensive, and flicks the fly from his mug, taking a long drink. Then both of them hear screa... Little johnny's balloon A little boy blows up a balloon and starts flicking it all around the house with his finger. His mother tells him to stop it as he's liable to break something, but the boy continues. 'Johnny!' Mom screams. 'Knock it off!.' You're going to break something. He stops and eventually Mom leaves fo... So, two old ladies are outside on a bench smoking... ...when it begins to rain. The first old woman flicks her cigarette away, knowing it's going to be put out. The second of the old ladies reaches into her purse, pulls out a condom, cuts the tip off, and puts it over her cigarette. The first woman asks "What on earth is that?" "Oh, it's a condom, ... Last weekend, I go down to Atlantic City for my friend's bachelor party and inevitably they invite strippers. The strippers stay and party with us after they put on a show for us, and I start to get to know one pretty well- her name's Jane, she likes cats, she goes on fishing trips and shit. Cannibals and Shipwrecked Survivors An Englishman, a Frenchman, and an American are shipwrecked. They wash up onto a island that is inhabited by cannibals, and are captured. The cannibals string them up, and bring them before the High Shaman "You have invaded our sacred lands," says the High Shaman. "We are going to kill you. W... The World's Greatest Piano Player. A man goes into a bar and says to the owner. "Mr. Owner I am the greatest piano player in the world and you should give me a job." The Owner says "Well we need a pianist, tell you what play me a song and I'll see if you're any good." So the piano player starts to play the most fantastic song in t... Little Johnny and the Salesman A salesman knocks on a door. A few seconds later the door opens. Little Johnny is standing there with a bourbon and Coke in one hand and lit cigar in the other hand. The salesman looks at him for a second and then asks "Little boy, is your mommy here?" Johnny flicks some cigar ash on... What do you call a porno starring Rowan Atkinson? A Bean Flick Topical Jokes (5/21) Here we are, once again. It's time for some laugh-words. First up, we've got some big movie news. "Transformers 4" is now updating its cast. To appeal more to the US box office, the evil Decepticons will be played by menacing vending machines that won't let go of your Doritos. More mov... filmmovieflipmovesnapclickthumbrufflepictureleafpictakeshotbrushremovestrokesequelhorrorremakesuperherotake awayterminatorcontacttapeshineshootbeammusicalshowwinktwinkle3dflashblinkdocumentaryfeaturethrowcaptionpushcreditsequenceepisodeproductionproductforcewithdrawstrikingstrikethree-dshoot-'em-up	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1908
__label__cc	0.737019	0.262981	A Suspected Poacher Was Killed And Eaten By Lions In South Africa Stacey Ritzen 02.12.18 1 year ago 4 Comments When Cecil the lion was killed by Minnesota dentist Walter Palmer in 2015, it brought international attention to the issue of big game poaching, but sadly, the detestable practice continues to be a problem. Even with all the attention drawn to Cecil’s death, just last year his six year old son Xanda was killed not far from his father, however the kill was supposedly legal and “within regulation” so his death manufactured far less outrage. So perhaps we can chalk this story up to one for Team Lion, because over the weekend the remains of a man suspected of poaching was found near Kruger National Park in South Africa, after having been mauled and eaten by a pack of lions. A loaded hunting rifle was found nearby. Police told AFP on Monday that supposedly “little was left of the victim’s body.” The remains were found at the weekend in the bush at a private game park near Hoedspruit in the northern province of Limpopo, where animals have been poached in increasing numbers over recent years. “It seems the victim was poaching in the game park when he was attacked and killed by lions. They ate his body, nearly all of it, and just left his head and some remains,” Limpopo police spokesman Moatshe Ngoepe told AFP. Well, my house cats do the same exact thing when they get a mouse. If that seems like a terrible way to die, consider that last year in the same province, several lions were found poisoned to death with their heads and paws sawed off. But because lion parts are used in traditional African medicine, the practice seems unlikely to stop anytime soon. (Via AFP) TOPICS#Cecil The Lion TAGScecil the lionLIONSpoachingSOUTH AFRICA	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1909
__label__cc	0.67376	0.32624	The Northwest's Premier Organization for Data Professionals DAMA-PS NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER LOOKING AHEAD TO NOVEMBER CHAPTER MEETING This month we are proud to announce that Sanjay Sherude, an international speaker on Data Governance, Master Data Management and Enterprise Data Warehousing, will be speaking this month on "Integrating a New World, Application Integration in the 21st Century World of Mobile, Social, Cloud and Big Data." For at least two decades, integration has been one of the most powerful approaches to leveraging the value of existing IT assets. By all indications, integration will become even more important in the near future, both for internal and customer-facing processes. Gartner, for example, predicts that spending on integration will increase 33 percent from 2013 to 2016. Not only will the new integration be expected to handle new and unfamiliar data types, it will also be expected to deliver business results in real or near real time. Conventional approaches to integration such as batch-processed ETL will continue to be important, but they will need to be augmented by new technology that can successfully meet these real time demands. This presentation will discuss the new IT landscape as it relates to the new integration, and argue that the need for a comprehensive integration strategy has never been more urgent. This strategy must not only take new data types into account, but also address the more fundamental issue of agility – because whatever the integration needs of an enterprise may be at the moment, they are certain to change rapidly. At this presentation you will learn: Integrating a New World - The Real Time Reality The External Data Dilemma The Cloud Complication The Consumerization Crunch The Strategy Imperative Incremental Business Value in the Event-Driven Enterprise How Do You Compare to Best Practices? What Do You Have to Win or Lose? Find Out About Your Organization’s Integration Capabilities Sanjay Sherude is a practitioner, consultant, and educator in the field of Business Information Technology Integration. He brings a simplified and balanced perspective to the integration of business and technology that has been refined through a career of more than twenty five years, encompassing both business leadership and technical roles. Sanjay now focuses on management strategies, systems integration, best practices and training as keys to simplifying Business Information Technology Integration. Sanjay is a recognized international speaker. His consulting and mentoring practice focuses on areas such as Yoga, Data Governance, Enterprise Data Warehousing, Master Data Management (MDM), and applied Business Intelligence architecture/analytics. Sanjay is VP Education and Research for DAMA-I and President of NCMA South Sound Chapter, CEO of Social Solutions Com Inc and former DAMA-PS President; and holds a Ph.D. in Information Management; and PMP, CDMP, and CBIP Certifications. To register, click here OTHER FUTURE EVENTS Christmas time is almost upon us and the DAMA-PS Christmas Party is just around the corner. See details and register here Not a Member? Join today so you won't miss out on all the fun! Is your Company a Corporate Member? Check it out here Need certification to further your career but exams make your nervous? Attend our CDMP Bootcamp in January and learn how to pass those exams! More info here LOOKING BACK AT OCTOBER EVENTS Last month we met at the Microsoft Store in the U-District and heard Ron Fuller on "The Object-Relational Impedance Mismatch and its Impact on Information Quality". We learned about the technical, cultural and academic antecedents of bad database design and their impact on information quality; how the object-relational impedance mismatch is also a metaphor for the unnecessarily conflicting interests of the business and IT, plus how to "do the right thing" in an unmanaged environment and how to help the business do so, too. To see this and other past events, click here Forward this 11/12/2013 - DAMA-PS will be hosting the November chapter meeting with Sanjay Sherude at the Sheraton Bellevue 12/10/2013 - DAMA-PS Member Christmas Party at Ivar's Salmon House at Union Lake, Seattle 1/24-25/2014 - CDMP Bootcamp - location TBD in Seattle 5/2014 - DAMA Day 2014 SURVEY FOR NOVEMBER As you have noticed, we have been experimenting with different locations. We'd like your feedback! How do you like the changes? You can vote for one, two or all three! I enjoy going to different locations each month I enjoy more meetings on the east side I don't like the change and want to go back to the same location each month DAMA-PS.ORG SHARE THIS EMAIL EMAIL a friend or colleague GATHER AT OUR NEXT EVENT Join GATHER WE HAVE A NEW MEETUP GROUP Join us on Meetup.com and receive announcements for new SIGs and Work Group meetings. You asked for them and we heard you! In the upcoming months, we will be having informal meetups at local pubs/restaurants to socialize and chat about your latest project, your greatest pain points, what works or what doesn't or anything else! Please join the group and let us know what topica you want to discuss and where you'd liked to meet! \| follow us on Twitter \| friend us on Facebook \| read our blog \| \| forward to a friend or colleague \| join us on Meetup.com \| Copyright © 2013 DAMA Puget Sound, NW Chapter of DAMA International. All rights reserved. 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__label__wiki	0.844983	0.844983	Best Time to Visit Portland, Maine, Weather Year Round © Courtesy of spiritofamerica - Fotolia.com Portland, Maine has a somewhat temperate climate because the Portland peninsula protects the area from the Atlantic Ocean. This means winters are mild and summer brings cool breezes. Portland has four seasons, each of which is a special time to visit this fascinating city. Spring brings blooming trees and flowers while museums and restaurants that have been closed reopen for the season. This is the best time to visit Portland, Maine for garden lovers. Summer means sunshine and breezes, perfect for exploring sandy beaches, sailing and sightseeing. Summer is the best time to visit Portland, Maine if you want to enjoy great weather. Autumn in Portland is a time of amazing colors as the leaves change and begin to fall. Winter in Portland offers a variety of outdoor sports activities like skiing, skating and sledding. 1.Getting to Portland, Maine © Courtesy of eqroy - Fotolia.com January is the coldest month in Portland with average high temperatures of 31°F (0°C), and average low temperatures of 13°F (-10°C). January is considered the best month for winter sports as it sees the highest average of snowfall in the entire year - a hefty 19 inches (48 cm). In February, temperatures rise slightly and the average snowfall decreases to 12 inches (31 cm). Average high temperatures creep up by about 4 degrees, 35°F (1°C), while average lows are at 16°F (-9°C). Portland weather in March: Temperatures continue a steady rise in March with winter nearing its end. Snowfall increases by roughly an inch and average high temperatures peak at 42°F (6°C). Winter activities continue to be top recreational activities thanks to Portland’s the steady snowfall. In April, temperatures range between an average high of 53°F (12°C) and an average low of 35°F (2°C). Snowfall dramatically decreases to 3 inches (8 cm), finalizing the transition of the season to spring. May sees an average high temperature of 64°F (18°C). Make sure to keep a light cardigan or sweater on you or nearby though as the weather tends to fluctuate and average lows can hit a crisp 44°F (8°C). Portland weather in June: The temperature in June jumps to an average high of 73°F (23°C) as summer starts to roll around. June is a great time to start planning trips to nearby lakes or beaches as the state typically has a comfortable statewide summer climate. Average low temperatures reach 54°F (12°C). July is the warmest month in Portland with average high temperatures peaking at 79°F (26°C). Summer nights are comfortably cool at 59°F (15°C). In August, average high temperatures cool by a degree. Low temperatures also decrease a tad to 58°F (15°C). August is also the driest month in Portland with average precipitation of 3 inches (80 mm). September marks the beginning of summer’s end with the monthly highs and lows ranging between 50°F (10°C) and 70°F (20°C). Portland weather in October: Precipitation averages for October are one of the city’s highest at nearly 5 inches (124 cm). Temperatures also make a significant decrease with an average high temperature of 59°F (15°C). November has the highest level of precipitation in Portland at 5 inches (125 cm). Temperatures continue to drop and short bouts of snow fall begin. Average low temperatures can hit a chilly 31°F (-1°C). In December, temperatures continue to drop for Portland’s third coldest month and snowfall leaps to a 13 inch average (33 cm). The average high temperatures are 37°F (3°C) while average low temperatures can sink to 20°F (-6°C). The best months to enjoy lobster in Maine are April through June and December, while soft-shell lobsters are plentiful towards the tail end of summer in September. Best months for whale watching are typically between June and September, but are usually largely depending on when the herring start arriving as well. Fall foliage displays at their best in October. © Courtesy of skyf - Fotolia.com The Portland International Jetport is served by several major airlines. There are car rentals and taxis to take you into Portland, and Amtrak runs a train service from Boston’s North Station. It’s a short bus ride from the Portland train station to downtown or a 30 minute walk. There are two bus companies that serve Portland, bringing passengers in from Boston and Bangor. Both bus stations are not far from downtown Portland which can be reached by walking, by city bus or by taxi. Arriving by car is easy as Portland sits not far from I-95, and it’s just two hours north of Boston. 3.Getting From the Portland, Maine Airport © Courtesy of petunyia - Fotolia.com The Portland International Jetport offers several options for ground transportation into the city. Taxis are available from the arrival of the first morning flights until the departure of the last flights in the evening, and use a flat rate guide. There are six rental car agencies located at the jetport: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National. There are also private companies that offer transportation into Portland by limousine, car and van. The Greater Portland Transit District METRO is a bus service that runs between the jetport and the city (Route #5) as well as areas around Portland. 4.Information for Visitors in Portland, Maine © Courtesy of michael spring - Fotolia.com Portland has a variety of information centers all of which provide valuable information to visitors. Why not start at the Jetport? The Portland Jetport Information Center kiosk is conveniently located next to the baggage claim area and is open every day until 10:30 p.m. There are two other information kiosks in Portland: One is at Deering Oaks Park and the other is located outside the cruise ship terminal. The Convention and Visitor’s Bureau of Greater Portland on Commercial Street is open all year long and offers a wide range of brochures. The Ocean Gateway Information Center is on the Ocean Gateway Pier in Portland. 5.Getting Around Portland - Public Transportation: Bus © Courtesy of michaeljung - Fotolia.com METRO is the name of the bus service that provides transportation around Portland and surrounding areas including Falmouth, Westbrook and the Maine Mall area which is in South Portland. METRO provides bus service to all the major attractions and hotels in the Greater Portland area. It also provides convenient connections to ferry, train and regional bus transportation. Fares are reasonable and discounts are available for seniors and people with disabilities. METRO also offers a day pass which is helpful for tourists who want to visit several places in Portland on the same day. Bus schedules are available at several locations around the city. 6.Portland, Maine Restaurants © Courtesy of f11photo - Fotolia.com There are lots of restaurants in Portland, but the first thing that comes to mind is seafood, more specifically lobster! Maine Lobster is known for its sweetness and lobster rolls are a must try when visiting. The lobsters are hand-caught by local lobstermen, and it is said that if a lobster is not from Maine, it is not a lobster! For visitors who are not interested in lobster and seafood, there are many other choices. American food is offered at Becky’s Diner, Five Fifty-Five, Fore Street, Portland Market House and The North Point. There are also Asian restaurants like The Green Elephant; French bistro’s like Petit Jacqueline; and even Eritrean cuisine served at Asmara. 7.Shopping in Portland, Maine © Courtesy of adisa - Fotolia.com Portland is known for its antique and secondhand furniture stores which can be found on Congress Street, in the arts district and on Munjoy Hill. There are also auction houses that offer auctions several times per week. If you’re not into antiques, check out the Old Port for something more modern. Here you’ll find lots of boutiques and shops offering contemporary unique clothing as well as artisan and craft shops. The Public Market House on Monument Square is a fun place to shop and visitors should expect to find the usual market offerings like local produce and gourmet goods. The Maine Mall is a shopping center in South Portland that is open every day of the week. 8.Portland Neighborhood Guide © Courtesy of virsuziglis - Fotolia.com The city of Portland is made up of a variety of interesting and unique neighborhoods. The heart of Portland is the downtown area with is waterfront, bookstores, galleries, museums and restaurants. Not far from downtown is Back Cove with quiet residential streets full of three-story Victorian houses and a popular running trail. There are many schools in the Deering Center neighborhood as well as the Baxter Woods Nature Preserve. East Deering provides stunning views of Casco Bay and is the home of Payson Park. There are many businesses in East Bayside like Portland Power Yoga, Rising Tide Brewing Company, Tandem Coffee and many more. 9.Getting Married in Portland, ME © Courtesy of godfer - Fotolia.com Portland offers many choices of venues for weddings ranging from elegant five star hotels to rustic farms. Some of the venues are in Portland and some are in nearby areas around Portland. Diamond’s Edge Restaurant and Inn at Diamond Cove in Portland is an outdoor wedding location on an island with views of the ocean. In the heart of Old Port is the Portland Regency Hotel and Spa which provides services for ceremonies and receptions. The Westin Portland Harborview is another Portland hotel that is a popular venue for weddings. Wolfe’s Neck Farm in Freeport is set along the ocean with farmland, forests and historic buildings all making it a unique wedding location. 10.Where to Stay in Portland, Maine © Courtesy of Alena Ozerova - Fotolia.com Visitors to Portland will find that the city offers a wide variety of accommodations. Hotels are sometimes set in historic properties; some are pet friendly; some are green certified; some have pools and spas on-site; and some are oceanfront. Many of the Bed and Breakfasts are housed in historic buildings and offer very personalized service. Atlantic Birches Inn in Old Orchard Beach is a historic Victorian Bed and Breakfast as is Inn at Park Spring set in downtown Portland. Portland is also home to many lodges and cabins such as Migis Lodge on Sebasco Lake, Sebasco Harbor Resort, and the Pride Motel and Cottages in Scarborough. 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__label__wiki	0.900133	0.900133	Tours/Festivals Music Academy Songs of Life Choirs Orchestras Support VIMA Home Events Details Professor Marin Chonev Marin Chonev, the father of our CEO and International Director, Kalin Tchonev, was the founder and leading choir-master of "Morski Zvutsi" (The Representative Varna Civic Chorus). He was a lecturing professor of conducting at the Varna Open University, the Varna Institute of Post-Graduate Qualifications for Teachers, and the Plovdiv Conservatory. He was also the founder and leading choirmaster of the Choir of Varna Boys and Young Men. Professor Chonev founded the International Choral Competition in Varna, Bulgaria, which is part of a larger group of five other European choral competitions and is seen as part of the European Grand Prix for Choral Singing. Some of his awards and accomplishments include the 2012 Chrystal Lira Award, the Varna Arts Award, the Honorable Citizen of the City of Varna Award, the Honoris Causa Doctorate Award by the University of Shuman, and a National Medal for Exceptional Achievements in the Sphere of Culture and Music, which was awarded by the President of Bulgaria. Beloved by the Bulgarian music community, after his death in 2012, the Morski Zvoutsi Choir and the Choir of Varna Boys and Young Men, offered the following tribute, "Through his hard work and dedication, Professor Marin Chonev has become the musical emblem of Varna. Although honesty and sincerity make one vulnerable, he remained an honest and sincere man, invulnerable to the whims of the times in which he lived. Marin Chonev not only lived among us by generously endowing us his talents as a teacher and conductor, but he also touched and blessed us, impacting the lives of many people." 1225 Laurel Street, Suite 331 Office@VarnaInternational.com www.varnainternationalpublications.com @VarnaInternational on Facebook @VarnaInternational on Instagram @varnaintl on Twitter @VarnaInternational on LinkedIn @VarnaInternational on Youtube	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1918
__label__wiki	0.930548	0.930548	Life sciences briefing: Friday, Jan. 18, 2007 David P. Hamilton January 18, 2008 9:16 AM Microsoft wows Inspire crowd with language-translating HoloLens hologram TODAY’S HEADLINES: Ulthera receives $23M for cosmetic ultrasound devices (release) Senexis raises £2.9M for Alzheimer’s drugs (PDF release) Elixir Pharma postpones IPO (IPO Home) Cancer Therapeutics names Randall Riggs as CEO (release) Ulthera receives $23M for cosmetic ultrasound devices — Ulthera, a Mesa, Ariz., startup developing ultrasound systems for cosmetic procedures, raised $22.5 million in a second funding round. Investors included New Enterprise Associates and 3i. Ulthera, whose Web site is still a stub, aims to use its ultrasound devices for face lifts and “skin rejuvenation.” The company says the ultrasound can penetrate and remove — “microabrades,” in its terminology — skin tissue that is several layers deep without disturbing the surface, or epidemis. Deeper treatment supposedly triggers a “natural healing effect,” which Ulthera’s CEO claims will lead to a “gradual lifting and tightening of skin tissue in and around the face.” The product can produce ultrasound images of the area to be treated as well. Ulthera has regulatory clearance to sell its device in Europe and expects FDA approval soon as well. The company will use the funds it raised for global commercialization, product development and to conduct additional trials to expand the use of its technology. Senexis raises £2.9M for Alzheimer’s drugs — Senexis, a Cambridge, U.K., biotech working on drugs for Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions related to aging, received £2.9 million ($5.7 million) from the Wellcome Trust. The funding came from the Wellcome’s “Seeding Drug Discovery” program, and and augments £700,000 Senexis raised last year from BTG, a London specialty pharma. BTG and the Wellcome had previously invested £2.4 million in Senexis. The company is developing small-molecule drugs intended to prevent the misfolding of amyloid proteins, which clump together in plaques around nerve fibers. Many scientists believe that these amyloid plaques cause inflammation that ultimately kills nerve and brain cells in Alzheimer’s patients, although dissenters still argue that plaques may be a distraction or even a defensive reaction to the disease. At this point, no one can say for certain exactly what causes the disease. Still, most Alzheimer’s drugs now under development target the clumping amyloid proteins, and Senexis is no exception. One of its two lead candidates is a small molecule designed to inhibit the misfolding and aggregation of amyloid proteins in Alzheimer’s patients. The other is intended to tamp down brain inflammation. Both are still in animal testing. Senexis also hopes to treat diabetes by inhibiting aggregation of an amyloid protein that the company appears not to have identified. Elixir Pharma postpones IPO — Elixir Pharmaceuticals, a Cambridge, Mass., biotech focused on anti-aging and obesity drugs, postponed its IPO. The company had most recently planned to raise as much as $92 million in its offering. It’s not entirely clear why Elixir, which I figured would follow in the footsteps of Sirtris Pharmaceuticals‘ successful IPO (our coverage here), chose to delay the offering — which is almost always code for pulling it entirely. One possible reason might be that Elixir co-founder Leonard Guarente, a MIT professor sometimes tipped as a future Nobel laureate, decamped from Elixir for Sirtris in November. You can see our previous coverage of Elixir here and here.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1919
__label__wiki	0.924936	0.924936	"They Can't Take That Away From Me" Clip: Season 46 Episode 7 \| 3m 22s Tony Bennett and Diana Krall sing one of the Gershwin brothers' most endearing love songs, "They Can't Take That Away From Me." Season 46 Episode 7 GREAT PERFORMANCES is made possible by the Irene Diamond Fund, Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Rosalind P. Walter, The Agnes Varis Trust, The Starr Foundation, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, Ellen and James S. Marcus, The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, Lenore Hecht Foundation, Abra Prentice Foundation, The Lewis Sonny Turner Fund for Dance, Jody and John Arnhold, Anne Ray Charitable Trust, and PBS. Tony Bennett & Diana Krall – Love Is Here to Stay Join Tony Bennett and Diana Krall as they sing songs from the classic Gershwin songbook. Preview: S46 Ep7 \| 30s Season 46 Season 45 Season 44 Season 42 Season 38 Julius Caesar from Donmar A powerful dramatization of Shakespeare’s masterpiece set in a women’s prison. S46 Ep24 \| 1h 54m 36s Birgit Nilsson: A League of Her Own Celebrate the life of Swedish soprano Birgit Nilsson, the face of opera in the late 1950s- S46 Ep20 \| 1h 24m 6s Andrea Bocelli @ 60 Celebrate Andrea Bocelli’s career with performances by the tenor including a duet with son Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP The Magazine Doubt from the Minnesota Opera Watch an adaption of the hit film where suspicion comes to a head at a Catholic school. Orphée et Eurydice from Lyric Opera of Chicago Reimagine Christoph Willibald Gluck’s enduringly popular opera based on the famous myth. The Cleveland Orchestra Centennial Celebration Celebrate The Cleveland Orchestra’s centennial with a special gala concert. Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood A tribute to the music legend by performers and musicians. S46 Ep9 \| 2h 19m 15s k.d. lang – Landmarks Live in Concert Celebrate the 25 years of k.d. lang’s Ingénue at the Majestic Theater in San Antonio, TX. Join Tony Bennett and Diana Krall as they sing the classic Gershwin songbook. S46 Ep7 \| 49m 14s Harold Prince: The Director’s Life Take a peek into the legendary career of the iconic Broadway producer/director. John Leguizamo’s Road to Broadway Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Tony-nominated one-man show, Latin History for Morons How Well Do You Know Hamilton? Think you know everything about the musical? What about the man? Test yourself and find out. Take the quizTake the quiz	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1921
__label__cc	0.706717	0.293283	Chairman’s Letter & Co-CEO Review Board & Senior Management Your privacy is important to Westfield Corporation Westfield Corporation recognises the trust you are placing in us through your dealings with us. We are committed to the protection of your personal information. Our policies comply with our obligations under the Australian Privacy Principles that form part of theÂ Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and are intended to protect your privacy in respect of any personal information that you may provide to us. Members of the Westfield Corporation group, comprising Westfield Corporation Limited ABNÂ 12 166 995 197, Westfield America Management Limited ABN 66 072 780 619 (as responsible entity of Westfield America Trust) and *** (as responsible entity of the WFD Trust) Â and their respective controlled entities, and the owners of the shopping centres managed by members of the Westfield Corporation group, may collect personal and other information in the circumstances set out below. We refer to each of these entities in this policy as “us”, “we”, or “Westfield Corporation”. More information about the activities of Westfield Corporation members in the UK (Westfield UK) and in the United States (Westfield US), including how they collect and treat personal information or personal data in those jurisdictions, can be found at: www.uk.westfield.com/uk; and www.westfield.com/us. What personal information Westfield Corporation generally collects and why: In addition to the personal information collected by Westfield UK and Westfield US, which can be found at www.westfield.com/us, Westfield Corporation collects the following information: Securityholders Westfield Corporation maintains securityholder registers through an external service provider, currently Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited. Westfield Corporation requires Computershare to comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) when performing these services. Personal information collected from securityholders (being members of the Westfield Corporation (ASX code: WFD) includes: contact, bank account and securityholding details and tax file numbers. This information is used to carry out registry functions such as payment of distributions, sending annual and half yearly reports, notices of meetings or newsletters and notifications to the Australian Tax Office.Â More information on Computershareâ€™s privacy policy can be found atwww.computershare.com/au/help/Pages/privacy-policies.aspx. Westfield Corporation collects information from customers in a number of different ways. These include the following: In connection with competitions or signing up to email or mobile newsletters, customers provide us with their contact details. Westfield Corporation collects these details to contact competition winners, and to inform customers about Westfield events, activities and promotions, both in centre and as part of Westfield Corporation’s other activities When customers hire equipment from Westfield Corporation, or apply to use certain restricted spaces at Westfield Corporation-managed centres, customers provide Westfield Corporation with certain information, including contact details. Westfield Corporation collects this information to ensure that there is a record of the hirer and to enable customers to be informed about upcoming Westfield events, activities and promotions, both in centre and as part of Westfield Corporation’s other activities Westfield Corporation-managed shopping centres and car parks are under video and camera surveillance. When entering Westfield shopping centres and car parks, customer’s personal information and images may be collected by Westfield Corporation, and Westfield Corporation may also collect customer’s personal information and images from third parties (for example, the police or retailers) in connection with the management and security of Westfield Corporation-managed shopping centres. This information may be used by Westfield Corporation in connection with the management and security of the Westfield Corporation shopping centres and may be provided to law enforcement and government bodies, Westfield Corporation staff and subcontractors, third parties who provide services to Westfield Corporation from time to time, insurers and retailers for those purposes. The licence plates of vehicles parked by customers in car parks may also be collected and used for the above purposes and also to assist customers to locate their cars including via online and mobile applications When customers use mobile applications developed by Westfield Corporation, or logon to WiFi provided in Westfield centres, customers provide Westfield Corporation with certain information including their contact details. Westfield Corporation collects this information to enable customers to be informed about upcoming Westfield events, activities and promotions, both in centre and as part of Westfield Corporation’s other activities, and sponsor and retailer promotions, and other activities which will be notified to customers as they sign in to use those facilities When customers purchase, redeem or are provided with Westfield Gift Cards, they may provide Westfield Corporation with their contact details. These details are used for card fulfilment purposes and, if customers opt in, to contact customers about Westfield events, activities and promotions, both in centre and as part of the Westfield Corporation’s other activities In addition to the purposes set out above, this information may be used by Westfield Corporation in connection with the management and security of the Westfield shopping centres generally, and may be provided to law enforcement and government bodies, insurers, Westfield Corporation staff and subcontractors, third parties who provide Westfield Corporation with services from time to time and retailers for these purposes. If you, or a company you work for, supplies goods or services to Westfield Corporation, Westfield Corporation may collect personal information about you in connection with the provision of those goods or services, either directly from you or from that company.Â This information may include your name, date of birth, contact information, and any other information you provide, or provided on your behalf, as part of our induction and compliance processes.Â This information will be used for the purposes of managing the provision of those good or services. If you are employed by a member of the Westfield Corporation group, Westfield Corporation may collection personal information about you in connection with your employment.Â This information may include your name, date of birth, contact information, and any other information you provide, or provided on your behalf, as part of our induction and compliance processes.Â This information will be used for the purposes of managing your employment, in accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).Â You need to ensure this information is up to date, in accordance with Westfield Corporationâ€™s policies and procedures. Westfield Corporation may collect the following type of personal information from unincorporated retailers, guarantors and other individuals related to retailers during negotiations for, and during the term of, the lease/licence for premises, kiosks and other activations at Westfield shopping centres: name, address and date of birth; contact and insurance details; ABNs; information as to retailers’ financial standing and retailing experience; and other financial and trading information Westfield Corporation requires this information to evaluate whether the relevant centre owner should enter into a lease, licence or other agreement with a retailer; to assist Westfield Corporation in the preparation of that document; to manage Westfield Corporationâ€™s relationship with retailers; in connection with the management and security of the Westfield shopping centres and in order to monitor the performance of the shopping centre. Occasionally, the information may also be made available to others in connection with these activities, in order for those people to provide services to Westfield Corporation or as required by law, as well as to third parties in connection with any transactions involving the ownership of the centre. If the retailer provides S Westfield Corporation with direct debit or direct credit details, Westfield Corporation will only disclose those details to Westfield Corporation’s bank to facilitate the provision of that service. Additionally, as noted above Westfield shopping centres are under video and camera surveillance. When entering Westfield shopping centres, the personal information and images of retailers and their staff may be collected by Westfield Corporation. This information may be used by Westfield Corporation in connection with the management and security of the Westfield shopping centres and may be provided to law enforcement and government bodies, insurers, Westfield Corporation staff and subcontractors, third parties who provide Westfield Corporation with services from time to time and other retailers for those purposes.Â This information is held securely and in a format which is access controlled, unless it is necessary to use this information for these purposes. Unsolicited Information If we receive personal information about you that we did not ask for either directly from you, from someone on your behalf, or through someone on our behalf, and we determine that we could have collected this information from you had we asked for it, we will take reasonable steps to notify you, as soon as practicable, that we have collected your personal information.Â If we could not have collected this personal information, we will lawfully de-identify or destroy that personal information.Â Any unsolicited information provided by you, someone on your behalf or someone on our behalf, will be used for the purposes for which it was provided. Other information we collect We may also collect the following information from you: where devices are able to connect to, or are identifiable by, in-centre infrastructure, we may collect data including usage, location and type of device, from those devices, and other data which users consent to us collecting from time to time; the fully qualified domain name from which you accessed our websites, or alternatively, your IP address; the date and time you accessed each page on our websites; the URL of any webpage from which you accessed our websites (the referrer); cookies which track your visits to the our web sites; and the web browser that you are using and the pages you accessed We use this information so that we can tell which pages are the most popular and where shoppers spend most of their time. We use this information to improve our website.Â If this information is linked with personal information we hold about you as set out above, this information becomes personal information and will be treated in the same manner as the personal information to which it has been linked. Who collects the information Personal information collected about individuals (as described above) may be collected by, or on behalf of members of the Westfield Corporation group. Information may also be collected by Westfield Corporation on behalf of other people as set out in notices given to individuals, or consents given by individuals, at or prior to the time the personal information is collected. How your personal information is stored and kept secure All personal information collected by Westfield Corporation is held securely, whether on Westfield Corporation’s physical files, in Westfield Corporation’s computer systems or in a database (which may be hosted by Westfield Corporation or a third party on Westfield Corporationâ€™s behalf). This information is only made available to Westfield Corporation staff on a ‘need to know’ basis or to other people as outlined in this policy who have agreed to treat that information confidentially. These databases are protected by a firewall as well as host-based security. Your personal information may be transmitted over the Internet once it has been stored in a database and may also be transferred across borders to recipients in foreign countries, including the United States of America and United Kingdom, and may be stored on servers, using databases or via cloud technology in a number of countries other than Australia, including regions such as the Americas, the European Union and Asia, where doing so is part of Westfield Corporationâ€™s ordinary business practices relating to the storage of data and where permitted by law. If Westfield Corporation ever has a requirement to transmit such data over the Internet (for example, to make an off-site back up) it will be in encrypted form.Â By providing us with your personal information, you consent to these transfers. Securityholder information is held by the registry in accordance with registry arrangements which require such information to be held securely. We will use all reasonable endeavours to keep your personal information in a secure environment, however, this security cannot be guaranteed due to the nature of the internet.Â These measures are designed to assist in your personal information not being accessed by unauthorised personnel, lost or misused.Â If you reasonably believe that there has been unauthorised use or disclosure of your personal information please contact us (see below). All reasonable steps are taken by us to ensure that your personal information held by us is accurate, complete and up to date.Â If you believe that any of your personal information is inaccurate, please contact us (see below) and we will take all reasonable steps to correct it within a reasonable timeframe. Disclosing your personal information We understand how important it is to keep your personal information private, so we will disclose personal information we have about you only in certain specific circumstances, when: you agree to the disclosure; we use it for the purposes we collected it; or disclosure is required or authorised by law To the extent permitted by law, we may also disclose information about you to: related companies for marketing purposes; the owners of the shopping centres managed by members of the Westfield Corporation group from time to time; third parties who provide services to Westfield Corporation from time to time; government agencies as part of our statutory obligations, or as otherwise permitted by law Right of access to your information You have the right to access, update and correct your personal information held by us. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is up-to-date, accurate and complete. If you wish to access, update or correct your personal information held by us, please contact our Privacy Officer, whose details appear below, or your relevant shopping centre manager. Tips on sending us information While we do all we can to guard your privacy, no data transfer over the Internet is 100% secure. When you share your information with us, it is at your own risk. There are ways you can help maintain the secrecy of your information: always close your browser when you have finished your user session; and ensure others cannot access your personal information and emails if you use a public computer. If something goes wrong Please contact us by email or by phone, if you believe: someone has gained access to your personal information by mistake we have breached our privacy obligations or your privacy rights in any way you would like to discuss any issues about our privacy policy We will try to satisfy any privacy questions that you have and correct any errors on our part. If you still have concerns please contact our Privacy Officer by email onÂ privacy@westfield.com, or phoningÂ (+61 2) 9358 7000. This privacy policy relates to our current privacy standards. We may vary our privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by publishing the latest policy from time to time at http://westfield.com/privacy-policy. Further information regarding Australian Privacy Legislation If you would like further information relating to the Australian Privacy Legislation and the Australian Privacy Principles, please visitÂ www.privacy.gov.au. Westfield Contact Please contact Westfield Corporation’s Privacy Officer if you believe: someone has gained access to your personal information by mistake; we have breached our privacy obligations or your privacy rights in any way; or You can contact Westfield Corporation ‘s Privacy Officer on (ph)Â 02 9358 7000, via email at privacy@westfield.com, or in writing to: Privacy Officer, Westfield Corporation, Level 29, 85 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW 2000. Corporate Directory \| Privacy Policy \| Terms of Use © 2016 Westfield Corp \| Experience by Interactive Investor	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1926
__label__wiki	0.808797	0.808797	Inforum Celebrates Ten Years of Advocacy Inforum, a statewide professional organization focused on accelerating careers for women and boosting talent initiatives for companies, will celebrate ten years in West Michigan with a special evening program featuring Audra Davies, Vice President, Health, Beauty and Home Product Development for Amway. The program will take place on January 28th, 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., at Thousand Oaks Country Club and will commence a yearlong celebration of special events, new initiatives, and a look ahead to the next ten years. A special media event will be hosted in February detailing the strategic plan and new program rollouts for 2015. "We are thrilled to welcome Audra Davies to kick off our 10-year anniversary celebration in West Michigan," said Terry A. Barclay, president and CEO, Inforum and Inforum Center for Leadership. "Davies is an inspiring leader in the advancement of science, overseeing global product development for Amway for its Nutrition, Beauty and Home brands including the world's leading brand of dietary supplements – Nutrilite. Attendees will learn about Davies' own journey and the fascinating work she is leading on behalf of Amway to help people around the world live better lives as well as guiding research investments in the field of wellness." "Every woman in a leadership position has traveled her own journey," Davies said. "For women in the STEM disciplines, that journey may feel more daunting. I will share what I have learned along the way to inspire others to lead and succeed." A series of special events and activities will be held throughout 2015, with a media reception in February, which will culminate with a capstone event on November 10, 2015 featuring Susan Packard, co-founder of Scripps Networks Interactive whose media portfolio includes HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Cooking Channel, and the Travel Channel. Inforum West Michigan's 10-Year Anniversary is made possible with the involvement and generous support of several local companies, including presenting sponsor Warner Norcross & Judd LLP. "For a decade, Inforum and the West Michigan community have worked together to forge a future for women where talent meets opportunity at every level of leadership," said Melissa Collar, partner with Warner, Norcross & Judd LLP, one of the founding members of Inforum West Michigan, and now vice chair of Inforum's West Michigan Regional Council. "We are proud of Warner Norcross & Judd's longstanding support of Inforum in this region and across the state, and we look forward to celebrating this exciting milestone together." Commemorative sponsors of Inforum West Michigan's ten-year anniversary include Comerica Bank, Steelcase, and West Michigan Woman Magazine. Supporting sponsors include AARP, Amway, and Wolverine Worldwide. Additional sponsors include Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids, Holistic Care Approach, NAI Wisinski of West Michigan, Philanthropia Partners, Stephanie McNamara for Carlisle, Symplicity Communications, and 834 Design & Marketing. Year-long sponsorship opportunities are still available. For for more information contact Catherine Rogg at [email protected], or call 616.588.9403. Audra Davies	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1928
__label__cc	0.705827	0.294173	April 2, 2014 January 21, 2016 James Bourland Kelley Blue Book is the most commonly known means to get an estimated value of a vehicle. However, the Black Book is now rising in popularity among everyone looking to sell or buy. Surprisingly, it’s been around since 1955 and was introduced by the National Auto Research Division of Hearst Business Media Corporation. Take an advantage of Canadian Black Book. The auto experts that have developed the Black Book frequent over 50 car auctions weekly where they are able to note the visual details of each car. The condition, offers, special features, mile count, and price are all recorded and evaluated to help establish a wholesale price for each vehicle. The Black Book will determine both a market price and trade-in value and put each car into a condition category of Extra Clean, Average, and Rough. By doing this, consumers and dealers alike have proper material to refer to when bartering back and forth. The benefit of the Black Book over similar publications is that new material is published each and every week. Having the most current information is a key factor when buying or selling, so this makes the Black Book a great tool to have. Be aware that dealers are given a separate version of the Black Book different of that given to consumers. The prices available in the dealers’ version tend to be a bit lower because of the reconditioning costs they often have. As with anything, the more information you are able to obtain the better off you will be. It’s in your best interest to compare material found in every source, but also to be knowledgeable about the sources you are using. To help inform you about the two top publications available for those looking to purchase or sell a car, I’ve compiled some facts below. How to use Canadian Black Book Go to the Canadian Black Book website. Find the Black Book Value section on the home page. Select a vehicle by choosing Year, Make, and Postal code. Select the model you are interested in. Select the vehicle’s trade-in value, the future value, or the average asking price. Choose a trim and style of the vehicle. The website will then provide you with the estimated value How To Get the Best Prices on Used Canadian Cars How To Use The Kelley Blue Book (KBB) To Find Values of Used Cars Determining the Edmunds Trade in Value of a Car How To Use The NADA Blue Book Value To Estimate The Actual Value of a Used Car Finding the Right Kelley Blue Book Value for Secondhand Cars Online What is Kelley Blue Book and How Can I Use It? How to Price an ATV on Kelley Blue Book Using Kelley Blue Book to Price a Motor Home April 2, 2014 January 21, 2016 0 0 Like Like 1996 Toyota Tacoma Review	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1930
__label__cc	0.713186	0.286814	Category Archives: Appeal Commentary on appeal or quality control in voluntary law Appeal, Introduction To Voluntary Law (Book), Judicial Precedent, Voluntary Law Ensuring That Judgments Are Just February 18, 2015 Jonny StryderAnarcho-capitalism, appeal, due process, judicial precedent, minarchism, quality, VLDA, voluntary law Leave a comment Standards for deciding whether or not jurists have done their job well and fairly are matters to be judged under the applicable rules of due process, which may be determined as outlined in this previous post. Despite knowing the applicable due process standard in particular cases, claimants or defendants are often dissatisfied with outcomes of judicial proceedings, for various reasons. Whether or not a rehearing, appeal, or some other adjustment process is available will vary in different circumstances under voluntary law. There are different ways to ensure judicial quality, and appeal is not necessarily the best. Certainly appeal is not the most efficient conceivable process. In the ideal case, all competently-rendered and just judgments would be enforced without unnecessary delay. Mechanisms for delaying enforcement, challenging judgments, and if necessary nullifying or modifying them should ideally be selectively available only in cases where there is a high risk of injustice. Where the risk of injustice is low, delays and challenges serve little purpose. If the marketplace is robust, inefficient administration of justice will successfully be avoided. In statist systems, particularly common law systems recognizing binding judicial precedent, appeals are the primary mechanism for reversals of judgments. Such appeals function to maintain consistency between rulings of lower courts. The threat of being overruled on appeal prevents renegade courts from ruling contrary to the will of the highest court. Correcting injustice in particular cases is a secondary effect, and the dissatisfaction of litigants is merely a motive force, from the courts’ perspective. The statist court enjoys a monopoly on the provision of judicial services, which lessens its motives for caring about whether justice is done in particular cases. Instead, the statist court must be primarily concerned with avoiding giving offense to politically powerful players. Such powerful players might threaten funding for the court, instigate impeachment proceedings against judges, or (where judges are elected) fund the political campaigns of competing judges, for example. Hierarchical appeals courts exist for the benefit of the judicial system, and not for the benefit of litigants. The motivation and operation of appeal is completely different in voluntary law. Judicial precedent does not exist. Voluntary law fills the gap left by the loss of judicial precedent, by empowering each person, and only each person, to define applicable law. Uniformity is maintained by the market forces that control the content of voluntary laws; that is, by action of individual choices made by each voluntary law member in the adoption of law. To the extent voluntary law contains ambiguities allowing for different results on similar facts, if ambiguities with real consequences persist it can only be because the people see such ambiguities as a desirable thing. If people want more specificity, they are free to adopt more specific laws. If a law is undesirably vague or indefinite, there will be public demand for more specific, definite laws. Poor or unworkable laws will be “upgraded” on an individual basis, as legal writers propose revisions which gradually grow in influence by individual adoption. Such upgrades may resemble software upgrades in today’s world, but with less pressure on users to upgrade and no single programmer in charge. Voluntary law is not licensed from some legal provider; each member “owns” their own adopted law in the public domain. Thus, there is no need for appeal to a higher court to maintain consistency or resolve ambiguities in law. Instead, the choices of each voluntary law member are respected, and each member has the power to guard against ambiguities as they see fit. There is no hierarchy of judicial power to serve. The loss of binding judicial precedent doesn’t mean there can’t be influence, and reputation, and persuasive precedents. Such voluntary things will thrive and illuminate justice in voluntary law. The only authority will be what is most reasonable, durable, and true, in the context of the laws the disputants have bound themselves to. Clearly defective judgments will be unenforceable. Merely questionable ones will be subject to challenge at the point of enforcement, or before. Under voluntary law, as in anarcho-capitalist legal systems, quality is enforced by voluntary exchange in a market for legal services that is highly regulated by prohibition of monopoly power. In the free market, it is reputation that matters most. Voluntary law, however, differs from anarchistic systems that permit law making by collective entities, and therefore exchange territorial democratic monopolies for vertically integrated collectives (e.g., corporations or cooperatives) that may resemble states without political boundaries. These collectives are sometimes described as “security agencies” with effective law-making power over the clients who voluntarily choose to use their services. Bundling of legal, insurance and enforcement services may be expected to occur under anarcho-capitalism as “traditionally” conceived, because of the economic advantages of power. For example, it might be supposed that ability of an anarcho-capitalist security agency to compete would rest heavily on its power to enforce its judicial decisions. A system of competing security agencies might reduce or eliminate bureaucratic inefficiencies of statist legal systems, but do little to provide justice for the