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__label__cc	0.693934	0.306066	Maroubra Beach Surf in Byron Bay Surfboard Hire Jobs at Lets Go Surfing About Maroubra Beach Lets go Surfing is the only officially licensed surf school at Maroubra Beach. Maroubra or ‘the bra’ is a world class surfing beach, and has less crowds than many of Sydney’s other beaches. Located just 10km from Sydney’s business district (an easy bus trip… check out the links below), come here if you’re looking for a less touristy and more local vibe, with great waves and less people around…. Quick facts about Maroubra Maroubra is 1 Kilometre in length, making it the longest beach in the eastern suburbs, so more sand and surf to go round! In 2006 Maroubra Beach become a dedicated National Surfing Reserve, the first in New South Wales. When you come down check out the plaque located on the northern promenade, with a Surfers Walk of Fame. Maroubra is lies about 10km south-east from the centre of Sydney Business District. Maroubra gets its name from an indigenous word meaning the place of thunder. Maroubra has a number of surfing clubs. At the north of Maroubra Beach there is a saltwater swimming pool, and in the middle of the beach there is a skate park. Maroubra is home to two surf life saving clubs. The Maroubra SLSC formed in 1907 and South Maroubra SLSC formed in 1963. Maroubra Beach is regarded as one of Sydney’s best surfing destinations, as such it has been home to world class surfing competitions like the Snickers Australian Open which was won by Kelly Slater. CLICK HERE for more info about Maroubra and surrounding beaches We are located in the middle of Maroubra Beach. Opposite the Maroubra Seals club and behind the Maroubra Surf Club. Let’s Go Surfing 7 Marine Parade, Maroubra, BY CAR There is a free car park in the middle of the beach. BY BUS Catch the 376, 377, 395 or 396 from the City, Circular Quay or Railway. Click here to check out the timetables and plan your trip. Keep fit, de stress, go it alone or have fun with your friends... Surfing has something for everyone! Email Address * Select your newsletter type Daily Surf Report Lets Go Surfing News and Promotions Get updated. Follow us on	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3335
__label__cc	0.514543	0.485457	Russia escapes broadband crunch as others falter Written by Jamie Beach 28 May 2012 @ 10:42 While many markets around the world have seen lower than expected growth over the past three years in terms of broadband adoption, Russia has bucked the trend by posting big growth figures, according to UK research firm Point Topic. Oliver Johnson, CEO at Point Topic, said: “This has been a difficult period for the world. Markets have been subject to a number of internal and external shocks that have made it pretty difficult for crystal ball gazers. Our global projection from May 2009 ended up being just over 3.5 per cent too optimistic compared to the actual numbers reported at the end of 2011.” Malaysia and Russia at opposite ends of the spectrum, while US looks likely to slip down rankings Russia and Malaysia are identified as being at opposite ends of the scale: in Russia, it has been notoriously difficult to source accurate figures for broadband take-up, according to Point Topic. However, new data released recently by Russian operators on fibre take-up is described as being particularly impressive. “At the other end of the scale, in Malaysia, it’s a much more disappointing number, despite the market being theoretically ripe for growth – there were plans in place, the subscription pricing was at a reasonable level, demand certainly existed, but there is still not the level of take-up expected. It seems it’s down to lack of competition,” added Johnson. Malaysia only very recently launched services with bandwidths over 4Mbps, so the hope is that the advent of faster services and more competition will drive the numbers up in future. The USA is described as being only five per cent below targets set in 2009, as operators continue to cherry pick the revenue-rich areas, often already covered with a broadband deployment. Lack of competition and a disconnect between federal oversight of the national regulator and the state-level restrictions that many incumbents are able to get into law mean the US is likely to continue slipping down the rankings of penetration, bandwidth and coverage, according to Point Topic. Australia beats targets, India suffers from corruption and flat-footed regulators India meanwhile missed projections by a small margin. The country faces “significant” infrastructure issues, and has suffered from corruption particularly with reference to licence allocation, the study states. Coupled with a slow-moving approach from government and regulator, these elements have all combined to make the market with the second biggest potential in the world report stuttering numbers. Point Topic expects it to accelerate, but rural India will be making do with expensive low speed services for some time to come. Australia beat Point Topic’s forecasts from 2009 by more than four per cent due partly to the relatively light recessionary impact, but thanks also to the National Broadband Network and associated spend on broadband development and awareness, as well as a high urban percentage population. Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong are markets which should be suffering far more from saturation than they seem to be, according to Point Topic. Generally high penetration of broadband means that operators have captured the new users that are available and the battle is then to churn them away from competitors. Standalone broadband services start to disappear in France France is often touted as a leader in Europe, thanks to high broadband penetration, high IPTV adoption and widespread VoIP use. However standalone, broadband only, services are starting to disappear, according to the report, as France offers the lowest price bundles, relative to average income in the country, of anywhere in the world. Brazil and China are both reporting very strong numbers. The relaxation of some of the more onerous regulations and access to at least part of the markets by foreign suppliers and the growth of their monied middle classes has meant strong growth. Both however face major infrastructure challenges. Penetration is still fairly low in comparison to many markets, and there is plenty of demand left in deployment areas to continue to grow for a number of quarters, according to the research firm. “Overall broadband has fared reasonably well given the prevailing market conditions and certainly in comparison to other industries,” concludes Mr. Johnson. “Variances in local market conditions have had an impact on overall global growth but there are almost as many ups as there are downs. “We couldn’t end this without mentioning our UK numbers. We’re based in the UK and do considerable work, right down to the postcode, on the state of the market, its players and its consumers. To be out by 0.35 per cent over a three year period is something we’re pretty happy with.” Tags: Australia, Brazil, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Point Topic, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA Brits to get the internet on the Tube US Senators start snapping Trump’s China olive branch Arm shakes up the IP game Network Slicing World Summit 10 September - 11 August 2019	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3358
__label__wiki	0.806142	0.806142	About the Press Council Council Members and Adjudication Panel Resources and Reports How to lodge a complaint Corrections and apologies The Press Council of South Africa Office of the South African Press Ombudsman Johann van Loggerenberg vs Sunday Times Complainant: Johann van Loggerenberg Lodged by: Johann van Loggerenberg Article: Call to probe Pravin Gordhan over SARS spy saga – KPMG report confirms our story piles pressure on ex-finance minister Bid to keep report under wraps Taxmen’s braai with prostitutes ‘not a brothel’ – SARS official denies running sex club as part of spy operation, and Keep shady doings in SARS out in the open Author of article: Piet Rampedi, Mzilikazi wa Afrika and Stephan Hofstatter Respondent: Susan Smuts, legal editor of the Sunday Times He complains about a series of texts published in Sunday Times of 4 October 2015, headlined: · Call to probe Pravin Gordhan over SARS spy saga – KPMG report confirms our story piles pressure on ex-finance minister (front-page article, running over to page 2); · Bid to keep report under wraps (front-page side-bar); · Taxmen’s braai with prostitutes ‘not a brothel’ – SARS official denies running sex club as part of spy operation (story on page 2); and · Keep shady doings in SARS out in the open (editorial on page 16). Notes: The stories, and the complaint, are about the establishment of an investigative unit which Sunday Times termed a “rogue” unit. This unit had several names, a matter which is of no material interest to this finding. The panel therefore uses the word “unit” to refer to one or more of them. Mr Ivan Pillay, also a former employee of SARS, complained about the same matter. The hearing accommodated both Pillay and Van Loggerenberg. Their complaints largely overflow, and it is possible that a minor aspect not included in one of their complaints is ascribed to the other person. The panel believes that this is immaterial, inter alia also as Husain represented both complainants. The panel suggests that its findings regarding Pillay and Van Loggerenberg may be read in conjunction with one another. Earlier stories; other issues Van Loggerenberg argues that the articles in dispute should not be seen in isolation from others dating back to 10 August 2014, because the: · editor linked these stories in the editorial comment; · newspaper referred to the matter as “our story” that had been confirmed and vindicated (referring to earlier stories); and · essence of the allegations made against him mirrored allegations published earlier. At the hearing, the panel explained that it could not accept complaints about the earlier stories, as these were way out of time. However, the members undertook to take cognizance of the content of those articles for the sake of context and understanding of the stories currently in dispute. All the parties accepted this decision. Referring to the earlier stories, Van Loggerenberg says the newspaper coined the phrase “rogue unit” for the unit which was his responsibility, and published their pictures. Leading up to the October 4 stories, it was alleged that the Sunday Times inaccurately reported that: · the unit was unlawfully or illegally formed – despite the fact that the Labour Court found on 8 December 2014 (in a ruling on an application brought by Pillay against his suspension) that the Minister of Finance at the time, Mr Trevor Manuel, and the then Commissioner of SARS, Mr Pravin Gordhan, had approved the creation of the unit in 2007 (the latter was said to be on record that the unit was legally established and functioned in support of the SARS mandate with great success); · both he and SARS had denied the existence of the unit – with nothing to substantiate such a statement and despite various media reports to the contrary, and despite a reference in a book, published in 2012, which referred to the unit, attributed it to SARS, and stated its purpose; · he had bugged people and specifically the home of Mr Jacob Zuma (before he became President), that the unit “infiltrated” politicians as bodyguards, that he had admitted or confessed that he ran a rogue unit, that he had spied on taxpayers, and that he bought “spy ware” in excess of R500-million – all without any proof; · the unit and he had something to do with the deaths of former SARS officials; and · slush funds in excess of R500-million were available for the unit’s use. This list is seemingly endless – but the picture is clear enough. The panel allowed the following issues to be tabled, for the sake of the complete picture, without the intention of taking it into account for the purposes of this finding: · Pearlie Joubert’s sworn affidavit, in which she alleges that Sunday Times was involved in practices she believed to be “unethical and immoral” (specifically regarding the matter with which the complaint is dealing). She stated that she had resigned from the newspaper because of that. The panel is of the view that this matter is relevant for background and context – however, we note that this affidavit has not been tested in court, and therefore we are not taking its contents into account for this finding; · The accusation that the then editor-in-chief, Phylicia Oppelt, had been used from 2013 onwards by her former husband (Mr Rudolf Mastenbroek) who, it is claimed, has instigated many of the storylines that have since appeared in the Sunday Times. This is not a matter for the panel to decide, as it falls outside its jurisdiction (even if Mastenbroek, as a source, had a vested interest in the matter). The panel has no way of establishing whether the claim is true – and if it is, whether or not Mastenbroek’s information was correct; and · Van Loggerenberg was constrained in responding to the merits of all the allegations contained in the Sunday Times reports by statutory provisions and other agreements containing blanket bans on his ability to disclose taxpayer information and organisational information, and by lack of access to SARS records – that is his problem, not that of the newspaper. The reportage of other publications, allegedly with an “alternative narrative”, was not tabled. Such reporting cannot serve as a yardstick for determining the truth or otherwise of an allegation. Issues related to Mr Ronnie Kasrils could also not be entertained, as these fell outside the scope of the complaint. Also, this finding will take only the bare essentials into account as far as Gordhan is concerned – he has lodged his own complaint, and the Ombudsman will deal separately with those matters. Lastly, Van Loggerenberg goes to great lengths to explain that the investigation processes prior to the KPMG report (see below) were flawed and that he never had an opportunity to put his side of the case. Again, this falls outside the panel’s mandate as its one and only objective is to adjudicate the reportage by the newspaper – and not the actions of any board or investigative committee. The complaint in a nutshell Van Loggerenberg’s complaint comprises of 92 pages. What follows is a cryptic synopsis of this documentation. He namely: · questions the legitimacy and standing of a report by auditing firm KPMG – he says that the newspaper was too reliant on its findings without questioning its methods and legality, and the publication indeed needed to query the mere existence of such a report (which could have been falsified); · complains that the articles falsely insinuated or alleged that he, and some of his sub-ordinates, were guilty of a number of misdemeanours, unlawful actions and general misconduct – such as that he had: o tried to conceal the unit’s existence; o misled official enquiries into it; o been part of a break-in into the house of Mr Jacob Zuma, when bugging devices were planted to spy on him; o been part of the illegal establishment of the unit (as, he says, Gordhan declared the unit’s establishment to be legal, it was unfair and inaccurate to call it a “rogue unit”.) He also complains that the newspaper was not justified in stating that the KPMG report had “vindicated” its reportage. More specifically, he complains that the: · the story admitting that no SARS brothel existed, did not exonerate him; · editorial made several incorrect or misleading statements; · journalists did not: o make any attempt to verify the allegations in the KPMG document; o afford him reasonable time to respond to the allegations, and did not reflect most of his response to the journalist; o obtain its information legally, honestly and fairly; · newspaper was not in pursuit of public interest, but rather was motivated by non-professional and personal considerations (conflict of interests); and · texts violated his rights to dignity and reputation – with some dire consequences for his ability to earn a livelihood and causing distress to his family, friends and former colleagues. All the articles (except the editorial), were written by Piet Rampedi, Mzilikazi wa Afrika and Stephan Hofstatter. The front-page story said former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan should face a probe into whether he knew that a rogue unit at SARS had been spying on taxpayers. Reportedly, this was a recommendation in a KPMG report submitted to SARS commissioner Tom Moyane. The newspaper story stated that this confirmed its earlier reports that the unit had been “engaged in unlawful interception of communication”. “The report, seen by Sunday Times reporters, reveals that SARS blew more than R106-million in taxpayers’ money running ‘a covert and rogue-intelligence unit’ that spied on South Africans, and then repeatedly lied about its existence to the public.” The article also stated that the KPMG report said that SARS needed to engage the Office of the Public Protector and apologise for misleading it. The journalists reported, “SARS officials under the tenure of former SARS deputy commissioner Ivan Pillay told the public protector the rogue unit did not exist. ‘[This] constitutes possible criminal liability to mislead the Office of the Public Protector,’ the report says.” With reference to the unit, the journalists quoted the KPMG report as saying that: · it had reported to Pillay “during the entire life span of its existence”; · it had operated outside the normal controls, protocols and over-sight structures of SARS; · agents of the unit had been referred to as “ghost employees”; · agents had unlawfully intercepted communications of taxpayers; · agents had unlawfully monitored, recorded and transcribed recordings at National Prosecuting Authority offices on his (Pillay’s) instructions; and · Pillay had established the unit at the time Gordhan had been commissioner of SARS. The side-bar stated that “strong lobbying” was taking place behind the scenes to classify as top secret the “explosive” KPMG report “exposing shenanigans” at SARS. Two sources reportedly told the newspaper that Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas had been leading a campaign to have the report classified. One source said the move was a bid to save SARS’s reputation and protect key former officials – including Pillay. “[Sunday Times] reporters have had sight of the damning, 139-page KPMG report which details the rogue unit’s unlawful activities between 2006, when it was established, and [2014], when it was shut down.” The story on page 2, denying the existence of a SARS brothel (as previously reported), did not mention Van Loggerenberg. The editorial said the newspaper’s continued reporting on the existence of a rogue unit were corroborated from three independent quarters – a report by Adv Muzi Sikhakhane, an advisory board under the leadership of retired judge Frank Kroon, and now a report by auditing firm KPMG. The complaint in more detail Legitimacy, standing of the KPMG report Van Loggerenberg questions the legitimacy and standing of the KPMG report – he says that the newspaper was too reliant on the findings without questioning its methods and legality, and the publication indeed needed to query the very existence of such a report (which could have been falsified). He says in the week prior to publication Sunday Times met with an “anonymous source”, who was in the pay of SARS, and the journalist was shown pieces of paper supposedly containing findings of a KPMG forensic investigation. Van Loggerenberg says the newspaper made no effort to determine the authenticity of the document, made no effort to corroborate whether indeed the papers constituted the findings of a KPMG forensic investigation, and made no attempt to determine the veracity of the claims made in these pieces of paper. “Instead, Sunday Times takes these allegations, and presents them to the public as is, verbatim, and attribute them to KPMG.” He adds that the newspaper made no effort to ascertain whether any of these “findings” could be attributed to the unit or to him – knowing full well that they represented only the side of a destructive faction hailing from SARS. Smuts replies that all the articles were based on a report prepared by KPMG; the articles merely repeated the findings contained in this document – which in any event largely agreed with the findings by Sikhakhane and Kroon. She says that Rampedi obtained access to the report. Only eight copies had been produced and each had a watermark identifying the receiver. The journalist was therefore unable to take a copy with him as this would have identified his source. This person produced an executive summary which he or she gave to Rampedi. She says the journalist checked the summary against the report to confirm its accuracy. He also took a photograph of the document. “We submit that…the summary is accurate,” she states. Stories: Guilty of several misdemeanours Van Loggerenberg complains that the articles falsely insinuated or alleged, among other things, that they (and some of their sub-ordinates) were guilty of a number of misdemeanors, unlawful actions and general misconduct – such as that he had: o been part of a break-in into the house of Mr Jacob Zuma, when bugging devices were planted there to spy on him; Smuts points the panel to the following sections of the summary of the KPMG report to motivate the newspaper’s case on several counts (which largely speak for themselves). She mentions this in connection with Pillay’s complaint, but what follows is also relevant as far as Van Loggerenberg is concerned: · 1.2.1: “[A] covert and rogue intelligence unit in contravention of the rule of law was established in SARS”; · 1.2.10: “The unit operated outside the normal controls, protocols and oversight structures. Members of the unit were inter alia referred to as ghost employees”; · 1.2.11: “The unit engaged in unlawful interception of communications”; · 1.2.12: “[T]he unit unlawfully monitored, intercepted communication, recorded and transcribed recordings at the National Prosecuting Authority (hereafter referred to as the NPA) offices. The SARS intelligence gathering exercise at the NPA was known as ‘Operation Sunday Evenings’ and was aimed at gathering intelligence in the criminal investigation of the late Mr Jackie Selebi… The reports, transcription and recordings were handed to Pillay for his consideration”; · 1.2.16: “Pertinent members of SARS misled the State Security, the Public Protector and the general public with regard to the existence of the rogue and covert unit…”; and · 2.8.3: “SARS needs to engage the office of the Public Protector and apologise for misleading her office. It constitutes possible criminal liability to mislead the office of the Public Protector.” (As Pillay was at all relevant times the deputy or acting commissioner of SARS, the officials who lied about the existence of the unit did so under his tenure). · Van Loggerenberg attests that Gordhan has declared the unit’s establishment to be legal (against claims by three investigative bodies that the establishment of the Investigation Unit was unlawful, as claimed by the newspaper). He adds that since March 2008 until his resignation, he was inter alia responsible for the unit. Gordhan has on multiple occasions stated publicly that the unit had been formed lawfully and, during its active service, served the interests of SARS, the fiscus and South Africa. “To refer to the unit as ‘rogue’ is offensive, defamatory and wholly inappropriate when referring to civil servants who have served their country proudly and with great distinction.” The important point, Smuts argues, is that SARS had never acknowledged the existence of an unlawful unit, or a unit engaging in unlawful activity. The rogue unit was hiding in plain sight behind a façade of licit purpose. She notes that Section 54 of the Sikhakhane report made it clear that the existence of the unit was not volunteered to them until it was revealed in the media. “It is clear that the people involved in the rogue unit were at pains to conceal its existence/its purpose/its activities, especially to the extent that these were unlawful… There would be no controversy over a legitimately established unit that fulfilled its purpose lawfully. However, one that was illegitimately established, or one that was legitimately established but later went rogue, would be a different matter.” On the Zuma matter, Smuts says that the story referred to a previous article in which it was stated that members of the unit broke into his house and planted listening devices. ‘Vindicated’ Van Loggerenberg complains that the stories have omitted material information to justify the statement that the KPMG report had “vindicated” its reportage. He also lists some issues which, he says, should have been reported to render the necessary balance and fairness to the articles. It is necessary to list all of these in order to determine whether this part of the complaint holds water. He says the newspaper reported that the unit had: · been formed illegally; · bugged people, and especially Zuma; · broken into Zuma’s house; · infiltrated politicians; · spied on taxpayers; · operated a brothel; · something to do with the deaths of former SARS officials, Messrs Nkadimeng and Radebe; · the unit had slush funds in excess of R500-million; · owned, used and bought “spy ware” in excess of R500-million; · used CCTV to spy on Mr Radebe; · spied on Radebe, Zuma and Jackie Selebi; · intercepted taxpayers’ communications; · operated front companies; and · been involved in underhanded, unlawful or illegal taxpayer settlements. He adds to this list the allegations that: · SARS denied the existence of the unit; · he was an apartheid spy; and · his charity received donations, in particular from taxpayers under investigation or who are service providers to SARS. Van Loggerenberg concludes, “Very little of the ‘our story’ that pertains to me is covered by the alleged ‘KPMG report’.” Zuma, he says, was part of this “story”. He asks if that was confirmed. Smuts says that not all of these issues were covered in the KPMG report (which is why the stories did not include them) and denies that the statement in dispute was unjustified. To the extent that Van Loggerenberg takes issue with the findings by KPMG, or indeed with those of other bodies that have investigated him and/or the rogue unit, she submits that the proper course of action would be to challenge those investigations. “To attack us for reporting on investigations into vital organs of state such as SARS – when such matters have an unassailable public interest – is a classic case of shooting the messenger.” Van Loggerenberg complains that an earlier story had implicated him in an allegation that SARS had owned a brothel, but the follow-up article did not exonerate him as his name was not mentioned. Editorial: Misleading statements The editorial stated the newspaper’s articles were corroborated from three different sources – Sikhakhane, an advisory board under the leadership of retired judge Frank Kroon, and the KPMG report, which all said that the unit had been established illegally. Van Loggerenberg complains that the editorial made several incorrect or misleading statements regarding him. Smuts argues that the newspaper had to face unbridled criticism from many quarters, including from Van Loggerenberg. It is therefore understandable that it expressed the view that it had been vindicated. No proper verification Article 2.4 of the Press Codes states, “Where there is reason to doubt the accuracy of a report and it is practicable to verify the accuracy thereof, it shall be verified. Where it has not been practicable to verify the accuracy of a report, this shall be stated in such report”. Van Loggerenberg says the journalists did not properly verify the veracity of the allegations made against him. Smuts denies that the newspaper was under any obligation to verify the contents of the report (which was in the public interest) with Van Loggerenberg. “What his right was, was to be heard by those panels,” she argues. She also argues that it is unreasonable to expect the newspaper to verify the KPMG report. “If we were required to independently verify all such reports then very few of these would see the light of day. KPMG is an international auditing firm with a good reputation. It is reasonable to report on its findings. We would have done so even if the findings were contrary to our previous reports. This is because the investigation dealt with an ongoing matter of vital public interest.” In his response to Smuts’s reply to his complaint, Van Loggerenberg argues that she admitted that a single, anonymous source had compiled the executive summary. It was also not signed, the pages were not numbered, and the story referred to a report (and not to a summary). He adds that nowhere in that document is KPMG mentioned – in fact, the “summary” is virtually a verbatim copy of a document compiled by attorneys for SARS, dated 21 August 2015. Furthermore, Commissioner Moyane has stated on record that the KPMG report had not been finalised. That is why the journalist should have corroborated whether the information did indeed come from KPMG. The panel agrees with Smuts – it would create an untenable situation if the press was expected to verify the contents of a report such as this one. No reasonable time to respond; response not properly reported Van Loggerenberg complains that the newspaper did not afford him reasonable time to respond to the allegations made against him. The day before the stories in dispute were published, Hofstatter sent Van Loggerenberg an SMS text message at 09:29, requesting him to provide a response by 14:00 that same day. He posed seven questions which required of Van Loggerenberg to recall events as far back as 2001. “In my reply, I indicated that the time period afforded me was insufficient to formulate a complete and meaningful response. I replied nevertheless because of my past experience with Sunday Times insofar articles concerning the very same subject dating back to 10 August 2014. Sunday Times has consistently twisted and misquoted me in virtually every single article published in this regard. As a fact, Sunday Times would typically ask me on the Friday late, just before the pending article set for the Sunday, alternatively on the Saturday before, or in some cases not at all. In virtually none of these instances was I able to first consult with my lawyer.” Van Loggerenberg says the journalist did not provide him with the KPMG report (the subject of Hofstatter’s questions) – so, he found himself in the “impossible position” of having to defend himself against allegations contained in a report he was not allowed to see and while he was not even sure that it existed. He adds that Hofstatter asked him seven questions, but only three of his responses were reflected in the stories. Smuts submits that the newspaper gave Van Loggerenberg a right of reply to the allegations levelled at him, and in fact also reflected a significant proportion of his response in the article. The panel gives the newspaper the benefit of the doubt as to the question whether the journalist gave Van Loggerenberg a reasonable time to respond – the fact is that Van Loggerenberg did find the time to respond to all the questions. However, the journalist should have provided him with a copy of the summary that he had at his disposal. Information not obtained legally, honestly, fairly Article 1.1 of the Press Code states, “[N]ews should be obtained legally, honestly and fairly, unless public interest dictates otherwise”. The complaint is that the journalists have not obtained their information legally, honestly and fairly. Smuts denies this. “We also rely on public interest to protect our disclosure of the information concerned.” The panel: The matter did not get much attention at the hearing. Be that as it may, the Press Code does allow publications to obtain their information illegally – if there is no other way to obtain the data and the matter is in the public interest (Section 1.1 of the Code). Non-professional, personal considerations Section 3.1 of the Press Code states, “The press shall not allow commercial, political, personal or other non-professional considerations to influence or slant reporting. Conflicts of interest must be avoided, as well as arrangements or practices that could lead audiences to doubt the press’s independence and professionalism.” Van Loggerenberg complains that the newspaper was not in pursuit of public interest but, rather, was motivated by non-professional and personal considerations (conflict of interests). Because the panel has no means of deciding if Rampedi was misled by his source, or if he deliberately misled the public, his newspaper, as well as this office, we are not in a position to argue this point. Dignity, reputation violated Van Loggerenberg concludes that the stories violated his rights to dignity and reputation – with some dire consequences for his ability to earn a livelihood and causing distress to his family, friends and former colleagues. He consequently had to resign, and his ability to earn a livelihood has been severely limited. He adds that the articles have also caused great stress to his family, friends and former colleagues. In addition, the reportage has also damaged SARS’s reputation, “a public institution that was held in high esteem by the South African public”. The panel’s main considerations The reportage as a whole essentially stands or falls with the validity of the KPMG “report”, and therefore also with its summary. The newspaper is adamant that both these documents are genuine, and even provides the panel with a photograph of the cover page of the report itself. This is headlined, South African Revenue Service – Report on Allegations of Irregularities and Misconduct – KPMG Services Proprietary Limited. It is dated 3 September 2015. The panel notes that the articles consistently refer to this document as a “report”, and not a “draft report”. However, on 14 December Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas was (rightly or wrongly) reported as saying that the document being referred to was still a draft and that there was no final report as yet. (Van Loggerenberg brought this matter to the panel’s attention – but we, of course, knew about it already.) We then asked the newspaper for comment on this issue. Van den Berg says it is “unusual” for a party to seek to supplement its submissions after a hearing has been concluded. However, if the panel decides to take this matter into consideration, his instructions are to state that Van Loggerenberg has misquoted what was said at the press conference. He states that the report exists and questions Van Loggerenberg’s motives for alerting the panel to what was said at the press conference. He explains: “The (newspaper’s) investigative units’ sources confirm that the KPMG have handed over the final report. A draft was sent to the Commissioner and SARS’ attorneys commented on the draft. A final report was prepared taking into account the comments in the SARS’ lawyer’s letter. Thereafter eight copies of the report were prepared each one clearly watermarked and the recipients including (sic) the Minister of Finance and his deputy. From a KPMG perspective it appears to be final and was sent to SARS and Treasury some time ago.” Whether or not Van Loggerenberg has misquoted Jonas is not important. What is, is what the latter in fact said. These were the Deputy Minister’s words on this matter: “The KPMG report remains a draft. There is no final report and there is a process of responding to all the issues…that they have raised both in terms of the content and the structure of the report and what to do with the report in any case. That process is going on. Until that process is finalised and has been signed off by both clients, which is SARS and Treasury, we can’t actually have a final report.” It is unthinkable for this panel to simply ignore these words – whether our action in this regard is “unusual” or not. To clear up this matter once and for all, the Ombudsman then asked KPMG itself whether the report had already been released or not. I was told on good authority that there were six draft reports, and that the copy that was leaked to Sunday Times was among the earlier ones. Also, that the final report has not been released yet. Based on this, the panel has to accept that the “report” with which Sunday Times worked was a draft, and therefore that no statement contained in that draft was final. Furthermore, not only could these “findings” have been changed, but there is no reason to assume that even the final findings would have been accepted by SARS (or Treasury). This means that not only was the content of the stories inaccurate, misleading and unfair, but the conclusions in both the editorial and the sub-headline of the main story (namely that the newspaper’s reportage prior to the “release” of the “report” had been validated) cannot be correct – or were, at best, premature. The only conclusion that the panel can come to is that the newspaper’s reportage has unnecessarily tarnished Van Loggerenberg’s dignity and reputation. The panel has to stress that what was contained in the summary may (or may not) turn out to be correct at some later stage – but we are convinced that the newspaper was not justified to present those “findings” as the true version of KPMG’s final report at the time of publication. This leaves only two options regarding Rampedi, who is adamant that he saw the “report” – either he was misled by his source, or he deliberately misled the public, his newspaper, as well as this office. The panel is not in a position to determine which of these two possibilities is true, and we leave it to the newspaper to take up this matter with the reporter. Sunday Times, in its articles, presented a draft finding – which was later changed by KPMG or may even be rejected by SARS – as a final finding. This was inaccurate, misleading and unfair. It is in breach of Section 2.1 of the Press Code that states, “The press shall take care to report news truthfully, accurately and fairly.” The newspaper is also in breach of Section 4.7 of the Press Code: “The press shall exercise care and consideration in matters involving dignity and reputation. The dignity or reputation of an individual should be overridden only by a legitimate public interest and in the following circumstances: · 4.7.1: “The facts reported are true or substantially true; or · 4.7.2: “The article amounts to fair comment based on facts that are adequately referred to and that are true or substantially true; or · 4.7.4: “It was reasonable for the article to be published because it was prepared in accordance with acceptable principles of journalistic conduct and in the public interest.” (The reporting in the front-page article was not “prepared in accordance with acceptable principles of journalistic conduct”). The subheading was comment. Sect. 7.2 states, “Comment by the press shall be presented in such manner that it appears clearly that it is comment.” This was not so in this case. The newspaper should have provided Van Loggerenberg with a copy of the summary of the KPMG report – without which it was unfair to expect him to comment meaningfully on that document. This was in breach of Section 2.5 of the Press Code that says, “A publication shall seek the views of the subject of critical reportage in advance of publication…” (The implication, of course, is that such a request should include all material aspects of the matter.) As indicated earlier, the newspaper was not justified to present those “findings” as the true version of KPMG’s final report at the time of publication. In light of the panel’s finding on the status of the so-called KMPG report, it also finds that the editorial comment was not based on facts that were “true or substantially true” (Sect. 4.7.2) or “truly stated” (Sect. 7.2). Thus, it was not “fair comment”. The “brothel” story was in a way rectifying earlier reports. In earlier reports the Sunday Times had linked Van Loggerenberg with the establishing of a brothel. In this story, subheaded “SARS official denies running sex club…” Van Loggerenberg’s name was not mentioned. The Sunday Times should have, in accordance with Sect. 2.6, have corrected the fact that Van Loggerenberg did not run a brothel. The following parts of the complaint are dismissed, namely that the newspaper did not: · verify the information contained in the document at its disposal · give Van Loggerenberg reasonable time to respond; and · obtain its information legally, honestly and fairly. There is no finding regarding the complaint that the newspaper was motivated by non-professional and personal considerations (conflict of interests). Seriousness of breaches Under the headline Hierarchy of sanctions, Section 8 of our Complaints Procedures distinguishes between minor breaches (Tier 1), serious breaches (Tier 2) and serious misconduct (Tier 3). The breaches of the Press Code as indicated above are all Tier 2 offences. Sunday Times is directed to unconditionally: · retract all the texts which are in dispute (the stories as well as the editorial); · apologise to Van Loggerenberg for: o not having provided him with a copy of the summary; and o unnecessarily tarnishing his dignity and reputation. Sunday Times is directed to publish prominently, on page 1, above the fold, a kicker with the words “apology” or “apologises”, together with Van Loggerenberg’s name, which refers to the full apology in the text that should be published on page 2 above the fold. This text should include references to all the allegations made in the texts which are in dispute. The text, which should be approved by the panel, should end with the sentence, “Visit www.presscouncil.org.za for the full finding”. The headline should reflect the content of the text. A heading such as Matter of Fact, or something similar, is not acceptable. If the articles appeared on the newspaper’s website, the text should be published there as well. Section 5.5 of the Complaints Procedures reads: “At the conclusion of a hearing, and after a Panel has reached a decision, both parties shall be entitled to address the Panel, personally or in writing, on sanctions and where appropriate mitigation.” Either party may do so within three working days of receipt of this decision. Please note that this is not an application for leave to appeal – that is a separate process, as explained below. Our Complaints Procedures lay down that within seven working days of receipt of this decision, either party may apply for leave to appeal to the Chairperson of the SA Press Appeals Panel, Judge Bernard Ngoepe, fully setting out the grounds of appeal. He can be contacted at Khanyim@ombudsman.org.za. Fanie Groenewald (press representative) Carol Mohlala (public representative) Johan Retief (Press Ombudsman) View sapresscouncil’s profile on Facebook View @PressCouncil_SA’s profile on Twitter Mail: enquiries@ombudsman.org.za PCSA on Twitter ©2018 The Press Council of South Africa	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3367
__label__wiki	0.612829	0.612829	You are here: Latest Updates » Reviews » Event Reviews » England » London » Review of 'Margaret Atwood' Review of 'Margaret Atwood' Handmaids Tale On Politics https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/122212-margaret-atwood-2017 I have always been a fan of the outspoken Margaret Atwood not because she is a fellow Canadian but because she is an excellent author with interesting things to say (said in interesting ways). She has often courted controversy with her comments but she has always been willing to defend them. When I heard of her coming to London to talk at the Southbank Centre I bought tickets straightaway and I am glad I did as it was a full house… Southbank director Jude Kelly came onto the stage before the interview to introduce Margaret Atwood indicating that it was Atwood's only London appearance (that we saw her speak just the day previous at “New Scientist Live” at the Excel exhibition centre - also in London - is, I suppose, by the by). Her short introduction touched on the importance of the woman authors that have appeared recently at Southbank including Zadie Smith and Naomi Klein. Only the odd slip of the tongue in saying “…woman and other (!) minorities…” marred her appearance. Atwood was interviewed by Gaby Wood, journalist and Literary Director of the Booker Prize Foundation who tried to keep things fairly serious, on the agenda, but was often thwarted by the mischievous Atwood who began the evening talking about her handbag that has gained a bit of a following since appearing with her on stage at the Emmy's (where it stood out for being so plain). Oddly she had the bag talking to the audience in an early show of perhaps being slightly uncomfortable… The focus of the interview was on two of Atwood's works: “The Handmaid's Tale” and “Alias Grace”. Before beginning a clip from the recent “Handmaid's Tale” miniseries was shown: Atwood was not shy of admitting she is grateful for the newfound popularity the recent television series has provided. She had a few stories about the series including that it was filmed during the recent US elections so the filmmakers knew that what was enfolding around them very much mirrored events in the book so would have deeper resonance on it's release. Atwood was surprised and pleased about recent silent protests against the US political situation that have sprung up with people donning red hoods like the main character of the book. She is proud that her novel in some way serves as a rallying cry against the current political situation there. Before talking of Atwood's historic novel “Alias Grace” a trailer was shown of the upcoming miniseries that premieres on Netflix in November: “Alias Grace” is based on a real story of a maid in Canada accused of murdering her employers who escapes to the United States. It was never clear whether the woman actually was involved in their deaths or not which made the story very interesting to Atwood. The dedication is to two people, one of whom, Atwood explained, was a lady who was accused of witchcraft but survived being lynched (Atwood quipped that she hoped she would have as strong a neck…), the other was to a university professor who taught Atwood about the Salem witch trials in a course she had not initially wished to attend but is glad she did. Later in the talk Gaby steered Atwood into talking about other aspects of her career as an author. Atwood commented that to one extend or another, the writing of each her books changed her personally. One particularly interesting conversation was about abandoned works where Atwood admitted there were two that sprung to mind one being a 8 character novel with a complicated structure that she abandoned after 200 pages as nothing had happened and she realized that even if she got to 1000 pages still nothing will have happened. She touched on the fact that she often does not know when writing how the book will go as it is often the situation and characters that are driving the story. Regarding the second work she abandoned writing she told of being in a fishing hut in Norfolk where she was so bored of her own writing that she ended up reading romances instead. A poignant recollection from Atwood was about sitting opposite a Korean lady at a recent awards banquet for Ai Weiwei. Atwood learned that the lady had put together a bucket list ten years earlier on which “Meeting Marget Atwood” appeared. The woman had been so moved by Atwood's novel Cats Eye she wanted to meet Atwood to tell her in person how much it meant to her. Atwood commented that there is often unrest when the differences between people become too great such as economic disparity. She sees society as currently being on a bit of a knife edge where it could go either way. She suggests that we figure out which way we want the world to be and act accordingly. She would like to live in a world where the protests that immediately followed the inauguration of Trump were not necessary. After the interview there were no questions from the audience but rather questions submitted via Twitter were discussed. When asked about whether she had regrets about anything she had written she jokingly answered that she wished a character in “Oryx and Crake” had used the Internet instead of a CD-Rom. When asked about whether she thinks she is an optimist or not Atwood said that authors are optimistic by nature in that they are optimistic they will be able to start writing a book, finish it, sell it and eventually have people read it. If that is not optimism, what is? Regarding writing of “dystopian” novels Atwood commented that a dystopia can happen anywhere and at any time given the right circumstances. The 90 minute talk was very relaxed and enjoyable to listen to. Throughout the evening the Gaby was often contradicted by Atwood in a joking manner which was quite refreshing and charming as this seemed to show that she had little to prove to anyone. Atwood still is a force to be reckoned with. Address: Southbank Centre Belvedere Road London SE1 8XX Public Transport: Embankment Waterloo Waterloo URL: http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/venues/royal-festival-hall Opened as part of the “Festival of Britain” in 1951, the SouthBank Centre is forever reinventing itself with cutting-edge, contemporary as well as classic entertainment and social commentary. Looking a bit dated the venue is always busy with a number of restaurants below the terrace by the river and beside it as well as regular food market behind the building on Belvedere Road. Great, though small, gift shop too. To me it is almost like a university campus at times…	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3372
__label__cc	0.707875	0.292125	Tag: Domestic Violence News Stories and Abuse Counseling Near Me Abuse Counseling Near Me 2018 Abuse isn’t just about bruises. Not all forms of abuse leave bruises where we can see them,Abuse Counseling Near Me in 2018 . Although physical abuse is terrifying and needs to be addressed immediately there are other forms of abuse that can cause significant damage. One type of abuse that is very difficult for outsiders to detect is financial abuse. Marriage should be a partnership but when one spouse completely dominates the finances to the point that the other spouse has no control and no options financial abuse may be occurring. Other witnesses can be incredibly powerful on your behalf. Financial abuse is hard for people outside the relationship to detect. So when someone credible comes in and tells the judge that it is happening and they can see it the judge will listen and Domestic Violence Examples . Abuse Counseling Near Me in 2018 ? We're all capable of abuse when we're frustrated or hurt. We may be guilty of criticizing, judging, withholding, and controlling, but some abusers, including narcissists, take abuse to a different level. Narcissistic Abuse can be physical, mental, emotional, sexual, financial, and/or spiritual. Some types of emotional abuse are not easy to spot, including manipulation. It can include emotional blackmail, using threats and intimidation to exercise control. Narcissists are masters of verbal abuse and manipulation. They can go so far as to make you doubt your own perceptions, called gaslighting. The Motivation for Narcissistic Abuse Remember that narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) and abuse exist on a continuum, ranging from silence to violence. Rarely will a narcissist take responsibility for his or her behavior. Generally, they deny their actions, and augment the abuse by blaming the victim. Particularly, malignant narcissists aren't bothered by guilt. They can be sadistic and take pleasure in inflicting pain. They can be so competitive and unprincipled that they engage in anti-social behavior. Don't confuse narcissism with anti-social personality disorder. The objective of narcissistic abuse is power. They act with the intent to diminish or even hurt other people. The most important thing to remember about intentional abuse is that it's designed to dominate you. Abusers' goals are to increase their control and authority, while creating doubt, shame, and dependency in their victims. They want to feel superior to avoid hidden feelings of inferiority. Understanding this can empower you. Like all bullies, despite their defenses of rage, arrogance, and self-inflation, they suffer from shame. Appearing weak and humiliated is their biggest fear. Knowing this, it's essential not to take personally the words and actions of an abuser. This enables you to confront narcissistic abuse. Mistakes in Dealing with Abuse When you forget an abuser's motives, you may naturally react in some of these ineffective ways: 1. Appeasement. If you placate to avoid conflict and anger, it empowers the abuser, who sees it as weakness and an opportunity to exert more control. 4. Set Boundaries. Boundaries are rules that govern the way you want to be treated. People will treat you the way you allow them to. You must know what your boundaries are before you can communicate them. This means getting in touch with your feelings, listening to your body, knowing your rights, and learning assertiveness. They must be explicit. Don't hint or expect people to read your mind. 5. Have Consequences. After setting boundaries, if they're ignored, it's important to communicate and invoke consequences. These are not threats, but actions you take to protect yourself or meet your needs. 6. Be Educative. Research shows that narcissists have neurological deficits that affect their interpersonal reactions. You're best approach is to educate a narcissist like a child. Explain the impact of their behavior and provide incentives and encouragement for different behavior. This may involve communicating consequences. It requires planning what you're going to say without being emotional. To respond effectively requires support. Without it, you may languish in self-doubt and succumb to abusive disinformation and denigration. It's challenging to change your reactions, let alone those of anyone else. Expect pushback when you stand up for yourself. This is another reason why support is essential. You will need courage and consistency. Whether or not the narcissist makes changes, you'll get tools to protect yourself and raise your self-worth that will improve how you feel whether you stay or leave. CoDA meetings and psychotherapy provide guidance and support. Warning: If you're experiencing physical abuse, expect it to continue or escalate. Get help immediately. © DarleneLancer 2018 Domestic Violence - A Defendant's Survival Guide Domestic Violence charges are treated differently than most other criminal cases because from the outset of the charge, not the conviction, it is very likely that you will have your home and your children taken from you. We are supposed to have a criminal system where you are innocent until proven guilty but as you will discover that is not the case with Domestic Violence charges. This survival guide will help explain the system you're up against and how to get through it. Do not plead guilty at Arraignment. Arraignment is the first formal court appearance in a criminal case. During this hearing, you will be formally notified of the criminal charge against you and given the opportunity to plead guilty or not guilty. DO NOT PLEAD GUILTY! This is obvious in cases where you do not believe you've done anything wrong but is also true in cases where you do think you've done something wrong. There is no benefit in pleading guilty up front but there may be costs in doing so. Some inexperienced people mistakenly believe that if they plead guilty at arraignment, they will get a lighter sentence than if they plead guilty later. This is incorrect. The reverse is much more common; you will likely get sentenced harder if you plead guilty up front. If you decide to plead guilty later, the Judge will not use the fact that you pled not guilty initially against you. By pleading not guilty at Arraignment, what you are really saying to the Judge is that you want a chance to see what evidence the Prosecutor has and if you feel it is sufficient to prove your guilt then you want a chance to negotiate with the Prosecutor for a better outcome. Pre-Trial No Contact Orders. In most criminal cases, a Judge will issue an order directing the Defendant not have any contact with the alleged victim. In Domestic Violence cases, that order can be extended to the victim's home, place of work, and children. These orders are issued before there is a finding of guilt and can render a Defendant homeless. If you work at the same place as your spouse then you might just find yourself out of a job too. Whether or not the children were involved with the incident, you can be prohibited from seeing them. Stipulated Orders of Continuance / Pre-Trial Diversion Agreements These are contracts, nothing more. You make an agreement with the Prosecutor's Office to do (and not do) certain things, like entering a Domestic Violence Treatment Program and stay out of trouble. If you comply with the contract, the case is dismissed. Reduced Charge It is often possible to get a Domestic Violence charge re-filed as a different, less serious, charge. The factors involved are: the facts of the current case, the Defendant's criminal history, and the position of the alleged victim. Examples of reduced charges are: Disorderly Conduct or Simple Assault without the DV tag. Only the State can bring criminal charges. With any criminal charge, including Domestic Violence, only the State can bring the charge - not the alleged victim in your case. This means that even if the person labeled "victim" wants the No Contact Order or the entire case to simply go away, they don't have the power to dismiss it; only the Prosecutor does Joint Bank Accounts. Be aware that some Victims Advocates are advising alleged victims to drain joint bank accounts. This advice leaves Defendants in the impossible position of becoming suddenly homeless due to the no contact order and penniless. Gun Rights. Conviction for a crime labeled Domestic Violence will forfeit your rights to own or possess firearm for the rest of your life. This is true even in cases where no gun was used, threatened, mentioned or even owned by the defendant. Because of the nature of Domestic Violence charges, you need to find an attorney that understands the complexity of these charges and what you can do about them. If you have questions specific to your case, please give me a call. I do not charge money for an initial consultation and I can answer many questions over the phone or via email. 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__label__wiki	0.542409	0.542409	Any company’s story spreads wider than its office space and reaches back beyond its grand opening. The three principles that are at the foundation of StoryFirst are simple … Stories are everything. Connecting through stories defines us as human. For a brand to succeed it requires telling compelling stories that embody their brand. It requires putting story first. Collaboration is a requirement for great work. The digital revolution has distributed knowledge and enabled new models of working and learning together. What a wonderful thing for telling great stories. People create success. This quote from Helen Keller so simply brings it all together, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Working with passionate and collaborative-minded people is what makes telling successful brand stories possible. Our talented collective of storytellers understand how to respect and engage an audience. Their expertise is as marketers, filmmakers, journalists, animators, writers, artists, new media pros and others with real experience as storytellers. Their rich history of work experience, both past and current, includes local, regional, and national brands such as … Above, Left to Right: Last Day at Lambeau” (2012), feature documentary produced by StoryFirst Media; StoryFirst Media collaborator Michael Nie on set with Leonardo DiCaprio filming “Shutter Island”; StoryFirst Media collaborators Michael Neelsen and Brian Alberth listen to Oscar-winning documentarian Errol Morris. Our creative collaborators come from the world of dramatic and documentary cinema. Partner and director Michael Neelsen began his production career on the Universal Pictures back lot in Hollywood, where he first worked with director of photography Michael Nie on a short 16mm dramatic film called “The Last Hour”. “The Last Hour” was very much a student film with poor writing, though it had good production value. Neelsen submitted the 20-minute short to a competition the following fall and lost … to himself. His winning short was “He Just Wanted Some Eggs”, an improv comedy project with rough, handheld aesthetics shot on digital videotape. At that moment, Neelsen learned a lesson he will carry with him forever: The story is first. If you don’t have that, it doesn’t matter how strong your production values are – your audience will not respond the way you want. FILMS TOUCHED BY STORYFIRST COLLABORATORS Wisconsin Rising Milwaukee, Minnesota Battleground (TV Series)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3375
__label__wiki	0.728728	0.728728	Podcast – Joe Velikovsky “Growing Worlds’ Course Seminars, Course Workshops, Design, Games, Games Writing, Industry, Last Post, Story of the Future, Virtual Worlds No Responses » ‘Growing Worlds” An abridged Presentation on Games Writing and Adaptation by Joe Velikovsky (Note: the first half of the podcast contains loopback echo due to technical issues) In this abridged (20 out of 35 mins) presentation at a LAMP Insight ‘Growing Worlds – Games Adaptation Seminar’ Joe looks specifically at the practical side of games design and adaptations from existing IP or story ideas. He talks about console games writing, how they are developed and some of the titles he worked on including Looney Toons and Jumper. “every chapter has its own introductory and outroductory. We ended up with this entire game summary a couple of meters high and wide so that everyone could easily refer to it and know exactly which level they were making at anyone time – what was in it and what the mission objectives and stories were. We ended up with 10 walkthroughs which were about 40 pages per chapter, times 10 chapters and if you included the images there are about 70 pages, 20 cut scenes of about a page each, and this big excel spreadsheet with over 1060 rows of dialogue.” He talks about his experience across screen writing leading to writing for games and then looks closely at the target demographics and how they influence the design and what content to include alongside the style of gameplay. Joe then looks at the visual aesthetic, game play and design of Looney Toons in more detail and the structual aspects that are inextricably linked to the gameplay and narrative that permeate the story world and the amount of work that is required to create these large game play environments. JOE VELIKOVSKY – Screen and Games Writer Joe Velikovsky is a Producer, Designer and Screenwriter in the fields of New/Digital Media, Game Design, TV and Film. He has been a Professional Writer, Game Designer and Producer for over a decade. The game, film and TV genres he has worked in include drama, sci-fi, horror, and comedy. Professional experience includes: Senior Game Designer, Game Co-Writer, and Producer: JUMPER: Griffin’s Story videogame (Xbox 360 SKU only), based on the Fox movie, developed by Redtribe, published by Brash Entertainment, February 2008. [http://www.jumpermoviegame.com/] Game Writing and Design consultant to various New Media producers, for The Australia Council and Screen Tasmania. Senior Game Designer and Game Screenplay Writer, LOONEY TUNES: ACME ARSENAL videogame (on PS2, Wii, and Xbox 360), released worldwide by Warner Bros Interactive, October 2007 in the US, February 2008 in Australia. [http://looneytunes.warnerbros.com/acmearsenal/] Writer/Creator of an EPOC (Electronic Proof Of Concept) mobile phone web-soap prototype, with Australian Film Commission funding, LIFERAFT, 2005. Producer Michael Robertson, Prodigy Films (producer of film Blackwater). Creative Director of A-Rage Pty Ltd. Producer, Director, Game Designer and Writer on the `Augmented Reality’ game Sky Invaders 3-D which won 2nd Prize for the `Best Unsigned Professional Game’ at the 2004 Australian Game Developers Conference. www.a-rage.com Mobile-phone comic-strip producer and author,“Dr N. Sayne” launched by m.Net at www.mobster.com.au. (The first exclusive mobile-phone-comic-strip in Australia) 2004. Co-Game Designer, Saturday Night Speedway, developer Ratbag Games, published by Atari. Writer/Game Designer on sci-fi action thriller PlayStation2 game, IKON, for Ratbag Games (in turnaround), 2002. National Games Market Analyst for Australia, Inform Pty Ltd, Sydney (now GfK). Clients included Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo and all the members of Australian Visual Software Distributors Association, 1999-2000. GROWING GAME WORLDS – JOE VELIKOVSKY View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. (tags: lamp growing) MP3 recording time 22:38 (6.7MB) Click to listen This podcast was recorded as part of the Screen Tasmania, Australia Council and LAMP@AFTRS seminar on Games Writing called Growing Worlds delivered in May 2008. All LAMP podcasts are published through iTunes – click on the icon below if you have iTunes to subscribe now! ABOUT LAMP PODCASTS This podcast presentation by LAMP @ AFTRS. Audio recorded on a DV cam by Australia Council (echo issues) Description, editing, podcasting and produced by Gary Hayes Posted by Gary Hayes at 8:55 pm Tagged with: AFTRS, Australian, Council, design tv, Designer, dialogue, Director, Dr N. Sayne, everyone, excel spreadsheet, experience, film and tv, game design, game designer, game film, game play, gameplay, Joe Velikovsky, JOE VELIKOVSKY - Screen, lamp, media, media game, Michael Robertson, mission objectives, Presentation, Professional, professional writer, target demographics, videogame, Writer, writer joe, Xbox	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3376
__label__wiki	0.89357	0.89357	Steve Aoki Drops New Music Video “Without U” with DVBBS Ft. 2 Chainz Just this week Acclaimed record producer, DJ, and label founder Steve Aoki has decided to unveil the official music video for his latest single “Without U,” featuring DJ/production duo DVBBS and rapper 2 Chainz. The track its self is the first release off Aoki’s forthcoming album KOLONY and features a rather eclectic theme, to say the least. The video follows both Aoki, 2 Chainz, and DVBBS through the winding halls of Dim Mak Manor. Filled with moving portraits animated mannequins and of course, upbeat tones. The video’s stark minimal and monochromatic composition effortlessly compliments the feeling of the track all while allowing viewers to receive a first look into the Dim Mak Manor, a house curated by 2chainz, DVBBS, and Steve themselves. In the manor each room is designed to fit the theme of a specific song off the album all interconnecting this Kolony community,” says Aoki. Fans and critics have already noted that “Without U” is a kind of coming out track where Aoki both Presents KOLONY, due for release July 21 and essentially announces his full into the entrance into the rap genre, and even with his nearly 10 years of hip-hop collaborations, Aoki describes this transition as a means of “bridging the gap” between genres as he stacks some hard-hitting rhymes from some of the most prominent lyricists today, including Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Yachty, Migos, 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, ILOVEMAKONNEN, T-Pain, and more. Check out the video below and stay close for the release of the full album http://www.steveaoki.com/ Youtube \| Twitter \| Instagram \| Facebook Jocelyn Rivera Previous Article#HipHopHolidays: Lil Wayne – Tha Carter Next ArticleLeBron James Is Joining Forces With Showtime To Produce NBA Documentary Minnee July 18, 2019 Phora Reveals New Album & Shares Video For “On My Way” Staff July 16, 2019 Meet The R&B / Trap Hybrid FattSosa aka The Trap Jaheim Reggae Artist Indie Allen Is On The Rise	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3378
__label__wiki	0.854855	0.854855	Scotland becomes the first nation to give free access to sanitary products – The Pool Original article published here Scotland has become the first country in the world to give low-income women free access to sanitary products, in a pilot programme launched today. The six-month initiative, which is being rolled out across a number of regeneration areas in Aberdeen, will be used to make a case for future Scottish government policies on sanitary-product provision. Run by poverty prevention and social enterprise charity Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE), the pilot will first be offered to women’s health and housing charities, as well as four schools, with a view to extending the programme universally should the results support such a move. The pilot comes after Gillian Martin MSP and Julie Hepburn, the SNP’s political education convenor, had a resolution passed at the SNP national council. Further developments later arose after Ms Martin worked with cabinet secretary, Angela Constance MSP. “The overwhelming reason for women and people in general suffering poverty is the implementation of welfare reform” CFINE’s chief executive, Dave Simmers, linked the growing issue of period poverty to increasingly severe austerity measures in the United Kingdom. Speaking to the Scotsman, he suggested that “the overwhelming reason for women and people in general suffering poverty is the implementation of welfare reform”. Charities up and down the country have warned of similar issues in recent months, with Freedom4Girls, a sanitary-pad donation charity that normally works with schools in Kenya, having been contacted by a school in Leeds in March about large numbers of girls avoiding school due to a lack of access to affordable feminine-hygiene products. MPs also recently discussed period poverty in the House of Lords and Commons, with Labour MP Helen Goodman one of a few to question “whether the government offers any provision of female sanitary products for women who consider themselves unable to afford such products” in the House of Commons. The Scottish Government and CFINE project comes just under a year after Scottish Labour’s inequalities spokesperson, Monica Lennon MSP, called for the government to make a “firm commitment” to looking into the affordability of sanitary products, with a view to making them free to all women in Scotland. A consultation on Ms Lennon’s bill proposal for the latter is currently underway.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3381
__label__wiki	0.537696	0.537696	CATHERINE "Kate" PIKE Kate is programme director and professor of advertising & graphic design at Humber College in Toronto. Her career and accomplishments in design in Canada are remarkable. Too many awards to mention, she is well recognized internationally by the Society For News Design, the National Magazine awards and the Advertising & Design Club of Canada. She spends her time now teaching students the joys of typography, design and communicating visually in the digital age. CATHERINE FUN FACT: A tall, willowy woman, Catherine is soft spoken, but watch out! She is no stranger to fencing! Keep sharp objects away! SCOTT SIMMIE Scott is a writer and broadcaster who, after a career in journalism (CBC National News and Toronto Star), recently switched gears to pursue his other passion: Things that fly. He now works with companies in the field of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), but only companies that are using them for reasons of good! He is the co-author of three best-selling books (one on China and two on mental health). He and his family live in Toronto. SIMMIE FUN FACT: Scott used to play drums in Beijing for Cui Jian - who was once the biggest dissident rock star in China! He speaks just enough Mandarin to get himself into trouble! CHEDDIE Andrew Cheddie Sookrah is a multi-discipline artist based in Toronto. He is also president and creative director of Engine Room Creative. Andrew is uniquely creative in his fine art and his corporate design. Recently Andrew has discovered ceramics and uses this medium to channel his inspirations from canvas to clay in unique and powerful ways. A member of the Ontario Society of Artists and the Society of Canadian Artists, Cheddie tirelessly contributes to many artistic communities. CHEDDIE FUN FACT: He danced to Bob Marley’s, One Love, beside an iceberg in the Arctic! Now, that's fun! ZHANG NING Diminutively placed low in the frame, Ning demonstrates the vastness of the Inner Mongolia landscape. Until recently, she was worked at a large construction company in China, often flying about to various job locations to supervise operations. Now living in Turkey, she has taken her passion for photography on the road and has a new culture and land to photograph. You can see some of her work on here 500px site: 500px.com/zhangning In addition to her photography and traveling, Ning is somewhat of a tea aficionado, sitting for hours going through the rituals of tea preparation to enjoy this drink with friends. JOHN FERRI John is Vice President of current affairs and documentaries at TVO (TV Ontario). Before moving to TVO, John was a journalist with the Toronto Star and covered most areas of Canada's largest newspaper. In this image, Ferri says Hello from the front of Gallery 1313 in Toronto's west end where he has an exhibit of his unique and captivating photographic project, "Next To You". http://www.johnferri.com/Art/Next-To-You/ WHO KNEW!: In addition to his skills as a journalist, Ferri expresses himself in the kitchen as a fantastic chef! Rev. Catherine Smith is a United Church minister in Sackville New Brunswick in eastern Canada. This woman is intelligent, soft spoken and focused. She took on the huge task of relocating her ministry and congregation from their 134 year old church to a new location. For a year they were without a home, sharing space in the Mount Allison Chapel. Now the flock has a new home and Smith says, "We're really excited about welcoming the community into this new space." After a few photos, Smith cold not contain herself and broke down with laughter! GUO LIKUN Likun was my translator and shadow when I was invited by the Chinese government to visit Tibet with four other foreign journalists. Likun is a reporter/editor for the Xinhua News Agency in Beijing. She was my constant companion and voice in my ear! Likun poses in the Beijing airport with her HELLO card, indicating her professional aspirations. As a successful reporter and editor, she will no doubt reach the top!	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3382
__label__wiki	0.625708	0.625708	With an uncontrollable smile, Meghan Pelley is one of those rare people who love their job so much, she does not hold back when she says she has, "The best job ever"! As a groom, Meghan takes care of the breeding horses and racing stallions. "I love it, I can't imagine doing anything else," she says of her eight years at the stable and her passion for horses. Mehgan has her own horse boarded about 10 minutes away. Her horse is a "hunter" which is a sport horse that jumps fences, unlike the jumper competitions one would see at the Olympics. Hunters have to be perfect throughout the year at competition and points are awarded cumulatively, not by individual competition. "You can take your time, it's all about accuracy, not speed," she describes as one of the differences between hunter and jumper competitions. "Mr. Scotty is my favourite! He has such a personality. As soon as I come in every morning, he's the first to greet me with really loud excited neahs! He's super obnoxious," she says laughing as she describes the 14 year old thoroughbred while he stands nuzzling and playing with her. Having to retire early, Mr. Scotty is a breeding stallion who has produced several very successful offspring who also share the same private stable of 100 horses. MOST PROUD MOMENT: "This year I came second in the A-circuit competitions this past year, I'm pretty proud of that"! With feed, just out of reach of some of the horses, she tickles Mr. Scotty's nose and says good-buy and continues with the dream job of a lifetime. Labels: Barn, Competition, Equestrian, Horse, Horses, Stable, Stallion, Stud	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3383
__label__wiki	0.504554	0.504554	Kova Reprieve makes super comfy Eco-Friendly Activewear Double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee won IRONMAN Ireland and earned a spot at the Ironman World Championships. (Getty) Double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee has qualified for the Ironman World Championships after winning his debut race at IRONMAN Ireland. However, the swim was cancelled making the event a duathlon as air and water temperatures were too low to start the swim portion. The 31-year-old Brit finished the 180km bike and 42km run race in 7 hours, 49 minutes and 20 seconds, more than 5 minutes of his closest rival. By winning this race, Brownlee has earned himself a spot at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii in October. “It was a tough, long day. I’d have preferred a swim to make my day easier. The course just drags on, especially in the second half of the bike,” said Brownlee, who won silver at the 2018 Ironman 70.3 World Championships. After the transition from bike to run, homeland favourite – Ireland’s Bryan McCrystal, was more than 15 minutes ahead of Brownlee, but finished second with Germany’s Markus Thomschke completing the podium. Despite victory, Brownlee – who won triathlon gold at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 over the shorter Olympics distance – was keen to temper expectations ahead of his Ironman World Championships debut. In the women’s race, Switzerland’s Emma Bilham won in 8:50:18 by a wide margin over Pleuni Hooijman (NED). Source: BBC and Ironman.com Tags: #IMIrelandAlistair Brownleetriathlon Next post Epic workout at EPIQUE+ Fitness - 06.07.19 Previous post Teenager Oscar Coggins wins 2019 Gyeongju ATSC Triathlon Asian Championships to advance Olympic spot	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3387
__label__cc	0.61592	0.38408	911:Book of Revelation Commendatori (Talk \| contribs) (→Christians will be Martyrs) * And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up. And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people. [http://kingjbible.com/daniel/8-23.htm Daniel 8:23-24] * In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world [http://bible.cc/john/h-16-33.htm John 16:33] * And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days. [http://bible.cc/mark/13-20.htm Mark 13:20] Bro. Terry's Home page The Birth of Idolatry Worship of the Heavens Catholic Heresies Heresies Timeline The Inquisition Occultists Magic Squares and Sigils New Age agenda New Age Terminology The Christ Titles of Yahshua Awareness control Mass neurosis Geophysical warfare Trauma mind control Persuasion and Brainwashing Joris Demmink scandal Media mind control False media Tavistock Formula Occult symbolism Intro part I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII. DIA murals Occult etymology History of oppression Insider literature Covenant of evil Science of fascism Social terrorism Population stress Environmental terrorism Political trap Vatican network Jesuits In America Various Jesuits Jesuits Coadjutor Quotations: Jesuit Order Black nobility SMOM network Pilgrim Society Order of the Garter Knights of Malta Prominent masons Co-masons Masonic ladder Order Rosae Crucis The Boule Masonic Judaism Rothschild history Masonic Islam Shia muslim genocide Masonic Buddism Masonic media agents The New World Order Masonic politicians Masonic judiciary Secret services BIS bank Trilateral Commission Military and arms trade It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter. - Proverbs 25:2 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. Revelation 1:3 Behold, I come quickly: blessed [is] he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book. Revelation 22:7 1.1 How Do You Interpret Bible Scripture and Prophecy 1.2 The Use of Cross-References 2 Christian eschatology 3 Book of Revelation 3.1 The woman riding the Beast 3.1.1 The Beast 3.1.1.1 Authority from the dragon 3.1.1.2 Resemble a Leopard, a Bear and a Lion 3.1.1.3 7 Heads and 10 Horns and 7 crowns 3.1.1.4 Everyone will worship this beast 3.1.2 Whore of Babylon (MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT) 3.1.2.1 Mother of Harlots 3.1.2.2 Gold Cup 3.1.2.3 Blood of the Martyrs and the Saints 3.1.2.4 Death of the Whore 3.1.2.4.1 Destruction of Rome 3.2 Number of the Beast 3.2.1 Mark of the beast 3.3 Solomon's Temple 3.3.1 Solomon's Temple 3.3.2 Second Temple 3.3.3 Third Temple 3.4 Man of Sin 3.4.1 Pope 3.5 Seven seals 3.6 Seven Trumpet Judgments 3.7 Seven vial (bowl) judgments 4 Prophecies 4.1 Rapture or Tribulations? 4.1.1 Jesus is coming as a thief in the night 4.1.2 Olivet discourse 4.1.3 Christians will be Persecuted 4.1.4 Christians will be Martyrs 5 Catholic prophecies 6 Cataclysms 6.1 Past 6.2 Future 7 Research 7.1 Literature 7.3 Links Christian eschatological differences Jewish Eschatology Vatican & Jesuits Jesuit Order How Do You Interpret Bible Scripture and Prophecy (todo) How Do You Interpret Bible Scripture and Prophecy? The Use of Cross-References One of the fundamental principles of Protestant biblical interpretation is that "Scripture is its own best interpreter." Luther expressed this principle with the words, Scriptura sui ipsius interpres ("Scripture is its own expositor"), and it was summed up by the authors of the Westminster Confession thus: "The infallible rule of interpretation of Scripture is the Scripture itself: and therefore, when there is a question about the true and full sense of any Scripture ... it must be searched and known by other places that speak more clearly." [12] Prophetic passages that can be cross-referenced Joel 3:10 – Isaiah 2:4 – Micah 4:3 (See also Denver International Airport murals) Isaiah 13:10 - Mark 13:24 - Matthew 24:29 - Ezekiel 32:7 - Revelation 8:12 Revelation 13:14 - Revelation 16:14 - Revelation 19:20 Psalm 2:9 - Revelation 2:27 - Revelation 12:5 - Revelation 19:15 Mark 13:9-11 - Luke 21:12-15 - Matthew 10:17-20 Non-prophetic passages that can be cross-referenced Mark 12:18-27 - Matthew 22:23-33 - Luke 20:27–40 Matthew 16:26 - Mark 8:36 - Luke 9:25 Christian eschatology Summary of Christian eschatological differences Preterism: Preterism, a strictly Jesuit doctrine created by Spanish Jesuit Luis de Alcazar (1554-1613). Preterism destroys the use of the Book of Revelation by teaching all is past, all is fulfilled—really crazy stuff! [13]) Premillennialism Dispensationalism: Dispensationalism teaches that Christians should not expect spiritual good from earthly governments, and should expect social conditions to decline as the end times draw nearer. Dispensationalist readings of prophecies often teach that the Antichrist will appear to the world as a peacemaker. This makes some dispensationalists suspicious of all forms of power, religious and secular, and especially of human attempts to form international organizations for peace, such as the United Nations. Almost all dispensationalists reject the idea that a lasting peace can be attained by human effort in the Middle East, and believe instead that "wars and rumors of wars" (cf. Matt 24:6) will increase as the end times approach. Dispensationalist beliefs often underlie the religious and political movement of Christian Zionism. Some dispensationalists teach that churches that do not insist on Biblical literalism as they deem appropriate are in fact part of the Great Apostasy. This casts suspicion on attempts to create church organizations that cross denominational boundaries such as the World Council of Churches. (See also ecumenism.) [14] Rapture: The Rapture or "millions missing" fable was invented by 2 Jesuits and is held by most "Protestants" today....It ranks right up there with the fantasy of the moving earth and evolution.... No matter how bizarre the believe system is, if it will undermine the Reformation, the Jesuits will embrace it with all the enthusiasm of a fanatic.[15]. The authors were: Francisco Ribera (1537–1591) and Robert Bellarmine (1542–1621) Pretribulationism Catholic prophecies Midtribulationism Prewrath Posttribulationism Postmillennialism Here is a list of events mentioned in the book of Revelation , some of which (usually attributed to the seven trumpets) occur during the Great Tribulation period. The following chronological order of end time events is presented here as seen in the book of Revelation, followed by a quick description of the 21 judgments (seals, trumpets, and bowls). The interpretation given is from the pre-tribulationist and literalist view. Of course, opinions among Christians differ: First 3 1/2 Years (see: Application to three and a half days ) 1. The Rapture takes place. (but note that virtually no one interpreted the book of Revelation to suggest a 'pre-Tribulation Rapture' until the 19th century, see Rapture (Catholic prophecies) for details on the history of this doctrine) 2. The Rise of Antichrist and the False Prophet. 3. The Third Temple is rebuilt in Jerusalem. 4. The Rise of Babylon. 5. The Rise of the false one-world religion. 6. The appearance of the two witnesses and the rise of the 144,000 Jewish (12 000 of each tribe). 7. The Seven Seal Judgments. 8. The Seven Trumpet Judgments. 9. Death and Resurrection of the Two Witnesses. 10. Destruction of the One World Church. 11. The death and resurrection of Antichrist. 12. Antichrist defiles the temple and proclaims himself God. 13. The Mark of the Beast begins. 14. The Jewish Remnant (Bible) flees to the desert. Second 3 1/2 Years: 15. 7 Bowl Judgments 16. Martyrdom of Jews and Believers 17. Babylon is destroyed 18. Antichrist summons the world's armies to Armageddon 19. Battle of Armageddon 21. Return of Jesus Christ in Glory 22. Antichrist and the False Prophet are thrown into the Lake of Fire 23. Satan is bound for 1,000 years 24. Resurrection of all martyrs of all the ages End of the 7-year Tribulation. 25. Christ establishes His 1,000 kingdom. 26. Satan is released after 1,000 years. 27. Final Battle. 28. Satan, Death, and Hell are cast into the Lake of Fire. 29. Great White Throne Judgment (Final Judgment). 30. New heaven and earth. Eternity begins. Gog and magog Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Two Witnesses Prophecy of Seventy Weeks Day-year principle Prophecies involving the Pope as the seat of the Antichrist: interpreting the meanings of the symbols of the Beast and of the Whore of Babylon (woman riding the beast) pictured in the chapter of Revelations. Is the book of Revelation literal or symbolic? The key for understanding the Book of Revelation is found at the front doorstep of the Book. Verse 1 says: "The Revelation...signified [Greek, sema--a sign] by his angel to his servant John." Revelation is a book of signs, that is, symbolic language. No wonder, Jesus always spoke in parables Matthew 13:34-35! He was not talking about literal "wheat" or "tares." Neither did Jesus speak to John in vision about literal beasts or "locusts." Only once in awhile are the parables or the symbols of Revelation translated. "The waters. . .are peoples." (Revelation 17:15). Outsiders will not otherwise understand this symbolic language (Mark 4:10-12). "And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them" [16] [It is] the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings [is] to search out a matter. Proverbs 25:2 The woman riding the Beast Revelation 13:1-5 (King James Version) And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority. And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast. And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him? What is less appreciated is that in this type of genre, an ancient style of writing called Apocalyptic writings, much of the imagery is well known and can fairly straightforwardly be interpreted. I cannot go into everything here so will sketch a few highlights. The first beast is said to: [1] get its authority from the dragon, [2] resemble a leopard, a bear and a lion, [3] have 7 heads and 10 horns (with 10 crowns), we know also that [4] everyone will worship this beast and no one can defeat it in battle. Authority from the dragon The Great Dragon lies at the heart of the Vatican. Curiously, one of the Popes adopted the winged serpent or dragon as his symbol on his heraldic shield. Here is the heraldic coat of arms of Pope Gregory XIII, 1572-1585 A.D., who is most known for initiating the calendar reform in use today, the Gregorian calendar. This is something you can confirm in the book The Pope Encyclopedia by Matthew Bunsen, published by Crown Trade Paperbacks page 163. [1] The first point is fairly straightforward. The dragon, is identified as “the ancient serpent.” The allusion here is to the story of Adam and Eve in the first three chapters of Genesis; there the serpent is a crafty creature that tempts Adam and Eve to try to be like God and encourages them to disobey God’s commands. See: Occult symbolism: Dragon See: Titles of the Devil/Satan In Christianity video: NEPHILIM – The Sons of God and the Antichrist And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth :the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. Resemble a Leopard, a Bear and a Lion Eschatology: Jewish eschatology 7 Heads and 10 Horns and 7 crowns The Seven hills of Rome "Mussolini and (Cardinal) Gasspari sign historic Roman pact. Pope Becomes Ruler Of A State Again". Rome, June 7.--From 11 o' clock this morning there was another sovereign independent State in the world. At that time Premier Mussolini, as Italian Foreign Minister representing King Victor Emmanuel--the first Italian Premier ever to cross the threshold of the Vatican--exchanged with Cardinal Gasparri, Papal Secretary of State, representing Pope Pius XI, ratifications of the treaties signed at the Lateran Palace on Feb. 11. By that simple act the sovereign independent State of Vatican City came into existence. -New York Times July 7, 1929 Revelation 12:3 (King James Version) And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads. Seven heads seven heads Revelation 17:9, "And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth." So the seven heads represent 7 mountains/hills. The City of the Seven Hills is Rome with the Seven hills of Rome Ten horns ten horns with Ten crowns 10 kings An animal's horn may represent both a king and a kingdom 10 Horns = 10 kingdom/regions? 10 Jesuit Assistencies - Club of Rome World 10 Divisions - 10 toes of the statue interpreted by Daniel Revelation 17:12: "The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but who for one hour will receive authority as kings along with the beast. Daniel 7:24: "And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings that shall arise: and another shall rise after them; and he shall be diverse from the first, and he shall subdue three kings. The 10 crowns represent the 10 kings that will rule the 10 kingdom/regions (10 horns) for one hour with the beast [ The Beast out of the Sea ] And I saw a beast coming out of the sea. He had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on his horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. The beast I saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a lion. The dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority. Seven crowns seven crowns The Beast with 7 heads and 7 kings (Revelation 17:10) and 10 horns (Revelation 17:12) The seven crowns represent 7 kings. But a king must need a kingdom! This is why in 1929 the Lateran treaty was signed and the Vatican became a sovereign state and the Popes became kings. The 7 crowns represent successive kings [17]: Chronology: Revelation 17:10 And there are seven kings: "five are fallen", and "one is", "and the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space". Since 1929 there has been 7 popes: "five are fallen" Pope Pius XI - Pope Pius XII - Pope John XXIII - Pope Paul VI - Pope John Paul I "one is" Pope John Paul II, was pope for 26 years, no doubt has been the most influential popes, has traveled around the world and met all major head of states in his time. This also corelates to Revelation 18:3 "For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her"... and Revelation 14:8 "And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication." "and the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space" Everyone will worship this beast Statue in the sanctuary of the Jesuit Church of Rome, depicting the church's authority over kings, and her destruction of what she considered Protestant heresy.[2] The Universal Church.: The word Catholic means Universal. So the Roman Catholic Church is claiming to be the Universal or Worldwide Christian Church, a claim of authority over all the Christians of the world. Catholics Currently 1.1 Billions (largest single church denomination) The woman (church in prophetic language) of Revelation 17 sits on many waters (multitudes of people and tongues), representing authority over many people: 'Revelation 17:15 And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues. The significance of Rome lies primarily in the fact that it is the city of the pope. The Bishop of Rome, as the successor of St. Peter, is the Vicar of Christ on earth and the visible head of the Catholic Church. Rome is consequently the centre of unity in belief, the source of ecclesiastical jurisdiction and the seat of the supreme authority which can bind by its enactments the faithful throughout the world. The Vatican and the Ecumenical Movement Catholic ecumenism ([18]) through the Mennonite World Conference (1925, Switzerland, see also: [19]), World Jewish Congress (1936, Switzerland, see also: [20], [21]), World Council of Churches (1937, 340 churches), Lutheran World Federation (1947, 140 churches), Conference of European Churches (1959, 125 churches) meetings, World Alliance of Reformed Churches (1970, 214 churches), World Methodist Council (1881), United Religions Initiative [22] [23], ecumenical community with inter-religious orientation [24] for the repossession of Jerusalem throught the Jerusalem-Project. See also: Nicene Creed (325/381), Charta Oecumenica [25] [26] (2001), International 'Christian' organizations, ENI supporters. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (French philosopher and Jesuit priest) set the stage for the renewal movement which came to flower in the era of Vatican II. Vatican II is the document that lauched the Ecumenical Movement Is Ecumenism the Great Apostasy of the church? Also see: Synchretism & World councils of Churches video: Mystery Babylon Ecumenical Movement by William Cooper. video: Only way-Ecumenical Movement video: Pushing a One World Secular Religion video: Catholic Jesuit Ecumenical Anti-Christ One World Religion Part 1 Part 2 todo: other babylonian/mystery religions rites/symbols used in catholic worship system Another link between catholics and babylonian worship is the Papal Mitre the pope wears that resembles the Dagon. (See: Occult symbolism Vatican City and Catholicism) Whore of Babylon (MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT) Jean Paul II Funeral mass. Revelation 17: And the woman (the church) was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour These are the colors of the Holy See, or the administrative arm of the Vatican. The Pope's aides wear purple vestments , with shirt sleeves that are scarlet from the elbow to the wrist and purple skull caps , while Cardinal Bishops wear black and scarlet. As for the Pontiff, he generally wears white under garments with a scarlet cape when he is there. Catholics pray repetitive words with Rosary Beads that were first invented in 1090 AD, by "Peter the Hermit" and made popular by St. Dominic in 1208 AD. Catholics believe that Mary appeared to St. Dominic in 1208 AD, at the church of Prouille and revealed the Rosary Beads to him. From this time, Catholics prayed 15 sets of 10 consecutive "hail Marys" in a row (150 times), in the Rosary. However, in 2003 AD, Pope John Paul added a new set of Mysteries, so now it is 20 sets of 10 "Hail Marys", (200 times in the Rosary, in total.) Catholics will vainly appeal to Psalm 136 that alternates the same phrase 26 times with 26 different blessings God gives us. It is not 26 in a row as with the rosary! This is also a song, not a prayer. Revelation 4:8 has "angels singing" not "men praying". [3] Judges 8:26 "...and purple raiment that was on the kings.. Purple is also used by the Vatican-Jesuit led Freemasons. Inside the Executive Chamber of the "House of the Temple", Home of The Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Jean Paul II holding a Monstrance. The Roman Catholic Church even admits the Monstrance to be a sunburst: "During the baroque period, it took on a rayed form of a sun-monstrance with a circular window surrounded by a silver or gold frame with rays." Source: The Dictionary of the Liturgy by Rev. Jovian P. Lang, OFM., published and copyrighted © 1989 by Catholic Book Publishing Co., New York, ISBN 0-89942-273-X, page 436. [4] And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. Woman is a Church in prophetic language Woman, Pure = True Church (Jeremiah 6:2 - "daughter of Zion, 2Corinthians 11:2, Ephesians 5:23-27, Revelation 12:1-2) Woman, Corrupt = Apostate Church also called "Harlot" (Ezekiel 16:15-58; Ezekiel 23:2-21, Hosea 2:5; 3:1, Revelation 14:4) The woman still symbolizes a church, but one which has committed spiritual adultery. Her cup is filled with fornications. According to the Bible, this represents a turning away from Christ and unfaithfulness to His Word. "Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that friendship of the world is enmity with God?" James 4:4. Although married to Christ, this church has been disobedient to His Word, taken the teachings of the world, His enemy, and therefore become a spiritual harlot. The fornications in the cup would constitute false teachings and doctrines that would be contrary to Christ, the true husband [27] Woman is a Church and THE great city Rev 17:18 "And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth." She wears Purple and Scarlet colors Revelation 17:4; 18:12; 18:16 Scarlet is the color of sin Isaiah 1:18 "Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be white as snow." Purple is the color for a king's garments. Judges 8:26 "...and purple raiment that was on the kings.." Mark 15:17 "And they clothed him (Jesus) with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head..." Aslo see: Tyrian Purple Imperial Purple (1,200 BCE) Abbot > pervesion of the word "Abba" Matthew 23:9: "And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven" This self-proclaimed "mother" church is also Mystery Babylon, the apostate church of Mysteries and the purveyor of Babylonian doctrinal confusion. (Note this quote of John Paul II from the Vatican Information Service press release dated 17 September, 1997): Thanks to greater attention to the mystery of the Church and Mary's relationship with her, the Virgin has begun to be invoked more frequently as 'Mother of the Church.' Mystery is also the term used by the Roman Catholic Church to refer to the Mass, specifically the Transubstantiation of the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ. It is a key part of Catholic dogma. These are the words of the priest in Latin or English: Hic est enim caix sanguinis mei, novi et aeterni testamenti: mysterium fidei, qui pro vobis et pro multis effendetur in remissionum peccatorum. For this is the chalice of my blood, of the new and eternal testament: the mystery of faith', which for you and for many shall be shad unto the remission of sins. The Catholic is also well familiar with many "mysteries" through the recitation of their Hail Marys and the rosary. There are 15 decades of prayer (150 recitations) and during each decade of ten recitations, the Catholic contemplates on one of the "mysteries" of the church, which are the Luminous Mysteries Historical note: Roman Catholics borrowed the idea of praying with beads from the pagan religions who were already using them hundreds of years before: In 456 AD, Hindus are thought to have introduced the concept of praying with beads to the world. The earliest reference to a rosary (boberkhas) is in their "Jain Canon" (456 AD) These boberkhas had various numbers of beads 6,9,12,18,36 (any sub-multiple of 108) Islam (610 AD) uses a rosary of 99 beads, one for each of the names of God. Buddhists have 108 prayer beads on the string. The Rosary is of pagan origin and no Christian prior to 1000 AD used beads to pray. [28] This, of course, is totally opposed to the teaching of the Bible, as per Matthew 6:7 "But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking." "When the early church departed from God and imbibed pagan errors, she became Babylon." --Quoted From -- the International Sabbath School Quarterly, Feb. 29, 1896 "It was by departure from the LORD, and alliance with the heathen that the...church became a harlot." --Quoted From--The Great Controversy, Pg 382 [29] Similarities between the Pagan Sun Gods doctrines and Catholic Church Doctrines Pagan Influence Upon Roman Catholicism video: The Wine of Babylon Since the Vatican Doctrines are not Christians (Not inspired from Scriptures) but from the Mystery Religions (man made religions), the beast is really a Pagan Sun/Stars Worshiping system, and all other "Sun worship" / Babylon types system / Astro-Mythology religions fall in the same category, thus making almost everyone worship the beast. See: Vatican & Jesuits (Occultism) See: Number of the Beast See: Vatican City and Catholicism See: The Two Babylons by Alexander Hislop Mother of Harlots See Also:Sister Churches (ecclesiology) The inscription at the base of the columns on either side of the central entrance door of St. John Lateran, the Cathedral of the Bishop of Rome, the pope. It reads: The inscription of the columns on the central entrance door of St. John Lateran, the Cathedral of the Bishop of Rome SACROS(ANCTA) LATERAN(ENSIS) ECCLES(IA) OMNIUM URBIS ET ORBIS ECCLESIARUM MATER ET CAPUT. It translates to “Sacred Lateran Church, Universally for the City and the World, Supreme Mother of Churches”, or “Holy Lateran Church, Mother and Head of all Churches in the City and the World”, a fulfillment of Revelation 17:5. Another proof that she is a mother of Harlots [30] I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow. - Revelation 18:6-7 And thou saidst, I shall be a lady for ever: so that thou didst not lay these things to thy heart, neither didst remember the latter end of it. Therefore hear now this, thou that art given to pleasures, that dwellest carelessly, that sayest in thine heart, I am, and none else beside me; I shall not sit as a widow, neither shall I know the loss of children. - Isaiah 47:7-8 The Vatican said on Tuesday Christian denominations outside Roman Catholicism were not full churches of Jesus Christ. Pope John Paul II, dressed in purple, holds a golden cup, during the Papal Apology Mass on March 12th, 2000. Some Cardinals in attendance wore both prophetic colors of purple and scarlet. Eucharist wafer ritual based on the transubstantiation illusion - a symbolic form of cannibalism [5] (bread -> flesh, wine -> blood). This is an occult ritual enacting the repetition of the sacrifice that Yah'shua (Jesus Christ) did once for the sins of the world And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: Gold Cup represent: "I wondered with great admiration having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication": Revelation 17:6 "The golden cup" (Chalice (cup) - Holy Chalice) the woman holds represents: Transubstantiation The Birth of Idolatry (see also:Idolatry and Christianity) Marian devotions (Also see: Roman Catholic Mariology, Co-Redemptrix) Blessed Virgin Mary Memorials and Patronage Mass (liturgy): The blood of Jesus Christ was shed at the cross, and is not present in the Catholic Mass except in a symbolic way. Claiming the Mass is the same sacrifice, the true body and blood of Christ, but in an unbloody manner is nonsensical and a corruption of the truth. Corruption of the truth is what Revelation means by fornication. Atonement, through "faith and the sacraments" (Vs Protestant Salvation through Sola fide only) "Abominations and filthiness of her fornication" And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws : and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. Daniel 7:25 ...changing times Changing times refer to the transfer of the day of worship (sabbath) from Saturday to Sunday [31] Cardinal Gibbons affirmed Sunday Sabbath as a sign of the Roman Catholic Church's sufficiency as guide: "Third–A rule of faith, or a competent guide to heaven, must be able to instruct in all the truths necessary for salvation. Now the Scriptures alone do not contain all the truths which a Christian is bound to believe, nor do they explicitly enjoin all the duties which he is obliged to practice. Not to mention other examples, is not every Christian obliged to sanctify Sunday and to abstain on that day from unnecessary servile work? Is not the observance of this law among the most prominent of our sacred duties? But you may read the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, and you will not find a single line authorizing the sanctification of Sunday. The Scriptures enforce the religious observance of Saturday, a day which we never sanctify. The Catholic Church correctly teaches that our Lord and His Apostles inculcated certain important duties of religion which are not recorded by the inspired writers. (Sabbath in Christianity) ...and laws Changing laws refer to the changing of the 10 commandments in order to allow idolatry [32] A woman holding a cup main symbol on vatican coins which depict Fides (the Catholic Faith) This medal of Pope Innocent XI was struck in 1680, the 4th year of his reign. On the reverse side is Fides (mythology) representing the Catholic Church. Again she is holding the golden cup of the Mass and a cross. The inscription translates to "Safe and Steadfast". Left side: INNOCENT XI PONT - M - A - IIII Right side: IN SECVRVM STABIT A gold Scudo minted during the reign of Pope Clement XI in 1718 (Anno XVIII) with a cup holding Fides on the reverse. Bronze papal medal of Pope Leo XII, minted to commemorate the second year of his reign, the jubilee year of 1825. Again the Roman Catholic Church is portrayed as a woman seated on the globe with a cup in her hand. The inscription on the reverse reads SEDET SUPER UNIVERSUM, declaring that her seat of authority is universal, i.e., over the entire globe. Illustrations of two more coins (gold - 2 Zecchini) minted during the reign of Leo XII, which depict Fides (the Catholic Faith) as a woman on the reverse side, also holding the golden cup of the Mass. Pope Leo XII - 1828 (Anno V) - "Supra Firmam Petram" Papal medal minted by Pius XI in 1929 to commemorate both the Lateran Treaty, which restored Papal sovereignty and made Vatican City an independent state, and the 50th jubilee of his priesthood. The sunburst wafer of the Eucharist that appears in the sky above the Lateran and St. Peter's basilicas, over the cup of the Mass is the Black Sun symbol of the Jesuits. Note: This commemorates the restablishment of the papal power by the Jesuits after Napoleon dethroned the pope in 1798 along with General Berthier Pope Pius the 12th - 1958 Pope John the 23rd - 1959 Pope Paul the 6th - 1963 Blood of the Martyrs and the Saints "I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus" Carcassonne, bastille and headquarters of the papal inquisition in southern France during the 13th Century. The focal point of persecution were the Waldenses and Albigenses, keepers of the 7th day Sabbath. [6] Numerous Popes promulgated bulls, official documents, which encouraged torture and murder of those who opposed the Roman Catholic religious system. The methods of gruesome torture devised during the period of the Inquisition are a testimony to the corrupt influence of Satanically-inspired human beings apart from God. Ten thousand Huguenots (French Protestants) were killed in the bloody Paris massacre on St. Bartholomew's Day, 1572. The French king went to mass to return solemn thanks that so many heretics were slain. The papal court rejoiced at the news, and Pope Gregory XIII in grand procession, went to the Church of St. Louis to offer thanks. Inquisition was ordered by papal decree and confirmed by Pope after Pope. The medieval castle of Carcassonne, housed the famous bastille of the inquisition in southern France. Being the center of persecution of the Albigenses and Waldenses, the castle now houses the largest collection of torture implements of Europe in its museum. At the present time it is closed to the public. [7] This does not detract from Hitler's Pope, Pius XII, who abetted the Nazi regime. Hitler would never have come to power had it not been for Catholic support. While Jews and others died in Nazi concentration camps, the Pope and others who knew what was going on were silent. And, after the war, the church was instrumental in helping Nazis to escape via the infamous ratlines. There appears to be nothing new, no change of heart, in the Roman system. Repentance, not political apologies, is the only avenue for those enmeshed in the Romish system of Babylon. The way to repent for papists is to renounce the Babylonish system, to come out of her. The castle of Montsegur in the French Pyrenees mountains was the final refuge of the Albigenses in the 13th Century. These are the ruins of the fortified walls of the castle where the last of the Albigenses were exterminated. Who do the Catholic Church say are heretics? - “Heretics (those who are not members of the Catholic Church or who do not hold to Catholic doctrine) worship a God who is a liar, and a Christ who is a liar.” — St. Augustine, (quoted in “Patrologiae Cursus Completus: Series Graca”, by Fr. J. P. Migne, Paris: 1866, 42:207). How does the Papal Church say they should deal with heretics? - “When confronted with heresy, she (Catholic Church) does not content herself with persuasion, arguments of an intellectual and moral order appear to her insufficient, and she has recourse to force, to corporal punishment, to torture.” — The Rector of the Catholic Institute of Paris, H.M.A. Baudrillart, quoted in The Catholic Church, The Renassance, and Protestantism, p 182-183. - “A heretic merits the pains of fire....By the Gospel, the canons, civil law, and custom, heretics must be burned.” — The American Textbook of Popery, p 164 (quoting from the “Directory for the Inquisitors”). - “The Catholic Church has the right and duty to kill heretics because it is by fire and sword that heresy can be extirpated. . . . for the highest good of the Church is the unity of the faith, and this cannot be preserved unless heretics are put to death..” — Institutes of Public Ecclesiastical Law, Marianus de Luce, 1901. [33] Revelation 13:7 "And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations." says the beast would fight against God’s people and defeat them. This coming statement is not intended to foster any ill towards another as this would be contrary to Christian teaching and not only that but over the centuries, many wonderful Christian people from the Catholic Church have done many outstanding deeds. But truth is truth and the sad truth is the Roman Catholic Church murdered and tortured between 50 and 150 million people as heretics. The City of Trent in northern Italy was the place where the papal Council convened to break the power of the Protestant Reformation. At the Council, dominated by the newly organized Jesuit order, the bishop of Rheggio announced on January 18, 1562, that the Protestants could never defend Sunday sacredness if they continued to offer as their authority, "the Bible and the Bible only, for there is no Bible command for the sanctification of Sunday". The bishop claimed it was the power of the papacy that changed the day of worship.