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__label__cc	0.740813	0.259187	A novel role for the Hox gene Deformed in the control of a motor system required for feeding in Drosophila Friedrich, Jana URN: urn:nbn:de:bsz:16-heidok-239571 URL: http://www.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/archiv/23957 Animals interact with their environment based on stereotypical movement patterns, such as those performed during running, breathing or feeding. Hox regulatory genes had been known to be essential for establishing coordinated movements, but the molecular underpinnings of feeding behaviour were not well understood. Using Drosophila melanogaster as a model system, the present work demonstrates that a specific Hox gene, Deformed, controls the establishment of a motor unit in the fly's head during embryonic development. This unit comprises a muscle and a set of stimulating neurons and enables feeding-related movements. The loss of functional Deformed caused severe defects in the formation of the feeding motor unit and subsequently led to death. Furthermore, inactivation of Deformed at the end of embryogenesis, once the motor unit was successfully assembled, uncovered a novel role for Deformed in maintaining the functionality and integrity of the motor unit later in life. Finally, perturbations in motor behaviour were pinned to the role of Deformed in the control of molecules essential for synapse stability at the junctions between neurons and muscles. One of the identified direct targets of Deformed is Ankyrin, a molecule previously shown to be involved in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. Hence, the results presented here suggest that Hox genes might have a neuroprotective function and once this function is gone, the neurons degenerate, a hypothesis that will be of interest to study in the future. Interestingly, Deformed is co-expressed in muscles and neurons forming the functional feeding motor unit, pointing at its role as a master regulator of feeding behaviour. In support of this hypothesis, Deformed was shown to act as one of the negative upstream regulators of Connectin, a molecule essentially required for the correct matching between the two partners. Is the function of Hox transcription factors in the establishment of feeding motor units conserved across the animal phylogeny? This work uncovered a fly neural regulatory element of Deformed, which contains highly conserved Hox-binding sites, to be active in neurons located within the hindbrain of the vertebrate fish model Oryzias latipes, suggesting that the transcriptional network controlling the assembly and function of the feeding unit in fish and flies is conserved. Wittbrodt, Prof. Dr. Joachim The Faculty of Bio Sciences > Dean's Office of the Faculty of Bio Sciences Service facilities > Centre for Organismal Studies Heidelberg (COS) 590 Zoological sciences	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line12
__label__cc	0.72384	0.27616	CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR MARDI GRAS TICKET Private Party Info Historic Soulard Neighborhood 1860 Saloon, Game Room & Hardshell Café is proud to be in the heart of Historic Soulard, a St. Louis neighborhood gem. This neighborhood is vibrant and thrives today for many reasons. The people who live and work in Historic Soulard take pride in their home. Soulard attracts friendly souls who are comfortable with themselves and make others feel the same. The neighborhood is oozing with acceptance and casualness. It’s evident as “Soulardians” drive their golf carts, take time to chat, and participate with neighbors and visitors alike in the many local events. Even with their fur-babies. The locals don’t walk the dog as a “chore”, they are on a stroll to experience the parks or stop by the outside tables for a drink and conversation with whomever comes by. The Historic Soulard neighborhood stays strong with locally owned stores which meet the needs of both Soulardians and visitors. The Porch is a go-to place in St. Louis for unique gifts, many that share our sense of humor! And it’s a relief to walk in an old-world hardware store, be greeted by a smiling face and asked if help is needed. Edele & Mertz Hardware doesn’t need a website, but their Yelp reviews are stellar! Soulard Farmers Market is the oldest continually operated farmer’s market west of the Mississippi River. It’s architecturally significant, as the design is based on a Renaissance era hospital in Florence, Italy. The market is open year round from Wednesday to Saturday. While picking up produce on a Saturday morning, many have a tradition of stopping by Julia’s Market Café for a Bloody Mary! Around the corner there is a lovely flower shop, Riley’s Florist, to pick up flowers for window boxes. And reliable neighborhood grocery store founded by one of thousands of early 20th century immigrants, Vincent’s 12 St. Market. Fortunately, St. Louisans respect and embrace its 18th French style architecture. Soulard is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which helps protect its integrity and keep strict building standards for the oldest thriving residential neighborhood in St. Louis. There are several restored churches and brick homes built generations ago using old-world craftsmanship with (now) cost prohibitive materials. During the popular walking tour of the local dining scene with Eat St. Louis one learns why some houses have big granite blocks next to their curb. (Answer: To step in to the horse drawn carriage. How cool is that?) Convenient and Historical – Soulard Has it All Soulard is also attractive to both residents and visitors for its convenient location. One mile south of Busch Stadium, within quiet tree-lined streets, there are beautifully maintained homes, apartments and lofts. Restaurants and businesses are mingled among them, just like over 100 years ago when everyday living was within walking distance. But right outside neighborhood, there is easy access to the highways. Several local businesses help residents with options for living accommodations, including Soulard Lofts (previously a baby carriage factory), 1400 Russell , and Red Brick leasing. And there is a cozy short stay option called Geyer House. Two active non-profit neighborhood organizations embody the pride of ownership and belonging in this community. The Soulard Business Association and the Soulard Restoration Group work year round to support businesses and residents, as well as welcome visitors with open arms. Some events, promoted on their social media, include the Holiday Parlour Tour, Summer Concerts in the Park, June’s Sample Soulard Sunday and Oktoberfest. Both groups are very involved with the annual Mardi Gras events (stlmardigras.org). Visit Historic Soulard and 1860’s! Come and visit the Historic Soulard neighborhood, park free in the lot across from 1860’s and experience lunch or dinner with us. 60’s (as the locals refer to the place) has three separate rooms, each with a bar and the same Cajun/Creole-influenced menu (paying homage to the French Louisiana settlers). The 1860 Saloon hosts live blues, classic rock, soul and R&B performers 365 days a year. The Game Room is a great gathering spot for playing Golden Tee, darts, shuffle board and more. It’s a wonderful atmosphere for private parties Monday through Thursday. (Call or email for availability at 314-231-1860 or info@1860saloon.com.) Finally, the Hardshell Café has a New Orleans Mardi Gras vibe and sidewalk cafe seating. Be sure to take a selfie with the 10 foot tall Mardi Gras jesters. Before or after your meal and drinks we offer a stress-free complimentary shuttle downtown to Cardinals & Blues games. Visit our website for more information, including history, directions, the menu, music schedule, and more at 1860Saloon.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@1860soulard). Gift Cards now online! Horse Hooky with 1860s! Shuttle to Cardinals Games! Private Party spot is 1860s Game Room A Win on the Ice & Lunch is 1/2 Price! 1860 Saloon, Restaurant, Bar, and Live Music Venue St. Louis, MO, 63104 Mon – Sat 11 a.m. – 1:30 a.m. Sun 11a.m. – Midnight Kitchen open til 10 p.m. (Fri & Sat 11 p.m.) We do our best to accommodate but cannot take reservations. For large groups, see our Private Party Info page. Food & Drink Specials Happy Hour: M-F 3 to 6 p.m. 1/2 price on select appetizers, specials on locally brewed beer & liquors, $3 wells. Mondays: 1/2 price pizza from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays: Neighborhood Night in the Saloon! Complimentary Appetizers 6 to 8 p.m. Lunch Specials: Weekdays 11 to 2 p.m. Blues, Classic Rock, R&B Mon – Sat 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sun 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Weekends 2 to 6 p.m. Wed, Thurs & Fri 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy free parking here & shuttle to Cardinals & Blues Games! Raging Reviews I always have a good time and consistent great service. Lisa G. Best live music in Soulard. Kenneth J. Great staff! Fast service and wonderful food! Bryant J. The absolute go to place great prices excellent food great bands live music on the weekend great place to bring someone that's in town for a visit hands down one of my favorite places in Soulard. Best chicken strips in the city and you can't beat the price for happy hour! M-F 3 to 6! You gotta get to it! Copyright © 2019 1860 Saloon, Game Room, & Hardshell Café. All Rights Reserved. \| Privacy Policy Thank you for your interest in applying to 1860 Saloon, Game Room, & Hardshell Café. We’ve proudly served in historic Soulard over 35 years and earned a reputation for friendly service, great food, and a fun atmosphere. We hire and reward team players that “do what they say and say what they do,” show up with a positive attitude, and have a strong work ethic. If you are interested in joining our team on an hourly basis, please stop by Tuesday thru Friday between 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to fill out an application. Most days we are available to discuss employment opportunities at that time. References (Please list two references ) Length of Employment	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line13
__label__wiki	0.766987	0.766987	‘This Was My Night’: A Document Of Latter-Day D.C. Punk, Strictly For The Fans By Mike Paarlberg D.C. hardcore hit peak nostalgia years ago and just kept going. The endless supply of documentary films, books, curated art shows and band reunions still manages to draw an audience, happily, despite critics’ warnings that we’ll eventually get sick of it. No, D.C. will never get tired of documenting itself, and that’s especially true of D.C. punks, whose most lasting institution, Dischord Records, was founded for that very purpose. Hardcore, and D.C. hardcore in particular, has a rep for being stuck in the past. But it stays fresh by continually creating new pasts to draw from. A few years back, bands like Coke Bust brought the early ’80s thrashy style of hardcore back into vogue. But there are others reviving the mid-’80s melody of Dag Nasty, the late ’80s aggression of Swiz and the late-’90s chug of Damnation A.D. Soon there will be late ’00s tribute bands to Coke Bust, too. The logical endpoint is to be, to paraphrase The Onion, nostalgic for bands that don’t exist yet. This Was My Night & This Was a Lot of Other Nights is another chapter in the scene’s love affair with itself, though an entertaining and necessary one. Editors Tim Follos and Hussain Mohammed compile show reviews and interviews from Follos’ blog Day After Day DC, covering the past decade — the most recent era of harDCore. It reads like a blog, in good ways and bad: The energy of the house shows reviewed (though “lovingly described” is more accurate; Follos has hardly an unkind word for anyone) is palpable, and he draws from a depth of knowledge and eye for detail only a true fan could. At the same time, the long personal asides, shout-outs and inside jokes (most involving Sick Fix‘s Pat Vogel) remind you this was written by and for a small group of friends who all hang out and play in bands together. This Was My Night isn’t so much about a particular city or era, but rather a particular crowd of 20-something, group-house-dwelling, radical politics-having, dog-walking, (ex-)vegan straight edge punx dedicated to putting on shows in makeshift spaces on shoestring budgets. So the 12-page review of the 2013 Damaged City Fest that opens the book is kind of overkill. And for a book aiming to document an era that produced hundreds of local bands, a lot of the same ones show up again and again — Ilsa and The Max Levine Ensemble, both terrific bands, but reflective of the authors’ personal preferences. There are a lot of others from that period that don’t appear, either for taking a different punk-derived trajectory, or just being in different social circles. They include Deathfix, Mass Movement of the Moth, The Apes, The Shirks, The Cassettes, Medications, Imperial China and the whole Sockets Records roster. Today, as always, there isn’t one D.C. punk scene, there are many scenes, and they don’t always communicate well with each other. ‘This Was My Night & This Was A Lot of Other Nights,’ back cover This Was My Night isn’t so much about a particular city or era, but rather a particular crowd of 20-something, group-house-dwelling, radical politics-having, dog-walking, (ex-)vegan straight edge punx dedicated to putting on shows in makeshift spaces on shoestring budgets. And in that sense, it’s really about one band, Coke Bust, whose members and fellow super-promoters Chris Moore and Nick Candela (aka Nick Tape, who’s since moved to Brazil) held this scene together mostly by themselves through sheer force of will. Thus one of the best pieces in the book is by Nick Tape, in which he describes the benefits of booking shows at the Corpse Fortress, the famously filthy, hot, dilapidated Silver Spring house that put on memorable shows until the neighbors finally got sick of the ruckus and got them all evicted. “As a promoter, access to a venue with no rules and no set fee is enormously helpful,” Tape writes. “The lack of a fee allows promoters of shows with mediocre turnout to still pay bands somewhat respectable amounts at the end of the night.” The second half of the book is made up of interviews with familiar punk figures, some of which are more lucid than others (Bad Brains’ H.R. is, predictably, in another world). There’s a bittersweet chat with the now-deceased Dave Brockie of Gwar. There’s a theological discussion with Positive Force co-founder (and fellow scene historian) Mark Andersen. There’s the requisite Ian MacKaye interview — a surprisingly unique one given the man must give dozens of interviews a month — in which he takes a deep dive into the history of Georgetown. Follos is a skilled interviewer, able to draw out rich personal stories without being too much of the fanboy that he is (and most of us who read the book are). He can also be mischievous, asking Brian Baker, “Why is it necessary for Bad Religion to have three guitarists?” and getting Ian Svenonius to accidentally agree with conservative columnist George Will. It’s fair to wonder whether a book like this needs to exist, especially for a genre saturated in self-documentation — and especially today, when many of the bands documented still exist, and a lot of the material is already accessible online. But I’d say it does. Given the book’s ultra-insider perspective, the target readership seems to be the 50 or so people who already appear in the book. But only an insider could tell the story of the Bobby Fisher Memorial Building, another DIY space that the Borf graffiti collective jury rigged and briefly put on art installations and punk shows before it inevitably got shut down: “Towards the end, they cut our power, because we were stealing power from a neighbor who was also stealing power,” writes Chris Moore. “We ran over 15 shows on generators. Cops never shut down the shows… Seeing 20 people installing soundproofing and insulation… that’s awesome.” The authors of This Was My Night & This Was a Lot of Other Nights host a book-release party Monday, April 25 at Black Cat with Scanners and Mirror Motives. Tags Bad Religion, Book Review, Brian Baker, Chris Moore, Coke Bust, Corpse Fortress, D.C. Music History, Damaged City Festival, Deathfix, DIY, Hardcore, House shows, Ian MacKaye, Ilsa, Imperial China, Mass Movement of the Moth, Medications, Nick Candela, Punk, Sockets Records, The Apes, The Cassettes, The Max Levine Ensemble, The Shirks Featured, Local	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line15
__label__cc	0.66062	0.33938	Not a rebel yet? Request a new one from Orac HERE. Current User Info · Lurkers Lurking: 12 · Rebels Active: 1 JustBrad · Total Rebels: 1,121 · Newest Rebel: paul kerr If you are having problems logging in, please bear in mind that if you originally registered at the site before 8th January 2014 and you haven't re-registered since that date your old login details will no longer work. If this is the case, please re-register, preferably with your former username. If you are having trouble with the registration process itself, try looking HERE and HERE for help and advice. If you need further assistance, please do CONTACT us. · + HOME + · Articles · Photo Gallery · Site Help and Info · Stats & Traffic Who is your Favourite Guest Rebel? Avalon - (Project Avalon) 23% [35 Votes] Selma - (Horizon) 4% [6 Votes] Tyce - (Bounty) Norm One - (Redemption) Bek - (Shadow) 7% [10 Votes] Kasabi - (Pressure Point) Hal Mellanby - (Aftermath) Hunda - (Traitor) Deva - (Blake) Login to vote. · 41st Anniversary Rew... · How was this B7 spec... · Paul Darrow · What are you reading? · What are you watching? · What are you watc... [3349] · What are you read... [1211] · Spotted........ [1199] · what tunes are yo... [1176] · I Was Servalan's Sla... · Paul Darrow 1941-2019 · Book review: Uprisin... · Interview with Chris... · Book Review: The For... B7 Images Flash Player is required for this panel. + Privacy Policy+ In line with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that came into effect on 25th May 2018, we have updated our Privacy Policy. Click HERE for details. Oh no! Orac wants to know - where's your JavaScript?! Articles Hierarchy Articles Home » B7 Cast and Crew » Lynda Bellingham 1948 - 2014 Lynda Bellingham 1948 - 2014 To Blakes 7 fans, she was 'Muller's lady' in Headhunter. To Doctor Who fans, she was the Inquisitor in Trial of a Time Lord, with Colin Baker. She also appeared with Peter Davison in All Creatures Great and Small and At Home with the Braithwaites. However, to millions of UK TV viewers she was best known as the Oxo Mum in a series of gravy commercials that ran for 16 years. The mini-dramas that played out in the various advertisements broke new ground as the first soap-style commercials, pre-dating by several years the Nescafe romance of Anthony Head and Sharon Maughan. Lynda's acting career spanned five decades, and she was rarely out of work, appearing on stage, on television and in movies. Her stage roles included Shakespeare and comedies, and she considered her starring role in the 2008 touring production of Calendar Girls as one of her greatest triumphs. On TV, she appeared in dramas, comedies and sit-coms; playing leading roles, regular characters and guest characters in a wide range of series. She joined the panel of ITV's Loose Women in 2007 and continued as a regular panellist until 2011. "At the end of the day, I am a failed sex goddess," she once said. "I have never quite cracked it. I am still hopeful of winning an Oscar for best newcomer, aged 85." Lynda was awarded an OBE in the 2014 New Year Honours for her charity work. In 2013 Lynda was diagnosed with cancer. In August 2014 she decided to cease chemotherapy treatment, but hoped she would survive to see her final Christmas. Sadly, she passed away on 19th October, in her husband's arms. Lynda's final interview on Loose Women was screened on 22nd October and is available to view on ITVPlayer. You can see some of her Oxo commercials on YouTube Her second book of memoirs, There’s Something I’ve Been Dying to Tell You, in which she writes about her illness with honesty and humour, was published on 9th October, and is availabe from Amazon. Amazon · Posted by Travisina on 22 October 2014 3249 Reads · Rating is available to Members only. Please login or register to vote. Awesome! 50% [1 Vote] Very Good 50% [1 Vote] Good 0% [No Votes] Average 0% [No Votes] Poor 0% [No Votes] Copyright Horizon © 2014 Orac rendered this page in 0.20 seconds 20,936,185 unique visits since 8th January 2014	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line24
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__label__cc	0.66783	0.33217	Doel van deze site Mashriq / Arabia / Iraq no event posted in the last week Mashriq / Arabia / Iraq \| Imperialism / War Recent articles by Khaled Aboud Requiem for Rojava 0 comments The Saudi-Kurdish love affair 0 comments Recent Articles about Mashriq / Arabia / Iraq Imperialism / War Benjamin Netanyahu’s Other Charges: Crimes Against Humanity in Gaza Mar 07 19 by Chiara Cruciati Curdi Sotto Tiro Jan 18 19 by Gianni Sartori Requiem for Rojava Dec 21 18 by Khaled Aboud The naked emperor and the new Syria mashriq / arabia / iraq \| imperialism / war \| debate Tuesday September 18, 2018 23:12 by Khaled Aboud The so-called Syrian Civil War is Syrian in name only. It has seen combatants from scores of countries flooding into the jihadist fanatic armies, while Israel, Turkey, the US, France, the UK, Iran, Russia, the Arab monarchies, they all have meddled, bombarded, funded their own armed proxies and contributed in many ways to destroy the country. Syria is a shame on humanity, seen by everyone as an opportunity to flex their muscles and test each other’s red lines, limits and capacities. And we’ve been surprised to see the Russian emperor come out absolutely naked in this power-game. The conflict in Syria has, above all, demonstrated the limits of the military power of Russia. All the jingoistic rhetoric of Putin-loving elements about Russia’s military might have been exposed to the world for what it is: a sham. The emperor is naked –Russia is nothing but a rundown state with pretentions of being a super-power, which may be able to bully the Georgians, but south of the Caucasus, it is others who run the show. And the war in Syria has proved just that. Despite the massive success of the operations to defeat jihadists in Syria and to boost the government of Assad –the only leader of the only country who would be willing to give them a military base in the Mediterranean-, Russia has clashed against a formidable military force which tests the limits of its hard power. This was demonstrated by Erdogan time and again, but particularly with the Sochi meeting which made partition of Syria official, showed that Turkey wouldn’t back down to Russia’s threats and showed its willingness to protect the most back-warded jihadists imaginable. It is Erdogan, not Putin who sets the agenda and who determines what is acceptable and what is not in Syria. Russia was humiliated, proving that getting into a course of conflict with a NATO country is no option for them. Their limits were exposed for everyone to see. It is not the first time that Turkey slaps Russia in the face. They downed a Russian fighter; their ambassador Andrei Karlov was assassinated in Turkey by a policeman whom jihadists in Idlib parade as a hero; and what does Russia do? Some economic measures against Turkey only to be back a couple of months later with a stronger than ever relationship. They drum-beat like King Kong and then do nothing. Not because they are sensible, or hold the higher moral ground, or because they try not to escalate things. They don’t do anything because they can’t. Simple as that. The outdated Russian army is efficient enough to carpet bomb –they lack capacity for precision targeting- gangs of armed jihadists who spend most of their time reading the Q’uran as opposed to military theory anyway. But confronted to a real army, such as Turkey, they will back. Sergey Lavrov, their minister of foreign affairs, yelled from the top of his lungs that the territorial integrity of Syria was out of question and they would bomb the terrorists in Idlib. In Tehran Putin was saying that a cease-fire was out of question. But Turkey only needed to move its military forces into the region to convince Putin to sit in the negotiating table one week later and accept a de-militarised zone; indeed more than what Erdogan had originally asked for. And what about the territorial integrity of Syria and the fight against Al-Qaeda? Well, now Syria has been officially partitioned and the Al-Qaeda gangs will be well looked after by their Turkish sponsors. To add injury to insult, that very night a number of targets in Syria, including Latakia where Russia has its military base, came under attack by Israeli fighters. The highly inefficient Russian air-defences not only didn’t manage to stop most of the bombs to hit target, but they actually managed to down a cargo place with 15 Russian soldiers behind which the Israeli fighter jets had taken shelter to attack Syria. The Russian Minister of Defence comes out to say that Russia reserves the right to take appropriate measures against hostile Israeli actions… and what will happen? Guessed right. Nothing. This is just bluffing. Putin already came out to say that the Israelis didn’t mean it and in a couple of days everything will be back to business as usual. Israel will keep bombarding Syria as the please, and Putin will declare that his love for Netanyahu is eternal and that a dozen dead Russians are not that big a deal at all. They will come out of this with a relationship stronger than ever. The harder you hit Putin, the stronger the relationship will be after the blow. But if you give him what he wants, then he will trample all over you. Look at Assad, renewing the Russian military base until 2049, when Putin accepts the partition of Syria, and actually coordinates with Israel their bombardments so they don’t hit Russians but ‘kill as many Syrians as you like, sir’ –what kind of strange alliance is that? But it is not only that Russians will not stop Israel from bombing their supposed ally –they actually can’t do anything about it. The Latakia bombings demonstrated that Russia can’t even defend the surroundings of their military bases. Let’s see if anyone would dare to bombard jihadists even miles away from the Al-Tanf US military base in Southern Syria! If Russia can’t protect even its own bases and their own military personnel, what can Assad expect in terms of protection from future bombardments and interventions? As for poor Syria, its future looks grim as hell. Assad has been left with a partitioned country and nothing much of a say in the future of it. The Kurdish have been increasingly turned into a proxy army for the US and their dependence on them was tested with the Turkish invasion of Afrin: it fell like a house of cards. Their enclave will be turned into a US protectorate in exchange of oil and military bases –which sooner rather than later will be officially sanctioned by the US, which will never allow a Turkish military incursion where their military bases are. Erdogan’s limits are not set by Russia, but by the US and Israel. Thus, all the transformative and emancipatory potential of the experience of Rojava, the only honourable page written in this senseless conflict, will come to nothing. The US will never allow any serious challenge to ‘capitalist modernity’ in their protectorate. They will possibly allow women co-chairs all over the place to prove the world how progressive Rojava is, same as Israel and their gay parade marches, proof that they are a “progressive” country, nevermind the plight of Palestinians. But to question class relations and imperialism in Rojava? To be serious about self-government? That is really difficult to happen under US sponsorship. Possibly far more pressure will be put on them to distance from the PKK which is getting shattered in Turkey and Northern Iraq. The Kurdish are prisoners now of US presence in Syria, and no amount of PR exercises will change the fact that if your autonomy depends on the presence of a foreign empire, it is empty chatter. Was there another possible outcome? Yes. A pragmatic alliance between Assad and the Kurds, which would have allowed for Assad to remain as president and the Kurdish to get a degree of autonomy, stood a real chance of defeating Turkey and its proxies, while keeping a certain autonomy from their foreign patrons. A far cry from the scenario every party would have wished for, but no doubt the best possible scenario that could have come out of this absolute humanitarian disaster called Syrian Civil War. But precisely the proxy nature of the conflict didn’t allow anyone to see this chance. The Kurdish thought, and still think (surprisingly, even after Afrin), that the US is their friend. The Assadists thought that Russia was their friend. Imperialism has no friends, only interests. Whether it is the proper US imperialism, or the pathetically hallucinatory Russian imperialism, they only looked for their interests. Israel has won a weak neighbour unable to defend itself and under constant threat from the jihadists pockets kept live by Turkey. Turkey will manage to keep the Kurdish at bay and annex new territories in Idlib, Al-Bab, Jarabulus, and Afrin through proxies to feed the neo-Ottomanists dreams of its caliph. The US won oil and 14 military bases Russia keep their only military base in the Mediterranean, one which they can’t even defend. But there it is. And the Arab or Kurdish Syrians? Irrevocably partitioned into protectorates and unable to have a say in their own future. What a prospect! Welcome to the New Middle East that Bush foresaw back in 2001. Add Your Comments >> printable version with comments RSS and atom feeds allow you to keep track of new comments on particular stories. You can input the URL's from these links into a rss reader and you will be informed whenever somebody posts a new comment. hide help Digg this del.icio.us Furl Reddit Technorati Facebook Twitter View Oldest Comments First View Comments Titles Only Comments (1 of 1) Jump To Comment: 1 Saudi support by Ahmet B. Wed Sep 19, 2018 23:27 The Kurds are becoming more compromised now that the Saudis have offered money for reconstruction, are recognizing them as legitimate rulers east of Fırat and they share intelligence and military cooperation. Revolution will not last long. #DeirEzzor A Saudi intelligence delegation met today with #SDF Civil Council and many of tribal sheikhs of North Euphrates, and the delegation pledged unlimited financial support in case of cooperation with #SDF beside recognition of their rule of the region. #Sou_and_Pic Related Link: https://twitter.com/soundandpic/status/1042119372314226689 << Back To Newswire This page has not been translated into Nederlands yet.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line29
__label__cc	0.596858	0.403142	ATLAS Blog Tags: Physics Results, ATLAS Collaboration, CERN, Higgs boson, Run 1, Outreach Tweeting live #Higgs boson updates from #CERN By Andreas Warburton, 11th February 2012 My view of CERN's auditorium, 2:15h before seminars began. (Image: Andreas Warburton/ATLAS) “If it’s just a fluctuation of background, it will take a lot of data to kill.” Dr. Fabiola Gianotti, spokesperson for the ATLAS collaboration, made this statement on Dec. 13, 2011 during a special seminar I attended at CERN. Within the minute that followed, I hurriedly concocted a tweet, tacked on #Higgs and #CERN hashtags, and sent Fabiola’s weighty comment out onto the WWW. CERN, where the WWW was invented, is the main European particle physics laboratory. I was at the lab for a week to discuss physics and the performance of the ATLAS detector, a 7000-ton apparatus used to examine remnants of high-energy proton collisions delivered by CERN’s 27-km Large Hadron Collider (LHC), straddling the Franco-Swiss border. This turned out to be no ordinary week. The 2011 LHC program had yielded a fecund data sample, and we needed to take stock of our most promising new-phenomena searches. By far the most anticipated were those of the Higgs boson, hypothetical pieces in the emerging puzzle of the tiniest known subatomic particles. Signal rumours had been swirling around the planet in blogs and other media. I was asked by the media relations department at my home institute, McGill University, to live tweet the Higgs update event. I already knew our ATLAS measurements, but was keen to see results by our competitors, the CMS collaboration, running a complementary detector on the opposite side of the LHC. Exciting times! We owe much of this excitement to Ernest Rutherford who, while a McGill professor of Experimental Physics early last century, unwittingly helped to kick off the Higgs hunt through his Nobel Prize work on radioactivity. Modern theories that posit the existence of one or more types of Higgs particles seek to unify – into a more symmetric and fundamental theory – two basic forces: 19th-century electromagnetism and Rutherford’s 20th-century radioactivity. As if that weren’t enough, observing Higgs particles would also help to reveal a mechanism by which various fundamental particles are endowed with their non-zero mass values. This gets at the very essence of the physical universe. More recently, my McGill colleagues and I have taken part in the search for Higgs bosons using the Fermilab Tevatron matter-antimatter collider near Chicago. Just last summer at McGill University, Dr. Adrian Buzatu defended a PhD thesis using Tevatron data to set the world’s best limits on Higgs boson production in the low-mass region that is now revealing hints at the LHC. Adrian recently took up a postdoctoral position in our ATLAS collaboration, working with the University of Glasgow group. In December, I entered CERN’s auditorium three hours before the seminar was to begin. Within about 30 minutes, all available seats and aisles were jammed. A mob formed outside the auditorium door, but security guards were able to maintain control. Unable to work in all the nervous energy and jostling, I tweeted, “You’d think it was John Lennon coming to CERN today.” You'd think it was John Lennon coming to CERN today. #Higgs #CERN — Andreas Warburton (@AWarb) December 13, 2011 At long last the ATLAS and CMS talks began. Both collaborations had searched extensively for several different signatures, scenarios by which a Higgs particle could be created from LHC collision energy before disintegrating into lighter particles. Given our detectors’ sensitivities, and the colossal Higgs-mimicking backgrounds, we knew in advance that our samples wouldn’t suffice for a statistically robust 2011 discovery. Nevertheless, both ATLAS and CMS showed suggestive traces in a variety of Higgs signatures. Enticingly, both collaborations ruled out overlapping mass ranges and recorded hints at similar masses. These indications are thrilling. In this kind of science, discoveries take time and are often preceded by whiffs. We’re also cautious. Our 2011 results could be chance background fluctuations, tantamount to tossing six coins and getting tails every time. Only when our observations are flukier than tossing 20 tails in a row will we claim a discovery. The 2012 data will likely enable us to observe or rule out the Higgs boson. Either of these outcomes would constitute exhilarating, 21st-century science. I look forward to tweeting about it. For the event’s archived tweets, which contain links to further information, go to this page. The above blog posting was adapted from an outreach article requested by the McGill Reporter newspaper. The ATLAS and CMS experiments have now submitted their Higgs search papers based on the 2011 data set. Andreas Warburton Andreas Warburton tweets as @AWarb and is an associate professor in the Department of Physics at McGill University. For information about his research and other interests, see http://twitter.com/#!/AWarb. Disclaimer: The views expressed do not represent the official position of ATLAS but the personal views of the author. ATLAS News - 27 Jul 2011 ATLAS results revealed at EPS HEP 2011 conference in Grenoble ATLAS News - 21 Jun 2011 A Search for New Physics Processes using Dijet Events ATLAS News - 24 May 2011 Is Nature Supersymmetric? ATLAS Profile - 15 Dec 2010 Martin Rybar	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line30
__label__wiki	0.762286	0.762286	Education sector leaders debate latest NZ Initiative research Education sector leaders met in Wellington last night to welcome the release of new education research which says student data is ready and waiting to be used by schools to help improve student achievement. The research, Amplifying Excellence: Promoting transparency, professionalism and support in schools, is the final report in a three-part series by New Zealand Initiative researcher, Martine Udahemuka. It argues that data on students' backgrounds should be used to contextualise schools, so that a school's achievement is compared with that of similar schools and its teachers' performance is compared with teachers teaching comparable students. In her reprt, Udahemuka claims that pass rates alone shouldn’t define a school’s achievement. “NCEA rankings unfairly stigmatise as failures schools with students from low socioeconomic communities, while schools with affluent students sometimes earn undue praise.” Udahemuka recommends implementing a fairer measure that takes into account students’ out-of-school social factors and compares similar schools. She suggests the Education Review Office should also report a school’s performance in the context of similar schools. The report makes a similar argument for managing teacher performance. While it stops short of linking performance with pay, it suggests that teachers should be appraised on their measurable impact on student achievement compared to other teachers teaching similar students, otherwise “good teachers with challenging cohorts can look ineffective if their students do not meet national achievement targets”. Education Minister Nikki Kaye welcomed the research, saying that although there wouldn’t be agreement on every single recommendation, there is broad alignment between the report and the current direction of education policy. Kaye agreed there was a need to “really get under the hood of disadvantage” and that there was more work needed to better reflect what defines a school’s success. “We do have to have a national conversation around what progression looks like.” Kaye said the emphasis needed to change from assessment occurring at a point in time to looking at what leads to learning growth. She heralded Auckland’s Stonefields School as exemplary for the way it measured student progress. PPTA president Jack Boyle agreed the focus needed to move from constant assessment to students’ improvement. However, he was critical of the report’s recommendations for linking teachers’ performance to achievement data. He was also wary of placing too much emphasis on data. “Data is not the be all and end all,” said Boyle, “Do we think that only what the data captures matters? “Some children won’t achieve, even with amazing teaching. We need to focus on improving out-of-school factors.” Former Wellington deputy mayor and educator Ian McKinnon agreed. He gave the analogy of a triangle around a young person with the three sides being family, community and school. “It is too easy to focus on the school. Let’s try and strengthen all sides of that triangle,” he said. However, Udahemuka’s report suggested that data on out-of-school factors was ready and waiting to be used to assist schools. “We have data collated by Statistics New Zealand on student and family characteristics to better measure school performance. But because parents, principals and board do not know it can be done, nobody demands it.” Forsyth Barr managing director Neil Paviour-Smith said that in his capacity as chair of a school Board of Trustees he liked the idea of using data to inform decisions on student achievement. “Providing this information to schools would be very powerful,” he said. “I don’t think implementing these recommendations would take a lot of courage or money,” he said, “I strongly encourage getting on with it.” In forthcoming reports, the New Zealand Initiative will look at how the recommendations outlined in Amplifying Excellence would work in practice. Careers NZ now part of Tertiary Education Commission Part-time secondary teachers seek equal pay Report compares NZ and European qualifications frameworks Manurewa Intermediate shines at PM's Education Excellence Awards Digital fluency investment marks biggest change to curriculum in a decade	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line32
__label__wiki	0.91506	0.91506	PolskieRadio.pl Moje Polskie Radio Kanały internetowe » \| National \| Foreign Affairs \| Business \| Sport \| Schedule \| Podcast \| How to Listen Remembering anti-communist protester who set himself ablaze 50 years ago PR dla Zagranicy Grzegorz Siwicki 10.09.2018 07:30 Media reports have noted the death 50 years ago of a former Polish Home Army soldier who doused himself in paint thinner and set himself on fire in protest of the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. Ryszard Siwiec. Photo: National Institute of Remembrance/Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain) On the night of August 20, 1968, Soviet-led Warsaw Pact forces invaded Czechoslovakia to put a stop to liberal reforms. Less than three weeks later, 59-year-old Ryszard Siwiec protested the move by setting himself ablaze during an official harvest festival in central Warsaw, where some 100,000 people had gathered. Before setting himself on fire on September 8, 1968 – an idea he may have borrowed from monks protesting against the Vietnam War – he wrote his will and recorded an anti-communist manifesto which ended with the words: “Hear my cry, the cry … of a man who loved his own freedom and that of others more than anything else, more than his own life.” A fierce opponent of the regime in Poland, he left his wife a letter in which he said: “Forgive me, it could not have been any other way.” Siwiec died in hospital four days after later. But his protest went largely unnoticed. The authorities said Siwiec was mentally ill and film footage of Siwiec in flames did not emerge until after the fall of communism. He was posthumously awarded Czech, Slovak and Polish state distinctions. (gs) Source: TVP Info tags: Ryszard Siwiec Adres email znajomego Featured Radio Q&A with Wojciech Kozlowski The director of the Pilecki Institute discusses plans to bring the research ... BALANCE :: The biggest moneymakers in ... A look at revenues generated by Polish football clubs - according to th 13t ... Radio Shorts Ukraine can count on Europe: EU leaders Ukraine can count on the European Union, the bloc’s leaders told the country's new president in Kiev on Monday at a summit intended to boost political and economic ties with Poland ... Chinese foreign minister visits Warsaw Trade, the development of the 5G mobile network and relations with the United States were among the key topics that Poland’s Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz discussed in Warsaw ... Copyright © Polskie Radio S.A About Us Contact Us	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line34
__label__wiki	0.62264	0.62264	Artemis Greenleaf Books for Younger Readers Brain’s Vacation Carl, the Vegetarian Vampire Team Smash Kara’s Christmas Wish It’s a Smashing Good Time Books for Tweens and Teens Cheval Bayard Confessions of a Troll Exit Point The Hanged Man’s Wife The Magician’s Children Marti Keller Mysteries Omnibus #1 Dragon by Knight Dragon Killer Space City 6 Tides of Impossibility First Last Forever Color Me Blackthorne Tag Archives: Mundane Intervention Team September 8, 2018 Artemis Greenleaf Buffalo Bayou, near the burned out ruins of Harrisburg, Texas “I don’t think this is a good idea, John,” Quinn said. “Of course it is, my good man. Sam Houston is the toast of Texas. A town named after him can’t help but succeed. Especially if I can get my fellow representatives in the Congress to make it the capital of the Republic of Texas – indeed, we’ve already started construction on the capitol building! The Texas government is clamoring for settlers, who will, of course, need a place to live. If we dig out this stagnant old stream, we’ve got the makings of a grand port,” John Allen replied. He gestured to the sluggish bayou in front of them, moving just fast enough to keep the mud churned up in the water and scent the air. A perch glinted silver at the surface as it grabbed a water strider that had ventured too far away from the bank, then disappeared into the murk. Quinn looked at a pair of yellow eyes floating just above the surface of the opaque water and shrugged. His companion thought it was a basking alligator, a common enough beast in the Gulf Coast swamps, but he knew better. “Isn’t the capital already set up in Galveston? And there’s already a major port there, too. Why would any ships come all the way up here?” “Galveston is the interim capital. We are going to make Houston the permanent one. As for ships coming this far, that’s easy. Rail, my good man. This spot is fifty miles closer to existing railways than Galveston. They don’t even have a causeway to the island to run a rail line.” “But there isn’t any rail here,” Quinn said. The yellow eyes in the murky water at his feet stared balefully up at him. “Not yet. But it will come. The plans are already in the works.” John slapped at a swarm of mosquitoes buzzing around his ears. “You’ve taken leave of your senses, John, you and Augustus both.” John laughed loudly, and a snowy egret fled the water for the safety of the trees. “No one thought General Houston could beat Santa Anna, now did they? After the massacres at Goliad and the Alamo, and being outnumbered almost two to one at San Jacinto, only a fool would have bet on Sam Houston. Ha! It’s Manifest Destiny, my friend, the will of the Almighty.” Quinn frowned. John Allen squeezed his shoulder. “I’ve business in Nacogdoches that I must attend to. You won’t go wrong buying a parcel of land here, I can assure you. My brother will be most delighted to assist you with the deed while I am away.” With that, he mounted his horse and trotted off, crashing noisily through the underbrush. When the commotion of his passing had quieted, and the twitter of birds and occasional grunting snarls of alligators resumed, the eyes that had been fixed on Quinn rose out of the bayou water. The creature that belonged to the yellow orbs stood upright. Her skin was so dark green as to appear black, unless the sun struck it a certain way, and it was marked by small, vaguely square striations. She was a sobek, and while the ancient Egyptians had painted her kind as alligator-headed people, Quinn knew that modern humans had long ago lost the skill of discernment – they would see nothing but a reptile when they looked at her. “They must not stay here,” she growled, water dripping from her large, re-curved teeth. “I’m trying to discourage them,” Quinn replied. “Try harder,” she answered. “If you think this is so easy, why don’t you have a go?” Quinn snapped. “Swamp fever has kept humans away for many years with– it was a gift they gave us themselves when they brought others of their kind here in chains to labor in their fields. The fever arrived with them. They come, many die, the survivors leave. So it has been, but I fear that not enough of these invaders will perish if they come in great numbers.” “Perhaps not,” Quinn replied. He was in two minds about humans. His mother had never forgiven them for killing his father, and yet, he’d had a human foundling child named Virginia who was as kind as she was beautiful. He did not know, however, if she was the exception or the norm. His work often brought him into contact with people. Although, they were typically involved with demons, so they were perhaps not the best representatives of their species. Still, he couldn’t help but like John Allen. “It was my understanding that you were here to provide assistance,” the sobek woman said. “I am. I’m just not sure I can accomplish your request.” The alligator fay snarled at him before she slipped back under the murky water of the bayou. Quinn didn’t appreciate being dismissed so harshly, but he didn’t fancy going in after her – no telling how many others of her kind were lurking in the muddy water. Besides, the rest of his Mundane Intervention Team – Siobhan, Eoin, Aleksei, and Malik – were waiting for him in Galveston. They had arrived to broker an agreement between the burgeoning human population and the merfolk, who had used the island since it was little more than a sandbar. He shook his head. He hated diplomatic missions, and here he was on not one, but two concurrent ones. He shifted into the form of a great black horse, and galloped along the waterway. If the bayou was deeper, it would have been faster for him to take his natural kelpie form and swim down to Galveston Bay. Even so, this was not the place to dive in – water fae were notoriously territorial, and the last thing he wanted to do was cause an incident, especially since he was on his own. Moonlight made the waves shimmer like cut glass, and glinted off the breakers that foamed white before they rolled up onto the beach. The fresh sea breeze was a welcome relief from stifling heat that had oppressed them during the day. Quinn and his team, with the addition of one human in the personage of a Montreal transplant named Michel Branamour Menard, waited at the furthest point on Galveston Island from the busy port, hoping the representative of the West End Sea Tribes Union would arrive soon. She was already late. Quinn looked at Menard, then at his MIT. Except for Eoin, they could all assume human form, and no one was the wiser. Eoin had his own tricks, however. It would seem that the urisk, who looked human from the waist up, but goatlike from the waist down, would garner a fair amount of attention from panicked humans. But they could stand in front of him and never notice he was there. Unless he desired it. Aleksei, the blue-skinned Lesovik, is what people see when they catch movement out of the corners of their eyes and feel they are being watched in the woods. Unless they look straight at him, in which case he appears to them as a large bush. Even if sighted, recollection of him is slippery, and slides out of the pool of memory like silk over skin. Malik was a djinn, and could take any shape, including none at all, and often did for the sole purpose of amusing himself with pranks against humans. Siobhan could not be readily be distinguished by mortal eyes from a comely young lady of the homo sapiens species. The tips of her ears were perhaps a little more pointed, and her eyes were slightly larger than the typical human. On the beach, the tide had risen substantially, and warm water encroached on their gathering. Quinn looked around and shook his head. “It would seem the merfolk have changed their minds. It is half an hour past the designated time, and their representative has not arrived.” “What does this mean?” snapped Menard. “It could mean several—” Quinn was cut off by an exquisite and ethereal singing. Somehow, they had completely missed the approach of the mermaid, because now she sat on the beach not twenty yards away. Her long hair skimmed the sand, and was the same golden brown as the sargassum seaweed that blanketed the beaches in spring. She did not glow, as such, yet even Menard could see her plainly in the dark. Quinn’s team was immune to her song’s spell, but they could still appreciate the aching beauty of it while they waited for her to finish. Mr. Menard, on the other hand, was utterly mesmerized. “Greetings,” said Quinn, after the song had stopped. “Felicitations. Are you the ones that have come to chaffer with me?” “Indeed,” Quinn replied. “And we have brought with us one Michel Menard, who has ambitions of founding a city on your island.” He shook Menard’s shoulder, which pulled him out of his trance, then pushed him toward the mermaid. Siobhan rolled her eyes and shook her head. “B-b-bon soir, m-m-madame,” the man stammered. “I am called Zara,” the mermaid said, casting her silver eyes up and down the quivering human in front of her. “We have no quarrel, in general, with humans. The Karankawa people lived here for many years in peace.” When she spoke, her sharp teeth flashed in the moonlight. “B-b-but there are no Indians here now,” Menard said. “Do you know why that is?” Zara asked. Menard shook his head. Quinn was unable to determine whether Menard was fearful of Zara, or just dumbfounded by her bare breasts. “Have you heard tales of the criminal Jean Lafitte?” Zara asked. Menard nodded. “Lafitte and his band of miscreants took over the island. They had been here some years when they captured one of our people. She was, of course, reported by the humans to be a Karankawa woman. But when our friends, the tribesmen, tried to free the captive mermaid, they were massacred by the pirates. My people raised the storm that obliterated all of the human habitations and drove them from the island.” Menard took a step back. “Mon dieu! You claim to call storms?” His voice had lost its nervous stutter and now contained an edge of skepticism. “You doubt our abilities? Do not force me to disabuse you of your misapprehensions, sir. As long as your people do not harry or harass my people and do not take more than your fair share of fish, we will not be in conflict. It would be ill-considered for you to do otherwise, Mr. Menard.” One of Zara’s eyebrows arched as she spoke. “We are fond of this island, and do not wish to damage it, but we will not be mistreated.” “Equinoxes cause the big storms, that is common knowledge – that is why they are called ‘equinoctial storms,’ after all,” Menard said, crossing his arms over his amply-padded chest, as if he had suddenly been injected with a massive dose of courage. “Is that so, Mr. Menard?” Suddenly a great howling, as of wind screaming around the corners of a building, rose from the sea and swirled around them. Quinn saw the faces of dozens of merfolk bobbing in the surrounding waters. Aleksei and Eoin chattered nervously together, probably making a contingency plan, given that Aleksei couldn’t swim. Clouds scudded in and smothered the moon. Lightning flashed in the distance. A few fat drops of rain splashed lazily on the group standing on the beach. “Is it the equinox, Mr. Menard?” Zara asked. Her voice was not loud, but it could clearly be heard over the keening of her people and the howling of the wind. “Oui. Perhaps. The autumnal equinox is in two weeks.” The howling increased. The wind got stronger. Menard’s pomaded hair flapped wildly in the squall, and he squinted against the blowing sand. Water ran up the beach and poured over his feet. A clap of thunder boomed above Menard, nearly knocking him to the ground. The force of its rage rippled through the sand. Rain began to torrent down, blown nearly horizontal by the wind. “Arrêter!” Menard shouted. He dropped to his knees and covered his face. “Please stop. I believe you,” he whimpered. The howling ceased and the wind went dead calm. The downpour became a sprinkle, and the lightning stopped flickering across the horizon. “Do we have an agreement?” Zara asked. “That my people will leave your people alone, and not overfish? Is that all?” “That is enough. Break this contract at your peril, Mr. Menard.” With a flick of her tail, Zara pushed herself off of the beach and into the surf. “That was easy enough,” Quinn said. “Now, what are we going to do about the Allen brothers?” The Mundane Intervention Team had opted to stay in Mrs. Reynaud’s boarding house for the few days they’d be in Galveston. “Bon matín, mes amis!” the widow sang at them as they filed into the dining room for breakfast. The smell of fresh-baked bread made Quinn’s stomach protest having to wait another moment for food. “Good morning,” they all responded, but far from in unison. Mrs. Reynaud disappeared into the kitchen, and moments later, she returned with plates of food. A young lady of African descent helped serve. Quinn could not help but notice that about half of her left ear was missing. When she noticed him looking, she looked away and turned her head. He felt a twinge of guilt for staring at her. The MIT was famished, the baguettes were hot, and the cheese was delicious. Their hostess even flaunted tradition and provided a jar of fig preserves, probably from the immense fig tree that shaded her front porch, and a large portion of her yard. A loud banging on the front door interrupted their meal. Mrs. Reynaud’s assistant fled, bumping into Siobhan in her haste. “Open up, Miss Rayno. I believe you got some property of mine,” called a loud voice. “Monsieur, I have no property in this house that does not belong to me.” Quinn could see the shadows of three men on the front porch against the lacy curtains. “Now, Miss Rayno, we don’t want to have to break down your door, but we know you got a colored girl in there. She’s a runaway slave. Did you not know that, ma’am?” “I do not know what you are speaking about. Go away. You are disturbing my guests.” Quinn looked around at his team, and his lip twitched into the ghost of a smile. “Invite them in,” he said. “Je ne comprends pas. This makes no sense.” Mrs. Reynaud replied, shaking her head. Her expression implied that death was both preferable and likely if she complied. “Your secret is safe with us.” Quinn gestured toward the door. “Invite them in.” Cautiously, Mrs. Reynaud opened the door. Three heavily armed men pushed their way inside. “Jim Bowie, God rest him, always said you were gonna be trouble,” the man who had done the shouting at the door said. “Now, if you will kindly turn over our property, we’ll be on our way.” “What property is that?” Quinn asked. One of the men knocked over a porcelain vase filled with flowers. It smashed on the hardwood floor, scattering water, blossoms and fragments of delicate delft blue floral tracery. It was difficult to tell whether the act was deliberate or accidental. He grinned like an oaf either way. “Colored girl, ’bout so tall…” He raised his hand, palm down, to his chin. “What color is she?” Siohbhan asked. “Blue? Orange? Green?” The three men looked at each other, perplexed. “She’s the same color as your tea, ma’am,” replied the one who had shattered the vase. “What would you want with her? If such a girl was even here?” Siobhan answered. The spokesman took a step forward. “Women ought to know their place.” Quinn glanced at Malik. A grin spread over the djinn’s face, and his eyes glowed metallic green. A breeze blew across the room, and swirled, faster and faster around the three men. They seemed to be frozen, then disappeared for a few seconds. When they re-appeared, they were not at all themselves. Instead of three armed white men, there stood three black men, shackled and chained together by iron collars. They started to talk to each other, and discovered, to their obvious horror, that they could only speak Swahili. Aleksei laughed out loud. “There are three slaves who now look like men that were here, yes?” Malik nodded. “I would suggest, Mrs. Reynaud, that you quickly get these three to the auction house. Eoin and Aleksei will help you.” “Non. I would not wish that on even these men. Would you set them free? I’d rather to turn them loose, and let them make their own way.” Malik nodded, and the chains disappeared. “I hope you know what you’re doing,” Siobhan said. Mrs. Reynaud smiled. “Moi aussi. Me, too.” The clock struck eight. “We must be on our way,” Quinn said. Once outside the boarding house, they strolled to the back of the building, away from prying eyes. Six feet pounded by on the sidewalk as the three slavers-cum-slaves fled Mrs. Reynaud’s boarding house. Malik waved his hand over the MIT. In an instant, they stood just outside of the building site that was quickly turning into the City of Houston. “I don’t think there’s any way to stop the Allen brothers,” Quinn said. “Agreed,” replied Eoin. “You could always eat them,” said Malik. “I’m assuming that was sarcasm,” Quinn said. Malik knew full well that, although he was quite capable of dining on humans, they gave Quinn terrible indigestion. Malik shrugged. “People flow to this place like sand through an hour glass. One grain, more or less makes no difference.” “But what about the sobeks in the bayou?” Siobhan asked. “Would they consent to being relocated?” Eoin asked. “Probably not,” Quinn replied. “Yeccchh!” A man came around the corner, spitting and wiping his mouth on his sleeve. He clutched an empty tin cup in one hand and a roll of papers in his other. “Are you alright?” Siobhan asked. “Fine, fine. This milk has gone off. Doesn’t last long at all in this heat.” He wiped his hand on his pants and extended his hand to Quinn, who was nearest to him. “Gail Borden, surveyor. Pleased to make your acquaintance.” “I believe we’ve met,” Quinn said. “John Allen is an acquaintance of mine, and I call upon him from time to time.” “Ah! So we have. You’re that fellow he’s been taking around town, aren’t you?” “Yes. These are my associates.” He gestured to the rest of his team, but did not go to the trouble of introducing them to Mr. Borden. Malik pulled a glass bottle from a pocket in his roomy pants and removed the wax seal from the stopper. “Perhaps you should cook it first,” he said, taking a drink from the bottle. “Cook it?…Oh, yes the milk! Grand idea, that. Yes. I shall have to look into it. Now, were you looking for Mr. John Allen?” “I believe he’s gone to Nacogdoches,” Quinn replied. “Augustus is about, somewhere.” “We will locate him, should we require his presence. Thank you.” Borden carried on with his perambulation, and the MIT continued down to the bayou. They had to walk some distance to be out of sight of the construction operations. After calling to the sobeks for nearly an hour and getting no response, Quinn returned his team to the Mundane Activity Monitoring and Intervention Center (MAMIC) in Blackthorne, in the realm of Faery. MAMIC authorized Quinn to buy a number of plots immediately along Buffalo Bayou to help delay the inevitable conflict between the sobeks and swelling population of the new capital of the Republic of Texas. Quinn found himself back in Houston two years later, at the sweltering apex of summer. “You know, my good fellow,” John Allen said to him, as they walked along the water front, “Those plots you bought are highly coveted. Shall we build on them for you? I’m sure you could put a fine house and a business or two on them. Even with no improvements, they’d still sell for a pretty penny.” “I don’t wish to sell them right now,” Quinn replied. “I see.” Allen leaned in and lowered his voice. “Confidentially, I’ve had a change of heart. I have told no one yet. But instead of a port, I believe that the bayou should be filled in.” “We had one steamboat come upstream last year. One. And the bayou is so shallow and choked with weeds, that it was a slow and miserable trip. No, I think it will take too much work to make it of any use. Best to fill it in and rid ourselves of these cursed mosquitoes.” John slapped one of the offending insects on his arm, and it left a bloody smudge on his arm. Quinn caught a glimpse of yellow eyes in the murky water, but they were gone so fast he wasn’t sure he’d even seen them. “They seem to be especially bad this summer,” John continued. Quinn noted small red welts, some scratched bloody, on the man’s bare forearms. He also noted that John looked thinner and paler than the last time they’d met. “Well, here we are,” John said. They had arrived at a makeshift tavern, which fit right in with the mostly shanty-town section of city. “I think it’s a terrible idea,” Quinn said. “Having a drink? Surely not.” “No. Filling in the bayou. Are you alright?” John Allen had crossed his arms over his chest and was rubbing his upper arms as if they were cold. “I’m, fine,” he replied, perhaps with too much emphasis the last word. “Just a little fever. It comes and goes.” As they entered the saloon, John’s knees buckled, and Quinn only just caught him before he hit the floor. Quinn laid him out on one of the rickety tables, and the town doctor was called. His office was only next door, and he arrived within minutes, black bag in hand. The doctor reeked of cheap whiskey, and Quinn wasn’t particularly confident in his abilities. But his diagnosis fit. “Congestive fever,” he said, nodding his head. “This is the third round of it. Every two days he gets a fever, and he’s sicker each time.” John Allen, mumbling in his delirium, was carried to his house, but he never woke up. He died the next day. Quinn stayed for the funeral. John was only twenty-eight, and had no wife to mourn him. He was laid out in his own parlor, and his mother sat beside the open casket, veiled and dressed in black from head to toe. Quinn shuddered inwardly as he approached to pay his respects – Mrs. Allen wore a large locket with some of John’s hair fixed in a basket weave pattern inside. It was a morbidly peculiar habit, these humans had, he thought. A tall woman, face disguised by a heavy black veil, stood near the back of the room. “One Allen down, one to go,” she said as Quinn got near her. He recognized her as the female sobek from the bayou, although none of the humans seemed to notice her. “I don’t think you’ll be able to stop the humans from coming. There are already too many of them, and more arrive every day. For your own safety, I’d like to help relocate your people.” There was little point in arguing. He sighed softly. “As you wish.” “I’m very sorry about your mother,” Quinn told the young sobek. He had not yet lost the blotchy cream stripes of a juvenile, and leadership had been thrust upon him by his mother’s untimely and fatal interaction with a steamboat. “Thank you. She never gave up on trying to reclaim our territory from the humans.” He looked down and sighed. “Even though many in our tribe had long believed it was a lost cause.” “I understand.” Quinn said. Miles of rail lines linking Houston to parts north, west and east were already in operation, and grew longer every day, snuffing out any flicker of hope the sobeks might have had about eradicating the human interlopers from their ancestral home. “A place has been cleared for you, about thirty miles to the southwest of here. There was a human river landing built there, but it has been removed. The Brazos River is slowed by many bends in this area, so it should meet your habitat requirements.” The young sobek nodded slightly and opened the door to what human eyes would perceive as a garden variety stagecoach. It was actually a spatial bubble, which would expand to fit as many as necessary on the inside, but remain the same on the outside. Quinn held the carriage door open, and the young leader stood opposite him, calling to his people in the croaking, booming language of the sobeks. In small family groups, they rose from the bayou and made their way to the carriage. Heads down, defeated, they walked slowly, and it took longer than Quinn had anticipated to collect them all. When the tear-stained face of the last one disappeared into the inside of the coach, their young leader took one final, sorrowful look around, and climbed in, pulling the door closed behind him. Quinn climbed into the shotgun seat, and the driver shook the reins and clucked to the horses. Actually, they only looked like horses. In reality, they were a hitch of kelpies – one was even Quinn’s cousin – who could do twice the work of a mortal horse in half the time. It was late afternoon when the coach arrived at its destination, and twilight was already creeping in on this shortest day of the year. The driver pulled up under an immense, Spanish moss-draped live oak tree on the banks of an oxbow lake, formed by a looping bend in the Brazos River. Tall clumps of Texas giant cane shaded the opposite banks and waded partway into the lake. Sabal palms were sprinkled among the oak, hackberry, and pecan trees. A bull alligator, sunning himself just out of the water, looked up cautiously at them. Quinn opened the stage coach door, and the young leader was the first to emerge. “It’s beautiful!” he exclaimed. “It certainly seems a natural park.” “We’ve got a live one,” Quinn said to his team. They sat around an oaken table in a conference room at the MAMIC headquarters. “What is it?” Aleksei asked. “There’s a demon, possibly two, who’ve helped some humans capture a mermaid. We’ve got to free her, acquire the demons, and neutralize the human witnesses. The method depends on how much they know.” “Where are we off to, then?” Eoin asked. “Texas. Again,” Quinn answered. “Seems to be a lot going on down there,” Siobhan added. It was still dark when Quinn, Siobhan, Aleksei, Eoin and Malik stepped through the portal onto Galveston Island. Again, they were in the far west section of it. “It’s about time,” Zara growled. “I’m sorry for the delay,” Quinn said. “We have been advised that one or more demons is holding one of your tribe captive. Can you apprise us of the situation?” Anger flashed in Zara’s eyes. “Enough talk. You will do something, and do it now, or I will!” “I understand that you’re upset. We will do everything we can to rescue the mermaid. But we’ve got to contain the demon. Or is it demons? If we don’t, this will just recur.” “There are two of them. They’ve shown some of the humans our abode. But our sister. They’ve put her on display at the docks.” Quinn and Siobhan exchanged looks. “That complicates things. How many of the towns people have seen her?” “Most. Perhaps all.” Aleksei swore in Ukranian. “Do what you will, but know this: a storm has already been called. It is on its way, and is far too big to be stopped,” Zara said. “And we would not do so, even if it were possible. These human vermin have been infesting our island for too long. We have been too patient. No more. They have broken the pact, and they will suffer the consequences.” “How long do we have before the storm arrives?” Quinn asked. “It will arrive this afternoon. The sooner, the better.” “Eoin – I need you to relay this information to Dame Rowan at MAMIC. Aleksei, you’re with him. Guard the portal. Go now.” The urisk and the Lesovik headed back to the portal, leaving little goat tracks and odd two-toed footprints in the damp sand. “Take us to where they are holding your sister,” Quinn said to Zara. The docks heaved with people waiting to pay a nickel each to see the captured mermaid, who was being held in one of the warehouses. Quinn shook his head. “This makes it much more difficult,” he said, surveying the crush of people. He, Siobhan, and Malik stood at the edge of the crowd. Quinn spotted the first demon right away – it was the one collecting money from the people waiting in line to gawk at the poor captive. Humans, of course, couldn’t see that he was a demon – he looked like any other bow-tied salesman to them. But Quinn and company could see its bulging yellow eyes, with their vertical slits, and its grass-colored scales. It hadn’t locked onto them yet, but it did pause and wrinkle its nose as if it smelled something offensive. “Malik, you’ll be the hardest for them to detect. Go through the line to check on the mermaid and see if you can find the other demon. If there is an unobtrusive way to free her, do it, but do not call attention to yourself.” “And take this trap with you.” Quinn handed over a clear quartz pyramid, the base of which was a little larger than the palm of his hand. Malik tucked it into his voluminous pocket and joined the queue. “Shall we move to the exit? I think this fellow’s a bit suspicious of us,” Siobhan said. They strolled around to the other side of the warehouse to wait for Malik. When he finally emerged, his face was grim. “She looks very unwell,” he said. “Her skin is quite grey, and she is gaunt, as if she has not been eating. I doubt she will survive the night if she’s not released.” “What’s the layout of the place? How is the mermaid being held?” Quinn asked. “There is a warehouse with a trap door in the bottom so a barge bearing cargo can pull underneath it and offload the freight directly into storage. The mermaid is secured in a fishing net which dangles through the trap door, half out of the water, so she can be observed. There are other offices and storage areas throughout the building. I tried to slip the rope holding the net and at least lower her into the water, but it is fixed in place with a spell. “ Quinn scowled. “Any sign of the second demon?” Malik grinned and retrieved the crystal pyramid. A red liquid swirled furiously around inside of it. “Outstanding,” Quinn said. “Take that back to MAMIC for safekeeping, then return here.” Malik left. Quinn wished the circumstances were different. It was perfect beach weather, warm and sunny. It would have been nice to stroll around with Siobhan and enjoy the day. The breeze had started to pick up, and the water was a little choppy. Although the seagulls were conspicuous by their absence, there was no other hint of what was coming. Something grabbed Quinn’s shoulder, hard, and he winced. Apparently, there was a third demon. Siobhan pulled a crystal trap out of her handbag, but before she could activate it, the demon whirled around, Quinn still in its deadly grip, and kicked it out of her hand. It landed in the water with a plop and a splash, then sank out of sight. “Run!” Quinn yelled. He shifted just enough that his eyes turned black from edge to edge and his teeth went from flat human to sharp kelpie. He spun under the demon’s grip and bit down hard on its arm. The beast yowled and let go of Quinn’s shoulder. Quinn wiped the demon’s black blood off of his face as he fled, following Siobhan. Demons are not fast runners, and Quinn and Siobhan quickly outpaced it. However, what demons lack in speed, they make up for in stamina. It would hunt relentlessly until it found them. “Back to the portal. Need reinforcements,” Quinn panted as he leaned against the side of a dilapidated wooden house. He brushed against a large rosemary bush, thick trunk gnarled and twisted, and it released its resinous aroma profusely. “Where is it from here?” Siobhan asked. “Hello? Who’s there?” called a female voice, cracked with age. Quinn and Siobhan rounded the corner and discovered an elderly woman with coffee-colored skin and white hair sitting on a porch swing. She wore a pearl earring in her right earlobe, but most of her left ear was missing. “Sorry ma’am, didn’t mean to disturb you,” Quinn said. “We’ll be on our way now.” “Wait,” the woman said. She tilted her head and furrowed her brow. “I know you. It’s been a very long time. You look…exactly the same. How can that be?” “I don’t believe we’ve met,” Siobhan answered. “Yes. We have. I’m sure of it.” “I don’t think so,” Quinn replied, although there was something vaguely familiar about her. He could hear the slap-slap-slap of the demon’s leather boots on the boardwalk, and it would be on them any second now. “We really have to go.” The woman stood up and hobbled the few steps to her front door. “Come inside. Please.” Siobhan nodded to Quinn, and they both ducked into the house. The woman entered behind them and closed the door. She raised her gnarled index finger to her lips, commanding silence. The demon’s footsteps were loud now, outside the house. They could hear it snuffling around, trying to catch their scent. Frustrated, it ran on. “I hate those things,” the woman said. “What things?” Siobhan asked. “Lizard men. Nasty creatures. That’s why I have all the rosemary outside – they hate the smell, and it keeps them away.” Quinn nodded. “Most people can’t see them. Odd that you can.” Only happens to humans who have been touched by fae. “Thank you for saving us,” Quinn said. “But I don’t believe I know you.” He was only half convinced now that this was true. “I’ve waited over sixty years to pay back this debt. I was in Ms. Reynaud’s house when the slavers came for me. You stopped them. Both of you.” “You…were the girl?” Siobhan asked. “Yes. Lucy is my name.” “Lucy, it is so good to meet you again. There isn’t much time. You have to gather any friends and family that you care about, and get off the island. Today. Now. There’s a storm coming, and it’s going to be a bad one. We have to go. So do you,” Quinn said. Lucy nodded. “I guess Dr. Cline was right about his hurricane warning, then.” By the time that Quinn and Siobhan made their way to the portal and rendezvoused with Eoin, Aleksei and Malik, the afternoon shadows were just beginning to lengthen. The wind had kicked up and the tide was high, higher than normal. To the east and south, the sky was black with rain. Away from the town, they could hear the wrothful howling of the merfolk, calling the storm, making it stronger, pouring their rage into it. They were almost out of time to capture the remaining two demons. With a blink of his eye, Malik took them back to the docks. The earlier crowds had dispersed, no doubt battening down their hatches, for all the good it would do them, against the approaching storm. Cautiously, expecting a trap, they neared the warehouse. What they heard was someone crying, wailing in grief. Inside the warehouse, they found Zara underneath the dock, clinging to the netting that held the captured mermaid. The captive lay limply on the bottom of the net, arms and hair drifting in the current. The rising water had floated the corpse nearly up into the trap door, and the high swells occasionally pushed her partially through it. Zara’s head jerked up as they entered. “They have killed her! They will pay for this. They. Will. Pay.” She turned and dove into the water, splashing them with a contemptuous flick of her tail. A door slammed behind them, in the depths of the warehouse. They all ducked behind wooden crates or bales of cotton, whichever was closest to each. “Talco?” a demon’s gravelly voice called. Malik eased a quartz demon trap out of his pocket and handed it to Eoin, who silently twisted the top half of it open. The demon never knew what hit him as he came through the door. By the time he realized he’d been ambushed, it was too late, and he was locked inside the crystal. Malik tucked the pyramid away. “Nooo!” screeched a deep, raspy voice. The demon that had been collecting money to see the mermaid came roaring up at them. Malik tried stunning it with a spell, but the demon swiped his magic to the side. Aleksei put his head down and drove his shoulder into the demon’s midsection with enough force to knock the wind out of him. As he staggered back, Eoin grabbed one of his arms, while Aleksei wrapped his own arms around the demon’s opposite leg. Demon claws raked Aleksei’s back and head, and deep blue blood oozed from the scratches. Malik grabbed at the flailing claws as the demon lifted Eoin off his feet with the arm that the urisk was attempting to control. The demon would not be laid down on the floor, so Quinn grabbed his foot. He was rewarded with a kick in the face hard enough to bloody his lip, but he and Aleksei were able to yank its feet out from under it. Taking Eoin and Malik with him, the demon thudded to the floor with a loud “Ooof!” Finally, they pinned him to the floor, barely. Rain pounded the windows, increasing in fury. Wind moaned across the roof, pelting the building with small, forsaken items. Surging water splashed through the open trap door, pushing the cargo net with the dead mermaid onto the warehouse floor. “We’ve got to get out of here. Who has a trap?” Quinn asked, wiping blood from his mouth. No one, it turned out. “I really hate doing this,” Siobhan said, She pulled a golden dagger from her belt. The demon fought – it knew what was coming. “I’m so sorry. If there was any other way…” she said. Then she raised her hand and drove the dagger deep into its heart. The demon bellowed, then exploded in a cloud of noisome ash. “Go, go, go! We have to get to the portal, now,” Quinn called. The five fae raced out of the warehouse. The furious wind ripped shingles from the roof, and planks from the walls, and hurled them after the MIT with a vengeance. 