poor or to provide separation between law making, judicial, and enforcement powers. Basing police powers on the power to enforce claims exacerbates the privileges of the powerful, turns “might” into “right,” and incentivizes concentrations of police power. The minarchist reasons that monopolization of police power is inevitable, and that it is therefore preferable to subject police powers to democratic process than to permit them to operate solely under a property-rights regime. The anarchist reasons that whether or not monopolization of police power is inevitable, it is at least worth giving free-market policing a try. The anarchist will justify the experiment with reasons why a robust free market will suppress development of monopoly power. The state socialist believes that every market based on property rights is rigged in favor of holders of capital, and therefore state intervention is necessary to prevent markets from becoming instruments of oppression. State socialists and minarchists represent different varieties of statists. Anarcho-capitalists are sometimes called “propertarians” because they place faith in systems based on private property. In contrast, voluntary law might be classed as a left-libertarian approach, or neutral position, because it neither justifies or forbids property rights, except for forbidding any person from owning another. Voluntary law prevents inequities in property distribution from subverting administration of justice, by empowering rich and poor alike to declare and be held responsible to their own individually chosen law. No entity holds law making power, except the individual natural person. Law-making by collective entities such as states, insurance companies or cooperatives, is not recognized. To the extent members of collectives follow a common voluntary law, such law is given effect only by the express adoption of such law by each individual member. In systems reserving the power to make laws to the individual, juristic service providers who welcome clients with a range of differing voluntary laws will enjoy a distinct competitive advantage over those who restrict their services to ruling on a single set of laws. Thus, to the extent legal cooperatives and collectives exist under voluntary law, their existence will depend primarily on economic efficiency, and they will render services under a diverse array of laws determined only by the individual preferences of their customers. Voluntary law also creates greater separation between enforcement and judicial powers than can be obtained under statist or anarcho-capitalist models. This separation is critical to maintaining the quality of judicial determinations. The separation is created not by diktat, but by each claimant’s demand for neutrality of the judicial forum, without which a durable and respectable judgment cannot be had. The enforcer who benefits by enforcing her own judgments cannot possibly be neutral. That some benefit exists is demonstrated by the enforcer’s willingness to enforce; every person may be assumed to generally avoid acting contrary to self-interest. Thus, performance of enforcement necessarily poisons the neutrality of all judgments. In statist legal monopolies, separation of judicial and enforcement powers cannot exist to the same degree. The state cannot provide any truly independent alternative legal forum in which to challenge the neutrality of state judicial powers, which have become systematically enmeshed and entangled with the enforcers of their judgments and the legislators who craft their laws. In fact, the more systematic the entanglement becomes, the more likely it is to escape notice and foster acceptance of judgments colored thereby. Systematic entanglements protecting and legitimatizing loss of neutrality by courts and police are well-known in statist systems. These take the form, for example, of sovereign or qualified immunity rules that render state prosecutors, judges and police immune from most charges arising from non-neutral exercise of their supposed powers. Even if such immunities did not exist, claimants usually lack recourse to any independent and non-neutral forum in which to try charges of non-neutrality or other incompetence. In any other anarchistic system that grants law making power to collective entities, by comparison, there are economic advantages to be had from vertical integration. Free-lance law makers, judges and enforcers cannot as effectively attract customers because their laws, judgments, and enforcement actions are less likely to be effective than those provided by integrated service providers whose branches actively cooperate with one another. If, despite the theorizing of minarchists it is indeed possible for competing “security agencies” to coexist and compete for customers, such agencies will resemble states in every aspect but the claim of monopoly over a particular territory. All will depend on relationships with preferred enforcers and law makers in the same collective family. As such, all will hesitate before condemning judgments of competing agencies on the basis of such entanglements. Why so much comparing to different politico-legal systems, under the topic of appeal and quality of judgments? Because it is not obvious that the germ of voluntary law results in a system that differs so fundamentally from what has been tried or posited before. There is no inherent right of appeal in voluntary law, because there is no need. Basing the law-making power solely in the individual eliminates all collective power to make laws, and provides competitive advantages to jurists capable of ruling for diverse parties holding diverse laws. Such jurists depend almost entirely on their reputation for their livelihood, and will act vigorously to protect public perception of their neutrality. Under a reputational system, neither disputants nor jurists will ignore bias in jurists who ally themselves too closely with particular enforcers. Any enforcement agency allied too closely with the jurist who has rendered the judgment that it seeks to enforce will quickly face a claim by the losing disputant. Such disputant will bring the claim before a jurist who is demonstrably neutral with respect to the enforcement agency. Moreover, a security agency as a collective has no power to adopt voluntary law. Claims based in bias will therefore be brought against the individual jurists and enforcers responsible for the allegedly biased judgment, or its negligent enforcement. Pursuant to TROTWET, such claims will in the usual case be based on the voluntary laws of individual jurists and enforcers involved, or sometimes on the weaker tools of the claimants. There is no sovereign immunity. If such jurists or enforcers have adopted voluntary laws that deny reasonable claims based in biased provision of judicial services or negligent enforcement, they have publicly declared themselves unfit, and will not receive the business in the first place. Neither will collectives whose members include such unfit providers receive any business. When each member of a collective is held to her own law, the role of the collective as a legal shield for its members is destroyed. Instead, the collective is restricted to its proper use of efficient resource and risk sharing. In voluntary law societies, judicial service providers are deprived of essentially coercive advantages over competing forums. There is no real advantage to be had in the provision of judicial services, other than a good reputation. People are initially skeptical of every adjudication forum, before its reputation is established, and of every untried jurist. Every juristic forum must build its own reputation, and none can exercise coercive power in doing so. Each forum can build its reputation in several ways. For example, by performing high quality services (e.g., prompt, courteous, and accurate) and by issuing high quality judgments or settlements that are seldom or never successfully the subject of malpractice or negligent enforcement claims. A jurist may also seek certification or approval from various consumer rating or certifying organizations. In turn, the certifying agencies must establish and protect their own reputations by not certifying or approving others without justification. An adjudicating forum that either is unproven or has a reputation for issuing poor quality or biased judgments will find that its judgments are not easily respected. Judgments that are not easily respected will be much harder to enforce, if enforceable at all, because enforcers will fear liability arising from negligent enforcement of defective judgments. Therefore, the judgments of a jurist who lacks a proven reputation will be subjected to additional questioning by diligent enforcers, which raises costs for the claimant. Provided their laws allow, jurists can be held liable for issuing non-neutral or negligent judgments, and law enforcers can be held personally liable for enforcing judgments that they knew or should have known were of poor quality. Most neutral enforcers will therefore refuse to enforce any judgment that appears questionable or risky. Claimants may attempt to self-enforce shoddy judgments issued by sham judges under their own influence, but not without risking liability both for their enforcement actions, and for improperly influencing the judges. Voluntary law does not leave the dissatisfied party without options, in the case of an incorrect or unenforceable judicial decision. A dissatisfied party’s most fundamental option is to sue the jurist for malpractice. Most jurists would, under market pressure, adopt laws permitting such claims. Requirements for proving judicial malpractice might vary, but in the presence of free and open competition between judicial service providers, such requirements cannot be overly onerous. Reasonable standards might require the claimant to prove a failure of the jurist to comply with a professional standard of care, and consequential damages. The market would determine such requirements, as with all other rules in voluntary law. Another option, in cases where a decision includes a purportedly enforceable judgment, is for the losing party to convincingly show that the judgment is fatally defective and unenforceable, to any and every enforcement service hired to enforce it. In cases where a losing defendant is facing immediate enforcement, enforcement may, in effect, be stayed by filing a malpractice claim against the jurist who rendered the judgment. This will put would-be enforcers on notice that the judgment is disputed, and reputable enforcers will wait to see how the challenge plays out before risking malpractice liability themselves. Like jurists, enforcement service providers will generally be subject to malpractice liability, but for negligent enforcement of a facially defective judgment, and not for the judgment itself. Redress against enforcers might require repeating the showing to different enforcement services if a public malpractice claim is not made against the jurist, and might be countered by hiring less reputable, more judgment-proof enforcers. Nonetheless, it will at least raise the cost of obtaining reputable enforcement services to enforce judgments, and may sometimes render judgments entirely unenforceable. Either way, such post-adjudication defense activity would create settlement pressure similar to that created by appeal under statist systems, and pressure for higher-quality juror decisions. In general, enforcer liability is an effective check against unjust judicial decisions, and one almost entirely lacking under statist systems. Could a losing litigant endlessly forestall enforcement by endlessly suing jurists who repeatedly rule against him? In theory, yes; but in practice, customs such as “loser pays” and reputation scoring make this type of behavior self-defeating in most cases. Each subsequent loss would diminish the chances of eventual success and become increasingly costly. Lengthy sequences of “malpractice appeals” might be reserved for more desperate cases in which penalties are irreversible (e.g., a death sentence) and there is a real hope of additional evidence favoring acquittal coming forth later on in the process. In these rare cases, stalling by any means would be justifiable. However, where new evidence of innocence is to be presented, there is no claim of malpractice to bring. Instead, the relief lies in a retrial of the original claim, in light of the new evidence. Retrials for new evidence would accordingly be a commonly afforded right, and asserting a judgment in the face of new evidence rendering the judgment unjust would itself create a legal claim against the one unjustly asserting it. Laws permitting such claims would be adopted by most people as a matter of self interest and social pressure. A losing defendant seeking to weasel out of a judgment might instead consider finding a sleazy, judgment-proof jurist to hold the original jurist guilty of malpractice. The difficulty with this approach is the decidedly short supply of jurists who are both sleazy and judgment-proof enough to rule unjustly, and credible enough to provide an enforceable judgment. In the vast majority of cases the sleazy malpractice judgment would be of little real value; being given little credit by anyone, it would not prevent the original judgment from being enforced against the losing defendant. Under voluntary law, will malpractice liability become so great as to practically choke off the market for juristic or enforcement services? There is, after all, something unique about litigation as a service, at least as it is known today. At or before the conclusion of almost every case, there is at least one highly dissatisfied party. At least in the United States of America, all too often all parties are highly dissatisfied, angry at the lawyers and judges involved, and ready to lash out. What would prevent such realities from malpractice claims in almost every case? This question is empirical, and actual results would vary based on many factors, for example, the cultural and sociological environment in which voluntary law is adopted. But there are reasons to think that the emotional experience of the parties under voluntary law would be vastly different and more satisfactory than what many experience under state laws, and malpractice claims would be the exception, not the rule. First, nobody could be sued under a law they did not previously personally adopt for themselves. Obviously, defendants would have much less reason to be dissatisfied with the law being applied, as it would be in their power to avoid undesirable laws. Second, jurists would not be immune from malpractice liability. Immunity is an affirmative defense, and would therefore generally not be available under TROTWET. In addition, competition with other jurists would tend to lessen availability of limits on malpractice liability under positive laws, which could otherwise apply. Therefore, jurists would take pains to as much as possible see that all parties are reasonably satisfied. If it became necessary to rule against a party in the interests of justice, for example by excluding evidence that a party wished to bring in, the jurist would be more likely to explain to the injured party why the ruling was necessary and obtain at least grudging acceptance of it. Third, jurists would be more active in promoting settlements, out of which malpractice liability would be less likely to arise. Fourth, if malpractice nonetheless became an unduly large systematic problem for all jurists, jurists as a group would adopt more restrictive liability laws, lessening their exposure as a group. Fifth, jurists would not be barred from forming associations or other collectives for promoting standards and reducing malpractice risks they face as a group. Sixth, competition for customers would in general tend to increase customer satisfaction, as can be seen in every free market regulated mainly by competitive pressure. In addition, to reduce risk of malpractice liability, groups of jurists may offer a system of “appeal,” or other quality control measure, as part of their services. Claimants selecting such service group might agree that judgment is not considered final until all appeals or other quality control measures offered by their group are exhausted. Claimants might be willing to bring their business to service providers offering appeal or other means of quality control to reduce the risk of poor quality, unenforceable judgments. Other than appealing a decision to a new jurist or panel of jurists, quality control measures may include, for example, services such as random audits of juror performance, quality ratings, customer service ratings, and other measures. Competing service providers may be expected to develop innovative and cost-effective ways to rapidly resolve disputes over the quality of their judgments and enhance their own reputations as neutral, fair and competent jurists. Might claimants choose forums where no appeal or other quality control is offered as part of the service, to avoid risk of reversal of an initial decision, or just to reduce expenses? Certainly, but generally in proportion to the confidence of the claimant in her claim, or inversely in proportion to the size of the claim. Claimants might tend to select more reputable, comprehensive juror services for difficult or important cases, and cheaper, less comprehensive services for easy or less important cases. Statist systems offer similar options to the claimant, in the form of different general and limited (e.g., small claim) courts. Often, limited courts have corresponding limited or no right of appeal, even in statist systems. Claimants might be tempted to hire claimant-biased jurists who have adopted laws that do not recognize any malpractice liability. Such claimants might expect a ruling in their favor, and wish to deny the defendant the benefit of an opportunity to sue for judicial malpractice for bias. Defendants may avoid such tactics by adopting due process rules that require the jurist to adopt reasonable malpractice standards. Under Defendant’s Rule, defendants may thereby render facially invalid any judgment from a jurist lacking reasonable recourse, putting all reasonable enforcers on notice that the judgment is unenforceable as violating defendant’s due process rule. In response, the claimant might hire enforcers who disavow all malpractice liability, either by adoption of contrary voluntary laws, or by being outlaws. These enforcers would have little reason to care about the validity of the judgment, as they could not be sued for enforcing it. In cases where negligent jurists and enforcers place themselves beyond reach of malpractice claims, the defendant’s legal recourse would be primarily against the claimant. Such claimant, having already ignored defendant’s due process rights, would not be entitled to any more protective due process than he has afforded to the defendant, and would be legally responsible for negligent enforcement of those he hired. Such a claimant might have adopted a law that does not recognize any liability for improper enforcement or other abuse of process. Such claimants would be publicly declaring themselves miscreants, although putting themselves out of legal reach. As in the example of Cain, who adopted a law with insignificant penalties for murder, the defense against such miscreants is to extra-legally do unto them what they would do unto others. For example, the predatory claimant who denies all liability for abuse of process makes himself a target, under TROTWET, for abuse of process at the hands of the same jurists he would use against others. Those who would abuse process against him would do so without risk of legal liability and at no loss to their own reputations, as they would rightly be perceived as merely punishing a predator. Likewise, jurists or enforcers who hide behind voluntary laws denying liability for malpractice would make themselves targets for negligent judgments or enforcement by others, and their punishers would not need to risk legal liability or tarnish their more sterling reputations. On the other hand, if jurists or enforcers have placed themselves beyond legal reach by purporting to rule on or enforce voluntary laws while being outlaws themselves, the defendant may take any desired extra-legal retribution against them, without any fear of liability under voluntary law. In considering this possibility, put out of your mind the idea of an outlaw as a ruffian or bandit. An outlaw may be a perfectly honorable person who merely chooses not to operate under voluntary law at all, and instead operates exclusively under some other legal system, for example, state law. Suppose, for example, that an arbitrator who is not a jurist nonetheless renders a judgment under voluntary law that has been voluntarily submitted to her. Recourse against a defective job by the arbitrator would be limited to actions available under the applicable state law. A judge appointed by the state (such judge being another species of outlaw under voluntary law) cannot hear a case under voluntary law, because such cases must be decided using processes and rules that are entirely unrecognized by, and alien to, the state and all state law. Recourse would be had under the law of outlaws. Finally, people may choose to adopt voluntary due process laws that require winning parties to submit to a re-hearing or appeal of a specified type, after a first judgment. Although such legally-granted rights of appeal, as other due process rules, will necessarily be limited by the Defendant’s Rule and No Hypocrisy Rule explained in the previous chapter on due process, they might sometimes apply. Like other quality control measured, the extent to which due process requirements for appeal would be adopted cannot be predicted, and may vary with time, place, and changes in personal preferences. Whatever the particular outcomes, it can be said with confidence that appeal, review, re-hearing, malpractice claims, stays of enforcement and other quality control measures for judicial process will be present in voluntary law societies, to the extent demanded by their markets, free of influence from any collective possessing a power to make laws or provide a legal shield to jurists or enforcers. Appeals In Voluntary Law January 9, 2014 Jonny Stryderappeal, enforcements, quality control, voluntary law Leave a comment Claimants or defendants will often be dissatisfied with outcomes of judicial proceedings, and seek to appeal. In statist systems, particularly common law systems recognizing binding judicial precedent, the primary purpose of appeal is to maintain consistency between rulings of lower courts. Appeal prevents renegade courts from creating precedent contrary to the will of the highest court. Correcting injustice is a secondary effect, and the dissatisfaction of litigants is merely a motive force. The motivation and operation of appeal is completely different in voluntary law. Judicial precedent does not exist. Uniformity is maintained by the market forces that control the content of voluntary laws. To the extent the law contains ambiguities allowing for different results on similar facts, it is because the people see this ambiguity as a desirable thing. If people want more specificity, they are free to adopt more specific laws. Thus, there is no need for appeal to maintain consistency or develop judicial law. There is no higher court to enforce its will. Voluntary law does not leave the dissatisfied party without options, however,in the case of an incorrect or unenforceable judicial decision. A dissatisfied party’s most fundamental option is to sue the jurist for malpractice. Most jurists would, under market pressure, adopt laws permitting such claims. Requirements for proving judicial malpractice might vary, but in the presence of free and open competition between judicial service providers, such requirements cannot be overly onerous. Reasonable standards might require the claimant to prove a failure of the jurist to comply with a professional standard of care, and consequential damages. The market would determine such requirements, as with all other rules in voluntary law. Another option, in cases where a decision includes a purportedly enforceable judgment, is for the losing party to convincingly show that the judgement is fatally defective and unenforceable, to any and every enforcement service hired to enforce it. Like jurists, enforcement service providers will generally be subject to malpractice liability. Admittedly, redress against or appeals to enforcers may be a less satisfactory option, because it may require repeating the showing to different enforcement services, and might be countered by hiring less reputable, more judgement-proof enforcers. Nonetheless, it will at least raise the cost of obtaining reputable enforcement services to enforce judgements, and may sometimes render judgements entirely unenforceable. Either way, such post-adjudication defense activity would create settlement pressure similar to that created by appeal under statist systems, and pressure for higher-quality juror decisions. In general, enforcer liability is an effective check against unjust judicial decisions, and one almost entirely lacking under statist systems. To reduce risk of malpractice liability, groups of jurists may offer a system of appeal, or other quality control measure, as part of their services. Claimants selecting such service group might agree that judgment is not considered final until all appeals offered by their group are exhausted. Claimants might be willing to bring their business to service providers offering appeal (or perhaps a means of quality control generally accepted as more cost-effective than appeal) to reduce the risk of poor quality, unenforceable judgments. Might claimants choose forums where no appeal is offered as part of the service, to avoid risk of reversal? Perhaps in some cases, but generally only when the claimant is quite confident of their claim, or the case is small. As noted in an earlier post, claimants might tend to select more reputable, comprehensive juror services for difficult or important cases, and cheaper, less comprehensive services for easy or less important cases. Statist systems offer similar options to the claimant, in the form of different general and limited (e.g., small claim) courts. Often, limited courts have corresponding limited or no right of appeal, even in statist systems. Finally, people may choose to adopt voluntary laws that require winning parties to submit to a re-hearing or appeal of a specified type, after a first judgment. Although such legally-granted rights of appeal will necessarily be limited by the principal of reciprocity, they will nonetheless apply in many circumstances. So we can say with confidence that appeal, review, re-hearing, and other quality control measures for judicial process will be present in voluntary law societies, to the extent demanded by the free market.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1940
__label__cc	0.691839	0.308161	Essays on Applied Game Theory and Public Economics Yang_T_D_2018.pdf (1016.Kb) Yang, Tsung-Han The first chapter presents a theoretical model of electoral competition where two parties can increase campaign contributions by choosing policies benefiting a significant interest group. However, such decision will shrink their hardcore vote base where voters are well informed about the policy. The parties can then allocate the funds between campaigning and personal wealth. Different from the core voters, independent voters can be attracted by advertisements funded by campaign spending. Using a multi-stage extensive form game, I investigate how electoral competition interacts with diversions and policy distortions. My result shows that a higher level of electoral competition helps mitigate policy distortions but prompts the parties to divert more funds. Perfectly informed signal senders need to communicate their true type (productivity or ability) which is often private information to potential receivers. While tests are commonly used as measures of applicants' productivity, the accuracy of them has been questioned. Beginning with the framework of a two-type labor market signaling game, the second chapter investigates how tests of limited reliability affect the nature of equilibria in signaling games with asymmetric information. Our results show that, if a test is inaccurate and costly, only pooling PBE exists given certain conditions. Different forms of test inaccuracy may allow a separating PBE to exist. We also study the case of three types and find different PBEs. The central issue of siting noxious facilities is that the host community absorbs potential costs, while all others can share the benefits without paying as much. The third chapter presents a modified Clarke mechanism to facilitate the siting decision, taking into account all residents' strategies. Suppose that the social planner is able to reasonably estimate the possible costs, depending on the host location, to each resident created by the facility. Our proposed Clarke mechanism is characterized by strategy-proofness and yields an efficient siting outcome. The issue of budget imbalance is mitigated when the compensation scheme is fully funded with the tax revenue based on the benefits. We then use a simple example to show that a weighted version of the Clarke mechanism may yield a different outcome.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1941
__label__wiki	0.92648	0.92648	Film Productions The Bicycle Diaries I Am An Actor I Am A Filmmaker Clients - Canada Desiree Burkett Kari Staten Natalie Ranee Agathe Slzmann Clients - Australia Awa Ndiaye Clients - United Kingdom Masha Dray Rachel Cooper Simone Pausha Clients - New Zealand Millie Van Kol Clients - USA Andrea De Anda Jessica Farmer Xavier Morgan Yushica Wallace Clients - Japan Masashi Kawamata WORLDWIDE TALENT MANAGEMENT Natalie Ranee - Singer/Actor/Songwriter Natalie came to Worldwide Talent after several years of giving up pursuing a career in music. Natalie had lots of success as a teen and in her early twenties. She was even a Top 60 participant in Canadian Idol. She also did some acting trained at the prestigious Second City School for actors.She was offered a record deal from a very connected Canadian music industry individual, however when that deal fell through followed by other negative experiences that caused Natalie to quit the music business for several years. We partnered with Natalie to provide FREE mixing and mastering for her ten song album "Life Is A Song". provided consultation and guidance to help her build her artist website, helped her write her music bio, helped her register her songs with a Performing Rights Organization to collect royalties for her songs, provided consultation for a photo shoot to create promo photos, helped her create an acting resume, helped her create a professional acting self-taped monologue, helped her digitally release her debut album "Life Is A Song" WORLDWIDE on Spotify etc., helped her secure a reputable talent agent in Toronto and provided guidance, support and creative suggestions to overcome numerous other obstacles that life always brings. We will continue to help Natalie to promote her album and increase her fanbase, by promoting her music to college and commercial radio stations in North America, introduce her music to every record label willing to listen, assist her with performing at Music Festivals, assist her with Film/TV placement deals and securing an acting agent to book her first professional acting roles. Then...Rinse and Repeat! MUSIC BIO Natalie Ranee was a Canadian Idol Top 60 finalist over 12 years ago, and she has persevered and remained as a successful independent artist since then. She combines evocative song writing, with powerhouse soulful vocals, mixed in with a twinge of soulful blues. With influences like Eva Cassidy and Celine Dion, her energy, talent, and story-telling ability have made her a favourite within the Ontario, Canada music scene. In addition to performing for a loyal fan base as part of an acoustic duo, Natalie’s original music is another step forward, crafting meaningful and emotional songs while still injecting energy into every performance. A few performance highlights over her career: 2010 Natalie’s CD release party, held in Toronto at the Gladstone Hotel; in 2011 a tour in Montreal performing at the Mariposa Café and other venues; and, in 2012 Natalie toured around the Niagara area with her guitarist Mike Fisher, performing in multiple venues and at events. In 2010, she was nominated for 3 Niagara Award Nominations in the categories of: Alternative, Blues and Folk. Over the years, Natalie worked with some of the finest songwriters, producers and recording studios in Ontario and upstate New York including: Bori Afolabi and JeMi productions. More recently Natalie has played numerous acoustic house party shows throughout Ontario and recently performed the role of Maureen in the musical RENT, held in Niagara Falls in 2015. Her latest album, “Life is a Song”, is just as the album title states. Natalie wrote truth behind her lyrics, of life experiences that many people will be able to relate to. Such as, the ups and downs that we go through, whether it’s heartbreak, job losses, unstable friendships or challenges in family life. Her songs carry meaning and give encouragement on how we can overcome our day-to-day struggles, learning from these experiences. Natalie recorded in her home-based, professional recording studio. The 10-track album was mixed and mastered by her Manager, Darren Staten. The songs range from alternative, acoustic soul and blues - all fused with pop influences and melodies. Armed with all this kind of versatility, and an ever-growing body of original material, Natalie puts on a show that never gets old, and delights the crowds. Fulcher Agency Inc. Natalie Ranee - Promo Photo's Natalie Ranee - Studio and Live Performances Canadian Idol Top 60	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1943
__label__cc	0.64257	0.35743	Home > Uncategorized > DeVos Revisiting Supplement vs. Supplant… A Story that Will be Buried But One that will Undercut School Funding Nationwide DeVos Revisiting Supplement vs. Supplant… A Story that Will be Buried But One that will Undercut School Funding Nationwide There is so much happening with the ongoing investigation of the President, the aftershocks to the month long government shutdown, the ongoing debate about the need for a wall, and the severe weather that results from climate change that the USDOE’s intent to review the supplement versus supplant language can get pushed off the stage altogether. Here’s a report from Politico earlier this week on the USDOE’s decision to revisit the “supplement vs. supplant” issue: TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TAKES ON ‘SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUPPLANT’: The Education Department is out with proposed guidance under the Every Student Succeeds Act that DeVos said makes clear to districts that they have “significant flexibility” when it comes to spending. — At issue is a requirement known as “supplement, not supplant.” The requirement was meant to ensure that poor and minority students get their fair share of state and local education funding by requiring that the federal education funds enhance, but not replace, state and local funds. — The department says the requirement “had become restrictive and burdensome.” Now, “in order to comply, a school district need only show that its methodology to allocate state and local resources to schools does not take into account a school’s Title I status,” the department said in a statement. “For many school districts, the requirement can be met using the school district’s current methodology for allocating state and local resources.” In previous years, when Title I funding was “…more restrictive and burdensome”, districts had to demonstrate that the federal funds targeted for students raised in poverty were, in fact, spent on those students. In my experience as a Superintendent, this DID require a lot of complicated bookkeeping and there were some occasions where auditors from the USDOE could be picky, but these accounting rigors did ensure that federal funds did not displace the local funds. This strict segregation of federal funds from local and state funds meant that ALL districts— including those serving affluent students— would raise their voices in support of federal funds that were earmarked for children raised in poverty and especially those funds that were earmarked for disabled children. Those who want the federal government to stay out of education often fail to acknowledge why the federal government got INTO education to begin with. The federal government was advocated for the voiceless children raised in poverty and shunted out of the public schools due to their race or disabilities. Most elected officials at the state and local levels ignored the needs of these children and because their parents did not have the ears of the officials their children suffered in underfunded and sub-standard facilities. The War on Poverty and the Disability Rights movements injected federal funds into public education and with those funds came the so-called “restrictive and burdensome” regulations that anti-public education voters despise. This just in: government regulations protect the poor and disabled children from underfunded and substandard schools in the same way government regulation protect all citizens from pollution and foul water. Yes, government regulations can be “restrictive and burdensome”, but that is a small price to pay for a just and equitable public education system. Categories: Uncategorized Tags: DeVos, Economic Issues, ESSA, funding equity, Governance Citing $750 Million Tax Break for Amazon While Students Suffer, Teachers Walk Out in Virginia Philadelphia’s de facto User Fees Fund “Frills”… Like School Libraries	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1949
__label__wiki	0.934576	0.934576	Athletes among 4,600 people at Tokyo 2020 walk Around 4,600 people took part in a walk in Tokyo in a bid to build excitement for next year's Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. Olympians and Paralympians were among those to take to the streets on a sweltering day in the Japanese capital. The walk took place around Tokyo Bay where a number of venues for the 2020 Games are located. Walkers took in the Athletes' Village and the under-construction Ariake Arena which will stage Olympic volleyball and Paralympic wheelchair basketball. Members of the public were able to meet and have their picture taken with the athletes in attendance while there was also the chance to try out the Paralympic sport boccia. Shinichi Shinohara, left, was another Japanese star to get involved ©Getty Images "Tokyo will look totally different next year," said Japan's Paralympic track and field athlete Toru Suzuki to the Japan Times. "I want to interact with many people to boost the excitement." Judoka Shinichi Shinohara, who won an Olympic silver medal at Sydney 2000, was another athlete to attend. "I want people to enjoy the sense of energy that comes with sports at the venues," he said. The Tokyo 2020 Olympics will take place between July 24 and August 9 next year, with the Paralympics following between August 25 and September 6. May 2019: Transport and heat measures discussed as IOC Coordination Commission conclude visit with praise for Tokyo 2020 plans May 2019: Coates calls for overlay cost cuts as Tokyo 2020 vow to find appropriate budget for sport presentation May 2019: Tokyo 2020 transport plans to be put to test over summer with officials weighing up congestion countermeasures May 2019: Tokyo 2020 archery venue hits the target as IOC Coordination Commission visit continues May 2019: Coates confident Tokyo 2020 can solve issues raised by International Federations during vital test event period	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1951
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FREE shipping inside the UK £Price drop notifications Dragon Quest XI Echoes Of An Elusive Age Edition Of Light Includes: Reversible cover featuring artwork from Akira Toriyama Bonus DLC (Supplicant / Healer and Seed of Skill x3) DRAGON QUEST XI Echoes of an Elusive Age tells a captivating tale of a hunted hero and is the long-awaited role-playing game from series creator Yuji Horii, character designer Akira Toriyama and composer Koichi Sugiyama. A young man, about to participate in his village’s coming of age ceremony, travels to a Sacred Stone alongside his childhood friend. After a series of unexpected events, this intrepid adventurer learns he is the reincarnation of a legendary hero from a forgotten age. The young hero sets forth into an unknown world on a journey to unravel the mystery of his past… but the welcome he receives is far from warm. Upon revealing his identity to the King, the hero is branded as “The Darkspawn” and hunted by a relentless army. Fleeing from his pursuers, the hero assembles a band of endearing adventurers who believe he is actually The Luminary reborn. The hero and his newfound companions embark on a quest that will take them across continents and over vast oceans as they learn of an ominous threat facing the world. Unravel an Epic Mystery in a Riveting Tale - DRAGON QUEST XI tells the tale of a hunted hero: denigrated as a demon and pursued by a malicious monarch, you must embark on a quest to unravel the mystery of your fate and save a doomed world. At the heart of the game is an immersive story with twists and turns that pull you in and keep you craving more – from the opening cutscene to the final credits! Assemble a Colorful Cast of Loyal Companions - Accompanying the hero on his quest is an endearing band of adventurers with their own rich backstories and personalities as diverse as their designs. Once again, famed manga artist Akira Toriyama brings the characters of DRAGON QUEST to life with his delightful, one-of-a-kind style. Explore a Beautiful, Living World - DRAGON QUEST XI brings a massive, gorgeous world to life in a style that blends stylistic cel-shading with photorealistic detail. Excitement lurks around every corner as players explore populous cities, quaint villages, magnificent castles, and dark dungeons. NPC’s attend to their daily schedules, monsters change behaviors to fit their environments, and players can access new areas with the use of monstrous vehicles. Engage in Classic Battles with a Modern Twist - DRAGON QUEST XI’s turn-based battle system eases players into combat with an accessible experience that features mechanics simple enough for the novice but with enough depth to satisfy hardcore fans. Have Some Fun & Save the World - In addition to its captivating narrative, DRAGON QUEST XI features tons of side-quests and addicting mini-games that provide enough content to keep you playing for well over 100 hours. You will face insurmountable odds and an evil force of unimaginable power… but while the stakes are high, there are many fun distractions to find if you know where to look. 2019-02-06 Ford I've always loved the Dragon Quest games but this one really shines, it's so colorful. It's easy to get into. It's fun collecting and meeting new characters, the story is brilliant and there are a lot of twists and turns to keep you at the edge of your seat. It's very polished. If you love Japanese role playing games then this one is worth picking up. Brilliant company and very fast shipping. by Ford on February 6th 2019 I've always loved the Dragon Quest games but this one really shines, it's so colorful. It's easy to get into. It's fun collecting and meeting new characters, the story is brilliant and there are a lot of twists and turns to keep you at the edge of your seat. It's very polished. If you love Japanese role playing games then this one is worth picking up. Brilliant company and very fast shipping. 2018-09-07 Sam I'm a big fan of the Dragon Quest games and this is one of the most polished iterations to date. Impressive visuals, great pacing and satisfying turn-based combat make for a fantastic entry in the series and I'd consider it essential for any DQ or JRPG fan. by Sam on September 7th 2018 I'm a big fan of the Dragon Quest games and this is one of the most polished iterations to date. Impressive visuals, great pacing and satisfying turn-based combat make for a fantastic entry in the series and I'd consider it essential for any DQ or JRPG fan. 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__label__wiki	0.553051	0.553051	Created with Sketch. Watch Live DocumentariesMore ShowsMore Cheating to Live Americans flock to Mexico for health care they are unable to get at home. 05 Feb 2008 15:46 GMT \| Health, US & Canada, Latin America, Mexico, United States Lack of universal health care in the US has left an estimated 47 million Americans with little or no access to medical and dental care, or affordable access to prescription drugs. As a result, hundreds of thousands of Americans seek cheaper and more readily available health care outside the US. More than 250,000 Americans cross their country's southern borders to Mexico ever year in search of everything from prescription drugs to alternative cancer treatments - many of which are illegal in the US. Around 200,00 American medical tourists go to Mexico every year In the upcoming US presidential elections, the annual $2 trillion health care system is taken to task for leaving out the country's most vulnerable groups. In the on-going primaries, health care, along with the state of the economy and the war in Iraq are among the most important issues for American voters. Film-makers Mariam Shahin and George Azar take a look at how the US health system has failed so many and the ingenious ways Americans are finding to keep themselves healthy and alive. They speak to uninsured blue collar workers who cross the borders to literally, stay alive and follow other more middle class Americans to Mexico in search of treatments which are banned in their own country. Cheating to Live looks at the determination of average Americans who need medical care to continue their lives, who are willing to cross borders and sometimes act in defiance of their US-based doctors just to stay alive. Watch part one of Cheating to Live on YouTube Watch part two of Cheating to Live on YouTube Cheating to Live aired from Saturday, February 2, 2008 at the following times GMT: Saturday, February 02: 14:30, 22:30 Sunday, February 03: 02:30, 12:30 Monday, February 04: 00:30, 07:30 Tuesday, February 05: 13:30 Wednesday, February 06: 19:30 Thursday, February 07: 05:30 Friday, February 08: 03:00, 10:30 Saturday, February 09: 06:30 To leave a comment click on 'Send your feedback' at the top of the page Watch Al Jazeera English programmes on YouTube Join our debates on the Your Views page MORE FROM AL JAZEERA Interactive, Child rights, Human Rights United Kingdom, Racism, Europe Venezuela, China, Juan Guaido Visualising every Saudi coalition air raid on Yemen Since March 2015, Saudi Arabia and a coalition of Arab states have launched more than 19,278 air raids across Yemen. Yemen, Houthis, Saudi Arabia US official says Washington has 'clear evidence' that it shot down an Iranian drone after Tehran denied the claim. Middle East, United States, Iran, Donald Trump, US & Canada Police share photo of the alleged attacker, 27-year-old Mazlum Dag, who was born in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Turkey, Iraq, PKK, Middle East Khashoggi messages show distrust of 'Beast Pac-Man' MBS US, China declare trade war ceasefire CNN: Facts first, just not on Israel Poroshenko for 'Normandy format' talks with Russia Pablo Escobar's legacy 25 years on: Tributes and disgust US Navy's Middle East chief found dead in Bahrain Macron tells PM to hold talks with protesters G20 Summit 2018: All the latest updates Moon: Trump says likes North Korea's Kim, will fulfill his wishes 'World is at a crossroads. Act now or risk disaster' MUST-SEE PROGRAMMES South Africa Corruption Inc Investigating a major scandal that exposes the corrupt relationship between business and politics in South Africa. South Africa, Jacob Zuma, Corruption Daughters of al-Shabab What draws Kenyan women to join al-Shabab and what challenges are they facing when they return to their communities? Al-Shabab, Kenya, Women's Rights Hungary: Europe's Bad Boy We investigate why Hungary, under its authoritarian leader Viktor Orban, has repeatedly clashed with the European Union. The Far Right, Hungary, Europe The Men Who Stole the World: Inside the 2008 Financial Crisis A look at how top executives on Wall Street helped trigger a global financial crisis - and how it may happen again. Business & Economy, United States, Wall Street	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1960
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__label__wiki	0.988102	0.988102	INFOGRAPHIC: Breaking Down 66.5M Oscar-Related Interactions On Facebook The 85th Annual Academy Awards were handed out Sunday night, and film fans took to Facebook during the ceremony to the tune of 66.5 million Oscar-related interactions, with the term “Oscars” tallying three times as many mentions as during the 2012 event, and the nominees for best picture totaling 20 times more mentions than the previous year. By David Cohen The 2013 Oscars scored a 7.17 on the Facebook Talk Meter, besting the 2012 event, and it generated the most buzz in the Northeast (New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Connecticut) and in California. Facebook offered more details on its users’ activity during Sunday night’s Oscars show: Les Miserables had the most likes among the top films, with its largest body of fans located in London, and it was the top film among women and users aged 13 to 17. Django Unchained earned the most mentions among its peers, and it was the top best picture choice among men, with Facebook users who liked the film also likely to have liked an earlier effort from best original screenplay winner and director Quentin Tarantino, Pulp Fiction. Lincoln was the top choice among users of the social network aged 45 and up, and those who liked the film were also likely to like cable network The History Channel. Lincoln star and best actor winner Daniel Day-Lewis drew the most buzz in New York and Los Angeles between the nomination announcements and Sunday night’s ceremonies. Best actress winner Jennifer Lawrence was the most-talked-about actress during the period between the nominations and Sunday night’s awards, and the leader among men, while women favored Jessica Chastain of Zero Dark Thirty. Best picture winner Argo was the most-talked-about winner of Sunday night, with mentions of the film skyrocketing 2,460 percent and mentions of director, star, and producer Ben Affleck soaring 23,500 percent during his acceptance speech. Readers: Were you on Facebook during Sunday night’s telecast of the 85th Annual Academy Awards? http://adweek.it/2jPPD2Y	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1963