[8] The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) (Congregatio pro Doctrina Fidei), previously known as the Supreme Sacred Congregation of the Roman and Universal Inquisition, and sometimes simply called the Holy Office, is the oldest of the nine congregations of the Roman Curia. Among the most active of the congregations, it oversees Catholic doctrine. Papal war against other religions The Great Inquisition In-Quiz-ition video: The Catholic Torture Inquisition Medieval Inquisition (Papal Inquisition 1233) Spanish Inquisition (1478-1834) Portuguese Inquisition Roman Inquisition (1542-1700) Counter reformation Marian Persecutions French Wars of Religion St. Bartholomew's Day massacre Mexican Inquisition Peruvian Inquisition Goa Inquisition Death of the Whore "This statue (European Parliament building), standing in front of the Winston Churchill building, refers to ancient mythology and depicts one the most ancient representation of Europa. Its based on a story where Zeus disguised himself as a white bull in order to seduce the princess Europa who was gathering flowers. When she approached the bull and got on its back, the bull seized the occasion to run away with her and eventually rape her (I’m giving you the non-censored version of the story). So the woman (who represents Europe) on top of this bull is about to get raped. [9] See also: Europa (mythology) And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication. And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire. For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled. How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow. Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the Lord God who judgeth her. And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived deliciously with her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning, Destruction of Rome The great city "made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication" is ROME sitting on the seven hills. And as per Revelation 18:7-9 she will be "utterly burned with fire". Does Un-biblical Zohar also agrees? According to "Dr. J.R." of "Church of Prophecy in the News", ancient orthodox Jewish prophets in the Zohar had predicted the arrival of their Messiah in the year 2012. This ancient rabbinical dissertation claims that Rome will be destroyed in the Jewish calendar year 5773, which, in our calendar begins with the new moon of September 2012 and concludes a year later. [34] "In the year seventy-three [2012 / 2013] the kings of the world will assemble in the great city of Rome, and the Holy One will shower on them fire and hail and meteoric stones until they are all destroyed, with the exception of those who will not yet have arrived there." Besides the obvious revelations of the Zohar prophecies, another thing that immediately stood out to me was how among other scholars of the implications of the year 2012, a few have pointed to a prophecy by Malachy O’Morgair, or "St. Malachy" as he is known to Catholics, having to do with "the last pope." This prophecy, taken from St. Malachy’s "Prophecy of the Popes," is among a list of verses predicting each of the Roman Catholic popes from Pope Celestine II to the final pope, "Peter the Roman," whose reign would end in the destruction of Rome. According to Malachy’s prophecy, the next pope (following Benedict the 16th) is to be the final pontiff, Petrus Romanus, or "Peter the Roman." He will assume authority during a time of great tribulation, and then "the "city of seven hills" will be destroyed, and the terrible and fearsome Judge will judge his people." [35] “Sigilla Solis” or “Sun Seal” This amulet has the god of the sun standing on the lion. This indicated the sun's position in the constellation of Leo during the hot days of August. The back is inscribed “Nachyel,” meaning “intelligence of the sun” and the numbers 1 to 36. These numbers are arranged in such a way that the sum of any given row, column or diagonal is 111, and therefore the sum of all six rows or all six columns is 666. This illustration is also a solar seal, but it honors the star Basilisco, which was the diminutive form of the Greek Basileus (king), thus meaning the same as the Latin regulus. Regulus is the only first magnitude star in the constellation of Leo. The sun and the moon are again clearly seen on this amulet and on the reverse side is the same arrangement of numerals with the actual figure 666 given as the total. There is no doubt that the number of the beast is 666 and not 616 nor 216 (6x6x6) because threescore is an expression meaning three times 20. Revelation 13:18 "Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six." Magic Squares and Sigils: Magic Square of 6 Babylonian Astrology 666 and Sun Worship and why God calls the Catholic Church Babylon Historically, pagan Babylon worshipped the sun as a deity, and pagan Rome also worshipped the invincible sun. Sun Worship-Satan’s Ancient Counterfeit Occult symbolism (Sun) Solar deities Mark of the beast 666 is found in ALL standard barcodes (excluding postal barcodes) And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Material Mark "And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond" This will be mandatory Global Government "no man might buy or sell" unified economic systems - global economy - one currency? purely economic reasons no financial transaction possible loss of economic liberty ...in their right hand, or in their foreheads. "the mark" (microchip? See: Networks) "the name of the beast" (One world religious symbol/mark?) "number of his name" (invisible code bar tattoo for those who don't want the microchip?) The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office which currently posts an "abstract for a Method for verifying human identity during electronic sale transactions": United States Patent 5,878,155 Tattoos are an ancient tradition of pagan initiation rites. The tattoo bonds the initiate with the entity symbolized by the tattoo and enables him to communicate with that demonic power. The meaning and function of tattoos in initiation rites are explained in Chevalier's Dictionary of Symbols, which defines the tattoo as "the permanent mark of that initiation." "In some pictures of a tattooed man we are faced by a permanent prayer to and identification with the heavenly powers, at the same time as a basic means of communication with them. Such is the most generalized meaning of tattooing bestowed in consequence of a rite of initiation which allows this communication to take place. At the same time, this initiation is a rite of admission into a social group and the tattoo is the permanent mark of that initiation, the badge of the tribe. "All in all, tattooing belongs among symbols of identification and is interfused with all their magic and mystic potency. Identification always carries a double meaning: it tends to invest the individual concerned with the properties and strength of the creature or thing to which that person is assimilated and, at the same time, to immunize the latter against its potential power to cause harm. This is why tattoos depict dangerous creatures such as serpents or scorpions, or animals which are symbols of fertility, such as bulls or of power, such as lions, and so on. Identification also carries a sense of surrender or even of consecration to whatever the tattoo symbolically depicts. It then becomes a badge of fealty." Like a wedding band which represents an indissoluble union of two people, the initiate's tattoo "becomes a badge of fealty" to the "creature or thing to which that person is assimilated". Since Lucifer aspires to be "like God", in his pride he will orchestrate a counterfeit fulfillment of the Bible prophecies concerning Jesus Christ. The terminology used in the Dictionary of Symbols to describe the initiation tattoo suggests that Lucifer will bond his followers to himself in a sacred marriage rite --- the Satanic equivalent of the Marriage of the Lamb, the Lord Jesus Christ, to His Bride. [36] Non Material Mark Sunday as a mark of authority of the Catholic church over Christianity Another "Mark" but that doesn't fit with this prophecy, is the change of worship from Saturday to Sun-day. All those trying to explain the prophecies and proposing this hypothesis (that the mark of the beast is the change of the day of worship from Saturday to Sunday) exclude the unique part of "And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name". The reasoning is only accurate in a spiritual or religious realm, just as God made his Sabbath in the Old Testament required by the 10 commandments. Even in a future theocratic one world order if some dictator impose a total commerce shutdown on Sundays to worship him, there is no relationship a priori to the commercial act of of buying and selling. Although Roger Morneau stated in his interview A Trip Into The Supernatural the future anti Christ will establish a one world religion, in which the Sunday will be sanctified. ANY religion will be tolerated as long as you keep Sunday as the worship day and not the Sabbath according to the 10 commandments. Sunday is NOT the Sabbath! Who Changed The Sabbath to Sunday? Uncertainity According to Daniel Daniel 12:4 "But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased." Some prophecies are sealed until the end of times, meaning some prophecies of the bible are not meant to be known/understood until close to the the time of it's fulfillment. Taking as a focal point that "And that no man might buy or sell" for now we can only estimate/guess what some of the prophecies are about. In this case the best guess considering the evolution of money through history (barter > gold > cash > cashless) that the Mark of the beast is most probably a microchip/GPS or tattoo (combined with forced vaccinations?) that will be used for transactions purposes. Various: Verichip and the Mark of the Beast An introduction to New Technologies (Part I) by Patrick Redmond Mark of the Beast – Ivy connection: According to Maccabees Chapter 2 verses 27-30 27: He (Philopater/Ptolemy IV)* proposed to inflict public disgrace upon the Jewish community, and he set up a stone on the tower in the courtyard with this inscription: 28: “None of those who do not sacrifice shall enter their sanctuaries, and all Jews shall be subjected to a registration involving poll tax and to the status of slaves. Those who object to this are to be taken by force and put to death; 29: those who are registered are also to be branded on their bodies by fire with the ivy-leaf symbol of Dionysus, and they shall also be reduced to their former limited status.” Four Marks of the Church Solomon's Temple Before Solomon's Temple was the Tabernacle Illustration of Solomon's temple Solomon's Temple, also known as the First Temple, was the temple in Jerusalem, on the Temple Mount (also known as Mount Zion), before its destruction by Nebuchadnezzar II after the Siege of Jerusalem of 587 BCE. solomonstemple.com Solomon's sins ( See also: 666 ) Second Temple The Second Temple stood between 516 BCE and 70 CE, during which time it was the center of Jewish sacrificial worship. It was the second temple in Jerusalem, built to replace the First Temple which was destroyed in 586 BCE when the Jewish nation was exiled to Babylon. Illustration from solomonstemple.com depicting a future 3rd temple of Solomon where the actual Dome of the Rock is located. This Temple would be built in the end days, and would then fulfill the prophecy upon which a future world (religious) leader impersonated by Lucifer/Satan (Man of Sin, Son of perdition) would declare himself to be God 2 Thessalonians 2:3-5 This is the model of the Third Temple fully designed and ready to be erected on Jerusalem's Temple Mount (under the Rome's legal power since 1993) after the Pope's present war on Islam. The men standing are all high-level American Scottish-Rite Freemasons. The Temple model is inside a Masonic temple evidenced by the Black and White checkerboard floor---the same kind of floor used in the torture rooms of the Holy Office of the Inquisition in Nuremberg, Bavaria. The gold to be used is now being stored in the major central banks of the world---especially the Jesuit Order's New York Federal Reserve Bank pictured in The Godfather I [10] The view is north east looking at the outer courtyard and the main temple yard. The three outer gates which stand 10 stories tall each are can be clearly seen. The main temple is covered completely in gold and is 20 stories tall. [11] The third temple in Jerusalem will be rebuilt in order for the Antichrist to declare himself to be God "in the house of god" which is Jerusalem (the city chosen by God that reflects the fulfillment of multiple prophecies concerning this remarkable city and its unique place in Gods will) where Solomon's Temple will be rebuilt. Jerusalem is mentionned over 750 times in the KJV. video: Jerusalem:The Building Of The Third Temple The Temple Institute & Red Heifer Daniel 9:25-27 : "Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times. And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined. And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate." Abomination of Desolation Matt 24:15 & Mark 13:14 : "When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand)." Daniel 12:11: "And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days." 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 : "Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the Son of perdition; Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God." The Solomon Temple is the heart and soul of Freemasonry (See: Masonic symbolism) It is known to every reader of the Bible and student of Solomon's days, that an amazingly detailed description of the Temple and its associated structures has been carried down from the mists of antiquity by the Scriptures. Lineal measurements, materials employed, and ornamental detail are so graphically presented that restoration of the Temple, at any time within a score of centuries past, awaited only the coming of a man with the vision to recognize its historic value, and the imagination to undertake the task." (Foreword, "The Bible and King Solomon's Temple in Masonry," by John Wesley Kelchner.)[37] "Of all the objects which constitute the Masonic science of symbolism, the most important, the most cherished, by the Mason, and by far the most significant, is the Temple of Jerusalem. The spiritualizing of the Temple is the first, the most prominent and the most pervading, of all symbols of Freemasonry ... Take from Freemasonry its dependence on the Temple; leave out of its ritual all references to that sacred edifice, and to the legends and traditions connected with it, and the system itself would at once decay and die ... " ["Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry", by Albert Mackey, MD, 33º and Charles T. McClenachan, 33º, Revised Edition, by Edward L. Hawkins, 30º and William J. Hughan, 32º, Volume II, M-Z, published by The Masonic History Company, Chicago, New York, London, 1873, A.G. Mackey, 1927, by the Masonic History Company.] Mackey makes this fact quite clear also: "Masonry has derived its temple symbolism, as it has almost all its symbolic ideas, from the Hebrew type ..." [Ibid] Since the Old Testament was written originally in the Hebrew, and the New Testament in the Greek, Mackey is clearly stating that Freemasonry is rooted in the Old Testament! "The Freemasons have, at all events, seized with avidity the idea of representing in their symbolic language the interior and spiritual man by a material temple ... The great body of the Masonic Craft, looking only to this first Temple erected by the wisdom of King Solomon, make it the symbol of life; and as the great object of Masonry is the search after truth, they are directed to build up this temple as a fitting receptacle for truth ..." ["Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry", by Albert Mackey, MD, 33º and Charles T. McClenachan, 33º, Revised Edition, by Edward L. Hawkins, 30º and William J. Hughan, 32º, Volume II, M-Z, published by The Masonic History Company, Chicago, New York, London, 1873, A.G. Mackey, 1927, by the Masonic History Company, p. 774] "...the appointed time has arrived for the Jesuit General to destroy both the Dome of the Rock and the Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, secretly using his CIA/Nazi-trained, Masonic Zionist Mossad in conjunction with his CIA/Nazi-trained, Masonic Islamic Intelligence Agencies, including Osama bin Laden’s MAK and Pakistan’s ISI, while shrouded in the confusion of a huge aerial war yet to come. This will enable the General’s crusading Knights Templars (the present day Shriner Freemasons) to rebuild Solomon’s Temple — for the Papal Caesar in Rome’s Vatican" [38] Eric Jon Phelps, author of Vatican Assassins All this goes hand in hand with Albert Pike plan for the New World Order ( through 3 World Wars ) explained in his letter to Giuseppe Mazzini [39] "The Third World War must be fomented by taking advantage of the differences caused by the "agentur" of the "Illuminati" between the political Zionists and the leaders of Islamic World. The war must be conducted in such a way that Islam (the Moslem Arabic World) and political Zionism (the State of Israel) mutually destroy each other. Meanwhile the other nations, once more divided on this issue will be constrained to fight to the point of complete physical, moral, spiritual and economical exhaustion…We shall unleash the Nihilists and the atheists, and we shall provoke a formidable social cataclysm which in all its horror will show clearly to the nations the effect of absolute atheism, origin of savagery and of the most bloody turmoil. Then everywhere, the citizens, obliged to defend themselves against the world minority of revolutionaries, will exterminate those destroyers of civilization, and the multitude, disillusioned with Christianity, whose deistic spirits will from that moment be without compass or direction, anxious for an ideal, but without knowing where to render its adoration, will receive the true light through the universal manifestation of the pure doctrine of Lucifer, brought finally out in the public view. This manifestation will result from the general reactionary movement which will follow the destruction of Christianity and atheism, both conquered and exterminated at the same time." Threeworldwars.com Important: Remember that on 9/11 in NYC 3 buildings fell. The twin towers as well as the WTC building 7 called Salomon Brothers building. The twin towers could be viewed as the twin pillars of Freemasonry (boaz and jachin) thus converting 9/11 into a freemason ritual, using the destruction of the "fake" salomon's building in NYC as a call for the reconstruction of the Third Temple in Jerusalem (and initiate the turmoil in the arabic countries). Todo: [40] Hal Lindsey, Chuck Missler, Chuck Smith, the Temple Mount Faithful, Balfour Declaration, SRI project in Israel, Lambert Dolphin (former senior research physicist at SRI International) [41] , Man of Sin The notion of the Son of Perdition or the Man of Sin can be found in 2 Thessalonians 2:3 and John 17:12 and is a name commonly associated with the Antichrist (1 John 2:18 and 2 John 2:7), the Lawless One (Dan. 7 and 8), and the Beast of Revelation (Rev 13). The Unholy Trinity ( See also: Alice Bailey "Hierarchy of Ascended Masters" ) The Unholy Trinity represents Satan, Antichrist, and the False Prophet. The separation of those 3 entities can be verified in the verses Revelation 19:20: "And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone", and in Revelation 20:1-2 "And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years". Pope (Main Article) Popes claim to be God on earth Occult symbolism: Fish Seven seals 1 [white horse] 2 [red horse] 3 [black horse] 4 [pale (green) horse] 5 [souls under altar] 6 [sun/moon/star event] 7 [silence ½ hour] Seven Trumpet Judgments There are three key differences between the Trumpet judgements and the Vial/Bowl judgments: firstly, the Trumpet judgments are plagues upon nature, while the Vial/Bowl judgments are direct assaults against humanity. Secondly, the Trumpet judgments are partial (namely, they affect 1/3 of what they plague) while the Vial/Bowl judgements will destroy or harm all of what they assault. Lastly, the Trumpet judgments offer a possibility of redemption, while the Vial judgments do not; the Vial judgments are a literal assault on those who have taken the mark of the Beast, and those who take it are irredeemable. (wikipedia) the four angels 1 [1/3 trees] 2 [1/3 sea] Revelation 8:8, Revelation 8:9 3 [1/3 waters wormwood] 4 [1/3 sun/moon/stars] 5 [abaddon from pit] 6 [euphrates angels] 7 [days of voice \| kingdoms are Lord's] Seven vial (bowl) judgments 1 [mark of beast sore] 2 [sea blood] 3 [rivers water blood] 4 [scorching sun] 5 [seat of the beast] 6 [kings of east & gathering to ] 7 [it is done.] "In order to study the Prophecies of the Bible, one must not stop at one book (Revelation), as around 27% of the Bible are prophecies, most of them are about Jesus Christ 1st coming. The rest are prophecies regarding the 2nd coming of Jesus Christ" - Dave Hunt in the video Megiddo I: The March to Armageddon. List of artifacts significant to the Bible Fulfilled Prophecy: Evidence for the Reliability of the Bible Biblical Prophecies that have been fulfilled Bible prophecies fulfilled By Lord Jesus Christ Himself The Prime Example of reading and thus understanding the prophecies of the Holy Scriptures is none other than the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. He is the Word of God in the flesh expounding the Word of God written in the Hebrew Tenakh: both are inseparable; both are eternal. He NEVER “spiritualized” any verse, i.e., never redefined a word or phrase alien to its common meaning, and He never arrived at any conclusion other than a LITERAL conclusion when he taught and expounded the Scriptures. For example, when Christ came to Nazareth to teach in its synagogue, according to Luke 4:17-19 he read from Isaiah 61:1 and the first half of verse 2. Intriguingly, he stopped reading in the middle of Isaiah 61:2, closed the scroll and sat down. As all eyes were fastened upon him, Christ then stated “This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears” (Luke 4:21). Obviously, he meant the scripture he had read at that moment had been LITERALLY fulfilled by Himself. The succeeding verses would be LITERALLY fulfilled at a later date (Isaiah 61:2b-11)—at his Second Coming. As an aside, by reading these prophecies LITERALLY, we have established the fact of the existence of gaps of time between certain prophetic verses of Holy Writ. [42] Jesus of Nazareth Declares Himself Messiah, "Palm Sunday," Jerusalem, 32 AD Another example of Christ’s LITERAL reading of the Scriptures is found in his LITERAL fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9. In Luke 19:28-39 the Lord Jesus instructs his disciples to enter a village, find a tied-up donkey’s colt, tell the owners the Lord have need of him, and bring the colt to Him. Christ then mounts the colt and rides it into Jerusalem formally declaring Himself to be Messiah, King of Israel—which day in world history has been termed “Palm Sunday.” At no time prior to this day had Jesus of Nazareth declared Himself Messiah to national Israel—including the day he was baptized by the Prophet John (Matthew 3:13-17). Thus, this notable act on this particular day LITERALLY fulfilled Zechariah 9:9. Indeed, Jerusalem’s King entered into her riding upon a colt, the foal of an ass! Zechariah 9:10 would be fulfilled on a future day—once again, at His Second Coming after which His physical, visible dominion would be “to the ends of the earth!” Again, by a LITERAL reading of the Scripture, we have established there must be gaps of time between certain prophetic verses, in this case, a nearly 2000-year gap of time between verses 9 and 10. [43] Biblical Prophecies that have to be fulfilled before Jesus Christ 2nd Coming Gospel has to be preached to all nations: Mark 13:10 There will be false Prophets, and false Christs: Matt 24:5-11 - Mark 13:22 - 1 John 2:18 - 1 John 2:22 - 1 John 4:3 - 2 John 1:7 - 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 - Mat 7:15-20 Knowledge shall increase (technological advancements)and people would go to and from (world of travelers): Daniel 12:4 Last days would see a revival in Spiritism and Occultism [44] 1 Timothy 4 Also see: False media Indoctrinating childrens into the occult The last generation would be a generation of narcissitic/disobedient/wicked/greedy/selfish/unloving people: 2 Timothy 3:1-4: 2 Peter 3:3: Matt 24:10-12 Politicaly there would be some kind of World Government as "Nations will be gathered" and "will not fight each other": Joel 3 – Isaiah 2:4 – Micah 4:3 Rapture or Tribulations? A Biblical Outline of End-Time Events (Rapture or Tribulations?) Prophetic Signs that we are in the End Times Revelation's End Times Roadmap Is Plain End Times Prophecies [45] [46] Jesus is coming as a thief in the night One of the main concept and deception to Christians, is that most of them believe the Rapture (Jesus taking his church) will happen before/during the tribulations, and before the man of sin is revealed, and that they avoid any kind of tribulations. Those who defend this thesis do it based on mostly on the idea that "Jesus is coming as a thief in the night". Why is this not true? The pretribulationist (those who belive Jesus is coming before the tribulations) says that the day of the Lord immediately follows the rapture, and as a result they see the entire seventieth week as the day of the Lord or the wrath of God. And yet they see the first half of the tribulation as a time of peace when a great revival takes place. In the Thessalonian passage it clearly states in verse 3 that "destruction will come upon them suddenly." Another passage that confirms this is 2 Peter 3:10, "But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up." It is clear that the question to be answered is: (Question:) who is Christ coming to as a thief? In 1 Thessalonians 5:4 Paul writes, "But you brethren, are not in darkness, that the day should overtake you like a thief." It is clear in the Revelation passage that the warning (Answer:) is to those who are asleep. In both cases the picture is the same- for the one who is not awake (unbelievers) the coming will be like a thief; however, for the one that is awake (believers), the coming will not be like a thief. [47] Paul, wrote that, “the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night” when reminding the Thessalonians of his previous instructions to them about the Second Coming. Here is what Paul wrote. [48] "Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people (unbelievers) are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they (unbelievers) will not escape. But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness (1 Thessalonians 5:1-5)." When Paul says, “the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night,” notice that he is referring to “people,” “them,” and “they,” Paul is making a distinction between the believers and the unbelievers. Consider what Paul says to the believers in verse four - “But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief.” He is telling them that the Day of the Lord will not surprise the believers, because they know what will happen first. On the other hand, Christ’s return on the Day of the Lord will surprise the unbelieving world. Again, in Revelation, Jesus reminds and warns His followers that if they do not stay awake, His return will surprise them like a thief. [49] "Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; obey it, and repent. But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you (Revelation 3:3). "Behold, I come like a thief! Blessed is he who stays awake and keeps his clothes with him, so that he may not go naked and be shamefully exposed" (Revelation 16:15) Believers will be aware of the general time of Christ’s return but unbelievers will be caught off guard when Jesus Christ returns to earth “like a thief in the night.” Therefore, don’t let anyone deceive you in any way, many signs will occur before Jesus Christ returns to gather up His Church. Olivet discourse Jesus, in the Olivet discourse, tells us to watch for the signs and uses the fig tree as an example. In Matthew 24:32-33 He says, "Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender, and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near; even so you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door." He goes on in verse 36 to tell us that we do not know the day or the hour, but as Paul says in 1 Thessalonians 5:1, we do know the times and the seasons. [50] Christians will be Persecuted Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Matthew 5:11 “You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. And the gospel must first be preached to all nations. Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit." Mark 13:9-11 “But before all this, they will lay hands on you and persecute you. They will deliver you to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name. This will result in your being witnesses to them. But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves. For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict." Luke 21:12-15 "But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak. For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you." Matthew 10:17-20 Christians will be Martyrs And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up. And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people. Daniel 8:23-24 In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world John 16:33 And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days. Mark 13:20 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. Matt. 24:9 "And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death." Matthew 10:21 "You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers, relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death. All men will hate you because of me." Luke 21:16 "They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service." John 16:2 "And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held" Revelation 6:9 "And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations." Revelation 13:7 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and [I saw] the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received [his] mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. Revelation 20:4 Rapture [51][52][53][54][55] The Rapture or "millions missing" fable was invented by 2 Jesuits and is held by most "Protestants" today....It ranks right up there with the fantasy of the moving earth and evolution.... No matter how bizarre the believe system is, if it will undermine the Reformation, the Jesuits will embrace it with all the enthusiasm of a fanatic.[56]. Authors were: Francisco Ribera and Robert Bellarmine Prophecy of the Popes The Prophecy of the Popes, attributed to Saint Malachy, is a list of 112 short phrases in Latin. They purport to describe each of the Roman Catholic popes (along with a few anti-popes), beginning with Pope Celestine II (elected in 1143) and concluding with a later added pope described in the prophecy as "Peter the Roman", whose pontificate will end in the destruction of the city of Rome. St. Malachy was reported to have possessed the powers of levitation, healing, and clairvoyance. While on his way to the Vatican to assume the post of papal legate for Ireland, he fell into trance and saw a line of papal reigns stretching from the successor to Innocent II and extending through centuries to the last of the line, identified as Peter of Rome. Malachy assigned short descriptions in Latin to each pope when he committed his vision to paper. These mottoes usually refer to a family name, birthplace, coat-of-arms, or office held before election to the papacy. Some of the phrases are multiple prophecies, written with ingenious word play. For example, Pius II, who reigned for only 26 days in 1503, was aptly described as "De Parvo Homine" (from a little man). His family name was Piccolomini, Italian for "little man."[57] The current Pope Benedict is number 111 on St.Malachy's list of 111 Popes. An un-numbered name appears at the end of the list and may have been added at a later date. Here is the prophecy for the last name on the list called "Peter the Roman':"In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church there will reign Petrus Romanus, who will feed his flock amid many tribulations; after which the seven-hilled city will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge the people. The End." Petrus Romanus is not a Pope because he is not numbered. There is a roman cardinal named Peter which people think may be the next Pope, but I doubt it. Malachy's final words: "Rome, the seat of the Vatican, will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge the people." In 1909, while granting an audience, pope Pius X leaned back and closed his eyes. Suddenly he "awoke" and cried out: "What I see is terrifying. Will it be myself? Will it be my successor? What is certain is that the pope will quit Rome, and in leaving the Vatican, he will have to walk over the dead bodies of his priests." Our Lady of Fátima "Omega point" (by the controversial Jesuit Pierre Teilhard de Chardin) Todo: Physical destruction prophecy interpretation (references to: earthquakes / volcanoes / flooding / droughts / unusual astronomical phenomena / etc.) Bible_History: Deluge Deluge myth Sodom and Gomorrah Evidence of the existence of Sodom and Gomorrah Sulfur and Ash from Gomorrah The Day the Sun Stood Still [58] Earth Signs Earthquakes (make ref of Job 38:1-32) Luke 21:10-11; Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. Mark 13:8; For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows. Matt. 24:7;For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. Hail (make ref of Job 38:1-32) Tsunamis (every mountain will flee) The Sun (See Black Sun) The Moon (See Black Sun for verses on moon) Spiritual signs 2 Parts Cataclysms? (Preceding Tribulations and 2nd Half Tribulations) Part 1: 4 horseman of the apocalypse (Human part: Those are the events that will bring the Antichrist into power which will begin the 7 year tribulations) They represent Conquest (White), War (Red), Famine (Black), Death (Pale green or pale). Since the main theme of the 4 horses are domination, and we see in Rev 6:1-2 "I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals...." we have to rule out Jesus as the rider of the horse or any positive/righteous force. Part 2: Tribulation, Vials and Trumpets of Revelations (Divine Judgment) Sun Dimming Revelation 8:12 "And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise." Sun scorch the earth Revelation 16:8 "And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire." Revelation 16:9 "And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory." Sun intensifying Other prophecies/past events involving the sun Sun Dial of Ahaz 2 Kings 20:9-11 & Isaiah 38:4-9 The Sun Dial of Ahaz & the 29/30 day of the month (and the origin of the 13th month) Missing Day in Earth's History Joshua 10:12-13 Joshua chapter 10, the miraculously long day The Day the Sun Stood Still--Joshua's Long Day Book of Revelation envisioned an army of 200 million To be fulfilled: End Times In Revelation 9:16, the Bible says that an army of 200 million will one day be assembled. This prophecy, obviously, hasn't been fulfilled yet, at least not literally. But, as the world's population rises above 6 billion, it is increasingly possible for a coalition of countries to amass an army of 200 million, and this would have been unthinkable even 100 years ago. Revelation 9:16 The number of the mounted troops was two hundred million. I heard their number. [59] Euphrates river will be dried up In Revelation 16:12, it is prophesied that the Euphrates will dry up in preparation for the Battle of Armageddon: "And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings of the east might be prepared." In Revelation 9:14-16, it said to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, "Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates." And the four angels who had been kept ready for this very hour and day and month and year were released to kill a third of mankind. The number of the mounted troops was two hundred million. I heard their number. Iraq’s Euphrates River Dries Up, Adding to Drought, NYT Reports The Euphrates River in Iraq is drying up because of upstream dams in Syria and Turkey, adding to a drought that’s lasted two years, the New York Times reported, citing local residents and officials. Rice and wheat fields along the river have turned to parched land and fishing boats sit on dry river and canal beds, the newspaper reported. Older residents say it’s the worst they can remember, the paper said, citing Sayid Diyia, a fisherman who was out of work sitting in a cafe near the river. Iraqi officials blame the Turkish and Syrian governments for policies that have cut flows to Iraq, which has no treaties on water supplies, the paper said. There are at least seven dams on the Euphrates in Iraq’s northern neighbors, it said. Wormwood Star Different interpretations Bitterness: Number of Bible scholars consider the term Wormwood to be a purely symbolic representation of the bitterness that will fill the earth during troubled times, noting that the plant for which Wormwood is named, Artemisia absinthium, is a known Biblical metaphor for things that are unpalatably bitter[60] Is it Lucifer? (Morning Star) Lookup all other definitions for "star" in the bible Is this a physical event yet to occur or symbolism of a spiritual event, which has or is about to happen? Asteroid / comet (Apophis?) We can readily ascertain from the description that Apophis is not a candidate for the fulfillment of this prophecy. Of all the natural phenomena, a comet appears most likely. First, it is not as solid as an asteroid. Second, it has volatile materials embedded throughout it, mate-rial that may react to the heat of hitting the earth’s atmosphere in such a way as to make a bitterly, rather poisonous, alkaline substance akin to absinthe or Belladonna. Third, in order to fall on deep sources of water and rivers, the object cannot be in one piece when it arrives in the atmosphere. The earth’s gravitational field, or the bombs of men, for that matter, could disrupt and scatter its pieces enough to spread the plague, as it were. Thus it would affect a third of what appears to be all fresh water. Scripturally speaking, the star fulfills directly the prophecy of Jeremiah 9:15 [61] Hypothesis... Is it the The Lucifer Project? (See video: 2010 - Peter Hyams - The Birth Scene). The ignition of Saturn into a new Sun would create a nuclear explosion that could bring radioactive/toxic material to earth. ( also see Sol Invictus meanning "Unconquered Sun"). Revelation 8:11 " ...and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter." Smoke from the bottomless pit Bible references bottomless pit Explain: The smoke from the bottomless pit is probably when the earth inner sun will be expanding/warming up, and burning all vegetation on the inner surface/continents according to the hollow earth theory and the expanding earth theory. (This can be cross referenced with Job 1:7 "And the Lord said to Satan, From where did you come? Then Satan answered the Lord, From going to and fro on the earth and from walking up and down on it.") This is the same time when the locust come out of the bottomless pit to hurt all men except those "men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads" todo: are locusts false teachers/Ascended Masters? [62], Of false teachers of the apostacy. A simplified verse by verse explenation of Prophesy Babylon Mystery Religion PDF [63] from Slideshare.net by Ralph Woodrow ISBN 978-0916938000 Antichrist Conspiracy PDF antichristconspiracy.com, [64] The two Babylons: or, The papal worship proved to be the worship of Nimrod [65]by Alexander Hislop, ISBN 978-0872133303 Symbols, Sex, and the Stars in Popular Beliefs: An Outline of the Origins of Moon and Sun Worship, Astrology, Sex Symbolism, Mystic Meaning of Numbers, the Cabala, and Many Popular Customs, Myth by Ernest Busenbark, ISBN 978-1885395191 Blinded by the sun PDF [66] Foxe's Book of Martyrs, PDF by John Foxe Smokescreens, By Jack T. Chick, ISBN 978-0937958148 (Jack Chick shows the ecumenical movement isn't designed to bring all Christianity into unity) Answers to my Catholic Friends, Thomas F. Heinze, ISBN 978-0937958520 Babylon religion, David Daniels, ISBN 978-0758906311 Understanding Roman Catholicism, Rick Jones, 978-0937958483 The Incredible Cover-up Dave MacPherson, Omega Publications Detail explains the spawning of the pre-trib' theory, ISBN 978-0931608063 G. H. Pember George Hawkins Pember was born in 1837. He was educated at Cambridge University where he took his M.A. in Classics at age twenty-six. Upon his conversion to Christ, Pember determined to devote his scholastic talents to a close and comprehensive study of the Scriptures for the benefit of God's people. His penchant for meticulous scholarship, extensive knowledge of ancient cultures, and keen spiritual insight combined to produce works of a quality and depth with few parallels in Christian expository literature. video: The Final Events of Bible Porphecy video: Megiddo I: The March to Armageddon video: Megiddo II The New Age video: Roman Empire Rules Today (Part1) video: A Woman Rides the Beast - Dave Hunt video: The Secrets of the Jesuits (Jim Arrabito) video: Exposing the Satanic Empire Final Cut (2008) video: Ring of Power video: Total Onslaught by Walter Veith to check recommmendations [67] Book of Revelation by Clarence Larkin [1919] templemountjerusalem.blogspot.com Bible Prophecy Symbols Whoistheantichrist.co.uk biblelight.net Remnantofgod.net Pope Quotes The Red Dragon and Rome Is Christianity Based on a Illogical Premises? Vol. I: Mythology & History Hlinc-zionsake.org/Babylon watchmanbiblestudy.com teachinghearts.org Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Donald A. Mackenzie 1915 whochangedthesabbath.com ex-sda.com To check (how to confirm the earth revolves the sun) Day of the Lord (7 seals and è Trumpets) The non-moving Earth & anti-evolution The Size and Structure of the Univers The Measurement Of Star Distances Exposing Copernicanism False Doctrines Objects of Worship Doctrine and Discipline Rites and Ceremonies Religious Orders Two Developments The Plain Truth about the Roman Catholic Church Bible verses concerning the 2nd coming of Christ Second Coming of Christ, The Retrieved from "http://thebabylonmatrix.com/index.php?title=911:Book_of_Revelation" Powered by SiteGround Web Hosting	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3393
__label__wiki	0.523484	0.523484	Air Costa: Operational Costs, Market & Inaugral Flight Pushed to 15th October Posted by theflyingengineer in Operations Air, Bangalore, Costa, Costs, fare, First, Flight, market, Pricing, Vijayawada An Air Costa EMB 170 prepares for its test flight at Chennai (14th October 2013) This article talks of Air Costa’s peculiarities, as well as the costs on a particular sector and the market potential associated with that sector. Peculiarities and Image-damage Air Costa’s newspaper advertisement that appeared in leading dailies, on October 13th Air Costa, which has been making the waves as a regional carrier with many peculiarities, including first class seats, added one more today, by achieving a 0% on time performance, on it’s launch date. As was conveyed to the media a week ago, and published on their website, Air Costa was to have both launched and inaugurated its services today, by flying the Vijayawada-Bangalore sector. All other sectors have been mentioned as starting from 15th October, 2013. Air Costa planned to inaugurate its regional air connectivity on the 14th of October, 2013, to coincide with the supposedly auspicious day of Dussehra. The usual 06:45IST departure and 07:45IST arrival was changed to a 10:30IST departure and a 11:30IST arrival to stay clear of a particular inauspicious time of the day. But to the dismay of many spotters, who made their way to BIAL to catch the Embraer through their lens, it didn’t turn up. Bangalore briefing was contacted, and a spotter was told that there was no flight plan received for an “Air Costa flight 601”. While start-up hiccups are understandable, calling for a press-meet and then changing plans without notification is operationally acceptable but image-damaging. We do sincerely hope that this doesn’t reflect the future of an airline that had initially planned for turboprop Q400s and then switched to turbofan Embraer E-Jets (nothing wrong with a switch, as the E-jets opens up much longer routes, but reflects poor homework on the part of the airline), wants to offer low fares but doesn’t have the cabin of a low cost carrier (dual class cabin), publishes routes on its timetable, while the route map misses out those very routes, has been pushing the launch date far too many times, and promises the first flight only to revise that as well. Sector Costs and Market Potential How Air Costa is going to manage their costs is uncertain. The Embraer 170 on a 60 minute flight (Vijayawada-Bangalore) consumes, on average, approximately 900 liters of ATF. At the present ATF prices at Bengaluru, and 4% sales tax, this translates to INR 60,000. Including fuel, the operational cost is estimated at a very conservative INR 300,000 – 400,000, which will actually be much higher for a start-up airline. If we are to divide this by the 66 seats on board the airplane (60 economy + 6 first class), this translates to about INR 4,600 – 6,000 per seat, or INR 5,000 – 6,700 per seat neglecting the first class seats. Being regional, seldom will their aircraft fly with a 100% load factor, which further pushes up the cost per seat. It is further unlikely that there will be many takers for the expensive “Economy Plus” seats: the economy seats on an Embrarer are very comfortable, both in pitch and width, and upgrading to a first class seat on a 60-minute flight does not make much sense. For a flight one month from today, Spicejet’s direct flight from Vijayawada to Bangalore is priced at INR 3,172, all-inclusive, per person. Air India, with an inconvenient stop, offers seats for 3,671 per person, and Jet Airways’ direct flight INR 5,187 per person. However, based on the fact that the Jet Airways’ 08:15 departure is the most convenient, there is a higher demand for that flight. If a person from Vijayawada wishes to wrap up business at Bangalore, in a day, he may pick Air Costa’s early morning 06:45 departure, reach Bangalore at 07:45, reach the heart of the city by 10:00am, wrap up business by 13:30, and pick the only convenient return flight at 16:40. But Air Costa will have to price economy at no less than INR 6,000 per economy seat, to break even at 90% economy-cabin load factor (54 seats), to prevent themselves from bleeding. Air Costa’s Vijayawada-Bangalore economy all-inclusive fares start at INR 2,284 and progresses through 2,798, 3,323, 6,314 and upward based on demand, but still staying lower than the competition. How this pricing pattern covers operational costs, if ever, will be interesting to observe, as these are inaugural fares priced at INR 9, adding up to the above mentioned figures due to surcharges, fees and taxes. Air Costa’s Bangalore-Vijayawada and Vijayawada-Bangalore may have the highest passenger loads among all carriers, simply because of the convenient timing, and pricing, if the fares continue to be priced the way they are. It will be interesting to watch the growth of this regional airline, in the hands of an aviation first timer. You may notice a stark difference between the way Air Costa handles things and the way in which Air Asia India will manage their show. 9 thoughts on “Air Costa: Operational Costs, Market & Inaugral Flight Pushed to 15th October” SHRI said: Nice article. Very well researched. just one correction, 07:45 IST Arrival. prashanth said: I am sure its DGCA & Other Aviation Department that caused in delay of this airline to start operation , if at all its just as per rules then its never a problem unfortunately we know the facts of government . & Talking about Newbie (Air Costa Managment ) , it will have to get on with DGCA and other Departments for which it will definately take some time . At the end of the day it did its first flight . (So cheers for it ) and please dont give a quick judgement about this Airline because it does effect its image . As mentioned in the article, “operationally acceptable but image-damaging”. We do understand what causes an airline to not take-off, or have a delayed start. But neither of us can do anything about the image. The ones flying are the public, not us, to whom the image is everything. It didn’t fly where it was supposed to (VGA-BLR). No quick judgements about the airline. The facts speak, and will speak for themselves. 🙂 liyakahath said: DGCA HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS ONCE THE AOP IS ISSUED AND OTHER FORMALITIES HAVE DONE THEN THERE IS AN APPROVAL FOR GO SITUATION ITS BECAUSE OF THE NEGLIGIENCE OF THE AIRLINERS THAT THEY HAVE POSTPONED IT…..JUST DONT SPEAK ANYTHING ATPL 4xxx said: Flying Engineer, with all due respects, you have got many facts wrong 1. Air Costa had plans to operate in bangalore but was changed to HYD long time ago due to political reasons. 2. Air Costa ‘s first flight on 14th was not for the general public but on Invitation basis only. So it was based on a charter basis with no operational timings so where does the delay come from ? 3. Air craft has 60 + 7 seats instead of the 66 seats you are mentioning. 4. VGA-BLR block time is 1 hour but the flight time is no more than 45 minutes. 5. You will be surprised by the load factor on the “Economy Plus” class. People in short sectors fly Premium Class for privacy more than comfort. 6. Air Costa’s scheduled LB 601 has already operated into bangalore as I reply to you with a delay 9 minutes and a turn around in bangalore of 28 minutes which has even surprised the management of the efficiency especially at start up phase of the airline. I really suggest you get your facts right before your blurt out such harsh criticism on an start up airline that has commenced operations after braving so many storms. If you think dealing with DGCA bureaucracy for a pilot license is known to be hard then I ll let it to your imagination the hassles when starting an airline. Its insane. ps. Air Costa’s economy and economy plus seats are the most comfortable ones being offered in India at the moment. Dear ATPL 4XXX, 1. Thank you for that info, I wasn’t aware of them wanting to start from Bangalore. 2. I am well aware that the 14th Oct flight was intended to be for PR purposes, not for revenue generation. 3. I have been a little concerned with that. DGCA mentions 67 seats, but the only config that makes sense, is 6+60. I am eager to fly on board the Air Costa EMB170 to see were that extra 1 seat is. But that still doesn’t affect my calculations, much. 4. I am aware of the block time. The fuel mentioned is very obviously for the sector distance, not for the time, although mention has been made to the block time. We wouldn’t pride ourselves in aviation if we did it that way, would we? 5.I wouldn’t be surprised. I just am certain that 100% is difficult. I mention very clearly that you may rake up some good LFs. 6. Very good to hear! BTW, another post of mine covered that. Today. Almost as soon as the wheels were down. There is no harsh criticism. As you can very well read, I do mention “While start-up hiccups are understandable, calling for a press-meet and then changing plans without notification is operationally acceptable but image-damaging.”. The way I see it, most of my facts are right. When you see the ways in which IndiGo and Air Asia started (start) and operate, you’ll see the difference. I am well aware of how difficult it is in this country to do anything in aviation. But the false-start promises were based on poor homework, leading to speculations that better-prepared airlines refrain from making public. If you see, I do mention the seats being really comfortable in earlier posts. Please read them. An airline makes/breaks its own image. Noone else. chandrakanth said: While I can understand the hiccups of a start-up airline, I find it difficult to understand why the Corporate Communications department is not professional or savvy. I am a journalist and called up the Corp. Com head so many times, no response. Only once he picked the phone and said would get back. I sent mails, questions for the interview, sms stating that I had mailed the questions….. but no reply. In the article you have mentioned Air Asia, I sent a mail to Mr. Tony Fernandes and I got a prompt reply. I think that differentiates …… Chandrakanth vinay said: What is the current status of the airlines? naidu said: All the Best to Aircoasta… please get your flight details in all travel websites to make it convenient….	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3399
__label__wiki	0.938983	0.938983	Oman FM’s wife sues London Ritz casino after losing Â£2 million July 5, 2014 News Desk Entertainment LONDON: An Omani politician’s wife and gambling addict is suing The Ritz casino after losing a staggering £2million at its card table. Nora Al-Daher, 50, who lives in Muscat, blew her millions at the exclusive London club’s punto banco table in just a few hours in April 2012. But she claims she would not have lost the money if staff had not ‘taken advantage’ of her gambling addiction. She told London’s High Court that employees had stood behind her at the table, encouraging her to keep playing the card game, despite having been made aware of her addiction. As her incredible losses mounted, they had even extended her cheque-cashing facility, she said. ‘I needed someone that night to tell me to stop playing and bring me to my senses,’ the multi-millionaire told the court. ‘If I had been told to stop, of course I would stop immediately. No one ever told me to stop or think about my gambling.’ Mrs Al-Daher, who is married to Omani Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al-Busaidi, had already suffered substantial losses at other casinos when she arrived at The Ritz on the evening of April 3, the court heard. Despite allegedly telling staff she did not want to play, just a few hours later she had reached her £1.7m cheque-cashing limit and soon afterwards, she was £2million down. Barrister Robert Deacon told Judge Anthony Seys Llewellyn that Mrs Al-Daher had made it clear when she arrived that she was ‘a gambling addict’ and did not want to play punto banco. ‘The staff paid no regard to her distraught demeanour or what she told them and did nothing to discourage her from gambling or to reflect on the wisdom of further gambling,’ he said. ‘She commenced gambling and, as her losses mounted, staff encouraged her to continue, saying she was going to win and that her facility would be increased to £2million. ‘As her gambling continued, staff stood behind her with pre-written cheques which were provided to her until £2million was gambled and lost. 6.6 million Syrian children now in need of aid: UNICEF Piggy Chop’s singing success inspires Alia	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3407
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__label__wiki	0.62608	0.62608	What A Country II - Evil and Stupidity What's the connection between my sons and a 27-year old underclass adolescent ? They all enjoy using their air rifles. The boys are taught never to point, never to leave loaded. Never have anyone in front of the gun. Targets are concentric paper circles, tin cans, or (a favourite competition shoot with friends) small balloons tied to tree branches on long lengths of string - quite tricky on a windy day at 50 yards. The other, a lowlife from the notorious Easterhouse estate in Glasgow, likes to take pot-shots at passing firemen and two year olds. He killed the toddler. There are two things you can do here. You can try and do something about a culture that produces physically, if not socially, grown men who think sniping at strangers is a reasonable way to spend a Wednesday evening. You can try and do something about a culture, and a benefits system, that produces places like Easterhouse, visted in 1989 by Charles Murray before he wrote 'The Emerging British Underclass'. Or you can just ban airguns. Take them away from law-abiding people. After all, it worked with handguns, didn't it ? It's a great thing, the welfare state. The law-abiding pay taxes to house and feed the underclass (their drugs are usually bought with the proceeds of burglary). Then when a member of said underclass acts as you might expect, the law-abiding get one of their pleasures taken away. Because it's far, far easier to hassle the law-abiding than to do anything about the underclass. NOTE - Easterhouse has probably had more written about its problems than anywhere in the UK, partly because of the presence there until recently of the holy fool Professor Bob Holman, who gave up a well-paid academic career to work with residents groups, work which produced an idiotic book and an idea - the idea being that large sums of taxpayers money should be given to residents groups. Perhaps until their leading lights are paid as much as a Professor of Social Work ? (The idiocy consists of a complete refusal to judge the poor the way he would judge others. I find that patronising and disrespectful, treating the poor as children who don't know any better. But he is a saint - albeit an idiotic one. Talk about going the second mile. One Sunday afternoon, I settled down to watch Rangers v Celtic on TV. The buzzer to our flat went and for once I told the boy to go away. A few minutes later, it went again. A neighbour shouted, "Mrs Brown is having her contractions, can you take her to maternity?" Reluctantly, I heaved the woman into the minibus. What annoyed me was that her husband refused to accompany her as he preferred to watch the game. Words fail me.) CONTEMPT OF COURT WATCH - of course the 27-year old underclass adolescent may be entirely innocent. The toddler might have been shot by a different underclass adolescent. Labels: Charles Murray, you get what you pay for What A Country The theory : Home Office minister Hazel Blears on anti-social behaviour : "we are seeing much more cooperation from the courts in making sure decent people who are prepared to stand up and challenge this behaviour are properly protected." The practice : An unemployed kickboxer who killed a pensioner with a single punch was jailed yesterday for just 2 1/2 years. Brutal Craig Swann hit out at 67-year-old William Bird who had asked him to stop cycling on a footbridge. Swann, 21, then cycled off, leaving Mr Bird seriously injured, and boasted later to his mates that he had "beaten the c*** out of an old duffer". The grandfather-of-five died five days later in hospital. The attack in the Somerset seaside town of Bridgwater sparked outrage at the time and feelings were running high yesterday. Deputy Mayor Bill Monteith said: "It's an absolute scandal that this happened in the first place. It's hardly a sentence at all. With good behaviour, he'll be out in 14 or 15 months." More on the story here. Distraught wife Jane broke down when the sentence was read out and was too upset to comment after the case. Naturally the Tories have condemned Judge Thomas Crowther's (who described the killing as ‘unnecessarily violent’ – how much violence did he consider necessary ?) derisory sentence on the 'unemployed father-of-one who has previous convictions for battery'. Not. Bridgwater MP Ian Liddell-Grainger said: "There is no excusing what he did, but he has pleaded guilty and it must be left to the judge to decide on the sentence." The Home Office are putting lots of resource into tackling anti-social behaviour. Faced with three yobs riding their bikes towards you on a pedestrian bridge, they recommend Mr Bird should go here. What a pity his Blackberry wasn't working that day. Meanwhile, just up the A38 in Bristol. This hardly bears thinking about. That poor child. England, 2005 : A boy aged three spent three days alone weeping over the body of his father, who had been battered to death at their home in an apparently motiveless attack. Abraham Marshall is thought to have survived on a few biscuits and had been sleeping huddled next to the corpse. He was finally rescued when relatives called at the flat in Bristol. And in High Wycombe the girls are proving that when it comes to killing your schoolmates, equality of outcome, not equality of opportunity, is the name of the game. Sisters are doing it for themselves. A girl aged 12 has been questioned over the “sudden and unexplained” death of an 11-year-old girl, police said yesterday. The suspect, who has not been named, was arrested on suspicion of assault after Alisa Haywood died from acute swelling of the brain. "As long as you can't see any cameras, hit 'em" Following the uncovering of abuse at the privately-run Oakington detention centre, immigration officials have found a sure-fire method of preventing further occurrences. (and new reality TV star Jason Martin looks a perfect candidate for the Big Brother house. When he gets out, that is.) Posted by Laban at 12:39 am No comments: BBC pay criminal for story "The BBC tonight came under fire for paying one of the men who burgled Norfolk farmer Tony Martin to appear in a programme. Brendan Fearon – who was wounded by Mr Martin and whose 16-year-old accomplice was killed – is to receive £4,000 for appearing in a docu-drama. The BBC has defended the move. But the farmer’s MP has accused the corporation of “gross insensitivity”." The BBC version is here. Perhaps they're trying to do a deal before the law is changed. Doubtless Mr Fearon will be able to think of something to spend the money on. Poverty, Crime and Terror As all good liberals know, poverty is a breeding ground for terrorism. That's why most of the 9/11 crew were middle class grads, why the people who killed Daniel Pearl were lead by a public schoolboy, why a grammar school kid from Gloucester has just pleaded guilty to plotting to blow up an airliner, and why there seem to have been more Web designers in Guantanamo than in Silicon Valley. Similarly in the UK, poverty is inextricably linked to crime. It's nothing to do with culture. Just look at this FT report, analysing the 10 wealthiest and 10 poorest seats in the UK. Forget that the wealthiest seats are more likely to vote Labour than Tory. Just think on the poor seats and the associated crime and disorder. Take the poorest seat of all - Camarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, a notoriously high crime area where no-one goes out after dark for fear of gangs of marauding English hippies asking the way to the nearest Steiner school. Or the seething multicultural melting-pot of the next poorest - North Cornwall, where it's literally impossible to leave your towel on the beach in summer without it being vomited on by a sixteen year old public schoolboy. No wonder houses there are so hard to buy - I mean sell. Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross. Caernarfon and Meirionnydd Nant Conwy. The very names strike fear - by-words for burglary, alienation, drug abuse and gang violence. Places where after dark the inhabitants cower in their fortified, alarmed and bolted houses, anxiously waiting the daylight hours. In the wealthiest places, like Wimbledon, crime is almost non-existent. How right the liberals are that poverty causes crime. Ordinary People ... Research their family tree. The 1861 data is out now. Guardianistas take "A Journey Into The Heart Of Belonging". Posting ... At Biased BBC this morning. I should have added that Radio Four's James Naughtie was of course one of Mr Blair's Chequers dinner guests. Meanwhile mosey on over to Dumb Jon's, back on top form, taking in Douglas Hurd and gay bishops ("Yes, Julian, people refusing to give you a job as a bishop is exactly the same as abducting you to a foreign continent and working you to death"). And don't forget to visit Peter. I Don't Often ... ... take a crack at a Gary Younge piece, in the same way that I try to avoid hitting suicidal pheasants on the lanes hereabout. Fish, barrels, and all that. When he gets off the subject he was hired to write about he can be good. But this is awful. We're talking colonial oppression. I just can't be bothered to fisk it all (you can look at his Auschwitz comparison), but he does commit one gross outrage against truth. " ... photographs from Camp Breadbasket showed British soldiers standing on Iraqis enmeshed in netting, forcing them to simulate oral and anal sex, feigning to punch them in the head and parading them around on forklift trucks. " Yes. All very bad form. But atrocities ? "... the truth is that the atrocities committed in Camp Breadbasket were not aberrant ..." Gary, an atrocity is what happened in Iraq on Monday. The kind of thing that gets the editor of the Independent running into the room, trousers round his ankles, shouting "Hold The Front Page !" Not taking photographs of someone 'feigning to punch them in the head'. If feigning to punch someone, and photographing it, is an "atrocity", I look forward to Gary's take on this story. A man told today how he was attacked by a gang on a London bus while an accomplice took pictures on a mobile phone. Andrew Greenwood was asleep on the top deck after a night out in the West End when as many as five youths beat him up. He said they took turns to punch him in the face "as if it were a game". One witness said a gang member captured the attack on his mobile phone camera - and police believe the assault may have been part of a violent craze where youths broadcast images of attacks on the internet and send them to their friends. Mr Greenwood, who is 28 and works for Victim Support, suffered a fractured eye socket. His left eye is still closed and badly bruised and doctors fear his sight may be permanently damaged. He said: "It's sick and disgusting people could take pleasure out of watching others suffer like that. They were bantering as though it was some kind of joke or a game." A new AL Kennedy Column Subject : dead people. Madness rating : moderate Phase of Moon : half full (or half-empty) Mentions of Depleted Uranium : No Reality TV : Yes Christians : No Porn : Yes Blood : No Celebrities : Yes Bush'n'Blair : Blair Swearing : Yes It Is Right To Give Thanks And Praise To The Most High As Mick Hartley well knows. And especially necessary when I've got my tickets for Murrayfield. I can't believe they haven't sold out yet. So on the 13th, God willing, Scotland v Wales (with four children in tow). Hopefully we'll have time to show them that fine city before the match. Not at all confident - the Scots have a way of pulling out great performances against the Welsh. And if that crowd get behind them ... Ken Owen at Militant Moderate wonders what's happened to England. Your Postal Vote Frauds Tonight Remember the postal vote fraud riots, as Labour, Lib Dem and Muslim activists scrapped in the streets of Brum over the contents of a postbox, amid allegations of widespread abuse ? Slowly, things are happening, in Blackburn. "A former councillor tried to rig postal voting by collecting ballot forms from voters and getting other people to fill them in in his favour. Muhammed Hussain, 61, from Logwood Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, admitted the election fraud on Monday. He was warned he faces a prison sentence. The ex-Labour councillor had a 685 majority in the elections for Bastwell ward on Blackburn Council in 2002." In Birmingham Bordesley Green and Aston. "The petitioners claim correction fluid was used to change votes marked for the PJP, the Conservative Party and the Liberal Democrats into votes for the Labour Party. It is claimed that the fresh crosses were made in the same handwriting and with the same blue pen. The court also heard evidence from handwriting expert Michael Allen. He was given 213 electoral documents to analyse as a sample of ballots cast in favour of Labour that were believed to be suspicious. His findings suggested at least 80% of those ballots had been faked." "The mobile phone records of a senior Labour councillor may be commandeered to check if he had any involvement in an alleged city postal vote scam. Coun Mohammad Afzal denies being present when police were called at midnight to a deserted industrial estate before June's local elections. Officers found hundreds of blank postal votes in the boot of a car which was driven by Aston Labour activists who claimed they were in the process of " sorting them out". Liberal Democrats, who are fighting a High Court battle to overthrow the Aston result, have applied for a court order to obtain Coun Afzal's mobile phone records from the local authority. Coun Afzal has signed a witness statement denying he was on the estate. He said he had been asleep in bed since 10.30pm on that night after consuming a "warm drink"." Words fail me. Even the Observer is concerned, in the shape of the great and good Nick Cohen. "There's an almost pathetic desire in everyone with a stake in the democratic process to make postal and internet voting work. A senior official at one very respectable organisation told me he wished I wasn't writing this piece because it would send the 'wrong message'. I'm sure he didn't mean it the way it came out. He was just desperate to get more people involved and break the contempt for politics of the post-democratic age. It is an honourable aspiration. But the political class doesn't seem to realise that the post-democratic attempts to make voting customer-friendly are reviving the corruptions of the pre-democratic age, and forcing us to fight the battles of the Chartists all over again. " And what is the Government doing to prevent this happening again ? A big fat zero. "The Government has ruled out safeguards against rigging postal votes in the general election because time has run out, it emerged yesterday, as a court was told that Labour supporters forged 1,200 votes in a single council ward last June. One of the country’s leading election experts outlined changes that the independent Electoral Commission believes could prevent people having their votes stolen, but said Whitehall had decided that it was too late to make reforms." I imagine they are doing something - instructing their activists to be a bit less obvious this time round. Pretty straight guys. Labels: vote fraud More Snowdrops From The Curate's Garden My little post on self-harm was pounced on by this blogger, who thinks that because tattoos and piercings are mainstream now, they always have been. As always, Kipling has the words to describe this flaw in her logic : In August was the Jackal born The Rains fell in September "Now such a fearful flood as this," Says he "I can"t remember!" What I can't decide is whether she liked the post or not. Meanwhile, in Australia, the culture of the Mother Country lives on : "Police came under attack during a fourth night of rioting after the deaths of two teenagers whose stolen car crashed in a high-speed chase. Teenagers pelted officers with petrol bombs, rocks, fireworks and bottles as riot police advanced on a crowd of about 100 people on the sprawling housing estate of Macquarie Fields in the southwestern suburbs of Sydney. " And you'll never believe this one. Apparently youmg people's behaviour is getting worse. Ofsted's annual report, published earlier this month, showed that the proportion of "good or better" behaviour in secondary schools had declined from more than three-quarters to two-thirds since 1997. Following the latest report, England's chief schools inspector, David Bell, said: "Although the large majority of schools are orderly places where children behave well, it is worrying that unsatisfactory behaviour has not reduced over time. I liked this : The report recommends "regular training, focused on classroom practice, combined with an in-depth appreciation of child and adolescent development". It's probably all a question of self-esteem. I blame the Daily Mail myself. New US Atrocity Guantanamera, My Lai, Hiroshima, Green Acres - and now this. "The US has insisted abortion should not be recognised as a human right, at a review of progress 10 years after a major conference on women's rights". Is there no end to the evil of this nation, condemning millions of pregnant women to give birth ? Already the death-toll is rising. Among pregnant women. "Illegal abortions are a major cause of death among mothers in many countries in Latin America, an international conference on the subject has been told." Surely not among 'mothers' ? The whole point of abortion is to avoid that unhappy state, so indelibly associated with domestic violence, economic subjection, and grubby handprints on the newly painted walls. "Unsafe and illegal abortion in Latin America is a social justice problem". It certainly is for the baby. About Time Too Strangely, the BBC seem to be ignoring this story - can't find it on their website. "Michael Howard, the Tory leader, will seek to harness the growing nationalism south of the Border with a policy of stopping Scottish MPs from voting on English health, education and crime policies. He will put the so-called West Lothian Question at the heart of the election campaign by claiming Labour’s support has retreated to the Celtic fringe, leaving his authority in England dependent on Scots and Welsh MPs. The Conservatives expect that, even if Tony Blair, the Prime Minister, wins a third term, Labour will lose its majority in England - putting the power of Scottish MPs in the spotlight. Mr Howard and Peter Duncan, the shadow Scottish secretary, will propose next month that the Speaker should decide what legislation applies only to England - and ensure Scots MPs do not debate or vote on such issues." Ignore the spin about 'growing nationalism'. This is just a question of fairness. Scots MPs can vote on English issues - issues such as hunting or tuition fees where the legislation does not apply to Scotland. Scotland has its own Assembly which decides on such matters - and English MPs have no vote there. You can't blame the Scots for wanting to keep the status quo, if the English are mugs enough to agree. John Robertson, the Labour MP for Glasgow Anniesland, said: "All legislation - English, Welsh or Scottish - requires money from UK coffers. Last time I checked, everyone in Scotland pays the same British tax, so every MP in Britain has a direct interest in how that tax is spent." Quite right John. Makes sense to me. So you'll be scrapping that white elephant knocked up by Kirsty Wark's mates, will you ? No ? Oh. And some English MPs will use the rift to further the EU agenda for the Balkanisation of England into 'regions'. Jeremy Corbyn, a veteran Labour rebel, admitted it was "frustrating" to be defeated over particular legislation by Scots whose constituencies were not affected. But he went on: "Unless we have devolved regional government in England, there’s no reason to bar the Scots." That's right. The Scots and Welsh can have a Parliament, but the English ? Who are they ? My loyalties are to the ancient 'South West Region', aren't they ? In The Inbox .. A Viagra advert with the following text appended, a selection of random quotes. It seems to work rather well as one stream of consciousness. I think I recognise the work of the Marx brothers, St Augustine on chastity, Conan Doyle, Asimov on computers and Homer Simpson on beer, or is it Dave Barry ? Begin doing what you want to do now (unless you are reading this in the public library - LT). We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand and melting like a snowflake. Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth. If you can count your money, you don't have a billion dollars. The problem with some people is that when they aren't drunk, they're sober. Who so loves believes the impossible. Distance between two hearts is not an obstacle; rather a great reminder of just how strong true love can be. I do not fear computers. I fear the lack of them. Solitude, if rightly used, becomes not only a privilege but a necessity. Only a superficial soul fears to fraternize with itself. Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws. Those who are willing to sacrifice essential liberties for a little order, will lose both and deserve neither. Very little is needed to make a happy life. It is all within yourself, in your way of thinking. Who would give a law to lovers? Love is unto itself a higher law. I do not consider it an insult, but rather a compliment to be called an agnostic. I do not pretend to know where many ignorant men are sure -- that is all that agnosticism means. I heard someone tried the monkeys-on-typewriters bit trying for the plays of W. Shakespeare, but all they got was the collected works of Francis Bacon. But at my back I always hear Time's winged chariot hurrying near. There are people in the world so hungry, that God cannot appear to them except in the form of bread. Love takes up where knowledge leaves off. Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. A book may lie dormant for fifty years or for two thousand years in a forgotten corner of a library, only to reveal, upon being opened, the marvels or the abysses that it contains, or the line that seems to have been written for me alone. In this respect the writer is not different from any other human being: whatever we say or do can have far-reaching consequences. I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have. Yesterday is a dream, tomorrow but a vision. But today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness, and every tomorrow a vision of hope. Look well, therefore to this day. Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut. Blessed is the man, who having nothing to say, abstains from giving wordy evidence of the fact. The great thing about television is that if something important happens anywhere in the world, day or night, you can always change the channel. Distance between two hearts is not an obstacle; rather a great reminder of just how strong true love can be. What the world really needs is more love and less paper work. Very little is needed to make a happy life. It is all within yourself, in your way of thinking. What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? The game of life is not so much in holding a good hand as playing a poor hand well. I begin by taking. I shall find scholars later to demonstrate my perfect right. Egotist: a person more interested in himself than in me. When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading. Before I got married I had six theories about bringing up children; now I have six children and no theories. Why is it drug addicts and computer afficionados are both called users? A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous. If you ever reach total enlightenment while drinking beer, I bet it makes beer shoot out your nose. Love is the immortal flow of energy that nourishes, extends and preserves. Its eternal goal is life. Love is always bestowed as a gift - freely, willingly and without expectation. We don't love to be loved; we love to love. If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. Autumn is the time when seasons merge because of bare necessity. No matter what looms ahead, if you can eat today, enjoy today, mix good cheer with friends today enjoy it and bless God for it. When a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it. A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous. A little inaccuracy sometimes saves a ton of explanation. Love is the beauty of the soul. Can miles truly separate you from friends... If you want to be with someone you love, aren't you already there? What do you take me for, an idiot? Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident. Give me a museum and I'll fill it. The great thing about television is that if something important happens anywhere in the world, day or night, you can always change the channel. When you gaze long into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you. Black holes are where God divided by zero. Compassion alone stands apart from the continuous traffic between good and evil proceeding within us. Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. What the world really needs is more love and less paper work. Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to aid each other to persevere in the road to a happier life. Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe. A woman drove me to drink and I didn't even have the decency to thank her. Dancing is silent poetry. Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance. A positive attitude will not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe. I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use. Everyone is a genius at least once a year; a real genius has his original ideas closer together. All are lunatics, but he who can analyze his delusion is called a philosopher. Books are the shoes with which we tread the footsteps of great minds. The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad. His ignorance is encyclopedic It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. The instinct of nearly all societies is to lock up anybody who is truly free. First, society begins by trying to beat you up. If this fails, they try to poison you. If this fails too, the finish by loading honors on your head. It was the experience of mystery -- even if mixed with fear -- that engendered religion. From the moment I picked your book up until I laid it down I was convulsed with laughter. Some day I intend reading it. While we are postponing, life speeds by. Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstances. Thank you for sending me a copy of your book - I'll waste no time reading it. Give me chastity and continence, but not yet. The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win. Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza. Dancing is silent poetry. A kiss makes the heart young again and wipes out the years. All right, Brain, I don't like you and you don't like me -- so let's just do this and I'll get back to killing you with beer. We're Top At Everything When it comes to rape, drug abuse, abortions, crime or general naughtiness, you just can't beat the Brits. The parallels with other indigenous peoples who've lost their culture really are striking. If you look an any social issues report on Australian aboriginals, Native Americans, or First Nation Canadians, you see the same indicators. As the UN said in December : "There is a sense of hopelessness about the ability to control our own destiny that leads to social ills so common in indigenous communities, such as alcoholism, drug abuse, and domestic violence" "They get disconnected from their communities and the environment and many eventually get completely detached from their own indigenous identity" The Canadian report shows increased levels of sexually transmitted disease, suicide, drug and alcohol abuse, children in care, domestic violence, rape and crime. Sounds like the UK to me. Cash For Good Causes Part 4 From the Sunday Times "It is alleged that Comfort Afolabi, the 48-year-old head of the charity, put an undercover reporter posing as an asylum seeker in touch with an immigration fraudster who was selling fake passports. The Big Lottery Fund, which distributes £600m a year to good causes, has suspended the charity’s latest grant of £200,000, which was awarded in March. In a statement, the Big Lottery Fund said: “We have with immediate effect frozen the grant to DSHU and have begun an internal investigation into the organisation concerned.” " They seem to make a habit of this - see stories here and here. I criticise the BBC often enough, so credit to Radio Five for the investigation. It almost makes up for James "toilet-mouth" Naughtie's Ken Tynan moment this morning when he made use of Anglo-Saxon (about 6.40 a.m, in a discussion of the Oscars). It Is Right To Give Thanks And Praise To The Most ...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3415
__label__wiki	0.523856	0.523856	It's Not What You Know ... Sam Tarran ponders meritocracy with reference to the selection of prefects. A dark tale of corruption and revenge ... while the increasingly amusing Jingoistic affects never to have had any illusions to lose ... A Soggy Night In Newport Town Well, the Dragons beat Glasgow 13-3, but it was easily the worst I've seen them play this season. None of the usual fire - maybe the pools of water all over the pitch and the non-stop downpour had something to do with it. Despite the water, the pitch was in tremendous nick and cut up very little. But it was comedy rugby, with handling difficult and both teams kicking and hoping for a defensive error. There were plenty of those, but no-one could take advantage as time and again the ball held up in the lakes (you could have drowned at the bottom of some rucks) or slipped from hands. 3 up for half the game, Glasgow battled superbly against subdued Dragons and deserved a draw, with their forwards more than matching the Dragons pack, even when Beattie was sinbinned. It must have been a heartbreaker when they conceded a penalty with a minute left, Ceri Sweeney kicked it and then played a cross-kick to the left corner for Aled Brew to score unopposed with the clock on 81 minutes. 13-3 didn't really reflect the game. I've noted before the wonderful prices for children (I took six last night) at Rodney Parade - £3 each. Noting that pretty much every male on the terraces had pint glued to hand, I thought maybe a Guinness would ward off winter chills and keep the rain out. £2.20 a pint ! Has earth anything to show more fair ? Labels: rugby “We have been extremely tolerant and patient” Educated, liberal English culture is not so much a supertanker as a series of them, one behind the other. Just because the one at the front has stopped doesn't mean that all the others have noticed. Since 7/11 I've noted the changes at the top - the volte-face on multiculturalism, the sudden interest in cohesion and social solidarity - the kind of things that an older Britain (Ulster excepting) took pretty much for granted, despite the odd IRA collector rattling his tin in the pubs of Stockwell or Sparkbrook. Yet it takes a long time for everyone to get with the new programme. Educationists are still planning to teach the evils of Empire. I'm sure there are lots of bright young teachers and deputy heads just itching to implement their new diversity strategies as soon as they get the chance. And so forth. But you do have to wonder what kind of idiot thought this, reported by the Pub Philosopher, was a good idea. A row is brewing in Corby after the Prison Service announced that it was closing its office in the town and moving to nearby Leicester. The Tory parliamentary candidate wrote to the Prison Service to ask why and received a letter from the Director of Finance stating that one of key influencing factors was: Our ability to attract a more diverse workforce - 93.7 per cent of the population of Corby are white British, compared to 59.6 per cent in Leicester. Talk about 'it was worse than a crime, it was a blunder'. That's a few thousand BNP votes IMHO. I guess that against stupidity the gods themselves battle in vain. In the heart of the Black Country, depending on your viewpoint, there's either been an outbreak of people power or racist Islamophobia. Maybe even both. An £18 million mosque and community centre for Dudley has been thrown out against the advice of planning experts – but the battle will almost certainly continue with an appeal. One man was arrested during scuffles outside the meeting to consider the plan which prompted the biggest protest campaign in memory. Anti-mosque campaigners cheered after proposals for a £6 million mosque with 65ft minaret and £12 million community centre were rejected by all nine members of the planning committee. But chairman of Dudley Muslim Association Khurshid Ahmed today said the bid to build the mosque would almost certainly continue. There's a video here. Evening Mail coverage also. And the BBC, with a slightly different focus. Something seems to have happened. A few weeks ago, with only 1,000 signatures against it, the mosque was set to go ahead. But the numbers, like Topsy, just grew and grew. Eventually there were 20,000 signatures - a campaign seemingly organised by a UKIP councillor, Malcolm Davis. Whether you agree with his campaign or not, this is the first known instance of an elected UKIP representative actually doing anything outside the EU parliament. Posted by Laban at 9:19 am 29 comments: A Small Postette At Biased-BBC. Demonising Single Mothers In a Bag stylee. Hideous BBC Lies Never have such falsehoods been published by the BBC. I am outraged. One of the world's earliest locomotives has made its final journey - by road - from Manchester to Liverpool. The 170-year-old locomotive, called Lion, ran between the two cities on the world's first passenger railway line. The swine. Satan has ordered two tons of extra 'Coalite' and a carbon-fibre reinforced toasting fork especially for the person who wrote that. Any fule kno that the world's first passenger railway, the Mumbles train, would have been 200 years old this year. It was scrapped in 1960 by the local council, all of whose members are now being toasted here. Ever since I can remember, Swansea councils have been corrupt, incompetent or both - and according to this blog the tradition lives on. Had it survived it would have been a World Heritage site and the biggest tourist attraction in Wales. Picture by John Davies of Swansea Camera Club. I think he's photoshopped the red onto a black and white photo. I'm just old enough to have ridden the beastie. The terminus was at the back end of the long-gone Victoria Station, in what used to be a fascinating hinterland between station and docks. Railway lines ran in the roads between the warehouses and docksides - the Swansea of Kingsley Amis' novel 'That Uncertain Feeling'. Alas all gone, replaced by dual carriageway, retail sheds and a sanitised marina. What wonderful yuppie flats Weavers Warehouse - an early 20th-century brute concrete monstrosity, built over the river like a bridge, would have made ! The journey - along the sea front past the prison, the Vetch, the Slip (with its station, floral gardens, bridge and beach funfair), Patti Pavilion and St Helens, to Blackpill (where the accompanying main railway line turned off towards Gowerton), Oystermouth and the Pier - is still pleasant now, as a walk or bike ride on the path where the line ran. But it doesn't compare with a pasteboard ticket, a box of Paynes Poppets from the machine at the terminus, and a gloriously rackety journey. In winter the ride could be scary. The train always rocked a bit, but in a gale it would move disconcertingly. Upstairs, where the motion was accentuated, you'd wonder if it was about to fall over into the sea. Downstairs, with a stormy high tide the spray of breaking waves would slap against the windows - if you left them open you could get wet. We loved it. Perhaps This'll Work Immigrants should carry out community work before being granted UK citizenship, Gordon Brown will say. The chancellor is expected to tell a seminar on Britishness that the move would help new arrivals settle. Mr Brown's comments follow his earlier call for all incomers to learn English, and for the UK to have its own day to celebrate its national identity. Of course he's always believed this. I well recall his many speeches on the subject in years past. The chancellor will tell his audience in London that obliging migrants to carry out community work would help introduce them to the people they will be living alongside. It would also demonstrate to the host community that new immigrants will contribute to society as a whole. Community work is what criminals are sentenced to do - I'm not sure what that says. It looks as though we're going to hear of lots of 'tough' tests and lots more 'Britishness', as he cozens and gammons the Native Brits. It's worked so far, so whu shouldn't it work again ? There's nothing he won't consider - except of course turning the flow of incomers off. After all, there's no upper limit to migration - and we don't have a population policy (the current default being that the natives are replaced). Bwown's attitude to high levels of immigration is a bit like his attitude to high levels of taxation. "I sit on a man's back, choking him and making him carry me, and yet assure myself and others that I am very sorry for him and wish to ease his lot by all possible means - except by getting off his back." Labels: culture, immigration Lefty Luvvie Royalist Shock When I saw the 800-odd hits for 'Helen Mirren' this morning I thought that Ilyena Vasilievna Mironov had probably won her Oscar. "For 50 years and more, Elizabeth Windsor has maintained her dignity, her sense of duty - and her hairstyle," Dame Helen said. "She has had her feet planted firmly on the ground, her hat on her head and her handbag on her arm. She has weathered many, many storms. And I salute her courage and her consistency and I thank her because if it wasn't for her I most certainly would not be here." She ended her speech by holding up the Oscar statuette and saying: "Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the Queen." UPDATE - 2,500 hits makes it another Mirrstalanche. And the Dumb One ponders the Oscars. "For Future Generations" Natalie Bennett's Philobiblon is an interesting read. She writes on history, theatre, politics, feminism, "cyberspace" - pretty much everything - and she writes well, which is why she does it for a living (and why I don't). Her politics are red/green. Via her blog, this piece on the end of privacy - food for the thoughts of a parent with three avid bebo/msn users aged 9 to 17. Ms Bennett is yet another intelligent, talented woman who's childless. Finally, as a single, childless woman, with an active social and professional life, entirely happy in that status, she's pleased to write about that, as an antidote to the inevitable Bridget Jones stereotypes. Maybe I read the wrong blogs, but I don't see many - if any - Bridget Jones stereotypes on the web. So what, anyway ? She has no children. Big deal. Neither have a lot of other people. Are you going to trawl the web for childless bloggers to tag ? No. I only mention it because of this piece on using the internet to resurrect women's lost history. In among the quotes from Barthes and concepts like "the stuffedness of the body" there's stuff that's relevant to all historians (and that applies to both sexes). She (correctly IMHO) identifies the enormous potential of the web in gathering together snippets from disparate sources to begin 'the reconstruction of a life' - something I think is happening above all in the world of geneaology, where a post on a local bulletin board, forgotten for a year, suddenly brings an email from Canada with information about your great-great grandfather. (If only this site had the source texts as well !) I digress. When Lionel Shriver wrote her magnificent essay on childless boomers she generalised that they weren't very historically-minded. We give little thought to the perpetuation of lineage, culture or nation; we take our heritage for granted. We are ahistorical. We measure the value of our lives within the brackets of our own births and deaths, and don't especially care what happens once we're dead. You couldn't say that about Ms Bennett. The second reason why silicon immortality is important to feminists is that it offers many women the opportunity to contribute to the resurrection of women of their own and other ages, when other avenues are closed to them. Norma Clarke in The Rise and Fall of the Woman of Letters asks why Jane Barker, Sarah Fielding, Eliza Heywood, Delavrier Manley, innovative, popular, admired writers, were almost forgotten, while the men who were their compatriots – Milton, Pope, Steele, Swift – have got as close to immortality as any person who spends their life laying pen to paper could reasonably expect. I’m angry, sometimes, that these, my foremothers, like so many of their compatriots, did not do enough to ensure their own survival into the future (my emboldening - LT), and I have to ask: why ? Trouble is, the 'survival into the future' not only depends upon the preservation of these women's stories, but on the continued existence of people who'll want to read about these women. As Ms Bennett writes : If a memory of, or knowledge of, a person exists within a single human body/mind, then the person remembered has an existence, albeit a tenuous, wraithlike one ... This alternative, embodied view of immortality chimes with a longstanding 'commonsense', pre-silicon-age view, which also holds that a person lives on whilesoever their memory is retained in that of another (my emboldening - LT). Making this “life” possible is often, consciously or not, the aim of historians, as Lerner says in explaining "why history matters … the dead continue to live by way of the resurrection we give them in telling their stories". In this context a look at the demographics is instructive. As the ONS 2005 Poulation Trends summary (pdf) tells us : As many as two in five secondary or medium educated women born in England and Wales in the mid-to-late 1960s were still childless going into their 30s, and almost half (46 per cent) of higher educated women were still childless at age 33. Among the generation of women born in the 1960s in France and Norway, fewer than one in three women of secondary and higher educational attainment were respectively childless entering their 30s and at age 33. This isn't only a UK phenomenon. "Expected family size varies inversely with wife’s education" says this US presentation. The same's true in Japan and in Latin America (though in the non-welfare Latin American states both "the least educated and the best educated women share the small family norm"). The UK population is going up. Not all the new Britons will have the same attitudes to historical inquiry. The number of natives is going down - and they're ageing. And perhaps the natives producing the most children aren't rearing so many who'll read about seventeenth century lady jailers for pleasure and profit. What have you done today to preserve a woman’s life – even your own – for future generations ? A good question. Another good question is 'what future generations ?' 