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__label__wiki	0.883963	0.883963	Cleveland Cavaliers expect Kevin Love for upcoming road trip By : Andrew Freeman Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 11 points but shot 3 for 11, including 0 for 2 from the 3-point line. “That’s definitely great ingredients for a victory”. The Cavaliers’ 44 points tonight in the first quarter is their second-highest scoring quarter of the season. Game notes * The Pistons’ two key cogs offensively, Andre Drummond and Reggie Jackson, combined for 14 points on 7-of-25 shooting. “I stepped away from the game for a little bit, and I know everyone thought it was for marijuana, but I had to develop some things on the personal side”, he said. James played 28:24, the fewest minutes he has played in a triple-double. Kyrie Irving scored 26 points for the Cavs, who had lost four of their previous five. Victor Oladipo added 21 points for the Thunder, who won their third straight game. It was the quickest triple-double he has recorded this season. Cavs general manager David Griffin indicated that possibility after Love took part in a three-on-three scrimmage on Tuesday. “But If he gets through everything, I would anticipate he’ll play sometime on the road trip”. Portland won five of its last six games, but shot 30.3 percent and finished far below their 108.6 points per game average. James said he was surprised to see Irving in his path. Cavaliers forward Kevin Love suffered a knee injury in a Feb, . “We had bodies moving”. Love is averaging 20 points a game and 11.1 rebounds and was selected to the Eastern Conference All Star team, but was unable to participate. “A lot of times the comeback stories are harder than our initial journeys to the league”. Iman Shumpert went 8 for 13 and wound up with 18 points. “It’s up to my guys to make shots”, James said. He also called it a chance to “get my legs back and get some good minutes and get myself back to prime shape”. “It looks like he wants another opportunity and hopefully if we’re the team, hopefully we give him an opportunity”, James said. Sanders is on board with the plan and said he and team came up with it together. During the Cavaliers’ game against the Pistons, James collided with Kyrie Irving and knocked Irving to the ground. Manchester United vs. FC Rostov: Jose Mourinho’s Key Pre-Match Presser Quotes Radamel Falcao explains red-hot AS Monaco form Cardi B Gets Some Love From Lil Kim After Grammy Win: Will Nicki Minaj Do The Same? Why Was Drake’s Speech Cut Off At The Grammy Awards? Here Is Why He Won The Night Rasheeda Frost Debuts Neon Green Hair While Sending A Message To Fans Together With Karter Frost – Watch The Video Kid Buu Shades Blac Chyna And Tells Her, ‘You Did Invite The Devil Into Your Home’ – She Responds Tiny Harris’ Daughter, Zonnique Pullins Shares A New Look And Fans Are Here For It – See Her Recent Pics	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line48
__label__cc	0.593859	0.406141	Thesis statement video games. Thesis Statement on Video Games 2019-01-07 Thesis statement video games Rating: 6,8/10 201 reviews thesis statement on video games » #1 By December 8, 2006, it had completed its launch in four key markets. Essay Questions: Why have computer games caught the attention of Mass Media nowadays? Almost all game industries would say it does not make a child more aggressive, but of course it benefits them for this to not be true. Come up with a great thesis statement? People of all ages can and do enjoy video games as a way to spend their free-time. Abuse, Bullying, Child abuse 1535 Words 5 Pages Effects of Violent Video Games on Children The use of video games has become tremendously popular among children and adolescents in the past decade. You know all those kind that told you that aimless instances are bad for you?. The player imagines himself the hero of his favorite games, and starts to grow into this role, confusing the real and virtual worlds. Effects of Video Games: 15 Articles for a Compelling Essay Also,is this a thesis due in the next month or so,or is this something you intend to start in September? Negative Effects Article 2: Jeff Grabmeier of Ohio State University discusses and provides links to a study and other useful information in this article that shows new research linking increased play time of violent video games to increased aggressive behavior. One perfect example where violent video Doom. But how can you get into this rising segment and turn your interests i. When did video games start to become popular? Go back through your free written work and underline ideas that you think might make the basis of a good thesis statement. The electronic systems used to play video games are known as platforms; examples of these are personal computers and video game consoles. 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Video game design is c onstan. But, it was never proven. Thesis Statement On Video Games And Violence Every year, new games and game systems are being established. Mentioned throughout this paper will be results from specific studies that both support and oppose the theory that violent video games increase aggression in adolescents. In the world, more and more people are attracted to video games which are about shooting or other violent actions like Call of Duty. Aggression comprises hostile verbal behavior and hostile physical behavior. What the beginning feasts is that according distinctions have many writers we havent found in any other college. The nasty Video Gamers vs. Although mine was going to be on the psychological benefits. Free Examples of Thesis Statements: Tips on Writing a Great Thesis Statement These games do influence human behavior, which is not always positive, but this does not mean that they should be banned. In which way does it need to have power over Congress? If there is an effect, it would vary greatly on how long you play such video games and there. Should the government regulate violent video games? Carey is not a researcher or scientist but is a veteran writer of neuroscience, neurology, and psychology. Thesis statement benefits of video games of comparable The road to hell case study solution Chapter. In 1979 a game went out called Texas Chainsaw Massacre, in which the object of the game was to chop up as many people with a chainsaw as you could. Physical symptoms: carpal tunnel syndrome the nerve trunks in the hands, associated with prolonged muscle tension , dry eyes, headaches according to the type of migraine, back pain, irregular meals, skipping meals, neglecting personal hygiene, sleep disturbances, changes in sleep patterns. News stories are only anecdotal, but a psychological experiment indicates a legitimate trend. Thus, in connection with these consequences, a lot of child psychologists recommend for parents to limit access to the computer for their children or completely block that access. Do violent video games cause kids to be aggressive or are aggressive kids attracted to violent video games. So playing video games has certain effects is something that has. The excessive use of the computer games can lead to psychological symptoms. Thesis on Video Games Therefore, video games cannot be the blame for kids and teens acting more violently if studies show crime has gone down. While some psychologists and researchers argue that it has not been proven that violent behavior in children and. The early video game creators would be making something that would seem clunky, and somewhat crude at first. 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__label__cc	0.69374	0.30626	Posts Tagged ‘postsecondary’ The New Fact Sheet on the Role of CTE in Statewide Attainment Goals More than 40 states have set statewide attainment goals for the percentage of adults holding postsecondary degrees or credentials by a certain year. These efforts have been sparked by Lumina Foundation’s 2025 national credential attainment goal – 60 percent of Americans holding a credential beyond a high school diploma by 2025. Some states have involved Career Technical Education (CTE) from the onset and others are now looking to ensure CTE is part of their overall strategy. The new fact sheet released by Advance CTE explains why and how CTE can be a major driver of postsecondary attainment across the country. What States Should Do Count ALL Credentials of Value towards Attainment While many learners in CTE programs do go on to earn two- and four-year degrees, many others earn industry-recognized credentials, many of which have great labor market value. States should recognize these credentials in their attainment targets. Leverage Secondary CTE to Meet Statewide Attainment Goals: Increasingly, high school students taking a concentration of CTE are just as likely to go on to postsecondary education as their non-CTE peers – and are more likely to enter with workplace experiences and/or industry-recognized credentials. States should include the expansion of CTE pathways and meaningful college and career advising systems as part of their attainment strategy. Support Postsecondary CTE as a Platform for Credential and Degree Attainment: Postsecondary students enrolled in CTE programs have an average attainment rate of 56.8 percent (counting credentials, certificates and degrees at two-year institutions), well above the average graduation rate for two-year institutions. Bring CTE to the Table as a Partner: A statewide attainment goal can and should serve as the driver of a state’s economic and workforce vision, of which CTE must be a part. Read more about how Oklahoma, New Jersey and Tennessee have connected the dots between CTE and statewide attainment goals in the new fact sheet. Kate Kreamer, Deputy Executive Director By Kate Blosveren Kreamer in Advance CTE Announcements, Advance CTE Resources Tags: credentials, New Jersey, Oklahoma, postsecondary New Fact Sheet Encourages Integration between CTE and Postsecondary Student Success Efforts The typical college experience has been described by the Community College Research Center (CCRC) as having the structure of a cafeteria – though there are many programs, services and activities available, it is often left to the learner to make the choices that will lead them to successful program completion and entry into the workforce. This structure has led to an environment where, even with increased access to postsecondary education, learners, particularly those considered “non-traditional,” are not set up for success. Graduation rates for four-year universities are currently at 59 percent, and for community colleges at a dismal 28 percent. In response to these results, many community colleges have worked with national organizations like CCRC and the American Association of Community Colleges, among others, to develop student success initiatives, focused on increasing equity and degree completion. These initiatives include numerous reforms of college advising and student support services to ensure that postsecondary learners undergo a seamless journey throughout their experience and complete college with a meaningful degree. Unfortunately, too often these initiatives happen in silos, separate from postsecondary CTE initiatives. Today, Advance CTE released a new fact sheet describing how CTE and student success efforts can support each other. For example, a big part of student success initiatives focuses on helping students choose pathways and meta majors – the National Career Clusters Framework has for many years served as a way to group similar pathways together and help students narrow their choices. Additionally, the role of strategies like career advising and employer mentorship have long been crucial parts of CTE programs of study. For more information on how these initiatives can help each other, read the fact sheet today. Ashleigh McFadden, State Policy Manager By Ashleigh McFadden in Advance CTE Resources Tags: guided pathways, postsecondary, student success Leaders in Data Analysis Discuss Improving Student Outcomes in Higher Education In light of Congress’ work towards reauthorizing the Higher Education Act (HEA), Results for America, Knowledge Alliance and America Forward hosted an event on March 22 about the role that data and evidence can play in improving student outcomes in higher education. This event also came after Results for America released their bipartisan report, “Moneyball for Higher Education,” which outlines recommendations for how state leaders should use data and evidence in the financing of colleges to improve student outcomes. The event began with remarks from U.S. Representative Grace Meng (D-NY) about the importance of evidence and innovation in higher education. Meng discussed the City University of New York’s (CUNY) Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP), which provides financial, academic and financial support to assist students in earning their associate degrees within three years. Meng highlighted the data-driven nature of ASAP, as the program tracks metrics that include advisors’ contact with students and student outcome trends to determine what is working in the program and where improvements can be made. While ASAP costs CUNY more per student initially than students not involved in ASAP, by graduation, CUNY spends less per ASAP student compared to students not in the program because the students in ASAP graduate at a faster rate than students not in ASAP. Graduation rates for students in ASAP have increased to 40 percent, compared to 22 percent for CUNY students overall. The event ended with a panel that featured experts in the field of education and data analysis. James Kvaal, the President of the Institute for College Access and Success, outlined what he would like to see come from a reauthorized HEA: investing in ways to measure critical outcomes, sectioning off one percent of the higher education budget for evaluation and systemically channeling resources into programs that work. Michael Weiss, a senior associate from MDRC, mentioned the need for more comprehensive, long-lasting interventions, such as the ASAP program, that address multiple barriers to education across an extended period of time. The panel concluded with the panelists discussing what they would change about the education system. Greg Johnson, CEO of Bottom Line, advocated tying Pell grants to an advising requirement. Kvaal emphasized the importance of colleges deciding what outcomes they want to produce and then investing the necessary resources so that those outcomes can come to fruition. Weiss expressed his desire for the use of a funding model that would allow for experimentation on the lowest level and an investment in data driven programs like ASAP on the highest level. While the panelists recognized that the current education system is inequitable and touched on ways that data can be used to improve student outcomes in higher education, it would have been great to hear more on how data could be used to align labor market needs with student outcomes, as well as how data from the secondary system can be used to create higher-quality postsecondary programs. Brianna McCain, Policy Associate By Brianna McCain in Uncategorized Tags: Data, Equity, New York, postsecondary Two Surveys Examine Perceptions of and Concerns about Postsecondary Education The Princeton Review recently released the findings of their annual survey of college applicants and parents discussing their perspective on the admissions process. When asked about their biggest concerns about college, the biggest worry was the debt students and their families will take on to pay for a degree. Parents and students prioritized overall “fit” and a match with the student’s career interests when choosing a college. These results fit with the perceived biggest benefit of a college education – a better job and higher income. Given this information, communications about the opportunities CTE provides in these categories would be very beneficial as students begin to plan for their futures. New America also just released national survey data about perceptions of higher education. This survey contains some promising data for community colleges. 64 percent of respondents believe that two-year community colleges “are for people in my situation.” More people (80%) believe that two-year community colleges prepare people to be successful. This is higher than four-year public (77%) four-year private (75%) and for-profit (60%). Additionally, 83 percent of respondents believe that two-year community colleges contribute to a strong workforce. This is higher than four-year public (79%) four-year private (70%) and for-profit (59%). U.S. Teens Fall Behind International Peers in Financial Literacy Exam The results of the 2015 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) exam on financial literacy have been released, and the results are less than promising. The financial literacy exam has been administered twice now to a select number of participating Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries. US teens scored an average score of 487, two points below the international average. In 2012, American students received average scores of 492, while the OECD average that year was 499. Though the U.S. has scored close to the OECD average in both exams, the results are still concerning, given that an average score signifies that one in five American teens do not meet the financial literacy benchmark, and are therefore unprepared for the complex financial decisions that come with choosing postsecondary and career options. This data becomes more concerning when examined through the lens of socioeconomic status. Students from lower-income families were less likely to score high marks on the exam, indicating that schools are not doing enough to close gaps in knowledge. What is a community college degree worth? A research brief from CAPSEE aims to answer that very question. The report examines independent state evaluations and finds that, on average, the quarterly earnings for men and women earning associate degrees are $1,160 and $1,790 higher than non-completers respectively. Further, the study finds that degrees earned in vocational fields, as opposed to arts and humanities, yield higher earnings, with degrees in health-related fields the most lucrative. Speaking of skills learned in college, a recent Gallup poll — conducted for the Business-Higher Education Forum — finds that, while 69 percent of employers will prefer candidates with data science and analytics skills by 2021, only 23 percent of college and university leaders say their graduates will learn those skills. The report provides eight strategies educators and employers can use to help close the skills gap. By Ashleigh McFadden in Uncategorized Tags: Financial literacy, PISA, postsecondary, postsecondary cte CTE Research Review Part I Itâ€™s been a while since weâ€™ve brought you an update on relevant research from the field. There’s so much to cover we’ve broken it into two parts. A Look at Postsecondary Education From the New America Foundation, researcher Mary Alice McCarthy challenges the artificial distinction between education and training and calls for â€œupside-down degreesâ€ to reinvent the outdated concept of what the postsecondary education experience can be. McCarthy offers reforms to state and federal education policies to create this flipped paradigm. She also points to states and institutions that are building pathways to four-year degrees that start with a career-training program. Others are developing â€œappliedâ€ bachelorâ€™s degrees to help students build on and extend their technical expertise. Other postsecondary-focused research: The New York Federal Reserve has a report taking a closer look at unemployed college graduates and found that those who major in more technically oriented, occupation-specific fields have much lower underemployment rates than their peers in more general fields. Columbia Universityâ€™s Community College Research Center looks at institutional and state effectiveness in helping students transfer from community college. Research from the Center for Education and the Workforce New from Georgetown Universityâ€™s Center for Education and the Workforce (CEW), you can take advantage of their new State Initiative, which is a portal to help states use data more effectively to inform policy and planning around education and careers. Donâ€™t miss CEWâ€™s other new reports: The economic value of college degrees in Pennsylvania as well as a look at the Iowa workforce, where 68 percent of all jobs by 2025 will require postsecondary education and training. The lingering pain of the Great Recession and an examination of how the labor marketâ€™s recovery. Tags: Iowa, Pennsylvania, postsecondary Spring Meeting Recap: HEA and Other Postsecondary CTE Initiatives While a long-needed update to the federal lawÂ governing U.S. elementary and secondary education winds its way through Congress, advocates are hoping the next critical reauthorization on lawmakersâ€™ agendas will be the Higher Education Act (HEA). Or perhaps it should be said â€“ advocates are hopeful but not optimistic about HEAâ€™s chances of reauthorization during the 114th Congress. Advocates and an Obama Administration official shared their perspectives aboutÂ postsecondary education with NASDCTEc members during the 2015 Spring Meeting. David Baime, senior vice president for government relations and research at the American Association of Community Colleges, called the reauthorization of HEA â€œof critical importance to vocational and training programs.â€ Baime said the law primarily focuses on student financial assistance, which includes the ever-important Pell grants. Baime said 20 percent of revenues for community colleges â€“ roughly $11 billion a year â€“ are tied to students who receive money through Pell grants. AACCâ€™s HEA policy recommendations include a call to expand the list of institutions eligible to receive Pell funds, including some short-term postsecondary CTE programs. In fact, HEA â€“ a $130 billion program â€“ is really more of a job training bill rather than a higher education law, as it has historically been considered, said Mary Alice McCarthy, senior policy analyst from the New America Foundation. In a 2014 policy brief, â€œBeyond the Skills Gap,â€ McCarthy argues that five policy gaps within HEA â€œmake it too easy for institutions to provide high-cost, low-quality CTE programs while also making it too difficult for institutions to build the partnerships and programs that will facilitate student transitions to jobs and careers.â€ Of the five gaps, three are related to how institutions are accredited â€“ an important marker for being eligible to receive Pell funds. Other gaps include a focus on enrollment rather than outcomes and paying for time rather than learning. McCarthy argued that Congress can fix these issues five ways: Ensure policies support students going to school for careers; Make accreditation reviews transparent; Demand quality assurance for credentials â€“ and right now there is too little; Encourage innovation and experimentation in postsecondary education; and Align HEA to other bills with overlapping missions such as the Perkins Act and the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act. However, Congressâ€™ minimal activity around HEA isnâ€™t stopping the Obama Administration from putting forth bold proposals for postsecondary education. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Colleges Mark Mitsui laid out the Administrationâ€™s proposals from the 2016 budget, which included: The American Technical Training Fund Americaâ€™s College Promise Be sure to check out NASDCTEcâ€™s previous coverage of these proposals to learn more! By Andrea Zimmermann in Advance CTE Spring Meeting Tags: community college, HEA, OCTAE, postsecondary As postsecondary institutions work to ease students through higher education with an increasing number of interventions such as statewide articulation agreements and common course numbering systems, students moving from one postsecondary institution to another still find that their earned credits often will not move with them. Against the backdrop of increasingly complex transfer patterns, the National Center for Education Statistics has taken a closer look at a crucial piece of the transfer process â€“ postsecondary credit transferability. This report focuses on transfers between postsecondary institutions not the high school-to-college credit transfer through dual enrollment and other agreements. This new study examines how often, and under what conditions, students transfer from one postsecondary institution to another and how many of their earned credits will transfer with them. The study also considers to what degree institutional and student characteristics affect credit transfers. It should be noted that the study captures only first-time, full-time students. Analyzing data from the 2009 Postsecondary Education Transcript Study, NCES found that 35 percent one-third of first-time beginning undergraduates transferred at least once in six years, and more than 10 percent of students transferred more than once. The study found two factors consistently contributed to successful credit transfers â€“ academic performance prior to transfer and the direction by which a student was transferring. Overall, when a student transfers in a way that the higher education system is designed to accommodate, a studentâ€™s credit was much more likely to transfer. More than half of transfer students started in community colleges, and were more likely to have successful credit transfers than â€œreverse or horizontal transfers,â€ when students move from a university to a community college or between institutions of the same type. Be sure to check out the full 60-page report to take a closer look at the student transfer experience. Tags: Articulation, NCES, postsecondary, transfer credit Legislative Update: ED Continues Program Integrity Negotiations, NASDCTEc & IBM Host Briefing on CTE, Perkins Beginning this past Wednesday and ending today, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) reconvened a panel for a third round of negotiated rulemaking on program integrity and improvement. Negotiators are discussing a number of proposed regulatory changes for postsecondary institutions including clock-to-credit-hour conversions, state authorization of distance learning programs, remedial coursework, cash management and — most contentiously — how to define adverse credit history for the purposes of certain federal financial aid eligibility. Since a preliminary consensus had already been reached on clock-to-credit-hour conversions during the last round of negotiations, the panel moved quickly on a second draft of proposed regulatory language. The proposed changes maintain the existing conversion formula, but significantly improve the clarity of the regulation. The intent of this particular rule is to ensure that postsecondary students enrolled in programs which provide instruction based on clock hours rather than credit hours receive equivalent amounts of federal financial aid for the same amount of coursework. It is important to note that for a formal consensus to be completed, the panel must also reach consensus on the other issues currently under discussion. A newly drafted set of rules governing state authorization of distance programs was also heatedly debated this week. These proposed regulations determine the legal authorization of postsecondary education programs provided by institutions that are not physically located in the state. These proposed rules would primarily affect online, distance and correspondence education programs. Such programs would need to meet the various legal requirements imposed by individual states to offer distance educationÂ programs in each state where an enrollee resides if 50 percent or more of a course can be completed remotely. Among many other proposed changes, an institution would not be eligible for federal financial aid for its students if its graduates are not able to receive a certification or complete a licensing examination required for employment in that state after program completion, unless the program obtains prior acknowledgement from the student. A fourth and final round of negotiations is expected on May 19-20, 2014. As this process unfolds, NASDCTEc will continue to monitor these negotiations and gauge any potential impact on postsecondary Career Technical Education (CTE) programs. More information on these negotiations and additional supplemental information can be found here. NASDCTEc & IBM Host Briefing on CTE, Perkins Yesterday the National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc) and IBM hosted a briefing for stakeholder groups interested in learning more about CTE and the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins). NASDCTEcâ€™s Executive Director Kimberly Green and Stan Litow, IBMâ€™s Vice President of Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs and President of IBM’s Foundation, provided a joint briefing on these issues in an effort to prepare these groups for the reauthorization of Perkins. While no official timeline has been laid out by Congress for the reauthorization of the law yet, employers and other stakeholders groups in the education and workforce communities have taken a significant interest in CTE and the Perkins Act over the past year as the law has come dueÂ for renewal. As both the House and Senate take steps to reauthorize Perkins, the briefing provided important background information on the 2006Â reauthorization process, emerging themes and major changes occurring within the CTE enterprise over the past several years, employersâ€™ growing interest in CTE, IBMâ€™s P-Tech initiatives in New York and Connecticut and finally what to expect in the upcoming legislative process surrounding Congressâ€™ consideration of the law. NASDCTEc would like to thank IBM for hosting the event and for those who participated in the briefing. As the reauthorization process gets more fully underway in the coming year, NASDCTEc looks forward to working constructively with Congress, employers and other stakeholder groups to thoughtfully renew the law which constitutes the primary federal investment in CTE and our nationâ€™s high schools. OCTAE RFI Update Earlier this week, NASDCTEc shared an announcement from the Departments of Education, Labor, and Health & Human Services (HHS) regarding a request for information (RFI) on career pathway systems. This multiagency RFI is soliciting information from a diverse group of stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, as well as from state, regional, tribal, and local entities on how to develop and improve career pathway systems. Specifically they are seeking information on effective career pathway models, best practices, barriers to their development and implementation, and also ways in which federal agencies can more effectively support these types of systems. Responses collected through this RFI will help inform future departmental career pathway strategies, policies, and investments. Responses are due June 9th, 2014, and the official notice can be found here. The departments have also announced a webinar to provide an overview of this RFI and to provide instructions on how to respond. More information on that, including how to register, can be found here. Steve Voytek, Government Relations AssociateÂ By Steve Voytek in News, Public Policy Tags: Neg Reg, Perkins, postsecondary New Poll: Employers Value Skills & Knowledge Over Institutional Prestige Today Gallup and the Lumina Foundation presented the findings of two polls gauging employer and the publicâ€™s perceptions of Americaâ€™s higher education system. The results, presented this morning at Gallupâ€™s D.C. headquarters, found that a vast majority of employers value occupationally relevant skills, technical competencies, and knowledge gained through a postsecondary education much more than where a student went to school or what their major was. In fact, only 9 percent of employers reported that a job candidateâ€™s alma mater was â€œvery importantâ€ for their hiring purposes and a mere 28 percent reported that a candidateâ€™s major was a â€œvery importantâ€ factor in their hiring decision. Tellingly, 84 percent of employers said that the amount of knowledge the candidate has in a particular field was â€œvery importantâ€ and 79 percent responded to the poll saying that applied skills were of the same value. Overall the two polls, conducted in late 2013, provide five main insights: Employers value relevant skills and knowledge much more than where a degree, certification, or credential was conferred. A large perception gap persists between employers and academic institution leadersâ€” 96 percent of chief academic officers said they were â€œextremely or somewhat confidentâ€ that their institution prepares students for the workplace, while only 11 percent of business leaders shared this view. The value Americans place on postsecondary education continues to grow. 43 percent of Americans without a postsecondary education have reported researching their options for further education, yet 77 percent of Americans say that higher education remains unaffordable to everyone who needs it. Confidence in the value of online degrees and educational programs continues to grow among both the American public and employers. 59 percent of business leaders say they would be more to likely hire a candidate with an online degree over a candidate with the same degree from a traditional postsecondary institution. There is a need for greater transparency when assessing the quality and value of a postsecondary education. Faculty quality, job placement after graduation, program costs, and graduation percentages are among the most important criteria to the American public when selecting a program or assessing its quality. However, Americans report that finding this information is often difficult. These results have come as a surprise to many. A panel discussion followed the release of these findings which provided a forum for how best to redesign Americaâ€™s higher education system to respond to these findings. Among the many proposals offered, greater employer engagement and an increased role for community colleges emerged as two important pieces to solving what Gallup has now termed the â€œwork preparation paradox.â€ Panelists argued that community colleges are an underutilized bridge between colleges, high schools and the world of work and should be used more to promote access to other forms of postsecondary education outside of a traditional four-year degree.Â Other recommendations for better employer engagement included providing more experiential learning opportunities to students and also increasing the role employers have in faculty professional development. The full survey with further analysis from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation can be found here. Tags: Gallup, postsecondary In case you missed it…. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) recently released Education Longitudinal Study of 2002 (ELS:2002): A First Look atÂ 2002 High School SophomoresÂ 10 Years Later,Â a report Â literally ten years in the making. The ELS:2002 followed a cohort of sophomores over the last decade, out of high school and into their next steps. The report has some fascinating findings, largely around post-high school outcomes. A third of students earned a bachelor’s degree or higher (33 percent), 9 percent earned an associate’s degree, 10 percent a postsecondary certificate, and another third (32 percent) had or were still enrolled in postsecondary without having earned a credential. The remaining students either only had a high school diploma or equivalent (13 percent) or less (3 percent). What’s truly striking is the impact of enrolling immediately in postsecondary education had on completion: among those who began their postsecondary education within 3 months of graduating, 53 percent had earned a bachelorâ€™s degree or higher byÂ 2012. Comparatively, among those who began their postsecondary education 13 orÂ more months after graduating, only 7 percent had earned a bachelorâ€™s degree or higher, although students did become more likely to earn a certificate or accrue postecondary credits without a degree or certificate. Another, not-very-surprising, but disheartening piece of data from the report is the attainment gap between income-levels. Over 70 percent of students from the highest income quartile had a postsecondary certificate or more by 2012 compared to justÂ 35.5 percent of students from the lowest income quartile. Finally, the report reinforces the concern over high unemployment for young adults – as well as the notion that education and training beyond high school is critical for career success. While about 18 percent of 26-year olds are unemployed or out-of-the labor force, this figure jumps to 37 percent for individuals with less than a high school diploma and 24 percent for high school graduates, compared to 11 percent for those with a bachelor’s degree or higher, 14.6 percent for those with an associate’s degree and 18 percent for those with a postsecondary certificate. For this cohort, more education does equate to greater job stability. This report offers a wealth of self-reported data on job conditions and benefits, debt and aspirations and is well worth a read. MDRC released Beyond the GED: Promising Models for Moving High School Dropouts to CollegeÂ Â this month, a review of research-based strategies for increasingly GED test-taking and success for the millions of Americans without a high school diploma. Specifically, the report focuses on three types of reforms:Â (1) efforts to increase the rigor of adult education instruction and the standards for achieving a credential; (2) GED-to-college â€œbridgeâ€ programs, which integrate academic preparation with increased supports for studentsâ€™ transition to college; and (3) interventions that allow students to enroll in college while studying to earn a high school credential. Indiana and Washington are two states highlighted for their comprehensive approaches to adult education and training. Finally, Education Commission of States has a new brief – Career/Technical Education, Not Your Father’s Vocational Education – which explores Â some state approaches to increasing career readiness, including offering CTE endorsements, tying scholarships to career assessments, building career readiness into accountability systems, Â integrating academics and CTE content, and increasing dual enrollment. However, much of the discussion around scholarships, endorsements and accountability is limited to the use of WorkKeys, which only measures a slice of a students’ career readiness. Kate Blosveren, Associate Executive Director By Kate Blosveren Kreamer in Research Tags: college and career readiness, GED, postsecondary	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line59
__label__cc	0.577942	0.422058	DeepVogue AI: The Era Of AI Design – Farewell Human Karl Lagerfeld? AI Creativity, AI driven design, AI4Fashion, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Fashion Business, IBM, Machine Learning, Made in China, Product Design, Recommendation Engines, Style Transfer The Era Of AI Design – Farewell Human Karl Lagerfeld, Welcome ‘Digital’ Karl Lagerfeld The times we live in! ‘DeepVogue’, a ‘deep learning’ AI design created by Shenlan Technology has managed to take the 2nd place at the China International Fashion Design. The Era Of AI Design – Is AI The Future? Its often-charismatic enthusiasts have always hyped the future of Artificial Intelligence. But now, it seems that the hype has become real. Media pundits, technologists and the broader public no longer argue if the rise of artificial intelligence is inevitable or not. AI is here. Companies with mass data fed into AI systems such as Google, Facebook, Badoo, Alibaba, and many others, make daily headlines with technological successes that were SCI-FI movies a decade ago. Nowadays, we ask an AI assistant on the smartphone for recommendations personalised to our interests. We ride around in cars driven by AI algorithms, and trust AI to find better ways of curing genetical diseases. The world has changed, and AI is a big part of why. Most experts talk about the AI ‘revolution’ in glowing terms. The latest advancements in computer technology are now seen as advances in humanity; better standards of living, instant access to knowledge, improved hearing and vision – not only for the impaired, cheaper manufacturing of goods, and even better recommendations from Amazon, and Netflix. Artificial Intelligence is progress, but technological progress cuts both ways. That is why, despite the excitement around artificial intelligence, there is a growing cautionary voice about its potential downside. The Era Of AI Design – Early Warnings Back in 2000, Bill Joy, former CTO of Sun Microsystems, wrote ‘Why the Future Doesn’t Need Us’, putting together one of the most famous apocalyptic rants about the threat of AI to humanity. Sadly, Bill’s message was drowned out by the closer and more tangible problems, such as the attacks of 9/11. Almost two decades later, his anxiety over robots taking over humanity made possible by rapid advances in AI, has become more current than ever. Three years later, ‘The Artificial Intelligence Revolution: Will Artificial Intelligence Serve Us or Replace Us?’ was launched by Louis Del Monte, a former IBM researcher. In the book, Del Monte expresses his concern that AI is happening so fast that humanity won’t be able to cope with the changes. A year later, ‘Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies’, a bestseller penned by Nick Bostrom, warned us again of the potentiality of AI spelling the end of humanity. William Barrat, a National Geographic writer and filmmaker, also joined the fray in a full-apocalyptic mode in ‘Our Final Invention: Artificial Intelligence and the End of the Human Era’, worrying over the AI’s influence in the societal construct. The Era Of AI Design – Can We Coexist? According to Bostrom, ‘AI could become an existential threat to humanity’. A threat that’s eclipsing previous (and ongoing) concerns about climate change, accelerated pollution, wars, or even nuclear disasters. Luminaries like Bill Gates and Stephen Hawking have also revealed potential problems that could arise with the emergence of Artificial Intelligence. Moreover, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, has often insisted in the past that humans will be reduced to “pets” by the next super AI if we don’t take action now. Musk has donated $10 million to the ‘Future of Life Institute’, in a bid to help to find a way to coexist peacefully. However, most of those concerns were focused on the so-called crossover point in the affairs of man and machine. At the point where the AI passes human intelligence and creativity, and humans cease to be the most powerful beings on the planet. The Era Of AI Design – AI Creativity Yes, creativity. In November 2014 the article ‘Artificial Intelligence as a Threat’ was published by The New York Times in the Fashion and Style section. As an omen of what’s coming, the author was suggesting the idea that machines are the future creators. An idea supported by Andrew McAfee and Erik Brynjolfsson of MIT’s Centre for Digital Business and the Sloan School of Management. According to their claims, AI will soon begin assuming roles that were once the sole purview of humans. Their book, ‘The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies’ reads: “From manufacturing to customisation and arts, AI will change the landscape of the new world.” But not everybody sees AI the same. In ‘Who Owns the Future?’ Jaron Lanier, a pioneer of virtual-reality software, expresses a profound doubt regarding the coming of a super AI. Lanier’s views align with Nicholas Carr’s, a former Harvard Business Review editor and writer of a 2007 article, ‘Is Google Making Us Stupid?’, in their belief that AI is a misnomer as ‘true intelligence’ comes only from human minds. The Era Of AI Design – Welcome Deep Vogue Fast forward to 2019 and today’s news. A creative algorithm designed by Shenlan Technology has managed to take the second place, after the winners Valentina Cosenza and Giada Petrolini, at the China International Fashion Design. Creativity? DeepVogue was the only ‘non-human designer’ among 16 teams from all over the world. The ‘machine’ defeated Iris van Wees, a graduate of Amsterdam Fashion Institute, and many other human designers, before a panel of 50 judges, thanks to – let’s be honest – some absolutely magnificent creations. DeepVogue AI design not only won the runner-up prize but also the ‘People’s Choice Award.’ The Era Of AI Design – What’s China Got To Do With It? Back in 2017, the ‘Next Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan‘ was launched by the government, seeking to make China a world leader in AI innovation by 2030. Nowadays, led by Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent, at least another 15 Chinese AI companies are worth over 1 billion USD while almost 85 per cent of Chinese companies are testing some forms of AI. The data shows a level of adoption and implementation considerable higher than the US, in second place with a modest 51 per cent. China dominates the global AI industry. The country ranks number one for the quantity of AI funding, research papers, and granted patents and with over 2,000 AI companies already operating. The Era Of AI Design – What’s Next? Thanks to ‘DeepVogue’, it has become evident that algorithms can create original fashion designs. Once again, I expect the news to reignite speculations on AI design and its potential impact on creative jobs this time. Nevertheless, I feel that an interesting paradox has emerged: As our technological innovation has become the crowning enlightenment of humanity, it seems that the fast-changing narrative of the contemporary world leaves no room for us, humans. Or simply put, our creativity is directing us out of existence. 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__label__cc	0.713667	0.286333	Net Yaroze on PS1 – we need YOU The Net Yaroze project started in March 1997 and was Sony’s attempt to allow bedroom coding for the PS1, making it something of a predecessor to Microsoft’s Xbox Live Indie Games. And it worked, because on many months in the UK there was a free full Yaroze game given away with the demo of Official PlayStation Magazine, and some were astoundingly good – almost commercial quality (almost). Sadly it only came to my attention after the fact that Sony closed the official servers and members forum in July 2009, destroying all the archives of what had been created. Worse still, I’ve discovered that dozens of quality games, which never found release on OPM’s demos, have potentially been lost forever. Our only hope to archive this slice of history in its entirety, is if former members happen to have downloaded and still have some of these files... And so I present to you an incomplete list of every Yaroze game ever. Much like Derboo's entry on Korean doujin, we need to expand awareness of this before it vanishes. The Official PlayStation Magazine with demo was too expensive for me to buy when at high-school, but luckily a friend had a subscription. Every month it became our ritual that he would get his mag, play the demo extensively for a few days while regaling classmates about its content, and then he would lend it to each of us in turn – the main draw of this was never the actual game demos, but the Yaroze games, since if you were lucky you’d have a full game sometimes on par with a NES or even SNES title. Many were also multiplayer! Sometimes the Yaroze wasn't very good, but it was still fun to discuss. I’m told the US never had Yaroze games on its OPM demos, which is a shame since you were really missing out on something awesome. It’s important to understand the atmosphere of the era, a time a when games were changing rapidly. Previously this kind of bedroom coded content was limited to home computers such as the C64 or Amiga, or perhaps even further back the Famicom with its version of BASIC. To see homebrew on the leading console was quite exciting. Universities were ordering Yaroze kits to teach game design courses, while teenagers with coding experience could order one for home use. The quoted price was a fairly high barrier to entry (about $750), especially since you also needed a decent PC and internet connection, but I heard reports from more than one person that after sending the cheque and receiving their Yaroze, Sony never bothered to deposit the money, meaning they essentially got to make games for free. From what I can tell Yaroze members had access to a private server and forum to trade creations as they were being worked on, and when a game was completed, and if it impressed Sony, it was selected for European demo distribution. Not every game made it, and so there were plenty which were exclusive to this private forum. Speaking with former coders it appears to have been a fun little club, with members trying to outdo each other and sometimes sharing assets. For a full list of the OPM demos and their Yaroze contents (plus scans of the demo covers), this website appears comprehensive. The above is only a fraction of the games which were actually developed though. Several years ago when I first dabbled in Torrents I found a download for a 53-in-1 Yaroze compilation, obviously hacked from what was available. The title proudly proclaims: Fixed by Freefall of Paradox. Considering how several of the games within weren’t on the demos, Freefall must have had access to games which had only been privately distributed. At the time I’d wrongly assumed it contained all Yaroze games. A few years later I stumbled across another download, this time for 83 games. It contained many missing from the previous collection, but it also lacked three which were previously available: a Legend of Zelda clone, a program titled Goomba Bros which wouldn’t load, and a vertical 2D shmup called Rayfire. In recent months I contacted some former Yaroze members, and it became evident that even the 83 compilation was missing a lot of games, some of which ended up on the final send-off demo on issue 108 of OPM. After several months of searching and begging, someone finally donated me a copy of this demo, allowing me to compile a reasonable list of all Yaroze games. Numbers in brackets after the name indicate which issue of OPM they were featured in, though this isn’t 100% comprehensive. The selection of games which repeatedly ended up on demos is strange, since Incredible Coneman isn't that great (it's an extremely slow polygon Pacman clone). Whereas games like Hover Racing (not to be mixed up with Hover Car Racing) don’t appear to have ended up on a demo at all, despite being an extremely competent F-Zero / Wipeout clone. Many games are also not so great, so I’ve put (!!!) next to my favourites in case you’re keen to try some. Not that I want to criticise the users, since managing to complete a game is an tremendous achievment - and for many, this would have been their first major project. On hacked 83 compilation: 3D Breakout Game 3D Demo Alien Looter A Bob (!!!) Adventure Game (44, 77, 108) Appointed Station Bendy Demo Between The Eyes (42, 87, 92) Blitter Boy Operation: Monster Hall (40, 42, 92, 108) Blockz (77) Bouncer 2 (supposedly 29 but actually 30, 42, 92, 108) Car Demo Cat Game (!!!) Clone (27, 42, 87, 92) Combat3d (!!!) Decaying Orbit (49, 108) (!!!) Dog Tale (28) Fatal Fantasy VII Feedback Demo Flag Demo F-Racer Funky Beans GasGar Gas Girl Gikadiver (!!!) Gravitation (34, 42, 86, 92, 108) (!!!) Haunted Maze (38, 42, 83, 92) (!!!) Hover Racing (aka: Hover120, different to Hover Car Racing, more like F-Zero) (!!!) Hover Car Racing (not to be confused with the above; 35, 42, 92) Incredible Coneman (32, 42, 92) Invaders From Mars! Jagot (!!!) Katapila (107) Laydion Limit Breaker (!!!) Magic Forest Mah Jongg (39, 42, 79, 88, 92) ManicX Nana Tan Net Yaroze Intro Opera Of Destruction (48, 77) Pandora's Box (45, 77) Ping Ping (107) (!!!) Psychon (37, 42, 92) Pune Yaroze Pushy 11b (37, 42, 87, 92, 108) RC Race (!!!) Robot Ron (82, 86, 108) (!!!) Rocks 'n' Gems (33, 42, 77, 82, 86, 91, 92) Roller (108) Sam The Boulder Man Second Offence Demo Snave Snowball Fight (77, 108) Sound 2 Light Sphere (83) Squeak (106) Super Bub (43, 77, 81, 91, 108) Super Ramp Skater Tan Tank TankX (49, 108) (!!!) Terra Incognita (31, 42, 88, 92) (!!!) Time Slip (48, 106, 108) Total Soccer (41, 42, 83, 86, 92, 108) Tunnel Demo (26) (!!!) Ver.T (awesome 2D shmup) Video Poker Simulator (46) Yaroze Rally (77) Exclusive to older 53 compilation: Rayfire (2D shmup) Super Goomba Bros (doesn’t work) Zelda (a simple Zelda port/clone) Games on OPM Demo 108 (!!!) Down (!!!) INVS (also OPM 88) (!!!) Samsaric Asymptote Yarozians (also OPM 82) Samsaric Asymptote ENTIRELY MISSING: Banjo Invaders Break 3D Car G1 DX1 (hori shmup by Marc Lambert) Hipower Battles HSFK Kamix+ (previously Tetixx) Pssst (OPM 77) Sandstorm (Omar Metwally) Stars Wars (beat-em-up by Marc Lambert) STG01 Surf Game (OPM 77, 91) Tokui Waza (Omar Metwally) Tokui Waza 2 Track N No Field (Steven Lewis) Yakata (aka: Super Mansion, released 18/4/97, by ~hecpsx / Sato) And these are just the games which I know exist but aren't available, the number which I don't know about is theoretically infinite. Do you know of a Yaroze game which exists but isn't on this list? Post in the comments! As you can see there are at least 20 games which cannot be played. These definitely existed, since there are clips of them on Youtube, and I’ve managed to find archived TXT files pertaining to their distribution on the private Yaroze forum. The most annoying omission for me is Yakata, aka Super Mansion, since it appears to be a polygonal Resident Evil clone, without the combat. It looks great anyway, and it was distributed among members, since I managed to find an internet archive of the accompanying text file for the game, complete with instructions for loading it on Yaroze hardware. But not the game itself! So here is my plea. The world of Net Yaroze is on the brink of being forgotten and lost forever. Sony closed all archives of it. Universities in recent years have been selling off their Yaroze equipment complete with all discs. Few websites talk about it and those that did are now dead – a lot of stuff I had to get via the Wayback machine! And despite the valiant efforts of hackers, there are still titles not included in the compilations. Beyond the tragedy of losing unique data, is the sad fact that we’re not praising or discussing what it represented. People criticise Sony for so much, and yet here they were, allowing anyone to create games for their leading hardware. Sure it was limited compared to the official dev kit, but it was something. If you’re a Yaroze coder and you’ve got the games in the missing list, talk about them. Take screen grabs. Archive them online. Talk about the games not on the list! Let the world know about them. Even if you’re a curious bystander to all this, play some of the games. Write about them. Make blog entries. Preserve the knowledge online. I’ve started by compiling a list, so make use of it, expand it, add to it, help it to grow (at the very least somebody add it to Wikipedia, because their page as per usual Wikipedia standards, is woefully inadequate). Save the Yaroze. I had considered writing a major HG101 article on every Yaroze game, with three screens for each and a mini-review, since there exists nothing like that currently, but seeing this huge list, and the many titles I’m missing, I don’t think I’ll be able to do this. It’s just way too much for one man. I did find a series of forum topics attempting this, but it seems to have pattered out before completion (only 5 of 8 parts were completed) and for the most part lacked images. Sadly, the author is also extremely and unnecessarily negative – he appears to hate Yaroze with extreme prejudice, and so I’m not going to link to his AVGN-style ramblings. Yes, a lot of games are bad, but a lot are awesome and have some great ideas. For those who’ve never experienced the Yaroze, I recommend it. The hacked compilations are online, hosted by Megaupload, and work fine on a chipped PS1 and reasonably well via emulator after some plugin tweaking. It’s now perhaps not as easy to appreciate their low-budget charms as it was back in 1999, but some of them are still worthwhile. Terra Incognita plays like a 3D Landstalker clone and is all kinds of awesome – it’s also now available for iPad for like a dollar. Haunted Maze is something I’d pay $6 for on PSN today it is so good (make sure to use an analogue controller!). Timeslip I’d also pay for - it’s the best time travel game ever made, and I’m not BSing (it’s now been ported to XBLIG and I highly recommend everyone check out at least the trial version - they even updated the visuals!). Samsaric Asymptote has a weird name but is a super cool retro shooter. Decaying Orbit takes planet landing to an all new level, while Down is more addictive than it should be (all you do is drop down a tunnel avoiding the descending spiked ceiling, but damn, it works!). For more info check out Yaroze Scene: http://www.yarozescene.co.uk/ It’s a dead website, but the owner kindly links to the Wayback archived version of it, with many of the images still available. I should add... If any hackers feel capable, I'm willing to provide the files for the games missing from the 83 compilation (that is from the 53 compilation and 108 demo) in order to create a new and definitive compilation. They seem to be stored in a mixture of EXE and FPC file formats. In an ideal world we would be able to find the games from the rather large MISSING list, and create the ultimate compilation containing absolutely everything. Labels: doujin, homebrew, indie, PS1, XBLIG, Yaroze I remember yaroze from those demo disks. none of the game were any good though, downloaded an iso of all the games made (probs same you played) and struggled to find anything good (3d pacman, baulderdash, a micromachine racing type game). xbox arcade is a bit like a sequel to it i guess (or the games section of newgrounds). noiseredux February 9, 2011 at 12:11 PM wow Sketcz, what an amazing post. Thank you so much for this. I've been interested in the topic for a long time, but never did any extensive research. Living in the US, those UK OPM demo's weren't something I was fully aware of -- at least not to such an extent. Snarboo February 9, 2011 at 3:21 PM I first heard about Net Yaroze a year ago thanks to a (scathing :P) Something Awful LP. It's definitely an interesting slice of gaming history, and one worth preserving given the explosion of indie gaming in the last few years. It's almost unbelievable to me that there was a thriving community of developers given the indie scene was virtually unheard of at the time. How far we've come since then! Admittedly the only game that really interests me is Terra Incognita, a clear Landstalker clone. I have a huge soft spot for isometric action RPGs, so I'm glad to see it's been re-released. I could have sworn there was a PC release of Terra Incognita, too, but I can't seem to find it now. Thermoptic February 9, 2011 at 3:21 PM Great article! But i did not quite understand where these games where included? Can i find them on some demo discs? What is this "hacked 83 compilation" that you listed first. Is this disc released? Sketcz February 9, 2011 at 4:19 PM There was a PC version - I managed to grab it off the Wayback archives by checking out the team's now dead website (they were all hired by Square I believe and one now works on FF Crystal Chronicles I think). If you can't find it, I can put it online when I'm back on my regular PC, assuming I remember. Terra was probably the most accomplished of all, but others are pretty slick too. Rocks n Gems is another really good one. I'm sure there's dozens I've missed off those lists. Xander February 9, 2011 at 4:27 PM I remember Blitter Boy, the robotron style arena-shooter/baby rescuer. That was incredibly well put together. @thermoptic In the list, if a game has a number next to it in brackets, you can find that game on that number of Official PlayStation Magazine. For example Katapila is on the demo given away with issue 107. If you can't get hold of the demo discs (and many games were not on the demos), you can download a hacked compilation. Basically someone took all the games from various demos and from the private member's server, and made his own custom ISO which you can burn and boot in a PS1 system. Type the following in Google to get what you need: "83 in 1 net yaroze" Download the file off Megaupload. Load the ISO via PS1 emulator, or burn and boot on a modded system. I don't know where the 53 compilation is these days (I got that nearly a decade ago?). And disc 108 of the Euro Demo is extremely rare. My favourite was Official Playstation Magazine issue 42, which had about 12 really great Yaroze games on it. My friend actually gave me that disc for free! If any hackers feel they're capable, I can provide the standalone files for the Yaroze games exclusive to disc 108, and the 53 compilation, so we can create a new, updated compilation. Mattgaimz February 9, 2011 at 8:58 PM This is an awesome post on an amazing blog! I'm going to subscribe :] http://mattgaimz.blogspot.com/ John February 9, 2011 at 9:30 PM Well Now we have XBOX Live Indie Games Epic post Sketcz, god how I wanted a Net Yaroze back in the day! I was too young to care that you could make your own games with it, I just saw that it was a black Playstation and I had to have it! That Terra Incognitio game looks hella awesome. Eirik February 10, 2011 at 3:08 PM Complete overview / reviews of every game would be so amazing! Even if you can't really do it all at once or alone, just start with a few games and have it snowball. Nate123 February 10, 2011 at 8:25 PM About that Ver.T game you have I think its just a test game so any one know if there was full release its from japan and has a Japanese title be for the ver.t in the name. Sketcz February 11, 2011 at 4:05 AM Good point regarding Ver.T. When I first looked for it, the font was garbled on several websites, but a quick google brings up the following - not sure how accurate it is. にゅ－ろでふぁじ－なシュ－ティング New Rodefajeena Shooting No idea what the middle word is. Sketcz, archive all of those into a rar file and upload it to filevo. Link it here so others can archive it, you can also try posting it on snesorama for somebody to turn into a working PSX disc. More people need to have this stuff. Apparently there's a program called ISO Buster that will turn them into an PSX ISO. MP83 February 11, 2011 at 11:10 PM Nice post, Sketcz. I remember playing some Yaroze games from a few OPM demo discs that I had back in the day (mainly Terra Incognita). Interesting times. By the way, the Windows port of Terra Incognita used demo MIDIs from some Sound Blaster card instead of the original soundtrack. Any idea why? Here is a RAR with the files mentioned by the author, from the two different discs. It would seem the 53 disc had games not accessible from the menu when booted, such as HSFK, which is in the entirely missing list. Plus it has others not even listed here. Hopefully these can all be made use of. No mention of Yakata though. Spread it around, pass it to the left hand side, share it with your mates, post it anywhere you please, just make sure it's archived. Filename: Yaroze Extras.rar http://deurl.me/3OKN6 http://filevo.com/de046tdv6na8.html Hope Paradox find this rare games soon :( Great to see that Yaroze is getting the love it deserves - my story is almost the same as the OP's. I got my issue of OPM every month, and rushed home to play the Yaroze game straight away. Rocks n Gems was the all-time greatest, in my humble opinion. noiseredux March 16, 2011 at 10:21 PM Sketcz, I know you have my email man. If the DEFINITIVE Yaroze compilation is ever completed... please send my way. This is code for gameshark to get past the keycard check on the net yaroze boot disc :) 8006FF90 0000 8006FF8A 0000 Sketcz, great post. The euro demo 42 has some great yaroze games, but i love the 86. Robot ron, Gravitation, Total soccer, Between the eyes(yaroze on euro demo 87), Pushy 2(i love this game. euro demo 87)and Rocks n Gems. i love them. RAWTalent August 9, 2011 at 4:09 PM Just about to start developing on the Yaroze myself, a little late I know but for nostalgia's sake! Guys you can get my complete Net Yaroze Games Collection Here: http://snesorama.us/board/showthread.php?t=64399 The ENTIRELY MISSING some one have it, but i don't have it. Have fun ^^ Lee September 24, 2011 at 6:28 PM This takes me back... I had a letter printed in OPM 40 extolling the virtues of Net Yaroze. Frightfully embarrassing to read my 13-year-old self writing a letter, and as with many retro games, modern tech makes them almost irrelevant, but I stand by what I said - they were great, and that they were free made them even better. I still never completed Terra Incognito though. Mind you, I still have that on disc... i have a complete archive of the official UK,US and JAP sony memebers sites, took a dump of it before the forums were closed.. AnimalBear June 29, 2012 at 9:00 AM Hi man can you please share to use the complete archive please? We need that rare games! AnimalBear December 8, 2011 at 6:28 PM Can you send it? Pix3l December 16, 2011 at 4:32 PM Hello to everybody, some years ago i found the original source of psychon on a web site, i think it was the author's site. Since i can't find that site again, I paste it here: http://pastebin.com/TduDxU0h KazViPo January 10, 2012 at 8:12 PM My little yaroze-gameplay on yt: http://youtu.be/XUyDtzwDtto ignore my post before... ctl+c and ctl+v... its so difficult..... Okay I have a question, I am a huge fan of Net Yaroze and Tan Tank is one of my favourite games, I understand the 83 Compilation is a hack, So can I burn the hack onto a Blank CD or is there already an official Playstation disc with the 83 on it. If I could find one, I would pay you happily! And on my last post, The Main Games I require are Hover Car Racing, Tan Tank, Snowball Fight, Haunted Maze, Adventure Game, Psychon and Rayfire. Those are my favourites but the best are Hover Car Racing and Tan Tank!! :-) SmudgedCat January 28, 2012 at 5:58 AM Just a note to say that the updated version of Timeslip is now available as a free download for Windows. There's a download link here: http://www.smudgedcat.com/timeslip.html yaroze-vid from me ... if u want u can present here its from a german opm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUyDtzwDtto Thelongtimemagic March 3, 2012 at 12:09 PM I have also been looking for information regarding Net Yaroze games I've been looking for Super Mansion and found information of it possibly being published on Volume 1, Issue 4 of Playstation Underground as listed here: www.game-rave.com/demos/ps_ug_4/ and with possible screenshots here: www.giantbomb.com/playstation-underground/92-993/issue-4/52-110343//?page=1&order=comment_count Sketcz March 8, 2012 at 6:35 AM Found it!!! Super Mansion can be downlaoded from here: http://yokoya.aist-nara.ac.jp/~tomoka-s/backup/gameb.html So can several others. Doesn't work in emulators sadly. Pix3l March 9, 2012 at 5:20 AM I think you need siocons, a Net-Yaroze compiler for run it. I saw it was called in the file YAKATA.BAT http://quequero.org/psx/tute/faq.html siocons is the tool to upload files over the serial connection on a yaroze. use eco2exe to patch and convert the game to run on an emulator/burn on a disc. oh, forgot about libps.exe - you need that from the yaroze boot disc and it should be loaded into memory first at 0x80100000 if i remember correctly. I'm sure one of the available emulators will let you do such things, but I have no idea really. It's Japanese name is: 館ぷらす館ぷらすをダウンロード（プレステエミュレータとかでできるかもしれません）館タウンズ版の移植。ＳＴＯＲＹ等に変更は無い。ネットやろうぜのコンテストで金賞Ｇｅｔ！ＰＳ版の特徴６４０ｘ４８０ドット、６０ｆｐｓ（インタレース）の高解像度画面。テクスチャ追加。メモリーカードへの対応。「ネットやろうぜ」の黒ＰＳ現在までに収録されている場所プレプレＶｏｌ．６電撃ＰｌａｙＳｔａｔｉｏｎＤ２ＨＹＰＥＲＰｌａｙＳｔａｔｉｏｎ　ＲＥＭＩＸ　８月号開発時期　１９９６年１１月 ChrisW April 27, 2012 at 10:12 AM Hi there, I just stumbled upon this post having followed a link from Kotaku to your new "15 years later" post on Gamasutra. I made Breakdown (in your missing games section). I haven't looked at my yaroze stuff in a while but I think I still have the files (I spent a little time trying to get it running on the PSP emulator, though it didn't play too will without analogue support!), and may even have some of the others sitting on an old hard-drive somewhere, I will take a look when I get home. AnimalBear June 2, 2012 at 12:11 PM I have that demos. But it don´t have all. We miss a lot! ScottC April 26, 2012 at 8:54 PM Hey, found my way here via the recent Gamasutra article about Net Yaroze. I'm the creator of Decaying Orbit. Great stuff and brings back a lot of memories. I still have my Yaroze sitting in my closet. Some day it would be fun to get it up and running again. Eric May 20, 2012 at 5:42 PM I used to be a suscriber to PlayStation Underground in the U.S. (SCEA's official on-PS1-CD magazine, something like a digital version of Nintendo Power with demos), and I can tell you that they definitely included Net Yaroze games. I remember the hovercar one, that 3D shmup, Funky Beans, and Super Mansion pretty vividly, but I can't remember if it's something that they did across multiple issues or not. For all of the active European development on the Net Yaroze, I don't remember many European games being included on ours. Sketcz, if you want, I can dig out my copy of Vol. 1, Issue 4 to see if Yakata/Super Mansion is playable on an emulator in its PS Underground incarnation. I remember Super Mansion being pretty fun, but a bit confusing to play between the controls and the text being in Japanese. does anyone have access to all the archives from snesorama now the site is dead? Someone have but don´t wanna share, by permission from the authors. Sigh# AnimalBear July 5, 2012 at 6:08 PM What do you think about the release of those games without asking the authors? They care about or as been forget it? Can someone answer me this question? does anyone got 'haunted maze' to run without a glitch under the bbs3 emulator? http://youtu.be/Afvq_-HXuBo?hd=1&t=7m17s got the same problem but glitches start on lvl 1. Eric July 8, 2012 at 5:36 PM Super Mansion runs fine in emulators from the PS Underground issue, BTW. Now that I actually know a little Japanese, that helped me a little, but I still got stuck about 20 minutes in. Jon Prestidge August 23, 2012 at 5:34 PM E-motion (kinetic puzzle game) is still available for mod-chipped PS1 or emulator at properbostin.co.uk/emotion. Wow, is this ancient post still getting replies? I should probably try to convert it into a forum topic on the HG101 forums, to make it a bit easier to find. Hello to all the Yaroze authors who stumble across it - and thank you, for the work put into these great games. If anyone wants to dig out disks and share them, by all means feels free. You don't need to ask if I'm interested, since I'm sure there are many others out there with an interest in Yaroze. As for sharing author's Yaroze games without permission, the general view I got from all the interviewees is that they're just really happy that people are still interested in their games. Only TimeSlip and a couple of others are actually being sold on modern systems, so I don't think there's any harm in sharing what were basically free games anyway. Remember, these games were originally shared on the Yaroze servers, and everyone involved was always keen to get wider attention beyond their private group, so share away! I'm confident most Yaroze authors would be pleased at such a thing. ConsolefanUK September 6, 2012 at 9:04 AM I've a question regarding those Net Yaroze games working on stock PS1 consoles. Is it possible to write new Net Yaroze games and burn them on a disc, so they may be played on a modded PS1 console? Dave Owen June 13, 2013 at 6:27 AM A message for Sketcz - I'm a freelance writer looking to put together a major article about Net Yaroze games. I'd love to talk to you about the project. Is there an e-mail address I can contact you at? Mine is dnjowen@gmail.com Sketcz June 13, 2013 at 7:09 AM Just replied to your email. :) AnimalBear January 3, 2014 at 7:02 PM We miss only 11 games :P http://s21.postimg.org/91sqqms87/Sem_T_tulo.png I forget Connect 4! http://www.theisozone.com/downloads/playstation/psx-homebrew/net-yaroze-collection-2012/ I wish Sony would contact the owners of these games and see if they could make a free Yaroze pack downloadable from the PS3 store. I've got the old OPSM disks, but it'd be better if I could just install the games direct on the PS3. In a similar vien, what about YABASIC? There was quite a scene for that back in the day on the PS2. AnimalBear July 14, 2014 at 3:52 PM Soon or Later we have the final version of Net Yaroze, but a few games are not added, because some dev's are already deleted or missed from the old sony dev. website. It's a shame but we can´t do better then this... Very soon the latest CD-ROM with... These are screenshots of Jeff and Yaroid... http://s29.postimg.org/tgnss7ziv/23uzwia.jpg http://s17.postimg.org/ekzz92run/vgiy4i.jpg AnimalBear August 11, 2014 at 6:16 PM http://www.epforums.org/showthread.php?93396-Homebrew-More-Net-Yaroze-games-NTSC-amp-PAL Missing ZX-1 on this list, and a few are obscure from the devs still not released. 