__label__wiki	0.899979	0.899979	ANTIESTATICO FAMOUS GROUP FEEL FILMS GIFFGAFF PANAMÆRA Ishimoto Blog: Integer posuere erat a ante venenatis dapibus posuere velit aliquet. Fusce dapibus, tellus ac cursus commodo, tortor mauris condimentum nibh, ut fermentum massa justo sit amet risus. Promo News: David Wilson joins Riff Raff Films → David Wilson has joined Riff Raff Films for music videos and commercials. The director of acclaimed and award-winning videos for the likes of Royal Blood, Arcade Fire, Arctic Monkeys, Tame Impala, Metronomy, David Guetta and The Maccabees, and winner of the Best Director award at the UKMVAs in 2015, Wilson is moving over from Colonel Blimp and Blink, where he has been represented since he emerged as an exciting directing talent in 2009. Wilson's videos include Royal Blood's Out Of The Black - winner of two awards at last year's UKMVAs – and Tame Impala's Let It Happen, Arcade Fire's We Exist, Arctic Monkeys' Do I Wanna Know, David Guetta ft Sia's Titanium and Metronomy's The Bay. He has also become an award winning commercials director, with work for Ikea, Cadbury, Cancer Research, and O2. A graduate of Brighton College of Art, and starting out as an animator - which remains an important element in his work – he joined Blink as a researcher and runner in 2007 at the age of 22. In a statement on his Instagram page, Wilson paid tribute to his now-former home: "I will always be proud of every single piece of work I’ve created within the @blinkprods family..." Wilson wrote. "Thank you for embracing every part of my evolving creative mind and encouraging me to be me within the commercials industry. You taught me that true originality comes from within." In a statement released by Riff Raff Films announcing Wilson's arrival, the director has also said: "To cross to another production company was not a decision I took lightly... Riff Raff has proven itself to be beyond impressive in its ambition and commitment to achieving creative excellence within the commercial and music video sphere. I'm very excited to be a part of its next chapter." Matthew Fone, founder/MD of Riff Raff Films, has told Promonews that he's delighted to have David Wilson join a roster that already includes Casey & Ewan, Megaforce, Luke Monaghan, Ben Reed, Francois Rousselet, The Sacred Egg and Emile Sornin. "My vision for Riff Raff has always been to keep creativity at the forefront in everything we do, so to add someone of David's undoubted ability only strengthens what we want Riff Raff to keep achieving," said Fone. "My aim with David is to continue along the same lines as we have done with the likes of Megaforce, Francois Rousselet and The Sacred Egg, helping him build on his music videos to achieve more creative success in the world of advertising but without losing sight of both his and our unwavering love of music videos." ← Shots: David Wilson joins Riff RaffLBB: Riff Raff signs multi-award winning director David Wilson → email: kate@agentelson.com	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1966
__label__cc	0.64194	0.35806	wilfordelatorr Winter Safari Cape Town Posted by wilfordelatorr in Uncategorized ≈ Comments Off on Winter Safari Cape Town http://www.metacafe.com/embed/11374718/In Kenya and Tanzania you are able to enjoy the superb migration of wildebeest and their possible predators cross the Serengeti and in the Kruger Park in South Africa, the dry months will bring the animals out from the bush to all the most desirable waterholes. The Western Cape additionally includes terrific winter safaris and gives you the ability to discover the fashionable city of Cape Town. The seaside will probably not be on the top of your places to visit when you head to Cape Town in winter. Winter rainfall and ice cold oceans make this a cold decision. Nevertheless, this is spotty and many winter days are full of shining sun, making a wander on the beach plausible. The cold water of the Atlantic definitely does not halt the surfers. Cape Town is full to the brim with stimulating celebrations and places to see. Lying down by the pool is not going to be the major event of the day, but you will find other stuff to keep you amused. The V&A Waterfront is a shopper’s heaven, loaded with fashionable suppliers and boutiques, along with many first-rate restaurants for serious foodies. There are quite a few marketplaces for those shopping around for a good deal or something yummy to feed on, so ensure you pop into Neighbourgoods at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock on a Saturday morning or the Hout Bay Market, which goes the whole weekend. The Cape is bliss for nature nuts. World of Birds is nestled in Hout Bay and is proper for any bird-lover. Silvermine Nature Reserve is a great hiking destination. Home to the Cape Floral Kingdom, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, your adoration of plants is sure to be appeased. For people who like wildlife there is a wilder facet of nature to consider at game reserves around Cape Town. Animal-lovers can go for day tours, but overnight solutions are obtainable as well. This is the way to spend the winter fashionably. An astonishing fact about a winter safari close to Cape Town is that you may manage to experience snow. This is because of the freezing cold temperatures of these specific regions. Deliberating on the rarity of snow in africa wildlife park, you can picture the joy of the locals when there is snowfall. The wild animals do not get excitable about snow, given that they are strong and can endure almost any kind of weather. Make sure to keep both eyes peeled for the presence of the Big 5. The potent gathering of the lion, leopard, buffalo, leopard and rhino also call these segments of South Africa home. What is more, you can be sure to see lots of other animals including meerkats, giraffes, springbok and African fish eagles. Field guides are at your disposal to resolve all your queries and make you mindful of the threats a lot of these animals confront today. Bear in mind though, winter safaris can get cold – chiefly at night and in the early morning. Gloves, socks, jerkins and jerseys are logically a must for a winter safari. Fireplaces and thick bedding and duvets at the lodge will keep you warm throughout the night, while dinner is a lush occasion with a roaring fireplace and a good, steaming dish of food. South Africa’s people, climate and vegetation are all immensely diverse, as substantiated by the different types of safaris you can experience when visiting this extraordinary nation. So pack your jackets and gloves and get primed for an exciting snow safari in the Western Cape. If you liked this write-up and you would like to receive more data concerning greater kudu hunting south africa (fijitoday.wordpress.com) kindly stop by our page. South Africa, Surf and Safari , Whales and Garderns ≈ Comments Off on South Africa, Surf and Safari , Whales and Garderns The company provides a professional photographer to instruct throughout the trip, to advise on new techniques during workshops, and to offer ideas for improvements in your photos during review sessions. Their itineraries are designed specifically to help photographers find the very best images. Set on a ridge above a wide valley that creates a natural amphitheatre for game viewing – including my unusually dramatic lunch-time encounter with lions – the lodge itself consists of a series of permanent tents that stretch out like shiny studs pressed into the fabric of the hillside. Suddenly, the animals you came to see are there in abundance: water buffalos, giraffes, antelope, ostriches. Despite this, concerns for elephant safety are rising. To help protect them, an ambitious trans-frontier conservation area involving Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia has recently been established. When the dry season starts in June, the shrunken Chobe River attracts thousands of elephants. In the end the Maasai got so carried away that they continued on until well after the sun had disappeared; the men later joining us around the fire, viewing colour replays on a video recording. From Nduara, we took a small flight to Arusha, the main entry and exit point for visitors to either Ngorongoro or Serengeti. Our time in the air offered a moment of reflection on all we had seen and a real sense of the scale of it, something that you simply cannot grasp from the ground. I smiled as endless lines of ant-sized wildebeest stretched out below me, my camera packed full of the memories of the dusty magic that I had just been a part of. In a population 30% white and 70% of color, reverse discrimination occurs for jobs. There are 11 official languages in South Africa. We learn that when a man erects a hut on your front lawn, after 72 hours you must allow him to remain or find him a new place to settle. Most speak Afrikaans, a language derived from the Bushmen and Dutch. It remained calm but rage could occur within seconds. One client reached out to pet it as if it were the barnyard cow. For free time we enjoyed a river cruise among hippos and hiked on marked trails. No where else have I been able to walk among wild eland and zebra in the bush like I did here! Several here had been semi-domesticated and suddenly approached our jeeps. This was just a taste of what Africa holds but here we obtained the best photography ever within mere feet of lions, elephants, rhino and countless more animals. The Cape buffalo is the most dangerous animal on earth due to its unpredictability. It’s the only animal a Masai warrior will run from. The wildebeest do what they do, but the human “migration” supposedly has rules to ensure Africa’s natural cycle is not disturbed too much. At the peak, between July and September, 8,000 people – each of whom pay an $80 entrance fee – are to be found somewhere in the reserve’s 1,510sq km every day. At night all scattered to the famous V&A Waterfront with its plethora of pubs and cafes. The highlights included a cruise to Seal Island, a hike among thousands of penguins and funicular up to Cape of Good Hope where the Atlantic and Indian oceans merge. There were many great Kodak moments. 2 If you’ve found the composition you want, but you are waiting for your subject to pounce, you can lock the focus and exposure levels. Now wait for the animal to pose more agreeably. These locks persist between shots, so no time is wasted refocusing when you need to shoot repeatedly. Tap and hold the screen on the focus point. If you are first into the Siq, as dawn breaks, you can climb to the Deir (or “monastery”) in an hour and be on your way out before the rush. Or take the “Petra by night” tour which sees 2,000 candles line the canyon, before you emerge with the Treasury bathed in candlelight and Bedouin music. The Siq is the high-sided narrow canyon that exits at the Treasury building. Drama was virtually guaranteed. My safari was divided into three stages. First we were to travel to the Ngorongoro Crater; then down to Ndutu where the main calving activity takes place; and finally into the Maasai lands of Loliondo, just outside the reserve’s boundaries. The area they choose falls within the southern Serengeti, but within the boundaries of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where we were heading, along with the greatest concentration of predators anywhere in Africa, all arriving in search of feeble newborn animals and weakened adults. Here, we intended to do some walking, “macro” photography (extremely close-up images) and also spend time in a Maasai village. We were perched on the eastern rim of the crater at Sopa Lodge, too high up to see any wildlife, but at the perfect height to take in the magnitude of this unique environment. It wasn’t dry and yellow as I’d imagined, but a vibrant green with a bright lake glowing in the evening light at the centre of the basin. Standing here, looking out over the Ngorongoro Crater, provided a sweet sense of anticipation that first safari night.As we passed endless shantytowns of tin shacks, we understood why the unemployment rate was at 39%. This is the wealthiest nation in Africa, but its resources are stretched due to the influx of 50,000 refugees each year from neighboring nations. After breakfast check out hotel and proceed to board a flight to George Airport Johannesburg. Arrival in Sun City, please refer to the hotel. Arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa, the transfer Kingdom of Pleasure – Sun City. Stay overnight in Sun City. All other days are free to enjoy the various activities offered at the Sun City complex. 4 HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and is found in the Options box on screen. It’s helpful in sunny safari environments, quickly snapping three shots at varying exposures and combining them. This creates a noticeably better image with high contrast and detail, even in shadows. They can, when the mood takes them, but very quiet and move incredibly gracefully, like grey ghosts. Adult elephants have no predators so they have no need to blend in. And yet I can recount numerous occasions where I’ve been in a stationary game drive vehicle less than 20 metres from an elephant and not spotted it. Clearly they were in this sort of mood whilst we were at Sanbona! The finale was a cacophony of excited trumpeting from Jabu and Thembi, reverberating all around us. Okavango Delta (Will Whitford) But this isn’t just a gimmick for tourists. With the money raised by the charity, 12-14-year-old local children come to the bush for two days, learning how to live with their pachyderm neighbours, increasing their understanding and helping to reduce human-wildlife conflict. There has been talk of building a mountain highway and even a cable car. Quotas and restrictions, if they come with lost income, won’t happen for Machu Picchu just yet. With other jobs, related tourism and support industries, the economic value of Machu Picchu is huge. Entrance fees, along with income from the Inca Trail brings the Peruvian economy more than $10m a year. Helicopter flights have been authorised, but ecologists fear their impact on Andean condors. Visit Kristen Bosch Botanical Garden on the way back to the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy a short trip to see the seals in Hout Bay. After breakfast, proceed for full day tour of the Cape Peninsula. Later continue your drive to Simon’s Town, where hundreds of Jackass Penguins wait to welcome you at Boulders Beach. At Cape Point enjoy a stunning landscape of the southern most point of West Africa, where two powerful ocean currents in the Atlantic and Indian Ocean wash ashore. The rainy season is often a quiet time for tourists. However, for photographers this is an ideal time to visit. The air is clear and everything is green and lush, creating a contrasting backdrop to the abundance of wildlife. We lined up our tripods and snapped all the way through to sunset. Unlike easy-to-rope-off heritage buildings that tourists want to box-tick before they die, must-see natural ecosystems such as the Serengeti, the Red Sea Reef, Mount Kilimanjaro or the Ngorongoro Crater are struggling to find new survival strategies for increasing global appetites. The camp joins a cluster of luxury boutique properties marketed under Branson’s Virgin Limited Edition label. These include Necker, his private Caribbean island (the Great House of which is due to be reopened this autumn after a catastrophic fire in 2011); the Ulusaba Private Game Reserve in South Africa; The Lodge in Verbier; and the Kasbah Tamadot in the Atlas Mountains. It looked like a spectators’ car park at a busy Nevada rodeo, where the best way to get up close to the animals is simply to stand on the roof of your SUV and whip out a camera lens the size of a drain pipe. The next departures are on 17 September, and in February and September 2015. From US$3,950 (�2,469), excluding flights. Highlights include visiting a community anti-poaching project and wildlife sanctuary, and lunch with the “Space for Giants” team. Minimum sponsorship is US$500 (�313) with a target of US$2,500 (�1,563). We passed the electric gates to see herds of gazelle, water buck, antelope and wildebeest. The landscape was a giant lawn for the omnivore wildlife to satisfy their appetites. We arrived to luxurious Kariega, a private reserve with an abundance of game that was a world apart. Set in 14,000 lush acres bordered by the Bushmans rivers, it was stunning. uk) which offers three nights at Sanctuary Baines� Camp and three nights at Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero from �3,845pp. The price is based on two people sharing and includes South African Airways flights from the UK to Botswana via Johannesburg, local light aircraft flights, full board, and scheduled game activities. Getting there Sue Watt travelled with Rainbow Tours (020 7666 1250; rainbowtours. Driving away from the crowded crossings towards Tanzania, he showed it was still possible to move sensitively among the migrating herds. Joseph Koyie doesn’t believe the Mara is under threat. However, an ecosystem such as the Maasai Mara doesn’t have Petra’s options. For now, solutions such as these can help to an extent. Nevertheless, he wants the reserve’s long-term sustainability to come before short-term benefits.Then I saw it, a twitch of tawny fur, the top of an ear tuft: it was a cheetah, stalking the impala. Eventually it had worked itself into a small clump of scrub about 5 metres from the closest impala. What followed was fifteen minutes of exquisite torture as the cheetah inched closer and closer to the impala, displaying incredible patience, skill and camouflage. They also visit Sanctuary’s camps, Baines’ and Stanley’s, the only two in the concession, to learn about the employment possibilities through tourism that wildlife brings to the Okavango Delta. Sanctuary Retreats’ guides take the children on game drives, aiming to lessen their fear of wildlife. To date, some 2,500 children have met these charismatic elephants and it’s hoped the message will spread like ripples in a lake. In 1984, 6,000 people used the trail. The footfall of international visitors is eroding parts of the site. Walking the Inca Trail is supposed to be the symbolically perfect way of getting there (rather than using the railway from Cusco). It has now passed 100,000. By the Millennium it was 82,000. Add to that the fact that fuel used for cooking on the trail comes from local timber and recent forest fires, and Machu Picchu itself looks threatened. Who knows why, but the whole build-up was still hugely exciting and a real highlight of the trip. A recessive gene causes their fur to be much paler than normal lions and caused them to be regarded as divine by indigenous people. Prized by hunters, and very rare anyway, they survive through rebreeding projects such as that at Sanbona. The following morning whilst out on drive, we were lucky enough to find Sanbona’s most mythical animals, the white lions. However, the creation of this new lodge is also part of a wider regional initiative designed to improve living standards. Mahali Mzuri, which means “beautiful place” in Swahili, is set in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, a tract of private land a bit bigger than the city of Manchester. Until recently, the area was divided into uneconomical smallholdings, owned by more than 250 Maasai families. Here we are more a traveler than a tourist as we set out on safari changing hotels each night. Included in our group of 45 were a fighter pilot, 2 physicians, 2 psychoanalysts (who came in handy for me), mother/daughter, father/son, the uncle of Julia Roberts and one of my good friend whose passport stamps trump mine, Frank. We follow the Garden Route, the premier tour route preferred by locals. There is a herd on the reserve but despite covering a lot of their usual territory we didn’t see them. So all in all we had some pretty good game viewing, especially as we were only there for about 24 hours! The one major animal that eluded us was the elephant. I’m not entirely surprised by this: although I joked earlier about not being able to spot the giraffes, they are at least slightly camouflaged – elephants are the biggest land animal and are a completely different colour to the surrounding bush. By late evening return to your lodge. Return to your lodge in time for breakfast. Night at the inn in the Pilanesberg Reserve. Continues today in the beginning of morning game. Dinner will be served at your lodge. After lunch for afternoon game drive. The rest of the morning is free for leisure. The next time the drama occurred, I would be ready. A keen photographer myself, I’d decided to try it out on a trip to northern Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with Capture Safaris, a specialist in this field. Paul Joynson-Hicks, renowned African wildlife photographer, was our teacher for the week. Photographic workshop safaris have become an increasingly popular option for holidaymakers – a version of point-and-shoot that is far more evolved than the hunting safaris that once lured colonial adventurers. But how serious are the nation’s decision-makers about this? The private game reserves in the Kruger National Park of South Africa are variants of the same strategy. However, a Kenya government report recently estimated that although up to 70 per cent of the 108 camps and lodges in the Maasai Mara area were effectively unlicensed and not paying their share of the Mara’s upkeep in taxes, there were no plans to close them down. Is it simply to enforce tourism quotas – and to price most people out? In the short-term Kenya can’t afford such a gesture. Botswana’s safari industry has already chosen the high-end option. Five top elephant conservation trips 100 miles for elephants, Kenya Join a 100-mile sponsored walk around Kenya’s Kirisia Hills for UK charity Space for Giants (bit. ly/WalKenya), which was supported by the Independent Elephant Appeal. Elephant activities cost from �230pp. Over nine days, walking with Samburu guides and camel caravans, you’ll help fund wages, equipment, and scout training. These research boats allowed us legally to get extremely close to whales. It was like seeing 2 motorcoaches rolling in the water. Our boat came upon two 50 ton whales mating. Another boat spotted 2 pods of 20 whales playing together. One was the size of Moby Dick that gracefully arced as the other slapped its flipper with a cascade of water.A zoologist and elephant trainer in the film industry, Doug helped the three recuperate and taught them commands. Now living in Sanctuary Retreats’ private concession in the Okavango Delta, through their charity Living with Elephants, the couple offer visitors an intimate morning with the animals, interacting and walking with them through the bush. It might have escaped the attention of 16th-century Spanish Conquistadors, but it can’t escape the effects of 21st-century tourism. Peru’s city in the clouds, Machu Picchu, the ancient Inca citadel that was built in grey granite more than 600 years ago, is currently visited by a little more than 2,000 tourists a day. It’s not like a private reserve in the Kruger or somewhere similar, where high game densities and decent numbers of vehicles out on game drive mean you’re going to almost be tripping over the Big Five. Moving onto the game, it should be pointed out that Sanbona is billed as a wilderness experience as much as a game experience. If you like wilderness, you can’t fail to be blown away as you drive across the reserve, seeing valleys and ridges unfold all the way to the horizon, all of them given over to conservation and reverting to their natural state. ” They look stunning, too, like space invaders: alien, yet organic. You could drive a 4×4 across the top of them, they’re so strong. In fact, to call them tents feels slightly misleading. The walls are made of fabric, but the roofs are taut skins of PVC, held in place by lattices of steel girders tethered to concrete footings. As Tarn Breedveld, the camp’s Australian-born general manager, puts it: “They’re the only tents I know of that need four-metre long pegs to hold them down. So I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. The first thing that struck me was the size, and isolation of the reserve. It’s 54,000 hectares in size. I really like to feel like I’ve got a slice of wilderness to myself, and Sanbona delivered this in spades. It’s difficult to put this into perspective, but I’ll try. So you’ve got a reserve bigger than the Isle of Wight, which you’re probably sharing with fewer people than live on your street! It’s over 200 square miles, which makes it about a third bigger than the Isle of Wight, and it only has three small lodges on it. With thousands of Africa’s wildlife just vanishing off the face of the earth each year, we have compiled a list of the most endangered animals in Africa and where you can still go to see them in their natural habitats: The Black Rhino The black rhino is the most endangered animal in Africa and is ranked “critically endangered” due to extreme hunting and poaching due to the extreme demand for rhino horn in the world. At the moment there are quite a few Game Reserves that are still dedicated to saving the black rhino and although the numbers are falling fast, they are still there. From �2,620 including flights. Activities include monitoring elephants and their relationships with predators, developing identification cards for bulls and breeding herds, recording population numbers, age and gender structure of herds, and noting herd dynamics of around 1,200 elephants free-roaming the Tuli Block. That means visitors won’t experience the scrum of Toyota Land Cruisers that often marks a big-game sighting in the Maasai Mara National Reserve – which also bans the game walks that are a highlight of a visit to Mahali Mzuri. The goal of the conservancy is “low density, high-value tourism”. Serengeti is renowned for its black-maned lion and other predators including wild dog, spotted hyena, jackal, cheetah and leopard. The wealth of birdlife is of a special interest including colorful rollers, bee-eaters, kingfishers and sunbirds and a large number of birds of prey. They are an amazing animal that doesn’t really get enough attention on regular safaris. The largest antelope in South Africa, they can weigh up to 840kgs – as much as a smallish black rhino, and they can vault a 2 metre fence from a standing start. Out on game drive we spent a bit of time with a nice herd of eland. Sanbona makes you work a bit harder for your game: there’s less of it about, and there are less people on the ground looking for it. Still, we saw more than enough game to keep me happy. It started with the Verreaux’s Eagle that was soaring above the ridge outside our tented suite (more on the suite later! There’s a cosy bar, too, complete with telescope for star-gazing. Steps lead down to the valley floor, past a dazzling infinity pool, to the Nasaro spa tent (the signature treatment is a “healing journey” involving rose quartz and amethyst). During last weekend’s preview visit, there was a general sense of relief that a steep learning curve was being successfully negotiated on a box-fresh property. Operations manager Liam Breedveld (Tarn’s younger brother) sees to it that sumptuous meals are conjured up: risottos, complicated salads, slow-roasted beef, all served by welcoming Maasai staff.”I take it no one got that? We’d all instinctively reached for them, but not one of us had got a decent shot. First lesson of wildlife photography: be ready for anything, at all times! I had in fact been attempting to shoot with the lens cap on. Paul’s laughter broke the stunned silence. ” Lesson number two was a breakdown of things to check on our cameras in preparation for action – from battery power and space on our memory cards, to manual settings in order to ensure that focus, exposure and shutter speed would always work in the moment. We ambled along a dusty track, trunk-in-hand, for 15 minutes. Then I took Morula for a walk. We learnt about their greeting rituals, family lives, physiology, and evolution, and their vital role as eco-engineers, preventing bush encroachment. If I quickened my pace, she came with me, gentle and eager to please. If I slowed down, she did too. “Keep your hand flat, palm up, and she’ll put her trunk on it and walk with you,” Sandi advised. The trip runs annually in autumn – 2015 dates to be confirmed. From �4,295, excluding flights. You’ll spend a night in an observatory, and explore this unique park where wildlife often wanders on to the beach. Researching elephant populations, Botswana The Botswana Eco Wilderness Project collates vital information on the Tuli elephant herds that migrate across the wilderness of the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area bordering Botswana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe (01454 269 182; conservationafrica. The clear bays are nurseries for mother and calves. Whales gather here every September to mate. The annual whale festival is on led by the world’s only “Whale Crier” who blows his horn at each sighting. Day 3 – We head to laid back Hermanus for a whale of a good time. My own guide, Joseph Ole Koyie, a knowledgeable Maasai from the Sanctuary Olonana tented camp were I was staying, was also distressed. Built on a private stretch of the Mara just outside the reserve, Olonana is the embodiment of Kenya’s safari industry wish-list. It is astoundingly beautiful, ecologically conscious and respectful of its wider role in conservation. Throughout four days, I never felt I was intruding on the migration’s natural flow. After dusk, at the major camp sites which are located close to the watering holes, you can witness many animals settling down for water, mating and the occasional tussling endeavors. You can enjoy these experiences at night from the comforts of your campsite. The first morning we woke up in the hostel we roused ourselves from bed prior the rising of the sun. We had a van to catch. We groggily, yet excitedly loaded into the van and make our way to Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Center where Mike had scheduled for us (and four accompanying friends) a sunrise walk with Cheetahs! Born Linna Eleanor Yeager in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania in 1929, she was named after her mother and nicknamed Bunny to avoid confusion. She stopped photographing glamour models and considered the raunchier pictorial content that Playboy and Penthouse published in the Seventies and Eighties �kind of smutty. An only child, she shared her mother�s interest in Hollywood movie stars and began dreaming of a modelling career, especially after the family moved to Miami in 1946. Day 6 – We’ve traveled to Knysna, oyster capital of the world. 4×4 Jeeps then took us to the summit of the Western Heads for breathtaking views of the sea. There we boarded a ferry and sailed to Featherbed Nature Reserve. See all 15 photos Cheetah Running from Allposters Fast Facts About Cheetahs- They are fast! That time, we were enjoying a “walk on the wild side”! And one time, we asked about our reality while inches away from Cheetahs. Each and every time, the answer was yes. Image: Cheetah available for purchase from Allposters. The fastest land animal in the world, Cheetahs can reach speeds of 70 mpg (113 km/hr)! The park is incredible, as you can witness various wildlife species. Serengeti Park: This national park is located in Tanzania. If you are looking for a classic African Safari then this is the right place to visit. Kidepo offers curiously unusual flora and fauna. The Park is highly revered for inhabiting (what is considered as rare sightings) of unusual mammals and reptilians. Unlike the other topographies seen, so far, the Kidepo sports open tree savannah field at sweeping stretches. However, anyone who owns a cat will tell you they are perverse and occasionally frustrating creatures, and this cheetah was no exception: for some reason he decided not to pounce, but to slink off into the darkness. Excitement in the game drive vehicle rose to fever pitch – all of us, ranger included, were certain we were about to witness a dramatic chase, and in all probability a kill (I’ve never seen one before). But the search for food and water by 1. 5 million wildebeest, 500,000 Thomson’s gazelle, 200,000 zebra and 18,000 eland, along with a quarter of a million other residents that include lions, leopards, cheetahs and other predators, means the seasonal route from Tanzania into Kenya necessitates that the migrating herds will at some point risk their lives as they cross the Mara.The five of us suck in air and hold it in a collective gasp, as a bat-eared fox becomes hunting practice for the cheeky youngsters. We take a second to recover, then look down at our cameras. They skid, swiping at the terrified animal before it manages to leap down into its den. A game of cats and elephants, Namibia Volunteers help with surveys on elephant, leopard, and cheetah populations in central Namibia’s Khomas Highlands, as well as receiving training in basic bush skills and telemetry (0870 446 0801; biosphere-expeditions. As well as aiming to capture and collar leopards and cheetahs, and assisting with general game counts, you’ll track elephants early in the morning, recording their activity and location, helping to inform research on their impact on the ecosystem of Namibia’s conservancies and game farms. A sunrise in Africa is exactly as you imagine it to, breathtaking, vibrant and timeless. Image: African Sky available for purchase from Allposters. As the sun began to give it’s first glimpses of light we pulled into Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Center and felt the rising of butterflies in anticipation of meeting the world’s fastest land animal. Late in the evening to return to the hotel. Your tour includes a visit to Knysna Elephant Park for 1 hour exchange of Knysna Oyster Factory. After breakfast we will continue the full day tour of Knysna. It is the best choice for a self drive safari. Some of the animals which are commonly found here are cheetah, crocodiles, big five, hippos and many more. It is known for its exotic wildlife. This national park is one of the biggest parks in Africa. The park is a great place to visit and it is well maintained. For me, this was the highlight of the trip. In the afternoon we joined Ocean Safari’s in search of whales, dolphins and sharks. It was so unique how they launched our boats like rockets into the Atlantic. You can visit Chobe during the months of April to October. Thus, visiting this park is quite inexpensive when compared to the other Botswana parks. You can also reach this destination by car. You can choose one, which suits your budget. A wide variety of accommodation is available here. These remarkable creatures mate for life and it’s the male that gives birth. A fresh seafood buffet greets us at the Food Forest set under a canopy of milkwood trees. In departing this little piece of paradise, I noticed the pier is black covered in mussels. Rare seahorses are bred here. On arrival, check-in room. After breakfast, check and proceed to make their way to Johannesburg, enjoy a visit to Gold Reef City – a theme park describes the old days in Johannesburg during the gold rush was built on a gold mine . Later, go to the hotel. You can watch molten gold is poured and take a trip down the old mine shaft. Overnight in Johannesburg. The cost includes sponsorship of a baby elephant. From �3,175, excluding flights. You’ll see young elephants having mud baths and being bottle-fed at Ithumba stockades, where they’re prepared for release, although many released elephants return to drink at the waterhole, providing plenty of pachyderm activity. The more I tried, the more new styles and solutions I began to discover for every photographic situation that occurred. Never in my life have I been as brave as I was on this trip, and it had nothing to do with sleeping within earshot of the up-curved whoops of a pack of hyenas; it was all about trying out new photography ideas. Later we visited the Elephant sanctuary for a hands on interactive educational tour. I didn’ know African elephants could be tamed like Asian or Indian. We learned that no other creature is as understanding as the elephant which can learn, remember, meditate and conceive such things man can hardly perform. RinchenChodron 19 months ago When we experience endangered species “in the flesh” we appreciate them and how rare it is. This can lead to efforts to conserve them. Is it more harmful than helpful? What is your opinion regarding this type of tourism or tourist activity? What is your opinion on this type of “Wildlife Tourism” Helpful. Or is the experience helpful in raising in awareness? On the following morning, we descended into the crater just as the sun seemed to be climbing out of it – and all the wonder I’ve witnessed in endless wildlife documentaries was revealed in vivid reality. As we were so near to the equator, the sun came up fast, and we had to be ready for the constantly changing light. After breakfast, go to a half-day city tour of Cape Town. Visit the Malay Quarter, the District Six, panoramic city tour passing the Houses of Parliament City Hall and Slave Lodge. Stay overnight in Cape Town. Later drive Table Mountain, you are transported to the cable car on top of a spectacular unforgettable view “the fairest Cape in the world. ” Later, back at the hotel. Which might come in handy. That lion looks awfully hungry. And you can get a phone signal practically everywhere, even miles from the lodge. Bizarrely, the Wi-Fi here is super-fast. It can’t be lunchtime again already, can it? By the time September comes around and Branson himself makes his first visit since completion, everything will no doubt be purring along like an overfed cheetah.And remember ” the squirrel you shoot today may be the cheetah you capture tomorrow! Your wildlife pictures will sparkle. Learning to photograph wildlife takes practice and patience, but the results will be well worth it. Whilst at the Hoedspruit Cheetah Project, conservation volunteers will have the opportunity to explore many notable places of interest from white water rafting opportunities over South Africa’s infamous Blyde River Canyon to early morning hot air balloon trips over the Kruger National Park, which provide a unique viewpoint in which to spot South Africa’s Big Five, from elephants munching on leafy trees to lions basking in the long grass. Not so deep that the chef wasn’t able to rustle up a truly superb evening meal though. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Sanbona, and now when I’m asked if it’s possible to combine Cape Town with a convenient safari destination, I know exactly what the answer is: Sanbona! Written by Tepilit Ole Saitoti. After deep reflection on my people and culture, I have painfully come to accept that the Maasai must change to protect themselves, if not their culture . It is better to meet an enemy out in the open and to be prepared for him than him to come upon you at home unawares. They must adapt to the realities of the modern world for the sake of their own survival . As well as the hands-on experience students will attend weekly lectures on conservation, which include plenty of information from subjects as diverse as the biomes that make up the cheetah’s natural habitat to presentations on the genetic makeup of the king cheetah. There is also the opportunity to assist in veterinary treatment should any arise whilst you are on your animal rehabilitation experience. �I worked with the minimum equipment. Her interest in the photographic process grew out of necessity as she tried to cut down the cost of duplicating her portfolio. She enrolled at night-school and quickly moved from darkroom printing to using a Rolleiflex or a Speed Graphic. An African Safari scheduled to coincide with this event is one that you are not likely to forget. During the months of May and June, Lake Ndutu at the foot of the Ngorongoro highlands, is the starting point for one of the great natural wonders of nature – the famous annual migration. Nearly 2 million wildebeests and a quarter of a million zebra move in winding columns several miles in length towards the Maasai Mara. The Morani arrested for hunting lions and prevented from building manyattas for the eunoto transition in which they pass into elder hood, have kept most of the superficial marks of the warrior without being able to live the life fully. Many men preserve with their warrior hood, though modern Kenya makes few concessions to it. Hundreds of elephants came each afternoon to drink and frolic in the mud. Their giant footsteps were silent, but their gentle rumblings and quiet majesty were enough to get my attention. For two hours, they mooched around pulling up grass as they headed to the river. As I sat on my terrace at Sanctuary’s beautiful Chilwero Lodge on the Park’s border, around 100 elephants sauntered past just beyond the fence. Regardless of where you go and which animals you work with, it’s sure to be a rewarding experience! Image: Adult and Young Elephants available for purchase from Allposters. There is no shortage of opportunities, and a true lover of travel and wildlife could get lost looking at all the opportunities here and here. com Also, post any questions, comments or concerns! One bite and could break your spine and shatter all your ribs. Rare white tigers are bred here. This place provided many thrilling encounters. There are only 300 left on earth. Many in our group partook in the worlds only “caged croc dive” where they were lowered by cage into the warm water and surrounded by chomping jaws. These Nile crocs are huge. – Cheetahs commonly dine on gazelles, wildebeest calves, impalas and other small-hoofed animals. – The average Cheetah will reach a height of 2. 9 m) at the shoulder with an average weight of 110-140 lbs (50-64 kg). – In 1900 there were about 100,000 Cheetahs roaming the African continent. Today that number has drastically decreased leaving only 9,000-12,000 Cheetahs in Africa and 200 Cheetahs in Iran. – A healthy Cheetah can be expected to live 10-12 years. Walking with Cheetahs: – Just an Early Morning Stroll See all 15 photos Cheetah in Long Grass fro Allposters We unloaded from the van and were met with cups of complimentary Rooibos (red tea) and given a few directives in how to handle walking with a Cheetah. One piece of advice stuck out and continues to bring forth a smile to my lips: If the Cheetah you are walking begins to run, let go! The LuangwaRiver is home to numerous Hippos. Sometimes, if you are lucky you can spot a number of lions at a time in one place. There are about 400 bird species here. This marvelous place will give you the real African experience. This famous safari destination is located in Zambia. The park is well-known for its walking safari. Thus, the place would be your best choice for Safari. At the end of the season, these animals will accumulate in the nearby water holes.Conservation volunteers at the Hoedspruit Cheetah Project are guaranteed plenty of hands-on experience with a particular emphasis on the breeding and maintenance of cheetahs in captivity. Twice a week conservation volunteers will even have the opportunity to feed these elusive big cats which is definitely an experience in itself. Now these have been combined to form a larger co-operative, in partnership with a select group of safari-lodge operators. The thinking goes that if Kenya’s most valuable tourism asset, its wildlife, is encouraged to flourish, more value can be delivered than from traditional cattle farming. Kempinksi, Olare Orok Kempinski’s luxury camp launched this year in the Olare Orok Conservancy, bordering the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Kiboko Camp, Lake Naivasha (00 254 703 048 000; sunafricahotels. Doubles start at US$600 (�400), all inclusive with one walking safari. Happily, you can glimpse them from the safety of your private lodge-like tent, which comes with a vast double bed and en-suite bathroom. The area is known for its big cats, including Acacia the Cheetah and Narasha the Leopard, who are frequently seen around the camp. It’s one thing sticking your 400mm lens as close as you can get to a lion, entirely another taking a 50mm and standing right up in someone’s face, as a gawky voyeur. We left Ndutu after three days, crossing the vast open spaces of the southern Serengeti to the Nduara Loliondo camp, an exquisite little spot surrounded by those quintessentially African umbrella acacias and kopjes; elegant yurts served as the dining room and bar area. Only on arrival did I realise I was nervous about our photo shoot with the Maasai the following day. Having traveled and known travelers and known lovers of animals, these are a few other experiences we’ve heard about (or personally enjoyed) and imagine you would also enjoy! Both of these experiences are available in South Africa, but can surely be found in other locations around the globe. After walking with the wild cats we enjoyed an afternoon of Walking with Elephants and, were it not for the rain we would have had a go at Diving with Great White Sharks (some friends of ours had gone earlier and quite enjoyed the experience, regardless of how terrifying it was). Post Comment working Cheetah Items – to remember you “Walk on the Wild Side”Aurora Plush 12” Flopsie Cheetah Buy Now Safari Ltd Wild Safari Wildlife Cheetah Buy Now K. 8192 characters left. Sign in or sign up and post using a HubPages account. Bell Socks Women’s 6-Pack Digital Cheetah, Brown, 9-11 Buy Now Ty Wild Wild Best Serengeti – Cheetah Buy Now More Wildlife Experiences – Around the Globe See all 15 photos Adult and Young Elephants There is truly no shortage of opportunities to experience wildlife first hand throughout various locations around the globe. Post Comment working Harmful. Sign in or sign up and post using a HubPages account. Giraffes, impalas, red lechwe, baboons, warthogs, kudu, and hyenas were easily spotted – unlike other tourists, who were rarely seen. On game drives, we realised elephants weren’t the Delta’s only residents. In April when I visited, the inky waters of Chobe River flowed calmly over the floodplains. By contrast, Chobe National Park, covering 10,500 square kilometres of Botswana’s north-east corner, is the country’s busiest park for both visitors and elephants, whose population wavers between 45,000 and 80,000 depending on migration patterns. Walk this way: Kirisia Hillsn (Tui De Roy/Roving Tortoise Photos) Doug introduced us to Thembi. ” Using Thembi as his model, Doug explained an elephant’s unique features: the intricacies of their trunks, which are “like having your nose on your fingertips”, their six sets of molars, the unusual third eyelid-type membrane that flits across their eyes. But she’s incredibly clever and resourceful. “She’s very highly strung; something as innocuous as a butterfly can freak her out. Birdlife is prolific, and a very high density of elephant population coexists with buffalo, zebra, wildebeest and other big game. Considered as one of Tanzania’s most attractive game sanctuaries, it is home to the famous tree- climbing lions. Lake Tanganyika is Africa’s deepest and longest fresh water lake. Over a quarter of Tanzania is made up of National Parks, game reserves, and controlled areas. In the North, the remarkable Serengeti plains support over three million animals; further east is Ngorongoro Crater, a magnificent caldera which reveals on its floor an amphitheatre of natural wonders, teeming with animals of different types; nearby, Lake Manyara at the foot of the Rift Valley is a bird watchers paradise. In the north-west, Lake Victoria, the second largest on earth, lies in a huge shallow depression. Tanzania has 53,000 sq. Tanzania is one of the few countries with a very large portion of the land dedicated to wildlife. Maasai Mara’s other heavyweights are about in abundance. The Mara River surges with hippo, while big families of elephant traipse along the forested river and stream margins and spread out across the plains when there’s plenty of vegetation to browse. The park is home t an estimated thousand or so elephants, with another five hundred living in the districts beyond its boundaries.So the obvious question becomes how to combine Cape Town with a bit of safari. Key safari destinations are the Eastern Cape, The Madikwe and the mighty Kruger. But these are all quite a journey from Cape Town: what if you don’t have the time or inclination to head that far in search of your big game? Well, I may have the answer, provided in the form of a lovely surprise from my wife. Visiting such popular destination with your family and friends will truly be a memorable experience of your life. Africa is a treasure trove of enthralling safari destinations that cater to all kinds of travelers. African safari destinations are very popular around the globe, as it is home to a wide range of wildlife species. # Get in the habit of looking for photography opportunities everywhere. Shoot from the car, your kitchen window, your office ” anywhere a pigeon perches or a seagull swoops. You’ll be surprised at how quickly you notice shots you wouldn’t have seen before. Each participant was equally overwhelmed by the proximity to one of nature’s most stealthy, powerful and graceful creatures yet confused by the absurdity of having such a creature on a leash. Each participant mulled in their own hearts and minds the logic of such a set up, questioning, doubting and simply standing in awe – a complete lack of answers. Visitors travel to South Africa to enjoy its culture, attractions and wildlife. Tourists should give considerable thought before deciding on a travel agent. Numerous travel companies offer flight deals to this destination. Best flight deals are offered along with sightseeing tours and hotel bookings. Situated a few miles from Cape Town, this tourist attraction is often visited by tourists and visitors during their South African holiday. This island has a rocky outcrop and today, the island symbolizes liberation and victory. The people have fought odds like colonization and apartheid. South Africa has gone through rough times. Tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors. However, the country is blessed with natural beauty, beaches and abundant wildlife. Poverty is a big issue here. Excellent infrastructure and accommodation are sound advantages. South Africa hosted the 2010 Soccer World Cup. It gave further boost to the tourist traffic. The project areas for volunteers include HIV/AIDS prevention, health, creating sustainable agriculture to prevent hunger, working with hospitals, farms, schools to impart information and create a social community. Cheap flights to Johannesburg are provided by number of international airlines. These packages include sightseeing tours, hotel and flight bookings. Amidst competition, many travel companies are offering excellent tour packages. Spend your days sharing the whales’ playground, and then relax with friends, a delicious meal and a cocktail or two on the tropical beach of an evening. Bald Eagles in Canada Watching the thousands of Bald Eagles that congregate in Brackendale, in British Columbia, Canada, every winter is an absolutely amazing sight. You are sure to be breath-taken as you stare in awe at these incredible creatures while they twist and turn in the sky, feast on plump salmon in the river below or squabble for the best spot in the tree to roost. Stetsons, baseball hats, beanies, canvas cloches, military floppies, bright hoodies, would-be French legionnaires: all were on show. And with the multi-coloured hat-fest came striking T-shirts and vests, baggy shorts, khaki pants, a bright yellow anorak, polo shirts and sleeveless fishing vests. However, you can also find chimpanzees and other mammals too. This forest is well-known as home to the world’s half of the mountain gorillas. Bwindi Forest: This is located in the Ugandan region of Africa. Properly instructed we were guided to the wild cats who are held at Tenikwa as part of a rehabilitation program. Like many of the wildest wild animals, Cheetahs have a rough go competing with the needs of the human-sort and have fallen out of sorts with local South African farmer’s (much as is common with wolves near Yellowstone). I packed my Canon 550D (a mid-range DSLR) and a selection of lenses and joined them, anticipating sights of the wildebeest migration gathering and lots of gangly wildebabies to photograph. Each year an estimated two million zebra and wildebeest make the 500-mile journey north across the Serengeti, and just before they leave hundreds of thousands of calves are born within just a few weeks, reaching a critical mass in March. We spent some time parked on the shores of a dam, watching a couple of hippos grunting, snorting and displaying those fearsome tusks of theirs before continuing on our way. Five metres high and orange, yet somehow they blend magnificently into the bush! They were venerated by the indigenous San people and feature heavily in their rock art, which dots the reserve. Down in a river bed, thick with scrub we almost drove straight past some giraffe.More and more tourists become attracted to come and visit this amazing country largely due to the fact that it is one of the most peaceful countries in Africa, if not at all the most peaceful. � Believe it or not but Tanzania is gaining popularity in the tourism sector as it is one of the very popular tourist destinations worldwide. This makes tourism safe for every tourist from outside the country and even from within the country. Moreover, Tanzania is the home of the tallest mountain in Africa, its national pride- Mount Kilimanjaro. They are absolutely amazing parks and have been conservation areas since 1895. There is excellent accommodation and a great restaurant to keep you well fed and ready for the trip around the park. You stand a good chance of seeing all of the popular five and many other wildlife too. One of the oldest reserves found in South Africa are the Umfolozi and Hluhluwe Game reserves. Spend time with the endangered species of Africa, it might just be your last chance to see these beautiful creatures alive and breathing and it will definitely be a memory you’d want to cherish forever. But this is too small a number to be able to save them entirely from dying out. The harsh reality is that the next generation and generations after that will not be able to see a real tiger in its natural habitat. So don’t surpass this opportunity to visit one of these big cats while we still can. On arrival at Cape Town airport, meet and greet with the representative of the airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Welcome to the “mother city” – Cape Town! Overnight at hotel in Cape Town. Upon arrival at the hotel, check into your hotel. International flights in Johannesburg from Mumbai. Arrive at O R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and the domestic terminal to board your connecting flight to Cape Town. Arrive in Knysna, check out the hotel. Late in the evening to return to the hotel. In the evening enjoy a sunset cruise on the Knysna Lagoon. After breakfast check out hotel and proceed to Knysna – a beautiful city situated in the heart of the Garden Route. The end of the day is free. Hiking and sightseeing make up for the best possible adventures one can go for, as the land is buzzing with breathtaking locales and scenic beauty. Unlike other reserves, at Kidepo, a tourist will have plethora of activities to do, other than simple game viewing, to make his tour more memorable than the rest. Bird watching is another major activity done here, and ornithologists from all around the world come to Uganda to pursue their passion. These endangered big cats can only be seen at the Kruger National Park in South Africa and at Etosha in Namibia to name but two. The Cheetah The Cheetah is renowned in the rest of the world as the fastest animal on earth, exceeding speeds of over 100 km/h. They are not very big animals and their sleek, slender build makes them easy to tell apart from a leopard. The Mountain zebra gets along well with the wildebeest, elephant and impala and often mix with these species in Game Reserves. Guaranteed monthly rents are paid to the local landowners, on a 15-year lease. We want to increase living standards, not change the Maasai culture. Investment in infrastructure – bore holes, school rooms, education programmes – is being undertaken by a newly formed trust. Grace Naisenya, herself a Maasai, is its outreach officer: “People were worried that education would mean people moving away, but it hasn’t happened. Flights to Johannesburg are available from all over the world. It has a fascinating gold-mining heritage and is also called the �City of Gold�. Johannesburg is one of the most dynamic places in South Africa. Malls and street markets are favorite places for shopping. Visit the Lion Park to see some ferocious predators. During a holiday in Johannesburg, one should never miss out on adventure. Parks and gardens abound in the city. Herbivores such as black wildebeest and giraffe are some other attractions of the park. Various carnivores such as wild dog, striped hyena, cheetahs and lions are observed here. A guided game drive is highly recommended for tourists. A substantial upward revision of that figure is expected soon, due to rising numbers of Chinese visitors. It’s a natural wonder and – depending on which report you read – more than half of the three million tourists expected to visit Kenya each year will travel to the Maasai Mara to see the migration. Nevertheless, a five-year project is now bearing fruit: Branson is back. You then need to brace yourself for a further 45 minutes of bumpy driving. On the journey, you’ll see what the conservancy model brings to the landscape, as grazing land laid almost bare by domestic cattle gives way to more carefully managed territory. Mahali Mzuri is reached by an hour-long flight from the capital’s domestic airport, Wilson, to the Mara North airstrip.King cheetahs must hold a recessive gene from both their parents which explains why the condition is so rare. It was later discovered that these distinctive stripes were actually the result of a rare form of genetic mutation. The most notable difference between the two leopards is their distinct coat pattern which features three stripes along its back. One can only hope that the foresters will shake off their lethargy and pull themselves up by their boot-straps to face the challenge of reviving the cheetah in the country where once it chased chinkaras and blackbucks with considerable freedom. Tourists and visitors who are looking for something unusual during their South African holiday can visit Cape Town’s natural history galleries that offer attractions like a collection of whale skeletons and prehistoric reptiles. South African museum and planetarium South African museums are certainly worth visiting where tourists can view amazing exhibits, such as art and crafts from African tribes, caves with rock art and other exhibits which are devoted to human science and natural history. We visit a huge farm to witness mating and hatching. Some got to ride the oddball creatures. ” Since 1864 this is the world’s foremost supplier of all things ostrich; hide, meat and feathers. Our destination was Oudtshoorn, “Feather capital of the world. Day 4 – We depart through majestic mountains and Mossel Bay famous for their calamaris that are the size of steaks. I departed giving them a thumbs up. With big grins they thanked me. I didn’ know this gesture in Zulu signified they were highly fertile. The trainers were Zulu-men. We enjoyed a Trunk-In-Hand tour where we walked, fed and examined by touch its ears, tail, tongue and tear ducts. Although not a native African animal, much has been done in Africa, specifically South Africa to help prevent the downfall of this beautiful animal. The Asian Tiger One other critically endangered animal is the Tiger. There are only 200 Tigers in South Africa, all in captivity and Game Reserves are battling to keep them alive and thriving. Spend time with the endangered species of Africa, it might just be your last chance to see these beautiful creatures in alive and breathing and it will definitely be a memory you’d want to cherish forever. The wildlife safari in South Africa will fill you with awe and mystery. Here you can see dense groups of animals, exotic natural landscape, dunes and mountains at a close distance. If you are interested in wildlife and nature, you must travel to South Africa for African wildlife safari. South Africa is a perfect holiday destination for a romantic or adventure getaway with ample scope of photography for nature lovers. With the increase of wildfires each year and the cutting down of trees for artificial purposes, the chimpanzees legacy is at stake. Chimpanzees live off mostly fruit and plants, and they find comfort in the shady areas of forests. There are still a few chimps in Western Tanzania in Game Parks like Mahale Mountains National Park where you are able to see them in their natural habitat. Chimpanzees These cute primates live in groups of 120 and are not as critically endangered but their numbers are dwindling as a result of poaching and their natural habitat being threatened by deforestation. This eco-adventure was a powerful experience that left us in stunned silence until our departure. Fighting the surf on our return to shore was like storming the beaches of Normandy (sans bullets) and very thrilling. The daily spectacle is a reminder that survival of the many often comes with the bloody death of the few. They rope wild bulls in Reno and call it a sport. In the Mara, crocodiles pick off wildebeest and turn the river red with blood at “crossing” times, and they call it tourism. The city has played an important role in toppling apartheid. It is one of the wealthiest cities of South Africa. Tourist attractions and scenic areas are important crowd pullers. The city has a fine climate and is popular among tourists. Johannesburg has a special place in South African history. With space for only 24 guests at the camp, you’ll head out for daily game walks and drives in small groups, free from the squadrons of 4x4s that often plague the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Mahali Mzuri, Olare Motorogi Sir Richard Branson’s second safari camp opened in the Motorogi Conservancy earlier this year (the Virgin founder launched the Ulusaba game lodge in South Africa in 2004). After long days spent searching for wildlife, head back to relax beside the camp’s infinity pool and crash out in one of 12 luxurious tents, with the sound of the bush ringing in your ears. I took the chance to re-read the list of rules I’d picked up at the Oloololo Gate entrance. Always stay 25 metres away from the animals. Do not alight from vehicles at river crossing points. I was watching the rodeo crowd from the opposite bank of the Mara, where only a few 4x4s had parked. No shouting clapping, or cheering. They include “Do not sit or stand on vehicles’ roofs at any time.Without a decent, flourishing environment to live in animal life cannot exist. It has been proven that habitat destruction is the most important factor that is causing the extinction of many animal species. If the balance between predator and prey is not in proportion, then populations may either diminish or expand. This factor will sometimes lead to premature extinction of a certain animal species. Every animal has a certain, niche environment in which they co-exist with a healthy and balanced ecosystem. Volunteers share their own experiences and culture and through daily interaction educate the people of Tanzania. Global Service Corps (GSC): They are an organization who offers overseas volunteering opportunities and this includes projects in Tanzania, Africa. The project areas for volunteers include HIV/AIDS prevention, health, creating sustainable agriculture to prevent hunger, working with hospitals, farms, schools to impart information and create a social community. Their volunteering in Africa program involves participants to stay with Tanzanian people in their homes and learn about their life and culture. You can enjoy jeep safari or elephant safari to get through its wondrous scenery and mesmeric wildlife. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary: Located on a high elevation in Western Ghats ranges in Indian state of Kerala, this lovely natural setting is a great place to discover a wealth of nature and wildlife. Among surviving species of animals, Elephant, Tiger, Nilgiri Tahr and Nilgiri Langur are popular and abundantly available. The Garden route takes tourists and visitors from Mossel Bay to Port Elizabeth. The route proves to be quite an exciting and delightful tourist attraction for those on a holiday in South Africa. The route offers beautiful scenery and vegetation and also offers adventure and sports such as tracking, mountain climbing or hiking. These powerful snappers have a bite that’s four times stronger than that of a great white shark, so the metal cage needs to be even stronger than those used for shark diving. A cage submerges you into the water allowing you to get close to 4m long Nile crocodiles. Shark-diving is so last year. This year is all about diving with crocodiles and in South Africa’s Cango Wildlife Ranch you can do just that. – Cheetahs hunt primarily during the day, yet are only successful about 50% of the time. Fortunately, each chase lasts only 20-60 seconds! com Learn More About CheetahsAs a child, I LOVED reading about Cheetahs, if you know someone who loves reading about Cheetahs, these books may be right up their alley! org Image: Cheetah Running available for purchase from Allposters. Doubles start at US$760 (�507), full board with game drives. Additional excursions include bird walks and the chance to dine beneath the Southern Hemisphere sky. Eagle View, Naboisho (00 254 733 333 909; basecampkenya. Tortilis Camp, Amboseli If elephants are your thing, consider Amboseli National Park, which is renowned for its strong population. In the south-western corner, you’ll find Tortilis, comprising beautiful thatched tents with striking views of Kilimanjaro, the world’s highest free-standing mountain. To top-off waking up to such an awe-inspiring view, the camp also includes game drives, walks, sundowners and bush meals as part of the price, plus delicious Italian meals, inspired by the owner’s European roots. Between the Ngorongoro Conservation area and the Serengeti National Park lies Olduvai Gorge. This remote spot has become famous as the archaeological site where, in 1959, Dr Mary Leakey discovered Australopithecus Boisei, a hominid said to have lived almost 1. Its enduring charm stems from its overwhelming physical beauty and the abundance of wildlife permanently resident on the crater floor. Approaching Ngorongoro Crater is a unique experience. The road winds upwards through a beautiful area of tropical rainforest and meadows carpeted with wild flowers. This Cheetah program has been designed specifically for volunteers who have an interest in wildlife conservation and are willing to travel overseas to Kenya. The requirement is for volunteers in groups of 20 who will work in a specific area along with some senior research co-coordinators, game wardens and scientists. The Cheetah is the fastest animal on land but off late, due to extensive poaching, the population of Cheetah is almost near extinction. The Cheetah Recoil Program: This program is being organized at the Marsabit National Park, Kenya as a part of providing opportunities for volunteering in Africa. One program is called the Pioneer Madagascar and it offers opportunity for volunteers to work at the grass-root level and create a system through which environmental degradation and poverty can be fought. charity organization and they need volunteering in Africa to effectively alleviate poverty, and at the same time improve and protect the unique and beautiful environment and wildlife. The second project is called the Lemur Venture which is a lemur conservation project focused on protecting the already threatened population of lemur. The Azafady Project: The project is being run by an U. Their overseas volunteer program is two fold.Namibia is currently hotspot for the Cheetah as the efforts made by Cheetah Conservation Fund are increasingly proving to be successful. It has been estimated that all the three sites taken together have the potential to host 160 cheetahs, with Kuno-Palpur having the maximum potential – of hosting 70 cheetahs. Nonetheless, as cheetahs in Namibia are reported to be sharing their habitat with farmers, man-animal conflicts are frequent leading to frequent kills. Considered endangered, the African cheetah’s population is currently estimated to be around 12000 – enough for India to try and have eighteen of them relocated from there. A cat comparable to cheetah, though belonging to genus “panthera”, has not been cared for so far, with no conservation policy for it yet in place. Prerna Singh Bindra, a well-known naturalist, author and columnist, feels that the way the leopards are being killed it could well beat the tiger in the race to extinction. Leopards are being lost virtually at the rate of one every day. In the first 50 days of 2010 India lost as many as 60 leopards – more than one a day. Its shrinking prey-base and habitat is driving it towards human settlements resulting in conflicts in which it invariably loses. The island is a symbol of the triumph of human spirit against slavery and racism. Varied sort of fauna and flora also exist in the island. The country offers various attractions to the curious traveler. Many apartheid era leaders including the great Nelson Mandela were imprisoned here. It has been awarded World Heritage status. Nearly 132 bird species have been observed here. A visit to the historical Robben Island Prison Museum enriches the knowledge of tourists. That is also one of the amazing things about Tanzania: it has so many different religions and tribes but yet all of them live in tolerance and peace. The tourists will be glad to discover different cultures, lifestyles, traditions and customs as well as note interesting details such as dressing styles, traditional dances, languages some of which are on the verge of extinction, traditional weddings and the like. � The diversity of Tanzanian people and culture cannot be ignored. And of course there is the ever dominating Table Mountain that adds infinite appeal to the park apart from giving it a name! A Natural World Heritage Site, Table Mountain National Park is considered a sort of tourism icon for Cape Town. One can find a number of beautiful valleys and beaches ornamenting the national park. The Arusha National Park, just outside the city is a string of lovely lakes with a miniature volcanic crater hidden in a forest of mahogany and olive on the slopes of Mount Meru. If you are looking at doing a safari into the northern part of Tanzania, Arusha town is likely to be your starting point after you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Arusha town’s other significance, is due to its geographical position in the centre of Africa, it is said to be mid way between the Cape and Cairo. Set almost on the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha was once a small trading post. Africa Wildlife Safari There are so many amazing animals to discover on an African safari, from peaceful giraffes to imposing lions; elegant impalas to tough-looking rhinos. In addition to the unique wildlife this country offers, imagine drifting across the famous Serengeti National Park in a hot air balloon, followed by a decadent champagne breakfast complete with white napkins and silver cutlery. The Wild Coast is an untamed area of the country which has fantastic beaches, rugged coastline, hills and valleys. One should enjoy activities like snorkeling and diving in the beautiful ocean. It is also dubbed as a bird watcher’s paradise. The area is rich in wildlife and nature lovers will thoroughly enjoy it. The name of the game reserve has been derived from the centrally located Etosha salt pan within the Park. The term Etosha would literally translate to mean big white place, referring to the salt pan. Etosha National Park, Namibia The Etosha National Park in Namibia is another hot game viewing destination in our list. James Cusick was a guest of Sanctuary Retreats (020 7190 7728; sanctuaryretreats. So is the Mara’s future about persuading people not to come? The alternative could be a very large crowd – but nothing to see. The days of the rodeo crowd, ignored rules and safari in the Mara as a mass-spectator sport, need to end. com) which offers three nights at Olonana from �790pp, including luxury tented accommodation, all meals and drinks, safari activities, return road transfers to the airstrip in the Mara, a Maasai Village visit, sundowners and bush meals. And in addition people from the business sector, were imprisoned there from around 1964 to 1991. Third, Robben Island, off the Cape Town Coast where leading members from the South African political parties were held incarcerated. That included Mr Nelson Mandela!According to researchers, not more than 100 Asiatic cheetahs are now estimated to be around, 70-odd of which are in Iran. There have been some stray sightings in Balochistan and Sindh provinces of Pakistan. Once roaming over the wilds of a huge range, from Middle East to the entire Indian sub-continent, the (Asiatic) Cheetah is now mostly confined to Iran in its Kavir desert region. They looked like they couldn’t care less. Maasai guides, in their checked tribal robes, were among the crowd, watching as camera-laden tourists edged dangerously away from the vehicles to within a few metres of wildebeest nervously waiting to make their way down to the crossing point. Beastly: wildebeest make the treacherous journey across the Mara River Wardens, whose job it is to police the reserve, were standing outside the Land Rovers. It’s easy to become blase when one of the much-hyped “big five” (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard) isn’t eyeballing you at arms length-but those are the hunters trophies. The topi are peculiarly characteristic of Maasai Mara, and there are always one or two in every herd standing sentry on a grass tussock or an old termite mound. Among all these outstanding characters, the herds of humble grazers can quickly fade into the background. Warthog families like rows of dismantled Russian dolls, Zebra, and gazelle, odd-looking hartebeest and slick, purple-flanked topi are all scattered with abandon across the scene. The reserve also has rare herds of roan antelope- swaggering ,horse-sized animals with sweeping ,curved horns, that you’ll see elsewhere only in Ruma National Park near Lake Victoria . In this, he was notoriously unsuccessful, managing only one convert, who later lapsed. It’s an eclectic collection, forged in the same magpie spirit as his portfolio of Boeings-to-broadband business ventures. Livingstone – f�ted by the Victorians as the ultimate explorer-missionary – came to the “Dark Continent” to improve the lot of Africans through Christian teachings. Richard Branson’s mission – high-end tourism – is rather different. This guidebook to South Africa in addition to the numerous brochures available upon arrival ensured we enjoyed good food, fine (budget) hostels and got the most out of our weeks in South Africa! South Africa Lesotho & Swaziland (Country Travel Guide)We’re always happy to have a guidebook on hand while traveling. Worse, both the states, viz. In both the reserves, immensely popular as they were, tiger became extinct despite the local Reserve administration’s claims of their presence. Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, in the sanctuaries of which cheetahs are to be relocated, have had indifferent record of providing protection to big cats. Rajasthan had its debacle in Sariska Tiger Reserve as did the Madhya Pradesh wildlife administration had its own in Panna Reserve. Its spell binding wildlife, uncrowded national parks and natural scenery is surely going to steal the heart of tourists. Are you interested in exploring wildlife for East and South Africa? If your answer is affirmative, then Uganda safari tours are waiting to enthrall you with some of the best experiences of a lifetime. Are you looking for safari tours and perplex about where to travel? There are several things to explore in the country. Uganda is counted as one of the most famous safari destinations not only in Africa, but round the globe. Plan your Travel to South Africa It is advisable to check with local South Africa tour operators for best deals and discounts while you travel to South Africa. Once you reach the destination, you can visit local attractions on bus or rent a car. Plenty of domestic flights are available to South Africa. com) Rooms ** Value Service ** Three nights with Virgin Holidays + Hip Hotels (0844 573 2460; vhiphotels. Travel Essentials Mahali Mzuri – Sir Richard Branson’s Kenyan Safari Lodge, Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Kenya (020 8600 0430; mahalimzuri. uk) including Kenya Airways economy flights from Heathrow, internal flights, transfers and accommodation at Mahali Mzuri on an all-inclusive basis, starts from �2,599pp, with twice daily game drives. Day 7-9 – We set out for our longest drive of 4 hours to our game reserve. The scenery was unblemished under the African sun with rolling hills, indigenous forests, golden beaches and sand dunes that spilled into the sea. The park is close to Cape Town and is only three and a half hours drive away. There are a huge variety of animals to see and they are home to the only self-sustaining white Lions in the world. Sanbona is a malaria free reserve and the chances of seeing all of the big five is high. I’ll admit to being slightly sceptical at first. That’s not to say it hasn’t been in the (distant) past, but being the first area settled by Europeans, all the indigenous big game was shot out many, many years ago. Being a brief holiday I knew we didn’t have the time for a bit of safari so I was delighted to find Rachel had sneakily booked us a night at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, about 3 hours’ drive from Cape Town. We were in South Africa last year on a brief holiday, choosing the wines for our wedding; so we were based in and around the Cape Region. I’d always been a bit sniffy about the various game reserves close to Cape Town: it’s not traditional “big game” country.But with so few sightings in the wild who can blame them? However, although the king cheetahs may look a little different from the other cheetahs that you may spot at the Hoedspruit Cheetah Project in truth they are exactly the same animal. The king cheetah was first spotted in Zimbabwe in 1926 where it was considered to be an entirely different animal to the standard cheetah. But whilst many people have heard all about cheetahs few people have heard of the enigmatic king cheetah. Different people have different reasons to opt for volunteer work and it can vary from the desire to learn new things about new cultures and societies to travel and gratification through social work and helping mankind. Here you can watch the gentle giants of the sea called as the Southern Right Whales. Every September the vibrant celebration of the Hermanus Whale Festival takes place. Hermanus is the best land-based destination for whale watching. The travel agents and guides at the wildlife safari parks can make all arrangements for your stay. You can book cabins, lodges or camp in the outdoors. For the African wildlife safari, you can find budget friendly accommodations within the national parks in South Africa. What could be more exciting than travelling to some new place unknown to you and discovering all sorts of novel things that place has to offer? What could be more fascinating than the breath taking sceneries, rare wild animals, diversity of culture and so much more? Elsewhere, there’s a bar, pool and restaurant. Doubles start at US$1,470 (�980), full board with game drives. The on-site waterhole allows guests to come within touching distance of incredible wildlife, as predators and their prey come in to feed, while Maasai guides help locate rarer sightings on game drives and walking safaris. Kempinski Camp, Olare Orok (00 254 703 049 000; kempinski. Eagle View, Naboisho Set on a spectacular escarpment in the Naboisho Conservancy, Eagle View offers nine tented suites with stunning views of the savannah. Push boundaries, explore less traveled path in mystic Indian forests and come home with new eyes. Want to try something new this season? Wildlife tour in India offer memorable travel experience, letting you explore amazing flora & fauna in the India�s most interesting regions. Why not to join the hunt and explore amazing wildlife in India? Elephant collaring project, Tanzania The Saadani Elephant Project Team collars elephants to track their movements and mitigate human wildlife conflict around Tanzania’s Saadani National Park (01285 643 333; steppesdiscovery. Joining the team, you’ll help track suitable elephants by helicopter, vehicle, and on foot, and assist with darting, collaring, or keeping the animals comfortable during collaring operations. The African lion is facing extinction across the entire West African region, a report has revealed, with just 250 adult lions left following a ‘catastrophic collapse’ in their numbers A report led by conservation group Panthera found that West African lions now only exist in five countries – Senegal, Nigeria and on the shared borders of Benin, Niger and Burkina Faso. � P Linna Eleanor �Bunny� Yeager, model, photographer: born Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania 13 March 1929; married first Arthur Irwin (died 1977, two daughters); second Harry Schaefer (died 2000); died North Miami, Florida 25 May 2014. �Make the most of what you have and enjoy being female; enjoy being YOU. �What a boring place the world would be if every woman looked the same as the next,� she wrote. In recent years, as Yeager published more retrospective books and exhibited around the world, the emphasis she placed on the �natural look� seemed to resonate in an era of publications dominated by photoshop and �skinny� models. It isn’t opulent – these are still tents after all – but as you listen to the shrieks of hyenas while gazing across the valley from your roll-top bath, you’ll realise that you’re being thoroughly spoilt. ” All the traditional elements of a luxury safari camp are present and correct: colourful fabrics hang from the wall; beds are clad in exquisite white linen. Comfort “The idea,” says Breedveld, “is that you could take the property anywhere and people would still want to stay in it as a destination itself. Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary: Nestled on the southern bank of Brahmaputra River, this picturesque wildlife park is famous to be a natural habitat of one-horned rhinoceros and Wild Buffalos. However, a tour to Kaziranga Park gives you the opportunity to spot tigers, leopards, Jungle Cats, barking Deer, Hog Deer, and several enchanting species of birds & reptiles. The Park covers an area of around 430 sq km, comprising tall thickets of elephant grass and patches of evergreen forests. Tortilis Camp, Amboseli (00 254 20 600 3090; tortilis. Galdessa Camp, Tsavo East Galdessa sits in the depths of the Tsavo East National Park, with views of the golden Yatta Plateau and the southern bank of the Galana River. Its riverside location means that you’ll spot wildlife right on the doorstep, but Galdessa also offers walking safaris and game drives through the rugged landscape. Doubles start at US$760 (�507), all inclusive with games drives. The laid-back lounge and dining room wears its African decor well, while the breezy suites come with elegant muslin-draped beds and river-facing decks.And, in addition the ‘hill’ which is the largest sand dune in Africa Second, they have world heritage class sites, for example at St Lucia. The principal reason for that would be the scenery of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Yeager stuck to posing for swimsuit magazines, sometimes creating her own two-piece, prototype-bikinis, and dyeing her hair blonde. But she steered clear of anything too racy. I never posed nude for anyone apart from myself,� she said, referring to How I Photograph Myself, one of the dozen books she published in the 1960s revealing a pioneering technique that influenced practitioners like the conceptual self-portraitist Cindy Sherman. �My mommy told me never to pose nude, so I didn�t. , but there are not as many projects on wildlife and ecosystem conservation. If you are interested in a wildlife conservation project and want to become a volunteer and pursue a related program, then it will be a unique opportunity that will ultimately provide satisfaction. If you are looking for a unique opportunity: There are many projects focusing on people, poverty, social issues, disease or health etc. They are cared for by local monks as well as volunteers who travel from around the globe to be given this special opportunity. These tigers are generally housed in cages – for their own safety as well as for visitors’ safety – although they are all walked on leashes every day. Gir National Park: Once a royal hunting ground for Nawabs of Junagadh, this park is now the largest animal sanctuary of Gujarat, with highest density of Asiatic lions anywhere in India. The main habitants of the park are Asiatic lions, but a range of other animal species like leopard, Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Chowsingha, Chinkara Gazelle and Wild Boar can also be explored here. Awesome greenery, scenic lakes & water bodies and rich diverse flora & fauna, this park makes a perfect holiday in lap of nature. The Peace Parks Foundation, established in 1997, is helping to develop transfrontier conservation areas (peace parks) in southern Africa, linking ecosystems and allowing wildlife greater freedom of movement. The removal of physical barriers between countries helps to restore traditional animal migration routes as well as encouraging tourism and economic development. Covering 7-8 meters in a stride, with only one foot touching the ground at a time, the cheetah can reach a speed of 110 km/h in seconds. The cheetah’s flexible spine, oversized liver, enlarged heart, wide nostrils, increased lung capacity, and thin muscular body make this cat the swiftest hunter in Africa. It is hard to introduce Tanzania without getting distracted by the might Kilimanjaro. At 5,895 m, there is mighty Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, which rises majestically out of the dusty bush of the northern Maasai Steppe. Its densely forested sides give way to the blue glaciers and unbelievably white snow of its rounded peak. A luxury holiday in the South Pacific is in itself an amazing experience, but then add to that the sheer delight of swimming with Humpback Whales and you will have a truly magical holiday. The Kingdom of Tonga is one of the only places in the world where it is legal to swim with the graceful whales. Swimming with Whales in the South Pacific Can you imagine the peaceful tranquillity of swimming with whales in the South Pacific? The number of species that can be seen in any of these parks is enormous; the list is designed only to give a flavor of what a visitor may expect. Cheap Flights to Johannesburg The major parks and reserves used by tour operators and visited by overseas tourists are shown here, as well as those with particularly significant conservation value. Some lesser – known parks are also included to give a broader geographical spread; some of these may not be currently open and access to many difficult due to poor infrastructure or political problems. Kenya is the most popular destination for safari and Masai reserve is one of the amazing places located here. Visiting this place especially in between the months of July to October would be the right decision, as you can find hundreds of Zebras and wildebeest during these months. This reserve is well-known for its rare wildlife species. This park would be the best choice for the wildlife photographers especially during the dry season. Etosha Park: This Park is located in Namibia. It is home to the world’s tallest elephants and some other animal species. Once you consider the reasons and evaluate them, I expect that you may have to admit that a convincing case can be made for thinking of the way to consider a holiday in South Africa apart from seeing wildlife. The Cheetahs were well adjusted to walking on the leash and were content to explore the park and enjoy the sunrise with a group of young, unknowing tourists. This has contributed to the decreasing population, and programs like Tenikwa are established to support and care for these creatures which deserve a place to live, grow and be fruitful. Within moments, we were gripping a leash and feeling the immense power and strength calmly tugging on the other end.Well, one of the leading Uganda tourism company (abacusvacations. com) for the best sightseeing support for your Uganda trip. For that reason if you will ever expect any trip to stop by this place or wish to visit to Uganda to see Gorilla at their own natural habitat then don�t skip to consult with the tourism company (abacusvacations. com) is the best known for its priceless support. Why not consider this exciting opportunity for your next trip abroad? This is an opportunity that is not to be missed. Taking part in a wildlife volunteer vacation in Namibia is sure to be a memorable and amazing experience far different from sunning yourself on the Costa Brava. You will be able to give something back. If you are such a person then volunteering in Africa programs can provide you with a great opportunity to pursue such a cause. There are many people who feel the need to give back to the society and are passionate about their cause. Louis Leakey discovered the remains of Homo habilitated or “handy man” as a first step in human evolution, human ladder. Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s largest volcanic crater, is a huge amphitheater of wild animals, and the Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania won the title, “the cradle of mankind. Many more fossils were also found after including the prehistoric elephants and giant ostrich. ” The Ol Duvai Gorge that Dr. If there’s one animal that you don’t want to get close to in South Africa it’s the great white shark. This is definitely an experience that all adrenaline junkies should try on their South Africa holidays. Shark diving has really taken off in South Africa and many people come to the country with the intention of getting up close to Jaws and his razor-sharp teeth. Surprisingly though, quite a few people do! Although you’re submerged in a cave, the shark appears so close that you could touch him – not that you’d want to though! * Carry your camera with you at all times ” starting today! You never know when you’ll run into a deer (not literally, we hope! There are probably more species of wildlife in your neighborhood than you’ve ever realized. You can go on an African wildlife safari in Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana and many other national parks in Africa. While you travel to South Africa, follow all safety tips and precautions mentioned by tour travel guide. Usually, South African wildlife safaris are more popular for their developed infrastructure, good roads and lodgings. Do not carry lot of money and be very careful about your passport and other important documents. They can also help you find the best African wildlife safari tour that meets your budget and requirements. Never venture alone at night and keep away from unsafe areas. The elephants like the swamp waters which is very cool and fresh as it comes from the top of the mountains from the melt ice and rivers. Amboseli is also very popular from its large herds of african elephants which are more than 1300. If you want to go on a Nairobi Kenya elephant safari holiday, the amboseli is the place for you. Botswana, which next year will host an anti-poaching conference, has an exemplary record in this respect, and is home to approximately 200,000 elephants – among them Jabu and his two pachyderm pals, Thembi and Morula. A staggering 50,000 elephants are slaughtered annually to meet the global demand for ivory, part of an illegal wildlife trade worth over �11bn. Initially, the cheetah would race out to a clear lead, but the gazelle has stamina to perform at a high level for a greater period on its side. Once again, Wikipedia provides an invaluable insight into the performance of the cheetah. This is where the gazelle would come into his own – racing past but the prostrate cheetah and continuing on to the finish line. So, once everything is arranged, we can let the race begin. Sure he can run at 70 mph, but some 400 metres into the race he would be knackered and ready to lie down. �� The process of every achievement will cause tiredness and energy loss. � The law of nature is different and is general for all the living things. Hence every living thing while in nature also needs to create �its own law� to protect its interest and not to harm or steal anything from others. � This essential lesson every corporate must learn from the declining population of cheetah. � One has to be cunning and cleaver in the positive sense; otherwise, the people around them in the corporate world may rout them of their achievement or success. � Learn to protect it and do not limit your proud just to achieve. � The hawks around you will be �waiting for such an opportunity� to grab, snatch and steal your �earning or achievement�. It is located amidst the awe-inspiring surroundings of the Western Ghat Mountains on the Mysore-Ooty highway. The well known South India wildlife sanctuaries are: Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary It is one of the beautiful wildlife reserves of South India situated in the state of Karnataka. This wildlife reserve covers an area of 874. Large number of tourists come here to enjoy the scenic spell of nature scattered in the form of landscapes, scenic ambience and number of flora, fauna and avifauna species.� ��The hot mid day has only minimized its competition and competitors snatching its prey but not its struggle. � Despite having the unique strength, i. , the hot mid day to hunt the prey. ability to run at great speed and ability to catch even the fastest deer �impala, cheetah has to work differently by choosing the less chosen time, i. � The message to be learned by the corporate leaders is that, for success, one has to plan, work and think differently. � But despite the continuous struggle, it could become successful survivor in the African jungle. �� Its struggle continues. � One should never assume that struggle free path is �the� path to success. Is this type of tourism acceptable? Is this the best way to protect such wild creatures? There is nothing so akin to being in the presence of a creature so admired and graceful. Is this animal going to dart off, will I survive? Am I really here, now, with a creature such as this? Regardless of the train of thought, the arguments, the opinions which could be formed the experience was absolutely unbelievable and life-changing. A special icing on the Kidepo cake comes in with fabulous ethnic and cultural performances by the local tribe entertainers here. A wide variety of songs and dance forms dominate the performances, which can be enjoyed by putting forward a special request to the locals. Don�t show your face on a psychoanalyst�s safari unless you�ve ticked off neuroticism and have the photos to prove it. Even personality traits. Check the internet and you�ll find most things, from breweries to orchestras, now come in handy Big Five format. Amboseli National Park East Africa Holiday Safaris Amboseli is national park that is located on the Tanzanian border to Kenya to the south west of Nairobi city. The mountain towers over the park and the beautiful peak can be seen in the morning protruding amongst the white clouds with its snow covered bald head. The park is very famous for its view of mt kilimanjaro, the highest free standing volcanic mountain in the world. “We do before-and-after artwork with the children, and a regular comment after they’ve been with us is ‘we’ve learnt that elephants can be our friends’,” Sandi noted. Sleeping at Doug’s Camp, the children spend precious time getting to know the orphans. Back at school, they share their experiences with classmates. (Osprey and dolphin are seeking legal redress. Other destinations are following suit. And what to do about the numerous A-listers – cheetah springs to mind – that don�t make the cut? Scottish Natural Heritage, for instance, has dubbed red squirrel, otter, seal, golden eagle and red deer their �Scottish Big Five�. ) And the concept is not confined to wildlife. (HINT: If you cant find one at your local drug store, try borrowing your granddaughters Beanie Baby. # Take a small bean bag, the day of your African big game shoot. ) Bean bags can be real life-savers on safari, helping your camera absorb motion when you are shooting from a jolting vehicle. Honeymooners, photographers, film makers, adventurers, or wildlife enthusiasts, all want to enjoy the local wildlife, one of Africa’s most respected and valued prize possessions. Africa is known for its breathtaking scenery, diverse cultures, and extraordinary wildlife. It is a continent that attracts many tourists, some of whom are only interested in its metropolitan areas, while others only want to spend time with nature. The country offers various attractions to the curious traveler. A visit to the historical Robben Island Prison Museum enriches the knowledge of tourists. The island is a symbol of the triumph of human spirit against slavery and racism. It has been awarded World Heritage status. Varied sort of fauna and flora also exist in the island. Nearly 132 bird species have been observed here. Many apartheid era leaders including the great Nelson Mandela were imprisoned here. � It is not your ability to achieve decides your success but how smartly you retain your achievement for yourself alone ensures success. � If you work hard and achieve anything great, before even you enjoy someone may steal or grab it. � This is a natural law. � The insight cheetah conveys to the corporate is that one should not relay only on their hard working ability or �unique strength� for success. � Your achievement may naturally cause an exertion in you and, before even you recoup from such energy loss, the people around you may snatch it from you. Cheetahs stalk their prey, approaching to within about 50 feet before dashing out from cover and sprinting at the targeted animals. They hunt mainly during the day and thus avoid other predators like lions and leopards. Cheetahs grab their victims’ throats and suffocate their quarry within a few minutes. For the lovers of mountain climbing it presents a great challenge as this tall goddess is 5840m high. Of course among the tourist attractions one cannot forget to mention the incredible Ngorongoro crater which is found in the town of Arusha. The crater is the host to many different �animal and plant species as well as a rare sight because it is filled with water which is only seen if one climbs at the very peak of the crater or flies over it in a jet. With the help of experienced and courageous tour guides, who will lead one through the safe paths, even amateurs can fulfill their long term dream of seeing the famous Uhuru torch at the top of the mountain. �The beautiful tall mountain, whose cap is surprisingly covered in snow, is a magnificent sight.You see yourself face to face with a cheetah, the dust of the Savannah shimmering in the African sun, mesmerized by its unblinking eyes as you snap feverishly away. The last thing you’re thinking about is that your wildlife pictures may not deliver. What you don’t see is that you probably wont be allowed to even get out of the tour guides jeep to take that breathtaking close-up. There are a million things to do when preparing for your wildlife Africa dream vacation. The boat safari is the most thrilling way to explore and experience the diversity of this wildlife reserve. The dense evergreen and savannah grasslands surroundings nurture some of the exotic and endangered wildlife species. This is the only wildlife park in India where tourists can enjoy the exhilarating fun of boat safari. Based on the census this wildlife reserve cradles 900 elephants, 40 tigers, 280 gaurs, 20 leopards, 180 birds species and number of other wild animals like sloth bear, nilgiri langur, porcupine, lion-tailed macaque. are some of the best parks to uncover. In these peaceful national parks, travelers can view the elephants, lions, buffaloes, several species of antelopes and anymore. Kibale forest national park, Queen Elizabeth national park, Murchison falls national park, etc. National parks- Besides gorilla trekking, there are innumerable national parks in Uganda which are worth to explore. Numerous artifacts showcase historical wars and movements that occurred in the country. War art, photography, aircraft, weapons, medals and fighting vehicles are highlights of the museum. The South African National Museum of Military History is another important landmark. The Life Sciences Museum offers knowledge of natural history. Tourists can learn about the various zoological and botanical specimens displayed here. It is a country of geographical extremes like the highest point being the Mount Kilimanjaro peak and the lowest point being the lake bed in Lake Tanganyika. It also shares a part of Lake Victoria, which is the largest lake on the continent. The Serengeti is a national park and a haven for animal lovers as you can spot the big 5’s of Africa and the fastest animal on the plant: the Cheetah. Tanzania is situated in East Africa, and its economy runs primarily on tourism. But Tanzania has much more to offer than this and one such place is the Serengeti. The more than 1million animals migrate in what is the largest single migration event in the world, visible from the satellite images. Masai mara is however most known for its yearly wildebeest migration from Serengeti northwards into masai mara. The wildebeest have to cross rivers infested with crocodiles and dangers of drowning and these are the spectator stages for the migration safari in masai mara. These are the most popular east african holiday safari places in Kenya. Tanzania offers travelers an array of alternatives. It is a dwelling place for endangered species providing them with the basic natural surroundings essential for their survival. It pictures great scenery of biodiversity, sky touching peaks, beautiful lakes, and fascinating beaches. It may astonish you when you realize just how many there are in the city. The second key element in being prepared for your dream wildlife vacation ” start snapping today. Using your telephoto lens, you can (and should) shoot birds and animals every chance you get. Despite their best efforts to hide their catches, their kills are often stolen by larger predators and picked at by hordes of vultures. After securing their meal, they may drag it to nearby cover. Lions and hyenas also eat cheetah cubs; lions and leopards also kill adults. The Mara’s small number of luxury camps fits with Kenya’s long-term plan of lowering numbers coming into the Mara, without affecting income. Olonana appeals to a small number of clients, with luxury tents and dining that wouldn’t be out of place in a five-star Mayfair hotel. That’s how it should be. ) or perhaps an Arbitrary Eighty-Four (anything, really, as the mood takes you). How about a Disappointing Dozen (yes, wildebeest, I�m looking at you), a Suspect Seventeen (A panda? But why stick at Five? If we must have targets, then can we not be a little more imaginative? A great way to spot all the big five is on the open top jeep expeditions. For a relaxing break which has a spa treatment center on location is the Kariega Reserve. If you fancy something a little different the boat trips are recommended, you can go along the Kariega River or the Bushman. A hike taken in the company of Lenkoko Kituri, one of the lodge’s Maasai wildlife experts, plus an armed guard, yielded a close encounter with the deadly black mamba, plenty of antelope and wildebeest, and a graceful tower (yes, that’s the collective noun) of giraffes. San Gimignano Tuscany Italy Refrigerator Magnet by AndyPo More San Magnets Ferrari 308 GTS QV and a Citroen 2CV See all 7 photos Ferrari 308 GTS QV and a Citroen 2CV I did have a fridge magnet for sale here featuring a picture of my own Ferrari 308 GTS QV, but Ferrari told me to remove it because they own the right to all Ferrari merchandise. Lions and Cubs in BotswanaLion and Cubs Fridge MagnetAnother one of my favourite safari photos from Southern Africa: Chobe National Park in Botswana.Accommodations along the river are built in a traditional African style and include private terraces, from which guests can watch the sunrise every morning and the sun set in the evenings over the Olifants River. Nyati Safari, in partnership with Kruger National Park, provides travelers with the opportunity to experience every facet of the wildlife and beauty that is the South African bushland within Kruger National Park. Travelers have a range of accommodations available to them, ranging from small private units to the larger Cheetah Camp lodge area, which can provide luxury housing for up to 12 people. The company’s 4- or 7-day safari packages allow travelers to stay in the heart of Kruger National Park in the privately owned Balule Nature Reserve. It shelters plenty of wildlife in its crater, mainly the elephants. Ngorongoro Conservation Area: Ngorongoro Conservation Area: Most famously referred to as the jewel in the crown, it is an outcome of the same volcanic eruption which has given birth to the Rift Valley and Kilimanjaro. Chobe Park is located in Botswana’s Delta and it covers 4 distinct ecosystems. You’ll find a great concentration of wildlife especially in Savuti marsh of this park. There are around 120,000 elephants here and you’ll not miss watching them while enjoying a safari in this place. Monkey Drinking Fridge Magnets by AndyPo View other Monkey Magnets Iguacu Waterfalls, Brazil and Argentina See all 7 photos Iguacu (Brazil and Argentina) Waterfalls Fridge MagnetThe Iguacu waterfalls in Brazil are a wonderful, beautiful, romantic setting; a popular destination for honeymoons. When picking animal print bedding from an on the internet resource be positive you are pleased with the colour, as pictures can sometimes be misleading. Shopping for animal print bedding online couldn’t be easier. There are many on the internet shops marketing all types of animal print bedding, specifically cheetah print bedding which tends to be one of the much more popular types. the Serengeti plain is undoubtedly the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world, unequalled for its natural beauty and the greatest concentration of plains game anywhere. It lies between the shores of Lake Victoria in the east and the Maasai Mara to the North West. Check out the thickets of desert date trees (Balanites) near Little Governors marsh, or Rhino Ridge, where one or two of the reserves surviving faru are sometimes obligingly positioned. Rangers are certain to know the current news about the black rhinos-every calf born is a victory- though finding them is often difficult. The sanctuary website and there is entry fees of $5 per person in upstream along the Mara River, well to the north of the reserve. There are also some white rhinos in the area, brought in from South Africa and living in the Ol Choro Oirouwa Rhino Sanctuary in the conservancy of the same name, close to Mara Safari Club. Although there are areas of wildlife interest in northern Africa, particularly on the Mediterranean coast, these are generally on a much smaller scale and do not usually provide the primary motivation for travel to these countries. The area of Africa south of the Sahara is featured here. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary It is another most famous wildlife reserve of South India situated on the bank of Periyar Lake in the Idukki district of Kerala. km in the Western Ghats region. The location gifted the national park with diverse collection of flora, fauna and avifauna species. This national park sprawled over an area of 777 sq. A few years ago I was in Jordan and wanted to visit the rose-red carved monuments at Petra. So how do you cope as a tourist if you know the crowds may spoil an adventure? The mountain city between Aqaba and Wadi Arabah is now, despite its remoteness, recognised as one of the wonders of the world. Consider Kruger National Park as a destination and make your vacation extraordinary. And if you can stretch your stay, Kruger National Park is in close proximity to countless other attractions throughout Africa, many of which Nyati offers as special destination bundles that can be included in your 4- or 7-day reservation. Don’t settle for the ordinary. With packages as affordable as more mundane alternatives, Nyati Safari offers travelers the chance to experience the haven of African wildlife that is Kruger National Park. As a volunteer, you can impart your experience and teaching and help in strengthening the Masai women for the future. * Women’s development: There is a lot of work going on in Tanzania to uplift the status of the Masai women. The Masai tribe is the original people of Tanzania but they have been left out for a long time. A True “Walk on the Wild Side”In July of 2010 my husband and I were in the midst of a world tour which included a trip to Guatamala to meet our Sponsor Child, attending the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and culminating in our living, working and traveling in South Korea.Actually, apart from seeing wildlife, many interesting activities are offered here. Don’t worry about such things. Read this article to know why South Africa should be on your vacation list. And you may have a fear of the unknown or getting lost. What images appear in your mind when you think of South African? Cheetahs have strong jaws and kill by the throat hold that suffocates the prey animal. It is estimated that if they come within two hundred yards of the prey by taking cover from bush and grass, avoiding notice, then they have a reasonable chance of success in making the kill. Unlike other big cats, Cheetahs can be tamed and were used for centuries by maharajahs in India to bring down gazelle, earning the title of ‘hunting leopard’. Some unconfirmed sightings have been made in the past in the Balochistan province of Pakistan, however there is no evidence to back them up. Acinonyx Jubatus Venaticus, the Asiatic Cheetah is currently recorded in desert and semi-arid shrubland in scattered regions in Iran. Dark tear like markings that run from the inside corners of eyes, across the side of nose to mouth are thought to protect the Cheetah’s eyes from direct impact of sun’s rays as it chases its prey in bright daylight. Black spots mark the length of the body. Fur color is tawny and hair are short and coarse. Head is small and eyes are high set. Height is about two and a half feet. The Gandhi Square is a famous area of Johannesburg. Urban life is also showcased in seven permanent displays. Various traditional artifacts are present here. A tour of Museum Africa provides detailed knowledge of the city�s political and social history. Landmarks include the dominating skyscrapers. One gets a chance to understand the growth of Marabi music and dance. The city attracts crowds due to its rich gold mining heritage. On arrival in Stellenbosch, check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel to stay in Stellenbosch. At the same time late at night to his hotel. After breakfast departure from your hotel and stay in the land of wine. Later proceed to visit the land of wine and wine tasting in a vineyard well known. To keep something warm you’re told to put it close to your heart – which happened to be in my bra. I looked after it during the day; it woke up during a meeting and I released it that evening back into the forest. “A few years ago I found a bat on the ground. There wasn’t a heater to hand so I wrapped it in tissue. Travel Documents: People who are traveling from the US do need a Visa. People from Nationals and common wealth countries including Canada and UK do not require a visa. If you are planning far before, you can apply for the visa. They can get it done at the airport itself. These days few of us take a rifle on safari, but the concept has stuck as a marketing mantra. Without the trophy snaps – today�s mounted heads – your safari is, implicitly, a failure. � comes the triumphant cry, trumping your paltry hyenas. A tick-list of essential sightings. �Got the Big Five this morning! To find out more on the African Wildlife Holiday Tours, click here : Kenya Safari Holidays or here: Kenya Tour Package Sojourns Safaris offers you the most popular Kenya Safaris and Trips to all these attractions. These are the best places to go on a kenya safari holiday. �Lions are the pride of Gujarat,� he said. The domain of the Asiatic lion – which is smaller than its African cousin – once reached from Greece to the north-east of India but it was repeatedly pushed back by hunting and habitat destruction. Four years ago, Mr Modi had a public clash with the then Environment Minister, saying that unlike other Indian states where wildlife such as the tiger was struggling, his state had managed to protect its large cats. Today, around 60,000 visitors a year visit the lions in the Gir forest. The opposition to moving some of the lions from the Gir forest to an alternative location was led by Gujarat�s powerful Chief Minister, Narendra Modi. Conservation here is paramount. In nature nothing is guaranteed. Five game drives were provided and at the sunset photo stops wine and beverages were added. Our ranger guides were excellent and these were the most comfortable safari jeeps made. At the heart of the camp there’s a central viewing deck with a hearth for a fire. Dinner is taken at a gracious glass table suspended over a grand tree stump in the dining tent, or under the awning, or even out in the bush, for a champagne barbecue among the wildlife. There are only 12 guest tents, so a maximum of 24 adults can be accommodated at any one time (although two tents can also host children if required). Anyhow, the ones we saw looked pretty healthy and we were able to follow them for quite a while as they bimbled along one of the paths. Studies suggest they are just as effective at hunting as their normal cousins, contrary to received wisdom that suggests their colour makes it easier for prey to spot them.Fridge Magnets by AndyPocheetahs in Namibia See all 7 photos cheetahs in Namibia Cheetahs in Africa Fridge MagnetBig Cats in NamibiaOne of my favourite photos from many years of wildlife photography. I was very luck to have three cheetahs running fast towards me. Photo taken with a Nikon F4S and a 300mm telepho lens in Namibia It was however, incredibly impressive as we walked chamber to chamber in massive dry caverns which are a mere 800,000 years old. Our final stop was the famous UNESCO Cango Caves, Arica’s largest show cave. I nearly opted out of going as I’m not a cave woman. Although we’re pretty certain that this shop doesn’t stock Hermes you may be able to pick yourself up a nice replica. These birds move fast and can reach speeds of up to 60km/h so make sure you hold on tight! Whilst shopping draws the crowds, being able to ride an ostrich around the estate provides one of the most memorable experiences. Ostrich leather is still fashionable nowadays and used to create the much lusted after Hermes Birkin handbags. Visiting an ostrich farm is a fascinating way to learn more about how South Africa’s rich lived, but also gives you a rare opportunity to purchase ostrich feathers and ostrich leather goods. Ostrich feathers were once high-fashion among certain ladies of nobility and the so-called feather boom resulted in decadent palaces being built on the grounds where ostriches roamed. Heavy rains falling up on the Mau Range where the river rises can produce a brown flood that claims thousands of animals as they try to cross. Heaps of bloated carcasses line the banks: injured and dying animals struggle in the mud: while vultures and marabou stork’s squat in glazed, post-prandial stupor. Like huge sheep (they are, in fact, most closely related to goats), the brainless masses swarm desperately to the banks and plunge in. Many are fatally injured on rocks and fallen branches; others are skewered by flailing legs and horns. The Mara River is the biggest obstacle they come up against . With every surge, more bodies bob to the surface and float downstream. Many more fossils were also found after including the prehistoric elephants and giant ostrich or spice island of Zanzibar where you can go game fishing, diving over the coral gardens. And they can also offer you the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful coastal regions, where you can relax on pristine beaches, Mombasa, Malindi and Lamu in Kenya, “handy man” as a first step in human evolution, human ladder. Many tour operators offer safaris in Kenya and Tanzania. Paul showed us how to use the background textures of the huts and how to handle the extremely low light inside. Later, when it came to the unexpected bonus of the evening’s dancing, we considered the light and the angles to capture the perfect moment. However, far from being uncomfortable, the Maasai were happy just to get on with their daily lives as we took photos. Sun City Resort is one of the best South Africa tourist destinations. It is famous for its gambling resorts and luxury accommodations. Here you can enjoy golfing, swimming, surfing, ballooning, cabaret shows, bird-watching, parasailing and cinemas. Many parks such as the Masai Mara, Serengeti and Kruger are well known throughout the world and a number of them have been recognized by both UNESCO and the WWF (World Wide for Nature / World Wildlife Fund in USA and Canada) for their unique and important character. Africa is a prime destination for wildlife holidays, its national parks, games reserves and wildlife sanctuaries feature prominently in package holidays and tourist itineraries. The poplar animals which can be easily sighted here are asian elephant, jungle cat, wild boar, lion tailed macaque, leopard and many more. The prime attraction of this sanctuary is the Asiatic elephant which are found here in large number. The Moyar, Kabini and Gagur are three popular rivers that supports the life of species dwelling here and increases the scenic beauty of this place. �From a solid conservation point of view, it�s not a good idea to have an entire population of a species in one area. � Sheren Shrestha, of the Wildlife Trust of India, said it was true that the authorities in Gujarat had done well in establishing the breeding programme that had been so successful. �They are saying they have been doing a good job and that is true but the fact of the matter is that you need more than one population,� he said. 0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10. 4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:. 0pt; font-family:”Times New Roman”; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400; , Chennai /* Style Definitions / table. MsoNormalTable mso-style-name:”Table Normal”; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:””; mso-padding-alt:0in 5. � Dr S Ranganathan, ClinRise Derma Pvt. Initially, with the ability to accelerate to speeds in excess of 70 mph in little over three seconds, the cheetah has a clear advantage over the gazelle. Indeed, the top speed of gazelle reaches approximately 50 mph – a significant difference. In extensive research I myself have carried out via the encyclopedic wonder that is Wikipedia, the race would depend on a number of factors.Serengeti National Park: Being the oldest national park of Tanzania, it is also considered as a heritage site. Vegetation of the park attracts herbivores animals Zanzibar: It is an island of beautiful beaches and is one of the favorite destination spot. It is inhabited by many species including lion, giraffe, birds, cheetah, and mainly zebra. This place has been the natural trading center, since ancient time due to its exuberance in Indian Ocean. It offers a great deal to tourist looking for snorkeling, swimming with dolphins, and scuba diving. Many great scenes of a leopard in action, and good shots of leopard cubs as well. Revealing the LeopardRevealing the Leopard is a well done documentary about leopards. Recommended if you have interest in leopards, or big cats in general. Very informative documentary on leopards and their way of life. 0 Good narration, plenty of action and information well presented. A good documentary for wildlife lovers, especially for those who love leopards. 