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__label__wiki	0.816617	0.816617	THE NOW ISSUE THE GIRLPOWER ISSUE UNTITLED EXCLUSIVES RECENT NEWS IN MUSIC UNTITLED EVENTS GIRLPOWER ISSUE 8 LEGENDARY ISSUE 7 MUSIC ISSUE 6 CINEMA ISSUE 5 VOYAGE ISSUE 4 VOYEUR ISSUE 3 SURREAL ISSUE 2 KALEIDOSCOPIC ISSUE 1 UNTITLED PRODUCTIONS Copyright © 2017 The Untitled Magazine, All Rights Reserved. OLIVER JACKSON-COHEN TALKS GHOSTS, HAUNTED HOUSES AND EMOTIONAL HANGOVERS FEATURED EXCLUSIVES, FILM + TV, INTERVIEWS by The Untitled Magazine The Haunting of Hill House, image courtesy of Netflix Oliver Jackson-Cohen has managed to carve a meaningful array of characters throughout his roles; the latest being Luke Cain from the Netflix thriller series, The Haunting of Hill House. An adaptation from the famous Shirley Jackson’s novel, the series “follows siblings who, as children, grew up in what would go on to become the most famous haunted house in the country. Now adults, they are forced back together in the face of tragedy and must finally confront the ghosts of their past.” The Untitled Magazine sat down with the British actor to talk ghosts, childhood trauma, and his early beginnings. What inspired you to pursue acting? I don’t really know. I don’t think there was a particular movie that I watched that inspired me to do it but I remember realizing that it was a place that I could hide and be whoever I wanted to be. It was a place that I could disappear into and explore whatever I wanted to explore without any limitations. So I think for anyone, that’s quite an exciting idea. And then it stupidly turned into an obsession. So here we are: 31 and rummaging through a dressing up box. Emerald City, image courtesy IMDB. You were part of the theatre group YoungBlood alongside actresses such as Carey Mulligan, Imogen Poots and Ophelia Lovibond – can you tell us about some of your experiences as a young actor working with them and how that has formed your style? YoungBlood was such an amazing time. It’s kind of nuts to think that that amount of young talent was all in one group! And everyone’s gone on to have really interesting careers! I went to a French school where there was no drama section, so YoungBlood to me was a bit like a lifeline. I think for all of us, it felt like a place where we could just have fun, make mistakes and experiment with whatever we wanted and I think that that, as an actor, is very important. Also, we all became a family – our whole weekend social life was geared around one another and going to YoungBlood, so it was a really special time. We all are still in touch which is really nice too. You have a long list of TV and film credits to your name already – what are some of the roles you have played that really resonated with you personally? I think that Luke in Hill House has probably been the most personal to me. There is an isolation to him that I really resonated with. I think what Mike Flanagan has done here is very clever – exploring childhood trauma with the metaphor of ‘ghosts’ because all of us have varying scales of difficult childhoods and it is definitely something that, universally, we can all relate to. Both “Man In An Orange Shirt” and “The Secret River” were also very important roles to me. It’s all about people trying their hardest to be what they think they should be or what society tells them they should be and, again, I think that’s something that resonates universally, not just with me. They were also very special filming experiences. “Man in an Orange Shirt.” Image courtesy of IMDB. Can you tell us about your role in Netflix’s new show THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE? I play Luke Crain who is the youngest of five siblings that lives in Hill House. The first five episodes follow each sibling 20 years after leaving the house, over the same 24 hours. It tackles how that traumatic experience has shaped their lives. Luke has a twin, Nell, and they were subject to the most traumatic experiences in the house. So, as we meet Luke in the present day he is very much dealing with PTSD and has developed an opioid addiction in order to cope. The new series is a thriller, based off adult siblings who, as children lived in a haunted house… how are these characters affected by their childhood? I think what’s very interesting is the way in which Mike has tackled how these childhood experiences differ from one sibling to the next. You have the eldest, Steven, who puts it all down to mental illness and doesn’t want to believe anything strange happened in the house and that is his way of coping. Then you have Shirley, who needs to keep moving forward and be very practical in order to cope. The show is basically a study on what losing a parent and trauma does to people and I think it’s very interesting how each sibling is affected differently. As I said before, Nell and Luke are struggling to move forward the most. Struggling to just function. It really is an amazing exploration of the varying degrees of childhood experiences and how some just can’t simply move past it. They are stuck in that place from 20 years ago and don’t know how to get out or move on because it’s impossible to move on if nothing makes sense. Luke is very much in that place. The Haunting of Hill House. Courtesy of IMDB. How did you get into character for the horror sequences? I think all of us had to approach it as you would with a drama and just try to put yourself in that position and make it feel as real as possible. It was a very long shoot, nearly nine months, and I definitely feel it was probably one of the most harrowing shoots in terms of character because you need to keep all of that stuff alive for that amount of time. I think it was emotionally exhausting for everyone. Dealing with terror and grief and drumming that stuff up for a long period of time, you end up with a sort of emotional hangover where you know none of its real, yet it feels SO real! You have a history of acting in horror stories, such as the television adaptation Dracula, where you performed opposite Jonathan Rhys Meyers, and The Raven alongside John Cusack… what draws you to these type of roles? I think it genuinely isn’t to do with the genre itself but rather the characters within those stories. I have loved playing all of them to varying degrees but, again, I think it’s about being part of an interesting story that is the biggest draw. “Dracula.” Courtesy of IMDB. What can we look forward to from you next? Any daring new roles on the horizon? I hope so!! There is a sniper sitting on my roof ready to take me out if I say anything, so we shall see!! 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__label__wiki	0.621925	0.621925	Home » Press Release Archive » Archived Press Releases » Guest Press Release: 503 Parliamentarians From 34 Countries Demand Security Council Action on Burma Media inquiries: contact Simon Billenness, USCB Executive Director, at 617-596-6158 - Click on the article of choice then scroll down to view - • 05 - Press Release: New Report Card Scores US Companies Investing in Burma • 27 - Press Release: IFC Should Postpone Burma Investment • 15 - Press Release: President Obama Renews Burma Investment Sanctions • 06 - Press Release: President Obama Must Renew Burma Investment Sanctions • 01 - Press Release: Japan Must Postpone Thilawa SEZ Financing Until Forced Displacement Reviewed • 23 - Press Release: 61 Burma Civil Society Organizations Press World Bank on Human Rights Concerns about Telecom Project • 20 - Press Release: USCB Welcomes Introduction of The Burma Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2013 • 20 - Press Release: 42 Organizations Urge Burma to Stop Political Arrests in Joint Letter to President Obama • 07 - Press Release: 37 Organizations Urge President Obama to Update Blacklist with Respect to Burma • 17 - Press Release: 133 Ethnic Civil Society Organizations Express Concern and Reservation Regarding Foreign Military Engagement with the Burmese Military • 12 - Press Advisory: August 12 Joint Letter to President Obama on Burma Investment Reporting Requirements • 17 - Press Advisory: May 19-20 Protests Against Burma’s President Thein Sein’s Visit to Washington, DC • 15 - Press Advisory: President Obama to Welcome Burma’s President Thein Sein to White House, Ignores Plight of Ethnic, Religious Minorities • 05 - Rights Groups: U.S. Government Must Ensure Accountability and Transparency • 27 - USCB expresses its disappointment over the U.S. Congress and Administration’s Decision to Lift Remaining Sanctions on Burma • 21 - Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to visit Burmese community in Washington, DC area • 02 - Burma Sanctions Extended by Congress • 17 - Today the U.S. Campaign for Burma (USCB) expresses its concern over the US Administrations announcement that the U.S. is lifting the financial transactions and investment ban on Burma through a presidential waiver. • 25 - Human Rights Groups Resist State Department Efforts to Prematurely Reward the Burmese Regime: Congress Urged to Renew Import Ban, Exercise Caution 75,000 Displaced in Kachin State as Burmese Army Attacks Continue • 01 - Burma’s Democracy Movement Enters into the New Playing Field by Winning at least 39 Seats in the By-Lection, Yet Still Full of Landmines, Barriers, and Biased-Referees • 22 - Resettled Ethnic Refugees in the U.S. Call for Greater Action to End Systematic Human Rights Abuses against Ethnic People in Burma • 13 - Release of Political Prisoners in Burma Welcomed, Remaining Ones Should Be Released • 01 - More than 50,000 people call on Secretary Clinton to demand an end to atrocities, freedom for all political prisoners in Burma • 18 - Clinton should prioritize Burmese Army’s increase in mass atrocities, violence against women during trip to Burma • 28 - Secretary Clinton Urged to Prioritize Securing An End to Burmese Army’s Crimes against Humanity by 12 Human Rights Organizations and One Individual in the United States • 26 - Americans Demand President Obama Show Global Leadership in Ending Crimes against Humanity in Burma • 07 - President Obama Urged to Take Action on Burma by 22 Human Rights Organizations and One Individual in the United States • 15 - Burma’s Regime Attacks Kachin Ethnic Resistance Group, International Community Must Demand End of all Violence and Peaceful Solution through Political Dialogue • 20 - Burma’s Nobel Laureate Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to Address an U.S. Congressional Committee for the First Time Ever • 27 - Secretary Geithner Urged to Take Action on Cronies Providing Economic and Political Support to the Regime in Burma • 03 - Members of U.S. Congress Call On President Obama to Lead Establishment of International Commission of Inquiry in Burma • 16 - Thein Sein’s Government Refuses to Release Political Prisoners; Over 2,000 Political Prisoners of Burma Should Be Released Unconditionally Now!!!! • 23 - Hunger Strike in Insein Prison Demands the Attention of the International Community • 18 - Appointment of U.S. Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Burma is the First Step in the Right Direction, More Presidential Actions Are Required • 09 - UN Commission of Inquiry in Burma Necessary to Prevent Further Abuses by the Military Regime as Escalation of Civil War Looms • 18 - “The Military Regime’s Merciless Act of Making the People Living with HIV/AIDS in Burma Helpless and Homeless Denounced” • 27 - Americans Join Global Movement to Denounce Burmese Regime’s Sham Elections on November 7, 2010 • 30 - U.S. Members of Congress Condemn the Burmese Regime’s Undemocratic Upcoming Elections on November 7, 2010 • 18 - U.S. Supports UN Investigation on Crimes against Humanity in Burma • 14 - U.S. House of Representatives Unanimously Extends Sanctions on Burma’s Military Junta • 22 - BURMA SANCTIONS EXTENDED by SENATE and SAILS through to the WHITE HOUSE for OBAMA’s Signature • 30 - U.S. Senators Demand U.S. Support for UN Commission of Inquiry in Burma • 18 - Over 340 “Arrest Yourself” Events to be Held around the World; A Tribute to the World’s Only Imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Aung San Suu Kyi on Her 65th Birthday • 10 - Military Regime bans Aung San Suu Kyi, political prisoners, monks from participating in the country’s political process, simultaneously pushing towards imminent war with ethnic ceaseﬁre groups • 11 - UN Special Rapporteur calls UN institutions to investigate war crimes and crimes against humanity in Burma • 29 - The United Nations Urged to Reject the Military Regime’s Election in Burma • 03 - Losing an Inspirational Leader • 04 - Letter to Prime Minister Abhisit Feb 4th 2010 • 10 - Burma’s Regime Escalates Attacks against Karen Villagers, Destroys Mobile Health Clinic, Schools, Villages, Forcing Thousands to Flee • 10 - 442 Global Parliamentarians to UN Security Council on International Human Rights Day: Investigate Crimes against Humanity and War Crimes in Burma • 23 - Honoring Burma’s Democracy Icon on Her 14th Year in Detention and Highlighting Suffering of Ethnic Minorities in Burma • 23 - Activists Urge Governments to Act on Rape, Crimes in Burma at Upcoming United Nations Meetings • 28 - Obama Administration Supports Sanctions on Burma • 30 - Dozens of Buddhist Monks to Attend U.S. Senate Burma Hearing • 11 - Activists Condemn Imprisonment of Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi, Urge “Concrete” International Action • 28 - Massive Flight of Refugees from Burma Activists Call for Immediate United States Action, End to Crimes Against Humanity • 06 - Ban Ki-moon Fails to Obtain Aung San Suu Kyi’s Release, Focus Shifts Back to UN Security Council, President Obama Urged to Seek Security Council Action on Burma by U.S. Members of Congress • 24 - Activists Laud U.S. Congress for Passing Burma Sanctions, Ask President Obama to Organize UN Security Council Action • 05 - New Photos: Thousands of Civilians Fleeing Burmese Army Attacks • 24 - Shepard Fairey Unveils Icon in Support of Aung San Suu Kyi • 11 - Dangerous Situation for World’s Only Imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize Recipient • 14 - Aung San Suu Kyi Sent to Insein Prison, Facing Trial • 15 - Activists Laud Obama’s Move to Continue Sanctions on Burma, Call for Further International Action • 03 - Activists Condemn Burmese Regime’s Treatment of Rohingya Peoples, Call for UN to Act • 03 - Activists Welcome Call by 112 Former Presidents and Prime Ministers for UN to Achieve Release of Burmese Political Prisoners by December 31st • 18 - Human Rights Activists Laud UN’s Recognition of Burmese Junta’s Systematic Use of Sexual Violence against Ethnic Women, Impunity • 06 - New Report Documents Huge Increase in Burma Political Prisoners, In Deﬁance of UN Security Council • 22 - Inﬂuential United States Teachers’ Union Gives Major Award to Burma’s Student Activists • 02 - Burma’s Most Prominent Leaders Hauled Into Court • 25 - On Anniversary of Crackdown on Monks, Americans Hold 200 Events For Change • 05 - Global Olympic Protests over China’s Support for Dictatorship in Burma • 21 - In a Five-Day Trip to Burma, UN Envoy Spent only 20 Minutes with Representatives of Burma’s Democracy Movement • 15 - House of Representatives Votes Unanimously To Increase Sanctions on Burma • 18 - City of Los Angeles Declares June 19 Aung San Suu Kyi • 01 - US Senators Send Urgent Appeal to UN Chiefs as Burma Activists Face Health Crisis • 05 - Activists Call for US Government to Provide Emergency Assistance to Cyclone Victims in Burma • 14 - UN Security Council Efforts on Burma Cyclone “Dead as a Doornail” • 24 - Activists Laud Congress for Awarding Imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Aung San Suu Kyi Rare Honor • 08 - Regime Attacks Ethnic Minority Villages While UN Envoy Enters Burma • 17 - Congressional Resolution Introduced to Reject the Constitution Made by the Burmese Military Junta • 12 - Burma Loses a Hero • 13 - US Senators Introduce Bill to Grant Burma’s Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Congress’ Most Prestigious Honor, Congressional Gold Medal • 26 - Burma Activists Launch Global Campaign to “Turn Off” The Olympics • 17 - US House of Reps. Votes to Give Aung San Suu Kyi Highest Honor • 19 - US Senate, Following House and European Union, Adopts Major Burma Sanctions Legislation • 11 - Campaigners Praise “the First Step” by UN Security Council, Call for Arms Embargo • 06 - Powerful Group of Hollywood Celebrities Call for UN Secretary General to “Personally Intervene” to Secure Release of World’s Only Imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize Recipient • 17 - Global Protests Against China’s Foreign Policy On Anniversary of Military Takeover in Burma, China’s Role In Focus • 21 - Campaigners Slam Arrest of Prominent Burmese Rights Activists • 23 - As Crackdown on Mass Protests Continue, Campaigners Call for UN Secretary-General’s Immediate Intervention, Security Council Action on Burma • 14 - 280 Events in 17 Countries To Honor World’s Only Imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize Recipient on Birthday • 24 - Activists Commend U.S. Congress for Maintaining Tough Measures on Burmese Military Junta • 15 - 59 Former Heads of State Call for Release of World’s Only Imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize Recipient • 25 - Human Rights Group Condemns Arrest Extension of World’s Only Imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize Recipient in Burma, Launches “New, Sustained, High-level International Campaign” • 23 - Activists File Complaint Asking United Nations to Respond to Brutal Attacks on Human Rights Activists in Burma • 30 - UN Publicly Admits Scale of Burma Crisis for First Time • 03 - Two Nobel Peace Prize Recipients to Lead Demonstration at Burma Embassy This Friday, Call for UN Security Council Action • 10 - Breaking News: 5 Prominent Political Prisoners Released in Burma • 12 - Standing for the Oppressor , Sharing the Shame • 10 - Rally In New York To End Attacks After 3,000 Villages Destroyed In Eastern Burma • 02 - Activists Condemn Arrest of 6 Prominent Democracy Activists, Including Min Ko Naing, in Burma • 09 - “Meaningless and Undemocratic Exercise” in Burma that will “Not Work on Mars” an Affront to United Nations, Burmese People • 20 - New United Nations Report Slams Attacks on Civilians by Burma’s Junta and Suggests UN Security Council Action • 15 - U.S. Campaign for Burma Welcomes Groundbreaking, FirstEver UN Security Council Debate on Burma, and Calls for Binding Resolution • 26 - U.S. Senate Approves Three Year-Extension of Sanctions on Burmese Military Regime While ASEAN Parliamentarians Call for the UN Security Council Action on Burma • 17 - Activists to Rally for World’s Most Prominent Political Prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi On 61st Birthday • 27 - Guest Press Release: 503 Parliamentarians From 34 Countries Demand Security Council Action on Burma • 28 - Humanitarian, Human Rights Organizations Call for Urgent UN Security Council Action on Burma • 27 - World’s Most Prominent Political Prisoner’s Detention Extended, Again • 31 - As Military Regime Launches New Attacks on Minorities in Burma, Activists Welcome Second Discussion by UN Security Council and Call for Action • 26 - Legendary Musician and Activist Peter Gabriel to visit Washington, DC to Urge UN Security Council Resolution, End to Human Rights Abuses in Burma • 01 - Guest Press Release: AAPPB Releases Landmark Torture Report • 14 - Leading Member of Congress to Lead Protest at Embassy of Burma • 15 - R.E.M. to Broadcast Song from June 19th Concert into Authoritarian Country of Burma • 16 - Protests to Condemn France’s Protection of Total Oil Deal with Burma’s Dictator • 31 - Global Days of Actions For Aung San Suu Kyi’s 60th Birthday, June 19, 2005 • 20 - 60 Days to 60th Birthday of Aung San Suu Kyi • 08 - Tiffany’s Says No to Burma’s Blood Gems • 21 - Locked Up Forever?: Burma Campaigners Seek Ruling from United Nations on Ten Imprisoned Dissidents • 07 - Burma Activists Organize 10 Fundraisers this Weekend to Beneﬁt Tsunami Victims • 06 - US Group Slams Burma’s Regime for Creating “Darfur of the East” • 14 - US Campaign for Burma Denounces Thailand’s Prime Minister for Accepting Imprisonment of Nobel Peace Prize Recipient • 15 - “For the Lady” Banned in Burma • 20 - “For the Lady” Beneﬁt Album to be Released October 26th On Rhino Records • 31 - Three Major Tours to Burma Cancelled • 14 - US House of Reps. Extends Burma’s Sanctions in Landslide • 30 - Rare Photos Document Burma Regime’s Abuses • 06 - Burma Democracy Groups Criticize Koﬁ Annan’s Support for Junta’s National Convention • 13 - Stop Crackdown on Suu Kyi Supporters, Thai Govt. Urged • 13 - Congressman Crowley Honored for Work on Burma, Human Rights Guest Press Release: 503 Parliamentarians From 34 Countries Demand Security Council Action on Burma (click to view PDF) Contact: AIPMC Secretariat: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at +6012-3750974 (Roshan Jason, AIPMCExecutive Secretary). AIPMC website: www.aseanmp.org (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) An unprecedented 503 MPs from 34 countries have today written to members of the United Nations Security Council, and UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, calling for a binding resolution to address the crisis in military ruled Burma. The letter is believed to be the largest number of MPs that have written to the Council in this way. The move comes as Security Council members consider holding their first formal discussion on Burma. A draft resolution has also been circulated by the United States. In their letter the parliamentarians write, “There is ample precedent for a Security Council resolution on Burma. The Council has passed resolutions on many countries, including Haiti, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan, Yemen, and Liberia, when internal breakdown was underway. In many of these countries the Security Council failed to act swiftly, resulting in many innocent lives being lost. This must not be allowed to continue in Burma.” Support for a non-punitive Security Council resolution on Burma has grown in recent months as the situation in Burma continues to deteriorate. The ruling military junta has increased attacks on ethnic minorities in eastern Burma, an escalation of a campaign that has driven half a million people from their homes as internally displaced persons and over 700,000 refugees over Burma’s borders into neighbouring countries. Shockingly, at least 2,700 villages have been burned or otherwise destroyed by the junta. The junta has also forcibly recruited more child soldiers than any other country in the world. At the same time harassment of members of Aung San Suu Kyi’s party – the National League for Democracy – has increased and 1,100 political prisoners remain in jail, facing horrific forms of torture. One month ago, UN Under Secretary-General for Political Affairs Gambari Ibrahim travelled to Burma to meet with the leader of the military junta and Aung San Suu Kyi, the world’s only imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize recipient. Gambari raised hopes after his trip by stating that the military regime may end attacks on ethnic minorities and release Suu Kyi and 1,100 other political prisoners. He proclaimed the military junta was ready to “turn a new page” with the international community. One week later, the military regime rebuffed his every request, even extending Aung San Suu Kyi’s detention for one year and increasing attacks on ethnic minorities. Subsequently, the United States, UK, France, and other countries indicated their support for what could become the first-ever UN Security Council resolution on Burma. In the letter, the 503 parliamentarians endorsed a proposal by Nobel Peace Prize recipient Bishop Desmond M. Tutu and former Czech President Vaclav Havel that calls for a non-punitive, binding UN Security Council resolution that calls for national reconciliation in Burma. Tutu and Havel commissioned a legal study – A Threat To The Peace – that found the Security Council has the legal authority and an obligation to take action on Burma. The letter was organized by a grouping of parliamentarians from 6 Southeast Asian countries called the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Myanmar Caucus (AIPMC). The letter is signed by elected representatives from countries including; Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Denmark, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Ireland, Slovenia, US, UK, Austria, Romania, Belgium, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, China (Hong Kong), India, Australia, Norway, Italy, Thailand, Canada, Sweden, Hungary, Mongolia, Germany, South Korea, and Pakistan. “We, as elected representatives from all over the world have joined forces to support our fellow MPs in Burma who were never allowed to take their seats,” said AIPMC members on behalf of signatories to the letter. “They are calling for a binding resolution on Burma and we support them in that call. It is now time for the United Nations Security Council to intervene. It has the power to pass a binding resolution requiring the regime to engage in genuine negotiations and begin a transition to democracy in Burma, through a process of peaceful national reconciliation.” Many of the signatories retain considerable power in their own countries, including party leaders across the political spectrum. Signatories represent conservatives, moderates, and liberals, showing the powerful international consensus developing around the need for UN Security Council action in Burma. “We have been overwhelmed by the support for this initiative,” said Zaid Ibrahim, Chair of the AIPMC and a member of parliament from Malaysia adding, “Action by the Security Council is long overdue”. Since its inaugural meeting in Kuala Lumpur, on 26-28 November 2004, AIPMC has been calling on the military government in Burma to bring about changes and democratic reforms in the country. The grouping of ASEAN Legislators from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and Cambodia have continuously called for the unconditional release of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, as well as for the freedom of over a thousand other political prisoners in Burma. AIPMC has affiliate members and partners in the form of national caucuses and parliamentary groups outside ASEAN, such as in India, the Republic of Korea, Japan and countries in Europe. The body also works closely with the civil-society Burma movement and members of Burma’s government-in-exile.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3425
__label__wiki	0.58665	0.58665	Gaussian Markov random field priors for inverse problems IPI Home Far field model for time reversal and application to selective focusing on small dielectric inhomogeneities May 2013, 7(2): 417-443. doi: 10.3934/ipi.2013.7.417 Study of noise effects in electrical impedance tomography with resistor networks Liliana Borcea 1, , Fernando Guevara Vasquez 2, and Alexander V. Mamonov 3, Computational and Applied Mathematics, Rice University, MS 134, 6100 Main St. Houston, TX 77005-1892, United States Department of Mathematics, University of Utah, 155 S 1400 E RM 233, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0090, United States Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station C0200, Austin, TX 78712, United States Received December 2011 Revised January 2013 Published May 2013 We present a study of the numerical solution of the two dimensional electrical impedance tomography problem, with noisy measurements of the Dirichlet to Neumann map. The inversion uses parametrizations of the conductivity on optimal grids. The grids are optimal in the sense that finite volume discretizations on them give spectrally accurate approximations of the Dirichlet to Neumann map. The approximations are Dirichlet to Neumann maps of special resistor networks, that are uniquely recoverable from the measurements. Inversion on optimal grids has been proposed and analyzed recently, but the study of noise effects on the inversion has not been carried out. In this paper we present a numerical study of both the linearized and the nonlinear inverse problem. We take three different parametrizations of the unknown conductivity, with the same number of degrees of freedom. We obtain that the parametrization induced by the inversion on optimal grids is the most efficient of the three, because it gives the smallest standard deviation of the maximum a posteriori estimates of the conductivity, uniformly in the domain. For the nonlinear problem we compute the mean and variance of the maximum a posteriori estimates of the conductivity, on optimal grids. For small noise, we obtain that the estimates are unbiased and their variance is very close to the optimal one, given by the Cramér-Rao bound. 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__label__wiki	0.650265	0.650265	Wales v England - Matchday Page 8 of 9 • 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 by LondonTiger on Sat 23 Feb 2019, 8:01 am http://www.606v2.com/t68441-wales-v-england-thread-6-nations The time is now! The day is here! LondonTiger wrote: ANY personal attacks will be a ban. No warnings. Re: Wales v England - Matchday by yappysnap on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 7:23 am Well done Wales! Ive only seen highlights but it seems like you out thought and then out played us on the day. England should have a few questions this week. 1. Why stick with the kicking game when it wasnt working? 2. Why use the bench so little? Just a few mins for the few that got on? yappysnap Location : Christchurch, NZ by No 7&1/2 on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 7:57 am We've been burnt by going to the bench before quite early so perhaps in the back of his mind. Even though we didn't hit the heights of Ireland away we still looked pretty comfortable. I do think Genge would have been very useful to bring in at the same time as Williams but Moon was steady. As a positive how good is Curry looking. by LordDowlais on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 8:28 am Looking back on the game, I think there could be a few citing's for some of the English players. Was it Sinkler who was fish hooking a Welsh player ? I know he made a few late tackles. LordDowlais Location : Merthyr Tydfil I'd be surprised if there's any citing from that game. Nothing deserving of a red card. by Pal Joey on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9:02 am Perhaps we should wait for miaow's frame-by-frame-in-depth-analysis of any possible infringements before we jump to any conclusions, guys. Pal Joey Location : On the plains by Poorfour on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9:02 am LordDowlais wrote: Looking back on the game, I think there could be a few citing's for some of the English players. He made one tackle that was looked at - and the ref concluded (and said to AWJ) that he stood his ground - and one that should have been looked at because if they had it would have shown that the initial tackle was legal, and then AWJ milked it so hard that it mooed. But it was actually a very controlled performance for most of the game. Gatland and his team played a bit of a blinder in the pre-match build up in effectively asking the ref to watch Kyle, and then in exploiting the opportunities on the pitch to put doubt in the ref's mind. It's telling that Sinckler being subbed was the point at which Wales began to take control of the match - he'd had an immense game to that point. England probably need a bit of a charm offensive to get officials' views of him into line with how he's actually playing today rather than the reputation he's had in the past. That goes for the whole But overall it was a great game of rugby, and aside from the big handbags moment a very hard game but mostly a clean one. Both sets of fans can probably point to calls they think should have gone the other way, but it pretty much evens out in the end. In the past Wales have often been able to pull out a couple of big performances only to stumble, but I have to say that they are looking as good as I have ever seen them. Ireland, even at home, won't be a pushover, but Wales are looking pretty good. As for England, they were taught a timely lesson, which is that against a team with a proper fullback and a well-organised defence they have to vary their play much more to score tries. It was weird that they couldn't work this out before the game: Slade and Tuilagi were barely used, and instead Billy and Sinck were doing most of the work in attack, and when Sinck was subbed they didn't have an alternative plan. With a bit of luck they can work this out before the RWC. Poorfour by BamBam on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9:47 am Think I'm finally over the disappointment from Saturday. Firstly, congrats to Wales, it was a deserved victory and can't take anything away from you guys. I'm really disappointed with our tactical approach. Even on here, most of us thought we would use the kicking game as an option rather than the be all and end all against Wales, recognising that they have a very strong full back and plenty of kicking options themselves. Even in the first half when we were ahead on the scoreboard, with every wasted kick I was shouting at the TV to look to play through the hands and just build a bit of momentum. Wales defended very well, but I still think that an extended period of building through the phases would have yielded results We just looked like we were bereft of ideas, and that is not this team. I would have liked to have seen the forwards using Wales pick and go tactic against them, then the centres getting their hands on the ball and just try and cause problems rather than hoping Wales made mistakes fielding the kicks. The kick after May's kick chase and the one after Nowell intercepted a pass were just madness, and so frustrating to watch. Positives for me were the defence in the first half with Lawes and Sinckler leading the way, and Curry's performance. Lawes just gets better and better, and its just a shame that their early efforts didn't lead to more points on the board. Curry is developing into a fine 7, think him and Underhill will be pushing each other on for years to come which can only be a good thing for us. He has such physicality to his game, its hard to believe he's only 20 years old. Discipline was an issue for me, with our penalty count being far too high, especially offside on too many occasions. Its always going to be a risk with the line speed, but maybe we should have held for a second longer after the 3rd penalty. Sinckler didn't do anything that bad for me, one high tackle aside, but can see why others would disagree. I agree with Poorfour, once Sinck and Lawes went off we saw that 30 odd phase play from Wales, I think with those two around that would have been cut short far earlier by SecretFly on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9:51 am Yes but the other side usually forces indiscipline. That's they're role to an extent and that's what Wales forced in England. Frustration grew that the smoothness of the plan wasn't working this time and the discipline be an to corrode with it. SecretFly by LondonTiger on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9:54 am When Sinckler was taken off, surely Genge should have been brought on to replace Moon and give us another carrying option? Hopefully the management and players will take this as a well received kick up the arse and ensure we actually utilise plan b (and before anyone claims there is not one, England have not just played in one style since the end of the last 6Ns). It is not a disaster to lose to Wales, especially in Cardiff. It would be appalling though if we do not learn the lesson. Finally - what about Biggar. He was like a man possessed and despite only being on the pitch for a reduced time would have been my man of the match. True LT, it feels very disappointing after the first two weeks of the tournament, but if you'd told me in January that we would play Ireland and Wales away and France at home and come out with 2 wins and a hard fought loss I would have taken it. I want to see a reaction from us in the next two games, we should be able to beat Italy comfortably but then we owe Scotland one from last season. They will also be disappointed with their performances so far, but those sneaky Scots would love nothing more than to pull our pants down on the final day by Gooseberry on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9:59 am yappysnap wrote: yeah then we can get to criticising them for pre meditated changes on 50 minutes I do think the questions about why they stuck so rigidly to a plan that wasnt working, and why Wales were able to work it out so comprehensively are quite valid and at the core of what England will be looking at. Using kicking as a tool to unlocking defences is still likely to remain a key part of their attack. But it needs to be evenly balanced to avoid predictability, and to gain the maximum effect. If defences are expecting the kick use the pass or run, mix it up a bit. Theyve just shifted from one extreme to the other, it worked fine against a side with a makeshift backline and caught a bit cold by the sheer volume of kicking but Wales have had the benefit of being able to watch footage and build a defence to counter it as well as fielding players in comfortable positions. England have a couple of lower pressure games coming up now, and still have a very good chance of taking the title. Maybe theres some tinkering that can be done with the first team Did they choke? Its maybe a harsh way of describing it but they certainly didn't turn up in the way they would've wanted. Even with some poor execution and errors though the lack of a plan B doesnt seem to have helped. Its a balance between having the discipline not panic and sticking to the agreed way of doing things and having the flexibility to recognise when its just not going to work no matter how much patience they show. They did let themselves get a bit ragged and dragged into too much handbags and revenge hitting as well, is that a reaction to pressure and frustration? Quite possibly. Bad day on the office for England, Wales are on a hell of a run now. Can beat anyone on their day etc. It was far from a shock result but England must be disappointed with their play. by SecretFly on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 10:00 am Biggar is always a man possessed though. I think the master plan from Gats was keeping him off the starter list for such a big game. The man's hunger grew and grew from the cage of the bench. I find that when he starts the tiger can desert him with too long a duration...rather like poor Sean Cronin, the eternal Irish benchman by rodders on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 10:04 am Well done Wales, that was a really good performance against an on form England side. Liam Willams was world class at the back and Biggar really had a big impact when he came on but AWJ was my motm. Gats pulled a bit of a master class on Eddie it has to be said, once Wales dealt with the kicks in behind England struggled to adapt. Over all a great game and has really injected some life in the competition, although I do still think England will take the title, with the fixtures the have left I expect they will accumulate 9-10 points whereas Wales still have 2 very difficult games to play. rodders by LondonTiger on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 10:10 am Admittedly not official, but a T-shirt has already been designed: https://www.redbubble.com/people/woolofsky/works/36712726-wales-grand-slam-winners?p=t-shirt&style=mens&rbs= by maestegmafia on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 10:18 am LondonTiger wrote: Admittedly not official, but a T-shirt has already been designed: Not quite the Nike backed promotion of 2012 LT. Wales as a team are unlikely to get ahead of themselves. Still got to beat the rampaging Scots and the second best team in the world who just got a bonus point against a team where we couldn’t maestegmafia Location : Glyncorrwg Oh dear. What team jinxed that the last time - Ireland? Ah it's all a bit of fun really. I have a feeling if they get past Scotland, they'll go on and get the Slam. If they beat Scotland, they'll have the momentum and the closed roof - Joe will be too nice to say No and Ireland will want and need the toughest conditions possible to knock them out of the bloody slumber they're in Jonathan Davies had a great game in defence. Didn’t miss a tackle and that made a big difference as Slade has been a huge attacking threat for England maestegmafia wrote: As I said, not an official T-shirt, just a bit of fun. I semi remember the Nike ad (must have been 2011 or 2013 though). While any such thing has to be done in advance, and other teams have done it too with no comment, allowing it to be leaked was pretty poor. Thing is quite often England do get held to higher standards. Similar thing happened re Queenstown in 2011 - no-one cared that Ireland took a break there and by all accounts drank way more, but England were pilloried in the UK (mainly Anglo) press. by No9 on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 10:49 am No 7&1/2 wrote: I'd be surprised if there's any citing from that game. Nothing deserving of a red card. https://www.reddit.com/r/rugbyunion/comments/aubc2x/manu_tuilagi_throat_grab_on_liam_williams/ So Manu grabbing Liam around the throat is ok then.... That should have been Red, but ref bottled it... Sinklers antics where just frustrations and no real issues, but he should have seen yellow for round neck tackle on AWJ, not because of the actual tackle (IMO), but because of the number of infringements in close succession. Last edited by No9 on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 10:53 am; edited 3 times in total Location : South Wales Should Wales win the GS they will replace Ireland as second ranked team in the world. by No 7&1/2 on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 10:53 am Can't see that being a red No9 but we'll see soon enough. I'd agree with Bams assessment earlier. Wales did a good job in getting in the refs head on Sinckler. Last edited by No 7&1/2 on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 10:54 am; edited 1 time in total Only then? Thought they'd have accomplished that this weekend. Oh so a little breather for Ireland. They can recover a lot of needed confidence in the next two games IF they have the ability to go for it. 2nd in 6N and still 2nd in the world would be a very positive ending to a very bad 6N No9 wrote: It was not OK by Manu, there was a lot more force and violence in Williams two interactions (including the one just before the shove) and the smile on his face showed he had achieved exactly what he had set out to. In that case Manu, and in general England, did let themselves down by reacting poorly to some concerted niggle by Wales. We completely failed a test of character. by Rugby Fan on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 10:57 am There are a few reasons why Jones might not have brought the other England subs on earlier. England led the game until the last ten minutes. Wales had much the better of that second half, but it's possible Jones wanted to see whether the players could solve the onfield problems themselves. We now know that they couldn't. It'll be up to the everyone to work out why that is, and if there's something they can do about it. It's also been true in some England games against Wales that substitutions midway through the second half have given Wales impetus. It happened that way in 2015 and 2016, resulting in a loss and a close-run thing. Jones might have thought team cohesion, especially in defence, was a better way to combat a Welsh team with its tail up. We saw against Ireland, that Jones was slow to bring on substitutes. After Kruis was swapped, and Itoje injured, no-one else got on except for the last three minutes. For whatever reason, he might be resisting using his bench. Another possibility is that Jones doesn't trust his bench. This seems less likely since he's used several of the players before but you can't rule it out. Personally, I'd like to have seen Robson in action but that's more because he hasn't had any game time, and it's hard to see how he can credibly be a second or third choice World Cup scrum-half unless he does. At least the Italian nine looks handy, so ought to provide a decent challenge should Robson finally get more of a run in that match. Don’t think there’ll be any citing though, as it’s not been flagged by the Welsh team....I just think it should have been red there and then. Also, it doesn’t give the right message to youngsters... Moriarty saw a red against Argentina in the summer in the 80th minute for a far less offence in my view...in that case he was trying to stop the Argentinian player from hitting him and grabbed him round the neck. In this case Manu was the aggressor and grabbed Liam round the throat. Far more aggressive and threatening.... It's not up to the Welsh (team)to decide whether it's red so I'm sure we'll get the same level of consistency from the citing officers as normal. by BamBam on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 11:02 am Luckily Williams isn't as sensitive a little sausage. They were both smiling while it was happening, although I think in Liam's case he was just hoping it would prevent a repeat of the Manu/Ashton incident No 7&1/2 wrote: It's not up to the Welsh to decide whether it's red so I'm sure we'll get the same level of consistency from the citing officers as normal. Never said it was up to the Welsh team to decide, but that the Welsh team haven’t raised it, hence is unlikely to be cited. BamBam wrote: Luckily Williams isn't as sensitive a little sausage. They were both smiling while it was happening, although I think in Liam's case he was just hoping it would prevent a repeat of the Manu/Ashton incident Grow up will you.... you can’t grab a player by the throat, and should be punished if you do. But as I’ve said, I don’t think it will be punished. It should have been RED at the time, and that’s all I’m pointing out. The citing officer isn't doing their job then. No 7&1/2 wrote: The citing officer isn't doing their job then. That may be the case...but you said it not me. The incident this weekend is completely different to the one in the Argentina match because an official intervened and Mariarty refused to let go. They had no option but to give a red card. Displicable act by Moriarty no question. Although this weekends games incident did seem light hearted to a degree, and as mentioned I am sure Liam was hoping Manu didn’t want to throw a punch, Manu should not hold a player by the neck in any circumstance. It hasn’t been raised by Wales. But Manus loss of temper will cause issues in the future if it’s not addressed. The ref asked the captains to deal with the situation and that was the end of it. Surely there are degrees of 'intent' in these matters. It's a man's game and more importantly the men who choose to play want to be recognised as men. There are degrees of intensity to all skirmishes on the field. Refs ignore some reasonably, and some of the more violent ones they have to act on. Don't really recall seeing anything major in the Welsh English game. I've more than once held someone by the throats and thankfully on each occasion never meant them any real harm ..just a warning to back off. That's all it was on this occasion. It was a passionate game. If fans want to chase after players who gave such entertainment when it's clear there was no intention to throttle the player, then so be it. I'd always be much more likely to be conscious of the real dangers to players who are hit with force and speed from behind off the ball. To me, that's violence. Holding someone by the neck for a few seconds to hint a warning is part of Rugby passions. BamBam wrote: BamBam wrote: Luckily Williams isn't as sensitive a little sausage . They were both smiling while it was happening, although I think in Liam's case he was just hoping it would prevent a repeat of the Manu/Ashton incident Adding RANDOM capital LETTERS doesn't make your point any more valid, DONALD And neither does your comment trivialising the incident. If a Welsh player had grabbed an English one by the throat you’d be calling for a lifetime ban... Anyway, we won, you lost...end of story. Ha. You said it without words No 9. I think there is a consistency issue particularly around high tackles but I'm sure the citing officer will see the tuilagi incident on review and decide it's not a red. I trivialised you rather than the incident , I wouldn't be calling for a lifetime ban for a throat grab because I'm not a sensitive flower Not that we have an issue yet, just a disagreement - but lets continue to keep this thread vaguely pleasant. maestegmafia wrote: The incident this weekend is completely different to the one in the Argentina match because an official intervened and Mariarty refused to let go. They had no option but to give a red card. Displicable act by Moriarty no question. Wasn’t in anyway suggesting Moriarty shouldn’t have seen red, just saying that imo, it wasn’t as bad as this grab to the throat, yet this want penalised at all. I feel it should have been red as there is no excuse for grabbing the throat. These are hero’s of the game, and kids will look up to them. This should not be seen as a valid way of standing your ground. I accept the emotion, and if he’d grabbed his shirt by the collar, no problem, just handbags...but the throat, is a no no, IMO. I don’t want this to turn into a slanging match, or as LT have said, into anything more than a disagreement, so that’s my last word on it.... by bluestonevedder on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 11:38 am Heck of a win Wales, huge congratulations. Did exactly what was needed and did it well. I'm envious that Wales can so seamlessly change game plan mid way through a game! England had a great first half but a terrible second. Why oh why none of our coaches could see that the kicking game wasn't working is beyond me. We should have retained possession and gone through the phases. Few observations from me: - Farrell's decision making was poor - Tom Curry was outstanding. Tackling all over the pitch, carrying hard, and 3(?) quality turnovers - One of Sinckler's best performances in an England shirt - Lawes was very good - Don't ever kick away decent possession to the Welsh- that's how they start to get their tails up - The Welsh backrow is very good - England really struggle to get as emotionally-fired up as Wales - No matter either team's form going into the match, a win at Principality is never, ever, ever close to being guaranteed. The place is an absolute fortress bluestonevedder LondonTiger wrote: Should Wales win the GS they will replace Ireland as second ranked team in the world. That may be the case, but said it before. Wales have to win a Grand Slam, as if they lose one game, it will be England’s title, as cant see any other team making up the BP difference, considering the games they have to go, against England’s remaining games. If Wales do lose a game now (or both) like England last year, we’re likely to go from top table spot to 5th, being the only team not to get a BP. bluestonevedder wrote: Heck of a win Wales, huge congratulations. Did exactly what was needed and did it well. I'm envious that Wales can so seamlessly change game plan mid way through a game! England had a great first half but a terrible second. Why oh why none of our coaches could see that the kicking game wasn't working is beyond me. We should have retained possession and gone through the phases. In parts, the kicking game was working pretty well for us. Problem was we kept on kicking as the first option from everywhere on the pitch and even when Wales were well set. As such we made it easy for Wales to counter and put pressure on our defence. While I agree that the decision making from Farrell was poor, Eddie seems happy with the approach as there were no tactical changes made. After May was knocked out during the build up to the first Welsh try, and replaced during teh conversion, I feel Ford should have come on as well as Cokanasiga to look at playing a passing game and using the big runners again. I certainly feel that Genge should have been on much earlier - in fact when Sinckler went off. by Gooseberry on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 11:54 am Bearing in mind Scotland and Italy still have to England at Twickers I dont think its a stretch to suggest that even if Wales managed to loose their last two games without a BP they wouldnt end up 5th. France have to play Ireland away too so are pretty likely to end up on 3 losses even if they did beat Wales. Its a hell of a stretch to see Wales finishing lower than 3rd, and pretty unlikely they will lose either of the remaining games anyway. If they do lose one it'll be "joint first" with England right Yeah I think its harsh to criticise Farrell for following an agreed gameplan and doing as he and the team had been asked. I'd agree with the argument (as above) that the kicking is only really going to work properly if they vary things and play a bit more heads up, but that needs to be the direction they are given not just someone refusing to do as they are directed. I also agree that England had a plan B on the bench but Jones decided he didnt want to use it and continued to show faith in what Farrell and others were doing. It didnt work out, but dont think thats in any way going to mean he suddenly chucks out Farrell and kicking altogether. Its just a case of working on the subtleties of how this is going to work now teams are ready for it. by No9 on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 12:09 pm Gooseberry wrote: Actually, you're right... Its a very tight run in for the final 2 weeks... Still think, if Wales don't win a Slam it will be England's title, but with these BPs it could be a tight run thing. (and for the record, I can see Wales slipping up against Scotland in Murrayfield.. ) by bluestonevedder on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 12:25 pm The kicking worked well for some parts, but it was the blind faith Farrell showed in forcing it at all times. Obviously a lot of the blame lies with Eddie because he should have had words at half time about varying our approach. Kicking seemed to be the immediate go to regardless of what options there were out wide. It was just a bit infuriating. Totally agree regarding the bench options by the way. Once Sinckler went off we were desperate for an additional carrier and Billy seemed tired. Genge should have made an earlier appearance. I did think Harry Williams played exceptionally when he came on. His tackle on AWJ 5m or so from our line was superb, and reminded me of Warburton's try saver on Tuilagi a few years ago. by Poorfour on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 1:53 pm The tackle wasn't high. It was clear on replay that the initial point of contact was round the upper arm (not even over the shoulder), and it only became high as AWJ slipped down in the subsequent few seconds. Whether that was deliberate by either player is debatable, but what isn't debatable is the meal that AWJ made of it, and that Sinckler released him the moment he was told to by the ref. The previous incident saw several Welsh players asking for a yellow, but the TMO told Peyper (correctly) that Sinckler didn't change his line, just stood his ground, and the penalty was kicked from the point of the previous infringement and not from where the ball landed (which would have been the case if Sinckler had been penalised). Wales did a masterful job of getting in the ref's ear - to the point where England opted to remove one of their most effective players rather than risk further sanction - but the actual incidents were far less significant than people are making out. by robbo277 on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 1:58 pm No 7&1/2 wrote: We've been burnt by going to the bench before quite early so perhaps in the back of his mind. Even though we didn't hit the heights of Ireland away we still looked pretty comfortable. I do think Genge would have been very useful to bring in at the same time as Williams but Moon was steady. I think Moon was fine around 60 minutes, but he started to struggle after that. There was one time he took about 4 seconds to get off the ground after a tackle. Possibly a bit unlucky that the camera lingered on him, but I noticed he was slow back to his feet and back to the line. I said earlier in the thread that I'd have had Genge on earlier, but I don't think it would have made that much of a difference. Could have done I suppose. robbo277 Location : Brighton, England SecretFly wrote: Surely there are degrees of 'intent' in these matters. It's a man's game and more importantly the men who choose to play want to be recognised as men. There are degrees of intensity to all skirmishes on the field. Refs ignore some reasonably, and some of the more violent ones they have to act on. Don't really recall seeing anything major in the Welsh English game. I've more than once held someone by the throats and thankfully on each occasion never meant them any real harm ..just a warning to back off. That's all it was on this occasion. It was a passionate game. If fans want to chase after players who gave such entertainment when it's clear there was no intention to throttle the player, then so be it. Yeah agreed. "Grabbed by the throat" sounds bad in print, but doesn't offer any empathy to the situation as it actually occurred. Williams was trying to get in Manu's face and rile him up. Manu reacted badly, but he wasn't exactly trying to choke Williams out, just hold him at arms length. If the referee had given a penalty against him, I would have thought it was harsh, a bit silly, but ultimately could have had no complaints. I think that's the crux of the matter. Wales riled England, made England make some poor decisions and then ensured the ref noticed. The Sinckler high tackle for instance, letter of the law that's high and a penalty - no complaints. But it started off as a legal tackle with Sinckler trying to hold Alun-Wyn Jones up, AWJ tried to get to the deck and Sinckler's arm slid up to the neck area. Sinckler should have let go at this point and potentially contested the ruck, but because he was riled and wanted to create the maul and therefore a turnover, he made a poor choice and held on. Alun-Wyn then pointed this out to the referee to make sure he noticed, and then dragged himself to ground with penalty advantage safely banked. It was cleverly done by Wales, in this instance and a couple of others. by maestegmafia on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 2:16 pm robbo277 wrote: There is no reason in sport to grab someone by the throat. You can’t excuse it. This was mentioned several times earlier today and I think the point should be laid to rest. by Pie on Mon 25 Feb 2019, 2:17 pm Yeah I agree the throat is just off limits, has to be a citing. Optics if nothing else	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3439
__label__wiki	0.93237	0.93237	Man accused of kidnapping 13-year-old Wisconsin girl and killing her parents set to appear in court Suspect at large after 2 injured in Utah mall shooting, police say By 97.7 The Bolt in National kali9/iStock (MURRAY, Utah.) — Authorities are searching for multiple suspects in a Utah mall shooting that injured two people. The shooting happened at the Fashion Place mall in Murray, a spokesperson for the Murray Police Department told ABC News. The victims were a male and female in their early 20s, Murray Police Det. Kenny Bass said at a press conference Sunday afternoon. The male is in critical condition while the female is in serious condition, Bass said. Three suspects fled the scene and are still on the run, Bass said. They were wearing dark pants with light-colored hoodies or sweatshirts, he added. The shooting occurred outside the mall near the entrance on the east side, Bass said. The mall was evacuated after the shooting, according to authorities. Scanner traffic from the incident revealed that shoppers were barricading in a Dillard’s department store and sheltering in place at a Sephora makeup store. Video posted to social media shows people inside the indoor mall running after multiple gunshots were fired. Another video shows people lying on the ground outside the indoor entrance of Dillard’s. A good Samaritan can be seen using a belt to create a tourniquet around the female victim’s leg. The shooting could be gang related and there is no danger to the public at this time, Bass said.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3440
__label__wiki	0.927696	0.927696	Invicta FC set to crown new bantamweight champion – Sarah Kaufman vs. Katharina Lehner set for May 4 event Bantamweight Division Invicta FC Invicta Fighting Championships has announced that Sarah Kaufman and Katharina Lehner will fight for the vacant bantamweight championship on the May 4 card airing live on UFC Fight Pass. Sarah Kaufman is hoping to eventually make her way back into the UFC. Lehner (7-0) is a relative newcomer to the American MMA scene, but has fought for a number of European promotions. Her biggest win to date is a TKO victory over Alexa Conners at Invicta FC 25 in August of last year. By contrast, the Canadian Kaufman (19-4) is a well-known MMA competitor, having made her name as a Strikeforce Bantamweight Champion and as a former UFC fighter. The veteran striker has faced some of the sport’s biggest names, including Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate, Marloes Coenen, Alexis Davis, and Roxanne Modafferi among others. She began her second tour of Invicta with a decisive decision win over Pannie Kianzad. Before and after the Kianzad fight, Kaufman predicted that by next year, she would be competing for a UFC Championship. She will take her first step toward that goal against the German-born Lehner. Veteran martial arts writer also published in Black Belt and Fight! Magazine. Bantamweight Championship Invicta FC Katharina Lehner Sarah Kaufman ← Ketlen Vieira: “Cat Zingano exposes herself too much, I will counter and catch her when she’s not expecting” #UFC222 weigh-in results: All fights made official →	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3443
__label__wiki	0.742222	0.742222	Mad Chance (Firm) Drama Action and adventure films Comedy films Film adaptations Thrillers (Motion pictures) Biographical films War films Animal films Teen films Film sequels Most widely held works by Mad Chance (Firm) American Sniper by Clint Eastwood( Visual ) 46 editions published between 2014 and 2019 in English and French and held by 3,164 WorldCat member libraries worldwide U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle is sent to Iraq with only one mission: to protect his brothers-in-arms. His pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield. However, his reputation is also growing behind enemy lines, putting a price on his head and making him a prime target of insurgents. He is also facing a different kind of battle on the home front: striving to be a good husband and father from halfway around the world 10 Things I Hate About You by Heath Ledger( Visual ) 27 editions published between 1999 and 2015 in English and held by 2,327 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Cameron falls for the most beautiful girl in school. However, she is forbidden to date until the most hated girl in school, her ill-tempered older sister, goes out too. Cameron singles out the only guy who could possibly be a match for Kat: a mysterious bad-boy with a nasty reputation of his own Cats & dogs by Lawrence Guterman( Visual ) A look at the top-secret, high-tech espionage war going on between cats and dogs, which their humans are blissfully unaware of. The film follows Mr. Tinkle's (a cat) plan to destroy a new vaccine, that if developed, would eliminate all human allergies to dogs, and allow cats to rule the world. Lou, a beagle puppy accidentally becomes the dog-agent assigned to stop the cat plan Get Smart( Visual ) 3 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 1,710 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The headquarters of the U.S. spy agency CONTROL is attacked and the identities of its agents are compromised, so the Chief has no choice but to promote his analyst Maxwell Smart. The competent and beautiful Agent 99 is assigned to work with Agent 86, the bungling Maxwell Smart. The agents know the task of taking down KAOS, their evil crime nemesis, will not be an easy assignment. KAOS has plans for world domination but Agent 99 and Agent 86 will do whatever it takes to thwart that plan Space cowboys by Clint Eastwood( Visual ) Four test pilots who missed their trip to space get a second chance when they are called upon to repair an aging Russian satellite Cats & dogs by Brad Peyton( Visual ) 12 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 1,318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide In the eternal battle between cats and dogs, one crazed feline has taken things a paw too far. Former elite agent Kitty Galore has gone rogue and plans to unleash a diabolical device designed to not only bring her canine enemies to heel but also to take down her former kitty comrades and make the world her scratching post. Faced with this dire threat, cats and dogs must work together for the first time ever to save themselves and their beloved humans from global cat-astrophe Mortdecai( Visual ) Charlie Mortdecai races to recover a stolen painting rumored to contain a code that leads to lost Nazi gold. Meanwhile he is being chased by several angry groups of people I love you Phillip Morris by Glenn Ficarra( Visual ) Based on a true story of a spectacularly charismatic con man's journey from small-town businessman to flamboyant white-collar criminal, who repeatedly finds himself in trouble with the law and on the lam, all in the name of love Confessions of a dangerous mind by George Clooney( Visual ) What would happen if a wildly successful TV producer was also a top-secret CIA assassin? While a maverick creator of America's favorite game shows gains notoriety for his smash television hits, he is also drawn into a shadowy world of danger as a covert government operative. But soon the producers life begins to spiral out of control - both sides of him Catch that kid by Kristen Stewart( Visual ) 13 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in English and Spanish and held by 850 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Three kids with special talents plan a heist to save one kid's sick father The astronaut's wife by Rand Ravich( Visual ) When a NASA astronaut's mission loses contact with the crew on earth for two minutes of terror, his wife goes through the longest 120 seconds of her life--unti contact is resumed, he touches ground and they resume their "perfect" life together. But he seems changed now. Or he seems unlike himself. Or he simply isn't himself at all. None of these possibilities is comforting to her Death to Smoochy( Visual ) Venom-laced and the raucous rivalry of scandalized former kid-show host Rainbow Randolph and his squeaky-clean replacement, Sheldon Mopes, a.k.a. Smoochy the Rhino. Randolph is insanely obsessed with getting his job back, but Smoochy's a smash, and their war for kid-vid supremacy places a jaded "KidNet" producer in the middle of a Rainbow/Rhino smackdown Lucky numbers( Visual ) "Russ Richards [is] a weatherman in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Russ is a local celebrity, but when an unusually mild winter causes his snowmobile dealership to take a plunge, Russ needs a get-rich scheme -- and fast. With his greedy girlfriend, the TV station's lotto-ball girl, and a criminally minded buddy, Russ hatches a plan to fix the lottery. Russ's numbers come up right, but then everything goes completely wrong, throwing Russ and his co-conspirators into comic chaos."--Container Get Smart by Peter Segal( Visual ) Maxwell Smart is a bungling secret agent who is also known as Agent 86. He works for the United States spy agency known as CONTROL and is on a mission to battle the forces of their evil crime nemesis known as KAOS. Working at his side is his more than competent partner, Agent 99. When the CONTROL headquarters is attacked and the identities of its agents compromised, the Chief has no choice but to promote his ever-eager analyst Maxwell Smart, who has always dreamed of working in the field alongside stalwart superstar Agent 23. Smart will do whatever it takes to thwart the latest plot for world domination by KAOS Panic by Henry Bromell( Visual ) 9 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and Spanish and held by 270 WorldCat member libraries worldwide All Alex's life he has worked for his father in the family's murder-for-hire business. Now his life is out of control. In the throws of a mid-life crisis, he wants out of the business and he wants change in his life. Unfortunately, his father won't let him quit Get smart's Bruce and Lloyd( Visual ) Bruce and Lloyd stumble into an adventure when the R & D smarties are out of the lab and way out of their comfort zones as they scramble to find their new invention, an invisibility cloak, that has somehow gotten lost and they need to find it before KAOS does. Learning on the fly how to be a spy is a big-time challenge, especially since the whole invisibility thing really complicates matters Behaving badly( Visual ) Oscar winner Judi Dench stars in this darkly humorous drama about a meek, middle-aged divorcee who suddenly begins to behave in ways that shock her ex and her grown daughter. Extras include biographies of star Judi Dench and writer Catherine Heath 4 film favorites by Clint Eastwood( Visual ) Space cowboys: Four test pilots who missed their trip to space get a second chance when they are called upon to repair an aging Russian satellite Cats & dogs ; Cats & dogs : The revenge of Kitty Galore( Visual ) Cats & dogs, the revenge of Kitty Galore: In the eternal battle between cats and dogs, one crazed feline has taken things a paw too far. Former elite agent Kitty Galore has gone rogue and plans to unleash a diabolical device designed to not only bring her canine enemies to heel but also to take down her former kitty comrades and make the world her scratching post. Faced with this dire threat, cats and dogs must work together for the first time ever to save themselves and their beloved humans from global cat-astrophe Jonah Hex by Josh Brolin( Visual ) 3 editions published in 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 27 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Having survived death, Jonah's violent history is steeped in myth and legend and has left him with one foot in the natural world and one on the 'other side.' His one human connection is with Lilah, whose life in a brothel has left her with scars of her own. But Jonah's past catches up with him when the U.S. military makes him an offer he can't refuse: to wipe out the warrants on his head, he must hunt and stop dangerous terrorist Quentin Turnbul Audience level: 0.15 (from 0.08 for Get Smart ... to 0.31 for Cats & dog ...) Lazar, Andrew Producer Warner Home Video (Firm) Producer Village Roadshow Pictures Producer Eastwood, Clint 1930- Producer Director Actor Malpaso (Company) Warner Bros. 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__label__cc	0.703832	0.296168	Home / Tips / How Wrenches Changed the Way I Think about Digital Tools… How Wrenches Changed the Way I Think about Digital Tools… admin November 6, 2018 Tips Leave a comment 79 Views About a year and a half ago, I made up my mind to rebuild a motorcycle. I had no mechanical training, no hand-me-down garage wisdom from friends or relatives — no real experience at all. But I had recently repaired a starter motor for my currently-running vintage motorcycle, and I was hooked. So I bought myself an already-running 1982 Honda dirt bike, and holed up in my garage on weekends and evenings to tear it down. Since then, I’ve come a long way. I’ve rebuilt the wheels, the brakes, and the engine’s top end. And I’m this close to getting it back on both wheels again. In that time, this project has taught me so much. About motorcycles, of course, but also about myself and the world. I could go on forever with lessons I’ve learned while rebuilding this motorcycle. But, for today, I’d like to talk about my newfound appreciation for a category of object I’d never given a second thought: the humble hand tool. The exciting era of creative wrench design Somewhere — tucked into a toolbox or collecting dust on a laundry room shelf — everyone has a wrench or two. By now, it’s safe to say that I have more wrenches than most people. Combination box wrenches, hex wrenches, socket wrenches, torque wrenches … Each of these wrenches serves a different purpose. I have short wrenches for hard-to-reach spaces, wrenches for different bolt heads, wrenches that ratchet, and wrenches that adjust. And all of them are in several different sizes. It sounds like chaos, and sometimes it is. But the wrenches in my toolbox are part of a highly standardized system that’s been evolving for centuries — and which has had a deep influence on the world we live in. The origins of threaded bolts go back to ancient times. By the first century BCE, wooden threaded bolts were already common. Around the 1400s, their metal counterparts appeared, but it wasn’t until the Industrial Revolution that we had the equipment required to manufacture them on a large scale. By the mid-1800s, metal bolts were everywhere, and tool inventors were keen to develop wrenches for the new market. The earliest U.S. wrench patents are for basic-looking adjustable “rack” wrenches, but the creativity of the designs of the mid-19th century is nothing short of inspiring. It’s hard to believe that a wrench with a rotating head would withstand much torque, but in 1855, Charles B. Bristol thought it was a good idea. And I can’t imagine this clamp-like wrench being very effective, either, but both Hollen and Pierce backed it. There were wrenches with wavy handles and ratcheting heads, wrenches with heads that arced around bolts, and hundreds of designs for making wrenches adjustable. For all the weirdness of the designs, I can’t help but wonder what it must have been like, to live in a time where the technological playing field for something so basic was so wide open? When there was room for anyone to bring a new, interesting idea to the table? For a wrench? Of course, this openness couldn’t last — and thank goodness it didn’t. In the 20th century, we standardized fastener sizes and types, and settled on a few solid wrench designs for different applications, which worked well and could be mass-produced. Nobody is inventing wrenches anymore. Instead, using the shared foundation of standardized wrenches and fasteners, we’ve pushed technology forward. We developed cars, farm equipment, construction machinery, factories — and of course, motorcycles. What’s the “wrench” of our time? Based on my unscientific observations of an archive of old tool patents, the mid-1800s were the most volatile for wrenches — the era when inventors were testing their most unique and creative ideas. In that time, a confluence of new manufacturing equipment and demand made the wrench market perfect for innovation. After that time, it became more important to standardize, so we could use those wrenches and bolts to advance our technological horizon. Now, it’s almost impossible to imagine a new fastener technology, much less sell one. It would have to be pretty darn good to persuade manufacturers to upend their assembly lines. And even then, the old bolts and wrenches would never completely disappear. Technology philosopher Jaron Lanier calls this process “lock-in.” And though the history of wrenches and bolts is old news, the storyline is particularly relevant to the digital era. Because, as Lanier writes, digital technologies are even more susceptible to lock-in than the hardware that preceded it. “The brittle character of maturing computer programs can cause digital designs to get frozen into place.” “The process of significantly changing software in a situation in which a lot of other software is dependent on it is the hardest thing to do. So it never happens.” Lanier cites several examples of locked-in technology, including MIDI and files. But I’d argue we’re on the precipice of some serious lock-in with online communication platforms, too. Email has been firmly entrenched for years, and instant messengers are now common in every modern workplace. Despite Facebook’s shortcomings, it’s hard to imagine a social media platform overtaking it any time soon. We haven’t seen a successful new large-scale social media platform since Snapchat, and even it is shrinking. But it’s not just the platforms that are becoming locked in — it’s the concepts they’re based on Notifications, newsfeeds, likes, comments, posts … these elements may seem inevitable, but it’s only because we’re used to them. In truth, they are only ideas about ways we can communicate online. Unlike the humble wrench, it’s hard for us to judge the utility of these concepts. With a wrench, there are clear, obvious goals. Can it grip the bolt firmly? Can you use it to adequately tighten or loosen those bolts? But online communication tools serve a variety of purposes. Sometimes, we want to be interrupted by a time-sensitive email. Other times, it’s a focus-killing annoyance. Sometimes, it’s fun to scroll mindlessly through cat gifs on Reddit. Other times, it’s sheer procrastination. Without clear goals, it’s easy for us to fall prey to the actions the platform chooses for us. And don’t fool yourself: Every platform has ideas about what you should be doing on it. Keep scrolling so we can serve you ads. Click the notification so we can pad our number of daily active users and secure funding. This is especially difficult for us, because we tend to accept polished-looking technologies as “done.” And so many things on the internet are slick and polished. So pay attention to how your online tools make you feel. Don’t be afraid to reject the ones that don’t support your goals. In the same way you’d reject a wrench that slips, you have the power to reject digital platforms and tools that don’t work for you. Because digital tools are nothing more than that: tools. Previous 20+ Best Instagram Filters for Photoshop… Next Limited time: Lock in exclusive savings to SMX West… 4 Responsible Ways to Communicate Data… 3 Content Marketing Don’ts from a Grocery Store Solicitor… A grocery store solicitor is a nuisance because grocery shopping isn’t typically a leisurely activity. ...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3449
__label__cc	0.535649	0.464351	You are here: Home 2007 December Chip Implants – the leash of the future Chip Implants – the leash of the future Posted on December 15, 2007 by Bradford S. Weeks, MD \| 0 Comments Would a microchip keep your child safe? By Megan Lane BBC News Online Magazine Transmitter chips and GPS trackers are devices designed to help to trace a child’s whereabouts. But do hi-tech solutions raise more problems than they solve? A month after the bodies of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman were found in a remote ditch, a cybernetics professor known for his headline-grabbing stunts came up with a plan to microchip children to prevent them being abducted. Professor Kevin Warwick, of Reading University, convinced the Duval family that a microchip implanted in their 11-year-old daughter Danielle’s arm would ease their fears. The youngster was nervous about going out alone, following media coverage of the Soham case. If she went missing with a chip installed, it would send a signal via mobile phone networks to a computer, which would pinpoint her location on an electronic map. In the past five years, dozens of murderers have been convicted partly as a result of evidence from mobile phones How mobile phone evidence snared Ian Huntley But 15 months on, Danielle remains unchipped. “We never heard nothing more about it,” Mrs Duval told BBC News Online. “Danielle is still nervous about going out alone. If she does go out, myself or my husband goes with her. She always carries her mobile around now.” Professor Warwick says the backlash against the scheme – numerous children’s charities came out against the plan – forced him to reconsider. “I was perceived to be an ogre trying to do nasty things to children. The opposition to it made me think that ethically, this is something not deemed to be appropriate.” The Duvals are not alone in their interest in child surveillance technologies. “Every week I get someone e-mailing me to ask if I can do something for their child,” says Professor Warwick. Research by nVision, the online database of the think tank Future Foundation, found that 75% of British parents would buy a device to trace their child’s movements. Just such a gadget is on sale in the United States – a GPS locator which can be locked onto a child’s wrist – and the company, Wherify Wireless, is now eying up the UK market. What are you going to do – sit on the computer all day, every day, tracking your child’s movements? Michele Elliott, Kidscape It picks up signals from global positioning satellites, and transmits the wearer’s location to a central receiver. Concerned parents can log onto a website or use any phone to check their child’s location to within several feet. Should danger be suspected, the child or parent can hit a panic button which alerts local police. Others are developing wristbands which use radio frequency to set off an alarm if a child wanders outside the range of a receiver held by a parent, guardian or teacher. There are RFID tags (radio frequency identification technology), which contain a silicon chip able to hold a large amount of data and an antenna able to transmit that information to a reading device. During the Iraq war, the US Navy used RFID wristbands to keep tabs on the wounded arriving at field hospitals. The US military is reportedly interested in developing RFID dog tags to track individual soldiers on the battlefield. RFID chips are already used to tag pets and other livestock for identification rather than tracking purposes. The chips don’t reveal the whereabouts of a missing puppy, but if the dog is found, a vet can use a reader to find the pet’s unique ID code and from that get the owner’s details. False sense of security Chris McDermott, of the anti-RFID group No Tags, says chip implants would be of little use in tracking a missing child as readers only have a limited range. “What parents like the Duvals want is an implant which can be traced by satellite – but that’s a long way off. Let’s face it, all such a chip would do in cases like Soham is allow the police to trace the bodies more quickly. No technology would have saved those girls.” Witnesses may not realise that anything is amiss Michele Elliott, the director of Kidscape, dismisses hi-tech tracking gadgets as “ridiculous gimmicks”. Not only would such devices make children fear they are at a greater risk of abduction than they really are, says Ms Elliott, the children wearing them may become complacent if they think technology – which can fail – will take care of their personal safety. “Teenagers who don’t want to be tracked are not going to wear them. What are you going to do – sit on the computer all day, every day, tracking your child’s movements?” Then there are concerns about the long-term health effects of such devices, especially microchips transmitting signals from inside young bodies. Instead, parents should teach practical strategies that will keep their children safe for life. The charity provides downloadable leaflets [see internet links on right] with advice such as arranging meeting places in case you get separated, and having a codeword so that if someone else has to collect your child, they can signal it is safe to go with them. Rescue alerts Existing technology also has its uses. Many children now carry a mobile phone as a matter of course. Their location can be traced by triangulating the signal – if the phone has not been switched off. Mobile phone technology was a key part of the police investigation into the murder of Holly and Jessica. By working out which ground station Jessica’s phone was using, detectives were able to pinpoint its precise location when it was turned off. The charity Milly’s Fund – set up in memory of the murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler – encourages teens to teach their parents to use text messages to stay in touch. WHEN IS AN ALERT TRIGGERED? The missing person is under 16 The child is believed kidnapped Senior officer fears death or serious harm Description available, eg photos of victim or suspect, number plate of snatch vehicle Last week, the Dowlers helped Surrey Police launch the Child Rescue Alert system. The force is the second in the UK to set up the system which sends out alerts on local media and mobile phones when a child is abducted. It is based on a US scheme, Amber Alerts, which is in use in 15 American states and has helped more than 100 children return to their families. So far, UK police have issued just one alert, when six-year-old Summer Haipule was feared abducted in Brighton (she was later found asleep under a cot in a neighbour’s house). Because for all the fear about strangers who may pose a danger, just a fraction of the children murdered each year die at the hands of an unknown assailant. Kidnaps and murders by strangers are no more common than 20 years ago, according to Home Office figures which show there are, on average, six such deaths a year. Filed in: AAPS, Medical Political Would a microchip keep your child safe? By Megan Lane BBC News Online Magazine Transmitter chips and GPS trackers are devices designed to help to trace a child’s whereabouts. But do hi-tech solutions raise more problems than they solve? A month after the bodies of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman were found in a remote… Use it or Lose it FDA in ethical trouble again… Follow the money trail….. all the way to the Lobbyist. President of the state medical board resigns in disgrace Math and the music of the spheres! niacin and cholesterol – more good news Water not proven to treat dehydration – results of a 3 year study. Coffee and cancer Oxytocin makes the world go round! Government funding both the illness and its treatment. No reincarnation without prior approval FDIC now borrowing from Banks – what could possibly go wrong? GMO studies retracted Sperm and Seed Nutrition About those intestinal worms…	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3452
__label__cc	0.570868	0.429132	University Town Center HT.com Column \| Holiday \| Retail Column: Why not spend vacations at retail conventions? By Justine Griffin Tuesday, Dec 23, 2014 12:55 PM Topics: ICSC, ICSC RECON, Las Vegas, New York City, Pine View School, retail, shopping Retail \| Shopping Five minutes with Jeff Green of Jeff Green Partners By Justine Griffin Tuesday, May 20, 2014 3:53 PM Jeff Green is the owner of Jeff Green Partners, a retail consulting agency based in Phoenix. Green has experience consulting on a wide range of retail-related topics, from feasibility studies for development to sales projections for specific retail brands. He’s in Las Vegas this week at the annual International Council of Shopping Centers RECon convention, meeting with retailers and investment companies, keeping a close eye on trends and themes in the industry this year. Herald-Tribune retail reporter, Justine Griffin, spent a few minutes with Green on a busy last day of the retail conference. Justine Griffin: So what’s the feel like in Vegas this year? Jeff Green: It’s very busy, but it doesn’t appear to be as busy in previous years because they opened an additional hall in the convention center. Plus there are a lot of mall operators doing business off site. But everyone here is very upbeat about the future and business seems to be going well. Griffin: What are some trends you’re seeing at the conference? Green: There’s still a lot of urban redevelopment and developers wanting to in-fill locations. We saw a lot of that last year too but it’s like on steroids this year. Most centers in development are mixed use plazas that have a residential or hotel component to them. You’re seeing developers move away from office and retail space combos and go more residential and retail this year. There’s a lot of demand for that. As for restaurants, you’re seeing the landscape change significantly. There are so many independent chefs that have multiple concepts in the marketplace, from a white tablecloth setting to fast casual. They’re starting to understand that they don’t need to have an upscale concept to make a name for themselves. Chefs can put their stamp on something that’s not in a high-end location. Informal concepts that appeal to younger customers and are value oriented can be just as successful. It’s all about the environment and the excitement of the brand these days. Griffin: So finding a niche with younger shoppers is a big focus for retailers? Green: Oh my gosh, yes. You look at the booths here in Vegas – Church’s Chicken, Dunkin Donuts, Chipotle. By far the busiest of those chains are the ones that appeal to the younger consumer. Developers are realizing this too. Check back to What’s in Store for more ICSC RECON coverage this week. Watch videos of Justine Griffin’s coverage from the 2013 RECON convention here. For more shopping news in Southwest Florida, follow reporter Justine Griffin on Twitter and Facebook or email her at justine.griffin@heraldtribune.com. Read What’s In Store in print on Tuesdays. Topics: ICSC, ICSC RECON, International Council of Shopping Centers, Las Vegas, Recon14, retail, shopping Retail \| Sarasota \| Shopping Five minutes with John Lambert of Jones Lang LaSalle By Justine Griffin Monday, May 19, 2014 2:15 PM John Lambert is the retail market lead for Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate investment management company, in Orlando, Fla. Lambert oversees business development and collaborates with clients to bring new retailers to Florida. He’s in Las Vegas this week at the annual International Council of Shopping Centers RECon convention, meeting with retailers and investment companies, and trying to sign more deals in Florida. Herald-Tribune retail reporter, Justine Griffin, spent a few minutes with Lambert on a busy second day of the retail conference. Justine Griffin: So what is different at RECON this year compared to last year? John Lambert: There is a still a lot of redevelopment in place, like what we saw last year. We’re meeting with companies that work with Publix, which has 30 locations in redevelopment or about to start, this year. Chick-fil-A and Dollar General are among those that are focusing on upgrades and renovations this year. Redevelopment is still very much the focal point this year, as opposed to new sites. There are new deals in the works, but it’s still very limited. Some proposed site plans seem viable, but not many. We’re still looking at a time period where redevelopment is more vogue as opposed to new sites. We have a very busy booth this year. Everything from retailers to restaurants to institutions are here. There’s a lot of energy in the room. JG: What kind of retailers are looking to expand in Florida? JL: There are rumors of several new grocery brands looking at the Florida market. We’ve seen Trader Joe’s dive right in and Walmart has been very aggressive with big expansion plans for their neighborhood market formats. Those stores will continue to grow. But there are a few new brands, like Sprouts Farmers Market (a boutique grocery comparable to Trader Joes) and Cabela’s, a Nebraska-based outdoor supplies chain, (comparable to Dick’s Sporting Goods or Bass Pro Shops,) looking to open in the next year. New grocery stores will have to go up against Walmart and Publix, which at least in the Orlando area, have saturated the local television channels with direct competition ads. Bass Pro Shops, which is already in Florida, is expanding aggressively. We’re hearing about new stores in the Daytona and Palm City markets. (The company recently announced it will open a new store in Gainesville and additions coming to its Tampa store this year.) JG: What are some of the themes or trends this year? JL: More institutions are working together to make deals happen. Private investment firms are more willing to work with institutions to acquire sites in Florida. You’re starting to see groups be more creative and competitive and because of that, there are more joint ventures in the works. Similar to what you’ve seen Taubman Centers do with local real estate firm, Benderson Development to build the Mall at University Town Center. We’ve also seen it on smaller scales. Topics: International Council of Shopping Centers, Las Vegas, ReCon, Recon14, retail, shopping ICSC brings retail development deals to Southwest Florida (VIDEO) By Justine Griffin Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11:12 AM Today I am reporting from the International Council of Shopping Centers ReCon convention in Las Vegas. At the conference, Westfield Group announced plans to redevelop Southgate Mall as an outdoor lifestyle center and will change the name to Westfield Siesta Key. Scroll down to see a photo gallery of what the new mall will look like. Here’s a video recap of my first day at the convention: Here’s a video interview with Chuck Taylor, senior vice president with Madison Marquette, a real estate development firm. 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__label__wiki	0.764954	0.764954	Celebrity Article, Biography and Net Worth Home » Celebrities » Tara Wallace Wiki, Age, Birthday, Wedding, Pregnant, Baby, Rumors Tara Wallace Wiki, Age, Birthday, Wedding, Pregnant, Baby, Rumors Updated On: 20 Feb, 2019 36 Years 9 Month(s) Boyfriend/Dating Peter Gunz (Split) $100 Thousand Jamison Pankey, Kaz Pankey, Gunner (Sons) When a celebrity gains weight, the first rumor they are likely to face is about they being pregnant. A similar case happened with Tara Wallace, who met pregnancy rumors after appearing little overweight in a party. Tara Wallace is an American television personality who is the cast member of Love & Hip Hop New York Star and manager in a restaurants’ Meatpacking District. Tara's Net Worth And Career Tara Wallace, age 36, accumulates her fortunes from her professional career as an actress and reality TV star. She has an estimated net worth of $100 thousand and along with the beautiful salary for her outstanding work. Tara Wallace began her professional career from Virgin Mega Store in New York City. During the time, she also got an opportunity to perform on some community and commercial theaters. After working with small community theater, Tara enrolled in the Off-Broadway shows. The actress then served as a manager in a downtown nightclub and lounge. See This: Marc Maron Wiki, Wife, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Family Her career took a new turn in 2013 when she joined into VH1 reality television series, Love & Hip-hop. The love triangle of the cast member made the show more enjoyable, and she gained substantial recognition. Tara currently works at a famous restaurant in Meatpacking District in New York City. Complicated Relationship with Ex-Boyfriend, Peter Gunz!! The beautiful personality, Tara Wallace dated her former boyfriend, Peter Gunz for thirteen years. The couple reportedly was friends for a long time before embarking a relationship. The couple appeared together on ‘Love & Hip Hop New York’ which hinted about their affair to the world. In the thirteen years of romance, it never occurred to the couple about conducting wedding and sharing an eternal relationship. Their beautiful relation was ended because of Peter who moved with another woman. Despite their shallow connection, they have three kids together, Kaz, Jamison, and Gunner who was recently born on February 2016. The most exciting part of Tara's pregnancy is that Peter Gunz's wife, Amina also got pregnant at the same time. Do Not Miss: Cynthia Blaise Wikipedia, Age, Net Worth Tara Wallace with her children in 2019 (Photo: Instagram) According to Tara’s interview with VH1, the couple hasn’t completely parted their ways for the sake of their children. They often spend time together and met for dinners to stay close with the children. Although the duo is separated, they still remain as good friends. Several news stories flaunted on the media which highlighted Peter's cheating over his wife, Amina with Tara which showed the ex-lovebirds' romantical involvement. Besides that, Peter too was possessive about Tara, which he reflected through a comment on Tara's post with another guy, Gregory K. Malonson II on Instagram. Is Tara Pregnant with Peter Gunz’s Baby? Back in a few years, Tara Wallace was handling the rumors of her pregnancy with Peter Gunz. The rumors started when the gorgeous lady arrived at Part 1 of the Love & Hip Hop: New York reunion. Tara had not lost much weight after the baby, and that led the fans to think she had a baby bump. However, Tara has already made it clear that she is not expecting a baby with Peter or any other partner. Peter Cheating On His Wife Besides that, Tara's husband, Peter opened that he never regretted cheating on Amina with Tara Wallace. Peter, who married Amina after dating with Tara, mentioned that regretting on cheat was like lamenting a child. Peter relished his married life with Amina for over seven years but the duo had split and started to live separately for a couple of years. Discover More: Darren Naugles Wiki, Age, Net Worth, Gay Peter and Amina legally divorced in January 2018. After the divorce, Peter mentioned that he wanted to be back in life with Tara whereas Tara too responded positively stating that she wanted to have more children with him. According to some wiki sources, Tara Wallace celebrates her birthday on September 20 in McComb, MS. She was born in 1982 which makes her 36 years of age. She completed her Bachelor’s in Dramatic Art from Jackson State University. The celeb would grab Master of Fine Arts from New York's Actors Studio Drama School. She has nearly 1 million Instagram followers and 110K Twitter followers. 