100 new games and demos! AnimalBear August 12, 2014 at 10:16 AM List Missing 80 Games, Press Select button in the menu to acess the list. 1 File Missing 36 are missing 35 Never Released 5 Works only on Yaroze PSX 3 need a tiny fix. If you have it, please don´t be afraid to send it. ChrisW August 3, 2015 at 4:23 PM Hey all, for those that might still check in here, I did eventually find an old "working" version of Breakdown. http://www.lucidweb.org/download/BreakDown.rar contains a PSX-EXE that will run in ePSXe 1.2.0 if you play around with the plugins a bit. http://www.lucidweb.org/download/BreakDownPSP.rar contains an eboot for the PSP emulator. (With no analog stick, its not all that playable though). I never managed to get my other "game" Drum 'n' Race working on emulators, but maybe I will find the time to look into it one day. I remember quite a few of those games.. mainly from OPM demo discs. Some where actually quite addictive despite there lack of graphics, i remember a game called 'Adventure Game' by Robert Swan, that game was very basic, blocky.. slightly annoying but funny & it could of been an amazing game if 'tweaked' a little (the music was good tho). http://www.superinternetfriends.com/interviews/net-yaroze-interviews-6-robert-swan is quite good interview that tells us a lot about the 'legendary', 'Fabled' & expensive Net Yaroze. Sean-Paul March 13, 2016 at 11:38 PM From PSM issue 3. Has a few pictures and description of: The Appointed Station https://archive.org/stream/PSM_Issue_003_November_1997#page/n16/mode/1up Sean-Paul March 14, 2016 at 6:38 PM Terra Incognita - PSM issue 1 https://archive.org/stream/PSM_Issue_001_September_1997#page/n11/mode/2up TERRA INCOGNITA review http://www.geocities.ws/richard_is_cool/terra.html yaroze games list http://www.geocities.ws/gamemasterquilpue/Yaroze_Games.html I got my NY out since the 90s and Im working on a 3d game in my spare time.... Its still a bitch to do 3d on... If you don't know... Imagine a 386 with a 1st gen 3d card! But that's all part of the fun... As of the games on the server... I would call most of them games but more demos.. But most just uploaded a screen shot of what they're doing.. And never completing it.. gwald @xpcoin Pizza Man August 27, 2016 at 10:48 AM Thanks to google we have less information from the pass including wayback machine. Dan from http://www.superinternetfriends.com ie interviews let the domain expire and deleted his tweeter acc. They were on archive, until his domain was squated by a reseller with a robot.txt, removing it from archive and search cache everyone. I contacted archive.org for a copy, I got a reply but then nothing. I eventually came back and I made a copy, since then archive.org haven't put it back so I uploaded it here: http://netyaroze-europe.com/ Pizza Man May 23, 2017 at 9:10 AM Thanks! We need more :D	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line62
__label__cc	0.739218	0.260782	During my lunch breaks at the museum, myself and a colleague volunteer in the Division of Insects recurating some of the collections. Recurating means we take inventory of a specific species like our long-horn beetles or our lace bugs, and then we have a researcher look over our inventory and update our list with any new information. From there, we enter the updated information into a database shared with scientists around the globe, so that they can have access to our digital collection. We print our new, organized cards for the insect's unit trays, and alphabetize the specimens for future scientists to find them easily. Being that it is a lot of hours to count all of the specimens (sometimes as many as 100 small insects in a single unit tray!) the museum simply doesn't have the staff to digitize all of it's collection. Being a volunteer on lunch breaks and weekends is one way that I can help contribute to something I feel very passionate about. Recently, I learned about a Collections Club, where volunteers get together and over the span of a weekend tackle some tasks that the Botany division needs help with. My colleagues and I participated in Collections Club this summer and were tasked with repacketing plant specimens and transcribing field notes from an Anthropology expedition in the early 1900's! The Collections Club is part of a larger program called WeDigBio. It's a global effort to digital the vast collections of natural history museums so that researchers and scientists everywhere can have access to the information. One of my favorite things about WeDigBio is how it allows for Citizen Science, getting the general public interested in the collections of natural history museums, and engaged with how these collections are contributing to the world around us. At Collections Club, we spent a lot of time working through plant specimens collected in the 1970's, still wrapped up in their dated newspaper and cartoons. We transferred the specimens to new, uniform museum packets, for neat storage, and ensured that the labels were appropriate for each specimen. We even worked with some of the museum's older collection of botany specimens, and repacketed them into the contemporary, uniform pockets. Going through the old packets, we found some specimens dating as far back as 1915 and 1939! The script handwriting was especially beautiful, and we took great care to make sure that both the specimens and their original notes made it into the new packets intact. The last thing we did was spend a little bit of time transcribing field notes from an old Anthropological expedition. It was definitely hard to read the handwriting, scribbled into the notebook in the field. But it was interesting to read the descriptions of the climate and environment where they were exploring. The notebooks are like little time capsules, almost poetic like a non-fiction book. Transcribing the shorthand notes is not something that a computer can do, which is why volunteers and Citizen Science is more important that ever before. Volunteering in Citizen Science at Collections Club museumthe field museumweekend recap	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line64
__label__wiki	0.890472	0.890472	Artist: Down With Webster Genre: Pop Rock, Rap, Rap/Rock Reviewed by: CT Label: Universal Canada Released: October 31th 2011 After much anticipation from the fans, Down With Webster finally released the new album following Time To Win Volume 1, released two years before. This time, the boys put out a full length album. Time To Win Volume 2, includes 13 songs on the regular CD and 15 on the Deluxe Version from iTunes. The fans who have been around for a long time all noticed DWW brought back new versions of some oldies like ‘’Big Wheels’’ and ‘’Grind’’. With this new album the band has definitely not lost their ‘’winning’’ motto and party anthems. However, Volume 2 has been said to be “a little more grown up than the previous album”. “I think on this album we kind of knew a little more of what we wanted in the studio and how to get it whereas the first album was a little more of a dry run… This one we wanted to make a whole album that was a little more cohesive… the first one maybe showed a little of our diversity, rock, hip hop, pop. This one we tried to make it so that all songs had a little bit of that in them” says singer/guitarist Pat Gillett. As they were recording, the label got the release date pushed back because the boys had so much new material this time around. They definitely had time to bring this album to perfection. The tracks still involve an undetectable style… a mix of different genres including rock, rap and pop. It is one of those albums where finding a favorite song becomes a hard task because every track is epic. The album starts off with up tempo songs like “Go Time” and “Professional”, then two radio hits (“She’s Dope” and “Big Wheels”). Next comes “Grind” an older song of theirs and one of the many fan favourites. Tracks ”Staring At The Sun”, “I Want It All” and “So Positive” are inspirational to say the least. Royalty and White Flags, which have a little dubstep in them, will have you singing along to the catchy choruses. Jessica, their one ballad, is extremely catchy as well. The song ‘Work’ featuring the band “Far East Movement” will make you want to get up and dance! The band also collaborated with Boi-1da for ‘’Professional’’ and “I Want It All”. With some singles out already, the band continues to expand their fan base and never fail to impress us with their talent, creative music videos and explosive performances. After two volumes filled with winning anthems, we wonder what Down With Webster will come up with on their next album! By: Elodie Trudeau, Chloé Charbonneau, Delphine Bissonnette Juno FanFare Coeur De Pirate – Concert Review Nightbox Performs in Montreal! A Brief Walk Through Canada’s Musical History What’s your favourite music video? Get Your Heart On Contest – Win a Simple Plan Shirt! The New Cities Get to Know Louis the Child Five Alarm Funk Interview "[...] series Kenny vs. Spenny, and AMC’s Breaking Bad. Bordchert and Walsh have also worked on Light�..." - Holy Fuck \| Canadas Talent "Ohmygod! I love that interview! These guys are just too awesome!! :)" - xmissnewcitiesx "[...] the spirit of celebrating Simple Plan’s Get Your Heart On tour last winter, we held a contest ..." - Simple Plan Fans Get Their Hearts On! \| Canadas... "I love the album Storms - particularly Invincible and One Life. Hedley puts on an amazing show in concert ..." - JCMyers "I have played this album to death and think it is awesome! Current fave song is Desperate Measures and the ..." - JCMyers "Made my day hearing that I won this! Thank you Canadas Talent!! Happy Friday 13th!" - JCMyers "AWESOME contest!!! Sending eemail now! :) you guys are the LUCKIEST girls EVER!!!" - perfectporcelain Pop Rock Reviews Indie/ Synth Pop Artist: Tegan and Sara Genre: Indie/ Synth Pop Artist: Grimes The Review 4.5 / 5 - Excellent Artist: Simple Plan The Review 5 / 5 - Excellent Artist: Coeur de Pirate Genre: Indie Rock, Pop Artist: Hedley Genre: Pop Rock	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line68
__label__cc	0.747762	0.252238	CKN Chatter Driver Blogs Helmet Painters CKN Exclusive 2019 CKN Race Schedule Karting Clubs Karting Dealers Karting Tracks CKN Online Store Molecule Offer: Save 15% with Offer Code: CKN15 CKN \| CanadianKartingNews.com \| Because Karting is a way of Life! ASN Canada Seeking Grid Kids for 2019 F1 Grand Prix of Canada Karters Share Their Experiences of Being Formula 1 Grid Kids in Montreal Oakman on Racing Reacts to the Pushback Bumpers at MRFKC 2019 Formula 1 Grand Prix of Montreal Grid Kids Confirmed by ASN Canada ASN Canada Requires Pushback Bumpers for all classes in 2019 The grid kids at the 2018 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix (Photo by: LAT Images) Cody Schindel The search is on again for grid kids. After the introduction of F1 Grid Kids in 2018, the program has returned in 2019 and ASN Canada is seeking young drivers to stand alongside the stars of Formula 1 at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, Quebec this summer. Below are the details we’ve received from ASN Canada. Those who fit the requirements are asked to apply no later than April 1, 2019. Click here for the application form. ASN Canada FIA and the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada promoter, Octane Racing Group, are proud to announce their partnership with the FIA and Formula 1 for the 2nd year of the “’FIA F1 Future Stars” Program. 20 young Canadian Kart racing athletes will stand alongside Formula One Race drivers on the world-televised starting grid during the National Anthem at the 2019 F1 Canadian Grand Prix on June 9. Apart from being able to stand beside an F1 race driver, each participant will receive an F1 branded karting suit, cap and shoes, 2 adult and 1 extra child complimentary tickets. ASN Canada FIA is now accepting applications for the 2019 FIA F1 Future Stars. All applications must be submitted directly to ASN Canada FIA on the form provided prior to the closing date of April 1, 2019. An announcement will be made shortly after April 1 listing the names of the 2019 FIA F1 Future Stars. 1. To be considered, the child must meet the following criteria: Age: 7 to 10 years old Height: at least 125 cm tall; maximum 145 cm tall Speak English or French 2019 Member of an ASN Canada FIA affiliated Club Hold a National licence Availability to attend the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix June 9, 2019 2. Kids Role on the F1 Race Track Site The children will be escorted to accompany each Formula One race driver on the grid for the national anthem. As soon as the national anthem ends, the children will exit the grid. The children are expected to be well-behaved and attentive, to be able to walk onto the grid in front of thousands of fans at the race and be able to cope with the potential pressures. The children must be available for a two-hour briefing meeting prior to the event. As the pre-race ceremony is broadcast on TV, the Kids must strictly follow the instructions given. One parent/guardian of each child must accompany him/her to the circuit and remain responsible for the child at all times. The children will be taken onto the grid by the ASN, promoter and F1 chaperones. Parents/guardians will remain on the pit wall, within sight of their child. After the ceremony, the chaperones will bring the children off the grid and back to their parent/guardian. Parents/Guardians will be required to sign a Consent Form. The chosen participants will be responsible for all expenses outside of the complimentary tickets. There is no vehicle parking on the race track site, therefore transportation to and from the site must be planned by the parents/guardians. F1 branded karting suit, cap, and shoes will be provided to the youngsters. A sizing chart will be provided. This will be considered their uniform for the duration of the event. The youngsters will keep these items as mementos. Parents/Guardians are responsible for ensuring their child gets sun protection, food and hydration. ASN Canada FIA and the Octane Group are the sole selection authorities. Related Topics:ASN Canada, Formula 1 Grid Kids, Top News Copyright © 2019 International Karting Media Group.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line69
__label__wiki	0.710142	0.710142	BUILD THE WALL Mexican Troops Have Disarmed American Soldiers On American Soil At The Border Liberals still think that there is no problem at the border. Armed Mexican troops disarmed two United States soldiers while they were on the American side of the border, U.S. defense officials have said. U.S. Northern Command said in a statement that “five to six Mexican military personnel questioned two U.S. Army soldiers who were conducting border support operations” this month. The U.S. soldiers were in an unmarked Customs and Border Protection [CBP] vehicle near the southwest border near Clint, Texas. Officials confirmed that the Mexican troops were armed with what seemed to be rifles. They raised their weapons when they saw the two U.S. soldiers, and then took a pistol from one and put it in the CBP vehicle. According to officials talking to CNN, the two Americans obliged “in an attempt to de-escalate a potential volatile situation.” “Throughout the incident, the U.S. soldiers followed all established procedures and protocols,” the statement said. The two U.S. troops were on the south side of the security perimeter but north of the Rio Grande and thus were in the U.S., according side American territory, it added. Pentagon and Department of Homeland Security officials demanded an explanation from the Mexican government. “An inquiry by CBP and DOD [Department of Defense] revealed that the Mexican military members believed that the US Army soldiers were south of the border,” the statement said. “Though they were south of the border fence, U.S. soldiers remained in U.S. territory, north of the actual border.” https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/mexican-troops-drew-weapons-on-american-soldiers-on-u-s-side-of-the-border Filed Under: BUILD THE WALL, Illegal Immigration Tagged With: Build The Wall, Common Sense Nation, Mexican Troops Have Disarmed American Soldiers, Protect The Border Kirstjen Nielsen Resigns As DHS Secretary But Why In The Hell Did Trump Hire Her? Why Did Trump Hire This Bush Hack In The First Damn Place? Kirstjen Nielsen has resigned as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary in the midst of soaring illegal immigration levels and an expanded Catch and Release policy under her direction. On Sunday, President Trump wrote online that Nielsen would be leaving her position as head of DHS. @realDonaldTrump Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen will be leaving her position, and I would like to thank her for her service…. 6:02 PM – Apr 7, 2019 · 19h ….I am pleased to announce that Kevin McAleenan, the current U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, will become Acting Secretary for @DHSgov. I have confidence that Kevin will do a great job! Nielsen’s resignation as DHS secretary comes amid a surge of illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border and an expanded Catch and Release policy that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has been tasked with carrying out. During Nielsen’s tenure as DHS secretary, illegal immigration has increased nearly every month over the last year and a half. Simultaneously, the Trump administration has yet to construct a border wall on new land at the southern border that did not previously have barriers built by the Bush and Obama administrations. Most recently, officials with the National ICE Council accused Nielsen of “grossly” mismanaging DHS and failing to acknowledge that the agency had been operating an expanded Catch and Release policy for border crossers and illegal aliens for months. As Breitbart News chronicled, Nielsen previously served in the Bush administration overseeing a crisis team following the destruction of New Orleans, Louisiana, by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The Bush administration had waved federal regulations to allow an unlimited level of illegal immigration into the Gulf Coast to take low-skill jobs rebuilding the region. Nielsen previously chaired a World Economic Forum committee that authored a report praising mass migration into Europe. For her confirmation process to DHS, Nielsen worked with an assortment of allies that worked vigorously in the 2016 presidential election to oppose Trump, including Frances Townsend and Tom Ridge. https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/04/07/kirstjen-nielsen-resigns-as-dhs-secretary-in-midst-of-border-surge/ Kirstjen Nielsen, Trump’s nominee to lead DHS, opposes wall along length of Mexican border President Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday that she does not support building a wall along the entire length of the U.S. southern border. Kirstjen Nielsen, an attorney with cyber- and homeland security experience, told senators during her confirmation hearing that the border should be fortified instead with a mix of personnel, technology and physicial fencing. Her stand mirrors that of former DHS secretary — and her current boss — White House Chief of Staff John Kelly. Nielsen was Kelly’s chief of staff at DHS and followed him to the White House, where she is principal deputy chief of staff. “The president has stated as have predecessors at DHS certainly something that I share: There is no need for a wall from sea to shining sea,” she said. Nielsen previously worked at the Transportation Security Administration and on the White House Homeland Security Council under President George W. Bush. If confirmed, she will oversee some 240,000 employees at Customs and Border Protection, the Transportation Security Administration, Coast Guard and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, among other agencies. Senators grilled her during the hearing about climate change, port security, deferring deportation for children brought to the country illegally, and combating violent extremism, including by white supremacists. Nielsen vowed to closely monitor and strengthen department programs designed to counter extremism. She said undocumented children brought to the United States illegally will not be a priority for deportation if she is confirmed, and that criminals would be. Nielsen’s nomination has not been particularly controversial since Trump announced it last month. She is expected to win confirmation easily, though she did provide some answers Wednesday that took some some senators aback. For example on climate change, Nielsen declined to say she believes humans caused it. “I do absolutely believe that the climate is changing,” she said. “I’m not prepared to determine causation.” https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/11/08/kirstjen-nielsen-trumps-nominee-lead-dhs-opposes-wall-along-length-mexican-border/842162001/ Filed Under: Anti-American, Anti-Trump Crowd, BUILD THE WALL, Common Sense Matters, Common Sense Nation, Illegal Immigration Tagged With: Build The Wall, Close The Damn Border, Common Sense Matters, Illegal Immigration, Kirstjen Nielsen Resigns As DHS Secretary But Why In The Hell Did Trump Hire Her? Illegal Aliens Are Collapsing Border Security, But DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen Is Worried About The Migrants She is a damn joke. The fast-growing migrant rush over the U.S. border is collapsing border security and overwhelming the ability of border agents to process and protect migrants, DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said in a Thursday letter to all members of Congress. “We face a system-wide meltdown … We are witnessing the real-time dissolution of the immigration system,” the head of the Department of Homeland Security wrote March 28 in a six-page letter. She added that she will soon ask for an emergency funding bill: I will be working with the Office of Management and Budget to provide you additional details in the near future, but the situation is so dire we want to make notification to you now that we will require additional resources … to ensure immediate safety and care of individuals in our custody. Her letter emphasized her concern for the aid and welfare of the migrants, and she minimized any mention of Americans’ concerns about the personal and financial costs imposed by the cartels’ trafficking of drugs into U.S. communities and of cheap labor into U.S. workplaces. She also did not mention the opposition by Congress and the business sector to legal reforms that would curb cheap-labor migration, such as the E-Verify system, which exposes employers who try to hire illegals. She wrote: My greatest concern is for the children [brought by the migrants], who are put at high risk by this emergency and who are arriving sicker than ever before after travelling on the treacherous trek … a resource surge is needed throughout the system to ensure efficient throughput and proper care [of migrants] … including conducting [health and] welfare checks, preparing meals, and accounting for personal property. Nielsen’s statement did include vague references to the harm caused by the migration to Americans: We are grappling with a humanitarian and security catastrophe … The result is a dangerous and growing backlog of individuals in custody that has forced us to begin releasing large numbers of aliens … Without additional assistance, we will be forced to increase the releases of the single-adult population from ICE — the only population for which we can currently effectively enforce U.S. immigration laws. But her letter includes far more appeals to help provide for the welfare and safety of the migrants who have triggered the crisis, including the statement that “our most urgent need is to increase [migrant] throughput to avoid threats to life and property.” Once the migrants get through the border, they are free to take jobs at wages that are below the level sought by blue-collar Americans. But the migrants’ willingness to work service jobs for cheap is a financial and status boon for employers and upper-income Americans. Katherine Faulders✔@KFaulders NEW – DHS Sec Kirstjen Nielsen is asking for immediate action from Congress to address a “dire situation” at the border including a request for new authority to send unaccompanied minors back to their home countries. “Now we face a system-wide meltdown,” she wrote in a letter.1536:02 PM – Mar 28, 2019114 people are talking about thisTwitter Ads info and privacy On Monday, border commissioner Kevin McAleenan provided reporters with some details about the Central Americans’ rush into Americans’ society, jobs, and schools. The March inflow alone will include roughly 15,000 parents and 40,000 children in “family units” who will ask for asylum — and then will be released — plus roughly 35,000 single adults who will try to evade border officers, he said. McAleenan pinned the blame on Congress and the judges who have jointly cut legal holes in the border fences by allowing migrants to stream into U.S. cities, jobs, and schools if they merely ask for asylum: The increase in family units is a direct response to the vulnerabilities in our legal frameworks where migrants and smugglers know that they will be released and be allowed to stay in the U.S. indefinitely pending immigration proceedings that could be many years out. This is due to court orders that undermine the integrity of our immigration system. There is no questioning [about] why this is happening. Current trends suggest that almost one million migrants — including perhaps 400,000 workers — will rationally grab Congress’s tacit invitation to migrate into the United States during 2019. That migrant inflow augments the normal inflow of roughly 400,000 illegal migrants who sneak across the border, the overstay of several hundred thousand legal visitors and tourists, the arrival of roughly one million legal immigrants, and the arrival of at least one million new white-collar and blue-collar temporary visa-workers. All told, the federal government is expected to allow roughly three million additional legal or illegal foreign workers to flood the U.S. labor market in 2019, just as four million American youths begin looking for the well-paid careers they need to get married, buy houses, and raise families. On Thursday, Trump displayed anger at Mexico and the Central American governments for not stopping their poor citizens from migrating into Americans’ rich and peaceful society. Donald J. Trump✔@realDonaldTrump Mexico is doing NOTHING to help stop the flow of illegal immigrants to our Country. They are all talk and no action. Likewise, Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador have taken our money for years, and do Nothing. The Dems don’t care, such BAD laws. May close the Southern Border!115K6:24 AM – Mar 28, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy51.5K people are talking about this Trump also blamed the Democrats for repeatedly blocking his immigration reforms — yet GOP leaders and many GOP senators also did not try to push those reforms when they held the majority in the House and Senate. The Trump reforms are strongly opposed by business donors who gain when the government imports more legal and illegal labor, more consumers, and more renters, even though most of the legal and illegal migrants will eventually support Democratic candidates. We have a National Emergency at our Southern Border. The Dems refuse to do what they know is necessary – amend our immigration laws. Would immediately solve the problem! Mexico, with the strongest immigration laws in the World, refuses to help with illegal immigration & drugs!89.5K3:51 PM – Mar 28, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy40.7K people are talking about this Despite Trump’s campaign promises, Trump’s deputies are not using all their authority to stop the inflow, said Jessica Vaughan, policy director at the Center for Immigration Studies. For example, Nielsen, McAleenan, and other agency officials say young migrants cannot be repatriated until Congress changes a far-reaching 2008 law, she said. But that “TVPRA” law is narrow and only covers victims of “severe trafficking,” such as prostitutes who are under the lethal control of international criminal gangs, she said. In contrast, many of the young migrants are not covered by the 2008 law because they are being smuggled willingly — often by coyotes working under contracts with their parents. Under Nielsen, DHS officials are sticking with the far-reaching, pro-migration interpretation set by officials working for former President Barack Obama, she said. The cross-border flow of children and youths — dubbed “UACs” — is also being protected by a clause in the 2019 budget that makes it difficult for enforcement officials to detect and deport the foreign parents who pay coyotes to deliver their children to the U.S. border agents. The parents pay for the delivery because they know the border agencies will relay the young migrants to temporary shelters run by the Department of Health and Human Services. The parents then pick up their children at the shelters by offering to “sponsor” them until a later court hearing. The UAC-smuggling clause was demanded by Democratic negotiators and approved in February by the GOP negotiators. Neil Munro✔@NeilMunroDC The 2019 DHS spending bill provides $1.4 billion for the border wall – and also encourages migrants by promising aid, busses & legal advice/shields, plus favorable future media coverage & Dem cheerleading. Overall, GOP gains on $ and Dems gain on policies http://bit.ly/2GrNOWj 13912:48 PM – Feb 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacyBorder Security Bill Provides Aid, Buses, Legal Shields to MigrantsDemocrat legislators added numerous aid and welfare programs in the 2019 spending bill for the growing wave of economic migrants.breitbart.com220 people are talking about this Nielsen’s statement did not blame Democrats but claimed instead Trump’s agencies and the pro-migration Democrats “have common cause.” She wrote: We all want to enforce the laws of the United States, ensure a safe and orderly migrant flow, protect our communities, reduce the flow of drugs, facilitate legal trade and travel, secure our borders and support vulnerable populations. In February 2018, Democratic senators united to block Trump’s “Four Pillars” immigration reforms. Their opposition was also joined by more than ten GOP senators. The Washingon Post reported March 21: Democrats say they are determined to counter what they view as Trump’s irresponsible fearmongering over the security risks of the migrants and slow his push for a border wall. Experts have said the barrier would do little to stop the flow of Central Americans who seek to surrender to authorities in hopes of winning asylum protections. In their fight, Democrats have pressed administration officials to acknowledge there is no emergency. During a Senate oversight hearing this month, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) asserted that border crossings “are still at a historic low compared to other times in our nation’s history.” Blumenthal then suggested that Congress pass a law to raise the inflow of foreign workers by repeating the industry-developed phrase: “fix our broken immigration system.” The Post reported: “The Trump Administration is cooking the books to justify a vanity project that won’t keep Americans safe. The fact is we’re far closer to the lowest number of border apprehensions we’ve ever seen than the highest,” Blumenthal said in a statement. “I’ve long called for the Administration to step up and work with Congress to fix our broken immigration system and invest in strategic border security — but the Administration’s fraudulent fear-mongering does not work.” Each year, roughly four million young Americans join the workforce after high school or university. The federal government then imports roughly 1.1 million legal immigrants, refreshes a resident population of roughly 1.5 million white-collar guest workers and roughly 500,000 blue-collar visa workers, and it also tolerates about eight million illegal workers. In 2019 — because of catch-and-release rules mandated by Congress and the courts — the federal government also will likely release at least 350,000 migrant Central American laborers into the U.S. job market even as at least 500,000 more migrants sneak past U.S. border defenses or overstay their visas. This federal policy of using legal and illegal migration to boost economic growth for investors shifts enormous wealth from young employees towards older investors by flooding the market with cheap white-collar graduates and blue-collar foreign labor. This cheap labor economic policy forces Americans to compete even for low wage jobs, it widens wealth gaps, reduces high tech investment, increases state and local tax burdens, hurts kids’ schools and college education, pushes Americans away from high-tech careers, and sidelines millions of marginalized Americans, including many who are now struggling with fentanyl addictions. But Trump’s “Hire American” policy has crimped the supply of new workers, so allowing blue-collar Americans to get a four percent wage increase in 2018. Goldman Sachs says Trump’s tight labor-market policy (AKA ‘Hire American’) gave 4% raise to blue-collar/middle-class in 2018. But upper-income graduate salaries lagged – maybe b/c of 1.5 million visa-worker graduates who work for spaghettiOs & green cards https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/03/28/dhs-nielsen-border-security-is-in-system-wide-meltdown/ Filed Under: BUILD THE WALL, Common Sense Matters, Common Sense Nation, Corruption, Illegal Immigration Tagged With: Build The Damn Wall, Close The Border, Donald Trump, Illegal Aliens Are Collapsing Border Security But DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen Is Worried About The Migrants, Illegal Immigration, National Emergency, Politicians Are Corrupt, The fast-growing migrant rush over the U.S. border Ann Coulter Says Trump Is The Biggest Wimp Ever Ending Over Shutdown Deal Conservative commentator Ann Coulter ripped President Trump over the news that he has agreed to end the government shutdown by accepting a temporary funding bill without money for his border wall, saying that Trump is now a bigger wimp than former President George H.W. Bush. Coulter posted on Twitter shortly after Trump made the public announcement in the Rose Garden of the White House on Friday. Ann Coulter‏Verified account @AnnCoulter Good news for George Herbert Walker Bush: As of today, he is no longer the biggest wimp ever to serve as President of the United States. 11:55 AM – 25 Jan 2019 Coulter has long been thought of as someone Trump looks to as a gauge of public support amongst his conservative base. She said last month — right before the shutdown began —that she would not vote for Trump again in 2020 without a border wall. She published the book “In Trump We Trust: E Pluribus Awesome!” in 2016 but has been critical of him recently, saying Trump’s presidency would be a “joke” if he gave in to Democrats by signing government funding legislation that didn’t include money for a border wall and warning him not to cave. After previous remarks against Trump, Coulter pointed out that he unfollowed her on Twitter. Earlier this month, Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) asked Coulter to tell Trump“it’s OK” to fully reopen the federal government. https://thehill.com/homenews/media/427017-coulter-blasts-trump-over-shutdown-deal-biggest-wimp-ever-to-serve-as Filed Under: BUILD THE WALL, Common Sense Matters, Common Sense Nation, Donald Trump Tagged With: Ann Coulter Says Trump Is The Biggest Wimp Ever Ending Over Shutdown Deal, Common Sense Nation, Donald Trump Caved On Shutdown, No Wall Fraud Donald Trump Cave’s In And Announces Temporarily End Government Shutdown President Donald Trump announced Friday a plan to end the partial government shutdown, by temporarily caving to Democrat demands to reopen the government. Trump agreed to reopen the government for three weeks while negotiations continued — with no apparent wall funding concessions from Democrats. The president warned that if Congress could not successfully negotiate a deal including wall funding in three weeks, he would be forced to announce a State of Emergency, which would allow him to shift funds to build border structures without Congress. Trump is the new caveman because all he does is cave in to the democrats. “If we don’t get a fair deal from Congress, the government either shuts down on February 15th again or I will use the powers afforded to me under the laws and the Constitution of the United States to address this emergency,” he said. He argued that he had heard from enough Democrats during the shutdown who were willing to support border security including physical barriers as part of the solution, allowing him to reopen the government temporarily. “Many disagree, but I really feel that working with Democrats and Republicans, we can make a truly great and secure deal happen for everyone,” he said. The president announced a bipartisan congressional committee to review border patrol requests for security and asked them to come up with a compromise deal. “They will put together a homeland security package for me to shortly sign into law,” Trump said. He urged both parties to work together to solve the problems at the border. He defended the idea of a wall or a physical barrier as part of the negotiations. “Walls should not be controversial,” Trump said. The president delivered his remarks in the Rose Garden at the White House. Vice President Mike Pence together with several members of Trump’s cabinet attended the speech including Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Other White House staff including senior adviser Jared Kushner watched the speech. They clapped as Trump announced his decision. Trump announced his decision as Federal workers face a second missed paycheck as the government shutdown enters its 35th day. The president thanked federal workers who suffered financial difficulties as a result of the shutdown, vowing that they would receive back pay. “You are very, very special people. I am so proud that you are citizens of our country,” he said. “When I say ‘Make America Great Again,’ it could never be done without you.” Trump made his announcement after Congress reached an impasse on a bill to reopen the government. Both Senate measures failed to meet the necessary 60-vote threshold needed to move a bill forward. Speaker Nancy Pelosi refused to compromise with Trump on any wall funding, demanding unconditionally that the government be reopened first. The White House finally caved to Democrats demands, despite Trump’s repeated assertions this week that he would not do so. https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/25/donald-trump-announces-decision-to-temporarily-end-government-shutdown/ Filed Under: America First, BUILD THE WALL, Common Sense Matters, Common Sense Nation, partial government shutdown Tagged With: Fraud Donald Trump Cave's In And Announces Temporarily End Government Shutdown, No Wall Will Be Built, partial government shutdown, President Donald Trump American Hating Democrats New Spending Bill Gives $12 Billion More To Foreign Aid And Welfare, But $0 For Border Wall Who can argue if Democrats hate this country? They want to protect other countries but not this country. The spending bills proposed by House Democrats to end the partial government shutdown offer no funding for a U.S.-Mexico border wall, but provide over $12 billion more in foreign aid than the Trump administration requested, according to a statement on Thursday from the White House Office of Management and Budget. The statement warned the new House Democrat majority of President Trump’s intention to veto the bills, noting that the administration “cannot accept legislation that provides unnecessary funding for wasteful programs while ignoring the Nation’s urgent border security needs.” The statement reiterated President Trump’s request for “at least $5 billion for border security” and asserted that the Democrats’ proposal “does not come close to providing these necessary investments and authorities.” The White House then highlighted the billions in funding the Democrats are offering for “unnecessary programs at excessive levels” beyond what the Trump administration requested, including: $12 billion more for “international affairs programs,” including $2.9 billion more “for economic and development assistance, including funding for the West Bank/Gaza, Syria, and Pakistan, where our foreign aid is either frozen or under review.” $700 million more than requested for the United Nations, including restored funding for the United Nation’s Population Fund, which would undermine the administration’s Mexico City Policy that bars the use of taxpayer dollars for foreign organizations that “promote or perform abortions.” Approximately $2 billion more than requested for the Environmental Protection Agency $7.1 billion more than the administration requested for Housing and Urban Development programs The statement’s full passage regarding the Democrats’ additional funding reads: The six bills provided for under H.R. 21 provide funding at levels nearly 20 percent higher than the President’s FY 2019 Budget. For instance, H.R. 21 provides $12 billion more for international affairs programs, 29 percent higher than the President’s request. This includes $2.9 billion more than the request for economic and development assistance, including funding for the West Bank/Gaza, Syria, and Pakistan, where our foreign aid is either frozen or under review. It includes $700 million more than requested for the United Nations, including restoring funding for the United Nations Population Fund. The bill would also undermine the President’s Mexico City Policy (Presidential Memorandum of January 23, 2017), which prohibits the funding of foreign nongovernmental organizations that promote or perform abortions. Further, H.R. 21 includes approximately $2 billion in excessive Environmental Protection Agency funding, providing funds beyond the Agency’s core mission and including funding for programs that can and should be executed at the local level. The bill also includes substantial unrequested funding for HUD programs, including $7.1 billion above the FY 2019 Budget request for HUD rental assistance programs. These and other excessive spending items makes the lack of adequate border funding in the combined package all the more unacceptable. “The administration looks forward to working with the Congress to enact appropriations that will adequately secure the Nation’s borders and get the federal government back to work for the American people as soon as possible,” the statement concluded. Update: The Democrat spending bills passed the House on Thursday night. The first bill, a continuing resolution to fund the Department of Homeland Security until February 8, passed by 239-192. The bill would “keep border security funding at $1.3 billion, providing no new funding for the barrier along the southern border,” the Hill reports. The second bill to fund the other six agencies through September passed by 241-190. https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/03/democrat-spending-bill-offers-12-billion-more-for-foreign-aid-0-for-border-wall/ Filed Under: Anti-American, Anti-Trump Crowd, BUILD THE WALL, Common Sense Matters, Common Sense Nation, Donald Trump, Illegal Immigration Tagged With: American Hating Democrats New Spending Bill Gives $12 Billion More To Foreign Aid And Welfare, Anti-American, Anti-Trump Crowd, Build The Wall, But $0 For Border Wall, Common Sense Nation, Illegal Immigration, The spending bills proposed by House Democrats to end the partial government, Wasteful Spending, White House Office of Management and Budget	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line77
__label__cc	0.737472	0.262528	Meet the Editorial Board Union to hold elections, debate Celia Young Candidates announced their plan to run for several seats including the President of the Student Union on Wednesday. The Student Union is holding a debate between the candidates on Monday, March 18 at 8 p.m. in Skyline Commons, which representatives from The Brandeis Hoot and the Justice are helping to plan. The upcoming elections are expected to fill Union executive board positions, including the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and junior representative to the Board of Trustees positions. Voting will take place from 11:59 p.m. March 19 to 11:59 p.m. March 20. A second election will take place in April for seats on the Judiciary, Senate and Allocations Board. Other positions open this election season include the representative to the Brandeis Sustainability Fund, the junior representative to the Board of Trustees and the junior representative to the Allocations board. All candidates have posted biographies, available from the Student Union election announcement email sent on Thursday. No candidate has declared their intent to run for the junior representative to the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, a vacant position. Four students are running for president: Lizy Dabanka ’20, David Hui ’22, Oliver Price ’20 and Simran Tatuskar ’21. Two candidates, Guillermo Caballero ’20 and Trevor Filseth ’20, are running for vice president. Dabanka has worked on the Student Union for the past two years, she wrote in her candidate biography, and wants to focus on accessibility, advocacy and accountability. Hui, a member of the Campus Operations Senate Committee, is currently the senator for North Quad and wants to focus on bringing the community together, he wrote in his candidate biography. Price, who serves as the Charles River senator in his second year at Brandeis, according to his candidate biography, wants to focus on sustainability and increasing awareness of the Community Emergency and Enhancement Fund (CEEF) and the BSF. Tatuskar is serving as the Student Union secretary and has served as the co-chair of the Health and Safety Committee. Tatuskar, who created her own Wix site (a free online website platform) wants to focus on communication, creating an STI clinic and integrating a representative from the Greek Awareness Council and the Brandeis Athletics in the executive board of the Union. Caballero, who has worked with the Club Support Committee on the Union in the past, wants to focus on making the branches of the Union more cohesive, create a stronger relationship with the Prevention and Advocacy Resource Center (PARC) and support divestment and minority groups on campus. Filseth is the senator for the class of 2020 and is involved in the Campus Working group and Senate Sustainability Committee. He wants to focus on making transportation more accessible, streamlining funding for clubs and increasing communication between the Union and the student body. Three candidates are running unopposed. Taylor Fu ’21 is running for secretary, Yona Steinman ’20 is running for treasurer and Gabi Burkholz ’21 is running for junior representative to the Alumni Board. Fu hopes to foster communication between the Union and the student body. Steinman, who has served for three semesters as deputy treasurer, wants to make the treasury system simpler and efficient. Burkholz hopes to foster connections between students and alumni, according to her candidate biography. Three candidates, Zoë Fort ’21, Jake Rong ’21 and Nakul Srinivas ’21 are running for junior representative for the Board of Trustees. Fort, the union diversity and inclusion officer, wants to “share our collective concerns, passions and dreams with the board of trustees,” she wrote in her candidate biography. Rong, who is the Village senator and Rules Committee chair, has served on the Union since his first year at Brandeis, wants to create more opportunities for trustees to meet with students, allow further transparency from the executive board and represent students in President Ron Liebowitz’s “Framework for Our Future,” a three point plan to improve Brandeis. Srinivas is the class of 2021 senator and has served on the Social Justice and Diversity Committee. He hopes to advocate for students rights, affordability, accessibility and diversity. In the race for Representative to the Brandeis Sustainability Fund (BSF), Ian Duffield ’22, Isaiah Freedman ’20, Zhenmao Sheng ’22 and Ben Silver ’20 are all running. If he wins, Duffield wants to encourage more applications for project grants and serve as a resource for students desiring to use the BSF. Freedman hopes to improve sustainable actions at Brandeis and fund projects to help the Brandeis community. Sheng hopes to support sustainability at Brandeis and in Waltham. Silver hopes to advocate for funding and support students projects utilizing the BSF. Campaigning began after Tuesday at midnight and will continue until the elections are held on March 20. HR employee sues Brandeis for $2 million, alleges employment discrimination Culture X’s 20th anniversary show remains rooted in tradition The Union: Looking ahead to more improvement Have no fear, Grad Bag is here How the measles outbreak really looks Men’s tennis finishes second in UAA The Brandeis Hoot @TheBrandeisHoot Brandeis is being sued—for over $2 million—by a current HR employee for employment discrimination. 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__label__cc	0.600566	0.399434	Ecosophical Geographies (1): Self and Nature Convenor(s) Robert Shaw (Durham University, UK) Chair(s) Gerald Taylor Aiken (University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg) Room RGS-IBG Sunley Room Session abstract This session investigates the co-production at one of Geography’s most fundamental boundaries: the natural and the social. Multiple differing perspectives have explored ‘ecosophical’ approaches to understanding this co-production, with so far limited engagement from geographers and geographical research. While the term ‘ecosophy’ is broadly conceived, all the approaches concerned emphasise the co-production of human and non-human beings, with an ethical relationship of mutual care towards the natural and social worlds together emerging from this. This session explores what ecosophical theories could bring to geography, drawing from a variety of different areas of thought which have taken the label ‘ecosophical’, ranging from the work of Guattari (after Bateson), through to the deep ecology of Naess and others. Linked Sessions Ecosophical Geographies (2): Environments and Systems (Re)imagining Reality: Towards Sustainable Human-Nature Relations Jeppe Dyrendom Graugaard (University of East Anglia, UK) Over the last decades, environmental scholarship has explored both the power and the limits of ’nature’ and ’society’ as an explanatory framework for understanding history and social change. In various disciplines the division of the human and natural sphere has given way to seeing humanity and nature as interconnected, interdependent and entangled. At the same time, environmental science is showing how the nature and scale of the sustainability challenge is striking at the foundation of modern complex societies: 'sustainability' can no longer simply be about finding ways to improve the efficiency or functioning of modern societies, rather it is about the relations that humanity sustains with more-than-human nature. Recasting the sustainability challenge as onto-epistemological, opens the door to engaging with ways of thinking about human-nature relationships that see 'nature' as something which humans act through and which is intrinsic to the development society. This article explores how new forms of living and new identities are enacted by inquiring about the visions, norms and rules that structure human-nature relations as a form of 'environment-making'. Drawing on theoretical insights from world ecology, radical human ecology, eco-linguistics and complexity science, a framework for understanding transformations in onto-epistemology is discussed. This discussion is then contextualised by empirical examples of envisioning and embodying alternate realities drawn from an in-depth case study of The Dark Mountain Project, a cultural movement which sees the sustainability challenge as one of 'uncivilising' ways of thinking and being. It is shown that the imagination plays a crucial role in enacting new forms of human-nature relationships as this is where a first shift in the relations which constitute the lifeworld takes place. However, the processes of changing worldviews and ways of being challenge the rationalities and values which earlier made sense of the lifeworld. Consequently, it is argued that an ecosophical approach to sustainability must engage with the practical processes in which human-nature relationships are imagined and embodied if it wants to develop transformative practices and theories that build new forms of relationship and community. Ecosophy and the praxis of radical ecopsychology Charles Carlin (University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA) This paper explores points of dialogue between radical ecopsychology (Fisher,2013) and scholarship in environmental and emotional geography. Geographers are engaging a burgeoning body of work that grapples with relational ontologies (Braun,2008; Whatmore, 2002), but scholars acknowledge the difficulty of connecting theorizing to felt experience because they are trying to describe a fundamentally different way of being in the world (Bennett, 2009; Ingold, 2006). Writing from the dual perspectives of a geographer and a practitioner of ecopsychology, I explore the praxis of radical ecopsychology. I consider how it manages the subjective tension between self and other and its understanding of soul as immanent to the world. Building on the therapeutic landscape literature (Lea, 2008; Williams, 1999), I argue that ecopsychological practices bridge the divide between nondualist theorizing and the felt experience of “being alive to the world” (Ingold, 2013). The vision fast ceremony (Foster & Little, 1999)—centered on an experience of fasting alone in a wilderness environment—trains participants to experience psyche as a relational process that extends beyond the human body. Carefully framed wilderness trips provide deeply impactful experiences that illuminate a relational ontology that is otherwise difficult to discern in daily life (Cronon, 1996; Greenway, 1995). Termed “counterpractice,” such experiences provide a foundation for critique and progressive social change rooted in relational ontologies. Subjectivity, Ecology and Meditation: Performing Interbeing António Carvalho (University of Exeter, UK) The main goal of this presentation is to explore the entanglements between technologies of the self (Foucault, 1988) and ecology. I am particularly interested in the ways in which the dual modern self, characterized by Elias as the homo clausus (Elias, 1978) and by Watts as the skin-encapsulated ego (Watts, 1966) can be suspended, eroding the dualism between self and others, human and nonhuman, nature and culture. In order to address these issues, I will reflect on the ecosophical proposal of the Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, who actively attempts to intertwine particular technologies of the self – forms of mindfulness – with nondual ways of conceptualizing and enacting human/nonhuman couplings. Based on the analysis of some of Thich Nhat Hanh’s literature, semi-structured interviews with practitioners of mindfulness and participant observation at his monastery, Plum Village, this presentation will investigate some of the aesthetic practices that are deployed to enact the nondual and entangled ontology of Interbeing, sometimes presented as paticca samupada or dependent co-arising (Macy, 1991). I argue that Thich Nhat Hanh’s project can contribute to enrich our ecosophical and post-humanist imagination by articulating technologies of self with wider social concerns (such as the ecological crisis), challenging the boundaries between ontology, phenomenology, ethics and aesthetics. Bringing Deleuze and Guattari down to Earth through Gregory Bateson: Guattari’s Ecosophical Subjectivity Robert Shaw (Durham University, UK) Perhaps because of their dismissal of him as living “une carrière à l’américaine”, there have been few attempts to explore the relationship between the work of Gregory Bateson and that of Deleuze and Guattari. After providing a broader context of the use of Bateson in their collaborative work, this paper focuses on this relationship by looking, at Guattari’s concept of ecosophical subjectivity, arguing that Bateson is crucial for the ‘ethico-political’ dimensions of this work. This paper concludes by contrasting the ‘geophilosophy’ and the ‘ecosophy’ that Guattari later describes, exploring the connections, tension and relations between ideas which focus on the ‘geo-‘ and ideas which focus on the ‘eco-‘	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line85
__label__wiki	0.983585	0.983585	The Classic TV Dynamic A reboot of Murphy Brown (with essentially the same cast) is headed for the fall on CBS, along with a remake of Magnum P.I. (with Jay Hernandez, pictured above, and not Tom Selleck, on the right). The original Roseanne was recently rebooted then booted off the air and will be replaced with The Connors (a spin-off of a reboot!). What’s the dealio? What’s with the classic TV craze? Why are the original classic TV shows and their redos so remarkably popular? A few reasons: 1] A good idea is a good idea, whether it was created and aired in the past or whether it’s reimagined or rerun in the present. 2] The original shows are just as popular as their subsequent new editions (MacGyver, Hawaii Five-O, etc.) because of the quality in storytelling and presentation. All good stories have a beginning, middle, and an end, no matter how lengthy a time it may take to tell that story. Back in the day, the story for a one-hour drama or a half-hour comedy was told within that given time-frame. Today, it may take five or six episodes of a contemporary series, half-hour or hour, to complete one storyline, or sometimes, even an entire season. So, there’s that: the appeal of a classic TV show’s ability to tell its story in one full scoop. 3] The “look” of classic TV shows, including sixty-minute ‘60s/‘70s detective/crime-shows like Mannix and The FBI, are nothing but of the highest of quality and caliber regarding production values. If anything, the actual color-settings of these original series were vibrant. For example, none shone so bright as the variant hues presented on The Brady Bunch, certainly in the way of primary colors of the wardrobe or the Brady’s kitchen counter-tops. 4] The characters of classic TV shows were presented as unique unto themselves, as opposed to contemporary shows when all of the characters look alike, and everyone is beautiful and physically-toned and fit for beach-wear. But more than that, not all of the characters in classic TV shows talked alike, as do their modern counterparts. Today, mostly, not all, but mostly all characters are sarcastic in tone; mostly all new characters roll their eyes, and speak with quippy, witty words every two seconds, frequently spewing phrases that could easily be spewed by any other character on a given show (their own, or otherwise). For a remake of an original show to work extremely well, which was the case of Roseanne (before its star went into full-self-destruct mode with a racist, mentally-disturbed rant) the original mythology of the initial series must somehow be retained. As with the upcoming new Murphy Brown, the briefly-redone Roseanne, and its soon-to-be The Connors spin-off, have been fortunate enough to have retained most of the original actors who portrayed the original characters. As such, Murphy Brown and Roseanne, in particular, can be classified as direct reboots. But whether it’s a direct reboot, a remake, a redo or a reimagination, any retro-based new show should retain a timely-twist on the original material, but not so much as to distance itself from the original material. Long story, short: Everyone loves classic TV shows because classic TV shows have always been lovable – and likable…and easy to understand and to watch. There is no dark lighting…no murmuring characters or dialogue spoken by diction-less actors. There is no sound quality imbalance, and the story-telling is solid. Best advice to any network or movie studio for that matter, that is interested in remaking a classic TV show for the small or big-screen (i.e. - Mission: Impossible which made the small-to-big-screen transference successfully, mostly due to the big-draw and appealing wide jaw and chiseled chin of Tom Cruise - and following a short-lived 1980s reboot on television)? Go back to study what made the original a hit, and if you can’t remake it properly, or if you want to remake it to the point of completely reinventing it, then just come up with your own, brand- new idea and don’t try to ride the classic TV shirt-tails of what countless millions have loved for decades and, in the process, destroy that original concept – and what it’s become in the eyes of those countless millions, to the point of an utter and complete failure. Posted by Herbie J Pilato at 9:07 AM The original "Magnum, P.I." The new "Mission: Impossible" for the big screen The Semi-New "Mission: Impossible" (of 1988) The rebooted "Murphy Brown" cast (with creator Diane English, right) The original "Murphy Brown" "Mr. Novak" made its mark on television, and... ...Chuck Harter's MR. NOVAK TV companion book does the same in publishing. With a dashing style all his own, James Franciscus taught "Mr. Novak" about life. The distinguished Oscar-winning actor Dean Jagger portrayed principle Albert Vane on "Mr. Novak" Esteemed actor Martin Landau penned the Foreword to the MR. NOVAK TV companion book. Harter with TV icon Ed Asner, who appeared on "Mr. Novak" Harter with "Star Trek's" Walter Koenig who wrote the Afterward to the new "Novak" book Kathy Garver graces the stage... ...in "Dinner at 5" "Surviving Cissy"... ...only one of Kathy Garver's top-selling media tie-in books. Grandy as "Love Boat's" Gopher. Charm personified. Richman remains an immortal Gidget... ...for all generations. The versatile Caryn Richman... ...a serious actress with top comedic chops. Christopher Knight as... "Peter Brady" from "The Brady Bunch" "Dinner" actor Knight looking dapper. His talent shines beyond Peter Brady. One FREE COPY of Dashing, Daring and Debonair... ...with every $100 donation to the CTVPS (via PayPal and classictvps@gmail.com) One FREE COPY of Glamour, Gidgets and the Girl Next Door One FREE COPY of Life Story - The Book of Life Goes On... One FREE COPY of NBC and ME... ...with every $100.00 donation to the CTVPS (via PayPal and classictvps@gmail.com) One FREE COPY of The Essential Elizabeth Montgomery... ...with your donation of $100.00 to the CTVPS (via Paypal and classictvps@gmail.com) One FREE COPY of TWITCH UPON A STAR... A FREE COPY of The Bionic Book with.... ...your $100 donation to the CTVPS (via Paypal: classictvps@gmail.com) The dynamic cast of "The City of Conversation" ...which was performed in June at the Wallis Armstrong Center for the Performing Arts. From left: Georgia King, Jason Ritter, and Christine Lahti David Selby ("Dark Shadows").... ...owns his space in "The City" Michael Learned (of "The Waltons")... ...delivers another perfect performance in "The City of Conversation" Steven Culp and Christine Lahti... ...spices up "The City" stage with sparks! This "City"... ...never puts you to sleep. Herbie J Pilato (second from left) with classic TV legends.... Paul Petersen ("The Donna Reed Show"), Chris York (son of "Bewitched" actor Dick York), and Stanley Livingston ("My Three Sons")... Starsky & Herbie "Starsky & Hutch" icon Paul Michael Glaser with CTVPS Founder Herbie J Pilato With Classic TV Nite of Dreams" hostess... Actress/author Kathy Garver ("Family Affair") Herbie J Pilato (center) with.... ...renowned entertainment historians Robert S. Ray (left) and Kenneth Gehrig (far right) Exclusive Lucille Ball Collection will be presented at A Classic TV Nite of Dreams (May 22, 2016) Herbie J Pilato on the set of.... "Herbie J Pilato's Now & Then" classic TV talk show Director Steve Akahoshi, exec. producer Joel Eisenberg, guest Cindy Williams, host Herbie J Pilato Cindy Williams (Laverne & Shirley) with Herbie J Pilato on "Now & Then" Herbie J Pilato's "Now & Then" Happy Birthday, Patty Duke! Profiled in GLAMOUR, GIDGETS AND THE GIRL NEXT DOOR, and who wrote the Foreword to SURVIVING CISSY GLAMOUR, GIDGETS AND THE GIRL NEXT DOOR By Herbie J Pilato SURVIVING CISSY by Kathy Garver From Left: Jimmy Garrett, Frank Gorey, Herbie J Pilato, Michael Stern, Thomas Watson Thomas Watson... ...Lucille Ball's A-list archivist Michael Stern... Lucille Ball's "No. 1 Fan" "I Love... ...Lucy" "The Lucy... ...Show" "Here's... ...Lucy!" Barry Livingston's compassion message regarding Charlie Sheen Writer Lawrence H. Levy... ...this week's special guest on Throwback Thursday "Second Street Nation" - the new novel by Lawrence H. Levy "A Royal Night of Classic TV Writing Kings" Thursday, November 5th - at the Burbank B&N The Classic TV Preservation Society... ...Dedicated to the positive influence of classic television Next Week (10/22) at the Burbank Barnes & Noble... DAWN WELLS will sign and discuss her new book! Dawn Wells as... Mary Ann from "Gilligan's Island" The great Ron Dante ROCKED.... at the Burbank Barnes & Noble (10/15/15) Ron Dante sings "Sugar, Sugar"... Ron Dante with... ...Herbie J Pilato "Happy Days" icon....Anson Williams @ the Burbank Barnes & Noble, Thursday, 9/24 Gloria Loring.... ...the multi-talented actress, author, singer The beautiful Gloria Loring.... ...radiates Light! Gloria Loring... ...sings....at the Burbank Barnes & Noble on 9/17 The Life & Times of Mickey Rooney by Richard A. Lertzman & William J. Birnes Click on the image to order. Dr. Feelgood by Richard A. Lertzman and William J. Birnes One of the finest actors in the history of entertainment. Marvin Kaplan was one of the many special guests at the Second Season premiere of "Throwback Thursdays" Second Season Premiere: "Throwback Thursdays" @ the Burbank Barnes & Noble, August 20th From Left: Karen Sharpe Kramer, Herbie J Pilato, Katharine Kramer Actress Eileen Wesson with Herbie J Pilato All the wonderful guests, including Eileen Wesson, shared such grand memories and positive insight into Hollywood Surprise No. 1! Larry Thomas ("The Soup Nazi" from "Seinfeld") pays a surprise visit with Lydia Cornell and Herbie J Pilato Joyful.... ....interaction. Insightful.... ...conversation. Lydia Cornell celebrates her birthday on July 22, 2015 at Burbank Barnes & Noble Three who believe in Classic TV Ed Spielman, creator of "Kung Fu," Herbie J Pilato, and actor Larry Wilcox (star of "CHiPs") "Kung Fu" blurred the ground-breaking lines between "Eastern" and "Western" on TV David Carradine played Kwai Chang Caine on "Kung Fu" Click on image to order "Kung Fu": The Compete Series on DVD "Throwback Thursday" - July 9th at the Burbank Barnes & Noble Cindy Williams ("Laverne & Shirley") and Larry Matthews ("The Dick Van Dyke Show") "Shirley, I Jest!" by Cindy Williams Click on image to order Cindy's wonderful new book! Larry Matthews starred as little "Richie Petrie" on "The Dick Van Dyke Show" One of TV's top classics is now available in blu-ray Beyond that beaming smile...was and remains a beautiful soul This iconic image of Farrah became the best-selling poster of all time Farrah brought elegance and glamour back to Hollywood Herbie J Pilato and Cindy Williams The window display at Larry Edmunds HJP Introducing Cindy Williams Cindy Williams, Kat Kramer (daughter of famed director Stanley Kramer), and HJP HJP, Cindy Williams, and the one and only Virginia Reeser HJP, Cindy Williams and the wonderful Virginia Reeser Thank you, Cindy. You and your new book, "Shirley, I Jest," are the best. Lost Girl by Kathy Coleman Click in image for more details "LOL" did not always stand for "Laughing Out Loud" on the set of "Land of the Lost" A young Kathy Coleman... ...as she appeared on the original "Land of the Lost" TV show One of the most famous scenes in classic TV history The opening credits of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" Mary was TV's "Happy Hotpoint" commegirl before she played Laura Petrie on "The Dick Van Dyke Show" America's love affair with Mary Tyler Moore began with Laura Petrie on "The Dick Van Dyke Show" "The Dick Van Dyke Show" originally aired on CBS from 1961 to 1966. Mary's on-screen chemistry with Dick Van Dyke was dynamic. Mary at the on-set of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" Mary's MTM productions spun-off many TV hits like "Rhoda," starring Valerie Harper. "Phyllis," starring Cloris Leachman, was another hit spin-off from Mary's classic sitcom. "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" originally aired on CBS from 1970 to 1977. Mary, surrounded by her classic sitcom's classic cast (from left): Ed Asner, Gavin MacLeod, Ted Knight, Georgia Engel, and Betty White. Mary continues to "turn the world on"... ...with her award-winning smile. Elizabeth's grace... ...was always more than obvious. Elizabeth's charisma... ...remains immortal. Elizabeth's vision... ...included a prolific career before, during and after Bewitched that included over 500 performances on the stage, in feature films and television. Elizabeth's heart... ...was evident in all of her work. In this photo she, as Samantha on Bewitched adorns the heart-shaped necklace gifted to her by then-husband William Asher (the show's prolific producer/director) "The Chronicles of Ara" cover With Donna Douglas The one and only "Elly May" Richard Thomas... ...an extremely likable performer...on screen and off. The metamorphosis of an actor... ...Richard with one of his many versatile looks. Live performing is a particularly proven quality of an actor... ...Thomas on stage as Mayor Peter Stockman in "An Enemy of the People" The role that continues to bring joy to millions... ...Richard Thomas as John-Boy Walton Julie's new book is now available. Click on book cover below to order! Julie Adams relays her wonderful life and career in her elegant book, "The Lucky Southern Star: Refections From the Black Lagoon" early beauty... The gorgeous Julie Adams in an early publicity photo. Julie with Jimmy Stewart Julie portrayed Jimmy Stewart's wise and loving-kind wife on "The Jimmy Stewart Show" - one of the last, great "old-fashioned" sitcoms of all time. Julie with Andy Griffith Julie guest-starred on "The Andy Griffith Show" Julie with Raymond Burr Julie was in fine form in many classic episodes of "Perry Mason" Julie's most famous big-screen role. Julie - with the claw - of "The Creature from the Black Lagoon" Julie's eternal beauty Julie Adams remains as radiant as ever. With the beautiful "New Gidget" star Caryn Richman Kathy and Geri With "Family Affair" star Kathy Garver (right), and "Facts of Life" actress Geri Jewell With Don Murray, star of classic TV's "Knots Landing" Julie Adams Interviewing the legendary Julie Adams at The Ray Courts Show Signing Twitch Signing a copy of TWITCH UPON A STAR at The Ray Courts Show... Peter and Hazel Peter Mark reunites with actress Hazel Court, his co-star from "The Fear," the classic episode of "The Twilight Zone" Peter and John With John Forsythe on "Dynasty" Peter Mark's classic series Peter and June On "The June Alyson Show" early pic The dashing Peter Mark in an early publicity photo Peter and wife Peter Mark and Helen Richman Casting Director Marvin Paige Elizabeth Taylor on "General Hospital" - Marvin Paige made it happen. Marvin, "working it," with the beautiful Stefanie Powers. Marvin and Stella Stevens Ricardo... ...as Mr. Roark of "Fantasy Island" ...as Kahn - the second time. ...as Kahn...the first time. ...early in his career. Where it all began: when two families combined in original "Brady Bunch" pilot (1969) Prime "Brady Bunch" original grid (circa 1972-1973) "The Brady Bunch" during one of their live shows ("Brady" creator Sherwood Schwartz is front and center) "The Brady Kids" (1973) "The Brady Bunch Variety Hour" (1976) "The Brady Girls Get Married" TV-movie became "The Brady Brides" weekly series. Lucie and Lucy: A Mother and Daughter Revelation Lucie co-starred with her brother Desi Anaz, Jr. on their mother's third hit TV series, "Here's Lucy" "The Lucie Arnaz Show" (CBS, 1985) Lucie, promoting her heralded "Latin Roots" stage show Desi Arnaz, a trail-blazing genius in the entertainment industry Desi Arnaz, Jr., Lucie's handsome brother Lucie Arnaz with husband, the prolific writer/actor Laurence Luckinbill "Father Knows Best" (1954-63, CBS/NBC/ABC) A superior classic TV family show "The Donna Reed Show" (1958-66, ABC) She was a housewife and a mom, and she loved it. "My Three Sons" (1960-72, ABC/CBS) Started in black and white but then turned to color, but it's characters retained their multi-dimensions throughout the years. "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" (1952-66m ABC) It was their real-life escapades on screen! "Leave It To Beaver" (1958-63, CBS/ABC) A mature child's perspective. Herbie J Pilato, Founder & Executive Director of the Classic TV Preservation Society Click on photo for more information about Herbie J Herbie J Pilato's new biography of Bewitched star Elizabeth Montgomery! Click on image for more TWITCH-formation! Donny & Marie delivered their Christmas best at the Pantages! The original "Barnabas Collins," as played by Jonathan Frid (who died only weeks before the new "Dark Shadows" film premiered). Original "Shadows" actors reunion The original "Dark Shadows" cast (1966) Original and New "Shadows" Meet From Left: David Selby, Lara Parker, Johnny Depp, Jonathan Frid, Tim Burton, Kathryn Leigh Scott Robert Powell was "Jesus of Nazareth" Max von Sydow in "The Greatest Story Ever Told" Jeffrey Hunter in "King of Kings" Vince Staskel, Media Advocate for the Disabled; Board Member, CTVPS Your generous donation to the Classic TV Preservation Society will make a difference! Robert Young with James Brolin and Elena Verdugo of "Marcus Welby, M.D.") Robert Young during the "Father Knows Best" era An early promotional pic for the ever-elegant Robert Young Barbara Billingsley will forever be "Mrs. Cleaver" The cast from "Leave It To Beaver" From top left: Jerry Mathers, Tony Dow, Barbara Billingsley, Hugh Beaumont Tom Bosley in recent years Tom Bosley's other "fatherly" role A still shot from the "Father Dowling Mystries," aired on ABC then NBC from 1989-1991 Tom Bosley (center top) kept everyone "Happy"! From Top Left: Henry Winkler, Tom Bosley, Anson Williams; from bottom left: Donny Most, Erin Moran, Marion Ross, Ron Howard Everyone, on screen or off, looked to Robert Young's "Jim Anderson" for "answers." The cast from "Father Knows Best" (from left): Billy Gray, Elinor Donahue, Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, and Lauren Chapin "Kathy Garver" (from "Family Affair" - and on the Board of Directors for the CTVPS) Alison Arngrin (from "Little House on the Prairie") Dawn Wells (from "Gilligan's Island") Griffith was "Lonesome" in "A Face In The Crowd" Griffith as "Andy Taylor" of "Mayberry" The one and only Raymond Burr as "Perry Mason" From Left: William Talman, Ray Collins, Barbara Hale, Raymund Burr and William Hopper Many "name" guest stars, like Bette Davis (seen here with Hamilton Burger) appeared in court with "Mason" Barbara Hale played "Della Street" Hale, as she apppears in the 50th Anniversary "Perry Mason" DVD Collection Herbie J Pilato Blog Erie Street Entertainment "Mayberry" Police Tours One of three uniquely-painted "Andy" cars that offer tourists some fun in Mount Airey, NC. Florence Henderson Henderson and her "Brady Bunch" Herbie J Pilato and Florence Henderson At a recent celebration in Hollywood Stephen J. Cannell "The A-Team," created by Stephen J. Cannell (NBC, George Peppard (center), surrounded by (from left): Dirk Benedict, Dwight Schultz and Mr. T. "A-Team" feature film (2010) Big-screen A-cast (from Left): Liam Neeson, Sharlto Copley, Quintan "Rampage" Jackson, Bradley Cooper "The Rockford Files" (NBC, 1974-1980) James Garner's "Jim Rockford" became Cannell's most famous TV creation Cannell's "21 Jump Street" (Fox, 1987-1990) "21" Cast From Left: Holly Robinson (Peete), Johnny Depp, Tony Dakato, Peter DeLuise Kathy Garver, circa "Family Affair" (CBS, 1966-71) From Left: Kathy Garver, Anissa Jones, Brian Keith, Sebastian Cabot, Johnny Whitaker Cast of the TV classic, "The Donna Reed Show" From Bottom Left: Donna Reed, Carl Betz. From Top Left: Paul Peterson and Shelly Fabares Ms. Reed's on-screen grace continues to charm us all Ms. Reed with Jimmy Stewart in the iconic film, "It's A Wonderful Life" An elegant Ms. Reed Donna Reed in early publicity photo Jennifer Aniston, circa 1994 Aniston is best known in the classic TV world from her role as "Rachel" on the long-running hit, "Friends." Matthew Asner Lydia Cornell Kathy Garver Danny Gold Karen L. Herman James J. Kolb Ph. D. Ricky Powell Rob Ray Nevine Salvade Vince Staskel Thomas Warfield Ed Spielman Executive Consultant to the Board "Welcome Back, Kotter" (ABC, 1975-1979) Besides launching the career of superstar John Travolta, "WBK" brought the importance of comedy back to school. "Head of the Class" (ABC, 