5: Normal scenes of hunting and feeding, again nothing to gruesome. Environmentalists have welcomed the move, saying the forest in Gir is getting crowded and making the animals more vulnerable to disease. Precisely how many animals are to be moved is yet to be decided. They claim that establishing a new community can help reduce inbreeding. A breeding population of the lions will now be transferred to the Kuno game sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh. �This has been going on for 20 years,� said Belinda Wright, of the Wildlife Protection Society of India. According to the Associated Press, state representatives said a proper environment for the animals had been created in Kuno. It is bordered by Kenya, Sudan, DR Congo, Rwanda and Tanzania and is family home to one of the most distinct landscapes in all of Africa. Uganda is a tiny, land-locked place in Eastern Africa. Throughout Uganda’s flowerbeds lie verdant heaps, considerable wetlands and dry grasslands that teem with all varieties of wildlife, helping to make it a superb safari destination. Unspoiled Wonders – Unlike from its border nations, Uganda is the famous tourist destination which confers the most adventurous place for visitors to love a type of realistic African landscape and culture that is the most significant part of Uganda tour. Different types of birds� unseen in other continents also adhere to the environment of African wildlife safaris. No one visits Africa and doesn�t enjoy the wildlife safari there. African safari parks are now developing at immense rate to attract visitors from all over the world. The most famous sights in African safari are cheetah, African elephants, Giraffes, hippopotamus, Warthog, Zebras, wildebeest and Rhinoceros. African elephant is the largest mammal on earth. It is one of the biggest attractions for tourists. All these wildlife can be enjoyed in Safaris of Africa. Dr Philipp Henschel, lead author and head of the Lion Program Survey Coordinator said this figure comes in stark contrast to the number of lions believed to be surviving in West Africa in 2006. He said: “When we set out in 2006 to survey all the lions of West Africa, the best reports suggested they still survived in 21 protected areas. Approximately 2 millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle wander at regular intervals between Tanzania and Kenya. They will migrate as a group for their protection during the month of January and March in every year. Wildebeest Migration: It is also called as “The greatest snow on the earth”. It will be grueling as well as fun and present a new way of looking at the younger generation of Tanzania. Soccer coaching: Soccer is the new craze in Tanzania and they have been preparing for the FIFA world cup for a long time. In fact soccer is the chosen sport in most of the urban and rural schools. So if you are a soccer player or have played the game at any level then you can volunteer for this specific program. Whether you book a 4- or 7-day experience, your safari will include several open-top vehicle drives throughout Kruger National Park (a treat few tour companies have the license to offer), guided bushwalks led by certified and trained rangers, and evening trips throughout Kruger National Park in pursuit of sightings of the “Big Five” – lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos. In addition to the outings offer, travelers can book an additional full-day trip into the park. It is home to thousands of animal species but no thanks to habitat destruction, poaching and the thriving fur, trade Africa’s wildlife are slowly but most definitely becoming extinct. This means that the next generation and those to follow, will not be fortunate enough to see critically endangered animals like the tiger and the black rhino in the flesh, because our animal species are all dying out at a rapid speed. Scientists believe that the figures regarding endangered animals will increase dramatically in the next twenty years. Africa’s dazzling natural beauty has lured millions of people across the globe to its shores and captured the hearts of everyone that has visited.Emperor Akbar is reported to have maintained a stable of them in scores, tamed and trained for hunting antelopes. Once upon a time India used to host cheetahs – a name that has been derived from the Sanskrit word “chitrakaya” meaning speckled – in great numbers. With the exception of cougar and jaguar, the country will host the cheetah along with other big cats – lions, tigers, leopards, snow leopards and clouded leopards. Even in the British colonial days these were kept in captivity and were mainly used for hunting, thus gaining another name – Hunting Leopards. Cheetahs in Namibia Fridge Magnet by AndyPo Create a magnet with zazzle Chianti Vineyard in Tuscany, Italy See all 7 photos Chianti Vineyard in Tuscany, Italy Tuscany, Italy, Fridge MagnetChianti Road in TuscanyThe Beautifully tranquil setting of a vineyard in Tuscany. Cape Town – Enjoy dynamism of a city life: If you enjoy traveling energetic cities then Cape Town is for you with platter of choices. You can hire a cable car from there and visit the Waterfront where you will find plethora of shops and things to experience. The dynamism of the city with lots of modern facilities will definitely make you thrill. They tried to steal our belongings at our outdoor lunch. Here it’ all about rescue of previously abused monkeys, baboons, apes and lemurs of Madagascar. First tour is Monkeyland, the world’ first free roaming mutli-specie primate sanctuary. Day 5 – We arrive to lovely Plettenberg Bay. Was your long-anticipated visit to a great cultural or natural wonder ruined by too many tourists? More information magicalkenya. Get in touch at travel@independent. uk or tweet us @indytravel James travelled from Nairobi to the airstrip near Sanctuary Retreats with Safarilink (00 254 206 000 777; flysafarilink. Mountainous country, Kenya, Central Highlands, comprising, Aberdare and Mount Kenya massif itself, is to. The total wild plains of Laikipia levels are second only to the Maasai Mara. Low in the central plains in Kenya has the highest diversity of large mammals in Kenya. North of Nairobi, and there are many wild animals. The Virgin Group boss has form where Kenya is concerned. With unfortunate timing, the loss-making route was finally axed last September, and guests arrive on Kenya Airways or Sir Richard’s voracious old adversary, British Airways. In 2007, he was made a Maasai Elder, a title bestowed on him for inaugurating Virgin Atlantic flights from Heathrow to Nairobi. Yet, like Livingstone, Branson too has tasted failure. Adventurous minds and tourists are well attracted to the wildlife of Africa that is why true essence of wildlife safari is equal to wild adventures and erotic natural beauty. Many wildlife documentaries and close observations for wildlife studies are also destined to African safaris. Cheetah’s are almost on the brink of extinction and these conservation projects help with the breeding in wild and captivity for cheetahs and also take care of educating the African farmers so that they don’t end up killing any more of this beautiful animal. * Cheetah Conservation: Cheetah is the fastest mammal on earth and exists only in the African wilderness. There are some interesting Cheetah conservation projects for which you can volunteer. Currently, however, it has lost even its “Asiatic” prefix as it is mainly concentrated in Iran and, hence, is commonly known as “Iranian Cheetah”. Besides, the loss and degradation of their habitat contributed to their complete elimination from India by the middle of the last century. The Asiatic Cheetah (sub species: Acinonyx Jubatus Venaticus) earlier used to be largely known as “Indian Cheetah”. Extinction of the species in India made it lose the “Indian” prefix. Over time, however, the animals were mercilessly hunted down – like lions and tigers. The best time to be here is perhaps in summer because this is when most animals flock to the water holes. But of course the wild population includes others as well; such as the black rhino, meerkat, greater kudu, red hartebeest, burchell’s zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, hippopotamus, buffalo, leopard, hyena, cheetah, lion, wild dogs and wildebeest. To begin with we’ll make a list of top game reserves in South Africa: As the name suggests the park is home to more than five hundred elephants. The sanctuary is located in the Eastern Cape and is not as large as some of the other in Africa. Mid winter is believed to be the peak breeding season for the cats even though they have been documented to mate year round. Independence is probably reached at eighteen months. Lifespan is up to twelve to fourteen years. Not much is known about the reproductive profile of Asiatic Cheetah. Cheetahs are to an extent migratory cats and often move around in search for prey. Litter size is reported to be between one to four cubs with two being the average. This is particularly true in case of females who don’t hold as strongly to a territory as males.South Africa is more than a place you merely see, its a country to experience with all five senses. It’s an emotional encounter that makes one want to return and so I have now on my 5th visit to this land of beauty and freedom. It is a land of contrasts where traditional African ways are blended with those of modern Europe. Buffalo are seen all over and can be menacing when they surround a vehicle on its own. Tourists vehicles get stoved in quite often, so always back off. It is the solitary old bulls that you need to watch out for- their reputation is not exaggerated . They have always proved difficult to breed in captivity with very few successes. Male cheetahs are slightly larger than females and have a slightly bigger head, but it is difficult to tell males and females apart by appearance alone. Out of all the big cats, it is the least able to adapt to new environments. It is a vulnerable species. Once widely shot for its fur, the cheetah now suffers more from the loss of both habitat and prey. Focused on controlling hunting and preserving the ecology of the area, Kruger National Park lacks the fences and barriers popular throughout the region prior to 1990, allowing the wildlife to thrive. Regulated by South African National Parks (SANParks), Kruger National Park was established just prior to 1900 in order to protect the South African Lowveld, and offers travelers over 2million hectares of amazing biodiversity to explore and experience. As there is a limit to the amount of vehicular traffic allowed throughout the park daily, and only those with reserved accommodations are allowed entry once the threshold has been reached, many companies work in conjunction with Kruger National Park in order to offer travelers the guarantee of unique and exciting safari experiences. It is also home to the best and less crowded beaches. South Africa tourist destinations consist of many wildlife parks, great infrastructure and beautiful natural scenery. South Africa is a state in southern Africa with exotic combinations of people, history, culture and landscapes. But, whisper it discreetly, watching hyenas in action is a good deal more entertaining than a half glimpse of slumbering big cat under a distant acacia. Of course, who wouldn�t be excited by seeing a lion? Heading back to the lodge, our ranger pulled over in the fading light and pointed up a stony slope towards a small group of about five impala. I love impala, I think their skin colour is gorgeous and the proud horns of prime males are a wonderful sight; however they are just about the most common thing you see in the bush and I couldn’t quite work out why we’d stopped to watch them in the gloaming. Half a million wildebeest calves are born in January and February before the migration, of which two out of three perish without returning to the Serengeti. Through it all, the spotted hyenas scamper and loiter like psychopathic sheep dogs. A video presentation is carried out to provide more knowledge about these amazing creatures. One can watch the skeletons and eggs of the crocs also. Croc City Crocodile Farm houses more than 800 crocodiles. Crocodiles of various sizes and shapes are present here. (Reporting by Katie Collins; editing by Tim Pearce) Bolt has been touring Kenya since last Friday as a sports ambassador for The Zeitz Foundation of Germany. He described the event as a “refreshing” opportunity to talk about sport and wildlife conservation rather than politics, in a country that has faced huge political challenges in recent years. Many wildlife documentaries and close observations for wildlife studies are also destined to African safaris. Adventurous minds and tourists are well attracted to the wildlife of Africa that is why true essence of wildlife safari is equal to wild adventures and erotic natural beauty. An analysis of different programs and getting feedback from the people who has used them will help you in your decision and will also help you in contributing in a better in wildlife conservation programs. It would be good if you compare between different programs, their location, duration and prices and opt for the one that you feel is best for you. The best way to get information about the volunteer programs in Africa is to search online as you will get all details of the programs organizers and companies. Many volunteer programs in Africa runs of advance booking of six months so if you want to be a part of any such program and wish to spend some time near your favorite animal or wildlife then hurry up as famous programs can be opted by others. Visit their website and get details of the upcoming programs and prices. The area is rich in wildlife and nature lovers will thoroughly enjoy it. It is also dubbed as a bird watcher�s paradise. One should enjoy activities like snorkeling and diving in the beautiful ocean. The Wild Coast is an untamed area of the country which has fantastic beaches, rugged coastline, hills and valleys.Yeager was befriended by Sammy Davis Jr. She also served as stills photographer on several Doris Wishman �nudie cuties� shot in Florida and, in 1962, took the famous publicity pictures of Ursula Andress in that white bikini on a Jamaican beach during the making of the first James Bond film, Dr. , himself a keen amateur photographer, so her 1968 appearance as a Swedish masseuse – imaginatively named Bunny Fjord – in Lady in Cement, the second Gordon Douglas movie featuring fellow Rat Pack member Frank Sinatra as the Miami detective Tony Rome, didn�t come as a surprise. During the day and night the cities are so warm and vibrant as the people who live there. The cities are very diverse and it would be hard not to find a place to feel at home. There is never a dull moment in the life of the city of South Africa. Save the Elephant Safari, Kenya This elephant-focused safari includes three visits to Daphne Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi, which rears young elephants orphaned by poachers, along with two visits to elephant release sites in Tsavo National Park, with the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (01473 890 499; tribes. Perhaps, it was felt that belonging to the same sub-species, the Iranian cheetahs will have a greater chance of survival in Indian conditions. It seems, the idea had to be abandoned because the Iranian cheetahs are critically endangered and withdrawal of even a few from the acutely limited stock would threaten the survival of the species. Reports had earlier appeared about India’s keenness to relocate a few Iranian cheetahs in reserves that are found suitable for them. The country, therefore had to take recourse of procuring them from Africa where most of the game parks – and there are surfeit of them mostly located South of Sahara – have cheetahs in good numbers. At the same time we had power for charging all our equipment, great food to keep us going through long days, and then real comfort when we needed to relax away from the dust and constant excitement of the safari vehicle. 30am most days, always working to get ahead of the dawn light and to take advantage of the cooler morning temperatures. We saw honey badgers, watched cheetah and lions stalk prey, and finally witnessed a cheetah at full pelt sweep the legs from under a gazelle and lock her jaws on to its neck. If some methods aren’t taken into action to save the black rhino then Africa would be forced to remove this animal from The Big Five, as it will no longer exist anywhere in the world. Game Reserves in the KwaZulu Natal and Swaziland region, the Masai Mara Reserves and Kenya’s Amboseli are the only places that you will have a good chance of spotting a black rhino. With the peculiar wildlife essence, ancient culture, and exquisite beaches, it is unavoidable to get attracted to the highlights of the country and tempt you visit it. Tanzanian’s are culture loving people and have conserved their tradition since ages. South Africa is popularly called the Rainbow nation. Ocean safaris include sighting whales, dolphins and the beautiful penguins. The mountains, lakes and oceans take one closer to nature. This land is full of surprises. A tour to this land rejuvenates the spirits. The popular, denser herds of wildebeests, gemsboks, springboks and zebras can be found here. Other than these, lions, elephants, giraffes, jackals and rhinos dominate the place to an extent. Like the Kalahari Game Reserve, during the cold, this slat pan becomes a hotbed of real game viewing, as most of the animals come here to satiate their longing thirsts. Christine Breitenmoser, the co-chair of the IUCN/SCC Cat Specialist Group, which determines the conservation status of wild cats around the world, said West African lions have unique genetic sequences not found in any other lions, including in zoos or captivity – making their conservation “even more urgent”. Our results came as a complete shock; all but a few of the areas we surveyed were basically paper parks, having neither management budgets nor patrol staff, and had lost all their lions and other iconic large mammals. “We surveyed all of them, representing the best remaining lion habitat in West Africa. Lions have disappeared across Africa as human populations and their livestock herds have grown, competing for land with lions and other wildlife. She warned: “If we lose the lion in West Africa, we will lose a unique, locally adapted population found no-where else. Wild savannas are converted for agriculture and cattle, the lion’s natural prey is hunted out and lions are killed by pastoralists fearing the loss of their herds. Even the smallest of visitors are cared for here. The team worked hard to clear the young, coniferous saplings that were taking over the landscape, to encourage the reintroduction of gorse, hawthorn – and dainty, feathered tree pipits – to the site. The new Center Parcs Woburn opens in June (centerparcs. Heart-warming rescues aside, there are more palpable aspects to the conservation work at Whinfell. A few years ago, tree pipits disappeared from the forest.Let Safari Club help you plan your own tailor made safari holiday designed to suit your holiday timetable and personal budget. Our African Safari holidays are perfect for any special occasion, perhaps an anniversary, a special birthday, a romantic honeymoon or that once in a lifetime holiday. Chimpanzees Mahale Mountains National Park on the shores of beautiful Lake Tanganyika is a great place for Chimpanzee Trekking, there are also several places where they can be viewed in Uganda including Kibale and Budongo Forest Reserves and Queen Elizabeth National Park. In order to avail various Gorilla safaris or Uganda safari tours, contact tours and travel companies or travel agents. Besides wildlife tours and Uganda safaris, tourists can opt for cultural tours. The cultural tours provide the opportunity to explore some of the cultural sites of the place and to interact with the local communities of the place. Talking of the varied wildlife here, you will be simply baffled even by the mere names that the sight has in store to offer you. White buffalos, Rothschild giraffe, tree climbing Lions, bush duikers, Kavirondo bush babies, jackals, the hunting dogs, bushbucks, striped Hyena, bush pigs and the rarely sighted aardwolf. If you are looking for experience: There are many people who take part in overseas volunteering projects to gather experience required for their career goals or to start their own non profit organization. Either way, volunteering in Africa will provide the necessary experience and much more. Other magical wildlife discoveries include seeing the orcas (killer whales) in Norway, seeking the shy Chinese pandas, tracking snow leopards in India, visiting polar bears in the Arctic or penguins in the Antarctic. � There are so many remarkable luxury holidays with wildlife available – these Top 5 Experiences With Animals have only just begun to explore what is available to get to know these wonderful creatures. As if that isn’t enough, the landscape around here is truly spectacular, with a trek through the Nyungwe Forest a worthwhile experience. Twenty five years ago, Americans Doug and Sandi Grove started caring for two-year-olds Jabu and Thembi, after the animals were orphaned by culling operations in South Africa. Six years later, the couple adopted Morula – then an anti-social 17-year-old female from Zimbabwe, traumatised by culling and difficult early years. The charm here is irresistible. You cannot find a better place to enjoy wildlife in their natural urroundings than here in Africa. But still tourists pour in African cities from the whole world to experience its wonders and why is that? Most of the African cities are situated in the deserts which make the survival of even the natives very tough. The culture of African cities varies from city to city and you can enjoy the immensely colorful environment of the desert as well as the wild life. In a theoretical, one-mile race between a cheetah and a gazelle, my money would be on a gazelle. What say you, Attenborough? In sport, winning is everything. Probably something like the race would be over much quicker, since the cheetah would mount the gazelle, rip out it’s innards and devour it as prey. Spend the day enjoying the facilities of this fascinating man-made wonder. There are waterfalls, casinos, entertainment Bowl games, two golf courses, water park, water sports, adventure activities and more. Overnight at hotel in Sun City. The region experiences more droughts during the winters, as a result of which the game is inevitably drawn to the waterholes of the riverbeds, which means clearer view. The same amount of incredible game viewing can be experienced in the winters as well. The normal daytime temperatures are around 25 degree Celsius and while the nights are colder, its bearable. It goes without saying that since the Kalahari is an arid space, game viewing in summers can be a grueling experience unless, of course, you are ready to bear the heat. For some wonderful views of the surroundings, one can climb atop the Ribbokkop and get mesmerised by the enchanting views. Some rare birds like the bearded vulture and bald ibis also call Golden Gate Highlands their home. Golden Gate Highlands National Park is a beautiful expanse of green that is known to host a wide variety of animals and birds. Some of the many animal species that can be discovered at the Golden Gate Highlands National Park are black wildebeest, eland, blesbok, oribi and springbok. The park is named so because of the wonderful golden hue that is created as the bright sunshine falls upon the region�s sandstone cliffs. The culture of African cities varies from city to city and you can enjoy the immensely colorful environment of the desert as well as the wild life. The charm here is irresistible. You cannot find a better place to enjoy wildlife in their natural urroundings than here in Africa. But still tourists pour in African cities from the whole world to experience its wonders and why is that? Most of the African cities are situated in the deserts which make the survival of even the natives very tough.Different people have different reasons to opt for volunteer work and it can vary from the desire to learn new things about new cultures and societies to travel and gratification through social work and helping mankind. Volunteering abroad and in continents like Africa, South America and Asia can be an enriching experience with a satisfaction or gratification that is almost incomparable. Some people are so devoted to the cause that they have spent their entire lifetime in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Nairobi etc, while others do as much they can. Their petite body mass also counts against them as they have to compete with other predators for sustenance and these factors all play a role in the battling survival of the cheetah. Because of the cheetah being a relatively small cat in comparison to other wild cats, their young are often preyed on by other big felines, and they are usually shot by farmers who fear for their livestock. Located in the east of Africa with Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia and Ethiopia surrounded, this is a country of adventure with thousands of species of animals. Do you love to experience the wildlife culture? Its capital, Nairobi, is diverse with about 40 cultures. In this article, you are going to get to know more about Kenya’s wildlife and tourists entertainments. Visit Kenya to fulfill your love. The phrase, for the record, refers to the five most sought-after animals on safari, namely lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Big Five experience, Big Five lodge, Big Five tea towel: it�s everywhere. And scholars will probably explain how �Five� is hard-wired into our cultural psyche, from the wounds of Christ to the pillars of Islam. It is not, of course, just about size – a leopard is dwarfed by a giraffe or hippo – but was coined by white hunters to describe those creatures most dangerous to hunt on foot. But why must this expression become the raison d��tre of the African safari? Our obsession with �Big� doubtless has some Freudian explanation. So, many people surely cannot be wrong, and no matter what you think, many of them are not going to see the wildlife, wonderful although it is. I understand fully your objection regarding you view that possibly apart from going on safaris what is there to do in South Africa. Furthermore, consider that the World Cup was held there very successfully in 2010. First, South Africa is the top destination for tourism in the whole of Africa. I agree that that is a quite valid objection as a first thought, but please consider, what a fabulously varied and well developed country South Africa is. The country has a stunning climate and diverse culture. Vineyards, beaches, wildlife parks, etc. flights to South Africa have increased as the region has gained popularity among tourists. Many travel companies offer reasonable discounts in flight deals and hotel bookings. People of various nationalities have made it their home. Opportunities abound for adventure and water sports. draw tourists by hordes. Nature trails are spread throughout the land. The country is a perfect romantic gateway. Our Walk with the Cheetahs – Personal PhotosClick thumbnail to view full-sizeSee all 15 photosThat is, in fact a Cheetah, on a leash with mel on the other end. Image: Cheetah in Long Grass available for purchase from Allposters. See all 15 photosAnd here we all stand: Cheetah + melmikSee all 15 photosA lovely day for a stroll. See all 15 photosTaking turns. Truly, an experience which will not be forgotten. See all 15 photosSo fierce and so powerful. See all 15 photosWinner-winner, chicken dinner! Debate: Wildlife TourismThere are numerous opportunities all over the world for tourists to interact with otherwise wild animals. See all 15 photosLounging after their morning exercise. See all 15 photosBecause when else will I be this near a CheetahSee all 15 photosChow-Time! See all 15 photosIn need of a drink, as any animal would be after such a nice jaunt. With six rooms for groups of 6-12 people, the camp provides all of the perks of a luxury resort while still allowing access to the wild beauty that is the South African bush. Cheetah Camp’s luxury accommodations, which are designed specifically with families or large groups in mind, provide high-end amenities such as a private pool, a private boma (African barbecue), a dedicated chef, and a vehicle for use only by guests of Cheetah Camp for outings with professional guides. Recently, Nyati Safari has expanded their lodging offerings to include a 500 sq meter double villa known as Cheetah Camp. Your Africa travel will be more enjoyable with well planned pre-arrangements and that’s why you should consult with an Africa travel guide to get an idea about the safari tour, staying and traveling. And, planning and organizing your Africa travel would be efficient and cost effective if it is done with the help of an African wildlife safari online agent. Jabulani is a giant, measuring three and a half metres to his shoulder – more than twice my height – and I felt tiny standing beside him in the heart of the Botswana bush. As he sniffed my skin, his warm, whiffy breath and the wiry hairs on his trunk brushed my arm, making me giggle like a child. Being tickled by an elephant is a surreal sensation. His huge, milky white tusks were cool to the touch and as smooth as polished glass, curving to the sky in a sweeping arc. To Jabulani (affectionately called Jabu) they’re simply tools to help him in his daily life, but to poachers they’re worth millions.However, South Africa has become a major tourist destination in recent years, especially for families, due to the wide range of well-organized and maintained wildlife preserves in and around the region known as Kruger National Park. Years ago, safaris were dangerous outings onto the African plains reserved for big game hunters and wildlife enthusiasts. It is among the most untouched islands of Tanzania, where you can find whales, fishes, and sharks. Mafia Island: Better known as Tanzanian gem, it is full of beautiful beaches and wonderful parks, enduring a classic piece of wildlife. It has a strong ancient culture, which depicts a clear view of the unchanged dimensions of the island. An estimated 8,000 to 10,000 wild cheetahs survive. Its habitat is being destroyed by humans and there is also the problem of poachers. And luckily many zoos have taken the effort to protect them and breed them. Cheetah strongholds, where possible, must be connected to allow genetic interchange if this species is to survive. You can choose from a large array of accommodation from tents to excellent hotels. All of the expected animals can be spotted here such as zebra and giraffes, even crocodiles. Close to Sun City on the North West Province is Pilanesberg National Park. This is an excellent place to see the amazing natural beauty of South Africa and the wonderful wildlife. Come here to spot Royal Bengal Tigers, the world�s largest crocodiles, dolphins, the King Cobra and a variety of migratory & resident birds. Sunderbans National Park: A Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site, Sunderban is India�s most diverse topography with a wonderful mix of water, land and forests. Only one-third of Sunderban is in India, while the rest two-third is the part of Bangladesh. It�s in fact a delta on the Bay of Bengal, formed by the super confluence of three rivers Padma, Brahmaputra and Meghna. Tourists come here to see the magnificent Augrabies waterfalls that fall from the Orange River. The road to the falls is spectacular and you are likely to spot antelopes or giraffe enroute. The rugged terrain and hiking trails offer innumerable options to the discerning traveller. Augrabies National Park This is not the quintessential wildlife reserve. The peaceful atmosphere and stillness spills magic on its tourist. This place is a must to visit for every nature lover. There are many seasonal programs and activities that are organized to entertain the tourist. It is one of the best places in the whole world, where you can enjoy a close view of chimpanzees. Set out on birding tours, mountain biking or canoeing on the Orange River and enjoy the spectacular wild terrain. The perfect time to visit is during the months of April through October. Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park Djuma GR Djuma shares open border with the famous Kruger National Park. Drive through the wilderness in an open safari vehicle. Aminals such as the leopard, rhino, buffalo, elephant, and lion are commonly sighted. A huge part of the reserve is covered with Sabi Sands and woodland savannah. Selecting a program in Africa is quite easy but your selection might depend upon the price of programs as almost all volunteer programs ask for some initial fees that are used to support your stay in wildlife and also to support the various conservation programs. Volunteering programs provide various offers to live close to wildlife and preserve them. You will not be left with any choice, contrary; it would be difficult for you to choose between the numbers of volunteering programs in different states of Africa. The cost depends on several factors like voluntary program, its duration, location (part of Africa), and some other factors. Animal shows are arranged to add more interactive features in the safari. Walk- through safari and drive- through safari parks are very popular among visitors. It is one of the biggest attractions for tourists. Some of the safari parks are interactive as well where one can feed animals and watch them closely. There is neither a start nor finish to the annual migration cycle within the Serengeti ecosystem. In pictures: Touristic attractions ruined by crowds This was the Mara River in south-west Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve. Because what was happening only a few metres away from this effectively illegal gathering was something far more dangerous, wild and spectacular than any steer-wrestling exhibition or tie-down roping. The radio chat between the rangers must have been intense throughout the morning to bring this amount of traffic to the site of a potential “crossing”. As a part of this project, you will be able to speak with the local people, mingle with them and collect data for enabling research on the Tanzania people and society. * Cultural Experience: As a volunteer in Tanzania, you can be a part of the culture of the country and take back with you immeasurable cultural experiences.The coat is tan, or buff colored, with black spots measuring from � to 1 � inches across. These helps keep the sun out of its eyes and aid in hunting. It has been recorded as the most primitive cat and one of the distinguishing marks are the long tear-drop shaped lines on each side of the nose from the corner of its eyes to its mouth. Located in the northeast corner of the country, and considered one of Africa’s best-kept secrets; it is the perfect place for true explorers who want to experience the thrill of tracking animals on foot through the bush. The unique combination of herbivores, carnivores and about 500 bird species makes this park one of the most favored among safari enthusiasts from around the world. Zambia – South Luangwa Reserve South Luangwa National Park and its surrounding private reserves represent the heart of Zambia’s big game country. Africa is a vast continent but most of it lies in the shadow of poverty, malnutrition, drought, lack of education and civil wars. From the famines of Ethiopia to the poaching of wild animals in Kenya, Africa has seen it all. Volunteering in Africa has been a major consideration of Non-profit organizations worldwide. Here you will find thorn trees and broad-leaved trees in relatively open woodland with long grass and wildlife. Kruger National Park is the biggest game reserve in South Africa. It is spread over an area of two million hectares and is home to wide diversity of life forms. Most of the Kruger National Park is situated in Lowveld which is considered to be the ‘real Africa’. Conservation volunteers at Hoedspruit Cheetah Project often see first hand the effects of inbreeding, and with so few cheetahs left in the wild the young are often born with crooked teeth and bent tails which shows how important it is to ensure that that the gene pool is successfully expanded to include rare sub-species of cheetah such as the king. Although the condition may be rare, staff at the Hoedspruit Cheetah Project have been successful in breeding these exotic cats. This is an important exercise as it expands the gene pool of the species. Famous as the animal of the open area cheetahs are usually found in the grasslands, desert-like plains, savannahs, and like areas that have tall grass. That is why they usually are found in some places in Africa. Before, they were found in some parts of India and all over Africa, but now only maybe 20-30% of Africa. A fully grown cheetah can reach speeds in excess of 60 mph. Wild Gorillas – One of Uganda’s well-known and an exclusive element is its prosperity of wild gorillas, numerous of which are accessible on Uganda Tours that take visitors into the national parks where they live. It is only because of Uganda’s exclusively lush conditions that gorillas can be witnessed up close here. It certainly depends on how much information you have come across about Tanzania as a holiday destination. Whether you as a potential African Safari seeker appreciates these facts, is another matter all together. Being a woman in a traditionally male profession didn�t feel that groundbreaking to Yeager, but her previous modelling experience certainly helped her get work and come up with striking material. And I wouldn�t push them to do nude if they didn�t want to do nudes. �They all wanted to model for me because they knew I wouldn�t take advantage of them. It wasn�t a day when nude photography was prevalent,� she said of those more innocent times. The scenic landscapes and diverse wildlife species make it an ideal place for wildlife photographers and wildlife trail tour. Some of the easily sighted wild animals of this place are Asiatic wild dog, sloth bear, gaur, leopard, jackal, hyena and more. During wildlife safari at this place tourists can see the various species wild animals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. It is the perfect place for family wildlife treks. You can sails on a boat and cruise along the Bushman’s River that flows through the park; rich in savannah, open grassland and coastal dunes. The park is very small and privately owned. You can see wild animals such as buffalo, elephant, lion, cheetah, leopard, zebra, vervet monkeys and the rhino. Amakhala Game Reserve This is a small �Safari park’ located in the Eastern Cape. At the very least, don’t let a bite from the pesky critters wreck your shot. You guessed it ” the malaria-carrying mosquito. Be sure to wear protective clothing and wield that bug spray. * Whats the one animal you want to avoid? Their volunteering in Africa program involves participants to stay with Tanzanian people in their homes and learn about their life and culture. Volunteers share their own experiences and culture and through daily interaction educate the people of Tanzania. Just 123 miles from Johannesburg close to the Sun City Resort, Pilansberg can be reached by road or flights into Sun City. With miles of wide sandy beaches it is a magnet for swimmers, surfers and sailors. Port Elizabeth The gateway to the Garden Route, is the ‘Friendly City’ of Port Elizabeth. Founded in 1820 when some 4000 British families settled here to start a new life, the city is replete with their graceful period houses. Pilanesberg National Park The park offers a malaria free game experience with over 8000 large animals, including the ‘big five’ and over 350 species of birds. The game sanctuary is covered with grasslands and granite outcrops fashioned from a desolate volcanic crater in the late seventies when long vanished wildlife was re introduced.� Chasing the prey and running at great speed during hot mid day will give an extraordinary pressure to any animal. � Cheetah does the above fete only to ensure its success. �� Hence this cat has to rest between. � Strength will support only if wisdom is applied wisely and wise strategies are worked out to �receive and support� the �strength�. �� During run (chasing prey), the body temperature of cheetah is reported to rise to 105 degree centigrade. � Sacrifice and endurance are inevitable for survival. � Most of the other big cats and hyena are nocturnal animals and they find it hard to work in hot mid day. In many ways safari photos have become the hunting trophies of the modern day, and that made it all the more important that I absorbed all the lessons whispered in our 4×4; that I listened to the questions the others asked, and tried out everything I could. But moments such as these fade after a holiday is over; all we are often left with that is sharp and clear are our photos. For example, the surface on which they are running. This is where it gets interesting. Plus, trying to get their feet into the starting blocks would be tricky. Unlike professional athletes, the running track at the Beijing Olympic Stadium would rubbish. I cannot emphasise this enough. Let’s not forget that they are animals. To determine the winner we would need to consider a number of factors. Not only would the competitors not take too kindly to the heavily-polluted atmosphere, but if you’ve ever tried to make an animal run within a lane little wider than one metre, it is impossible. There are also numerous wildlife sanctuaries and ranches in many countries, often devoted to the conservation of a single species. Some parks are famous for one or two particular species; this will be reflected in the list, and isn�t meant to imply that�s all a particular park has to offer. One single mishap could wipe off the entire species. The elephants are under threat from poachers, villagers and vehicles, including railway trains. Eleven adults have been lost in the first five months of 2010 along with a few cubs. The country’s “Big Five” are under serious threat. The rhinos are vulnerable and are still under threat from poachers who are keen on their horn – supposedly an aphrodisiac. The Asiatic Lion, numbering around 350, is concentrated in one sanctuary and cohabits with humans and their livestock. Tigers, at the last count, were a precarious 1411 in number. South Africa is a multi ethnic country. it has various attractions to allure the tourists. � This term is coined as a tribute to the multiculturalism of the people. It�s an amazing destination and offers a unique experience. The fascinating country is also described as a �rainbow nation. Bestial print bedding is not overpowering but provides a luxurious look and when it is mixed with other ideal bedroom furnishings and trinkets it can more add to the look. Bestial print bedding can add a flare to any bedroom, be it a kid’s space or an adult’s. Not also typically do folks feel of cheetah print bedding, which is an exquisitely fashionable addition to any bedroom decor. Quite usually when you feel of bestial print bedding, the initial thing that comes to your head is zebra prints, leopard prints, giraffe prints, or tiger prints. Take a brief look at some of the popular national parks that assure a whale of time to the adventurers. A host of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals can be found in this vast expanse that stretches over to some 2 million hectares. A phenomenal tourist attraction, Kruger is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna that is sure to impress every soul. Kruger National Park �Humongous� is the first word that comes to mind when one thinks of the incredible Kruger National Park. The cornucopia of natural beauty that blesses Ethiopia offers an astonishing variety of landscapes: Afro-Alpine highlands soaring to around 4,300 meters, deserts sprinkled with salt flats and yellow sulphur, lake lands with rare and beautiful birds, moors and mountains, the splendor of the Great Rift Valley, white-water rivers, savannah teeming with game, giant waterfalls, dense and lush jungle the list is endless. EthiopiaEthiopia is also a land of natural contrasts, from the tops of the rugged Simien Mountains to the depths of the Danakil Depression, at 120 meters below sea level one of the lowest dry land points on earth. This spectacular and almost endless piece of wilderness is well managed and has an incredible infrastructure, which includes various accommodations for its visitors. It is the land of baobabs, knob thorns, fever trees, and mopane trees, as well as game like elephants, lions, African buffalo, black and white rhinos, spotted hyenas, and Cheetahs. Built on nearly 2 million hectares of land, Kruger National Park stretches for 352 kilometers from north to south, along the border with Mozambique. Some of the safari parks are interactive as well where one can feed animals and watch them closely. Walk- through safari and drive- through safari parks are very popular among visitors. Wildlife photographers are attracted to the beauty of wildlife in African Safaris. The diversity of scenery that can be captured and availability of close up capturing of wildlife scenes is a true attraction for wildlife photographers. The breathtaking splendid beauty and erotic scenes are conserved in the cameras of wildlife photographers. Animal shows are arranged to add more interactive features in the safari.Tanzania is the largest East African country that shares its boundaries with Kenya and Uganda. It is known as a land of fossils remains of the human beings that was buried approximately two million years ago. The third component of the project is to ascertain the genetic variability of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve’s cheetah population, which will be done via the collection of scat samples, from which DNA will be extracted and analysed in order to determine genetic diversity of the population The Timbavati Reserve forms part of the Greater Kruger Park and lies nestled between the Kruger National Park on the east, the Klaserie and Umbabat Private Nature Reserves in the north and the Thornybush Private Nature Reserve in the west. There are no fences between the Timbavati and the Kruger National Park which allows free movement of wildlife between the Reserves. After relocation the cheetahs may be nursed well enough and may even proliferate. But, what eventually would be vital is how the animals are monitored for their wellbeing and provided the necessary protection, particularly from poachers. Generally weak and, one dare say, even callous, the foresters’ lackadaisical attitude, corruption, turf wars, inadequate and ill-trained forest staff are the bane of Indian game parks, protected areas and other forests. Have plan B, things go wrong all the time with traveling. You can even get on with a group, which is usually cheaper. Make early arrangements for accommodations: Use a travel agency and get a package deal, airfare & hotel etc. would set you alongside the big guns. Its mostly likely not nearly powerful enough. There’s no alternative but long-distance shots ” but don’t even think of using your zoom. is the place to start: 600 mm. However, if you really want to get that extra-special close-up, there is a solution ” a telephoto lens. Emma Tapp is Senior Conservation Ranger at Center Parcs Whinfell Forest, home to one of England’s last remaining colonies of red squirrels – there are around 130 of them in the 400 acres of woodland. However, head to a holiday village in Cumbria and the likelihood of spotting a flash of russet among the trees increases. “We have our own red squirrel ranger who takes care of them, as well as controlling grey squirrel numbers,” she says. This was home to “Duma,” the famous cheetah from the movie of the same name. We had our photos petting leopards, lion cubs and a pigmy hippo named Humphrey. Next stop was a wildlife center for an opportunity to get extremely close to various native animals. Endurance is essential for success. � Cheetah saw an opportunity there. � Cheetah wisely learned the art of avoiding competition. �� As difficult the hot sunny day to cheetah, so is the day to its prey animals also. �One has to learn to live with struggle & overcome it and not struggles because of struggle. � Cheetah wants to achieve success (survival). � Every corporate person must learn the success and struggle of cheetah in order to be successful in corporate life. � Cheetah was ready to endure and work hard. � Cheetah has willingly accepted the hardship of hot sunny mid day. � The management message is very clear. � Success demands endurance, willingness to travel an extra mile, the intelligence to know the strength and how to use the same wisely. The African Elephant The African elephant is another member of The Big Five that is slowly dying out. But even though endangered, there are some African parks where there is an influx of elephants and their numbers sometimes need to be controlled. Elephants can weigh over six tonnes and eat about 250kg a day, which results in extreme pressure on their environment. The Green Wildebeest Tour seven-night trip departs on 12 March 2014 and costs �3,750pp, based on two people sharing, including allinclusive accommodation, internal transfers, and the services of an expert photographic guide throughout. com) offers small group photo tours and bespoke trips. David Phelan Capture Safaris (0207 183 3055; capturesafaris. A tour in the Etosha National Park is actually closer to the wilder side of beastliness, so whilst here be very cautious. But let not that deter you from seeing the most authentic game viewing in Africa. After lunch most days there was time for a workshop session with Paul, usually focusing on a specific aspect of photography or post-production, and also to review the best shots from each of us. Automatic settings were definitely not on the agenda. It was clear to see they offered no flexibility in the effect you wanted to achieve and that they often mis-measured the exposure under the extreme African sun. In the late afternoon we’d head out again, returning in time for sundowners around the fire, and to do an evening shoot. 0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10. 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The kids from all the families are getting older and you want an experience no one will forget. ), it really felt like we were deep in the African bush. As promised, now a little about our tented suite. I loved it – all the thrill of being under canvass but with great comfort and luxury as well. Nestled at the base of a cliff home to, as we’ve seen, Verreaux’s Eagles as well as some baboons, and with a dry river bed running under the raised deck (and plunge pool! Listed below are some of the places you must include during your South African vacation: Situated near Johannesburg, this tourist attraction is a popular wildlife conservation area and is the largest and oldest of all the wildlife parks. Whether it is for its beaches, parks, mountain ranges or water falls, this country has lots to offer, but the main attraction is its Wildlife and natural beauty. South Africa is a popular tourist destination that attracts a large number of tourists each and every year. It is a must to visit this park whilst on holiday in South Africa, where you will get to see many different varieties of animals. On tip-toes, I touched the top of Thembi’s trunk as she followed Doug’s commands, feeling astonishingly different vibrations for each sound. After a buffet lunch under the shade of an acacia, the elephants demonstrated their repertoire of noises, from deep breathing to piercing squeals – sounds Doug variously described as double didgeridoo, raspberry, and a storm rolling across the savannah. This will help you to save your original phone from unnecessary damage. Keep all these information in mind and be safe in your Africa adventures. In case you have a costly phone with you, try buying a local phone and sim card for the short time use. This will increase your chances in bargaining. Keep different amount of money in various pockets. “We recently completed our second brown hare survey of the year; there are also three-month breeding birds surveys and a badger survey twice a year. Many guests at Center Parcs – who come to this sylvan setting to enjoy the “Subtropical Swimming Paradise”, tennis courts, spa, archery, Segways and more – are surprised by the resort’s behind-the-scenes conservation work. We do nest box checks in May and clean them out in November,” Tapp explains. Masai mara Reserve Holiday Safari Discount Packages The masai mara safari holiday tours are the most popular in Kenya. The masai mara is liked most due to its large open savannah grasslands that are uniterrupted by any trees and the high populations of all animals. The game reserve has the highest number of big cats in the world and you will be able to see atleast 5 prides of lions including cheetahs and leopards. Odinga used the occasion to remind Kenyans that it was their “civic duty” to preserve the country’s diverse wildlife, not just for tourism, but for future generations. The Jamaican sprinter’s new cub has been named Lightning Bolt. Bolt was accompanied by Welsh hurdler Colin Jackson who adopted an eland, and Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga who has previously adopted two lions. Cheetahs are some of the world’s fastest and most skilled predators, able to reach speeds of up to 112 km (70 miles) per hour. Typical Uganda Tours also integrate a chimp component, in supplement to gorilla journeys. Cheerful Chimps – Yet another of Uganda’s unique wildlife how to spot prospects is to see chimpanzees in their genuine habitat. This is the highest free-standing mountain in Africa. It is also a national park which extends from mountain rain forest to scrub and alpine moorland and finally snow and ice fields at the summit. For the adventures, reliable tour operators will be organize scenic climbs to the roof of Africa. The cheetah is a large-sized feline inhabiting most of Africa and parts of the Middle East. Bestial print is also used for purses and footwear and even some jewellery. Because Of their lack of ability to grip, cheetahs are not able to climb upright trees, though they are normally capable of reaching very easily accessible branches. A significant difference between animal prints and fur clothing is that bestial prints nowadays extremely typically use pretend fur instead of bestial coat. Animal print, or leopard print, is a clothing and trend design in which the garment is made to resemble the pattern of the skin and fur of an animal such as a Leopard, Cheetah, Zebra, Tiger, or monkey. The cheetah print is an accurate reflection of this. The Cheetah has, for hundreds of a long time been associated with richness and prosperity. The country features a steady government and lacks the insurgents and war that define many African nations that making it the appropriate place to ideal experiences for Uganda trip without the need of worry. Murchison Falls – See the Nile River in a very unique positioning on a Uganda trip by way of Murchison Falls National Park. Safety – Inspire of the rugged reputations of several of its neighbors, Uganda is one of the safer countries for travelers to visit in the complete Eastern African region. Here, the substantial river plunges down 45 meters into a fantastic waterfall and wild hippos and crocodiles roam the waters.You jump from the arch support of the bridge, not from the road and getting there and back is an experience in itself. Bunji Jumping Bloukrans River Bridge – IT IS OFFICIAL – You can now bungi-jump the highest commercial bungi jump in the world, usurping the position previously held by Vic Falls. Bird Tours With nearly a thousand bird species, no wonder South Africa has become one of the Worlds bird hot spots. The bridge is 216 m high but the jump is only about 160 m. After the jump you are winched back up to the bridge. But one thing that you should be sure is you want to do it and will come feel like returning back in the mid of programs. Volunteer programs depends upon the type of wildlife and area of their availability, so it becomes easy for you to select among the various programs if you are clear about the type of wildlife and animals you are interested in. Possibly you have a strong desire to live see African elephants or mountain gorillas, or leopards; it depends on your interest. See all 4 photos Elephant Under a Tree See all 4 photos Zebras grazing See all 4 photos Kenya Safaris – Safaris. com Kenya safaris, plus travel tips, maps, Kenya national parks and wildlife reserves, Kenya safari camps and lodges. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The successful survival of Cheetah in African jungle comes not just from its ability to run at great speed but certainly from its intelligence and endurance to an extraordinary struggle/hardship. � Cheetah is the fastest cat. � But compared to the jaw power of a lion or hyena or leopard, the jaw power of cheetah is poor or not that strong. � More often than not, the smart cheetah hunts the prey, the smarter lion or leopard or hyena snatches the hunt away from cheetah, leaving them to work all again. One group will head up capturing and collaring the big cats. Tasks and assignments are then divided up among members of the team. The animals are caught by cage trap – a safe method of capturing them. Tasks could include a range of things. The day will tend to begin early in the morning as temperatures in the middle of the day can quickly become unbearable. Obviously, this is an as and when type job rather than a daily routine so in many cases, all team members will be able to come and witness what happens. The spatial utilisation study involves the GPS (Global positioning system) collaring of at least two cheetahs, which will then be monitored and their movements plotted and analysed. (The group composition records the total number of cheetahs in the sighting, adult males, adult females and young) Additional information on the cheetah’s behaviour, kills made and interactions with other species also represent critical data that needs to be captured. Often referred to as “Barbary Apes” they are in fact tail-less macaque monkeys. Lions and cub in Botswana Africa Magnet by AndyPo See other Lion Magnets Borneo See all 7 photos Monkey playing in the water Monkey Drinking Fridge MagnetMonkey in GibraltarThe monkeys on the Rock of Gibraltar are very cheeky, especially the young ones. Tanzania safari, african holidays that are perfect to explore breath-taking country with gorgeous scenery. A safari in Tanzania will be a mind-blowing experience that will leave you withlasting memories. Don�t forget to take your camera, so that you can get awe-inspiring pictures of the astonishing wildlife in the country. Boerewors is a spicy sausage which is quite popular and melktert and koeksisters are sweet doughy treats. You can also taste fried caterpillars, crocodile sirloins and sheep heads. South Africa offers a fascinating variety of delicious dishes. The information and data collected will essentially allow for the effective and informed management of the species, ultimately promoting its conservation. The world-famous Kruger National Park is a conservation area of more than 2,000,000 ha (over 5 million acres). The cheetah study is important in terms of providing new information regarding cheetahs within the area, as no previous studies have been undertaken on the species within the reserve. Bwindi Gorilla national park is one of the best places to visit to observe gorilla and other species. And in the packages, golden opportunities are provided to tourists to explore various national parks and gorilla sanctuaries and spend moments in the vicinity of endangered giants. The place offers golden opportunity to tourist to enjoy gorilla trekking by availing various gorilla safari packages. Most of the packages comprise of 7 days to 9 days. Gorilla Trekking- Uganda safaris will never be completed without Gorilla trekking. If sources are to believed it is said that around 700 mountain gorillas are residing in Uganda. The last thing you’re thinking about is that your wildlife pictures may not deliver. What you don’t see is that you probably wont be allowed to even get out of the tour guides jeep to take that breathtaking close-up. There are a million things to do when preparing for your wildlife Africa dream vacation. You see yourself face to face with a cheetah, the dust of the Savannah shimmering in the African sun, mesmerized by its unblinking eyes as you snap feverishly away.Ensure that you are not connecting your USB to any other third party devices for safe usage. Africa is one of the main spots that are undergoing these kinds of global environmental researches. This is mainly because of the geographical peculiarities of these places. There are lots of global environmental researches stations here which you might like to visit. If you are techy and always wanted to stay connect online, you might need to carry your own stuff such as laptops internet modems and USB’s. The breathtaking splendid beauty and erotic scenes are conserved in the cameras of wildlife photographers. Wildlife photographers are attracted to the beauty of wildlife in African Safaris. The diversity of scenery that can be captured and availability of close up capturing of wildlife scenes is a true attraction for wildlife photographers. �Most of the pictures I took of Bettie Page are not old-fashioned looking in any way. It�s important to preserve these pictures, because to me they�re beautiful. � The revival of interest in Yeager�s pictures, rather tame by today�s standards, and Page�s emergence as an icon whose look has inspired performers like Dita Von Teese, Beyonc� and Katy Perry, surprised some cultural commentators. Yet their status, cemented by The Notorious Bettie Page – the 2005 biopic starring Gretchen Mol in the title role and Sarah Paulson portraying Yeager – is indicative of the role both played in the burgeoning sexual freedom of the 1960s. From the very start, I knew she was special. Her approach has certainly stood the test of time. I could have gone on photographing her forever, but she left town. There�s nothing dated about them. Other kinds of zebra like the Burchell’s zebra and the Greyy zebra are more common and are found all over Southern Africa; you can distinguish the Mountain zebra from the res by their lack of “shadow stripes,” which are faint stripes that run in between the black stripes, and their grid-like striped pattern just above their tails. You can see the African elephant in most game parks in South Africa. The Mountain Zebra Today the zebra is only found in a few Game Reserves; the Kruger National Park is where most people go to see the zebra. They are smart animals and are able to communicate with each other using sounds that humans cannot hear. The five is a list of animals which hunters declared were the hardest to hunt on foot. These are some of the most majestic animals you will come across and include lions, rhinos, buffalo, elephants and leopards. On every park listed below these animals roam and make their home, so you have a high chance of seeing them for yourselves. Friends of ours who currently teach in China did something along the lines of Volunteering at a Panda Sanctuary. Since returning to life in the USA, we’ve met friends who commit to working for the local animal shelter, but who also make frequent trips to volunteer with Wolves in Colorado. Another friend talked about spending some time with Gibbons in Thailand while we know plenty of people who have fallen in love with the Chaing Mai Elephant Sanctuary. Kruger National Park is one of the most popular and most developed regions for such excursions. Now, due to the development of game parks and reserves throughout South Africa, going on safari is not only safe, but also affordable. If you had told a friend years ago that you were going on an “African Safari,” you would have been met with awe and disbelief. km and is the largest intact caldera in the world. Certainly one of Africa’s true wonders of the natural world and an extraordinary place of haunting beauty, with its grand majestic mountain ring and lake, Ngorongoro, an active volcano some 8 million years ago, covers an area of 264 sq. The highlight of a safari in Serengeti National Park is the wildebeest migration, where up to a million of these animals cross the river to look for better grazing. The reserve is crossed by the Rufiji River, and there are numerous lakes, making Selous an excellent location for boat safaris. The best time to visit is between June and February. A premiere wildlife reserve in Tanzania is Serengeti National Park, which is the oldest game reserve in the area. Like the endangered wild dogs species, the elands, bat-eared foxes, pangolin, and the famously notorious Meerkats who’ve found their way to an exclusive National Geographic series shot on them. Other than the usual wild animals listed above, Kalahari has a host of other exotic, desert-habituated species unique to this region only. Besides these terrain species, Kalahari Reserve is witness to a wide variety of bird genus – migrating birds like the flamingos and the pelicans, Bateleurs, Pygmy Falcons, Sociable Weavers and Vultures being the few common ones. Want to spend some time on a big game hunt? You can even add in additional trips to the surrounding areas. Packages can be modified to include excursions to exciting destinations such as Cape Town and The Cape of Good Hope, numerous South African wineries, Nyati’s Beach Lodge in Mozambique, or even Victoria Falls, one of the world’s Seven Wonders. Guests of Cheetah Camp truly have the ability to make their safari experience unique and memorable. Want more walking safaris? Groups staying at Cheetah Camp can also choose to tailor their safari excursions and activities to better suit the needs of the group. Need more time to relax on the private golf course?Lodge guides use the lion’s facial whisker spots to identify individuals and visitors are encouraged to get involved by reporting sightings at website The Mara Predators project, run by Living with Lions, is creating an online ID database of the North Mara prides. It is sometimes possible to watch them hunt, as they take very little notice of vehicles . Between five hundred and a thousand lions live here, and there are usually several prides around the Musiara Swamps, which are dry much of the year. Big brunette lions are the best-known denizens of the Maasai Mara . Among other things, inbreeding could raise cub mortality, lower cheetahs’ resistance to disease, and cause infertility. Scientists have found that many cheetahs suffer from genetic defects due to inbreeding, possibly the result of a population bottleneck–a sharp decline–that occurred perhaps as far back as 10,000 years ago. The cheetah is an endangered species. This is an amazing opportunity and there are lots of other wildlife found in the reserve and all of the five big ones. The rangers offer an opportunity to stalk the Cheetah as it hunts down its prey. Another excellent privately owned park is the Blaauwboasch Lodge. The accommodation is excellent and so are the activities on the park. With a lemming-like instinct, the herds gather in their hundreds of thousands in May and June on the withering plains of Serengeti to begin the long, streaming journey northwards, following the scent of moisture and green grass in the Mara. It is the annual wildebeest migration; however, that has planted Maasai Mara so firmly in the popular imagination. Never the most graceful of animals, wildebeest seem to play up to their appearance with unpredictable behavior: bucking like wild horses, springing like jack-in-the boxes, or suddenly sprinting off through the herd for no apparent reason. They arrive in July and August, pouring over the Sand River and into the Sekenani side of the reserve, gradually munching their way westwards towards the escarpment in a milling, unsettled mass, and turning south again, back to the Serengeti, in October . And, most importantly, follow your desire for a personal journey that will change beyond expectations, from here . South Africa is the adventure capital of the world, its natural beauty and wildlife will leave you amazed! Follow the African drum and gumboot beat the sun, stars and city streets, a bouquet of winning wines, the fresh mountain air or sea. There are a handful of Asiatic Cheetahs in Iran too and research is being conducted to preserve them in their natural habitat. The need above all is to better educate the natives, in parts where Cheetahs coexist with humans around the world. It remains to be soon, though if the successful efforts of Cheetah Conservation Fund can be replicated to help save the beautiful cats there. Every one worried about their lives and all our mouths were shut when we encountered them. Elephant Crossing: Elephant crossing is another breathtaking experience. Once we had an amazing view of elephant crossing after reached the Maasai mara. We had to stop while herd of 20 majestic elephants crossed the path in front of us. As a volunteer, you can assist the existing teaching staff and also teach. Teaching in schools: Most of the Tanzania teaching programs are for schools situated in the rural areas. As a volunteer in Tanzania, you can teach different subjects in rural schools from English to mathematics, science, economics and others. Most of the rural schools don’t have proper building structure and lack educational infrastructure. For the visitor, meanwhile, the list sets a rather bullying agenda. Who�s to say which beasts most deserve your attention? Big Five or not, the profusion of wildlife on any African safari is jaw-dropping. Entire countries lose out because they fall one short: Zambia, for instance, has the best walking safaris in Africa but – horror! Perhaps you�ll find the humble dung beetle, rolling away balls of buffalo dung more than 500 times its own weight, more enthralling than the bovine that produced its prize. Either way, volunteering in Africa will provide the necessary experience and much more. If you are looking for experience: There are many people who take part in overseas volunteering projects to gather experience required for their career goals or to start their own non profit organization. preferred by professional wildlife photographers. Just make sure your camera has a telephoto lens no smaller then 300 mm. (The ideal would be the standard 600 mm. However, you can still get fabulous photos from afar. It looks as if God himself poured the water into the crater, so magnificent it looks. The national parks are huge areas filled with exotic plants and animals. Among such are Mikumi national park, Serengeti national park, Manyara national park and so many others. At each of these the tourists will be comfortably accommodated within safe lodges in gorgeous safari style where they will be able to try local cuisine and feel at home while surrounded by wilderness. There is no better way to observe and discover nature in all its beauty than to take a trip to one of the multiple national parks and see the amazing animal life in all its beauty. One has to see this with their own eyes to believe that animal shows are not overpraising the beauty of African national parks. Zebras and antelopes, giraffes and buffaloes, lions and leopards!You can visit the Mountain Gorillas is in Parc National de Volcans in Rwanda. If you have time, Gorilla Trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest can be the highlight of a general safari to the beautiful country of Uganda the only other place where Mountain Gorillas can be seen. Gorillas There are only around 800 Mountain Gorillas left in Africa making it the continents most endangered wild animal, seeing this close relative of man in the wild is something very special. charity organization and they need volunteering in Africa to effectively alleviate poverty, and at the same time improve and protect the unique and beautiful environment and wildlife. Their overseas volunteer program is two fold. The Azafady Project: The project is being run by an U. Even though the area is relatively small, this crater is abundant with wildlife. You might want to have lunch at the hippo pool, where you can eat with both hippos and the crocodiles. Another great place to safari in is the Ngorongoro Crater, which is considered to be the 8th wonder of the world. You will probably see every animal that you desire to view. You will see gorgeous lions, huge elephants, beautiful giraffes, unique zebras and much more. Tapp trained in animal conservation – spending a year in South Africa looking after baby cheetahs – before becoming a conservation ranger at Whinfell. “My goal was to work in veterinary nursing, but I fell into wildlife and conservation, and I’ve got a big passion for it now. ” When she’s not managing her team of five, Tapp volunteers for the local bat group and the Penrith and District Red Squirrel Group. Thus, the region observes a high quantity of migrating beasts like wildebeests, gemsboks, springboks, elands, etc. to be complimented by carnivores like lions, cheetahs and leopards, and hundreds of slithery reptiles. The place has sweeping desert and sandy landscapes as far as the eye can see. The most interesting areas, scenically and zoologically ,tend to be westwards, signaled by the long ridge of the Oloololo Escarpment . If you only have a day or two ,and you’re inside the reserve, you could do worse than spend most of your time here, near the Mara River. You can see a dozen different species in one gaze: gazelle, zebra, giraffe, buffalo, topi, kongoni, wildebeest, eland, elephant, hyena, jackal, ostrich, and a pride of lions waiting for a chance. The Maasai Mara is the one part of Kenya where the concentrations of game that existed in nineteenth century can still be seen and two years ago was named “seven wonders of the world” due to its commitment in co-tourism and conservation. The panorama sometimes resembles one of those wild-animal wall charts, where groups of unlikely looking animal companions are forced into the artists frame. We leap up from our seats on the veranda, fighting over the binoculars. There’s a bottleneck of ‘beests at the river just below us, and some panicked animals scythe away to the right, but it’s too late for one youngster. The lioness takes it down at the water-crossing, then drags the body out of sight behind a patch of shrubs, where she’s joined by her cubs. There are eight tents to choose from, each with four-poster beds, writing desks, woven rugs and outdoor decks for sinking sundowners. Doubles start at US$1,180 (�787), all inclusive with game drives. Mahali Mzuri, Motorogi (0800 716 919; mahalimzuri. Pink flamingos can been seen feeding in the lake, along with 400 other bird species and a sizeable bloat of hungry hippos snorting at the water’s edge. Kiboko Camp, Lake Naivasha Kiboko opened last year on the shores of Lake Naivasha, at the highest point in Kenya’s portion of the Great Rift Valley. Hats featuring monkeys, giant lizards, bears, swans, safari scenes and many other wild animals. Fridge Magnets featuring Wildlife and Travel PhotographyLooking for a gift for a child or grown-up who collects fridge magnets? Ideal Christmas and birthday presents for children and other collectors: Here is a selection of magnets featuring photographs taken by me over many years of world travel and wildlife viewing. Fridge magnets featuring the Terracotta Army warriors from Xian China, classic cars, American national parks and many more. These are mostly travel and wildlife photographs, from architecture to rain forests and jungles and the plains of Africa. The Robben Island Museum will tell you much about South Africa’s interesting socio-political past. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Robben Island is the prison where Nelson Mandela spent the majority of his imprisonment during the apartheid movement. For a taste of South African history, visit Robben Island in Table Bay. * Robben Island South Africa has an interesting a political history as it does art and wildlife. Everyone knows that cheetahs are the fastest moving land animals in the world, so let’s hope that when you’re walking a cheetah he doesn’t spot a tasty gazelle lurking in the bushes and escape your clutches. Cheetah, leopard and smaller cats, such as serval, all have a home in this reserve and guests are taken on a tour, where they are able to get so close to these felines that they can hear them purr. The Wildlife Awareness Centre on the scenic Garden Route not only lets you get up close and personal to a variety of South Africa’s big cats; it also lets you walk them.Hippos and Crocodiles Both animals are common in lakes and rivers throughout East and Southern Africa. Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania and the Grumeti and Mara Rivers in Tanzania and Kenya have some of the biggest crocs. Liwonde National Park in Malawi also offers fine viewing opportunities. The Luangwa, Zambezi and Kafue Rivers in Zambia all have plenty of Crocs and Hippos. But once you find the right balance between affordability and excitement, you and your family will be in for the adventure of a lifetime. No matter what package you choose, make sure to check the age requirements prior to booking – while children of all ages might be welcome, many activities require children to be of a certain age. Don’t forget to visit The Kruger National Park where every year thousands of people from all around the world visit to see the Big 5 Game. National parks – The real zing of adventure Enjoy the wildlife adventure of Africa with a number of national parks situated here. While staying there you can go out with your safari for an outing, where you will come to experience some amazing natural beauties of South Africa. Usual approach is to stalk the prey and approach as near as possible. After bringing the prey animal down, powerful jaw muscles enable Cheetah to crush the victim’s wind pipe while the large nostrils allow it to breathe simultaneously enabling it to hold on for long periods. When it is near to being spotted, Cheetah begins the chase – reaching from 0 to 100 km/hr in three seconds, Cheetah outclasses most modern automobiles – capable of reaching 125 km/hr with its feet almost seeming not to touch the ground! Impala and hares are also frequently preyed upon, whereas wildebeests are taken down only in pairs. The high speeds tire this great hunter also, elevating body temperature to dangerous levels. In effect, encroaching human population means that cheetahs continue to disappear but park authorities and other stakeholders have tried to ensure that visitors are housed in Eco-friendly units that mesh with the natural habitat. See all 8 photos See all 8 photos See all 8 photos Do you feel compelled to visit Kenya to view the cheetah after reading this hub? Nevertheless, there are still a fair number of cheetahs, and as long as their natural habitat is preserved, they will multiply and serve as tourist attractions in Kenya as well as Tanzania and other parts of Africa where they continue to be endangered. National Geographic Readers: Cheetahs Buy Now Lodges and Campsites are Eco-FriendlyCheetahs are shy animals and the majority tend to reside outside protected wildlife areas in Africa, because within these areas, predators are abundant as well as human traffic created by tourist vehicles, lodges, and many other types of accommodations. Float silently along the river by boat and you can enjoy the soft lapping sounds of the gentle river while watching these regal raptors go about their business. You won’t find any 5 star resorts around here but the rustic cabins, complete with fireplaces, provide all the cosy comforts you could wish for. As a result, some of the animals will be moved to the neighbouring state of Madhya Pradesh within the next six months. But this week, the Supreme Court of India sided with the experts who said it was better for the future of the lions if other populations were established. South Africa was one of the first Countries Worldwide to make the Great White a protected species. This historical island is now a World Heritage Site and a proclaimed nature conservation area. Robben Island A short cruise from Cape Town ‘s V&A Waterfront by ferry, this legendary island is a must-see on any newcomer’s itinerary. You can go on a Shark dive or alternatively just view them from the safety of the boat. This is where Nelson Mandela and his comrades were imprisoned for decades during the Apartheid era. Former inmates will take you on an insightful tour of the prison grounds. We can offer you the chance to get extremely close to these awesome animals. The square is surrounded by impressive buildings whose construction was funded by the gold strike of 1886. Here you can see the statue of the Afrikaner hero Paul Kruger. You can visit the Raadsaal, built in 1890, which was once the parliament building of the Boer Republic. Directly opposite is the old Palace of Justice, which was once used by the British as a military hospital. It grew around tiny Church Square during the formative colonial era of South Africa. Old Pretoria is quite compact. Be sure to see Kruger House, once the home of the national hero. Also of interest to lovers of history and architecture are the original South African Reserve Bank, Cuthbert’s Corner, and the neoclassical Standard Bank. Surprisingly though, quite a few people do! Although youre submerged in a cave, the shark appears so close that you could touch him not that youd want to though! Shark diving has really taken off in South Africa and many people come to the country with the intention of getting up close to Jaws and his razor-sharp teeth. If theres one animal that you dont want to get close to in South Africa its the great white shark. This is definitely an experience that all adrenaline junkies should try on their South Africa holidays.One of the prominent deserts in Africa, the Kalahari Game Reserve in Botswana has preserved in itself ecosystems, relatively, free from human intervention. As such the place has authentic and largely unspoiled natural wilderness to be shared with us. Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana The Kalahari region is known for its desert landscape. The animals of this park are also not similar to the ones in masai mara or amboseli including the Beisa Oryx, Grevy Zebra and Gerenuk. Samburu Game Reserve African Holiday Safari Samburu game reserve is located in the Northern parts of Kenya and is one of the most scenic safari attractions in Kenya. The park is sorrounded by mountain scenery with the river Ewaso Ngiro passing through the middle of the reserve. “He has a very calming effect on people,” Sandi confirmed. ” His thick, tough skin has ridges like tyre treads and coarse black hairs all over, helping him to sense even the smallest fly on his enormous seven-ton body. Standing alongside Jabu, I felt weirdly relaxed, stroking him like I would my dog. “He’s a big guy, but he’s cuddly too. ” And, as if thinking the unthinkable, her sentence petered out with the words “Jabu has such lovely long tusks �” “Our long term aim was to release Jabu, Thembi, and Morula to the wild but we’ll have to see how things develop. “We definitely feel that the wave of poaching in East Africa is moving south,” Sandi told me. One program is called the Pioneer Madagascar and it offers opportunity for volunteers to work at the grass-root level and create a system through which environmental degradation and poverty can be fought. It is truly a qualifying item. The bag is crafted from chic black and brown and red cheetah print canvas and trimmed with brown leather. I just want to present this bag to you. 25″D, so that it is spacious enough for daily carrying. The bag features cinched drawstring top. Shining gold tone hardware can be seen on the handle ring, the drawstring ring and the handing initial logo charm of this bag. Beside the main compartment, the bag is much convenient with the open side pockets at both ends. The bag is sized at 9″H x 14″W x 5. How do you like this bag? The bag can be worn in two styles, one is hand carried with double handles, and the other is carried through its shoulder strap. When the cheetah is totally exhausted after a hunt, it cannot also fight or chase other predators that may come close to its hunt. ��It has to rest for a while only then it can eat its prey. � �This is considered to be one of the main reasons for declining population of cheetah. � It is been researched that cheetah looses significant proportion of its hunt to other predators like lion, hyena or wild dog. �� The poor cheetah hunts a prey and gets exhausted while the other lazy predators easily chase the cheetah out and eat its hard earning. # Include panoramic long shots with landmarks and scenery, as well as zooming in for those spectacular close-ups. This is what will distinguish your photographs with the unmistakable hallmark of wildlife Africa. A single twisted tree or the sweeping plain dwarfing a herd will create atmosphere. Our hotel sat ocean’s edge surrounded by mountains that were dotted with lighthouses. Here they grow like weeds. We spent the night in the charming tiny town of Arniston. Springtime is in bloom now with a kaleidoscope of geraniums, lavender, canola, starburst and colorful protea. My wedding bouquet was calla lilies. So friend, if you are one of those bored with your daily routine work and wondering to take a breath to get relax by exploring somewhere then Uganda safari can be a ideal vacation for you where you can not only have a gratifying trip but also can feel the simpler charisma of natural beauties of landscape sceneries of Africa which obviously can supercharge your inner exposure across the safari tour. It is truly a wonder land. All in all, in this heavenly corner filled with golden beaches, sky blue waters, friendly people and magnificent sceneries, one could never regret a trip to Tanzania, a trip of their lifetime. And how can it be otherwise? For more details see website or info@amani-tours. Even the residents love to engage in tourism within their country because they appreciate the resources they have. A long and sleek body is balanced on slim, athletic legs with semi-retractable claws that enable the cat to maintain grip on ground in high speed pursuits. Weighing in the range of eighty to one hundred and fifty pounds, it is between four to five feet in length with a near two and a half feet tail that acts as a rudder to stabilize the Cheetah as it makes quick turns in hunts. The fastest land mammal, Asiatic Cheetah, like other subspecies of this amazing big cat, is built for speed. Firstly, of course, misgivings are always there about introduction of an alien species, an effort which not only is dicey, it also can cause all kinds of complications. Besides, the Indian record of wildlife conservation is not quite enviable. There have, however, been reservations about the whole process. Realisation of the potential will, however, depend on how well the sites are managed and made conducive to the animal’s proliferation.The bed and traditional breakfasts of South Africa are quite popular among the overseas visitors. If you stay there in a Lodge, you will encounter the local people and also will get the opportunity to interact with them, which is after all a great way to know more about the land. �� Because of the extraordinary speed of cheetah in running, it can easily chase and hunt any prey. � No carnivore or a predator can run as fast as a cheetah. �� When cheetah run, chase and hunt a prey, immediately it cannot eat it because of the huge energy loss already it had incurred in hunting the prey. � But the cheetah also has the limitation that it cannot hunt bigger preys. A typical visit to Soweto includes a stop at a traditional shebeen (drinking hall), where you can savor local beer, food and hospitality, as well as a visit to the homes where Nobel laureates Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu once lived. Soweto Just South of Johannesburg lies Soweto – the largest of South Africa ‘s “townships”. This vibrant city is home to some 2 million people and a number of historical sights. Yeager didn�t use an assistant and was patronisingly dubbed �the World�s Prettiest Photographer� by US Camera magazine in 1954. It just seemed very natural for me to do it,� explained Yeager, who sold a picture from her first course assignment – her friend Maria Stinger posing with cheetahs – to the men�s magazine Eye – People and Pictures. Plus, to combat any potential headwind, it wouldn’t be too tricky to simply ask them to run in whichever direction is comfortable. Accordingly, I would simply suggest letting them run across the plains of Africa. The cheetah’s used to it, the gazelle’s used to it – everyone’s happy. Think ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’, and you get the idea. After all, we don’t want to ruin their chances at a world record. WWF Together Buy Now Wildlife Photos and Safari SouvenirsMore Gifts, Photos and Souvenirs from Botswana and Elsewhere in Africa. WWF originally stood for “World Wildlife Fund” although the organisation is known just by its initials in most countries. Sphinx Pyramid at Giza Postcards by AndyPo Browse more Africa Postcards Monkey and PrimatesPrimate Sexuality: Comparative Studies of the Prosimians, Monkeys, Apes, and Humans Buy Now WWF: World Wildlife Fund – World Wide Fund for NatureThe WWF is an international organization working on conservation, research and education – protecting the environment, wildlife and endangered habitats. It is located amidst hilly terrain of the Western Ghats which increases its scenic glamour. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary This is another popular wildlife reserve of South India situated at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level. Large number of tourists flocks here to spend their thrilling and exciting vacations. When mentioning this, it sounds that I am advertising for the brand, but it really a horse of another color. What�s more, buying this bag you will be automatically entered for an opportunity to win a Skorpios Ting Tote when you purchase any handbag during the Michael Kors Handbag Event. 00, which is much cheaper than the LV or Gucci handbags. As to the price, this Michael Kors bag is available at a price of $298. Indeed, one area may reveal more species of bird than many countries can claim to host. South Africa�s parks host an enormous variety of fauna and flora, many of which are endemic. � Because spotting the more elusive species can sometimes be difficult, most parks employ the wisdom and traditional knowledge of the local residents to assist in tracking and locating these majestic animals. � Get Up Close and Personal with South Africa�s Abundant Wildlife Restful and serene, the old world charm of the South African lowveld will thrill one and all. Pristine environments, teeming with herds of antelope and scoured by predators promise the experience of a lifetime, and provide unique opportunities to get back to nature. Though not as large as other national parks of Africa (117. km), this park holds diverse wildlife population as well as bird species. Nairobi National Park:Nairobi National Park is one of the major tourist destinations of Kenya. Some of the animal life found in this park include cheetah, lion, waterbuck, African buffalo, Grant’s gazelle, eland, ostrich, Burchell’s zebra, etc. The Wildlife Awareness Centre on the scenic Garden Route not only lets you get up close and personal to a variety of South Africas big cats; it also lets you walk them. Cheetah, leopard and smaller cats, such as serval, all have a home in this reserve and guests are taken on a tour, where they are able to get so close to these felines that they can hear them purr. Everyone knows that cheetahs are the fastest moving land animals in the world, so lets hope that when youre walking a cheetah he doesnt spot a tasty gazelle lurking in the bushes and escape your clutches. Tiger Temple If you would like to mix your luxury wildlife holiday with a spiritual experience then Thailand’s Tiger Temple is definitely worth visiting. This Buddhist temple located in Western Thailand is home to a variety of species of wildlife, most notably the magnificent tigers.Nowadays there are lots of travel agencies who are arranging tours to the African continent. Africa is one of the favorite lands for tourist who loves to explore wildlife. Apart from the wildlife there are lots more to explore here but still it is the African elephant and cheetah that come to our mind at the very first second we think about this place. Following are some of the great tips that are recommended by those who have travelled to the place. These stuffs should be specially made for the particular locations. Anyways, a tour gets better when you know some special tricks to work out on the travel. Kruger National Park also features bushman rock paintings and archaeological sites like Masorini and Thulamela – a real treat for history aficionados. Kruger is one African attraction that you just cannot afford to miss if wildlife is anywhere on your agenda! Depending on the season, landscapes can vary from dry to bare �bushveld’ in the winter, to lush green in the summer. Kruger national Park, the Serengeti, and South Luangwa Reserve, are magnificent travel destinations but, in reality, only barely scratch the surface of all the interesting African wildlife parks and reserves available to tourists. South Luangwa has one of the largest concentrations of leopards, and is a vast stomping ground for thousands of elephants, who also often migrate to the Luangwa River, one of Africa’s most intact major river systems. In the end, you will have to figure out for yourself which areas you want to visit when booking your own Africa safari. A cage submerges you into the water allowing you to get close to 4m long Nile crocodiles. This year is all about diving with crocodiles and in South Africas Cango Wildlife Ranch you can do just that. These powerful snappers have a bite thats four times stronger than that of a great white shark, so the metal cage needs to be even stronger than those used for shark diving. Shark-diving is so last year. “And talking to Wonky – he’s a pheasant with a wonky beak,” Tapp jokes. We also take guests out on educational walks, including night tours. “ The Easter holidays have just come to an end, a traditionally busy period for the whole resort, so it’ll be back to monitoring and conservation until the summer. “We do litter checks in the forest for fire hazards and fill feeders for animals. But things can get quirkier than that. A design in the epitome of pace, Cheetah outruns everything on the plains of Africa, establishing itself as one of the most successful hunters in family felidae. Honed to a sleek and slender physique Cheetah ranges in weight from 100 to 150 lbs, with its long body and tail assisting it in high speed pursuits. Although not included in big cats by many experts owing to its inability to roar, Cheetah is one of the most envied big game predators in the wild, arousing frequent backlash by lions and leopards who often find themselves unable to compete with Cheetah’s hunting prowess. Built for speed, Cheetah is one of the most fascinating of all animals. One other critically endangered animal is the Tiger. There are a few Game Reserves in Southern Africa that you can visit to see the big cats, so don’t surpass this opportunity. They have completely died out in the wild and Game Reserves are battling to keep them alive and thriving but 200 is too small a number to be able to save the tiger from dying out. There are only 200 of them left in South Africa and that’s only in captivity. The harsh reality is that the next generation and generations after that will not be able to see a real tiger in its natural habitat. Among all the animals present in this national park, the black rhinoceros is said to be the major highlight. This national park, which is said to be first in Kenya, is just 7 kms from the center of Nairobi, and even though it is covered with an electric fence, one can clearly see the Nairobi skyscrapers. The wild animals are not the only thing worth watching. Even more breathtaking is the natural viewing of the hunting. How the predators chase and pounce at their prey is the most amazing spectacle ever. It really is an out of body experience for every tourist and visitor. The wide expanse of the dull brown desert with its golden sands is also worth a watch. The thrill and rush of watching such amazing attraction. The experience will stay with you forever if you are a lover if nature, mother earth. You also get to see the amazingly beautiful and surreal landscapes spread far and wide in Africa. You see the lush green colors of huge trees and rainforests which are a sight to behold. Key instances stood out: observing a lion creeping towards a baby wildebeest; the thudding weight of paws on grass as four cheetahs give chase; the snap and click of the aptly named flappet lark as it flew over my head; the smell of wild basil, fresh and clean in stark contrast to the rotting corpse from which we had been downwind only moments beforehand. ) Long exposures, early mornings . time took on a new quality in the bush, separating into crystal-clear moments. The clear night air meant our pictures of the stars above were stunning. (The best tip for this was to use a torch and light a foreground item, such as tree, to focus on, then lock your focus on to manual, switch off the torch and – on a minimum 30 second exposure – take the shot.Duly impressed, Hefner phoned Yeager, cut a deal for $100 and made Page, winking at the camera, the centrefold of the Christmas 1954 edition of Playboy – dated January 1955. Yeager thought the pictures might be perfect for a calendar, but instead sent them to Hugh Hefner, who had launched the men�s magazine Playboy the previous year. Page became known as �the Queen of Pinups�, �the Girl with the Perfect Figure�, �Dark Marilyn� and �the Temptress from Tennessee�, while Yeager went on to photograph several more Playmates for Hefner, including Lisa Winters, Marianne Gaba, Myrna Weber, Joyce Nizzari, Cindy Fuller and Sandra Settani. Table Mountain National Park may not be extremely rich when it comes to wildlife but the beauty of the place more than makes up for that. Table Mountain National Park Table Mountain National Park is one of Cape Town�s most sparkling gems whose radiance and glitter attracts travellers from all corners of the globe. She had grown to 5ft 10in, with striking red hair, and was enjoying the attention. � She won many beauty pageants – and in 1949 was crowned Miami Sports Queen by Joe DiMaggio, the baseball player who went on to marry Marilyn Monroe. I could feel it all through my body,� she recalled. After finishing high school, she went on a modelling course that stood her in good stead as she was taught, �all of the walks and the turns, the pivots. I learned about photographers� shortcomings by posing for them. �I loved people looking at me. African safari parks are now developing at immense rate to attract visitors from all over the world. The most famous sights in African safari are cheetah, African elephants, Giraffes, hippopotamus, Warthog, Zebras, wildebeest and Rhinoceros. No one visits Africa and doesn’t enjoy the wildlife safari there. Different types of birds’ unseen in other continents also adhere to the environment of African wildlife safaris. All these wildlife can be enjoyed in Safaris of Africa. African elephant is the largest mammal on earth. It has 17b ecological zones and is home to a large population of wild animals. The above mentioned are just a few game reserves that you mustn’t miss when sightseeing in Africa. Besides these you can see different bird and animal species. Kruger National Park The wild terrain is spread over a sprawling 19485 square kilometres. The park has a healthy population of white rhino, lion, leopard, elephants, buffalo, and the cheetah. The park is covered with woodland savannah and thick forests. You have got to go see it for yourself. Visit the great continent of Africa. Forget about what you have read about bad things and how undeveloped Africa is. Add this to your “bucket List” Before you embark into your trip, there are very essential things you should do as a traveler to any country in Africa. An African Safari: A Trip Of A Lifetime If you love traveling, then I have just a place for you. My best place to start with is Kenya and Tanzania. As a traveler, we are here to explore, seeing is believing. Some of this noble savagery was undoubtedly exaggerated by Swahili and Arab slave and ivory traders, anxious to protect their routes from the Europeans . At the same time, something close to a cult of the Maasai has been around ever since Thomson walked through Maasailand in 1883 . In the early years of the colony, Governor Delameres obsession with the people and all things Maasai spawned a new term ” Maasai -it is” , and with it a motley crop of romantic notions about their ancestors ,alluding to ancient Egypt and Rome, and even to the lost tribes of Israel. This is usually done from a Land Rover and the data is used to compare day and night activity of different animals. Finally, there must be routine game counts of both diurnal and nocturnal species. You will also get the opportunity to study waterhole activity to ascertain whether local herds are �healthy’ both in terms of health and numbers. All groups will be accompanied by an experienced team leader so that should you come across a pack, you will be kept safe. The park is also home to the fascinating Iron Age sites of Masorini and Thulamela. The biggest attractions of the park are the buffaloes, elephants, leopards, lions, cheetahs and rhinoceros. Amazing array of wild animals and birds can be observed in the park. Visit the Kruger National Park for a fascinating wildlife experience. The bird species include the ground hornbill, Martial eagle, Pel�s fishing owl and saddle- bill stork. Iguacu Falls Brazil and Argentina Refrigerator Magnet by AndyPo Create unique customizable magnets at Zazzle Grizzly Bear eating a Salmon See all 7 photos Grizzly Bear eating a Salmon Grizzly Bear Eating a Salmon Magnets by AndyPo Browse Grizzly Magnets This park is famous for having one of the largest wild animal reserves in the world, as well as housing a tremendous variety of birds. South Africa – Kruger National Park If you want to spend quality time with wild animals, a visit to South Africa’s renowned Kruger National Park, or one of the surrounding private game reserves, has to be one of the main destinations on your itinerary.Music, theatre, visual art, installations, cinema, lectures, workshops children’s art, comedy, crafts and several other indigenous art forms are all part of this festival. Experience art, with an African twist! * The National Arts Festival If art is more your style than wildlife, make sure to visit South Africa sometime in June / July during the National Arts Festival, which is the biggest celebration of art on the African continent. This thick patch of snow makes it look more attractive and beautiful. During winter, the peak of this mountain is covered with thick snow. Kibo Peak on Kilimanjaro is located at 5895 m above the sea level and is referred to be the highest peak of Africa. Mount Kilimanjaro: It is the northernmost part of Tanzania and is located 340 km south to the equator. Johannesburg has trendy suburbs like Norwood and Parktown, here you find many restaurants. Johannesburg is one of the important South African tourist destinations. It is also the wealthiest and is also known as the economic powerhouse of Africa. The Table Mountain is 1086 meters above the sea level and is good for mountain adventures. Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa. The Cradle of Humankind is spread in the area of 47000 hectares. Soweto is the biggest town in South Africa which is located south of Johannesburg; in this town you will get to see the rich urban culture of the black people. The sprawling malls of Sandton in Johannesburg is a must visit for tourists. It is home to important dolomitic caves and is believed that it is the ancestral home of mankind. Your safari is not yet completed by only seeing the large herds of animals. Also it offers spectacular view of the wildebeest migration. You have to experience the fantastic balloon safari and drifting on high. You enjoy the crispness of the African air, have a amazing view at the bright orange color of the rising Sun. A hundred or so people, surrounding a couple of dozen 4x4s. They were perched on the roofs of their vehicles; or standing outside them, trampling the grass; or edging towards the open dirt space where the action was taking place. I could see them – but I just couldn’t believe what I was looking at. If you are such a person then volunteering in Africa programs can provide you with a great opportunity to pursue such a cause. You will be able to give something back. There are many people who feel the need to give back to the society and are passionate about their cause. Very family friendly, there is very little to scare the little ones. Narration is informative, though it tends to personify the animals a bit too much. But overall the effect isn’t too strong, and the compelling stories of the large African cats makes for great viewing. 0 Very family friendly, though some children may become sad when finding out their favorite cheetah cub didn’t make it. A very nice series on African wildlife, another of my personal favorites. 0 Great documentary overall, the main objection being the over personification of the animals, but this helps draw the viewer in. Watch now with Amazon Prime Big Cat Diary SeriesThis series is a great addition to any documentary collection. And with 8 seasons worth of action, you really start to feel you know the animals. So, it’s the time make this wish come true with South African wildlife safari. With 11 different languages spoken, South Africa is a great land of diversity and the diverse nature of this continent will enrich your traveling experience. Getting started: Even if you are taking something with you check whether you have a good backpack. As you know there are plenty of places and activities to be explored in this area and thus you shall carry lot of stuff such as cameras, Laptops and other accessories to use on the way. Always take only necessary items with you. Avoid useless luggage. You never know when you get stuck in any place. All other colors or bulk luggage will attract monkeys or other small animals quickly. Black is the most recommended color. National Geographic Readers: Cheetahs Buy Now Face to Face With Cheetahs (Face to Face with Animals) Buy Now The Cheetah: Fast as Lightning (Animal Close-Ups) Buy Now Cheetahs! Learn About Cheetahs and Enjoy Colorful Pictures – Look and Learn! (50+ Photos of Cheetahs) Buy Now Cheetah Buy Now Watch the Amazing Cheetah in ActionFind Your Way Around South AfricaWith this book and a bit of research into Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Center (linked below) you can enjoy a South African experience with Cheetahs much like we did! Overall this is a very good documentary, though it does tend to humanize the animals a bit too much in my opinion, but I’m just old school. This ‘docu-drama’ tells the story of a lioness who is forced from her homeland by another lion pride, and covers her struggles to survive and raise her cubs. 8-A bit ‘dramatic’ for old school documentaries fans, but very solid none-the less. The narration is decent, and the background music is very well done. And the plot-like storyline will appeal to children. The Last LionsThe Last Lions is a very good documentary. Great family viewing with older children, the story is vaguely reminiscent of The Lion King. 0 Some killing scenes, but nothing too gruesome. Overall this is another very good wildlife documentary.Ostrich leather is still fashionable nowadays and used to create the much lusted after Hermes Birkin handbags. Ostrich feathers were once high-fashion among certain ladies of nobility and the so-called feather boom resulted in decadent palaces being built on the grounds where ostriches roamed. Visiting an ostrich farm is a fascinating way to learn more about how South Africas rich lived, but also gives you a rare opportunity to purchase ostrich feathers and ostrich leather goods. These birds move fast and can reach speeds of up to 60km/h so make sure you hold on tight! Although were pretty certain that this shop doesnt stock Hermes you may be able to pick yourself up a nice replica. Whilst shopping draws the crowds, being able to ride an ostrich around the estate provides one of the most memorable experiences. Following these few practical tips may set your travel photos miles ahead from the average tourist snapshots. The more practice you get at home in snapping wildlife at a moments notice, the better your chance of getting some truly unique shots of the spectacular and varied wildlife Africa is famous for. A beautiful country, Tanzania needs help from volunteers to preserve their wildlife, which also seems to be depleting due to extensive poaching. Although tourism is good in Tanzania but it is still stricken with poverty and children often die in the formative years due to malnutrition, AIDS and other diseases. As a volunteer in Tanzania, you will be able to get close to the heart of Tanzania, their people and their lives. You will be able to get access to some of the most spectacular landscapes from Mount Kilimanjaro to the wide grassy savannahs that teem with wildlife, and above all, you will be able to know more about the Masaai woman and the tribe. If you want adventure, you should take your holiday as a Tanzanian safari. Safaris in are full of adventure, and you can guarantee it would be an unforgettable experience for you, as Tanzania offers some of the best wildlife in the world. In southern Tanzania, Selous Park has the highest diversity of wild and exotic wildlife. The reserve is undeveloped, but Selous Park has a huge variety of game, including the largest single population of elephants. Selous is the largest reserve in Africa, with a land area of 55,000 square kilometers. Cheetahs have evolved from a relatively restricted gene pool and face multiple biological threats owing to this. Then there is the problem of limited genetic diversity in Cheetahs. They are susceptible to diseases and genetic defects and infant mortality is high. As a result Cheetahs are the most endangered of the three big cats in Africa. But it was yet another series of pictures, including a photo that Yeager took of Page kneeling naked in front of a Christmas tree, holding a bauble in each hand and with only a Santa Claus hat over her jet-black hair and fringe, that catapulted both to national and international cultdom. Page and Yeager got on famously, the model responding enthusiastically to the photographer�s instructions – �Alluring! � – and throwing girl-next-door-gone-bad poses accordingly. Over a few days, Yeager took around 800 pictures of Page in the studio, as well as on the beach, on a speedboat, in the surf and even with a pair of docile cheetahs at the newly opened wildlife park, Africa USA, half an hour away. In India, there’s one thing in particular that the country of South Africa is known for, and that is cricket. South Africa provides a buffet of excuses for visiting, from the expansive animal reserves, fine wines and the exotic culture of the place. But, as most cricket fans would be surprised to know, South Africa is also one of the most popular tourist destinations on the African continent – and in the world, for reasons that are as far from cricket as they could get. Perched right at the bottom of the African continent, South Africa offers the rugged jungle experience that makes Africa so famous, as well as the mellow pleasures associated with coastal retreats. Here are a couple must visit tourist attractions for your South Africa Holiday. Other animals like the near extinct Cheetah, crocodiles and dear also abound here. Adventure safaris are very popular in this part of the world. Animals like the Lion, African Elephant, the Rhinoceros, African Buffalo and the Leopard constitute the big five. A tour to South Africa is incomplete without sighting the Big Five. Visitors staying at Cheetah Camp can choose to follow the Nyati 7-day Safari experience, which includes walking safaris guided by a certified ranger, numerous morning tours of the game reserve, and several evening big game drives, where travelers will get to search bush country as the sun sets for the “Big Five” – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo. Planned activities and guided walks allow children and adults alike to experience the beauty that is the African wilderness while remaining safe. Bolt, who had said previously he was scared of cheetahs as they could out-run him, said he changed his mind as he bottle-fed the two-month-old cub over his shoulder. The head of the Kenya Wildlife Service, Julius Kipng’etich, described the event as “the first time in history where the fastest animal and the fastest man will meet.Having set in process a breeding programme that saw the lions� population rise from just 50 to more than 400, the state�s political leaders have repeatedly clashed with those demanding that some of the animals be relocated to other parts of India. About Odyssey Travels Odyssey Travels is a leading IATA accredited Travel Company, established in 1992. We specialize in planning customized holidays in India and abroad for our clients which includes air ticketing, worldwide hotel reservations, inclusive tours, sightseeing activities, visa assistance & travel insurance services. There are ten national parks and six Sanctuaries are found in Ethiopia. National parks and Sanctuaries Ethiopia’s many national parks and sanctuaries enable the visitor to enjoy the country’s scenery and its wildlife, conserved in natural habitats, and offer opportunities for travel adventure unparalleled in Africa. Most of the tours vary from 3 days to 12 days. They only need to tell their specifications to the companies. People can even customized their tours as per their requirements. After that, tour operators make their sincere efforts to execute their itineraries. Several travel and tour operating companies are offering Uganda safaris, Gorilla tour Uganda, bird watching Uganda Africa tours, Uganda cultural tours and many other tours. For finding more information about these tours, search over the internet. Make sure to book the tours through reputed companies for availing the best services. Several companies are disclosing the detail of various tours they are offering at cost-effective prices. My supplier said we should see thousands gathered here in protected bays, but locals told me they were shy today and only a few surfaced. The whole town goes whale-gaga and we loved mingling with the friendly locals. Nevertheless