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__label__cc	0.551025	0.448975	The Head of School's Perspective The blog of Robert W. Hill III When Trustee Warner Babcock ‘70 and his wife Trisha hosted a Williston Northampton gathering at the Greenwich Country Club on October 20, area parents and alumni representing Northampton School for Girls, Williston Academy, and The Williston Northampton School converged for a delightful reception. Current parents, whose children have been keeping them up-to-date on school happenings, and alumni and past parents eager to catch up on the many exciting things afoot found much in common to talk about. As head of school attending my first such event, I was thrilled by the energy in the room, both for the place fondly remembered and the school as it stands now. More than that, I was struck by the powerful and positive memories that were shared of teachers and their transformative influence, and of friendships that have stood the test of time. I was more than happy to answer questions posed about future plans and current initiatives, and I am confident that those in attendance are a barometer of the good feelings and ongoing support for Williston that exist at large. Thanks again to the Babcocks for being such gracious hosts. The Play’s the Thing Attending my first Williston theater production with my family on the second night of the run made for a memorable evening. Williston has long enjoyed a reputation for having one of the very best drama programs among its peer schools, and seeing what our students achieved in The Importance of Being Earnest affirmed everything that has been said about this storied program. From the various technical elements and behind the scenes work to our students’ acting ability that was on full display, the performance was first-rate! Having seen any number of high school plays (and, for that matter, professional productions) over the years, I have a fairly solid context upon which to base comparisons, and what I saw our students and faculty accomplish together was simply outstanding. On a micro level, the arts are alive and well at Williston. On a macro level, working in theater represents precisely the kind of collaborative learning that will best serve our students as they progress in their educational journey and enter the 21st century workforce. Saturday’s athletic contests were a good chance for me to observe Williston fan loyalty when I took to the road and followed the varsity field hockey team to their match against longtime rival Westminster School. Both teams hold top records in the league and so the game promised to be a close one. Though the Wildcats outshot the home team Martlets, the game ended in an overtime loss in the sudden death format recently adopted by field hockey. With at least as many Williston parents at this away game as their home team rivals, our girls enjoyed great support. The 45-minute ride back to Easthampton on the scenic college highway gave me a chance to reflect upon this strength of our school. From involvement in the Parents’ Association and Parents’ Fund, to the post-game snacks they bring for their children’s teams, to their attendance at the entire range of student performances at Williston, parents here are committed to the collaborative enterprise of helping teenagers realize their full potential. Later in that same evening, with the girls soccer team playing at home under the lights to a draw against Westminster, I saw another throng of our parents cheering on their children, only this time their voices were drowned out by the cheers of our own students in the stands. We have a spirited school to be sure, and I look forward to supporting another team this week—our thespians—in their production of The Importance of Being Earnest. The Power of Memoir Raising her African American daughter as a single mother in an all white town in Texas was the topic of Debra Monroe’s captivating talk as the second author in this year’s Writers’ Workshop Series. Monroe, who came to Williston at the invitation of professor Maddie Blaise of the University of Massachusetts and author Elinor Lipman, immediately set the tone for the talk that followed by telling the audience that she expected them to laugh at her stories. Without need of that encouragement, the audience responded to both her readings from On the Outskirts of Normal and her spontaneous asides. But beneath the humor lay a deeply moving and provocative story as Ms. Monroe was at the vanguard of inter-racial single parent adoption in this country. Once again, Williston students spent dedicated time following the public portion of the evening in the Writer’s Workshop, and by all accounts, Ms. Monroe demonstrated her prowess in that setting as a professor accustomed to working with young people on the craft of writing. Particularly exciting, and a testimony to the level of interest our trustees have in the school, a number of members of the board were in attendance at Ms. Monroe’s reading as well as the dinner that preceded it. Harmonic Convergence What happens when a group of faculty members attends dinner with the board of trustees? Well, in the case of our recent board of trustees’ weekend here at Williston, a convivial dinner on Friday evening ended with a presentation by faculty member Ben Demerath about the two weeks he spent in Ghana last summer through the auspices of the Williston+ Program. For those who know Mr. Demerath as our music director and the driving force of our students’ singing at Fenway Park, you might not know of his academic interest in ethnomusicology and how music can provide an ideal means for globalizing our students’ educations. Always an inspirational teacher, Mr. Demerath tested his prowess by asking members of the board to participate in a performance on the instruments with which he returned this summer. While one intrepid volunteer played the axatse (a-HAT-say), a shaker made from a gourd covered with beads, another accompanied on the gatingo, a two-toned iron bell. Fittingly, Mr. Demerath played the lead drum, the boba, remarkable not just for its sound but also for its intricate carvings and craftsmanship. Finally, I was on the kagan, which is the highest-pitched of the drums we now have in our collection. In all, Williston owns three of each type of drum, including the kagan, the kidi (a mid-sized drum), and the sogo (the lower pitched drum). We also have five of the bells and eight of the gourd shakers. It should be fascinating to hear what Mr. Demerath accomplishes this year with his students—it will no doubt top the efforts of the impromptu adult group! Under the Big Tent One hundred and seventy five years and One Revolution Remembering Sherrie When Last Is First Captains America Kerry Mason on Lessons From the Field Julie Carney on Lessons From the Field Nell O'Malley on Excellent Sheep? Better Shepherds Admin on Remembrance Ed Butcher on Remembrance Academics at work Williston Northampton alumni	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3461
__label__wiki	0.628027	0.628027	Erica Deeman Archival Inkjet Print Framed dimensions: 46 5/8 x 46 5/8 inches Archival Inkjet Print Installation view of Erica Deeman: Silhouettes, 2017 Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive Installation view of Brown, 2017 Anthony Meier Fine Arts Zawadi, 2016 Umar, 2015 Erica Deeman: Brown Video, March 2017 Gregory, 2016 Javon, 2016 Mohamed, 2015 Eric, 2016 Installation view of The Artist Speaks: Erica Deeman, 2018 Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego, CA Erica Deeman (b. 1977) lives and works in San Francisco, CA. Deeman received a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Public Relations, degree in 2000 from Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK and a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography, degree in 2014 from Academy of Art, San Francsico, CA. Deeman is the recipient of 2019 Headlands Center for the Arts Residency, Sausalito, CA; a 2016 TOSA Award Finalist; the 2015 ProArts 2 x 2 Solos 2015: Emerging Artists; and the 2015 Working Artists Grant. Deeman has had solo exhibitions at Anthony Meier Fine Arts, San Francisco, CA; Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Archive, Berkeley, CA; Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego, CA, and Laurence Miller Gallery, New York, NY; Domestic and international group exhibitions include Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth, UK; The Hive, Worcester, Worcestershire, UK; Municipal Gallery, Library and Cultural Centre, Dublin, Ireland; New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans, LA; Old Truman Brewery, London, UK; Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix, AZ; Pier 24 Photography, San Francisco, CA; and SF Cameraworks, San Francisco, CA; and University of Derby, Derbyshire, UK. Permanent collections include Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley, CA; Museum of Contemporary Photography, Columbia College of Chicago, Chicago, IL; Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego, CA; New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans, LA; Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), Miami, FL; Pier 24 Photography, San Francisco, CA and Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix, AZ. 24 March - 28 April 2017 Erica Deeman included in 'About Things Loved: Blackness and Belonging' at the Berkeley Arts Museum and Pacific Film Archive 17 May - 21 July 2019 Erica Deeman will be included in the new exhibition 'About Things Loved: Blackness and Belonging' at the Berkeley Arts Museum and Pacific Film Archive' from 17 May - 21 July 2019. Black culture and museum institutions have often had a negative relationship. Historically, this has included the theft of cultural objects, the appropriation of styles, and the devaluation of skilled practices, as well as the marginalization and exclusion of Black artists from exhibitions and collections. Museums have been implicated in antiblack practices that present racial difference as biological fact rather than social construction, and exclude, marginalize, and devalue Black art, Black artists, and Black life. Recognizing this, About Things Loved: Blackness and Belonging centers a diverse array of Black art in the hope of addressing these questions: To whom does blackness belong? Where does blackness belong? How can blackness belong within the museum? Erica Deeman Appointed to Headlands Center for the Arts' 2019 Artist in Residency Program 5 April - 17 May 2019 Erica Deeman has been chosen for the Headlands Center for the Arts' 2019 Artist in Residency Program. Erica Deeman in "Close to Home" at the Shulamit Nazarian 2 March - 6 April 2019 Shulamit Nazarian is proud to present, Close to Home, a group exhibition of four photographers that mine their personal experiences–past and present–to express moments of intimacy within larger social and political structures on view from 2 March - 6 April 2019. Engaging with the deep and complicated history of photographic portraiture, each artist renders his or her subjects in part as extensions of themselves, coded with personal and cultural references. Erica Deeman’s Brown series is a collection of medium format photographs that depict isolated men from the African diaspora, rendered shirtless in front of a brown backdrop that matches the color of the artist’s own skin. Injecting her own presence in the portrait of others,these deceptively straightforward imagesprovide a foil for the deleterious tropes of black male portraiture—particularly images affiliated with the practice of physiognomy and mug shots. Her subject’s gazes are quiet, vulnerable, and self-aware, carrying the power and weight of the photographic history and lineage that she is acutely referencing. Erica Deeman in "At Home: In the American West" at Aperture 6 December 2018 - 4 January 2019 Aperture is pleased to present the group exhibition At Home: In the American West with a new work by Erica Deeman, on view from 6 December 2018 - 4 January 2019. In a year when thousands of migrant children have been sent to live in tent cities, rents for a San Francisco apartment average $3,750, and wildfires have destroyed entire communities, the question of how people define "home" has never felt more urgent. Some feel nostalgic about where they came from, some never left the towns they grew up in, and others couldn't wait to leave. At Home features a variety of emerging and established photographers who traveled through ten states in the American West and spoke to people about what, and where, home is. The series includes a formerly homeless woman who finally feels settled in her tiny house in Seattle, a single mother who found her sanctuary living off the grid in the New Mexico desert, a couple who built their dream mansion in the mountains, a DACA recipient who has proudly purchased his first home in Utah, and a Los Angeles native who feels at peace by the ocean. This exhibtion coincides with the publication of The California Sunday Magazine's December special issue in which all stories will be told through photography, focusing on a single theme: Home. Erica Deeman in "In the Company of Women" at the Phoenix Art Museum 7 July - 12 August 2018 The Phoenix Art Museum is pleased to present In the Company of Women: Women Artists from the Collection, a group exhibition with works by Erica Deeman, 7 July - 12 August 2018. The group exhibition showcases nearly 50 twentieth- and 21st-century artworks from Phoenix Art Museum's collection created exclusively by women. In an era of contemporary phenomena such as the #MeToo movement, and in light of growing awareness of gender inequality in many contexts, including art museums, this exhibition is an engagement with feminist scholarship that, for decades, has aimed to provide a more complete history of artistic production. Erica Deeman at the Museum of Photographic Arts San Diego 27 April - 16 September 2018 MOPA San Diego is pleased to present a solo exhibition of works by Erica Deeman, 27 April - 16 September 2018. Two series by contemporary artist Erica Deeman, Brown and Silhouettes will be on display. The work investigates the history of race, ethnography, and portraiture through large-scale photographs. This exhibition is part of the museum’s The Artist Speaks series that includes a large video installation of the artist explaining the work in her own words. Erica Deeman in "Way Bay" at Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive 17 January - 20 May 2018 Erica Deeman will be included in Way Bay at BAMPFA, 17 January - 20 May 2018. Erica Deeman at Laurence Miller Gallery 14 September - 28 October 2017 LAURENCE MILLER GALLERY is pleased to present, ERICA DEEMAN: Silhouettes, the inaugural exhibition at their new Chelsea location, 521 West 26th Street, Fifth Floor. Opening reception: September 14, 6 to 8 pm. In her first solo exhibition at the gallery, entitled Silhouettes, Deeman employs the complex legacy of the silhouette to subvert established biases founded on face value, gender and race. Silhouettes is comprised of a series of 45 x 45 inch color portraits of women from the African diaspora, most of whom were unknown to the artist. Deeman found her subjects by placing ads, approaching strangers on the street, and asking friends and family to pose. Deeman’s elevated depiction of black femininity and identity underlines the series and provides a renewed narrative. The larger than life-size portraits appear to be featureless black and white silhouettes upon first glance, but as the viewer becomes more intimate with the image, each woman’s individuality unfolds in the rich textures and skin tones barely visible. Deeman states: “It has been for me to reflect how I see myself, how I see and how I am seen…through these women.” Erica Deeman at the Berkeley Museum of Art & Pacific Film Archive 8 March - 11 June 2017 The Berkeley Museum of Art & Pacific Film Archive is pleased to present Silhouettes by Erica Deeman. Erica Deeman at the Phoenix Art Museum 17 September 2016 - 8 January 2017 Erica Deeman is included in Get Face (To Gain Respect; To Increase One’s Status) at the Phoenix Art Museum. Portraits prompt curiosity. Details such as the gesture of the sitter and the apparel they wear can communicate notions of status and power. We are left contemplating self-representation and the assumptions made about contemporary society through this artistic genre. Drawn entirely from the permanent collection and spanning the nine collecting areas of Phoenix Art Museum - American, Asian, Contemporary, European, Fashion, Latin American, Modern, Photography, and Western American - these works reveal the loosely defined typology of portraiture, and provide a broad dialogue of art history, perception, and popular culture. The Bay Area Reporter Blackness Visible: 'About Things Loved'11 June 2019 aperture The California Sunday Magazine and Aperture Foundation - At Home: In the American West22 October 2018 The New Yorker Under the Wave2 July 2018 The California Sunday Magazine The Pipeline: A wide-ranging, unabashedly honest conversation about why tech companies aren't diverse - and how to fix them31 May 2018 San Diego City Beat Class not dismissed, part 3: The museum is the message18 April 2018 SF Chronicle21 December 2017 Gallery Gurls Erica Deeman Goes Beyond the Surface7 October 2017 1stdibs Erica Deeman and “Modern Spirit” at Laurence Miller Gallery26 September 2017 KALW Face to face with San Francisco photographer Erica Deeman7 June 2017 Artforum Erica DeemanSummer 2017 Artsy This Photographer Is Challenging You to See Race Differently17 April 2017 Hunger Magazine Photographer Erica Demman Shoots “Brown”, A Series Challenging The History Of Portraiture Of Black Men4 April 2017 Dialogue In Dialogue // Erica Deeman30 March 2017 SF Chronicle Observed: The art of photography, song and postcards24 March 2017 SF Chronicle Erica Deeman a new face in photography24 March 2017 Humble Arts Foundation Erica Deeman's Silhouettes Tackle Race, Gender and Cultural Identity24 March 2017 San Francisco Bay View Erica Deeman: Silhouette explores Black female identity22 March 2017 KQED Arts Erica Deeman Bridges the Bay with Two Simultaneous Solos21 March 2017 Blouin ArtInfo Erica Deeman’s ‘Brown’ at Anthony Meier Fine Arts, San Francisco18 March 2017 Berkeleyside Erica Deeman’s ‘Silhouettes’ at BAMPFA makes a powerful impression13 March 2017 The Daily Californian BAMPA's 'Erica Deeman: Silhouettes' reshapes place for women of color in art13 March 2017 Easy Bay Express Erica Deeman: Silhouettes at BAMPFA28 February 2017 Art Ltd Critic’s Picks: San Francisco28 February 2017 Huffington Post Artist Addresses The Racist History Of Photographing Men Of Color16 February 2017 SF Chronicle Designing dads make room for daughter and art20 January 2017 SFGATE Photography festival coming to San Francisco17 January 2017 Phoenix New Times See More Than 50 Artworks Inspired by Politics, Social Justice, and Elections7 November 2016 Pottery Barn 15 MINUTES WITH PHOTOGRAPHER ERICA DEEMAN22 August 2016 San Francisco Chronicle Photography show a snapshot of collectors’ selves3 June 2016 lensculture Interview with Erica Deeman1 June 2016 San Francisco Chronicle Gallery intern improbably leaps to important show2 May 2016	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3467
__label__cc	0.589153	0.410847	Argentina’s Wines Enter the World Stage Argentina, featured Stephen Tanzer, Jul 2018 Against a backdrop of some recent tricky growing seasons and the constant economic challenge of doing business in Argentina, the country’s best producers are making more refined, aromatically complex and vibrant wines than ever before – bottles that should satisfy even hard-core fans of classic European wines. Argentina New Releases: Cool Times in the Desert Within just the last six weeks I’ve experienced global warming up close and personal: 92-degree late-May weather in Burgundy, 102 degrees in Walla Walla before the end of June, and the steam heat of a New York City summer. But somehow Mendoza, Argentina’s engine of wine production, a semi-arid desert region that could not produce wine without irrigation from melting Andes snow, has not had a classically warm, dry growing season since 2012 – until this year, that is. Vertical Tasting of the Nicolás Catena Zapata 1997-2012 Argentina, Verticals & Retrospectives, featured Stephen Tanzer, Oct 2016 Trailblazer Nicolás Catena launched his Nicolás Catena Zapata blend in 1997 to prove that Argentina could make a world-class Bordeaux-style wine with a long and graceful aging curve. My vertical tasting in September made it clear that he was successful from the outset. Argentina: The Cool Years Stephen Tanzer, Mar 2016 Current releases from Argentina are strikingly different from the wines of just a decade ago. In recent years, Argentina’s top grape-growers and winemakers have sought out cooler, mostly higher-altitude sites and soils more conducive to making fresher, more complex, better-balanced wines. Moreover, since 2013 Argentina has experienced a succession of cool vintages, and this weather trend has further intensified the shift away from porty, high-octane reds with dried-fruit character. The result has been a greater number of outstanding bottlings than ever before. Cellar Favorite: 2008 Bodega Poesia Poesia Argentina, Cellar Favorites If you think of Mendoza’s Malbec-based wines as rich and ripe but a bit chunky and best for early drinking, try the supremely elegant 2008 vintage of Poesia, a 60/40 blend of Malbec and Cabernet Franc from ungrafted vines planted in 1935. Argentina: New Releases Stephen Tanzer, Feb 2015 The cool, extended 2013 growing season produced unusually vibrant and refined wines in the semi-desert Mendoza region, which accounts for the lion’s share of Argentina’s finest red wines. Best New Releases from Argentina Argentina, IWC Making vintage generalizations for this huge wine-soaked country is a tricky proposition--after all, we're talking about well over a thousand miles from Salta in the north to the main wine-producing areas of Patagonia in Argentina's extreme south New Releases from Argentina The U.S. market continues to be flooded with Mendoza malbec, as this wine has become as popular here--and as much of a brand name--as sauvignon blanc from Marlborough. I was tempted to report that tasting through 800 or so new releases from Argentina in recent months was hard work, particularly as there is a great degree of sameness among the less-expensive malbecs Focus on Argentina Stephen Tanzer, Jan 2011 Argentina has had an extended run of very good to excellent vintages, so vintage generalizations are of limited value.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3468
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__label__wiki	0.616385	0.616385	FootballAfcon last 16: Nigeria vs. Cameroon, this early? Definitely not the plan… Afcon last 16: Nigeria vs. Cameroon, this early? Definitely not the plan… IN July 4, 2019 BY Alonesports 24 views Leave a comment By the end of matchday two of the Africa Cup of Nations, a Round of 16 matchup between Nigeria and Cameroon was likely the furthest thing from anybody’s mind, as these two giants of African football looked poised to top their groups. Nigeria were sitting pretty in Group B after gleaning six points of out of six. A final group game against Madagascar appeared little more than a formality to seal group leadership, as the Super Eagles only required a result to assure themselves top spot. The Indomitable Lions did not have quite the same certainty, even though they led their own group, requiring a win in their own final group match against Benin. It all looked pretty straightforward. And then they both fluffed things up. Royally. Starting with Nigeria. The Eagles looked anything but super as they slunk to a 2-0 defeat against Madagascar, a country with few professional players. The result left both countries in stunned disbelief. Two days later, defending champions Cameroon completed their part of the bizarre bargain by being held to a 0-0 draw against Benin. That unexpected combo of results set the stage for another iteration of what has become one of African football’s greatest rivalries, albeit much earlier than anyone would have predicted. The rivalry has played out to different outcomes in 1984, 1988, 2000, 2004 and more recently during the qualifying series for the 2018 World Cup, mostly favouring Cameroon. It is a fixture that has been tinged with controversy over the years, beginning with that 1988 game when Henry Nwosu’s headed goal was inexplicably disallowed, and culminating in 2000 when Victor Ikpeba’s kick in the Afcon final penalty shootout was also disallowed, despite replays showing the ball crossed the line. However, these issues will be of little concern to the current generation of players, all of whom will now be under some pressure to advance on Saturday. It is especially true for Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr. Sources have told ESPN that the German’s job is hanging on a semifinal thread, meaning he has to negotiate a way past not just Cameroon but also possibly hosts and title favorites Egypt. Cameroon are the immediate threat, and there is no escaping the win-or-go-home pressure that hangs over the squad. So what do Rohr and his team have to do? – Africa Cup of Nations: All you need to know – Full Africa Cup of Nations fixtures schedule SUPER EAGLES DOs Pick the right team Nigeria’s doomed game against Madagascar began with the selection. Having qualified for the knockout phase, Rohr seemed to underestimate the islanders, despite having studied their games from the qualifiers and admitting they were a strong team. Starting the languid duo of John Obi Mikel and John Ogu in midfield against such a dynamic, high-pressing opposition was an invitation for disaster. A fit and in-form Mikel may just have pulled it off with the energy of Oghenekaro Etebo beside him, but the current version of him just could not. And when he picked up a knee injury during the game, all was lost. By the time Rohr introduced Wilfred Ndidi, it was too late. Against Cameroon, Rohr can afford no such flights of fancy. Starting his strongest team is a no-brainer. Restoring Kenneth Omeruo to the starting lineup is imperative. As is bringing back the energy and tackling of Ndidi to join up with Etebo. Contrary to popular opinion, Odion Ighalo must start. He has the experience and the quality to cause problems for the Cameroon defense. But Victor Osimhen has to see action at some point, too. And why, in the name of Pele, has Henry Onyekuru not seen minutes at this tournament? He surely has to have a starting spot in the wide areas, along with Ahmed Musa. His speed, his balance, his ability to pop up in the right areas of the box and finishing must be something to consider. Start and play strong Watching that game against Madagascar, one could barely believe how lethargic the Nigerians looked. They were slow on the ball, bested in 50-50 tackles, could hardly retrieve second balls, and looked, for the most part, second best. The Malagasy always looked a step ahead. Cameroon will be just as strong and will very definitely bring high energy to the game. The Indomitable Lions may have looked unconvincing in group play, but coming up against Nigeria in competition always seems to awaken their most feral competitive instincts. This time is unlikely to be any different. There will be no quarters asked, none given. Blood and thunder is guaranteed, and faint hearts might want to head for the stands. Create chances, then actually score the goals Two goals in three games is a disgraceful return for a team of the attacking caliber of the Super Eagles. And lest we forget, one of those two goals was scored by a defender. The other was created by a defender. This state of affairs cannot continue. They created six chances against Madagascar but took none. They created just two against Guinea, and a grand total of one in their opening game against debutants Burundi. The good news is that the numbers have improved. The bad news is that the efficiency has gone down. Both numbers have to go up against Cameroon. Rohr has to figure out a way to get his forward line to open up opportunities in the opposing area, and then to take them with clinical efficiency. And while doing so, there can be no errors at the back. Leon Balogun has taken responsibility for the mistake that led to the first goal for Madagascar, but he was only the final link in a chain of mistakes. First the Nigerians allowed themselves to get squeezed into a corner, then John Ogu decided to make a high risk back pass to Balogun, who admittedly reacted late. That cannot happen against Cameroon. SUPER EAGLES DON’Ts Do not lose. It is that simple. DO. NOT. LOSE! It’s win or go home. For Rohr, that might also mean never coming back. 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__label__cc	0.538734	0.461266	Narnia: People as Possessions Posted by AnaMardoll at Tuesday, February 05, 2013 Edit [Content Note: Slavery, Corporal Punishment] Narnia Recap: In which Caspian, Lucy, Edmund, Eustace, and Reepicheep are captured by slavers. Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Chapter 3: The Lone Islands I have to say that my favorite part of deconstructing is the fan-fixing that goes on in the comments. If you're not reading the comments, you're missing a whole barrel full of fanficcy fun. We've already come to the following tentative fan-conclusions: 1. The picture of the Dawn Treader which pulled the children in to Narnia looks Narnian not by chance but because it was painted by Polly (of the Magician's Nephew) and framed by Professor Digory with the same wood used to make the magical wardrobe. 2. The picture was given to Alberta by Professor Digory. Alberta's relation to Digory is that her sister Helen's boyfriend (John Pevensie) and her own future husband (Harold Scrubb) were students of Professor Digory at university. Alberta met the Professor briefly at his home, when he arranged for her to stumble into Narnia. Alberta, Helen, John, and Harold were intended by Narnia magic to be the four human rulers who would end the 100-year winter, but Alberta refused to eat the White Witch's food (thereby refusing to take Edmund's role) and vowed not to return after being warned away by a Talking Animal (thereby refusing to take Lucy's role). Digory gave her the picture in an attempt either to needle her further or to try to embroil her in Narnia after all; Alberta shut the picture up in the guest room and Narnia had to make do with the next available set of four humans to stay in Digory's house. 3. Alberta's rejection of Narnia informed all her "bad" character traits: she avoids mention of fantasy, and her vegetarianism, socialism, and alternative underwear is a response to the ethics of eating animals once she's met a Talking Animal, as well as an attempt to solve world-hunger after hearing that the White Witch is starving the Narnians with eternal winter. Alberta also invites the Pevensie children to visit out of concern for them after Eustace reported their strange fantasy games and their lingering depression (since Eustace met them either after they'd been booted out the first time, or after Susan and Peter had been permanently exiled). 4. Sometime after Eustace returns from the Dawn Treader and becomes estranged from Alberta, she strikes up a relationship with her niece Susan Pevensie, who dejectedly confides that she dislikes being treated like a child after having once been an adult in Narnia. Alberta helps the girl take an interest in 'dressing older' (with lipsticks and nylons) so that she might be treated at the age she feels comfortable with. Alberta and Susan additionally comfort one another after the railway accident in The Last Battle which takes from them Alberta's sister and son, and Susan's parents and siblings. 5. Meanwhile, in Narnia, it has been speculated that Caspian being able to go off on this trip at all (for an extended period, with no way to communicate with those back home, and with no real expectation of returning since no one else has been able to do so before) is that Trumpkin (a leadership figure for the Old Narnians) and Cornelius (a leadership figure for the New Narnians, as someone with mixed-race parentage who has spent a great deal of time in Telmarine culture) have been effectively wielding power while Caspian was off having adventures and fighting giants, and now that the northern campaign has ended, the adventurous -- and politically dangerous, given his slight of the Duke of Galma's daughter -- boy has been sent off with a number of Telmarine lords, adventurers, and malcontents in order to keep the peace. No Old Narnians -- save Reepicheep -- have volunteered for the journey on the grounds that it's an obvious snipe hunt with a low expected survival rate. 6. And Reepicheep is unusual amongst the Talking Animals because he is long-lived enough to have been prophesied over as a baby by a Dryad before the trees went silent during the occupation of the Telmarines. And this is why Reepicheep has such unusual ideals of honor and chivalry because he grew up in the Golden Age after the Pevensies, rather than during the Telmarine occupation when guerrilla warfare was the name of the survivalist game. (When Aslan told Reepicheep that the Mice had forgotten what they did for him at the Stone Table, he was forgetting that Reepicheep is almost as old as that event. But Aslan gets stuff wrong half the time anyway.) Now tell me that all that is not awesome. Because I think it so very much is. You are all amazing. But on to Chapter 3! In which everything is very cozy and nice, and sometimes more than a little confusing. “LAND IN SIGHT,” SHOUTED THE MAN IN the bows. Lucy, who had been talking to Rhince on the poop, came pattering down the ladder and raced forward. [...] there, a little way off on the starboard bow, was the nearest of the Lone Islands, Felimath, like a low green hill in the sea, and behind it, further off, the gray slopes of its sister Doorn. “Same old Felimath! Same old Doorn,” said Lucy, clapping her hands. “Oh—Edmund, how long it is since you and I saw them last!” I unexpectedly like this; it reminds me somehow of Marianne in Austen's Sense and Sensibility: Many were the tears shed by them in their last adieus to a place so much beloved. "Dear, dear Norland!" said Marianne, as she wandered alone before the house, on the last evening of their being there; "when shall I cease to regret you, when learn to feel a home elsewhere! Oh, happy house, could you know what I suffer in now viewing you from this spot, from whence, perhaps, I may view you no more! And you, ye well-known trees! — but you will continue the same. No leaf will decay because we are removed, nor any branch become motionless although we can observe you no longer! No; you will continue the same, unconscious of the pleasure or the regret you occasion, and insensible of any change in those who walk under your shade! But who will remain to enjoy you?" It's debatable how much we're meant to entirely agree with Marianne here; of the two sisters, I do believe that Elinor is the one who is supposed to be the most 'correct' and Marianne the one who has the most growing and learning and changing to do. But I do think that we are intended to empathize at least with Marianne's sentiment here of missing the soon-to-no-longer-be her home: Norland was her home for a very long time, and now she may never see it again. And even if she does see it again, it will be as a guest rather than as an owner, and those can be two very different things. In a way, Lucy and Edmund are in a similar position. When they left Narnia, they left without any awareness of when or if they would ever see it again. The people they left behind surely mourned their leaving, but the land itself continued growing and changing and existing, largely unconscious of the absence of the Pevensies. Now Lucy is seeing the Lone Islands again for the first time in ... well, years to Lucy, and centuries to the islands. I can imagine that there would be a number of emotions for her to grapple with: joy, at seeing them again; alienation, at seeing the ways in which the land has changed over the past centuries; regret, that she is now a child queen emeritus instead of the reigning adult queen she once was; sorrow, at the realization that she may be seeing them for the last time; guilt, that she is seeing them here without the presence of Peter and Susan. Lewis, characteristically, only shows us the joy, but I think it's easy enough to read the rest into Lucy's words if we are so inclined. So I like that. 'Course, then Caspian has to open his mouth: “I’ve never understood why they belong to Narnia,” said Caspian. “Did Peter the High King conquer them?” “Oh no,” said Edmund. “They were Narnian before our time—in the days of the White Witch.” Reading Narnia, I stumble on passages like this. Because I honestly cannot tell if exchanges like this are supposed to be world-building, or if they are meant to be character-building, or if they are unintentional slips that provide a bit of a mirror into Lewis' ideals about perfect fantasy worlds. Why would Caspian assume that the Lone Islands are part of Narnia because they were conquered? For that matter, why does he ask how they "belong" to Narnia rather than why they are a "part" of Narnia? The words here baffle me. I suppose Texas "belongs" to the United States of America in a sense, if you are using "belong" in the same sense that one "belongs" to a religious congregation or "belongs" in a country club. The word "belong" is, after all, a very complex word with a lot of different connotations, and "attached to" and "affiliated with" are both valid meanings of the word. But it is more often used to indicate ownership, and here seems to mean -- especially when paired with the idea of conquering and subduing -- that the Narnian king owns these islands, possibly against the will of the inhabitants, rather than that they joined the Narnian state out of shared ideals or shared lineage. Why does Caspian seem to assume that these islands weren't populated by Narnian Animals and Fauns and Nymphs who retained their loyalty to the Narnian mainland government? (They don't, in fact, seem to be -- the Lone Islanders appear to be human with no awareness of Talking Animals -- but why should Caspian know that? The Telmarines have apparently never set foot on the Lone Islanders before in all their time as conquerors of Narnia.) Or that the Islanders didn't join Narnia freely in an arrangement that benefited both groups? Are we to understand that those things don't happen in Lewis' fantasy land, or is this an indication that Caspian tends to see things and people as his possessions that "belong" to him rather than as his subjects? I honestly don't know, but if this is a clever commentary on Caspian viewing people as possessions immediately prior to being made a possession himself, then it's almost a little too subtle given that Caspian will ultimately fix the whole slavery situation by asserting his ownership of the area as forcefully as possible. The sin of possessiveness can't really be fixed by more possessiveness, is what I am saying. “I’m sorry we’re not landing on Felimath,” said Lucy. “I’d like to walk there again. It was so lonely—a nice kind of loneliness, and all grass and clover and soft sea air.” “I’d love to stretch my legs too,” said Caspian. “I tell you what. Why shouldn’t we go ashore in the boat and send it back, and then we could walk across Felimath and let the Dawn Treader pick us up on the other side?” If Caspian had been as experienced then as he became later on in this voyage he would not have made this suggestion; but at the moment it seemed an excellent one. This is going to be one of those Your Mileage May vary things, but here is today's hot tip for writers: Don't do this. Seriously. Chapter 3 is a whooping 2,860 words, which is actually not very many words at all. You don't need to spend 31 of those words telling us that shit is about to get real. And you especially do not need to tell us how totes awesome Caspian is going to become as a result of this character-building voyage because if we didn't already know that Caspian wasn't going to die in Chapter 3, we do now. ALL MY DRAMATIC TENSION IS GONE. “You’ll come, will you?” said Caspian to Eustace, who had come on deck with his hand bandaged. “Anything to get off this blasted boat,” said Eustace. “Blasted?” said Drinian. “How do you mean?” “In a civilized country like where I come from,” said Eustace, “the ships are so big that when you’re inside you wouldn’t know you were at sea at all.” “In that case you might just as well stay ashore,” said Caspian. And I just want to note that I actually like this passage, too. If Lewis had cut all that heavy-handed meanness about Eustace's vegetarianism, and had left off all the bits where Caspian and his Telmarines chortle happily about Eustace's sea-sickness and just done this, everything would have been far more lovely. Because here is a very good example of someone being understandably sulky and arrogant and fairly unlikable (as well as demonstrably wrong, since Eustace was sea-sick on modern English ships), and someone else being realistically brisk in response but without descending into outright rudeness, meanness, or bullying. By letting Eustace be irritating without being Evul Liberal, and by letting Caspian et. al. be irritated without being Conservative Punisher, everything goes down much more smoothly in my opinion. Of course, Lewis did have to remind us that Eustace's hand is still injured. But at least we weren't treated to an update on Eustace's sore backside. The King, the Mouse, the two Pevensies, and Eustace all got into the boat and were pulled to the beach of Felimath. When the boat had left them and was being rowed back they all turned and looked round. They were surprised at how small the Dawn Treader looked. So, just to be clear: the entire party consists of four children and a largish Mouse. And it's only Caspian's lack of experience that made this plan seem reasonable. All the adult Telmarines on the ship also apparently thought this was a crackerjack plan, or didn't think it was a bad enough idea to warrant speaking up with their opinion. (More raw meat for the fan-fic'ers and their snipe hunt theory, I see. If only Caspian had been captured / killed / etc. properly here and they could have all gone home early.) In the green valley to which they were descending six or seven rough-looking men, all armed, were sitting by a tree. “Don’t tell them who we are,” said Caspian. “And pray, your Majesty, why not?” said Reepicheep who had consented to ride on Lucy’s shoulder. “It just occurred to me,” replied Caspian, “that no one here can have heard from Narnia for a long time. It’s just possible they may not still acknowledge our over-lordship. In which case it might not be quite safe to be known as the King.” No. No, this is not possible. This cannot be the first time this has occurred to Caspian. The whole secondary point of this whole voyage is to reestablish connections between the Narnian mainland and her island territories and allies. As I've argued in an earlier post: Caspian is supposedly going on this voyage to help his subjects. He wants to rescue the Seven Lost Lords, sure, but Narnia is also well overdue for a survey of its sea territories and reestablishment of relations with its island allies, considering that the Telmarines from the previous several centuries of Narnian occupation were so terrified of the water that the Seven Lost Lords had to hire Galmian sailors and buy a Galmian ship (it's canon; we just haven't gotten to that bit yet) just in order to be properly banished by Miraz. In that light, Caspian stopping for a tournament and a quick-but-failed flirtation is a responsible thing to do -- whether Galma is a Narnian territory or an ally, they needed to meet the new Narnian liege and affirm that Galma's friendship and loyalty to Narnia is secure. When visiting Galma, or when planning to visit Terebinthia, the question must have come up about how to put their best foot forward as the first official Narnian delegation to visit these countries in years, decades, or even centuries. This simply cannot be the first time someone has pointed out that the Telmarines didn't travel to their island territories (and/or allies) to talk with them or trade with them or maintain control over them for however many hundreds of years. And, for that matter, if these islands are Narnian territories, why should they recognize the current Telmarine lord as though he were an ancient Narnian king? Yet if the islands chose to be Telmarine allies (and perhaps even loyal to Miraz) during the long occupation of Narnia, will they recognize Caspian the Boy King at all if they think he acquired his throne illegitimately a la the apparent disposal of Miraz and his son on the Coronation Day Massacre? Indeed, what is the official Narnian party-line for how Caspian came to power to begin with? "The god-lion of legend and the four human children of the ancient Golden Age popped into existence for a day to crown Caspian and magic all the Telmarines away to another realm, before disappearing that night"? Did the Duke of Galma actually believe that story, or did they have to fabricate another one that was less fantastical (if untrue) in order to not seem like liars and frauds? Caspian must have had to deal with these questions, even before setting out from the mainland, and yet it's brought up here as though it has just occurred to him: “We have our swords, Sire,” said Reepicheep. “Yes, Reep, I know we have,” said Caspian. “But if it is a question of re-conquering the three islands, I’d prefer to come back with a rather larger army.” And ... I ... I have no words. Caspian just treats it as obvious that they would come back and reconquer the islands (assuming they were ever conquered in the first place, which we still don't know that they were), should it be the case that the islands no longer want to be affiliated with Narnia after several hundred years of being ignored by the Telmarine interlopers who conquered Narnia. And I guess we're really lucky, from a morality standpoint, that all objections from the islanders to "belonging" to the Telmarine lord who sailed up that afternoon comes from evil slavers and greedy opportunistic governors. Because if there had been good islanders who didn't want to "belong" to Caspian, I guess we would have just had to kill them all with a rather large army. Que sera, sera. Caspian thanked him, though neither he nor the others much liked the look of their new acquaintance, and all of them sat down. But hardly had they raised their cups to their lips when the black-haired man nodded to his companions and, as quick as lightning, all the five visitors found themselves wrapped in strong arms. There was a moment’s struggle but all the advantages were on one side, and soon everyone was disarmed and had their hands tied behind their backs—except Reepicheep, writhing in his captor’s grip and biting furiously. I want to again point out that everyone in this party is either roughly under the age of fifteen or about the size of a large cat. So, yeah, I imagine the advantages were all on one side. It's just a bit surprising that anyone is, well, surprised by this. As Caspian clearly is, and as Drinian and the adult Telmarines apparently will be since no one thought the boy-king wandering around a foreign country without an armed escort was a good idea. (And for all the "Caspian learned better later" narration, he actually doesn't; the same cast of characters is captured on the Isle of Voices by pretty much the same surround-and-outnumber tactics. And the children will be left similarly unescorted and unguarded on Deathwater Isle and the Isle of Sleepers. Which is just more evidence that we can't trust the narrator. Obviously.) “Coward! Poltroon!” squeaked Reepicheep. “Give me my sword and free my paws if you dare.” “Whew!” whistled the slave merchant (for that is what he was). “It can talk! Well I never did. Blowed if I take less than two hundred crescents for him.” So not only has there been no communication between the Telmarines and the Lone Islands, there's been no communication between the Islanders and the Narnians. And apparently no Narnians chose to emigrate to the islands in the face of Telmarine persecution, despite that being both sensible and possible given all the sea-nymphs and Dolphins and mermaids that inhabited Narnia in the Pevensies' day. And not a single Talking Animal lives on the islands, nor do the Islanders have stories and legends about Talking Animals living back on the mainland. Because this Islander is apparently as befuddled by the idea of a Talking Animal as Eustace is: “Is there a British Consul there?” asked Eustace. “Is there a which?” said the man. But long before Eustace was tired of trying to explain, the slaver simply said, “Well, I’ve had enough of this jabber. The Mouse is a fair treat but this one would talk the hind leg off a donkey. Off we go, mates.” Then the four human prisoners were roped together, not cruelly but securely, and made to march down to the shore. Reepicheep was carried. He had stopped biting on a threat of having his mouth tied up, but he had a great deal to say, and Lucy really wondered how any man could bear to have the things said to him which were said to the slave dealer by the Mouse. But the slave dealer, far from objecting, only said “Go on” whenever Reepicheep paused for breath, occasionally adding, “It’s as good as a play,” or, “Blimey, you can’t help almost thinking it knows what it’s saying!” or “Was it one of you what trained it?” This so infuriated Reepicheep that in the end the number of things he thought of saying all at once nearly suffocated him and he became silent. I mean, it's funny I guess, but it makes no goddamn sense. Telmarines from Prince Caspian and Lone Islanders from Voyage of the Dawn Treader believe in Talking Animals about as much as Eustace does, which is to say not at all. But they live in a world where Talking Animals exist. This isn't our real world, where there are Talking Animals only in stories and even then treated as rather remarkable to the person interacting with them. This is a completely different world where Talking Animals have existed since the dawn of time. In large numbers, even! To the point where they vastly outnumbered the humans, and may even have outnumbered the non-talking animals! I do not understand how it is possible for Telmarines and Lone Islanders to disbelieve Talking Animals as thoroughly as Lewis' English audience would have. Anyway, I do like the idea of Eustace doggedly explaining his situation to the slavers, on the grounds that it puts me in mind of him completely refusing to let Narnia wrest the framing from him (as well as his personal agency), and being bound and determined to explain his problem patiently to anyone who chooses to listen until someone sets things right. But I don't see how he can explain his situation past a few choice words without letting it slip that Caspian and the others consider themselves royalty. “Now, youngsters,” said the slave dealer, “let’s have no fuss and then you’ll have nothing to cry about. All aboard.” This is not the last time the slave dealer will use this threat -- later he tells Lucy to stop crying and then she "won't have nothing to cry about, see?" -- and it strikes me just how much this sounds like a parent threatening to strike a child. Don't cry or I'll give you something to cry about were actual words that were actually said to me when I was an actual child. And by adults who knew that I knew what was being threatened. Maybe Lewis added this in an attempt to make the slavery more cozy: the slaver isn't abusing them capriciously, and as long as they keep a stiff upper lip everything will be alright. The framing makes the slaver controllable and predictable, where punishment only occurs in response to stated provocations. But I can't help but reflect that it can also serve to make corporal punishment seem more cruel than its supporters usually present it as being, since there's something terribly wrong with a child-rearing method that sounds perfectly natural and yet utterly sinister coming from an evil slaver. At that moment a fine-looking bearded man came out of one of the houses (an inn, I think) and said: Well, at least we know he's a good person, since he's so fine-looking and not at all like these slavers whom we were told we would not like the look of. “How much do you want for that boy?” asked the other, pointing to Caspian. “Ah,” said Pug, “I knew your Lordship would pick on the best. No deceiving your Lordship with anything second rate. That boy, now, I’ve taken a fancy to him myself. Got kind of fond of him, I have. I’m that tender-hearted I didn’t ever ought to have taken up this job. Still, to a customer like your Lordship—” “Tell me your price, carrion,” said the Lord sternly. “Do you think I want to listen to the rigmarole of your filthy trade?” And he has no hesitation preventing him from yelling abusive epithets at slave-owners, despite the fact that riling up an abusive person is very likely to end in them taking out their anger on their helpless prisoners. I imagine this fine-looking, sharp-tongued, perfectly-privileged gentleman will get along very well with our golden-haired, white-knight, son-of-privilege Caspian. “A hundred and fifty, then,” said the Lord. “As for you, little maiden, I am sorry I cannot buy you all. Unrope my boy, Pug. And look—treat these others well while they are in your hands or it’ll be the worse for you.” The dreadful moment had now come. Caspian was untied and his new master said, “This way, lad,” and Lucy burst into tears and Edmund looked very blank. But Caspian looked over his shoulder and said, “Cheer up. I’m sure it will come all right in the end. So long.” “Now, missie,” said Pug. “Don’t you start taking on and spoiling your looks for the market tomorrow. You be a good girl and then you won’t have nothing to cry about, see?” [...] Then they were rowed out to the slave-ship and taken below into a long, rather dark place, none too clean, where they found many other unfortunate prisoners; for Pug was of course a pirate and had just returned from cruising among the islands and capturing what he could. The children didn’t meet anyone whom they knew; the prisoners were mostly Galmians and Terebinthians. And there they sat in the straw and wondered what was happening to Caspian and tried to stop Eustace talking as if everyone except himself was to blame. I guess I'll start with the what-the-fuckery that is "the children didn't meet anyone whom they knew". Well, I would suppose not given that Lucy and Edmund didn't meet any Telmarines other than Caspian the last time they visited and every Lone Islander they knew from their first visit has now been dead for roughly 1,300 years; and that Eustace has never been to Narnia before in his life; and that Reepicheep is apparently the first Talking Animal to ever be known to the Lone Islanders, let alone to visit them. So it would be very strange indeed if the children had met someone they knew. I also like the fact that "the children" (i.e., Lucy and Edmund, and presumably Reepicheep is roped into that description) "tried to stop Eustace talking as if everyone except himself was to blame", because as far as I can see Eustace is right. I mean, he did agree to go on the walk in order to get off the ship, but I don't remember anyone telling him that he might be captured by slavers. He may well not even know about the existence of slavery in Narnia, given that he was sick and below deck when we were informed about the pirates in the area. So the three people with a vast deal more experience with Narnia and its Might Makes Right ways offered to take Eustace on a pleasure trip without informing him that the area was mightily dangerous and that they were foolishly ill-equipped in the event of a scuffle. I rather imagine that Eustace has a legitimate grievance to air. Now, I can also imagine that Lucy and Edmund might not want to hear it right now -- and especially that it might increase their distress in the slave ship and distract them from coming up with a useful plan to escape -- but that doesn't change the fact that I think Eustace has right on his side in this particular event. And I say that not just because Eustace wasn't warned beforehand about the danger that Lucy and Edmund apparently didn't foresee (since they went on the trip without any concerns for their own safety). This whole situation can also be laid somewhat at Caspian's doorstep because he knew about the pirate ships in the area and saw no real reason to do anything to stop their pirating or to help the people they were capturing and selling into slavery. Caspian decided that being a king didn't mean protecting people whom he thought were his possessions (courtesy of whichever king conquered the islanders for Caspian in the past) and now the children who were supposed to be under his protection are being abused by those same pirates. And the only real difference in Caspian's mind between the pirates who are preying on the islanders and Caspian himself -- who is planning to come back with a large army to reconquer the islands if necessary -- is that he has an ancient right to his claim of possession based on the fact that his Narnian forebears were conquering the islanders long before these pirates were. Whereas these pirates are just squatters on his property. Big difference. Meanwhile Caspian was having a much more interesting time. An interesting time. Because the only thing Eustance and Lucy and Edmund are suffering from is boredom. More on Caspian's interesting time next week. Labels: deconstruction, deconstruction (narnia) Whoa! This blog looks just like my old one! It's on a entirely different subject but it has pretty much the same layout and design. Outstanding choice of colors! My page - female hair loss forum uk checks older post for failing memory Ah. In the Disney PC, Peter steps up and says something like "we're not coming back ... we're not really needed here anymore". Moving on ... somehow ... there's a door in the air. Tim-Curry-Guy goes through, along with Prunaprismia and Miraz Jr. And I think it's nice that those two were treated as genuinely good people who got sucked into Miraz's evil plans and are anxious to start over. HOPE YOU DON'T DIE ON RAMLET, GUYS. Peter tells the others, "We're not really needed here anymore," because he just wants to get on with this, and who can blame him. Caspian mentions their eventual return and we're treated to a heart-breaking "We're not coming back." Lucy is correctly aghast at this, and asks Aslan if they're being punished. He says, "Your brother and sister have learned what they can from this world. Now it is time for them to live in their own." Which is still a terrible thing to do to them because you pulled them here, jackface and also you aren't giving them a choice in the matter but again at least Disney tried. And at least it wasn't because God Hates Puberty. They cut the Theologies about transferring their worship from Aslan to Jesus, although that doesn't really explicitly show up in the books until Dawn Treader anyway. AnnaLK said... Sorry for late-to-thread-ness - I just today realised the implications of some of what's in Ana's post, and wanted to share because I think I now have a new favourite headcanon. CN: magical memory erasure Caspian's inexperienced; it's true, but Lucy and Edmund aren't. Or they shouldn't be. They might look like children, but as other people have pointed out, they've got years of experience of being adult kings and queens. So the fact that they also think Caspian's suggestion is "an excellent one" lends more weight to the theory that's already been discussed around here, that they were magically mindwhammied into forgetting Narnia when they left. But later in Dawn Treader, it'll be implied that the narrator has talked to Lucy about her Narnian experiences, meaning she can't have forgotten everything. So here's what I think: the Narnian-magical-mindwhammy leaves you with a memory of the vague outline of events, but erases all the specifics. The human brain, being what it is, has a tendency to fill in the blanks: for instance, if you're trying to remember what happened at school on a certain day, you're likely to insert some details from your mental model of "what school is like", even if those things didn't actually happen on the day in question. So after the magical-mindwhammy, Lucy's brain starts doing this for Narnia, using her mental model of "what a magical world is like" - which is based on fairytales, fantasy fiction and Arthurian legends. As a result, she ends up remembering a world in which people's appearances reflect their character, in which Arthurian chivalry is the height of morality, in which it's perfectly normal and natural for a king to think of the lands that make up his kingdom as his possessions. And, because the fairytales and legends she'd have access to as a child would be severely bowdlerised, she ends up remembering a world in which everything is cosy. Even slavery. When she meets the author of Narnia, she relays these misremembered stories, and that's what he writes down. The Chronicles of Narnia have an unreliable narrator. The real Narnia is nothing like what you see in the books. OH BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE. Because now my brain has this theory, it won't shut up about it. Suppose for a second that the mindwhammy doesn't always work perfectly, for reasons mysterious and unknown and possibly connected to the deep magic. Maybe it's because she was the only one who didn't want to go past the lamppost, maybe it's down to some aspect of her character that her siblings don't share, maybe it's just a fluke of statistics: whatever the reason, Susan didn't forget the details the way that the other Pevensies did. She remembers everything about Narnia. And she doesn't want to talk about it, thank you very much. She tried, once. She went to one of their "Friends of Narnia" meetings. She confessed that whenever she had to make a difficult decision, she still imagined herself talking it out with her old friend Sallowpad the Raven. That she'd pictured being able to have those conversations with him for many more years. That, even though she knew he'd been about to retire from the Narnian Parliament, she'd assumed he'd still be around. There was a long, awkward silence, finally broken by Peter tentatively asking, "what parliament, Su?" Susan no longer meets with the so-called Friends of Narnia. I thought the slaves were destined for Calormen? Hence the payments in "crescents". Caspian was sold to randomly appearing good dude and I could've sworn we get a slave auction that the others are rescued from. Felimath's society really makes little sense as described - at least with the capture and enslavement of Caspian. Capturing people from other islands, or at sea, while evil (at least by my definition) makes sense. Capturing people who land on their island - especially without investigating who they are and how they got there* - makes less sense. (And kind of implies that unattended kids are always at risk of becoming slaves...possibly to their own neighbors, which makes NO sense.) Though, in a little bit, when Caspian orders slavery outlawed, we will learn that a) they do trade with Calormen - in fact it's their main economy and b) stopping the trade may (will?) lead to war. Both of these factors raise serious questions about whether Caspian's decree will be inacted and whether its actually such a good idea, especially as Caspian isn't sending a navy to protect the island or doing anything else to shield them from the fallout. Making Lewis the only author I've ever read who actually made me question whether a character's outlawing of slavery was the right decision. At least I don't remember any such conversation. That is amazing and terrifying. No wonder the world gets retconned in every book. For that matter, why does he ask how they "belong" to Narnia rather than why they are a "part" of Narnia? The words here baffle me. I suppose Texas "belongs" to the United States of America in a sense I was thinking more, say, Guam. Ah, so that's it! For some reason this line is missing from my copy, which makes the "It can talk!" confusingly timed. That boy, now, I’ve taken a fancy to him myself. Got kind of fond of him, I have. I don't remember if this sounded as disturbing to me as a child as it does through adult ears (or eyes). Lord Whatever thinks Pug is lying to make Caspian seem more valuable, and that's quite possibly true, but if not...well, what kinds of fancying can one take to a person one first met when kidnapping them not more than a few hours ago? storiteller said... Ooh, not reading any of the comments on Battlestar now because of spoilers, but I'll definitely have to come back later... (BSG spoilers ongoing.) True, but Daniel was also the creation of Cylons who very much felt that humanity was something to aspire to, and who wanted to minimise the differences, whereas the One-driven Cylons we see through most of the show are the opposite, seeing themselves as an advancement over humanity who shouldn't be bound by the sentimentality of, among other things, fleshy bodies. I don't think there's a canonical answer as to whether the rest of the lines' names are simply the name they were given by their makers, but it's also noted (in The Plan) that the Sixes are vastly superior at differentiating themselves for the express purpose of blending with humans. (Two Fives are shown insisting that they have successfully differentiated themselves because their shirts are different colours, while the Sixes are praised for their creativity.) And there's additionally the limitation that we mostly have the humans' perspective in BSG, such that I can't recall if all Twos (Twoes?) are individually called Leoben, or if the humans refer to them as Leobens because the only one they met was called Leoben and they didn't know what his number was. I didn't know this until just now, but the BSG Wiki notes that Natalie isn't referred to by name until after her death, and then only by her first name--the scripts give her a full name of Natalie Faust, and add that she was a plant on the Colonies, posing as a political advocate so she could help coordinate attacks on government leaders. (I'm figuring this is still on-topic for the discussion in that it regards the naming or failure thereof and associated recognition of female characters who are treated as accessories to male characters, but if there's concern about it, we can bounce to the nearest Open Thread.) (Minor Battlestar Galactica spoilers continue.) Nothing that happens could possibly happen without her and yet the most she will ever get is a nickname, a nickname introduced by someone who points out how inappropriate of a nickname it is ("As if you were the only six on Caprica," I think it was.) The impression I got from BSG was that Cylons only selected names (as humans would understand names) in order to blend with human populations. I'm pretty sure every one of the 12 models has at least one human-named representative at one point, but all of those people are the Cylons who interact with humans. The ones who really get connected to them (like Athena) are the ones who side with humans in the long run; the only strong exception I can think of to this is Boomer, and in that case I think it's interesting because while anti-human Cylons still call her Boomer, she also gets very little respect--One, after all, calls her his 'pet Eight' at one point, and referring to her by her human alias seems more like a marginalisation at that point, a way of constantly reminding her that she went rogue and she's never really seen as a loyal Cylon ever again. (Athena does keep her human alias, but her callsign is more significant, because it's a way of erasing the division and saying "Wevs, human or Cylon, we're all pilots". Though the scene itself is bumpier than that.) So I'm not sure that 'Caprica Six' is best interpreted as a nickname--it is a distinctly inhuman name, but it struck me as the first rudimentary steps of a uniquely Cylon naming scheme, something that combines their uniformity with the recognition of deeds. She's a Six. Which Six? The one who was on Caprica. There were lots of Sixes on Caprica? This is the one on which everything hinged; the most important Six. I don't think we ever find out what human name she was using when she was working Baltar pre-attack, but I also think it would be perfectly legitimate for her to reject that name as a simple mission alias, and to prefer being called Caprica Six as an accolade from her people that she's done something so significant that they've had to build a new facet of their culture just to accommodate her importance. There's a sidetrack here about an alien culture in Star Wars that grants progressively greater naming/pronoun privileges (family name, then personal name, then personal pronouns) on a merit system: everyone refers to themselves in the third person, unless they are judged to be such a great figure that if they referred to themselves as 'I' in public everyone could reasonably be expected to know who they are, and not "Well, what makes you such a big deal?" bekabot said... "I think that mysteries are always more compelling than the truth revealed behind them. When we believe there's a grand conspiracy, or plan, or secret, or whatever then our mind works overtime trying to come up with what it could be...Clearly whatever the secret is it must be amazing and deep and meaningful. And that leaves one with a sense of awe and wonder...And then when you learn the solution it's like, 'It was Colonel Mustard with the candlestick in the conservatory,' which totally fails to live up to the expectations one had when the mystery was still a mystery." FWIW, this was the reaction I had to the movie version of "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" which came out a year or two ago. Apart from having lots of squee-love for "The Spy Who Came In From The Cold" (aimed more at the movie than the book) and also apart from having once seen "The Tailor of Panama", I'm not that familiar with John LeCarre's stuff, so I didn't know how the story ended. I had no idea which one of the Inner Circus Circle was the double agent, and when I found out I was disappointed. It wasn't that I was disappointed in the answer, I was disappointed that there was an answer. Before the unmasking scene the whole plot seemed supercharged with possibility but that wave flattened out with an almighty crash; I thought so, anyway. Still a fantastic movie, though... I'm a fan of X-Files and Lost, so I am well-aware of the consequences of a complete and utter lack of a plan on the part of both characters and the showrunners of a series. My husband actually watched all of Battlestar through and enjoyed it immensely, so I'm not too concerned about it totally crashing and burning. (Even if I kind of liked the end of Lost, it was definitely a disappointment compared to what came before it.) I just started watching Battlestar (literally this week), but I suspect the reason she doesn't get a name is because everything she does after the first episode is from Gaius's point of view. Gaius doesn't see her as a person, so she doesn't even get a name in his mind. First, he sees her as someone to have sex with. Then, he sees her as an inhuman robot. Then, he sees her as a figment of his imagination. (I'm not sure what's next, as I haven't gotten there yet.) Judging from the level of characterization Battlestar gives all of the female characters so far - the rest of whom have names (and often nicknames) in the first two episodes - I would say this is a thematic choice and a characterization of Gaius rather than a mistake. Can we have a new rule? Love interests must have names (barring a world in which no one has names or some other highly unlikely extenuating circumstances). I mean, can you just see the wedding invitation: On this day, the wedding of our glorious King Caspian and Ramandu's Daughter, who no one (no, not even Caspian) has bothered to ask the name of. Theo Axner said... Oh, I love that. Brilliant. :D "I have more speculation when we get to the temptation of Lucy about why it works for her as temptation." My own idea is that Lucy, who is unusual in specific ways, is not unusual in others, and that she harbors the notions about what it is to be "the fairest of them all" which are typical for a 10-year-old girl native to her place and time. (Not her place and time in Narnia; her place and time in late-40's/early-50's home-county England.) To Lucy physical beauty signifies power and safety, full stop. It means that the person who has it gets the most attention, the best compliments, and the prettiest things. She isn't old enough, or experienced enough in her current incarnation, to understand the downside. (Although the form her temptation takes should clue her in to some extent.) Bella in Twilight is a lot like Lucy on this score, in the sense that she has the attitude toward her own and other people's looks that one would expect from a 10-year-old girl — one who hasn't gotten 100% over her Princess phase. Bella never, for one thing, but never, questions the legitimacy of her physical reaction to Edward. (I don't blame her for being overwhelmed but I find it weird that she never seems, up to the time of her vampirization, to be able to notice anything other than that she's overwhelmed. She never steps back, goes meta, and asks herself whether it's really truly true that the fact that Edward is gorgeous means that he's destined to be the sole focus of all her heart and spirit throughout all time and space 4ev-ah.) Bella, too, wants beauty as insurance: as she sees it, when she becomes as beautiful as Edward is, she will at last be safe. Nothing will dare threaten her then. S. Meyer, generously, makes the plot co-operate (up till the point where it doesn't), but then the whole deal with Twilight is that Bella will get what she wants and get it good and hard. Lucy, OTOH, is not so lucky, if you can call it that. The thrust of the Narnia books is that people don't get what they want and have to learn to make do. ("Keep calm and carry on.") The difference between Bella and Lucy? Either Oscar Wilde or F. Scott Fitzgerald, I don't remember which, said "The worst thing is not getting what you want, but the next worst thing is getting it". FWIW, I think that's a pronouncement which could apply to them both. Fm said... Oh dear, the part about Lucy spoiling her looks is so unremittingly awful that I think it's actually retroactively ruined a little piece of my childhood. CN: Sexual slavery, violence On the other hand , Lucy seems unaware of the the implications here, given that she still wants to get prettier afterwards! Could it be that this was intended as a subtle warning that good looks aren't always advantegeous, a warning which Lucy chose to ignore? Or is she simply too innocent to notice? By the way, Caspians behaviour when his group discovers the men is equally extremely silly. His party has a couple of persons who are good at sword, but phusically weak (Reepicheep, Edmund, Caspian himself). In such a situation the sensible thing were to make the way around the (potentially hostile) group and IF they start to follow Caspians party, draw swords and require to make way, not going on close quarters where they all can be captured with ease. Good points on the colonial language, but I don't think there's any implication that Gumpas was democratically elected to office. Though admittedly it's kind of a mystery how he did get into office given the suggested long lack of contact with Narnia. As has been pointed out repeatedly all of this makes much more sense if the Telmarine sea-aversion was a recent thing, more or less associated with Miraz' reign specifically. I don't insist that Gumpas was democratically elected, nor suggest that Lewis implied in any way that Gumpas was democratically elected. Rather, my point is that the way that Gumpas got his job is completely unknown. But the title of "governor" is one that is at least potentially for a democratically elected post. The title of Gumpas's replacement is "duke" which is absolutely not a democratically elected post. And Lewis sees no reason to specify that Gumpas gained his post in some undemoctratic way (such as it being a post that should have been appointed by the Narnian king, but became hereditary when they lost contact with Narnia) but rather simply prefers to have the Narnian king create a hereditary ruler for the territory. Ursula Vernon said... If we're fan-fixing things as we go, then let me take this opportunity to say that I think Eustace is being really damn clever this whole sequence. First he tries to establish that he's a member of a sovereign nation, (all the stuff about the British consul) which might be expected to get very angry about its citizens being sold into slavery. This fails, because Narnia. However, when it's pretty obvious he's going to be sold into slavery no matter what, he moves to plan B. Eustace's superpower, as the narrator never lets us forget for long, is whining. He whines. He whines a LOT. And while he has no other skills that might be useful in Narnia--he can't fight, he can't sail, he doesn't know the locals---although neither does Caspian, frankly--by god, that boy can whine. He whines to the slavers, he whines to the other prisoners, he whines up and he whines down. Lewis gave him one skill and he is going to use it to its full effect. While they're all in the slave pit or whatever it is, he whines. The narrator doesn't like this, and I probably wouldn't want to be stuck in an elevator with him, but there are almost certainly guards and there is also a fair chance that at least one of the slaves is trading information for better treatment, and may be reporting in the morning any information learned about the skills/ransom possibilities of the others. Eustace spends the whole time establishing himself as a really useless slave that nobody would want. And--I'm jumping ahead here, my apologies--it WORKS. Pug complains a few chapters on about how no one wants him. And the narrator is wretchedly smug about this, naturally, but from Eustace's point of view, the whole thing was working out. Pug certainly isn't going to keep dragging him around, and there's a good chance that he'll be let go as not worth the trouble to feed. (Or killed in an alley, but Pug is sufficiently avuncular that this is a risk Eustace may be willing to take.) Once Eustace is booted out of the slave market for undesirability, he knows where the Dawn Treader is going to be, and all he has to do is run to the meeting point, flag down the ship, and get Drinian and the crew to sail to the rescue of his family. All that's a couple chapters on, but if you consider that Eustace is quite possibly the only one here who actually has a good notion of what slavery may entail---liberal parents, books on foreign cultures, no inherent belief that a magic lion is going to appear and save them---he may be using his one skill to lay the groundwork here to try to save his family members. Thomas Keyton said... Although, having said that, I also simultaneously thought the temptation of Lucy is just a sexist collection of "girl" sins: gossip, eavesdropping, and beauty. We never see Lucy engaged in those, not really, except for then. I think this is the only time we get anything approaching an all-female environment - it's certainly the only place I can remember Narnia passing the Bechdel test. Presumably, under Lewis rules, Lucy is a girl, therefore her "natural" sins are feminine-coded, therefore she can only indulge in them with other girls or women. (Which is probably linked to her being more tomboyish than Susan, in that Susan, being The Worst, has more offscreen opportunities for "girl sins".) Gah. Trying for consistency just makes it worse. The thrust of the Narnia books is that people don't get what they want and have to learn to make do. I'd say it's darker than that. People don't just not get what they want, they get what Aslan/Narnia thinks they need, or, worse, what they deserve. I suspect that message is a lot less creepy to the religious and/or to those who see Aslan/Narnia as rightful powers. (To me, it's pretty much nightmare fuel. I don't want something that thinks it has the right to act as higher power deciding what I deserve and doing it to me!) "God asks Adam Adam says, 'She did it,' and points. God asks Eve. Eve says, 'Snake did it,' points... ...Snake gets no explanation given. That stands out to me. Adam is allowed to explain himself. Eve, when blame is shifted onto her, is allowed to explain herself. Talking snake, when blame is shifted onto him, is cursed without getting a word in edgewise." Just thought of something — the onus ends up on the snake because the snake has no arms and can't point. Unfortunately, if you examine it in any detail at all, the apparent logic goes straight out the window. If humans were created beautiful, why aren't all humans beautiful? If beauty is an impediment to holiness and/or a temptation to sin, why is that only true of female beauty? If we're going to be blaming women and their oh so tempting beauty for the sin of lust in other's hearts (as opposed to those others for having said sin or acting on it), why are we not blaming money/mints for the sin of greed, food/farmers for the sin of lust, etc etc? And, no, saying Eve listened to the serpent really doesn't explain anything. Adam ate the fruit, too. (Unless we're going to embrace "But Johnny did it first." as some kind of excuse.) When you do fixfic, you do fixfic. I only wish I could like this multiple times. it becomes Word Of God (literal) that being beautiful ... is bad. So who creates individual people in this religious teaching? Because if God creates everyone and being beautiful is bad, my brain may explode from the WTF. (Not that God punishing people for random genetic chance would be much better, but "I made you beautiful" and "You are bad for being beautiful" is mindfuckery of epic proportions.) (I should probably note that my objection is to that specific contradiction, not any religion or the practitioners thereof. I'm fairly certain all religions have moments of WTFery somewhere in their texts. Though when people embrace the WTFery and start pointing it at other people, then I do have issues with them.) And, of course, we're not supposed to wonder what it says about Lucy's family or wider society that she has this jealousy of her sister (one that I don't recall in the previous books, but I've only read one of those, and I could just be forgetting). Lucy must overcome temptation, but there's not thought given to the idea that perhaps there's something wrong with a world in which a woman's value is largely based on her looks. (I imagine Lewis wouldn't have been very comfortable examining his own feelings on the matter, much less his society. At least I'm not getting the feeling that he engages in that type of introspection - there's an authoritarian streak to his stuff that would get in the way. See also why no one questions the Old Magic or Aslan's correctness. At least no one we're supposed to agree with.) Hope this will pass the new comment policy... I'm not sure that Lucy isn't being "taught a lesson" by means of that comment about her salability, her crying, and her looks. It's a lesson which may fly over her head, but which is meant to take root in her heart. (Though I couldn't say whether it's Aslan or Lewis who's teaching it.) Lewis had a thing about women and womens' appearance which worked thusly: women in his books have to at least be pretty in order to be visible, but they'd better not be beautiful, because then they're too visible, in a way which makes unwonted demands on the attention of the harried male. Somehow that's perceived as unsporting in Lewis Land. Deep Magic or some other factor fixes things so that a woman's possession of extraordinary good looks means she's not playing fair. Susan, who sounds as though she is beautiful, is the only Pevensie who ends up as not-a-friend-of-Narnia (presumably damned). The White and Green Witches are both enemies of Aslan, and they're also, incidentally, beautiful women. Lucy is probably nice-looking, but Susan, if we are to believe the implications of what we read, is the family beauty, and Lucy has already had loads of experience in comparing herself to Susan, to her own detriment. Lucy's temptation, which comes up later, is presented as being a real and terrible temptation to her. (By contrast, there's a pretty widely-read sword-and-sorcery book out there in which a minor deity, or an entity which is about to become one, offers a female warrior the same bribe. She shrugs it off without great effort. Her attention is caught, but only for a moment.) Lucy's attention is also caught, and it's taken for granted that her ensorcelment is going to last life-long. In Lewis Land, it has to, because if Lucy were to escape extreme concern and terror over her appearance, only one person would be left with a neurosis on that subject, and that person would be the author of the book. Can't have that. But the alternative is that Lucy's captivation with her physical self might pose a challenge to her love for Jesus Aslan. Can't have that either. What to do? The solution is to set up some chain of events which will have the effect of teaching Lucy that 1) your appearance is very very important and bears directly upon the question of whether anyone will "take" you, but 2) you must not allow it to occupy your mind too exclusively, my child, because that is ungraceful. And it makes lordly Lions cry. So, IMO, that's what Lewis did. After all, he later has Lucy pass her test, so she must have been inoculated somehow. I think the inoculation happens here. Hi! I discovered these deconstructions recently, and am finding them both interesting and thought-provoking. I was wondering if you have read The Skeleton in the Wardrobe: C.S. Lewis's Fantasies, by David Holbrook? The book includes a comparison of Lewis's descriptions of his bullying and abusive schoolmaster with his descriptions of Aslan, particularly in the rushing-at-his-victims practice. Holbrook also notes the lack of forgiveness in the books, and that it never seems possible for one's enemies to change their minds, repent, or be converted - even though Lewis himself was a convert. I didn't agree with all of Holbrook's arguments, but I think the book would be of interest here. googles* Oh that looks very interesting. I believe I shall inter-library loan a copy. It sounds like a mixed bag, but it also sounds as though Holbrook would fit right in here. muscipula said... Also IIRC the Kings of Narnia have the title "Emperor of the Lone Islands", which is quite curious. They are not Emperors of the Narnian Empire, for one thing, and the Lone Islands do not seem to be treated as a constituent part of Narnia itself. Caspian uses the word "over-lordship": he sees the relationship as feudal, with the Lone Islands as a vassal state, and we later discover they are meant to pay tribute. (And by the way, he would surely have obligations in return in that case, like, I don't know, keeping the seas free of pirates?) It seems to be unique: the northern giants also pay tribute, but Caspian doesn't claim to be Lord of the Giants or anything, and he still puts them outside Narnia's borders as opposed to integrating them into an expanded kingdom. It could be that there used to be an Empire of the Lone Islands, unable to sustain itself as an independent state, which voluntarily ceded the imperial title to Narnia in exchange for its protection; or it is a case of conquest. In any case, it does not seem that the EotLI title could be an independent hereditary one, which happens to be held in the Narnian royal line, since Caspian is not descended from any pre-Witch ruler but still claims the title. Everything points to EotLI being a subsidiary title that belongs to the King of Narnia necessarily. The only example I know of a King having a subsidiary title of Emperor is in the British rule over India - which by the time of publication of this book had only recently ceased. Those titles would have been completely familiar to contemporary readers. And Caspian, with authorial approval, takes it completely for granted that his imperial title is legitimate and re-conquest would be a good idea. Perhaps it is even for their own good (ugh) as they clearly need enlightened guidance (ugh, ugh) to restore proper cultural values, having been led horribly astray by the influence of not-actually-Islam (ugh times a million). I don't know what Lewis's opinions were of the British Empire, but it's hard for me to imagine him writing about colonies and empires in the 1940s-50s, and it not having some relevance to that topic. Here's my try to fanfix the Lone Islands and the conquering Caspian immediately thinks of: Well played. I don't have the book on hand, but I don't think that even directly contradicts anything in the text. :) Lots of good points have been made. As for the slaving economy, IIRC it becomes clear in the next chapter that most or all of the slaves are sold off to foreign merchants, Felimath being something of an international trading post. The recent movie, IIRC, showed the island as being terrorized by the slavers, which is clearly not the case in the book. I have to say I like Pug as a character, with his Faux Affably Evil persona. IMO the much more sinister undertones we can read into his comments and threats as adult only underscores that. I can't remember, how old is Caspian supposed to be by now? He's young certainly, not yet a full-grown man, but could you still call him a child? Mind you, it was still stupid of him to take three younger kids into unknown territory with only a Mouse as a bodyguard. I'd forgotten that the slaver was called Pug. I take offense, on behalf of my puppy (he's such a good little Pug!). I more or less read that as Caspian's little joke, a warning to Reepicheep that one teenaged King and one Mouse, no matter how valiant, can't take on even this gang of roughnecks, so don't start anything. Of course, Caspian does end up "re-conquering" the island by sheer force of kingliness, or whatever, so maybe he meant it seriously. Telmarines from Prince Caspian and Lone Islanders from Voyage of the Dawn Treader believe in Talking Animals about as much as Eustace does, which is to say not at all. But they live in a world where Talking Animals exist. With the Telmarines, wasn't a sort of willed disbelief, in the teeth of the evidence? As for the Lone Islanders, their ignorance seems to me to be evidence for them NOT being a part of Narnia proper. Because I think the Talking Animals are confined to Narnia proper-- Narnia-the-country as opposed to Narnia-the-world. The Calormenes don't recognize Talking Horses when they meet them, and I don't recall any Talking Beasts in the Archenland segments of THAHB either. The Talking Beasts are part of the specialness and sacredness of Narnia-the-country, Narnia as the Garden of Eden and Hill of Calvary of its world, and lesser lands know them not. If the timeline on the Narnian wiki is right, ( Narnian Timeline ) Caspian is 16 (which could be anything from a kid to an adult depending on the world - and frankly Lewis didn't build the world enough that we can tell), Edmund is 12, Lucy is 10, and Eustace is 9. Except that I feel sorry for Anakin, who has been deliberately lied to, manipulated, screwed up and abused by absolutely everyone significant in his life, with a very few possible exceptions. Caspian doesn't inspire any pity in me. He's not even sensitive enough to go bad. GeniusLemur said... It just dawned on me who Caspian reminds me of: Anakin Skywalker. There's the same thin trickle of bland characterization, the same huge contrast between how important they're supposed to be and their level of competence, the same expectation we'll root for the insufferable little twit. And above all, when something bad happens to either one, the reader figures they deserve it for being such a dolt. Lily said... Why is Caspian not trying to keep them safe? If he knows that pirates are nearby, he should suggest a safe area for them to...but what do I know, I'm the oldest of four and that's how I'd handle it. It also seems totally unfair that Edmund and Lucy will get kicked out of Narnia a third time with no consideration of their feelings. Also, off-topic, I love Merlin in The Once and Future King. :D ~Lily~ Speaking of 'Once and Future King' again, I'm suddenly reminded of a conversation that takes place in there between Arthur and Merlyn, shortly after Arthur has become king. IIRC, Arthur is watching a servant walk below the wall he's standing on, and wonders what would happen if someone dropped a stone on his head from this height. Merlyn does some quick calculations, and says it would kill him. Arthur says he's never killed anyone like that. Merlyn tells him, "You are the king. No one can say anything to you if you try." And there is a silence which is broken by Arthur knocking Merlyn's hat off and then running for the stairs. Speaking of awkward conversations about power and responsibility that no one ever has with Caspian. I love White's Merlyn. I especially love that he is fully clued in about Nimue and getting trapped in the cave, and not terribly bothered. I love what White does with the whole story. My one regret is that no one has ever published a version of OAFK which puts things in the order White wanted them in, with the section that was published separately as "The Book of Merlyn" at the end, and all the material about turning Arthur into various animals there, and not at the beginning, as it appears now. "People are apt to forget that there were several people who were Christians during the Middle Ages, and Lancelot was one of them." How can you not love a book that includes a line like that? On a flip side, though, it reminds me of a Tamora Pierce novel, the trilogy with Alanna's daughter. I quite liked it, but there is what I recall as a very WTF scene where she's been kidnapped by pirates--similar scenario--and gets beat up and tangle-haired and a bit smelly perhaps--I don't recall all the details--to protect herself from rape or being sold for sexual purposes--and all I could think was 'sure, that will work. Only women who look really put together after being kidnapped by pirates are in danger of sexual violence'. Nothing much to do with Narnia or with Harriet Beecher Stowe, but it popped into my head. Hyaroo said... On Reepicheep being old enough to have been sung to by Dryads... I first read the Narnian books in their Norwegian translation (naturally, since I am Norwegian... I didn't really start reading books in English for fun until I entered my early teens), and I thought It might interest you to know that in the Norwegian translation of "Prince Caspian," the line "and it was then, though you have long forgotten it, that you began to be Talking Mice" is slightly different: The Norwegian Aslan says "and it was then you became a Talking Mouse, even if it's so long ago that you have forgotten it." Using the word "you" in singular rather than plural. Which means that in this translation it's more than hinted that Reepicheep actually was one of the mice who gnawed through Aslan's ropes, or at least that he was alive at that point... and that he had actually forgotten the event, possibly because he was very young at the time. (Seems a little weird that nobody had even mentioned it to him, but hey -- it was a thousand years ago, give or take, and in a lifetime that long Reep has probably forgotten more things than most people will ever learn.) I know translations aren't canon, but I thought it was worth mentioning. ^_^ UrsulaVernon said... I was absolutely think of that at the time! TheKingleMingle said... I cannot unimagine that. Eustace shall forever look like Rarity in my mind Eustace's superpower, as the narrator never lets us forget for long, is whining. So... it's this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csPPqdbcVwM I think I'm liking him more and more. I'm reminded of some of the complexities of the British Crown, with places like the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, and Gibraltar, and various others in a very very complex relationship with the United Kingdom. CGP Grey has a video about it. That would be a dangerous game to play, but if the alternative is slavery... Of course, it would involve Eustace being right, so it'll never fly in Lewis' writings. But it's a lovely thought. Especially if he's, you know, going there "For that matter, why does he ask how they "belong" to Narnia rather than why they are a "part" of Narnia? The words here baffle me." I think it's because Narnia is used to refer to the land between Cair Paravel and the lamppost, whereas the Lone Islands are a clump of islands not geographically connected to Narnia and with various independent nations in between them. Asking why they are ruled from Narnia given that they are not part of the land known as Narnia. I always assumed that it was a similar set up to Britain and the Falklands, and in fact thinking about it I suspect Lewis was inspired by this. J-D said... 'I was thinking more, say, Guam.' So was I. Or the Pitcairn Islands, which belong to the United Kingdom but are not part of the United Kingdom. A canonical explanation is provided in _The Last Battle_ , which gives an account of how the Lone Islands became a possession of the Narnian crown when the Narnian King Gale delivered the Lone Islanders from a dragon. Caspian's attitude that the appropriate response to secession is reconquest may offend against concepts of a right to self-determination, but for good or ill it's what I'd expect as the default response of any government. Governments don't generally recognise a right of secession at will; on the contrary, the default position of governments is respect for what they're pleased to call 'territorial integrity'. I just want to say that as somebody who was raised by parents and in a milieu where it would have been thought unconscionable to tell a child 'Stop crying or I'll give you something to cry about', and who must have absorbed that attitude unconsciously from an early age, I do find the use of the expression automatically sinister as well as plausible. It doesn't make me think how slavers can be like parents but how parents can be like slavers. Will is Batman. I keep telling people that but no one takes me seriously. Possibly because I lack Adam West's solemn camp and Christian Bale's gravel larynx. I'm a little puzzled by the reference to Galma and Terebinthia as 'island territories (and/or allies)' (that is, of Narnia), because I'm not seeing anything to exclude the possibility that they were neither Narnian territories nor Narnian allies. Scott P. said... How am I ignoring Hawaiians? I would assume Hawaiians represent a good chunk of the 1% of Americans who do know how Hawaii became a possession (0.3% of Americans live in Hawaii -- if you add those moving to other states, it's still probably no more than 0.5%). And yes, Caspian isn't an average Telmarine child, but you were talking explicitly about the average Telmarine child. Along similar lines: on QI once, they talked about an English prince (I think) who was being held prisoner during one of their many succession "disputes." He loved to play hide and seek, and was really good at it, regularly evading detection for hours. Finally, he managed to get a hold of someone's keys. Next step: play hide and seek! Because they were so used to the whole rigamorale, he had several precious hours head start before they realized he wasn't there, and successfully escaped. BTW, I missed out on saying this before, but I love the idea that Eustace is employing his superior whining capacity to escape slavery. It's a priceless image. Keep your good looks and good teeth and language skills and superior morals, those just get you SOLD. Whining your ass off may get you your freedom! Maybe some (or all) of the flaws in Narnia are due to some combination of 3 factors: 1) Lewis didn't like children 2) Lewis didn't like writing for children 3) Lewis had a low opinion of children I think he believed he liked children, but didn't actually know any or spend time with them. As a result, he looks fondly upon them, but had a rather ill-informed opinion of them that led to a low opinion of their intelligence. He seems to have a similar relationship with women until late in his life, but with less respect and more distaste. From what I know of his biography, he was the perfect stereotype of the Oxford don at the time. I also suspect he thought his world-building was much better than it was. I suspect that it was better than much of the adventure fiction published at that time, but that's probably not saying much. I know Tolkien hated Narnia, precisely because the world-building is so shoddy. Photon said... to restore proper cultural values, having been led horribly astray by the influence of not-actually-Islam (ugh times a million). Calormen doesn't seem to be a stand in for Islam though. It is based upon oriental culture(s), but what we know about its religion is very distict from Islam. It is more like a very superficial version of Hinduism or ancient Egyptian religion. I guess it simply represents polytheistic "idol-worship" (Tash is Turkish for stone, just like Aslan is Turkish for lion) I've heard that the reason Lewis introduced the Calormens as villians was that he didn't like the tales from Arabian Nights. (I'm not an expert, but I've heard that european fairy tales are often good vs. evil themed, while oriental fairy tales are often clever/cunning vs ignorant/foolish. Given the overall moral of Narnia, it isn't hard to imagine that Lewis didn't really like the latter.) Hm, that makes a lot of sense when you look at the writing. The emphasis on innocence side-by-side with condemning children for acting like, well, children. Forgetting that children are not and can't be major-league butt-kickers. The constant lecturing tone of the narrator. If Lewis was addressing his "seen-and-not-heard innocent" idea of a child, it all makes more sense. Doesn't make it any better, but I can see how it got that way without Lewis realizing it. "While we're at it, how come he doesn't know the answer to this in the first place? Shouldn't a king of Narnia know at least the most cursory history of how which territories became part of his empire? That strikes me as rather elementary knowledge, something the average ten-year-old in his country would probably know." If you ask most American adults how the Hawaiian Islands became a U.S. possession, I doubt 1 in 100 will be able to tell you. And again, why not just put Narnia out to pasture and start with a new world? All you lose is the younger Pevenskies and Caspian, who are so poorly and vaguely written that they're no loss. Besides, if you want to do the knight-errant thing, you need a protagonist who has the brains and common sense Aslan gave a turnip. Anton_Mates said... Besides, if you want to do the knight-errant thing, you need a protagonist who has the brains and common sense Aslan gave a turnip. I think you mean a Turnip. Sadly, Aslan smote them with regular-plantiness as punishment for Tashpostasy over a millennium ago. The last Talking Produce vanished from Narnia following Jadis' defeat, when the People of the Toadstools fled down a large green sewer pipe to an unknown realm. Also, does the crew pray or do ritual to Aslan for protection on their voyage? Seems silly not to invoke the protection of the closest thing you have to a god when you're sailing of into the unknown. I doubt it. Narnians don't seem to be very big on prayer or rituals, at least from what we see in the books. ...Of course, there is the part back in Ancient Narnian History when Aslan sends Diggory and Polly off on a quest without sending with them any food because they didn't think to ask for it. "Well, I do think someone might have arranged about our meals," said Digory. "I'm sure Aslan would have, if you'd asked him," said Fledge. "Wouldn't he know without being asked?" said Polly. "I've no doubt he would," said the Horse (still with his mouth full). "But I've a sort of idea he likes to be asked." Hmmm. So it seems Aslan only helps people if they ask for help? And sticks to his principles even when it's clearly unreasonable of him to do so? ...Waaaaaait a minute. Could this be the reason why he abandons Narnia for such long periods of time, because nobody actually thought to ask for his help? This is an interesting thought. I don't have the books in front of me here and now, but beyond perhaps a few ominous appearances, does Aslan ever actually give direct aid to anyone unless asked first? Well, he took a very active part in guiding Shasta in The Horse And His Boy, but a lot of this was indirect, and besides Shasta had a Big And Important Destiny, so he may have been a special case... are there any others? And now I'm wondering, if Aslan as a rule only helps those who ask, is this a deliberate choice on his part, or is he bound by some rules similar to the ones about the Deep Magic? Now I'm actually starting to envision Aslan as a deity caught in a network of rules and restrictions, who genuinely wants to do good but is hindered by it because he isn't allowed to directly intervene with the mortals unless [unknown number of special circumstances], and tries to make up for it by playing the chessmaster and manipulator, hoping that he can set up events in the right way so that more good than evil will come from it. Hmmmmmmm.... I'm of two minds of the mention of Eustace's bandaged hand - on the one hand, adventure fiction writer/fan here, and it's perfectly normal in that genre to keep characters injuries in mind that way (not that one couldn't argue some sadism/masochism in the genre, mind), on the other hand, it suggests (to me at least) injuries worth noting, which ups the WTF level of Caspian having actually considered allowing a duel between Reepicheep and Eustace. While we're on the subject of WTFs, there's yet another aspect of the whole capture by slavers business that leaves me boggled. Four kids wander up on the slavers, who are randomly having a picnic. And promptly become merchandise. Wait, what now? The slavers aren't the least bit concerned about whatever adults the kids must surely go with objecting to this plan? Does everyone on Felimath live in constant fear of be captured by the slavers who live there and sell to them? This is not sensible world building. David Newgreen said... The rulers of the Ottoman Empire were always primarily reffered to as Sultans, despite also claiming at various times the titles of Caliph, Padishah, Great Khan and Kaisar-i-rum (ie, Caesar of Rome), all of which would seem to trump Sultan when it comes to importance. I believe it is also traditional to refer to use the titles of Lord of Mann and Duke of Normandy as the British monarch's primary titles within the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands respectively. Feudal titles tend not to follow logical rules. (Though, yes, I suspect Lewis was thinking of the British Empire and just threw in the titles as a bit of flavor. Alternatively, since the first time we hear the title, it's describing the White Witch, he just wanted to make her sound more impressive to make her more of a threat, and didn't put any thought into it at the time...) I could understand Caspian assuming the Lone Islands were conquered because he grew up in Telmarine culture where conquest is the normal method of expanding territory and he still defaults to those assumptions, but that would probably clash with his inherent heroism and supposed knowledge (like inexplicably being able to teach the other Telmarines to sail). More confusing is that he ever knew the Lone Islands were part of Narnia, given that they haven't been visited by a human king in about 1300 years and the Telmarines don't sail. How exactly does one come through a portal into a new land, drive out the Talking Animals, build a castle, and become aware that there are islands hundreds of miles out to sea that used to be part of this same country a millennium earlier? The only explanation I can see is that this is information he picked up more recently from his Old Narnian advisors. (Fanonically, Reepicheep the Infinitely Prolonged would be the best source, and I rather suspect he would embellish the story to include more swordfights.) Phoenix said... Why would Caspian assume that the Lone Islands are part of Narnia because they were conquered? For that matter, why does he ask how they "belong" to Narnia rather than why they are a "part" of Narnia? The words here baffle me. While we're at it, how come he doesn't know the answer to this in the first place? Shouldn't a king of Narnia know at least the most cursory history of how which territories became part of his empire? That strikes me as rather elementary knowledge, something the average ten-year-old in his country would probably know. That's a good point. I had glossed it in my mind to Aslan saying "Peter and Susan won't be coming back", but I thought that was more of a prophetic thing than an explicit age disqualification. (In the book, it's flatly 'you are too old'; is it like that in the most recent movie?) Weird. Apologies, I meant to italicize that first paragraph to indicate a quote from the post. "Now we're banned from Galma, every one, Banned from Galma just for having a little fun, We spent a jolly shore-leave there of just three days or four but Galma doesn't want us anymore..." Wonder why? duckbunny said... I assume that Caspian made such a fool of himself on Galma that they all had to leave in a hurry, plans for sending Caspian home on a Galman ship notwithstanding. Steven Damer said... A lot of Narnia feels like there is AN OBJECTIVE TRUTH, that everyone (even the bad guys) knows. Caspian is the ruler of the islands because that's just the truth, and everyone knows it. The bad people know it too, they just fight against it, that's what makes them bad. (There's no reason for them to be bad - as objectively bad people, they will lose, but they don't have any choice in the matter) Metapost: Repeat Saturdays (with Audio!) Feminism: Overheard Feminism: My Father, My Brother, My Husband, My So... 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__label__wiki	0.563975	0.563975	Shannon Maynard Tara Hill Debbie Deas Curtis Ferguson II Katherine Wood Matthew Morton Matt Bryant Cheney Maria De La Cruz Mwenda B. Albert Kazadi Jr. Michael Austerlitz April Backus Kelly Behrend Marisa Charley Jessica Holcomb Aakash Shah Tim Krumreig Madeline Urbish Kelsie Cox Michael Zirkel Eni Algibe Zack Avre J.C. Albritton Elvis Diaz Lauren Kinser Leo Schuchert Adam Stanaland José Oliva Taylor Brendle An Executive Director Grounded in Retrospect Shannon Maynard, University of Richmond Class of 1997 and Executive Director of the Congressional Hunger Center Looking Forward, Reaching Back Growing up in the Rust Belt of Ohio, Shannon came from a family she considered “well-off”. compared with other families in her community. It was not until she arrived at the University of Richmond in 1993 that she realized she was at a huge financial disadvantage. Without significant support, she could not gain work experience through unpaid internships as her classmates could. Thanks to the assistance of Bonner, she was able to catch up by securing an internship in Washington, D.C. with the Congressional Hunger Center (CHC). Shannon’s first post-grad position with CHC started in the “ summer of 1997 as a Hunger Fellow. In 2015, she returned to where it all began as the Executive Director of CHC. Recently she uncovered her type-written inquiry about internship opportunities, a relic from a time when she needed financial aid just to afford rent. The inquiry was addressed to the same office she now leads more than twenty years later. Guiding the organization that made her career possible, she seeks to empower the next generation of advocates and professionals. A Career in Washington, D.C. From her first experience with CHC, Shannon was inspired to pursue a career focusing on food security. After year-long stays with Youth Service of America and an AmeriCorps program in South Florida, Shannon joined the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). At the CNCS she served with the AmeriCorps VISTA program and then as Senior Marketing Specialist, Special Assistant to the CEO on Strategic Initiatives, and Executive Director of the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation from 2006-2009. From 2009-2015 Shannon served as Chief Talent and Knowledge Officer at the Grameen Foundation, a large economic and civic development firm. She also established the Bankers Without Borders program, which provides high-skill volunteer labor to social enterprises. Her project involved creating a network of professionals solving economic development issues around the world. When asked about how to progress and take leadership in your career path she explained, “It’s about challenging yourself. Leveraging your strengths—but always taking on new challenges.” Throughout her career, Shannon has worked with young and motivated volunteers— difference-makers steeped in their beliefs and connected to their communities. When a search for Executive Director of the Congressional Hunger Center began in 2015, Shannon decided it was time to return to where it all started. She explained, “I wanted to push them forward and make sure that such an important organization stays relevant and impactful.” She was up to the task with an MBA from Johns Hopkin’s Carey School and plentiful leadership experience under her belt. “If I think about what I’ve done for the social good and multiply it by all the people who have gone through our fellowship programs, I can celebrate those small wins.” Roughly thirty leaders per year are developed through the fellowship programs offered by the CHC. Shannon wants that number to be in the hundreds. A summer internship with a D.C. nonprofit is the type of experience that lands you the jobs that shape the world. Shannon wants to bring more individuals affected by issues like hunger and poverty to the career opportunities that work to solve them. “So often it is only the people who can afford [unpaid internship] opportunities that end up shaping policy—there’s something wrong with that.” Shannon’s determination is clear. She realizes her own strength as a leader and feels a responsibility to lead the development of the change-makers of the future. Referencing friends she has in other industries, Shannon believes that, “You can go into any sector and do good.” However, it is not enough to know the issues and have expertise. “You really need leadership skills to influence change in your spheres.” Looking at her path so far, it is evident that Shannon has cultivated her leadership ability. Now she is plotting a course for the Congressional Hunger Center that focuses on creating equity and opportunity for the leaders of tomorrow. To learn more about Shannon, check out: Congressional Hunger Center Her program, Bankers Without Borders An interview with her from Nonprofit Quarterly Written by Taylor Clarke, Bonner Leader at Stetson University ‘19 Read Shannon's job profile here. Click here for a downloadable version of this profile.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3493