1986-1991) After teaching us about the radio, on "WKRP in Cincinnati," Howard Hessman went to the H.O.T.C "Room 22" (ABC, 1969-1974) Now THIS is "educational TV" - the first "dramedy" of the small screen (with no laugh track) "The Twilight Zone" (CBS, 1959-65) The genius of Rod Serling was behind the many wonderful life messages presented on TZ "Wonder Woman" (ABC, 1976-77; CBS, 1977-79) Lynda Carter's presented a "strong woman" who helped the cause of Women's Liberation in the 1970s "The Andy Griffith Show" (CBS, 1960-1968) No TV show better exemplifies the importance of simple treasures and community "Bewitched" (ABC, 1964-1972) The message of "Bewitched": Having things without working for them is useless; ignore our differences and concentrate on what makes us the same "The Wonder Years" (ABC, 1988-1993) A groundbreaking "retrospective" "dramedy" born into nostalgia itself, as it was based in the 1960s and produced in the 1980s and '90s. "The Golden Girls" (1985-1992) This show proved that seniors are people, too. "Life Goes On" (ABC, 1989-1993) Here, the brilliant actor Chris Burke was part of a family who had a son ("Corky," played by Burke) who just so happened to have Down syndrome. His disability did not define him. "The Waltons" (CBS, 1972-1981) Created by Earl Hamner, and based on his real life, featured characters who became legitmately angry with one another in very realistic ways, became one of the most popular family shows in TV history. The brilliant red-headed actress brought joy to the small screen for decades, starting with "I Love Lucy," "The Lucy Show," "Here's Lucy," and countless TV shows and specials after and in between. "Kung Fu" (ABC, 1973-1976) David Carradine's "Kwai Chang Caine," seen here with the great Keye Luke as the blind and wise "Master Po," introduced mainstream America to Eastern thought, just as President Nixon was holding historic talks with China's Chairman Mao. "Gidget" (ABC, 1965-1966) This show, based on the Sandra Dee movies, was not a hit until ABC reran during the summer of 1966. Unfortunately, the sweet premise of a divorced dad (Don Porter) raising his energetic daughter (a charismatic Sally Field in her first starring role) was not renewed for a second year. "The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson" Carson wasn't called the "King of Late Night TV" for nothing. He was always a cordial and inviting host, who actually allowed his guests to "talk" "The Flying Nun" (ABC, 1967-1970) This charming show (starring Sally Field) was based on the novel, "The 15th Pelican," and was aeons ahead of its time with regard to its spiritual message "Here Come The Brides" (ABC, 1968-1970) A wonderful and unique family western that featured quality scripts My sister Pam, my Mom, "St. Frances of Turri," and me... ...at my Mom's 85th Birthday party on 11/4/06 My Mom, on her 85th Birthday My Dad, "St. Pompeii" My Mom, "St. Frances of Turri" and her "peaceful" stance My parents on their honeymoon, circa 1953. My Mom shared wisdom with her eyes NBC's new "Parenthood" offers hope for the contemporary family TV viewer The "seal" of "good" TV (& movies) "Reba" - the TV show: Contemporary, sophisticated, daring, and yet - family-oriented The original "Doris Day Show" was all about family. "Life Goes On" remains one of the best family TV shows in history Janet Lomax: A Rochester TV News Legend Janet Lomax loves "I Love Lucy" "The Cosby Show" is another Lomax favorite "The Andy Griffith Show" offers a strong sense of "community" - an important topic for Janet Lomax The Cast of "Father Knows Best" From L: Lauren Chapin, Jane Wyatt, Robert Young, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray The cast of "Marcus Welby, M.D" [From L: Young, James Brolin, Elenor Verdugo] A very young Robert Young William Schallert, Patty Duke (Patty Duke again) and Jean Byron Actor/Director Adam Carl Adam Carl directed and appeared in the acclaimed film, "Waiting For Ophelia" Elizabeth Montgomery's many charms enchanted us all Elizabeth with "Bewitched" co-star Agnes "Endora" Moorehead Elizabeth's TV-movie, "The Legend of Lizzie Borden" was one of the first docu-dramas Elizabeth in a scene from her groundbreaking TV-movie, "A Case of Rape" Charlton Heston as "Moses" in the epic "Ten Commandments" "The Robe" frequently screens on the esteemed Turner Classic Movie channel The reverant "Song of Bernadette" Robert Powell presented a powerful, realistic portrayal of Christ in TV's "Jesus of Nazareth." Writer Marty Nadler was there with "Richie" and the "Happy" gang. Marty Nadler began his writing career as an assistant behind the scenes of "The Odd Couple" Nadler was good friends with Freddie Prinze, star of the "Chico & The Man" Marty Nadler says "Laverne & Shirley" was a "secret" spin-off of "Happy Days" Fred Rogers' "Neighorhood" expands Mary starred in the short-lived "Mary" sitcom. Dramatic actor James Farentino makes his sitcom debut "Mary" "MTM" Classic Many similar "MTM"-esque characters from the 1970s showed up on "M" (1985) The first "DVD" Dick and Mary as they initially appeared on the original "Dick Van Dyke Show" The main cast of "The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited" (2004) From left: Carl Reiner, Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie Dick & Mary dance in the "DVD" living room. But it should have been "Rob" & "Laura" "Millie" (Ann Morgan Guilburt) "revisits" Rob and Laura in their luxurious Manhattan apartment. Having Ray Romano (top photo) host the "Revisted" episode of the "DVD" show was unnecessary. Center photo: Van Dyke's "Rob" dances into the 21st Century by playing with computer graphics and animation. Bottom photo: Van Dyke, Larry Matthews ("Ritchie"), and Mary Tyler Moore (then and now) My Dad, Herbie P. ("Pompeii") The "King of Late Night TV" or "The World"? Bart Andrews was one of a kind Maria Pellegrino's groundbreaking book. "Book 'Em, Dano." Again. Classic TV Vets Unite For TV Land Pilot From Left: Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendy Malick, Betty White A "strong" metaphor for (my) life? Frank Knight, 101, has worked since the 1950s to save an old elm tree from Dutch elm disease. But the tree is suffering from its 14th bout of the sickness, and Knight is giving up the fight. "His time has come," Knight said. "And mine is about due, too." "Seinfeld" Season 2 featured the episode, titled, "The Ex-Girlfriend" "St. Frances of Turri" and "St. Pompeii" My Mother & Father, Frances Turri and Herbert Pompeii, on their honeymoon (1952) Merry Christmas.... ...from Deerfield Beach God = My cousin Rita Valerie... ...in her high-school graduation photo from St. Agnes in Rochester, NY (circa 1976) The original "Angels" trio: From bottom left - Kate Jackson (the "smart one"), Farrah Fawcett (the "athletic one") and Jaclyn Smith (the "sophisticated one") "Angels" always changed with the times. Farrah left "Angels" in second season, and Cheryl Ladd (middle left) stepped in as younger sister "Kris Munroe" (to Farrah's Jill). Ladd then became the "one with the body" Big Screen "Angels" Drew Barrymore re-ignited "Angels" in 2000 - with a feature film franchise (also starring Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu) Frances Pilato would have been 88 today (November 4th, 2009) ...but is now immortal in Heaven. The One and Only Michael Jackson ...in an alternate cover photo from his THRILLER album. Carl Reiner Vic Mizzy The "Cat" and the "Bat" Classic "Batman" stars: Julie Newmar (the original "Catwoman" on the series, and now 76) and Adam West (the "Caped Crusader" himself at 81). A "Happy" Reunion From Left: TV's "Happy Days" Actors Donny Most, Anson Williams, Erin Moran, Tom Bosley, Marion Ross and Henry Winkler - together again. Cut yourself a "Check." "A Return To Love" by Marianne Williamson "Muffin" - Love's Best Friend Connor Finucane with his good friend Muffin. "Cheers" to "Hank" "Keaton" in "The Middle" In "Modern" mode. "Cougar's" Courtney Cox. NBC & ME: My Life As A Page In A Book (BearManor Media, 2009) "Life" Story: The Book of "Life Goes On" (BearManor Media, 2009) The "Bionic" Book (BearManor Media, 2009) Farrah Brought Hollywood Back To Life When She Debuted On "Charlie's Angels." What we all look like on the "inside." Henry Gibson in recent days. The "Wonder" family Josh Saviano played "Paul" to perfection. "Kevin" gets ready to plant one on "Winnie" in the "Years" pilot. Fred Savage, past and present. Danika McKeller, yesterday and today. Every season of "Years" is available on DVD. "Wonder Woman" - the unstoppable. A rendering of "Wonder Woman" through the years (illustrations by Ray Caspio (of www.RayCaspio.com) Carter in the ABC '40s edition of "Woman" Lynda Carter is a former Miss USA. Here, she also wins a beauty pagent in an episode of "Wonder Woman." Carter's "modern" CBS edition of WW (notice the lesser amount of stars on the costume). Carter and Waggoner in a promo shot for '40's edition of "Wonder" Waggoner was "Steve Trevor (Sr.)" in the ABC WWII show. Waggoner played "Steve Trevor, Jr." in the CBS '70s re-do of the ABC '40s remake of the ABC '74 TV-movie. Got all that? The initial ABC WW movie pilot starred Cathy Lee Crosby in 1974. John Randolph played "General Blankenship" in the 1940s ABC version of WW. Beatrice Colen was a treasure as "Etta Candy" in the WWII edition of WW. Beatrice Colen today. Lynda Carter today. Waggoner (far right) with his co-horts from "The Carol Burnett Show"): Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence (at the TV Land Awards). WW is available on DVD TV's "repeat status" is increasing. "Kirk to Kirk Enterprise" Best "Friends" Forever Jennifer Aniston and her then "Rachel" do. Courtney Cox went from "Dancin" with Bruce Springsteen to kissin' Michael J. Fox on "Family Ties" to "Friends" Actress and later "Hanging Up" co-star Meg Ryan once called Lisa Kudrow's brand of comedy, a "crazy kind of jazz...because you never know what you're gonna' get." David Schwimmer's "Ross" was "everyfriend" Matthew Perry's comedic timing as "Chandler" was wicked. "How YOU doin'?" as LeBlanc's "Joey" would say. BFF on DVD Bea as TGG's "Dorothy" Bea as "Maude" Bea in more recent years. Bea and "The Golden Girls" Betty White and Bea bonded through a love for animals. Rue McLanahan had worked with Bea before GG on "Maude" Estelle Getty (who passed away in 2008) was unstoppable as "Sophia Petrillo" (mother to Bea's "Dorothy") Bea's "Dorothy" on TGG finally marries (Leslie Nielson) and moves on. "Rob" and "Laura's" "real" mutual love rested added to the core appeal of TDVDS TDVDS featured one of the most likable casts in TV history Four performers at the top of their game The comedic genius of Dick Van Dyke was inspired by the comedic genius of Stan Laurel. Carl Reiner, creator of TDVDS, also appeared as Alan Brady, here, just about to be confronted by Moore's "Laura" with regard to "needy bald people". "Cut-ups" with precision Van Dyke and Moore reunited for the 1969 CBS special, "Dick Van Dyke and the Other Woman." which ultimately inspired the network to give MTM her own show (and extremely successful production company, which gave birth to numerous other hits, like "The Bob Newhart Show"). Reiner, Van Dyke, Moore and Marie "Revisited" TDVDS on TV Land in 2004 "Life Goes On"; TV's Best and First Family Show of Challenge The amazing Chris Burke Bill Smitrovich: The Ultimate TV Dad Broadway's Patti Lupone came to "Life" Kellie Martin added great energy to "Life" Monique Lanier is the original "Paige" Tracey Needham played "Paige" in Seasons 2-4 "Life" gave Tommy Puett teen stardom Chad Lowe won an Emmy for playing "Jesse" "Life" creator Michael Braverman "Life" lives on via DVD Rod Serling gave new and original meaning to "Twilight" Serling also hosted and produced TV's "Night Gallery" Serling thought out of the box. Get in the "Zone," via DVD. The legendary Charlton Heston in his most famous role. A mirage collage Like "Trek's" Enterprise, SQ's ship was a "star" Stephanie Beacham and Roy Scheider The charismatic and talented Jonathan Brandis. SQ's "Hologramics" The dolls in cast. The cast in dolls. THEE Director's Chair "SeaQuest DVD" The "ghostly" gang on DS was played by a superior group of actors, including respected motion picture star Joan Bennett (far right front). The one and only Jonathan Frid as "Barnabas Collins" David Selby's popularity as "Quentin" rivaled that of Frid's "Barnabas" (not to mention The Beatles) Grayson Hall played "Dr. Julia Hoffman", who was in love with Barnabas. The beautiful Lara Parker played love-scorned witch "Angelique" who be-cursed "Barnabas". Hell hath no fury, indeed. Lara Parker's brunette "present-time" "Angelique" is pictured here surrounded by many shady DS males (and maybe inspired by some shades of Elizabeth Montgomery's twin-performance as "Samantha"/"Serena" on "Bewitched"). Thayer David played both "Ben Stolks" (seen here) and "Professor Stolks" on DS. Jerry Lacy played the fierce and allegedy "good" Reverand Trask. DS twice was transferred to the big screen. DS creator Dan Curtis (who would later bring "The Night Stalker" to TV) directs Jonathan Frid and Kathryn Leigh-Scott in the first DS feature film, "House of Dark Shadows" (1971) The esteemed Ben Cross played "Barnabas" in a prime-time DS revival on NBC in the early 1990s. Kathryn Leight-Scott went on to author several heralded "Shadows" companion books. From Left: David Selby, Lara Parker, Jonathan Frid, Kathryn Leigh-Scott, John Karlen and Marie Wallace at the Marie Wallace DS Convention in the Fall of 2008 (Courtesy of www.MarieWallace.com) DS lives on in memorabilia like this 30th Anniversary music CD (which feature's the haunting ('natch) tune, "Josette's Theme" (you know...the one from the music box). Miss Crump (Aneta Corsaut), Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier), Andy (Griffith), and Opie (Ronny Howard) chat away about pertinent Mayberry minutia. Barney and Andy "reprimand" Otis (Hal Smith). From Top Left: Ronny (Ron) Howard, Jim Nabors (who spun-off into "Gomer Pyle, USMC), Griffith, and Don Knotts. The Griffith gang reunited for two TV specials: 1] A 1986 TV reunion movie in 1986, entitled, "Return to Mayberry," and 2] a clips special from 2002, called, "Back to Mayberry" (seen here). TAGS is available on DVD A class act. "Don" and "Ann" go bowling. Kind of. Bessell and Thomas grace the cover of TV Guide (circa 1971) Bessell and Thomas upon receipt of her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1995) "Girl" Success, Uninterrupted, courtesy of its release on DVD The Cartooned Captain Kirk & Co. Even more trouble with Tribbles - and this time they're really animated. The Spock/Nurse Chapel relationship remained in full swing on the Animated Series Other "other-worldlies" made it onto the Animated bridge An early rendering of the Animated Series At one point, CBS (and not NBC) considered animated a new Trek cartoon (circa 2006) The Animated ST DVDs are available Hail the frequencies of all the original ST characters in animated form The "Seinfeld" cast Michael Richards As they were in "The Pilot" Together Again The "Seinfeld" cast will reunite (as "themselves") for an arc of "enthusiastic" episodes of Larry David's "Curb". Reba's Heart Light Shines The Charismatic Cast of "Reba" NBC & ME: My Life As A Page In A Book "Life" Story: The Book of "Life Goes On" The "Bionic" Book "Bewitched" Forever The "Kung Fu" Book of Wisdom (Spanish Edition) The Kung Fu Book of Wisdom (Tuttle, 1995) The Kung Fu Book of Caine The Bewitched Book (Dell, 1992) My sister Pam and I embrace our beautiful Mom at her 85th Birthday Celebration (11-04-06) Herbie J Pilato Partnership Links Joe Hummel's Pop Culture Madness Tim's TV Showcase - An astounding online television reference Kenneth Johnson: Iconic Writer/Producer/Director Richard Anderson: BioniK.com The Unofficial Lee Majors Page The Bionic Woman Files Chris Burke and the DeMasi Bros. Temple Tales: The Best Kung Fu site NBC Page Yahoo Group...operated by Bill Sobel Harpies Bizarre: The Best Bewitched Website The Walnut Times: The Newsletter for "The Dick Van Dyke Show" Pilato Entertainment Group (operated by Bruce - and not Herbie J) Showbiz Media Services...For Around The World BearManor Media: Classic Cinema. Retro Radio. Timeless TV. Lorraine's Food Factory: Caterer to You - and the Stars Electronic Field Productions: An Emmy-Award Winning Company Mike Digiorgio & the Movies Fickle Radio 93.3: "We play everything" Shokus Radio: TV Radio For Baby Boomers KSAV Radio: Radio The Way It Used To Be Mod 3 Productions: Your One-Stop Shop for Creative Innovation and Production Dr. Rus: Empowering and Encouraging Others Ed Robertson: Pop-Culture Journalist/Historian Jack Myers: Media Behind the Scenes	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line104
__label__cc	0.657094	0.342906	Related Topics: @CloudExpo, Microservices Expo, Containers Expo Blog @CloudExpo: Blog Post Can IT Standards Facilitate Innovation? By @JohnSavageau \| @CloudExpo [#Cloud] The debate continues whether standards support or inhibit innovation By John Savageau February 13, 2015 10:15 AM EST IT professionals continue to debate the benefits of standardization versus the benefits of innovation, and the potential of standards inhibiting engineer and software developer ability to develop creative solutions to business opportunities and challenges. At the Open Group Conference in San Diego last week (3~5 February) the topic of standards and innovation popped up not only in presentations, but also in sidebar conversations surrounding the conference venue. In his presentation SOA4BT (Service-Oriented Architecture for Business Technology) - From Business Services to Realization, Nikhil Kumar noted that with rigid standards there is "always a risk of service units creating barriers to business units." The idea is that service and IT organizations must align their intended use of standards with the needs of the business units. Kumar further described a traditional cycle where: Enterprise drivers establish -> Business derived technical drivers, which encounter -> Legacy and traditional constraints, which result in -> "Business Required" technologies and technology (enabled) SOAs Going through this cycle does not require a process with too much overhead, it is simply a requirement for ensuring the use of a standard, or standard business architecture framework drive the business services groups (IT) into the business unit circle. While IT is the source of many innovative ideas and deployments of emerging technologies, the business units are the ultimate benefactors of innovation, allowing the unit to address and respond to rapidly emerging opportunities or market requirements. Standards come in a lot of shapes and sizes. One standard may be a national or international standard, such as ISO 20000 (service delivery), NIST 800-53 (security), or BICSI 002-2011 (data center design and operations). Standards may also be internal within an organization or industry, such as standardizing data bases, applications, data formats, and virtual appliances within a cloud computing environment. In his presentation "The Implications of EA in New Audit Guidelines (COBIT5), Robert Weisman noted there are now more than 36,500 TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) certified practitioners worldwide, with more than 60 certified training organizations providing TOGAF certifications. According to ITSMinfo.com, just in 2012 there were more than 263,000 ITIL Foundation certifications granted (for service delivery), and ISACA notes there were more than 4000 COBIT 5 certifications granted (for IT planning, implementation, and governance) in the same period. With a growing number of organizations either requiring, or providing training in enterprise architecture, service delivery, or governance disciplines, it is becoming clear that organizations need to have a more structured method of designing more effective service-orientation within their IT systems, both for operational efficiency, and also for facilitating more effective decision support systems and performance reporting. The standards and frameworks attempt to provide greater structure to both business and IT when designing technology toolsets and solutions for business requirements. So use of standards becomes very effective for providing structure and guidelines for IT toolset and solutions development. Now to address the issue of innovation, several ideas are important to consider, including: Developing an organizational culture of shared vision, values, and goals Developing a standardized toolkit of virtual appliances, interfaces, platforms, and applications Accepting a need for continual review of existing tools, improvement of tools to match business requirements, and allow for further development and consideration when existing utilities and tools are not sufficient or adequate to task Once an aligned vision of business goals is available and achieved, a standard toolset published, and IT and business units are better integrated as teams, additional benefits may become apparent. Duplication of effort is reduced with the availability of standardized IT tools Incompatible or non-interoperable organizational data is either reduced or eliminated More development effort is applied to developing new solutions, rather than developing basic or standardized components Investors will have much more confidence in management's ability to not only make the best use of existing resources and budgets, but also the organization's ability to exploit new business opportunities Focusing on a standard set of utilities and applications, such as database software, will not only improve interoperability, but also enhance the organization's ability to influence vendor service-level agreements and support agreements, as well as reduce cost with volume purchasing Rather than view standards as an inhibitor, or barrier to innovation, business units and other organizational stakeholders should view standards as a method of not only facilitating SOAs and interoperability, but also as a way of relieving developers from the burden of constantly recreating common sets and libraries of underlying IT utilities. If developers are free to focus their efforts on pure solutions development and responding to emerging opportunities, and rely on both technical and process standardization to guide their efforts, the result will greatly enhance an organization's ability to be agile, while still ensuring a higher level of security, interoperability, systems portability, and innovation. Published February 13, 2015 Reads 4,027 The One Problem Cloud Can’t Solve. Or Can It? Accidental Innovation? It Happens at Some Companies: Deloitte Online Poll More Stories By John Savageau John Savageau is a life long telecom and Internet geek, with a deep interest in the environment and all things green. Whether drilling into the technology of human communications, cloud computing, or describing a blue whale off Catalina Island, Savageau will try to present complex ideas in terms that are easily appreciated and understood. Savageau is currently focusing efforts on data center consolidation strategies, enterprise architectures, and cloud computing migration planning in developing countries, including Azerbaijan, The Philippines, Palestine, Indonesia, Moldova, Egypt, and Vietnam. John Savageau is President of Pacific-Tier Communications dividing time between Honolulu and Burbank, California. A former career US Air Force officer, Savageau graduated with a Master of Science degree in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas and also received Bachelor of Arts degrees in Asian Studies and Information Systems Management from the University of Maryland.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line105
__label__cc	0.70433	0.29567	Jury Duty - Frequently Asked Questions - Jury Selection - Justice Center Directions To enter the Bucks County Justice Center: You can enter the Justice Center from Main Street. Anyone entering the Justice Center must pass through security. Getting to the Bucks County Justice Center 100 N Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 Directions via PA Turnpike: Exit at Willow Grove Exit # 343. When exiting, bear to the right to 611 North/Doylestown. Stay on 611 for about 20 minutes. On right will be signs for Doylestown. Bear to right and 611 will turn into Main Street. Main Street leads directly to the Justice Center. Parking is availabe at the Bucks County County Parking Garage. To get to the parking garage, pass the Justice Center and make a left onto Broad Street. The garage is on Broad, between Union and Doyle Streets. The entrance to the Justice Center is on Main Street. Directions via 1-95: Exit at Street Road. Travel west on Street Road approximately 15-20 minutes. You will travel through several towns (Bensalem, Trevose, Southampton, Warminster, and Warrington). Continue on Street Road until you come to Route 611. At the intersection turn right (north). Stay on 611 for about 15 minutes. Pick up directions from above. Directions via Rt. 413: Route 413 North to traffic light at York Road (Route 263). Cross over Route 263 to next traffic light at Route 202. Turn left on to Route 202 and continue on into Doylestown. It will wind to the right past Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church on the right. Route 202 becomes State Street after passing the church. Continue on 202 to traffic light at Route 611. Turn right. At this point Route 611 is Main Street in Doylestown. Main Street leads directly to the Justice Center. To get to the parking garage, pass the Justice Center and make a left onto Broad Street. The garage is on Broad, between Union and Doyle Streets. The entrance to the Justice Center is on Main Street. From Points North: Take Rt. 611 South straight into Doylestown (Main St.). Rt. 611 becomes Main St. The Justice Center will be on the right hand side of Main St. To get to the parking garage, make a right onto Broad Street before the Justice Center. The garage is on Broad, between Union and Doyle Streets. The entrance to the Justice Center is on Main Street. Jury Assembly Room Level B1 Patricia Kloenne, Jury Manager Email: jurymgmt@buckscounty.org	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line107
__label__wiki	0.5144	0.5144	LBC/IRN About the Genres Search LBC/IRN for '"Middle East"' in Keywords New Search (LBC/IRN) Search for: in All fields Title Description Contributors Keywords Tape barcode Clip ID AND OR NOT in All fields Title Description Contributors Keywords Tape barcode Clip ID Date range Year: 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 to 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 « Reset date Genre: -- Any Genre -- Advertisement Biography Book review Competition Consumer advice Debate Discussion Documentary Drama Election Broadcast Election coverage Feature Fiction Film review Interview Jingle Music News bulletin News report Non-fiction Obituary Parliamentary debate Party political broadcast Phone-in Poetry Press conference Public information Serial Special Speech Talk show Technical Trailer Tribute Vox pop About genres » Sort by: Date (oldest first) Date (newest first) Title Relevance 1-10 of 663 results \| Page 1 of 67 Sort results by Date (oldest first) Date (newest first) Title Relevance The morning show, 08/10/73 (1973) Advertisement; News bulletin; News report; Special Original (first) broadcast of LBC. Morning news programme, introduced by David Jessel with news bulletin read by Ken Guy; reports on Middle East war by Dick (i.e. Richard C.) Gross; Joe Fitchard(?); start of... LBC IRN Radio Online Audio Ben-Gurion on occupied territories (1974) Interview with Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion on giving up territories won by Israel during the 1967 war and possibilities for peace. Interviewer not identified. Sound is in mono. Kissinger on Middle East (1975) US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger on Middle East peace efforts Waldheim on Middle East (1975) Kurt Waldheim, Secretary-General of the United Nations on prospects for peace in the Middle East. Egyptian President Sadat on peace process (1975) President Anwar Sadat of Egypt talking about the prospects for peace in the Middle East. Arafat claims Israel wants another war (1975) Speech by Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in which he claims the increased supply of arms to Israel from the USA is likely to lead to another Middle East war. Minister of Defence for Israel on peace with Egypt (1975) News report; Speech Shimon Peres, Minister of Defence for Israel, talks about a possible peace with Egypt, and removal of 3,500 troops from the Suez Canal region. The Israelis don’t expect a similar gesture, but they do... Yasser Arafat: Israelis want another war (1975) PLO attending talks (1975) Interview; News report Israeli Foreign Minister Abba Eban talks about the peace talks in the Middle East and the presence of the PLO at the talks. The speaker claims it is not lawful for the PLO to be at the talks, and will not... Israeli / Arab peace proposals (1975) Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin gives an address stating Israel are ready for peace talks with the Arabs. An agreement must be signed and face to face meetings between the Egyptians and the Israelis... You are currently searching in LBC/IRN. Search all the BUFVC's collections for '"Middle East"' in All fields. Radio: 663 Remove Audio: 663	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line108
__label__cc	0.531611	0.468389	No Sale? Retailers Try to Avoid Deep Discounting Without Losing Shoppers By Brad Tuttle @bradrtuttleSept. 10, 2012 Victor J. Blue / Bloomberg via Getty Images Discounts Will Be Few and Far Between at Saks SmartMoney Target CFO: Won't chase holiday sales "at all costs" Reuter Stores scale back fleeting discounts in favor of every day lower pricing but see challenges Associated Press At some point in recent years, 50% off became the new normal, with shoppers growing increasingly accustomed to dramatic markdowns—and correspondingly unimpressed with a measly 10% off. Stores jacked up list prices so that the markdowns seemed even more tempting. Overall, the result is that shoppers are now addicted to discounts, and that retailers are struggling mightily to sell anything at close to full price. Viewing the discount-heavy model as a race to the bottom — and a confusing, inefficient one at that — some retailers are going cold turkey on major markdowns, even during the busy holiday shopping season. The most obvious proponent of this approach is JCPenney, which promised a “no more fake prices” makeover earlier this year, featuring the elimination of coupons, nonstop sales, and inflated original prices in one fell swoop. The JCPenney experiment hasn’t been embraced by shoppers, and as sales have plummeted, the retailer has found it necessary to tweak its marketing and sales strategies more than once. Nonetheless, the no-discount (or at least less-discount) model promulgated by former Apple Store guru and current JCPenney CEO Ron Johnson has obvious appeal to retail executives. To varying degrees, this approach is being embraced by major stores such as Lowe’s, Target, and Saks Fifth Avenue. (MORE: 9 Products Enjoying a Curious Surge in Sales) The Associated Press recently highlighted the trend of retailers following in JCPenney’s footsteps, largely because of the corrosive effects of the nonstop discount model in fashion during the heart of the Great Recession: It has bred a group of deal junkies that won’t shop unless they see “70 percent” signs or yellow clearance stickers. They’re a thorn in the side of most retailers because the discounts it takes to get them into stores eats away at profits. Home improvement giant Lowe’s, for instance, has lowered prices on a variety of items, hoping not only to compete better with Home Depot, but to eliminate the need to be constantly rolling out major sales. Unfortunately for Lowe’s, the everyday low price concept has thus far worked for it about as well as it’s been working for JCPenney. Revenues have dipped, leading Lowe’s CEO to admit, “We knew it was going to be difficult … we may have been overly optimistic.” (MORE: One Nation on Welfare: Living Your Life on the Dole) Not long ago, even upscale retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue were regularly slashing prices on designer goods by 70%. SmartMoney now reports, though, that over the past few months, Saks has “pared down the discounts,” and the sales that remain “are shorter and offer smaller price cuts.” The shift in getting rid of sales, according to a company executive, is to “reinforce that we’re not a promotional department store.” If customers grow accustomed to seeing merchandise regularly marked down by 20%, 30%, or even more, who would bother paying full price? Target, which has plenty of sales but is also known for good value with its everyday prices, has also gone public with a renewed focus on avoiding deep discounts. According to Reuters, Target CFO John Mulligan says that the retailer is even willing to forego some sales in the course of the holiday season rather than resort to dramatic discounts. “We aren’t interested in driving sales at all costs,” Mulligan told investors. (MORE: 10 Things You Should Be Buying Used) Will the less-discounting model work? It doesn’t seem to be working for shoppers, who should logically prefer everyday low prices, but who thus far show a clear preference for dramatic discounts, even if they’re based on absurdly inflated original prices. It’s these discounts that give shoppers a way to keep score, even if the game is rigged and the numbers are fairly meaningless. Based on the recent experiences of JCPenney, as well as a long history of consumer behavior, what retailers can expect from fewer sales (i.e., discounts) is fewer sales (i.e., consumers purchasing stuff). Brad Tuttle is a reporter at TIME. Find him on Twitter at @bradrtuttle. You can also continue the discussion on TIME’s Facebook page and on Twitter at @TIME.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line110
__label__cc	0.729352	0.270648	About Education Asia Mission-Vission Foreign Languages Training Kathmandu Office Delhi Office Damak Office Chitwan Office Education Asia is a well-established and Government registered Students-Recruitment Company & Test Preparation Center with major operation in Nepal, India and Australia with branch offices in major cities. We have been approved by Ministry of Education (MoE) to work as Legal Student-Recruitment Company in the country. We are also ICEF Recognized Agency (2014-2015/ 2925). We are members of several professional organizations worldwide and most of our counselors are well Trained and Certified by British Council, ICEF, EATC, ENZ & many more. Education Asia has already built a strong reputation and trust among Nepali & overseas students, offering high quality & reliable services with its committed and dynamic working team for the client satisfaction as our most important business objective. One of well established & respected companies providing career counseling & admissions since 2006. Formed and Supported by a group of Businessmen, Educationalist, Lawyers, Migration Agents, Charted Accountants, Educational Institutions & many more. Officially representing more 200 institutions from UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India & many more. Member of ECAN (Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal). Committed to client satisfaction as our most important business objective. Maintain highest standards of Business Ethics and Code of Conduct. Operate at all times within the laws of the countries in where we do business. Be committed towards achieving success in each undertaking. OUR FUTURE OUTLOOK The students have a stellar role in nation building and education plays the most important and vital role. Higher education in a globalize society should assure equity of access to all students without any sort of bias and without in manner diluting the respect for cultural diversity as well as national sovereignty. Education is increasingly becoming a costlier venture and no meritorious and aspiring student should miss out on his career / course selection for want of guidance and support and no student should be forced to compromise on his education for want of financial support or in the name of affordability. Today, there is considerable interest among students in acquiring an internationally recognized professional degree from the best colleges and universities in the world. Education Asia, with its excellent infrastructure, well qualified personnel is all set to expand its horizons by seeking representation from prestigious universities and colleges in Canada, New Zealand, and Singapore etc. Apart from this, Education Asia also seeks strategic tie-ups with leading International Companies, to strengthen their commitment to Nepal by creating a harmonious blend between academics and practical applications. Education Asia would channelize all endeavors to help and guide students in their pursuit of quality education in Nepal or abroad. Proper and timely guidance to the student community is the best service to the Nation. Upload Files: Your message has been sent successfully! IELTS Registration GMAT Registration SAT Registration TOEFL/GRE Registraion Tax Clearance Sample Affidavit Sample Relationship Certificate Tips to write SoP Level 5, Share Market Complex Putalisadak, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal +977 1 4267889, 9801115600 info@educationasia.com Copyright © All rights reserved \| Education Asia Pvt. Ltd. Developed by: \| Pixel Magic	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line120
__label__cc	0.632995	0.367005	Little Comfort It is amazing such an accomplished thriller with multiple plot lines was written by a debut author. Kudos to Edwin Hill for the marvelous PI/thriller/family drama, Little Comfort! Hester lives in a separate apartment in the same building as her boyfriend Morgan. Morgan’s twin sister, Daphne, and her three-year-old Kate live in the third apartment. Daphne leaves Kate alone in Morgan’s apartment with a note stating she would return in an hour. Three months later, Daphne is still missing. Hester has taken on primary caregiving activities for Kate forcing her to take a leave of absence from her job as a librarian at Harvard. When she gets a new client in her private missing person service, she begins investigating her client’s missing brother, Sam. Sam disappeared 12 years ago when only 15 with his best friend, foster child Gabe. The only clue are bi-monthly homemade postcards of locations around the US. All include cryptic movie quotes. What begins as a simple missing person case quickly escalates into a deadly cat and mouse hunt. Little Comfort ratchets up the reader’s dread with parallel storylines from five points of view. This book approaches a familiar plot from a different perspective. As the characters’ motivations are reluctantly drawn out even originally unsympathetic characters make the reader empathize with the choices they made. Little Comfort is highly recommended as an emotion-riddled original reworking of the thriller genre. 5 stars! Thanks to Kensington Books and NetGalley for an advance copy. August 30th, 2018 by diane92345 Origami 101	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line124
__label__cc	0.616839	0.383161	Los Angeles Times covers researchers and research on Burning Man A colleague in Los Angeles alerted me to a Los Angeles Times news article about researchers and research on Burning Man. The article starts off with Wendy Clupper’s research on the traditional Critical Tits ride, continues with the ongoing documentary work by Stanford B-school Prof. Jim Phills (both of us trained under Harvard Prof. Richard Hackman, albeit at different times), my research on the organization behind Burning Man, and Lee Gilmore’s research on spirituality and ritual at Burning Man. One of the article’s unattributed quotes (“One professor concluded that Burning Man is an “organizational mutant,” not quite a business or a nonprofit…”) is by University of Arizona Prof. Joe Galaskiewicz, who was one of the first sociologists who wholeheartedly supported my efforts to study Burning Man. Burning Man entry now available in the Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology Have a student or colleague who needs a quick summary of scholarly research and references across the disciplines on Burning Man, as well as possible avenues for future research? The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology has just published my entry on Burning Man. The Blackwell Encyclopedia was edited by sociologist George Ritzer and his graduate students, including J. Michael Ryan, at the Dept. of Sociology, University of Maryland. Ritzer is best known for the concept McDonaldization, which describes the relentless spread of “efficiency, predictability, calculability and increased control through the replacement of human with non-human technology” across society. Those of you who are interested in understanding consumption might also like his newest writings on prosumption, in which consumers both produce and consume products or experiences.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line132
__label__cc	0.543498	0.456502	Tag Archives: arts November 26, 2013 EAT, Things To Doarts, Cafe, culture, food, fun, restaurants, shoppingvillageraider I remember moving in to the East Village shortly after Kmart moved in to Astor Place and many people were still unhappy about it. The East Village has long been known for it’s small shops and businesses. It’s not made up of the chain stores you’ll find throughout much if the U.S. A new “Guide to East Village Local Shops” has been compiled by the the East Village Community Coalition. It is the seventh edition of the EVCC’s Get Local! Guide to locally owned and operated stores. The EVCC has produced this guide for the purpose of bringing attention to the importance of spending money locally by avoiding franchises, chain stores and the big-box retailers. The updated guide is now available online and in stores. Get some holiday cheer — for less! November 25, 2013 Things To Doarts, events, funvillageraider What’s better than offering guests a little holiday cheer in the form of significant discounts on some holiday-oriented shows and musicals. Many of these are now available via Goldstar, including Breakfast with Santa & a Play: 27 Santas and an Elf Called Kevin. This show features a host of seasonal stories as well as music highlighting Kevin and the elves as they try to save Christmas from Santa’s evil twin. Here’s a more extensive list of Goldstar‘s holiday offerings: Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! It’s one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends! Join Mickey and Minnie Mouse as they celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter, a Royal Valentine’s Day Ball with Disney Princesses including Cinderella, Ariel and Tiana and a Hawaiian luau with Lilo & Stitch. You’ll also experience a winter wonderland with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear, a Halloween haunt with the Disney Villains and more in this magical medley of holidays, celebrations and festivities from around the globe. Come join the party as Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! brings its show to IZOD Center. Breakfast with Santa & a Play: 27 Santas and an Elf Called Kevin Give your child a unique dose of holiday fun — breakfast with Santa Claus. You’ll enjoy a continental buffet with juices and coffee while Santa sings holiday carols and reads seasonal stories, including “The Night Before Christmas.” After breakfast, Santa and his elves will star in the world premiere of 27 Santas and an Elf Called Kevin. This original story with music about Kevin and the elves as they try to save Santa and Christmas from a gang that includes Santa’s evil twin brother is sure to be a hit with the little ones. After the shows, kids can get their photo taken with Santa and share his or her Christmas list. George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker From New York City Ballet George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker is the version that made the holiday ballet famous, and each purchase made through Goldstar includes a complimentary souvenir book (an added value of $20), so you can revisit the Christmas memories all year long. Delighting audiences year after year since its premiere in 1954, The Nutcracker continues to be the hottest holiday ticket in town. In the ballet, Tchaikovsky’s beloved melodies transport you to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage blizzard leads to an enchanted Land of Sweets where cakes, candies and flowers come to life and dance for young Marie and her Nutcracker Prince. Holiday Classic A Christmas Carol at The Players Theatre The Players Theatre presents a lively musical stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved Christmas story. Grumpy old miser Ebenezer Scrooge finds a second chance to become a loving, generous, kind human being through the aid of four ghosts who visit him in turn one Christmas Eve, each teaching him valuable lessons. Will Scrooge catch the holiday spirit and save himself in the process? This tale of redemption and forgiveness captures the spirit and magic of the holiday season for the whole family. The Nutcracker Comes to Life on Stage Via Gelsey Kirkland Academy Marching toy soldiers, waltzing snowflakes, mischievous mice and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score are quintessential hallmarks of the holidays. Celebrate the season with the Gelsey Kirkland Academy’s presentation of The Nutcracker, a holiday ballet for the whole family. Featuring dancers of all ages, The Nutcracker tells the story of young Marie, who receives a gift of a wooden nutcracker doll from her godfather at a Christmas Eve party. She finds the nutcracker ugly, but that night, she dreams that it comes to life. Together, they battle the wicked Mouse King and journey through an enchanted forest of snow, and Marie makes a surprising discovery: love. See the Rockettes in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular A highlight of every holiday season, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular stars the Rockettes and features their signature high kicks, precision choreography and exciting, show-stopping numbers. This year’s show includes a breathtaking new number that transforms the stage into a glistening winter wonderland. Take a thrilling 3D ride through the skies of New York with Santa and be whisked up to the North Pole, as state-of-the-art technology transforms Radio City Music Hall into a magical, immersive dreamworld. No matter what your age, you’re sure to be captivated by the dancing, dazzling costumes and special effects of this signature holiday show. A Christmas Story: The Musical Brings Ralphie & Family A Christmas Story: The Musical comes to Madison Square Garden. It is a humorous account of one boy’s desperate quest to ensure that the one thing he wants most in the world ends up under his Christmas tree: an official Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200-shot Range Model Air Rifle. Based on the beloved 1983 holiday movie, this delightful musical comedy takes a nostalgic look back at the 1940s-era childhood holiday memories of one Ralphie Parker. Dan Lauria (The Wonder Years) leads a cast that also features three other returning cast members from the 2012 Broadway debut, as well as funny and heartfelt songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, with a faithful yet inventive book by Joseph Robinette. Young and old alike will delight in watching Ralphie’s wacky family muddle through the Yuletide with heart, humor — and one incredibly tacky leg lamp.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line136
__label__wiki	0.686178	0.686178	Videos uploaded by user “Globally Curious” THE SECRET TO TRAVEL PLANNING: PLAN LESS How do you get invited to lunch with a pistachio-farming family in rural Turkey, discover the best pizzeria in Naples, or stumble across a 17th century monastery in rural Mexico? Easy: stop obsessing over apps and user reviews. ALSO: watch episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dliEa0CPYKA BUY MY BOOK Rediscovering Travel: A Guide for the Globally Curious Amazon - https://amzn.to/2vdBVfN Barnes&Noble - http://bit.ly/SethsBookBN IndieBound - http://bit.ly/SethsBookIndie 🇧🇷- http://bit.ly/livrodoSeth FOLLOW ME ON Instagram: http://instagram.com/sethkugel Twitter: http://twitter.com/sethkugel Facebook: http://facebook.com/globallycurious EMAIL: [email protected] EM PORTUGUÊS: YouTube: http://youtube.com/amigogringo Instagram: http://instagram.com/seuamigogringo Twitter: http://twitter.com/seuamigogringo Editing: Lívia Sarno Animation: Candy Kugel http://buzzzco.com Profile pic: Sebastian Piras http://sebastianpiras.com Volunteers: Angelo Lucas, Lidi Albuquerque, Monisa Felson Views: 3447 Globally Curious I DON'T CARE HOW MANY COUNTRIES YOU'VE BEEN TO You've been to St. Petersburg for the weekend. So have you been to Russia? BUY MY BOOK: Rediscovering Travel: A Guide for the Globally Curious Amazon - https://amzn.to/2vdBVfN Barnes&Noble - http://bit.ly/SethsBookBN IndieBound - http://bit.ly/SethsBookIndie 🇧🇷- http://bit.ly/livrodoSeth FOLLOW ME ON Instagram: http://instagram.com/sethkugel Twitter: http://twitter.com/sethkugel Facebook: http://facebook.com/globallycurious EMAIL: [email protected] EM PORTUGUÊS: YouTube: http://youtube.com/amigogringo Instagram: http://instagram.com/seuamigogringo Twitter: http://twitter.com/seuamigogringo Animation: Candy Kugel http://buzzzco.com Profile pic: Sebastian Piras http://sebastianpiras.com A COLOMBIAN CITY WITH NO TOURISTS Buenaventura, Colombia, has a violent reputation. But reputations plague cities and countries long after they are (reasonably) safe to visit, and Buenaventura and surroundings has a lot (of food, drink and natural beauty) to offer, and virtually no foreign tourists taking it in. Sorry for any translation errors. Ah, and I included this great new song from La Pacifican Power as part of the soundtrack, it's a Pacific Coast supergroup. Their brand new single is here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xp0qk4c05JNAzXNxrMtL3 and follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PacificanPower/ BUY MY BOOK: Rediscovering Travel: A Guide for the Globally Curious Amazon - https://amzn.to/2vdBVfN Barnes&Noble - http://bit.ly/SethsBookBN IndieBound - http://bit.ly/SethsBookIndie 🇧🇷- http://bit.ly/livrodoSeth Instagram: http://instagram.com/sethkugel Twitter: http://twitter.com/sethkugel Facebook: http://facebook.com/globallycurious EMAIL: [email protected] EM PORTUGUÊS: YouTube: http://youtube.com/amigogringo Instagram: http://instagram.com/seuamigogringo Twitter: http://twitter.com/seuamigogringo Animation: Candy Kugel http://buzzzco.com Profile pic: Sebastian Piras http://sebastianpiras.com Editor: Seth Kugel Thanks to: Stephanie Bueno Torres (http://explorabuenaventura.co/es/) 6 WAYS YOU'RE USING TRIPADVISOR WRONG Have you ever filtered restaurant reviews to read what locals have to say? Do you realize TripAdvisor hides hotels it can't make money from? Are you being suckered by TripAdvisor's domination of Google results? The behemoth of the travel industry can be one of the best - or worst - tools around. BUY MY BOOK Rediscovering Travel: A Guide for the Globally Curious Amazon - https://amzn.to/2vdBVfN Barnes&Noble - http://bit.ly/SethsBookBN IndieBound - http://bit.ly/SethsBookIndie 🇧🇷- http://bit.ly/livrodoSeth FOLLOW ME ON Instagram: http://instagram.com/sethkugel Twitter: http://twitter.com/sethkugel Facebook: http://facebook.com/globallycurious EMAIL: [email protected] EM PORTUGUÊS: YouTube: http://youtube.com/amigogringo Instagram: http://instagram.com/seuamigogringo Twitter: http://twitter.com/seuamigogringo Animation: Candy Kugel http://buzzzco.com Profile pic: Sebastian Piras http://sebastianpiras.com Volunteers: Angelo Lucas, Suellen Porto 7 WAYS TO TRAVEL SAFER Forget terrorism. Spend a bit extra on a bus ticket, keep a $100 bill with you at all times, and ignore your dumb friends. Adapted from chapter 5 of my book! Order it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2vdBVfN Barnes & Noble: bit.ly/SethsBookBN IndieBound: bit.ly/SethsBookIndie FOLLOW ME ON Instagram: http://instagram.com/sethkugel Twitter: http://twitter.com/sethkugel Facebook: http://facebook.com/globallycurious EMAIL: [email protected] EM PORTUGUÊS: YouTube: http://youtube.com/amigogringo Instagram: http://instagram.com/seuamigogringo Twitter: http://twitter.com/seuamigogringo Animation: Candy Kugel http://buzzzco.com Profile pic: Seb astian Piras http://sebastianpiras.com No luxury resort promotion, no point-gathering obsession, no clever-gadget promotion. Just real talk about real travel - the good, the great, and the hilariously disastrous. Welcome to Globally Curious, a channel for people who leave home not to get a tan or to post on Facebook but to learn, feel inspired, and maybe help improve the world just a little bit. Today, an introduction: Why do we travel? BUY MY BOOK Rediscovering Travel: A Guide for the Globally Curious Amazon - https://amzn.to/2vdBVfN Barnes&Noble - http://bit.ly/SethsBookBN IndieBound - http://bit.ly/SethsBookIndie 🇧🇷- http://bit.ly/livrodoSeth FOLLOW ME ON Instagram: http://instagram.com/sethkugel Twitter: http://twitter.com/sethkugel Facebook: http://facebook.com/globallycurious EMAIL: [email protected] Editing: Lívia Sarno Animation: Candy Kugel http://buzzzco.com Profile pic: Sebastian Piras http://sebastianpiras.com Volunteers: Monalisa Felson, Lidi Albuquerque and Angelo Lucas EM PORTUGUÊS: YouTube: http://youtube.com/amigogringo Instagram: http://instagram.com/seuamigogringo Twitter: http://twitter.com/seuamigogringo STOP THIS "ARE YOU A TRAVELER OR A TOURIST" NONSENSE "Are you a traveler or a tourist?" is a question too often meant to make us feel good about ourselves and make fun of others. Find out who coined it, and why he thinks you're clearly a tourist. BUY MY BOOK Rediscovering Travel: A Guide for the Globally Curious Amazon - https://amzn.to/2vdBVfN Barnes&Noble - http://bit.ly/SethsBookBN IndieBound - http://bit.ly/SethsBookIndie 🇧🇷- http://bit.ly/livrodoSeth FOLLOW ME ON Instagram: http://instagram.com/sethkugel Twitter: http://twitter.com/sethkugel Facebook: http://facebook.com/globallycurious EMAIL: [email protected] EM PORTUGUÊS: YouTube: http://youtube.com/amigogringo Instagram: http://instagram.com/seuamigogringo Twitter: http://twitter.com/seuamigogringo Animation: Candy Kugel http://buzzzco.com Profile pic: Sebastian Piras http://sebastianpiras.com WHY THE MCFLYS (AND THEIR 5 KIDS) MOVED TO BRAZIL Moving to another country for a few years is a GREAT way to travel. But would you do it if you had five kids? Last year, the McFlys picked up and moved from Reno, Nevada, to Salvador, Brazil....and opened a trampoline park(?!?!) Meet them here and then check out their channel, Our Brazilian Life: http://youtube.com/ourbrazilianlife BUY MY BOOK: Rediscovering Travel: A Guide for the Globally Curious Amazon - https://amzn.to/2vdBVfN Barnes&Noble - http://bit.ly/SethsBookBN IndieBound - http://bit.ly/SethsBookIndie 🇧🇷- http://bit.ly/livrodoSeth FOLLOW ME ON Instagram: http://instagram.com/sethkugel Twitter: http://twitter.com/sethkugel Facebook: http://facebook.com/globallycurious EMAIL: [email protected] EM PORTUGUÊS: YouTube: http://youtube.com/amigogringo Instagram: http://instagram.com/seuamigogringo Twitter: http://twitter.com/seuamigogringo Animation: Candy Kugel http://buzzzco.com Profile pic: Sebastian Piras http://sebastianpiras.com SHOULD TRAVELERS HAVE SEX WITH LOCALS? What better way to get to know a foreign tongue than to...get to know a foreign tongue? Romance on the road has been a part of travel as long as there have been roads to travel on. But in the #metoo era, it's worth reconsidering the balance of power between travelers and locals. It's season 2 of Globally Curious, and my book is out! Links to order: Amazon - https://amzn.to/2vdBVfN Barnes&Noble - http://bit.ly/SethsBookBN IndieBound - http://bit.ly/SethsBookIndie 🇧🇷- http://bit.ly/livrodoSeth Camera: Thiago Mattos HOW TO VISIT LIBYA, SYRIA & NORTH KOREA ft: Steven Shalowitz When Donald Trump swooned over North Korea's eastern coastline, was he right? Steven Shalowitz tells us that yes, it was anything but fake news. So are the fantastic Roman ruins in Libya, the food in Algeria and the charms of Russia in the dead of winter. I hate talking about "hot" destinations, but we make an exception today to hear about Steven's trip in 100°+ summer season. It's FIVE QUESTIONS. Edited by Igor Preciso. The One Way Ticket Show: http://theonewayticketshow.com/ ME on the One Way Ticket Show: http://theonewayticketshow.com/podcast/ep-74-seths-one-way-ticket/ BUY MY BOOK: Rediscovering Travel: A Guide for the Globally Curious Amazon - https://amzn.to/2vdBVfN Barnes&Noble - http://bit.ly/SethsBookBN IndieBound - http://bit.ly/SethsBookIndie 🇧🇷- http://bit.ly/livrodoSeth FOLLOW ME ON Instagram: http://instagram.com/sethkugel Twitter: http://twitter.com/sethkugel Facebook: http://facebook.com/globallycurious EMAIL: [email protected] EM PORTUGUÊS: YouTube: http://youtube.com/amigogringo Instagram: http://instagram.com/seuamigogringo Twitter: http://twitter.com/seuamigogringo Animation: Candy Kugel http://buzzzco.com Profile pic: Sebastian Piras http://sebastianpiras.com SHOULD WHITE TOURISTS TAKE PICTURES OF BLACK CHILDREN? [Subtitles available EN/PT] Those kids are SOOOO cute! You just have to take a picture of them! But should you? And why do many people snap endless pictures of poor, non-white children but would never snap a cute pic of a three year-old Parisian girl with a baguette? I've been asking myself these questions for many years, and still don't fully have the answers. But I can say that the answer is "no you shouldn't" in many cases. ORDER MY BOOK: https://amzn.to/2vdBVfN FOLLOW ME ON Instagram: http://instagram.com/sethkugel Twitter: http://twitter.com/sethkugel Facebook: http://facebook.com/globallycurious EMAIL: [email protected] EM PORTUGUÊS: YouTube: http://youtube.com/amigogringo Instagram: http://instagram.com/seuamigogringo Twitter: http://twitter.com/seuamigogringo Thanks to: Camera: Eric Hinojosa https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnvfovf6zL9A-mS7zLzk7FA Animation: Candy Kugel http://buzzzco.com Profile pic: Sebastian Piras http://sebastianpiras.com ARE GUIDEBOOKS BETTER THAN SMARTPHONES? ft. PAULINE FROMMER Today on our first "Six Questions" episode my guest is Pauline Frommer. Yes, that's Frommer as in Frommer's guidebooks, and the daughter of one of my favorite travelers ever, Arthur Frommer. We talk about user reviews, what's wrong with hotels, using Instagram on vacation, and (very briefly) Iceland. BUY MY BOOK: Rediscovering Travel: A Guide for the Globally Curious Amazon - https://amzn.to/2vdBVfN Barnes&Noble - http://bit.ly/SethsBookBN IndieBound - http://bit.ly/SethsBookIndie 🇧🇷- http://bit.ly/livrodoSeth FOLLOW ME ON Instagram: http://instagram.com/sethkugel Twitter: http://twitter.com/sethkugel Facebook: http://facebook.com/globallycurious EMAIL: [email protected] EM PORTUGUÊS: YouTube: http://youtube.com/amigogringo Instagram: http://instagram.com/seuamigogringo Twitter: http://twitter.com/seuamigogringo Animation: Candy Kugel http://buzzzco.com Profile pic: Sebastian Piras http://sebastianpiras.com Editor: Igor Preciso BOYCOTT AIRBNB!!! (BY USING AIRBNB) Airbnb used to be a way for travelers to stay in real people's homes instead of hotels. Now, it's infested with impersonal corporate apartments and houses masquerading as real people's homes that in fact are investment properties.But the real homes are still in there. Find them. Use them. And stay away from the rest of the site. BUY MY BOOK: Rediscovering Travel: A Guide for the Globally Curious Amazon - https://amzn.to/2vdBVfN Barnes&Noble - http://bit.ly/SethsBookBN IndieBound - http://bit.ly/SethsBookIndie 🇧🇷- http://bit.ly/livrodoSeth FOLLOW ME ON Instagram: http://instagram.com/sethkugel Twitter: http://twitter.com/sethkugel Facebook: http://facebook.com/globallycurious EMAIL: [email protected] EM PORTUGUÊS: YouTube: http://youtube.com/amigogringo Instagram: http://instagram.com/seuamigogringo Twitter: http://twitter.com/seuamigogringo Editor: Igor Preciso Animation: Candy Kugel http://buzzzco.com Profile pic: Sebastian Piras http://sebastianpiras.com WHY DO WE CARE ABOUT TANNING (& THE MONA LISA)? Why do we care about being tan? Why do we consider the Mona Lisa the most famous painting in the world? And what does it say about the way we travel? BUY MY BOOK Rediscovering Travel: A Guide for the Globally Curious Amazon - https://amzn.to/2vdBVfN Barnes&Noble - http://bit.ly/SethsBookBN IndieBound - http://bit.ly/SethsBookIndie 🇧🇷- http://bit.ly/livrodoSeth FOLLOW ME ON Instagram: http://instagram.com/sethkugel Twitter: http://twitter.com/sethkugel Facebook: http://facebook.com/globallycurious EMAIL: [email protected] EM PORTUGUÊS: YouTube: http://youtube.com/amigogringo Instagram: http://instagram.com/seuamigogringo Twitter: http://twitter.com/seuamigogringo Animation: Candy Kugel http://buzzzco.com Profile pic: Sebastian Piras http://sebastianpiras.com	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line142
__label__cc	0.735728	0.264272	Blockchain/Bitcoin BCIO: The Art of Building a Successful Crypto Team by Company Announcement August 9, 2018 56 %. That is the percentage of ICO-funded Crypto startups that are bound to collapse after just four months. Admittedly, such a high rate of failure is quite baffling, as funding is most of the time not the main reason – after all, countless startups outreach their hard cap yet find themselves unable to move ahead and deliver on their promises. Evidently enough, many factors come into play to determine a project’s success before, during, and post-ICO. It is also true that some of said factors are unpredictable, but there are nevertheless some constants that are easily identifiable. The discipline of teams and the craft of cultivating the X factor At the burgeoning of every project lies a worldview that consistently guides its progress. When coherently formulated, it is too often thought of as the X factor – an abstract concept that is independent of the people who execute it. But the truth is, achieving the delicate balance of an efficient Crypto team is exactly what the X factor stands for. Beyond the experiences, curriculums and level of skill, bringing together people who share the same vision yet have enough nuances of perspective to drive that same vision forward is a challenge in and of itself, but one that is worth spending time and energy on. Is Cryptocurrency any different from other ventures? Yes and no, seeing as the additional layers of complexity that surround both the technology and the industry raise the stakes even higher. Any endeavor has to go through a few major moments that are decisive for what comes next. An ICO is precisely that: a pivotal step that, depending on how it is conducted, either keeps the product alive and well or sinks it into oblivion. Indeed, an army of developers and engineers is very valuable, but it is certainly not enough. It is easy to forget that a competent Crypto team is made of a core set of talents focused on laying the foundations of a top-notch product, coupled with an external board of advisors whose role is to provide insights mainly by assessing risks and anticipating potential hurdles. An effective response requires excellent communication and mutual trust. In the end, that even distribution of responsibilities is what will make or break a project. The ICO as a paramount moment… and a source of tension The load of energy and implication that an ICO requires could almost be likened to that of a physical prowess: things do not always go as planned, and each individual has their own coping mechanisms. Blockchain.io has built a tight-knit crew that covers a wide range of aptitudes. The meticulous thought process that went behind it is what guarantees that no matter the challenges, no one loses sight of the same vision that made them commit in the first place. Pierre Noizat Pierre Noizat is a Polytechnique and Columbia University graduate; but he is no ordinary cryptographer: his driving force comes from what the Internet of Value represents, as well as his faith in its potential; as a chess aficionado, he knows how to stay calm and pragmatic no matter what. However, the aforementioned technicality of the field calls for a CEO-CTO power couple that gives the project legitimacy. Dominique Rodrigues Dominique Rodrigues, a research engineer with 15 years of experience in cloud computing, is the backbone of the developing branch. His dedication to the project and his chemistry with Pierre make for a smooth collaboration on all levels. Besides, Dominique’s experience in a music band is probably what explains his ability to be in sync with his partners and his developers team. Behind every right strategy is a passionate architect: Pierre Tavernier is just that, a brainy but down to earth CMO. Thanks to his background in consulting and finance, he has cracked the science of learning from his community and anticipating fruitful opportunities. Pierre Tavernier Last but not least, every project needs a legal mastermind: Laetitia Zito learned discipline and rigor from a decade of ballet lessons, and is the cool-headed, no-nonsense CFO that not only ensures the full compliance of Blockchain.io, but also works on advancing the legal framework around Cryptocurrency. The global Blockchain.io team includes advisors, partners and associates whose fields of expertise and profiles are as diverse and complementary as possible; traders, business developers, crypto connoisseurs, all work together to ensure that every situation is approached effectively. Ultimately, the key to success is smart management;Blockchain.io relies on its team’s common mindset: an unwavering determination to deliver, coupled with strong confidence in one’s work yet enough humility and trust to learn from one another. Featured Image via Freepik BCIO Blockchain.io Crypto ICO This is a submited Company Announcement/Press-Release. You can submit your own here http://fintechnews.sg/submit-a-fintech-singapore-asia-press-release/ More by Company Announcement Related Blockchain/Bitcoin Articles Similar Posts From Blockchain/Bitcoin Category Oracle Allows Enterprises to Build Blockchain Applications with New Cloud Service Infographic of the Crypto Universe Will India Emerge as The Next Blockchain Hub of The World?	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line156
__label__wiki	0.605153	0.605153	Private Equity Fundraising Activity Remains Strong in Asia by Fintechnews Singapore November 19, 2015 Private equity fundraising remains strong in Asia, most particularly in China. While the country’s current economic slowdown is troubling many investors, fundraising activity in Asia continues to stay strong, according to DealMarket.com, a Swiss platform for fundraising that also provides deal flow management tools. The region has experienced big deals this year, including an all-time high. In September, Tesco sold its South Korean unit, Homeplus, to private equity firm MBK Partners, a deal worth over US$6 billion. According to KPMG, we will continue to see a range of deals driven by the continued growth of the Asian middle class. In a report entitled ‘Private Equity Spotlight: Exploring regional trends,’ the firm wrote: “Although the opportunities remain broad, we see enhanced consumer spending driving the need for better services across several industries including education, healthcare, insurance, media and technology, fintech and the flow-on benefits for high-end manufacturing.” The opportunities for private equity in Asia across most sectors remain promising and compared to many of the developed economies, the number of opportunities in the region and their average deal size still has significant room for growth, KPMG said. The rise of online private equity platforms 2014 delivered big news for the private equity industry. Bain and Company estimates that exits from buyouts exceeded US$450 billion, surpassing the all-time high by a wide margin. According to Urs Haeusler, DealMarkets CEO, the increasing volume of deals has led to the emergence of online private equity platforms. “Competition is tougher than ever, and an online tool helps an investor or entrepreneur to identify the deal they want and get moving quicker than with traditional methods,” Haeusler told the Financier Worldwide. Launched in mid-2011, DealMarket.com is an online platform for fundraising and deal flow management, “a one-stop-shop for private equity and corporate finance professionals,” the company claims. For investors, DealMarket.com provides a platform to manage their deal flow, find deals and enlarge their network. The platform also provides due diligence tools, databases and related services. For fundraisers, the platform allows them to promote their deals, build their network and access fundraising tools. This Zurich-based startup serves some 15,000 investment professionals and fundraisers from 150 different countries. Over 3,000 deals and service providers have been promoted or listed so far. Users of DealMarket’s deal flow management tools include global leading banks such as UBS, but also private investors, associations and networks. “In essence, [online deal flow management tools] make the whole process quicker, easier to follow, and more sure that everything that should happen, does happen,” Haeusler said. He continued: “New services help private equity professionals to connect and collaborate in even better ways. […] Limited partners are demanding greater transparency in the general partner’s work, as well as more collaboration and decision rights.” Private equity platforms with deal flow management such as DealMarket.com, support these requirements and allow groups of investors to connect more efficiently, Haeusler said. “There is no doubt [that private equity platforms] will continue to evolve, and as more private equity professionals and fundraisers begin to use them, they will soon become the place to go for deals of any kind,” he predicts. Image credit: Growth , Shutterstock.com. Asia DealMarket fundraising platform private equity Fintechnews Singapore More by Fintechnews Singapore Related Various Articles Similar Posts From Various Category Maybank-ABSS: Collaborates to Drive Cloud Based Accounting Adoption Asia’s Top Under 30 VCs and Fintech Entrepreneurs Singapore Fuels Its Artificial Intelligence Ambitions with $27 Million Grant	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line157
__label__cc	0.665277	0.334723	New Castle / Public Safety Barricaded Subject Arrested And Charged February 2, 2019 February 2, 2019 - by Staff Writer On Friday, February 1, 2019, at approximately 11:05 a.m., officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the unit block of Catherine Street in the community of Pleasantville for a domestic dispute. Officials said upon arrival, officers learned that 56-year-old Thomas Porter had pointed a firearm at another subject while intoxicated during an argument. Thomas entered his residence upon police arrival. Thomas Porter remained in his residence and ignored police attempts to contact him. A perimeter was established which subsequently shut down Catherine Street and placed Pleasantville Elementary in a modified lockdown. A Reverse 911 message was sent out to neighboring residences advising occupants to remain inside their homes. Eventually, phone contact was established with Thomas Porter where it was confirmed that he was inside the residence, along with another subject unrelated to the domestic altercation. Shortly after 3:00 p.m., Thomas Porter surrendered peacefully to the officers and was taken into custody. Thomas Porter was charged with one felony count of Aggravated Menacing, one felony count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and one count of misdemeanor Possession of a Firearm Under the Influence. Bail Information was not provided in a statement released by New Castle County Police. A search of Delaware Department of Corrections inmate housing records shows that no Thomas Porter is being housed by the department as of 8:25 Saturday morning. A subject has been taken into custody, and this incident has reached a peaceful resolution, according to police. Catherine Street is now open. Officials indicated that further details will be released shortly. New Castle County Police just released the following statement regarding the incident “Police Activity: Catherine Street is currently closed due to heavy Police Activity. Pleasantville Elementary School is not involved, they will be dismissed at the regular time.” Original Report Officials with the Colonial School District announced this afternoon, Friday, February 1, 2019, that the Pleasantville Elementary School was on a modified lockdown. New Castle County Police and ambulance crews are on scene at a home on Catherine Street near the school. It’s believed that authorities are dealing with a domestic dispute at the home. It’s unclear what time the incident began, however, we do know that the ambulance crews were called to the area just after 11:00 this morning. Local authorities have alerted the Colonial School District that there is police activity at a home near Pleasantville Elementary School. As a safety precaution, the school is currently in a modified lockdown and additional staff are on site. We will keep families apprised of any changes, but students and staff are safe and classes are continuing, read a Facebook post by the district. Taggedpolice Troopers: Gunman Who Robbed New Castle Wawa Charged, Released On Unsecured Bond Happening Now: Driver Leaves Cars Piled Up In New Castle Yard, Poles Down Three Firefighters Injured During House Fire In New Castle On Friday Previous Article Pleasantville Neighborhood Barricaded Subject In Custody Next Article Disabled Man Trapped In Newark House Fire Saved By Firefighters, Police	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line158
__label__cc	0.577367	0.422633	EBOLA AT NEWARK AIRPORT? — SICK LIBERIAN EXPOSES NEED FOR AN IMMEDIATE BAN ON TRAVELERS FROM WEST AFRICA Proper quarantine measure not being taken in time to protect Americans — Meanwhile West Africans are saying “Better here [in America ] than in Africa... America is a better place to be [if you have Ebola].... ” Trojan Horse Obama and the “Trojans” in the Obama White House are not effective at prophylactic measures — Stronger national leadership is necessary in these times This “Ebola” thing is getting worse by the hour, and the heads of the CDC and the NIH show no abilities — intellectually, morally or otherwise — to deal with the real problem facing us — protecting the citizens of the United States — from a massive outbreak of Ebola right here in the continental United States — and/or something that is likely to happen first, an inundation of our health care facilities by opportunistic intruders into our country from infected areas elsewhere in the world. What follows would seem to be some kind of “sick joke” skit on “Saturday Night Live” except it is from the coverage of the latest Ebola scare, this one in the New York metropolitan area at Newark Airport. This is what a person waiting for passengers traveling from West Africa, after they were stopped by various authorities because of a sick person traveling here from West Africa: “Better here than in Africa, noted Liberian native Joshua Brown, as he waited for friends at Gate 53. By 4 p.m., he was still waiting — and indication that passengers whose flights had originated in Liberia were being held longer. * ‘I’m not worried for them,’ Brown told The Post of his friends. ‘Because they are coming from Africa, and America is a better place to be’ if you have Ebola, he noted. * ‘All the people brought here are cured from Ebola, but there they die. America is a great country.’