it was a great free day of festivities. With just five suites, it’s intimate and relaxed, overlooking the amber-coloured Boro River scattered with water lilies, papyrus fringing its banks. I stayed at Baines’ Camp. On boat trips we encountered hippos, crocs and a gamut of birdlife that included pretty white-fronted bee-eaters and malachite kingfishers. Tanzania – Serengeti National Park Many African wildlife safaris include a stop at the Serengeti Plains, an immense, almost treeless grassland, that is the home to creatures such as the wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, impalas, topi (antelopes), buffalo, and waterbucks. This celebrated wildlife sanctuary is also home to hyrax and pythons, among others. They can be spotted most frequently during the wet season. In Africa this is an adaptation to avoid conflict with other bigger predators like lions, hyenas and leopards that are active at night. Little is known about the behavior and habits of the Asian Cheetah, though it is known to prey upon gebeer and goitered gazelle, wild goat and urial sheep. Residing in the barren lands of Iran, Cheetah is a traditionally a daytime hunter. The splendid cat is considered threatened in Asia and vulnerable in Africa, with foundations in Africa working to restore their ecosystem in the wild and overcoming the shortage of prey and habitat that are threatening the flourishing of this fantastic animal. Limited adaptability, inbreeding, hunting by farmers and poachers and removal of animals from the wild for use as pets – through history – have meant that Cheetah lacks genetic biodiversity as a specie to an alarming extent, with some experts fearing its survival. The internship programs can be from 9 weeks to a year depending on the nature of the project. * Internships: There are different types of internships available in Tanzania, which can vary from medical training to community trainings and are normally of a longer duration than most of the other programs. The Cheetah is the fastest animal on land but off late, due to extensive poaching, the population of Cheetah is almost near extinction. This Cheetah program has been designed specifically for volunteers who have an interest in wildlife conservation and are willing to travel overseas to Kenya. For many years it has won the World Leading Conservation Company and Game Reserve and it still retains the title. See lions, elephants and all the other animals in their own settings and have experiences to last you a lifetime. The settings are breathtaking and your trip should be everything you expect and more. You can see all of the amazing natural wildlife in all of these reserves. Along the Eastern Cape Province you can find Shamwari. This is another park which is malaria free and offers world class experiences and accommodation. Store the local emergency phone numbers for additional safety. It is a hot and tropical climate in Africa. Hence, always carry a sunscreen and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Be aware of your surroundings, enjoy a pleasant trip to Africa, and admire the wildlife. The lakes support huge populations of birds, including tens of thousands of flamingos found in lakes Nakuru, Naivasha and Elementaita. Kenya is that you will find a lot of soda lakes that dot the Great Rift Valley floor.There some of the leading game reserves in Kenya which are also the most popular safari destinations in Kenya. The best East African country to go on a safari is Kenya. Kenya is more developed in infrastructure and has betterroads and hotels than most other places. The national parks in Kenya are also well paved and you can go on a safari holiday even in wet weather. The weather in you Kenya safari is never an issue as wildlife is always there. Fumbling with buttons is not an option when a herd of wildebeest is thundering by. # Get to know those camera buttons the way a blind man can read a book ” by finding them with your fingers, not your eyes. You will want to only have this print as bedding if you can have other locations of the place search as wild. Check Out not to overdo items however as much too a lot animal print can appear rather funny Other decor in the bed room also needs to be looked at when decorating with such a very hot fabric. As Well not seem out of area take into account obtaining other animal prints on objects during the room. Half of the rare plants in Kenya are found in this national reserve. Shimba National Reserve:Located in the Coast Province of Kenya, this national reserve is known for its plant biodiversity. Overall, a must visit place when you are opting for Nairobi travel in Kenya. A small reserve in Kenya, it holds elephants, various birds and butterflies, and is said to be the only place in Kenya that has a population of Sable antelope. The Lion in West Africa is Critically Endangered is published in the journal PLOS One. “To save the lion – and many other critically endangered mammals including unique populations of cheetahs, African wild dogs and elephants – will require a massive commitment of resources from the international community,� he added. This beautifully preserved park has an array of remarkable wildlife. Located about 120 km west of Arish is Haranguer National Park, which offers exciting safaris. A safari here will inspire you. The Haranguer River has permanent water, so there are a large number of wildebeest, zebras, elephants and Oryx. You will see lions, black rhinos and possibly even leopards in the area. Ngorongoro is a protected preserve, and the local tribe of Maasai have permission to let their cattle craze in the region. A video presentation is carried out to provide more knowledge about these amazing creatures. Croc City Crocodile Farm houses more than 800 crocodiles. Crocodiles of various sizes and shapes are present here. One can watch the skeletons and eggs of the crocs also. The cathedral has a valuable historical background attached to it and the architectural beauty of the cathedral lies in its fine Gabriel Loire windows and Rose Window. George’s Cathedral Situated in Cape Town, this tourist attraction is an imposing Victorian Gothic style Anglican Cathedral. Volunteering in Namibia as part of a wildlife conservation trip is a truly rewarding and educational experience for everyone involved. Here you get to really feel what life in Namibia is like and help out with tasks that at home would be routine. Not to mention something different to do on your vacation! One of the most enjoyable tasks for many volunteers is taking part in local community work. However, if you’re looking for a more unique opportunity to get up close and personal to some of South Africa’s indigenous wildlife why not also consider taking one of these fun options? The experience is quintessentially African and the best opportunity to spot endangered wildlife in their natural habitats. Most people going to South Africa plan to take a Big Five safari at some point during their stay and they definitely should. It’ll certainly give you something to boast about around the dinner table: Luxury Accommodation and True South African Hospitality While many countries offer the opportunity for game viewing, few do it with the flair and finesse that so many African lodges offer. With a range of accommodation offerings to suit every budget, as well as the delights of culinary magic drawn from our rich and diverse heritage, it is little wonder that travellers return time and again. Internationally recognised as a warm, hospitable nation, South Africa and its people will ensure that your stay is so much more than just a safari. It sometimes seems, however, that wherever there are animals there are people – in minibuses, in Land Cruisers, in rented Suzukis, often parked in ravenous, zoom-lens-touting packs around understandably irritable lions, leopards and cheetahs (the official limit is five vehicles around an animal at any one time) . This popularity is highly seasonal, and can be overbearing around Christmas and during the migration, but it need not spoil your visit. If you aren’t driving yourself, encourage your driver to explore new areas (obviously not off-road) and perhaps stress you’d rather experience the reserve in its totality than stick off animal species.When the pin-up model Bettie Page travelled to Miami in 1954, she was already infamous in New York, particularly for the �Damsel in Distress� photos – and for the short 8mm films that Irving Klaw and his sister Paula shot of her and sold under the counter and via mail order from their Movie Star News store on East 14th Street. However, while in Miami, Page posed for Bunny Yeager, a model-turned-photographer with a keen eye and a sensibility a world away from the euphemistically named �camera clubs� of the Big Apple and New Jersey. South Africa is one of the world’s greatest producers of diamonds. Visitors can now go underground and tour the Cullinan Mine. This magnificent gem was discovered in the Cullinan Mine here in 1905, and is now part of the British Crown Jewels. That’s a valuable souvenir you’ll appreciate all the more, having learned about the awful conditions under which the old time miners worked. Those who can afford it can buy custom made sparklers from a resident jeweller. Many a treasured family heirloom came from here, including the world’s largest diamond, the 3,106 carat Cullinan diamond. Kenya is a wonderful travel destination provides wildlife travel. They are friendly towards the travelers. You will have a great travel experience visiting Kenya. You will be amazed to experience the local people hospitality. India has several wildlife sanctuaries & bird parks, which are rich in flora & fauna. Here�re some of the India�s most popular wildlife sanctuaries, serve to be a paradise for nature-lovers. With several travel agencies offering wildlife packages, from basic trip to luxury forest travel, exploring wildlife in India has got just easier. Wildlife Tour Is Possible throughout India: From deserted Rajasthan to high hills of Himalaya and the lush green mid-plains to tropical Western Ghats. Local food is better when you are short on funds. In case you don’t like the water taste of these locations go for the mineral water bottles. It is a good idea to take some power drink or protein food with you so that you can keep your health even if you get stuck without food and water for some time. Also get a safe place for accommodation during these Africa Adventures to play safe. You can make a visual raid on these setups and decide whether they are good or bad. This is not true always. It is said that the food that is prepared in the roadside food hubs are not healthy and unsafe. Then this is the trip for you. Namibia has over 15 national parks that make up over 14% of its territory alone and it also has a very diverse environment. Have you ever wanted to get up close and understand African wildlife better? Some of the country is made up of desert plain but there are also beautiful, greener spots with a completely different feel. Namibia is on the south-west coast of Africa and is the perfect place for your volunteer vacation. Namibia gets a whopping 300 days of sunshine a year on average but May – October is the best time to go when it isn’t quite as hot. It really is an out of body experience for every tourist and visitor. The wide expanse of the dull brown desert with its golden sands is also worth a watch. You see the lush green colors of huge trees and rainforests which are a sight to behold. How the predators chase and pounce at their prey is the most amazing spectacle ever. The wild animals are not the only thing worth watching. Even more breathtaking is the natural viewing of the hunting. The experience will stay with you forever if you are a lover if nature, mother earth. You also get to see the amazingly beautiful and surreal landscapes spread far and wide in Africa. The thrill and rush of watching such amazing attraction. Visitors to South Africa do their bit through the revenue that generated by their stay, thus assisting in the building of a sustainable nation for all. Many thus, have community development structures in place that are designed to uplift previously disadvantaged communities while ensuring the continued conservation and protection of the glorious natural bush and its inhabitants. � Many game parks and nature reserves have an innate understanding of the need for development and transformation. ” Dinners were on our own. Here a surprise wedding reception was arranged for us with cakes, local wines and more from our US supplier. We spent 2 nights at Whalesong Lodge overlooking the ocean and a favorite of all. After Frank made a heartfelt toast, we all sang “Going to the airplane and we’re gonna get married. Everything is so affordable here that we often ordered 4 courses. The mountain is home to approximately 1470 species of plants. The steep cliffs and rocky outcrops of the mountain play home to a number of plants and animals. Take a guided walk on one of the many routes or simply ride the cable car to the top – it will be one of your lasting memories of SA. Table Mountain Over the centuries it has become one of South Africa’s most famous landmarks.Masai Mara, Kenya’s full of the Serengeti plains of larger ecosystem that starts in Tanzania, is the stage set by the annual wildebeest migration scenes. Migration begins in the south inhabited again around the end of October. At the end of June, beginning approximately one million strong herd of wildebeest and zebra move north into the Masai Mara, spreading out on the plains during July August and September. Predators such as lion, cheetah and crocodile enjoy the kind of celebration at this time. Here, the safari industry has made a rod for its own back. Small reserves feel obliged to import a lion or two – heedless of ecological consequences – just to boast the full set; game guides hurtle around in search of the Holy Quinity, trashing the bush, just to meet visitors� demands. And that�s the problem. Like all lists, the Big Five suggests that anything not on it is slightly inferior. Maturity is reached at one year for males and two years for females, after which time they leave the mother to establish their territories, with the ranges varying with habitat. Cheetah has an organized social structure, with males forming coalitions and female doing solitary hunting and parenting. A big litter is born after mating that continues year round, though a fraction of the cubs survive, and are often killed by lions, leopards and hyenas. The cat thus rests after the hunt, making it vulnerable to scavengers like hyenas who often claim the kill. Cheetahs prefer relatively open grasslands and are not very adaptable to changes in their environment. Article preview African Wildlife Safari – By: dayna midler We take you to the live and true spirit of and African safari. The cities of Africa are most famous for their hosting such kind of wild life safari, various wildlife tours and events to promote the cultural recognition throughout the world and also to promote tourism and its development for not only the benefit of its own continent but also for the mutual interest of the world as a whole. The broccoli, mushroom and goats’ cheese salad really is jolly good around here. It’s a pleasing coincidence that in this, the 200th anniversary year of David Livingstone’s birth, another British maverick is once again stamping his mark on the African continent. In August, Mahali Mzuri – Sir Richard Branson’s Kenyan Safari Camp (to give it its full title) will open its tent flaps for business, luring khaki-clad travellers to a location just north of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, 150 miles due west of Nairobi. So, as they begin a meal of wildebeest done rare – or at least wildebeest a little rarer than they had been a moment before – we turn back to our own plates. This Southern region of India is also known for its number of wildlife reserves and national parks which are teeming with number of species. The geographical location of South India on the coastline Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean, highlands of Western and the Eastern Ghats and Deccan plateaus blessed this region with diverse flora, fauna and birds species. The charm of South India wildlife sanctuaries calls on scores of nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts and wildlife lovers from across the globe. In West Africa, the lion now survives in less than 50,000 square kilometres – smaller than half the size of New York State – and only one per cent of its original historic range in the region. Today, fewer than 35,000 lions remain in Africa in about 25 per cent of the species’ original range. Luke Hunter described the decline in numbers as a “catastrophic collapse”, and warned the few countries that have managed to retain them are struggling with poverty and very little funding for conservation. Panthera’s President, Dr. If you are interested in a wildlife conservation project and want to become a volunteer and pursue a related program, then it will be a unique opportunity that will ultimately provide satisfaction. If you are looking for a unique opportunity: There are many projects focusing on people, poverty, social issues, disease or health etc. , but there are not as many projects on wildlife and ecosystem conservation. 1 You control the composition of the photo by picking where you focus. Tap the display where you want it to focus. Since this is often your smartphone, it’s important to know how to get the best out of it. If green squares appear, they indicate facial recognition – but note this works for human, not animal faces. Five top tips for an iPhone safari Your best camera is always the one you have with you. A white square appears onscreen where you’ve touched it, and the camera will refocus on that point. Maasai Mara National Reserve:Kenya safari toursMaasai Mara is 1510 sq. km large national reserve that is inhabited by a huge number of wildlife. A few of them include lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffaloes, elephants, hippos, zebras, etc. Apart from being one of the largest reserves that occupies several wild animals, the main thing that this is reserve is known for is the Annual Wildebeest Migration during the months of July and August, and hence are the best months to visit this country.Cheetahs face other threats too. This brings them into conflict with people who at times shoot the big cats in retaliation. As human population and development increases in Africa, Cheetahs are finding it increasingly difficult to survive and take down their normal prey animals. The most significant ones in the last few decades have been conflicts with human and loss of habitat. As a result, they often go after herds of cattle owned by farmers. It is 48 km (30 miles) south of the metropolis. This is a graceful city, with many historic buildings and lovely parks and gardens. Officially, only the city centre is still called Pretoria. Although Johannesburg is the economic dynamo of South Africa, Pretoria / Tshwane remains the administrative capital. The city in its entirety has been renamed Tshwane, which means “We are the same”; a tribute to the end of the apartheid system. It is also one of the country’s leading centres of academia. For boys it may possibly be fashionable to go for a jungle concept to tie in the cheetah print bedding. Cheetah print bedding is turning into ever more far more well-known and can be employed to give your bedroom a unique, prosperous characteristic, appropriate for the two grownup and kid’s bedrooms. If employed properly it can also be utilised for a retro themed bedroom. Cheetah Print Bedding is superb for a girl’s room, offering it a feminine, modern aura. Walking with Cheetahs: – Up with the Sun See all 15 photos African Sky En Route to the Third-Fourth Match of the World Cup which would be held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, we made a few stops to take in the beauty of South Africa. Along the southern coast, also known as the Garden Route, we enjoyed the best calamari in the world, slept in an old train turned hostel, visited Addo National Park and stayed at a fantastic Eco-Friendly Hostel. Millions of nature lovers find themselves rummaging around the Internet for cheap air tickets on flights to South Africa every year – thanks to the region�s spectacular wildlife. And then there is the legendary South African wildlife – arguably the best in the world! South Africa is one of the world�s most interesting countries with all its incredible cultures, a maze of ethnicities and a host of historical attractions. But, what really propels this nation as a tourist destination are its infinite natural charms. Beaches, bays, mountains, valleys, forests, deserts – there is not a single geographical feature that does not a find a representation in this rainbow nation! While here, visit mighty Kilimanjaro and the Lake Manyara National Park, a conservation area specifically established to protect the dwindling elephant herds. You are sure to be fascinated by the natural antics of black and white Colobus monkeys, cheeky chimpanzees and, of course, the superb mountain gorillas. Primates of Rwanda Did you enjoy watching Gorillas in the Mist? If so, you will be enthralled by the real thing – watching the primates of Rwanda. But I am not interested in short races; the race I am concerned with is a marathon, not a sprint (not technically a marathon in the sense of 26 miles, but more a metaphorical marathon). The question I propose concerns the running of a race over a distance of, say, a mile. This competition for survival was there for cheetah perhaps ever since it was evolved and is continuing even today. �� That is how the cheetah has become a diurnal hunter, carefully selected to hunt especially during the hot mid day while his competitors like lion, hyena and leopard would resort to deep slumber when the day is hot and sunny. � The wise cheetah has wisely applied its intelligence and redesigned its hunting time and strategy and that is how it has become successful. Set around a shallow alkaline lake, surrounded by ancient baobabs, ground water forest of fig and mahogany and open grasslands, this park lies at the foot of a dramatic escarpment, offering a rich diversity of scenery and wildlife. Nyati Safari is among the premier companies offering extensive booking and travel arrangements near Kruger National Park. Accessible by direct flights arriving from local airports, Nyati’s luxury family accommodations are second to none. Day 2 – Cape Town rules with incredible natural wonders and trendiness. Along the spectacular coast we saw whales breeching. A cross between San Francisco and Rio, I could certainly reside here. We do a full day Peninsula tour including Camps Bay, Fish Hook, Simons Town, Hout Bay and more. After breakfast, the capital pen drive ‘World -. In the late afternoon , return to Knysna. Oudtshoorn “Visit the Cango Caves – a series of caves with stalactites and stalagmites that open into vast halls of towering stalagmites and stalactites. Later visit to Ostrich Farm and learn more about these fascinating flightless birds and there is also the chance to drive a! And finally, visit the Cango Wildlife Ranch famous Cheetah conservation program and the highlight of the tour you get to see these cats in their natural habitat. E ‘can also get your photo taken with these beautiful cats.If you are an animal lover and wish to be near them for some time then consider becoming a volunteer in wildlife. So you will have an animal of your choice. Volunteering in Africa is the best choice as it offers variety of species of animals. You have many choices but Africa is probably close to the top position in the list. There are elephants, buffalo, hippopotamus, giraffes, zebras, leopards and of course the king of beasts, the lion. Let’s look at 5 reasons why you should consider a holiday in south africa apart from seeing wildlife, simply to decide if any of them fit here. Let’s see now, are those reasons for holidaying elsewhere really valid? Was the positive side included? Maybe we should take a more balanced approach. Did we consider the “pro” side or just the “con” side? Each and every one of them has its own diverse habitat and assortment of wildlife; they all guarantee some of the most incredible memories you will ever make. African wildlife safaris deliver incredible experiences, since they include some of the most unique national parks and reserves in the world. It is commonly said that the last three cheetahs in India were shot dead by the Maharaja of Surguja, the ruler of a princely state in the east of Madhya Pradesh. At the turn of the 20th century, there may have been as many as 1,000 Asiatic cheetahs in India, where they were known as hunting leopards. But the last tiny population of the sub-species is confined to Iran�s Kavir desert. While on this issue the court ruled in favour of the state of Madhya Pradesh, which says it has spent large sums to establish a place for the lions, it rejected a plan by the Minister of the Environment to proceed with a plan to reintroduce cheetahs. Tourists should give considerable thought before deciding on a travel agent. Numerous travel companies offer flight deals to this destination. Best flight deals are offered along with sightseeing tours and hotel bookings. Visitors travel to South Africa to enjoy its culture, attractions and wildlife. By monitoring and recording their behaviour, information can be fed back to the local game ranchers that will help them to keep their livestock safe. Another task is monitoring the animals that have already been captured and tracked. Useful information includes where the predators prefer to sleep and eat, and how often they kill. Each day the cage traps need to be checked. If an animal has not been previously captured, they will need to be fitted with a tracking collar in order to contribute to the research. In the afternoon , proceed for safari. After breakfast departure from your hotel and proceed to Pilanesberg Game Reserve to stay ahead. Back in the late afternoon return to his country house. On arrival at Pilanesberg Game Reserve, a visit to his country house. overnight at the Lodge in Pilanesberg Game Reserve stay. From the 01 November 2009, over the course of the next year, research is being conducted on the resident cheetah population of the Timbavati Reserve. There are well over 40 mammal species in the Timbavati Reserve, including the Big Five of Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo and Elephant as well as 360 species of bird life. Other special species include the cheetah and African wild dog. This research is specifically about the abundance, spatial ecology and genetic diversity of cheetahs in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. Here you will find well preserved Victorian and Edwardian buildings along with high-rise office blocks. Cape Town is considered to be one of the major South Africa tourist destinations. Constantia Winelands produce some of the finest wines in the world and those who love fine wines will not be disappointed at all. Cape Town is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities of the world with many beautiful architectural sites. Cape Town has many elegant malls (Victoria Wharf), art galleries, craft markets, flea markets and antique shops. You can take a drive to the highlands of Aberdares where you will see herds of elephants and rhinos and you can take a diversion to Samburu National Reserve where you can spot the elusive leopard. The lake Nakuru National park offers wonderful view of flamingos. Balloon Safari: A Safari in Kenya provides the experience to be an out of this world. Why this question is equally important to the corporate leaders who may not have virtually any business either with cheetah, lion, hyena or wild dog? � �Reason for the declining population of cheetah has an important insight for the corporate employees and leaders to learn and follow in life. The park is covered with dense vegetation and therefore it becomes a bit hard to view wild animals clearly. This reserve is special in the sense that it is the oldest reserve in all of Africa (established in 1895). The park has three rivers flowing through it and you can enjoy unlimited vistas of the spectacular river valleys. Rolling hills, grasslands and thick forests give you a sense of d�j� vu. You have to be patient when out on a safari. The park’s claim to fame is the fact that this where the last �tiny’ population of southern white rhino’s where preserved; and saved from extinction. 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__label__wiki	0.562397	0.562397	Group urges Wisconsin lawmakers to consider Red Flag Law News, Political, Top Stories MADISON (WKOW) — A group of activists and volunteers are advocating for a law that temporarily prevents a person from having a gun if they’re considered a danger to themselves or others. The Wisconsin chapter of Moms Demand Action gathered at the State Capitol Tuesday to call on legislators to support a Red Flag Law bill. The measure would allow family members, school administrators, and law enforcement officials to confiscate guns from people deemed by courts to be an extreme risk. The spokesperson for Moms Demand Action says the issue impacts everyone. “It’s really something that’s not a partisan issue,” Jennifer Rosen Heinz said. “We’re Republicans, Democrats, gun owners, not gun owners, we respect the second amendment but we also think there are laws we can put in place that help keep us safe.” There are currently fourteen states in the United States that have adopted the Red Flag Law. Emily Friese 27 News Producer PreviousApp can send quick help for cardiac arrest NextPositive Parenting: Praising kids now can help them later	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1973
__label__wiki	0.861999	0.861999	Victims in Grand Chute homicide identified as grandparents of suspect UPDATE (WKOW) — The victims in a Sunday morning homicide in the town of Grand Chute in northeast Wisconsin have been identified as Dennis L. Kraus, 74, and Letha G. Kraus, 73, grandparents to the suspect. The suspect, Alexander M. Kraus, 17, is expected to make his initial appearance Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m. in the Outagamie County Court Commissioners Chambers. Police say Kraus admitted he fatally shot an elderly couple he knew in eastern Wisconsin and that he was planning an attack at his high school. Grand Chute police officer Travis Waas told the Associated Press Monday that police responding to a 911 call for assistance found the bodies of the couple in their home in Grand Chute about 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Waas declined to release details of the call. Police say Kraus, of Neenah, was arrested at the house. Waas says Kraus acknowledged shooting the two and that he had a plan to cause harm at Neenah High School, where he is a junior. Police and school officials haven’t disclosed the nature of those plans. Krause is being held in the Outagamie County Jail on possible charges of first-degree intentional homicide. Grand Chute police say the killings were “an isolated incident, with no danger to the public.” Neenah Joint School District said in a statement Monday that the student also planned to cause harm at the high school. The district and police have released no details of the alleged plan. The Associated Press contributed to this story. News from the Associated Press PreviousSemi driver in 2017 fatal Columbia County crash sentenced to jail NextCandle blamed for fire that forced evacuation of 78 in Madison apartment building Power outages in Madison cause ripple effect across the state Kohl Center open as cooling center; UW campus minimally affected by power outages Police ID suspect in shooting of Arkansas sheriff’s deputy	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1974
__label__wiki	0.6626	0.6626	wogma rating: Add to 'must watch' list (?) - The bigger the screen, the better the watch! Guillermo del Toro promised a gargantuan experience at the movies with Pacific Rim, and as far as the scale of the film goes, he doesn’t disappoint. Enormous monsters clash with ginormous robots to deliver some astonishingly grand thrills, even if the film doesn’t really have an emotional core to invest in. Fun while it lasts, visually spectacular, but it isn’t likely to pull you back into the theatres again. Director: Guillermo del Toro Cast: Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam, Diego Klattenhoff, Charlie Day, Rinko Kikuchi Genres: Action, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Thriller 1 reader review If, like me, you stay right until the end of the credit roll of a film, right till the screen goes black, then the final title card of Pacific Rim will warm your heart. “In memory of Monster Masters Ishirô Honda and Ray Harryhausen”, it says. Indeed, it wouldn’t harm at all, invoking the memory of the man behind Godzilla and that of one of the pioneering masters of visual effects and animation, when what you’re trying to achieve is on the scale of Pacific Rim. It takes a special kind of vision to imagine and execute a film with a canvas as large as Pacific Rim. Yes, it may be your typical Hollywood summer blockbuster film - humanity under threat from gigantic creatures they can’t control, rallying back to take the fight to them, no matter what the cost. Been there, seen that and then some. Still, that doesn’t stop it from being an exhilarating ride because of the sheer enormity of the frames that Mexican fantasy virtuoso Guillermo del Toro’s vision brings to life. Del Toro doesn’t waste much time anywhere in the film. The premise is established with documentary-style footage right in the first five minutes. Humongoid monsters called ‘Kaiju’ have risen from deep beneath the Pacific and made life on earth, hell. In counter, humankind develops massive war machines of their own, known as Jaegers. The Jaegers are match enough for the Kaiju, at least initially, until things start going south. In designing and executing the Kaiju-Jaeger world is where the film trumps all of its flaws. The atmospherics and scale of each fight sequence put every previous film in this genre to shame. Yes, Jaegers make Transformers look like little plastic toys. With terrific detailing in the universe that has been created, in the physics of the movements of machines and monsters larger than anything we’ve ever known and in the sheer mammoth planning of every action set piece in the film, it just doesn’t let you pause to think about just how ridiculous the plot must have seemed at the script level. This is Del Toro in his element, displaying a familiarity and penchant for all things fantastical, going out there and making a film he believes in, and doing a terrific job with it. Yes, the film also attempts to deal with familiar themes of loss and redemption, of sacrifice and victory, of the triumph of the human spirit. In fact, every single time the film pauses to dwell on these bits is precisely where one is most likely to get bored in the film. Guillermo del Toro isn’t particularly adept at breathing cinematic life into cardboard characters, and it seems like he hasn’t tried too hard either. He just wants you to have a smashing good time at the cinemas, that is exactly what he promised, and that is exactly what he delivers. Save for Idris Elba, who plays the only character remotely able to evoke emotion from you, none of the other actors have anything to contribute to the film either. The only brownie points they get are for delivering some amusingly inane dialogue with a straight face. Let’s get one thing clear, human beings are only there in Pacific Rim because otherwise, no matter how beautifully magnificent the actions scenes are, it would seem pointless to not have it serve a purpose; like the damsel-in-distress in a superhero film. But at the end of the day, the human beings are just a distraction in Pacific Rim. This is a film about monsters and robots. The Kaiju are so large that you never ever see even one of them fit into a frame in its entirety. The Jaegers are so gorgeously colossal that every single one of them will possibly either take your breath away, or make your jaw drop to the floor, or both. And every time a Kaiju and a Jaeger are in a frame together, the theatre screen simply looks too puny to hold them. They wrestle, tumble, hammer and fling each other like lumbering hulks, and every time one of the creatures lands on the ground, you can almost feel the earth rumble right to your heart. Yes, the astronomical order of events does get to you by the fag end of the film; the gargantuan magnitude of the monster-robot battles can get exhausting. There is simply too much size and too little actual content in the film for it to be a truly memorable experience. There’s fun to be had, but don’t expect to be moved or emotionally caught up with anything in the film. Quite like the Jaegers themselves, Pacific Rim is immense in dimensions, but doesn’t have a beating heart. This article is by guest author Pradeep Menon. Pradeep is a filmmaker and a dreamer. He loves books, rain, winters, tea and his parents. Cinema, however, is the only truth he believes in. He breathes and bleeds film, mostly in hues of saffron, white, green and blue. You can watch his short films at www.youtube.com/cyberpradeep. Yay! Thumbs Up, by TimELiebe : BEST Big Robot vs. Big Monster Movie EVER! A must for SF and Godzilla Fans! Violence: Mega-action scenes between robots and monsters Language: Clean. Expletives are beeped out. Concept: Mankind counters giant monsters with giant robots General Look and Feel: An extravaganza of terrific VFX Pacific Rim - Cast, crew, links Website Facebook Twitter YouTube Wikipedia IMDB Legendary Pictures, Warner Bros Jon Jashni, Mary Parent, Thomas Tull Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam, Diego Klattenhoff, Charlie Day, Rinko Kikuchi Travis Beacham Guillermo del Toro, Travis Beacham Guillermo Navarro John Gilroy, Peter Amundson Pradeep Menon Action, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Thriller I thought the human parts of PACIFIC RIM had a bit more power than you did, Pradeep. At least, it got a little dusty in the theatre a few times for me and my niece, who went with me - which The Big Emotional Climax of TEEN PATTI (which we also saw this week) completely failed to do, no matter how hard Amitabh Bachchan and Ben Kingsley tried to sell me on How Noble Prof. Bachchan's Sacrifice was! Otherwise, yes - this was a great, great Big Robot vs. Big Monster Movie, just like geeky White Boys like me always wanted to see.... TimELiebe has given this movie a Yay! Thumbs Up(BEST Big Robot vs. Big Monster Movie EVER! A must for SF and Godzilla Fans!). TimELiebe has posted 430 comments and has rated 175 movies. See TimELiebe's page for more details. Pradeep S. Menon Ha! We do a enjoy a grand robot vs monster battle, don't we? I loved them too! The human bits may work for some people, but it could also possibly have something to do with the fact that they play the role of providing relief from all the slambang-ery. I personally felt that the manner in which they were placed as well are directed gave the impression that they were just there for the relief. They seemed to lack conviction. Almost as if the scene was designed first, with the hope of evoking any emotion at all, as opposed to working bottom up - putting deep thought into the emotion, and designing the scene accordingly. Pradeep S. Menon has posted 3 comments and has rated 0 movies. See Pradeep S. Menon's page for more details. Yep, we sure do, Pradeep! :) Did you hear that PACIFIC RIM did gangbusters business in China? Apparently that's enough to from them to consider greenlighting a sequel. Do you know how it did in India - because, of course, American Box Office reports never tell us a thing unless it's like "BROKE ALL RECORDS IN CHINA/JAPAN!"? Considering the reviews Pacific Rim got, as well as the genre and promos of the film, I think it did dismal business in India. In fact, The Wolverine picked up about 15 Cr in its first week in India, which is more than Pacific Rim's total India collection. Even the US BO of Pacific Rim was quite disappointing, I think. If it wasn't for its decent international performance, they wouldn't have spent even a second thinking about a sequel! Pradeep has posted 47 comments and has rated 10 movies. See Pradeep's page for more details. @Pradeep - you're right, its US showing was barely enough to cover production costs. If it weren't for China and (maybe?) Japan, it would have tanked completely. So - how long before Shahrukh Khan and Rajinkanth do a Bollywood version, starring G.One and Chitti...? ;)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1975
__label__cc	0.653073	0.346927	9 Marks: What is it? How Mark Dever Undermined it and Made it Worthless March 25, 2015 November 27, 2017 / wonderingeagle What are 9 Marks of a Healthy Church from Mark Dever of Capital Hill Baptist? My interest in 9 Marks coming from a person who was formerly involved in the Evangelical Free Church of America. The story of CJ Mahaney and how he fled in his corruption from Covenant Life Church (CLC) in Gaithersburg, Maryland by taking shelter at Capital Hill Baptist Church. How Mark Dever undermined and violated most of the 9 Marks in taking him in, and affirming his sin in his run away church plant in Louisville. Also touches on the emerging of a new caste system and how pew sitters are now the new “Dalits” “All animals are equal but some are more equal than others” George Orwell – Animal Farm “God created the church, we have said, so that it might increasingly reflect the character of God as it’s been revealed in his Word. In keeping with the storyline of the entire Bible, then, church discipline is the act of excluding an individual who carelessly brings disrepute onto the gospel and shows no commitment to doing otherwise.” Mark Dever “9 Marks of a Healthy Church” Let me start out by saying I am a firm believer in live and let live. What do I mean by that? If it doesn’t effect me, and if my life doesn’t cross paths with it…its best to let it go and go forward in peace. If 9 Marks and the theology of Capitol Hill Baptist stayed within itself than what I would do is leave it alone, and leave it at peace. However, part of my spiritual heritage is in the Evangelical Free Church of America. I was involved in the Evangelical Free in Fresno in 1999 and briefly attended an Evangelical Free in Milwaukee when I moved to Wisconsin in 2000. I have looked around at the Evangelcial Free Church in the Washington, D.C. area and due to the strong presence of Fundementalism 2.0 (Neo Calvinism) I have decided to kiss the Evangelical Free Church goodbye. 9 Marks has made an inroads into many parts of the Evangelical Free Church. Here are some of the many examples that I could list. In the Washington, D.C. suburb of Annandale you have Cornerstone Evangelcial Free headed up by Bill Keynes. In doing research in the 9 Marks church locator other examples include Austin Bluffs Evangelical Free in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Evangelical Fellowship in Amarillo, Texas; Tottenville Evangelical Free in Staten Island, New York; First Evangelical Free of Wichita, Kansas; and Grace Evangelical Free in Fridley, Minnesota in the Twin Cities. According to the websites Austin Bluff held its first service on July 16, 1972 while Tottenville joined the Evangelical Free Church in 1958. Unless these are recent church plants which in the case of Tottenville and Austin Bluffs they are not, what it means is that these churches were theologically hijacked. I actually would like to write more about the Evangelical Free Church in time. That said, since 9 Marks has penetrated many Evangelical Free and as I care about this denomination I can not sit on the sidelines and be silent. This is why I have decided to write about this organization. What Are 9 Marks? 9 Marks is a principle which came out of a book published by Mark Dever originally in 2004. That book is called “9 Marks of a Healthy Church” In doing some research 9 Marks of a Healthy Church has been through three editions with the most recent being August 31, 2013. You can find it here at Crossway. I would suggest that its a pillar of the Reformed Industrial Complex. I would encourage you to read about 9 Marks here. That said, these are the 9 Marks and a brief write up of each one using 9 Marks own words (for the most part): Preaching – An expositional sermon takes the main point of a passage of Scripture, makes it the main point of the sermon, and applies it to life today. Biblical Theology – Biblical theology is sound doctrine; it is right thoughts about God; it is belief that accords with Scripture.(Eagle observation this is “Biblical Theology” from a Neo-Calvinist doctrine, remember that in reading this post) The Gospel – The Gospel as defined in a Neo-Calvinist context. Conversion – A biblical understanding of conversion recognizes both what God does and what people do in salvation. This includes giving life to the dead, sight to the blind, and the gifts of faith and repentance. And in conversion people repent of sin, and believe in the Lord. Evangelism – Evangelism is simply telling non-Christians the good news about what Jesus Christ has done to save sinners and urging them to repent and believe. In order to Biblically evangelize you must: preach the whole gospel, even the hard news about God’s wrath against our sin. Then call people to repent of their sins and trust in Christ. Finally make it clear that believing in Christ is costly, but worth it. Membership – According to the Bible, church membership is a commitment every Christian should make to attend, love, serve, and submit to a local church. Discipline – In the broadest sense, church discipline is everything the church does to help its members pursue holiness and fight sin. Preaching, teaching, prayer, corporate worship, accountability relationships, and godly oversight by pastors and elders are all forms of discipline. In a narrower sense, church discipline is the act of correcting sin in the life of the body, including the possible final step of excluding a professing Christian from membership in the church and participation in the Lord’s Supper because of serious unrepentant sin (see Matt. 18:15-20, 1 Cor. 5:1-13). Disciplieship – Scripture teaches that a live Christian is a growing Christian (2 Pet. 1:8-10). Scripture also teaches that we grow not only by instruction, but by imitation (1 Cor. 4:16; 11:1). Therefore churches should exhort their members to both grow in holiness and help others do the same. Leadership – The Bible teaches that each local church should be led by a plurality of godly, qualified men called elders. Now that all sounds good, it appears to be “sound doctrine”. But the devil is in the details, and the questions people need to ask is what is meant by church discipline? How is church discipline defined? How are all these 9 Marks defined? What does membership mean? What does the Gospel mean? Now before I proceed let me go on the record as saying that I firmly believe in church discipline when handled in the right way. I believe in evangelism and find it crucial. Plus I like expository preaching. One of the things that keeps me in evangelicalism is I like good sermons. I believe conversion is important and I have no problem with membership. So I want to be crystal clear that I am not writing from a liberal, emergent or watered down perspective. Having said that let me explain the problem with 9 Marks, and how Mark Dever undermined 9 Marks and in the end made it worthless. When I was in graduate school studying history one of the fascinating things that I had to learn to ask is how do you define something? Totiliterian movements and dictators can be clever with words and redefine them in the process. And they can have a very different meaning. For example let’s look at some names of Communist countries during the Cold War. Poland was called the Polish People’s Republic. Hungary was called the People’s Republic of Hungary. East Germany was referred to as the German Democratic Republic. In Asia, North Korea referred to itself as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, while China was known as the People’s Republic of China. Now don’t those names sound like thriving democracies? France has been in the Fifth Republic since 1958 and people can vote and practice democracy. Was East Germany a thriving democracy? What about North Korea under Kim Il Sung? Was Poland a bustling democracy during the 1960’s and 1970’s? The answer to these questions is no..they were not. The Communists played on words and in a confrontation between the East and West even the names became important as a part of propagnda. I use this as an example to discuss the flaws of 9 Marks. Yes the write up on the website looks good. But because its published in a book, or listed on the 9 Marks website does that mean its practiced in that way? For example when you think of discipline you may instinctively think of a member who left his wife and had an affair in a congregation. Classic example of a basis for church discipline. That’s how discipline used to be defined. However, what if I told you that you can face discipline for missing a Bible study? Or you could face church discipline for tyring to get out of a Bible study and switch due to job demands? What if you faced discipline because the church tracked your tithing and felt you weren’t giving enough, perhaps because you were dealing with other demands, and financial issues at home maybe due to illness, etc..? CJ Mahaney Fleeing Covenant Life Church and Hiding Behind Mark Dever; What About 9 Marks? As the Sovereign Grace Ministries scandal started to climax there was a data dump on the internet by Jim of SGM Refuge. That data dump has been referred to as SGM WikiLeaks. The data showed that there was hypocrisy, deep unconfessed sin, and enabling of sin among other things. CJ Mahaney who referred to Covenant Life Church as the “happiest place on earth” was partially quoting Charles Spurgeon. You can read the context here. And what happened at the “happiest place on earth?” After all, Covenant Life Church is a 9 Marks church according to the 9 Marks church search. So what happened, when Mahaney decided to “step down?” I’ll let Mr. Humility explain in his own words his flight to Capitol Hill Baptist: Some of you have asked where I will be attending church during my leave. That’s a good question, as it’s not uncommon for pastors to take a leave in a church that is away from their home congregations, and this seems wise. During my leave of absence I will be attending Capitol Hill Baptist Church where Mark Dever is the senior pastor. After seeking counsel about this decision, I’ve concluded that this is the best place for Carolyn and me to receive care and counsel, to examine my life and leadership, and to consider my future during this season of reflection. I want to learn all I can during this season, and I pray that this time will benefit not only me but Sovereign Grace as well. And with that Mahaney fled CLC and went to Capitol Hill Baptist. Mark Dever being the man all about leadership and 9 Marks embraced him and let him take refuge at Capital Hill Baptist. In the process Mark Dever also let CJ Mahaney preach and teach from his pulpit while he was in flight. I linked to the sermon its Mahaney’s famous “When Someone Doubts” on September 25, 2011. So now that we know what 9 Marks is lets examine it in the context of CJ Mahaney fleeing to Capitol Hill Baptist. After all Neo-Calvinism is all about “the local church”. So let’s apply the 9 Marks to CJ Mahaney fleeing, and Mark Dever’s enabling. These are all the 9 Marks that Mark Dever has violated in my analysis: Membership – In letting CJ Mahaney flee to Capitol Hill Baptist Mark Dever showed that church membership is meaningless (to quote from the spirit of Ecclesiastes). Why? Because his membership at CLC was violated, he wasn’t attending as often; and then on top of that he fled CLC. Could any member of CLC or CHBC flee their congregation in a similar manner? “The Gospel” – In letting Mahaney flee to Capitol Hill Baptist Dever showed how the Gospel is in flux, not universal, and very fluid. I and every other member of a 9 Marks church would not be afforded that luxury. Instead Dever illustrates how you are exempt from the rules just because you are in the inner circle, close friend, or he has a vested financial interest in seeing you succeed. (i.e. Can you discipline the founders of T4G when you are financially attached to the hip?) Leadership – Mark Dever showed poor leadership in failing to stand up to CJ Mahaney. I would go further and say that for a pastor and member of a movement trumpeting the roles and responsibility of men that he is also an epic fail as a man. Why? In a crisis or situation that demands leadership Dever provided none. He betrayed his doctrine, Capital Hill Baptist and another 9 Marks church (CLC) all at the same time. A leader needs to make hard decisions and be universal in his decision making. None of that happened, instead Dever showed why he has a spine that is as firm as a piece of cooked linguine coming out of boiling water. Discipline – One of the most heralded and esteemed part of the 9 Marks is church discipline. How often has Dever or members of the 9 Marks movement talked about one of the problems being that evangelicals don’t practice church discipline? In letting Mahaney flee discipline Mark Dever taught that this pillar of 9 Marks is null and void. By letting CJ Mahaney flee and not letting CLC apply discipline he showed why discipline is subjective and not universally applicable. You see favoritism comes into play when the issue deals with discipline. And in the end Mark Dever practiced what he often criticized others of doing. Discipleship – Mark Dever also illustrated why discipleship is not universally practiced either. Mahaney could have been coached, taught to stay at CLC and discipled in place. An opportunity was missed to disciple a member of CLC and of SGM. It was something that could have set apart SGM, 9 Marks, and CHBC from the rest of Christendom and done something truly unique. Instead Dever committed an epic fail and he missed what could have been the most important part of his career as a pastor that could have been written about in theological history. So in doing the hard analysis what we have is 5 of the 9 Marks being violated by the man who wrote, taught and has enforced on others. However, there is much more to come. The violation of the 9 Marks didn’t just end here…they continued with CJ Mahaney fleeing with his run away church plant to Louisville, Kentucky. CJ Mahaney Fleeing to Louisville and his Sin Being Affirmed by Mark Dever; Again What About 9 Marks? As CJ Mahaney went and planted a new Sovereign Grace church in Louisville, he still stayed mired in his sin of hypocrisy. His confession which he took back and recanted only revealed his pride. The publisher of Humility True Greatness didn’t know what humility is or he couldn’t admit that he was wrong and own up his sin. While CJ Mahaney acted like a modern Jonah, Mark Dever went down to Louisville and spoke at his church on June 2, 2013. Dever preached on Mark 3:7-19. Shortly before Dever preached he helped issue that infamous T4G statement. Remember this racket? I remember thinking to myself gosh it was better when he didn’t say anything at all. When Mark Dever chose to be that bold about his sin and corruption I actually thought for the first time why did the Protestant reformation even occur? Now I would contend that many of the 5 marks that I analyzed above still apply in this situation as CJ Mahaney became more entrenched in his sin and corruption. However, I want to focus on one of the 9 Marks that I believe is of importance. To the Neo-Calvinist crowd this is a crowd infatuated with authority and discipline and while both didn’t apply to CJ Mahaney. Discipline especially did not apply. This is the reason why I have the George Orwell quote from Animal Farm as the intro to this post. Authority is defined as the power to give orders, make decisions or force someone to comply. Here is a definition online. The key to authority in my book is leadership. For those interested here is what the US Army actually teaches about leadership, I offer that as a suggestion. A leader who has proper authority knows how to use it and what to do with that authority. A leader makes difficult decisions, and stands by them – that is the hallmark of a true leader. After all while its difficult to stand up to your enemies it takes even more courage to stand up to your friends. If Mark Dever was a committed friend to CJ Mahaney he would have confronted and challenged him, and not been an enabler of him during this time and this ongoing quagmire. Again Dever committed an epic fail in how he refused to intervene and challenge Mahaney. And for those who say, “well maybe he did so behind the scenes or tried…” these are people who seek the public spotlight. They want to grace stages, and live in the public’s eye. They chose to be celebrity pastors. They want you to buy their books. They chose the path they are walking and if you are going to live in such a public display well that means you also voice your concern in public as well. Why? Silence gives the appearance of approval, that all is well. But above all else you need authority in order to practice church discipline. As Mahaney became more rooted in his sin and hypocrisy Dever helped enable and coddle him. It became clear as time passed on that Mark Dever, the man who could have engaged in church discipline was not going to, and in this hypocrisy I would suggest Dever showed his cards and revealed a new chapter in Neo-Calvinism…that of a new caste system. This new caste system is with the members of the congregations now being the new Dalits – prone to and being disciplined but having pastors being above church discipline. And that is how I want to close this post. A New Caste System and New “Dalits” Do you know what a caste system is? At dictionary.com in a sociology context a caste is defined as, “an endogamous and hereditary social group limited to persons of the same rank, occupation, economic position, etc., and having mores distinguishing it from other such groups.” Castes are kept in place and castes are also prone to being pre-determined. In India for example people are born into castes, and what you are born into you cannot change. If you are born into slavery in India that is pre-determined. (This caste system goes along really well with Calvinism I must admit… after all one could say that it is foreordained) A caste system has four factors that enforce it, those four factors are: Marrying another person within that cast Socializing with other people within their own caste Indulge into the religious code of belief or social ideology that reinforces or strengthens the caste system only. There is a good write up of the differences between a class system and a caste system here. Though India outlawed the caste system in many ways it is still practiced. in 1989 the Prevention of Atrocities Act was passed by the Parliament of India to protect and help the Dalit. This act was written as a way to prevent discrimination, harassment, assault and other criminal acts from occurring. However, if you look at the link to the Prevention of Atrocities Act it has also revealed that it has not lived up to its promises. So why am I talking about all this? Why am I referencing the Indian caste system? I want to call attention to a new caste system that has been created by Mark Dever and his subjective interpretation of 9 Marks. I would suggest the following based off an analysis of the current situation from 2011 forward until today: Pastors of any 9 Marks church are exempt from discipline as their rank of Pastor makes them in the upper social strata and protects them from discipline. They are above approach, and cannot be disciplined for any sin or hypocrisy. Mark Dever illustrated this fact in how he took in CJ Mahaney into Capital Hill Baptist Church and reaffirmed Mahaney’s sin in Sovereign Grace Louisville. The pew sitters in a congregational church are to face discipline and have to tolerate their pastoral leadership and senior pastors being deep in sin. The pew sitters have to accept the fact that discipline only applies to them. In a 9 Marks church? Accept the fact that a standard will be applied to you that doesn’t apply to leadership. The pew sitters are now the new Dalits. They are the untouchables. They are the lower part of the caste system. They are foreordained by God to be there, and that is enforced by subjective interpretation of 9 Marks policy. In another post in the future I want to write about what Mark Dever should have done when CJ Mahaney ran and hid behind his skirt. Since the Neo-Calvinist world is all about men and complementarianism which is reinforced by this 9 Marks article I read the other day let me close with these thoughts. Mark Dever didn’t show leadership and as a pastor he committed an epic fail in taking in CJ Mahaney. In the end what he did was enabling his sin and reinforce that sin. There is a lot I have to say about what a man is and how many Neo-Calvinists have no clue as to what a man is. A man leads by example and accepts responsibility for his errors and mistakes. A man repents, and a man accepts forgiveness. Due to Mark Dever’s leadership he has shown how fluid the 9 Marks are, and in the end his leading and teaching should serve as a warning. Caveat emptor! If you attend or get involved in a 9 Marks church you will not be shown the same mercy and be prepared to have the system come down on you. Finally in honor of Neo-Calvinism, and their claims about men, I want to close with the Village People singing “Macho, Macho Men.” Mark Dever I dedicate this video to you. 9 Marks, C.J. Mahaney, D.C. Theological Scene, Evangelical Free Church of America, Evangelical Issues, Mark Dever, Neo-Calvinism, SGM, What is a Man?, What is Sin? ← Tribute to a Pastor I Loved: Joe Jenkins from Wooded Hills Church The Doubts which Overtook Me, and the Problem of Evil which Drove me from Christianity… → 10 thoughts on “9 Marks: What is it? How Mark Dever Undermined it and Made it Worthless” Seanr Don’t limit the immune from discipline to the leadership. At my old church there was the elite class of pew sitters who could do no wrong like doctors and lawyers. I was lucky enough to be a part of the volunteer slave class. Also, I couldn’t even do that anymore since they only allow members to volunteer now and I refused to join that place. Is there any way to prevent 501(c)3 religious discrimination, harassment, religious assault, pedophillia or other criminal acts from occurring within the physical properties or ‘hallowed halls’ of the Calvinistic religious institutions known as 9 Mark churches? It is important for Christians to test all things by the scripture, as the Bereans did when they examined the words of the apostle Paul (Acts 17:11, I Thes. 5:2). The Bible is useful for correcting and rebuking, as well as for preaching and teaching (II Timothy 4:2). All professing Christians (including those in church leadership) are accountable to scripture. —> The issue with God is no longer man’s sins. What?!? But, that Jesus offered a satisfactory payment for sin. —> Christ death for sin settled the sin issue once for all. (Jesus tasted death for EVERYMAN. ) unfortunately the Calvinist does not believe this. Please don’t let the Calvinist rob you of the salvation God so freely offers you by the shed blood of His Son, Jesus. God wants every person to receive the grace of God as to be saved. Scripture tells us that God has made a way… Scripture tells us those who call upon the Lord shall be saved. God desires to reconcie you unto Himself, Plese call upon the Lord today. He is listening… …Exposing where Calvinism goes wrong? The Lord Jesus had a sacrificial concern for lost souls… The Apostle Paul had a sacrificial concern for lost souls… Additional questions: Where does the Bible talk about church membership? Does it specify anywhere a written contract? Does covenant language in the Bible include a description of a church membership covenant? And where is it spelled out that a church must be run by a plurality of men? Is there a passage somewhere that says, ‘Set aside for yourselves a plurality of men, godly men, and raise them up over the rest of you, to lord it over you and direct how you are to live your lives…’? You hit the nail on the head Refugee. I have so much about 9 Marks that I am wanting to write about in time. I’ve read some of their articles and it bothers me. Plus my background is also in the Evangelical Free of which some of this 9 Marks has penetrated. That’s a red flag. But anyone, anywhere can use the Bible and twist it to make a point. What 9 Marks does so do the Mormons. The twisting of scripture can be very creative. The church covenants I find deeply troubling as I view them as legal contracts, and the first step toward a church suing you. Now in light of what scripture says about lawsuits I find it hysterical that many organizations like 9 Marks are willing to toss those verses to the wind and ignore them, which is what they are doing with membership covenants. 