__label__cc	0.526038	0.473962	Reviewed: Moondance by Diane Chandler TITLE: Moondance AUTHOR: Diane Chandler PUBLISHER: Blackbird Amazon - Goodreads How can you long for someone who doesn't exist? Cat has always been in control of her life. Happily married to Dom, but flying high as a political lobbyist, she dismisses his desire to start a family ... until she herself is ready. But what if it is then too late? Complex and selfish, intelligent and open, if she is to succeed in having that elusive child, Cat must battle through gruelling fertility treatment and the emotional strain it places on her marriage. By her side, Dom, easygoing and ever the optimist, finds that he too risks being run ragged by their journey. Both are forced to come to terms with their longing for a baby against the blitz on a relationship tested like never before. Moondance is very absorbing as it powerfully explores the emotions of a couple through their infertility. Desperate to conceive, now the time is right, Cat and Dom are putting themselves through the gruelling and upsetting process of IVF, and I really felt it for them and what they were going through. As the book switches in time between when Cat and Dom first met to present day when they are hoping for a baby, I was absolutely captivated by the author’s enchanting writing as she showed such honesty in a brave and moving story, whilst combining it with a level of humour that helped the story be enjoyable and not simply sad. Although be warned – there were tears! Cat is one of those characters that, though not obviously likeable, somehow manages to draw the reader in and has you rooting for her and caring for her. I felt like that friend who was bemused and frustrated by her and shouted at her – a lot – but really just had her best interests at heart. I love it when an author can make you care for a character without really feeling that you like them. I found I could connect with Cat despite her self-centred attitude and being able to understand and empathise with her helped me immerse myself in the story more. As the reader, we really get such a strong emotional insight into a couple going through the process of IVF, that to me it is virtually impossible not to feel some form of attachment to Cat and Dom. Moondance is a really thought-provoking book and one that I have found myself talking about a lot whilst reading it and after I’d finished. It has a really fascinating outlook on the idea of becoming a parent and the reasons why a couple may want a child. It’s not always about really wanting a child. Sometimes women are expected to become mothers and there is a lot of pressure that way. Other times, maybe only one person in the couple wants a child and the other feels a bit forced into it. There are many different ideas behind becoming a parent, but when you can’t conceive naturally a lot of that control is taken away from a person and I found this both interesting and heart-breaking to read. The author has written an intelligent, touching and mind-opening story and one that well represents the process of IVF for one couple, whilst at the same time giving the true impression that each couple who has been through IVF would have a different story to tell. It’s a very emotional book that moved me to tears at times and also had me frustrated both at and for Cat and Dom with each “failure” to conceive. The main theme to Moondance is raw but the author does it justice with incredible, emotive writing that pulls you into the story and tugs on your heart-strings. Reviewed: The Devil's Feast by M.J. Carter TITLE: The Devil's Feasr AUTHOR: M.J. Carter PUBLISHER: Fig Tree London, 1842. There has been a mysterious and horrible death at the Reform, London's newest and grandest gentleman's club. A death the club is desperate to hush up. Captain William Avery is persuaded to investigate, and soon discovers a web of rivalries and hatreds, both personal and political, simmering behind the club's handsome façade-and in particular concerning its resident genius, Alexis Soyer, 'the Napoleon of food', a chef whose culinary brilliance is matched only by his talent for self-publicity. But Avery is distracted, for where his mentor and partner-in-crime Jeremiah Blake? And what if this first death was only a dress rehearsal for something far more sinister? The Devil’s Feast is book three in M.J. Carter’s Avery and Blake series. I haven’t read the first two – but I really wish I had! Not because these books can’t be read as standalones, as they can, but because I found the third book in the series to be highly entertaining and engaging, a treat of a book with a compelling mystery and a vivid, intriguing Victorian London setting and timeframe. Since this was my first introduction to the characters of William Avery and Jeremiah Blake, I was glad to say I loved them. Avery is a little naïve whilst Blake is the more shrewd and suspicious one. Together, they work brilliantly. The dynamics and dialogue between them were vibrant and amusing. At the beginning of the book, Avery is visiting Blake in the Marshalsea debtors’ prison where he has been imprisoned, wrongly. As Blake is then unavailable, it is Avery who attends dinner at a much-talked about place, The Refom Club. Shortly following the dinner, a guest dies. They’ve been poisoned. The author had me engrossed straight away with an unusual and slightly creepy prologue which piqued my interest and turned reading “just a few pages” into reading half the book in one sitting. There were times when I found the writing veered on the bit too detailed side where I would have liked to have seen a bit more action instead – as the author had already described enough to engage me, although this was simply because I was eager to discover the culprit, not because I found the descriptive pieces uninteresting. The mystery of who poisoned the guest had me fascinated, and through the author’s descriptive prose, the theme of the novel was never forgotten with foodie references and mouth-watering details aplenty. Someone may have been poisoned but The Devil’s Feast was still a true belly-rumbler of a book! I loved the insight into the chef’s kitchen. There were lies, deceit, jealousy, hate and an atmosphere that made me squirm at the intensity of it all. The author paints a very vibrant picture of the setting and the dynamics between the characters who were all sharply written – each one of them, even the minor characters, had something about them that was interesting and I can honestly say there wasn’t a character I didn’t enjoy reading about. The Victorian mystery was thrilling to read, cleverly plotted and dark in both its theme and the twists and turns throughout. There appeared to be quite a strong focus on characterisation and the London setting, but this only enhanced the whole reading experience to me as I could really buy into the plot and the various, animated characters had me eager to keep turning the pages. The story of life in the kitchen was a riveting one, with all the in-house politics and principles and all this had me in anticipation of the reveal of the poisoner, intrigued by any possible motive and reward. I enjoyed the author’s delectable style of writing and her development of the characters and the mystery in The Devil’s Feast, and I look forward to catching up on the other books in the Avery and Blake series. Guest Post: ‘A Deadman’s Hand will Open any Lock’ by Karen Maitland TITLE: The Plague Charmer AUTHOR: Karen Maitland Riddle me this: I have a price, but it cannot be paid in gold or silver. 1361. Porlock Weir, Exmoor. Thirteen years after the Great Pestilence, plague strikes England for the second time. Sara, a packhorse man's wife, remembers the horror all too well and fears for safety of her children. Only a dark-haired stranger offers help, but at a price that no one will pay. Fear gives way to hysteria in the village and, when the sickness spreads to her family, Sara finds herself locked away by neighbours she has trusted for years. And, as her husband - and then others - begin to die, the cost no longer seems so unthinkable. The price that I ask, from one willing to pay... A human life. ‘A Deadman’s Hand will open any Lock’ by Karen Maitland In my new medieval thriller, The Plague Charmer, one of the characters fears that a severed hand is about to be put to criminal use as a Hand of Glory. A hand of glory could be used to open any lock, render a thief invisible and put the occupants of a house into a deep sleep so that the house could be burgled or a woman raped. To create an object with such power, you needed the hand of an executed felon, cut off while he was still dangling on the gallows. Medieval people reasoned that if the relic of a saint’s hand could work miracles, then the hand of a murderer must be able to work evil. Hangmen often supplemented their income by selling sections of gallows’ rope to apothecaries who bound it around the heads of patients to cure headaches. Executioners also sold body parts of felons to be mummified and ground up to use as medicine. Even as late as the 18th century, ‘mummy’ was an essential part of the medicine chest and was thought to cure anything from abscesses to heart disease. The trouble was by the 12th century the supply of genuine mummies from Egypt was almost exhausted and very expensive, so some apothecaries started making fake Egyptian mummies from bodies obtained from executioners. If a burglar wanted to buy a dead-man’s hand, the hangmen would not ask what the buyer wanted it for, provided he was offered a good price. The blood was squeezed out of the felon’s hand and it was embalmed using salt, herbs and saltpetre scraped from the walls of damp cellars or crypts. Sometimes a candle made from the hanged man’s fat was pushed between the fingers, or the fingertips themselves could be lit and used as the candle. Once lit, the room would be filled with an unearthly blue light and those asleep would be unable to wake, and those awake unable to move. The flames could only be extinguished using milk or blood. The belief in the hand of glory was so enduring that there was a report in the Observer newspaper of 16th January 1831 of a burglar being arrested with the tools of his trade which include a hand of glory. Guest Post: Meet Joanna and Jack from Searching for a Silver Lining by Miranda Dickinson TITLE: Searching for a Silver Lining AUTHOR: Miranda Dickinson PUBLISHER: Pan Macmillan It began with a promise . . . Matilda Bell is left heartbroken when she falls out with her beloved grandfather just before he dies. Haunted by regret, she makes a promise that will soon change everything . . . When spirited former singing star Reenie Silver enters her life, Mattie seizes the opportunity to make amends. Together, Mattie and Reenie embark on an incredible journey that will find lost friends, uncover secrets from the glamorous 1950s and put right a sixty-year wrong. Meet The Cast - #5: Joanna and Jack Every protagonist needs a support network. In Searching for a Silver Lining, Mattie Bell has her older sister, Joanna Bell-Jones and much loved cousin Jack. When I first began writing the book, Joanna was a much smaller character than she became. I worked to build her relationship with Mattie and now I think what they share is one of the loveliest sibling pairings I’ve ever written. Joanna seems to have the perfect life, but a twist in her life leads to Mattie coming to her rescue. She’s a mother of two who is also unofficial coper for the Bell family. Through the book, we see more of her story and I think readers will love her! Jack is a cheeky chap! Good-looking and gifted, he adores his cousins and provides support and advice for Mattie. I had so much more of his story appear than could fit in this book, so I think I might have to return to him at some time in the future. My dream casting for Joanna in the film of Searching for a Silver Lining (which, you know, has to happen…) would be Katy Carmichael (best known for roles in Coronation Street and Spaced) – she is brilliant and is actually narrating the audiobook of Searching for a Silver Lining, which I’m over the moon about! For Jack, my dream casting would be Arthur Darvill (from Broadchurch and Doctor Who) – handsome, witty and rather lovely! Thanks so much for reading this blog exclusive! For more, follow my Searching for a Silver Lining blog tour. I really hope you enjoy reading the story! Reviewed: Christmas Under a Starlit Sky by Holly Martin TITLE: Christmas Under a Starlit Sky AUTHOR: Holly Martin PUBLISHER: Bookouture Neve Whitaker loves managing the Stardust Lake hotel. She gets to work alongside her wonderful family and she’s spending Christmas on the most enchanting, snow-covered island in Scotland. So why is her heart so heavy this festive season? It might have something to do with the gorgeous actor Oakley Rey, the man she finished with before he left for California and the man she loves more than anything. With Oakley’s career in Hollywood soaring, Neve is convinced she’d only hold him back. She had to end it with him – at least that’s what she keeps telling herself. But now she has a secret she’s struggling to keep, and when Oakley arrives on Juniper Island determined to win her back, Neve is thrown off balance. Will Neve’s fear of having her heart broken again push Oakley away for good, or is it time for her to take a leap of faith? Christmas Under a Starlit Sky brings us back to a town called Christmas and Juniper Island, which we initially discover in the first book of the series, Christmas Under a Cranberry Sky. We get to say hello to Pip and Gabe again, and see their romance progress even further, but the main focus is on Gabe’s sister, Neve, and her filmstar on/off boyfriend Oakley. I loved that Holly Martin didn’t keep us waiting forever for Oakley to come into the book. When I read the blurb, I was expecting us to be kept hanging until Oakley arrives back in Neve’s life, but I was so glad it didn’t play out like that. This gives us more chance to get to know him as well as we know Neve, which was a bit of a treat since he came across as one of Holly’s sexier heroes with his charm, heart and movie star persona. The cynical part of me felt like he and Neve could have sorted their issues out by the end of chapter two, but then later on there were more secrets to be revealed and many misunderstanding for them to be put through. It took me a while before I could really understand what was keeping them apart as it felt like they just needed to communicate with each other better, although there was definitely plenty of chemistry between them from the beginning of the book too. I really enjoyed learning more about Neve and Oakley’s relationship and they were both interesting characters and there were plenty of sparks between them. As usual with Holly’s books, there were many other lovely characters involved and the secondary characters are just as easy to warm to as Neve and Oakley were. Adam and Ivy’s story intertwines beautifully throughout the book and another character I also loved was Luke, though I wish we’d had the chance to learn more about him. You know what you’re getting with a Holly Martin book, which isn’t a bad thing, but for me with each book I need to feel a connection with the characters and that they offer something different from the author’s other books. I found that easy in Christmas Under a Starlit Sky as the characters are interesting people and very memorable characters. Christmas Under a Starlit Sky is a heart-warmingly romantic, festive story – the perfect book to read snuggled up on a cold winter’s day. It’s cute and cosy with humour, touching moments and chemistry throughout. The setting is magical and Holly’s warm and descriptive writing brings it to life and turns Juniper Island into the dreamiest of locations where many readers would love to spend their Christmas there – and their Autumn, Spring and Summer too! Dramatic and romantic, Christmas Under a Starlit Sky is a riveting second book in the series that I enjoyed just as much as book one. I’m holding out for a third book with a further visit to a town called Christmas… Reviewed: Never Again by Nicky Clifford TITLE: Never Again AUTHOR: Nicky Clifford Mountains, Mystery, Romance: Can you run from your past? Harriet Anderson’s life is spiralling out of control. Unused to such mayhem, she ditches her high-powered job to take refuge in the Swiss Alps where she meets Philippe Smith, a crime writer with a dark and shadowy past. Thrown together by chance, is their fate intertwined? Will the karma and romance of the mountains and the quaintness of the Alps soothe their troubled souls? Or will their rocky paths create avalanches that cannot be avoided... Never Again is an enthralling and emotional novel, an entertaining contemporary romance that has as many twists and turns as a really good thriller too. The story gripped me from the opening few pages with its engaging writing and it was easy to become lost in the romance between Harriet and Philippe. After a horrific few months, we meet Harriet as she is starting her new job as a waitress in a Swiss hotel. Things don’t run smoothly from then on, though, as her first task is to bring a coffee out to one of their long-standing and mysterious guests, Philippe, which left both of them crying over spilt milk. Philippe instantly comes across as rude and bad-mannered, and Harriet would agree, but it didn’t take long for both of them to see a different side to each other and move on from the wrong foot they started off on. So when we first meet Philippe, he appears grumpy and arrogant and for someone who reads a lot of books in this genre, you already know he is going to have some backstory which has led him to his uncouth attitude. This isn’t a bad thing, though, as the way the author introduces us to Philippe had me completely drawn into his character and interested in who he was and why he was so keen to escape to a quiet location. Parts of his past definitely surprised me and I really grew to like him during this book. He wasn’t perfect by any means – but I loved that about him. He felt real. I liked Harriet right away. It’s obvious that she too is looking for an escape but not a romantic one, but then of course she meets Philippe… Harriet had a lot in her past she was struggling with but she was still quite a fiery character at times and I enjoyed seeing her grow and stand up for herself more. From the beginning when she doesn’t just let Philippe shout at her because she spilt some of his drink, I knew she was going to be an easy character to root for. I do like it when I can get to know a character so much that they feel like a friend, someone you might want to shake a little bit at times but only with their best interests at heart. Harriet’s character really develops throughout the course of this book and it was satisfying to see that happen. There was a lot to enjoy in this novel from the gorgeous setting to the characters. There were several characters in this book but the supporting characters were developed just as strongly as Harriet and Philippe. My favourite was probably Elspeth, a lovely and wise hotel guest who contributed to some of my favourite scenes in the book. With the beautiful setting, back and forth romance, strong characters and the moving story, comparisons could be drawn between the writing style of Nicky Clifford and one of my favourite authors Karen Aldous. I love that escapist style of writing, where the way the setting is described makes you want to be there yourself and the romance is both dramatic and realistic, which had me fully immersed in the story. The author paints a dreamy picture of the setting that will have you imagining yourself there, enjoying mugs of hot chocolate in amongst the beautiful scenery. Overall, I found Never Again to be a really riveting debut novel and I am looking forward to reading more from this author in the future. Reviewed: Single By Christmas by Rosa Temple TITLE: Single By Christmas AUTHOR: Rosa Temple You’ve heard the saying, ‘opposites attract’ haven’t you? Well meet 27 year old Alex Marshall, a party girl with a penchant for free flowing Prosecco, and her devilishly handsome scientist boyfriend, Charlie, who loves jazz and dinner for two. Alex and Charlie are together for 11 blissful months until Alex goes out of town and does something she will later regret. Was she drunk? You bet. Does she want Charlie to know? Well what do you think? With the couple about to spend their first Christmas together will Charlie be the forgiving kind or will Alex be Single by Christmas? Single by Christmas is an amusing romp of a read packed with romance, humour and the most chaotic of chick-lit heroines. The story follows Alex and her boyfriend Charlie as Christmas is approaching. The beginning of the book has Alex waiting for Charlie to show up on Christmas Eve, but as she explains, she is not exactly expecting him to be there. Alex has made her mistakes but throughout this book we see her grow, a little, and as she thinks back on some of the mistakes she has made in the run-up to Christmas, we see her character develop (a bit!) along the way. Alex’s life is a series of mishaps and misunderstandings. She is a bit of the typical chick lit heroine, a nice girl who means well but is a bit ditzy and swerves from one chaotic event to another. She also has a penchant for parties and loves little more than a few drinks with her best friends. But even though I found her a little bit frustrating at times, I did like Alex and she is a character you will to get herself together. When you think it’s not possible for Alex to find herself in another awkward situation, she out does herself again and it was certainly a fun read following the mistakes she makes. Rosa Temple’s writing styling is bubbly and vibrant. Alex narrates this book on a day-to-day basis in the lead up to Christmas. The writing is fast-paced and the chapters are addictive, so it didn’t take me long to finish this book as Alex details all the ways things were going wrong with her and her boyfriend Charlie. We learn a lot about Charlie through Alex’s words and thoughts and really it was hard to find anything to dislike about him. If I’m honest, I found he was portrayed a bit too perfectly but then that’s down to personal taste and my love of flawed characters. I sympathised with him quite a bit throughout this book, especially when he had no clue that Alex was keeping important things from him. The chatty tone to this book had Alex come across more like a friend than a character in a book – although if I was her friend I’d have been a lot less lenient with her than Shalina was about her owning up to what she’d done! The characters in Single by Christmas were entertaining. From the disastrous to the loveable to the trouble-causing, Rosa created vivid characters who were made easy to picture and easy to love or hate. The book in its entirety was engrossing reading with its quick chapters and fast-moving events. It was easy just to say “one more chapter” then find yourself still reading five chapters later, and I love those kind of books. The story had plenty of humour and was, at times, laugh-out-loud funny. It focuses on the run-up to Christmas rather than being a hugely festive story, but if you like your books full of laughter, friendship, booze and calamities, Single by Christmas is definitely a book you will enjoy. Guest Post: ‘A Deadman’s Hand will Open any Lock’ ... Guest Post: Meet Joanna and Jack from Searching fo... Reviewed: Christmas Under a Starlit Sky by Holly M... Reviewed: Before I Let You In by Jenny Blackhurst Guest Post: The Moment I Got My First Ever Book De... 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__label__cc	0.706879	0.293121	The 10 most beautiful water towns in China Yangtze Dealta area is the most developed area for long times in ancient China. where there are lots of ancient water towns which well preserved around Shanghai, here is a list of top 10 most famous water towns in China. 1. Zhouzhuang Water Town (周庄） Located between Shanghai and Suzhou, Zhouzhuang is a famous ancient town of Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province. It is considered to be the best waterside town in China. This ancient town has a history of more than 900 years old with many houses built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. 2. Xitang Water Town (西塘） Xitang, a mystical town between Shanghai and Hangzhou, is a typical water town in southern China with over a thousand years of history. Nine rivers run through the town, while over 100 bridges connect the water-town into one entity. The picturesque scenery of Xitang will surely captivate any visitor home and abroad. 3. Tongli Water Town (同里) Tongli Water Town is 18 kilometers from Suzhou and 80 kilometers from Shanghai. The little town is divided into 7 parts by 15 brooks and unified by 47 bridges built in different types and different times. Built from the Song Dynasty, the town already has a history of over one thousand years. 4. Nanxun Water Town (南浔) Located 90km to west of Shanghai, the Song Dynasty town of Nanxun is one of the most beautiful towns in China. With beautiful gardens and bridges scattered around everywhere, Nanxun is also soaked in ancient culture. It has been home to the locals for more than 700 hundreds years. People in nanxun have created a unique lifestyle and culture in this fertile land. Located at the southern edge of Taihu Lake on the boundary between Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, it can be visited as a long day trip from Shanghai or combined with a longer trip to Suzhou or Hangzhou. 5. Wuzhen Water Town (乌镇) Wuzhen is a famous ancient water town with a history of two thousand years. It lies within the three city triangle of Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai. For hundreds of years, its residents have been building houses along the rivers and trading near the bridges. Strolling along the ancient stone-paved streets, looking at the black tiled and tung oil painted timber houses, it seems almost as if you are walking into a traditional Chinese painting and experiencing the sights of ancient China firsthand. 6. Luzhi Water Town (甪直) Luzhi is located in the Wuzhong District, 18 km east of Suzhou in Jiangsu Province. With a history of more than 1400 years, it compares favorably to Zhouzhuang Town. Luzhi was famed to be the Venice of the East for its beautiful waterways and ancient bridges, some of the bridges dated back to the Song Dynasty. A walk in the ancient town Luzhi is said to be a walk into history frozen in time, tranquil and serene. 7. Zhujiajiao Water Town (朱家角) Located 47 kilometers away from Shanghai, Zhujiajiao is a typical ancient water town with over 1,000 years history. Zhujiajiao features beautiful waterways, arched stone bridges, ancient streets paved with stone, and more than 10,000 houses dating back to Ming and Qing dynasties. There are altogether 36 bridges in the town in different shapes and styles, from wooden to stone to marble and each has a name and possibly a story. 8. Mudu Water Town (木渎) Mudu Water Town is located 10 kilometers to the southwest of the Suzhou. It now covers about 34.5 square kilometers. With a history of more than 2,500 years, Mudu has witnessed the rise and fall of many dynasties and it is also endowed with plentiful cultural connotations. Mudu is a traditional town and has typical landscape gardens, small rivers and bridges. Unlike the prosperous eastern cities in China, Mudu displays a simple, peaceful image. 9. Guangfu Water Town (光福镇) Guangfu Water Town is located at the foot of Dengwei Mountain, 25 kilometers to Suzhou city. Most of its famous tourist destinations are with long history and are famous resorts in the ancient time. It is said that imperial Qianlong in Qing dynasty had been there for many times for appreciating the ancient temples and trees. 10. Anchang Water Town (安昌) Have you ever been to a typical water town without any Commercial orientation? Maybe having a trip at Anchang town is a good choice.Anchang Town is the best preserved ancient water town in Shaoxing, Zhejiang province. When you enter the town, you may feel surprise and only to find that there is rarely visitors. Give a rest to yourself and you can wander along on the smooth stone road by the riverside, and is an amazing feeling when the river gurgling in the side so far so near. Luxury government buildings around China Top 10 film & TV studios in China 34 Iconic Chinese Province Foods Top 10 ancient Chinese paintings	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3499
__label__cc	0.577197	0.422803	Головной офис - Испания +34 943 31 61 37 Email Centork launches modular valve actuation system “for the 21st Century” Centork has announced the launch of a modular electric valve actuation system designed to deliver a highly reliable, economical and flexible solution for duties and applications of all descriptions in many industries. With a heritage in actuation dating back to the 1970s, the new modular range, designated CK, is built with the benefit of decades of operating experience. Conceived as a series of interchangeable modular building blocks, the CK design can facilitate swift delivery from stock, a feature that is attractive to valvemakers and end-users alike. In this and many other respects Centork describes the CK Range as “designed in the 21st Century, for the 21st Century.” Centork CK actuators provide isolating or modulating control of multi-turn, part-turn or linear valves. Operating from single-phase or three-phase electrical supplies, all actuators are environmentally sealed to IP68 as standard for long-term reliability in harsh operating conditions. Plug and socket connections for power supplies and between modules assist swift site wiring and provide a simple connection platform for upgrades and modifications. The modular construction presents a wide range of options and features, enabling each actuator to closely match its specific valve duty and function. The choice ranges from basic actuators requiring separate motor controls to sophisticated versions equipped with the state-of-the-art Centronik intelligent digital control unit. Centronik provides integral control with data logging for diagnostics and asset management. The module is compatible with hardwired, digital or analogue control protocols and offers cost-effective integration with centralised and distributed control systems. Non-intrusive, password protected configuration is performed using the actuator selector switches or the hand-held Centork Setting Tool, using infra-red or Bluetooth® interfaces. The Centronik display provides position indication, status and alarms plus user-friendly menu-driven configuration screens. CK actuators are manufactured in a range of sizes complying with international actuator design standards EN15714-2 and EN ISO 5210. Manual handwheel operation, designed to standard EN12570, is independent of the motor drive and selected with a lockable hand/auto lever acting on a safe, low speed clutch. All actuator sizes can utilise separate thrust or non-thrust bases, enabling actuators to be removed from the valve without affecting valve position. The CK Range maximum multi-turn output torque is 6,800 Nm (5,030 lbf.ft), whilst part-turn torque up to 200,000 Nm (147,600 lbf.ft) is achieved in combination with secondary gearboxes. The torque range facilitates reliable operation of valve types and sizes typically found in industries such as power generation. A worldwide network of offices and representatives provides a local source for sales, service and support for all Centork products. Details are shown on the Centork website, where the CK Range of modular valve actuators is fully described. A comprehensive CK Range brochure can be downloaded from: http://www.centork.com/en/range Серия CK DeutschEnglishEspañol Copyright © 2019 Centork. Все права защищены. Условия пользования сайтом, Политика конфиденциальности Закрыть Centork's website uses cookies in order to give you the best experience whilst using our site. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies and to our website terms (which include our privacy policy) for the use of our website. Click here to view our privacy policy.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3504
__label__wiki	0.989198	0.989198	Louis Theroux > Latest Louis Theroux News Follow Louis Theroux Jennifer Aniston Mocks Justin Theroux's Bad Jokes Jennifer Aniston isn't afraid to criticise Justin Theroux's bad jokes.The 48-year-old actress, who married Justin in 2015, is happy to offer her husband an honest assessment of his writing and is even known to ridicule... By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 August 2017 Jennifer Aniston Justin Theroux Louis Theroux Louis Theroux To Make Three New Documentaries For Bbc Two In 2017 Renowned documentary maker Louis Theroux is to produce three more programmes for the BBC in 2017, variously covering murder, sex trafficking and opiate dependency.The 46 year old journalist is set to debut the three films... By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 March 2017 Louis Theroux Wants Tom Cruise For Scientology Sequel Louis' expose on the controversial religious movement won the Best Film at Britain's NME Awards on Wednesday (15Feb17). 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__label__wiki	0.790381	0.790381	Auditor: EDD Inaction Cost California $516 Million Thursday, March 13, 2014 \| Sacramento, CA \| Permalink The California Employment Development Department is already facing criticism for unanswered phone calls, and delayed unemployment checks. And today a new report from the state auditor finds EDD failed to participate in a federal program that could have brought in hundreds of millions of dollars to California. Margarita Fernández is with the auditor’s office. She says the program allows states to intercept the tax returns of people who were overpaid unemployment benefits. Thirty-one states are participating in the program, which has been available since 2011. “In delaying to participate in the program they lost their opportunity to collect an estimated $516 million,” she says. “Even this year, they’re planning to begin participation in September 2014.” Fernández says by waiting until September, EDD will miss 90 percent of this year’s tax returns. In a statement EDD says it has a variety of ways to recoup overpaid unemployment benefits. It says the federal program will just add to its abilities. Additionally, EDD says it has new leadership that is committed to taking part in the federal program. EDD Audit California Campaign Finance Regulator Resigns Before Election Fair Political Practices Commission chairperson Jodi Remke announced Tuesday that she will step down on Friday. It follows months of acrimony with other commissioners. California Senator Tony Mendoza Resigns After Sexual Harassment Investigation, But Says He'll Run For Re-Election His resignation followed an outside investigation, which found that Mendoza likely engaged in "flirtatious or sexually suggestive" behavior with six different women, including former staffers and fellows. The allegations date back to 2007. Report: California Senator Tony Mendoza ‘More Likely Than Not’ Made Sexual Advances Toward Six Women A summary of the Senate’s outside investigation comes after the chamber’s Rules Committee met in closed session to discuss Mendoza’s fate for the second weekday in a row. Window For Sexual Harassment Complaints Could Widen Under New Bills New legislative efforts supporting the “Me Too” anti-harassment movement could change the reporting process for victims filing complaints. Women In Calif. Politics Share What They'd Like To See Change Women in California politics, protesting sexual harassment and abuse at the Capitol, distrust the response from legislative leaders. capitoleconomyedd Sacramento Seeks Public Input On Turning Unused Lot Into Urban Teaching Farm Stockton Might Turn City Hall Building Into Housing, Retail Shops	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3524
__label__cc	0.606647	0.393353	Board index ‹ Main Topics ‹ Psychic Phenomena / ESP / Telepathy Richard Wiseman agrees that "remote viewing is proven?" Discussions about Psychics and Psychic Phenomena, Extra Sensory Perception, Telepathy, Psi, Clairvoyancy, 6th Sense, Psychokinesis, etc. by quantumparanormal » 15 Sep 2009, 23:54 It's an older article, but a good read nonetheless. Richard Wiseman wrote: "I agree that by the standards of any other area of science that remote viewing is proven, but begs the question: do we need higher standards of evidence when we study the paranormal? I think we do. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-510762/Could-proof-theory-ALL-psychic.html#ixzz0RBt2KwPH In other words, he believes that as the standards become stricter, something that we should require of paranormal research, the evidence for remote viewing will probably diminish towards chance levels. However, this is promissory materialism. We need more well-controlled, highly blinded experiments to test his hypothesis. However, the overall database of evidence strongly suggests this phenomenon has strong support, so much so that if we were to employ stricter controls and high blinding, the odds against chance would most likely still be high, albeit lower, but I admit that's yet to be tested. Either way, we should test it and see. We shouldn't have a bias either way, either for or against this phenomenon. Unfortunately, not many scientists are conducting psi related research these days, so we might not have an answer any time soon. Nevertheless, Richard Wiseman "agrees" remote viewing is proven, and I'm assuming he's basing that on the current, large body of empirical evidence. Dean Radin posted a blog about this: http://deanradin.blogspot.com/2009/09/skeptic-agrees-that-remote-viewing-is.html Mike G. Quantum Paranormal quantumparanormal Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Re: Richard Wiseman agrees that "remote viewing is proven?" by ciscop » 16 Sep 2009, 09:06 yes he ¨agrees¨ before the quote, you conveniently left out: Professor Richard Wiseman, a psychologist at the University of Hertfordshire, refuses to believe in remote viewing. and then after the quote: "If I said that there is a red car outside my house, you would probably believe me. "But if I said that a UFO had just landed, you'd probably want a lot more evidence. "Because remote viewing is such an outlandish claim that will revolutionise the world, we need overwhelming evidence before we draw any conclusions. Right now we don't have that evidence." man.. even the pseudo skeptic of radin added those comments you conveniently left out but yeah.. he ¨agrees¨ For every person who reads this valuable book there are hundreds of naïve souls who would prefer to have their spines tingled by a sensational but worthless potboiler by some hack journalist of the paranormal. You who now read these sentences join a small but wiser minority. Martin Gaardner (Psychology of the Psychic) ciscop ciscop wrote: yes he ¨agrees¨ And despite all of the other things he said, he still said it's been "proven" via current, mainstream, typical science (i.e., he wishes for more stringent controls, a different science, promissory materialism). He could have not said that at all, but he indeed did. As a believer or skeptic, when you're faced with overwhelming, compelling empirical evidence that contradicts your preconceptions, your worldview, your convictions, it's no wonder why you'd respond in such a way that Wiseman did (such a reaction is typically termed retro-cognitive dissonance), especially if you're a representative of an organization such as CSICOP, in which die-hard materialism is dogma. What would you have expected him to say, all positive things about remote viewing? I sure wouldn't. That wouldn't make any sense at all. A reasonable person would expect Wiseman to make psi-negative, contradictory statements, which is what he did. It's a given. Did you really think Wiseman would say something like the following? "I now believe in the paranormal! Remote viewing is real! I can no longer be part of CSICOP! I renounce my pseudo-skepticism!" Or, shall how I put it...duh, of course not. You can't expect the guy to quit cold turkey. So, all of those other contradictory statements he made don't dismiss the fact that he "believes" remote viewing has been "proven." As Radin stated in response to a comment, Radin wrote: > Richard Wiseman is one skeptic. You're saying that since one skeptic said ESP is a subject worthy of scientific study that it is, therefore, science... This seems to imply that if a prominent, media-savvy skeptical spokesperson offers a concession that runs counter to what other skeptics take as dogma, then he (most of them are "he") suddenly loses his status as a skeptic. Hmm. In other words, don't worry skeptics--Wiseman is still a good-old skeptic who "doesn't believe in remote viewing!" quantumparanormal wrote: i guess now you wanna go on a semantics discussion like you always do i just wanted to pointed to the fact that you conveniently left out information that painted the actual picture what do you think about my signature mike? ciscop wrote: i guess now you wanna go on a semantics discussion like you always do And yet again, you can't dispute what I said is correct. It just makes sense. All you can do is say I'm "going on semantics." If you want to call common sense "semantics," be my guest. Do you even know what "semantics" means? ciscop wrote: i just wanted to pointed to the fact that you conveniently left out information that painted the actual picture If I wanted to leave out the rest of what Wiseman said, why did I provide a link to the full story, for all to read in its entirety? I could have not provided any links to my sources of information, but I did. Go figure. Logic seems to escape you, as usual. Do yourself a favor so you can avoid further embarrassment, read critically and carefully, and use logic as often as possible. Let me spell it out for you one more time. Hopefully, you'll read it critically and objectively this time: In other words, we "need" a "new" science when dealing with and testing phenomena such as remote viewing, not the ones we use for everything else (i.e.,medicine, biology, psychology, etc.), which is biased, but that's essentially what he said; and that if we were to employ this "new" science, remote viewing would most likely be disconfirmed/disproven, but until this "new" science is employed, remote viewing has been proven by the "current" science. Get it? crosses fingers common sense kicks in logic seems to escape me? you are the one believing in intentionally enhaced chocolate!!!! classic!! Just as I thought... as dumb as a door nail. quantumparanormal wrote: Just as I thought... as dumb as a door nail. hahahaha looks who´s talking a radin believer, cant get dumber than that a door knob confuses you you are such an hypocrite can radin be all wrong? Return to Psychic Phenomena / ESP / Telepathy	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3527
__label__cc	0.714593	0.285407	Golden Triangle Samode Tour - 455 USD /person onwards Golden Triangle (Delhi, Jaipur, Samode & Agra Tour) Arrive Delhi. The colour & romance of India greets you as you disembark from your plane in Delhi – it is one of the most historic capitals in the world and two of its monuments- the Qutab Minar and Humayun's Tomb, which has been declared as the World Heritage Sites. It is also one of the greenest capital. For the visitor, it serves as a perfect introduction to the cultural wealth, the complexities and dynamism of India. Meeting and assistance upon arrival thereafter transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 2 : Delhi – Jaipur Morning sightseeing of New Delhi - drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayun's tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. Also visit Qutab Minar. Later in the afternoon drive towards Capital of Rajasthan - Jaipur, the city-capital in the tone of an autumnal sunset, literally lush pink when Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria, stepped on its soil in 1883. Interspersing the play of red and pink were white borders and motifs, painstakingly outlining the architectural highlights of Jaipur's buildings. Jaipur had been like that since 1727 when Maharaja Sawai Nai Singh II had it built that year. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 3 : Jaipur Morning excursion to Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the Rajput Empire rulers, perched atop the hill overlooking the lake. Ascend to this hilltop fort in Maharajah style… by decorated Elephants. Visit the beautiful complex of palaces including inlaid mirror palace, halls, pavilions, gardens and the famous Kali temple. In the Afternoon, city tour of JAIPUR, visiting the City Palace- the Royal residence of Maharajah built in Rajasthani and Mughal architecture, Hawa Mahal" the Palace of Wind & the Observatory of the 18th century. Thereafter, have a Walk in the bustling bazaars of Jaipur, well known for their beautiful carpets, enameled ornaments, precious and semi-precious stones, brass ornaments and many other arts and crafts. Overnight. Day 4 : Jaipur – Samode In the morning, drive towards Sanganer known for its blue pottery and colorful hand made paper. Visit an old Jain Temple there. Then continuation towards the old caravan city of Samode locked up in its walls and dominated by the castle. Visit the Palace, the Sheesh Mahal- the hall of mirrors. Thereafter, continue towards Delhi. Arrive Delhi and proceed to the hotel. Day 5 : Samode – Fatehpur Sikri - Agra In the morning we begin our Journey towards Agra, the old imperial capital of India. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, the ancient capital of the Mughal Empire for 14 years before it was abandoned. This city built in 1569 has some splendid Palaces - with an excellent blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Thereafter continue towards Agra. Arrive Agra late in the afternoon and proceed to the hotel for overnight. Day 6 : Agra – Delhi In the morning visit the world famous Taj Mahal, who eternal beauty will astonish and mesmerize the visitors. The Taj Mahal was built by the Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal who died in 1631.Return to Hotel. Afternoon, visit of the Grand Agra Fort where lived three Mughals Emperors. This fort rises on the edges of Yamuna. Later proceed for Delhi. Upon arrival transfer to international airport to board flight for onward destination. Tailor Made Price If you have questions about these programe please send an e-mail to enquiry@discoverindia.net Jaipur Agra Tour Package The Land of Chivalry	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3532
__label__wiki	0.65237	0.65237	The Top 20 Maple Leaf moments of the decade - The top 10 This is the second half of the Top 20 Leaf Moments of the Decade list. If you missed it, the first part of the list can be found here. 10. Stumpy wins it - April 22, 2000 Game Five of the 2000 first round series between Ottawa and Toronto was a strange one. The first 55 minutes were deadly dull, with the Leafs mailing in a half-hearted effort and the Senators nursing a 1-0 lead by playing a perfect (i.e. boring) road game. Then Steve Thomas scored with five minutes left to tie it. And then all hell broke loose. The two teams turned up the tempo to close out the third period, and then went on to play an end-to-end overtime period that featured a dozen scoring chances. That's when the Leafs unveiled one of the most dastardly trick plays in recent sports history: Sergei Berezin passing. As an added bonus, Thomas and Berezin reacted to the game winning goal by performing a WWE-style double clothesline on each other. 9. PING! - April 13, 2001 You already know what goal it is just from the headline, don't you? In the four-pack of Leaf playoff wins over the Senators, the 2001 series was actually the only one where the Senators had home ice advantage. Well, not so much "home ice advantage", since that implies that you get to play some games in front of fans that are actually cheering for you. But the Senators were the #2 seed in the East that year, and were expected to beat the lowly #7 seed Leafs. Didn't happen. In fact, it didn't come remotely close to happening, as Curtis Joseph shut out the Senators in each of the first two games and the Leafs completed a four-game sweep back in Toronto (giving the Senators the distinction of not scoring a single post-season goal in their own arena). And it all started with a tight Game One that was tied 0-0 midway through the first overtime. Don't worry, Sens fans. There's brighter days ahead in this rivalry. (I'm sorry? What's that? Oh. I've just been informed that there are, in fact, not brighter days ahead.) 8. Tie Domi fights a Flyer fan in the penalty box - March 29, 2001 I wrote about this one back in September as part of the Top 10 Leaf Fights of All-Time post. I included a transcript of what's going through this Flyer fan's mind: "Hey, Domi just sprayed water on me, which technically ends my month-long streak of not bathing! I think I'll bang on the glass and try to look tough when I know he can't reach me. Hm, I wonder if this glass can support 300 lbs of cheesesteak and loneliness? No, apparently it can not. Oh god, I'm going to die. Also, I just soiled myself on national television. Go Flyers!" Domi never really got the credit he deserved here. While he did enough to defend himself, he somehow resisted the urge to go Rob Ray on the poor slob. And that should count for something, shouldn't it? By the way, how perfect is the "Dunkin Donuts" ad placement in the penalty box? 7. Sundin's milestones - October 14, 2006 and October 11, 2007 Mats Sundin was so good that he actually broke Darryl Sittler's all-time Leafs scoring record twice in the same game. He was credited with a second period assist against the Islanders and held the record for about a half hour before officials revoked the point (Sundin hadn't actually touched the puck). No problem. Sundin came out in third period and scored a goal of his own. That gave him 390 goals and 917 points as a Leaf -- breaking both of Sittler's franchise records with one shot. While the moment was clearly important in terms of history, the goal came in the late stages of a blowout against the Islanders and was a fluke shot that wasn't really worthy of the moment. Then again, what's the guy supposed to do for a major milestone? Score a short-handed overtime hat trick goal on Hockey Night in Canada? Fine, if you insist: (And in case you're wondering, I combined these two moments because they both represent similarly memorable milestones in Sundin's great career, and certainly not because I realized I still had 11 moments that needed to fit into a top 10 list. I don't know why you'd even think that. Look, why are we arguing? Let's change the subject: Hey, who wants to see a Finnish guy get his brains scrambled?) 6. Darcy Tucker destroys Sami Kapanen - May 4, 2004 This hit from the 2004 playoffs was undoubtedly the most vicious hit of the decade by a Maple Leaf, and quite possibly by any NHL player, period. Kapanen was so decimated by the impact that officials immediately whistled the play dead, and the rest of the shift never happened. Did you hear me? THE REST OF THE SHIFT NEVER HAPPENED! No penalty was called on the play, although technically you could make a case for charging, boarding, and second degree manslaughter. The league reviewed the hit, and promptly suspended the Maple Leafs from ever participating in the playoffs again. Um... is that guy in the front row wearing a bathing cap,a helmet, or amateur wrestling headgear? 5. Gary Roberts scores in triple overtime - May 4, 2002 Hey look, the Leafs and Senators seem to be involved in some sort of crucial post-season game. I wonder how this will turn out? Wade Redden with his finger up his nose still makes me laugh every single time. Read more about this moment. 4. Sundin returns - October 14, 2008 Let's get this out of the way first: I wasn't a fan of the way Mats Sundin left Toronto. I stand by that. But that's history now. But when Sundin made his return to Toronto as a member of the Canucks, everyone got it right. The Leafs, who honored their former-captain with a classy video. The fans, who gave him a loud and long ovation. The players, who refused to take the faceoff until Sundin had had his moment. And finally Sundin himself, who composed himself (barely) and then went on to score the shootout winner. The only way this moment could have been better would have been if the fans had had the chance to thank Sundin when he was still wearing a Leafs uniform. Speaking of which... 3. Thank You Wendel - April 27, 2000 While you don't really associate Clark with the current decade, his last stint with the Leafs came at the end of the 1999-2000 season. He played 20 mostly forgettable regular season games and was scratched for the team's first playoff games. Pat Quinn inserted Clark into the lineup midway through the first round, and he scored the series-clinching goal against the Senators. And then game one against the Devils: 2. Mats Sundin's last second goal against the Hurricanes - May 28, 2002 In the final minutes of Game Six of the 2002 Conference Finals, the Leafs found themselves trailing Carolina 1-0. For reasons nobody has ever been able to fully explain, Arturs Irbe was unbeatable in this series, and the Hurricanes were choking the life out of the Leafs on their home ice. As the seconds ticked down, the Leafs' miracle playoff run seemed doomed. Well, not so fast. This goal is notable for being the only known example of that horrible "behind-the-net" camera view that directors fell in love with in the first half of the decade actually working. It also gave us not only a memorable Bob Cole call ("... and the place goes crazy!") but also a legendary Joe Bowen meltdown that included him infamously screaming "You talk about heart and dedication!" It all ended up being futile, of course. The Hurricanes won in overtime, eliminating the Leafs from a series they absolutely should have won. But for a few seconds at least, I doubt there was a goal during the decade that had Leaf fans screaming any louder. 1. Lalime's meltdown - April 20, 2004 It's probably fair to say that by the time the Leafs and Senators met in a 2004 first round series, the two teams hated each other. The Leafs were the corporate behemoth that kept kicking the smaller kids around the playground. The Senators were the small-market underdogs who were supposed to be scrappy and valiant but usually just wound up wiping snot from their noses while the sobbed about being picked on. So with Daniel Alfredsson guaranteeing victory, Eugene Melnyk running his mouth, and the Senators vowing to finally "slay the dragon", the two teams met for the fourth time in five years. And with nothing settled through six games, it was on to Toronto for a final game seven showdown. The hockey world was expecting a classic. Instead, they got a classic meltdown. The Kilger goal was excusable. The first Nieuwendyk goal was awful. The third was almost impossibly bad, the kind of disaster you need to watch over and over again just to convince yourself it was real. And that's the goal we're going with as the #1 moment on the list. There were probably more important goals scored this decade. There were certainly much better ones. But whether we like it or not, the Battle of Ontario defined the decade for both franchises, and no moment captured the rivalry more perfectly than this one: Leaf fans cheering; Leaf players celebrating; and a Senator slumped on his knees, defeated, and ready to quit. There were a few on-ice moments that didn't make the final list, but deserve a mention. In no particular order: The Leafs/Islanders bloodbath in 2002 - This was perhaps the most vicious series of all-time, but it's hard to pick an actual moment that stands out. Maybe Tucker's low-bridge on Peca? The Leafs/Habs season finale in 2007 - Definitely one of the most memorable games of the decade, but it was rendered moot thanks the Devils laying down for the Islanders the next day. Besides, the only moment from the game that stands out was Andrew Raycroft giving up a horrible goal, getting pulled, and then not caring. Ricard Persson hits Tie Domi from behind - But if Domi had better balance, the Senators would have won. Alexander Mogilny scores his 1,000th point in the Leafs comeback against the Sabres in 2004 - Confession time: I have absolutely no recollection of this happening. Was I in a coma? This is bothering me. (Update: robviper to the rescue with a newly posted youtube video.) Mario Lemieux returns to the NHL and scores three points against the Leafs - Hard to pick a moment where the Leafs got lit up, but any hockey fan had to enjoy this game. And I'm sure I missed a few. Let me hear about them in the comments. st Posted by Down Goes Brown at 3:51 PM Labels: clark, domi, joseph, kapanen, kilger, lalime, Nieuwendyk, overly obscure pro wrestling references, roberts, senators, sundin, thomas, tml, Top 20 Maple Leaf moments of the decade, tucker Heh. Shouldn't you re-title this the Top 20 moments of the Leafs from 2000-2004, since those moments only seem to involve the post-season, and the Leafs have not made... well, I don't have to spell it out for you do I? No, I didn't think so. Garrett Bauman December 29, 2009 at 5:26 PM At least Berezin had the good sense to make his only pass ever in the NHL a good one. Anonymous: I guess you missed moments 20, 17, 13, 7, and 4 . . . The usual comedy gold. "That's when the Leafs unveiled one of the most dastardly trick plays in recent sports history: Sergei Berezin passing." ROFL! A small correction on one of the runner-up selections: The Devils were not "laying down" for the Islanders in the 2007 finale. Actually, NJ scored to tie the game in the final second of regulation, ultimately falling in the shootout. It was a hell of a gritty effort by the Devils given that the game was completely meaningless for them. Even as someone who isn't a Leafs fan I love your stuff - just gotta keep you honest on the details. sparrow13 December 29, 2009 at 7:03 PM They were flat for most of the game against a vastly inferior team, and they played their terrible back-up goaltender. The fact that they needed a last second goal to tie it up is testament to that enough. Shouldn't McCabe's own goal be on there? Joseph - true, I was just being a jack ass. ;) Not a Leafs fan but do enjoy DGB's stuff. It is comedic gold indeed. I can jog your memory about the Leafs/Sabres game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymSarotooZ0 Perhaps you missed it because it was only shown on Sportsnet Ontario? Down Goes Brown December 29, 2009 at 9:52 PM @RobViper13... Wow. Yeah, no recollection of that game at all. It took my about half of the clip to realize the game was in Buffalo. Fantastic list, really brought back some great memories. To make it slightly less biased towards pre-lockout era and series against the Sens, I would have found room for this game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtvX95PcPx0 April 2006, the Leafs were charging for the playoffs (they would miss of course), Sundin took the team on his back with a 4g2a game. He factored in on all 6 Leaf goals in a clutch overtime win. Paul December 30, 2009 at 12:46 AM I would have put the 2007 finale on the list if only for Bowen's countdown and hearty "BYE BYE MONTREAL!" at the final horn. Louie December 30, 2009 at 8:41 AM You know what the one constant is for this list? Bob Cole. It was great getting to hear him call the game again on Saturday. Steve December 30, 2009 at 10:31 AM I was in the building for Sundin's 500th and for Game #6 vs. Carolina...and re: that one, what people tend to forget is that Toronto started overtime with a 3-on-1 consisting of Mats Sundin, Gary Roberts and Jonus Hoglund. Hoglund took the shot. That haunts me almost as much as Gelinas' goal, which took place right underneath where we were sitting. Of course, since I've been reliably informed that the Leafs haven't won a single hackey game since 1967, this list is clearly a sham. Down Goes Brown December 30, 2009 at 10:44 AM @Paul... Never heard that Bowen call. There really should be an archive somewhere of his best work. Cole is easy enough to find on youtube but the radio stuff needs to be available. Two For Slashing December 30, 2009 at 11:48 AM #6 was one of my favorite moments as a Flyers fan. Kapanen gets absolutely destroyed but keeps the play going by stumbling like a drunkard to the bench. Conversely, #8 was probably my least favorite moments as a fan. Some fat, drunk idiot falls in the box and perpetuates the stereotype that goes with Flyers Fans. Moreover, he was fat enough to break glass designed to keep people away from players simply by leaning on it. That level of fattitude is to be admired... in a weird way. Kyle December 30, 2009 at 1:17 PM I can tell you why Domi didn't go Rob Ray on that Flyers fan. Simply put, would you want to touch a Flyers fan? Slava December 30, 2009 at 4:59 PM Hilarious commentary by Joe Bowen and Harry Neale on the Domi-fan incident in the link below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAi5csJOq8k I miss Harry Neale. Bowen with Millen just isn't the same. "The fact that they needed a last second goal to tie it up is testament to that enough." The fact that they were playing right up to the final horn is a testament to their unwillingness to lay down. I was at that game, and it was surreal - Devils fans were torn between instinctively rooting for their team to win and wanting the Isles to knock the hated Leafs out of the postseason picture. There was a sizable contingent of Islanders fans collectively having an aneurysm with every play, and a small smattering of Leafs fans choking back their vomit while having to pull for a Devils victory. A very, very weird atmosphere for the last regular-season Devils game ever played at Meadowlands. shaner December 31, 2009 at 1:41 PM Great list of course. A couple of thoughts.... #10 - anybody notice the TSN ticker at the start of the clip which announces Dan Bylsma as the new coach of the Penguins AHL team in Wilkes-Barre? Oh, and I miss, I mean really miss in a I'd have his children kind of way, Danny Markov. #9 - That goal by Sundin kicked the composite stick revolution into high gear. After that goal, everybody wanted to be able to shoot a puck so hard it broke the sound barrier. Thats' what the ping is. You never actually see the puck. #5- Too bad that quintessential Tucker hit was marred by that JR creep winning the game a moment later. You missed the Blues game, where Toronto was up 5-0 with 14minutes to go in 3rd period, and Blues score 6 straight to win in OT greatest come back in NHL Big Jim III June 5, 2010 at 5:53 PM I'm a Habs fan, so lots of references to the team I love in the few comments : "That's when the Leafs unveiled one of the most dastardly trick plays in recent sports history: Sergei Berezin passing." Sounds like every few times Scott Gomez actually shoots (and even scores !) "As an added bonus, Thomas and Berezin reacted to the game winning goal by performing a WWE-style double clothesline on each other." Nothing like all the awesome Rock-Stone Cold double clotheslines they used to do, though. -Darcy Tucker destroys Sami Kapanen My Habs didn't have this type of player in at least 2 decades. It's not as if they had Tucker in the team. Oh, wait ! -Lalime's meltdown I've seen 3 games in which there was a meltdown. Patrick Roy's last performance with the Habs (9 goals allowed in less than 2 periods). It might be the 1st of 3 "Montreal Screwjob (the 2nd being the real-life Bret Hart departure in WWE and the 3rd being Lucian Bute retaining his boxing title because of a referee starting the count after an unjustified 15 seconds). But Roy's performance was so disgusting that it became a pre-Carey Price ritual of allowing bad goals in Montreal. The other meltdown was Carey Price vs Flyers on Game 5 Eastern Conf. Semi Finals. Watch the highlights. The 2 luckiest goals ever, plus 3 bad goals that were disgusting. Lalime, who had one on the most up-and-down rollercoaster NHL careers ever, simply lost it on that match. He never became a #1 goalie ever since. -The Leafs/Habs season finale in 2007 This one hurt the Habs fan in me, big time. They needed 1 win out of the last 2 games, but Huet, coming out of an injury, replaces Jaroslav Halak who already was awesome for about 20 games. They lost vs the Rangers in a disgusting performance. Then came the game... The Leafs had something like 20 shots in the 1st 10 minutes, but somehow the Habs get a 5-3 lead after a Michael Ryder Hat-Trick. The Leafs scored a goal after a dumb penalty by Steve Begin (or someone not named Koivu, for a change). Then the Habs came flat in the 3rd, getting 4 or 5 shots, and Guy Carbonneau, a guy I'll never refer as a "coach", benches the Ultimate Enigma Alex Kovalev. Huet, in the game, allowed 2 or 3 of the weirdest goals ever seen and the Habs were eliminated. I truly believe Halak deserved the net on this match, and this marked the 1st of oh-so-may moments Halak got benched for no good reasons at all... The ten most popular DGB posts of 2009 The Top 20 Maple Leaf moments of the decade - The ... 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__label__cc	0.64054	0.35946	CTA: Plan For No 2016 Fare Hikes, Depends On State Assistance Reviewed by Edgeville Buzz on October 22, 2015 . The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has announced that there will be no new fare hikes next year. However, this depends greatly on the assistance of the state of Illinois and agreement on the CTA’s 2016 budget. However, even if assistance is agreed upon, the state still owes $221 million to the CTA for 2015 capital improvements. In […] CTA: Plan For No 2016 Fare Hikes, Depends On State Assistance October 22, 2015 / By Edgeville Buzz The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has announced that there will be no new fare hikes next year. However, this depends greatly on the assistance of the state of Illinois and agreement on the CTA’s 2016 budget. However, even if assistance is agreed upon, the state still owes $221 million to the CTA for 2015 capital improvements. In addition, the CTA budget also banks on Gov. Bruce Rauner rolling back a recent 50-percent cut in transit subsidies to financially offset the free and reduced rates given to disabled and low-income commuters. CTA president Dorval Carter Jr. feels that this is a “realistic budget” even with the possible state pitfalls. Carter said,”Even if we do have to pivot, I am still focused on maximizing efficiencies.” He is looking to eliminate 100 non-critical CTA manager positions. The jobs being eliminated will not affect bus/train operators or station attendants and will make up 2 percent of the overall CTA workforce. Not only will the proposed budget maintain the third straight year of fares without increases, it will also include two new rush-hour express routes. The plan will reintroduce the No. 9 Ashland Express and the No. 49 Western Express routes during their peak ridership periods. They will run alongside the regular No. 9 Ashland and No. 49 Western buses but will have limited stops morning through evening. The new express routes should start in December. To be released on Thursday, the CTA operational budget for next year is expected to cost $1.47 billion, a 3.3 percent higher amount than the 2015 forecast. This amount includes a $24.7 million increase from 2015 projections due to contractual wage increases. It also takes into account a $11.9 million decrease in fuel costs. CTA Rail customers are expected to increase 1.4 percent next year and the declining CTA bus ridership is expected to stay flat with neither an increase nor a decrease. Overall, CTA Rail is predicting 518.9 million rides for all CTA services in 2016. Sources: Tribune Tags: Andersonville, budget, Chicago, CTA, edgeville, Edgewater, fares, Red Line Edgewater's Helen C. Peirce School Celebrates 100 Years October 21, 2015 / By Edgeville Buzz Edgewater Dentist Works With Residents To Donate Halloween Candy To Our Troops October 23, 2015 / By Edgeville Buzz	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3549
__label__wiki	0.581205	0.581205	ET's Travel Blog Elisabeth Thoburn's Travel Adventures FATUMNASI Category: Indonesia / Tag: Minorities, Nature, People, Traditions / 5 comments DANCING WITH THE CHIEF SYNOPSIS: About the life of chief Mattheo Anin in the village of Fatumnasi. About a unique rain forest. About kings and kingdoms. About chiefs and how to become one. About staying in a traditional roundhouse. It is dark in chief Anin’s hut. Ten dogs, two caged cuscus, over thirty doves, a rooster, a chicken and a monkey share the 5-meter circular room under a thatched roof with chief Mattheus Anin and his wife Juliana. And of course, any visitor is welcome, and for that purpose about ten wooden chairs hem a half circle around the edge of the room. One small window and a small door are not enough to provide either light or exhaust for the fire that nearly constantly burns towards the rear of the room, next to the dishes that are stacked up on a wooden shelf. My eyes, not used to the thick smoke that is part of life here, started to burn within minutes. I had to sit next to the door to be able to breathe and even that was challenging. Every so often I found an excuse to leave for a few minutes to get some air. No wonder, the Indonesian government deemed these structures a health hazard and regulated that new houses had to be built to separate cooking from sleeping. Some of the wealthier people built the required open structures, but in the chief’s case, it at best satisfies the requirement on paper. The structure sits empty and is used for laundry and parties or to display textiles for sale. Cooking and sleeping continues in the original hut as it has for hundreds of years. The government after all, is far away and his ancestors lived to a ripe old age; smoke and all. Gemri and I arrived in Fatumnasi after hours of gut-rattling on roads that in most part don’t even deserve the name. I have some video clips of him slipping on the gravel, getting stuck in the rain channels and sinking nearly sideways into eroded parts of the path. At times I got out, too scared to be in the car should it roll back and off the cliff. But miracle of miracles, he made it and his car is still in one piece. Chief Anin greeted us with a beautiful smile. He is 77 years old, and his face tells about much laughter in his life. He talks nearly constantly and seems to find something to smile about in everything. He picked up a few words of English from his guest which he proudly uses, eager to add more to his vocabulary. He immediately invited us into his traditional roundhouse and offered tea and biscuits. The ground of the roundhouse is pounded and the only difference to the ground outside is that it is dry and sheltered from the frequent rain that falls up here in the mountains of the Mollo Kingdom. And it is cold! August is the coldest month, but even during the rest of the year you will find hardly any days that will make you sweat; for me, a welcome change from Sumatra, Java, and Bali. To this day, chief Anin walks barefoot up the hill every day at 6 AM to bring his animals to pasture. At 6 PM he brings them home: his horse, and his two buffalos. They recently had a calf; now he has three buffalos. Here, the buffalo is not slaughtered for any ritual as it is in Tana Toraja; but it still is a prestige symbol and a sign of chief Anin’s wealth. So is the horse and the car he has sitting next to his compound. But other than that, you would never guess that you are sitting next to the richest man in town and to a man of one of the most respected families in this area. There is no TV, no luxury item. Yes, there is some electricity since his village has been put on the grid, but the one single light bulb that dimly illuminates each hut at night is not even enough for my camera to register any pictures! After the welcome snacks I was shown to my own roundhouse, a smaller version of the chief’s. His family compound is made up of about 5 such houses which are used for the extended family, or visitors like me. I felt funny plugging my computer into the socket to recharge. My computer there was likely the only one in about a 30-40 km radius. But it came in handy as I prepared a slide show for the family with the pictures I had taken of their home. They loved it. Before dinner, Gemri and I embarked on a 6-km hike into the Eucalyptus Rainforest that borders Fatumnasi. The area around Soe is mountainous. But it would be an overstatement to call all the trees around, a forest. Trees grow fast here and are cut down for firewood or building material even faster. But this rainforest is a different matter. Fatumnasi village and the chief’s family have been the keepers of the forest for generations. Even in their songs the forest features prominently. Anyone caught cutting down a live tree would be punished by the community with the obligation to sacrifice a good number of animals to make good with the forest. Only dead wood can be used of these special trees and so, for generations — without any government telling them what to do — this community has protected this primary rainforest of unique character. When the government rolled in in 1998 to make a big deal out of protecting this area, there were quite a few squabbles. The villagers won, asserted their age-old rights of collecting firewood. And the government now has an official gate marking the entrance to the rainforest and keeping an eye on the ins and outs of the forest, including a shabby old guest book whose history proved that I was the first American visitor this year. Yeah! Almost 20,000 hectares are filled nearly exclusively with eucalyptus trees. These trees don’t grow close to each other and there are hardly any shrubs growing below them. Cows and horses graze there and leave a smooth, short-trimmed green lawn beneath the trees, looking like a velvet carpet. Of course, it was raining — it’s a rain forest, duh! The rain created a mist that hung between the trees and transformed the whole environment into an enchanted fairytale land. I was just waiting for some little people to poke their heads out of some tree trunks. About three km into the forest the character of the soil changes. In one patch, the eucalyptus trees only reached dwarf size compared to their brothers and sisters just meters away. It is known as the “Bonsai forest” and made for an even more picturesque backdrop. Chief Anin had announced earlier that in honor of my stay, he would call over his son-in-law in the evening to play some traditional music and that we would dance. We, that would be the chief, his wife, his sister, himself, Gemri and I. Oy veh… I had to dance! For occasions like this people put on sarongs, the traditional dress for men and women around here. These are ingenious pieces of clothing. Long enough to be a full skirt, they are woven in a cylinder — one size fits all. Depending on your size, you roll over the top part as much as it takes to shorten the garment to a perfect length. And then you fold over the extra part into a knot-like tie. If you look at markets, you will see people with sarongs on their heads for sun protection or wrapped around their shoulders for warmth in the mornings and evenings. Each region has its traditional and distinct patterns; for sure, each kingdom has. The region I will be traveling for the most part was ruled by three kingdoms: Mollo, Amanuban and Amanatun. The kings lost power with Indonesian independence. Their families still live on and are honored locally, but without any political power unless they decided to take on important government posts of mayors and the like, which they often did. Being chief of a village usually means to be the wealthiest man in town due to the simple fact that the chief’s family by designation is the one that first settled in any given region, taking over the land that then would constitute a village. It was up to the chief to allow newcomers to settle. He then would sell the land or collect tribute from the land. The title of chief is hereditary. Chief Anin is the fourth generation of chiefs in Fatumnasi. Typically, these high-up mountain villages formed when new settlers crowded the coastal regions or the lowlands, and in some cases when people decided to evade either colonial powers or conversion to a new religion, typically, Christianity or Islam. Funny enough, when you ask the locals how many religions there are in Timur (or Indonesia), they always list Catholics and Protestants as two religions. Even though Gemri understood my explanation of these two being mere branches or sects of one religion, I don’t think he will change his count. After the wet walk through the rain forest I had retreated to my hut to organize things for the night. Soon, gentle string music was trickling out of the chief’s hut — time for the evening program. What looked close to a guitar but was tuned on a very different scale produced simple chords which soon prompted the chief to break out into an improvised welcome song. I could make out my name and America. With his big smile, clapping his hand and singing, the chief kept making up verse after verse about who or what he was welcoming. I had to chime in, clap and soon dance — after being properly dressed in a local sarong of course, and equipped with a colorful woven shawl which is put over both shoulders. You hold the ends in each hand and then use it for dance movements which are made up of simple steps from side to side, in a circle or back and forth. The chief got fancy and wiggled his hips lowering himself down to the ground like a Russian Cossack. Gemri soon followed suit. Picture the scene: three dogs huddling by the fire, the chickens lying on a chair each to sleep on — in the dark I almost accidentally sat on one, mistaking it for a blanket! — the nocturnal cuscuses scratching their cages, and the doves that had finally settled on the cupboards; the fire quietly bristling and a stream of smoke dimming the already dim light of the lone bulb, and the five of us swinging back and forth to the tune of the instrument. There was something magic to this scene. After a delicious meal of rice, meat and vegetables that miraculously was produced from another dark corner of the room we all retreated into our respective huts and the day in Fatumnasi came to an end. 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__label__wiki	0.81112	0.81112	How the space program launched the Florida we know today FWC paints grim picture of scallop population at season's open Lawmakers, campaigns urged to delete FaceApp as security concerns mount Moody takes on teen vaping epidemic in Sarasota Police identify elderly couple killed in Clearwater home Posted Sep 29 2018 10:00PM EDT Updated Oct 01 2018 10:52AM EDT CLEARWATER (FOX 13) - The Clearwater Police Department has identified the elderly couple that was killed inside their home on Saturday. The victims are 88-year-old David Swan and 80-year-old Mina Swan. The couples neighbor, William Zimmerman, never imaged something like this happening. "We knew them as neighbors, they'd walk their dog, I'd see her out getting her paper every morning," he said. Someone called police around 2 p.m. Saturday, leading to the discovery of the victims. "This is still an ongoing, active situation," explained Clearwater Police Lt. Michael Walek. "We'll be out here throughout the rest of the night again." Investigators spent hours at the couple's Flushing Avenue home on Sunday searching for clues. "It doesn't appear to be a random thing," Lt. Walek said. "I would tell the people of the community to relax, and not to worry that someone else is coming around." Police have not released any information about a potential suspect. Anyone with information on this case should call 727-562-4242. By Elizabeth Fry, FOX 13 News An Inverness man is making a remarkable recovery after a woman allegedly ran him over and then took off in March. He spent months in the hospital and is finally back home, but he and his wife have ongoing battles – at home and in court. Jarrett Suydam and his wife, Samantha are adjusting to their new normal after their lives were changed, in the blink of an eye. By Gloria Gomez, FOX 13 News Murder defendant Ronnie O'Neal is used to speaking his mind in court. He once told a judge the media was making him look bad. “Making me out to be a menace to society, making false allegations and accusations before there is a thorough investigation,“ said O’Neal. Even when he's told not to, O'Neal puts his thoughts in writing. Another Bluetooth skimmer was located at a Pinellas County gas station Missing Child Alert issued for Jacksonville girl, 11, who may be with teen	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3560
__label__wiki	0.638958	0.638958	Go Hydrology! Unfiltered swamp water served daily Dry season retrospective Here's a look at how this dry season ... Stacks up in comparison to year's past. This bar chart shows the history of dry season rainfall, as recorded from Nov-Apr, from 1970 to present Despite a fast start in January, Drier conditions have prevailed for the past few months. Nonetheless we qualified, as seen on the chart above, as a "very wet" dry season. Next up on the radar is an apparent rapid "El Niño to La Niña" swing More on that next week. By Unknown at Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Labels: Rain Or Shine Report to Go Hydrology! Recent Rain Totals Blog Archive July (9) June (28) May (33) April (35) December (26) November (19) October (35) September (28) August (14) July (18) June (16) May (26) April (26) March (31) February (23) January (10) November (8) October (22) September (3) August (26) July (10) June (36) May (34) April (34) March (26) February (30) January (29) December (10) November (22) October (31) September (18) August (22) July (9) June (14) May (28) April (25) March (27) February (33) January (41) December (43) November (54) October (40) September (35) August (30) July (8) June (34) May (25) April (31) March (30) February (28) January (29) December (37) November (58) October (35) September (33) August (29) July (27) June (33) May (31) April (43) March (51) February (40) January (22) December (19) November (16) October (10) September (51) August (35) July (30) June (23) May (29) April (35) March (36) February (48) January (58) December (59) November (59) October (61) September (60) August (63) July (62) June (60) May (62) April (60) March (62) February (60) January (62) December (60) November (60) October (62) September (60) August (62) July (62) June (60) May (62) April (60) March (62) February (56) January (63) December (62) November (60) October (62) September (60) August (62) July (62) June (60) May (62) April (60) March (62) February (56) January (62) December (63) November (60) October (62) September (60) August (62) July (48) June (30) May (31) April (30) March (31) February (23) January (21) December (23) November (25) October (31) September (25) August (18) July (24) June (40) May (27) April (19) March (10) February (9) January (15) December (16) November (13) October (11) September (9) August (6) July (4) June (4) May (5) April (4) March (4) February (4) January (5) December (4) November (4) October (5) September (4) August (5) July (4) June (4) Florida monsoons? M ention of the term “monsoon” brings two thoughts to mind: India and lots of rain. F lorida rains are not monsoonal, although occasion... Flight of the anhinga F lying into the wind over Ochopee Cumulative flows (down the Caloosahatchee) O n average about a million acre feet of water ... Discharges through the S-79 to the estuary. B ar chart showing discharge down the... Swamp has four seasons (not two) T he swamp has two season’s, right? M eteorologically speaking, yes – The wet season runs from late May into October and the dry season... Lake level under debate T he last time Lake O was this low (in May 2017) ... Just four short months (Oct 2017) it rose a whopping 6 feet. L ake stage over th... Swamp on the mend I 've been driving by this weir for twenty years. Every once in a while I stop to take a photograph. F aka Union Weir No. 1 just n... Levees at work W hat might look like "just a canal," Also has a double levee, one on both banks. V iew of Alligator Alley and the L-28 Int... Road on a levee (with bridges) N ot to be confused with a hiking path, The Tamiami Trail is a road first. C an you see the levee and bridge? A nd probably a levee... Water table switcheroo E arly May of last year ... The water table was 2 feet lower than where we are now. H ydrograph comparing current and previous year ... "Soaking in" season T he term "wet season" is a meteorological term ... Referring to south Florida's summer "rainy half." B ar ch... Thank you to the agencies who provide the data and support for making Go Hydrology possible. Disclaimer: All information presented in Go Hydrology! is provisional and for information and educational purposes only, and does not represent official policy or views of any agency or organization. GoHydrology 2010. Picture Window theme. Theme images by Airyelf. Powered by Blogger.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3575
__label__cc	0.583587	0.416413	Home Animal This woman bought a giant egg from eBay for USD 30.47 days... This woman bought a giant egg from eBay for USD 30.47 days later, an exotic animal came out of it When Charlotte Harrison came across a giant exotic green egg on eBay last November, she never though that her new pet would come out from the egg 47 days later. The exotic egg had cost her £25 (USD 30) and its size is as big as a palm of an adult As soon as she received the egg through a post delivery, she quickly put the egg into a home incubating system and kept it inside the system for over a month Finally, on January 5, the egg hatched and Kevin came out. It turned out that the exotic egg she bought was an emu egg! “I sat there for four hours making squeaks and whistles to coax him out,” Charlotte said. The adorable baby emu quickly forms a bond with Charlotte as soon its egg hatched. “I felt a huge surge of protection and care when Kevin hatched,” Charlotte said Charlotte may enjoy bonding with the cute, tiny baby emu for now. Months later, Kevin will no longer be a baby and could grow up to 2 metres and weigh up to 45 kg Charlotte’s daughter, Ellie, 4, is also fond of their new family pet emu Charlotte further said, “I’m sharing the adventures of Kevin with the world. I feel so maternal towards him and want to show him off, he’s adorable” Looks like Charlotte may have already prepared a large backyard for Kevin to play around as it gets older and bigger. However, if you are thinking of buying an emu egg and raise it as your pet, you must bear in mind to ensure that all their necessities are met as they can get aggressive to humans and would not fit in a typical home. Otherwise, it is better for you to adopt a pet that is more suitable for a domestic environment like cats and dogs. Previous articleRare beautiful golden catfish caught in China, it really is a ‘one in a million’ catch! Next articleTheir new born daughter was kidnapped 3 days after she was born. 17 years later, they discovered that she lived just a few miles away from their home 7 clues to understand your baby’s body language Twin’s teeth were melting away, but dentists had no idea why.... Heartwarming moments when strangers console and give support to emotional high... Southeast Asia experiences unusual cold weather as temperatures dropped beyond 20... A CEO in Japan gives his workers extra holidays if they... Daughter of Tony-winning actress, Ruthie Ann Miles is one of the... This ‘Flower from Heaven’ blossoms once in 3000 years—but recently spotted... A foster mother fights to adopt a child when no one... Smart dog helps lending a helping paw at his owner’s potato... A diver recently caught footage of a seahorse birthing hundreds of...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3583
__label__wiki	0.828484	0.828484	My Mind Is Like An Open Meadow THIS SHOW IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR TOUR Contact us for booking information Download My Mind Is Like An Open Meadow Tour Pack “Leddy is a superb performer, but what made the piece so compelling was the subtlety of its composition. To explore epistemological issues in this way takes skill; to reveal their potentially deep emotional underpinnings is something quite extraordinary.” — Jim Demetre, Seattle Post-Intelligencer “...as immersive and compelling as anything I’ve experienced.” — Ben Waterhouse, Willamette Week In 2001, Hand2Mouth ensemble member Erin Leddy lived with her grandmother, Sarah Braveman, for a year and recorded her memoirs. These interview tapes form the bones for this performance, a meditation on consciousness, memory and mortality. Sarah was a stage actress in Boston and New York from the 1930s to the 1990s. My Mind Is Like An Open Meadow appears to be a solo performance, but ultimately emerges as a duet between two generations of theatre artists, one returning for her ‘final performance’ that is carried out by her granddaughter. Erin Leddy under the direction of h2m’s Artistic Director, Jonathan Walters and with collaborators Chris Kuhl (design), Casi Pacilio (sound design/engineering), Ash Black Bufflo and Holcombe Waller (original score/music) craft a sonic and visual world where memory overcomes the live performance and the two realms begin to blur into an elegant mixture of lighting, pre-recorded voice, original songs, immersive music and brilliantly illuminated scenery. My Mind Is Like An Open Meadow honors the voice and wisdom of one woman, but becomes something bigger: memoir, memory, the words we are compelled to impart before death, the strange and simple things that call us to pay attention to the world around us. The performance is a sort of ritual, an attempt to make sense of this complicated life. Created and Performed by Erin Leddy Directed by Jonathan Walters Produced by Hand2Mouth Theatre (Portland, OR) Solo Performance. Duration: 60 Minutes THIS PRODUCTION IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY: the Oregon Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts; the Kinsman Foundation; James F. & Marion L. Miller Foundation; the Oregon Creation of My Mind Is Like An Open Meadow was made possible in part with generous support from Rainy Day Productions, Ronnie LaCroute, The Oregon Arts Commission, On the Boards, The Celebration Foundation, The William T. Colville Art Fund, and the Yaddo Corporation. Travel to Yaddo was partially funded through a Professional Development Grant from the Regional Arts & Culture Council. My Mind Is Like An Open Meadow was developed in part at Yaddo in Saratoga Springs, NY and originally premiered in January of 2011 in Portland, OR. It has since had a 3 week run at 59e59 in NYC and toured to The Blast Festival in Berkeley, CA, the New Orleans Fringe, the PuSh Festival in Vancouver, BC, the City Arts Festival in Seattle, the Ko Festival in Amherst, MA, to colleges and small towns across Oregon. A twenty-minute version of My Mind Is Like An Open Meadow premiered in June 2010 at the Northwest New Works Festival at On the Boards and has shown in Portland at the Risk/Reward Festival of New Performance (June 2010) and Portland Center Stage’s JAW Festival (July 2010). The first full-length version premiered in Portland on January 20, 2011 as part of the Fertile Ground Festival, with a sold out, extended run. In June 2011 Erin and Hand2Mouth were awarded 5 Drammy Awards for the performance including Outstanding Production of 2010-11. Selected scenes, February 2011: vviimmeeoo..ccoomm//2211005522669999\| \| FFuullll PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee,, FFeebbrruuaarryy 22001111:: vviimmeeoo..ccoomm//2200994411666688 Photos: tinyurl.com/meadowpics For updated information, visit hand2mouththeatre.org/archive_meadow.html NY Post (August 2012) Theater Mania - New York, NY (August 2012) BlogCritics - New York, NY (August 2012) Press Plus 1 - Vancouver B.C. (February 2012) Gambit - Best of New Orleans (November 2011) Portland Monthly (July 2011) Oregonian (February 2011) Portland Mercury (January 2011) Portland Mercury Blog (January 2011) Willamette Week (January 2011) Seattle Post-Intelligencer (June 2010) Seattle Times (June 2010) Seattlest (June 2010) Estacada News (January 2012) Oregonian (June 2011) Oregonian (June 2011) - Drammy Awards Coverage KBOO Stage & Studio with Dmae Roberts (January 2011) Culturebot (January 2011) American Theater Magazine (January 2011) Performance Dates Columbia Center for the Arts, May 13, 2017: Hood River, OR Shotgun Blast Theatre Festival, February 12-13, 2016: Berkeley, CA CoHo Solo Summer Fest, June 27 - 29, 2013: Portland, OR KO Fest, July 27 - 29, 2012: Amherst, MA 59E59 Theaters, August 1 -19, 2012: New York, NY Western Oregon University, May 14, 2012: Monmouth, OR PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, Feb 2, 2012: Vancouver, B.C. Estacada Together, January 20, 2012: Estacada, OR Ethos/IFCC, December 1-11, 2011: Portland, OR New Orleans Fringe Festival, November 16-20, 2011: New Orleans, LA City Arts Festival, October 21-22, 2011: Seattle, WA Southern Oregon University, October 15-16, 2011: Ashland, OR WAA Live! Arts! Mashup, August 31, 2011: Seattle, WA (excerpt) The 1 Festival, Headwaters Theatre, July 15-16, 2011: Portland, OR the mOuth at Zoomtopia, Jan 20 - February 5, 2011: Portland, OR JAW Festival, Portland Center Stage, August 2011: Portland, OR (excerpt) Risk/Reward Festival, BodyVox Dance Center, June 2011: Portland, OR (excerpt) NW New Works Festival, On the Boards, June 2011: Seattle, WA (excerpt)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3596
__label__cc	0.575299	0.424701	Excerpt, First Chapter, Reviews Desires Unleashed by D.N. Simmons – Review/First Chapter/Excerpt Desires Unleashed is the first novel in the riveting, highly-addictive and sexually-charged Knights of the Darkness Chronicles. Experience the heart-pounding thrill of the chase in this electrifying page-turner as you uncover the mystery behind the series of gruesome killings that have been terrorizing the citizens of Chicago. When a grisly decapitated corpse pops up on a Chicago Street, drained of blood, the highly-trained, government-funded special police force assigned two of their best detectives to the case. S.U.I.T. Detectives Warren Davis and Matthew Eric delve deep into their investigation to discover just who or what is leaving mutilated bodies in public places. They soon realize that the killer or killers is one step ahead of them and if they are going to stop the menace before another innocent human is viciously attack, they are going to need help. Natasha Hemingway liked her life just the way it was… normal and supernatural-free. The vampires and shape-shifters were just where she wanted them to be–far away from her. All was going well until an unfortunate accident landed her in the hospital. It was then that she discovered she had an ability that could help her save countless lives. All of a sudden, she finds herself thrust into the dangerous and alluring world of the supernatural and into the arms of two very sexy and deadly vampires. Original, gritty and sprinkled with just the right amount of humor and wit, the Knights of the Darkness Chronicles will suck you in and take you for a ride you won’t forget. You don’t want to miss out on this amazing series. Chapter One: Detective Warren Davis shuffled through the messy stack of files on his desk. He was searching desperately for his drawer key. He had hidden a box of Crunchy Crème glazed donuts inside and wanted to indulge selfishly in the delicious sugary taste of, in his opinion, “the best damn donuts to hit the 21st century.” Finally after turning his desk into a disaster area, which didn’t take much, he located the key to his treasure. He glanced inconspicuously over one shoulder then the other to make sure no one was watching. He knew how irresistible Crunchy Crème could be and he didn’t want to share one morsel. He slowly turned the key and unlocked the drawer. There they lay, the sweets of gods. Warren didn’t know of a soul alive who could turn down a Crunchy Crème donut. Slowly, he opened the box, pulling one glazed donut from the container. He stuffed the sugary treat, in its entirety, into his mouth, taking pleasure in the gigantic burst of sweetness that followed. “Mmm, delicious … There‘s got to be some smack in these donuts to have me so addicted,” he thought to himself as he closed the drawer and settled back in his cushioned leather chair. He stretched his long legs out in front of him as he chewed the donut slowly, savoring every bite. “What are you eating?” his partner, Detective Matthew Eric, asked as he approached him. He stood beside Warren’s relaxing figure, noting the huge bulges in the insides of his partner’s cheeks. Matthew Eric stood six-feet-three, very muscular and extremely handsome. His physique reminded Warren of a light-weight wrestler. Matthew’s skin was a perfect soft-golden shade which complemented his light-brown eyes hidden behind the mop of dark brown curls. His hand came up brushing the curls from his eyes as he studied Warren. Warren remained silent as he swallowed, forcing one huge piece of donut down his throat then another. He was thankful for the time it gave him to think of a believable lie. Matthew looked down at his partner, a smile spreading across his face as he watched Warren nearly choking to rid himself of the evidence. He waited patiently for the lie that would sure enough come spilling from those glaze covered lips. He thought Warren should know better than to open a box of Crunchy Crèmes, and think he wouldn’t have to share. “Oh,” Warren managed to say, swallowing the last of his donut. “This? It’s nothing.” He followed up with a huge gulp of his decaffeinated coffee before smiling innocently up at his partner. Matthew took one look at his partner’s full-of-crap expression and gave him one of his own. One that said he’d better share the goods, or else. “What?” Warren asked, shrugging his shoulders. “If you don’t cough it up, there’s going to be repercussions,” Matthew threatened playfully. “Are you sure?” Warren asked, smiling slyly. “Un-hmm,” Matthew nodded. “Okay.” Warren began coughing and gagging playfully, attempting to bring up what he had swallowed. Matthew grimaced. “Oh God, man stop it. You’re fucking disgusting. Now, where’s the damn box?” Warren laughed as he reached into his drawer pulling out his secret stash. “I was going to give you some anyway,” he stated. “Yeah, sure you were, ya bastard,” Matthew said, unconvinced. He all but snatched a donut from the box then sat back in his chair devouring his treat. After a few minutes, he looked at Warren., “Remember when we first shared a box of these donuts?” “Yeah,” Warren responded, remembering how Matthew had discovered his secret. “What made you think of that?” “Don’t know, just nostalgia, I suppose,” Matthew replied. “I remember how freaked you were that day,” Warren said. “Who could blame me? I think I got over it well enough.” “Yeah, you did.” As Matthew took another bite of his donut, he remembered their captain wanted to see the two of them in her office. Pronto. After he swallowed, he decided to inform his partner. “Hey I forgot, the Captain wanted us in her office ASAP,” Matthew said calmly, as he munched on more of the donut. “Oh really? Nothing good can come from that,” Warren said as he reached in his drawer for a third donut. Officer Brown walked over—a tall, good looking black man, he was clean shaven, well built and the health conscious/athletic type. He wasn’t the kind of person to be caught dead stuffing his mouth with calorie-laden foods. He looked down at the two detectives and shook his head in dismay. “Hey, the Captain is looking for you two. If I was you, I’d hustle in there, on the double,” he said, grimacing in disgust at the two men fattening themselves on the two-hundred-calories-per- serving donuts. “Yeah, we know, we’re going now,” Matthew said, rising from his chair. “Damn shame,” Officer Brown muttered as he walked away, leaving the two detectives to smile at each other. They made their way to their captain’s office passing a few officers who were teasing them by making throat slitting motions. Everyone suspected the captain was going to have another difficult case for the two detectives to work on. They were right. “What took you two so long to get in here?” Captain Michelle Lawrence asked as she sat at her desk. The two detectives noticed that they didn’t get a glimpse of her long shapely legs which were hidden behind the desk. Warren suspected that she had been gawked at by one too many officers and managed to hide her assets. Her long blonde hair fell in waves past her shoulders onto her shirt front, denying them and all others a peek of her ‘famous cleavage’ that the majority of the male−and some female cops – admired. “Well, you know, Detective Eric, I didn’t expect to be waiting this long when I called both of you in here about five minutes ago,” she said, both eyebrows raised, a finger lightly tapping the desk. “Sorry, Captain, but Warren here, he was in the ‘little boy’s’ room,” Detective Eric fibbed quickly, not wanting to admit the real reason he postponed getting to her office, which was, he forgot. “There’s nothing ‘little’ about my ‘boy’,” Warren retorted as he tried hard to force back the chuckles threatening to erupt at any second. Captain Lawrence looked at the two men and shook her head. “These two …” she thought to herself. Sometimes they worked her last good nerve, but she wouldn’t deny that they were her two best detectives. “Look gentlemen, it’s time to get right down to business. We have a report of a body found in the alley off 79th and Cottage Grove Avenue. The preliminary report stated the body appeared to be drained of blood and the head was … well … missing. Furthermore, there are no witnesses. I’m assigning this case to you. It’s right up your alley. Galen’s on the scene already, waiting on you. Detectives Weinstein and Johnson are there right now, questioning the employee of a bakery store who discovered the body.” “Now get the hell out of here.” “Hey Captain, feel like cutting us some slack? We just got off doing the Joliet case.” Warren inquired, as he glanced at the little white sheet of paper with the location of the crime scene on it. “Why not let Weinstein and Johnson handle this one?” “Oh gee, guys,” she shrugged, smiling, enjoying the moment. “I’d love to let you both sit back and eat your ‘donuts’ but this damn government insists I put you to work.” She shrugged her shoulders as if to ask, “What can you do?” “Besides, I want my best on this one. I have another case for Johnson and Weinstein.” “As you wish,” Warren commented. He wasn’t very thrilled about having to undertake another case that looked to be more challenging than the last one he just wrapped up. “You want a vacation, take the time. Until then, it is what it is. If only they’d put more than one division per state, I wouldn’t have to spread your asses so thin, but being as it is, get out there, make me proud.” “Gee, Captain, you can spread my ass thin anytime,” Matthew joked, not really meaning a word he spoke. Warren laughed, knowing the truth. “Get out,” Captain Lawrence said flatly, fighting the urge to chuckle herself. The men gave each other a knowing look as they walked out of her office. “Great, a body drained of blood and the head is missing. This has vampire written all over it. Damn, I’m hungry. How about later, we head over to Calvin’s for some ribs,” Warren suggested as he closed the office door behind them. “That’s fine with me. I’ve got the nagging feeling this case is going to be a pain in the ass,” Matthew said as they grabbed their coats and headed for the parking lot. “I’ll drive,” Warren said eagerly as he made a mad dash for the driver’s side of Matthew’s “Like hell you will. You have a little too much of the speed demon in you. If you want to drag race, then do it in your own shit, not mine. Now saddle your ass into the spectator’s seat,” Matthew said as he pushed his partner in the direction of the passenger side of his brand new Python Triton, one of the highly desired foreign cars from Asia that everyone was buying. It was an economy car, great on gas and it looked like a sports car. Warren admired the car and mentally noted to put the automobile on his wish list for Christmas. “You know,” Warren started as he looked around his partner’s new car, “you should give this car to me as a Christmas present.” He smiled at his partner as he waited for an answer. “Sure … if you give me your Diamondback SUV. You know that I love that truck.” “Point taken, now, let’s drop the subject,” Warren said, smiling slyly. “Yeah, not willing to give up your ride, I see.” Matthew smiled broadly. He had gotten the last word, which was hard to do with Warren. He reached for his emergency light and placed it on the top of the car, clicking on the portable siren as they sped through the morning rush hour traffic on the urban streets of Chicago. “You know, it would be nice if the government increased the amount of officers on the S.U.I.T.” Warren said. “That’d be the logical thing to do, but I don’t think they see the practicality in it. Plus, the training is hard as hell. I barely passed myself,” Matthew said, thinking back to the moments he was drafted into both the police force and the S.U.I.T. Twelve years ago, when Matthew was twenty-one, and fresh out of college, he had joined the Police force. After being on the force for seven years, and already a seasoned detective, he was partnered up with Warren, who had been on the force for five years. They hit it off instantly and had been partners and friends ever since. They never dreamt they would become the first and only human defense against supernatural criminals. When the supernatural race (the politically correct phrase) was exposed, the government was forced to create a nationwide policing unit to monitor and arrest certain individuals with supernatural abilities who broke the law. So they began by recruiting a hundred-thousand of the nation’s top cops and military personnel who were physically fit and mentally astute enough to begin the arduous training. They worked in paramilitary tactics, and with weaponry specially designed to deal with those who possessed supernatural abilities. The training had been created to improve motor skills and heighten senses of sight, smell, and hearing, which was extremely necessary to combat and apprehend the unique criminal element in the supernatural world. Only five hundred out of the first hundred-thousand recruited made it through the demanding process, but more were needed. The call went out for more recruits which, in the end, gave the government the additional thousand officers needed to complete the fifteen-hundred- member armed force. There was another force of two thousand civilians assigned in certain fields, specializing in forensics, chemistry, character profiling, social behaviors, and weaponry. Because of their impeccable record of being among the best of the best on the police force, Warren and Matthew were drafted by the Superintendent of Police via the Mayor of Chicago for recruitment. Due to their unique partnership and their chief’s belief that it would be very beneficial to the local Supernatural Unit Investigation Team, they were reassigned as partners to the Chicago division. “I’m glad you did pass it. I would have missed having you as a partner,” Warren said. “You and me, both. We’re here. Would you look at this crowd?” Matthew said as he slowly drove closer to the scene. The location of the crime scene was packed with onlookers. Uniformed officers worked to keep the crowd away from the scene. Cars were backed up for blocks as more and more police vehicles and media trucks pulled up. Matthew navigated his car through the helter-skelter of patrol cars, finally parking in a spot as close to the scene as he could get. The two detectives emerged and made their way past the bevy of excited reporters and curious spectators. An ambitious reporter, desperate to get the scoop, cut in front of them as they tried to make their way to the crime scene. Before they could get one step further the reporter thrust a microphone in Warren’s face and began to bombard him with questions. “Detective! Detective! Is it true that the body is headless? Do you think a supernatural did this?” asked the blonde, female reporter in the tight blue pantsuit as she struggled to keep pace with the two detectives’ long strides. “No comment,” Warren said as they approached the uniformed officer guarding the crime scene. The answer given didn’t seem to satisfy the pushy reporter as she continued to ask the same questions in a different manner. “Detectives, are you from the S.U.I.T. precinct? If you are, then this must have been a supernatural killing, right? What kind of supernatural did this? Was it a vampire or a shape shifter?” she asked in succession. The two detectives ignored the line of questioning, continuing on to the yellow and black police tape blocking off the crime scene. Both men ducked under the tape in unison and continued making their way to the two detectives who were waiting for them to take over. “Hey, Barry, look who’s graced us with their presence. If it isn’t the ‘Dynamic Duo’,” Detective Gabriel Johnson joked to his partner Barry Weinstein who was kneeling by the body. “Heya boys,” he greeted the approaching officers. Barry straightened himself and made his way toward his partner. “Warren… Matthew,” Barry said, giving a little ‘hello’ nod to the two detectives. “Gabe and I were the first on the scene. The guy who discovered the body is over there away from the media sharks.” He pointed to a twenty-something year old black male, standing against the side of a building. “You know how hungry the media is for a story when they get a whiff of fresh blood,” he joked. All four detectives chuckled, nodding in agreement. “Yeah, but the guy won’t be able to tell you much. He was dumping the trash that should have been dumped the night before, when he came across the body. He said, ‘he saw the legs sticking out from behind the dumpster and knew something wasn’t right.’ That’s when he called the police, who called us in. That’s about it,” Gabriel said. “Captain must really like you two. She gives you guys all the coveted cases,” Barry teased. Secretly, he was upset about being removed from this case, but was trying to keep it professional. He knew his partner felt the same way. “Yeah, remind me to send her one of those famous Anisi gift baskets as a ‘Thank You’,” Matthew retorted. “Well, as much as we would like to stay here and chit-chat with the two of you, we’ve just received a call. Captain wants us. Maybe she’ll bestow upon us the same generosity she’s shown you two,” Gabriel said. “Ha! Don’t bet on it. She wants the two of us, ‘cause we’re hot,” Warren joked. “Yeah, I heard she likes guys with young, firm balls,” Matthew added. “Exactly. Not old shriveled, wrinkled balls like yours, so you’re both out of luck,” Warren finished. “Well, I guess I have to settle for your mother then, hey Matthew?” Gabriel shot back, smiling slyly. “Shit, be my guest! If she has a little Romeo on the side, maybe she’ll stop bugging me about making her a grandmother,” Matthew joked, causing the four detectives to laugh. Gabriel and Barry said their “goodbyes”, wrapping up their friendly banter and began walking toward their unmarked police cruiser as Warren and Matthew headed toward the body. Matthew and Warren looked at the sheet-covered body which lay partially behind a dumpster in alley of the Dark Night Travel Agency, a well-known agency that catered to the supernatural. After the supernatural race was exposed, all types of businesses saw it as another way to make a profit. This particular agency helped vampires travel during the day. Both detectives stood over the corpse. They noted the small drops of blood spotting the sheet where the head should have been. Matthew squatted down beside the corpse, lifting the sheet to peek under. It looked to be the body of a black male and, on a closer inspection, he appeared to be middle-aged. Matthew threw a glance at Warren who seemed to be having a dilemma of his own. Matthew noticed Warren’s breathing had increased and his jaw muscles had tightened. He also saw tiny beads of sweat forming on Warren’s forehead. “Hey, keep it together, man. You don’t want to attract attention to yourself,” Matthew encouraged his partner in a hushed voice. “I’ll be all right. Don’t worry about me,” Warren said, hoping to ease his partner’s concern. Matthew returned his attention back to the corpse before him, but in the recesses of his mind, he began to think back to the time when he’d first discovered Warren’s supernatural secret nearly three years ago. They’d been on a stakeout, tracking down a child molester, who would strangle his adolescent victims, dress them up as life-sized dolls, and rape their corpses. The stakeout had gone wrong when their suspect noticed their plain, black van parked across the street from his house. Matthew and Warren had hated the idea of trying to be “inconspicuous” using the van, but they’d had no other choice. They had been sitting in the van for eight hours on the third day, their butt-cheeks had gone numb and the Crunchy Crème donuts they had eaten earlier had left their bellies begging for refueling. It was at that moment when the nut came bursting through the front door of his house blasting his twelve gauge shotgun at their van. Matthew would have caught a buckshot blast straight to the head had Warren not thrown himself in front of the shot, taking the injury in his upper right shoulder. Never losing their composure, they returned fire and took down their suspect. After disarming the man and confirming his death, Matthew returned to the van to check on Warren, the partner he trusted and now owed his life to. Warren had covered his wound with his jacket, not wanting to let Matthew see it. He insisted that it was just a flesh wound and nothing to worry about. But Matthew, ignoring Warren’s protests, struggled to apply pressure to stop the bleeding. He remembered trying to snatch the jacket away from Warren who seemed to be behaving as children sometimes do, hiding their wounds from their mothers so that they won’t go dabbing alcohol into the wound. He joked with Warren, in hopes to diffuse the situation and keep Warren calm by telling him not to worry, he promised it wouldn’t sting. Warren however, was adamant about keeping the wound hidden until Matthew pulled at the jacket with all his might. Warren had finally relented, exposing a partially healed wound. Matthew watched in amazement as the wound continued to heal. He watched as the torn muscles began to reattach themselves. He looked on in awe and disbelief as the skin reformed over the opening the buckshot had left, leaving nothing but the blood around the area where the wound had been. He was speechless. He remembered looking to Warren for an explanation. Matthew listened as Warren, his partner of nearly two years, confessed that he was a werewolf. Warren had decided to use the mortal terminology for his species. Shape-shifters, like himself, never used terms like ‘werewolf’ or ‘werecheetah’. He didn’t like having his secret out, knowing full well that the laws were extremely biased when it came to his kind, even if he was a cop. Even if his intentions were good, he would be fired and probably prosecuted for lying and falsifying information during exams and testing. The human race didn’t trust those of the supernatural race. “Birds of a feather,” he supposed. He had trusted his partner enough to give Matthew the choice of keeping his secret or revealing it. In the beginning, Matthew had felt leery about such a revelation. He wasn’t sure how he felt about having a flesh-eating beast as his partner. In the end, Matthew believed he knew his partner well enough to know that he would never eat him … he hoped. He decided to keep the secret and their bond became even stronger. It wasn’t until after Matthew knew the truth about Warren that he started to understand his strange behavior of the past; such as the constant eating of high-fat, high-protein foods. He had never seen anyone who could put away two twenty-ounce porterhouse steaks the way Warren could and this was including the side dishes. He also began to recognize the look of bloodlust in Warren’s gray eyes whenever they went to a bloody crime scene. He wondered how the hell it slipped his radar in the first damn place. He was amazed at how well Warren could endure the strong scent and sight of blood and flesh at crime scenes. He had chalked it up to Warren’s own high level of personal discipline, determination and dedication to the job. Matthew remembered the times when Warren had broken the handle of his car door not once, but twice trying to hop out of the car in a rush. He also remembered the time they had to chase down a suspect. He had decided to cut the suspect off in the car while Warren took to chasing the perpetrator on foot. He found it amazing when Warren had beaten him to the punch and had the suspect apprehended. Now that he knew the truth, all the pieces that hadn’t made sense in the past fell into place. Now, as Matthew looked at Warren again, he could tell by the way his partner’s breathing was returning to normal that he had gotten control over his bloodlust and hunger and was ready to get his mind on the job at hand. Matthew reached into his right breast pocket, producing a retractable metal rod that he used to further examine the corpse without actually touching the body. A uniformed officer walked over to them, giving them each a pair of latex gloves. Matthew put on his gloves without hesitation. Warren always hated wearing the gloves. The scent from the latex and the powdered substance inside the gloves always agitated the sensory glands of his nose and mouth. Nevertheless, he slowly slid his hands into the gloves. “Hey, look at this here, come closer,” Matthew said inquisitively as he gestured for his partner to take a closer look. As both men peered into the gaping hole where the victim’s head used to be, Warren’s breathing began to increase, but he kept his mind focused. He looked at the broken spinal cord, the torn muscles and sinew left behind. The remaining flesh looked jagged as though the head had been ripped away from the body. They gave each other a guarded look. The conclusion was not one they wanted to embrace, but the evidence left them with no other choice. Whatever it was they were dealing with was strong … and vicious. That was never a good combination. So far, they had been lucky. The last case they were on had been the most grueling case since they joined the new division or rather, were “appointed” to the new division. They’d had to track down a werewolf in Joliet, Illinois. The werewolf had run amok in the suburban neighborhoods, killing and mutilating four people. They had cornered the him on a farm right outside Joliet, after he had slaughtered two cows. The family had heard the ruckus and alerted the local police, who notified the S.U.I.T. authorities. The suspect was not willing to negotiate, so they had to take him down. At that point, Matthew had been more than happy that his partner was a supernatural. They would not have survived otherwise. “It looks as though the fucking head was snatched off,” Matthew said coming back to the present situation as he inspected more of the corpse. He noticed that the body was fully clothed. Relief spread through his mind that if there was anything else to find, it would be Marshall Galen’s job, as medical examiner, to find it. As soon as that thought came into this head, so did the dread that whatever Marshall found would just add more drama to an already dramatic case. “Yeah, that’s what it looks like. The spinal cord was snapped like a twig. The flesh of the neck is all torn at the edges. See look here,” Warren pointed and made a circular motion around the neck area. “Looks a little stretched, doesn’t it? Like someone or something pulled and pulled until the skin and everything in between gave way. They could have done it in a fast motion but I think … at least I feel in my gut … that this killer wanted to feel and savor the sensation of slowly ripping off someone’s head.” Warren rose quickly, shaking his head from side to side as he walked a few paces away from the corpse. He had to regain his composure. The thought of someone so sick and twisted that they would derive pleasure out of such a macabre act of violence disgusted him. What unnerved him most was that the remains of that violent act made him want to get down on all fours, crawl over to the headless corpse and pig out like ninety-going-north. Matthew looked at him. He knew how hard it was for Warren; he knew his secret. “Hey, Detective Davis, you ain’t gonna puke, are you?” A uniformed officer called out as he noticed Warren with his back turned toward the corpse. “Aww, don’t tell me a little blood gets you two boys all green.” “Fuck you, rookie,” Matthew shot back in their defense. “Don’t you have some tickets to write?” He took the gloves off, tossing them in the portable disposal unit the officer was holding. He walked to his partner, patting him on the shoulder. “Are you okay?” Warren nodded. “Good. Are you ready to talk to the one lead we have?” Matthew asked. Warren took a deep breath. He looked at Matthew and nodded. In retrospect, Warren was relieved he had confided in his partner when he did. He trusted in their relationship enough now to let it all hang out. Matthew knew his friend’s “condition” even though it still shook him up, especially when Warren became glassy-eyed over spilt blood. Warren wished he had the control of the older ones; the pride of the Pack, those who could walk into a slaughterhouse and never even blink. He marveled at the amount of self-control one must have to resist such a temptation. He admired his Pack leader, Xander, for his superior self-control. However, Alexander, known affectionately as Xander, treated his Pack with that same amount of control which sometimes got on Warren’s nerves. By the same token, Xander was equally protective of the Pack; Warren respected and loved him for that. Xander never really approved of Warren’s choice to join the Police Force. He was true to the traditional ways; old traditions had wisdom. In Xander’s opinion, it just wasn’t wise to take up a profession that might expose your secret. Being a police officer was high on his ‘hell no’ list. Although, Xander did acknowledged the benefits one could gain from working within and beside the law. He wasn’t blind to that fact, but he feared Warren would be exposed, then hunted down because of what he was. Xander would not stand for that. Warren remembered the heated argument he’d had with Xander when he informed him that his secret had been exposed to his partner. Xander had threatened to kill Matthew, said he knew too much, but Warren had convinced him that this exposure was a move in the right direction. Xander had scoffed at that statement. It didn’t ease his suspicions or his thoughts of killing all who knew about them. It was one thing for the whole supernatural race’s existence to be exposed. It was another to announce yourself as one. Because of that, Xander kept a close eye on Warren, the orphaned son of his Pack mates. Warren’s mother and father had been murdered by a renegade group of deranged mortals. They shot both of his parents, piercing their brains with silver bullets while they were tending to their farm. Warren had barely escaped with his life. He ran into the woods, staying hidden until nightfall. Then he had gone to the one place his parents told him would be safe if anything ever went wrong. He ended up on Xander’s doorstep in the middle of the night, a scared six-year-old boy. Xander had taken Warren under his wing and raised him as his own. Warren was brought up in the traditional ways of the Pack. Despite all of Xander’s teachings, Warren had embraced the “mortal” lifestyle, including his career choice. Ever since his parents were murdered in front of him as a child, he had wanted to be a cop so that he could catch the bad guys. Warren thought Xander should loosen up a bit. He knew that due to Xander’s old age, change was always difficult, especially after having lived for over two centuries. His Pack Alpha was pretty much hell-bent on keeping with tradition and was most reluctant to change the old ways. Warren was silently thankful to Xander for allowing him, however reluctantly, to work with S.U.I.T. While walking toward the one lead they had in their current case, knowing he wouldn’t get much from him, Warren reminisced on the day, long past, when he had been at home watching TV and his favorite family cartoon show had been interrupted for a special news bulletin. He remembered thinking it better be pretty fucking important to interrupt, “The Samsons”. He’d sat there and watched history in the making as the report commenced to prove supernatural existence beyond what the human mind could comprehend. It was all over the radio and had even worked its way into the cable network channels. So even if people were watching QueerPeople, they were going to know the news. Warren watched, along with billions of people worldwide, as the supernatural world was exposed for all to see, for all to know. An overambitious reporter had scooped the story of a lifetime, revealing a corrupt politician who had been bitten and turned by a tiger. He was among several other politicians who were secretly keeping an abandoned military base in Death Valley. They’d had the hidden facility specially designed to perform experiments on vampires and shape- shifters and study the results. His mouth had dropped open as he’d watched that report. He’d felt grateful that he had been skilled enough at deceiving the mortals about his true identity thus far. He had learned how to control his hungers and lust, well enough to remain unnoticed, and unchallenged (outside of Matthew). Xander had resented everything about the outing. It angered him that shape-shifters were tortured and killed at the military base. He had known that mortals would react badly after finding out. “Mortals always hunt down and destroy what they can’t control, or understand, or what they fear,” Xander had said as he made numerous phone calls to other Pack leaders arranging an emergency meeting. Xander had been right. In the months that followed, after the humans got over the shock of supernatural beings existing in their world, mass paranoia began. People had begun to panic and there had been pure chaos. Humans started looking over their shoulders; people started killing each other over the slightest suspicion. Warren remembered getting a call from a hysterical woman who said her husband had just shot and killed their neighbor with a sniper rifle. Her husband was convinced their neighbor was a vampire because he only saw him up and about at night. Turns out the now dead neighbor liked to take nightly walks because he suffered from insomnia. The madness didn’t stop there. The crime rate increased; it was the highest in years. The ironic part of it was it wasn’t the supernatural creatures that were committing the crimes, but the human race itself killing other humans as well as supernaturals. It was not until some bills were passed a year later that the madness subsided. Angry and fed up family members were tired of fighting for their lives and the lives of their loved ones who had been turned. Those people made their voices heard loud and clear and the government had to acknowledge that the worldwide, fear-induced bloodshed had to be dealt with and fast. Martial law was enforced, giving the government time to think of a plan. Some supernaturals, fearing they would be hunted down and slain, decided to form a Council in an attempt to gain positive exposure and establish themselves among the humans. They joined with the American government to share information and develop laws equal to those the human race already enjoyed. The human race was trying to restore order from the madness they had caused. They were trying to get control over what they could not comprehend. Many supernaturals believed that the human race was foolish and vain to think that they could be the overlords of all the supernaturals’ power and wisdom. The humans had been underestimated. America was the first country to form the “Laws of Co-existence” with the supernaturals successfully. Most of Europe followed, then Canada and Asia, making the “Laws of Co- existence” partially international. The first bill that was passed into law clearly stated supernatural creatures were now required to obey the same laws as every mortal. If they committed a murder, they were arrested and were to have their day in court. If a supernatural was suspected of a crime, and if they turned themselves in willingly, they would await their trial date for up to a period of seven days. They would then be tried by a mixed jury of humans and supernaturals (shape-shifters only), and if found innocent, they were set free but monitored … if found guilty, they were to be executed immediately. However, if a supernatural refused to be taken into custody, they were executed on the spot. Due to their supernatural abilities, their right to “Due Process” was not equal to that of humans. Law number two was more for vampires than shape-shifters. No drinking from mortals who were not willing. It was understood that a bite from a vampire was equivalent to sex for a human. You could not arrest and charge two adults for having consensual sex; therefore, you could not charge a vampire for getting “bloody” with someone who consented to the bloodletting. However, the union could not be fatal; it also had to be with an adult. Anyone under the tender age of eighteen was jailbait and anyone who did not consent was considered raped. In addition to this law, the willing conversion of a mortal was prohibited. It was considered suicide if a mortal consented to conversion. Of course, vampires didn’t really adhere to this portion of the law. The vampires had taken to that law rather harshly. Some of the young ones retaliated. They had no idea what humans had in store for them. If found in the act of “raping,” “murdering” or “child molesting,” if that supernatural couldn’t be apprehended in a “peaceful” manner, they were to be shot and killed on the spot. This was stated in the news bulletin when they announced the new laws. What they didn’t say was that they had gathered a great deal of information on the supernaturals, due in part to all the materials and documentation gathered from the secret facility in Death Valley. For instance, a trained mortal knew what to look for in appearance, physical attributes, etc. The government was better prepared and was well-equipped to deal with the supernaturals. The S.U.I.T. Organization was armed with ultraviolet gel ammunition for the bloodsucking undead and liquid silver-nitrate bullets for shape-shifters. These specially designed bullets would explode upon impact and work their way through the blood stream, making it virtually impossible for any to survive. Regular silver bullets hurt and took longer to heal, but didn’t kill the shifter unless they struck in a vital area. Any liquid silver entering the blood stream meant an inevitable death. Warren wondered if Xander would be able to survive a vital hit from a regular silver bullet. He suspected that because of his age he may be able to heal, if he drank the blood of the Pack Matron. However, he doubted Xander would be able to survive being shot by a liquid silver- nitrate bullet. The humans had been prepared. After a few vampires who were in violation of law number two were made examples of, the vampires were “less inclined to exhibit any rash behavior.” Or so that’s what the Secretary of State said during his speech when he announced the decrease in supernatural crime. Warren had to admit the thought of a combustible silver-nitrate bullet going through his chest would make him feel a little more law abiding. His other Pack mates had been outraged, feeling helpless against the change. Warren wondered in amazement if this was the first time the supernatural race felt truly vulnerable. He suspected Xander wasn’t worried, but cautious … always cautious. Law number three was pretty much directed at shape-shifters. Shape-shifters were to go to a government protected and sanctioned hunting ground on the nights when there would be a full moon. Some of the Pack leaders had disputed this bill. Many said they had their own private property, and would not take too kindly to being monitored while they changed, mated and hunted. After three months of deliberation, the government relented, only to revise the bill. The revised bill now stated if one did not have a “designated” hunting ground, you were required to go to a government sanctioned one provided in each state. Once finalized, there were no exceptions to this law. If found off hunting grounds, the shape-shifter would be contained, charged, most likely deemed dangerous, then executed. In the beginning, there were a lot of unexplained “accidents” when a supernatural was taken into custody for suspicion of committing a crime. They were often tortured or murdered by spiteful officers wanting revenge. It was during this time the supernaturals protested while their council spoke out against the cruel and illegal tactics of the government’s supernatural police force. The entire S.U.I.T. organization went under investigation. The offending officers were arrested and sentenced. The last bill to be added became law number four to establish equal protection for supernaturals. For there were individuals and radical humanist groups who decided to turn their Thursday night poker club into outlandish cults that would chase down members of the supernatural race to destroy what they could, by maiming and killing whomever they could find. This new law, which was much needed, prohibited any type of vigilante acts of violence upon a member of the supernatural race. Many outraged groups felt that the human race should not have to share the world with “freaks”. They vowed to continue their “fight against the forsaken,” as they called it. Warren had arrested a few of these fanatics, satisfied to have finally rid the streets of them. Though he knew where there was one, there were several thousand. However, there were enough intelligent civilians, including politicians, who knew that to start a war with the supernaturals would incite the destruction of the human race. These individuals lobbied ceaselessly to pass law number four; they knew that the government had to offer protection to the supernaturals in order to guarantee protection for human existence. The laws left little room for mischief and seemed to keep things under control. Supernaturals were U.S. citizens rightfully. All of humanity now knew they could not destroy the supernatural race; some humans didn’t want to destroy supernaturals at all. Many historians were baffled and marveled at the whole idea of immortal creatures; beings that have seen empires rise and fall, wars begun and ended. They knew who shot two of America’s most famous presidents. They knew what it was like to watch Rome burn and hear the psychotic tunes from the Emperor’s fiddle. Then there was the medical scientist who wanted blood samples, urine samples, sperm and egg samples. They wanted to know what was in the supernaturals blood that was different from their own, and how to make that blood work for them. Many other businesses including restaurants, bars, clubs, stores, and airports opened their markets to the supernaturals. However, there were some businesses that reinstated the segregation law, barring supernaturals from “human only” establishments. Even though mankind was learning to co-exist, the two races were far from equal in all that the world had to offer. There were other bills being brought before the legislature that wanted to incorporate supernatural studies in schools as well as cultural awareness courses. This caused great debates within the ranks and the bills had yet to be voted on. I’m going to preface this review and say that I did like Desires Unleashed as a whole. But there were parts of it that I didn’t like. So here is my list of what I liked and didn’t like: Liked: Annette and Natasha. Fiesty, smart and come on, Annette was a Southern Belle stripper. Loved her. Liked: Setting…I have relatives in Chicago. Chicago is one of all time favorite cities in the US and I love the gritty undertone of the story. I could totally picture an Urban Chicago without any problems. Makes me want to book a ticket to visit very soon. Liked: Warren and Matthew. Yes, the cops in this book. sigh Even though they were gay/bisexual. I enjoyed their banter, tension and friendship. Matthew didn’t judge Warren and Warren gave up the donuts when needed. Liked: The world that she built. Interesting, gritty, urbane and dark. Her take on the paranormal world was unique and fascinating. Her vamps didn’t sparkle, the weres were ordinary people (no mega Alpha males) and the humans weren’t dumbed down. Disliked: I felt like the book was just a prequel to the other 4 books in the series. For this reader, there were too many characters to keep up with and their story. I was confused a lot of the time. Disliked: Darian…read the book and you will understand. Disliked: Elise and Sergio. I never felt a connection with them at all. Overall: I truly liked the book but it left me more confused than satisfied. The coexistence of the supernatural world and the human world was excellent. Laws were there and enforced for both worlds. And yes, I truly believe that humans as a whole are a scared bunch. If you are looking for hot sex, you won’t find it here. But what you will find is m/m, bi-sexuality and moresomes. Its not overly graphic but its there; hence my rating of erotic. Desires Unleashed Excerpt: “Shhhh, quiet. You’ll die tonight, but you die as the chosen. Fear not, you are lucky to die by a vampire’s kiss,” he whispered into Anthony’s ear, repeating his most clichéd vampire quote. He began enforcing his silent command-coaxing Anthony to remain calm. Once Xavier felt the other man’s muscles relax, he leaned closer to the pulsating artery underneath the smooth, soft skin of Anthony’s neck. Xavier’s mouth opened, fangs extending for the feeding. Anthony gasped, his back arching as Xavier’s fangs broke through his skin. Xavier began to feed; audible sucking noises filled the room, adding to the sexual atmosphere. Low moans were coming from the two men, both enwrapped in pleasure, sharing this special union. Darian watched closely. He enjoyed watching the “vampire’s kiss” in motion. He delighted in watching other people enjoying pleasure in all forms, even if it was their last time. Anthony let out a long shivering moan. His body twitched once, then twice, falling limp as Xavier continued to feed, draining the body completely. He savored the warm, delicious, thick fluid as it filled his mouth, flowing down his throat. He could not, would not give this sensation up for anything in the world. He tilted his head slightly, widening his mouth to capture more of the blood that warmed him. It excited him; he could feel the warmth spread throughout his limbs. His body tingled as though little electric shocks where bursting over him. He had grown hard during the feeding, as all vampires did, and he felt his passions rise to the crest. Xavier was disappointed when the blood stopped flowing as he was enjoying his feast. He pulled away, letting Anthony’s corpse slip from his hands. The world seemed to disappear as he relished the sensation the blood was giving him. He sat there, head leaned back, eyes closed, full-shaped lips slightly parted as he ran his hands down the length of his torso, past his stomach, to caress his aching groin. His body twitched as he massaged his penis relieving some of the pressure. Darian smiled, waving John out of his office. John nodded and scooped up Anthony’s corpse, throwing the body over his shoulder before exiting the room. Darian walked up to Xavier, peered into his gray eyes and smiled. He squatted beside his lover, arms encircling the other man’s chest. He held him against his torso with one arm, while his right hand slid up Xavier’s chest to caress his throat. He grabbed Xavier’s chin, held his face up to his. Darian’s tongue darted out licking the spilt blood from Xavier’s lips. Their tongues met in a passionate kiss. A low groan escaped from Xavier as Darian began to caress him. He slid a hand inside his shirt, fingers seeking the firm nipples and gently rolled the delicate flesh between his fingertips, sending shivers through Xavier’s body. Darian’s other hand slid further down to caress Xavier’s crotch, massaging the hardness through the denim material. Ragged, panting moans filled the room as Xavier began to feel his climax. All sensations stopped when Darian released him and rose from the floor. Confused and disappointed, Xavier looked up, a questioning look on his face. “Why stop?” Smiling wickedly, Darian leaned close to Xavier’s ear and whispered. “An eye for an eye, my beautiful inamorato. Tomorrow night, we’ll share each other’s passions, but not until then.” He walked out of the room, leaving Xavier completely unsatisfied. Payback can sure be a bitch. Xavier thought as he remembered interrupting Darian’s seduction of Annette earlier. D. N. Simmons lives in Chicago IL., with a rambunctious German Shepherd that’s too big for his own good and mischievous kitten that she affectionately call “Itty-bitty” Her hobbies include rollerblading, billards, bowling, reading, watching television and going to the movies. She has been voted “Rising Star” and nominated at Love Romances and More, winning honorable mention for best paranormal book of 2006. She has won “Author of the Month” at Warrior of Words. She was voted “New Voice of Today” at Romance Reviews. To learn more, and have the opportunity to speak with the author personally, please visit the official website and forum at dnsimmons.com . D.N. is always interesting in meeting new and wonderful people. ONLINE LINKS: Website http://www.dnsimmons.com Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu3yBn5HoNM&context=C4690017ADvjVQa1PpcFP3d927Nqnw0bi%20GGRU000OHbCoS-3qN6Jo= BUY NOW LINK: Amazon paper book Amazon Kindle copy Tagged Chicago, Erotic, Menage, Paranormal, Romance, Series, Suspense, Urban, Vampires, Weres Previous postSultry in Stilettos by Nana Malone – Review/Guest Post Next postHoliday Jinx by Abbey MacInnis – Book Blast/Excerpt 1 thought on “Desires Unleashed by D.N. Simmons – Review/First Chapter/Excerpt” Maria D. says: Thanks for the review – it is an interesting book but I have to agree that there were a lot of characters and that it was hard to really get invested in any of them at this point	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3597
__label__cc	0.553558	0.446442	Memorial Day Clearance Event!» 100 Ultimate Soul, Funk and R&B Grooves for Tenor Saxophone and Bb Instruments Book/MP3 files Format: Book/MP3 Product Code: USFRG-B Author: Andrew D. Gordon Publisher: A.D.G. Productions Series: 100 Ultimate Soul, Funk and R&B Grooves Publisher SKU: ADG177 Instrumentation: B Flat Instruments Andrew D. Gordon, world renowned music educator, author of over 60 music educational products, has previously written numerous books on flute styles such as: 100 Ultimate Blues Riffs for Saxophone, 100 Ultimate Jazz Riffs for Saxophone, The Blues Scale for Saxophone as well as another book that A.D.G. Productions publishes Ultimate Funk Grooves for Saxophone authored by Ben Tompsett which have all been well received by students, teachers and musicians all over the world. As playing funk styles is a passion of Andrews, he has written this instructional book 100 Ultimate Soul, Funk and R&B Grooves based on the influences of the great Funk, Soul and R&B artists such as: James Brown, Herbie Hancock, The Crusaders, Average White Band, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Parliament, Ramsey Lewis, Booker T and The MGs, MFSB, Billy Preston etc. Besides the afore-mentioned styles Andrew has also added a few grooves that are Afro-Caribbean such as: Latin, Reggae and Calypso. Each of the 100 grooves have been recorded with the Saxophone part playing along with a rhythm section of guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and in many of the grooves, percussion. There is also a three minute Play-A-Long track for each of the 100 grooves minus the Saxophone part so that you can practice along with the rhythm tracks adding up to over 5 hours of Play-A-Long tracks. A Spotify playlist containing the songs that have influenced the grooves can be listened to. https://open.spotify.com/user/adgpro/playlist/7qb2ijcpIvl1D9AULTU5Ei The Mulgrew Miller Collection	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3599
__label__cc	0.748654	0.251346	Sean Crowley In-Depth: Examining Russia’s Military Presence in Syria Pictures of Russian troops in Syria have brought Russia’s role into the public spotlight. While Russia’s ministers downplay their military’s role, Analyst Sean Crowley takes an investigative approach to catalogue the evidence against them. Tagged: Russia, Syria, War and Peace, Geopolitics, Middle East, Hybrid Warfare Moscow's Mediterranean: Moves and Countermoves The slip that Russia may be seeking a naval base in Cyprus caused an uproar in the EU but is unsurprising considering the Russian Navy's 2020 vision strategy; coupled with the wars in nearby Ukraine and Syria, the Greek debt crisis, and the "Turkish Stream" pipeline, Russia's hand in the Eastern Mediterranean is on the up. Tagged: Russia, Middle East, cyprus, Syria, Greece, Turkey Alexander Kriebitz Russia's Role in South Asia South Asia will play an increasingly important role in Moscow's foreign policy calculations while the US officially withdraws from Afghanistan, Islamabad warms to Russian overtures, and India offers a prime consumer market for exploitation by Russian energy giants. Tagged: Middle East, pakistan, afghanistan, india, Sanctions, Russia Vladimir of Arabia: Moves and Countermoves Russia may not maintain as high a profile in MENA affairs, but its political clout in the increased in the region, particularly among anti-Islamist governments, as it opposes Western regime changes throughout the region. Tagged: Russia, Middle East, Libya, North Africa, Syria, Turkey, Terrorism Russian-Israelis Perspective I: Ukraine and Maidan Russian-speaking Jews in Israel are playing a major role in shaping Israeli politics, and here a slice of their perceptions of the Ukraine crisis showcase a tortured history with Russia and the former-USSR. Tagged: Israel, Russia, Ukraine, Middle East, Eastern Europe, Human Rights Russia's Emmigration Effect: Israeli-Russian Relations II Russian immigration to Israel is fundamentally shifting Israel's political, social, and economic landscape while softening a traditionally arduous relationship with Moscow. Tagged: Russia, Middle East, Israel, Trade Israeli-Russian Relations I: Scene Setter Russian-Israeli relations have historically been marked by strain, but amid Russian cooperation with Israel's adversaries business and defense cooperation have grown markedly. Tagged: Israel, Russia, Middle East, Terrorism	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3624
__label__wiki	0.849356	0.849356	Kelsey Waldon brings her music back to her roots Kelly Paul, AY Editor The Northwest TN Volunteer 7-18-2019 I did not say that Carlisle County News 7-17-19 God is your guide OUTDOOR TRUTHS Moore to Life Carlisle County Grad Carlisle County News 1-9-19 Paducah - Several friends, family, and fans came together at the Maiden Alley Cinema in Paducah on June 12th to support Monkey’s Eyebrow native Kelsey Waldon as she promoted her first album, which is set to be released on June 24th. The theater was packed as Waldon stood on stage and provided just a sampling of the tracks on her album The Goldmine. With her own kind of style that draws upon the greats of the past in County Music like Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette, Waldon had the crowd demanding more when she finished her last set. “High in Heels” certainly got the crowd going as some fans danced just below the stage when Waldon belted out the song that spotlights the demographic of the desperation of property. “High in heels, high on pills/ Now who in the hell is going to pay them bills?” From the very fist line, Waldon shows that the petite singer/songwriter has an edge to her and that she means business. Waldon’s grandmother, Peggy Piper, could attest to her granddaughter being strong-willed. “If she wants something, she will accomplish it her own way and on her own time.” This spirit shines through in “One Time Again” when Waldon sings about not allowing her man to give her any more excuses singing, “One time again, you tell me that you’re sorry/One time again, you say it’s not like you/But I know that you’ve been drinking/ And tonight your not my friend/ And I don’t think I can forget one time again.” Brett Resnick’s swift action on the pedal guitar really brings this song to life and brings fans to their feet. Before Waldon sang the title track off of her album, “The Goldmine,” she told the crowd, “I really love country music. I have developed a passion for it.” With a little laugh she added, “I like the miserable ones.” Waldon also sang a Loretta Lynn cover saying, “I have put in a lot of hard work and it is finally going out to the world.” Waldon’s mother, Kelly Harris, couldn’t be happier with her daughter’s success. “I am happy. She has worked very hard for this.” Waldon’s The Goldmine, which was produced by Michael Rinne and Anderson East at Farmland Studios in Nashville will be released next Tuesday. For more information about Waldon and read more reviews and interviews, visit kelseywaldon.com. Agri News carlisle county news, disaster relief, home, hours, labor, material, volunteer	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3625
__label__wiki	0.976908	0.976908	Home Security Facebook Hit by Cross-Site Request Forgery Attack Facebook Hit by Cross-Site Request Forgery Attack By Sean Michael Kerner \| August 21, 2009 As Facebook's popularity continues to rise, it is becoming an increasingly attractive target for security researchers and vulnerability disclosures. Today, security researcher Ronen Zilberman publicly disclosed a new Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attack vector that uses an HTML image tag to steal a Facebook user's information. According to Zilberman's disclosure, the user needs only to load an infected page to launch the attack. Zilberman first posted his discovery on Aug. 6, but is only today making the full disclosure on how the vulnerability works since the flaw has now been patched by Facebook. Zilberman did not respond to request for comment by press time, but Facebook spokesman Simon Axten told InternetNews.com that a fix was pushed out for this bug on Monday, shortly after it was reported and before the details were made public. "The information exposed was very limited and included only the user's name, Facebook User ID, profile picture and list of friends," Axten said. "User privacy settings were also respected (that is, if you had hidden certain information from Platform applications, that information was still inaccessible). We have no evidence that the bug was ever used for malicious purposes." Nevertheless, that Facebook accounts were compromised in the wild is noteworthy because the attack used a legitimate HTML tag to violate users' privacy. According to Zilberman's disclosure, the attack simply involved the malicious HTML image tag residing on any site, including any blog or forum that permits the use of image tags even in the comments section. "The attack elegantly ends with a valid image so the page renders normally, and the attacked user does not notice that anything peculiar has happened," Zilberman said. In a detailed blog post about how to exploit the flaw in Facebook, he explained that Facebook's Automatic Authentication mechanism for user credentials when running a Facebook application is partially at fault. "It turns out that a simple redirect from one page to another in the same application fools Facebook because the second request originates from a Facebook URL (the first request)," Zilberman blogged. "Therefore, the second request activates Automatic Authentication and personal info is sent." CSRF attacks work by tricking users into making third-party requests without realizing they're doing it. In Zilberman's example, that request also prompts the transmission of the user's information to the attacker. Zilberman added that in his view the action of the actual HTML image tag is part of the normal behavior of browsers and servers, and isn't the root cause of the vulnerability. It's an assessment shared by Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at security vendor Sophos. "It's a really interesting vulnerability isn't it?," Cluley wrote in an e-mail to InternetNews.com. "I think the browser isn't really doing anything wrong -- it's doing what it's told to do -- in this attack." CSRF attacks have previously hit big-name sites like Netflix and Google's Gmail. Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and the Apache HTTP Web server are among the popular applications that have experienced CSRF vulnerabilities in the past. Cluley laid the blame for the current CSRF issue on Facebook's system, rather with Facebook itself. "The problem is surely with Facebook's internal systems and application API for not correctly ascertaining whether it was an internal user request or coming from the outside world," Cluley said. Though Zilberman noted that Facebook has plugged the specific CSRF hole that he described in detail, he suggested that other, similar holes may yet exist on Facebook and other sites. That concern sounds plausible to Cluley. "It is certainly possible that Zilberman is right and that other sites suffer from similar flaws," he said. "Facebook's competitors would be wise not to be feeling too smug about this incident, but instead asking themselves if they too could be vulnerable to these kind of attacks."	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3627
__label__wiki	0.620776	0.620776	My experience on the set of "Ghostbusters" There's a new female version of Ghostbusters being filmed in Boston right now. On Friday, I happened to walk by the set in Chinatown: I had no idea it was going on, I was on my way home from work. My normal path would've had me a lot closer, but a guy a block earlier asked me to cross the street because they were "filming a movie and there were cameras pointed there"--which was clearly just a lie they tell trying to keep people further away. When I stopped to take this photo, another guy yelled at me to keep walking. Here's the same pic zoomed in on the film's stars in their Ghostbusters uniforms, including Melissa McCarthy and Kristin Wiig. Even after continuing two blocks down the street, yet another guy asked me not to take pictures as a turned to snap this one. These weren't cops telling me to go away, just people working for the movie. I'm not sure why they were being so super secretive, what were they afraid of? Are my pics worth millions? HBO's "7 Days in Hell" is guaranteed to be spectacular, right? Basically it's a fake comedy version of an ESPN 30 for 30. I'm kind of shocked they chose tennis, but you won't hear me complaining. This thing has "franchise" written all over it... 7 Days in Hell airs (for the first of many, many times) tomorrow night at 10 pm. P.S. How crazy is it that that's John Snow on the right? Cavs GM LeBron James intends to keep his position for at least another year LeBron James' agent said that his client intends to sign a new contract with Cleveland: Agent Rich Paul tells Cavs today LeBron will sign 2 yr deal with player option for 2nd year. $22.97 million 1st season, $24 mill 2nd year — Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) July 9, 2015 In reality, that just means it's a one-year contract. And just like LeBron did this summer, he'll opt out next year and repeat the whole process. In the meantime, James can keep running the Cavs any way he'd like, because once again he's giving himself the option to bolt if they don't do what he tells them to. If you're not familiar with the situation, read this: LeBron James opting out probably doesn't mean he's leaving, but it does let him hold the Cavs hostage Interesting marketing strategy... Here's my exact though process from the other day as I drove past Old Silver Beach Watersports Surf Shop: "Hmm, maybe I should rent a surfboard, that sounds fun. But you no what, I've heard a lot of stories about sharks nearby lately, so it's probably a bad idea. Oh wait, the van parked outside of the shop says 'no sharks'. Cool, I'm totally doing it." Bigger deal in Boston: Jon Lester's first hit, or Gronk and Big Papi's second single? Two major events occurred yesterday: 1. Jon Lester got his first major league hit, in his 67th at-bat: Congratulations to @JLester34 on his first career base hit! #1for67 — Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) July 7, 2015 Oddly enough, it came against former Boston teammate John Lackey (here's the video). In late May, Lester set an MLB record by going 58 at-bats without a base hit to start his career. 2. Dunkin' Donuts released the second single from Gronk and Big Papi, entitled Turn It Up. I have to say I'm a little disappointing in the duo's follow-up offering, which in my mind is vastly inferior to their smash debut, Sippin'. I saw both stories covered on the local news here in Boston, but Gronkowksi and Ortiz was given a lot more air time. It's honestly a tough choice for me, but being the stat guy that I am, I'll go with Lester. Vote in the poll below: Click Here for Poll View MicroPoll Brock Holt: Least likely All-Star in Red Sox history? There's an MLB rule that every team must be represented in the All-Star Game. Lacking any obvious choices, A.L. manager Ned Yost went outside the box and selected Brock Holt as the Red Sox's lone representative in 2015 (unless Xander Bogaerts wins the last man vote): Yost on ESPN about Holt: "Super-utility guys should be celebrated. You can put Brock Holt at any position and feel comfortable" #RedSox — Scott Lauber (@ScottLauber) July 6, 2015 Having an All-Star picked out necessity rather than merit has rarely been an issue for Boston. In fact, going back to the first Midsummer Classic in 1933, the Red Sox have had multiple All-Stars in all but seven seasons. Most of the players making solo appearances in those years are not at all surprising: 2012: David Ortiz 2001: Manny Ramirez 1997: Nomar Garciaparra 1996: Mo Vaughn 1981: Dwight Evans The one name I left out? Scott Cooper, who represented the Sox by himself at third base in 1993. However, Cooper then pulled off the feat again in 1994. So unless Holt gets in at least one more time, it's had to argue he's not the most unlikely All-Star the Red Sox have ever had. Red Sox set crazy team record in honor of Big Papi playing first base (or not?) at Fenway When it's all said and done, David Ortiz may go down as the greatest designated hitter of all time. Ortiz is not, however, known for his defensive skills (although I feel as if he's generally better than people expect at first base). This afternoon's game marked an extremely rare occasion in which Ortiz played first with the DH position available--the last time Big Papi started a non-interleague game in the field was August 5, 2006 (and the last time he did it at Fenway Park was July 15, 2005). Clearly the Red Sox pitchers were aware of this, because they did an incredible job of allowing Ortiz to avoid actually having to play defense. Of the 27 outs recorded, 14 were strikeouts, 10 were fly balls, one was a caught stealing and one was a bunt that hit the batter in fair territory. The only other out was a grounder to Ortiz, who flipped to the pitcher covering first base. Boston went the entire game without its first baseman making a single putout. If that sounds a bit unusual, well, yeah, that's because it is: From @EliasSports: Today marked the first time in the franchise's 17,867-game history that the Red Sox did not have a 1B record a putout. — Jon Shestakofsky (@Shesta_Sox) July 6, 2015 HBO's "7 Days in Hell" is guaranteed to be spectac... Cavs GM LeBron James intends to keep his position ... Bigger deal in Boston: Jon Lester's first hit, or ... Brock Holt: Least likely All-Star in Red Sox histo... Red Sox set crazy team record in honor of Big Papi...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3632
__label__wiki	0.675431	0.675431	February 6th, 2019 at 12:31 pm iRobot unveils Terra, a Roomba lawn mower in: Automation,Drone,Home Technology,Robotics,Science & Technology News iRobot is best known for making vacuum cleaner robots: the infamous Roomba lineup. But the company also makes mopping robots (Braava lineup), pool cleaning robots (Mirra lineup), a bot to help clean gutters, and even programmable robots (Create lineup). So, what’s next for your home? A lawn mower robot. Queue the “get off my lawn” jokes. iRobot today introduced the Terra robot lawn mower, which features “state-of-the-art mapping and navigation technologies, high-performance, high-quality mowing, and easy installation.” It is arguably easier for a robot to mow a lawn than clean a house, but the company is still starting off cautiously — the iRobot Terra robot mower will be available for sale in Germany and as part of a beta program in the U.S. sometime later this year. iRobot said it would share more specific availability and pricing at a later date. “iRobot is building an ecosystem of robots and technologies that help people do more both inside and outside of the home,” iRobot CEO Colin Angle said in a statement. “The robot mower segment is well established in EMEA and has tremendous room for growth in other markets, including North America. With its ease of use and premium mowing features, Terra is poised to give consumers a whole new way to think about how they take care of their lawn. How Terra works iRobot promises that Terra “mows like people do,” meaning cutting in straight, back-and-forth lines. It really does look like a Roomba for your lawn: And that’s not an oversimplification. Just like the latest Roombas, Terra uses iRobot’s Imprint Smart Mapping technology to remember where it is in the yard and where it still needs to cut your grass. And if its battery runs low, it returns to base to recharge before completing its mowing assignment. Again, just like a Roomba. Also like a Roomba, Terra can be used with the iRobot Home App (paired over Wi-Fi) to adjust the height of the grass and control when exactly the lawn is cut, day or night. Unlike a Roomba, the Terra is designed with “rugged features” to help it operate in inclement weather and navigate tough outdoor terrain. While existing robotic lawnmowers rely on boundary wires, Terra uses a wireless communications system. To set the robot up, you’ll have to place wireless beacons around your yard, drive it once around the perimeter, and then schedule its first mow. Back in August 2015, iRobot received FCC approval for a robotic lawn mower, despite concerns that transmissions between its machines and the antennas would interfere with other devices using the same frequencies. The National Radio Astronomy Observatory specifically argued that the lawn mower beacons would interfere with its telescopes. The FCC sided with iRobot, but placed constraints on beacon height, signal strength, and use in residential areas. Via Venturebeat	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3636
__label__wiki	0.536243	0.536243	Why Canadians Should Look Outside of IT for Top Cybersecurity Talent Employment Opportunities With a shortage of talent in Canada, organizations looking for cybersecurity experts will have to look further than hiring IT grads. Steve Rampado Partner, Risk Advisory, Deloitte Marc MacKinnon Partner & Canadian Cyber Strategy Leader, Deloitte As cybersecurity challenges continue to overwhelm the private and public sectors, Canada’s talent shortage is pushing organizations to devote greater resources to hiring the right fit. Demand for cyber talent is reportedly growing at an annual rate of seven percent in Canada, according to Deloitte’s The changing faces of cybersecurity report, which reveals hiring pain points experienced by Canadian executives. With an estimated 8,000 jobs to fill by 2021, future cybersecurity roles may not be entirely technical in nature. Your team’s assessment of the right candidate requires more than functional tests. “The increase in cybercrime highlights the need for companies to bring in the right staff and train them in evolving cybersecurity tools and techniques,” says Steve Rampado, Partner in the Risk Advisory practice at Deloitte Canada. “Organizations need to pivot and look beyond just IT grads as potential candidates for roles in cybersecurity,” says Rampado. “We’re really looking at people coming from different risk backgrounds and business experiences that can transition into the cyber field. Gone are the days of isolated experts solving problems with knowledge and skill sets that others don’t have.” This is a human-centric framework, a method that hones in on the unique cybersecurity personas that can contribute to the business while supporting non-tech executives in the hiring process. Finding the right persona “Part of this approach refers to how diverse capabilities and skills support a robust strategy — a change that is quickly becoming the norm,” Rampado adds. “For example, someone with network experience may also understand identity, how an application works, and the intricacies of the business process.” “Some companies recognize that if they train their existing IT staff better — by making them better coders and developers for security, for instance — it helps from a security perspective,” says Marc MacKinnon, Partner and Canadian Cyber Strategy Leader at Deloitte. “Organizations understand some of the skill sets, so they can go out and attract the right people, but they can also develop retention programs that relay back to those capabilities and motivating factors for those individuals.” “A single person may not fall squarely into one persona,” he says. “The firefighter acts as the defender to put out a proverbial fire but may also have transferable skills similar to those of a cyber strategist. Strategists may even transition to sleuths over time to provide forensic analysis.” “There are a lot of vacant positions that companies need to hire for, but the companies often haven’t actually done the work of identifying who they need to hire,” MacKinnon continues. “Mature organizations recognize that cybersecurity is something they have to manage, but if they don’t understand the risk posed to the business, they won’t be able to manage it appropriately.” It’s crucial for executives to take the time to develop a hiring strategy that will equip their organization with the right talent. Work & Career Cybersecurity Cybercriminals & Hackers Cyber Resilience 09-2018 Ted Kritsonis, Turning Competitors into Allies in the Fight Against Cybercrime E-Commerce Creating Opportunities for Small Business Growth	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3641
__label__cc	0.589768	0.410232	Home > Articles > Software Development & Management From e-Business to Services: Why and Why Now? By Ravi Kalakota and Marcia Robinson Services Is the Mega-Trend The Need for a Services Blueprint Digitization at General Electric (GE) Digitization at Wal-Mart Digitization Execution Is a Senior Management Issue Seven Points to Ponder Services Blueprint: Roadmap for Execution We began the book by asking: Is e-business dead? We took you on a journey into some of the converging trends that are shaping the next wave of technology investments. We hope that you are now convinced that the state of the art in business technology is clearly centered on services digitization. To understand the magnitude of the task that lies ahead, ask yourself the following questions: How many processes do you have? What percentage have you digitized? Most managers are taken aback by these questions. Take a moment and count all the critical business processes associated with ordering, fulfillment, payment, billing, employee benefits, sales, marketing, and customer service. In your opinion, what percentage of these processes is completely and effectively digitized? Is it 10 percent, 30 percent, 50 percent, or more? Our research indicates that the average is between 20 and 30 percenthigher for Global 2000 companies, lower for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Clearly, after five decades of technology investments, the journey toward digitization of business processes is still in its infancy. To write its obituary as some in the media did after the dot-com collapse is somewhat premature. Process digitization is a multi-year marathon that will require tremendous endurance. Some companies have this endurance; most don't. The most challenging questions confronting business leaders and managers are not "What processes do we digitize?" or "How do we digitize?" but "What is our focal point that ties together our ongoing process digitization efforts?" What focal point is guiding your digitization investments? Focal points define what your business is all about. Market leaders have crisp focal points to direct their digitization efforts. Consider the following examples: Easy To Do Business WithWhy did Staples, the office products superstore, succeed in executing its Easy To Do Business With strategy while others faltered? Did Staples' ability to create a technology-based service blueprint effectively allow the company to implement an integrated multi-channel strategy linking office supply stores, e-commerce, catalog operations, and contract stationery businesses? Low CostWhy did Dell succeed in executing its build-to-order, customer self-service strategy while Compaq, AST, Packard Bell, Micron PC, and Gateway faltered? Did Dell's ability to improve continually an operational blueprint allow the company to digitize its low-cost supply chain and undercut prices? Zero-Defect QualityWhy did Toyota succeed in extending its market share in a down economy? How is it able to align changing customer priorities with its production process? Did Toyota's ability to digitize the design process allow it to take a new car from design to production in less than a year (compared with as many as three years for its competitors)? There is a common ingredient shared by each example that is critical for success. That is the ability to focus digitization initiative. Everything that Staples doescustomer-facing, employee-facing, supplier-facingneeds to support its Easy To Do Business With focal point. Unfortunately, very few companies have such clear direction in their digitization efforts. Having a distinct focal point differentiates market leaders. These companies consistently execute a focused business strategy using technology as an enabler. These businesses stand out not only because of their superior talent for seeing the big picture and for sensing shifting customer priorities, but because they implement technology day in and day out to create customer value. Why can't competitors copy market leaders? The answer is remarkably simple. Competitors take a piecemeal approach to technology innovation. They do well at finding and assessing new ideas, only to run into a shortage of people and skills during execution. Often the managers charged with execution are simply too busy addressing immediate urgent tasks to implement capably new ideas that will bear fruit tomorrow. Success is mostly a function of execution.3 Does your firm have a focal point that shapes the services blueprint, which in turn drives execution? The Blueprint as an Execution Differentiator What is Dell Computer's services blueprint? Thousands of pages have been written about Dell Computer's direct-to-consumer business model. Many consulting firms have analyzed it for their clients. Yet, no competitor has replicated it with the same efficiency. So, a focal point is necessary but not sufficient. Steady execution over a long period of time is critical to success. Few executives dispute that. Execution is the science of turning multi-million dollar application and infrastructure investments into results. This is proving to be much harder than expected. Consider the following data: More than $300 billion is spent on software application initiatives in the United States every year.4 Unfortunately, only 17 percent of those initiatives finish on time, on budget, at acceptable performance levels, and at full scope. A whopping 50 percent of initiatives miss targetsthey are late, overspent, and have reduced features and functionality. Even more appalling is that the remaining 33 percent are canceled.5 This means that more than $100 billion per year is flushed down the drain because of poor execution. Poof! It's gone. Another way to interpret the data is to say that 83 percent of all technology initiatives get into trouble. What is keeping businesses from executing better? This is becoming a core question as post-dot-com firms transition from the glitz of strategy to the nitty-gritty of execution. Poor execution cannot be hidden anymore. It is estimated that companies implement at most 20 percent of their stated technology strategy. The dire straits of technology execution have been visible for some time, but companies were able to gloss over their problems in the frenzy of the dot-com era. That tactic has been exhausted. So what differentiates the doers from the talkers? The big differentiator we found is the market leaders' ability to digitize systematically and continually complex business processes such as supply chains or employee self-service. The business processes that get digitized are selected based on a focal point. Market leaders don't deviate too much from their core focal point. A focal point such as Low Cost or Zero-Defect Quality is usually the steadfast guiding principle that anchors their execution efforts. These focal points are not generic branding messages or vision statements, instead they help focus ordinary products, processes, and services into solutions or value-added experiences that people want. The essence of a crisp focal point is knowing what customers want. Bad things happen to good companies when companies don't execute according to customers' immediate priorities. The visible result is a steady erosion of companies' revenues, profits, and market value. Just look at the plight of the telecommunications industry. Former heavyweights, such as Lucent Technologies, Nortel Networks, and Alcatel, tumbled as troubled telecomm customers, such as WorldCom, KPN, Frontier, and Qwest, slashed capital spending in an attempt to remain solvent. After a job-shedding spree and other draconian cutbacks in every cost category imaginable, these firms don't have much room to maneuver. Can you think of the focal point of these companies? Do you think these companies had a clear blueprint? Effectively digitizing processes to cut costs and stay competitive is a priority as firms restructure for the future. A growing vanguard consisting of Siemens, Nike, Kraft Foods, Nestlé, and 3M appears to understand the rules of the new battle being fought. These companies know they must relentlessly refine processes to withstand the multiple shock waves that followed the incredible prosperity of the 1990s. The best method for refining is to digitize ever-expanding processes and embed them into a service infrastructure to ensure survival and gain sizeable leads over competition. Three Categories of Blueprints Services digitization hinges on clear focal points and superb execution. There are three different categories of blueprints in play todayprocess improvement, strategic improvement, and business transformation (see Figure 1.3). The categories are based on the scale and scope of impact you want to make on the organization. Figure 1.3: Three Categories of Execution A blueprint falls into the process improvement category if companies are in mature markets and face relatively low uncertainty. These companies are mostly attempting to move the ball forward. In executing process improvement, a company must focus doggedly on conventional measures like capacity utilization or throughput and on such basics as creating operational efficiencies through improving administrative tasks. This is a conservative approachcall it hitting singles instead of swinging for the fences. Companies that have executed systematically on process improvement, such as Siemens, Kodak, and Alcoa, have steadily cut costs and raised productivity. Strategic improvement occurs when firms attempt to grow into new areas by introducing additional products and services or streamline end-to-end processes by enhancing the linkages with customers and suppliers. When executing strategic improvement, a company generally focuses on measures such as increasing customer service and leveraging new business opportunities. Companies like Carrefour, Tesco, and Intel have embarked on strategic improvement and ultimately have dominated their competition. Digitization related to business transformation is high risk. In executing this, a company (such as Amazon.com or Yahoo!) uses so-called "disruptive innovation" to change the rules of the game in a particular industry by creating new customer niches, channels, or cost economics. Due to uncertainty in the economy, transformational strategies that pave the way for the future are often based on inadequate information. Transformation strategies may work for some start-ups. In a large corporation, however, it is very risky and has a high failure rate. Few corporations attempting business transformation have succeeded. Most dot-com companies that were talking revolution were intent on executing transformation strategies. Few surviveda testament to the fact that revolutions tend to be bloody. Companies like Vivendi Universal under Jean Messier, Ford under Jacques Nasser, and AT&T under Michael Armstrong were all attempting transformation strategies. These companies are in the midst of retrenching from their visionary strategies. In contrast, IBM appears to be a successful example of business transformation. It's tempting, of course, to say, "I want to accomplish all of them!"process improvement, strategic improvement, and business transformation. Don't. It takes vastly different skills to execute each. Identifying which one is your primary driver for digitization efforts is a very important first step. Your technology foundation depends on it. Agile IT Organization Design: For Digital Transformation and Continuous Delivery By Sriram Narayan Lean Integration: An Integration Factory Approach to Business Agility By John J. Schmidt, David Lyle	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3643
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(1914) Antonucci / George, Mary Jean (1907) Antonucci / George, Susan 'Suzie' (1906) Armstrong, Annie Mary (1907) Armstrong, Etta Belle (1901) Armstrong, George Lee (1873) Armstrong, Ida Ramoth (1873) Armstrong, Jefferson Benjamin (1846) Armstrong, Lula Green (1876) Arnold, Annie Elizabeth (1881) Arnold, Clara 'Rudy' (1899) Arnold, Elsie (1915) Arnold, James Albert (1858) Arnold, John (1807) Arnold, John Clyde (1905) Arnold, Lois (1890) Arnold Sr., Luther Lee (1894) Arnold Jr., Luther Lee (1927) Arnold, Margaret (1851) Arnold, Martha Mae (1921) Arnold, Robert 'Ruben' (1886) Arnold, Wilma Irene (1916) Aten, Adrian (1695) Aten, Hendrick 'Henry' M. (1723) Aten, John (1765) Atkinson, Hezakiah (1853) Aultman, James Franklin (1945) Aultman, Woodrow Wilson (1912) Austin, William ' Buck' Lewis (1921) Auten, Alexander Colley (1839) Auten, Almira Matilda (1852) Auten, Annie Ethel (1873) Auten, Emma Lovina (1856) Auten, George Russell (1903) Auten, George W. (1875) Auten, Henry (1789) Auten, Henry Clinton (1839) Auten, Jacob Cotner (1813) Auten, Jacob Wesley (1844) Auten, James Finley (1859) Auten, John Ellison (1840) Auten, Josephine Elizabeth (1908) Auten, Mary Eliza (1840) Auten, Mary Elizabeth (1885) Auten, Myrtle Dell (1870) Auten, Ralph Wesley (1906) Auten, Rebecca Alice (1854) Auten, Robert Love (1879) Auten, William Allen (1846) Aycock, Amy (1897) Aycock, Leonard (1905) Aycock, Lula Bama (1893) Aycock, Simon (1863) Aycock, Zeffie C.B. (1898) Ayers, Abigail Saphronia (1820) Ayers, Allie Mae (1902) Ayers, Asa William (1846) Ayers, Benjamin Franklin (1842) Ayers, Capt. John 'Jack' David (1791) Ayers, Elbert L. (1856) Ayers, Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Frances (1897) Ayers, Emily (1878) Ayers, Ishmael A. (1850) Ayers, James Thomas (1868) Ayers, James William (1871) Ayers, Jeremiah (1883) Ayers, Jesse McKinley (1896) Ayers, John (1763) Ayers, John David (1876) Ayers, John Jefferson (1907) Ayers, Martha Charity (1875) Ayers, Penellope Sarah (1821) Ayers, Queen Ann (1849) Ayers, Rebecca Jane (1872) Ayers, Samuel (1855) Ayers, Telitha 'Annie' Ann Frances (1824) Ayers, Thomas W. (1841) Ayers, Wealthy Elizabeth (1844) Ayers, Wilburn Asa (1878) Ayers, William (1798) Ayers, William Asa (1895) Ayers, William Henry (1872) Ayers, William Nathaniel (1842) George Lee Armstrong About George Lee Armstrong George Lee Armstrong was born on October 14, 1873 in Headland, Henry Co., Alabama and died on March 14, 1919 in Blountstown, Calhoun County, Florida. He lived to be 45 years old. His parents were Aris (3/1836)and Ann Dela Arnold Armstrong(2/1842) George married Nora Coe in 1897 Their children: James Ari (6/4/1908 - abt.1940) married Vera Carl L. (10/8/1911-) married Rena Neva(1/6/1899 - 1986) married Dennis Parrish Etta Belle (8/2/1909) Norris Lamar (6/2/1917) Census 6/30/1880 Headland AL (Henry County) 6 yrs old #252 - A. Armstrong (age 42), Deely A. Armstrong (38), John H. Armstrong (14), Martha V. Armstrong ( 12 ), Cintha J. Armstrong (10 ), George L. Armstrong (7 ), Lillia F. Armstrong (5 ), Pudley L. Armstrong (3 ) and farm hand -Harvey Ellis (19). Aris was born in AL, his father in SC and mother in AL. Deely was born in GA, as were her parents. All children born in AL. Aris is a farmer. Marriage 8/11/1897 AL (Henry County) 23 yrs old Name: G.L. Armstrong, Gender: Male , Marriage Date: 8/11/1897 , Marriage Place: Henry, Alabama, Spouse: Nora Coe, FHL Film Number: 1288505 , Reference ID: vol G p 88 cn 174 Census 1/1/1900 Headland AL (Henry County) 26 yrs old #124 - George L. Armstrong (26 - Oct. 1873), Nora V. Armstrong (27 - May 1873), Neva H. Armstrong (1 - Jan. 1899). All were born in AL, as were their parents, expt. George's mother was born in GA. George is a farmer. They have been married 3 years and have one child. his parents live a few doors down #120 Aris Armstrong. Census 4/10/1910 AL (Houston County) 36 yrs old Recorded as family #28: George L. Armstrong, (age 35), Nora V. (wife, age 35), Nita H. (daughter, age 10), Etta B. (daughter, age 8), and James A. (son, age 2). All were born in Alabama as were their parents. George is working as a farmer on a general farm and also milling at a sui?? mill. Military 9/12/1918 Blountstown FL (Calhoun County) 44 yrs old WWI Draft Card Registration: Name: George Lee Armstrong , County: Calhoun , State: Florida , Birth Date: Oct.14, 1873 , Race: White ,Build: medium, Height: medium, eyes: brown, hair: gray, No physical disqualifications, Occupation: farmer, nearest relative: Nora Virginia Armstrong, Click on any of the News, Events, or Discoveries buttons above to see historical things that happened during George Armstrong's life. These are only some of the major events that affected the life and times of George, his family, and friends. For example, George is 2 years old when Tennessee enacts Jim Crow law. 9 1882 The Florida Central and Western Railroad Company was created. It combines the Florida Central, Jacksonville, Pensacola, and Mobile railroads. 10 1883 Three railroad companies are merged to form the Florida Transit and Penisular Railroad Company. Thee are: Florida Transit Railroad Co., Peninsular Railroad Co, and the Tropical Florida Railroad Co. 11 1884 Most railroads in Florida are passed into the hands of a single company owned and operated by a single management, under the name of The Florida Railway and Navigation Company. It has more that 500 miles of main track in operation and about 300 miles of track under construction. The longest route was the "Western Division" which ran from Tallahassee to Jacksonville - 209 miles. 33 1906 An attempt to drain the Everglades and convert it to farmland begins. 44 1917 Seminole Indians become a Florida tourist attraction. 4 1877 Edison invents the phonograph permitting music and voices to be recorded and replayed. 6 1879 Edison invents the electric light bulb. 9 1882 NEWS HEADLINES: Edison creates the first large power station in New York City, making it the first place in America to have electricity. 2 1875 Tennessee enacts Jim Crow law. 3 1876 The National League of Baseball is founded Nora Coe Born on May 17, 1873 and died on September 18, 1949. They were married 8/11/1897. The Children of George Lee Armstrong Etta Belle Armstrong Born in Dothan, Alabama on August 2, 1901 and died in Marianna, Florida on March 3, 1949. She was 47 years old.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3651
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(1876) Sasser, Littleton Eugene (1817) Sasser, Thomas (1760) Sasser Jr., Thomas (1797) Sasser, William (1815) Saunders, Euphrasia Palmyra (1840) Schmelzer, Gertrude (1837) Schmoker, Augusta (1854) Schultz, Carl Fredrick (1852) Schultz, Evelyn Eleannor (1905) Schultz, William Fredrick (1873) Scoggins, Drewar Harlin (1866) Scott, Ellis Jay (1915) Seifest, Catherine (1861) Sell, Anna Marie (1836) Sellers, Clarence Crofton (1882) Sellers SR, John Hamilton 'Hamp' (1850) Sellers, John Spurgeon (1914) Sellers, Samuel Wright (1823) Sharon, Jefferson James (1892) Sheffield, Nettie Estel (1889) Shelton, Mary Nell (1943) Shively, Cattarina (1793) Shively / Schaublin, Peter (1742) Shively / Sheibly, Frederick (1772) Shiver, Ashley Roberts (1884) Shiver, James Wyatt (1915) Shiver, Julian Jackson (1913) Shiver, Maude Eleanor (1921) Shiver, Oliver Wendell (1932) Shiver, Susie Inez (1919) Shivers, Emma (1850) Shoup, Joann Marie (1961) Shurrum, Mary Magdalene (1915) Simpson, David Crocket (1898) Simpson, David "Jackie" Halley (1925) Simpson, William 'Bill' Earl (1927) Singleton, Albert Gorden (1886) Singleton Sr, Odis Leverne (1924) Singleton Jr., Odis "Pete" Leverne (1952) Smith, Abigail (1632) Smith Sr., Alexander Washington (1843) Smith Jr., Alexander Washington (1884) Smith, Clara Elstelle (1894) Smith, Lila Gertrude (1916) Smith, Lula Virginia (1913) Smith, Martha Ann (1829) Smith, Mary (1831) Smith, Mary Elmina (1870) Smith, Phil Washington (1912) Smith, Richard (1587) Smith, Robert () Smith, Ruby Lee (1919) Smith, Sarah (1713) Snell, Cleveland H. (1922) Snell, James Earl (1945) Snell, Jimmy Dearl (1950) Snow, Andrew Berman (1929) Snow, Andrew Jackson (1899) Snow, Avalou (1932) Snow, Hellen Allene (1935) Snow, Randall Ray (1951) Spears, Charlie Dozier (1911) Spears, Elizabeth (1834) Spears, John (1810) Spears, Joseph Edward (1908) Spears, Rachael Ann (1853) Spears, William Jesse (1838) Spears II, William Jesse (1862) Spenny, Richard Baldwin (1932) Speranza, Joesph Corrado (1932) Speranza, Joseph (1880) Speranza, Joseph Thomas (1911) Spivey, Fosteen Estelle (1912) Squier, Margery (1504) Stafford, Lydia Susannah (1806) Stafford, Teresa Lynn (1967) Stanley, George William (1848) Stanley, Mary Alice (1874) Stephens, Asa (1813) Stephens, David (1790) Stephens Jr., David (1832) Stephens, Florida Anne (1891) Stephens, Luraney (1814) Stephens, Marilda 'Arilda' (1816) Stephens, Queen Ann (1821) Stewart, Cynthia (1870) Stewart, Verna Allinee (1924) Stone, Agnes (1556) Stone, David Cruger (1795) Stone, Elizabeth 'Eliza' Prudence (1835) Stone, Henry Dassex (1765) Stone, Isaac Hugh (1809) Stone, Isacc H. (1845) Stone, James Bennett (1823) Stone, John (1528) Stone, Joseph Seaborn (1839) Stone, Josephine Ellen (1856) Stone, Lucinda (1860) Stone, Maggie (1880) Stone, Terrell Higdon (1868) Streetman, Dewey Edward (1921) Streetman, Edith Emmaline (1899) Streetman, Edmund Sinclair (1869) Streetman, John Aubrey (1885) Streetman, Lemuel Martin (1844) Streetman, Mary Emma (1857) Streetman, Sinclair (1817) Streetman, William Tapley (1841) Strickland, Blanche Adel (1916) Stringfellow, Mary Taylor (1675) Stringfellow, Richard (1655) Studstill, Eustace (1836) Sullivan, Charles Ananaias (1903) Sullivan, Mary Alean (1925) Summers, Caleb L. (1993) Summers, Justin Keith (1987) Sumner, Ruby Ethel (1914) Sutton, Gatsey Ann (1821) Sutton, Jacob (1755) Sutton, James Wiley (1789) Sutton, Moses (1776) Sutton, Shadrick 'Shade' (1805) Sutton, Solomon (1724) Svoboda, Gloria Mae (1931) Swearingen, Sophia (1796) Swindel, George Lester (1907) Swindel, Lillian Marie (1932) Swindle, Estella F. (1892) Swindle, Francis Lowell (1906) Swindle, Harvey W. (1897) Swindle, John L. (1894) Swindle, John Warren (1866) William Sasser About William Sasser William Sasser was born on October 18, 1845 somewhere in Georgia and died on April 18, 1907 in Whigham, Georgia. He lived to be 61 years old. He married on (10/6/1870) to Mary Jane Connell (3/15/1852 - about 1882) then about 1886 he married Elbina Cooper(3/1/1853-9/7/1940) and they had one daughter Julia F. Sasser (3/1/1876 -?). Census 8/15/1850 District 81 GA (Thomas County) 4 yrs old family# 222 - William Sasser (age36), Sarah Sasser (31), Clarissa Sasser (13),Jane Sasser (11),Jasper Sasser (9), Ann Sasser (7), William Sasser (4), George Sasser (1), Allen Peacock (16) & James Peacock (19). William, Allen, James are farm laborers. William states home value is $200. family#223 Alexander Peacock & family. Military 3/7/1865 FL (Wakulla County) 19 yrs old Click here to see a copy of the original document. Fought under CSA, Lt. Colonel George Scott at the battle of Natural Bridge March 5 -7. Census 8/13/1870 Harrison GA (Decatur County) 24 yrs old family#165 - William Saffer (age 55), Sarah Saffer (51), Sarah A. Saffer (25),William Saffer (23), Bytha J. Saffer (18), Martha J. Saffer (17)& Moses Saffer (15). William Sr. is a farmer, William & Moses are laborers. William Sr. can read, but not write. Sarah can not read or write. All were born in GA. value of home $500, personal estate value $300. Additional information about Decatur County, GA around 1870: Map of Decatur County, GA created around 1865 -- five years before the 1870 Census. Click here to see a map from this timeperiod. Marriage 10/6/1870 GA (Decatur County) 24 yrs old William Sasser married Mary Jane Connell - Oct. 6, 1870 - #W B 84. Census 6/14/1900 Whigham GA (Grady County) 54 yrs old family# 166 - William Sasser (age54 Oct.1845), Albona Sasser (47 mar. 1853)& (daughter) Julia F. Sasser (24 Mar. 1876). William & Albona have been married 14 years. Albona has had no children. William is a farmer. All can read & write. All were born in GA, as were their parents. (brothers near by)#162 Moses, #163 George & Families. Graveyard/Tombstone 4/18/1907 Whigham GA (Grady County) 61 yrs old William Sasser - Oct 18, 1845 to Apr 18, 1907 -Sasser Cemetery. Click on any of the News, Events, or Discoveries buttons above to see historical things that happened during William Sasser's life. These are only some of the major events that affected the life and times of William, his family, and friends. For example, William is 10 years old when Third Seminole Indian War begins. It ends three years later when Chief Billy Bowlegs and his band are forced to move from Florida. 2 1847 Atlanta, Georgia is incorporated. Formally Marthasville 5 1850 Gordon and Clinch Counties are formed. 6 1851 Clay, Howell, Polk, Spalding, and Whitfield Counties are formed. 7 1852 Taylor County formed. 8 1853 Catoosa, Pickens, Hart, Dougherty, Webster, Flton, and Worth Counties aare creaated. 9 1854 Fannin, Coffee, Chattahooche, Charlton, and Calhoun Counties formed. 11 1856 Haralson, Terrell, Berrien, Colquit, Miller, and Towns Counties formed. 12 1857 Dawson, Milton, Pierce, Glascock, Mitchell, Schley, White, and Wilcox Counties formed. 13 1858 Clayton, Quitman, Banks, Brooks, Johnson, and Echols Counties formed. 25 1870 Douglas, McDuffie, Rockdale, and Dodge Counties formed. 30 1875 Oconee County formed. 60 1905 Crisp, Grady, Jenkins, Tift, Davis, Stephens, Toombs, Turner, and Ben Hill Counties formed. 8 1853 The process of creating steel is invented by Besermer in Britain and Kelly in the U.S. 11 1856 The first Neanderthal fossils are found near Germany 14 1859 Charles Darwin publishes "Origin of Species" and begins the evolution theory. 20 1865 Mendel publishes his papers on genetics and introduces the concept to the public. 24 1869 Cro-magnon Man fossils are found in France 32 1877 Edison invents the phonograph permitting music and voices to be recorded and replayed. 34 1879 Edison invents the electric light bulb. 16 1861 NEWS HEADLINES: American Civil war begins at Ft. Sumter, located in Charleston Harbor, VA. 17 1862 NEWS HEADLINES: May 20, 1862 the US government passes the Homestead Act to provide cheap land for settlement of lower Southeast and West. 37 1882 NEWS HEADLINES: Edison creates the first large power station in New York City, making it the first place in America to have electricity. 10 1855 Third Seminole Indian War begins. It ends three years later when Chief Billy Bowlegs and his band are forced to move from Florida. 15 1860 Presidential election puts Abraham Lincoln in office. The campaign has heated the issues regarding slavery in the south. 17 1862 May 20, 1862 the US government passes the Homestead Act to provide cheap land for settlement of lower Southeast and West. 18 1863 Abraham Lincoln issues the "Emancipation Proclamation" freeing slaves. 20 1865 American Civil war ends with General Lee's surrender at Appomattox, VA. Reconstruction begins in the "old South" 23 1868 An eight-hour work day is established for federal employees. 30 1875 Tennessee enacts Jim Crow law. 31 1876 The National League of Baseball is founded Mary Connell Born on March 15, 1852 and died about 1882. They were married 10/6/1870. Elbina Cooper Born on an unknown day in March 1853 and died on September 7, 1940. They were married 1/1/1886. The Children of William Sasser Julia F. Sasser Born somewhere in Georgia on an unknown day in March 1876 and died in an unknown location about 1976. She was 99 years old. She married John L. Taylor. They had six children: William, Emma C., Maggie, William F., L. O., and John T. ...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3652
__label__cc	0.561437	0.438563	Inclusion in Google's search results is free and easy; you don't even need to submit your site to Google. Google is a fully automated search engine that uses web crawlers to explore the web constantly, looking for sites to add to our index. In fact, the vast majority of sites listed in our results aren't manually submitted for inclusion, but found and added automatically when we crawl the web. Learn how Google discovers, crawls, and serves web pages.3 Many blogging software packages automatically nofollow user comments, but those that don't can most likely be manually edited to do this. This advice also goes for other areas of your site that may involve user-generated content, such as guest books, forums, shout-boards, referrer listings, etc. If you're willing to vouch for links added by third parties (for example, if a commenter is trusted on your site), then there's no need to use nofollow on links; however, linking to sites that Google considers spammy can affect the reputation of your own site. The Webmaster Help Center has more tips on avoiding comment spam40, for example by using CAPTCHAs and turning on comment moderation. 23snaps Amikumu aNobii AsianAve Ask.fm Badoo Cloob Cyworld Diaspora Draugiem.lv Ello Facebook Foursquare Gab Hello Hi5 Highlight Houseparty Idka Instagram IGTV IRC-Galleria Keek LiveJournal Lifeknot LockerDome Marco Polo Mastodon MeetMe Meetup Miaopai micro.blog Minds MixBit Mixi Myspace My World Nasza-klasa.pl Nextdoor OK.ru Path Peach Periscope Pinterest Pixnet Plurk Qzone Readgeek Renren Sina Weibo Slidely Snapchat SNOW Spaces Streetlife StudiVZ Swarm Tagged Taringa! Tea Party Community TikTok Tinder Tout Tuenti TV Time Tumblr Twitter Untappd Vero VK Whisper Xanga Yo Disney/Pixar's Monsters University: Created a Tumblr account, MUGrumblr, saying that the account is maintained by a 'Monstropolis transplant' and 'self-diagnosed coffee addict' who is currently a sophomore at Monsters University.[73] A "student" from Monsters University uploaded memes, animated GIFs, and Instagram-like photos that are related to the sequel movie. Facebook had an estimated 144.27 million views in 2016, approximately 12.9 million per month.[109] Despite this high volume of traffic, very little has been done to protect the millions of users who log on to Facebook and other social media platforms each month. President Barack Obama tried to work with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to attempt to regulate data mining. He proposed the Privacy Bill of Rights, which would protect the average user from having their private information downloaded and shared with third party companies. The proposed laws would give the consumer more control over what information companies can collect.[107] President Obama was unable to pass most of these laws through congress, and it is unsure what President Trump will do with regards to social media marketing ethics. Search engines may penalize sites they discover using black hat methods, either by reducing their rankings or eliminating their listings from their databases altogether. Such penalties can be applied either automatically by the search engines' algorithms, or by a manual site review. One example was the February 2006 Google removal of both BMW Germany and Ricoh Germany for use of deceptive practices.[54] Both companies, however, quickly apologized, fixed the offending pages, and were restored to Google's search engine results page.[55] By 2004, search engines had incorporated a wide range of undisclosed factors in their ranking algorithms to reduce the impact of link manipulation. In June 2007, The New York Times' Saul Hansell stated Google ranks sites using more than 200 different signals.[26] The leading search engines, Google, Bing, and Yahoo, do not disclose the algorithms they use to rank pages. Some SEO practitioners have studied different approaches to search engine optimization, and have shared their personal opinions.[27] Patents related to search engines can provide information to better understand search engines.[28] In 2005, Google began personalizing search results for each user. Depending on their history of previous searches, Google crafted results for logged in users.[29] Organic search (SEO): When you enter a keyword or phrase into a search engine like Google or Yahoo!, the organic results are displayed in the main body of the page.When your prospects search for information about your products and services, you want to rank highly in search engine results. By “optimizing” your site, you can improve your ranking for important search terms and phrases (“keywords”). You can also improve your rank by getting other important sites to link to yours. Social media can be used not only as public relations and direct marketing tools but also as communication channels targeting very specific audiences with social media influencers and social media personalities and as effective customer engagement tools.[15] Technologies predating social media, such as broadcast TV and newspapers can also provide advertisers with a fairly targeted audience, given that an ad placed during a sports game broadcast or in the sports section of a newspaper is likely to be read by sports fans. However, social media websites can target niche markets even more precisely. Using digital tools such as Google Adsense, advertisers can target their ads to very specific demographics, such as people who are interested in social entrepreneurship, political activism associated with a particular political party, or video gaming. Google Adsense does this by looking for keywords in social media user's online posts and comments. It would be hard for a TV station or paper-based newspaper to provide ads that are this targeted (though not impossible, as can be seen with "special issue" sections on niche issues, which newspapers can use to sell targeted ads). The fee structure is both a filter against superfluous submissions and a revenue generator. Typically, the fee covers an annual subscription for one webpage, which will automatically be catalogued on a regular basis. However, some companies are experimenting with non-subscription based fee structures where purchased listings are displayed permanently. A per-click fee may also apply. Each search engine is different. Some sites allow only paid inclusion, although these have had little success. More frequently, many search engines, like Yahoo!,[18] mix paid inclusion (per-page and per-click fee) with results from web crawling. Others, like Google (and as of 2006, Ask.com[19][20]), do not let webmasters pay to be in their search engine listing (advertisements are shown separately and labeled as such). While most search engine companies try to keep their processes a secret, their criteria for high spots on SERPs isn't a complete mystery. Search engines are successful only if they provide a user links to the best Web sites related to the user's search terms. If your site is the best skydiving resource on the Web, it benefits search engines to list the site high up on their SERPs. You just have to find a way to show search engines that your site belongs at the top of the heap. That's where search engine optimization (SEO) comes in -- it's a collection of techniques a webmaster can use to improve his or her site's SERP position. There has been an increase in social media marketing in sport, as sports teams and clubs recognise the importance of keeping a rapport with their fans and other audiences through social media.[112] Sports personalities such as Cristiano Ronaldo have 40.7 million followers on Twitter and 49.6 million on Instagram, creating opportunities for endorsements.[113] Social media marketing involves the use of social networks, consumer's online brand-related activities (COBRA) and electronic word of mouth (eWOM)[75][76] to successfully advertise online. Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter provide advertisers with information about the likes and dislikes of their consumers.[61] This technique is crucial, as it provides the businesses with a "target audience".[61] With social networks, information relevant to the user's likes is available to businesses; who then advertise accordingly. Activities such as uploading a picture of your "new Converse sneakers to Facebook[75]" is an example of a COBRA.[75][76] Electronic recommendations and appraisals are a convenient manner to have a product promoted via "consumer-to-consumer interactions.[75] An example of eWOM would be an online hotel review;[77] the hotel company can have two possible outcomes based on their service. A good service would result in a positive review which gets the hotel free advertising via social media. However, a poor service will result in a negative consumer review which can potentially harm the company's reputation[78]. Users will occasionally come to a page that doesn't exist on your site, either by following a broken link or typing in the wrong URL. Having a custom 404 page30 that kindly guides users back to a working page on your site can greatly improve a user's experience. Your 404 page should probably have a link back to your root page and could also provide links to popular or related content on your site. You can use Google Search Console to find the sources of URLs causing "not found" errors31. Companies that employ overly aggressive techniques can get their client websites banned from the search results. In 2005, the Wall Street Journal reported on a company, Traffic Power, which allegedly used high-risk techniques and failed to disclose those risks to its clients.[15] Wired magazine reported that the same company sued blogger and SEO Aaron Wall for writing about the ban.[16] Google's Matt Cutts later confirmed that Google did in fact ban Traffic Power and some of its clients.[17]	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3653
__label__cc	0.613412	0.386588	Posted by David Gray-Donald on March 29, 2017 Reviewed by Media Co-op editors. copyeditedfact checked editors' pick [?] Villagers beside Barrick Gold & Zijin mine evicted by fire, alleged beatings and sexual assualt, again Papua New Guinea police reportedly destroy 150 homes beside Porgera mine by David Gray-Donald Only the pots. Photos: Yapari Around 150 homes were burned to the ground during police raids on Saturday, March 25, in the Wingima village beside a mine in Papau New Guinea (PNG) owned in part by Barrick Gold, according to the Akali Tange Association, a PNG-based human rights organization. The executive director of the Akali Tange Association, McDiyan Yapari, wrote in an email release that during Saturday’s raid by PNG Police Mobil Squads, eight young women were allegedly raped, and six young men beaten. In a statement released two days later, Barrick, downplaying the 150 burned homes count, alleges “that approximately 18 structures were removed.” The village was also burned down in 2009 (reportedly multiple times) and again in 2014. In one 2009 raid, Barrick claimed the number of homes destroyed was 50, whereas an Amnesty International investigation put the number at 130 or more. Toronto-based Barrick Gold owned 95% of the mine (Porgera Joint Venture) from 2006 to 2015, and now owns 47.5%. China-based Zijin owns 47.5% after partnering with Barrick. Yapari claims to have asked local police for the rationale for Saturday’s raid, and quotes an un-named policeman as saying, “The Company gave us orders and that we had no choice but to follow their directives.” Barrick spokesperson Andy Lloyd denies the company gave the order. “It is simply incomprehensible that Barrick does not publicly condemn house burnings by police occurring on the mine’s lease area, by all accounts by police funded and directed by Barrick, as these are gross violations of human rights,” says Catherine Coumans of MiningWatch Canada, “Does Barrick think it is appropriate to send police to remove people from where they sleep and burn down their houses and possessions?” Earlier this month, the Akali Tange Association had written Justin Trudeau asking the Canadian Prime Minister to establish an ombudsman to hold Canadian miners to account. At the time, Yapari commented on Barrick’s behaviour in PNG to Radio New Zealand, saying that "it is going from bad to worse now despite several attempts to hold the company accountable for its previous human rights abuses and harm that it has done to the local community here in Porgera. Barrick is continuously abusing human rights." Over 137 women have alleged being raped or otherwise sexually assaulted at the Porgera mine by security and police. Nearly all of them have been paid compensation by Barrick through a “remedy framework” set up by the company. Eleven other rape survivors sought independent legal counsel, avoided the remedy framework, and received compensation several times larger than the others. In addition to trouble with unequal compensation, MiningWatch Canada reported in April 2016 that, “the remedy process is not reaching all victims, is not equitable, and is not meeting victims’ needs”. Families of men killed by mine security are among those left out of the company’s remedy framework. An investigation of the recent eviction by fire and other physical violence is being conducted by the Independent Observer of Porgera police operations, Ila Geno. Barrick Gold holds its Annual General Meeting on April 25th in downtown Toronto. Tags: YapariminingwatchgoldbarrickATA View David Gray-Donald's profile » Follow @TOmediacoop David Gray-Donald (David Gray-Donald) montreal and toronto	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3654
__label__cc	0.584304	0.415696	Richard Attenborough Documentary - Broadcast Tonight Due to the sad passing of Lord Attenborough, the tribute documentary we made will be broadcast on Channel 4 tonight - Sunday 14th September - at 7pm and is on 4oD here. In late 2012, when it transpired Lord Attenborough was seriously ill, Channel 4 commissioned this hour long tribute to the British arts legend. Over several months the team researched and filmed interviews with scores of Attenboroughs friends and colleagues, including Steven Spielberg, Kenneth Branagh, Anthony Hopkins, Lord Puttnam, William Goldman, Tom Hiddleston, amongst many others. In Project News, Documentary Tags Richard Attenborough, Documentary, Avid, Broadcast, Channel 4, Dickie Attenborough New Edit Studio This morning, I'm really excited to be arriving to work at my new place. Containerville Studios is situated on the side of the Regent Canal, just next to London Fields. It's built from 30 disused shipping containers which have been fully fitted to be functioning creative spaces. In Personal Tags containerville, Edit Studio, edit Suite Shooting THE LUMO PROJECT A total of 99 days of shooting brought this ambitious project from producer Hannah Leader and Toy Gun Films into post production. 4 feature length drama productions cover the unabridged text of all four Gospels from the New Testament in a way never seen before. In Project News, Equipment The End of Plough Yard - Sale! The word carved on the front of Shoreditch Town Hall is ‘Progress’ and for better or worse you cannot stop it. Its been an incredible experience being here for the past 6 years and now Plough Yard, our hidden little community of creatives who live behind the constant bustle of Shoreditch High Street, is to be regenerated by placing a 47 storey skyscraper where I am sitting right now Due to the sad passing of Lord Attenborough, the tribute documentary we made will be broadcast on More4 tonight - Tuesday 26th August - at 7pm and made available on 4oD and 4SEVEN following broadcast. In late 2012, when it transpired Lord Attenborough was seriously ill, Channel 4 commissioned this hour long tribute to the British arts legend. Over several months the team researched and filmed interviews with scores of Attenboroughs friends and colleagues, including Steven Spielberg, Anthony Hopkins, Lord Puttnam, William Goldman, Tom Hiddleston, amongst many others. Upgrading a Mac Pro Over the bank holiday weekend, I've completed an upgrade to the Mac Pro which I use for colour grading and mastering with DaVinci Resolve. Its a 12 CORE 2.4GHZ with 32GB RAM using the Tangent Elements control panel and a Sony Grading monitor. Since the release of Apple's 'Mavericks' OSX and the new "trash can" Mac Pro, these high end machines have become increasingly tricky to maintain, not just in its outdated ports but particularly in the way Apples OSX handles Graphics cards, in particular external GPUs, so selecting how to upgrade this machine to realise its full potential took some thought.