...” ( See “Sick passenger investigated for Ebola at Newark airport” by Philip Messing, Jennifer Bain and Andrea Hay, 10/4/14, NY Post [http://nypost.com/2014/10/04/sick-passenger-investigated-for-ebola-at-newark-airport/]). The Liberian’s honesty on the subject is refreshing; especially compared to the dissembling we have gotten from our national leaders and those charged with protecting us from apocalyptic bio-hazards — the so-called experts at the National Institutes of Health and the Center for Disease Control. Later reports of the man taken to University Hospital in Newark have indicated that he didn't have Ebola. However, it doesn’t matter whether this particular passenger was or wasn’t infected with the Ebola virus, why was such a sick person flying into Newark when his trip originated in Liberia ? The multiple layers of bungling connected with the handling of the Dallas Ebola victim is also a reason to have no faith in the system to control this. For several days now everybody from President Obama down to local health administrators have been advocating patience, restraint and even good discipline as they kept reassuring us that this, that or the other manifestation or outbreak of Ebola was “unlikely.” Now we are witnessing the repeated specter of people infected with the disease cropping up at airports or having recently entered the United States through an airport. The government and it’s agents in the healthcare institutions of this country continue to refuse to implement a proper quarantine regimen for travelers from the infected areas, while many healthcare experts are saying that such protocols must be put into place. England has already limited the entry of travelers from West Africa by shutting down all British Air flights to or from West Africa. The United States has refused to even consider it. It has been said on this blog before that the election of Barack Hussein Obama has been the admission of a Trojan Horse into the biggest engine that keeps our society going, the executive authority over our national government. As a result, in countless areas, the Obama White House and administration has opened America’s “Gates of Troy” to countless interlopers, from floods of illegal aliens to teams of Islamist terrorists, and now a variety of individuals that might be carrying with them perhaps the greatest threat that we have ever faced at our borders and ports of entry — the Ebola virus. Conservatives and Republicans need to get behind leaders like Ted Cruz, Paul Ryan, Bobby Jindal and others who have called on imposing stringent limitations on travel to of from West Africa. What is at stake is more important than the upcoming elections. Once the genie of Ebola is out of the bottle nobody will be able to get it back in without a horrific loss of American resources and a significant number of Americans as well. So far the liberal, Obama-following, PC crowd have won the day with their counsel of patience, restraint and good discipline; and folks like us are stuck hoping that things will change soon. Or we’re saddled with the vain hope, that like a stopped clock being right twice a day, the other side has it right this time. Well you've outdone yourself on this exposition. What exactly is it about welcoming the poor, attending to the sick, and serving those who have less do Republicans not understand? They are the very actions that make us a great Nation. To think that such a misguided epistle should be written on Francis' Feast Day - for shame. RESPONSE: THE "CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME" EDITION The wretched of the earth are that way for a reason, many actually.... None of them have anything to do with a lack of charity by Anericans. Threats to our homeland and our people need to be treated as the threats that they are; and not as opportunities to offer ourselves up onto some sacrificial pyre for the good of an undefined and unaffiliated mankind. Sounds like more Republican voter supression This is all designed to take your mind off OJ Humankind not mankind, Mr. Massey. Did you already forget out last lesson on gender neutrality? Shouldn't that be "Hymyn" kind or some similar deconstructive word ? UPDATE & BACKFILL: THE “DONALD” EDITION REAL ESTATE MOGUL DONALD TRUMP CALLS ON PRESIDENT TO IMPOSE AN EBOLA TRAVEL BAN FROM WEST AFRICA — TRUMP ALSO ASKS: IS OBAMA STUPID OR ARROGANT CHAIRMAN OF COMMERCE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE SCHEDULES HEARING AND CALLS FOR EBOLA BAN ON TRAVEL “On Oct. 4, Trump used Twitter to criticize the administration for imposing a travel ban on flights to Israel in July after a rocket landed on one of the runways at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International airport. * ‘President Obama, I have an idea! Pretend that West Africa is Israel and then you will be able to stop the Ebola area flights,’ Trump wrote Twitter. * He followed up on Sunday with another tweet critical of Obama's reluctance to stop flights from Africa entering the U.S. ‘What the hell is Obama doing in allowing all of these potentially very sick people to continue entering the U.S.! Is he stupid or arrogant?’...” (See “Trump Joins Chorus Calling For Ebola Travel Ban” by Jennifer G. Hickey, 10/6/14, Newsmax [http://www.newsmax.com/US/Donald-Trump-Ebola-West-Africa-travel-ban/2014/10/06/id/598813/]). The same article noted that Representative Tim Murphy, chairman of the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, also supports a ban, telling Fox News that he favors prohibiting people coming from "hot zones" from traveling to the U.S. Staten Island Advance has some sort of meltdown af... 2014 Brooklyn GOP Election Roundup — The NYS As... SPECIAL UPDATE & BACKFILL: THE “OLD WINE IN NEW WI... Citizen’s Union Endorses Marty Golden over Jamie K... Latest 2014 Bombshell Against Congressman Michael ... The case of Kaci Hickox — She tests “negative”... Salag-Ebola Mechick-Ebola Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo — ... What’s going on with Preet Bharara’s Moreland Comm... Congressman Peter King calls for honesty in confro... More threats for Congressman Grimm’s re-election t... State Senator Martin Golden’s Chief of Staff, Jerr... “Fiery talk on Rep. Michael Grimm's legal woes, Do... The Daily News Editorial — “Train Recchia” — ... Just askin' these few Ebola questions ? REVIEW: “Behind Enemy Lines...” — Berardelli a... Marty Golden: the 2014 campaign and the creeping l... Below the Radar: Assembly Race in North Brooklyn p... In the race between Michael Grimm and Domenic Recc... Brooklyn Eagle and Home Reporter “See No Evil” and... Conservative Party Chairman Mike Long says that St... Newsday Article Takes a little look forward, and a... Other Brooklyn Republican blog does feature on Isl... Discussion: The Grimm and Golden Scandals and an E... BIG NEWS ! ! ! — NEW YORK POST REPORTS: U.S. At... Russell Gallo has a very interesting and provocati... Early Coverage in New York Observer first to tell ... EBOLA NEWS: Expert says — based upon experience w... Extra – Extra – Extra ! ! ! TOMORROW — Jamie... Judge Alan Marrus Adjourns Sal Perrone’s Case Yet ... 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__label__wiki	0.631526	0.631526	Tag: ;gbtq Emma Stone – ‘The Favourite’ “The Favourite,” which undoubtedly will be applauded as one of the best films of the year, is set to celebrate its release in theaters... Rachel Weisz – ‘The Favourite’ On November 23, the theaters will be treated to one of the most celebrated films to be released this year: “The Favourite.” Featuring movie... Joe Alwyn – ‘The Favourite’ British actor Joe Alwyn, 27, is already accomplished, and his career is about to explode even further. With roles in four feature films, including... Yorgos Lanthimos – ‘The Favourite’ The flawlessly brilliant director of “The Favourite,” set to be celebrated in theaters on November 23, has a reputation for creating the unique. After... Show Some Love For Christmas – First Ladies Of Disco Show “The First Ladies of Disco” Spreading Holiday Cheer aT “Joe’s Pub” Nov. 29/30 “The First Ladies of Disco”, a high powered combination of three of the most... Boy George ‘LIFE’: A Lesson in Joyful Cynicism With all that has happened whilst on your quest through time, you can either feel sorry for yourself or treat your tragedies as a... Mike Greko “Dead Celebrity Ball” Vivacious music sensation, New York's own Mike Greko will be premiering his fiery new dance track, "My World", at what promises to be the...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line170
__label__wiki	0.804484	0.804484	Talk Dear Mr. President (Pink song) Pink Dear Mr.president DEAR MR. PRESIDENT Chords - Pink One can imagine the artist having gotten a load off of her chest and then calming down. There is no proof that Bush did cocaine. What kind of father would take his own daughter's rights away? The only instrument used in the song is the guitar, played by Emily Sailers of the Indigo Girls. We may have a link trade agreement among us. Slowly, the depressing tone is changing into what sounds more like anger, but not completely as of yet. Excluir playlist Cancelar Salvar. Log dich ein um diese Funktion zu nutzen. Dear Mr. President Songtext WikiProject Songs song articles v t e. Bradley Cooper Lady Gaga Juntos part. Log in to this blog Spam prevention powered by Akismet. Usually I'm more blunt, but I dig it. And to think that when she started working on her fourth album, she felt like the effort would be fruitless. Please take a moment to review my edit. This is a very plausible assertion considering that his own father was the President and he was raised in a more affluent segment of society. Bush, when such a close family friend is directly being affected by his distorted view of appropriate sexuality. Pink has never directly said that the song was in reference to President Bush. Pink addresses the major concerns of most Americans. Pink-Dear Mr President Analysis. Wenn du deinen Besuch fortsetzt, stimmst du der Verwendung solcher Cookies zu. The song provides for a valid attack on the policies of the Bush administration and of President Bush himself. He had the power to change society and be a positive force for society but failed to do so. Who do you pray for at night before you go to sleep? The Invasion of Kuwait Presidents Ch. We're not dumb and we're not blind. Bush's own words against him, pales next to M! Prior to the album's release, P! Australian Recording Industry Association. Pink's not sure how people are going to react to the new batch of songs on I'm Not Dead, an album that's more personal than anything she's ever offered. For the duration of the first verse, the guitar somberly plays the same three chords and stops at certain points so that all you hear are the lyrics. Even though this article is a stub, I think it should be Wikipedia's featured article sometime. Pink was quoted as saying that she wrote the song as an attack on the President and his administration to prove that she could and what a great country that we live in to allow her to do so. Enter Dear Mr President in the field Titel. Bush knows nothing about hard work. Ich kann allerdings keine rechtschreibfehler vorfinden. It became the third highest-selling single of Austria for and the eighth highest-selling single of Switzerland the same year. The use of just one instrument is an important feature, yo yo honey singh video songs hd as it directs the listener to focus on the lyrics. We got together with them and did the song. No special action is required regarding these talk page notices, other than regular verification using the archive tool instructions below. Songtext von P nk - Dear Mr. President Lyrics She is also addressing the political corruption that is believed to have occurred in the Bush administration. Bush has no idea what it is like to work from minimum wage and be pregnant, or how it would feel to sleep in a cardboard box. WikiProject Songs song articles. What do you feel when you see all the homeless on the street? Bush who he prays for at night. The Music Industry Musical Analysis Dear Mr. President Appears to have been tagged on. It reached number one in Flemish Belgium for four weeks and in Austria for one week, while reaching the top five in Australia, Germany and Switzerland. President, Were you a lonely boy? President regardless of who is in office. These statements address that Mr. The media did not portray the mass destruction inflicted on the country of Iraq or report the effect that the war was having on military families. What do you feel when you look in the mirror? This article has been automatically rated by a bot or other tool because one or more other projects use this class. Meu perfil Enviar letra Mensagens Editar Sair. The guitar is strumming a different set of chords from the first verse, as Pink begins asking a sting of questions that will continue for the remainder of the song. Kavilinayil kunkumamo mp3 free download Iranianmp3s.com free download Need for speed collection free download Old marathi devotional songs Space invader game free download French christmas 1 free download Pkzip dos Preminchu pelladu telugu songs How to gangstar miami vindication for free download Scientific calculator for android phones Vairamuthu mp3 songs Pool design software Minecraft no registration Lata mangeshkar mp3 Businessman full movie	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line171
__label__cc	0.729852	0.270148	10 African Countries With The Highest Number Of Scammers, See Who Tops The List The Bible describes the love of money as the root of all evil. No matter how hard we try, that “love” plays in at some point in our lives and we also realize that money is a necessity. Now the question here is, “What is scamming?” The last time I checked, it was defined as a fraudulent/dishonest scheme to trick others in to giving you what you want. In some cases, some guys do scam civil servants out of their savings. In Nigeria some people call them Yahoo Guys, while in Ghana they are called “Sakawa Boys”, and I’m pretty sure people from other countries do have different names too. So without further ado, we came up with the 10 AFRICAN COUNTRIES WITH THE HIGHEST RATES OF SCAMMERS. Previous1 of 11Continue Reading Top 10 Most Dangerous African countries […..Check your Country] JUST IN: Top 10 Most Influential Celebrities in Nigeria REVEALED!!!! [2face Idibia is #2, Guess #1] Guys!!! 10 Most Powerful Militaries In The World.Guess Which Country Here Comes # 1. Heard of NIGERIA? 15 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Nigeria [Must Read] MUST READ: How Petrol Attendants Cheat You In Filling Stations Without You Knowing Exposed!! See the 5 DIRTY THINGS African BIG GIRLS do to make money [ Especially #1] Meet 12 Super-Rich and Powerful, Yet Single Nigerian Women [So Beautiful & Filthy RICH] EXPOSED!! Top 10 Nigerian Celebrity Endorsements & their Worth Top 10 Nigerian Celebrities Who Were Born Rich […. but your NEVER know] Nigerian P0RNSTAR, King Tblak Reveals How Much He Pays His Girls	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line172
__label__wiki	0.790131	0.790131	PitchCraft: Jeff Samardzija, the Accursed Ace by Shane Ryan Remember when Felix Hernandez won the Cy Young in 2010 with a 13-12 record, and we were all like, “Wow, the Mariners are really, really terrible,” and it helped the last stubborn holdouts understand how useless the “win” was as a measure of pitching performance? Well, now we have Jeff Samardzija, the Chicago Cubs pitcher who makes Felix Hernandez look like Stan Bahnsen. Twenty-one wins, 3.60 ERA for the White Sox in 1972. Anyway, Samardzija is having an unbelievable season in Chicago, boasting a 1.68 ERA (second-best in MLB; annoyingly, Adam Wainwright has a 1.67) and a top-15 WAR and FIP. The former Notre Dame receiver isn’t a strikeout king, but he’s stingy with home runs, produces a high rate of ground balls, and leaves about 80 percent of runners on base. In terms of wins, though, the dude cannot buy one. He’s probably tried. Here are a list of Cubs scores on days when Samardzija was pitching: 2-0, 4-1, 7-5, 3-2, 3-1, 2-0, 4-3, 4-2. The Cubs lost all of those games, and most of the runs were conceded by the bullpen. In total, the Cubbies are 2-8 when Samardzija — who, again, has THE SECOND-BEST ERA IN BASEBALL — starts. So despite being one of the best pitchers in baseball, his team has the fifth-worst win percentage in the majors when he starts, and he gets the fifth-lowest run support from his offense (thanks to ESPN Stats & Info). That, my friends, is the definition of unlucky. He’s cursed, and that’s OK. But let’s put that aside for now and find out exactly why he’s been so good in 2014. (Big thanks as always to Pitcher GIFs, your best source for — you guessed it — awesome pitcher GIFs.) What He Throws (All velocity, movement, and usage stats from Brooks Baseball.) 1. Sinking Fastball: 95.4 mph, 34.83% usage, -9.95 horizontal movement, 4.99 vertical This is a really interesting pitch to analyze, and an important one, seeing as how Samardzija throws it more than a third of the time (or about half the time when the batter’s ahead). I say interesting because while it’s really fast — fourth-fastest among all sinker-ballers in MLB — his whiff rate is only about 10 percent, which is really low. That being said, his foul balls–to-swings ratio is very high, and he elicits one of the 10 lowest line-drive percentages, meaning that even though he’s not getting a ton of swings and misses, it’s still a really hard pitch to hit. FanGraphs lists it as the 10th-best two-seamer in the game (Brooks Baseball’s Pitchf/x has a superior classification system to MLB’s auto-classification, which is what FanGraphs uses, but the value data on FanGraphs can still be interesting). Along with the speed, you’ll notice the extreme movement in on righties, with almost 10 inches of break. Even though this is a sinker, it moves “down” only about two inches from his straight fastball; the primary movement is sideways. Check it out in action from earlier this year against the Diamondbacks: http://giant.gfycat.com/ThoroughPolishedDaddylonglegs.gif 2. Four-seam Fastball: 95.5 mph, 23.10% usage, -6.49 horizontal movement, 7.36 vertical With the four-seam and the sinker, you start to get a sense of what you’re getting from Samardzija. He’s primarily a fastball pitcher, and almost 60 percent of the pitches a batter sees will be traveling about 95 mph. The difference in movement between the four-seam and the sinker is subtle—three inches horizontally, two inches vertically. Both pitches chase in on righties, for whom he uses one or the other as a first pitch on more than 70 percent of pitches (he does so 55 percent of the time for lefties). By all measures, this pitch isn’t quite as “nast” as the sinker, except for one — he gets twice as many whiffs. But in terms of production, it produces a lower average (.226 to .239), and no batter has hit a home run off the four-seam yet this season. Here again, we see the utility in contrast; when his prominent pitches dive low and right, even subtly, the four-seam will produce high swings from batters expecting more movement. With excellent velocity, it leaves very little room for error. The good horizontal movement, combined with the speed, also lets him sneak inside pitches past lefties for a strike, which we see here: http://giant.gfycat.com/EvilIdleAfricanpiedkingfisher.gif 3. Slider: 85.77 mph, 21.22% usage, 1.79 horizontal movement, -0.09 vertical There’s nothing too complicated here. When your eye is used to seeing 95 mph breaking right, 85 and breaking left can be tough. Beyond the high velocity (12th among sliders) and, again, a high foul ball rate we aren’t talking about superlative pitches. He mixes it up well against righties, hovering around 20 percent usage regardless of the count, but he loves throwing it as a first pitch to lefties. The results, though, are excellent — batters hit .167 against the slider, and slug just .271. (Pitching nerd wish list: A sortable table comparing individual pitches by batting average and slugging. How about it, Internet?) Samardzija doesn’t throw a changeup, but the slider has the same wrong-footing effect, as we see by the hitter’s puzzlement here on a pitch that shouldn’t be very hard to bunt: http://giant.gfycat.com/CloudyQuarterlyAsiantrumpetfish.gif 4. Cutter: 93.84 mph, 10.83% usage, -2.82 horizontal movement, 6.96 vertical In theory, this should be the perfect complement to the four-seam and the sinker, seeing as how it moves at almost the same high velocity yet stays relatively straight while the others break hard to the right. Because hitters had success against it early this year, though, he almost completely went away from it in April before returning to a 16 percent usage in May. With a .258 batting average against, it’s technically his “worst” pitch, but in relative terms it’s not terrible. The problem is that in comparison to other cutters in the game, there’s not a lot of “cutting” action — it still moves a bit too far to the right. As a rule, cutters that behave the most like a screwball, which is to say move the most in the opposite direction of the fastball, tend to produce the best outcomes. A couple more inches of reverse break and Samardzija would have a devastating pitch on his hands. http://giant.gfycat.com/FabulousThornyBlackbird.gif 5. Splitter: 86.64 mph, 9.67% usage, -7.49 horizontal movement, 4.59 vertical I love this pitch, and Samardzija loves it, too — at least with two strikes. He very, very rarely uses it when the batter is ahead, and it sees almost exclusive use in two-strike situations. It drops more than any other pitch except the slider, and has impressive rightward movement along with the uncomfortable velocity, almost 10 mph slower than the sinker, cutter, and four-seam. The results are great, too — .160 batting average against, same slugging, and only four hits on 108 total pitches this season, compared to 14 strikeouts. The only issue? Well, it goes for a ball 62 percent of the time, since it dives out of the strike zone. It’s no big deal if the count is 0-2 or 1-2, but you can see why he doesn’t use it with the batter ahead, and is even hesitant in 2-2 or 3-2 counts. Still, look at this beauty: http://giant.gfycat.com/ImaginativeMistyHake.gif If he could throw it for strikes more often, you’d probably see the usage of this pitch go way up. The obvious one is the lack of strikeouts, despite impressive velocity, and the rate is lower than his last two seasons. At the same time, getting outs on batted balls saves pitches, and Samardzija averages almost a full seven innings per start, good for 13th among all starters. You could easily look at this as a positive change. The walks are probably a touch high at 2.52 per nine innings, but it’s nothing too terrible, and we probably can’t expect him to maintain a 1.68 ERA. The big question is whether his lower-than-normal BABIP (.258) and home run percentage are results of changes he’s made since last season, or whether we’ll see a regression. Samardzija is a big fellow at 6-foot-5, and out of a windup, he has a slight hesitation that must make timing difficult for hitters. As we’ve seen, the only real pattern you can expect is fastballs early, and the splitter comes into play if you fall behind. It’s going to be fun to follow him the rest of this season, because to say he’s having a “career year” is an understatement. Look at last year’s stats, and you don’t just see a pitcher improved; you see a pitcher transformed. Johnny Cueto, Master of the Mix-Up Masahiro Tanaka, Yankee Split King Filed Under: MLB, Chicago Cubs, Jeff Samardzija, PitchCraft MoneyBrackets: A 15-Step Guide to Conquering March Madness March 17, 2015 College Hoops Hype Meter: Which Freshmen Should You Get Excited About? November 13, 2014 The End of a Brilliant Summer: Rory at the Ryder Cup September 29, 2014 The Ryder Cup Preview: Massive, Unhinged, Scottish September 26, 2014 PitchCraft: The 2014 Year-End GIF Awards September 25, 2014 See all from Citi Field Psyops: How the Mets Can Beat Yordano Ventura October 29, 2015 The 15 Biggest Plays in Baseball History October 27, 2015 World Series Rooting Guide: Picking a Team Based on What You Value in Life October 27, 2015 ‘The Jonah Keri Podcast’: Jeff Passan on the World Series October 26, 2015 See all MLB B.S. Report: Jimmy Kimmel, Dave Dameshek, Ramona Shelburne, and Zach Lowe About Last Weekend: Kings to the Cup	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line179
__label__cc	0.542044	0.457956	Memorial Day Weekend: Rolling Thunder, Lightning, and a Volt! Written by Greg Photographs 1 and 4 by Chris Ley This Memorial Day weekend, we hit a variety of events in our 2013 Chevrolet Volt, courtesy of the GM East team. Zipping between events was easy, as the Volt’s electric propulsion system allows it to reach a test-track speed of 100 miles per hour (we didn’t go quite that fast). Our first stop? The Memorial Day Weekend Sale at Urban Chic boutique. We saved a bundle, and the Volt’s roomy 10.6 cubic feet of trunk space gave us plenty of room to store our sassy sundresses. You can also save money on the Volt, which qualifies for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500. Memorial Day BBQs are as American as apple pie, and this weekend was no exception. We cruised by the Hinge Memorial Day BBQ Extravaganza, where guests played cornhole, posed in the photo booth, and sampled a variety of BBQ items. While we didn’t meet a new love interest there, we were in love with our Volt’s sleek shape and stylish interior. All this driving around helped us to work up a thirst, which we quenched at the Memorial Day Patio Happy Hour at Boqueria. Our Chevy Volt didn’t need a fill-up—its battery goes a full 38 miles before switching to gasoline, and it gets a combined electric and gas mileage of 62 miles per gallon equivalent. Recharging is easy, as it can be plugged in to any standard electrical outlet. We mustn’t forget that the true meaning of Memorial Day is to honor those who died in service to their country. We stopped by the U.S. Navy Memorial to attend Rolling Thunder’s Wreathlaying. The roar of the motorcycles was in stark contrast to the Volt’s whisper-quiet running sound. We ended our day with a stop at Gravelly Point Park, just outside the perimeter of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The technology aboard the jets flying overhead was no more sophisticated than that aboard our Volt, which features the MyLink high-res color touch screen with Bluetooth streaming audio. Want to check out a Volt for yourself? Then stop by Crystal Car this Fathers’ Day, where Vornado will showcase its Chevrolet Volt fleet and new charging stations.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line180
__label__cc	0.685573	0.314427	Founded by Stephane Raynor in 1976, the story of BOY is a true one off, in that that the wildest rumours and legends that surround it couldn’t hope to compete with the reality. Beloved by the underground, but frequently courted by an overground hungry for a piece of BOY’s trademark attitude, it remains the label that everyone wants in on. From Warhol, to Madonna, Punks through to New Romantics, club kids to fashionistas, all have worn BOY. Adopted as the uniform of choice for every youth movement that has mattered, the brand has outlived them all, with the unmistakeable spirit that underpins all things BOY remaining the same today as when it was first formed… Gateway Arcade L2 2613A-B	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line183
__label__cc	0.637223	0.362777	Day Shift: Midnight, Texas #2 by Charlaine Harris I was possibly the last person on earth to read the Sookie Stackhouse novels, having been a fan of Charlaine Harris’ Lily Bard and Aurora Teagarden series that were recommended by a librarian friend, but I enjoyed the True Blood series, so off to Sookie I went. And Harris’ ability to slowly build a town and give every resident and character something ‘else’ that makes them compelling made me a fan for life. In the second of the Midnight Texas series, I rediscovered her ability to transport me into a world of her making. Midnight, Texas is literally in the middle of nowhere, but the town doesn’t lack for interest. Narrated by three residents, Manfred, Olivia and Joe. Manfred is a youngish single man, gifted with psychic abilities, living in a rented house. Part of his work is done on line, the rest from ‘weekends of work’ where he sets private readings for clients. A bit on the outside, he’s never really settled into his own skin. When Manfred’s work takes him to Dallas for a working weekend, he encounters Olivia in the dining room, with two guests that are soon found dead. The next day, his client arrives in a bit of a state, and then dies before the end of her reading. A mystery is afoot. Olivia Charity arrived in Midnight an enigma, and hasn’t spent much time ingratiating herself to the rest of the townspeople. Things in Midnight haven’t been quite right since the murder of the convenience store owner, and now people are looking at the abandoned hotel. Not just people, but outsiders and press. Am anathema in Midnight, and something to be avoided at every cost to Olivia. For she has secrets, dark deep ones that hide behind her cool and remote façade, often displayed in her anger, nearly uncontrolled if not for her relationship with Lemuel, a vampire. Joe runs an antique shop and his lover, Chuy the hairdresser are the third of the narrative voices in this story. There is an otherness about all the residents that Joe references frequently, usually obliquely. He’s very observant and cautious, and is one of the steady voices (it appears) of the residents, adopting a quiet wait and see attitude. These three very different, yet wholly interconnected characters each reveal bits of themselves and others, giving readers a clear example of Harris’ skill in plot crafting, dialogue, characterization and that compelling bit of weird that adds equal measures of menace and intrigue. Character driven, this story (that I did not realize was the second in the series) stands alone beautifully, but is laden with nods to other books from Harris, including Sookie Stackhouse, Aurora Teagarden and Lily Bard. Fans of those works will recognize these characters who appear with a smoothness that feels meant to be. Beside the murder mystery, there are threats for Olivia, the coming full moon, a mysterious arrival of a child left to the Rev, and the ongoing and quite sweet unrequited love story between Fiji and Bobo. I read this book in one sitting, and then have reread it again twice since then. I’ve read it a third time after buying and reading the first in the series, Midnight Crossroad, and I can’t wait for the next book. I will, however, be reading these again. Title: Day Shift Author: Charlaine Harris Series: Midnight, Also in this series: Midnight Vengeance Genre: Contemporary Mystery Published by: Ace, Penguin Published on: 5 May, 2015 Source: Publisher via NetGalley Audio Length: 9 Hours: 52 minutes Get Your Copy: Amazon ♦ AllRomance ♦ iTunes ♦ Kobo ♦ Downpour ♦ Book Depository ♦ Google In Midnight Crossroad, Charlaine Harris “captured the same magic as the world of Bon Temps, Louisiana, and took it to another level" (Houston Press). Now the #1 New York Times best selling author of the Sookie Stackhouse novels returns to the one-traffic-light town you see only when you’re on the way to someplace else… There is no such thing as bad publicity, except in Midnight, Texas, where the residents like to keep to themselves. Even in a town full of secretive people, Olivia Charity is an enigma. She lives with the vampire Lemuel, but no one knows what she does; they only know that she’s beautiful and dangerous. Psychic Manfred Bernardo finds out just how dangerous when he goes on a working weekend to Dallas and sees Olivia there with a couple who are both found dead the next day. To make matters worse, one of Manfred’s regular—and very wealthy—clients dies during a reading. Manfred returns from Dallas embroiled in scandal and hounded by the press. He turns to Olivia for help; somehow he knows that the mysterious Olivia can get things back to normal. As normal as things get in Midnight… See the Midnight, Texas Series on Goodreads A copy of this title was provided via Publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility. About Charlaine Harris Charlaine Harris is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse and Midnight, Texas, fantasy/mystery series and the Aurora Teagarden, Harper Connelly, and Lily Bard mystery series. Her books have inspired HBO’s True Blood, NBC’s Midnight, Texas, and the Aurora Teagarden movies for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. She has lived in the South her entire life. Website \| Twitter \| Facebook \| Goodreads \| Amazon By Charlaine Harris The Complete Sookie Stackhouse Stories: Sookie Stackhouse #14 by Charlaine Harris The Ghost Hunter Next Door: Beechwood Harbor Ghost Mystery #1 by Danielle Garrett Paris by the Book by Liam Callanan The Irish Inheritance: Jayne Sinclair Genealogical Mystery #1 by M.J. Lee The Satanic Mechanic: Tannie Maria Mystery #2 by Sally Andrew The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey The Last Collection by Jeanne Mackin The Bookshop of the Broken Hearted Robert Hillman Grace After Henry by Eithne Shortall « Pool Man by Sabrina York with Excerpt That Thing You Do: Whispering Bay Romance #1 by Maria Geraci with Excerpt »	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line188
__label__cc	0.704129	0.295871	Posted byturiya March 16, 2012 December 21, 2012 Leave a comment on S0PA: 387 Indian ISPs must block 104 piratical websites The recent Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), considered and eventually abandoned by the US Congress after rancorous debate earlier this year, proposed giving judges the power to cut off American access to particular websites. Under the initial version of the bill, judges would have been able order Internet service providers to use only crude tools like DNS blocking to make piratical websites harder to access. The proposal was criticized strongly on grounds of practicality, due process, and free speech, but major rightsholders want such approaches implemented worldwide. In India, they have succeeded. A Kolkata court has ordered all 387 Internet providers in the country to block a list of 104 websites after the Indian Music Industry (IMI) filed suit against them. Indian Music Industry officials filed information with the court showing that each of the 104 sites hosted at least some infringing material; the judges ruled that site blocking was a proper way of dealing with the issue. Four injunctions—on January 27, February 6, March 1, and March 2—implemented the blacklist. Every one of the sites targeted by the music industry was ordered blocked. IMI officials have insisted to local media that they are targeting only the worst offenders, saying that they began their process with 300 websites and eventually narrowed it down to 104 of the most flagrant infringers. As for how the blocks will be implemented, the court has allowed Internet providers three options: blocking by DNS name (“arstechnica.com”), blocking by IP address (“75.102.3.15”), or URL blocking by deep packet inspection (which can do things like block specific links like “arstechnica.com/bollywood”). But site blocking on the Internet, though it sounds so seductively easy, comes with its own set of problems. Blocking by DNS can be circumvented simply by entering a site’s actual IP address instead of its name. Blocking by IP address can be bypassed by moving a site to a new server that carries a new IP address. URL blocking has little effect when an existing site simply changes its name. These are hardly esoteric technical secrets. One of the first sites to be blocked, “songs.pk,” has rebranded itself “songspk.pk.” Confused users who turn to a Google search for answers will already find that link number one for “songs.pk” directs them to the new site. Truly blocking sites from the Internet in this fashion remains difficult, though as usual the goal is more about making infringement more difficult than curtailing all illegal activity. European courts have on occasion required specific sites to be blocked, but those rulings have tended to target one site at a time, and have often been applied only to a single Internet provider. The Indian approach is far broader, and Internet companies like Facebook and Google are coming under legal pressure to censor far more material, including obscene images of gods and goddesses. The first list of 104 sites largely focuses on regional music; it includes sites like apunkabollywood.com, bollywoodmp4.com, and lovepaki.com. IMI promises that its next targets will include more general-purpose file-sharing sites, however. Reproduced from arstechnica IFPI, the international music trade group, welcomed the ruling—but insisted that even such measures did not go far enough. “The court ruled that blocking is a proportionate and effective way to tackle website piracy,” said IFPI chief executive Frances Moore. “The Indian government should build on this progress by moving forward legislation to effectively tackle all forms of digital piracy to enable the country’s digital music market to reach its full potential.” Posted byturiya March 16, 2012 December 21, 2012 Posted incensorship, IGF, Internet, NetNeutrality, News Reporters without Borders name “Enemies of the Internet”	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line207
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__label__cc	0.572674	0.427326	My PCC by-election leaflet It is polling day on Thursday for the Northumbria Police Commissioner by-election. So here is my election leaflet, featuring mainly the cost of this totally unnecessary election (£2.5 million), the fact that the PCC system is a failure and the need to boost community policing. Unexpected support My attention has been drawn to the Newcastle Journal's letters' column from 11th July 2019. C Jackson (CJ) of Kenton, Newcastle, wrote about the PCC by-election candidates. CJ had lots of praise for Vera Baird whose resignation has sparked this contest and suggested the four candidates do not have the level of experience of Ms Baird. But, he did write: "it's patently obvious only one of them [the candidates] possesses anything close to some knowledge, experience and the maturity to undertake the role. I believe that person is 55-year-old Dr Jonathan Wallace. I have no idea who CJ of Kenton is but thank you for your backing! Parking the kids On Saturday, Chase Park hosted a "Love Parks" event. I was there with a couple of our goat kids and 4 ducklings to promote the cause of self-sufficiency and sustainable living. Alas, the weather was against us. When it turned midday, it tipped down. Chowdene Action Day Another weekend and another action day in Gateshead, this time in Chowdene ward. Our aim was to get a Focus out across the ward. We achieved most of this. A small number of patches were left at the end of the day but these were taken by a couple of members to do later this week. Only one person refused to take a copy. At first I thought she was going to give me a pro-Labour tongue lashing. I should not have assumed that areas traditionally Labour automatically means residents are pro-Labour now. The person declining to take the leaflet was a Brexit Party supporter. I hope she gets the Brexit deal she deserves! Another Focus delivery Last night was my last opportunity to deliver the latest Focus in a Whickham North patch before it expired. The newsletter carried an advert for the Chase Park fair today so it was either a case of putting them through people' doors, or putting them in the recycling bin. The former won out! The Focus also included information about the PCC by-election, so I had an added incentive to get them delivered. Meeting the Police Federation Yesterday I had a very useful meeting with the Northumbria Police Federation. This was held at my request as I wanted to speak to representatives of officers about how they felt about the state of the force, staff morale and issues of concern to them. The meeting lasted an hour and a half and was a very useful insight into the state of affairs and how officers are coping. Video diary 11th July 2019 On Wednesday I was at the BBC for a Radio Newcastle interview, the the three other Northumbria PCC candidates, and in the afternoon I was at Tyne Tees TV. Evening saw Lib Dem group meeting, followed by Gateshead Local Party exec. To round off the day, I headed up to the Lib Dem office at Consett to help shift 20 boxes of A4 paper. All in a day's work! Straddling the fence on Brexit I'm trying to get my mind around Labour's new policy on Brexit. Having gone from sitting on the fence about a confirmatory referendum, now they claim to support a further vote on the "Tory Brexit Deal" or on a no deal Brexit if the Conservatives push for Brexit before the general election. This is after Labour have said for months that there will be no further referendum. But what is on offer at a general election held before Brexit will be the opposite - Labour will "renegotiate" the deal to leave and there will be no referendum on their deal. So they continue to straddle the fence. BBC Politics Programme Yesterday morning I journeyed into Gateshead for the last of our media interviews for the PCC by-election. It was with the BBC for the North East Politics Programme, with a bit being used on Look North. All 4 candidates were present and were interviewed together by Richard Moss. I think this was the toughest interview yet, focused on our personal characters, drugs and what each of us would do if we won. A week today we will be in the middle of the count. And then it's all over. Hooray! Video diary 9th July 2019 My morning was taken up with a visit to Birkheads Wild outdoor education centre. For the rest of the day, other than a council advisory group meeting, I was working on shifting the large quantity of PCC by-election leaflets. All those Focuses After the Gateshead Lib Dem exec meeting last night a number of us headed to Consett for the much sought after job of carrying quarter of a tonne of paper up a flight of 21 stairs to the Lib Dem office and print shop. Excellent exercise! Think of the thousands of Focuses we will be producing with all that paper! Blaydon selection underway I attended the Gateshead Lib Dems Local Party executive meeting last night. One of the items on the agenda was the selection of a Parliamentary candidate for Blaydon. The executive agree to start the process of selecting a candidate. We will be looking for a hardworking candidate who will take the battle to Labour in the constituency Labour have taken for granted for decades. Monday 8th July 2019 - after delivering a pile of leaflets for the police commissioner election, I headed to the Baltic Art Gallery for a councillors' briefing. It turned into a useful opportunity to bend the ear of Martin Gannon, leader of Gateshead Council, about his cabinet reports to full council. Tyne Tees TV interview I'm just back from my second PCC by-election interview of the day, this time with Tyne Tees TV. It was done in the style of a police interview! I kept my answers brief and to the point, covering only one issue - the need to scrap the PCC and replace the system with something similar to what was scrapped when the former police authorities (made up of local councillors and magistrates) were abolished. The interview will go out on Monday evening. A "carrot picker" This morning, Radio Newcastle hosted a debate between the four PCC by-election candidates. It was a relatively friendly encounter though the Independent candidate, Georgina Hills, attacked me a "carrot picker" (I grow my own food but have never successfully grown carrots!). The key points I made were: I am the most experienced candidate with 32 years in local government and a history of working in the private, public and voluntary sector. A vote for me is a vote to end the wasteful, failed experiment of PCCs. The cost of £2.5 million for the by-election is a scandalous waste. As PCC I will reach out to communities. We need to be more joined up with local government and health, rather than being in a silo. Delivering in Marley Hill Yet more PCC by-election leaflets delivered yesterday, this time in Marley Hill and Sunniside. I shifted 230. Plenty more still to do. Visiting Birkheads Wild Yesterday I paid a visit to Birkheads Wild, an outdoor education centre between Sunniside and Kibblesworth. I first met the people who run the facility at the recent Clover Hill School fair and they were keen for me to call in. It is an interesting site with plenty for children to do in an outdoor environment. I am hoping to link them into another project I am planning in Sunniside, but more about that on another day. Baltic and Sage presentation Last night I attended a presentation about the work of both the Sage and Baltic. Held at the Baltic Gallery, it brought councillors up to date on the work of both these major cultural organisations and buildings. Points of particular interest to me included: setting up cultural links with cities on the coast of Scandinavia and the Baltic, regardless of Brexit. I jokingly dubbed it the 21st Century Hanseatic League. raising the levels of people's cookery skills to avoid waste and get the most out of food resources. Whenever I raise this, Labour councillors spit venom at me, so it was great to see a major cultural organisation in Gateshead addressing this issue as well. making Baltic and Sage relevant to residents - I have consistently argued that these cultural institutions are more about jobs, the visitor economy and building up the wealth of the economy. However, there is a need to make them more directly relevant to residents in their every day lives. How do we get more of the people of Gateshead to come through the doors of the Baltic and Sage. We had a useful discussion on this. I then took the opportunity to have a look at the exhibition by Ifeoma U Anyaeji. The exhibits are made from discarded plastic waste, mainly plastic bags. Delivering in Sunniside Another day, another delivery of Focuses. Today I delivered 260 in my home village of Sunniside. The Focus was about the PCC by-election. Our normal Focus is delayed until the PCC election is out of the way. The by-election is on 18th July. Gateshead Strategy Meeting Gateshead Lib Dems held another strategy meeting yesterday morning in our office in Consett. The aim is to reform our organisation to get it into shape to take forward our campaigning. The targets of our strategy are to win control of Gateshead Council and gain Parliamentary representation in the borough. We also looked at campaigning in our target wards, where are strengths and weaknesses are and who takes decisions on campaigning. So, a very successful meeting, progress made and we will be out campaigning in various different places in Gateshead this week. Taking the kids to the fayre On Saturday I took two of our goat kids to the Whickham Community Fayre. Also accompanying us were four ducklings. We set up a pen for them opposite the library. They proved a great hit (as usual!) with residents and especially children. I suspect the animals appeared in more photos than anything else at the fayre. July eFocus Whickham area no. 119 Just published - edition 119 of eFocus for the Whickham area. The main stories include marking D-Day, the PCC by-election, green-fingered volunteers plant out Church Green, resurfacing work to take place in Sunniside, opinion poll predicts Lib Dem win in Blaydon, new bus shelter for Streetgate and Whickham Comunity Fayre tomorrow. Blaydon Lib Dem meeting I am just back from the Blaydon Lib Dem constituency branch meeting. We had a good discussion about the PCC by-election, campaigning in our held and target wards and kick started the process of selecting a candidate for Blaydon for the general election. As usual, I came away with a long to-do list! I'm just back from doing a live interview with Spice Radio in Newcastle about why people should vote for me to be the new PCC in the by-election on 18th July. We talked about a wide range of issues from why the role should be abolished to the European Arrest Warrant. It seemed to go well. PCC leaflet arrives A large tonnage of Lib Dem PCC leaflets arrived yesterday. I collected the ones for Gateshead, filling my Land Rover with them in the process. They have already started going through doors. I have received calls from people across the force area who have received them. The scrap-PCC message is being well received. Labour 4th yet again As usual, please consider the health warning that comes with any opinion poll. Don't read too much into an individual poll's result but look at the trends instead. And so, yet again, we have another poll in which 4 parties are competing from a position of similar vote shares with Labour under Corbyn are in 4th place. As reported in the Independent, the results are: Conservative 24% Brexit 23% Lib Dems 20% Labour 18% In effect we are in a period of 4 party politics. How long this will last is the big unknown. Britain could go back to 3 or even 2 party politics. Were that to happen, there is no guarantee that Labour will be one of those surviving parties. After all, if they can't make hay when the sun shines (Tories tearing themselves apart and currently leaderless with sluggish growth in the economy), how do they expect to survive when the political going gets tough? Labour have now lost over half the vote they received in 2017. Fence sitting has pleased very few, except for the bleary eyed Corbynistas who think he walks on water. Poison throughout history Yesterday saw the monthly meeting of the Sunniside History Society. The speaker this time was Freda Thompson who gave us a fascinating talk about famous cases of women over the past two hundred years who murdered others by poisoning. The next meeting is on 6th August though we will be having a meeting of the society's executive later this month. Delivering in Dunston An hour and a half of wearing out shoe leather and getting burnt in the sun this morning - but all in a good cause. I delivered 208 Focuses in Dunston Hill. I'm back home now, writing our next eFocus. It should be out before the end of the week. Top 3 for fish and chips In what is now a very unusual move for us, we decided to have lunch out yesterday. We opted to go to the Woodmans on Fellside Road, Whickham, walking there via the Sandy Lonnen. We chose this venue as the pub was in the final 3 for the National Fish and Chips award in November last year. We felt it was time to sample the prize winning food ourselves. It was well worth the walk to get there. It's great to see a local business beating the rest of the country! Delivering in Watergate I am just back from delivering 370 Focuses in the Watergate Estate in Dunston Hill and Whickham East ward. The lead story is the local election result which saw Labour lose their last seat in the ward to the Lib Dems. Labour's loss means Whickham is now a Labour (and Tory) free zone. We hold all 9 of the Whickham seats. We are, of course, building up our resources to win more seats in Gateshead in coming years. Poll puts Lib Dems in lead in Blaydon constituency Another poll so please add a dose of scepticism but this one suggests the Lib Dems could win Blaydon. If this prediction comes true, Labour are toast in Blaydon: Lib Dem 38.2% Brexit 22.1% Labour 21.3% Conservatives 12.3% There is of course no substitute for on-the-ground activity when it comes to winning elections. And we are doing plenty of that. Video - action day in Birtley Last week Gateshead Liberal Democrats had an action day in Birtley ward. This was the video I filmed on the day. Especially for my Labour readers As I have said on a number of occasions, in my view opinion polls are good for identifying trends, details are not their strong point however. The polls at the moment are tending to show a trend of Labour in 3rd or 4th place. The latest one for YouGov shows: Conservatives 24% For Labour, this is dire. Surely, all those local Labour members in Gateshead who dribble and drool over Corbyn and how he will "sweep to victory" in a general election must be shaken out of their mesmerised state by this dreadful rating. Yet at the moment I have heard none of them say anything about the need to dump Corbyn. For Lib Dems, that's good news. Kells Lane Fair Straight after the Parochial fair yesterday, I headed over the Kells Lane, Low Fell, for the community fair being held there. This event seems to get bigger each year. My thanks to colleagues Councillors Daniel Duggan and Vicky Anderson, for being temporary goat minders! Parochial School Fair I was invited by the Parochial School in Whickham to bring a couple of goats to their fair yesterday. I was happy to oblige. Two of our youngest goats, Danny and Sandy, went with us. I think they became the most photographed animals on the planet! I had to leave for half an hour part way through the fair as I was called out to deal with a bee swarm in Sunniside. As PCC candidate, I couldn't resist the temptation to get this photo. Back in the office I made another trip to the Lib Dem office in Consett. On the to-do list was to finish printing the Whickham North Focus and the Birtley survey. Job done. Folding still to be done. That's for another day. Expulsion and return The readmission of Corbynite socialist fellow traveller Chris Williamson MP to the ranks of the Labour Party is bad enough. Anti-Semitism needs to be tackled with more than just a light slap on the wrists. Meanwhile, Alistair Campbell has, in the eyes of Labour, carried out a more serious crime. He voted Lib Dem. There are no signs yet that he will be allowed to return to Labour's ranks. This says so much about the current Labour Party. More printing I agreed to do some printing for a couple of wards in Gateshead today. Whickham North's Focus and Birtley's survey churned off the riso - or at least the front pages of them. They will be completed shortly. And then we have to deliver them! Tour of Britain coming to Gateshead At cabinet yesterday a report on the agenda especially caught my attention. The Tour of Britain is coming to Gateshead and competing cyclists will be following a route which includes Sunniside and Whickham. Indeed, the route goes past the end of my street. It seems I will have a good vantage point. The only drawback, as I pointed out, is that live coverage will only be on ITV4, which I described as "having fewer viewers than my YouTube channel!" (though my videos have been viewed 6 million times.) The Tour of Britain will be in Gateshead on 10th September. Our next Focus My colleagues kindly left me 600 Focuses yesterday to deliver once the rains had stopped. They are for Dunston Hill and Whickham East ward. Watch out for me over the next couple of days as I'm wearing out shoe leather during the heat wave! No Brexit candidate Nominations closed on Friday for the Northumbria PCC by-election. I am the Lib Dem candidate and, as expected, Labour and Conservatives also have nominations in. There is an independent as well. She has something of a Conservative past and was also involved with some anti-Lib Dem activity. For a short time, she worked for Ann-Marie Trevelyan, Tory MP for Berwick. I am assuming she has £5000 to burn as her chances of taking at least 5% of the vote, necessary to save the deposit, are somewhat limited. So that's four candidates. Missing from the running is the Brexit Party. The reason for the absence is unknown. How this will impact on the result is difficult to quantify. On a much smaller scale, in my ward in May, there was no Kipper/Brexit candidate. Old fashioned 3 party politics, now a bit of a distant memory, came into play. I got 73% of the vote! Anyway, polling day for this completely unnecessary PCC by-election, is 18th July. Labour vote collapse in Blaydon - YouGov I blogged about my doubts over opinion polls during the European election. My caution however appeared misplaced when the Lib Dems outpolled both Labour and the Conservatives. Since then, a number of polls show there is something of a 4-way divide across the Labour, Conservative, Lib Dem and Brexit parties in terms of share of the vote. Some of them continue to show Labour and Conservatives battling over 3rd and 4th place. But a YouGov poll on Friday particularly caught my attention, not because Labour and Conservatives were joint last, but because information was available at the constituency level. In Blaydon constituency, Labour's vote has collapsed. The two beneficiaries are the Lib Dems and Brexit. The projection has us and the Farage party just about neck-and-neck. Labour are in 3rd place. The figures are: Brexit Party 27.2% Lib Dems 26.8% Greens 5.8% Blaydon is developing into a two horse race, and for once, Labour are not one of the horses! Birtley Action Day Yesterday, we had a successful action day in Birtley, one of our target wards for the Gateshead local elections next year. We started with a street stall on Durham Road and then headed off to deliver thank you focuses across the ward. Birtley Focus Team members Paul Elliott and Jo Davidson also delivered 500 focuses as well as doing some door knocking. Generally speaking, there was a positive response from residents. Lunch was at the Barley Mow. Meanwhile, Team Pelaw and Heworth were hard at work in the morning delivering their thank you focus. The aim was to get Pelaw done by the early afternoon, freeing Cllr Paul Diston to join us in the afternoon in Birtley. Pelaw and Heworth eFocus no. 12 The latest edition of eFocus for Pelaw and Heworth ward was emailed out last night. In it, Councillors Paul Diston and Ian Patterson report on Pelaw bowling club, anti-social behaviour near Pelaw Library and Bill Quay Primary School's fundraising for a defibrillator. You can read the full newsletter on this link. Clover Hill School Fair Yesterday I was invited by Clover Hill School to take some of our animals to their summer fair. So I took along two of the younger goats and 4 ducklings which hatched over the weekend. It was quite a successful event and was attended by quite a few constituents who passed on to me lots of congratulations for my re-election in May and lots of casework as well! I got front page of the Journal today! Our regional newspaper decided to make my call to abolish the PCC role their lead story. So, a good start to the campaign. First PCC by-election interview done I have just returned home from my first media interview in my new guise as Lib Dem candidate in the Northumbria PCC by-election. I met up with Fergus Hewison from BBC Radio Newcastle outside the Baltic Gallery. The key issues I covered were my call to abolish the PCC role (an expensive experiment that has failed) and the need to rebuild community policing. All candidates will eventually be interviewed. Broadcast is expected next week. My 3 key policies for the Northumbria PCC by-election Now that my selection as Northumbria PCC candidate has been sorted, I can announce my three main policies: Scrap the PCC role. It has been an expensive experiment that has failed (£3 million to pay for the by-election is just one example of the costs). The PCC role can be taken over by a joint body of local councils. I will make neighbourhood policing and addressing anti social behaviour my major priority. I will refocus policing away from the failed war on drugs users, following the example set in Durham, and onto pursing the dealers. As PCC I will work with councils to declare drug abuse a public health crisis. Press the government to keep the European Arrest Warrant which would be lost if there is a Hard Brexit. It has allowed the police to bring to justice murders, rapists and serious criminals who would otherwise evade justice by escaping to Europe. The by-election will be held on 18th July. At the moment, Labour, Conservatives and Lib Dems have announced candidates. There is no news about other candidates. Nominations close on Friday. Marley Hill Bowls Club rises from the ashes Last August, vandals broke into the Marley Hill Bowls Club pavilion and set fire to the building. Fortunately, the structure remained sound. Smoke damage was the biggest problem. Members of the club have now restored the pavilion. They have done an excellent job and members invited me today to see their work first hand. You can see the difference! There will be an official re-opening in August. Poll puts Lib Dems in lead in Blaydon constituency... 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__label__cc	0.637477	0.362523	Joomicon TIMOTHY OLYPHANT HITMAN WALLPAPER Is this something that you want to pursue a franchise? Archived from the original on September 29, Bwana Ovie Joe Sheridan If the gun you’re holding is as cheap as this one, even if you did manage to shoot her in the eye, and I’m not saying you could, you wouldn’t kill her. The problem are those 2 actresses. Name: Nikokazahn The conversations were about that, finding the right tone and not about this idea of toning it down or making it anything less than an R-rated film. I can tell you I had very little interaction with him when we were making the film. Like I said, Xavier was a very smart guy, and it was very rewarding, engaging with him, creatively, and fighting the fight if you will, day in and day out. And it felt like, based on what I read and understand, we did a good job sort of honoring and paying tribute to the game but at the same time, not being a slave to it, which is a nice place to work from. TABO SANRIO WALLPAPER Timothy Olyphant Interview – HITMAN To look at it from any other angle is a slippery slope. But even 47 couldn’t anticipate a “random equation” in his life exactitude: DEV June 12,4: American actor David Hesswho died in Octoberhad been reported to have an as-yet-unnamed role. A gun-for-hire “Hitman” is a genetically-engineered, elite assassin known only as Agent 47 hired by a group known only as ‘The Organization’ is ensnared in a political conspiracy, which finds him pursued by both Interpol and the Russian military as he treks across Eastern Europe. You should have listened. Did you play the video game just to get used to it? He can really pull of the cold, calculated killer vibe. Hitman () – IMDb Archived from the original on October 10, Can you talk about filming the action set pieces and being so involved — the leader on the film. Who was the client? It is entertaining to the general audience who has not plaid the video game, by tomothy of witty remarks, dark humor, and excellent action scenes. Somebody gives him a target and he olyphabt and takes it out. You want me to stop and get it out? Petersburgand Cape Town. ENGINE KATO MEGUMI WALLPAPER Shooting was expected to take place in Berlin and Singapore in summer Spods June 12,4: Principal photography began the week of March 27, in SofiaBulgaria and lasted 12 weeks. Retrieved April 24, Full Cast and Crew. If the gun you’re holding is as cheap as this one, even if you did manage to shoot her in the eye, and I’m not saying you could, you wouldn’t kill her. Timothy Olyphant Interview – HITMAN \| Collider \| Collider Arvin47 December 6,5: Stop talking or I’ll put you back in the trunk. Has my fee been transferred? Films directed by Xavier Gens. France United States United Kingdom. Timothy did address the issues and he answered the questions…but he told a lot of jokes with a straight face. What is the tone? How does a good man decide when to kill? Timothy Olyphant: Agent 47 Are you signed for multiple films? You start with a guy who goes from job to job to job. Views Read Edit View history. DONALI BANDOOK WALLPAPERS MAGADHEERA SHIVA STATUE WALLPAPER SAFARI DICOR WALLPAPERS BARSHA 3D NAME WALLPAPER DOWNLOAD TIMEA MAJOROVA WALLPAPER SURFERS JOURNAL WALLPAPER TOINTON WALLPAPERS BABE K700I WALLPAPER WALLPAPER MAJOR LEAGUE BOWHUNTER WALLPAPER T110E3 Next story EPCOT LONDON 1920X1080 WALLPAPER Previous story A.N.JELL WALLPAPER	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line217
__label__cc	0.701301	0.298699	Either / And Lefty bisexual activist talk. The most influential bis in British politics? As gay news site PinkNews.co.uk unveils their list of the "50 most influential LGBT people in politics", I find myself writing on BiMedia.org asking: where are the bisexuals? Sure, there's Lib Dem Party President and London MP Simon Hughes, and Green MSP for Glasgow Patrick Harvie who never returns emails from the bi press. There are a few debatable names in there too: does Michael Portillo count for your definition of bisexuality? He reminds me of a late-night Channel 4 show in about 1990 where Jimmy Somerville did a piece to camera saying "a short message for Cliff Richard. Cliff, if the rumours are true, please, please, please, don't come out you would set the whole movement back years." But the whole list reflects the relative strengths of the L, G, B and T strands of the queer community. Lots of gay men, quite a smattering of lesbians, not a lot else. A lot of people who we infer are gay men because there really isn't any further evidence and it's not in their interests socially or politically to be anything beyond gay or straight. But it shouldn't be like this. Every half-decent bit of research out there says there are more bisexuals than lesbians and gay men put together, almost no matter how you happen to define "bi". Bisexual politicians should be making up more than half the list. Well. Here's hoping 2008 is a year when a few more people in political life can put their heads above the parapet as openly and proudly bisexual politicians. Posted by Jen at 17:38 1 comment: It seems obvious once you think of it One of the problems with the Bisexual Recruitment Army website has been the lack of interactivity. It's pretty and silly and we've made a biiiiiig banner for waving on parades, but it's terminally "web1.0" as things stand. But if we made a Facebook group to associate with it... well, it's still not a completely web2.0 project, but at least it has cranked up to web1.1! Posted by Jen at 22:54 No comments: Labels: bra Growing the bi profile For what I think might be the first time, a bisexual event has made the top five LGBT events of the year in gay newspaper The Pink Paper’s reader’s poll of the year. In the category, “Best festival, Pride or event” the shortlist on which readers will vote in a second round of polling in the next few days is: Manchester Pride, Brighton Pride, BiCon, London Pride, Glastonbury. That's fantastic as you'd expect me to say - even moreso if that list is in order of popularity rather than randomised, though that's probably overoptimistic! It also perhaps reflects that while more people go to some of the Pride events around the country than go to BiCon, people probably get more out of BiCon and it's a more motivated, politicised community than the cross-section of average Pride goers. The awards voting page is at http://www.pinkpaper.com/awards/ppra08b.html by the way - I do hope we get a good showing for BiCon even though to be honest, the competition is pretty tough there and fifth place will still be an amazing placing to pull off. If you like what you see here (or even if you don't) please consider dropping me a tip Featured blogpost Homo Hero Lesson 3: Revealing Antonyms Antonyms . Remember them in school? Synonyms and antonyms. Opposite-words. One of the lessons of spending an evening at the Homo Heroes Awar... BCN Magazine September 23rd Manchester politics only has 2 teams. Every election it's Red conservatives vs Gold liberals. Denmark votes... 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__label__wiki	0.704722	0.704722	Home / #BlackLivesMatter / Trump Rally Turns Violent As Supporter Sucker Punches Protester in Fayetteville, NC Protesters outside of a rally for Donald Trump in Fayetteville, NC Trump Rally Turns Violent As Supporter Sucker Punches Protester in Fayetteville, NC Rebecca Lawrence March 10, 2016 #BlackLivesMatter, Elections 2016 Comments Off on Trump Rally Turns Violent As Supporter Sucker Punches Protester in Fayetteville, NC 399 Views Violent incidents at rallies for GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump have become so commonplace that Slate is now keeping a running tally of violent altercations between supporters, protesters, campaign security, police, members of the media and campaign staffers. Last week in Louisville, KY several Trump supporters including known-white supremacist Matthew Heimbach attacked a black man while other black audience members reported being spat upon. One day before that, a photographer from Time Magazine was slammed to the ground by a Secret Service agent. Secret Service agent slams down photographer at Donald Trump rally https://t.co/asGaRewTOLhttps://t.co/OGViFbP8Sp — Capital Journal (@WSJPolitics) February 29, 2016 The latest violent encounter at a Trump speaking-event was captured in several videos from varying places in the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina. These videos from Wednesday are now becoming viral. And if the list by Slate is accurate, this is the 10th such act of violence to date. The video footage shows a young black protester being escorted by police out of the rally, grasping him as they make their way up the stairs. Then an older white audience member in a cowboy hat can be clearly seen punching the protester in the face. The protestor’s police escorts continue to lead him to the back of the coliseum where they tackle and handcuff him. The protestor was identified as Rakeem Jones, 26, of Fayetteville. Jones claims he was sent home without being charged, but no other arrests were made for the confrontation which he described as coming out of nowhere. The video evidence does not suggest the police officers identified or questioned the ponytailed white man in the cowboy hat who appeared to clearly be committing an assault. “Boom, he caught me,” Jones told The Washington Post in a telephone interview. “After I get it, before I could even gain my thoughts, I’m on the ground getting escorted out. Now I’m waking up this morning looking at the news and seeing me getting hit again.” Jones said he and four friends — a “diverse” group that included a white woman, a Muslim, and a gay man, had gone to the rally as a “social experiment.” He said the woman with them started shouting once Trump’s speech began. Demonstrators with raised arms are heckled by supporters of U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump as they are ejected from his campaign rally in Fayetteville, N.C. (Jonathan Drake/Reuters) According to Ronnie C. Rouse, a friend who was with Jones and who also shot one of the videos, they were singled out by someone in the crowd when Trump began speaking. He says that it had not been provoked when someone yelled, “You need to get the fuck out of there!” Then eight Cumberland County sheriff officers “almost immediately surrounded” their group and escorted them out. The attacker came from the end of his row of seats and unexpectedly swung at Jones, with police doing nothing to stop him or apprehend him. Incredibly, Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office public information officer Sean Swain told Fox News that the officers didn’t arrest the white man who punched Jones because they didn’t see it happen. “Both the officers are looking down [in the video] when the camera phone turns away when the guy punches,” Swain said. “If we had stayed and tried to reason things out right there it would have gotten very bad.” According to Swain, the video is misleading because while it looks like officers tackle Jones to the ground, the man could perhaps have tripped and fell. Swain says the CCSO will launch an internal investigation and attempt to identify Jones’ attacker as well. Rouse, a 32-year-old musician, said he didn’t see the punch but saw the aftermath — his friend “slammed” by officers to the ground and handcuffed. Noting that someone in the crowd shouted, “Go home n—–s,” he said he was taken aback. “We’ve been watching all this stuff happen to everyone else,” Rouse said. “This isn’t Biloxi. This isn’t Montgomery. This is Fayetteville. … it’s a well-cultured area.” Noting Fayetteville’s proximity to Fort Bragg, he added: “I wanted to take my 11-year-old child, to give him a touch of what’s happening political-wise. I’m glad I didn’t. I’ve never been more embarrassed to be from here in my life. It’s just appalling.” “It’s happening at all these rallies now and they’re letting it ride,” Jones told The Washington Post. “The police jumped on me like I was the one swinging.” “My eye still hurts. It’s just shocking,” he said. “The shock of it all is starting to set in. It’s like this dude really hit me and they let him get away with it. I was basically in police custody and got hit.” From early reports in The Post, neither the Cumberland County sheriff officials nor the Fayetteville police would claim the officers in the video, who have the words “Sheriff’s Office” printed on the backs of their shirts. Both departments said that they did not detain anyone at the event. #BREAKING: Fayetteville PD separate Trump supporters and protesters outside rally at Crown Coliseum. #abc11 pic.twitter.com/Of2vX59mbG — Joel Brown (@JoelBrownABC11) March 10, 2016 Outside of the coliseum, Fayetteville police had to form a line separating supporters from protesters due to high tensions and the risk of violence. According to Swain, this rally drew more protesters than any other Trump event so far in the campaign. The dates on Slate’s list of violent encounters suggest that violence is becoming more frequent and more intense at Trump’s rallies. The vitriolic businessman himself has not condemned violence in its aftermath, but rather is on record either directly calling for it or stoking the flames at his events. The Associated Press reported Trump saying “Try not to hurt him. If you do, I’ll defend you in court,” after calling for a protester to be removed from a rally in Michigan March 4. Then he recalled the violence of a New Hampshire rally where supporters mobbed and took down a protestor. “It was really amazing to watch,” Trump told his supporters. “Maybe he should have been roughed up,” Trump said on Fox News after a Black Lives Matter activist was attacked while being removed from a November event. Trump was reported telling his audience that he’d “like to punch” a protester “in the face, I tell ya.” That was at an event in Las Vegas in December, where he also suggested he’d like to see the man carried out on a stretcher. Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Donald Trump Fayetteville Fayetteville Police Department FrontPagePicture GOP North Carolina protesters Rakeem Jones rally republican primary Slate 2016-03-10 Rebecca Lawrence Tags Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Donald Trump Fayetteville Fayetteville Police Department FrontPagePicture GOP North Carolina protesters Rakeem Jones rally republican primary Slate About Rebecca Lawrence Rebecca Lawrence is a freelancer in Brooklyn, NY. She is owned by two blind cats. Tweet at her @rebeccalawrence Previous Injustice In Newark: 30 Public Schools Shut Down Drinking Water Over Elevated Lead Levels Next Breaking: Man Who Punches Trump Protester In Viral Video Identified And Arrested, Says “We Might Have To Kill Him” Next Time Confessions from a political junkie equally ambivalent to both candidates. At the moment I was …	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line225
__label__wiki	0.537022	0.537022	Pittsburgh's Source for Insider Rumors, Analysis, & Insight Prospects Tracker Salary Charts Latest Penguins Buzz Latest Pens Rumblings: Blackhawks approached Penguins in early February about potential deal for Chris Kunitz, Simon Despres Saturday, February 28, 2015 / by William DePaoli / / Inside Access, Pittsburgh Penguins / 0 comments LATEST PENS RUMBLINGS — The Penguins were never that interested in Jaromir Jagr and only looked at him as a last resort type of option, therefore, if they missed out on forward targets one, two, three and four. If the Penguins had been unable to finalize a deal for Daniel Winnik, sources say Pittsburgh planned to circle back on Curtis Glencross and see if they could get creative for Erik Cole in a trade with Dallas. The entire process the Penguins had been eyeing different type of wingers than a Jagr type and that’s why the reality is there was no true “Jagr watch”. It was just driven by people who wanted to see it happen and a message being put out there by Evgeni Malkin to those he’s close with in the media. When the Penguins do something Evgeni Malkin wants as in bringing in a player he wants to play with, it might be the first, at least of late. Jagr going for a second and conditional third round pick looks like a gamble to some but as I mentioned a few days ago, there’s a better chance of being rewarded in giving up a second round pick for a top-6 capable player that’s going to play in the top-6 than trading a second round pick for a role player in the bottom-6. For the Penguins there’s no question they have concerns in the top-6 as to whether you can really count on Blake Comeau to keep performing at this level, whether Chris Kunitz will fade again and even questions on Patric Hornqvist who is streaky and plays such a bruising style, he’s been known to wear down in the past with Nashville. — Lots is being made of the Penguins scouting the Columbus Blue Jackets this week with Assistant GM Jason Botterill among the team officials who took in a Blue Jackets game. For those who don’t know, the Penguins scout the Blue Jackets a lot due to the close proximity and that includes high ranking officials like Botterill and even Bill Guerin making the trip, though, less this year as Guerin’s role has him traveling with the team more now. Sure the Penguins are interested in Cam Atkinson and have long had interest in Jack Johnson but don’t read too much in the Penguins scouting the Blue Jackets because it’s a regular base for them, along with New Jersey, Ottawa this season. — It’s always great at this time of the year to hear about talks that happened which didn’t lead to a trade. One involves the Penguins and Blackhawks. Two NHL sources confirmed the Blackhawks approached the Penguins about a Chris Kunitz – Patrick Sharp swap in early February with Simon Despres also being of interest to the Hawks. Sources say Pittsburgh was interesting in discussing the potential of a deal that would likely been seen on the outside as a blockbuster but at the end of the day weren’t comfortable in making such a move in season that included Kunitz. Moving Kunitz appears to be something the Penguins will be more willing to do in the summer. Sharp is a lock to be moved by the summer due to the Hawks needing to move cap space. One reason the Blackhawks would have interest in a Kunitz for Sharp swap is the deal would save them $2.05 million in cap space for the next two seasons. Kunitz carries a $3.85 million cap hit for the next two seasons, Sharp $5.9 million for the next two seasons. Kunitz does not have a no trade clause, something that has surprised inquiring General Managers I’m told. Kunitz wife is from Chicago and the couple lives in Chicago during the summer. William DePaoli TIOPS Insider William DePaoli is the President/Founder of Inside Pittsburgh Sports LLC and can be reached at wdepaoli@insidepittsburghsports.com @TIOPS_DePaoli View All Posts Comments Disabled Comments have been disabled for this post. NHL Free Agent Signings Rangers win Panarin sweepstakes Mon, Jul 1, 2019 12:49pm - William DePaoli @InsidePGHSports @TIOPS_DePaoli Copyright © 2008-2019 Inside Pittsburgh Sports LLC. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in any form. Use of this site signifies your agreements to the Terms of Service. Force Desktop View	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line227
__label__cc	0.623745	0.376255	Seeking Ways to Sustain the "Sustainers" David Wilcox Tickets Now LIVE! Seeking the "Shalom" of the City Five Years of Bringing Beauty and Hope to ... Gina Hurry Light Dawns in the Darkness Two Ways this Busy Season to Slow Down and "Come to Your Senses" Don't “Miss” Christmas This Year InSpero’s fourth annual Creation Waits invites you to go from the hustle of the holidays to the wonder of what the Christmas season truly means. Wait with us in this quiet, worshipful way on Sunday, November 27 (the first Sunday of Advent) at Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Performance begins at 6 p.m. Singer and songwriter Jenny Pruitt will share her meditations on Advent through her original music. Artist Gina Hurry will paint live in response to her music.This Advent offering is followed at 7 p.m. by a reception and gallery show of 25+ Birmingham area artists displaying new art around the annunciation and theme of “Do Not Fear” found in Luke 1:26-38. $10 gallery donation per person through eventbrite or at the door ($20 maximum per family). Children under 12 are free. Jenny’s Creation Waits CDs, Gina’s limited signed prints, and much of the displayed original art will be available for purchase. Gina’s paintings from this evening will also be available by silent auction with all profits going to further InSpero’s dream of renaming Birmingham #thecitybeautiful. Coming to Our Senses: Towards a Spirituality of Wine, Joy, and Feasting Dr. Gisela Kreglinger, friend of InSpero and author of "The Spirituality of Wine," returns to Birmingham to give a unique evening exploring with the importance of wine, joy, and feasting for our spiritual lives on Thursday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse on Highland. It will begin with a presentation on the spirituality of wine after which Dr. Kreglinger will introduce wine tasting as a spiritual practice. A discussion and book signing will follow the wine tasting. Books are available for purchase. The $30 ticket covers the presentation, wine tasting, and discussion. To purchase a ticket, click here. "A Holy and Historic Moment for Birmingham" More than 100 gather to pray for our city at 16th Street Baptist Church. Photo by Josh Vigneulle InSpero’s The City Beautiful week of events featuring Andi Ashworth and Steve Garber culminated in a prayer breakfast at the historic 16th Street Baptist Church where more than 100 people from around the city gathered to hear from Steve Garber, pray, and sing Amazing Grace. Dr. Garber writes, With heartache, the 16th Street Baptist Church is known for the tragic bombing in the early 1960s which killed four little girls as they walked from their class to the sanctuary one Sunday morning. In every way, that wounded the city, bringing a sorrow that still hangs over Birmingham. But over the last few years I have been watching good people do good work here, seeing themselves implicated for love's sake in the way the city turns out. These were the folks who brought me in, their loves and lives teaching me the most important things. As I walked out of the church, someone said to me, "This was a holy and historic moment." I hope so, I hope so. Below is a video slide show and some photos from our three-day event. Pastors and artists share a magical dinner by Chef Mac Russell at the Clubhouse on Highland and listen to each other on the fruit and frustrations of their callings and how to dream together to make the City Beautiful. Photo by Josh Vigneulle. At the City Beautiful Lunch at the Nest in Avondale. Photo by Charity Ponter. An InSpero Family Feast at the Salem farm. Photo by Charity Ponter Gina Hurry, Andi Ashworth, Steve Garber, and Nancy Carroll discussing a life "implicated for love's sake." Photo by Charity Ponter Consider InSpero in Your Year-End Giving There’s a story of a woman who breaks an alabaster jar of perfume and pours it over Jesus. It was extravagant. Many considered it a foolish waste of resources. But Jesus stopped them in the midst of their criticisms and calculations. He told them, “She did what she could and it was a beautiful thing.” That’s how we felt about this October's The City Beautiful events. We did what we could. And it was beautiful thing. Beauty is like an alabaster jar. It’s extravagant, foolish, and often misunderstood. But it leaves a lingering aroma of hope that gives strength to those in the midst of the brokenness of life.To continue to give these moments of beauty to our city, to our artists, and to our churches, we need your financial help. We’ve poured out our alabaster jar. Please consider giving InSpero, Inc. a 501c3 tax-deductible organization, a year-end gift. Click here to donate online or mail checks made to InSpero, Inc. to: InSpero, Inc., 246 Marwood Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244 For more information about InSpero, to get involved, or donate, sign up at our website, www.inspero.org. 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__label__cc	0.718589	0.281411	Posts Tagged ‘Panama’ Having just learned how to put PowerPoint presentations on the blog, I am providing two such slide shows created by Candy Feller. The first concerns Pelliciera rhizophorae mangroves, and the second sounds the alarm re the impact of development on mangroves in Belize. Pacific Vs Caribbean Pelliciera Rhizophorae Flowers View more documents from kennedykiwi. Pelican Cays 2003 To 2007 Paradise Cove Tags: Belize, biodiversity, development, mangroves, Panama, Pelliciera Posted in Background, Photo gallery \| Comments Off on Pelliciera comparison and Belize alert As arranged, Karl, Rosabel and I show up at the camp by the river at Juan Diaz at seven. High tide is heaving the flotsam of trash in slow rhythmic waves. The Bay of Panama should be called the Bay of Garbage. It floats down the rivers and the tide distributes it along the beaches and up into the mangroves. We walk through it up to our knees to get to the canoe, a stumpy dugout that looks in danger of capsizing even before we get in, let alone once we start across the channel. Viĵil paddles us to the opposite shore, where we set out to find the old crab collector. We follow a trail under the roosting trees of pelicans, cormorants, frigate birds and vultures. The undergrowth is so spattered with guano it looks like someone with a paint gun has run amok. The stench of ammonia is intense. Pelicans hoist themselves off the swaying branches and wing across the bay, rising and falling against the distant skyscrapers of downtown Panama. We slosh through the mud, the mangrove breathing roots and the trash. We are at least a hundred metres from the shore now, but light bulbs, soft drink bottles and flip-flops lie in drifts amongst the trees. On a patch of higher ground I am surprised to find cactuses growing among the mangrove roots. Pelicans, mangroves and the highrises of Panama City. Antonio finds a path that winds through tall canal grass—an introduced species that looks like ordinary grass on steroids, growing head-high on thick stalks—and we reach the crabber’s hut. Embers are smouldering under a cooking pot, but the crabber is nowhere to be seen. Viĵil and Antonio whistle and call, but there is no response. They conclude that he has gone off hunting. It isn’t possible to wait for his return. So quickly does the tide fall on the Pacific coast that we would be stuck here until evening. Even on the way back to the canoe the sea has retreated by hundreds of metres, leaving a brown silt soup below the wrack line. Viĵil, Rosabel and Karl negotiate the mangrove trash-heap. And so ends my visit to the mangroves of Panama and my journey among the mangroves of the Americas. Seven weeks, six countries, dozens of communities visited, hundreds of people met. It seems appropriate to be finishing up in a mangrove forest that is both a cornucopia and a rubbish heap. Juan Diaz epitomises the mangrove problem: treasured by the few, trashed by the many. I don’t see much hope for the rainforests of the sea until their true value gains wider recognition. I don’t mean just a price per hectare, but their intrinsic worth. Karl Kaufmann mentioned something that has stuck with me: the need for a new narrative about land use. It is no longer legitimate, he said, for us to think of land as private, discrete assets. “From the point of view of the earth, my plot of land isn’t separate from everyone else’s. We all have a stake in what’s left.” This is a big topic of discussion, one I have I only started to get my head around. Smarter minds than mine have written about the need for a transition from an environmental metaphor of infinite wilderness, inexhaustible and impervious to human desecration, to one of the “house of nature,” finite and vulnerable, which each resident shares with everyone else. An unusual sight: cacti among the mangrove pneumatophores. As I see it, my task with Last Stands is to help establish and promote the intrinsic worth of mangroves, and to make connections between one resident in the house (eg the consumer of unsustainably farmed shrimp) and another (eg the cockle collector who relies on healthy mangrove stands). A shared sense of values surely leads to a shared desire to preserve. Or as Jacques Cousteau once put it: people protect what they love. Tags: Juan Diaz, mangroves, Panama Posted in Trip update \| Comments Off on Wetland or wasteland? Beside the canal With the afternoon high tide lapping at our ankles, Rosabel’s husband Karl Kaufmann and I are poking around in a patch of mangroves in a suburb of Panama City called Diablo. It’s in the former Canal Zone, a corridor of land that extended five miles on either side of the Panama Canal and was controlled by the US until 1979. It’s a leafy neighbourhood of spacious weatherboard duplex houses that were characteristic of the zone—an entity that ended in 1999 when the canal passed to Panamanian control. Panama's cash cow: the canal. Karl, who has lived in Panama for 30 years and works as data manager at the Smithsonian lab, tells an amusing story about the city being unhappy with the name Diablo and changing it to Altos de Jesus, “Jesus Heights.” But the residents objected, and signs with the new name kept disappearing, until eventually the name change was given up as a lost cause. (So it is now accurate to say that the Panama Canal lies between the devil and the deep blue sea.) We’re in an area of boatyards, boatsheds and rickety wharves. Karl remembers seeing Pelliciera here in the past, and, sure enough, as soon as we start looking we spot the distinctive pointy leaves and star-shaped flowers. Here on the Pacific coast, the flowers of Pelliciera are much pinker than they are on the Atlantic. Candy Feller wonders if they are distinct species. A fly discovers the nectar riches of an unopened Pelliciera flower in Diablo. There’s something special about finding a treasure like Pelliciera in a neglected backwater in a place called Diablo. It’s partly why I became interested in mangroves in the first place. They’re maligned, they’re marginalised, they’re considered uncharismatic. Documentary makers aren’t beating a path to the mangroves. Their eyes are on terrestrial rainforests and coral reefs. I’ve got nothing against those habitats, but they’ve become ecological celebrities. Mangroves are underdogs. I like the idea of showing what they’re made of. I turn to see a container ship slipping past, leaving the canal. The canal is being expanded at the moment, with the predictable attendant loss of mangrove forest. Karl asks me a question: Is there anywhere I’ve been on this journey where mangroves are held in high esteem by a majority of people? I can’t think of any. In the evening Karl and Rosabel take me to the visitor centre at Miraflores Locks, where we watch the electrified “mules”—vehicles on rails on each side of the locks—towing ships through the canal. “The next TV you buy may have spent some time on an old mangrove site,” he says. “Panama grew up on the edge of mangroves, but today’s city is turning its back on them in favour of golf courses and recreational areas.” A five-billion-dollar expansion will give the canal two new flights of locks and allow larger ships to pass through. The mangrove outlook isn’t all bad. Along with the recent protection of coastal land along the Bay of Panama, resolutions have been passed that attempt to put a price on mangrove loss. Where mangrove removal is deemed a “public necessity” the land is valued at $20,000/ha. If part of a commercial project the price goes up to $150,000/ha. If mangroves are removed illegally, the fine is $300,000/ha. Karl sees a problem with this approach. “If you put a dollar value on mangroves it’s an incentive to sell. You’re taking a public asset—the goods and services that mangroves have provided for hundreds of years—and putting it up for grabs in a one-time sale. And it isn’t even the people who get reimbursed for the loss of the asset, it’s the government.” The correct approach, Karl thinks, is that for every hectare of mangroves taken, a hectare should be replanted. That way the public good is perpetuated for future generations. Canalside mangroves of Diablo. Rosabel and her colleagues are working to develop a conservation strategy for the Bay of Panama protected area, which they hope will be incorporated into the management plan. They expect battles ahead. Nearly half a million hectares of land near the protected area is under consideration for mining, and a further 40,000 ha just offshore is subject to applications for the extraction of rock and sand. The protected area is going to need sharp legal teeth to fend off developers. It will be interesting to see how the city balances its commitments. Tags: canal, Diablo, mangroves, Panama Posted in Trip update \| Comments Off on Beside the canal Green charcoal in Chame White smoke swirls around a man who is shoveling soil onto a perfect conical mound. He shovels and then pats down the black peat, working his way round the mound. The wind changes and blots him from view for a few moments, then he reappears, still shoveling and patting. Carbonero attends a smouldering charcoal mound. He is a carbonero, a charcoal maker, and he is sealing up the ventilation holes in an earth kiln, lit just hours ago. The mound will smoulder for six days, and when it is opened the chunks of mangrove timber inside will have been transformed into charcoal. The work is happening near a town called Chame, 50 km south-west of Panama City. In this region many rivers spill into the Pacific and the coast is thick with mangroves. The majority of people here depend on mangroves. They earn a living by cutting mangrove poles for construction or converting the timber into charcoal, and they sustain themselves by fishing and collecting shellfish from the mangrove forests. Stack of mangrove wood prior to being covered with grass, then earth and converted to charcoal. In 2004, Panama’s environmental authority (ANAM) became concerned about pressure on the mangrove resource. Three hundred families in the region were found to depend on mangroves for their livelihood. At least 100 charcoal kilns were in operation, each consuming 15 to 20 mangrove trees per month. Pole cutters were taking 100 trees per month. “The forest could not support so many people cutting so much,” ANAM’s José Berdiales told me. With financial backing from the International Tropical Timber Organisation, ANAM began a project to manage and conserve 4000 ha of mangroves in the Chame region. Some areas were placed off limits to cutting, some were slated for replanting, and some were to be used in agroforestry. Once the mound is alight, the ventilation ports at the bottom are sealed off. Now, five years later, the project is in full swing. Near the charcoal mounds, I saw a small nursery of young mangrove seedlings. Reforestation began in 2005, and the resulting stands are already more than two metres tall. Many of the initiatives have been implemented by Juliana Chavarria, a young ANAM staff member who explained some of the challenges to me. “Some of the people weren’t happy to have any restrictions placed upon them,” she said. “They believe the mangroves will never end.” Juliana realized she needed to find ways to create a win-win outcome for the communities and their forests. For communities, the “win” that would have the biggest impact was more money in the pocket. Juliana Chavarria with mangrove nursery. One pilot scheme that has shown great promise has been the production and marketing of “eco-charcoal.” Ordinary charcoal sells for a pittance. Carboneros get $2 for a 35 lb sack from a distributor who on-sells the product to restaurants and other users in Panama City. Juliana negotiated with a supermarket chain and found that the same sack of charcoal would sell for $13 if it were repackaged in 8 lb lots. “Everyone benefits,” Juliana said. The carboneros get more money, the supermarket stocks a quality product and the consumer has the satisfaction of supporting a sustainable harvest. The new product, developed with just one of the Chame communities, is about to be launched, and if successful will be rolled out to four other communities in the area. The Chame project is Panama’s first mangrove conservation effort. But mangrove protection is by no means the norm in Panama, as the next few days would show. Mangrove crab sellers on the road to Chame. Tags: carbonero, Chame, charcoal, mangrove conservation, Panama Posted in Trip update \| Comments Off on Green charcoal in Chame More on the snake caterpillar Annette Aiello, an entomologist with the Smithsonian, has provided me with the following excellent information concerning the caterpillar we found in the Pelliciera forest of Peninsula Valiente (see June 22 post). The art of deceiving. “My guess is that your spectacular caterpillar belongs to the moth family Sphingidae, the sphinx moths, which include the well-known ‘tomato horn worm.’ Several sphingid genera are snake mimics, and in most of the cases I’ve seen so far, it is the ventral surface of the body that is displayed to resemble a snake. You can see that in the attached photograph of a species of Hemeroplanes. The head, mostly hidden, forms the blunt nose of the snake, then behind that you see the ventral surface of the thorax with its three pairs of true legs folded against the body, and the large, dark, false eyes (that can be opened and closed with blood pressure) on the sides of the third thoracic segment. Pholus labruscae “Continuing back, you see the first three pairs of false legs (prologs), which are the large black structures on the ventral surface of the abdomen. The larva is holding on to the substrate with its fourth pair of prologs. In contrast, your caterpillar presents its dorsal surface during the display. The only record I can find of a similar caterpillar is Pholus labruscae, shown figure d, plate xiii of Miles Moss (1912) publication “On the Sphingidae of Peru,” Transactions of the Zoological Society of London 20(2): 73-134. Moss describes the final stage larva as ‘Remarkably snake-like, either end appearing as the head of a snake.’ He reports that the caterpillar eats members of the grape family (Vitaceae).” John Christy, a fiddler crab expert I met in Panama (more about his work in a later post), adds the following comment: “Kennedy – that is an amazing (!!) caterpillar, complete with liverwort-like patterning. It would seem to be highly specialized. You may well have something new. I wonder if the pattern mimics a particular snake? A quick google search produced Liophis cobellus as a “mangrove snake” of South America. It is a colubrid and looks vaguely like the caterpillar.” Here’s a picture of the snake John referred to. Though not restricted to mangroves, it frequents mangrove forests, feeding on frogs, geckos and fish. Tags: caterpillar, Liophis, mimicry, Panama Posted in Background \| Comments Off on More on the snake caterpillar For a lot of people, spotting a green vine snake on the road, looking for all the world like a length of discarded ribbon, wouldn’t be a big deal. But when you come from a country without snakes, it’s a “Stop the car!” moment. Well camouflaged green vine snake. I was on my way to a town called Chame, about two hours south-west of Panama City, to see a community project which aims to improve livelihoods and preserve mangroves—the kind of win-win scenario that all mangrove-rich developing countries should be seeking. With me were Rosabel Miro, director of the Panama Audubon Society, and two people from ANAM, the Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente or national environmental authority, who were running the project. We had just driven to the top of a hill with a panoramic overlook of the Chame mangroves. Or at least it would have been panoramic if low cloud hadn’t blocked much of the view. I had missed seeing the snake on the way up (looking out the wrong window, as usual) but in between us going up and coming back down the obliging reptile returned to the warmth of the asphalt. And then it paused in the roadside grass to which it retreated, allowing me a shot of its elegant head. Two other photo ops during the Chame journey: 1. A group of environmental volunteers holding banners and giving out posters and pamphlets on the Pan-American highway. 2. Stopping for cheese-filled empanadas and chicheme, a refreshing cold drink which is basically corn kernels floating in sweet, thickened milk. Environmental campaigners on the Pan-American highway. 'Let's live with the forest' is the banner message. Empanada and chicheme, an excellent mid-morning snack. Tags: chicheme, green vine snake, Panama Posted in Trip update \| Comments Off on Snake in the grass Ecologist at large When I was at university, involved in the cutting-edge discipline of sponge classification, I regarded ecology as “soft” science, suited to those who lacked the intellectual molars to chew more demanding meat. Ecologists, I liked to think, were the ones Mark Twain had in mind when he wrote, “There is something fascinating about science. One gets such wholesale returns of conjecture out of such a trifling investment of fact.” Candy Feller and team exploring a new river. Now I think differently. Ecology is about getting the big picture. And today, with the extinction rate in overdrive and ecosystems in crisis, how sorely humankind needs that perspective. Candy Feller’s CV calls her an insect ecologist, but this really means she’s interested in everything that has to do with an insect’s world of interactions, which is a wide world indeed. Tracking those interactions may entail analysing the sugar content of flower nectar or making aerial surveys of mangrove deforestation as much as it involves slicing open twigs to see what’s living inside. Candy is part of an ecological subdiscipline called biocomplexity, the study of the mechanisms—physical, chemical, biological—that determine ecosystem structure and function. She came to mangrove ecology in an unusual way. She was a scientific illustrator, and was assigned to draw the underwater component of a mangrove ecosystem. Actually to draw under water, using waterproof materials and a scuba tank. Pelliciera reflections. She found she liked mangroves. They reminded her of the rhododendron forests of her youth—the feeling of being enclosed and embraced by nature. These days Candy lives in Maryland, but at heart she’s a Carolina gal. I asked her what her favourite southern comfort food was. “Squirrel,” she said, without missing a beat. When she was little she and her brothers used to go out and shoot squirrels for breakfast. It was pretty much a no-brainer to find out she liked bluegrass music as much as I do. We swapped stories—I’d backed Emmylou Harris on a New Zealand TV show; she’d met Gid Tanner of the legendary Skillet Lickers. Then she opened up the iTunes playlist on her laptop and we spent an hour getting high and lonesome on four-part harmony. Candy and Anne Chamberlain team up to trap tree crabs lurking in liverworts. When she retires she says she’s going to work on a plant called Jack-in-the-pulpit, which was found recently to be pollinated by thrips. She finds that an interesting interaction—thrips are normally thought of as pests, not beneficial pollinators. “I don’t want to publish, just to know,” she says. “I like the idea of pushing my walking frame into the garden and studying wildflowers.” Watching Candy in the field, I’m pretty sure the walking frame is a long way in the future. By midday I’m wilting in the heat, with Noel Coward’s lyrics about mad dogs and Englishmen running through my head, but Candy, mud-spattered and sweating, presses ahead with the work. She doesn’t miss much, either. Today she found a fish I had been hoping to see: the mangrove killifish, or Rivulus. It was swimming in a shallow puddle in the Pelliciera forest, darting down fiddler crab burrows when it was disturbed. We bought the sweetest pineapples I've ever tasted from these paddlers passing our research site. Rivulus is the only known vertebrate capable of breeding without a mate. It can develop male and female sex organs and fertilise its own eggs. What’s more, it can breathe air through its skin, like a frog, and one specimen spent 66 consecutive days out of water, living in a hole in a tree. The fish’s ability to survive out of water comes in handy for Rivulus researchers, Candy said—they swap live specimens through the post. When the field work was over for the day we explored a new river system. We passed groves of Pelliciera where the buttress roots and their reflections produced rows of diamonds at the waterline. Candy stood in the bow of the boat, surveying the forest, enthusing about the epiphytic orchids, wondering out loud why the Pelliciera on this coast seem to reach a certain height and then stop growing. The birders in the group had eyes only for trogons, toucans and other avian exotica, but I suspected that Candy’s mind was on the mangroves, pondering how they fit into the complex ecological pattern she is helping define. When the collecting finishes, the analysing begins. I came across a statement from the late great US writer John Updike. His goal as a writer, he said, was “to give the mundane its beautiful due.” It seems to me that this is what Candy Feller is doing for mangroves, and I admire her for it. Tags: Bocas del Toro, Candy Feller, mangroves, Panama, Pelliciera Posted in Trip update \| Comments Off on Ecologist at large Ay caramba! A caterpillar that thinks it’s a snake Today we found a caterpillar that belongs in the Guinness Book of Records in the “most bizarre” category. About 8 cm long and as thick as my little finger, it had a head like a snake, which it would lift up if you breathed on it. The tail end had a single Cyclops eye in the middle of it, complete with a fake eyelid that blinked. The creature was positioned head-down on the trunk of a Pelliciera (perhaps so that a predatory bird would be attracted to the eye, the “decoy”). Pelliciera trunks here are covered with mats of tufting liverworts, which are favourite haunts of tree crabs. The trunk was bare around the caterpillar’s head, and looked to have been grazed by the animal. I’m working on finding out what sort of moth or butterfly this magnificent beast turns into, but if it’s even half as spectacular as its larvae it must be quite a sight.* (Click photo to see more pictures of the “snake caterpillar of Valiente.”) Contender for the 'most bizarre' award? Head like a snake . . . Tail like a Cyclops. And gorgeous colouration to boot. *UPDATE Annette Aiello, an entomologist with the Smithsonian, has provided me with the following excellent information: “My guess is that your spectacular caterpillar belongs to the moth family Sphingidae, the sphinx moths, which include the well-known ‘tomato horn worm.’ Several sphingid genera are snake mimics, and in most of the cases I’ve seen so far, it is the ventral surface of the body that is displayed to resemble a snake. You can see that in the attached photograph of a species of Hemeroplanes. The head, mostly hidden, forms the blunt nose of the snake, then behind that you see the ventral surface of the thorax with its three pairs of true legs folded against the body, and the large, dark, false eyes (that can be opened and closed with blood pressure) on the sides of the third thoracic segment. Continuing back, you see the first three pairs of false legs (prologs), which are the large black structures on the ventral surface of the abdomen. The larva is holding on to the substrate with its fourth pair of prologs. In contrast, your caterpillar presents its dorsal surface during the display. The only record I can find of a similar caterpillar is Pholus labruscae, shown figure d, plate xiii of Miles Moss (1912) publication “On the Sphingidae of Peru,” Transactions of the Zoological Society of London 20(2): 73-134. Moss describes the final stage larva as ‘Remarkably snake-like, either end appearing as the head of a snake.’ He reports that the caterpillar eats members of the grape family (Vitaceae).” Tags: Bocas del Toro, caterpillar, Panama, Pelliciera, Peninsula Valiente Posted in Photo gallery \| Comments Off on Ay caramba! A caterpillar that thinks it’s a snake Forest of flowers We’re off again, as Candy Feller says, “like a herd of turtles.” Emily Dangremond (right) with Pelliciera blooms. Anne Chamberlain looks on. With us today are a couple of Smithsonian communications people, filming a documentary piece on Candy, and David Luther, a bird expert who works on the conservation of endangered species at the University of Maryland. A paper of David’s on vertebrates which rely on mangroves is about to be published in the journal Bioscience. This is good news for me, because I was hoping to find a list of mangrove-dependent creatures, and David has produced that very list—for vertebrates, at least. David says that almost half of these mangrove endemics—48 birds, 14 reptiles, 1 amphibian and 6 mammals—are endangered, many of them critically so. One of his mangrove species is chattering in the branches as we wheelbarrow our gear to the boat: the mangrove yellow warbler, a canary-sized bird with canary-coloured plumage. The male has a rusty red head, as if it had been dipped in paprika. Village in Peninsula Valiente. We weave our way through the Bocas archipelago and cross the bay to the Peninsula Valiente. The sea is silky calm and dotted with the canoes of the Ngöbe Buglé people native to this area. They are fishing, diving or just commuting; rivers and sea are the only roads in this area. We stop at a village which looks like a film set: rough timber buildings on stilts at the water´s edge, blue smoke drifting through almond trees, jungle rising thickly behind. Half an hour further on and we come to Candy’s site: a forest which includes the mangrove species known as Pelliciera rhizophorae. Candy Feller takes nectar from a Pelliciera flower. Candy has a special affection for Pelliciera, which has one of the most restricted distributions of any mangrove. It occurs on the Pacific coast of Latin America from Costa Rica to northern Ecuador, and in just a few spots on the Caribbean coast. The trees have elegant fluted buttresses, straightish trunks and long spindle-shaped leaves. But their flowers are what set them apart. Almost all mangroves have small, unspectacular flowers—except Pelliciera, which breaks ranks by producing flamboyant, star-shaped, nectar-filled blooms. The nectar attracts hummingbirds (believed to be the main pollinator) as well as many insects. We even find tree crabs taking a dram. Pelliciera blooms year-round, but when flowering is at its peak the forest is alive with the whirring wingbeats and squeaking calls of hummingbirds. “Imagine being strafed by hummingbirds,” Candy says. On a previous trip Candy discovered something unusual: when she shone a UV light on the flowers the nectar fluoresced. Today she wants to take nectar samples and have them analysed in a lab that specialises in fluorescence. This turns out to be too easy. The flowers produce so much nectar that she can fill a glass capillary tube in seconds—if, that is, she beats me to it. I’ve been in a sugar desert lately, and am making up for it by licking Pelliciera nectar (it has a delicate caramel flavour). The fabulous blue morpho, with the fabulous blue hidden inside folded wings. I walk through the forest, scouting for flowers and for the peacock flash of blue morpho butterflies, whose seemingly random fluttering always seems to be out of camera range. For a while, the best I can achieve photographically is a morpho at rest on a mangrove leaf, when the heavenly blue is hidden, and all you see are an eye-patterned grey and black. Then I find a butterfly trapped in a golden orb spider’s web, with the spider feeding on its dead body. It seems unsporting to photograph the iconic creature’s demise, but it could be my only chance to record the wing colour, so I shoot a few frames. “Frames”—the old film terminology lingers. “Files” doesn’t have the same magic. Blue morpho, golden orb. We eat lunch of boiled eggs, tomatoes and bread, and are treated to the sight of a basilisk, or “Jesus Christ lizard” running across the river and up a mangrove tree. “Basilisk,” I learn, comes from the Greek for “little king,” a name bestowed by none other than Carl Linnaeus, father of taxonomy. Candy, Emily and Anne follow a similar collecting pattern as yesterday, gathering seedlings, twigs and flowers, collecting crabs and, on this occasion, measuring the salinity of the peaty mud in which the trees are growing. I help with the fiddler crabs, whose large claw has an off-puttingly wide set of pincers at the tip. I find that their posture is worse than their pinch, and manage to collect several without being nipped. Young basilisk, or Jesus Christ lizard. We arrive back at the lab at sunset, and though it’s been a long, hot day Candy can’t resist putting in a couple of hours in the lab, slicing into the twigs and seedlings with a knife to see what’s living inside. In front of the main building two bat researchers have set up a mist net and are catching bats at a rate of one every couple of minutes. Just as in nature, institutions like the Smithsonian have their diurnal and nocturnal residents. We mangrovistas are winding down, thinking of gin and tonics and what’s for dinner, while the bat brigade is gearing up for a night of excitement. The main researcher thinks he may have captured a new species. Night belongs to the bats . . . and their captors. I take a torch down to the boat ramp and spotlight the mangroves, watching tree crabs chomping leaves and flowers. Howler monkeys are making a racket in the jungle beyond the lab, while poison dart frogs keep up a constant chirruping. It’s a great life, and tomorrow I get to do it all over again! Posted in Trip update \| Comments Off on Forest of flowers The nutrient economy It takes an hour by speedboat from Isla Colón, where the Smithsonian research station is located, to reach Isla Popa, where Candy Feller has one of her experimental sites. Anne Chamberlain (left) and Emily Dangremont tickle the mangrove roots for crabs on Isla Popa. Candy’s main project in Bocas is to look at how nutrients affect mangrove growth. “Nutrients are the currency of food webs,” she says. She studies how that currency moves through a mangrove ecosystem in the same way that economists study how money moves through an economy. The three major elements she’s interested in (the dollars and cents) are carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus. She compares the ratios of each element in the mangrove trees in her study plots, and also in the herbivores that eat mangroves. Those consumers include everything from tree-climbing crabs to twig-boring miners. Candy has found more than 100 species which feed on mangrove twigs alone. Some of the associations are intricate and fascinating. For example, the exit hole of one borer may be the entrance way of the next species in the chain. One of Candy’s favourites is a nemertine worm which takes up residence in an empty beetle gallery. The worm traps its prey by everting its insides. Charming! Candy Feller in the dwarf mangrove forest. So thoroughly do creatures use the mangrove habitat that a seedling with its leaves in the air and its roots in the water will have terrestrial borers burrowing down from the top and marine borers burrowing up from the bottom. As well as measuring the nutrients in an undisturbed system, Candy has added nutrients in the form of fertilisers to see how the mangroves and their associated flora and fauna respond. This is an important line of research because nutrient over-enrichment is a growing problem for marine ecosystems around the world. As fertilisers run off the land and into the sea, the delicate nutrient balance of mangrove and other communities (seagrass beds, coral reefs) can be thrown into disarray. As we step off the boat there’s a surprise: a golden orb web spider has spun a metre-diameter web at head height just to one side of our access point. I hope I don’t forget its location. The spider is close to 15 cm from leg tip to leg tip, and I don’t fancy the thought of it falling down the back of my shirt. (The spider gets its name from the fact that the silk of its web is a golden colour, not white.) Golden orb web spider near the boat. At Isla Popa there is a marked difference in height between the mangroves on the shore and those inland. The shore mangroves are five or six metres tall, while those inland are a bonsai forest of dwarf trees less than a metre high. Candy has found that the shore mangroves are limited by nitrogen while the dwarf mangroves are limited by phosphorus. Adding phosphorus to the dwarf trees results in dramatic growth increases, but adding nitrogen to the shore trees has much less impact. I head into the dwarf forest with Candy while Emily Dangremont, a graduate student from Berkeley, and Anne Chamberlain, one of Candy’s associates at the Smithsonian, work on the shoreline mangroves. Our tasks include counting seedlings (living and dead) and collecting leaves, seedlings, winkles and two sizes of crab from around the fertilised trees. These will all be physically and chemically analysed back at the lab. Leaf scars provide an estimate of the age of the dwarf mangroves—as much as 300 years old. The dwarf mangroves (which Candy refers to affectionately as “Charlie Brown trees”) are a revelation. Candy points to the leaf scars on the branches. Each time a leaf falls, a permanent record of its existence is left on the branch. Between two and three leaves fall off per year, so the number of leaf scars gives an estimate of the age of the tree. (You can’t use the normal method of counting rings because mangroves don’t lay down rings annually, but on a more irregular basis.) Though these dwarf trees are smaller than a metre in height, it turns out they are several hundred years old. They grow in a layer of peat that is close to two metres thick, which has formed from the fine roots of generation upon generation of mangroves. In Bimini, similar dwarf mangrove forests were denigrated as “stunted mangroves” by the Bimini Bay Resort development company, which justified its plan to destroy such stands on the grounds that they were biological rejects—losers in the game of life. Seeing these ancient forests in Bocas, collecting the crabs that nestled in their leaf bases and the molluscs that clung to their branches, underscored the crassness of the developer’s rhetoric. Who can say how much life owes its existence to these trees? And who has the right to deny it? Further inland still, where the mangroves mudflats meet the terrestrial soils of the jungle, the mangroves are much higher—10 metres or more—and festooned with epiphytes. Bromeliads, orchids and arum lilies perch and twine on trunks that are felted with moss, liverwort and filmy fern. Candy thinks of the epiphytic community as a separate freshwater ecosystem suspended over the saltwater mangrove one. It is sustained by the high humidity and rainfall of Panama. (Bocas receives up to five metres of rainfall annually, spread throughout the year—but, luckily for us, not on the days we are in the field.) The epiphytes provide yet another level of complexity in an already complex system. Epiphytes on the mangroves are a feature of Panama. I walk back to the shore mangroves to help Emily and Anne catch crabs. The most effective method is to “tickle” the algae-covered roots at the water line with your fingers, hoping to flush the crabs from their hiding places and cause them to climb up the tree. If you’re quick enough, you can grab the crab before it realises its danger and jumps into the water. Aratus, the tree-climbing crab we’re going after, has an infuriating knack of staying on the opposite side of the branch to the side its pursuer is on. This isn’t such a problem if the branch is narrow, but on a thick trunk I sometimes circled round and round (with occasional feints in the opposite direction) and only glimpsed bits of disappearing leg or pincer as the crab kept deftly out of sight. It’s great to be in the company of scientists again, sharing a quest for knowledge. Je ne regrette rien, but at times like this the scientific career path I set aside for journalism has the allure of the road not taken. Tags: Bocas del Toro, Candy Feller, mangroves, Panama Posted in Trip update \| Comments Off on The nutrient economy	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line230
__label__wiki	0.515687	0.515687	Ways of seeing : based on the BBC television series with John Berger The work Ways of seeing : based on the BBC television series with John Berger represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in District of Columbia Public Library System. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Language Material, Books. The Resource Ways of seeing : based on the BBC television series with John Berger based on the BBC television series with John Berger a book made by John Berger, Sven Blomberg, Chris Fox, Michael Dibb, Richard Hollis Berger, John Fox, Chris Hollis, Richard Dibb, Michael Blomberg, Sven ja cat 03/17 Art -- Technique Painting -- Europe "Seeing comes before words. The child looks and recognizes before it can speak. "But there is also another sense in which seeing comes before words. It is seeing which establishes our place in the surrounding world; we explain that world with words, but word can never undo the fact that we are surrounded by it. The relation between what we see and what we know is never settled." John Berger's Ways of Seeing is one of the most stimulating and the most influential books on art in any language. First published in 1972, it was based on the BBC television series about which the (London) Sunday Times critic commented: "This is an eye-opener in more ways than one: by concentrating on how we look at paintings . . . he will almost certainly change the way you look at pictures." By now he has Penguin art and architecture Context of Ways of seeing : based on the BBC television series with John Berger Ways of seeing : based on the BBC television series with John Berger, a book made by John Berger, Sven Blomberg, Chris Fox, Michael Dibb, Richard Hollis <div class="citation" vocab="http://schema.org/"><i class="fa fa-external-link-square fa-fw"></i> Data from <span resource="http://link.dclibrary.org/resource/xNeoLmzfX4I/" typeof="CreativeWork http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/Work"><span property="name http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/label"><a href="http://link.dclibrary.org/resource/xNeoLmzfX4I/">Ways of seeing : based on the BBC television series with John Berger</a></span> - <span property="potentialAction" typeOf="OrganizeAction"><span property="agent" typeof="LibrarySystem http://library.link/vocab/LibrarySystem" resource="http://link.dclibrary.org/"><span property="name http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/label"><a property="url" href="http://link.dclibrary.org/">District of Columbia Public Library System</a></span></span></span></span></div> Data Citation of the Work Ways of seeing : based on the BBC television series with John Berger http://link.dclibrary.org/resource/xNeoLmzfX4I/ http://library.link/resource/xNeoLmzfX4I/	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line235
__label__cc	0.518076	0.481924	Groton Public Library An officer and a gentleman., Paramount Pictures presents a Lorimar production in association with Martin Elfand a Taylor Hackford film ; written by Douglas Day Stewart ; produced by Martin Elfand ; directed by Taylor Hackford The Resource An officer and a gentleman., Paramount Pictures presents a Lorimar production in association with Martin Elfand a Taylor Hackford film ; written by Douglas Day Stewart ; produced by Martin Elfand ; directed by Taylor Hackford The item An officer and a gentleman., Paramount Pictures presents a Lorimar production in association with Martin Elfand a Taylor Hackford film ; written by Douglas Day Stewart ; produced by Martin Elfand ; directed by Taylor Hackford represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Groton Public Library. Officer and a gentleman (Motion picture) Winger, Debra, 1955- Gossett, Louis, Jr., 1936- Eilbacher, Lisa Keith, David, 1954- Lorimar Productions Hackford, Taylor, 1944- Stewart, Douglas Day Gere, Richard, 1949- Elfand, Martin Loggia, Robert Blount, Lisa Warner Home Video (Firm) Zack Mayo is a young man who has signed up for Navy Aviation Officer Candidate School. He is a Navy brat and he has a bad attitude problem. Sgt Foley is there to train and evaluate him and will clearly find Zack wanting. Zack then meets Paula, a girl who has little beyond family and must decide what it is he wants to do with his life United States, Paramount \| Warner Home Video, 2013 Originally produced as a motion picture in 1982 http://midwesttapes.com/images/movies/10768247.gif An officer and a gentleman. Paramount Pictures presents a Lorimar production in association with Martin Elfand a Taylor Hackford film ; written by Douglas Day Stewart ; produced by Martin Elfand ; directed by Taylor Hackford United States, Navy United States, Navy -- Military life -- Drama Armed Forces -- Military life Man-woman relationships -- Drama MPAA rating: R Includes French and Spanish dubbed versions and subtitles in English, French and Spanish Louis Gossett Jr., Richard Gere, Debra Winger, David Keith, Lisa Blount, Robert Loggia, Lisa Eilbacher Hackford, Taylor Gossett, Louis Gere, Richard Winger, Debra Keith, David (Sirsi) a948402 Blu-ray disc, widescreen (16x9), 1080p, Region A, DTS-HD 5.1 English Groton Public LibraryBorrow it 99 Main Street, Groton, MA, 01450, US Tumble Books Library <div class="citation" vocab="http://schema.org/"><i class="fa fa-external-link-square fa-fw"></i> Data from <span resource="http://link.gpl.org/portal/An-officer-and-a-gentleman.-Paramount-Pictures/2ZSE8m6vhtQ/" typeof="Book http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/Item"><span property="name http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/label"><a href="http://link.gpl.org/portal/An-officer-and-a-gentleman.-Paramount-Pictures/2ZSE8m6vhtQ/">An officer and a gentleman., Paramount Pictures presents a Lorimar production in association with Martin Elfand a Taylor Hackford film ; written by Douglas Day Stewart ; produced by Martin Elfand ; directed by Taylor Hackford</a></span> - <span property="potentialAction" typeOf="OrganizeAction"><span property="agent" typeof="LibrarySystem http://library.link/vocab/LibrarySystem" resource="http://link.gpl.org/"><span property="name http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/label"><a property="url" href="http://link.gpl.org/">Groton Public Library</a></span></span></span></span></div> Data Citation of the Item An officer and a gentleman., Paramount Pictures presents a Lorimar production in association with Martin Elfand a Taylor Hackford film ; written by Douglas Day Stewart ; produced by Martin Elfand ; directed by Taylor Hackford Structured data from the Bibframe namespace is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License by Groton Public Library. Additional terms may apply to data associated with third party namespaces. http://link.gpl.org/portal/An-officer-and-a-gentleman.-Paramount-Pictures/2ZSE8m6vhtQ/ http://library.link/portal/An-officer-and-a-gentleman.-Paramount-Pictures/2ZSE8m6vhtQ/	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line236
__label__wiki	0.576366	0.576366	"You can tell just by looking" : and 20 other myths about LGBT life and people, Michael Bronski, Ann Pellegrini, Michael Amico The Resource "You can tell just by looking" : and 20 other myths about LGBT life and people, Michael Bronski, Ann Pellegrini, Michael Amico The item "You can tell just by looking" : and 20 other myths about LGBT life and people, Michael Bronski, Ann Pellegrini, Michael Amico represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Randwick City Library. trueBronski, Michael Amico, Michael Pellegrini, Ann, 1964- "Breaks down the most commonly held misconceptions about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their lives. "You Can Tell Just by Looking" unpacks enduring, popular, and deeply held myths about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, culture, and life in America. Some of these myths, such as "all religions condemn homosexuality, " have been used to justify discrimination and oppression of LGBT people. Other myths, such as "LGBT people are born that way, " have been adopted by LGBT communities and their allies. By discussing and dispelling these myths--including gay-positive ones--the authors challenge readers to question their own beliefs and to grapple with the complexities of what it means to be queer in the broadest social, political, and cultural sense"-- trueBoston, Beacon Press, 2013 xvii, 190 pages "You can tell just by looking" : and 20 other myths about LGBT life and people "You can tell just by looking" and 20 other myths about LGBT life and people Michael Bronski, Ann Pellegrini, Michael Amico trueSexual minorities Transgender people -- United States -- History trueLesbians -- United States trueSociety and culture -- LGBTQIA trueGay and Lesbian Movement trueGay men -- United States trueBisexuals Gays -- United States trueTransgender persons Bisexuals -- United States trueSociety and culture Breaks down the most commonly held misconceptions about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their lives trueRichly detailed Bronski, Michael Pellegrini, Ann Transgender people true"You can tell just by looking" : and 20 other myths about LGBT life and people Appeal Terms of "You can tell just by looking" : and 20 other myths about LGBT life and people <div class="citation" vocab="http://schema.org/"><i class="fa fa-external-link-square fa-fw"></i> Data from <span resource="http://link.randwick.nsw.gov.au/portal/You-can-tell-just-by-looking--and-20-other/kHS3r6uN5c0/" typeof="Book http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/Item"><span property="name http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/label"><a href="http://link.randwick.nsw.gov.au/portal/You-can-tell-just-by-looking--and-20-other/kHS3r6uN5c0/">"You can tell just by looking" : and 20 other myths about LGBT life and people, Michael Bronski, Ann Pellegrini, Michael Amico</a></span> - <span property="potentialAction" typeOf="OrganizeAction"><span property="agent" typeof="LibrarySystem http://library.link/vocab/LibrarySystem" resource="http://link.randwick.nsw.gov.au/"><span property="name http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/label"><a property="url" href="http://link.randwick.nsw.gov.au/">Randwick City Library</a></span></span></span></span></div> Data Citation of the Item "You can tell just by looking" : and 20 other myths about LGBT life and people, Michael Bronski, Ann Pellegrini, Michael Amico http://link.randwick.nsw.gov.au/portal/You-can-tell-just-by-looking--and-20-other/kHS3r6uN5c0/ http://library.link/portal/You-can-tell-just-by-looking--and-20-other/kHS3r6uN5c0/	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line242
__label__cc	0.522648	0.477352	Knowing Andrew An ongoing story, updated every Monday and Friday. Chapter 48: Head to Head ~ "Oh for cryin' out loud!" Andrew muttered. The apparent leader of the other group snapped at the man on his right. "Vin you're an idiot. Why would we do that?" "Because if this is a sim, that might be the challenge, and if it's real, we'd at least but cutting down on the competition!" John tilted his head. "My gosh, he's actually considering it," murmured Jaden in disbelief. "You have got to be kidding me," said Takyle, in an exasperated tone that suggested she didn't believe that they were. Jaden felt the familiar thrill of fear and adrenalin from the prospect of a fight. He slipped the straps of his pack off his shoulders and let it fall to the ground behind him. He felt his pulse begin to thump in his neck. "Let's talk about this guys," Takyle addressed the other team calmly. "You're not in a sim. Look at your clothes; they're spotless. And why would you be put up against another team in a sim? We're as real as you are." John nodded thoughtfully. "You make a good case. This is probably real." He turned to his companions. "We don't need to kill them." Jaden felt Takyle relax just the tiniest bit. "All we need to do is injure one of them enough for their team to be crippled. I'd say the girl is the best candidate for that." He smirked. Takyle sighed and unsheathed her own knife. "Ok, if that's the way you're going to be...Bring it, bitch," she spat at him. John smiled grimly. "Oh you are going to be eating those words." The three men charged forward and Team 6 acted as one. Just as their attackers reached them Jaden jumped forward, keeping close to the wall. Due to the tight formation their rivals had adopted, he slipped through easily, shielding his own body with his knife hand and planting an elbow hard into Cal's kidney on his way past. He spun around, now behind the other team. Meanwhile Takyle had fallen back three steps, luring John after her, while Andrew had ducked back into the door they'd left, allowing Vin to just miss him. Before his guy could turn around, Jaden hit him as hard as he could in the back of the head with the hilt of his knife, causing him to stumble before coming around. Jaden ducked as the man swung and came up in time to hit him while his stomach was vulnerable. Jaden was momentarily surprised at how invulnerable that stomach was. He was reminded that he wasn't fighting a skinny teenager. The man had abs. Over Cal's shoulder, Jaden saw the one called Vin stumble backwards across the hallway and crash into the wall. He'd made the mistake of trying to follow Andrew into the other room. Farther down the hallway Takyle parried and danced back from John's hatchet. She was a precise and delicate fighter, something that John seemed to be having a hard time getting used to. Jaden jumped to the side as Cal dived forward, knife leveled at his belly. He just managed to catch Jaden's lower arm, tearing his sleeve and nicking flesh. The line of pain was like a cue to Jaden's body. Anger surged through him. He threw his fist, clasped around the metal hilt of his knife, into the man's face. He felt Cal's nose crunch beneath it and blood gushed out. "I don't need another frigging scar!" Jaden shouted at him, punching him again in the face. Cal took a step back, looking somewhat surprised Jaden thought, and Jaden drove a powerful kick into his solar plexus. Cal looked faint for a moment, and then dropped. Jaden spun to check Andrew and Takyle. John was erratically swinging his hatchet at face level, apparently growing tired of being outmaneuvered. The only member of the other team that seemed to be winning was Vin, who had somehow gotten the upperhand and lured Andrew back out into the hallway. He now had him up against the wall. Both Andrew's and Vin's knives were gone and Vin had one hand pressed to a bleeding wound in his side, the other clenched on Andrew's throat. Jaden reached them in two strides, wrapped one arm around Vin to hold him and pressed his knife to Vin's throat. A thin line of blood sprang up and three droplets slipped across the face of the blade. "Let him go before you're a dead man," he hissed into Vin's ear. To Jaden's immense relief, Vin did what he was told. Andrew grabbed his knife off the floor and ran over to Takyle, who had just slipped in and delivered a quick slash to John's chest. She looked like she was almost enjoying herself. Andrew put his years of kickboxing to use, ridding the tired man of his weapon and landing him on the floor with three well placed blows. Takyle looked down on her conquered opponent and slapped Andrew on the arm. "Dude! What the hell?" ~ Posted by Renee Leyburn at 11:17 PM No comments: Labels: Chapters: 41-50 Chapter 47: Surprise Party ~ Takyle proceeded down the hall, cursing under her breath at each door that her key failed to open. Andrew cleared his throat. "Maybe we're missing something here. We don't know if this key works in any of these doors. I mean, the thing just said the items were for the next level." Takyle turned to Andrew and raised her hands. "Well what do you propose we do, Andrew? We've already been through this once and we know that the unlocked doors just lead back here!" "Maybe since then some others have been unlocked, I don't know." "Hey, shut up, you two!" Jaden hissed at them. "Listen." Without the cover of Andrew and Takyle's conversation, what Jaden had heard was obvious. Unfamiliar voices, not terribly far off, and sounding as if they were coming closer. Andrew touched Jaden's arm and along with Takyle they withdrew and ducked through the only unlocked door, the first one Andrew had marked on their previous time around. Takyle, leaving the door a quarter of an inch ajar to observe the hallway, gestured to Andrew to watch their backs. Meanwhile she pulled a tiny mirror out of a pocket on her backpack and set it in the opening so that she could watch the end of the hallway where the voices had seemed to be coming from, in the opposite direction of the live-sim door,. "I see them," she murmured. "They...It looks like another race team. What are they doing here? It must be a mistake..." "Well we heard them, so they probably heard you guys. Even if they didn't they'll see the marked door and try it," Jaden whispered to her. "Maybe we should just go ahead and beat them to finding us, or get the hell out of here while we can." Takyle shot Andrew a glance. He shrugged. "I've never heard of a race in which the teams met up. Maybe it is a mistake somehow?" Takyle nodded and took one more look in her mirror before pocketing it and waving them forward. They stepped out into the hallway facing their competitors, who looked just as shocked and bewildered as the members of Team 6 felt. They immediately stopped in their tracks and compressed into a tight knot, obviously assuming the worst. Jaden eyed the competition. They were all male, all looked to be older than anyone in his team, but still in their twenties, if barely. They looked a good deal swarthier than the average citizen as well. Takyle took one step forward, slightly closing the gap of several yards. "We're Team 6. I don't know what happened here, or why we're in the same level, but we-" "Quiet, lady!" one of the other team interrupted rudely. He turned his face slightly to his teammates, keeping his eyes on Takyle. "What is this, Cal? Is this supposed to happen?" Cal answered in a strained sounding tenor that seriously mismatched his appearance. "I don't know. Maybe? This might just all be another challenge in another sim." "I don't think so-" Takyle started to say. The first speaker jerked a hatchet from his belt and strode forward three steps in a show of bravado. "I said shut up!" Andrew and Jaden stepped up to either side of Takyle, knives unsheathed. "I think you need to simmer down and take a few deep breaths," Andrew counseled in his usual quiet, strong voice, but it was laced with threat that always at once scared and reassured Jaden. The man did take a step back, but didn't look as if he calmed down all that much. "As I was saying," Takyle stated in an icy voice."I don't think that this is a sim. We believe that this is real. Possibly the first real obstacle. Why we're in it together, I don't know. Have you been in a sim where you had to find three objects yet?" All three men on the other team glared at Takyle. "Don't tell them anything, John! It's probably a trap, real or not," said the last of the trio, finally getting to throw in his three cents worth, and looking satisfied for having done it. Then he excitedly added another thought. "Maybe we're supposed to kill them!" ~ Posted by Renee Leyburn at 5:10 PM 1 comment: Chapter 46: Glass Half Full - Bonus chapter ~ Andrew immediately handed the two items off to Takyle and moved to the door, cracking it open and peering out. "It seems to be a doored hallway much like the one we just left," he noted. Jaden looked around the room. "Is this...real?" he asked. He studied his clothes. "I feel much cleaner than I did a minute ago." Takyle nodded. "Yeah, me too. Of course, it would be possible to make us just think that while still in a live-sim." "I suppose so," Jaden said absently. "So are we going out into the hallway?" Takyle unzipped a flap of Andrew's backpack and pushed the scepter into it. She pocketed the key and turned to Jaden. "Don't seem to be any other doors, so yes." Halfway down the hall Jaden stopped. "I think this is the same hallway. Here's the door Andrew marked. I think this is real. We left a live-sim by exiting the wizard's cabin into this real hallway maze. We wandered around in a circle, came back here and entered another live-sim. After completing that, it essentially kicked us out by shutting off when the time was up. If we hadn't found the items by then, we wouldn't get them." "But we still have them; they're real objects..." began Takyle. "Yes, but there's nothing stopping real objects being planted in a live-sim. We can really eat in live-sims," added Andrew. Takyle nodded. "So either they're very consistent with the sims, maintaining the marks that Andrew left, or this is our first obstacle that's actually real life." "Either way it doesn't really matter," Jaden added. "I think the first thing that we should do, given our history here, is try turning right around and going back in." Takyle nodded her agreement and jogged back up the hall. She tried the door at the end and turned to yell back at them. "It locked behind us. I'll try the key I found." When she came running back it was obvious that that didn't work. "No dice, I think we're cursed to wandering some more." "Maybe that key would work in one of these other doors..." Jaden wondered aloud. Takyle sighed noisily. "Well that's shit. Do you remember just how many doors we passed when we were here before?" Andrew grinned. "Maybe it will work in the first one you try, Ta," he offered. Takyle rolled her eyes at him, but her frown melted a little. In fact, there was actually a tiny bit of a smile there. "Thanks Andy. Always so freaking optimistic aren't you?" "Well I do what I can. Right Jaden?" "Right Andrew, you certainly get an A for effort." Takyle shook her head and placed her key in the lock nearest her. It didn't turn. ~ Posted by Renee Leyburn at 1:02 AM No comments: Chapter 45: The Gamble ~ Jaden crested the sandy hill and stopped to look down on where the media station stood. Takyle was already there and pacing nervously up and down. Jaden was suddenly very worried that he had misjudged the time and that he was late. He slid down the dune at the run and skidded to a halt in front of Takyle, panting. She raised an eyebrow. "Did you find your item?" she asked. Jaden held up the scepter and glanced over at the com screen. 6.33 minutes left and counting. "I found the key," Takyle continued, and gestured at the top of the com screen. Sure enough, there sat an unassuming, silver colored key. "No word from Andrew yet." Jaden nodded and leaned back against the station, laying the scepter next to the key. After another three minutes had passed he began to open his mouth to ask if they should possibly try radioing Andrew, but he was saved that by Andrew jogging back over the dune that Jaden had watched him disappear behind at the beginning. He held up his empty hands. "So um, yeah, did you guys find the key and code?" Takyle and Jaden nodded silently. "Ok, I'm fairly certain that the so called "sphere" mentioned is actually referring to the sun, because I couldn't find one other friggin' thing. Kinda makes sense when you look at the clue too," said Andrew. "What was the clue?" Takyle asked and Andrew pulled the paper out of his pocket and, unfolding it, read aloud. "Look to the East for life. High treasure, giver of all." "And you went East?" she pressed. "Yup, nothing there. Nothing but sand to the horizon. I mean, it could be somewhere else in here, but I don't see any other clues in this as to where you'd look. Sounds like the sun to me...At least I sincerely hope it is because, as I said before, I couldn't find any other explanation." Takyle bit her lower lip. She looked as if she almost wanted to run off and have a look-round for herself, just to make sure. Finally she spoke. "Alright Andy. If you think that's it, I trust you." Andrew nodded. "I do think that's it." He picked up the key in one hand and the scepter in the other. "I wonder what we do with these?" "I don't know," said Jaden. "But what's going to happen when the clock hits zero?" He didn't actually have too long to wait to find that out. The trio all held their breath as the last minute counted down. Painfully white, but familiar light swelled around them and washed out Jaden's vision for a moment. A second later when his eyes adjusted, he saw that he was in an empty, square, white room. Takyle and Andrew stood beside him, Andrew still clutching the key and scepter. They seemed to be in a live-sim lab. ~ Chapter 44: Topical Analysis ~ Jaden attained the top of the hill and paused to catch his breath, looking back. He could barely see Takyle, moving steadily towards a stand of brush and palms and Andrew was out of sight. Jaden shielded his eyes from below and scanned the dessert all around him. At first he didn't see anything, but then he noticed a strange swirl in the blowing sand not far off. The wind was catching on the corner of what Jaden dearly hoped was a rock of some sort. He slid down the far side of the dune and set off again. He checked his watch and then cursed himself for not marking time when the clock had started ticking on the media station. Oh well, that couldn't have been more than five minutes ago. Jaden waded through the loose sand, attempting to keep his face at least partially shielded from the hot grit. The wind was picking up, whistling over the dunes with a low and eerie wail. Jaden reached the stone he'd spotted on the upper edge of the dune and, to his surprise, found it to be one of the top corner stones of a doorway, set in the side of the hill facing away from his vantage point. It looked like the entrance to an ancient tomb from some low budget archaeological adventure movie. "Oh great," he thought. "Let's get all Indiana Jones-y shall we?" He rolled his eyes, and pulled out his flashlight. He shone it around just inside, inspecting the walls and ceiling. "What are you looking for? Booby traps?" "Yes!" he told himself sternly. "Better safe than sorry!" He cautiously took a step into the tomb. Nothing bad happened so he took another. The chamber Jaden had entered wasn't very deep and wasn't very impressive. The walls were made of stone exactly the same color as the sand, and they were devoid of any interesting markings. Just across from Jaden though, was another doorway, and this one had a carved and painted lentil and posts. The figures looked Egyptian. Big surprise. Shining his torch through the door Jaden could just barely see something glinting out of the darkness. Jaden moved forward into the second room, his time constraints causing him to be bold. This room was also mostly empty, except for a backless Egyptian chair, and on the chair sat a scepter topped with the golden head of a little vulture. Jaden peered around himself looking for...crocodiles or a boulder or something. He cautiously approached the chair, and searched around it. "I'm looking for a key, code, or sphere," he reminded himself. He reached out and laid a gentle hand on the scepter. He looked around. Nothing happened. He slowly picked it up and turned it over in his hand. Three strings of eight numbers were scratched into the shaft. Arabic root numbers. "How very authentic," he muttered and, gripping the scepter, stepped away from the chair, still expecting something to happen to him. He waited stock still for a moment, watching, listening, and then bolted for the door. There was a crash from behind, and he felt a whoosh of air rush past him. He stumbled out into the daylight and kept going. After about thirty yards he stopped and turned to look back. The tomb entrance shook and trembled, dust spilling out of the opening as the stone sank back into the sand, the dune swallowing it whole, filling and hiding it. Jaden watched until it had disappeared from sight altogether, then he looked down at the rod in his hand. The golden eye of the vulture glinted up at him. He realized that he was still holding his flashlight in his other hand. He switched it off, returning it to its pouch on his belt, and started back towards the media station. "That was easy," he thought. ~ Posted by Renee Leyburn at 2:32 PM 2 comments: Chapter 43: The Other End of the Spectrum ~ Takyle stalked back to the marked door and glared at it malevolently. "Just what are we supposed to do now?" she demanded. "We went through the only unlocked doors there were! What exactly are we supposed to do?" "How the hell should I know?" Andrew snapped back. "You're the one that decided we should go that way!" "It was the only way!" Takyle shouted. Jaden took that moment to physically step between his team mates. "Hey guys, have either of you noticed that you seem a bit moody here lately?" Takyle glared at him. "Just what are you trying to say, Jaden McAllister?" "I'm trying to say that you both seem a bit moody here lately," Jaden reiterated calmly. "Now why don't we just go back the way we came in and try redoing this from the beginning?" He gestured to the door at the end of the hall where they had exited the last live-sim. Takyle breathed deeply for a moment. "Ok. I personally don't think I'm moody...But Andrew definitely is, so let's go," she said. Andrew's jaw tightened, but he didn't respond to her jab, just headed for the door. The three stepped back through and, instead of re-entering the wizard's white building, they were seamlessly standing on the edge of a vast expanse of rolling dunes, sun relentlessly beating down on them, blinding them. A hot breeze picked up the sparkling, tawny sand from the tops of the hills and threw it into the air like morbidly brilliant confetti. "Oh hello," Andrew said mildly. Just in front of them was a media station, just like the first one they had encountered back on the plain. Text scrolled onto the com screen. "Team 6: Your task here is to locate three things required for the next level before your allocated time expires. The three items are: A key, a code, and a sphere. You will find three clues to their locations printing out below. Good luck." The text disappeared and was replaced by a ticking clock already counting down from 20 minutes. Takyle jumped forward and grabbed up the three sheets of paper that the media station had spit out. Each held a line or two of print. She thrust one each at Andrew and Jaden. "Let's go. We've all got our radios, yes? Meet back here when you've found your item. And be careful!" Takyle took one glance at her sheet of paper then set off at a jog towards what appeared to be an oasis in the distance. Andrew looked over at Jaden, then at his own clue. He shrugged, checked the compass on his watch, then headed towards the East without a word. Jaden silently watched his companions leave, then looked down at his own paper. "Essence of Earth, steady, true, hard as iron, fall to wind and water, shelter of the pursued," Jaden read aloud. "What the hell is that supposed to mean?" He looked back up but Andrew and Takyle were already far away. And the clock was ticking. Fall to wind and water...Stone. Water and wind both wear rock away. Shelter of the pursued. He needed to find a cave or stone structure of some sort. Jaden looked around, located the tallest dune in sight and headed for it at a run. Perhaps from that vantage he would be able to see something other than just miles of sand. Hopefully. ~ Posted by Renee Leyburn at 1:11 PM No comments: Chapter 42: Individuality Pays Off ~ The Team 6 trio walked cautiously down the hall, trying every door they passed. In vain as it would happen. "Seriously?" said Takyle in exasperation. "Every one of these is locked?" At just that moment, quite naturally, Andrew tried a knob on the left that actually turned. "No. Not every one." He pushed it open and peered in. "Another hallway. Shall we go down it?" Takyle tried a couple more doors. "I suppose so. Can we mark our path somehow in case we have to come back this way? This looks suspiciously like a maze to me." Andrew nodded. "Sure, we can mark it. How do you feel about destruction of property?" Takyle shrugged. "I'm ok with it. I think it's a given for the race," she said. "I mean, there was no rule against it or anything." "Sweet." Andrew pulled out his pocket knife and took long strip of paint off of the door just above the doorknob on both sides. "How about that? Unmistakable." "Brilliant. Let's go." Takyle slipped through the door with Jaden trailing and Andrew let it swing closed behind them. Another long hallway, one unlocked door leading to an empty room with four more doors, one leading to another hallway, leading to another room, and then another one. At each door they passed through Andrew stopped to carve his notch in it, leaving a trail. After another half dozen or so he paused. "You know guys, in hindsight, perhaps it would have been better to mark these doors with an arrow or something. You know, to indicate which direction we were going at the time...I'm gonna start doing that," he pronounced decisively. Before proceeding into the next room he turned to Jaden. "You've been awfully quiet there. Anything on your mind?" Jaden shook his head. "No, nothing in particular. This place just seems a little strange is all." "How do you mean?" asked Andrew, stepping out into yet another gray hallway lined with doors. "Well, it has a different feel than the rest of the places we've been in. I don't know." He paused for a moment. "What I do know is that we have definitely already been this way." Jaden pointed at a door that they were just passing. Over the doorknob a distinctive strip of paint was conspicuously missing. "Aw, hell," muttered Andrew under his breath. "Wouldn't ya just freaking know it." He raised his voice to call Takyle back. "Hey boss, you're going to love this. We've been going in a circle all this time." Up ahead Takyle stopped and before she turned around Jaden heard her utter a few choice expletives to the labyrinth. ~ Chapter 41: Off And On Again ~ Jaden patted Takyle's arm awkwardly. "Um, you ok now?" he asked. She nodded. “Yeah, better.” Andrew looked up from repacking his sleeping bag. “If you want to wait for a while more Ta, we can you know,” he said. She shook her head. “No, I'm fine. We really need to get back on track.” “Ok, just...Be careful.” A smile touched Takyle's lips. “Yes sir.” He looked over his shoulder at her for a moment. “Alright, I'll be quiet about it.” Andrew slammed back the last of his coffee and stood, pulling his backpack on. “If you think you're ok, let's get the lead out then.” Jaden pulled open the white door and stood gazing outward, not in shock so much as amusement. The clearing and wood line were gone. In their place was now a long gray hallway. Along either side were closed, unlabeled gray doors. “Well ok, that's interesting,” commented Andrew. Takyle hoisted her pack and came to the door. “Alright everybody, you know the drill by now, heads up, expect anything.” She sighed. “Here we go again.” As they started down the hallway Jaden shot a look at Takyle. “If I didn't know better I'd think that you were tired of this race, Takyle,” he noted, casually. Andrew elbowed him painfully in the left kidney and he clamped his mouth shut against a groan. Takyle looked back over her shoulder. “No, I'm not tired of it Jaden. Tired, yes, but don't you worry, I'm still just as full of fanatical zeal as I ever was.” “Oh I wasn't worried. I wasn't worried at all. I was just...Well, I was just making idle talk. But I wasn't worried. Not in the slightest...” “You can shut up now I think,” counseled Andrew. “Oh, but he was on such a roll,” said Takyle, turning back around to face the open hallway before them. Jaden heard a laugh in her voice, and he realized what a very welcomed sound it was indeed. ~ Posted by Renee Leyburn at 6:40 AM 1 comment: Chapter 40: Full Disclosure ~ The first thing that Jaden did was grab his watch from where it was sitting on top of his backpack and put it back on. Andrew had his priorities set as well, and went right to surveying the options provided by the extensive meal Väinämöinen had laid out for them. Takyle moved over to the fire, and put her hands out to it, as if cold. "You know I could get used to this kind of thing," said Andrew, after taking a bite of what appeared to be some sort of fish that had been sauteed, then lightly toasted and garnished with orange. "Well don't," said Takyle. "After this we'll be back to eating powdered base proteins and desiccated fruit and grain meal." "Yeah, don't remind me." Jaden zipped up his bag and clipped his rolled sleeping bag to it. "When are we going to move out?" he asked. Andrew raised an eyebrow and took a long sip of coffee. "You in a hurry?" "Well we are in a race!" snapped Jaden. Takyle sat down by the fireplace and leaned back against the wall, closing her eyes. "I could use a bit of rest, Jaden," she said quietly. Andrew immediately switched his attention from Jaden and his food to studying Takyle. He knelt down in front of her and pressed a glass of water into her hand. "You alright there, Ta?" She raised the cut glass goblet to her lips and took a drink. "Yes, I'll be ok. Just need to rest." Andrew looked skeptical, and then suddenly very protective. "Just what exactly did he make you do, Takyle?" Jaden noticed that Andrew had managed to keep his voice impressively level. Takyle caught something in it though, because she cracked open her eyes to look at him. One corner of her mouth raised just the tiniest bit. "Nothing untoward, Andrew. Just tiring." She closed her eyes again. "Like...?" Andrew prompted, patting her knee to rouse her. Takyle shook her head, but spoke anyway, eyes still shut. "The first one was another translation in a room, except that there was a glass wall with water behind it, and the water kept rising until it began to pour over the wall, and the only way to stop it was to finish the translation. It wasn't too hard though, so I got it done in plenty of time, but as soon as I did, everything changed. "The next thing was a math problem. Algebraic stuff. Around the edges of the room the tiles of the floor disappeared every little while, working in towards me in the middle, but I finished that one in time too. "It kept going like that though. As soon as I finished one thing, another would appear, and it kept getting harder and harder. Sometimes I didn't get them done quite fast enough. Once there was a riddle to answer and there was this fog near the floor and the longer I took the deeper it got until I couldn't help breathing it in, and it burned my lungs, and...I thought I was going to suffocate before I had the answer. "In another one the floor cracked and lava began to seep out." Takyle paused for a long moment. "It kept getting hotter and hotter, and I couldn't make it stop." She absently rubbed her left arm. "The lava reached my feet and my lips cracked and I could feel my hair beginning to burn..." Jaden saw a tear slip out from under Takyle's eyelid and run down her cheek. He suddenly felt like a gigantic jerk for acting peevish a few minutes before. Andrew saw it too and he didn't waste a second in setting aside the cup of water and wrapping Takyle in his arms. He held her and rubbed her back and murmured soft, nonsensical, soothing things into her hair. She didn't cry anymore. But she didn't pull away either. ~ Chapter 39: Defense Mechanism ~ Jaden felt a stream of something warm slipping down his neck. He looked down and saw a dark stain spreading across the front of his shirt. He looked back up and Andrew's body was gone. His double glided around to stand in front of him. Jaden felt as if he were going to vomit, and he placed a hand on his stomach. His shirt, soaked to his navel, clung to his skin. He felt no pain though. He turned back to his doppelganger who was staring at him with cold hatred. “What are you doing to me?” “I'm not doing anything to you, young one, you've done this to yourself.” “I don't know what you're talking about,” Jaden cried weakly. “I didn't do this.” He felt blood begin to seep down into his lungs, making it difficult to breathe. Choking him. Drowning him. "Where's Takyle?" he gasped. His legs went weak and he felt himself collapsing, sinking to the ground. The other Jaden looked down on him without compassion. He shook his head. "You can't help her. You couldn't help Andrew. I guess you just weren't strong enough, Jaden. Not good enough..." "No...I couldn't do anything...please..." Dark fog pressed in all around Jaden and the world began slipping away. "Just open your eyes," said his mind. "It's no good. I'm dead. They're dead." "Just do it." With the righteous indignation of the dying, Jaden forced himself to focus his remaining strength on that one task. His eyelids opened and through blurred vision he could barely make out the tree tops against bits of graying sky. A voice spoke. "Good morning!" Jaden jumped at the noise and leapt up. The wizard stood there in front of him. Jaden clutched at his shirt; it was dry. His hand flew to his throat and found it whole. He saw a circle of ash behind the wizard, and he jerked around to look at the rest of the clearing. Behind him stood Andrew, very much alive, with Takyle leaning against him, looking exhausted. Jaden pointed a finger at Väinämöinen's face. "You! What did you do?" he shouted. Väinämöinen just gazed calmly back at him. "I did nothing. Experiencing the spirit of reality puts you in a position to easier access your feelings, young one." "Don't call me that! I thought you “weren't going to hurt me needlessly”!? What the fuck is wrong with you! How could you do that to me?" Andrew quickly strode over and grabbed Jaden by the arm. "Jay! Calm down. What are you talking about? You've been here with me," he said, all the while pulling Jaden back from Väinämöinen. "He did something to me! He made me think that you were dead and it was my fault and that a part of me wanted it that way! Then the evil me cut my throat and he let him do it!" Andrew looked at Väinämöinen, as if for a confession. "Perhaps you are confusing your own deep fears for something that I did, young one. I can assure you, I did not cause you to think anything," the wizard said. Jaden spun around to look at Takyle. She stood where Andrew had left her. She looked pale and drawn. "Are you ok?" Jaden asked. She nodded. Jaden jerked his arm out of Andrew's grip. He felt like punching Väinämöinen in the face. Or killing him. He didn't though. He took a deep breath instead. "What else do we have to do for you?" he demanded venomously. Väinämöinen suddenly looked tired and sad. "Nothing. You have completed the task. Now I will bring you back to the shelter." He waived his staff without further ado, and just like that they were all back in the plain, white building. Väinämöinen dipped his staff towards the hearth and a crackling fire sprang up, a hot meal set before it. The wizard looked around the company and smiled. "Your did well. I wish you the best on the remainder of your journey. Rest here as long as you like." Andrew and Takyle thanked him. Jaden maintained his angry silence. Väinämöinen beckoned to him. "Young one, may I speak with you?" Jaden wanted to say no, but found himself walking over to the wizard anyway. He could feel Andrew and Takyle watching him. The wizard gazed on him for a moment. Or perhaps gazed into him would be more apt. "I am sorry Jaden McAllister. I did not know that you carry such pain with you. Don't be afraid to search your soul. Pain doesn't last forever." He paused and smiled kindly. "You were correct after all, young one. You are very strong." Väinämöinen turned and opened the door. Jaden opened his mouth. Then closed it, then opened it again. "Oh just say it for cryin' out loud!" his mind scolded. "Väinämöinen?" he said quietly and the wizard turned around. Jaden cleared his throat. "Um, thanks." ~ Posted by Renee Leyburn at 12:08 AM 2 comments: Renee Leyburn www.arclengthcafe.blogspot.com Chapter Archive Content Copyright © Renee Leyburn Track n' Field Content copyright © Renee Leyburn. Watermark theme. Powered by Blogger.