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__label__cc	0.729512	0.270488	Woo TV The multiple reinventions of “Lee” Prior to architecting the famous “Call Lee” campaign, Woo Creative created and managed the brand for attorney Lee Cohen’s small law group. We continued to work with Lee when he branched off on his own, and again when his firm merged with another—giving Woo Creative the unique pleasure of successfully branding, rebranding, and re-rebranding one of our favorite clients. Watch the Call Lee Commercial The Lee-ification of everything Lee Cohen has been a huge supporter of local events and charities from the word go, and Woo Creative has provided the graphic and marketing presence for those endeavors every step of the way—from the creation of T-shirts for Lee’s sponsorship of a local high school basketball team to the cardboard cutouts used for his “Call Lee” launch party. Lawful conduct Our ability to separate the fun of event sponsorship from the serious task of providing real-world business solutions is our forte. 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We’re not sure if that’s a fair trade, but she seems pretty psyched about it. And, we’re definitely one small step closer to becoming a design, branding, marketing and dance studio. So, there’s that. Heather Melman Chief of Client Happiness Heather grew up in South Florida and migrated up North to Washington, DC for eight years after college. After a very cold winter, she decided it was time to trade in her snow boats for some flippy floppies (say that three times fast). Growing up in an entrepreneurial home, Heather understands the importance of cultivating strong relationships in the workplace. Her first “job” was at her’s parent’s retail store at 8 years old. Heather’s career started in higher education administration and is excited to join the creative minds on the Ave. She excited to be a member of the #woocrew. Leland Zaremba After a lengthy northern u.s. tour that included Madison, Wisconsin, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Chicago, Illinois, Leland has come to his senses and settled locally for a permanent gig at Woo Creative. Although he seems genuinely confused by the lack of snowboarding facilities in sofla, Leland has managed to channel that energy into impressive late night web development sessions and online solutions for Woo clients. Leland brings his experience as a consultant, full stack developer expertise, expansive knowledge with WordPress and a closet full of Eddie Bauer to the Woo team. We unanimously agree that nearly all of that will serve us well moving forward. Billy LaMotte Billy is tasked with the design and oversight of web-based media such as websites, ads, photography and video production. His education in design and film & video production, paired with experience as a creative director for an action sports manufacturer and consultant for advertising agencies, have infused him with the insight needed to create award-winning projects with clear communication strategies. Andrew Heist Andrew’s art history background and professionalism with diverse advertising accounts makes him a valuable asset. His years of experience developing design and branding concepts for print and web media is great. But let’s face it—Andrew was hired more for his all-American good looks and uncanny knowledge of local eateries and pubs than any of those things. They’re not related. We know. Lucky for us… it has worked out splendidly so far. Jon Berg Once upon a time, when Woo sought another design guy to join the team, we happened across Jon. Was it a match made in heaven? Not really—it happened in South Florida… we’ve never been to Heaven. Anyway, Jon’s got a background in branding, design and copywriting and has crafted solutions for companies like Crocs, the Hyatt Vacation Club, Nortel and Office Depot. Even better, he has worked as a creative director on both sides of the Mason-Dixon line. I know, right? He’s got a bunch of design awards and has been published in more than a few design reference books. Cory Boylston You know the guy in old war movies that scurries around the battlefield with a radio on his back? The one calling out coordinates and calling in air strikes? That’s Cory… without all the explosions and war and stuff. And with an iPhone. And a Mac. And no backpack. Anyway, he handles communications for Team Woo and our clients. He also builds out website frames, ensuring that our clients’ sites stay up to date—pretty important stuff. David is a prior intern turned Woo team member. He showed us he could bust ass and churn out impressive work at a frantic rate—so we decided to pay him. 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__label__cc	0.518203	0.481797	Home > Oceania Anglican Primates of Oceania speak out on climate change Posted on: March 7, 2017 11:27 AM Primates of Oceania Photo Credit: Abp Philip Freier Related Categories: acen, Australia, climate change, environment, Melanesia, New Zealand, Oceania, Papua New Guinea The Anglican Primates of Oceania, who have been meeting in Australia, have warned of the threat to their region from climate change. In a joint statement, the five Primates said : “We agreed that as whole nations of ocean people lose their island homes, climate justice advocacy and action must become the most urgent priority for Oceanic Anglicans.” Archbishop Philip Freier, of Australia, Archbishop Clyde Igara, of Papua New Guinea, Archbishop Winston Halapua, and Archbishop Philip Richardson of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia, and Archbishop George Takeli of Melanesia met in Tweed Heads, in New South Wales. They noted that they were four Provinces covering many nations, more than 1000 languages, with rich and diverse cultures. They said they were united through the interweaving of history and long friendships, but were coming together against a backdrop of disharmony: “We gather at a time when the rhetoric of nationalism, ridicule, fear-mongering, and hatred is so prevalent. In such a climate where “me first” or “we first” dominates, we affirm: “we together.” They said they had heard “harrowing” stories of human rights violations in West Papua: “which were poignantly focussed for us by Archbishop Clyde Igara, who said: “I am West Papua. I am Papuan” – such is the arbitrariness of national boundaries and the historical circumstances that have defined them.” The primates said they would be judged by their failure to support their weakest part: “We celebrate that what the world views as weak is in fact strength, what the world views as folly, is indeed wisdom. We rejoice at the fruits of the Spirit we see in each other, and we give thanks for the faithfulness of our forebears who sowed the seeds of the Gospel in our lands.” They also addressed the challenges of seasonal workers and labour mobility across their Provinces and “how we could respond both pastorally and politically;” they also considered the way “our growing relationships with the Anglican Provinces across Asia could be deepened and looked forward to the meeting of the Primates of the Anglican Communion in October 2017.”	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1991
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Residence Odalys La Cascade - Les Epinettes - 3 Rooms 6/7 People The establishment: The Residence La Cascade - Les Epinettes is located in the heart of the village of Vaujany close to shops and 5 minutes from the cable car. It consists of 15 apartments spread... Mini-Villa Porticcio: The Hameau du Soleil - 40 M² - Terrace sea view 2 bedroom villa in Céret, Occitanie mini villa of 40 m², in a quiet residence. 1 mezzanine bedroom with BZ 2 places - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds. living room-kitchen with terrace seen sea. shower room, separate toilet. all comfort:... Residence Odalys Mille Soleils * - Studio Cabin 4 People Superior The establishment: Located in the resort of Font Romeu, in the heart of the Catalan Pyrenees, the Residence Odalys Mille Soleil * consists of 103 apartments spread over 5 buildings. It is located in... Residence Pierre & Vacances Les Gémeaux * - Apartment 2/3 rooms 6/7 people Standard The establishment: The Residence Pierre & amp; Holidays Les Gémeaux * is located in the heart of the resort La Plagne - Belle Plagne. This chalet-residence, of traditional architecture, presents... Chalet Altitude 2000 * - 4 Rooms 6/8 People The establishment: The Chalet Altitude 2000 * is ideally located in the resort Arc 2000 5min walk from the center of the resort. For more comfort, the residence is accessible with lift and is... Former press move in character cottage quiet and with pool July, August: Reservations will be accepted during the week from Saturday to Saturday only. Otherwise, the traveler will have to cancel the booking. In an old renovated mansion tastefully 'The press'... Superb high-end chalet in Valloire - 4 stars & 10/12 pers - 98m2 - 4 bedrooms 4 bedroom chalet in Céret, Occitanie High-end chalet built in 2014 combining with taste a cosy interior in wood and stone with a refined alpine decoration. Close to the chairlift 'Clot Benjamin' and the ski course meeting point, this... Adonis * Valberg Residence - Studio 2 People The establishment: The Adonis Vallberg Residence is ideally located in the heart of the Valberg resort, at the foot of the slopes and at the beginning of the pedestrian zone. This residence is the... Domaine du Lieu Dieu - Gite Rural Logis Aanor 3 Rooms 6 People The establishment: Situation: Located on the site of a former Cistercian abbey with over 70 hectares of nature, the Domaine de Lieu Dieu welcomes you for a stay in a privileged natural setting. The... sunny studio 4 people apartment renovated, bright, well equipped, with terrace and outdoor access, á situated 300 m from the lifts. á skis locker. two single beds and a trundle bed for two. facilities: large fridge with... Residence Club MMV Le Hameau des Airelles ** - 3 rooms 6 persons Family The establishment: Located in the new district of Montgenèvre, Residence MMV Club Le Hameau des Airelles ** offers a set of luxury chalets dressed in wood and stone. You will take place in one of...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line1995
__label__wiki	0.600157	0.600157	Home on the Steppe, Arkhangai The juxtaposition of the traditional Mongolian Ger (yurt) and the modern motorcycle is something you can see throughout Mongolia. I guess it's just not practical anymore to ride your horse everywhere. Take Me Away From Here, Tov The vastness of this once mighty nation evokes thoughts of hordes of horseback warriors preparing to launch their next assault. The occasional ger or two doting the landscape only serving to reinforce the nomadic lifestyle that has carried on here for centuries. Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall, Övörkhangai This waterfall is 10m wide and 20m tall. Traveling on primarily dirt roads, there were plenty of times where it seemed like there were three or four parallel tracks that intersected and criss-crossed every which way. Even getting closer to this waterfall, there were a huge number of rocks and it seemed more so like a random navigation until we reached a protective fenced and walked in from there. Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape, Övörkhangai Driving to the Orkhon Waterfall was pretty interesting. As you get closer, you start seeing these rocks dot the landscape everywhere. All dirt roads of course. Stay By My Side, Tov Driving through Hustai National Park, home to the last remaining truly wild horse, the Takhi (Przewalski horse). At 50,600 ha of land, it's a sizable chunk of land set aside to preserve and foster this endangered animal. As is typical in Mongolia, the steppe is vast and green. Even though traffic isn't an issue here, there's always several sets of dirt road tracks next to each other.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2000
__label__wiki	0.629739	0.629739	Methley PlumPrunus salicina A cultivar of Japanese plum, Methley is a small, upright, spreading tree. Japanese plum trees have a rougher bark and more persistant spurs than European plums. They also are more vigorous, disease resistant, and produce more flowers. They tolerate heat and need only a short period of winter dormancy. The early bloom time makes them susceptible to late spring frosts. The foliage is bright green. The white flowers are borne mostly in umbel-like clusters of 2-3 on short spurs, and solitary or 2-3 in axils of 1-yr-old wood. Blooms appear as early as February covered in snow. Fruiting begins in 2-4 years. Methley plum produces heavy, annual crops of juicy, sweet, red purple fruit that ripens from late May to early July. One crop requires several pickings. Japanese plums can be picked before they are completely ripe, since they will finish ripening off the tree. Methley is self fertile and serves as a good pollinator for early bearing Japanese varieties. Japanese and European plums cannot cross-pollinate each other, because they have different numbers of chromosomes. The growth rate is 15-20 inches per year. Plums require minimal pruning which should be done after flowering when the tree is still leafless. In the formative years, pruning can be to remove interior branches, water sprouts, growing scaffold branches, and dead, damaged, or diseased wood. In maturity, vigorous upright shoots are removed as fruiting increasingly occurs on spurs on older wood. Japanese plums do best when trained to an open center and need thinning for proper fruit development. (zones 5-9) The methley plum can be expected to grow in Hardiness Zones 5–9. View Map The standard Methley plum grows to a height of around 20' and a spread of around 20' at maturity. The dwarf variety grows to a height of 8–10' with a spread of up to 10'. This tree grows at a medium rate, with height increases of 13–24" per year. The Methley plum grows in a wide variety of soil types and has some tolerance for heavy and waterlogged soils. It prefers a well-drained, loamy, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline soil. Produces medium to large, round to conical clingstone fruit with purple-red skin. The juicy red flesh has a sweet, mild flavor--ideal for fresh eating and jelly. Yields ripe fruit typically from late May to early June, depending on location. Bears a heavy crop each season. One crop requires several pickings. Begins to bear crops in 2–4 growing seasons. Blooms in early spring, profuse with clusters of sweetly fragrant, delicate white flowers. Is self-fertile but should be planted in multiples to ensure a better crop. Works well as a pollinator for other early bearing Japanese varieties. (Japanese plums cannot pollinate European plums.) Tolerates heat well. Is available in standard and dwarf sizes. Our standard Methley seedlings are budded to Nemaguard and Guardian peach rootstock, and our dwarf seedlings are grafted to Prunus besseyi (Sand Cherry). Features ovate or elliptic bright green leaves that are broad and finely toothed on the margins. Has a chill hours (CU) requirement of 150–250. (Chill hours are the average hours of air temperature between 32° and 45° F in a typical winter season.) Grows in an irregular shape. Should be staked (if dwarf variety) to ensure its ability to bear the weight of the fruit and protect against leaning. Is susceptible to late spring frosts. Should be thinned for proper fruit development. Plum trees provide food and cover for butterfly larva, birds and mammals. Called Japanese plums, this species actually originated in China where it was cultivated for thousands of years. It was brought to Japan 200–400 years ago and now has spread around the world.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2008
__label__wiki	0.942678	0.942678	Life & StyleCelebrity life-style, celebrity An album released 37 years ago by Queen has been named among Australia's top 2018 records while a local band upstaged global stars Ed Sheeran and Drake for most popular song. Spurred on by the release of biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen's Greatest Hits was announced on Thursday in eighth spot on the ARIA's top albums of the past year. Yet, it wasn't Queen's best selling album in 2018 with the film's soundtrack slotting into fifth. The album chart was topped by another soundtrack - The Greatest Showman, starring Hugh Jackman - which spent all but three weeks inside the top 10 and became the first soundtrack to top the end-of-year charts since Moulin Rouge in 2001. Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's A Star Is Born also made it into the top-five. The top album in 2017, / by Ed Sheeran, finished No.2. In the end-of-year singles charts, Sydney pop rock quartet 5 Seconds of Summer led the way with anthem Youngblood. It marked the first time a local artist topped the ranks since Anthony Callea's The Prayer in 2005 and a rare upstaging of Drake and Sheeran. Drake's God was the year's second most popular song while Perfect by Sheeran - which was the fourth biggest hit of 2017 - landed in No.3. "We've always said to be recognised in our home country is more special than anything," 5SOS said in a statement on Thursday. "To have the number one song of 2018 is a very proud moment for this band. "Thank you to everyone who has supported us and thank you Australia!" Queensland singer-songwriter Amy Shark also enjoyed a standout year with her debut Love Monster the highest ranking local album of the year (No.14 overall). ARIA'S TOP ALBUMS OF 2018 1. The Greatest Showman soundtrack - various artists including Hugh Jackman 2. / - Ed Sheeran 3. A Star Is Born soundtrack - Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper 4. Beerbongs & Bentleys - Post Malone 5. Bohemian Rhapsody (The Original Soundtrack) - Queen 6. Kamikaze - Eminem 7. Scorpion - Drake 8. Greatest Hits - Queen 9. Beautiful Trauma - P!nk 10. x - Ed Sheeran Also: 18. Nation of Two - Vance Joy (AUS) 19. Graffiti U - Keith Urban (AUS) ARIA'S TOP SINGLES OF 2018 1. Youngblood - 5 Seconds Of Summer (AUS) 2. God's Plan - Drake 3. Perfect - Ed Sheeran 4. Be Alright - Dean Lewis (AUS) 5. Meant To Be - Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line 6. I Fall Apart - Post Malone 7. Psycho - Post Malone Feat. Ty Dolla $ign 8. Girls Like You - Maroon 5 Feat. Cardi B 9. Shotgun - George Ezra 10. Eastside - Benny Blanco Feat. Halsey & Khalid Australian Associated Press https://nnimgt-a.akamaihd.net/transform/v1/crop/frm/silverstone-feed-data/0f5032f6-ea28-45d9-8aef-f02057a5b725.jpg/r0_74_800_526_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg January 9 2019 - 9:05PM Queen, 5SOS surprise in end-of-year charts Luke Costin Queen managed to be one of the best-performed acts on the Aria charts in 2018. An album released 37 years ago by Queen has been named among Australia's top 2018 records while a local band upstaged global stars Ed Sheeran and Drake for most popular song. Spurred on by the release of biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen's Greatest Hits was announced on Thursday in eighth spot on the ARIA's top albums of the past year. Yet, it wasn't Queen's best selling album in 2018 with the film's soundtrack slotting into fifth. The album chart was topped by another soundtrack - The Greatest Showman, starring Hugh Jackman - which spent all but three weeks inside the top 10 and became the first soundtrack to top the end-of-year charts since Moulin Rouge in 2001. Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's A Star Is Born also made it into the top-five. The top album in 2017, / by Ed Sheeran, finished No.2. In the end-of-year singles charts, Sydney pop rock quartet 5 Seconds of Summer led the way with anthem Youngblood. It marked the first time a local artist topped the ranks since Anthony Callea's The Prayer in 2005 and a rare upstaging of Drake and Sheeran. Drake's God was the year's second most popular song while Perfect by Sheeran - which was the fourth biggest hit of 2017 - landed in No.3. "We've always said to be recognised in our home country is more special than anything," 5SOS said in a statement on Thursday. "To have the number one song of 2018 is a very proud moment for this band. "Thank you to everyone who has supported us and thank you Australia!" Queensland singer-songwriter Amy Shark also enjoyed a standout year with her debut Love Monster the highest ranking local album of the year (No.14 overall). ARIA'S TOP ALBUMS OF 2018 1. The Greatest Showman soundtrack - various artists including Hugh Jackman 2. / - Ed Sheeran 3. A Star Is Born soundtrack - Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper 4. Beerbongs & Bentleys - Post Malone 5. Bohemian Rhapsody (The Original Soundtrack) - Queen 6. Kamikaze - Eminem 7. Scorpion - Drake 8. Greatest Hits - Queen 9. Beautiful Trauma - P!nk 10. x - Ed Sheeran 18. Nation of Two - Vance Joy (AUS) 19. Graffiti U - Keith Urban (AUS) ARIA'S TOP SINGLES OF 2018 1. Youngblood - 5 Seconds Of Summer (AUS) 2. God's Plan - Drake 3. Perfect - Ed Sheeran 4. Be Alright - Dean Lewis (AUS) 5. Meant To Be - Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line 6. I Fall Apart - Post Malone 7. Psycho - Post Malone Feat. Ty Dolla $ign 8. Girls Like You - Maroon 5 Feat. Cardi B 9. Shotgun - George Ezra 10. Eastside - Benny Blanco Feat. Halsey & Khalid	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2010
__label__cc	0.735195	0.264805	AWIS Hourly Forecast For Warrenton_Fauquier, VA Produced at 12:18 PM CDT on Fri Jul 19 2019 Day-Length = 14:30 / Sunrise at 6:01AM / Sunset at 8:32PM Local Forecast For Friday July 19, 2019 Hour 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 MIN= 73 MAX= 97 TEMP 76 76 76 76 76 73 73 77 78 81 85 89 91 93 95 97 97 94 92 90 87 85 83 80 DEWP 76 76 76 76 76 73 73 76 76 76 78 79 79 79 78 77 77 78 80 81 81 80 80 79 WETB 76 76 76 76 76 73 73 76 77 77 80 82 82 83 82 82 82 82 83 83 82 81 81 79 WNDS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 5 5 3 2 2 2 1 WNDD N N N NW SSW S S S CLDC FEW SCT FEW SCT FEW FEW SCT BKN INV 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 DEWF D D D D D D D D D D D D D D POP6 16 2 9 0 0 0 0 27 Q1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Local Forecast For Saturday July 20, 2019 WNDD N N WSW NW WSW SW SW N CLDC BKN FEW BKN SCT SCT SCT BKN BKN Local Forecast For Sunday July 21, 2019 MIN= 77 MAX=101 TEMP 82 81 80 80 79 77 77 80 82 89 91 94 96 99101101101100 94 88 86 85 83 82 WNDS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 8 10 13 10 8 5 WNDD N N SW W WSW W WNW SSW CLDC SCT SCT FEW BKN CLR FEW SCT SCT DEWF D D D D D D D D D D D POP6 14 6 6 0 0 10 20 20 Local Forecast For Monday July 22, 2019 WNDD WNW SSW SW S W NNW W SSE CLDC BKN BKN BKN BKN BKN BKN BKN OVC DEWF D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D POP6 20 0 0 10 20 20 20 45 Local Forecast For Tuesday July 23, 2019 WNDD SW SW SSW NW NNW W SW WSW CLDC OVC OVC OVC OVC OVC OVC OVC BKN DEWF D D D D D D D D D D D D D D POP6 45 40 40 30 30 20 15 5 Local Forecast For Wednesday July 24, 2019 WNDD SW SSW SW SW SSW S ENE WSW CLDC SCT FEW FEW FEW BKN BKN SCT CLR DEWF D D D D D D D D D D D D POP6 5 0 0 10 20 20 20 5 Local Forecast For Thursday July 25, 2019 WNDD W NW NNW WSW WSW NNE NE S CLDC CLR CLR CLR CLR CLR FEW FEW FEW POP6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WNDD NNW SW SW NNE SW WSW E SSE CLDC FEW FEW SCT CLR CLR SCT SCT SCT POP6 0 0 0 0 0 10 20 20 WNDD SW SSW SW SSW S S SSE S CLDC FEW CLR CLR CLR CLR BKN BKN FEW DEWF D D D D D D D D D D D POP6 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WNDD S SSW SSW SSW S S SSE S CLDC FEW CLR CLR CLR FEW BKN BKN BKN DEWF D D D D D D D D D TEMP = Air Temperature (F; at 5 feet) DEWP = Dewpoint Temperature (F; at 5 feet) WETB = Wetbulb Temperature (F; at 5 feet) WNDS = Wind Speed (MPH; 2-minute average on the hour measured at 33 feet) WNDD = Wind Direction (Blowing from this direction; same as wind speed) CLDC = Cloud Cover (on the hour) CLR = Clear skies [< 5% Cloud Cover] FEW = Few clouds [5-25% Cloud Cover] SCT = Scattered clouds [25-50% Cloud Cover] BKN = Broken clouds [50-87% Cloud Cover] OVC = Overcast clouds [87-100% Cloud Cover] INV = Inversion Temperature (F) at 50-150ft above ground DEWF = Dew/Frost (D=dew; F=Frost; Blank is dry) POP6 = Probability of Precip (% Ending 6 Hour Period) Q1 = Quantitative Precip (Hourly / Hundreths of Inch) These are site specific forecasts, typically for locations with limited obstructions to wind. Users are encouraged to become familiar with potential climate differences between this location and their local growing areas. Significant differences can occur within small distances due to varying topography, prevailing wind direction, location to bodies of water, cold air drainage, and other physical characteristics including the current synoptic weather pattern. Copyright 2019: Agricultural Weather Information Service, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.awis.com	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2011
__label__cc	0.586805	0.413195	Tajik parliament speaker reportedly holds talks in Doha to discuss labor migration issues 9 April 2019 16:35 (UTC+04:00) Head of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament (Majlisi Oli), Shukurjon Zuhurov, yesterday held a short meeting with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha on the sidelines of the 140th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). Zuhurov conveyed greetings of President Emomali Rahmon to Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Muhammadato Sultonov, a spokesman for the Majlisi Namoyandagon, told Asia-Plus in an interview. According to him, Zuhurov also held talks with the Minister of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs of Qatar. The two reportedly discussed prospects of employment of Tajik nationals in Qatar. Besides, Shukurjon Zuhurov was received by Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister also Interior Minister of Qatar, Sultonov said. The meeting reportedly focused on issues related to attraction of Qatari investments in Tajikistan’s economy to promote further development of tourism, energy, education, public health and transportation in the country. #QATAR #TAJIKISTAN Number of petroleum products imported to Tajikistan disclosed Uzbek gas supplies to Tajikistan revealed Turkey ranks second in direct investment in Tajikistan India to build high-cost highway in Tajikistan EBRD president discusses private sector development in Tajikistan Qatari environment minister invited to Azerbaijan [PHOTO] Gold production in Tajikistan increases significantly Qatar to invest $3 billion in Pakistan Tajikistan, WB discuss co-op development How much Tajikistan earned from electricity exports?	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2013
__label__wiki	0.796805	0.796805	Back to browse7 related documents PART X - ATTRIBUTION OF INCOME IN RESPECT OF CONTROLLED FOREIGN COMPANIES Pt X inserted by No 5 of 1991. Division 7 - Calculation of attributable income of CFC Subdivision A - Basic principles SECTION 384 ADDITIONAL ASSUMPTION FOR UNLISTED COUNTRY CFC 384(1) [Notional exempt income] Where the eligible CFC is a resident of an unlisted country at the end of the eligible period, it is to be assumed: (a) that the only amounts of notional assessable income are those to which subsection (2) applies; and (b) that all other income is notional exempt income. 384(2) [Notional assessable income] The amounts of notional assessable income are: (a) where the eligible CFC does not pass the active income test for the eligible period in relation to the eligible taxpayer - amounts that would be included in its notional assessable income for the eligible period under this Act as modified in accordance with Subdivisions B to E if the only income or other amounts derived by it during the eligible period, and any earlier statutory accounting period, were adjusted tainted income (within the meaning of section 386 ); and (aa) (Repealed by No 96 of 2004) (b) amounts included in the notional assessable income of the eligible CFC for the eligible period under section 102AAZD of this Act as modified in accordance with Subdivisions B to E; and (c) amounts included in the notional assessable income of the eligible CFC for the eligible period under Division 6 of Part III of this Act as so modified; and (ca) (Repealed by No 114 of 2010) (d) amounts that would be included in the notional assessable income of the eligible CFC for the eligible period under Division 5 of Part III of this Act, as modified in accordance with Subdivisions B to E of this Division, in relation to any partnership if its net income included only: (i) where the eligible CFC does not pass the active income test for the eligible period in relation to the eligible taxpayer - amounts that would be included if the partnership derived only adjusted tainted income (within the meaning of section 386 ); and (ia) (Repealed by No 96 of 2004) (ii) amounts included under section 102AAZD of this Act as modified in accordance with Subdivisions B to E of this Division; and (iii) amounts included under Division 6 of Part III of this Act as so modified. (iv) (Repealed by No 114 of 2010) (e) (Repealed by No 64 of 2005) S 384(2) amended by No 114 of 2010, s 3 and Sch 1 items 24 to 26, by repealng para (ca), substituting " . " for " ; and " in para (d)(iii) and repealing para (d)(iv), applicable in relation to statutory accounting periods ending in the 2010-11 year of income and later years of income. Paras (ca) and (d)(iv) formerly read: (ca) amounts included in the notional assessable income of the eligible CFC for the eligible period under Part XI as so modified; and (iv) amounts included under Part XI as so modified. S 384(2) amended by No 64 of 2005 and No 96 of 2004 (as amended by No 64 of 2005). S 384 amended by No 155 of 1997, No 190 of 1992 and inserted by No 5 of 1991.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2018
__label__cc	0.580971	0.419029	Freshman Academic Scholarships Scholarships Home All current high school students who apply for admission are automatically considered for freshman academic scholarships. Amount: $10,000 / year Deadline: Priority: November 15, Final: February 15. Graduating senior: Composite ACT score of 30 to 36 (New SAT score of 1360-1600) and 3.0 cumulative GPA Amount: $8,000 / year Graduating senior: Composite ACT score of 28 or 29 (New SAT score of 1300-1350) Graduating senior: Composite ACT score of 25 (New SAT score of 1200-1220) Green & Gold UNIVERSITY HONORS STIPEND Bundled with an academic scholarship award Amount: $2,000-$6,000 / year Deadline: 12:00pm on November 30 Graduating senior: 3.5 cumulative GPA and ACT score of 27-36 (New SAT score of 1260-1600) OR top 10% of graduating class. Essay and interview required. ADVANCED SCHOLARS STIPEND Deadline: Varies Recognized by the State as a Governor's Distinguished Scholar Graduating senior: Composite ACT score of 17 to 20 (New SAT score of 920-1050) A limited number of Leadership Scholarships will be awarded competitively. CONCURRENT ADVANTAGE Deadline: No Deadline Earned concurrent credit from ATU as a high school student and admitted on the Russellville campus as an incoming freshman. Freshman Academic Scholarship Policies Applying for scholarships All freshmen academic scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. The application for undergraduate admission serves as the scholarship application. There is not a separate scholarship application to complete; however, an early admission status is required. An early admission file includes an application for undergraduate admission and current high school transcript with a qualifying GPA and ACT/SAT exam score. Students may receive only one Tech-funded academic scholarship in any semester. However, students may receive an academic scholarship and a Concurrent Advantage Scholarship in the same semester. Academic scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to participate in early May registration. Scholarship recipients must live in a residence hall OR receive an exemption to the residency requirements from the Residence Life Office in accordance with established university policy. Recipients are responsible for making on-campus housing arrangements. During scholarship committee selection, ACT/SAT score, GPA, and rank in class will be taken directly from our student information system; therefore, it is imperative that documentation of current information is sent to the Admissions Office before the priority or final deadline. Students who receive scholarship awards are responsible for knowing the renewal requirements that are printed on their award notifications or are available online. Applicants who live in Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas are considered in-state for tuition purposes. A limited number of out-of-state scholarship awards are made to applicants who live outside of Arkansas and its contiguous states. Students who are recognized as Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholars are eligible to receive an Advanced Scholars Stipend. The Advanced Scholars Stipend is awarded in conjunction with a university funded academic scholarship. Students may not receive an Advanced Scholars Stipend and a University Honors Stipend in the same semester. Students who fail to retain their university funded academic awards forfeit the Advanced Scholars Stipend. Applicants must be graduating seniors and admitted as first-time entering undergraduates on the Russellville campus to be considered for awards. Students receiving academic scholarships must be U.S. citizens. Only ACT or SAT exam scores will be used for scholarship consideration. Superscores or recalculated ACT scores using subset scores from multiple exams will not be accepted. A traditional-aged high school student who opts to take the GED and scores a minimum of 501 may be considered for academic scholarships. Russellville campus scholarship awards must be used the fall semester following high school graduation. All hours must be at the undergraduate level. Scholarships are awarded for consecutive fall and spring terms only and do not cover summer terms. To apply for Board of Trustees, Presidential, University, Deans, Academic Excellence, Green & Gold, and Incentive Scholarships there is a priority scholarship deadline of November 15, and a final scholarship deadline of February 15, of the current award year. The application for undergraduate admission and all supporting documentation must be on file before November 15, to receive priority scholarship consideration. Applicants who receive an early admission status after the November 15 priority deadline, and before the final scholarship deadline of February 15, will be considered for remaining awards. Applicants who are awarded during the priority scholarship round and raise their scholarship levels prior to the final scholarship deadline, will be considered for an increase to the appropriate award levels prior to second round awards being made. The national February ACT exam scores are the last results accepted for scholarship consideration. For University Honors Scholarships, applicants must have an early admission standing and submit an essay prior to the November 30 deadline for interview consideration. An applicant who is chosen for interview and selected to participate in University Honors will receive a qualifying academic scholarship award bundled with a University Honors Stipend ranging from $2,000 to $6000 annually. Once awarded, all scholarship recipients must be admitted to the Russellville campus with a Federal Financial Aid Application (FAFSA) on file before a scholarship will be credited to a student's account. All additional information requested by the Financial Aid Office must be submitted by December 1, in order to meet the aid application requirements for second semester renewal. Scholarship awards are subject to Arkansas Department of Higher Education Scholarship Stacking Policy, Arkansas Act 1180 of 1999. GET STARTED ON YOUR JOURNEY AT ATU	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2019
__label__cc	0.638054	0.361946	Newsletter \| RSS Subscribe to Area Development Magazine Area Development Homepage >> In Focus: Last-Mile Distribution Drives Industrial Demand in Secondary Markets Ben Newell, Senior Vice President, Logistics Group, Transwestern Development Company (Q3 2019) Retailers are rethinking their supply chain management and locating closer to the end customer to meet their lightning-fast delivery expectations. More Growing Markets Positioned for Corporate Location Success David J. Robinson, Principal, The Montrose Group, LLC (Q2 2019) Corporate site location projects begin with understanding which regional markets are growing and will provide a long-term pool of skilled workers and a successful economy attractive to the company and its supply chain. More People Analytics Helps Define the Search for Skilled Labor Wayne Gearey, Chief Data Scientist, Emsi and Amy Fobes, Vice President of Business Development, Emsi (Q2 2019) The analysis of human capital flows across markets and regions measures how, why, and where talent and skill clusters are creating and supporting sustainable market strength. More Stephen Coulston, Principal, Perkins+Will (Q2 2019) Prosperous innovation districts have diversified economies and are integrated into the fabric of a community, drawing workers who seek out such environments and the companies that are trying to attract them. More Geraldine Gambale, Editor, Area Development Magazine (Q1 2019) Our survey Results indicate that despite an uncertain operating environment and continuing concerns about the availability of skilled labor, plans for new and expanded facilities still are on the horizon. More Frontline: What’s Driving Down FDI? Dan Emerson, Staff Editor, Area Development (Q1 2019) The fear of trade wars and protectionist policies are being blamed for the overall decline in global foreign direct investment. More Mid-Sized Urban Markets Compare Well with Mega-Cities With their economic vitality and lower cost of doing business compared to their mega-city counterparts, growing mid-sized urban markets are succeeding in retaining and attracting high-wage jobs. More One Year Later: The Impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Kyle Syers, Senior Consultant, Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Co. (Q4 2018) We are just beginning to see the economic effect of the TCJA, passed in December 2017, but tax cuts are among many factors influencing U.S. investment decisions. More The Key to Industrial Site Selection? Consumers and Labor Rob Wheeler, Senior Vice President, Industrial Integrated Portfolio Services , JLL (Q4 2018) Following our Consultants Forum, Area Development discussed the state of industrial real estate in an evolving world with Rob Wheeler, Senior Vice President, Integrated Portfolio Services, at JLL. More Is Your New Economy Workforce Hiding Where You Least Expect It? Chris Schwinden, Vice President, Site Selection Group (Q4 2018) Area Development recently interviewed Chris Schwinden, Vice President, Site Selection Group, about how companies can assess a location’s true workforce potential in this exceptionally tight labor market. More Is the Automotive Aftermarket Immune to E-Commerce? Jeffrey Green, Managing Director, Global Occupier Services, Cushman & Wakefield and Ben Conwell, Senior Managing Director and Practice Leader, eCommerce Advisory Group , Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. (2018 Auto/Aero Site Guide) Auto parts suppliers are responding to the growth in e-commerce with a multi-pronged strategy, from the expansion of retail locations to the addition of regional and “mega” distribution hubs. More Geraldine Gambale, Editor, Area Development Magazine and Steve Kaelble, Staff Editor, Area Development (Q3 2018) Competitive labor environments and leading workforce development programs, low taxes and utility costs, favorable regulatory environments, and cooperative state governments are among the top-ranked states’ pro-business attributes. More Which Locations Are Drawing FinTech Companies? Tedd Carrison, Financial Analyst, CBRE and Kristin Sexton, Senior Managing Director, Labor Analytics, CBRE (Q3 2018) Irrespective of their size, the strongest markets for financial technology companies have a workforce that aligns to best serve all distinctive skill set and cost requirements. More Explaining the Emergence of Smaller and Western Metros Joshua Wright, VP, Economic and Workforce Development, Emsi (Q2 2018) With fast-growing populations and diverse economies, states in the West and Mountain region are showing significant economic growth, while smaller metros are benefitting from their larger urban neighbors’ spillover effect. More Texas Today: Where Businesses Succeed Steve Kaelble, Staff Editor, Area Development (Q2 2018) The state of Texas continues to gain accolades for its pro-business environment, which is sustained by its skilled workforce, low taxes, favorable regulatory environment, and deal-closing funds among other attributes. More Area Development Research Desk and Karen Thuermer, Staff Editor, Area Development (Q2 2018) The 2018 Leading Metro Locations reflect the nation’s overall economic growth as the country enjoys the second-longest economic expansion on record, with many small and mid-size metros exhibiting economic strength. More The Art and Science of Assessing the Labor Market Doug Rasmussen, Director, Site Selection & Incentives Advisory, Duff & Phelps (Q2 2018) Only through a combination of data analysis (the science) and labor interviews (the art) can a company be sure of choosing a location where its workforce needs are satisfied now and in the future. More In Focus: Steel Tariffs to Prevent U.S. Economic Growth Stephen Gray, CEO, Gray Construction (Q2 2018) The recently enacted tariffs on steel and aluminum have created an uncertain investment climate for both domestic and foreign firms, causing companies to rethink their supply chain strategies and put their expansion plans on hold. More 2018 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards Recognize States’ Efforts to Attract High-Value Investment & Large Job-Creating Projects More than 200 projects across multiple states brought with them the promise -- in total -- of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in investment. More Retaking the Rust Belt Rich Forslund, Executive Vice President, Colliers International (Q2 2018) Across the Midwest, new life is being breathed into old industrial facilities that are becoming home to IoT incubators, office space, and other mixed-use development. More 32nd Annual Corporate Survey & the 14th Annual Consultants Survey Although the U.S. economy is strong, there may still be some hesitancy in investment decisions brought about by an uncertain legislative environment. More Unemployment Numbers Reflect a Recovering Economy Mark Crawford, Staff Editor, Area Development (Q4 2017) As the U.S. economy has rebounded from the Great Recession and added jobs, unemployment has fallen to record lows in many states, creating worker shortages that need to be addressed. More Tech Firms Find New Opportunity in Emerging Hotspots Steffen Kammerer, Senior Vice President, Technology Practice Group, JLL (Q3 2017) “Hidden gems” like Sacramento and Albany are winning more industry interest thanks to affordable, talent-rich ecosystems. More The Select Few Metros Where Wages Are Really Growing A recent analysis from Emsi suggests that the labor market might not be as tight as the data shows — or at least not tight enough for businesses in aggregate to significantly drive up wages. More Leading Locations for 2017: West Coast "Tech" Cities Top List, Smaller MSA's Show Workforce Chops Area Development Research Desk and Mark Crawford, Staff Editor, Area Development (Q2 2017) It’s not surprising to see larger MSAs at the top of the list due to their economic diversity and advantages of scale. But, mid-size and small cities built upon clusters that are in high demand, and where a prime workforce exists, can also be economic powerhouses. More Texas: Attracting Large and Small Companies Through Innovative Initiatives State and local leaders are continuing to drive economic growth in Texas through pro-business policies and workforce training initiatives. More 2017 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards Recognize States Compiling Healthy Rosters of New and Expanded Facilities The work of economic development is a complicated mix of salesmanship, customer service, technical and legal expertise, communications, relationship-building, and a healthy dose of good fortune. More Thinking Local: How to Find Manufacturing Talent The best answer to the skills-shortage question is that it depends on where you’re located, the positions you’re looking to fill - and perhaps most importantly, the compensation you’re willing to offer. More Corporate Tax Reform to Have Positive, Domino Effect on U.S. Industrial Economy While the timing and details of a new corporate tax policy are still uncertain, it will change the business landscape for U.S. companies of all sizes for the better. More Industry Leaders Speak on Issues Facing Small Manufacturers, and Optimism for the Future Gray Construction (Q2 2017) Small-to-medium-sized manufacturers are the backbone of the supply chain, making the parts and products that enable their larger counterparts to compete, grow and thrive. They constitute nearly 90 percent of manufacturing's contribution to the economy so it’s vital to understand and address the issues facing them. More Workforce Supply and Demand in the Automotive Industry More technology and automation means auto makers require fewer workers (with relatively low labor costs), but their workforce needs are increasingly tech-focused—a trend that’s going to accelerate with the rise of driverless cars and trucks. More 31st Annual Survey of Corporate Executives: Confidence in U.S. Economy, Need for Investment in Infrastructure Reflected The Corporate Survey respondents feel confident about the economy under President Trump, but highway accessibility and skilled labor are still their primary concerns. More 13th Annual Consultants Survey: Confidence in U.S. Economy, Concern Over Proposed Trump Policies The responding consultants are confident that economic conditions under the Trump administration will be favorable to their clients moving ahead with new facilities plans, but also believe potential penalties for moving offshore will affect those plans. In fact, nearly two thirds believe there will be financial inducements to reshore operations. And 100 percent say finding skilled labor is the number-one priority. More 31st Annual Survey of Corporate Executives Commentary: Political Risk Comes to the United States Dan Levine, Practice Leader, Location Strategies and Economic Development, Oxford Economics, Inc. (Q1 2017) International site selection is already changing in response to our new era of presidential tweeting. To last year’s rankings must now be added the challenges presented by major shifts in federal policies and tactics. More Editor's Note: Will Corporate Optimism Be Sustained? How the new administration addresses the issues of immigration and workforce training, as well as trade agreements, offshoring, and other concerns remains to be seen, but it will ultimately affect the sustainability of corporate optimism, plans for growth, and business competitiveness. More Record Demand Brings New Heights and Challenges to Industrial Real Estate Market Craig Meyer, President, Logistics and Industrial Services Group for the Americas, JLL (Q1 2017) The continued growth of e-commerce, promised infrastructure upgrades, and new and creative development are some of the trends affecting the industrial real estate market. More Navigating Uncharted Waters: 5 Trends Affecting Capital Investment Plans Josh Bays, Principal, Site Selection Group, LLC (Q1 2017) A new administration in Washington, escalating wages, and a dwindling supply of industrial real estate are just some of the trends that may cause companies to take a wait-and-see approach to capital investment. More Editor’s Note: Manufacturing Execs Offer Insights on the Effect of Trump Administration’s Policies on Growth 75% of C-level manufacturing executives surveyed believe that economic conditions under the new Trump administration will be favorable to moving ahead with new facility or facility expansion plans. More Industrial Manufacturers’ Optimism Reflected in Expectations of Higher Revenue Growth, Increased Capital Spending PwC’s Q4/2016 Manufacturing Barometer reveals increased optimism about the U.S. economy. The senior executives of U.S.-based industrial manufacturing companies surveyed expect revenues to increase, and they are also increasing their capital spending plans. More Data Center Outsourcing Trending Up Kristina Metzger, Advisory & Transaction Services, Data Center Solutions Group, CBRE and Jeff West, Research Director, Data Center Solutions Group, CBRE (Data Centers 2017) Corporate data center sales volume is on the rise as enterprise moves to colocation and the cloud continue. More Alphasonics USA Chooses Henrico County, Virginia, for Operations Center Bayer Expands American Crop Science Division Headquarters in Creve Coeur, Missouri Accurate Brazing Expands Operations in Greenville County, South Carolina Niagara Bottling Plans $68 Million Production Center in Kansas City, Missouri Variotech Chooses Atlanta, Georgia, for North American Headquarters TOC Logistics International Expands Indianapolis, Indiana, Headquarters	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2022

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