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3657
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__label__cc	0.694854	0.305146	China, Iran, Israel, John Bolton, Pakistan, Republican Party/GOP/Republicans, Ronald Reagan, Russia, Secretary of Defense, Speeches, Taiwan, US Foreign Policy, Weapons John Bolton CPAC 2012 Speech: Obama Mask Is Off – US Weakness is Provocative – First Time in US History We Leaked an Ally’s Battle Plan by Maggie • February 13, 2012 • 13 Comments The following is video and my loose transcript of John Bolton’s CPAC 2012 speech. Bolton is a former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nation. The topic is what a Reaganite Foreign Policy will look like if we get the White House back. Toward the end, Bolton tics off the major problems with Obama’s version of some kind of “foreign policy.” A few pull-out quotes: I don’t ever want America to be in a fair fight… American strength is not provocative to our adversaries. American weakness is provocative to our adversaries and we’ve got a president who specializes in it… Ironically, Obama’s view of America’s foreign policy is not that different from some in the Republican Party who complain that we’re always bombing other countries. Ladies and Gentlemen, that is the view of the San Francisco Democrats. They always blame America first… …last week Defense Secretary Panetta came out and said he thought Israel could well attack Iran, attack the nuclear weapons program in April, May or June. This may be the first time in American history that we have revealed an ally’s battle plan to the enemy. What does he think he’s doing? I will tell you. They think they have failed to pressure Israel privately, and now they are going to pressure them publicly. Begin my loose, partial transcript (I left out the excellent introduction): I want to talk a little bit today about what a Reaganite foreign policy would look like in the happy event that we defeat Barack Obama this November. You know there are a lot of similarities between 1980 when Reagan was elected and 2012. In 1980, Jimmy Carter was President and said that the American people suffered from a great malaise. In fact, Ronald Reagan showed that the only malaise we suffered from was Jimmy Carter. Today we have a President in Barack Obama who thinks that, unfortunately for him, the American people are just not as smart as he is. Although he has had some successes he has single-handedly made narcissism a household word. In November, we will hand Barack Obama one of those teachable moments he is always talking about. In that event, let’s talk about what a Reaganite foreign policy would like. It’s a measure of how far we have come that I even have to say this, but at the absolute center of Reagan’s philosophy and national security policy was this: Ronald Reagan was proud to be an American, and so was Nancy. And so was his pastor. Contrast it to Barack Obama, our first post-American President who doesn’t believe in American exceptionalism, although he says that he does – you know, probably about as much as he believes in freedom of religion. Can you imagine Barack Obama calling America, as Ronald Reagan did, a shining city on a hill? I don’t think so. Also key for Reagan is, he believed in American sovereignty. This was not a case in his administration, when U.S. foreign policy was made at the United Nations. By contrast you have an America today, where the Left is constantly calling for pooling or sharing sovereignty. That means diminishing our Constitution. Obama tried to do it domestically. He tried to do it internationally, as well, through agreements on the environment, through the Law of the Sea Treaty, through a variety of things like the Armed Trades Treaty and a whole host of issues we would other wise consider domestic. I think long and hard about the consequences for our Constitution and American sovereignty if Barack Obama gets another four years. Reagan’s view was summed up in the phrase, Peace through Strength. He understood the relationship between the American economy and the world as a whole. He understood that we needed to have a strong domestic economy, to have a strong international position, and he knew that without American strength in the world, you couldn’t have sustained economic prosperity at home. You can’t distinguish the two. You can’t ignore national security, like Barack Obama does, except when he has no choice – more interested in making America a European-style social democracy than worried about our interests overseas. Jean Kirkpatrick understood this relationship entirely, and in her famous 1984 speech to the Republican National Convention, when she talked, you’ll remember about the San Francisco Democrats, she wasn’t talking about one in particular, she was talking about the whole Democratic Party because that’s where they held their convention, and Jean said then, when the San Franciscan Democrats treat foreign affairs as an after thought, as they did, they became less like a dove or a hawk and more like an ostrich, convinced it would shut out the world by hiding it’s head in the sand. Same problem we face today. Now Reagan understood fundamentally what the principle responsibility of the U.S. Government was, and where did he take this text? From Adam Smith the great philosopher of Free Markets and Capitalism and individual freedom. This is what Adam Smith said in the Wealth of Nations: The first duty of the sovereign is protecting society from the violence and invasion of other independent societies, which can be performed only by military force. Reagan himself said in 1982, the top priority of the Federal Government…the top priority, is the safety of this country. Reagan said to Cap Weinberger, his Defense Secretary, defense is more than a budget line item, and indeed it was. He understood in an age, especially of weapons of mass destruction, as he said, yes the cost is high, but the price of neglect would be infinitely higher. So as we look today at Obama’s devastating budget cuts, you can see that if the next President wants to have a Reaganite foreign policy, he has an enormous task ahead. Obama’s cuts, over $1.5 TRILLION – we now have, in contrast to what Reagan tried to have, a 600-ship Navy, we have a 285-ship Navy, the lowest since 1916, and the number is going down. Even as recently as 2010, an independent review panel said we needed at least 346 ships. We are no where close to that, and we are going in the wrong direction. Every other one of the services will suffer comparably. I think this is posing risks for American that we can’t ever foretell. Whatever the budget costs…you know, people say our budget is so much larger than everybody else’s. True. And you know what? I don’t ever want America to be in a fair fight. The best war is the war that’s never fought and the way to avoid fighting war is to have such strength, that nobody even thinks about challenging us. That day is disappearing. Reagan also understood the defense from the national homeland perspective. That’s why he championed his strategic defense initiative. That’s why he favored missile defense for us, for American civilians. It is only in the perverse world of arms control, that missile defense is just as evil as offensive nuclear capabilities. They want to do arms control with our adversaries. Sure. You can bank on that can’t you? Reagan understood that defense for the American people is an honorable task. He said to this CPAC in 1985, strategic defense initiative is our arms control. Obama has cut missile defense. The next President needs to remember Ronald Reagan and restore it. Reagan was the author of what we call The Reagan Doctrine. Aiding the enemies of our enemies. Reagan said in a 1979 radio broadcast about Soviet dissidents, he said “Let our State Department take heed. A little less detente with the Politburo, and more encouragement to the dissidents, might be worth a lot of armored divisions. You know, you could say that about Russia today. You could say it in Iran as well. You could say it against the Taliban and al-Qaeda in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Obama administration – not doing anything serious there. They’ve completely forgotten the Reagan Doctrine. And worst of all, the administration has forgotten the essence of Reagan’s understanding that American strength is not provocative to our adversaries. American weakness is provocative to our adversaries and we’ve got a president who specializes in it. Ironically, Obama’s view of America’s foreign policy is not that different from some in the Republican Party who complain that we’re always bombing other countries. Ladies and Gentlemen, that is the view of the San Francisco Democrats. They always blame America first. Our desire to protect ourselves and our friends and allies like Israel, is not provocative, especially when we face asymmetric threats from nuclear, chemical and biological weapons in the hands of rogue states and terrorists. Let’s just take a lightening round of Obama administration failures, which the next President will have to face. A real lightening round would take about 12 hours so you’ll forgive me if I cut short here a bit. But look at what this foreign policy President has brought us: ►With Russia pressing the famous reset button. We gave the Russians what they wanted. We gave them a new start arms control treaty that limits us, while allowing them to build up their declining nuclear forces. ►We cancelled missile defense bases and assets in the Czech Republic and Poland. What did we get in return? We got Russia flying political cover in the U.N. Security Council for Iran’s nuclear weapons program. We got Russia, last Saturday, vetoing the anti-Assad resolution about Syria. We got Russia upgrading it’s conventional forces and using its oil and gas as weapons against Europe, so much for pressing the reset button. ►In China we’ve got a country making belligerent territorial claims in the East and South China Sea. The risk of aggressive moves toward Taiwan. A country developing area denial and anti-access weapons to push the United States Navy back from the East Asian Coast. A country building submarine and blue water naval capabilities for the first time in its history, and increasing and modernizing its conventional and its nuclear ballistic missile forces, and if that’s not enough, a China with the most aggressive cyber-warfare capabilities of any country in the world. ►What are we doing about Russia and China? Zip. Zip. That’s what our foreign policy is with respect to these two great strategic adversaries. ►On what is probably the most immediate threat to the United States and its friends around the world, is the threat of nuclear proliferation. The record of the Obama administration has been nothing but failure. ►Let’s be clear, one of Reagan’s worse failures was his belief that he could negotiate with the Mullahs in Tehran over the American hostages they had taken in Lebanon and elsewhere. He found it didn’t work, and he recovered from it and moved on. It’s all the more inexcusable that the Obama administration has not learned from our own history, still thinks it can negotiate with the Mullahs, still thinks it can talk them out of their nuclear weapons program, all the while the centrifuges are turning and Iran is enriching uranium. This is a proximate threat right now to the United States, to Israel, to our Arab friends in the region, and worldwide. What is the Obama administration doing? Just in the past few weeks, Defense Secretary Panetta has said that Iran could have a nuclear weapon within a year. That’s their official position now. I think it could actually be less. You know it has been three years since Obama took the oath of office and during that time, what has happened is that Iran has made three years of progress, bringing them as close as they are now. ►In remarkably underreported testimony last week, the director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, in response to a direct question from Senator Coates of Indiana, said the following referring to the economic sanctions agains Iran: The sanctions as imposed so far has not caused them to change their behavior or their policy. So all of this spin and hype about the effect of the sanctions that you hear from the White House, their own Director of National Intelligence has told us is not true, and he’s right for a change. It’s not affecting Iran’s nuclear program. ►Now we know that for three years the administration has pressured Israel mercilessly not to use force against Iran’s program, and last week Defense Secretary Panetta came out and said he thought Israel could well attack Iran, attack the nuclear weapons program in April, May or June. This may be the first time in American history that we have revealed an ally’s battle plan to the enemy. What does he think he’s doing? I will tell you. They think they have failed to pressure Israel privately, and now they are going to pressure them publicly. And they did it again when unnamed White House aides said that it was the Mossad, the Israeli Intelligence Agency that was assassinating Israeli nuclear scientists. This is unbelievable. Unbelievable! But I think what this shows is the mask is off the Obama administration. Obama fears an Israeli strike more than he fears an Iranian nuclear weapon. If you want to know how to treat an ally, watch how Obama treats Israel and then do exactly the opposite. And let’s be clear, the foreign policy president says, but we killed Osama bin Laden. That was a success ten years in the making, and basically what Obama did was get out of the way. It was decision that 99.9 percent of the American people would agree with. that does not equal a foreign policy. So let’s take a look at the score here. In eight years as President, Ronald Reagan brought us to the brink of victory in the cold war – the 20th century’s third world war. By contrast, in just three years Barack Obama has brought us to the brink of an Iranian weapons capability, dangerous proliferation world-wide, dramatic insecurity and instability in the Middle East, growing threats to Israel and paralyzing reductions in our defense and intelligence budgets. Just in case he hasn’t gotten the point, let me make it clear, President Obama, you are no Ronald Reagan. In November, with the united support of everyone here, and everyone watching, we can and we must replace the Obama policy of drift, decline and defeatism with a Reaganite foreign policy. Our country can survive with nothing less. End transcript If the video disappears or does not work, view it at Right Scoop. Other CPAC 2012 Speech Videos and Transcripts: John Bolton: Obama’s Mask is Off: First Time in US History We Leaked an Ally’s Battle Plan Ann Coulter: Jakarta Charm Won’t Get Jobs Back – Pretty Girls Always Conservative Newt Gingrich – Here’s the Meat! Allen West John Bolton CPAC 2012 (video) Terresa at Noisy Room linked – thank you! 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__label__wiki	0.779525	0.779525	ARTISTSEXHIBITIONSNEWSCONTACT Chris von Christierson and The Protest Art of Cuba "Today, the collection, which includes drawings, paintings, photography, sculpture, video and textiles, consists of around 450 works by 41 artists." Roberto Diago at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art "Diago's work is often a direct criticism of racism in Cuba, exploring the roots and role of slavery in Cuban history and culture...[he] uses found materials — wood, metal, textiles — from Havana neighborhoods near his home and studio." Brooklyn Rail Reviews DUKE RILEY: Now Those Days Are Gone "From the spanning and intermingling of methods and materials he uses in Now Those Days Are Gone, it is clear Riley not only 'notices,' but prioritizes this seeing and being with. As a result, his work is a determined sharing by all means possible, where to recognize one bird’s identity may be a key to paying attention and then perhaps, each time a pigeon happens by outside of the gallery—which in New York City happens often—a kind of recognition of singularity may occur again." Roberto Diago at the Kennedy Center "Artes de Cuba: From the Island to the World” will spotlight the music, theater, dance, visual arts and film of Cubans and Cuban Americans. The lineup includes singer Omara Portuondo, the popular band Los Van Van, the Malpaso Dance Company and the award-winning Argo Teatro...[t]here will be exhibitions of visual artists Roberto Diago and Emilio Perez, a mini-film fest commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Havana Film Festival and a multimedia installation from the American Museum of Natural History." Artnet Reviews DUKE RILEY: Now Those Days Are Gone "The exhibition is Riley’s follow up to his 2016 Creative Time project, Fly by Night, in which he transformed a flock of 2,000 birds into a nightly light show. The birds took flight from the Baylander, a Vietnam-era decommissioned US Navy ship in the Brooklyn Navy Yard at dusk with LED lights strapped to their ankles. (The current show’s title, “Now Those Days Are Gone,” suggests nostalgia for the completed project.)" Gothamist Reviews DUKE RILEY: Now Those Days Are Gone "In an exhibition called Now Those Days Are Gone, Riley has put together large-scale photographs from Creative Time-commissioned Fly by Night. The photos showing the dreamy flight patterns of the birds as well as "1,000 individual, hand-painted and embroidered portraits of pigeons from the project, "complete with their name and loft and crew info." Village Voice Reviews DUKE RILEY: Now Those Days Are Gone "Riley’s current exhibition at Magnan Metz is a two-parter: A large temporary space across the street from the gallery displays new work, made in the wake of Fly by Night; and in the gallery itself is a mini-retrospective of past pieces and project artifacts, including his original submarine. The show lends aesthetic grounding and context to the performance-style works, and tinges Riley’s rapscallion energy with introspection and melancholy" Roberto Diago's Burnt City II at 57th Venice Biennale Roberto Diago's massive installation is on view until November 26, 2017 Roberto Diago at the 57th Venice Biennale Roberto Diago's installation Burnt City II is currently on view at the 57th Venice Biennale, as part of the Cuban Pavilion at Palazzo Loredan, Campo Santo Stefano, San Marco. Orquesta Juvenil de Jazz de Cuba at Magnan Metz Gallery Magnan Metz Gallery is proud to host the Orquesta Juvenil de Jazz de Cuba, a youth jazz orchestra from Havana, to give an exhibition performance as part of the esteemed Essentially Ellington Festival. While the official concert starts at 6:00PM, the children will be having rehearsals throughout the day, and all are welcome to stop by and listen! WHEN: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 REHEARSAL 1: 11:00 - 1:00PM (tentative) REHEARSAL 2: 2:00 - 4:00PM (tentative) VIDEO: Open Studio with Jared Brown\| Interview with Roberto Diago Aired on February 17, 2017. Interview with Cuban artist Juan Roberto Diago, where he discusses his current show, Diago: The Pasts of This Afro-Cuban Present, at the Cooper Gallery at Harvard University. View Full Video Diago exhibit at the Cooper Gallery rewrites Afro-Cuban history "Through May 5 at the Cooper Gallery, “Diago: The Pasts of This Afro-Cuban Present” confronts the Cuban racial narrative, rewriting history to include the slavery and shame the country has tried to forget. This is artist Juan Roberto Diago’s first retrospective, and first exhibit in the United States. Curated by Alejandro de la Fuente, director of the Afro-Latin American Research Institute at the Hutchins Center, the show is on display at the Ethelbert Cooper Gallery of African and African American Art." Download PDFView More Harvard University presents ‘Diago: The Pasts of this Afro-Cuban Present’ "This exhibition includes 25 artworks of mixed media and installation art that span Juan Roberto Diago’s vibrant career, since the mid-1990s, when he began to construct a revisionist history of the Cuban nation from the experience of a person of African descent." Shadows of Cuba’s Past: Exhibit of works by mixed-media artist Juan Roberto Diago melds history with imagery Slavery is in Cuba’s past, but, as in the United States, its legacy continues. That is the ongoing career theme of mixed-media artist Juan Roberto Diago, who will exhibit 25 pieces in “Diago: The Pasts of This Afro-Cuban Present,” a career retrospective at the Ethelbert Cooper Gallery of African & African American Art. Diago: Los pasados de este presente afrocubano "La Galería Ethelbert Cooper de Arte Africano y Afroamericano de la Universidad de Harvard acoge la exposición Diago: Los pasados de este presente afrocubano, que se inaugura el 1 de febrero en esa sede universitaria." Cooper Gallery hosts first major retrospective of one of Cuba's most prominent artists "CAMBRIDGE, MASS.- The Ethelbert Cooper Gallery of African & African American Art presents “Diago: The Pasts of This Afro-Cuban Present,” the first serious and systematic look at Cuba’s prominent contemporary artist Juan Roberto Diago and his prolific body of work, remarkable for its number of aesthetic turns in a relatively short period. The exhibition runs February 2 through May 5, 2017." Preview: Juan Roberto Diago at Harvard "The exhibition is appearing in a gallery of African and African American art. What is it like to present the work in this context? JRD: It's very important to show, to as broad a public as possible, that artistic creativity is plural. In the world today, the West is presented as a singular paradigm. That vision of a "unique world" is not true. There are other visions, other knowledge. The vision of the Afro-diasporic culture is more than masks, more than drums, more than big breasts or buttocks. It's more than a skin color. A space like this allows the possibility of expressing ourselves, in our own voice." In a double interview, artist and curator discuss the show opening tomorrow evening Roberto Diago at The Ethelbert Cooper Gallery of African & African American Art "Juan Roberto Diago is a leading member of the new Afro-Cuban cultural movement, which has valiantly denounced the persistence of racism and discrimination in Cuban society. This exhibition of twenty-five mixed-media and installation artworks traces Diago’s vibrant career from the mid-1990s, when he began to construct a revisionist history of the Cuban nation from the experience of a person of African descent. It is a history of enslavement and cultural loss, but also of resilience and recovery, the kind of history that is required in this Afro-Cuban present." Hyperallergic Reviews Out of Place "Wenyon & Gamble: Out of Place, now on view at the Chelsea gallery, is the first New York showing of “Bibliomancy.” The installation by Wenyon & Gamble (the duo of Susan Gamble and Michael Wenyon) debuted in 1998 at the Boston Athenaeum, with the books sourced from that institution’s collections. Although it’s now almost 20 years old, titles such as Europe, Going, Going, Gone! and The Strange Career of Jim Crow are reminders of how history always haunts the present." VIDEO: Alberto Magnan Brings First Ship of Students to Havana Students are given the opportunity to experience Cuban culture firsthand See the full video Hyperallergic Reviews Truthful Hyperbole "...[David Opdyke] has taken scores of vintage postcards and intervened with gouache and ink, altering each image in a way that completely changes its meaning. Most of these cards depict well known buildings, monuments, or historic sites. As propaganda, they are determinedly cheerful, their rosy or sepia tones and earnest vernacular meant to invoke that particular swell of American patriotism that believes in the nation’s perpetual innocence and wide-eyed enthusiasm. Opdyke seizes upon this pictorial language and turns it on its head." Duke Riley at the New York Historical Society September 23, 2016 - January 8, 2017 Duke Riley’s Acorn (2007) will be on view at the New York Historical Society from September 23, 2016 to January 8, 2017. This eight-foot wooden submarine fashioned after the 18th century Turtle is part of The Battle of Brooklyn, an exhibition commemorating the 240th anniversary of the largest battle of the American Revolution, and will be shown alongside over 100 objects documenting major political and military figures, the dynamic debates over independence, and the artifacts of combat and British occupation. Wenyon & Gamble at the New York Hall of Science June 18 - September 11 View photographs by the art team Susan Gamble and Michael Wenyon. The photos show panoramic scenes of observatories, weather stations, auditoriums and halls of science, including one of NYSCI’s Great Hall. The images are created using a digital camera with a rotating lens. Free with NYSCI admission. Duke Riley designs Herman Melville cover for Penguin Duke Riley recently shared a new cover that he designed for Penguin Classics. The redesigned cover for Herman Melville's "Billy Budd, Bartleby, and Other Stories" can now be found in bookstores! Wallpaper reports on Duke Riley's project While pigeons aren’t exactly greeted with open arms in New York — often fondly referred to locally as ‘rats of the sky’ — artist Duke Riley has found a way to elevate the common urban fowl via 'Fly by Night', a performance that has brought hundreds to the gates of Brooklyn’s Navy Yard, eager to catch a glimpse of the birds in action. Forbes covers Fly By Night One of the most stunning parts of Fly by Night was the moment the pigeons took flight from the ship, one by one. As the sky darkened, they swirled around, like swarms of angry fireflies, floating constellations or throngs of shooting stars going around and around. Unfortunately, not all of the pigeons’ LED anklets were lit up, but the spectacle was still something to marvel at. One of my neighbors mentioned,“There’s just something so magical about this.” Huffington Post : Duke Riley Has Wings The Brooklyn Navy Yard is infested. 2,000 pigeons have come home to roost on a defunct aircraft carrier. This is Fly by Night, the newest project by Creative Time, a socially-engaged arts organization best known for the Tribute in Light, those ghostly beams that punch the sky over Manhattan every year in the week running up to September 11th. The Washington Post covers Fly By Night The Brooklyn Navy Yard ushered in a new public artwork, “Fly by Night,” this weekend. Artist Duke Riley turned one of New York’s most loathed creatures into a work of art by attaching LED lights to a flock of trained pigeons’ ankles. He and a crew communicated to the birds with whistles and bag-waving from atop the flight deck of a decommissioned Navy ship, conducting the performance to bleachers full of onlookers. “It is a collaborative project between me and the pigeons,” Riley told Reuters. “It’s a performance or maybe it’s just a drawing that they are doing in the sky.” New York Times Reviews Fly By Night "...the pigeons taught everyone on hand quite a bit about their intelligence, their ability to collaborate with earthbound beings and their beauty when airborne. Despite clouds and chilly temperatures, the birds’ performance was a revelation, a touching unity of human and animal behavior, with sky, water and the city." -Roberta Smith W Magazine features Duke Riley's new project Through this series of performances, Riley hopes to highlight the historical significance of both the Brooklyn Navy Yard, which was once home to the largest pigeon coop in the U.S., and the city’s rich relationship with the species. “There used to be a pigeon coop on every roof in Manhattan,” he explained. “It’s a tradition that’s been part of New York culture for more than 100 years.” Duke Riley in Gothamist Crafting a public art project that is literally sky-high, every weekend this spring (from early May through mid-June) Riley will release thousands of pigeons from a decommissioned naval ship at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. He will then orchestrate a series of "performances" as the birds flit and soar en masse above the East River. As the sun sets, the massive flock of trained flyers—each equipped with a leg band sporting a tiny LED light—will create what Riley has likened to a series of undulating constellations gliding through the dusk, before returning to a dozen specially designed pigeon coops built atop the ship's gun-metal gray decks. CBS New York on Fly by Night event It gives a whole new meaning to the words “performance art.” About 2,000 homing pigeons will illuminate New York City’s night sky in a project by Brooklyn-based artist Duke Riley. The birds, each equipped with a remote-controlled leg band LED light attached to their leg, will be released at twilight from coops aboard a former aircraft carrier docked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The flock will swoop, twirl and glide over the East River for 30 minutes every weekend between May 7 and June 12. The event is described on its website as a “transcendent union of public art and nature.” The Brooklyn Navy Yard was selected because it once housed the nation’s largest naval fleet of pigeon carriers. Fly by Night covered in ArtNews Riley was standing onboard The Baylander, a Vietnam War–era 131-foot aircraft carrier once used to train helicopter pilots that’s now docked in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Riley has commandeered the flight deck and built pigeon coops—enough to house over 2,000 birds—and during six successive weekends beginning in early May, he will unleash Fly By Night, a Creative Time–backed production in which, at twilight, those birds will be released into the air above Wallabout Bay. As the sun settles over the city, viewers will come to see that tiny LED lights have been attached to the pigeons, creating a massive, moving, low-flying constellation that then returns back to the boat on Riley’s call after a half hour or so. New York Post on Duke Riley's new project Two thousand pigeons will swoop over the East River in a high-flying art project organizers hope will make New Yorkers see the “rats with wings” in a more sympathetic light. The homing pigeons of “Fly By Night” will perform for a half-hour every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night from May 7 through June 12. The pigeons, many owned by artist Duke Riley, will be stationed aboard a decommissioned naval vessel docked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. They’ll be fitted with small white LED lights that organizers said will allow spectators to see them soar over the Williamsburg Bridge and neighborhoods on the Lower East Side. New York Times covers Fly by Night For six weekends, beginning on May 5 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, more than 2,000 pigeons will put on an avian-powered light show: Mr. Riley’s valentine to the city, its historic shoreline, its oft-maligned spirit animal and the vanishing world of rooftop pigeon fanciers. Wall Street Journal covers Duke Riley's new project, "Fly By Night" Artist Duke Riley’s latest performance piece with commissioner Creative Time, ‘Fly by Night,’ will send thousands of pigeons over the East River and Brooklyn’s Navy Yard, illuminating the skies and celebrating a lost New York City tradition. Pigeon Performance Art, Duke Riley in the New York Times Pigeons wouldn’t seem to be a draw in New York City. The prospect of thousands of them flying overhead in a concentrated area could strike some as a downright nightmare. But to the Red Hook, Brooklyn, artist Duke Riley, who has a long history with the birds, they are beautiful. And in May, with the public art group Creative Time, he is bringing a large trained flock to the Brooklyn Navy Yard for “Fly by Night.” Creative Time to showcase Duke Riley Beginning in May 2016, Creative Time and the Brooklyn Navy Yard will present Fly By Night, artist Duke Riley’s public artwork of unprecedented scale and beauty. Fly By Night will be Riley’s largest project to date. Friday through Sunday evenings at dusk, a massive flock of pigeons will fly in elegant harmony above the East River, as Riley orchestrates a series of performances occurring regularly throughout late spring. At the call of a whistle, thousands of birds will emerge from their home in a grand, converted historic boat docked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The pigeons will circle above the river as the sun sets over Manhattan, and small leg bands, historically used to carry messages, will be replaced with tiny LED lights, illuminating the sky in a transcendent union of public art and nature. The New York Times names the 2015 Havana Biennial one of the best shows of the Year. This show coincided with prospects of a rapprochement between Cuba and the United States, and mixed-signals politics played a role in the event itself. When it opened in June, the Cuban-born artist Tania Bruguera was under the equivalent of house arrest in Havana for trying to do a performance piece that invited people to speak freely at an open microphone in Revolution Square. During the Biennial itself, another Cuban-born artist, María Magdalena Campos-Pons, working with a group of her American students, quietly presented Cubans with a similar opportunity to express themselves by writing in notebooks on questions about current events, including whether art could contribute to cross-cultural conversations. The focused and passionate responses of the writers said yes. There was no government interference. Roberto Diago at Galerie Crone in Berlin Crone Berlin is pleased to present the first solo exhibition of Cuban artist, ROBERTO DIAGO, in Germany. Born in Havana in 1971, the Berlin artist will present a selection of new, diverse media works, which deal with the critical situation of the black minority of Cuba. Roberto Diago is among the most important contemporary artists in Cuba. The grandson of the painter Juan Roberto Diago Querol, he was trained at the Academia de Artes Plásticas San Alejandro and cross-media operates in the fields of sculpture, painting, photography and installation. In his works, he expresses a minimalist design. Roberto Diago manufactures subtle references to his biographical roots and the fate of his ancestors, who came as slaves from Africa to Cuba in the early 16th century. Although slavery in Cuba was abolished in 1886 and since the revolution in 1959, officially there is the equality of all classes, the black minority in the country is still experiencing everyday racism. The Washington Post covers Cuban art show at the IDB Corruption is universal, of course, but the fact that a Cuban artist is not only tolerated but celebrated for signaling its presence at home — “Upperworld” was included in the prestigious Havana Biennial earlier this year — might surprise viewers with different assumptions about artistic freedom on the island. The goal of independent Havana curator Cristina Vives was to elicit just that sort of surprise at the variety of contemporary artistic responses to Cuban reality when she organized exhibit that opened this week at the IDB Cultural Center, called “Q & A: with Seven Contemporary Cuban Artists.” “That was my challenge as a curator,” Vives says. “For me and for the artists around me, what are some of the main issues that I think have to be faced? Not the regular [themes] that every tourist perceives when they see Cuba. Let’s go deep. So I went to young [artists]. Why? Because they have nothing to lose….And the very good background they have, of studies in Cuba, of living in Cuba, knowing the reality, but from a new and fresh perspective. Very critical, but very positive.” IDB to host a contemporary Cuban art exhibition A new generation of artists from the island makes its first visit to Washington, D.C. The Inter-American Development Bank’s Art Gallery will host the exhibition Q&A with Seven Contemporary Cuban Artists from December 10, 2015 through March 10, 2016 in Washington, D.C. The exhibition, featuring some of Cuba’s most acclaimed young artists, will showcase a selection of paintings, sculptures, photographs, videos and installations that center on two fundamental questions: ‘how do others see us?’ and ‘how do we see ourselves?’ – questions the artists ask themselves when discussing their country and their work. The show includes pieces by Alexandre Arrechea, Alejandro Campins, Javier Castro, Humberto Díaz, Fidel García, Alejandro González, and Lorena Gutiérrez. Besides the exhibition at the IDB, from Dec. 7 to Dec. 11 the artists and the show’s curator, Cristina Vives, will take part in a series of events organized by other local organizations such as American University’s Katzen Arts Center and the Brookings Institution. Frank Gehry sails to Cuba The father of universal architectural icons such as the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis or the Dancing House in Prague, arrived in Havana on a yacht designed by himself, with family and friends. After a short taxi ride to the Plaza de San Francisco, stopped at Cafe del Oriente and held talks with his host in Havana, Eusebio Leal, and architects and specialists from the Office of the Historian of the City, in addition to choosing a " almendrón "for a ride. In a meeting with artists and intellectuals at the headquarters of the UNEAC, outlined on the website of the institution, recalled having met and shared a decade with members of Buena Vista Social Club becomes more and recognized his fascination with colonial and contemporary architecture Caribbean, as well as authentic Cuban music. After expressing his desire to contribute to the work of conservation and renewal of Havana, he said "a building can have feelings. When we see or use these buildings respond to such feelings and our spirit is encouraged. They help us to be better people." US Collectors dash to Cuba As Art Basel in Miami Beach opens to VIPs today, a nearby city looms large on collectors’ minds: Havana. This is the first edition of the fair since diplomatic ties between the US and Cuba were restored in July, and since the US relaxed its trade embargo on Cuba last December, but art enthusiasts are already flocking to the Caribbean island. “There were always serious collectors who went to Cuba with museum groups, but now you are getting a second group—Chelsea collectors,” says Alberto Magnan, the Cuban-born co-founder of Magnan Metz Gallery in New York. “I’m having trouble getting hotel rooms.” Amelia Biewald at Rosalux Gallery Amelia Biewald puts your travel photos to shame with her latest series, now on view at Rosalux Gallery. Biewald transforms her snapshots of Northern Italy for her co-exhibtion, "Pinch". Showing work along with Terrence Payne, Biewald demonstrates a delightful eye and an imaginative use of materials for a dreamy show that takes you along on its journey. At first, Biewald's works look like ceramic tiles that one might fight at a tourist shop on the streets of Italy. The pieces are actually made with watercolor and ink on rag paper, but the blue wash on white has a glossy quality, with the glaze making it seem more fragile than it probably is. The images are of antiquated architecture, pictured upside down, with melting balustrades and dreamy looking 18th century figures floating through the scenes. Christies has named Roberto Diago One of Six Contemporary Cuban artists you need to know. Cuban artists inhabit an unusual milieu. They enjoy a high level of education and submit to a rigorous apprenticeship which allows them to draw and paint effortlessly; they have the good fortune to be part of a society that values creative endeavour; and they are encouraged to pursue high ideals and political engagement. On the other hand, they must accept economic hardship and be prepared to use their creativity to get around shortages in artists’ materials. Studio space is in short supply, too, so many artists work at home — which gives an added dimension to studio visits. The artists featured here were all born in the 1970s, with the exception of Roberto Fabelo (born 1951). They are children of the revolution, non-participants in the struggle who are now well placed to benefit from the opening up of their country and the spotlight currently shining on Cuban art. Sofia Maldonado's piece, Kalaña, at center of Puerto Rican public art exhibition Emerging artist, Sofia Maldonado, is generating a new kind of art for herself and leading a group of local Puerto Rican artists in revitalizing Puerto Rico with their public art. The initiative, Cromática, Caguas a Color, transforms several unused buildings throughout the city while serving as a model for artistic revitalization and community engagement. Sofia's piece, Kalaña, stands at the center of the project, marking the beginning of a new stage in Sofia's artistic expression. In Kalaña, Sofia moves beyond the wall-format murals that she has long been known for and explores abstract art on a multi-dimensional format. Sofia Maldonado Transforms Herself And Abandoned Puerto Rican Spaces Renowned emerging artist Sofia Maldonado is set to generate and lead a group of local Puerto Rican artists in revitalizing the city of Caguas, Puerto Rico with their public art. The initiative, Cromática, Caguas a Color, will transform several unused buildings throughout the city while serving as a model for artistic revitalization and community engagement. Maldonado, alongside Omar Torres Calvo, Guillermo Rodríguez, Javier & Jaime Suárez, Quintín Rivera-Toro will work with local university students on the interactive exhibit that opens on August 15th and runs for five consecutive Saturdays. Cromática serves as a pilot project for rehabilitating unused spaces through art and community efforts. The initiative came from Maldonado’s commitment to Puerto Rico. She recently returned to her homeland after several years in New York City at a time when around 50,000 people a year leave Puerto Rico. She felt the need to return not only to bring forth an evolved aesthetic and sensibility but also to contribute to her country. “I came back to Puerto Rico a Crear Pais [to build my country], to support the arts and the local economy. In its simplest form, this project activates unused spaces through the use of color, abstraction, art, and community engagement. Each intervention respects the building that hosts it. At the same time this project is much more than an art piece to me. It’s a way to contribute to Puerto Rico in however small way I can.” Alberto Magnan featured in Quartz Magazine This year marked the sixth edition of the Biennial. Once offered as a third-world counter to capitalist art, this year’s effort celebrates a mix of global voices both critiquing and embracing consumer culture. Contemporary work by international artists dotted the city: Blue cubist structures shared space with an installed sand beach and cabañas along the city’s seaside promenade, and a giant ball of saran wrap lurked in the courtyard of the national museum. Cuba has always punched above its weight in fine arts. Back when it was a world-class vacation destination, it spread its music and dance traditions abroad. After the 1959 revolution, its artists served as a connection to the US when most other forms of contact were limited. Roberto Diago in Summer Issue of Art On Cuba Although many see abstraction as a new trend in his work, the truth is that Diago has been working on it for years. The first “evidence” dates from 1995, a couple of pieces with which he took part in the Juan Francisco Elso National Annual Contest of Contemporary Painting, exhibited in the Havana National Museum of Fine Arts.Paisaje 1 and Paisaje 2 (Landscape 1 and 2), both from the same year, were solved in a similar way as to composition: horizontal format, structure in bands, and a palette tending to ocher colors. Landscape 2 won the Third Prize. At the Havana Biennial, the Art Is Politics ... and Vice Versa The 12th undertaking of event is the first since the thaw in U.S.-Cuban relations. BY Joseph Akel Ever since President Obama’s historic announcement in early December 2014, calling for the restoration of diplomatic ties between Washington and Havana, eyes have turned toward Cuba, waiting to see what changes the new dynamic will bring to the island nation. Set against this backdrop, the 12th Havana Biennial, which opened May 22 and will close June 22, has this month hosted an international influx of artists, galleries, and collectors, many of whom, heady with Cold War–era romanticism and dreams of Hemingway’s El Floridita, have been eager to get a toehold in a country before it transforms, for better or worse. And yet, as many insiders close to the Castro regime will secretly acknowledge, the biennial, like much of the events unfolding in Cuba today, is part of a carefully orchestrated ongoing program by the government to project—and perhaps rehabilitate—the country’s image upon the international stage. Ice skating on Havana's waterfront Normally the only ice you'd expect to find in Havana would be in a mojito. But for the next month, an ice skating rink has been installed on the city's iconic seafront, the Malecon. The open-air ice rink is a the brainchild of New York artist, Duke Riley, who is one of many artists from the United States displaying their pieces alongside local Cuban artists for Havana Biennial art festival. Will Grant got on his skates to meet him and talk about how his installation relates to the US-Cuba diplomatic thaw. The Havana Biennial Is Running at Full Throttle HAVANA — With the recent political thaw between Cuba and the United States, changes are already lapping the shores of this island nation and may soon be pounding the great sea wall, the Malecón, that stands between Havana, the open water, and a big-spending, big-building, culturally big-footing neighbor to the north. Everyone knows that major shifts are inevitable once capitalism begins to flood the socialist zone. And a sense of mingled excitement and apprehension is in the air at the 12th Havana Biennial, a diffuse, gradually unfolding, monthlong series of art exhibitions that have been injected into the tissue of this majestic heirloom of a city, adding contemporary warmth to its gorgeously crumbling bones. Mangle \| Celosía natural at Flora, Bogotá The work of the Collective Mangle (Diego Fernando Álvarez and María Paula Álvarez) is based on wood. Both artists have an education as carpenters and the good knowledge and practice of this trade has allowed them to take this work to its limits. Though the modification of tools and the exploration of other possibilities of working with wood, they have managed to create unexpected forms, which they present like a flexible and malleable element, which is similar to materials like plastic, metal or textiles. Truth Telling: Duke Riley and Frohawk Two Feathers at the Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati By MARIA SEDA-REEDER Based on a True Story: Duke Riley and Frohawk Two Feathers the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati through March 22, 2015. At a time when news channels are not beholden to accuracy, having video evidence of murder on camera still isn’t enough to charge perpetrators with a crime, and more people prefer to get their “news” from satire sources such as the Onion or Stephen Colbert, broad historical truths with implied heroes and villains seems like quite a precarious subject to tackle these days. Truth is funny that way: it is a constantly moving target. But if truth could ever be summarized in a sound bite, you wouldn’t know it from the sprawling, visually dense exhibition “Based on a True Story: Duke Riley and Frohawk Two Feathers,” on view at the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati through March 22, 2015. Glenda León Will Exhibit Alongside Cuban Artists in Sweden The Spaces Between / Contemporary Art from Havana How is life in Cuba today, beyond the headlines of the last few months about the thaw in international relations and political promises about lifting the trade embargo? Can art reflect a society? On Sunday, 22 February, Bildmuseet (museum for contemporary art and visual culture) in Sweden will open an exhibition of contemporary art from Havana. The Spaces Between addresses the social and economic reality that has taken shape in Cuba in recent years. The exhibition presents fourteen artists living in the dynamic and complex capital, Havana. Their work highlights the people, the city and the social and political conditions of life there. Juan Carlos Alom, Javier Castro, Sandra Ceballos Obaya, Celia – Yunior, Ricardo G. Elias, Luis Gárciga Romay, Luis Gómez Armenteros, Jesús Hdez-Guero, Ernesto Leal, Glenda León, Eduardo Ponjuán Gonzalez, Grethell Rasúa... Glenda León: Cada Respiro \| MATADERO MADRID Espacio: Nave 16 January 30 - April 26, 2015 Matadero Madrid presenta Cada Respiro, una gran videoinstalación audiovisual realizada por Glenda León, artista cubana hoy reconocida como una de las creadoras más relevantes de su generación. Comisariada por Christian Dominguez, Cada Respiro busca no solo dar la idea de la conexión entre las personas y el mundo en el que viven, sino también el potencial que los seres humanos llevan dentro de transformar el mundo. Las cinco pantallas de que consta Cada Respiro recogen imágenes de cosas tan distintas o monumentales como la tierra, el cielo, el fuego y el mar que se mueven con el ritmo de una respiración, ese acto que se repite una y otra vez, señal de vida junto con los latidos del corazón, y que es el puente entre el mundo y el cuerpo, pues cada vez que se inhala se toma algo del mundo y en cada exhalación se devuelve algo. En este movimiento, la artista busca no solo dar la idea de la conexión entre las personas y el mundo en el que viven, sino también el potencial que los seres humanos llevan dentro de transformar el mundo, que no está tan lejano como a veces se presenta y así propiciar una dosis de optimismo. Este es un proyecto de Glenda León para Gran Escala, línea de programación de Matadero Madrid que investiga la relación de la obra de arte y su volumen en el espacio. Ewerdt Hilgemann \| Panta Rhei Opening at Mana Contemporary Ewerdt Hilgemann uses a vacuum pump to contort geometric volumes of welded steel, resulting in big, beautiful objects that reflect the German artist’s deconstructive approach to sculpture. In the early 1980s, Ewerdt Hilgemann spent six weeks polishing a five-foot-tall cube of marble to perfection. Then he rolled it down a rocky mountainside. The experiment, and its mangled result, marked a new phase in Hilgemann’s creative practice: instead of using mathematical equations to shape his sculptures, he turned to unpredictable natural phenomenons like gravity and explosions. Soon the artist started vacuuming the air out of the center of hollow, welded-steel geometric forms using water or pumps, a technique used to create his so-called implosion sculptures. Magnan Metz Gallery featured in The New York Times Cuba’s Art Scene Awaits a Travel Boom \| By Victoria Burnett HAVANA - Kadir López was working in his studio at his elegant home here when the doorbell rang. It was Will Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. "I had no idea they were coming," said Mr. López, whose work incorporates salvaged American signs and ads that were torn down after Fidel Castro's 1959 revolution. About an hour and $45,000 later, Mr. Smith had bought "Coca Cola-Galiano," an 8-by-4-foot Coca-Cola sign on which Mr. López had superimposed a 1950s photograph of what was once one of the most bustling commercial streets in Havana. A year later, recalling the event, Mr. López is still happily incredulous. "Where else in the world does Will Smith turn up on an artist's doorstep?" he said. As collectors, art connoisseurs and institutions eagerly gear up to travel to Cuba after President Obama's decision to loosen the economic embargo, the art scene that awaits them is sui generis: a world whose artists are cut off from supplies and the Internet and, at the same time, celebrated by a coterie of international buyers whose curiosity and determination brought them to Cuba long before talk of a thaw. Magnan Metz Gallery featured in Bloomberg Rich U.S. Collectors Look to Cuba as Next Hot Art Market \| By Mary Romano and James Tarmy Ohio real estate developer Ron Pizzuti might not wait until May for his next trip to Cuba for an art biennial. A quick visit in January may be in order “to get the lay of the land” before the hungry crowd swoops in, he said. Pizzuti, 74, owns about 100 Cuban artworks and last year opened a private museum in Columbus with an inaugural exhibit devoted to artists from the Communist country. He has paid $5,000 to $200,000 in the past six years for works by artists including Enrique Martinez Celaya. “I see prices rising as artists get more exposure,” said Pizzuti, who, with his wife, Ann, has built a collection of 2,000 contemporary works over 40 years. “That’s good for them, but not good for me. But that’s inevitable when a new market opens up.” With news that the U.S. will establish diplomatic ties and ease economic barriers with Cuba, the art world is looking at the nation about 90 miles (145 kilometers) off the coast of Florida as the next hot market. The expansion of private wealth has boosted the number of collectors, who in turn have fueled art prices. In two weeks of auctions in New York last month, a record $2.3 billion of art was sold. Thawed relations “will have a huge impact because Cuba was a limited market in terms of who got to see the art from the Chelsea and Miami scene,” said Alberto Magnan, the Cuba-born founder and co-owner of Magnan Metz, a gallery in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. “That number now will become huge.” Magnan Metz Gallery at Art Miami (A15) & Art Miami Context (E59) The Gallery is please to present works by Alexandre Arrechea, Ameila Biewald, Roberto Diago, Ewerdt Hilgemann, Miler Lagos, Glenda León, Sofia Maldonado, Mangle, David Opdyke, Duke Riley, Ariana Page Russell, & Anne Spalter. Press and general inquiries please contact sarah@magnanmetz.com. For complimentary admission please click the link below. Alexandre Arrechea featured in Sculpture Magazine Contradiction is My Love, A Conversation with Alexandre Arrechea by Jan Garden Castro Alexandre Arrechea, who was born in Cuba, worked as part of the well-known collaborative Los Carpinteros before embarking on a solo career in 2003. Now, he navigates between living in Spain and exhibiting in biennials from Venice to Taipei and in museums from New York to Honolulu. “The Map and The Fact,” his recent show at Magnan Metz Gallery in Chelsea, closed last month. Last year, in addition to several gallery exhibitions, he installed “No Limits,” a collection of 10 steel models of New York skyscrapers, along the Park Avenue Mall. Though recognizable, these icons came with a twist, reconfigured into unexpected new forms—a flag on a pole, a striking serpent, a pentagon, spinning tops, and an ouroboros (the snake eating its own tail). It took me a while to understand this subversive imagery. Why turn the Seagram building into an up-jutting fire hose? Why tilt a Courthouse tower to resemble a traffic barrier? As Lowery Stokes Sims explains, Arrechea “destabilizes these power symbols, thus preventing them from successfully assuming whatever political philosophy that might seek to co-opt them.” Earlier this year, No Limits, a film exploring power and architecture and featuring Arrechea’s Park Avenue works, was shown at the Rome Independent Film Festival.... Magnan Metz Gallery at ARTBO 2014 The gallery is pleased to present works by Alexandre Arrechea, Roberto Diago, Miler Lagos, and Mangle. For more information on ARTBO please visit www.artbo.co Press and media inquires please contact info@magnanmetz.com Artist Talk: featuring Slean Slemon UBUNTU Artist Exchange at the Studio Museum In celebrating Carnegie Hall's UBUNTU: Music and Arts of South Africa festival, The Studio Museum in Harlem is partnering with The Bag Factory Artists Studios in Johannesburg to present a weekend-long, artist-exchange program aimed at inciting a cross-cultural conversation. This special project will feature a public dialogue moderated by Tumelo Mosaka where artists Firelei Baez (NY), Jarrett Erasmus (SA), Sean Slemon (SA), and Xaviera Simmons (NY) will explore and discuss their practice in relation to Ubuntu philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of community and highlights the important role played by late Nelson Mandela in reconciling South Africa's political history with its goals of integration and inclusion. Additionally, our Education Department will present a special workshop entitled Mandela Monoprints in which families are invited to celebrate the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela through printmaking and personalizing drawstring backpacks with a Mandela portrait and unique, colorful designs. Group Exhibition: featuring Slean Slemon _ Play an exhibtion at the Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park October 12 - December 30, 2014 PLAY, an exhibition of sculpture, photography, film and performance, is taking place at the NIROX Sculpture Park in the Cradle. The exhibition explores the notion of play as an art form. The aspiration is to present an exhibition that investigates the frivolity of play in conjunction iwth the reception of the mediums on exhibition. Group Exhibition: featuring Alexandre Arrechea OMI International Arts Center: 2014 Fall Exhibition Alexandre Arrechea: Helmsley Opening: Sunday, October 12, 1:30 - 4 PM Helmsley by Alexandre Arrechea comes from "No Limits", a public art exhibition. The series of steel sculptures were on view in Summer 2013 along the Park Avenue Median in New York City. Arrechea playfully reinterprets buildings that defined the city and Park Avenue and each piece in that exhibition was based loosely on a New York architectural landmark: in this case, the Helmsley Building on Park Avenue and East 45th Street. Group Exhibition: featuring Duke Riley Brooklyn Museum: Crossing Brooklyn: Art from Bushwick, Bed-Stuy, and Beyond October 3 - January 4, 2014 Morris A. and Meyer Schapiro Wing and Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Gallery, 5th Floor Reflecting the rich creative diversity of Brooklyn, Crossing Brooklyn presents work by thirty-five Brooklyn-based artists or collectives. The exhibition and related programming take place in the galleries and on the grounds of the Museum, as well as off-site in the streets, waterways, and other public spaces of the borough. Emphasizing artistic practices that engage with the world, the exhibition includes artists who aim to expand their focus and have an impact beyond the studio and the museum. The resulting work defies easy categorization, taking on diverse forms that include public and private action, the use of found or collected objects, and interactive and educational events, among others. Alongside the drawings, paintings, photographs, sculptures, installations, videos, and performances on view are several site-specific works. Art Talk: Bronx Museum 1040 Lounge Alexandre Arrechea, Holly Block & Galia Solomonoff Cuban artist Alexandre Arrechea and architect Galia Solomonoff meet with Beyond the Supersquare exhibition co-curator Holly Block for a lively discussion on art and architecture. Group Exhibition: featuring Alexandre Arrechea & Glenda León Nuit Blanche Toronto: The possibility of everything Curated by Dominique Fontaine, you'll find a concentration of this exhibition's projects along Spadina Avenue between College Street and Queen Street West and along Queen Street West between University Avenue and Spadina Avenue. Between the earth and the sky, the possibility of everything will create a framework for artistic experimentation presented in a dynamic, engaging, surprising and fun way. Altering our basic assumptions about what we see, feel, and understand about our worlds and ourselves, the exhibition will invite audiences to re-think the social and sensorial possibilities of public spaces. The emphasis will be on artistic productions that make us reconsider the meanings of play and participation. The works will be unconventional and symbolic of their particular aesthetic. Projects will reflect poetically on the social and political issues affecting our present realities and possible futures. — Dominique Fontaine Ewerdt Hilgemann: Moments in a Stream The temporary sculptures along the Park Avenue Mall are one of our favorite public art initiatives in New York City. The curated pieces, done by one featured artist at a time, always seem to be in a dialogue with the city around them. In the lower part of Park Avenue, north of Grand Central Terminal, the works form a distinct contrast with the corporate business culture that pervades the architecture. Further north, they serve to spice up the storied legacy of Park Avenue apartments. On Saturday August 1st, Ewerdt Hilgemann, Moments in a Stream will be complete, stretching from 52nd to 67th Street. We’ve been hanging out with Hilgemann and his team while they install the sculptures between 10pm and 6am, as required by city regulation. SITE Santa Fe Biennial: Featuring Miler Lagos & Glenda León SITElines: Unsettled Landscapes July 20, 2014 - Janurary 11, 2015 Unsettled Landscapes SITE Santa Fe Introduces A new biennial exhibition series that explores contemporary art from Nunavut to Tierra del Fuego July 20, 2014 – January 11, 2015 Opening Festivities July 17-19 SITElines: New Perspectives on Art of the Americas is a six-year commitment to a series of linked exhibitions with a focus on contemporary art and cultural production of the Americas. The exhibitions will take place in 2014, 2016, and 2018 and will be organized by a different team of curators, from locations throughout the Western Hemisphere. Through SITElines, SITE will establish a new programming hub called SITEcenter to generate connectivity between and during the exhibitions. Group Exhibition: featuring Miler Lagos Guest Projects: Vanishing Points July 4 - 30, 2014 Vanishing Points Open every day from 12:00 - 18:00 Curated by: John Angel Rodriguez What is a vanishing point? It is the converging union of lines that fade into the infinite. It may also be the concept that we inherited from the practice of making projective drawings. Group Exhibition: featuring Alejandro Almanza Pereda About a Mountain at Asya Geisberg Gallery June 26 - August 15, 2014 Inspired by the dystopian prognostication and dark metaphors in John D'Agata's book About a Mountain, this exhibition digressively explores metaphysical tropes of human existence, disaster, time, and our ongoing existential crisis. Ninety miles north of Las Vegas lies Yucca Mountain, a proposed storage site for 77,000 tons of nuclear waste. Stymied by Kafkaesque debacles, the project ultimately obsolesced. D'Agata presents a bleak and disambiguate survey of our relationship to mortality through cultural desensitization, and the orthodoxy of irrationality as the panacea for our scientific and corporate ills. As in the crux of D'Agata's book, the works in this exhibition utilize utopian, cultural and historical reference points, with each piece weaving a complex narrative whilst simultaneously acting as nodes to a larger discourse. Punkt Ø: Mind The Map June 21- September 21, 2014 In May 2014 Norway will celebrate the 200-year anniversary of its constitution, a time of great festivity around the country. Punkt Ø will join the celebrations by exhibiting archival maps from around the time of the signing of the Moss Convention – the de facto peace treaty that formed the basis for the union between Sweden and Norway. The historical maps will be complemented by a more comprehensive presentation of contemporary art featuring work by artists who work with cartography and maps either directly or in a more subtle manner, resulting in an exhibition that is political, poetic, conceptual and highly visual, revealing issues related to power and power structures and geopolitics seen from the perspective of a world in constant change. Artist Residency: Amelia Biewald The Wassaic Artist Residency The Wassaic Artist Residency exists to provide a genuine and intimate context for art making. We hope to strengthen local community by increasing social and cultural capital through inspiration, promotion and creation of contemporary visual and performing art. Group Exhibition: featuring Susanna Heller Arshile Gorky and a selection of contemporary drawings June 6 - 29th, 2014 Opening reception: Friday, June 6, 7-10pm Bushwick, Brooklyn — Outlet Fine Art (253 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn) is pleased to present “suggestion, that is the dream: Arshile Gorky and a selection of contemporary drawings,” June 6-29, 2014. Three Rivers Arts Festival: Alexandre Arrechea June 4th - September 7th, 2014 Public Art Installation: “No Limits” by Alexandre Arrechea PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST ANNOUNCES ALEXANDRE ARRECHEA: NO LIMITS A PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION OF THE DOLLAR BANK THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL 10 Days of Free Music and Art \| June 6 – 15, 2014 Pittsburgh, PA—The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents the monumental sculptural installation No Limits by Cuban-born artist Alexandre Arrechea as part of the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival public art program. Four nearly 20-foot-tall sculptures—originally part of a series installed along New York City’s Park Avenue—will be displayed throughout downtown Pittsburgh’s Gateway Center from June 6–September 7, 2014. Solo Exhibition: Glenda Leon galeria SENDA May 29th - July 25th, 2014 Primera exposición individual en España de Glenda León (La Habana, 1976), artista cubana afincada en Madrid desde 2011. La autora participó en la 55º edición de la Bienal de Venecia en el Pabellón de Cuba y el próximo año tiene programada una muestra individual en el Centro de Creación Contemporánea del Matadero de Madrid. La exposición incluye la première del vídeo “Canalización” dentro del marco del LOOP Festival y engloba un ideario poético para el que utiliza desde el dibujo al videoarte, incluyendo la instalación y los objetos. Tattoo: From Maritime Heros to World Art May 9 - September 21, 2014 Deck hand, beach boy or famous artist? Who can tell the difference these days? Tattoos were once reserved for Nyhavn’s hard-core sailors. Now, however, sports stars, pop idols and TV hosts have revolutionized our bodily forms of expression and made ink drawings on the body cool for everyone. This summer’s large-scale exhibition, Tattoo, takes a close look at a visual phenomenon that is a prominent feature of contemporary life. It presents the history of tattoos: from the world’s first tattoo shop at no. 17 Nyhavn to “Ink Hans” and “Tattoo Ole”, renowned among mariners and royalty across the world, concluding with today’s artists who reveal our darkest secrets in drawings all over the human body. Gallery Talk: Alexandre Arrechea 12:30pm Gallery talk: The City and the Humanities Cuban America: An Empire State of Mind includes over 35 contemporary artists of Cuban descent, who have been raised in the States or in Cuba. In this groundbreaking exhibition, a myriad of themes are inspired by America: as the familiar homeland for second and third generation children of Cuban parents, or as the distant, imagined place that has historically empowered diverse ideologies on the Island. In a wide range of perspectives and styles, the United States can be both the backdrop, and the protagonist in diverse narratives. These views, rarely put together, portray multiple landscapes of the concept of empire, so easily associated with both countries, while the works in this exhibition add to the construction of a fresh, as well as complex, image of America: a Cuban America. Alexandre Arrechea: Beyond the Supersquare Bronx Museum May 1, 2014 - January 11, 2015 Beyond the Supersquare explores the indelible influence of Latin American and Caribbean modernist architecture on contemporary art. The exhibition features over 30 artists and more than 60 artworks, including photography, video, sculpture, installation, and drawing, that respond to major Modernist architectural projects constructed in Latin America and the Caribbean from the 1920s through the 1960s. Beyond the Supersquare examines the complicated legacies of modernism through architecture and thought—as embodied by the political, economic, environmental, and social challenges faced by countries throughout Latin America—through the unique perspective of artists working today. This exhibition is co-organized by Holly Block (New York City) and María Inés Rodríguez (Colombia), and designed by Benedeta Monteverde (Mexico). Artist Lecture: Duke Riley 21C Museum Hotel 21C welcomes artist Duke Riley on the opening night of his exhibition, Duke Riley: See You at the Finish Line. The lecture is free and open to the public. Alexandre Arrechea Participating in group exhibition: Museo Würth La Rioja Arrechea's work is featured among 19 other artists in the current exhibition, Somos, sois, eres, soy ( We are, you are, I am), at the Würth Museum in La Rioja Spain. The exhibition aims to explore humanity in 4 galleries with the aid of visual elements and runs from 03/29/14 to 02/22/15.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3660
__label__wiki	0.850941	0.850941	PartyPlanner64 » Mario Party Hacking/Modding » Anybody can remake the N64 Mario Party games or at least one? Author Topic: Anybody can remake the N64 Mario Party games or at least one? (Read 7546 times) GSUser43 TL;DR--Short version below. Wish if someone who is experienced in animating, modeling, programming etc. could remake the N64 MP games or at least one of them. Recently, fans made a Resident Evil 2 remake and currently working on a Resident Evil 3 remake. Even more, a Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic remake is in the works. If there are fans that can remake HUGE games like these, then I really wish if there are fans that can remake SMALL games like these, they were the BEST ones out of all the MP games by Hudson. And of course, better than the ND Cube crap (God! Don't even remind me about the disaster that is Island Tour, it was even more crappy than 9-10, especially because nearly the entire soundtracks are basically a copy-and-paste, YET dumbed-down version of 9). The main reason why I want a remake is because it would feel like a new MP made by Hudson with it's new graphics, physics, music etc. knowing that the first MP was released all the way back in 1998 (Yay! My birth year!), and I have no faith in ND Cube if they made another MP after 9, IT and 10 (yes I know, they have ex-Hudson devs, but they're still just as bad as if they didn't have a single one). Heck, even Wii Party and Wii Party U feels EXACTLY like 9 and 10 but without Mario characters and a board. Short version: Anybody, please, PLEASE remake any of them, they are my childhood. http://images.clipartpanda.com/begging-clipart-Begging-1.jpg « Last Edit: March 30, 2016, 12:24:04 PM by GSUser43 » RafalRib The Hype God/King June 2016: CRASH IS BACK! Re: Anybody can remake the N64 Mario Party games or at least one? Quote from: GSUser43 on March 29, 2016, 09:46:08 AM God! Don't even remind me about the disaster that is Island Tour, it was even more crappy than 9-10, especially because nearly the entire sound effects are basically a copy-and-paste, YET dumbed-down version of 9 Just because a game isnt like others in the series it doesnt mean its a disaster... Take Sticker Star as an example, its not your normal Paper Mario and its still a great game « Last Edit: March 29, 2016, 10:27:23 AM by RafalRib » Quote from: RafalRib on March 29, 2016, 10:09:34 AM Well, I didn't play Sticker Star so I don't know if it's great or not. SuperZambezi is a great #1 Dry Bones fan on this forum Moved to Mario Party Hacking board. Unfortunately way easier said than done. Right now there is very little interest in custom Mario Party games and hacking and even fewer people who actual have the means to do it. You know, instead of asking someone to do it, you should try learning to hack some of the older MP games. There is A LOT to learn and understand, but if you put your effort and time in, I'm sure you can help make the Mario Party hacking scene a reality. You're not going to create the dream game you've always wanted overnight, but you can help make something like what you want more of a possibility. I said it above that like Resident Evil 2 & 3 and Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic, a remake from scratch, not a hack, you know, like this (Metal Gear Remake): Though I agree with you, saying is a lot easier than actually doing it. I would think that a remake would be even harder than hacking, that's why I suggested it. Quote from: SuperZambezi on March 29, 2016, 02:39:03 PM Oh! Okay, now I understand why you moved this thread. It still saddens me that there's no one (maybe) up for this task. I wish someone who knows about game development would read this and hear out that fans want these 3 classics to be remade. I'll leave this thread with this message until someone who knows about game development replies (replies are still acceptable even after years): Dear reader, if you know about game development (like in Unity, Unreal Engine), please hear out that MP fans want these 3 classics to be remade, or at least one of them. We (MP fans) would be very happy and thankful if any of them becomes one of the games that had "fan remakes". Sincerely, dedicated MP fan. Nintega Dario NiiiiiiiiiiiiiinTEGA!! It's not as easy as it looks, Binary files are very complex and can only be opened in a Hex editor, not even I am able to do it. NintendoFan It's not as easy as you're making it to be. First, we don't even know how to make our own boards. And since this is probably going to be a remake that upgrades the graphics, we'd be going from a pre-rendered board to full models. Do you have any idea how hard that would be? Even Nintendo couldn't get it quite right in Mario Party 4. Second, the minigames. Where would we even start to code a minigame like the ones in the original? And again, some minigames have pre-rendered backgrounds, making it harder. Third, models. Would we use the ones in the original games or find a newer one? Or should we have an option in settings to switch between the two? And last but not least, the legal action that could be taken. Since we're recreating boards and stuff from actual Nintendo games, they could easily send us a C&D to shut down the entire project because we're putting copyrighted material in a (probably) freeware game. This happened to some guy that tried to make a Super Mario 64 HD remake. There are a few Mario Party fangames out there, but they aren't as... good as the actual Mario Party games. Ancient trash. Spoiler: Smash 4 license (click to show/hide) SpiderStaryu Peachy's got it! Making boards? Easy. That's not the hard part. The hard part is programming everything in the game. Editing the N64 games sounds impossible, so anyone who would do it, would have to make it from scratch. Mario Party requires A LOT to program: Models, Minigames, Boards, Board mechanics, Space mecahnics, Items... It will be way too hard to do. I mean, major kudos to anyone who seriously considers doing this, but I wouldn't personally have the experience, or time to try to make something like this. I'll stick to my Mario Party-forum game, thank you. Quote from: SpiderStaryu on April 11, 2016, 08:20:03 PM Sounds are simple to replace in N64 titles, it's called N64soundtool... Quote from: NintendoFan on April 11, 2016, 08:10:34 PM (I've read your reply immediately after you wrote it but didn't have anything to say until now) It would be GREAT to see Nintendo officially doing a remake, it's just unlikely for them to do so, especially since it's not one of the games that the whole fans wanted a remake for years like Final Fantasy VII. But who knows what could happen, some games had a remake and not much people asked for them like Metroid: Zero Mission. Wish Nintendo would read this and do a remake! It will please the fans and won't require Nintendo to think of new ideas for a new, high quality Mario Party game. « Last Edit: April 16, 2016, 04:50:08 AM by GSUser43 » It would be GREAT to see Nintendo officially doing a remake, it's just unlikely for them to do so, especially since it's not one of the games that the whole fans wanted a remake for years like Final Fantasy VII. The thing is, Nintendo doesn't like ideas that will please their fans Just look at how the past few years have gone for them Quote from: NintendoFan on April 19, 2016, 09:55:10 AM Yeah, but recently Satoru Iwata died, so it will still take some time to get to know this new Nintendo president.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3664
__label__wiki	0.852682	0.852682	DANA WHITE: LOOKIN’ FOR A FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR BANGOR EVENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Bangor, Maine (July 12, 2016) – Earlier today, New England Fights (NEF) announced the fight card for the promotion’s August 5, 2016 event at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White will be present at the event to scout talent for his web show Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight. Eight professional mixed-martial-arts (MMA) bouts will be presented before White. Sixteen competitors will look to impress the UFC boss and earn a contract with the largest MMA promotion in the world. In the main event, “The Fearless” Alfred Khashakyan (7-2) will face Brazilian prospect Ricardo Lucas Ramos (8-1) in a bantamweight contest. Based out of Glendale, California, Khashakyan is a finisher, having won seven of his last eight bouts via knockout or technical knockout. Khashakyan will be in good company on August 5 as his opponent does not believe in letting the judges decide the winner either. Seven of Ramos’ eight wins have been finishes, including five submissions. Maine lightweights Jon Lemke (5-5) and Jesse “The Viking” Erickson (7-5) will meet in a rematch of their Bellator 93 bout from 2013. Lemke won the first battle in Lewiston via first round technical knockout. Both Erickson and Lemke have recently challenged for the NEF MMA Professional Lightweight Title. They are two of the top-ranked fighters in the state at 155-pounds. Local, Bangor-based Young’s MMA will send no less than four competitors to the cage in hopes of winning a UFC contract. “The” Ryan Sanders (10-7), Aaron “Relentless” Lacey (1-0), CJ Ewer (1-0), and Josh “Hook On” Harvey (1-0) will all be in action for the first time at the Cross. In a bout that has all the makings of a “show-stealer,” Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt Jarod “Last Minute” Lawton (4-2) is scheduled to face Mike “The Mustache” Hansen (4-4) in a middleweight bout. Both will be looking to bounce back from losses in their respective previous bouts. Hansen is a former state high school wrestling champion out of Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Maine. The full fight card (subject to change): 265-POUNDS: Brendan Battles (1-0) vs. Derrick Brown (4-3) 185-POUNDS: Jarod Lawton (4-2) vs. Mike Hansen (4-4) 170-POUNDS: CJ Ewer (1-0) vs. Ruben Redman (0-1) 155-POUNDS: Ryan Sanders (10-7) vs. Derrick Kennington (11-7) 155-POUNDS: Jesse Erickson (7-5) vs. Jon Lemke (5-5) 145-POUNDS: Josh Harvey (1-0) vs. Brandon Bushaw (2-2) 145-POUNDS: Aaron Lacey (1-0) vs. John Santos (3-3) 135-POUNDS: Alfred Khashakyan (7-2) vs. Ricardo Lucas Ramos (8-1) New England Fights’ next event, “NEF Presents Dana White: Looking for a Fight” takes place on Friday, August 5, 2016 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Tickets are on sale now at www.CrossInsuranceCenter.com or by calling the box office at 800.745.3000. For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. In addition, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA and www.flocombat.com, follow them on Twitter @nefights and join the official Facebook group “New England Fights.”	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3669
__label__wiki	0.863616	0.863616	Making the Leap, No. 12: Davante Adams Published: July 2, 2015 at 10:05 a.m. Updated: July 2, 2015 at 07:52 p.m. The Around The NFL crew will document the players we believe will be "Making the Leap" in 2015. This could be a player emerging from no-name status to a quality starter. Or it could mean an excellent player jumping to superstar status. The list continues with No. 12, Green Bay Packers wideout Davante Adams. MVP of the offseason? Few players around the league have been showered with more praise this offseason than second-year Packers wideout Davante Adams. Let's review: » "Humongous upside" and "incredible" athleticism were the words Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers used to describe Adams, saying "the opportunities are going to come for him." » Packers coach Mike McCarthy called Adams the "MVP or an All-Star" of the team's offseason, almost pointing to our "Leap" series by name in boasting that the "tremendous" 6-foot-1, 215-pounder was the "clear illustration of a player taking a jump in his second year." » Rodgers wasn't finished, talking about Adams as a "very polished player" with "excellent demeanor for a guy who's going to be a star," specifically pointing to the requisite "note-taking, the preparation, the study habits, the focus, the practice habits" that produce the "swagger of a No. 1 receiver." The quarterback went on to compare the receiver's charisma to that of Charles Woodson, Julius Peppers and Greg Jennings during the early part of their careers. Talent you "can't teach" "I feel like I'm the best receiver in this draft," Adams said of a 2014 class that included Odell Beckham, Mike Evans, Sammy Watkins and enough additional talent to potentially go down as the greatest group of wideouts in NFL history. That's the confidence Rodgers spoke of, but Adams wound up finishing 11th among rookies with 38 catches. Quiet out of the gate, the Green Bay wideout finally emerged with six grabs for 77 yards against the Dolphins in Week 6 and another seven catches for 75 yards against the Saints two games later. He then blew up in a nationally televised Week 13 win over the Patriots with 121 yards off six connections. NFL Media's Nate Burleson thought enough of those high points to name Adams among his top-five breakout wideouts for 2015, noting how Adams "took advantage" of his opportunities with excellent route-running, especially on slant routes. His playoff performance against Dallas was instructive: A seven-grab, 117-yard day that showed off Adams' strength and after-the-catch gifts. On his 46-yard touchdown grab in the video package below, Adams makes up for his lack of blazing speed with good routes, shiftiness and savvy field vision that resulted in extra real estate. Check out the 1:02 mark, where Adams uses his strength post-catch to toss Sterling Moore to the dirt like a ragdoll -- with one arm! Last year's bursts of production hint at a high ceiling for Adams. Still, it's challenging to predict a breakout year for a guy sitting behind Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb. I went back and looked at how No. 3 wideouts have fared with Rodgers and McCarthy at the helm. Since 2008, the third-most productive receiver -- in terms of catches -- has averaged 41.3 grabs for 570.3 yards with 4.6 touchdowns. Adams split snaps with Jarrett Boykin before finishing last year as the team's clear-cut No. 3, one reason his 38/446/3 line was slightly below the noted average. His role is clear this season, but Adams still has two go-to talents in front of him. It's worth noting that only six rookie receivers played more snaps than Adams, but 11 saw more targets, meaning Rodgers typically looked elsewhere. Perhaps that won't be a concern after all the pretty words from the quarterback this offseason. History tells us that Green Bay doesn't ask its third wideout to carry the load, but Adams is helped by the absence of a bona fide playmaking tight end on the roster. Besides, he's going to see a steady diet of favorable matchups with Nelson and Cobb facing opposing top cover men. Adams has shown enough friskiness after the catch to see more targets in Year 2. Fifty catches for 750 yards and seven scores feels about right, with those numbers skyrocketing if injuries strike Nelson or Cobb. Around The NFL's Chris Wesseling pointed to Green Bay's attack as a threat to break NFL records in 2015, which makes plenty of sense. With Eddie Lacy on the ground, a flock of weapons through the air and the game's finest quarterback under center, defenses will have their hands full. Look for Adams to thrive and grow amid the chaos. The latest Around The NFL Podcast welcomes back Lindsay Rhodes to recap Antonio Gates' suspension and the 'Top 100' rankings. Find more Around The NFL content on NFL NOW.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3670
__label__wiki	0.878783	0.878783	View source for Performance 2007 ← Performance 2007 Two months before the release of their fifth full-length album, ''[[Year Zero]]'', [[Nine Inch Nails]] began a new [[Tour\|tour]], officially called '''Performance 2007'''. The tour started as a kind of best hits tour (since no songs from ''Year Zero'' were played at the first few days) but later transformed into direct ''Year Zero'' support tour. ==Line-Up== '''[[Alessandro Cortini]]:''' Keyboards, programming, guitar, bass, backing vocals '''[[Josh Freese]]:''' Drums '''[[Aaron North]]:''' Guitar, keyboards, backing vocals '''[[Trent Reznor]]:''' Vocals, guitar, keyboards, tambourine, mbira *'''[[Jeordie White]]:''' Bass, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals ==European spring tour== [[Image:28.03.07.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Show in Munich on March 28, 2007.]] Prior to the beginning of tour Reznor in interview described it as an opportunity of playing with the same line-up again, visiting some places NIN did not played in before and revisiting music from all the different areas of NIN rather than focusing on the new album. Two ''Year Zero'' songs made their debut on this leg ("[[Survivalism (song)\|Survivalism]]" and "[[The Beginning Of The End]]"), as well as a few old, never before played live songs: "[[Last]]" from ''[[Broken]]'', "[[We're In This Together (song)\|We're In This Together]]" from ''[[The Fragile (halo)\|The Fragile]]'' and deconstructed version of "[[The Fragile (song)\|The Fragile]]" from ''[[Still]]''. Three songs from ''[[The Downward Spiral (halo)\|The Downward Spiral]]'' ("[[Heresy]]", "[[Ruiner]]", "[[The Becoming]]") returned to the setlist for the first time since 1994-95 [[Self Destruct Touring Cycle\|Self Destruct tour]]. The production on this tour was minimal, as it was mostly club tour. On the other hand, the tour featured the heaviest setlist rotation in NIN history, covering about 40 songs from all NIN albums. During the Spanish and UK legs at the beginning of this tour, flash drives each containing an intentionally leaked song from ''Year Zero'' ("[[My Violent Heart]]," "[[Me, I'm Not]]" and "[[In This Twilight]]") have been found in men's bathroom stalls. ===Tour Dates=== {\|border="1" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" \|- style="background-color:#e8e8e8" !width="260"\|Date/Location !Venue \|- \| [[2007/02/10 Lisbon, Portugal]] \| Coliseum \|- \| [[2007/02/11 Lisbon, Portugal]] \| Coliseum \|- \| [[2007/02/12 Lisbon, Portugal]] \| Coliseum \|- \| [[2007/02/14 Madrid, Spain]] \| La Riviera \|- \| [[2007/02/15 Madrid, Spain]] \| La Riviera \|- \| [[2007/02/16 Bilbao, Spain]] \| Pabellon De La Casilla \|- \| [[2007/02/18 Barcelona, Spain]] \| Razzmatazz \|- \| [[2007/02/19 Barcelona, Spain]] \| Razzmatazz \|- \| [[2007/02/21 Paris, France]] \| Olympia \|- \| [[2007/02/22 Paris, France]] \| Olympia \|- \| [[2007/02/23 Lille, France]] \| Zenith \|- \| [[2007/02/25 Manchester, UK]] \| Apollo \|- \| [[2007/02/26 Manchester, UK]] \| Apollo \|- \| [[2007/02/28 Glasgow, UK]] \| Academy \|- \| [[2007/03/01 Glasgow, UK]] \| Academy \|- \| [[2007/03/03 Nottingham, UK]] \| Arena \|- \| [[2007/03/04 Birmingham, UK]] \| Academy \|- \| 2007/03/05 Birmingham, UK \| Academy (POSTPONED TO [[2007/08/28 Birmingham, UK\|AUGUST 28, 2007]]) \|- \| [[2007/03/07 London, UK]] \| Brixton Academy \|- \| [[2007/03/08 London, UK]] \| Brixton Academy \|- \| [[2007/03/10 London, UK]] \| Brixton Academy \|- \| [[2007/03/11 London, UK]] \| Brixton Academy \|- \| 2007/03/12 Wolverhampton, UK \| Civic Hall (POSTPONED TO [[2007/08/30 Wolverhampton, UK\|AUGUST 30, 2007]]) \|- \| [[2007/03/14 Cologne, Germany]] \| Palladium \|- \| [[2007/03/15 Dortmund, Germany]] \| Westfallenhalle2 \|- \| [[2007/03/16 Tilburg, Netherlands]] \| 013 \|- \| [[2007/03/18 Brussels, Belgium]] \| Ancienne Belgique \|- \| [[2007/03/19 Brussels, Belgium]] \| Ancienne Belgique \|- \| [[2007/03/21 Amsterdam, Netherlands]] \| Paradiso \|- \| [[2007/03/22 Amsterdam, Netherlands]] \| Paradiso \|- \| [[2007/03/24 Berlin, Germany]] \| Columbiahalle \|- \| [[2007/03/25 Berlin, Germany]] \| Columbiahalle \|- \| [[2007/03/26 Stuttgart, Germany]] \| Porsche Arena \|- \| [[2007/03/28 Munich, Germany]] \| Zenith \|- \| [[2007/03/29 Vienna, Austria]] \| Gasometer \|- \| [[2007/03/30 Vienna, Austria]] \| Gasometer \|- \| [[2007/04/01 Milan, Italy]] \| Alcatrazz \|- \| [[2007/04/02 Zurich, Switzerland]] \| Volkshaus \|- \| [[2007/04/04 Frankfurt, Germany]] \| Jahrhunderthalle \|- \| [[2007/04/06 Copenhagen, Denmark]] \| Vega \|- \| [[2007/04/07 Oslo, Norway]] \| Sentrum Scene \|- \| [[2007/04/08 Stockholm, Sweden]] \| Annexet \|- \| [[2007/04/10 Helsinki, Finland]] \| Old Ice Hall \|} ==Australia/Japan spring tour== This tour featured the same production as previous European tour, but was more focused on ''Year Zero'', as it had 5-6 ''Year Zero'' songs in each show setlist, while European tour had no more than two. ''"[[Hyperpower!]]"'', "[[The Good Soldier]]", "Me, I'm Not" and "[[Capital G (song)\|Capital G]]" made their live debut on this leg. ===Tour dates=== {\|border="1" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" \|- style="background-color:#e8e8e8" !width="260"\|Date/Location !Venue \|- \| [[2007/05/07 Brisbane, Australia]] \| Riverstage \|- \| [[2007/05/09 Sydney, Australia]] \| Big Top Luna Park \|- \| 2007/05/10 Sydney, Australia \| Big Top Luna Park (POSTPONED TO [[2007/09/15 Sydney, Australia\|SEPTEMBER 15]]) \|- \| 2007/05/11 Sydney, Australia \| Big Top Luna Park (POSTPONED TO [[2007/09/16 Sydney, Australia\|SEPTEMBER 16]]) \|- \| [[2007/05/13 Melbourne, Australia]] \| Metro Nightclub \|- \| [[2007/05/14 Melbourne, Australia]] \| Metro Nightclub \|- \| [[2007/05/15 Melbourne, Australia]] \| Metro Nightclub \|- \| [[2007/05/18 Tokyo, Japan]] \| Studio Coast \|- \| [[2007/05/19 Tokyo, Japan]] \| Studio Coast \|- \| [[2007/05/20 Tokyo, Japan]] \| Studio Coast \|- \| [[2007/05/22 Nagoya, Japan]] \| Zepp \|- \| [[2007/05/23 Osaka, Japan]] \| Zepp \|- \| [[2007/05/24 Osaka, Japan]] \| Zepp \|} ==Summer/fall tour== [[Image:Moscow2007.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Show in Moscow on August 1, 2007.]] This tour featured one more song from ''Year Zero'' ("[[The Great Destroyer]]") and more extensive production, which included a traditional for major NIN tours visual section in the middle of show, this time created for "Me, I'm Not", "The Great Destroyer", "[[Eraser]]" and "[[Only (song)\|Only]]". ===Tour dates=== ====Europe==== {\|border="1" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" \|- style="background-color:#e8e8e8" !width="260"\|Date/Location !Venue \|- \| [[2007/08/01 Moscow, Russia]] \| Luzhniki Arena \|- \| [[2007/08/03 St. Petersburg, Russia]] \| Jubileyny Arena \|- \| [[2007/08/05 Helsinki, Finland]] \| Ankkarock Festival \|- \| [[2007/08/07 Stockholm, Sweden]] \| Hovet \|- \| [[2007/08/08 Oslo, Norway]] \| Ova Festival \|- \| [[2007/08/11 Budapest, Hungary]] \| Sziget Festival \|- \| [[2007/08/12 Bratislava, Slovakia]] \| Incheba Hall \|- \| [[2007/08/13 Prague, Czech Republic]] \| Slavia Zimni Sdion \|- \| [[2007/08/15 Avenches, Switzerland]] \| Rock Oz’Arènes Festival \|- \| [[2007/08/16 Salzburg, Austria]] \| Frequency Festival \|- \| [[2007/08/18 Hasselt, Belgium]] \| Pukkelpop Festival \|- \| [[2007/08/19 Biddinghuizen, Netherlands]] \| Lowlands Festival \|- \| [[2007/08/21 Edinburgh, UK]] \| T on the Fringe—Meadowbank Sports Centre \|- \| [[2007/08/22 Dublin, Ireland]] \| Marley Park \|- \| [[2007/08/24 Leeds, UK]] \| Leeds Festival \|- \| [[2007/08/26 Reading, UK]] \| Reading Festival \|- \| [[2007/08/28 Birmingham, UK]] \| Academy (RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 5) \|- \| [[2007/08/30 Wolverhampton, UK]] \| Civic Hall (RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 12) \|- \| [[2007/09/01 Konstanz, Germany]] \| Rock Am See Festival \|- \| [[2007/09/02 Bologna, Italy]] \| Independent Day Festival \|- \| [[2007/09/03 Munich, Germany]] \| Circus Krone \|} ====Asia/Australia/Hawaii==== {\|border="1" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" \|- style="background-color:#e8e8e8" !width="260"\|Date/Location !Venue \|- \| [[2007/09/05 Tel Aviv, Israel]] \| Fair, Trade & Convention Center \|- \| [[2007/09/09 Beijing, China]] \| Beijing Pop Festival \|- \| [[2007/09/11 Seoul, South Korea]] \| Olympic Hall \|- \| [[2007/09/13 Hong Kong, China]] \| Asia World Expo—Hall 10 \|- \| [[2007/09/15 Sydney, Australia]] \| Big Top Luna Park (RESCHEDULED FROM MAY 10) \|- \| [[2007/09/16 Sydney, Australia]] \| Hordern Pavilion (RESCHEDULED FROM MAY 11) \|- \| [[2007/09/18 Honolulu, HI]] \| Blaisdell Arena \|} [[Category:Tours]] Return to Performance 2007. 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__label__wiki	0.591421	0.591421	Wii Shop 18th Feb 2008 (USA), 500 points 28th Nov 2013 (USA), $4.99 23rd Jan 2014 (UK/EU), £3.59 26th Nov 2015 (UK/EU), £3.49 18th Feb 2016 (USA), $4.99 21st Jun 1991 (JPN) Aug 1991 (USA) Controller Support Wii U eShop / NES Review Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom Nice videogame, shame about the plot After dealing with that dark sword business Ryu Hayabusa might have hoped to put his feet up, but more evil schemes are in motion and so he must do his ninja thing once more. The powerup from the previous game that could provide duplicates to help in his quest has gone, but it turns out there is still another Ryu... Tue 15th Dec 2015 3DS eShop / NES A fitting farewell to the NES trilogy The three Ninja Gaiden games on the NES are remembered with great fondness, and for very good reason. They may never have reached the same heights of popularity as the original Super Mario Bros. games, or even the first three Mega Man games, but they stand to this day as a testament to the classic years of 8-bit... Sun 1st Dec 2013 Wii Virtual Console / NES One sequel too many Ninja Gaiden is practically a household name now thanks to the fantastic Xbox title and the very promising (not to mention gory) next-gen sequel. The NES original is still fairly well known and fondly remembered, but the two 8-bit sequels are more obscure. If you’re one of the many people that weren’t aware of this third NES... Join master ninja Ryu Hayabusa, last member of the famous Dragon Clan, in the third and final chapter of the legendary Ninja Gaiden saga. Ryu is framed for FBI agent Irene Lew's murder, and it's up to him to clear his name. Defeating superior life-forms created out of “life energy" called BIO-NOIDs and avoiding enemy ambushes are among the many obstacles which Ryu faces in this unpredictable adventure of mystery, deceit, and destruction. Noticeable changes to the game-play mechanics include Ryu's ability to grab on to horizontal surfaces, his reduced falling speed and altered jumping maneuvers, and visible power-ups. Help Ryu defeat the forces of evil once more and discover the real culprit behind Irene's death as one of the most loved trilogies in video-game history comes to a close! __SonOfWelcome Fri 26th Oct 2007 Looks hard. I'll still get it though. Poor Irene... What a horrible way to go. 7th_lutz Sat 27th Oct 2007 Ninja Gaiden 3 is very hard. It even harder then Ninja Gaiden. Ninja Gaiden can be beaten without game genie, but this game is about impossible to do that with. There is a limited amount of continues for this game. I've read the Japan version of this game is easier like not having limited continues. __Miibeyou Tue 30th Oct 2007 What happens to Irene? Thu 1st Nov 2007 @ Mii be you : Read the games description. In the second paragraph it says she is assinated. __Jepa Fri 23rd Nov 2007 I hope they release the 3rd one soon cos i want to buy the first two. Im not buying them unless i get the whole series. Same with splatterhouse, I hope they release number 2 soon. 3rd really doesnt matter cos im not going to get it anyways. I can't believe I was dumb enough to miss that. (A response to what Jackaroo said.) __INSANELY_SIK Fri 30th Nov 2007 man i never pass the second level when i played this as a kid but now im more experinced so i might pass it this time __unknown hey is dis game 2 player? cuz i played a rom of this and it just says press start to start game in the beginning and so i did and then it just started w/o asking if i wanna play with 1 player or 2 players so i was wondering if dis is a 2 player game ChinSpin Thu 20th Dec 2007 No its not two player Wed 6th Feb 2008 This game is great, the music, the graphics,the history and the cinematics. My favorite NG game. michinmuri Wed 13th Feb 2008 The hardest Ninja Gaiden game due to only 5 continues. Still, as excellent as the other two if not better. NG2 is by far my favorite, but this one shows that they made three great games in a trilogy. NG is one of the best platformers ever IMO. Love the cinematics. Luigison Sat 16th Feb 2008 I'm not a huge NG fan, but I know some people that will be happy to know that we're getting this and Phantasy Star™ II in North America tomorrow. JNoodles Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom is coming out this Monday, along with Phantasy Star II. I would get it but... Ninja Gaiden I is plenty for me, actually. NoobX Hi! Since most VC games save your progress automatically when you leave, NG3 on VC should be easier than the original NES version. Sun 17th Feb 2008 ^Automatic saves don't help much when you have limited continues. Should be noted that the original Japanese version does not have the problems people dislike this game for. Enemies deal more reasonable amounts of damage (all damage dealt was doubled in the US version), you have infinite continues... and there's a password system. Makes for a pretty good game, in fact, unlike this version. What on Earth were they thinking? KhaoShar @Adamant: I can't dream of what they were thinking when they made those changes to the US version. On the other hand I know that FinalFantasy IV (at that time released as FF II in teh US) to be much easier than the jap.original, and I can't explain that either. If I was american I' d be pissed off by both, I can tell you, those japanese seem to think you guys are either masochists or to weak to play propper games... Well, but I'm not from NA, so I save all my anger for being pissed about not getting most games at all, not even in mutilates or insanely altered versions... catfud i dont remember this game being harder tehn the first one KCar I've actually registered on the site to protest the score for this game. Of all the Ninja Gaidens, this was my favourite as a kid (maybe because it was the one that I actually owned), and even though I never beat it then I spent countless hours trying to and enjoyed every minute of it. I don't think any game has given me quite the same feeling of mastery, because when you're descending through level three with your "boomerang" star slingshotting with maximum efficiency, you feel like a "ninja". The changes to the game formula are puzzling, but I've been waiting for this game most of all. morphballer I would have to agree. A two out of five does seem pretty harsh even if the game is not as good as the first two. Just out of curiosity, what rating would you give the japan version? Sharecrow I'll probably download it after I've beat NG2. I used to own this one, but never did beat it. Limited continues makes it an awful lot harder....but what bragging rights you'd have!!! Faithful_Dragon Well I remember playing this game on my friends NES and I've already beaten the previous Ninja Gaiden games, but this one always gave me trouble and side scrollers are my specialty when it comes to gaming. Jockolantern Tough as nails for sure, but highly undeserving of a 2 / 5. Smooth gameplay, lovely and imaginative presentation, cutscenes that are no more cheesy than the ones we were presented in the first two titles, and the music is once again fitting and pulse-pounding... what more do you want? I can think of a dozen titles much harder than this (Battletoads, one of the most greatly revered titles for the NES is damn near impossible, even with cheats) and besides... mastering the game on only five continues gives one a terrific sense of accomplishment. Maybe I'll start up a competition between myself and my two hardcore gamer friends to see who can beat it using the least amount of continues... The showdown for Ultimate Ninja bragging rights. Rapadash6 Wow, just two stars? I think one of the most important rules of game reviewing is to never equate a games difficulty with it's overall quality. Sure just getting passed the second level can be a chore but the game oozes quality all the way there. The controls are spot on, the graphics among the best on the NES and the gameplay is just as rewarding as it is in the previous two games. I can't speak for beyond the third level as I've never passed it myself but I'm betting it's just as polished as the first part of the game. Moreso. Sarato Thu 21st Feb 2008 It doesn't look as hard as the first one i played through on VC (and that one was hard as sh%t according to me) so if this ever reach Europe shores, i will download it and give it a chance. Still waiting for the second Ninja Gaiden though (also known as Shadow Warrior here 'cause those germans didn't really like when games and movies had names with the word "ninja" in it). I will surely give this a chance. Damo Come on guys, remove those rose-tinted specs. This isn't a patch on the first two NES Ninja Gaiden games and you know it. Tweek Hey guys, ive beaten this game (yup, im a hardcore gamer!). At the end of the game it is revealed that Irene survived! Yaaaaay Ness012345 Wed 16th Apr 2008 Ah, the low score due to difficulty, a perfect example of how newer aged gamers seem to only want instant gratification games that they can beat with a blind fold. Yes, the game has limited continues, and yes, it is a very difficult game, but it is by no means impossible, nor is it deserving of the lower score. The game fixed many of the problems the first two games did (Cheap deaths, the birds, jerky controls, etc.), and added a much more heightened difficulty to the game. I dont' see why you're criticizing it for being "too hard". As someone said, difficulty should NEVER be a reason to rate a game poorly. Yes, it should be addressed in the review as a warning to the casual player, but it shouldn't affect a game's score. It's really sad when people rate games poorly almost exclusively for their difficulty. If the game's to hard, don't play it. But don't bash the game for being to difficult. And as far as the game being to outlandishly goofy: Ninja Gaiden 1 and 2, with their ridiculous locations, goofy boss names, enemies that ranged from random doves to leperish flea men, and an underground ice world right along side a lava world... yeah, NG3 is way more outlandish than the first two. Yup, as I enter my 29th year of being on this earth and my 20th year of being a gamer, I have to admit I'm still just 'newer aged'. DEMON212 Thu 5th Jun 2008 I'm nearing my 19th gaming year and I'm only just turning 21. Only ever played II and III on the X-BOX version. I hated both I and II, but loved III. Upon getting I on the VC, I love it. So no idea what I'll think of II and III now. Shame it's looking like I'll never find out :x Well than Damo, obviously our skills are vastly different, because I can complete Ninja Gaiden III within about an hour with very little trouble at all, and no, I have not played this game inside and out. I just never found Ninja Gaiden III to be at all difficult in any way, shape, or form. The lack of enemies re spawning, the hideously simplistic boss AI, and the lack of cheap deaths and pitfalls that plagued the first two games of the series make this by far the easiest. Just because it has continues means nothing, or am I to believe that any game that has continues automaticly makes it a difficult and challenging game? Oh, and I'm 21, and also in my 20th year of gaming (my brother got me started playing games very early with SMB2. That's not say I was ever good at it at one or two, but you see my point). But my point still stands that rating this game poorly because it's to hard for you is just plain silly and ignorant. Not to mention the enemies and locals are no more outlandish than Ninja Gaiden 2, or the recently released Ninja Gaiden II on the 360. Terrible_Majesty Mon 28th Jul 2008 This game has superior controls over the first two games. It is easier due to the fact that they eliminated the eagles and added the strider-like sword add on. I can make it to level 4 without using a continue. However I tend to get stuck on level 5. evilralfwiggum A challenging game to end a challenging series. Not a bad way to do a trilogy. Not bad at all. Marvel_Maniac Mon 8th Sep 2008 I actually like this game- not as much as NG II (that would just be silly, wouldn't it?) but I downloaded it before downloading the first Gaiden. I'll tell you why: Ninja Gaiden has terrible colours and its graphics are sub-par for the series. II is excellent all around but III has the nicest detail of the series. Its ONLY harder because of the limited continues. Some of the others (ie: Ness) are right, the bosses are quite easy and the re-spawning problems are gone. I like the game, though I have yet to finish it. I like a good challenge (one that's managable, mind you, not like S. Ghouls and Ghosts) and I personally think the sword upgrade goes a long way to making the game more playable than the first two. I really don't understand such a low score. Newer players who are unfamiliar with the series may be instantly turned off and never investigate a decent game when they see 2/5. AT LEAST give this thing a 3. Come on! The_Fox Sun 7th Dec 2008 I liked the first two NG games, but something about this one just didn't click with me. Alexneon Fri 23rd Jan 2009 WTF? 2 stars? C'mon dude, the game is easy to beat. 16bitdave I gotta check out Ninja Gaiden 3. I have the first 2 and damn I love them! GreatCrippler Tue 3rd Dec 2013 For the 3DS you guys give it an 8... for the Wii U, you give it a 5... Same game right?	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3674
__label__wiki	0.820302	0.820302	Musica Nova Productions Ltd Rehearsal Studios Promotional Packages Disciplines and Teachers Music Wonderland Vocal Studies Music theory, Aural training & Musicianship classes Composition & Improvisation Musical theatre & Acting classes Concert Platform and Recording Experience Exams: grades, diplomas, GCSE music A-Z Teachers Video and Audio Gallery Facebook Youtube Twitter Google Contact us to book a trial lesson Musica Nova International Academy of Music Professor EVGENIA TERENTIEVA (singer, pianist, composer, educator) Evgenia Terentieva is one of the most established musicians in the UK representing contemporary Russian performance and pedagogical music schools. She graduated with distinction both from St. Petersburg Conservatoire and Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London, where she won the prestigious Concert Recital Diploma (Premier Prix) and received Hon LGSM Diploma. In 1995 she won a Queen's Award from the British Council to continue her post-graduate studies in the UK. She studied vocal with Richard Burgess-Ellis (student of Dame Joan Sutherland) and Kyra Vayne (student of Mignon Nevada); piano with famous pianists Elena Shishko, John Lill and James Gibb; composition with VladislavUspensky (student of Dmitry Shostakovitch). Evgenia has won prizes in international music competitions in the UK, Russia, Germany, Sweden and Bulgaria. Her recordings have been broadcast by major international TV channels, including the BBC World Service. She contributes regularly to various Russian and international newspapers and periodicals and is the author of a highly acclaimed method, the “Music Wonderland” educational programme, teaching piano to younger beginners. In 2000 Evgenia established an International Concert Agency, Musica Nova Productions to promote young promising artists from Eastern Europe and Great Britain and new contemporary music of Russian composers. Since 2001 she has been successfully directing the Musica Nova International Academy of Music in London. She has brought up generations of young talented artists and winners of national and international contests. Evgenia Terentieva adjudicates at international competitions and music festivals in Bulgaria (‘The Starry Rainbow’), United Kingdom (‘GB Dance and Music’), Italy (‘International Dance and Music Festival-Contest’), and the Ukraine (‘Little Pearls of Odessa’). In 2011 Evgenia was awarded a special Gold Medal by the European Association named after Franz Kafka (Czech Republic) for her outstanding contribution to performance arts. She also received a special award from the Russian Community Council for her contribution to the life of the Russian diaspora in Great Britain. Our Clients & Audience "The school offers much more than just basic introduction to concepts of music. It provides a good foundation for kids to express themselves, to participate in various concerts, exams, cultural life of the school without fear. They get an aim to attain..." Galina Pechlevalidon (parent) "Wonderful concert! Plenty of emotions and happiness to see our children playing! Thank you so much for your hard work and all the best to you in new year!" Danuta Balsevics, student’s mother, 2013 Open Day Events at the Musica Nova Academy We offer a 25% discount for new students to come and enjoy a non-obligatory trial lesson with one of our top teachers. Date of event: 23 April - 11 May 2019 Musica Nova Academy is celebrating it's 19th anniversary this year! Musica Nova Academy is not only playing a role of a great host by organising international festivals in London but also travels to different countries and cities. Our next trip takes us to Spain, followed by Riga - Latvia. Our nominated students will take part in a series of concert performances in Europe. We are looking forward to new discoveries! All forthcoming events will be announced on our website and Facebook pages. 