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line249
__label__cc	0.518935	0.481065	Home Crime Watch. Man kills Woman, freeze body part for “Tasting” Crime Watch. Man kills Woman, freeze body part for “Tasting” An Austrian man with a violent criminal past on Wednesday admitted to killing a woman, dumping her body in a lake and keeping one body part for “tasting,” a prosecution spokeswoman said. The case came to light in mid-April when a fisherman found the woman’s torso floating in Lake Neusiedl near Rust, a town east of Vienna. The suspect told police that he killed the woman in the heat of an argument in his flat and cut up her body for disposal in late March, less than two years after he was released on probation from an institution for mentally disturbed convicts. The man, who was born in 1955, had a violent and sexual criminal history, prosecution spokeswoman Verena Strnad told a press conference in Eisenstadt. Police are still trying to identify the woman, who was between 25 and 30 years old. Police investigator Harald Brenner said he could not rule out that she was from Slovakia. Investigators said the man got to know the woman near Vienna’s Westbahnof train station, and that she possibly did not give him her real first name. “He cut her up into several parts and dumped them in the bay” of the lake, Strnad said. After the parts were discovered, investigators found one fishing hut in the lake owned by a previous convict. His apartment did not only contain DNA traces of the victim but a cut-up body part in the freezer. “He said he had considered tasting it at a later point in time,” Strnad said. Previous articleBreaking :68 feared dead, 56 injured in twin bomb blasts in Adamawa Next articleWe Work As Slaves In Nigeria – Workers Lament. SARS kill Cleaner In Lagos Charly Boy and other Celebrities Storms RCCG, Ask Adeboye to speak on Insecurity Suspected Herdsmen Attack Orphanage Home In Delta State	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line253
__label__wiki	0.714914	0.714914	Home Reviews FIREFORCE "March On" CD FIREFORCE "March On" CD Written by Maria 7 HARD Records I was caught up in a storm of apocalyptic cavalry rhythm! I checked if my drink made me enthusiastic too much. But no, there is no mistake – it’s “Coastal Battery”. The heavy metal machine from Belgium FIREFORCE can explode everything with its debut. The quintet has a genetic connection to the veterans from DOUBLE DIAMOND, but the current release is made in a qualitatively different approach. The voice of Flype strongly reminds Frank Knight and in combination with the guitars, set on forward as sound, the gender of the band is similar to the best songs of X_WILD. The music of FIREFORCE gathered in itself the fury of GRAVE DIGGER from the period of the rebirth 1991-1993. Only fast songs, power metal riffs with the strength of “Hail to England” of MANOWAR. The double guitar attack is on the front of the sound – just exactly heavy metal should sound from its very beginning! Galloping rhythm… Hoarse and pure voice at the same time imposes the intention of the lyrics. There are no unnecessary melodies, prog-influences or ballads! This picture becomes almost perfect with the closing trilogy, devoted to the glorification of heavy metal. “Born to Play Metal” connects the band to the debut of HELLOWEEN “Walls of Jericho” into a storm of speed and immortal hymn. FIREFORCE prepared their appearance with an EP dating from 2009. The songs from this EP are in their album as well. The perfect logo and cover artwork made by Eric Philippe impress. It is too orderly implementation, but the result is brilliant. It could not be a mistake if the band pays more attention on the diversity. But I am sure that in the next release this will happen. This is a serious application for a debut of the year in my personal collection. I recommend “March On” to fans of all sub-genders in metal, just because it is excellent. > www.fireforce.be GRAVE DIGGER "Ballad Of Mary" CDILLDISPOSED "There is a Light (But It’s Not for Me)" CD	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line259
__label__wiki	0.796354	0.796354	Home Reviews BETO VASQUEZ INFINITY "Darkmind" CD BETO VASQUEZ INFINITY "Darkmind" CD ROCK IT UP/ICE WARRIORS Beto Vasquez Infinity is back with its new album “Darkmind”. As on the previous albums you’ll find guests such Sandra Scheleret (Elis), Marcela Bovio (Stream Of Passion), Olaf Thorson (Vision Divine), Sabrina Carrion (Heaven Falls), Kiara Laetitia (Skylark), Ivana Anic Lara (Angelseed), Elisa Luna (Last Union), Rute Feveriero (EnChanTya /Black Widows). Eddy Antonini, Manda Ophuis (Nemesea) and Pablo G. Soler and some others. The rest of the group is composed with the vocalist Jessica Lehto, Victor Rivarola (lead and backing vocals), Karina Varela (lead and backing vocals), Carol Ferrari (lead and rhythm guitar), Luca Pereyra (lead and rhythm guitar, programming, orchestral arrangements), Norberto Roman (drums). The album contains 12 songs and runs over 51 minutes. The style is still the same, with symphonic parts play at keyboards and very present symphonic arrangements, pretty well composed and strong and powerful guitars. Most of the songs are calm ones and the album contains a lot of ballads, but still you’ll find powerful parts. The album has the benefit of a good production which reflects pretty well the voices of the female vocalists. A lot of works has been done on the vocals side. The voices of the vocalists are nicely posed on the music especially on the low tempo songs. “Darkmind” is a very good album to listen in a quiet and peaceful room. The fans of melodic and symphonic metal should appreciate it. Beto Vazquez plays bass, keyboards, rhythmic and lead guitars, wrote the lyrics, and did the programming and the arrangements. “Darkmind” is a very good album to listen in a quiet and peaceful room. The fans of melodic and symphonic metal should appreciate it. www.betovazquezinfinity.com.ar www.myspace.com/betovazquezinfinity GRIFFEN "Life - A Way To Die" CDANDRE MATOS "Mentalize" CD	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line260
__label__wiki	0.902041	0.902041	Septic Boiler>>DARK TRANQUILLITY - SWEDEN Skydancer - 1993 - Spinefarm The Gallery - 1995 - Osmose The Mind's I - 1997 - Osmose Projector - 1999 - Century Media Haven - 2000 - Century Media Damage Done - 2002 - Century Media Character - 2005 - Century Media Fiction - 2007 - Century Media Where Death Is Most Alive - 2009 - Century Media We Are The Void - 2010 - Century Media Construct - 2013 - Century Media Atoma – 2016 - Century Media S= Ceremonial Oath>>Anders Fridden>>In Flames, Dead Man's Banquet, Passenger - Denial, In Flames, Hammerfall>>MIKAEL STANNE>>Denial, In Flames, Hammerfall G= Hammerfall, Dead Men's Banquet, Laethora>>NIKLAS SUNDIN>>Hammerfall, Dead Men's Banquet, Laethora - Fredrik Johansson - Denial, In Flames, Hammerfall>>Mikael Stanne>>Denial, In Flames, Hammerfall - Martin Henriksson B= Martin Henriksson – Sarcazm, Highlander, Luciferion>>Michael Nicklasson>>Luciferion – Pathos, Dimension Zero, Soilwork>>Daniel Antonsson>>Dimension Zero, Akani – In Flames, Cemetary, Ceremonial Oath, Mercury Tide, Tiamat>>ANDERS IWERS>>Ceremonial Oath, Tiamat D= In Flames>>ANDERS JIVARP>>In Flames K= Tiamat>>MARTIN BRÄNDSTRÖM>>Tiamat Formed as the oddly named Septic Boiler, Dark Tranquillity is another band in the long list of acts which Century Media has plucked from other labels in its short history. Formed in the December of 1989 in Billdal Sweden and quickly changing monikers, the new name act released the singles Trial Of Life Decayed (Guttural Records) and A Moon Reflection (Germany's Exhumed Productions) which also saw a cassette release in Poland. When Fridden jumped over to the more successful In Flames, guitarist Stanne took over the vocal duties and was replaced on the strings by Johansson. The band's Spinefarm and Osmose periods are marked by melodic and speedy Gothenburg-style metal. No wonder given how the Swedes helped establish the style. The later albums show a band increasingly enamoured with electronics a la Depeche Mode. In 1995 the band released the MCD Of Chaos And Eternal Night on Spinefarm and further released the Enter Suicidal Angels MCD on Osmose. Sundin has written lyrics for In Flames and the band has toured with that band as well, as Arch Enemy, Children Of Bodom, etc. Released in the summer of 2002, Damage Done sees the band on a slightly heavier bent again. To support the album, the band toured with Nile in America and participated in many festivals in Europe. A Mexican and Colombian tour was cancelled in early 2003. The Swedes released a DVD called Live Damage in the summer of 2003 featuring a concert taped late in 2002 in Poland. The band set a North American release date of June 15th, 2004 for its rarities and compilation double CD Exposures: In Retrospect And Denial. The band signed a new worldwide recording contract with Century Media for three records in 2004. As a precursor to the band's album, Character, November brought a low-priced, four-song EP titled Lost To Apathy. The title track also served as Character's first single. The band's keyboardist Martin Brändström and Talisman guitarist Fredrik Akesson also toured with Tiamat. Bassist Michael Nicklasson left in the summer of 2008. The band intended to find a replacement and fulfill its scheduled shows. Michael Håkansson, formerly of Evergrey and Engel, played the bass on the Loud From The South festival in Holland. Michael had left Engel only a month prior. Projector, Haven and Damage Done were re-released by Century Media in 2009 with bonus tracks. Century Media Records announced October 26th as the release date for Where Death Is Most Alive, a video and CD package from the band. The recording stemmed from a 2008 performance in Milan, Italy. Dark Tranquillity picked We Are The Void as the title for its next album, which was due on March 1st, 2010 through Century Media Records. The drums for the album were actually recorded at bassist Daniel Antonsson's own studio. Dark Tranquillity undertook a tour of Mexico and South America in June of 2010. The trek began on June 3rd in Mexico City. Threat Signal and Mutiny Within would support the band in North America in May. Dark Tranquillity, Eluveitie, Death Angel and Varg hit Europe under the monicker of the Neckbreaker's Ball Tour 2011 in October and November. Yesterworlds was a compilation of early Dark Tranquillity material including the Trail Of Life demo, the A Moonclad Reflection single and other unreleased tracks. It was out through Floga Records in 2012. Dark Tranquillity also re-signed with Century Media Records for another three records. Megadeth’s show at Croatia’s Metalfest was cut short in early June, 2012 after projectiles were launched at the band. A roadie for Megadeth would tell the audience the set was cut short as singer and guitarist Dave Mustaine was hit in the head. Apparently, W.A.S.P. and Dark Tranquillity had technical disputes with Megadeth and did not play. Dark Tranquillity would complete the We Are The Void tour in November, 2012 with Keep Of Kalessin, Warbringer, Dawn Heist and Rota. In 2012, Suspiria Records issued a tribute to Dark Tranquillity called The Final Resistance. The disc featured fifteen tracks by bands like The Descent (performing Final Resistance) and Skydancer (performing The Treason Wall). Dark Tranquillity announced the cancellation of its planned European tour Metal Attack Over Europe. The band blamed the promoter. Warbringer had dropped off the tour earlier. Dark Tranquillity parted ways with bassist Daniel Antonsson who would focus on his own musical project. Dark Tranquillity had earlier announced Construct on May 27th through Century Media Records. The band was in Dubai that April. On its 2014 North American tour, Swedish band Dark Tranquillity would sell a 7” EP entitled A Memory Construct. It was limited to 500 copies. Guitarist Martin Henriksson left Dark Tranquillity in early 2016 citing the loss of the passion to play music. He was initially the band’s bassist. Amon Amarth would tour Europe in 2017 with support from Dark Tranquillity and Omnium Gatherum. Striker was hitting the road in September and October of 2017 for tour dates across North America supporting Dark Tranquillity and Warbringer. Amorphis and Dark Tranquillity toured North America with openers Moonspell and Omnium Gatherum in September and October 2018. DARK TRANQUILLITY - DAMAGE DONE - CENTURY MEDIA Now thirteen years of age, Gothenburg's Dark Tranquillity has certainly earned its status within the metal scene. Having released a couple of underground seven inch EPs and concurrently an album through Finland's Spinefarm, the Swedes recamp to Osmose Productions and quickly gain in popularity. Signed to Century Media, the band solidified its reputation as one of the originators of the Gothenburg sound and begins to experiment. Damage Done is the band's seventh album and the follow-up to the meandering Haven which was released in 2000. Past the abstract cover, the first element encountered is how the group has scaled back its Depeche Mode-isms as heard on Haven. The sound is more aggressive and the keyboards are set in the background. A rare instrumental called Ex Nihilo is here which further helps the band distinguish the current album. Not unsurprisingly for Dark Tranquillity, the new album is quite catchy and boosted by a powerful production courtesy of long-time producer Fredrik Nordstrom. The technical niveau is quite high too and it is clear that the band is tight and the members master their instruments. Having said that, given the presence of keyboards, will it be too late for a modicum of respectability or is the damage done? Seeing that Damage Done proves the band to not be irrelevant and harbour much potential, were the band to completely drop the keyboards they would be a cool band to listen to again. DARK TRANQUILLITY - CHARACTER - CENTURY MEDIA The latest Dark Tranquillity album, simply entitled Character, incorporates much that is both aggressive and fast. The vocals are aggressive and angry and the music - writers will note that the biography supplied by the label gets the band's line-up wrong - often serious about its razor sharp precision. It is obvious that beginning with its prior album, 2002's Damage Done, the Swedes drew a line in the sand beyond which they would not commercialize their output. Having said that, the band still maintains a keyboardist within its ranks and features electronic moments, samples and synthesizers. The first two songs, The New Build and Through Smudged Lenses, are aggressive and admirable, but beginning with Out Of Nothing the keyboards make the obligatory appearance. It is too bad. Elsewhere, Lost To Apathy is the band's melodic video, Dry Run is a strange mix of darkness and Helloween harmonies, Am I 1? is very melodic and the album's closing number My Negation is doomy and atmospheric. Dark Tranquillity is not getting worse and is better than many of its contemporary countrymen, but Character is nowhere near the aggressive melodic metal opus it is hyped up to be. The keyboards keep the band back and separate this band from excellent bands like Kreator whose new album Enemy Of God is what this could have been. - Ali "The Metallian" DARK TRANQUILLITY - FICTION - CENTURY MEDIA Amazing how patterns tell stories on the heavy metal scene. Time and time again bands go through periods where precedent can predict an album’s sound, sales or tune. In the late '80s Celtic Frost shortened its name or logo or both to a silly-looking 'CF' and quickly churned out music that almost destroyed its fans-base and self-dignity. Less than ten years later another ascendant band, this time the Dutch Gorefest, shortened its logo to a more modern 'GF' and quickly launched an expensive and optimistic marketing campaign that possibly had the owner of Nuclear Blast pre-ordering a second Porsche. Safe to say, the daydream crash-landed with such a thud that the group would disband before the century was done for. Enter Dark Tranquillity or 'dt' if you please. Granted that this is an easy one since the band has had K&F (keyboards & female vocals) for quite some time, but Fiction is probably the band’s weakest, softest, most commercial dream, if not forever, for a long time. The album still contains all-out metal ditties - as much as a band with a keyboardist can deliver such a feat - as Blind At Heart, but the bulk of the material is too passionately sensitive (to the needs of keyboardist, or as the group would have it 'Electronics' man Martin BrandStrom) to matter. The album seems to start well. Nothing To No One is typical DT material with power, speed and tightness, yet soon enough the pattern is established and the keyboards, er, electronics take over. Icipher is slower, gothic and ridden with keyboards and effects. Empty Me has dual keyboards interplay and draws a line in the sand to Nightwish that the Swedes want a piece of the goth-pop market action. Misery’s Crown is almost Sisters of Mercy-meets-Bauhaus with token growls on top. The album-ending The Mundane And The Magic is a simple poppy song that rubs shoulders with Rammstein and features the much original (not!) female vocals. Fiction is clearly one of Dark Tranquillity’s more commercial albums. The keyboards dominate and the band does not shy away from effects and samples. It is also a simple work with very little in the way of complexity or depth. There is a market out there - or rather the commercial wimpdom that writes for big magazines creates a market for - for such music and the Swedes are well within their rights to compose music that pleases them and go for a little sales action. The problem lies with those in the industry, media and the deluded fans which use words or phrases like 'death metal' or 'death' or 'melodic death' or even 'metal' when describing albums like Fiction. These are probably the same hoodwinked illiterates who think the Iraqi population should be thankful to all the nice people in Kentucky for contributing soldiers and tax money to buy and deploy weaponry so 600,000 Iraqis can be bombed from the skies and die in a gulf of napalm so they can be, er, free. 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__label__cc	0.564585	0.435415	Subway surfer pc online Subway surfer pc online. Subway Surfers for PC Online 2019-02-14 Wednesday, February 13, 2019 10:26:29 PM Ollie Download Subway Surfers You can also double-tap the screen to bring up the skateboard, which is equivalent to adding one life in a limited time. Subway surfers is a games extremely popular and they are played over and over by people. Seasonal events are also released for players to complete quests and collect exclusive event items. Run as far as you can and gather coins you can use for in-game items. Is there a Subway Surfers 2? Either click on the given link or download it from their official sites. The game is a comparable Temple Run classic parkour game, the punk on the road constantly run it! One of the most amazing and well-known game to play which is addictive to the core is Subway Surfers. 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__label__cc	0.658771	0.341229	When angels sleep netflix review When angels sleep netflix review. Is When Angels Sleep (2018) on Netflix USA? 2019-02-13 Wednesday, February 13, 2019 4:48:34 AM Nick When Angels Sleep German is the poster child for bad judgment. More to the point, they are shallow and very one dimensional. When Angels Sleep is a short film at just 90 minutes, but it feels much longer, especially considering much of it feels like aimless time-killing rather than meaningful narrative development. This is the reason why I am planning to learn Spanish. Teens drink alcohol as well. When Angels Sleep available on Netflix USA Get in touch: Everything in this website is unofficial and may be horrifically wrong. It arrived for online streaming on December 29, 2018. And yes, it does happen that I find myself screaming, when watching a good horror movie. The climax is too rush and looks sloppy; probably some more details could have been added to bring all things together. 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We have no reason to really care about any of them. The police make the wrong choice, too. We are simply giving you the best information on what is new on Netflix around the world! This is only his second feature film as a director, but he has done quite a few short films in the past. When Angels Sleep (2018) Watch on Netflix Yes, When Angels Sleep is now available on British Netflix. The driver strangles her using his tie. Apart from these flaws, which affect the film in its final part, When Angels Sleep is indicated for those who like suspense and tension, since there is no denying that it can achieve those goals with ease. A sleeping driver hits a girl on a dark road and kills her. And he has written even more short films. 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__label__wiki	0.572857	0.572857	Low Graphics version \| Accessibility help File on 4 Newsnight This World Page last updated at 01:39 GMT, Monday, 5 November 2007 Taking on the Taleban -The Soldiers' Story Taking on the Taleban -The Soldiers' Story, BBC One 9pm, Monday 5 November 2007 Panorama followed a unit of British soldiers on a six-month tour to the front line in Afghanistan. It ended with one soldier dead and 12 seriously wounded. Reporter Ben Anderson kept a diary of his time with 'The Queen's Company'. In the following excerpt he describes a battle with the Taleban for control of the Green Zone - a solitary strip of fertile land about a mile wide that follows the Helmand River. With two companies of Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers, we joined the Grenadier Guards as they headed into the Green Zone. The aim was to clear the village of Kakaran and hold on to it. In contrast to its fortified Baghdad equivalent, the Helmand Green Zone is where most of the fighting takes place At the same time the Worcester and Sherwood Foresters were to clear and hold Rajim Kalay, north east of Kakaran. Both forces would then work together to further clear and hold the Green Zone. We drove to one of the patrol bases and slept on the sand and gravel outside. At 0200 we got up and walked into the Green Zone; by morning we had gone through the whole of Kakaran without incident. The sun wasn't yet scorching and I was enjoying a ludicrously false sense of security when one of the interpreters ran over with a radio held in the air. He'd found the Taleban's frequency and had heard them say that they were about to attack. Ten minutes later the ANA spotted a few Taleban and one of them rushed into a clearing to fire rocket propelled grenades at them. We heard the crack of the Taleban's machine guns and crouched by a wall next to a pile of opium poppies. The Apache was making me more nervous than the Taleban Suddenly bullets came from the hedgerow where another group of Taleban were shooting from an angle that made the wall useless for cover. As the bullets came straight at us I told myself that the Taleban aren't very good shots - and even if they were, their guns are old and inaccurate. The UK Apache helicopter that was hovering above us came in closer to look at Taleban positions. There was a terrific crackle and thud right next to me and nowhere near the Taleban. Earth and smoke rose high into the air. The Apache had fired, but at what I had no idea. The ANA had walked along the line of trees that had just been chopped up, so perhaps their bandanas, sequined skull caps and brightly coloured scarves made them look like the enemy - but the pilot should have known where they were. The Apache was making me more nervous than the Taleban. They've killed six of ours, not Taleban. We're going back. It came closer again and I heard the whoosh and bang of a hellfire missile being fired and exploding. But again nothing happened to the Taleban positions. Then I heard shouting from up ahead, where the ANA had been attacking the hedgerow. They were angrily gesticulating towards the compound and getting up and walking towards us. "They've killed six of ours, not Taleban. We're going back." We decided to run for the compound that had been hit to see what had happened. There was a small courtyard, with a wall on the side that the Taleban were firing from. Some British soldiers were firing towards the Taleban position so we ran behind them and into the building. We were hit with more weaponry than at anytime during the day We found ourselves in a kind of garden, still not inside the actual compound. The floor was piled high with harvested opium poppies, surrounded by high walls and shaded by grapevines. Then I saw something that made my heart sink. The compounds were supposed to be abandoned, but crouching up against the wall were an old man and six kids. The kids were crying and were more terrified than I have ever seen any child look. They didn't get any reassurance from the ANA soldiers, who helped themselves to the family's grapes and started smoking spliffs. One of the interpreters went over and did his best to let them know that they were now safe. I wondered if they'd get a visit from the Taleban once we'd gone, and be accused of collaborating with the enemy. The fighting from the front courtyard continued on and off for hours. After one particularly long exchange, the Taleban finally seemed to go quiet. The Company Sergeant Major felt confident to call in supplies of water and everyone's mood brightened slightly. The following morning the Taleban had retaken all the compounds A group of soldiers walked outside to collect the water and suddenly we were hit with what felt like more weaponry from more angles than at anytime throughout the day. Capt Patrick Hennessey suggested an air strike with a 500lb bomb; he said he'd done it before and it had worked. The bomb was dropped and the compound shook again. What was left of the grapes fell to the floor. Once again there was silence, followed by Taleban fire. The bomb had missed and another was called. This time the silence lasted and the fight was finally over. Three compounds had been badly damaged, one had been flattened and as many as 15 Taleban may have been killed. I still don't understand how, but the only casualties the British suffered were due to heat exhaustion. Almost eight hours since we had first come under attack, we walked wearily back to the patrol base. As had happened so many times before, ground that had been cleared was being immediately given up. The following morning, the interpreter heard the Taleban talking on their radios. They had retaken all the compounds that had been fought for. Panorama: Taking on the Taleban -The Soldiers' Story, BBC One 9pm, Monday 5 November 2007 video and audio news Troops on the front line in Afghanistan What You've Said Your comments to us on.... AFGHANISTAN'S FUTURE New Obama strategy puts spotlight on reconstruction Fortress Kabul Pakistan pessimism Out of favour Twenty-year war Winter hardship Driven apart In graphics: Life in Afghanistan Quick guide: Afghanistan Who are the Taliban? Q&A: Isaf troops explained Afghanistan's looming food crisis Three summers in Afghanistan RELATED BBC LINKS Afghan government MOST POPULAR STORIES NOW Tourists flock to 'Jesus's tomb' in Kashmir Most popular now, in detail FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS Has China's housing bubble burst? 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__label__wiki	0.971354	0.971354	After 244 years, Encyclopedia Britannica will cease production of its iconic multi-volume book sets. Overheard on CNN.com: As information shifts from print to digital, will it stand test of time? Encyclopedia Britannica will no longer be producing its printed multi-volume sets, opting instead for a more digital approach. Readers debated whether this development is great, realistic or sad. Or something else. Encyclopedia Britannica to stop printing books We asked on Twitter and the CNN iReport Facebook page what our readers' favorite entries and volumes are. Some, like @badru75, told us they were feeling a bit sad. @cnnireport My library certainly will mourn its departure and it breaks my heart to note this. Badru Rafiu (@badru75) March 14, 2012 Another Twitter user, @Maxine28, still keeps hard-bound books and said one can't always find needed information on the internet. @cnnireport aside having it as a collections, its an easy access for infos. 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Seung-Hui Cho then went on to kill 30 other people, including the two victims whose families had sued - Erin Peterson and Julia Pryde - before killing himself. Peterson died while in her French class; Pryde was pursuing a master's degree in biological systems engineering. "Vindication has finally come," said Suzanne Grimes, whose son Kevin Sterne was among the wounded at Virginia Tech. "This is about them being accountable," she told CNN in a telephone interview from Florida. "This will ensure the safety of students in the future." Filed under: Courts • Lawsuit • Virginia One person died and more than two dozen were hurt when a school bus collided with a truck in Pennsylvania. 1 killed, dozens injured in Pennsylvania school bus crash More than two dozen students were injured and at least one person was killed when a packed school bus collided with a semi-trailer truck in southern Pennsylvania on Wednesday, officials said. At least one person was killed in the crash, Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Scott Kovach said. Medical helicopters were transporting six students to hospitals, said Geraldine Budzina, a dispatcher with Somerset County 911. Two other school buses were taking 22 students with less serious injuries to a hospital, she said. As many as 70 students may have been on the school bus, she said. Post by: CNN's Chuck Johnston Filed under: Pennsylvania Suspect in Afghan killings taken from Afghanistan, NATO says A U.S. soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians in a weekend rampage has been transferred out of Afghanistan, the NATO command in Kabul said Wednesday. Post by: CNN's Sara Sidner Filed under: Afghanistan • Military • NATO Columbus, Ohio, police confer at the scene of a multiple stabbing Wednesday. Police shot and wounded the suspect. Police: Suspect shot after stabbing four in Columbus, Ohio [Updated at 7:32 p.m. ET] Three people were in critical condition and one in stable condition after a stabbing incident Wednesday afternoon in Columbus, Ohio, that ended with the suspect being shot by police, Columbus authorities said. The attack began inside a downtown building that houses Miami-Jacobs Career College, said Columbus Police Sgt. Rich Weiner. The stabbing victims in critical condition underwent surgery at Grant Medical Center, while the one with less serious injuries was taken to Mount Carmel West hospital, officials said. The suspect was in critical condition at Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center, Weiner said. "I was here within probably a minute, minute and a half of it being dispatched, and I can tell you it was a chaotic scene," said Columbus Police Chief Stephen Gammill. [Initial post, 2:26 p.m. ET] A man stabbed four people in downtown Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday before he was shot by police, Columbus police Sgt. Rich Weiner said. Three of the stabbing victims are in critical condition, as is the suspect. Police said suspect's motive is unclear. A female officer who arrived on the scene confronted the suspect who had a knife in each hand, Columbus Police Department Sgt. Jim Gilbert told CNN affiliate WCMH. Gilbert told WCMH that the officer confronted the suspect, who approached her in a violent manner. She then drew her weapon and fired several shots, Gilbert told WCMH. This story is developing. We'll bring you the latest information as soon as we get it. Post by: CNN news blog editor Mallory Simon, CNN's Julia Talanova, The CNN Wire Filed under: Ohio Emergency workers put a patient into an ambulance following a shooting in Jefferson County, Texas, on Wednesday. One killed in Texas courthouse shooting, judge says [Updated at 1:48 p.m. ET] At least one person was killed and at least two others were injured in a shooting Wednesday at a Texas courthouse, a judge said. The shooting occurred outside a courthouse in Jefferson County, Texas, Judge Larry Gist said. "There was a defendant on trial. It was break time, lunchtime, and he apparently shot three people, maybe four," Gist told CNN. A witness in the case against the suspect was one of those shot, said Gist, who had left the courthouse for lunch and heard shots fired from a block away. Police shot the suspect, and the courthouse was evacuated after the shooting, Gist said. KBMT: 1 reported dead in Jefferson County courthouse shooting Post by: CNN's Suzanne Malveaux, CNN's Tenisha Bell, The CNN Wire Filed under: Courts • Crime • Texas A child's fingers were pulled from a trash bin at a Honolulu apartment complex. Military experts examine child's fingers found in trash bin Six fingers from a child found in a Hawaii trash bin have been examined by experts at the military's Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command at Pearl Harbor, but there are no new leads in the case, CNN affiliate Hawaii News Now reports. Robert Mann, director of the forensics academy at the military unit, said the fingers give investigators only scant information on where to take an investigation. "It's not a complete hand. It's not a complete body. And so the less you have of an individual to try to identify or to work with, the harder our job is," Mann told Hawaii News Now. A woman searching for recyclables found the fingers sealed in a zippered plastic storage bag inside a trash bin at a Honolulu housing complex more than a month ago, according to Honolulu police. Post by: CNN's Brad Lendon Filed under: Crime • Hawaii A-M-A-Z-I-N-G: Girl, 6, becomes youngest eligible for Scripps Spelling Bee Can you say extraordinary? I suspect that 6-year-old Lori Anne Madison can spell it - and it's one of the best words to describe her. The young girl from Prince William County, Virginia, has just become the youngest speller eligible to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, according to the event's record books, which date to 1993. Mike Hickerson, the bee's communications manager, said there have been four spellers since 1993 who were 8 years old. Lori Anne, who is home-schooled, beat out 21 other kids in the county to win the bee, which enters her into the national bee. The word that thrust her into the spotlight? "Vaquero," the Spanish translation of "cowboy," which is often used in Spanish-speaking parts of the South such as Texas, according to InsideNova. The paper reported that after one of the last spellers missed her word, Lori Anne stepped up to the microphone, was given her word and without hesitation rattled off the spelling correctly. Her parents said it was a word that had tripped her up before. “We practiced that word several times because she kept getting it wrong,” mom Sorina Vlaicu Madison told InsideNova. “We really insisted on that word, so I knew for sure she would nail it.” Post by: CNN news blog editor Mallory Simon Filed under: Virginia Floodwaters covered parts of Louisiana this week. Study: 5 million face increased flooding risk Rising sea levels combined with storm surges will put more than 5 million people on U.S. coastlines at risk of flooding during the next 30 years, according to new research. The combination could raise sea levels during storms to 4 feet above the high-tide line, threatening property that contains 2.6 million homes on 3 million acres of land, according to the report released Wednesday by Climate Central, a nonprofit research and journalism organization based in New Jersey. “Escalating floods from sea level rise will affect millions of people, and threaten countless billions of dollars of damage to buildings and infrastructure,” Climate Central's Ben Strauss, the lead author of the report, said in a statement. The report, titled "Surging Seas," is based on two new peer-reviewed studies, both published in the journal Environmental Research Letters. Climate Central calls it "the first major national analysis of sea level rise in 20 years." Filed under: Flooding • Global Warming • Weather Wednesday's live events The race to the Republican presidential nominations remains up in the air. Watch CNN.com Live for up-to-the-minute news and views from the campaign trail. 9:00 am ET - British PM arrives at White House - After spending Tuesday night checking out "March Madness" hoops action, British Prime Minister David Cameron is welcomed to the White House by President Obama, Vice President Biden and their wives. Obama and Cameron will later hold a news conference at 12:05 pm ET. Filed under: Barack Obama • David Cameron • Elections • Politics • Republican Party • United Kingdom • World Aung San Suu Kyi and her campaign rallied on their way to parliament in February. Myanmar TV to broadcast Suu Kyi speech for 1st time Myanmar state television is expected Wednesday to broadcast for the first time an election campaign speech by the pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, but without a section that criticizes the country's civil liberties record. In the speech, to be broadcast Wednesday evening on MRTV, Suu Kyi urges changes to the country's Constitution and respect for the rule of law, said Nyan Win, a spokesman for Suu Kyi's party, the National League for Democracy (NLD). The Myanmar election commission removed a passage from Suu Kyi's speech that criticized the previous situation in Myanmar concerning freedom of speech and access to information, Nyan Win said. Suu Kyi and the NLD will participate in by-elections on April 1 after boycotting previous elections. She has been criss-crossing the country to attend election rallies. Filed under: World Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich leaves his home to go to his sentencing hearing in December. Blagojevich to say goodbye before prison Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich will get one last chance to speak his mind Wednesday before he heads to Colorado to start a 14-year prison sentence on a corruption conviction. Blagojevich has scheduled a news conference outside his house, and will use the occasion to say goodbye, his spokesman said. His prison stint begins Thursday. "Gov. Blagojevich has always stood up and stood tall. He hasn't hid. And he has truly enjoyed being out in public. He never considered 'sneaking' out of Chicago and miss an opportunity to say goodbye," spokesman Glenn Selig said. "It's difficult to put into words the challenges he and his family now face. But he draws strength from the incredible support he continues to receive from the people of Illinois and beyond." Blagojevich's past statements have been noteworthy for their bluster, such as a defiant news conference in April 2010 when he called his accusers "liars" and "cowards" and directly challenged a prosecutor. Filed under: Crime • U.S. Fatal shooting of Florida teen turned over to state attorney A case involving the fatal shooting of an unarmed Florida teen, which has sparked outrage and calls for justice, is in the hands of the state attorney's office. Police say Trayvon Martin, 17, was returning from the convenience store to his father's home in Sanford, Florida. A neighborhood watch captain, George Zimmerman, 28, saw the teen and called 911 to report a suspicious man, authorities said. The 911 dispatcher told Zimmerman not to confront Martin, but by the time police arrived, the teenager lay dead with a gunshot wound in the chest, said Bill Lee, the Sanford police chief. He was carrying a small amount of cash, some candy and an iced tea. Zimmerman told police he shot Martin in self defense, authorities said. "When you add it up, it just doesn't even make sense," said Ben Crump, the Martin family's attorney. "Trayvon Martin, a kid, has a bag of Skittles. (Zimmerman) had a 9 mm gun. Trayvon Martin didn't approach George Zimmerman, George Zimmerman approached Trayvon Martin. So how can he now assert self defense?" Filed under: Crime Report: 28 killed in Swiss bus crash A bus crashed into a tunnel in Switzerland, killing 28 people, including 22 children, Tuesday night, the country's national news agency said. Another 24 children were injured in the wreck, the SDA-ATS news agency said. The bus, registered in Belgium, was headed toward Sion, the capital of the Swiss canton of Valais, when it slammed into a highway tunnel in Sierre in the same canton. Switzerland has 26 cantons, or districts. No additional information was immediately available about the crash. Filed under: Switzerland • World 'We did it again': Santorum wins Alabama, Mississippi Rick Santorum won Tuesday's Alabama and Mississippi GOP presidential primaries, with Southern conservatives again rejecting Mitt Romney, who earlier in the day said Santorum's campaign was reaching a "desperate end." Newt Gingrich, who had staked his campaign on a Southern strategy after winning South Carolina and Georgia, was fighting with Romney for second place in both contests and pitched that as part of his reason to continue campaigning through the GOP convention. In Alabama, Santorum won 35% of the vote. Gingrich and Romney both had 29% - although Gingrich was about 2,000 votes ahead with 99% of the vote counted - and Ron Paul had 5%. With 99% of the vote counted in Mississippi, Santorum had 33%. Gingrich was at 31%, Romney at 30% and Paul at 4%. Results of caucuses in Hawaii and American Samoa had yet to be reported. "We did it again," Santorum told supporters Tuesday night in Lafayette, Louisiana, which will hold a GOP primary on March 24. Santorum, whose Alabama and Mississippi victories give him 10 wins to Romney's 16, poked at the frontrunner as he reiterated his stance that he is the viable conservative alternative to the former Massachusetts governor. "People (said), 'You're being outspent (by Romney),' and everybody's talking about all the (delegate) math, and that his race is inevitable. Well, for someone who thinks this race is inevitable, (Romney) has spent a whole lot of money against me for being inevitable," Santorum told supporters. Post by: CNN's Jason Hanna, CNN's John Helton Filed under: Politics • Republican Party	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line287
__label__cc	0.647252	0.352748	Pitney Bowes Announces Th... Pitney Bowes Announces Third Quarter Results for 2008 STAMFORD, Conn., November 03, 2008 - Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) today reported third quarter 2008 financial results. The company’s third quarter revenue increased 3 percent to $1.5 billion and adjusted income from continuing operations was $139 million. Adjusted income for the quarter excludes pre-tax charges of $40 million related to previously announced restructuring initiatives to reduce costs, accelerate operational improvements and transition the company’s product lines. Adjusted income also excludes $9 million of pre-tax charges related to impairments of certain intangible assets in the Management Services and Marketing Services segments. On a Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) basis, the company reported income from continuing operations of $100 million and net income of $98 million. Adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations for the third quarter was $0.67, which compares with $0.63 for the prior year. On a GAAP basis, the company reported earnings per diluted share from continuing operations of $0.48 for the quarter, compared with $0.58 per diluted share for the prior year. Earnings per diluted share for the quarter was $0.47 including discontinued operations, compared with $0.58 in the prior year. The company’s results for the quarter are further summarized in the table below: Adjusted EPS $0.67 Restructuring & Asset Impairments ($0.19) GAAP EPS from Continuing Operations $0.48 Discontinued Operations ($0.01) GAAP EPS $0.47 Free cash flow for the quarter was $252 million, while on a GAAP basis cash from operations was $281 million. Year-to-date, free cash flow was $653 million, while on a GAAP basis cash from operations was $742 million. During the quarter, the company used $73 million of cash for dividends and $61 million to buy back 1.7 million of its shares. The remaining authorization for future share repurchases was $73 million at the end of the third quarter. Year-to-date, the company has returned $553 million to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases. Commenting on the company’s performance, President and CEO Murray D. Martin noted, “Our business model of high recurring revenue and our diverse customer base provide us with a measure of stability as these turbulent economic events unfold around the world. The rapid and significant appreciation of the U.S. dollar near the end of the quarter resulted in a slightly negative impact on earnings versus the prior year and had a $0.03 negative impact on the third quarter versus the second quarter earnings. “Concerns about the availability of credit and the status of the economy have delayed some customers’ buying decisions, particularly for large ticket sales in our software and production mail businesses. However, aggressive cost management, as part of the transition initiatives we began at the end of last year, reduced our cost structure as a percent of revenue, and improved our year-over-year EBIT margins in U.S. Mailing, International Mailing, U.S. Management Services, Production Mail, and Marketing Services. “We continue to generate very strong free cash flow and expect that trend to continue. In fact, we are forecasting annual free cash flow in excess of $800 million, marking our third and largest increase in our outlook this year. “The combination of our business model, strong free cash flow, and excellent credit ratings has allowed us continuous access to the commercial paper markets. We have issued commercial paper at more normal maturity levels and at favorable interest rates, even during this period of market uncertainty. Our strong liquidity position enables us to satisfy all of our financing needs. We will continue to be prudent on how we spend and invest our cash to maximize shareholder return.” Business Segment Results Mailstream Solutions revenue was $1.1 billion which was equal to last year, while earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) grew 3 percent to $291 million when compared with the prior year. Within Mailstream Solutions: U.S. Mailing’s revenue declined 5 percent to $549 million and EBIT declined one percent to $223 million. Because of actions the company has taken to reduce costs, the EBIT margin for U.S. Mailing improved to 40.6 percent. The decline in revenue was due primarily to lower mailing equipment and supplies sales as many government and major account customers deferred upgrade decisions for new equipment or extended leases on existing equipment. International Mailing’s revenue grew 7 percent to $272 million and EBIT increased 23 percent to $41 million. Revenue growth benefited from increased rentals in France; increased equipment sales in Norway, other parts of Europe, and Asia; and continued good growth in supplies. Revenue growth also benefited by about 4 percent from favorable currency translation and by about 2 percent from acquisitions. EBIT margin comparisons with the prior year were favorably affected by an improving administrative cost structure in Europe. Worldwide revenue for Production Mail grew 2 percent to $155 million and EBIT increased 37 percent to $23 million. Favorable currency translation contributed about 2 percent to revenue growth. Revenue growth from higher equipment placements in the UK, Germany and other parts of Europe was offset by lower equipment sales in the U.S., where economic uncertainty has slowed large-ticket capital investment for many large financial services companies. The EBIT margin improved due to aggressive cost actions in anticipation of delayed buying decisions. Software revenue increased 7 percent to $94 million while EBIT decreased 39 percent to $3 million. Revenue was flat, when compared with the prior year, after excluding the effect of acquisitions, which contributed about 7 percent to revenue growth. Software sales were adversely affected by the ongoing weak economic conditions worldwide causing some large enterprise accounts to continue to postpone their purchase decisions. The decline in EBIT margin was due to the planned global investment in sales and marketing, increased investment in research and development, as well as lower revenue growth. Mailstream Services reported revenue growth of 9 percent to $478 million, while EBIT declined one percent to $38 million when compared with the prior year. Within Mailstream Services: Management Services’ revenue increased 4 percent to $288 million while EBIT decreased 6 percent to $16 million. The segment’s revenue growth for the quarter benefited from last year’s acquisition of a French business services company, which added about 6 percent to revenue growth, and favorable currency translation, which added about one percent to revenue growth. Revenue growth was adversely affected by lower transaction volumes for some customers, especially in the U.S. financial services sector. EBIT margin in the segment benefited from improvements in the U.S., where the margin increased to our near-term target of 10 percent because of the company’s focus on productivity initiatives. However, the margin benefits from the U.S. actions were more than offset by the costs associated with the acquisition in France. Mail Services revenue grew 25 percent to $140 million, while EBIT decreased one percent to $15 million. Revenue growth was driven by both presort and international mail services. Acquisitions added about 14 percent to revenue growth. As has been the case in past expansion periods, the EBIT benefits from operating leverage were more than offset in the quarter by the costs associated with the acquisition of a multi-site presort operation in the U.S. and two UK international mail services sites. The company expects positive EBIT margin contributions from these sites in 2009 as they become fully integrated. Marketing Services revenue increased 4 percent to $50 million and EBIT increased 15 percent to $6 million. The company’s phased exit from the motor vehicle registration services program adversely affected the segment’s revenue growth, while positively impacting EBIT margin versus the prior year. 2008 Guidance Based upon the year-to-date results and the outlook for the remainder of the year, the company’s full-year free cash flow is expected to exceed $800 million. The company has revised its revenue growth expectations for the year to 2 to 4 percent and its expected adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations for the year to $2.75 to $2.82, primarily due to the rapid and significant strengthening of the U.S. dollar, as well as the uncertainty resulting from the weak economic environment. This guidance is based on exchange rates in effect on October 31, 2008. Based on actions identified to date, the company expects to incur full-year pre-tax charges for restructuring and asset impairments of approximately $100 million or $0.35 per diluted share, of which $85 million or $0.30 per diluted share has been recorded during the first nine months of the year. The company is identifying further actions before the end of the year to reduce its cost structure and improve operational efficiency. On a GAAP basis, earnings per diluted share from continuing operations is expected to be in the range of $2.37 to $2.44. The 2008 earnings guidance is summarized in the table below. Continuing Operations Full Year 2008 Full Year 2007 Adjusted EPS $2.75 to $2.82 $2.72 Restructuring & Asset Impairments ($0.35) ($0.87) Tax Adjustments ($0.03) ($0.16) MapInfo Accounting N/A ($0.05) GAAP EPS $2.37 to $2.44 $1.63* * Note: The sum of the EPS amounts do not equal the totals above due to rounding In conclusion Mr. Martin noted, “While we anticipate continued economic uncertainty for the remainder of 2008 and into 2009, our products and services are designed to provide efficiencies, cost savings and revenue growth opportunities for our customers. We will also continue to aggressively manage our cost structure. As a result, we believe we are well positioned to continue to grow our earnings in the fourth quarter and during 2009 despite these market challenges.” Management of Pitney Bowes will discuss the company’s results in a broadcast over the Internet today at 5:00 p.m. EST. Instructions for listening to the earnings results via the Web are available on the Investor Relations page of the company’s web site at www.pb.com/investorrelations. Pitney Bowes engineers the flow of communication. The company is a $6.4 billion global leader of mailstream solutions headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. For more information about the company, its products, services and solutions, visit www.pitneybowes.com. Pitney Bowes has presented in this earnings release diluted earnings per share on an adjusted basis. Also, management has included a presentation of free cash flow on an adjusted basis, adjusted income from continuing operations, and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT). Management believes this presentation provides a reasonable basis on which to present the adjusted financial information, and is provided to assist in investors' understanding of the company's results of operations. The company's financial results are reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). However, earnings per share, income from continuing operations, and free cash flow results are adjusted to exclude the impact of special items such as transition initiatives, restructuring charges, accounting adjustments and write downs of assets, which materially impact the comparability of the company's results of operations. Although these charges represent actual expenses to the company, these charges might mask the periodic income and financial and operating trends associated with our business. The use of free cash flow has limitations. GAAP cash flow has the advantage of including all cash available to the company after actual expenditures for all purposes. Free cash flow permits a shareholder insight into the amount of cash that management could have available for discretionary uses if it made different decisions about employing its cash. It adjusts for long-term commitments such as capital expenditures, as well as special items like cash used for restructuring charges, unusual tax payments and contributions to its pension funds. Of course, these items use cash that is not otherwise available to the company and are important expenditures. Management compensates for these limitations by using a combination of GAAP cash flow and free cash flow in doing its planning. The adjusted financial information and certain financial measures such as EBIT are intended to be more indicative of the ongoing operations and economic results of the company. EBIT excludes interest payments and taxes, both cash expenses to the company, and as a result, has the effect of showing a greater amount of earnings than net income. The company uses EBIT, in addition to net income and income from continuing operations, for purposes of measuring the performance of its management team. The interest rates and tax rates applicable to the company generally are outside the control of management, and it can be useful to judge performance independent of those variables. The adjusted financial information should be viewed as a supplement to, rather than a replacement for, the financial results reported in accordance with GAAP. Further, our definition of this adjusted financial information may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies. Pitney Bowes has provided in supplemental schedules attached for reference adjusted financial information and a quantitative reconciliation of the differences between the adjusted financial measures with the financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, except with respect to our guidance because it would not be meaningful. Additional reconciliation of adjusted financial measures to financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP may be found at the company's web site www.pb.com/investorrelations in the Investor Relations section. The information contained in this document is as of September 30, 2008. Quarterly results are preliminary and unaudited. This document contains “forward-looking statements” about our expected future business and financial performance. Pitney Bowes assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information or future events or developments. Words such as “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “believe,” "expect," "anticipate," “intend,” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements. For us forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about possible restructuring charges and our future guidance, including our expected revenue, and our expected diluted earnings per share for the full year 2008. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the uncertain economic environment, including adverse impacts on customer demand, timely development and acceptance of new products or gaining product approval; successful entry into new markets; changes in interest rates; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; changes in tax rates; and changes in postal regulations, as more fully outlined in the company's 2007 Form 10-K Annual Report and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the forward-looking statements are subject to change based on the timing and specific terms of any announced acquisitions or dispositions. Note: Consolidated statements of income; revenue and EBIT by business segment; and reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, and consolidated balance sheets at September 30 and June 30, 2008, are attached. Pitney Bowes Inc. Consolidated Statements of Income (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) Equipment sales $ 296,520 $ 307,897 $ 910,883 $ 961,868 Supplies 96,864 95,497 305,750 292,197 Software 100,092 92,256 314,617 223,580 Rentals 182,850 183,452 553,658 552,433 Financing 195,632 201,241 591,834 586,658 Support services 193,516 185,520 579,996 564,597 Business services 482,199 442,414 1,452,978 1,284,215 Total revenue 1,547,673 1,508,277 4,709,716 4,465,548 Cost of equipment sales 157,593 164,659 484,988 481,873 Cost of supplies 26,382 27,061 80,673 77,909 Cost of software 25,917 21,749 80,107 54,373 Cost of rentals 36,252 42,630 114,227 128,312 Cost of support services 113,581 108,011 343,507 320,832 Cost of business services 375,949 345,024 1,138,249 1,008,647 Selling, general and administrative 478,914 479,772 1,473,098 1,393,289 Research and development 53,008 47,691 156,176 138,364 Interest, net 54,560 60,386 167,464 179,654 Restructuring charges and asset impairments 49,229 4,300 85,137 4,300 Other expense (income) - (380 ) - (380 ) Total costs and expenses 1,371,385 1,300,903 4,123,626 3,787,173 before income taxes and minority interest 176,288 207,374 586,090 678,375 Provision for income taxes 69,456 73,272 215,389 234,566 Minority interest (preferred stock dividends of subsidiaries) 6,540 4,862 16,134 14,404 Income from continuing operations 100,292 129,240 354,567 429,405 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (2,063 ) (1,565 ) (8,726 ) (4,695 ) Net income $ 98,229 $ 127,675 $ 345,841 $ 424,710 Basic earnings per share of common stock: Continuing operations 0.48 $ 0.59 $ 1.70 $ 1.96 Discontinued operations (0.01 ) (0.01 ) (0.04 ) (0.02 ) Net income $ 0.47 $ 0.58 $ 1.65 $ 1.94 Diluted earnings per share of common stock: Continuing operations $ 0.48 $ 0.58 $ 1.68 $ 1.93 Average common and potential common shares outstanding 208,655,671 221,027,506 210,586,568 222,280,355 Note: The sum of the earnings per share amounts may not equal the totals above due to rounding. Revenue and EBIT (Dollars in thousands) 2008 2007 Change U.S. Mailing $ 549,360 $ 575,782 (5%) International Mailing 271,727 254,001 7% Production Mail 154,554 151,857 2% Software 94,221 88,437 7% Mailstream Solutions 1,069,862 1,070,077 (0%) Management Services 287,989 278,167 4% Mail Services 139,689 111,785 25% Marketing Services 50,133 48,248 4% Mailstream Services 477,811 438,200 9% Total Revenue $ 1,547,673 $ 1,508,277 3% EBIT (1) International Mailing 41,123 33,424 23% Production Mail 23,183 16,877 37% Software 3,167 5,159 (39%) Mailstream Solutions 290,614 281,521 3% Management Services 16,064 17,140 (6%) Mail Services 15,467 15,702 (1%) Marketing Services 6,126 5,310 15% Mailstream Services 37,657 38,152 (1%) Total EBIT 319,673 3% Unallocated amounts: Interest, net (54,560 ) (60,386 ) Corporate expense (48,194 ) (47,993 ) Restructuring charges and asset impairments (49,229 ) (4,300 ) Other income, net Income before income taxes $ 176,288 $ 207,374 (1) Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) excludes general corporate expenses and restructuring charges and asset impairments. Year To Date U.S. Mailing $ 1,652,794 $ 1,793,830 (8%) International Mailing 882,145 764,241 15% Software 296,134 209,809 41% Mailstream Solutions 3,270,431 3,194,273 2% Marketing Services 148,332 123,555 20% Mailstream Services 1,439,285 1,271,275 13% Software 15,962 17,033 (6%) Mailstream Solutions 873,220 910,014 (4%) Mail Services 49,836 38,472 30% Marketing Services 11,405 6,449 77% Mailstream Services 114,172 98,850 16% 1,008,864 (2%) Interest, net (167,464 ) (179,654 ) Corporate expense (148,701 ) (146,915 ) 09/30/08 06/30/08 Cash and cash equivalents $ 458,786 $ 429,412 Short-term investments 22,597 26,842 Accounts receivable, less allowances: 09/08 $ 47,871 06/08 $ 51,406 829,963 880,918 Finance receivables, less allowances: 09/08 $ 42,227 06/08 $ 43,985 1,450,981 1,481,158 Inventories 204,606 214,110 Current income taxes 76,633 92,392 Other current assets and prepayments 256,346 263,806 Total current assets 3,299,912 3,388,638 Property, plant and equipment, net 591,940 610,080 Rental property and equipment, net 407,220 430,255 Long-term finance receivables, less allowances: Investment in leveraged leases 237,417 242,853 Intangible assets, net 411,086 439,405 Non-current income taxes 43,580 31,659 Total assets $ 9,374,378 $ 9,653,639 Current income taxes 159,939 112,639 Notes payable and current portion of long-term obligations 985,196 866,862 Advance billings 547,401 593,666 Deferred taxes on income 470,506 495,828 FIN 48 uncertainties and other income tax liabilities 303,881 298,962 Long-term debt 3,872,580 4,013,910 Other non-current liabilities 408,823 427,993 Total liabilities 8,624,500 8,725,756 Preferred stockholders' equity in subsidiaries 374,165 384,165 Cumulative preferred stock, $50 par value, 4% convertible 7 7 Cumulative preference stock, no par value, $2.12 convertible 977 983 Common stock, $1 par value 323,338 323,338 Capital in excess of par value 253,993 248,681 Retained earnings 4,260,150 4,234,666 Accumulated other comprehensive income (7,112 ) 134,629 Treasury stock, at cost (4,455,640 ) (4,398,586 ) Total stockholders' equity 375,713 543,718 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 9,374,378 $ 9,653,639 Reconciliation of Reported Consolidated Results to Adjusted Results (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) GAAP income from continuing operations after income taxes, as reported $ 100,292 $ 129,240 $ 354,567 $ 429,405 Tax adjustment - 3,602 6,480 3,602 MapInfo Purchase accounting - 3,864 322 9,079 Other items, net - (219 ) - (219 ) Income from continuing operations after income taxes, as adjusted GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, as reported $ 0.48 $ 0.58 $ 1.68 $ 1.93 Restructuring charges and asset impairments 0.19 0.01 0.29 0.01 Tax adjustment - 0.02 0.03 0.02 MapInfo Purchase accounting - 0.02 0.00 0.04 Other items, net - (0.00 ) - (0.00 ) Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, as adjusted GAAP net cash provided by operating activities, as reported Capital expenditures (54,632 ) (73,592 ) (169,978 ) (202,013 ) Restructuring payments and discontinued operations 28,941 6,142 66,451 28,532 Loss on redemption of preferred stock issued by a subsidiary (1,777 ) - (1,777 ) - Reserve account deposits (1,835 ) 17,002 16,617 26,506 Free cash flow, as adjusted $ 251,545 $ 239,341 $ 653,015 $ 549,790	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line288
__label__cc	0.529684	0.470316	Vanderbilt’s Sweatt, Tansey set for next Discovery Lecture How epigenetic regulation of gene transcription forms new memories and triggers cancerous growth is the subject of the next Vanderbilt Cutting-Edge Discovery Lecture on Oct. 26. The lecture by David Sweatt, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Pharmacology, and William Tansey, Ph.D., Ingram Professor of Cancer Research, will begin at 4 p.m. in room 208 Light Hall. David Sweatt, Ph.D. Sponsored by the Office of the President and CEO of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the talk is part of the Flexner Discovery Lecture series. Epigenetics refers to factors that can change gene transcription (expression) without altering the underlying DNA sequence. Sweatt, the Allan D. Bass Professor of Pharmacology and professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, studies the molecular mechanisms through which long-term memories are formed and stored. Epigenetic mechanisms for information storage also may play a role in development and cellular differentiation. William Tansey, Ph.D. Tansey, professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, will discuss MYC, an oncogene transcription factor that is overexpressed in most cancers. His lab’s discovery of an MYC co-factor has raised hopes for finding new ways to block MYC function in cancer cells. For a complete schedule of the Flexner Discovery Lecture series and archived video of previous lectures, go to www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/discoveryseries. Sweatt, Tansey discuss influence of epigenetics on research Nobel laureate and memory expert Kandel set for next Discovery Lecture Epigenetics expert Allis set for Sept. 7 Discovery Lecture Trio of Vanderbilt scientists set for Discovery Lecture Reporter Discovery Lecture J. David Sweatt Reporter Oct 20 2017 william tansey	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line290
__label__wiki	0.53763	0.53763	Union HRD Minister visits IIT Guwahati Campus Union Human Resource Development Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal visited Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati on 6thJuly, 2019. He congratulated IIT Guwahati for securing 491 overall rank and 79th rank in the category of youngest institutions in the QS World Rankings. The Minister met all the officials of IIT Guwahatiand planted a sapling at the Campus. The Minister hoped that IIT Guwahati will further improve its rank in the coming years. He assured that the Ministry of HRD will extend maximum support to establish the infrastructure and provide other resources to the institution. He said that IIT Guwahati has the responsibility of developing all North Eastern States, which is a priority of the Government. The Minister informed that the Senior officials of HRD Ministry, Directors and Vice-Chancellors of Centrally Funded institutions have met with the representatives of QS Rankings and suggested that they should consider the parameters of the QS rankings based on Indian Context. He said that QS rankings is based on parameters which, sometimes are not applicable in India. Shri Pokhriyal said that IIT Guwahati has been ableto build up world class infrastructure for carrying out advanced research and has been equipped with state-of-the-art scientific and engineering instruments.He hoped that the institution will reach its zenith and will become world leader in the field of education in the coming years. Moga Man Harvests Fortune With Punjab Baisakhi Bumper India needs a cultural renaissance to spread the treasure of ancient knowledge: Vice President Defence India Startup Challenge Deadline Gets Extended September 25, 2018 newsindia 0 India and Kazakhstan agree to boost Defence and Military Technical Cooperation October 5, 2018 newsindia 0 MHA Advisory against use of National Flag made of plastic August 14, 2018 newsindia 0	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line291
__label__wiki	0.596658	0.596658	Hellebrant’s hot hand lifts Lady Trojans to win in home opener By Robb Johnson \| November 30, 2018 9:57 am New Kent's Bailee Hellebrant (left) releases a floater over the outstretched hands of Bruton's Alex Warren (10). Robb Johnson photo New Kent’s Lady Trojans home opener faired a lot better than their first contest, thanks to a breakout performance from Bailee Hellebrant. Hellebrant scored 19 points including a barrage of three-pointers to guide the Lady Trojans to a 44-28 triumph over the visiting Bruton Lady Panthers during the Nov. 29 clash. Early on in the contest, Lady Trojan head coach Neko Burson tried to figure out a defense to slow down Bruton’s Jade Robinson, who scored 23 points in the previous contest. A tactic of a box-and-one failed to yield any positive results, but a switch to a 1-3-1 defense provided the spark the hosts needed. With the switch taking place with three minutes to go in the first quarter, Hellebrant started the scoring run with a runner in the lane. A few moments later, she drained a wide open three pointer. Teammate Alaina Torres’ putback prior to the end of the frame bestowed a 13-6 advantage for the hosts. Another trifecta by Hellebrant to start the quarter extended the run. Meanwhile, the Lady Trojan defense stifled Robinson enough to force her into foul trouble and to the bench. Her Bruton teammates couldn’t make up for her scoring as they missed several open shots. Meanwhile, New Kent continued to turn the defensive momentum into an offensive explosion and claimed the win. After the contest, Burson spoke about preparing to slow down the Bruton standout prior to the contest. “I saw that Robinson had 23 points and 15 rebounds in the previous game and I knew she couldn’t come in and do that on us,” the victorious coach said. “We implemented a box-and-one and that got her frustrated and led to foul trouble. “Once she was in foul trouble, we moved over to the 1-3-1 to contain their offense,” Burson continued. “On our offense, we had a lot of empty possessions and turnovers, but we can fix that with the team playing well together and not playing selfish basketball.” Hellebrant was the leading scorer for the Lady Trojans (1-1). Torres and Hailey Hundshaw both contributed nine points, Natasha Lange pitched in with five, and Madison Foley chipped in with two points.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line298
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__label__cc	0.711429	0.288571	Nepal Drives \| #WeDriveNepal > News > International News > All-New 2019 Range Rover Evoque unveiled All-New 2019 Range Rover Evoque unveiled The Range Rover Evoque pioneered the luxury, compact SUV segment back in 2011. The tiny, luxurious and all-terrain capable SUV was an instant hit. The Evoque sold over 3 million units worldwide making it one of the most critical cars for Jaguar Land Rover. However, it is now time for the second generation. And boy has the company delivered. Going on sale in the UK and eventually all over the world from the spring of next year the Range Rover Evoque evolves over the original model in every way. Building on the original’s instantly-recognisable design, the new Range Rover Evoque is an evolution of the distinctive coupé-like silhouette, typified by its distinctive roofline and rising waist that identify the Range Rover family. The outstanding volume and proportions are amplified by its pronounced shoulders and powerful wheel arches that, alongside 21-inch wheels, combine to create a strong and dynamic attitude. The introduction of jewel-like elements such as super-slim Matrix LED headlamps provides a more sophisticated front and rear lamp graphic. Flush door handles add to the smooth, sculpted aesthetic, while sweeping directional indicators create a purposeful signature. Optional R-Dynamic details and burnished copper accents add to the unique appeal. Inside, the finely crafted design integrates uncluttered surfaces and simple lines with carefully curated premium materials to create a luxurious, minimalist, digital cabin. Technical textiles that use recycled plastics are offered as premium alternatives to leather, such as a Kvadrat wool blend and Dinamica® suede cloth, as well as Eucalyptus and Ultrafabrics™ options. The compact footprint is almost identical at 4.37m, yet built on Land Rover’s new Premium Transverse Architecture; there is more interior space than before. The new architecture has been developed for electrification, with a 48-volt mild-hybrid available at launch and a plug-in hybrid model offered around 12 months afterwards. The mild hybrid powertrain is a first for Land Rover and works by harvesting energy normally lost during deceleration thanks to the engine-mounted belt-integrated starter generator, storing it in the under-floor battery. At speeds below 17km/h (11mph), the engine will shut off while the driver applies the brakes. When pulling away, the stored energy is redeployed to assist the engine under acceleration and reduce fuel consumption. The result is a refined, quiet and efficient drive in built-up traffic heavy areas, in addition to efficiency savings. Every bit a Range Rover, the compact SUV combines all-terrain capability with all-weather assurance. New Evoque features All-Wheel Drive, as well as a second-generation Active Driveline with Driveline Disconnect to enhance efficiency and Adaptive Dynamics to deliver the optimum balance of comfort and agility. Terrain Response 2 – technology first found on full-size Range Rover – automatically detects the surface being driven on a adjusts the set-up accordingly, while Evoque can now wade through water up to 600mm (previously 500mm). The famed Range Rover command driving position has jumped into the digital age, with a segment-first ‘ClearSight rear-view mirror’ that transforms into an HD video screen. If rear visibility is compromised by passengers or bulky items, the driver simply flicks a switch on the underside of the mirror and a camera feed from the top of the car displays what is behind the vehicle in a crisp high definition. The screen provides a wider (50-degree) field of vision and superior visibility in low light. The new Range Rover Evoque is also the first in the world to feature Ground View technology, which effectively makes the bonnet invisible by projecting camera imagery onto the upper touchscreen to show the driver a 180-degree view under the front of the vehicle. This is useful when negotiating difficult parking spaces, navigating high city centre kerbs or tackling rough terrain and is the realisation of the Transparent Bonnet technology previewed by Land Rover in 2014. The original Evoque introduce new customers to Jaguar Land Rover and raised its profile globally. This small little compact SUV boosted confidence for the marque. The Evoque today looks to take that high praise to new heights and we couldn’t be more excited. Tags 2019 Range Rover EvoqueInternationalnewsRange Rover PREVIOUS 22 Nov 2018 Event Report: ConMac 2018 - Construction Equipment & Technology Expo NEXT 26 Nov 2018 KTM Duke 125 ABS launched in India; Becomes the most affordable KTM	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line310