2nd International Performing Arts Festival & Summer School "A World of New Talents" Musical Theatre (Dance / Drama), Instrumental Performance, Vocal Performance, Fine Art Date of event: 15 - 19 July and 22 - 26 July 2019 "Musica Nova" International Academy of Music is a trading name of Musica Nova Productions Limited "Musica Nova" Academy is registered on the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) UK Provider Number: 10044671 15:00 – 21:00 Tuesday to Thursday 10.00 – 19:00 Saturday Need information? Contacts 88 Cromer Street Bloomsbury London, WC1H 8DG info@musicanova.org.uk www.musicanova.org.uk "What a team of genius musicians! Thank you all!" H.S.H. Princess Natalya G. Eromina Youssoupoff "Throughout the years, I have known and had the pleasure of encountering Evgenia Terentieva. She has a combination of talent one would rarely find in our time.." Doreen Wells Lady Londonderry "The Musica Nova establishment bears the hallmark of excellence..." Derek Leask. Music Critic, UK Created by 1WebMaster	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3677
__label__cc	0.560186	0.439814	Mankato, Minnesota Family Vacation Been here Elizabeth Gaines and 1 other parent have been here KID-FRIENDLY HOTELS Been to Mankato, Minnesota? Please share your travel experiences with other families. Post a review or share your photos! Recently Reviewed Attractions WOW! ZONE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER MOUNT KATO SKI AREA SIBLEY PARK Recommended Family Trip Plans for Mankato, Minnesota Family Winter Weekend Getaway Mankato, Minnesota Jody Halsted, with My kids' ages Age < 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Age < 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Age < 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Where I want to go Mankato, Minnesota # of days From 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 World-Class Traveler Jody Halsted Ankeny, Iowa 83 Places visited Not sure where to go ? Beach Theme Parks Skiing Lake City Breaks Bucket List Mountain Towns National Parks Best For History Entertainment Islands Select a vacation theme and we will show you family-friendly places for your vacation. Disneyland/Anaheim Disney World/Orlando Honolulu/Oahu	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3686
__label__cc	0.587389	0.412611	DanMachi: Sword Oratoria Anime Airs April 15 – New Visual Revealed February 28, 2017 \| 0 Comments The official website of the anime adaptation of Fujino Oomori and Kiyotaka Haimura’s Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru no Categories: 2017, Anime, Images, Japanese News, News, Other DanMachi: Sword Oratoria Anime Visual, Cast & Staff Revealed December 16, 2016 \| 0 Comments The official website of the upcoming anime adaptation of Fujino Oomori and Kiyotaka Haimura’s Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Categories: 2016, 2017, Anime, Images, Japanese News, News Shimoneta Anime Airs July 5 + New Visual Revealed The official website of the upcoming anime adaptation of Hirotaka Akagi and Eight Shimotsuki’s Shimoneta to Iu Gainen ga Sonzai Shinai Taikutsu na Sekai Shimoneta to Iu Gainen ga Sonzai Shinai Taikutsu na Sekai – Promotional Video The first promotional video has been revealed for the upcoming anime adaptation of Hirotaka Akagi and Eight Shimotsuki’s Shimoneta to Iu Gainen ga Sonzai Shinai Categories: 2015, Anime, Japanese News, Other, Videos Additional Cast Members Revealed for Shimoneta Anime Categories: 2015, Anime, Japanese News, News, Other Shimoneta to Iu Gainen ga Sonzai Shinai Taikutsu na Sekai TV Anime Announced for July The website of Gagaga Bunko’s Gagaganbaru 2015 project has revealed that a TV anime adaptation of Hirotaka Akagi and Eight Shimotsuki’s Shimoneta to Iu Categories: 2015, Anime, Images, Japanese News, Light Novels, News, Other	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3687
__label__cc	0.666949	0.333051	PA Governor of Ramallah photographed next to poster of terrorist serving 67 life sentences Facebook page of District Governor of Ramallah and El-Bireh Laila Ghannam - Aug. 9, 2017 Images and text posted on the Facebook page of District Governor of Ramallah and El-Bireh Laila Ghannam The picture on the lower right shows District Governor of Ramallah and El-Bireh Laila Ghannam sitting next to a poster of terrorist Abdallah Barghouti, who prepared explosives for attacks in which 67 people were murdered. Text on poster: “Abdallah Barghouti Your spirit will remain firm as the fig tree and olive tree” Posted text: “[District Governor of Ramallah and El-Bireh] Dr. Laila Ghannam responds to citizen Eid Abd Barghouti’s request and gives him an electric wheelchair. Beit Rima Note: PMW has been unable to establish the relationship between terrorist Barghouti and Eid Abd Barghouti who received the wheel chair. Abdallah Barghouti - Palestinian terrorist who prepared explosives for terror attacks in which 67 people were murdered: Sbarro restaurant in Jerusalem, Aug. 9, 2001 – 15 murdered; triple attack at Ben Yehuda pedestrian mall, Jerusalem, Dec. 1, 2001 – 11 murdered; Moment Café, Jerusalem, March 9, 2002 - 11 murdered; Sheffield Club, Rishon LeZion, May 7, 2002 – 15 murdered; Hebrew University, Jerusalem, July 31, 2002 - 9 murdered; Bus 4 in Tel Aviv, Sept. 19, 2002 - 6 murdered. Barghouti is serving 67 life sentences.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3690
__label__cc	0.552344	0.447656	Lexico Articulation Lexico Articulation for iPad is a tool to help train the pronunciation of consonants and to improve phonological awareness through flash card exercises and game play. You can practice with 22 sound programs each containing 50 to 300 target words. In the games, target sound positions and the number of syllables of words have to be found. Students can either play by themselves in 1-player mode or against a speech therapist, co-student, or a parent, in the 2-player mode. You need not only skill, but also a bit of luck to win against an opponent. (An SLP will not always win against a student). Lexico Articulation is highly customizable to adapt to the needs of each learner: use images, audio or text as prompts (or combine them in various ways). Select initial, medial or final positions of target sounds or narrow the selection to specific target sound blends. (The p, b, f, t, d, s, l, r, k, g sound programs contain target sound blends, including all the vocalic r’s). A detailed log is used to track user progress, and can be shared by email. Lexico Articulation was created by experienced speech pathologists, teachers and interaction designers. It is used in speech therapy for language impairment, for dysarthria or aphasia therapy and for the acquisition of reading and writing. Lexico Articulation is now available as a free or a full version on the App Store: Lexico Articulation: The free version contains the l-sound program. All other target sound programs can be unlocked individually through in-App purchases. Lexico Articulation Pro: The full version contains all 22 target sound programs. The features of Lexico Articulation 22 Sound Programs for the English Consonants Extensive Training Material Lexico articulation contains of more than 1000 target words Different Exercises and Games Engaging games challenge the user to practice by himself or allow for 2 players to engage on one iPad. Use flashcards to exercise the target sound. Pronunciation can be recorded and played back. Find the target sound position in words and / or name the number of syllables in the 1-player game. Play against an opponent in the 2-player game. Find target sounds and syllables – and win with a bit of luck. Lexico Articulation is used in the treatment of speech and language disorders of various origins, such as phonological disorders, dysarthria, apraxia or aphasia. Defining the number of syllables and finding the target sound position games are useful in the the acquisition of reading and writing, in addressing reading/spelling disorders and to when learning English as a second language. For Students of all Ages Combine text, images, audio prompts in any way you like. target the precise target sound position or target sound blend you wish exercise with. Extensive Protocols Records in the logbook can be saved, annotated and shared via email. This facilitates the documentation of progress and the exchanges with students and or their parents. The number of logs is unlimited. Lexico by Pappy GmbH · Flüelastrasse 6 · CH-8048 Zürich – Contact us –	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3692
__label__cc	0.534985	0.465015	Slurp du Jour: Khao Soi From The Restaurant Formerly Known As Thai House Express I haven't been noodling much lately, other than noshing home noodles, while I've been busy reviving my other blog and reminding myself that there are good eats to discover from here in my own hemisphere. Enough of depriving myself, I said to myself today, when the hands of fate* brought me to Thai House Express, er, I mean House of Thai. For some reason, Thai House Express recently changed its name to House of Thai. There's been no change in management, or the food, or anything else, we are assured by an announcement taped to each table. Perhaps it finally dawned on them that "Thai House Express" sounds a little like dumbed-down mall food, when in fact THE (now HoT) is one of the best casual Thai sit-downers anywhere. "House of Thai" does make is sound a little more grownup, but it's as lamestream a name for a Thai restaurant as I could imagine. Thankfully, there's the food. I went for the khao soi, and a side order of tod mum pla (fried fish cakes) for added protein. Khao soi is the northern Thai version of the Burmese Ohn No Khao Swè (see earlier post). It's halfway between a noodle soup and a "dry" noodle dish, and features a coconut-infused curry-like broth. (For what it's worth, it's listed under the "noodles" section of the menu, not under the "noodle soups" section.) The Thai version served at House of Thai includes tender chicken chunks with flat boiled wheat noodles in the broth/curry, topped with crispy fried noodles. Onions, shallots, chiles, and cilantro also have a prominent presence, as can be seen in the photo above, and pickled cabbage seemed to be lurking in the yellow broth as well. The broth is coconut-y enough to be comforting, but sneaky-spicy enough to let you know you're not being coddled, and the crunchy deep-fried egg noodles atop the melange contributes to a nice mix of textures. Like anything else I try at Thai House Express, I mean House of Thai, it's worth returning for, Where slurped: House of Thai (formerly Thai House Express), 901 Larkin St., San Francisco *I'm working on photo-documentation of the former locations of branches of the Foster's Cafeteria chain, and have discovered that one location (which I wasn't familiar with at the time) was at 901 Larkin St., which happens to be the location of House of Thai today. Labels: Thai Slurp du Jour: Cold Burmese Noodles From Yamo Slurp du Jour: Khao Soi From The Restaurant Former... Teaching Your Pre-schoolers About Ramen (There's A...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3698
__label__wiki	0.597618	0.597618	Production / TV Miso Film/TV4’s New Nordic Noir Modus Starts Filming Sweden’s leading commercial channel TV4 is in the middle of shooting one of its most ambitious TV dramas, the crime thriller Modus directed by Lise Siwe (The Bridge) for Miso Film Sweden. The high end series in eight episodes is a quintessential Scandinavian collaboration, adapted by Emmy-award winning Danish writers Mai Brostrøm and Peter Thorsboe from the novel Fear Not, fourth installment in the Vik/Stubø series by Norwegian crime author Anne Holt. The rich web of 50+ characters is led by criminal psychologist and profiler Inger Johanne Vik (Melinda Kinnaman) and her partner, detective Ingvar Nymann (Henrik Norlém) - pictured.Vik is drawn into the investigation of a series of brutal murders in Stockholm when her autistic daughter Stina witnesses one of them. Vik discovers a connection between the case and a ruthless international network. “Modus is about love-and hate. It is a dark and entangled contemporary tale about death and holy wrath,” said co-writers Brostrøm and Thorsboe. Filming lasts until June and the premiere on TV4 is set for this fall. Other broadcasters that will air the crime show include TV2 Denmark, TV2 Norway, RUV and ZDF. World sales are handled by Fremantle International. RELATED POST TO : PRODUCTION / TV / SWEDEN	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3699
__label__cc	0.683918	0.316082	Financial: High-Yield Stock with Dividends for Low-Risk Investors Home > Financial > High-Yield Stock with Dividends for Low-Risk Investors High-Yield Stock with Dividends for Low-Risk Investors Added: (Tue Apr 23 2019) Pressbox (Press Release) - Your average S&P500 stock currently yields less than 2%, Because of that statistic, the majority of investors classify any return of over 4% as a high yield stock. Some companies that do trade on the S&P500 however, pay out more than double that level. While a large portion of these ultra-high yield companies come with a risk to match, a select few hidden gems, offer big payouts backed by solid foundations, and flawless financials. The biggest of these high income powerhouse is EnLink Midstream. Here is why we believe that investors should take a much more focused look at these two energy master limited partnerships. Great Track record, with plenty of track left to run EnLink Midstream is currently yielding investors around 8.6%, which is a very lucrative payout in the ultra-high yield space. To begin with, long term fee based contracts lock in almost 90% of EnLink’s cash flow, resulting in minimal direct exposure to commodity based price volatility. While this is taking place, the company has estimated it will generate more than enough positive cash flow to cover its yield by 1.3 to 1.5 times this year alone, which is a lot more comfortable in the eyes of investors for the majority of midstream companies. The icing on the cake for the company, is their solid and well maintained balance sheet, which is backed by a leverage ratio that should show between 3.9 to 4.2 times this year, which is almost four times the target that most MLPs set themselves. With investors already impressed by these current facts and figures, it is the near to mid-term future we are liking the look of, the company themselves are on track to be even better in the coming few years. EnLink is set to invest between $1.2 billion and 1.5 billion USD on high return growth projects going through to 2021. As the expansions they are planning come bearing fruit, the company should grow their cash flow by over 10% their annual pace. What this will do is set a great support for the distribution growth at around the 10% range. With EnLink estimating their cash flow to expand at an increased rate in comparison to their payout, the financial metrics of the company will grow even stronger. EnLink offers (to those investors who like to receive dividends) the best of two worlds. Firstly it provides ultra-high yield, and secondly that yield is based on solid foundations with a lucrative outlook. Over the course of the next two to four years, the company expects to increase the payout at a healthy rate for both themselves, and investors alike. The great combination of growth, income and financials which are strengthening every quarter makes EnLink a fantastic opportunity for low risk investors. Lucy Zhang – Middleton Associates Submitted by:852 3018 8975 Disclaimer: Pressbox disclaims any inaccuracies in the content contained in these releases. If you would like a release removed please send an email to remove@pressbox.com together with the url of the release.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3709
__label__cc	0.59093	0.40907	Subject: `Re: Confidential Proposition From: "Mr. Frank Raymond"<frnkrymndf@m1net.com.sg> Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2015 18:50:32 -0700 <frnkrymndf@m1net.com.sg> scamdex@HUN1P0T <frnkrymnd02@yahoo.co.uk> "Mr. Frank Raymond"<frnkrymndf@m1net.com.sg> `Re: Confidential Proposition text/plain;charset="Windows-1251" <20150924001753.4F49480983D@jetfighter.m1net.com.sg> undisclosed-recipients:; http://www.scamdex.com/email-scam-database/A/html/1443120137.M578162P2262V From: Mr. Frank Raymond Auditor General, Smith & Williamson Holdings Limited London, United Kingdom. I am Mr. Frank Raymond, the Auditor General, Smith & Williamson Holdings Limited, United Kingdom. In the course of my auditing, I discovered a floating fund in an account, which was opened in 1990 belonging to a dead foreigner who died in 1999. I have been able to contact the Late account holder's attorney; but every effort made to track any member of his family or next of kin has since failed hence I got in contact with you to stand as his next of kin since you bear the same last name. He died leaving no heir or a will. Since his attorney is aware, you will contact his attorney since he has all the legal documents backing the fund. My intention is to transfer this sum of Five Million, Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars only, in the aforementioned account to a safe account overseas. I am therefore proposing that you quietly partner with me and provide an account or set up a new one that will serve the purpose of receiving this fund. For your assistance in this venture, I am ready to part with a good percentage of the entire funds. We will share the funds in the proportion of 60% for you, 10% for the attorney, 20% for me and 10% will be donated to Charitable Organizations. After going through the deceased person's records and files, I discovered that: (1) No one has operated this account since 1999. (2) He died without an heir; hence the money has been floating. (3) No other person knows about this account apart from the attorney and there was no known beneficiary. That is why every process has to go through the attorney. If I do not remmit this money urgently, it would be forfeited and subsequently converted to company's funds, which will benefit only the directors of my firm. This money can be approved to you legally as with all the necessary documentary approvals in your name. However, you would be required to show some proof of claim, which the attorney will provide you with and also guide you on how to make your applications. Please do give me a reply so that I can send you detailed information on the modalities of my proposition. I completely trust you to keep this proposition absolutely confidential, I look forward to your prompt response. Mr. Frank Raymond Smith & Williamson Holdings Limited, From: Mr. Frank Raymond Auditor General, Smith & Williamson Holdings Limited London, United Kingdom. Dear Friend, I am Mr. Frank Raymond, the Auditor General, Smith & Williamson Holdings Limited, United Kingdom. In the course of my auditing, I discovered a floating fund in an account, which was opened in 1990 belonging to a dead foreigner who died in 1999. I have been able to contact the Late account holder's attorney; but every effort made to track any member of his family or next of kin has since failed hence I got in contact with you to stand as his next of kin since you bear the same last name. He died leaving no heir or a will. Since his attorney is aware, you will contact his attorney since he has all the legal documents backing the fund. My intention is to transfer this sum of Five Million, Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars only, in the aforementioned account to a safe account overseas. I am therefore proposing that you quietly partner with me and provide an account or set up a new one that will serve the purpose of receiving this fund. For your assistance in this venture, I am ready to part with a good percentage of the entire funds. We will share the funds in the proportion of 60% for you, 10% for the attorney, 20% for me and 10% will be donated to Charitable Organizations. After going through the deceased person's records and files, I discovered that: (1) No one has operated this account since 1999. (2) He died without an heir; hence the money has been floating. (3) No other person knows about this account apart from the attorney and there was no known beneficiary. That is why every process has to go through the attorney. If I do not remmit this money urgently, it would be forfeited and subsequently converted to company's funds, which will benefit only the directors of my firm. This money can be approved to you legally as with all the necessary documentary approvals in your name. However, you would be required to show some proof of claim, which the attorney will provide you with and also guide you on how to make your applications. Please do give me a reply so that I can send you detailed information on the modalities of my proposition. I completely trust you to keep this proposition absolutely confidential, I look forward to your prompt response. Best Regards, Mr. Frank Raymond Auditor General, Smith & Williamson Holdings Limited, London, United Kingdom. Previous: Successful DataFresh ScamsNext: URGENT RESPONSE NEEDED! This Email with the Subject "`Re: Confidential Proposition" was received in one of Scamdex's honeypot email accounts on Wed, 23 Sep 2015 18:50:32 -0700 and has been classified as a Generic Scam Email. The sender shows as "Mr. Frank Raymond"<frnkrymndf@m1net.com.sg>, although that address was probably spoofed. 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__label__wiki	0.751887	0.751887	Girls earls Spice girls girl talk Spice girls live Pops special Top pops Steppenwolf concert Baa baa black sheep Army of darkness dvd Buena vista beach resort hotel Master & commander movie Cookie jar Discount eagle vision Swirve Egami media Video Vault - $3.99+ Spice Girls "Girl Talk" GIRLS TALK is a revealing introduction to the world of Spice. For the first time ever, the Spice Girls speak individually about themselves and each other, their origins, the path to stardom and the effects of success and fame. Recorded in 1988 at the Cannery in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A. Steppenwolf, through the strength of such timeless classics as Born to be Wild, Magic Carpet Ride, and the Pusher. Suite minor The English Bach Festival Baroque Ensemble and Orchestra made these magnificent recordings at Osterley House in Middlesex, the Banqueting House in Whitehall, London and Ham House near Richmond, Surrey, England. Flesh lulu Good looking rebel boys wearing make-up is how it looked to those on the fringe. But at the heart of fashion that year, Flesh for Lulu where everything attitude could bring to a fusion of post glam/funk style. Priest metal This programme produced in 1993 captures all the live, electrifying energy of Judas Priest at their very best. Robbie williams performance 'What a Performance' is the visual equivalent of an access all areas pass!. Sledgehammer live Sledgehammer were formed in September 1978 and began as a supporting act for Motorhead. Their appearance as contenders for heavy rock mania can be judged by this programme. Simply red home sicily Filmed in July 2003 at the spectacular outdoor amphitheatre Teatro Antico Di Taormina in Sicily, this is the first Simply Red concert available for TV in over four years. To mark the end of their incredibly successful world tour, the four girls perform an unmissable, sell-out concert before an audience of 60,000 live from Wembley Stadium. Suede love One of the most consistently critically acclaimed UK bands, Suede perform live tracks from their storming No 1 debut album.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3723
__label__wiki	0.894837	0.894837	Monday 7. January 2019 - 11:00 Santiago Solari admits Real Madrid must do more to entice stayaway fans back after 30,000 empty seats at the Bernabeu for Real S Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari admitted his team must do more to restore the faith of the fans after 30,000 empty seats at the Bernabeu for Sunday's loss to Real Sociedad. A season-low crowd of 53,412 watched the 2-0 defeat, considerably short of the stadium's capacity of 81,044. It left Real sitting fifth in the La Liga table, some 10 points adrift of rivals and leaders Barcelona, as well as Atletico Madrid, Sevilla and Alaves. "We must try to ensure they return to the stadium in future games," Solari said. "We know that our situation in this moment is not what we want it to be, we have dropped too many points and are not in a position where we are capable of reaching." Real were whistled off by those supporters who did attend after Sociedad claimed their first victory at the Bernabeu since 2004. They fell behind early on when Willian Jose converted a penalty after Casemiro ran into Mikel Merino inside the area. Lucas Vazquez was dismissed for a second yellow card following a foul on Merino before Real were denied a penalty when Vinicius went down in the box after dribbling around goalkeeper Geronomi Rulli. Sociedad then secured their victory when substitute Ruben Pardo scored a late second. Solari added: "Our objective is to win every game and we thought we could win this too, even when we were reduced to 10 men, but unfortunately we could not score from a number of good opportunities." "We played well in the first-half but could not maintain this level and things just did not go right for us, including the officiating decisions." "It seemed like a clear penalty for the challenge on Vinicius, who coincidentally enjoyed a really strong game for us, he was the one positive from our point of view." "We do not want to talk about referees but we are confused as to why VAR was not used for an incident like that." Real return to action against Leganes in the last-16 of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday evening before a visit to Real Betis in the league next Sunday.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3726
__label__wiki	0.730006	0.730006	Walsh Introduces Bill to Hold Municipal Elected Officials Accountable HARRISBURG –Rep. Justin Walsh (R-Westmoreland) recently introduced legislation that would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to allow municipal elected officials to be removed from office for lack of attendance at public meetings. “For more than a year, the Monessen mayor has not attended city council meetings,” Walsh said. “In addition, a member of council also has had attendance problems. Local government cannot operate efficiently and properly if those entrusted with representing the people are no-shows at regularly scheduled public meetings.” House Bill 1444 would allow for the removal of a member of a municipal governing body for failure to attend more than 50 percent of the scheduled meetings in a calendar year. The remaining members of the board would then request the municipal solicitor to begin proceedings to vacate the office. A Constitutional amendment must pass the Legislature in two consecutive sessions before going to the voters for approval. The 58th Legislative District in Westmoreland County includes Jeannette and Monessen cities, as well as East Huntingdon (part), Hempfield (part), Rostraver, Sewickley and South Huntingdon townships. Also, the district encompasses the boroughs of Adamsburg, Arona, Madison, Mount Pleasant, North Belle Vernon, Penn, Smithton, Sutersville and West Newton. Representative Justin Walsh 58th Legislative District Pennsylvania House of Representatives Media Contact: Tracy Polovick tpolovick@pahousegop.com RepWalsh.com / Facebook.com/RepWalsh	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3730
__label__wiki	0.739173	0.739173	Gender Equality Office School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences Gender Equality Office Menu Gender Equality Committee Professor Marla Reicks Career Planning Tips for Final Year Buddy Scheme The Gender Equality Office was launched in September 2011 and the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences was the first area within Queen’s University to set up its own office dedicated to gender equality. Dr Karen McCloskey is the Director of Gender Equality, and Co-SWAN Champion along with Dr Michelle McKinley for the School. The Gender Equality Office in the School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences is closely linked with the Queen’s Gender Initiative, which supports women’s career opportunities across the University. For queries, please contact Erin Davidson, Gender Equality Coordination Assistant on ext. 2428 or email e.davidson@qub.ac.uk. Examples from Athena SWAN award winners GENDER EQUALITY GOOD PRACTICE IN SCHOOLS The Gender Equality GOOD PRACTICE IN SCHOOLS booklet presents examples of good practice in supporting women’s academic careers (pdf). It has its genesis in the sharing of ideas and practices across the sciences generated by the University’s and Schools’ commitment to supporting women in science. school achievements SCHOOL RECEIVES SWAN SILVER AWARD staff representation Events and Schemes Small Place, Big Heart Small enough to feel like home,big enough for adventure and exploration, Northern Ireland’s world famous mixture of breathtaking landscapes, contemporary cities and friendly people makes it the perfect student destination.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3734
__label__wiki	0.717781	0.717781	The Battle To Be The Top Manager I've just picked my team of npower Championship players on Texaco Fantasy Football 2010/11, and created us a league so we can find out who really knows their football! Enter your own team today, by registering at Texaco Fantasy Football 2010/11. Then come and join my Private League (League PIN: 1599). The game's easy to play, free to enter, and there are loads of great prizes up for grabs if your team does well. Prizes include npower Championship Playoff Final tickets and the chance to meet your favourite club's manager, so get involved today! WILKY Replicating The Chopra Deal? In 2004, Barnsley FC Manager Paul Hart made one of his most astute acquisitions; by taking Michael Chopra on loan from Newcastle United initially for one month. Chopra was just 20 years old and went on to score 17 goals in a period with the Reds which extended to a stay for the full season. Unable to compete with the lure of returning to his home town club and later interest from Cardiff City and Sunderland, the striking talisman has never returned to play for Barnsley FC despite the bond he had built with the Oakwell faithful. All clubs are seeking to procure goal scorers and we hope we are no different. The rumour mill has two further Premier League reserves linked with a gig or two in front of the Ponty End. Could either player replicate the goal tally achieved by Chopra? Paris Cowan-Hall, signed for Portsmouth FC in 2007, having spent time on trial previously as a 16 year old with Manchester United and Chelsea. Whilst he has not yet surfaced in a senior game with Pompey, the evidence from this 19 year suggests that a glittering career may be just around the corner. Take a look at this ... Frank Wiafe Danquah, is Ghanese in origin, played in the Ajax academy and has been top scorer for Newcastle reserves. At 20 years of age, his previous two year contract appears to be coming to an end, having made no senior appearance yet for the North East outfit. Sadly, there's no video out there presently to justify his talent. However the similarities in age and his record with the Magpies is conspicuously similar to Chopra. Admittedly, this speculation is hardly a scoop, but would a similar post pre-August 2004 be written in a similar vein? Keep dreaming folks! Exclusive: From Uruguay With Love During the last four weeks or so, Uruguayan football has been in spotlight for many reasons, not least because of their impressive performances in South Africa. Across football, the scouting search light will no doubt attempt to find every whiff of talent, now this South American Republic can claim "top-dog" status once again over their close neighbours. The Reds snare their man in capturing (Uruguayan International) Diego Arismendi, on a season long loan via Stoke City. OnThePontyEnd turned to our friend, the former Barnsley FC defender, Mateo Corbo, to learn a little bit more about our new arrival and his fellow countryman. Supporters Wanted ... Businesses Welcome I'm gathering support for an event that is being held to raise funds for Bluebell Wood (The Childrens Hospice). A friend of mine has launched a campaign The Jean Genie - a competition which leads to an event in Barnsley during September 2010. One of the planned activities is to shoot a calendar which will also be sold at this event. All of the images will be professional photographs of the 12 best entries (models, photographers, hair stylists and make-up artists are all on standby). All that is needed is 12 sponsors to help to cover the print costs (around £100 each) or a Printer to do it for £FOC - which is probably impossible!! So, what's in it for the sponsors ... A free "Barnsley Halo" One month's exclusive advertising or One Year (dependant upon the Calendar End-User) The event is being featured in Barnsley Eye, The Chronicle & Dearne FM, plus sponsors could be featured on the Jean Genie site before the event. Within the Alhambra, a shop has been donated to be used as the campaign headquarters from mid-July onwards, so this could also be a great way for Sponsors to align themselves with a high profile and worthy cause!! For further details, please contact me via On The Ponty End. Could synchronicity be playing a trick on me? England crash-out of the World Cup after numerous apathetic displays, whilst during the close season, clubs appear to be acquiring competitive talent on seemingly fewer resources than Barnsley FC. Does the FA & the Football League act like the proverbial ostrich. Are things really getting worse? Is it my singular opinion that football is now so far removed now from the sport and institution it used to be? Despite the continuing work from Mr Cryne et al (and much credit is deserved) in running a secure and profitable football business, the playing field continues to look more uneven. Doesn't the whole English game need revising? Here's my argument. Particularly now, how can any player or club justify a playing contract worth an estimated £200k per week or even half that figure? The response is always similar and is justified in terms of its commercial rationality. It is often along the lines that the total revenue returned and the "good" it generates throughout the game will be greater than the sum being invested. Now I'm crap at finance, but if I ran my household budget this way, pretty soon I would be sleeping in a tent on a ration of a bean a day - if I was lucky (cue Monty Python). However, the facts are simple, we all suffer in some way from the lack a proper financial control in football and the resulting effects. If you follow your team home and away, you may find yourself at the mercy of an egotistical chairman. Your (and our) club may be safe at the moment, but who knows when the next capitalist is about to strike? Okay, so you don't watch the matches regularly, but probably get drawn to the purchase of the odd item of merchandise. You only have to look at the end-of-season sales to understand that no item could ever be sold at a loss and do the math. Maybe you've gloated at the ill-fated club whose circumstances force their inevitable slip in to administration. Perhaps though, you have never considered the suppliers whose business have folded or been seriously compromised by the debts the club had accrued and failed to pay. Club owners, the FA and the players wipe the slate clean and begin again. At its pinnacle, "England FC" are unable to field a comprehensive squad capable of assuring us that personal player wealth = superior professional skills. You feel herded in to feeling that our "rich league" should illustrate, but fails to show, the deficiencies that ought to plague "lesser" all-comers. Even in abject failure, the sponsorship will continue to flow and contracts will remain protected, whilst agents scream for more .. more .. more, and get it. After all, its down to market forces isn't it? At the same time, we hear .... Regional Development will be axed Government plans to axe school rebuilding Cuts to social services will effect the most vulnerable Austerity measures are inevitable and unavoidable for our long term benefit ... An email arrives in my inbox. Take a look at Oi! FA. This group is concerned with the lack of control on ownership of our football clubs and the pitfalls this creates. If you feel strongly about their cause, sign their petition in support. Interestingly, there is a host of other statistics and figures concerning the financial performance at the top to the bottom tier of English Football and its a fascinating read. This must be just the tip of the iceberg though. When the supporting public are still making the biggest investment in football (directly or indirectly), it is they who bear the consequences of failure in all branches and levels of the sport. Surely they deserve to be heard. Do you feel like me? Did the World Cup debacle feel like the whole commercial machine mugged you? Do you expect former ethics to be restored or did they never exist in the first place? Surely a reality check is both timely and seriously overdue. The public deserve their faith to be restored in the people's game! > Include your comments on this article	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3739
__label__wiki	0.695339	0.695339	Ritual circumcision in the courts, the dock and the lab When covered by the mainstream press, the forced genital cutting of (male) children, aka ritual circumcision, is more often than not considered from the perspective of angst-ridden parents debating whether or not to continue the ritual. Not so this week. On Monday 18th April it was widely reported that the High Court had refused permission to the Muslim father of two young boys aged 4 and 6 who had wanted to perform the ritual on his sons against the wishes of his estranged wife, the boys’ mother. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-36074482 The following day it was reported in the Mirror http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/family-doctor-repeatedly-bungled-babys-7785711 that Dr Muhammad Chaudhary, a GP, was being investigated by the GMC after allegedly performing a botched circumcision on a child and bungling 2 or 3 further repair attempts. It is alleged that the GP even attempted to cover his tracks by offering the family bribes and by pretending to be the boy’s relative and his usual GP which he was not. The same week, a press release from Queen’s University in Canada about recent research on adult penile sensitivity was widely reported as showing that infant circumcision does not reduce penile sensitivity. In fact, the research did not demonstrate this at all and even several of the authors’ own comments indicated quite the contrary conclusion. Speaking about these three related stories, SMF chair, Dr Antony Lempert, made the following comments. About the High Court judgment he said: ‘This judgement is a welcome small step towards safeguarding children from forced genital cutting. Ritual ‘circumcision is an irreversible surgical procedure’ as Mrs Justice Roberts so rightly said. More than that, it is a procedure that permanently removes healthy, erogenous and functional tissue from the most intimate part of a person’s body without that person’s consent and for no medical reason. That it should take a parental disagreement in court for a child to be protected from forced genital cutting remains a serious concern from a child safeguarding perspective. When both parents are in complete agreement that they would like to surgically assign their child’s genitals with their own religious or cultural preferences a (male) child’s healthy intact genitals remain fair game in the UK. Mrs Justice Roberts is absolutely right that children this young do not yet have the maturity and insight to make such a decision. This principle should not be a hostage to fortune based on the chosen religious beliefs of the child’s parents. It is therefore unfortunate that the judgement, in part, relied on the fact that early circumcision is not a requirement of Islam. The various so-called requirements and rituals of the different dogmas and creeds of the various subdivisions of the many religions should not be allowed to override a person’s most fundamental right to grow up with an intact body and to make their own choices about permanent bodily modifications. All surgical interventions risks causing harm. The harms of childhood circumcision are increasingly well-documented and include haemorrhage, infection, severe scarring, erectile dysfunction, psychological problems and death. The common myth, repeated in the judgement, that infant circumcision is the least harmful of all circumcision types, is not supported by evidence. Many infants suffer serious life-threatening complications. And whilst infants are in no position to verbalise a complaint, many adult men who were forcibly cut as children are now verbalising their distress. Many of the men seek resolution, not through the courts or through further harm to others, but through taking action to prevent such serious harm being inflicted on the next generation.’ Dr Lempert said this about the case of the botched circumcision. He said: ‘This story is one that repeats itself with nauseating regularity. A healthy child is forced to have unnecessary surgery performed on his normal genitals and suffers significant harm over and above the removal of a sensitive, functional part of his penis. There are practically no restrictions on who can perform forced genital cutting on young (male) children in the UK. The procedure is almost wholly unregulated in the UK. The reality is that we simply don’t know the extent of harm caused to young children by ritual circumcision. We do know that many such children turn up in A&E and some need treatment in paediatric Intensive Care Units as a direct result of non-therapeutic circumcision. Dr Chaudhary is being investigated because he is a doctor who is alleged to have behaved dishonestly. Ironically, should Dr Chaudhary be removed from the medical register, he would no longer be required to satisfy even the limited requirements of the GMC in this matter and would be free to continue cutting young boys’ genitals.’ In response to the Canadian research, Dr Lempert said: ‘The curiously misleading headline conclusion from this Canadian study into penile sensitivity would have you believe that neonatal circumcision (ie removal of the healthy foreskin from a baby for no medical reason) does not affect the sensitivity of the adult penis. But here are three direct quotes from the paper itself which appear to directly contradict the ‘conclusion': ‘Of all the genital sites tested, the foreskin was the most sensitive to tactile sensation stimuli…’, and this: ‘with respect to warmth sensation, the foreskin was more sensitive than the glans penis’ and this: ‘…the difference in warmth detection thresholds at the foreskin and glans penis indicates that the tissues may function differently…’. The study had significant limitations, the conclusions even more. Only men under the age of 40 with a healthy, active sex life were studied, yet it is frequently older circumcised men who report gradually decreasing sensitivity from their exposed penis. Men unable to experience a healthy sex life as a direct result of their previous neonatal surgery were excluded from this research from the start. Being a part of the penis itself, removal of the foreskin necessarily removes that part of the penis that experiences foreskin sensitivity; this fundamental point seemed lost to the researchers. The most sensitive part of the foreskin, the inner mucosa, was not tested at all. And in statistical parlance, the researchers acknowledged that that the small size of the study didn’t have sufficient power to test most of the hypotheses it set out to examine.’ The medical ethicist Brian Earp has published an excellent critique of the study here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brian-earp/does-circumcision-reduce-_b_9743242.html Overall, it is good news that two young boys have been given protection from forced genital cutting. It is good news that doctors who lie and perform botched surgery are investigated. But it is not good news that most boys born to religious parents in the UK remain wholly unprotected from forced genital cutting. It is not good news that there is no regulation of those who perform the cutting unless things go disastrously wrong. And it is not good news that uncritical media outlets, often fearful of upsetting powerful religious interests, regurgitate the same uncritical nonsense that forced genital cutting of (male) children doesn’t do them any harm- it does, frequently. SMF tweets This is something we see time and again. 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__label__wiki	0.788233	0.788233	Nick Oldham A thrilling Detective Superintendent Henry Christie novel. Grieving after a huge personal tragedy, Detective Superintendent Henry Christie is trying to pull his life back together and thinking seriously about retirement - after all, he's got the time in and he'd have a good life and decent pension. But all thoughts of a peaceful dotage are shattered when the phone rings in the early hours, and he is called out to investigate the brutal rape and murder of a teenage girl. UK edition Select Format Regular print eBook Publication Date: 29 Dec 2011 Extent: 224 US edition Select Format Regular print eBook Publication Date: 1 Apr 2012 Dimensions: 5.25 x 8.5 Bad Cops Two seemingly unconnected murders lead DCI Henry Christie to uncover a terrifying conspiracy in this gritty police procedural. Two murders, apparently unconnected: one victim shot dead in his office, the other brutally stabbed in what appears to be a road rage incident. Neither case solved. Six months later, DCI Henry Christie is asked to carry out an urgent review of the two killings. His investigations will plunge him into a terrifying world of murder and corruption. Accused of murder, former marine and disgraced ex-cop Steve Flynn is on the run - and on the hunt ... Wanted for murder, ex-cop Steve Flynn is on the run, alone and without resources, driven only by a burning desire to avenge himself on the men who murdered his girlfriend. But he's up against a powerful enemy in Viktor Bashkim, head of a violent Mafia gang with a disturbingly long reach. Henry Christie foils the kidnap attempt on his fiancée's daughter and realises his family are the targets of a killer. But who and why? Henry also witnesses a murder and unwittingly steps into the conspiracy. Pursued by assassins, Henry must defend himself against a killer who will stop at nothing to take back what he believes is rightfully his. Former Royal Marine, ex-cop and sportfishing skipper Steve Flynn finds that his is the last name on a dead man's hitlist in this fast-paced action thriller. Steve Flynn's idyllic summer in Ibiza running pleasure cruises for holidaymakers is curtailed when some of his former police colleagues and friends begin to die in horrifically brutal ways. Flynn discovers that a hitlist exists, that his is the last name on it - and that a dead man is out for revenge. Introducing tough-as-nails former Royal Marine, ex-cop and sportfishing skipper Steve Flynn in the first of a brand-new series of exciting action thrillers. When he is accused of murdering his boss, sportfishing captain Steve Flynn finds that his idyllic life in the Canary Islands has lost its charm. Then his ex-girlfriend is kidnapped. To save her, Flynn must re-hone his old policing and military skills, and put himself in the firing line against a gang for whom violent death is a way of life. The latest compelling police procedural featuring Detective Chief Superintendent Henry Christie. When a cop and a suspected murderer are killed in separate but related incidents, Henry Christie's professional judgement is called into question and he is under pressure to accept early retirement. But he's determined to keep searching for a killer. When a young woman is subsequently abducted, Henry uncovers terrible secrets. The latest gripping police procedural featuring Detective Chief Superintendent Henry Christie. When a gruesome turn of fate spins Henry Christie into a collision course with Charlie Wilder, newly released from prison, he finds himself pitted against one of the most brutal and dangerous individuals he has met in over thirty years as a cop. The only way to beat Wilder is by meeting him head-on and taking him right to the very edge. A gripping police procedural featuring Detective Chief Superintendent Henry Christie. When Henry Christie stumbles across a gangland-style execution in progress, only just escaping with his life, he starts to unravel links that will ultimately pit him against cold-blooded killers who will stop at nothing to achieve their aims - including murdering a cop and his reluctant sidekick. Judgement Call When a rapist walks free, a gang of armed robbers hits town and a prisoner escapes, Henry Christie's police career is on the line. It's 1982, and Henry Christie is a young cop with a point to prove and an attitude to control. When a series of rash decisions results in disaster, Henry determines to put things right his own way, despite being warned off by his detective inspector. But his impetuous actions lead to more conflict - and a very real threat to his own life. Bad Tidings Three murders - each a year apart. Each victim kidnapped on Christmas Eve, their brutalized bodies found a week later; each killed by two bullets to the brain, their mouths stuffed with chicken feathers. In his thirty years with the Lancashire constabulary, Henry Christie has never known a case like this. What he couldn't anticipate was that he would be stretched to his limit. Unexpectedly stepping into a blood-soaked turf war raging between two local crime families, Henry soon finds himself slap-bang in the middle of a violent situation where his own life is also on the line. Dead Heat Detective Inspector Henry Christie has been suspended from duty. Henry's spending quality time with his family, but at heart he's bored. So when the attractive and wealthy mother of one of his daughter's horse-riding friends asks him to investigate the bizarre mutilation of some of the family's bloodstock, Christie agrees. As Henry starts to ask some probing questions he finds himself caught up in a web of corruption and intrigue much wider and more complex than anything he had envisaged... Big City Jacks A DCI Henry Christie mystery. When the brutally murdered body of a Manchester drug dealer is found dumped just inside the Lancashire border, it turns out that the dead man had been a CID informant working for a small nucleus of corrupt detectives. Thrust into the investigation of the drug dealer's death is DCI Henry Christie, recently returned to work after a period of suspension. Hoping for a gentle re-entry into the job, Christie is instead plunged headlong into a complex murder investigation which has far-reaching consequences for the police service... Substantial Threat Crime fiction has just got much, much too real for comfort... Ray Cragg is one of the country's biggest gangsters, dealing in drugs, prostitution and illegal immigrants. The cops are desperate to nail him. When Marty, Cragg's brother and side-kick, ends up with his face blown off having been sent by Cragg to "whack" one of Cragg's henchman, DI Henry Christie gets sucked in to the world of ultra-organized crime which knows no boundaries... A DI Henry Christie mystery. Transferred from CID to uniform duties, Inspector Henry Christie is back at the sharp end of policing and he's not happy about it - especially when a brutal murder, apparently the work of a serial killer, takes place on his patch... Fighting for the Dead An apparently straightforward case turns into something far more sinister for Detective Superintendent Henry Christie. Detective Superintendent Henry Christie is in the middle of a case involving the horrific murder of a teenage girl when he is called in to investigate the drowning of Jennifer Sunderland, wife of local businessman Harry Sunderland. Henry's curiosity is soon aroused when things don't add up - and when a gun is pointed at his head by a masked man. As Henry starts to dig a simple case of drowning turns into a complex web of deceit, theft, murder and a criminal conspiracy stretching all the way from the UK to Eastern Europe. A Detective Superintendent Henry Christie novel. When DS Henry Christie sets off on a short winter break with his old friend FBI agent Karl Donaldson, he expects a pleasant hike through the countryside followed by an overnight stop in a picturesque village. But the hike turns into a fight for survival in the worst snowstorm for thirty years. And things only get worse when they stumble, exhausted and injured, into the village pub, only to find themselves in the middle of a blood-soaked stand-off between gangsters with deadly scores to settle... A Detective Chief Inspector Henry Christie novel. Newly promoted Detective Superintendent Henry Christie could do without dealing with Felix Deakin, a convicted drug dealer serving a heavy prison sentence, who suddenly volunteers some new evidence that could be crucial in an upcoming murder trial. But things go horribly wrong when Deakin escapes from custody and kidnaps a disgraced ex-cop's son to use as a bargaining chip... Hidden Witness When Detective Superintendent Henry Christie takes on the case of a brutal murder of a seemingly innocent old man, the investigation brings him into touch with old friend and FBI agent Karl Donaldson, who is trying to track down a hit man believed to have entered the UK illegally. It's obvious the two cases are connected, but it soon becomes clear there's more to the old man's murder than simple underworld retribution... The Nothing Job Reluctantly agreeing to track down three dangerous criminals, DCI Henry Christie's philosophy is that anything that keeps him at the cutting edge of coppering can't be all bad. But then he's asked to close down an investigation into a fatal police shooting, and he uncovers a number of worrying connections. Henry charges headlong into a terrifying conspiracy and finds himself much closer to the cutting edge than even he would have wanted. Willing to do almost anything to escape his desk job, DCI Henry Christie leaps at the chance to go working undercover again. His task, to ingratiate himself with one Ryan Ingram, one of London's top criminals, who has relocated to the north of England. But the last thing Henry needs in this dangerous situation is the appearance of a man bearing a fatal grudge that will jeopardize not only himself, but also his family . . . Screen of Deceit A DCI Henry Christie novel. Fourteen-year-old Mark Carter is plunged into a world of crime following his sister's drug overdose. He agrees to become an informer for DCI Christie in order to avenge Beth's death and redeem himself. But if it all goes wrong, Mark stands to lose everything including his life. Mark's obsession for revenge leads him to a dangerous mixture of teenage street gangs, brutal murder, drug turf wars and betrayal. Critical Threat It started out as a kidnap, turned into a brutal murder and ended up as a plot to assassinate the American State Secretary. DCI Henry Christie leaps at the chance to investigate the brutal killing of an ex-cop turned sleazy private eye. But as he investigates, Christie stumbles into a plot by Muslim extremists and finds himself plunged into the world of international terrorism. Psycho Alley Henry Christie confronts a terrifying killer. A series of increasingly violent assaults is shrouding the happy-go-lucky resort of Blackpool in terror. The police response, coordinated by an increasingly harassed DCI Henry Christie, seems to be getting nowhere fast. Then, with the gruesome discovery of a young girl's body, and the abduction of another, Henry finds himself heading a high-profile, nationally scrutinized investigation which stretches his reputation and credibility to breaking point... The Mafia have a point to make Detective Inspector Henry Christie may have been suspended from duty but he can't resist taking on a private investigation, some very nice prize horses savagely mutilated. When the horses' owner is targeted by a hit man, Christie survives by the skin of his teeth. Christie may be tough but he finds that he's up against not just one of the most efficient hit men in the business but the Mafia itself . . .	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3745
__label__cc	0.622092	0.377908	MPOV: Transformers: Age of Extinction Four years have passed since the final battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons left Chicago in ruins and claimed the lives of over a thousand civilians. The U.S. government has severed its ties with the Autobots and branded them as fugitives. An elite CIA division called "Cemetery Wind" is formed by Harold Attinger with the intent of hunting down and exterminating the surviving Autobots with the aid of Lockdown, a Transformer bounty hunter. Meanwhile, using data obtained from destroyed Transformers, business tycoon Joshua Joyce and his technology firm Kinetic Sciences Institute (KSI) have discovered "Transformium", the molecularly unstable metal that is the lifeblood of Transformers. Joshua's prized creation is Galvatron, a Transformer created from the data inside Megatron's severed head. In rural Texas, struggling robotics inventor Cade Yeager and his friend Lucas Flannery purchase an old semi-truck in hopes of stripping it down and selling the parts to get Cade's daughter Tessa into college. Cade discovers that the truck is an injured Optimus Prime, and it is not long before Lockdown and Attinger's operatives led by James Savoy storm into the Yeagers' farm and threaten them. Optimus comes out of hiding to fend off against the operatives while Cade, Tessa, and Lucas are rescued by Shane Dyson, an Irish rally racer who is also Tessa's boyfriend. They lose the operatives in a lengthy chase in Paris, Texas, but Lucas is killed by Lockdown's grenade during their escape. Using a drone he took during the raid, Cade discovers that the operatives and KSI are working together. Optimus rallies the remaining Autobots - Bumblebee, Hound, Drift, and Crosshairs - and travel with their new human allies to infiltrate KSI's headquarters in Chicago. There, Cade, Shane, and Bumblebee discover the firm's reverse engineering of Transformer technology. Upon discovering that Ratchet has been slain and his head is being melted down, Optimus and the Autobots storm into the headquarters to destroy the laboratory, but Joshua convinces them that their actions are futile. As the Autobots leave the premises, Joshua launches KSI's prototype Transformers Galvatron and Stinger. Optimus and Galvatron engage in a grueling battle where Optimus realizes that Galvatron is Megatron in a new body. Suddenly, Optimus is blasted from behind by Lockdown, and in the midst of the chaos, he and Tessa are captured into Lockdown's ship. Aboard the ship, Lockdown explains to Optimus that the Transformers were created by a mysterious alien race known as the "Creators", which hired him to capture the Autobot leader. As a reward for Optimus' capture, Attinger's operatives are given the "Seed", a powerful bomb that turns a city-wide area of land into Transformium. Cade, Shane and the Autobots storm into the ship to rescue Optimus and Tessa; while Bumblebee, Crosshairs and the humans escape and crash into Downtown Chicago, the other Autobots detach the rear section of the ship before it leaves into space. Joshua and his business partners Su Yueming, and Darcy Tyril retreat to Beijing with the Seed; the Autobots and their human allies follow them to prevent them from detonating the Seed. The above taken from Wikipedia. Thank goodness they changed the main casts, was slowly getting bored of Sam and hot chick, but there is a gap for me. When Autobots became the enemy, where is Sam to help them out? 4 years is not a long time... I mean Sam would still be alive to help the Autobots right? If he can't, perhaps a transition to close the gap. Instead of jumping straight to Cade. Maybe it's just me preferring a perfect blend and flow of the storyline. Anyway, the overall movie was good and you don't need to watch the first 3 to watch this. The actions and CGIs were awesome overload, Michael Bay's speciality there. Knowing the humans nowadays, they would have preferred more actions and less talk/ storyline. So the gap is not visible for them except for me, I guess. Anyway, a little bitching about the human's cinema etiquettes nowadays... they totally suck! I totally wished I had the money to just buy the other 2 seats next to me (our row had 4 seats only) and leave it vacant. Honestly the couple sitting there kept talking, eating smelly food (definitely not from the cinema) and noisy (kept pulling plastic bags in and out)! Really!! These 'over-educated' humans really are damn selfish and brainless! Nearly spoilt my movie experience here... jeez! Nevertheless, do watch this movie in the cinema, it's worthwhile. Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci Genre: 2014 American science fiction action film Sections: Movies	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3748
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__label__cc	0.577404	0.422596	Japan’s Perplexing Reactor Restarts; Where Are We Going And Why Are We In This Handbasket? April 15, 2012 Editor 0 Comments Edano, NISA, Noda, Oi, reactor, restarts As the Japanese government has been rushing to restart nuclear reactors everyone is asking the same question. Why? It really doesn’t make sense. In a country still reeling from a massive nuclear disaster why would the government be so intent on ignoring the obvious risks to charge ahead with restarts? The central government excuses have been that there is going to be a dire electricity shortage in Kansai this summer and that reactors have been declared safe. A number of sources have looked closely into the power capacity in the region and the demand during previous heat waves. They found that the region could supply enough power to meet those previous high demands without the addition of nuclear power. The government has yet to provide any hard evidence for their power shortage claim that will stand up to scrutiny. The other claim is that reactors are safe. This is based on “on paper” calculations done by power companies and reviewed by NISA. These assumptions have been highly criticized by nuclear experts and divided the NISA committee. The remaining claim of safety is based on some easy to meet non binding guidelines PM Noda’s cabinet came up with over 2 days. These guidelines allow all of the critical safety changes needed post Fukushima to be delayed for years if ever implemented. This means reactors at Oi would be allowed to operate with essentially no changes from how things operated before Fukushima. Wakao Hanaoka of Greenpeace Japan said: “The nuclear industry and the government were totally unprepared for the disaster at Fukushima Daiichi and now they are trying to pretend they can call Oi safe without improving safety or emergency measures,” Hanaoka echoed many other experts who pointed that independent studies show there will be no power shortage. He also expressed concern for the rush for restarts based on Noda’s lax safety standards. These safety standards being tossed around were not developed by experts but by the Prime Minister’s cabinet. Among the political wrangling over the issue, Edano was sent to Fukui to ask for the prefectures understanding about restarting the Oi reactors. Nishikawa’s comments included this interesting twist: “He emphasized that the community which hosts the nuclear power plant should be the one to decide.” It is unclear right now if this is going to be used as a weak excuse for ignoring the very vocal protests of the other prefectures in the area that are at risk by the operation of Oi. Shiga, Kyoto and Osaka prefectures have all stated that they are against the restart of Oi. Permission from the city near Oi could be used as an excuse by the central government to claim “local consent” while not actually doing so. There is also this comment by Mainichi Shimbun; “After taking into account local opinions, Noda, Edano, Chief Cabinet Secretary Osamu Fujimura and nuclear disaster minister Goshi Hosono are due to make a final decision before July on whether to authorize the restart of the Nos. 3 and 4 reactors at the Oi plant.” If this comment is a hint at how the central government intends to handle the issue, local consent will not be required. The more this issue of reactor restarts evolves, why the government appears to be hell bent to restart Oi becomes the big question. A large majority of the public and local governments are extremely against this yet the people are being largely ignored. Edano has been back and forth quite publicly. He is still making statements that express a desire to end nuclear power in Japan only to turn around and say something completely opposite the next time he speaks publicly. After a weekend of statements that leaned towards the central government restarting Oi, Edano said today that as of May 6 when the reactor in Hokkaido shuts down Japan may be without nuclear power. Then today Fukui governor Nishikawa made two statements throwing his previous statements into doubt. “The local people will not support the resumption until energy consumers outside the prefecture understand the contribution the local people are making to the nation’s energy policy.” “The prefectural government intends to have its own panel of experts check the safety of the reactors. He added that the prefecture will make a final decision after hearing the opinions of prefectural assembly members and Ohi Town.” Another recent revelation of the struggles going on inside Japan’s governments came out. Edano who was cabinet secretary at the time during the height of the Fukushima disaster told the cabinet that they should consider the need to evacuate Ibaraki and Tokyo. At the same time other unnamed cabinet members were more worried about the impact on the stock market. When Noda took office he stated he would continue PM Kan’s policy to end nuclear power. In January Noda made an abrupt turn around the same time business groups in Japan complained about the policy. In a January speech he changed to looking to lower nuclear on a long term basis rather than the rapid phase out and change Kan was promoting. Also in January this special consultant to the government appeared in the press. Tadashi Maeda, someone with a history in corporate banking, began promoting this different nuclear policy. Maeda has had a direct and influential hand in decisions related to the Fukushima disaster, how to handle TEPCO, the decision to export nuclear power and government economic strategy. A Cabinet member said this of Maeda: “He is capable of both lobbying and intelligence work. There are few like him.” Asahi Shimbun said this in the January interview of Maeda: “Maeda will now likely be a key figure in deciding the future of Japan’s nuclear energy policy–and his stance may not mesh with that of the politician who brought the banker into the government’s decision-making process: former Prime Minister Naoto Kan” Maeda has had a direct role in how TEPCO has been handled and the ongoing liability & compensation funds. He also has a very skeptical view of renewable power as part of Japan’s near term energy future. “As it has become difficult to resume operations at nuclear power plants, the dependence on nuclear power will likely decrease in the future,” Maeda said. “What would replace nuclear power? The first option would be natural gas, which is comparatively clean. While renewable energy sources may be an option in the long term, to say that renewable energy will expand hugely over the next three to five years is nothing but nonsense.” In the interview Maeda went on to make a series of excuses why Japan should not end nuclear power including the existence of spent fuel as a risk, possible brain drain in the nuclear industry if reactors are shut down and some more vague reasoning that the accident at Fukushima shouldn’t cause changes to Japan’s nuclear policy. Maeda is clearly having an influential role in the central government yet the media focuses all their attention on Edano’s every move. Why Japan appears to be foolishly rushing ahead with a nuclear policy the public is extremely against may be explained by this January interview and the directions it leads. The government had another bout of incompetence last week during the North Korea rocket launch. A system called J-Alert failed to work, leaving Japanese authorities dependent on the news media for information about the rocket launch. Confusion over why the J-Alert system didn’t work sounds vaguely like the confusion over SPEEDI data during the first days of the Fukushima disaster. The end result is systems didn’t work and the local government and the people were on their own to figure out what was going on. Apparently nothing has changed over the last year plus. NISA also recently admitted the series of faults that run near the Oi nuclear plant could cause control rods to not be inserted during a quake. The ground motion could potentially be so severe it could prevent the proper insertion of control rods. Why this issue is being ignored in the stress tests and central government push to restart the Oi reactors is a big question.. Japan Times mentions on the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, how similar the Japanese government and the hubris of those involved with the Titanic is. Neither the Titanic or Fukushima were “unsinkable”. Meanwhile NISA is pushing for a 10 year operating extension on the Mihama nuclear reactor that is already 40 years old. Other reactors that operated past the 40 year mark include unit 1 at Fukushima Daiichi. All of this political wrestling has not gone unopposed by the public. A crowd blocked the front doors of the Fukui government building as Edano met with the governor. A hunger strike has been going on in front of Kansai Electric in Osaka. How this will play out remains to be seen. Statements indicating the restart will be forced through come out almost as fast as statements indicating they won’t. Gaining a better understanding of who and why the central government is pushing the restarts may provide a better look at what problems are truly plaguing Japan as the country tries to recover from the 3-11 disaster. This article would not be possible without the extensive efforts of the SimplyInfo research team Join the conversation at chat.simplyinfo.org © 2011-2018 SimplyInfo.org, Fukuleaks.org All Rights Reserved Content cited, quoted etc. from other sources is under the respective rights of that content owner. If you are viewing this page on any website other than www.simplyinfo.org (or www.fukuleaks.org) it may be plagiarized, please let us know. 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__label__wiki	0.705526	0.705526	Krrish 3: A Review I was looking to see if 12 Years A Slave had hit my hometown of El Paso, TX. when I came upon a listing for something called Krrish 3. My curiosity was piqued. Krrish 3? What's that, I asked myself. I did the Lazy Person's Guide to Knowledge (Google to Wikipedia) and read this description of the film at the Fount of All Wisdom: "Krrish 3 is a 2013 Bollywood superhero science-fiction film..." and said, "I'm THERE!" Who wouldn't want to see a "Bollywood superhero science-fiction film" that's the third part to a series whose first two films (Koi...Mil Gaya or in English I...Found Someone and Krrish) I had neither seen or heard of? If I am to be correct Krrish 3 is technically the first Bollywood film I've seen since the three films I've seen with Mahesh Babu (Dookudu, The Business Man, and SVCV) are Tollywood films made in Telugu as opposed to Bollywood films made in Hindi. Semantics, says I. Krrish 3 is derivative of other superhero films. You have a bit of Spider-Man, a heavy helping of the X-Men films, and some Superman/Man of Steel thrown in with some musical numbers (of which no respectable Bollywood film could be without). Those of us raised on comic book-based films may quibble with the fact that Krrish 3 is almost either shameless or gleeful about taking from their American counterparts, but I freely confess to having enjoyed Krrish 3 (though like all Indian films, finding the length rather punishing). At least for those of us who never saw Koi...Mil Gaya or Krrish we are given something of a recap. Rohit Mehra (Hrithik Roshan) was a sweet boy who was 'limited' in intelligence. Bullied for being slow-witted he prayed to a Hindu deity to make him better. From this, he has an encounter with Jadoo, an alien with whom he both keeps secret and becomes friends with (thus the charge that it comes close to being the Indian E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial). This alien allows Rohit to become a brilliant scientist while still being a bit of an innocent. He later marries and has a son, Krishna (Roshan in a dual role), but Rohit is also abducted and used to try to take over the world. Krishna, who has superpowers thanks to Papa Rohit, rescues his father and later marries the beautiful Priya (Priyanka Chopra), a journalist. During his time, Krishna adopts the nom de superhero of Krrish, who has super-strength and can leap tall buildings in a single bound. So, back to our story. Krishna finds it hard to keep a job because every time Mumbai is threatened some guy in a black mask and long leather coat has to jump in and save it...and for some reason Krishna keeps disappearing or showing up late for work. Mrs. Mehra, fully aware of his secret, I figure makes enough for all of them, and Papa Rohit has a good job at the government science & medical lab. Krishna's secret identity is safe, given that his friend Kripal (Rajpal Yadav) believes HE is Krrish (don't ask how that is possible, just go with it). Any resemblance to any (fictional) character, human or mutant, is purely coincidental... However, there is evil afoot. The villainous Kaal (Vivek Oberoi), a billionaire wheelchair-bound but with the power to move things with his mind and two functioning fingers, is determined to walk again. This Lex Luthor/Magneto/Charles Xavier mix with a hint of Davros from Doctor Who even has his own Mystique, Kaya (Kangna Ranaut), a seductive woman who can take the shape of anyone she wants. She was the first of Kaal's mutants, beings he created in the hopes of unlocking the ability to walk again. Kaya is fiercely loyal to Kaal, who if nothing else keeps trying by making more mutants. He has to have them do SOMETHING, so why not be his Minions? Well, as Krrish saves children from their foolishness and becoming a hero to all Mumbai Kaal hits on a genius idea: he will release a poison on a population, then come up with an antidote for which nations will pay billions. His test case on Namibia is just for starters. He has his eyes set on a nation of billions. Any guess which nation he picks? The disease kills thousands, putting all of India at risk. Rohit works to find a cure, then finds something curious...neither he or Krishna are affected. Could that be a clue? Wouldn't you know: their blood provides the antidote. In gratitude, Rohit is praised and Krrish, who delivered it all across Mumbai, has a statue dedicated to him. Krishna is already in a good mood: Priya is pregnant. Kaal is furious that his plans have been thwarted, and he zeroes in on the Mehra family. The men think Priya has lost the baby, but in truth she's been abducted by Kaal and secretly replaced by Kaya. However, spending time with Rohit and Krishna has her loyalty to Kaal waver, to where she sees the evil she has done and decided to switch sides. A final confrontation to save both Priya and India takes place across two continents, where people die (including Krrish for a while) but in the end, even after we discover the secret connection between Kaal and Rohit and the former goes on a rampage, all ends well with Priya rescued and the baby safe. Six months later, they have a son, whom they name Rohit...and who appears to have powers of his own... One thing that surprised me about Krrish 3 was the lack of musical numbers. It's not that it didn't have musical numbers or that they (with perhaps one exception) either weren't good or shock of shocks--relevant to the plot. It's just that there weren't that many. As someone who has been led to believe that Bollywood films stop every fifteen minutes to allow someone to lip-sync a big, lavish song-and-dance number Krrish 3 has only three songs (four if you count the title song which appears in the closing credits). For my money, the best number is God Allah Aur Bhagwan, as big and lavish and colorful as one could ask for from a Bollywood film (or a Westerner's idea of said project), coming after the Intermission (yes, Indian films still have intermissions). It's a positive song, once you look at the translation, which says that God (however you define Him, hence "God, Allah, and Bhagwan") has given us a figure (that being Krrish) to do good. The production value also has it be bright and beautifully rendered. The melody itself is also quite pleasant, and the whole thing is delightful. It's also a credit to the production that Roshan in the dual roles of Rohit and Krishna blend well to where we accept they are two different people. The first song, Rahgupati Raghav, is similarly at least something that doesn't interfere with the storyflow. It is sung at Krishna's birthday party where he has just learned he is going to be a father. That ought to make anyone break out in song. It's a fun, zippy number which is in the jolly spirit of most of Krrish 3. It's the third and final number, Dil Tu Hi Bataa, that I felt it could have been cut out. Granted, I understand the reason for the number (Kaya's wavering feelings over both Krishna and the whole 'being Kaal's henchman' business), but one wonders whether the romanticism of the song undercuts what she is trying to say. It is the only number that feels a bit forced, but it does give us yet another chance to enjoy the heaving manhood that IS Hrithik Roshan. Technically, there was only one scene where Roshan was shirtless, but in this last number we got to see him with his shirt open (I guess that's close enough). It is clear that Roshan worked out furiously to build up a great physique (not unlike, say, Hugh Jackman as Wolverine), so I figure he wanted to show us what he could do. That, however, might be a bit dismissive towards Roshan as an actor. He did what all good actors do: transform to the needs of the character. His whole physicality as the endearing yet bumbling and naïve Rohit were in such contrast to the confident Krrish and the generally upbeat Krishna that one soon forgot that the three were played by one man. Even the voice changed, and in three roles Roshan did not fail any of them. Roshan was wonderful in each role (and I confess to having a soft spot for the sweet-natured Rohit). The final scene of Roshan as Rohit was so moving that it does become emotional. I think Oberoi was having a hoot as the wildly over-the-top villain: a battle between Oberoi's blue eyes and Roshan's green eyes. He was so calm and cool as the nefarious Kaal that when he goes all psycho as he lays waste to Mumbai it doesn't quite become comical but let's say it becomes more comic-book. I also loved Ranaut's Mystique...I mean, Kaya, and her story arc from venomous villain to sympathetic character was believable. Chopra was beautiful but also effective as the journalist/wife, though getting the 'abducted & held prisoner' story did make her a 'damsel in distress' and less of a real participant for most of the second half. However, she did have her moment in the end where she stands up to a clearly-deranged Kaal. Really, Oberoi LOVED being evil! Another plus in Krrish 3's column is the special effects. While on occasion you could see that they were a bit below par on the whole they held up against American productions (certainly more believable than anything in After Earth). I do note that Krrish 3 had great lines. "The business of fear is the best business," Kaal tells his mutants and his mad-scientists. A response from Krrish to a young fan also gives basically his life-view: "Age does not matter; courage does." A minus is the story itself. Again, it is almost impossible to watch Krrish 3 WITHOUT thinking that it at the very least an 'homage' to comic book films, particularly the X-Men films (right down to the mutants). This is why I referred to her as the Indian Mystique...the character is simply too similar to believe it was an original creation. Even the use of the term 'mutants' ought to stir debate. The comedy bits didn't quite work (why would Kripal honestly think HE was Krrish when there was no evidence to think as such). On the whole, Krrish 3 I imagine will not be liked by people who think it is a rip-off of the Marvel/DC film library. However, with some good musical numbers and a good story (though the final battle did seem endless), Krrish 3 is a film I found enjoyable and worth watching, subtitled or not. And also, it was much better than After Earth or The Big Wedding... Hugh Better Watch Out... DECISION: B- Labels: 2013, Action Film, Foreign Language Film, Indian Cinema, Musicals, Review, Sci-Fi, Sequels In A World...: A Review (Review #585) Pacific Rim: A Review The Star Wars Holiday Special Review The Internship: A Review Beautiful Creatures: A Review Now You See Me: A Review (Review #580) The Big Wedding: A Review This Is The End: A Review Gravity (2013): A Review Anna and the King of Siam: A Review Stories We Tell: A Review (Review #575) Doctor Who Story 039: The Ice Warriors Bates Motel: The Complete First Season Overview Bates Motel: Midnight Review	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3754
__label__wiki	0.543859	0.543859	Global Studies at RMIT News/Blog Greta Bartels wins RMIT Global Voices Scholarship to attend World Health Forum in Geneva. Congratulations to Greta Bartels of the BA (International Studies) who was the only candidate to receive an RMIT Global Voices Scholarship, and so will be one of four recipients of support from Global Voices Australia-wide to attend the World Health Assembly in Geneva this May. Greta joins a list of BA (International Studies) students who have also been supported by Global Voices, including Laura McCormack and Jemma Swan. To find out more about RMIT’s Global Voices Scholarship Program, visit: https://globalvoices.org.au/rmitwha2019 Tags global voices, globalvoices, globalstudies, internationalstudies, international studies, Bachelor of Arts (International Studies), BA(IS), #internship, internships RMIT Hosts Conference of the Australian Association for Professional and Applied Ethics. In September, the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies hosted the conference of the Australian Association for Professional and Applied Ethics. The conference was convened by Dr Vandra Harris, and was co-sponsored by RedR, with which Global Studies at RMIT works closely. There were three days of wonderful panels and speakers, and it was fantastic to see current students in the Master of International Development present and presenting, and a few alumni from the BA (International Studies), including Laura McCormark who now works for RedR (pictured here with Julian Lee, who also participated). The conference theme was ‘Ethics in a Crowded World’, and the first day’s focus was on the intersections of ethics and humanitarian practice. Tags humanitarianism, International development, international studies, Bachelor of Arts (International Studies), BA(IS), redr, ethics, aapae, Australian Association of Professional and Applied Ethics Here Be Dragons Vol.3 arrives! Volume 3 of the Global Studies magazine Here Be Dragons has just been published. This volume was edited by BA (International Studies) students Eiza Marot, Fletcher Adam and Alyssa Goodman, with contributions by students in the BA (IS), BA (IS) (Honours), Master of International Development and Global Studies PhD supervisees. The online version of Here Be Dragons is available here: http://globalstudies.squarespace.com/#/publishing/ Tags Global Studies, journal, international studies, BA(IS), Bachelor of Arts (International Studies), RMT, RMIT, rmit university Simone wins postgraduate scholarship to Yonsei University BaIS Alumni Catie McLeod's pilot podcast w Madi Chwasta: "Sound Sisters" Julian Lee reflects on the meaning of Godzilla Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the BA (International Studies)! Associate Professor Aiden Warren returns from Washington, with a mission to create a safer denuclearised world Greg Nimbtik, youngest public official with a PhD in Vanuatu - in the news BA(IS) Alumnus, Grace Davidson, shares her top 4 networking RMIT BA(IS) student wins State round of the BIG IDEA COMPETITION Internship Insights from Megat Iskandar Shahriman	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3757
__label__wiki	0.65293	0.65293	How to Support Indian Cricket SwamiArmy Videos Home / Players / Part 2: India’s Journey To Number One Test Team Part 2: India’s Journey To Number One Test Team By Omkar M. on March 3, 2018@oam_16 India’s journey to number one Test team – Part 2 *To read the part 1 of this series, click here The first guest to arrive was New Zealand. New Zealand, who boasted a decent side, was expected to put up a fight against the strong Indian team. India dashed all such hopes quite quickly. 197 runs, 178 runs, and 321 runs were the respective winning margins for India in these three Tests against New Zealand. After the thumping win in the second Test, India regained the number one spot in Test cricket, the one which it was determined to not give up soon. The next visitor England had defeated the hosts in their own spin game on the last tour in 2012-13, could they repeat themselves? Well, India possessed better spinners now, and they promptly wrecked the English batsmen after the drawn first Test. India owned the five-match Test series against England which ended with the score line 4-0. England batting first, scored 400 and 477 respectively in the last two Tests but even that was not enough to avoid an innings defeat. England’s total of 477 in the first innings of the last Test is the world record for highest first innings score to lose in a Test. As the results indicate, it had been a smooth sailing ride for India so far. They looked like they were in complete control in each of the Test and grinded every opposition without mercy in each match. After England, they defeated Bangladesh in a one-off Test. Australia is well known for its trouble with quality spin bowling, so they were expected to be pushovers against the rampaging Indian team. But cricket is not known as the game of glorious uncertainties for nothing; it threw up one of the most bizarre results in Test cricket. In a stunning reversal, India collapsed spectacularly against Australian spinners in the first Test at Pune. Left-arm spinner Steven O’Keefe picked 6/35 in both the innings as Australia defeated India by a record margin of 333 runs. Recovering from the shock defeat, India came back strong at the Australians and eventually won the series 2-1. The home season of 13 Tests yielded India 10 wins, two draws and one defeat. In the longest home Test season, Ashwin and Jadeja picked up 82 and 71 wickets respectively while Kohli and Pujara added 1252 and 1316 runs respectively to their bulging Test tally. Resuming their victorious ways, India dominated Sri Lanka in both home and away Test series. They defeated Sri Lanka four times in six Tests with two matches being drawn. India’s toughest Test though, waited for them in South Africa. The first Test in South Africa brought flying India down to the floor. Although Indian bowlers impressed with their skills, the batsmen could not stand up to the fiery South African bowling attack. India lost the first two Tests by quite a margin. The poor showing gave rise to questions on India’s status as number one in Tests, primarily being that they are only home track bullies. The Indians in the Third Test proved that they were not. A spirited comeback on a treacherous pitch by the Indians saw them beating South Africa in the third Test by 63 runs. That is where things stand as of now. India’s next Test assignment will be in England, a place where they lost their crown humiliatingly in 2011. This will also be a severe Test for Virat Kohli, who has struggled in these conditions. Only the coming time will test the mettle of this number one Test team. Omkar M. 26, Aspiring cricket writer, Qualified MCA scorer & humble follower of the game. Engineer. Occasionally tweets on Astronomy, History & Heritage. Marathi माणुस. Latest posts by Omkar M. (see all) The Week That Was: 9th March to 15th March 2018 - March 10, 2018 5 All-Time Great Bowlers In The IPL - March 8, 2018 The Man Who Fought Death – Nari Contractor - March 7, 2018 Related Itemsfeaturedticker ← Previous Story PART 1: India’s Journey To Number One Test Team Next Story → 2nd Test Preview – Australia v South Africa Sachin Tendulkar – 177 against England in 1996 The 100th 100-plus opening stand for India! India vs Afghanistan ends up in a TIE Pingback: PART 1: India's Journey To Number One Test Team ~ The Swami Army Varma \| September 26, 2018 Mahendra S. \| September 26, 2018 Sri Lanka sack Angelo Mathews as captain Subscribe to The Swami Army news list Copyright © 2018 SwamiArmy.in Match Types Cricket Stars Cricket Odds	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3760
__label__cc	0.597664	0.402336	Home Smartphones Acer Acer Liquid Zest Plus with 13MP Tri-Focus Camera, 5000mAh Battery Launched Acer Liquid Zest Plus with 13MP Tri-Focus Camera, 5000mAh Battery Launched Acer has launched its latest mid-range smartphone named Liquid Zest Plus at an event in New York. The Acer Liquid Zest Plus features a 5.5-inch (1280×720 pixels) HD IPS Display. It is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 processor along with Mali-T720 GPU. It comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage which can be further expanded using microSD card. It sports a 13MP Rear camera with Hybrid Tri-Focus system which uses three different auto-focus settings – Laser Auto Focus, PDAF & contrast detection and a 5MP front camera with 85-degree wide angle lens. It offers DTS-HD Premium Sound speakers. The device boasts huge 5000mAh battery with Quick charge support which can deliver up to 3 Days of battery life and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. Acer Liquid Zest Plus Specifications: Display: 5.5-inch (1280×720 pixels) HD IPS Display Processor: 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 processor with Mali-T720 GPU RAM and Storage: 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage (expandable via microSD) Camera: 13MP Rear camera with LED Flash, Hybrid Tri-Focus system which uses three different auto-focus settings – Laser Auto Focus, PDAF & contrast detection and a 5MP front-facing camera with 85-degree wide angle lens Battery: 5000mAh battery with Quick charge support The Acer Liquid Zest Plus comes in Pure White and Metallic Blue Colour variants and has been priced at $250 (approx. Rs. 16,600). The smartphone will be available in the USA. Previous articleZUK Z2 Pro with 5.2-inch Full HD Display, Snapdragon 820 SoC, 6GB RAM Launched Next articleMeizu M3 with 5-inch HD Display, 3GB RAM, 13MP Camera Launched	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3764
__label__cc	0.565132	0.434868	« Great places to hike close to Chicago Finding time to run » Get to Galena If you live in or near Illinois, you’ve likely heard of Galena–a small historic town in the northwest corner of Illinois not far from the Mississippi River. The town, perched on the side of a hill above the Galena River, is chock-full of restaurants, shops, and attractive historic architecture. Galena claims a few museums, including one devoted to its most famous resident, Ulysses S. Grant. Not surprisingly, the town is one of the region’s major tourist destinations. The rolling hills near Schapville What the throngs of visitors to Galena often fail to fully experience is the countryside surrounding the town. Hands down, it’s the most scenic terrain in northern Illinois. The big hills and valleys, small dairy farms, lush woodland, and streams flowing through small limestone canyons offer a sharp contrast to the Prairie State’s nearby fields of corn and soy. All this combined with fairly quiet roadways that twist and curve like wriggling snakes make the Galena area a top-notch road biking destination. One of the best rides in the area heads into the hills north of Galena and then runs east along an old stagecoach route to Apple River Canyon State Park. From the park, it loops back to Galena along a series of quiet scenic roads offering plenty of far-off views. Saddle up for this 57-mile ride at the Tourist Information Center in Galena. Getting the lead out In the 1830s, as a result of its booming lead mining industry, Galena’s population of 1,000 far outnumbered the 100 residents who lived in the swampy town of Chicago. The lead mines and associated commerce catapulted Galena into one of the busiest Mississippi River ports in the 1850s. Many of the buildings from the era still stand. Indeed, 85 percent of the town’s buildings–including the entire downtown district–are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. All this history and picturesque architecture can turn Galena’s Main Street into a half-mile long traffic jam. If you’re biking on a summer weekend, you’ll likely feel some relief as you head out of Galena and leave its crowds behind. Apple River Canyon State Park Following the Stagecoach Trail A mile or so outside of Galena, you’ll encounter a few short downhills, but mainly your pistons are pumping upward. While continuing a gradual climb, don’t forget to raise your head to see the expansive views of the farms and woodland to the south and north. Soon, the road descends and you’ll fly across the Galena River. Start climbing again, and far-off views in nearly every direction compete with the need to watch the road in front of you. As West Stagecoach Trail dips and bobs, you’ll see old farmhouses, swaths of dense woodland, and occasional gatherings of Holsteins in green fields. This scenery probably hasn’t changed much since this road served a 40-mile stagecoach route between Galena and the town of Lena to the east. Local historians say the stagecoach operated from the mid-1830s until the mid-1850s when the railroad arrived in the area. Into the canyon Heading south from West Stagecoach Trail, the route zigzags along a few quiet farm roads on the way to Apple River Canyon State Park, which hosts fine picnicking spots and a small limestone canyon carved out by the Apple River. This is a perfect place to unpack the sandwiches from the pannier, admire the surroundings, and give your hardworking, hill-climbing legs a bath in the cool river. South of the park, Townsend Road immediately takes you on a sometimes gradual–and sometimes screaming–descent for a couple of miles. Pure joy. By now, you’ll see a pattern emerge: the longer descents often lead to a river or stream crossing–in this case, the Apple River. Riding the ridge In Schapville, look for the Zion Presbyterian Church, a wood country church built in 1886. Beyond Schapville, the road mounts a ridge that occasionally offers jaw-dropping views of far-off countryside. The scenes bring to mind idyllic pastoral paintings of 19th century America: a series of overlapping hills adorned with lush greenery, happy farm animals, and the occasional garnet-colored barn. The road gradually descends about 350 feet before crossing Smallpox Creek. Two minor climbs bring you back to West Stagecoach Trail, over the Galena River, and back into town. Most of this 57-mile loop ride follows quiet roads. West Stagecoach Trail is busier and traffic can move fast, but motorists seem accustomed to cyclists and provide a wide berth while passing. Near Galena, roads seem to change names randomly. From the Galena Visitor Information Center, head north out of town on Main Street. Bear left on North Council Hill Road. Continue straight ahead as North Council Hill Road turns into West Council Hill Road. At West Stagecoach Trail, turn left. After passing through the small village of Apple River, turn right on North Canyon Park Road. Left on East Sweet Home Road. Right North Canyon Park Road. Right on East Townsend Road. Right on North Scout Camp Road. Left on East Schapville Road. Left on North Elizabeth Scales Mound Road (County Route 4). Right on West Rawlins Road. Continue straight ahead on Guilford Road as West Rawlins Road turns to the right. Left on West Stagecoach Trail to return to Galena. If you’ve still got energy to burn after returning to Galena, consider taking a spin on the 3.4-mile Galena River Bike Trail, which starts at the parking area near the visitor center. The smooth crushed gravel trail runs along the river and adjoining wetlands, and ends just shy of meeting up with the Mississippi. This article first appeared in the August 2008 issue of Silent Sports magazine. 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__label__wiki	0.678601	0.678601	PSEUDO-ANSELM, Passio domini nostri Ihesu Christi, and WALTER HILTON, Contemplationis libri duo In Latin, decorated manuscript on paper Italy, Northern (?), dated 6 April 1515 i + 150 + i leaves on paper (only fragments of watermarks visible, possibly a Basilisk; cf. Briquet, Basilic, 2655, Mantua 1499, and 2656, Ferrara, 1501) complete (collation: i6 [+7], ii–iii16, iv–v14, vi12, vii16, viii20, ix–x12, xi16 [- the last 5, cancelled blanks], most quires with catchwords, some vertical, foliated in pencil at the fore-edge, written with 27 lines in brown ink in a semi-cursive humanistic book-hand, between two verticals ruled in plummet and 28 horizontals ruled in ink, apparently ruled with a 13-nibbed ruling instrument (see e.g. ff. 64, 149v) (justification 140 x 105mm.), rubrics in pink, capitals touched pink, paraph marks in pink, one large initial in pink and one in red (f. 1), spaces for the others (some staining, worming, and natural corrosion, but generally in good condition throughout). Bound in Italian 19th-century half cream vellum and marbled paper over pasteboards, the spine with brown and green title-pieces lettered in gilt “PASSIO / D.N.J.C. / A VIRG. MAR[IA]. / REVELATA / ~~~ / ALIA INEDI[TI]’ and ‘MSS. / CARTACEO.” Dimensions 207 x 155 mm. A dated manuscript, and apparently the only known—previously unrecorded—Italian copy of a Latin translation of Walter Hinton’s Ladder of Perfection, one of the key English mystical works of the fourteenth century. The translation itself may be a unique variant of the standard Latin translation, itself uncommon and unpublished. The first work, a short text by Pseudo-Anselm, is likewise rare and recorded in only one other copy in an English library. 1.The manuscript is dated 6 April 1510 by the scribe at the end of the main text: “Et finem dedi huius scriptionis anno 1510 mense aprilis die 6a per graciam domini nostri yhesu christi” (f.150v). The book may have been written for the scribe’s own use, as he does not give his name, and the varying sizes of quires suggest that it was not a professional production. Although it is difficult to establish where in Italy the manuscript was copied with any certainty, there is slight evidence to support an origin in Northern Italy. Although the watermark is only partially visible, it may be a basilisk, comparable to Briquet 2655 and 2656, Mantua1499 and Ferrara 1501. Moreover, the ruling pattern corresponds to a type found often in Northern Italy by Albert Derolez; see Codicologie des manuscrts en écriture humanistique sur parchemin. Bibliologia 5, Turnhout: Brepols, 1984, volume 1, pp. 85-89. 2. Annotated by readers in the 16th and 17th centuries, and inscribed, presumably in 1609: “Hoc vere est de bonis christianis: haec F.C.P.O.M.d.S.O. / MDCIX” (f. 72v, lower margin, upside-down), and with a former shelfmark “C.13” crossed-through, on what was originally the first page (f. 8), and “A 29” on what was originally the last page (f. 7v). 3. The convent of Santissima Annunziata, Cesena?: a 17th(?)-century ownership inscription is effaced but partially legible, and perhaps reads “Co(n)v(en)tus SSae Nunciatae Caesenae / C.6.” (f. 8). 4. Apparently in Spanish ownership by the 19th century: at the end of the text is an inscription, “Amigos no tiene ni fin / ni principio – Sino solamemte / lo que no es principio ni / es fin / Mui(?) attento B.S.M. / Su Servidore” (i.e. “Friends, it has neither end nor beginning, only something which is neither a beginning nor an end. / Yours obligingly B.S.M. / At your service,” f. 150v). 5. New York, Hispanic Society of America, MS B1326 (Faulhaber, pp. 3-4, 27-8, and pl. 25), perhaps acquired by them under the misapprehension that it is Spanish, and deaccessioned after it was realised that it is not. Inscribed in purple pencil on the first flyleaf “Last page / 1510.” ff. 1-7v, Pseudo-Anselm, Dialogus beatae Mariae et Anselmi de Passioni domini, rubric, Incipit Passio Domini nostri yhesu Christi quam dulcissima Virgo maria Beato Anselmo cantuariensi archiepiscopo revelavit. Ut inferius continetur, prologue incipit, “Ascendam in Palmam, ut apprehendam fructus eius. Cant[ica canticorum 7:8]. Haec verba poterat dicere beatus Anselmus qui desiderio magno desiderabat consequi fructum ... ;” main text incipit, “Beatus Anselmus. Dic mihi carissima domina qualiter fuit passio filii tui incohata ...,” text explicit, quia ipsi emerant christum pro 30ta denariis. Finis Amen.”; This short text is in the form of a dialogue between St. Anselm (d. 1109), archbishop of Canterbury, and the Virgin Mary (printed by Migne, PL, 159, cols 271A-288B). Anselm was so popular and influential a writer, especially of devotional works and prayers to the Virgin, that works by many other writers were ascribed to him from soon after his death. The only other copy of this text recorded in the In Principio database is at Downside Abbey (see N. R. Ker, Medieval Manuscripts in British Libraries, II [1977], p. 461 art. 12a). The patterns of worming, and the ownership inscription on f. 8, show that this was originally the second, not first, text in the volume. ff. 8-150v, Walter Hilton, The Ladder [or Scale] of Perfection, in Latin translation: rubric, Incipit duo libri Contemplationis Magistri Vualteri Hylton canonici regularis, Viri valde contemplativi, Quos scripsit sorori sue incluse, Cum additionibus multis ex libris seraphici Bonaventure ad maiorem roborationem, Book I text incipit, “Dilecte fili mi in christo yhesu Per illum rogo te ut contentus sis uocatione qua te uocauit Deus ...”; Book I text explicit, “... Hec dicta sunt Uualteri Hyltonensis humillitatis. Et sic finis est ... & aliqua ad contemplatiuum seu ad uite perfectionem. Gratia domini nostri yhesu christi &c.” (ff. 8–70); Book II rubric, Incipit secundus liber magistri Vualteri, & primo [added in the margin: quod homo dicitur] ymago Dei secundum animam & non secundum corpus, & diuiditur in quatuor partes principales. Capitulum primum; Book II text incipit, “[Q]uoniam multum desideras ac etiam petis intuitu caritatis ...”; Book II text explicit “... & occultas perceptiones celestum gaudiorum. Ad haec gaudia nos perducat yhesus christus dominus noster Amen.” (ff. 70-150v), followed immediately by the colophon (see Provenance). Walter Hilton (c. 1343-1396) (on whom see the Oxford Dictionary of English Biography) probably studied law at Cambridge, before becoming a hermit, and c. 1386 an Augustinian canon at Thurgarton Priory, Nottinghamshire. He originally wrote the Ladder in English for a woman leading the life of an anchoress, but it achieved a popularity and audience far beyond that ever envisioned by Hilton. It became one of the most popular spiritual works of late medieval England, was translated into Latin by 1400, was first printed by Wynken de Worde in 1494, and there were four further editions by 1533. The Ladder was Hilton’s greatest work. The first book, which is datable to his early years at Thurgarton, includes advice on meditation and prayer, humility and charity, and the conquest of the capital sins. The second book, completed shortly before his death, views contemplation as an integral aspect of the fulfilment of the life to which all Christians are called. The standard Latin translation of the Middle English text was made before 1400 by the Carmelite Thomas Fishlake, of which 14 manuscripts are known to survive (including several that are partial or incomplete), all in public collections (see Sharpe, 1997, and Hussey, 1973, pp. 456-76). The Fishlake translation is unpublished, but to judge by the incipits and explicits of the copies at Magdalene College, Oxford, and at York Minster (on which see Neil Ker, Medieval Manuscripts in British Libraries, 4 [1992], pp. 725–6), the present manuscript may contain a different translation. Not only has the opening sentence of Book I been changed to address a son (“Dilecte fili”) instead of a sister (“Dilecta soror”), as in a few other Latin and English copies, but the mention of Bonaventura in the opening rubric is apparently very unusual, if not unique. Without a detailed textual collation it is not possible to say whether this is a variant of the usual Fishlake translation, or a significantly different—and therefore unique—text, but it may be significant that most other copies name Fishlake as the translator, while this one does not. In either case, as Hussey observes (p. 456), “The Latin text must be taken into account in the preparation of any edition of the English text.” Most of the other Latin copies fall into close-knit groups made at or for Carthusian and Bridgettine houses (notably Sheen, Syon, Vadstena, and Villeneuve-les-Avignon). Whether or not the text is a unique translation, this is apparently the only copy produced in Italy of one of the key mystical works of the fourteenth century. According to the Schoenberg Database, no manuscript of Hilton, in any language, has appeared on the market since 1972. Derolez, Albert. Codicologie des manuscrts en écriture humanistique sur parchemin. Bibliologia 5, Turnhout, Brepols, 1984. Faulhaber, Charles B. Medieval Manuscripts in the Library of The Hispanic Society of America: Religious, Legal, Scientific, Historical, and Literary Manuscripts, 2 vols, New York, The Hispanic Society of America, 1983. Hilton, Walter. The Ladder of Perfection, translated by Leo Sherley-Price, with an introduction by Clifton Wolters, London and New York, Penguin Classics, 1957. Hussey, S. S. “Latin and English in the Scale of Perfection,” Mediaeval Studies 35 (1973), pp. 456-76. Milosh, Joseph Edmund. The Scale of Perfection and the English Mystical Tradition Madison, Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin Press, 1966. Sargent, Michael G. “Walter Hilton’s Scale of Perfection: The London Manuscript Group Reconsidered,” Medium Aevum 52 (1983), pp. 189-216. Sharpe, Richard. A Handlist of the Latin Writers of Great Britain and Ireland before 1540, Turnhout, Brepols, 1997. Briquet Online (Kommission für Schrift- und Buchwesen des Mittelalters der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften): http://www.ksbm.oeaw.ac.at/_scripts/php/briquet.php The complete text of the Ladder of Perfection, in various formats: http://www.ccel.org/ccel/hilton/ladder.toc.html Gardner, E. “Walter Hilton,” The Catholic Encyclopedia, New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1910. Retrieved April 27, 2009 from New Advent:	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line3769

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