__label__wiki	0.510614	0.510614	40 PROCTOR \| July 2019 Fake friends find a flaw New power of attorney laws may offer a loophole WITH CHRISTINE SMYTH What makes a ‘real friend’? The ordinary Macquarie International English Dictionary1 defines friend as “...somebody emotionally close, somebody who trusts and is fond of another”. 2 But we are in the new millennium, and the term ‘friend’ takes on many forms,3 to such an extent that being a ‘friend’ is now a popular paid service in certain cultures, for example Japan. 4 Currently 27% of people aged over 65 live alone.5 With the rise of an ageing and frail population, friendship has never been more important and increasingly difficult to obtain. Recent statistics identify around one in seven people in Australia is aged over 65,6 with predictions that rate will rise to one in four by 2056. 7 Without support structures close by, older people have a significant need to rely on paid services for all manner of day-to-day tasks, and now it seems paid friendship may be one of them. A recent news article8 reports on the arrival of a paid friendship service to the Gold Coast. It is not a unique service, as there are currently several services online providing access to paid friends throughout Australia.9 Australian households aged over 55 hold 53% of our nation’s wealth at an estimated worth of $2.8 trillion. 10 These demographic features drive the ever-growing need for members of our aged population to have an attorney to assist them to manage their affairs as their capacity to do so diminishes. While there is no registry or central data collection system11 to know how many people have an enduring power of attorney, a recent report provides that around 30% of those surveyed had one in place.12 It is not unreasonable to expect this figure to rise. Current power of attorney law recognises the vulnerability of our elder population to exploitation. Noting that elder abuse is on the rise, our Government has seen a need to review and amend power of attorney laws through the passing of the Guardianship and Administration and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019 (Qld) (GOLA). The GOLA aims to increase protection from exploitation, with the new laws designed to “enhance safeguards for adults with impaired capacity in the guardianship system”. 13 In line with this policy objective, certain people are prohibited from being appointed as an enduring attorney, nor can they be a statutory health attorney. Relevantly here, one of those exceptions is anyone who is a ‘paid carer’14 for the principal, either before or after the commencement of the appointment.15 Under the current legislation, there are no time limits to this exception. The new Act16 attempts to broaden this protection by including a timeframe prohibiting a ‘paid carer’ from being an attorney if they held the role of ‘paid carer’ within three years of being appointed, or subsequently become a ‘paid carer’ after the appointment. The intent of this amendment is to “ensure unsuitable people cannot act as attorneys and to reduce the risk of abuse or exploitation to an adult by a person appointed under an enduring document”. 17 The definition of ‘paid carer’ is, in effect, someone who performs services for the principal and gets paid for those services. The question that therefore arises is, what is the scope and extent of those services? The definition of ‘paid carer’ assists us by referring us to the Griffiths v Kerkemeyer18 principle. In short, it includes anyone who provides paid domestic or nursing services to the principal. So that would obviously include cleaners, gardeners, drivers and nursing assistants. But under this definition, both under the old and new legislation, it does not include being a ‘paid friend’. Who hasn’t helped a friend take the laundry off the line, mowed their lawn, cooked them a meal, or driven them	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line317
__label__wiki	0.903892	0.903892	Pleasure-House-for-adults.com and Ros Company Just another Music Lover's website Home Post Music Videos Menu David, Webmaster & this Website What’s new on Pleasure-House-for-adults.com? 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__label__wiki	0.978582	0.978582	Carrie Brownstein on Janet Weiss Leaving Sleater-Kinney: "It's Hard and Sad" Carrie Brownstein has opened up a bit more about the departure of her longtime Sleater-Kinney bandmate Janet Weiss. In the comments of a... Taika Waititi's Live-Action 'Akira' Just Got Pushed Back So He Can Shoot 'Thor 4' After numerous false starts, New Zealand director Taika Waititi finally got the green light on the long-awaited live-action Akira remake. No... Neon Indian to Play Toronto and Montreal on North American Tour After teasing that a new album is on the horizon earlier this year, Neon Indian have now announced plans for a North American tour. The 2... 'Girls Trip' Director Malcolm D. Lee Will Helm 'Space Jam 2' Space Jam 2 is definitely happening with LeBron James, and now the film has a new director in Girls Trip helmer Malcolm D. Lee. Lee repl... Leif Vollebekk to Play Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver on World Tour Leading up to the release of his new album New Ways, Leif Vollebekk has announced an extended world tour hitting 33 cities in both Europe an... Vein to Play Canada on Fall Tour Continuing their relentless touring behind last year's Errorzone, Vein have announced plans to hit Canada on the road later this year. A... Hailey Bieber Defends Justin Bieber's Tool Fandom Last week, the world was surprised to learn that Justin Bieber is a fan of Tool after the pop giant quizzed his Instagram followers on lyric... Grimes' Bonkers Health Regime Includes Surgically Removing the Colour Blue from Her Vision Lest you thought Grimes was becoming a little too relatable, she's just shared her workout regimen. Needless to say, it's the sort of out-th... Here's the Full List of 2019 Primetime Emmy Award Nominees The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards nominees are being announced this morning in Hollywood at a press conference hosted by Ken Jeong and D'Arcy C... Beyoncé Reveals 'The Lion King: The Gift' Tracklist Featuring Kendrick Lamar, JAY-Z, Childish Gambino Beyoncé has unveiled the tracklisting for her upcoming The Lion King: The Gift companion album, and it features some big names. As if ne... Netflix Edits Suicide Scene Out of '13 Reasons Why' After much criticism, 13 Reasons Why is editing a scene out of the Season 1 finale that graphically depicts suicide. The scene in questi...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line323
__label__wiki	0.999858	0.999858	Sphyrna Rafinesque [C. S.] 1810:46, 60 Fem. Squalus zygaena Linnaeus 1758. Type by subsequent designation. Type designated by Bonaparte 1838:10 (of separate, see also p. 2) [ref. 4979]; also designated by Jordan & Gilbert 1883:26 [ref. 2476]. •Valid as Sphyrna Rafinesque 1810 -- (Gilbert 1967:10 [ref. 21135], Gilbert 1973:32 [ref. 7164], Quéro in Whitehead et al. 1984:123 [ref. 13675], Compagno 1984:541 [ref. 6846], Nakaya in Masuda et al. 1984:7 [ref. 6441], Bass 1986:96 [ref. 5635], Cappetta 1987:127 [ref. 6348], Compagno 1988:362 [ref. 13488], Paxton et al. 1989:86 [ref. 12442], Gomon et al. 1994:138 [ref. 22532], Castro-Aguirre et al. 1999:52 [ref. 24550], Compagno 1999:484 [ref. 25589], Compagno 2003:498 [ref. 26984], Compagno et al. 2005:45 [ref. 29145], Hoese et al. 2006:110 [ref. 29001], White 2008:73 [ref. 30617], Lipej & Dulčić 2010:9 [ref. 36649], Castro 2011:504 [ref. 31457], Moore et al. 2012:11 [ref. 31771], Weigmann 2012:2 [ref. 31968], Parin et al. 2014:24 [ref. 33547], Duffy 2015:108 [ref. 34217], Dyldin 2015:54 [ref. 34524], Del Moral-Flores et al. 2016:97 [ref. 34398], White et al. 2017:186 [ref. 35860], Dyldin & Orlov 2018:165 [ref. 35920], Ehemann et al. 2018:22 [ref. 36194], Fricke et al. 2018:17 [ref. 35805], Golani & Fricke 2018:13 [ref. 36273], White & Ko'ou 2018:43 [ref. 35922], Brown et al. 2019:153 [ref. 36444], Fricke et al. 2019:42 [ref. 36673]). Current status: Valid as Sphyrna Rafinesque 1810. Sphyrnidae.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line326
__label__cc	0.584945	0.415055	“This land is the house / we have always lived in.” Linda Hogan, title poem, Calling Myself Home ( 1978 ) “From my family I have learned the secrets / of never having a home.” "Heritage," Calling Myself Home ( 1978 ) “Blessed / are those who listen / when no one is left to speak.” "Blessing," Calling Myself Home ( 1978 ) “Death is dancing me ragged.” "The Women Are Grieving," Eclipse ( 1983 ) “The crocodile doesn't harm the bird that cleans his teeth for him. He eats the others but not that one.” Mean Spirit “... she realized that white people rarely concerned themselves with Indian matters, that Indians were the shadow people, living almost invisibly on the fringes around them, and that this shadowy world allowed for a strange kind of freedom.” “They liked to romanticize the earlier days when they believed the Indians lived in a simple way and wore more colorful clothing than the complicated Indians who lived alongside them in the modern world. They believed the Indians used to have power. In the older, better times, that is, before the people had lost their land and their sacred places on earth to the very people who wished the Indians were as they had been in the past.” “And there is also the paradox that the dominating culture imbues the Indian past with great meaning and significance; it is valued more because it is seen as part of the past. And it is the romantic past, not the present, that holds meaning and spiritual significance for so many members of the dominating culture. It has seemed so strange to me that the larger culture, with its own absence of spirit and lack of attachment for the land, respects these very things about Indian traditions, without adopting those respected ways themselves.” "The Sacred Seed of the Medicine Tree," in Northern Lights ( 1990 ) “Poetry is a string of words that parades without a permit.” in Janet Sternburg, ed., The Writer on Her Work, vol. 2 ( 1991 ) “Once a century, all of a certain kind of bamboo flower on the same day. Whether they are in Malaysia or in a greenhouse in Minnesota makes no difference, nor does the age or size of the plant. They flower. Some current of an inner language passes between them, through space and separation, in ways we cannot explain in our language. They are all, somehow, one plant, each with a share of communal knowledge.” in Lorraine Anderson, ed., Sisters of the Earth ( 1991 ) “We make art out of our loss.” "Making Do" (1986), Braided Lives ( 1991 ) “I resented my mother for guessing my innermost secrets. She was like God, everywhere at once knowing everything.” "Aunt Moon's Young Man," in Susan Cahill, ed., Growing Up Female ( 1993 ) “It is, perhaps, the darkest pain of the contemporary human that we are losing everything of true worth from this world. In all the four directions, the animals are leaving. Through our failed humanity they are vanishing, and along with them we are losing something of utmost importance: the human traits of love, empathy, and compassion. As we lose the animals, it is not only clear that our own health will soon follow, but some part of our inner selves knows that we are losing what brings us to love and human fullness. Our connection with them has been perhaps the closest thing we have had to a sort of grace.” "First People," in Linda Hogan, Deena Metzger, and Brenda Peterson, eds., Intimate Nature: The Bond Between Women and Animals ( 1998 ) “There is a place where the human enters dream and myth, and becomes a part of it, or maybe it is the other way around when the story grows from the body and spirit of humankind. In any case, we are a story, each of us, a bundle of stories, some as false as phantom islands but believed in nevertheless. Some might be true.” The Woman Who Watches Over the World: A Native Memoir “Poetry has its own laws speaking for the life of the planet. It is a language that wants to bring back together what the other words have torn apart.” “Daughters, the women are speaking / They arrive / over the wise distances / on perfect feet. / Daughters, I love you.” "The Women Speaking," in Rayna Green, ed., That's What She Said: Contemporary Poetry and Fiction by Native American Women ( 1984 ) “The moon grows layer on layer / across iced black water.” "Red Clay," Dark. Sweet.: New & Selected Poems ( 2014 ) Linda Hogan, Chickasaw-U.S. poet, writer, playwright, environmentalist Full name: Linda K. Hogan	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line330
__label__wiki	0.503778	0.503778	Authors Search Lee Winter Lee Winter is an award-winning newspaper journalist and in her 25-year career has lived in virtually every state of Australia, covering courts, crime, entertainment, hard news, features and humor writing. These days she's a sub-editor at a Sunday metro newspaper, lives with her girlfriend of 16 years and has a fascination for shiny new gadgets and trying to understand the bizarre world of US politics. The Red Files is her first book. Facebook www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010034048069 Goodreads www.goodreads.com/author/show/14249034.Lee_Winter Interview with Lee Winter Author's Latest Releases Under Your Skin (On the Record 2) by Lee Winter at Ylva Publishing Shattered (The Superheroine Collection 1) by Lee Winter at Ylva Publishing Flashbang by Lee Winter at Ylva Publishing The Red Files by Lee Winter at Ylva Publishing	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line333
__label__cc	0.739712	0.260288	watch Motive No Further a Mystery November 19, 2018, 6:40 am / rowanelszf.pages10.com Regarded One of the more violent tv series of its era, this show adopted the adventures of Los Angeles, California non-public investigator Joe Mannix, who first labored to get a detective agency referred to as Intertect, which relied greatly on computer systems and a big network of operatives. Movies prices are furnished by the merchants and MyShopping assumes no responsibility for accuracy of cost information. Speaking about season two, Anna Friel said: “We be a part of the next series a couple of months on from wherever the first series ended. From the second season on, Mannix operates on his personal with the guidance of his faithful secretary Peggy Truthful, a law enforcement officer's widow performed by Gail Fisher – among the list of first black actresses to possess a regular series function. He also includes a Doing work connection with The la Law enforcement Office, as he will normally exchange data with his contacts. The first of those to possess a featured position was Lieutenant George Kramer, portrayed by Larry Linville, who had been the husband or wife of Peggy's late husband. “My God, I am sorry for all my sins with all my coronary heart. In deciding on to carry out Improper and failing to complete fantastic, I've sinned towards You whom I ought to...” Setting up in London, ending in Las Vegas and bookended with weddings in both equally spots, bet to the fifth season in the... Additional info... London-primarily based criminal offense series Marcella just concluded its latest run on ITV, which implies It will be heading to Netflix incredibly Soon. You can stream Marcella triumphs above Peter Cullen and finally will get information regarding the Dying of Grace, the girl with whom her partner was owning an affair. Meanwhile, deliveryman Ronnie makes the mistake of his life. Marcella is terrified when Grace's physique is identified and attempts to conceal The point that she was one of the previous people to find out her alive. Sylvie is distraught at her daughter's Demise and shocked to know of her affair with Jason. A. (Return to Summer time Grove), and Several clientele come to Joe presently figuring out him in Several other context (the military, hometown, other cases, other detectives). But "Joe Mannix" as A 3-dimensional particular person? Not a great deal of. The outward trappings of a fictionalized, romanticized Television detective are emphasised, while, in trying to keep with a fantasy determine, not a fully created character. Joe has married his home and office everyday living into one functional, interesting bundle at 17 Paseo Verde, with a gorgeous, eternally devoted secretary who goes over and past the call of responsibility often for her manager. Joe has his sharp, smooth convertible any one guy (or especially married get more info person) wouldn't mind acquiring - especially with a car or truck mobile phone in it. He's sartorially resplendent, with a never two times-worn assortment of Botany 500 informal have on that screamed "stylishly comfy" (my favored? The brown suede windbreaker with the black turtleneck plus the loafers), heavy, wrap-all-around Ray-Bans, and that unruly wool of jet-black Armenian hair completely styled (not much too dry, not as well moist - should be in the Top Ten heads of hair ever on Tv set). No surprise that practically every single female Mannix satisfies requires just one evaluate this walking ad for early 1970s testosterone and gets the heebie jeebies (on check here 2nd imagined, probably which is additional realistic than I give it credit for). Joseph R. "Joe" Mannix is an everyday dude, without pretense, who's got a shop of proverbs on which to count in dialogue. What demons he has mostly come from possessing fought in the U.S. Military throughout the Korean War, wherever he was to begin with listed as MIA[11] whilst he was a prisoner of war in the brutal POW camp until he escaped. Disclaimer: This site isn't going to retail store any files on its server. All contents are provided by non-affiliated 3rd parties. This amount of money is topic to change until eventually you make payment. If you reside within an EU member point out Other than United kingdom, import VAT on this order isn't recoverable. For extra data, see the Global Delivery Plan terms and conditions- opens in a completely new window or tab No further import fees on delivery Series just one bashed its way screaming through several plotlines, scattering fistfuls of purple herrings in the air as it went and forsaking a series of structural integrity-threatening holes that left The complete point teetering. Comments on “watch Motive No Further a Mystery”	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line351
__label__wiki	0.786143	0.786143	The Royal Watcher Thoughts about Royals State Visit Military William Order Investiture August 31, 2018 August 31, 2018 ~ Saad719 Embed from Getty ImagesEmbed from Getty Images Queen Máxima and Dutch Prime Minister Rutte were present as King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands presented the Military William Order to Major-Flyer Roy de Ruiter of the Royal Netherlands Air Force, because of his policy, drive and courage at all times during broadcasts in Afghanistan, with an unconditionally high loyalty to his colleagues on the ground, at the Binnenhof in The Hague on August 31st. Click HERE to learn about the Military William Order, which is the highest and oldest Honour in the Kingdom of the Netherlands! Posted in King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, The Netherlands < Previous Understanding Queen Elizabeth II’s love of Thoroughbred Horse Racing Next > Queen Margrethe at Aarhus Festuge One thought on “Military William Order Investiture” BlueSaphire70 says: That is one seriously awesome brooch Queen Maxima is wearing! I’m wondering if it’s new since I have never seen it worn by anyone else. At first I thought it was one of her magnificent aquas, but I don’t think so. It looks like the ginormous British brooch, the one with the two Cullinan diamonds. Quite stunning, both of them! View theroyalwatcher’s profile on Facebook View @saadsalman719’s profile on Twitter View the_royal_watcher’s profile on Instagram View saadandayesha’s profile on Pinterest Snowdon Floral Tiara Countess Marianne Bernadotte of Wisborg Countess Marianne Bernadotte's Tiara Sultan of Brunei’s 73rd Birthday Duke and Duchess of Sussex at The Lion King Premiere Archives Select Month July 2019 (32) June 2019 (71) May 2019 (75) April 2019 (64) March 2019 (66) February 2019 (67) January 2019 (78) December 2018 (73) November 2018 (74) October 2018 (102) September 2018 (67) August 2018 (59) July 2018 (75) June 2018 (70) May 2018 (69) April 2018 (74) March 2018 (71) February 2018 (80) January 2018 (91) December 2017 (79) November 2017 (99) October 2017 (86) September 2017 (62) August 2017 (69) July 2017 (96) June 2017 (93) May 2017 (88) April 2017 (103) March 2017 (86) February 2017 (80) January 2017 (79) December 2016 (72) November 2016 (70) October 2016 (49) September 2016 (35) August 2016 (42) July 2016 (30) June 2016 (26) May 2016 (23) April 2016 (17) Aristocracy Belgium Countess of Wessex Crown Prince Fredrick Crown Princess Mary Crown Princess Mette-Marit Crown Princess Victoria Denmark Duchess of Cambridge Duchess of Cornwall Duchess of Gloucester Duchess of Sussex Duke of Cambridge Duke of Edinburgh Duke of Gloucester Duke of Kent Duke of Sussex Feature Film Flashback Germany Greece Japan King Carl XVI Gustaf King Felipe King Philippe King Willem-Alexander Luxembourg Monaco Norway Prince Daniel Prince of Wales Princess Alexandra of Kent, Lady Ogilvy Princess Royal Queen Elizabeth II Queen Letizia Queen Margrethe Queen Mathilde Queen Maxima Queen Silvia Queen Sonja Royal Jewel Royal Tour Spain State Visit Sweden The Netherlands Tiara UK Wedding Categories Select Category Albania (10) Announcement (45) Aristocracy (103) Ascot (20) Auction (35) Austria (32) Belgium (121) King Philippe (73) Queen Mathilde (87) Bhutan (7) Brunei (12) Bulgaria (17) Cambodia (1) Death (22) Denmark (191) Crown Prince Fredrick (85) Crown Princess Mary (98) Queen Margrethe (91) Egypt (6) Feature (279) Film (116) Flashback (852) France (18) Funeral (13) Garden Party (26) Germany (99) Greece (97) Queen Anne Marie (27) Guest Post (6) India (1) Iran (12) Italy (47) Japan (56) Emperor Naruhito (4) Empress Masako (4) Jordan (38) King Abdullah (14) Queen Rania (13) Lesotho (2) Liechtenstein (27) Luxembourg (87) Malaysia (11) Monaco (49) Morocco (10) National Day (15) Nepal (3) Nobel Prize (10) Norway (99) Crown Prince Haakon (44) Crown Princess Mette-Marit (49) King Harald V (44) Queen Sonja (54) Olympics (19) Orders (17) Parliament (14) Portugal (16) Queen at 90 (7) Romania (34) Roundup (18) Royal Jewel (267) Royal Tour (120) Royal Tour 2016 (40) Russia (41) Spain (130) King Felipe (65) Queen Letizia (72) State Visit (105) Sweden (197) Crown Princess Victoria (95) King Carl XVI Gustaf (93) Prince Daniel (73) Queen Silvia (105) Thailand (13) The Netherlands (148) King Willem-Alexander (98) Princess Beatrix (25) Queen Maxima (111) Tiara (285) Tonga (8) Top Ten (2) UK (900) Countess of Wessex (54) Duchess of Cambridge (240) Duchess of Cornwall (138) Duchess of Gloucester (63) Duchess of Sussex (111) Duke of Cambridge (201) Duke of Edinburgh (119) Duke of Gloucester (54) Duke of Kent (54) Duke of Sussex (166) Prince George (37) Prince Louis (10) Prince of Wales (139) Princess Alexandra of Kent, Lady Ogilvy (56) Princess Charlotte (37) Princess Royal (88) Queen Elizabeth II (264) Uncategorized (3) Wedding (200) Year in Review (26) Yugoslavia (29)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line352
__label__wiki	0.775094	0.775094	Album Gig This year’s event was a flag-bearer of a dying breed of cultural festivals that celebrates an art form instead of commodifying it. gig Feb 23, 2019 The first day of the year saw Kolkata bringing out its dormant love for independent music when so many turned up to see a two hour long set of Ziba, a new brainchild of guitar virtuoso Amyt Datta gig Jan 09, 2019 By Shaswata Kundu Chaudhuri Budweiser knocks it out of the park, again (obviously) gig Nov 03, 2018 Ahmedabad-based indie rock outfit Random Gyan released their debut EP Just Some a month ago, and the four-track studio effort is a sophisticated, conscious and successful effort to create a first good impression. gig Mar 05, 2018 By Suhas Thobbi Changing your identity to a multi-genre festival is never a cake-walk, but the execution and the turnout suggest Supersonic enjoyed a successful start to the new chapter. By RSJ Staff The RSJ staff had a unanimous calling in listing down the festival of the year 2014, for 'Rearview 2014'. So, as we promised here is a review of the 2014 edition of the Ziro Festival of Music, topping off all other festivals with its music, decor, location, and rice beers. By Shomi Gupta A review of the Superfuzz show for ReRock at Blues in Connaught Place on January 3, 2015. By Medha Singh Saket's Turquoise Cottage played host to a pretty winning alternative electro rock gig on May 2 with White Beryl, and headlined by The Circus. We had Aditya Varma observe and report, and following are some of the evening's highlights. gig May 06, 2014 By Aditya Varma The Superfuzz took the stage after a leave of absence spanning six years, with Grammy Winning Effort kicking off the night at Turquoise Cottage in Delhi on March 13. Here's what happened, and what it stood for. By Akhil Sood Anyone Remember Who Won (At The JD Rock Awards)? Bhanuj Kappal paid a visit to the JD Rock Awards 2014, only to discover that the whiskey got over far too early. Naturally, he found himself questioning the value and the worth of these awards 'celebrating' indie music. By Bhanuj Kappal The Bacardi NH7 Weekender - NCR, Nov 30 - Dec 1 The Bacardi NH7 Weekender hit Greater Noida again this year for the NCR edition of the festival. Meshuggah, Nucleya, Mutemath, Scribe, And So I Watch You From Afar, the lineup had it all. The festival also had hot air balloons, gallons of alcohol, a Ferris Wheel, and so much more. Akhil Sood with the full report. Click here for stray observations from the festival. gig Dec 09, 2013 Odds and Ends - Bacardi NH7 Weekender, NCR There were a lot of little observations that needed to be made at the Bacardi NH7 Weekender, NCR, such as capes, Kailasa, Trilok Gurtu, wrist bands from hell, and lots more. So here they are in full technicolour. Click here to read our full review of the festival.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line353
__label__wiki	0.553106	0.553106	Best Balanced Funds for Long-Term Investors Where to Invest Analyzing Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Best Mutual Funds Top Balanced Funds to Buy for the Long Run ••• Getty Images By Kent Thune Balanced funds are mutual funds that invest in more than one asset type, such as stocks and bonds, for a stated objective, such as conservative, moderate or aggressive. There are dozens of different balanced funds to choose from, including a wide range of actively-managed and passively-managed types. The best balanced mutual funds are almost always the kind that investors can hold for years or even decades. Top balanced funds will have the most important qualities that you'll find in any other type of mutual fund: Investors should only consider no-load funds with low expense ratios, especially when buying index balanced funds. If the funds are actively-managed, higher expenses can be justified, but there are plenty of outstanding balanced funds with active management that have low expenses. Before we get into our list of best-balanced funds, we'll start with some of the investing basics you'll want to know (or revisit, if you're more experienced) before buying and holding for the long term. What Are Balanced Funds? Just as the term suggests, balanced funds are mutual funds that invest in a balance of asset types. The most basic form of investment assets include stocks, bonds, and cash. Some investment experts might include precious metals like gold and silver, as well as commodities like oil, under the heading of asset types. Because of the balance of assets, balanced funds are like investing in two or three mutual funds, all in one diversified fund. Like other types of funds, balanced funds usually have a stated objective that's spelled out in the fund prospectus and in online information that can easily be found at the fund's company website or on the best sites for researching mutual funds. Most balanced funds are categorized according to their respective asset allocation. The three primary categories are conservative allocation, moderate allocation, and aggressive allocation. Conservative funds typically have an asset allocation of roughly 30% stocks, 50% bonds, and 20% cash. Moderate allocation funds commonly have an allocation of about 65% stocks and 35% bonds. Aggressive funds will have around 80% stocks and 20% bonds. Why Invest in Balanced Funds? Balanced funds can be used for a variety of investment objectives, tactics and portfolio management purposes. Often balanced funds are used as standalone investments for beginning investors wanting to get a good start with diversified mutual funds without having to meet the minimum initial investment amounts for three or four mutual funds. Other investors may use balanced funds as core holdings in a portfolio of funds, where there may be several other funds added for diversity. For example, an investor might allocate the largest portion of their portfolio assets to the balanced fund, then build around it with smaller allocations to funds in other categories, such as foreign stock or sectors. Balanced Funds to Buy for the Long-Term While some conservative allocation funds can be used for short- to intermediate-term investing (i.e., one to five years), most types of mutual funds, including balance funds, are most suitable for long-term investing (i.e., 10 years or more). So with that backdrop, here are some good options for balanced funds to buy and hold for the long term. We'll start with conservative funds, then progress to moderate and aggressive: Vanguard LifeStrategy Conservative Growth (VSCGX): The asset allocation for this fund is approximately 40% stocks and 60% bonds. It allows for slow but steady growth over the long term, which makes for a good conservative fund. VSCGX has been able to average over 5% annualized return of the long term. The expense ratio is rock bottom low at 0.12%, and the minimum initial investment is $3,000. Vanguard Wellesley Income (VWINX): Around for more than 40 years and perhaps the best conservative allocation fund on the market, the VWINX portfolio is solidly conservative with an allocation that ranges between 35% and 40% stocks, around 60% bonds, and the remainder in around 5% cash. As for performance, Wellesley beats at least 90% of other conservative allocation funds for 3-, 5- and 10-year returns. Returns have averaged nearly 7%, which matches many funds that invest 100% in stocks. For one of the best actively-managed conservative mutual funds you can buy, it’s hard to beat the cheap expense ratio of 0.22%. The minimum initial investment is $3,000. Vanguard Wellington (VWELX): This fund has been around since 1929 and is still a solid, balanced fund to buy. The asset allocation for VWELX is categorized as moderate allocation because it holds approximately 65% stocks and 35% bonds. Like other Vanguard funds, you'll get a low expense ratio (0.25%) for Wellington. The minimum initial investment is $3,000. Vanguard Balanced Index (VBINX): If you want a low-cost, no-load index fund that holds a moderate mix of stocks and bonds, look no further than VBINX. With an ultra-low expense ratio of just 0.19% and a solid balance of 60% stocks and 40% bonds, VBINX makes for an outstanding core holding in a diversified portfolio or a standalone investment for beginners. Long-term returns have averaged between 6% and 8%. That's outstanding for a medium-risk investment of any kind. The minimum initial investment is $3,000. Vanguard STAR (VGSTX): By now you've noticed all the funds on our list of balanced funds thus far are from Vanguard Investments. You may have noticed that they have minimums of $3,000 to get started investing. However, VGSTX has a lower minimum of $1,000. It also is what's known as a "fund of funds," which means it invests in other mutual funds, all in one fund option. The STAR fund invests in a diversified mix of 11 Vanguard funds, making it a solid standalone option for beginning investors or those wanting a single fund solution for investing. Fidelity Balanced (FBALX): One of the best-balanced funds with a moderate allocation, the FBALX portfolio typically invests at least 60% of its portfolio assets in stocks and at least 25% in bonds, with the remainder in cash. It is an actively-managed fund with a history of beating category averages with long-term returns of 7% or higher. The expense ratio is a bargain for quality management at 0.55%, and the minimum initial investment is $2,500. T. Rowe Price Personal Strategies Income (PRSIX): We need to add one more conservative allocation fund to this list with this deserving actively-managed fund that invests its portfolio in a mix of assets that consists of roughly 40% stocks, 50% bonds, and 10% cash. The fund's objective is first for income and next for capital growth. The minimum initial investment is $2,500, and the expense ratio is a reasonable 0.60%. Bruce Fund (BRUFX): The Bruce Fund might have a funny name, but its long-term performance is serious. The 15-year annualized return easily tops 12%, which is better than 99% of all moderate allocation fund and most of the best stock funds. Therefore, with a blend of about 45% stocks, 30% bonds and 25% cash, this moderate allocation fund with active management can achieve above-average returns with below-average risk. Just be ready to receive sub-par returns at times in the short run in extreme market conditions. The expense ratio is 0.71%, and the minimum initial investment is $1,000. The Balance does not provide tax, investment, or financial services and advice. The information is being presented without consideration of the investment objectives, risk tolerance, or financial circumstances of any specific investor and might not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal. Beat Volatility With the Best Balanced Funds Choosing the Best All In One Funds Here Is a Look at the Best Vanguard Funds for Retirees to Buy Check Out 5 of the Best Vanguard Funds From 5 Different Categories These Vanguard Funds Are Best For Conservative Investors 10 Best Long-Term Hold Vanguard Funds Buying Fidelity Mutual Funds? 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__label__wiki	0.805715	0.805715	Crisis in Africa: HIV/AIDS. What is HIV\AIDS? HIV- Human Immunodeficiency Virus – HIV attacks the T-cells in the body which are needed to help fight off. Published byGregory Doyle Modified over 3 years ago Presentation on theme: "Crisis in Africa: HIV/AIDS. What is HIV\AIDS? HIV- Human Immunodeficiency Virus – HIV attacks the T-cells in the body which are needed to help fight off."— Presentation transcript: 1 Crisis in Africa: HIV/AIDS 2 What is HIV\AIDS? HIV- Human Immunodeficiency Virus – HIV attacks the T-cells in the body which are needed to help fight off infections – HIV uses these cells to make copies of itself – When HIV destroys many of these cells it becomes AIDS AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome is the final stage of HIV infection. – Once diagnosed with AIDS, medical intervention and treatment are needed to prevent death 3 When and Where did it first emerge? Scientists believe HIV came from a particular kind of chimpanzee in western Africa. It was transmitted to humans and mutated into HIV when humans hunted these chimpanzees for meat and came into contact with their infected blood. Over decades, the virus slowly spread across Africa and later into other parts of the world. 4 How it spread? AIDS first emerged in the U.S. in the 1980’s. Africa was a colonized continent at the time who elicited major travel to and from. The first appearance of AIDS in the Western hemisphere was in the country of Haiti. AIDS can be transmitted through: – Sexual contact – Pregnancy – Injection drug use – Blood transfusion 6 Spread in Africa Subordinate position of Women Impoverishment and decline of social services Wars and conflicts Prostitution HIV/AIDS has become a vicious cycle 9 Sub-Saharan Africa – Adults and Children living with HIV/AIDS 29.4 million – Adults and children newly infected with AIDS 3.5 million – Women account for 58% of all people living with HIV/AIDS in the region. Highest percentage of people with HIV/AIDS in the world 10 Why do you think that the deaths related to AIDS in Africa is high? 12 Effects of AIDS in Africa Orphans – The estimated of children orphaned by AIDS living in the region is 11 million Loss of skilled labor workforce Increase in poverty levels Low education Lack of adequate health care Prostitution 15 Government reaction Educate health care personnel – Infection control precautions Work against stigma and discrimination – One of the first women to admit to AIDS was stoned to death in 1998. AIDS Watch Africa (international organization) – Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Uganda Peer education on health care AIDS research 16 Think about it! How is prevention a public health issue? Is the government doing enough to prevent and halt the spread of AIDS? What else do you believe can be done? Download ppt "Crisis in Africa: HIV/AIDS. What is HIV\AIDS? HIV- Human Immunodeficiency Virus – HIV attacks the T-cells in the body which are needed to help fight off." What do you think the message of this picture is? 31.6 Diseases that Weaken the Immune System When the immune system is weakened, the body cannot fight off disease. The Effects of HIV/AIDS on the Immune System Kylina, Kate, Sarah, Jackie. Created by Mrs. Jarmer March 2011 Main Resource: African Health Issues. MODERN AFRICA (21st Century) The HIV/AIDS Epidemic © 2002 John B. Pryor Illinois State University. Final Project Presentation Guidelines Each group has 12 minutes MAX PowerPoint available for use –Save presentation to Group Web Page and bring CD- rom.  Sexually transmitted diseases or STDs are infections spread from person to person through sexual contact.  They are also called STIs (sexually transmitted. AIDS/Other Diseases Sub-Saharan Africa. Youth Advocate Program International nd St. NW, Suite 209 Washington DC 20016, USA Children Infected & Affected by HIV/ AIDS.  AIDS- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, is a serious viral disease that destroys the body’s immune system  HIV-The virus (Human Immunodeficiency. Issues in Modern Africa I Have AIDS… On My Mind World AIDS Day - December 1. HIV/AIDS By: ~Chloe Choe ~Kimberly Lopez ~Karen Matulac ~Sharmaine Warm Up What is a genocide? What is a genocide? Name two African countries that have experienced a genocide. Name two African countries that have experienced. Problems after Independence By 1980 most of Africa was free from European rule. However, many of the newly independent countries face many problems. By David Velasquez Mr. Ippolito Biology Per. 8-9. Chapter 21 Preview Bellringer Key Ideas What Are HIV and AIDS? STIs/HIV/AIDS. ( 2 ) Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are spread primarily through sexual contact and are among the most common diseases in the.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line367
__label__cc	0.585106	0.414894	3B Elbauthin Geolas #44 Lake Town Archers SGCBL BNN Index \| SGCBL \| SCORES \| STANDINGS \| STATS \| TEAMS \| PLAYERS \| TRANSACTIONS \| HISTORY 3B ELBAUTHIN GEOLAS #44 - AGE: 26 - BATS: R - THROWS: R - MORALE: GREAT 59 186 41 3 1 4 22 9 66 .220 .255 .312 1 -0.6 Contact 43 46 43 48 Gap 50 56 48 54 Power 58 64 57 61 Eye 48 53 46 50 Avoid K's 37 37 37 41 Range: - 32 19 Errors: - 51 39 Turn DP: - 48 - Catcher: - Left Field: - 1st Base: 49 Center Field: - 2nd Base: 15 Right Field: - 3rd Base: 60 09/18/2039 @ ISE Loss, 3-6 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 09/14/2039 GH Loss, 4-6 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 09/13/2039 GH Win, 6-3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 09/11/2039 @ DM Loss, 5-6 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 09/10/2039 @ DM Win, 6-5 3 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 09/09/2039 @ DM Loss, 3-13 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 09/08/2039 @ DG Win, 4-1 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 09/06/2039 @ MIN Win, 2-1 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Spontaneous and carefree. Born in: Ost-in-Edhil, ERE Nationality: Elf Major Service: None, 134 Days Service This Yr: 94 Days 40-Man Service: 1 Year, 73 Days Arbitration Eligibility: Not yet eligible Option Years: 1 option year left TOLKIEN BASEBALL 2039 BATTING STATS Overall 59 186 41 3 1 4 22 10 9 66 .220 .255 .312 .567 .243 .091 54 Overall 48 196 0 1 0 6 0 1 58 8 1 0 100.0 13.7 2.44 -0.6 Versus Left 53 15 1 0 1 7 3 2 21 1 0 0 .283 .304 .358 .662 Versus Right 133 26 2 1 3 15 7 7 45 0 0 0 .195 .236 .293 .529 Last Week 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 .143 .143 .143 .286 April 27 8 0 0 2 7 4 0 8 0 0 0 .296 .296 .519 .815 May 20 6 1 0 0 5 0 1 7 1 0 0 .300 .318 .350 .668 July 19 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 0 0 .105 .150 .105 .255 August 78 15 1 1 1 5 5 5 28 0 0 0 .192 .241 .269 .510 September 42 10 1 0 1 5 1 2 16 0 0 0 .238 .273 .333 .606 Spring Training 41 6 2 0 1 3 4 3 17 1 0 0 .146 .200 .268 .468 Last Year 29 5 1 0 1 5 1 0 7 0 0 0 .172 .172 .310 .483 Career 215 46 4 1 5 27 11 9 73 1 0 0 .214 .244 .312 .556 Home 75 17 1 0 2 13 5 2 28 1 0 0 .227 .244 .320 .564 Road 111 24 2 1 2 9 5 7 38 0 0 0 .216 .263 .306 .569 Grass 177 38 3 1 4 21 10 8 65 1 0 0 .215 .247 .311 .558 Turf 9 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .333 .400 .333 .733 Day 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 .250 .250 .250 .500 Night 182 40 3 1 4 22 10 9 64 1 0 0 .220 .255 .313 .568 As Starter 175 37 2 1 4 21 10 7 62 1 0 0 .211 .240 .303 .543 As Reliever / Substitution 11 4 1 0 0 1 0 2 4 0 0 0 .364 .462 .455 .916 Pinch Hitting 6 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 .500 .500 .667 1.167 Inning 1-3 53 14 0 1 0 4 3 2 20 0 0 0 .264 .291 .302 .593 Inning 4-6 68 13 1 0 3 11 3 2 20 1 0 0 .191 .211 .338 .550 0 Outs 57 10 1 0 2 5 5 3 17 0 0 0 .175 .217 .298 .515 1 Outs 62 14 2 0 2 11 4 3 24 1 0 0 .226 .258 .355 .612 Scoring Position 45 15 1 0 1 17 2 2 15 1 0 0 .333 .354 .422 .776 Bases Empty 108 19 1 1 2 2 6 7 42 0 0 0 .176 .226 .259 .485 Runner on 1st 33 7 1 0 1 3 2 0 9 0 0 0 .212 .212 .333 .545 Runner on 2nd 8 3 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 0 0 0 .375 .444 .375 .819 Runner on 3rd 6 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 .167 .167 .167 .333 Runner on 1st & 2nd 14 4 1 0 0 3 1 0 6 0 0 0 .286 .286 .357 .643 Runner on 1st & 3rd 9 5 0 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 0 0 .556 .556 .556 1.111 Runner on 2nd & 3rd 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 .000 .250 .000 .250 Bases Loaded 5 2 0 0 1 6 1 0 2 1 0 0 .400 .333 1.000 1.333 Two Strikes 105 9 0 0 2 6 2 5 66 0 0 0 .086 .127 .143 .270 First Pitch 20 7 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .350 .350 .400 .750 Count 2-0 5 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .400 .400 .800 1.200 Count 3-1 7 4 1 0 1 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 .571 .625 1.143 1.768 Full Count 18 3 0 0 2 4 2 5 12 0 0 0 .167 .348 .500 .848 Behind in Count 67 6 0 0 0 2 1 0 35 0 0 0 .090 .090 .090 .179 Ahead in Count 31 15 1 1 2 7 5 4 0 0 0 0 .484 .543 .774 1.317 Batting 4th 7 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 .429 .500 .571 1.071 Batting 5th 7 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 .429 .429 .429 .857 Batting 6th 56 10 1 1 0 5 1 1 24 0 0 0 .179 .193 .232 .425 Batting 9th 29 8 0 0 2 3 5 1 10 0 0 0 .276 .300 .483 .783 Low Leverage 89 16 0 1 1 8 2 5 37 0 0 0 .180 .223 .236 .459 Medium Leverage 67 15 1 0 2 5 6 4 20 1 0 0 .224 .264 .328 .592 High Leverage 30 10 2 0 1 9 2 0 9 0 0 0 .333 .333 .500 .833 SGCBL TRIPLE A 2039 BATTING STATS Overall 60 265 1 3 0 7 0 2 128 23 1 0 100.0 56.7 9.82 3.3 Versus Left 67 20 4 0 4 15 12 10 18 2 0 0 .299 .380 .537 .917 Versus Right 161 61 7 0 8 30 26 24 29 0 0 1 .379 .462 .571 1.034 June 102 36 4 0 4 23 11 13 20 0 0 1 .353 .431 .510 .941 July 80 33 4 0 8 19 20 12 16 1 0 0 .412 .484 .762 1.246 Postseason 9 4 1 0 0 0 1 3 2 0 0 0 .444 .583 .556 1.139 Last Year 448 128 24 2 26 96 69 57 121 3 0 1 .286 .365 .522 .888 2 Years Ago 405 113 18 1 14 67 53 46 111 5 0 1 .279 .350 .432 .782 Career 1915 488 100 4 63 296 237 207 555 17 0 6 .255 .327 .410 .737 Road 103 36 4 0 8 22 21 15 22 0 0 0 .350 .432 .621 1.054 Grass 214 79 11 0 12 44 37 32 43 2 0 1 .369 .450 .589 1.039 Day 88 32 6 0 7 15 17 13 16 0 0 0 .364 .446 .670 1.116 Night 140 49 5 0 5 30 21 21 31 2 0 1 .350 .433 .493 .926 2038 Lake Town - SGCBL 24 10 29 5 1 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 7 0 0 .172 .172 .310 .483 29 28 -0.2 2039 Lake Town - SGCBL 25 59 186 41 3 1 4 22 10 9 0 1 66 1 0 .220 .255 .312 .567 55 54 -0.6 Total SGCBL 2033 Rushey College - COL 19 38 155 46 8 1 11 40 22 18 0 4 22 2 0 .297 .362 .574 .936 181 176 0.0 2034 Erebor - A 20 42 126 23 6 0 3 9 17 16 2 0 33 0 0 .183 .285 .302 .586 56 61 0.0 2034 Dale - AAA 20 13 48 7 0 0 1 5 6 2 0 0 11 0 0 .146 .180 .208 .388 0 0 0.0 2035 Dale - AAA 21 122 393 69 21 0 4 32 30 33 1 2 143 0 0 .176 .240 .260 .500 32 27 0.0 2037 Dale - AAA 23 111 405 113 18 1 14 67 53 46 1 5 111 0 0 .279 .350 .432 .782 102 92 0.0 2038 Dale - AAA 24 120 448 128 24 2 26 96 69 57 1 3 121 0 0 .286 .365 .522 .888 146 150 0.0 2039 Dale - AAA 25 60 228 81 11 0 12 45 38 34 1 2 47 1 0 .355 .438 .561 .999 173 171 0.0 Total AAA Total A Total SGCBLCOL1 CAREER POSTSEASON BATTING STATS 2039 Dale - AAA 25 3 9 4 1 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 0 .444 .583 .556 1.139 0 0 0.0 2038 Lake Town - MLB 1B 4 2 19 2 2 21 0 1.000 24.0 7.88 +0.3 1.069 2038 Lake Town - MLB 3B 7 5 3 9 3 13 1 .923 47.0 2.30 -0.1 1.024 2039 Lake Town - MLB 1B 10 10 94 2 7 97 1 .990 87.0 9.93 -0.2 .986 2039 Dale - AAA 1B 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 1.000 2.1 11.57 0.0 .000 2039 Lake Town - MLB 2B 5 1 5 3 1 9 1 .889 20.1 3.54 -1.4 .507 2039 Lake Town - MLB 3B 33 31 19 43 3 63 1 .984 264.2 2.11 -0.2 .000 2039 Dale - AAA 3B 60 60 33 128 18 168 7 .958 536.0 2.70 +0.4 .992 06/15/2032 Joined the Rushey College Roughnecks. 01/01/2033 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 1 (38); Power: 11 (52); Eye: 3 (42). 04/24/2033 Was selected to the 2033 SGCBL College I All-Star Game. 05/14/2033 Injured (strained rib cage muscle), out for 4 weeks. 06/15/2034 Released by the Rushey College Roughnecks. 06/15/2034 Drafted in the 2034 first-year player draft (Round 2, Pick 13, 37th overall pick) by the Lake Town Archers. 01/01/2035 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 1 (39); Power: 24 (54); Eye: 17 (46). 01/01/2037 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 22 (40); Power: 39 (55); Eye: 33 (47). 07/30/2037 Injured (Hamstring tightness), day-to-day for 2 days. 06/04/2038 Was selected to the 2038 SGCBL Triple A All-Star Game. 09/26/2038 Wins the 2038 AAA GL Platinum Stick Award at 3B. 06/04/2039 Injured (Sprained thumb), day-to-day for one week. 07/11/2039 Wins the AAA GL Player of the Week Award. 09/05/2039 Injured (Shoulder tendinitis), day-to-day for one week. 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__label__cc	0.517378	0.482622	Inactivation of natural enteric bacteria in real municipal wastewater by solar photo-Fenton at neutral pH Ortega-Gómez, E., Esteban García, B., Ballesteros Martín, M.M., Fernandez-Ibanez, Pilar and Sánchez Pérez, J.A. (2014) Inactivation of natural enteric bacteria in real municipal wastewater by solar photo-Fenton at neutral pH. Water Research, 63 . pp. 316-324. [Journal article] URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2014.05.034 DOI: doi:10.1016/j.watres.2014.05.034 This study analyses the use of the solar photo-Fenton treatment in compound parabolic collector photo-reactors at neutral pH for the inactivation of wild enteric Escherichia coli and total coliform present in secondary effluents of a municipal wastewater treatment plant (SEWWTP). Control experiments were carried out to find out the individual effects of mechanical stress, pH, reactants concentration, and UVA radiation as well as the combined effects of UVA-Fe and UVA-H2O2. The synergistic germicidal effect of solar-UVA with 50 mg L(-1) of H2O2 led to complete disinfection (up to the detection limit) of total coliforms within 120 min. The disinfection process was accelerated by photo-Fenton, achieving total inactivation in 60 min reducing natural bicarbonate concentration found in the SEWWTP from 250 to 100 mg L(-1) did not give rise to a significant enhancement in bacterial inactivation. Additionally, the effect of hydrogen peroxide and iron dosage was evaluated. The best conditions were 50 mg L(-1) of H2O2 and 20 mg L(-1) of Fe(2+). Due to the variability of the SEWWTP during autumn and winter seasons, the inactivation kinetic constant varied between 0.07 ± 0.04 and 0.17 ± 0.04 min(-1). Moreover, the water treated by solar photo-Fenton fulfilled the microbiological quality requirement for wastewater reuse in irrigation as per the WHO guidelines and in particular for Spanish legislation. Escherichia coli; Neutral pH; Photo-Fenton; Reclaimed water; Solar disinfection; Total coliform Faculty of Computing & Engineering > School of Engineering Faculty of Computing & Engineering Engineering Research Institute Engineering Research Institute > Nanotechnology & Integrated BioEngineering Centre (NIBEC) Dr Pilar Fernandez-Ibanez	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line401
__label__cc	0.696544	0.303456	TtD supplement #29 : seven questions for Elizabeth Robinson Elizabeth Robinson’s most recent books are Three Novels (Omnidawn), Counterpart (Ahsahta), Blue Heron (Center for Literary Publishing), and On Ghosts (Solid Objects). On Ghosts was a finalist for the 2013 Los Angeles Times Book Award. Robinson is currently working with the homeless of Boulder, Colorado, and co-editing Instance Press and the literary periodical pallaksch.pallaksch. The opening sections of the sequence “Simplified Holy Passage” appear in the fifth issue of Touch the Donkey and are forthcoming this month as a chapbook through above/ground press. Q: Tell me about the poem “Simplified Holy Passage.” A: I was thinking about your question, about where the poem sequence “Simplified Holy Progress” came from while I was walking my dog around the lake today. It seemed as though the mundane act of walking with the dog was pertinent. The poem emerged from conversation with my dear friend (and wonderful, oh wonderful poet) Jack Collom. We were having breakfast together and he was telling me about his daily calisthenics, the routine of which he then described as “simplified holy progress.” I think I was taken with the idea of a pilgrimage as embedded in a very routinized activity, and I took the phrase home with me. I was also thinking of the way Jack describes his poems as “shaggy.” He doesn’t tidy them up, they have loose threads that trail off, and gesture in directions that exceed what any given poem does. I tend to be a compulsive tidier. I cut and edit out. So I wanted to adopt the idea of simplified holy progress as being a practice that welcomed in the quotidian, could be kind of conversational, and could distract itself from any given direction while still imagining some idea of the whole. To state the obvious, anything that works in this sequence is tribute to Jack. I admit that I am nervous about this writing, it’s changes of direction, its willingness to risk incoherence. But inasmuch as it became a kind of daily calisthenic that let me stretch my muscles, that’s okay. Process: moving through my daily life, I tried to add a bit every day to see what would accrete, and I let my personal concerns and travels enter into the poem. So this poem is also a tribute to another poet, Beth Murray, with whom I was corresponding during her final months as she navigated cancer and redefined healing—again, (re)imagining some idea of whole. Maybe I realize as I write this, that the rhythm running underneath this shaggy, distractible poem is a sense of being accompanied by generous friends and fellow writers like Jack and Beth, who give all permission for exploration. You, rm, included in that accompaniment. Q: How does the structure of this particular series of explorations and accumulations differ from other pieces you’ve written? I’m thinking, even, of the series of poems composed utilizing words and phrases gifted from friends. Are all your poems constructed from slow accretion? A: I was writing, as I said, to/from my friend Jack Collom, and he writes with a tremendous sense of play, but also, in my view, intimacy. Anything is welcome into the poem. And, as I said, my writing tends to be (or so I think) clean and sometimes even minimalistic. Over the past couple of years, I’ve played a lot with keeping a great deal of open space on the page so that the poem can speak in different ways. I’m actually rather uneasy about these poems because they aren’t tidy at all and bring in personal (as in biographical) information. I just let the associations swerve and I tried to write daily and keep some kind of thread continuous. I am not at all sure that they are successful. I did not go back and read the work in order to respond to your question, and, well, there’s been quite a lapse anyway from my last response to one of your questions. I’m a little bit afraid that if I went back and re-read, I’d go into a paring-down frenzy, but I don’t think that would be true to my original intention and my desire to honor Jack in the experiment of writing the poem. Q: I’m curious about this idea of deliberate discomfort, attempting to keep the poem more open, more “shaggy.” Was this a one-off experiment with a deliberate looseness, or is this something you might see creeping into your future writing? A: Well, I do strive not to be too consistent in what I do as a writer. And that’s what friends are for, right? To tell us that we are repeating ourselves, or repeating our gestures. But I really don’t think I will be cultivating shagginess in my work overall. It just makes me too uneasy. Lately, I’ve been responding to my work and workplace—I’m working with homeless people at a day shelter. And I am surprised to find how narrative the things I’m writing. I think that might be because I am in a position where people just stand and talk to me, and I hear many, many stories every day. I guess I am currently interested in the intensity and proliferation of story and how stories can collage themselves onto each other (though that might be a result of my deficiency at absorbing everything that’s coming at me). And then the stories also start to sort themselves into patterns. It is definitely untidy, but rather than trying to foster the untidiness, or even simply accept it, I’m just holding onto the current for dear life and seeing where it takes me. The very possibility of living in a world that is primarily oriented toward narrative (as these client stories are, and insistently!) is discomfiting to me, because I tend to encounter the world as a place in which patterns arrange themselves and create meanings. I don’t think I’m really that narrative in sensibility, so this is another mode of discomfort. Q: How are your books usually constructed? As a sequence of deliberately-constructed projects, or do the projects emerge through the process? Simply: that your work appears to focus compositionally on the book-length project, as opposed to the individual poem. How do you see your work unfold? A: My work unfolds variously, and most projects develop over several years. The question might be: what is the difference between preoccupation and curiosity? I find myself thinking a certain way, or about certain things, and then kind of circle around that process. Sometimes, the bigger idea of what becomes a book emerges slowly over time, and I discover it as I go along. That might be a slow-growing preoccupation. Other times, it’s more clear from the start that there’s a theme or a driving inquiry that directs what I am working on. I wonder if that would be a more overtly curiosity-driven kind of project. I do admit to being fascinated by what constitutes a book, and I read others’ poetry books to see how they deal with creating a whole. I think that a good book of poetry sets up a variety of tensions, and that these should manifest in the book in ways that, at least a little bit, startle the reader. The poems need to talk to each other, and find the right balance of concord and disagreement in the conversation they make—that applies to both content and form. I guess because I am so interested in the conversations that emerge between poems, I am less and less engaged with what single poems do, unless perhaps serial poems or sequences. For instance, I love the idea of including in a collection or sequence a fragment that would just be nothing on its own, but which, when placed properly, can galvanize the work around it. I am also interested in manuscripts as being constituted of rhythms, maybe rhythms of attention, and how you might create a rhythm of sustained attention and then break it and juxtapose it against something that moves in a more staccato way. I could go on about this forever. Q: This makes curious about your compositional models. What writers, and even, what specific works, have influenced the ways in which you put together a manuscript or grouping of poems? A: I know you probably despair of me because it takes me so long to respond to your questions. Often these days my job is so exhausting that I just need the weekends to do tranquil things like laundry. Re: compositional models, I would say that there are a few poets whose mark on me is indelible. One of the early, cherished influences would be Creeley. The way he can use spareness to create poems that are so resonant, so charged, continues to be very powerful for me. Listening to Creeley speak his poems in collaboration with Steve Swallow (jazz bassist) helped clarify for me what I already recognized intuitively—the idiosyncratic rhythms of individual voice within language, and how these have meaning. That is, I think we tend to cite a poem as “expressive” (or a voice or an artwork) as though to be expressive were in excess of the central value and communication of that artwork. But Creeley’s poems are expressive so intrinsically and on so many dimensions. This kind of attuned ear for cadence-as-meaning is so alive in Niedecker’s work too. I reread poems by Creeley, Niedecker, Spicer, and Beverly Dahlen every year. I reread a good deal of Barbara Guest’s work too, but especially her essays which satisfy the way poetry does (as do Robin Blaser’s essays). I think that Niedecker, Spicer, and Dahlen are all masters at pacing and sequencing. That is, they know how to create tension, suspense, and movement with the way they use the page and make pages speak to each other. I am reading and rereading Dahlen’s “The Rose,” published as one of the textile series chapbooks by Little Red Leaves. As for making a manuscript, I study that in every book I read. I was lucky to work as a graduate student with Keith Waldrop who is pretty much a genius in this way. He does some kind of sleight of hand and poems that were just okay are suddenly singing in unison. So I read his books and Rosmarie’s books with a lot of attention. I like books that operate in a way that I wouldn’t necessarily expect or wouldn’t assemble myself. Paul Vangelisti’s book Two puts together two very different (formally and tonally) sequences. I don’t think most poets would have been nervy enough to place together poems that function in such different ways, but the combination is ultimately bracing, startling in a good way. Kim Lyon’s The Practice of Residue is composed mainly of the long (and amazing) title poem. If it were my manuscript, I would have let that long poem stand alone. She decided to include some shorter poems after the long one. In the end, I like the way this compels the reader to read backward from these shorter poems to what came before them. She uses the shorter poems to upend the momentum of the long one, but also to draw out some of the ideas the come earlier in the book. It surprised me and I think it works. Q: With more than half a dozen poetry collections back a decade or more, how do you feel your work has developed? Where do you see your work headed, or working towards? A: For me, the writer’s nightmare is that the writing will run out, that there won’t be anything left to explore, anything in which I can get entirely engrossed. But over time, I think I have gained confidence that writing is a lifelong process for me. I don’t think of process as being linear and necessarily developmental, as in building into something ever larger, ever better. I think of it more as veins and capillaries—either you are sending blood into new tissue, or you are just noticing that those smaller tributaries are getting nourished. You start paying more attention to different parts of the organism, parts of the process and their motility. I just don’t know if writers get better, but the writers whose work I most value always stay interesting. That’s my aspiration: to stay productively restless. But to be a little more specific, the things that are interesting me right now are multiple. I’m really interested in the page as an expressive field—how blank space can speak and create rhythm. I am really enjoying writing essays. If I have an essay project, I will think about it eagerly during the week and then spend time on it over the weekend. I feel as though my mind is a different shape when I’m writing an essay. And I hesitate to jump on the bandwagon, but all the play with hybrid genre writing intrigues me and is resulting in such inventive and alive work, so I am playing with some of that too. Lately, because I am working at a day shelter for homeless people, I hear (as aforementioned) stories all day, and the narrative shape of one story and then many stories colliding is fascinating. So this is a way of thinking anew about narrative and what its value is and where it is more than an overdetermined form (beginning/middle/end)—how can narrative be an expression of humanity that elicits and instills value? Q: Finally, who do you read to reenergize your writing? What particular works can’t you help but return to? A: In the past couple of years, I’ve written many, many blurbs for books. Maybe too many, but then again, I think it’s an honor to be asked. This is writing that consistently reenergizes my writing. This may have to do with the way I am interacting with the book—reading and writing about it, but it is also a function of feeling involved with new writing, with the writing that is happening right now. These new books help me to feel like a participating member of a writing community. Authors that I’ve returned to frequently in the past few years: Beverly Dahlen, Rae Armantrout, Robert Kelly, Virginia Woolf, Dorothy Day, Brenda Coultas, Kimberly Lyons, Mary Butts, Jean Valentine, Fanny Howe, Cole Swensen, Eileen Myles, C.S. Giscombe, Myung Kim, Evelyn Reilly, Claudia LaRocco, Jack Collom, Norma Cole, Laura Moriarty. Recently engaged with new books by Laura Sims, Susanne Dyckman, Jean Donnelly, Lisa Lubasch. I can’t really enumerate all that’s good out there. Then I have a dedicated couple of shelves—sort of the if-the-house-catches-fire-and-I-need-to-grab-stuff-fast—that includes Creeley, H.D., Niedecker, Blaser, Spicer, Guest. Posted by rob mclennan at 10:01 AM Labels: Elizabeth Robinson, interview, supplement Touch the Donkey : near-summer sale, Touch the Donkey #1 gets a shout-out from Rusty Pr... TtD supplement #29 : seven questions for Elizabeth...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line405
__label__wiki	0.747862	0.747862	Thomas Berry and the Great Work Publications & Media Quotes The Foundation Thomas Berry: Biography Life & Thought Thomas Berry: A Biography Engaged Legacy Projects Memorial Service and Photos Berry Award Recipients By Mary Evelyn Tucker, John Grirem, and Andrew Angyal (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, 2019) Order from Columbia Press and receive a 30% discount with code: CUP30 Book Flyer 2019 Events on the Biography Online class on “The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community” (audit for free) Thomas Berry (1914–2009) was one of the twentieth century’s most prescient and profound thinkers. As a cultural historian, he sought a broader perspective on humanity’s relationship to the Earth in order to respond to the ecological and social challenges of our times. The first biography of Berry, this book illuminates his remarkable vision and its continuing relevance for achieving transformative social change and environmental renewal. Berry began his studies in Western history and religions and expanded to include Asian and Indigenous religions, which he taught at Fordham University, Barnard College, and Columbia University. Drawing on his explorations of history, he came to see the evolutionary process as a story that could help restore the continuity of humans with the natural world. Berry urged humans to recognize their place on a planet with complex ecosystems in a vast evolving universe. He sought to replace the modern alienation from nature with a sense of intimacy and responsibility. Berry called for new forms of ecological education, law, and spirituality and the creation of resilient agricultural systems, bioregions, and ecocities. At a time of growing environmental crisis, this biography shows the ongoing significance of Berry’s conception of human interdependence with the Earth within the unfolding journey of the universe. Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim teach at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and the Yale Divinity School, where they direct the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology. They worked closely with Thomas Berry for over thirty years as his students, editors, and literary executors and are the managing trustees of the Thomas Berry Foundation. Andrew Angyal is professor emeritus of English and environmental studies at Elon University. He has also written biographies of Loren Eisley, Lewis Thomas, and Wendell Berry. Introduction: Thomas Berry and the Arc of History 1) An Independent Youth 2) The Call to Contemplation 3) Studying History and Living History 4) The Struggle to Teach 5) From Human History to Earth History 6) From New Story to Universe Story 7) Evoking the Great Work 8) Coming Home Interlude: The Arc of a Life 9) Narratives of Time 10) Teilhard and the Zest for Life 11) Confucian Integration of Cosmos, Earth, and Humans 12) Indigenous Traditions of the Giving Earth Praise for Thomas Berry: A Biography “A tour de force biography: Thomas Berry was one of the most important thinkers on humanity and our trajectory on this wondrous living planet—and indeed in the journey of the universe. This is a book written with love and clarity and belongs on everyone’s required reading list. Read it and you will not only understand one of the most inspiring persons of our time, but also it will change how you think about the future.” —Thomas E. Lovejoy, University Professor of Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University “This is a book one has waited impatiently for: some of our finest humanists telling the epic intellectual and human story of Thomas Berry. Most biographies illuminate the past, but this one helps chart the course for our future.” —Bill McKibben, author of Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out? “To a bewildered world, Thomas Berry offers a moral compass. To a fragmented world, he offers the convergence of scientific and spiritual worldviews in a new story of the evolutionary unity of humans and the cosmos. For a despairing world, he offers meaning and hope. As Thomas Berry was a brilliant, erudite, joyous person who changed the world, so this biography is a brilliant, erudite, joyous book that will change your life.” —Kathleen Dean Moore, author of Great Tide Rising: Towards Clarity and Moral Courage in a Time of Planetary Change “To read this magnificent biography is to encounter the evolution of greatness, for Thomas Berry was truly one of the remarkable people of the twentieth century. Throughout, Berry’s decency and humanity, as well as his courage, are vividly displayed. I found this book to be a joy and an inspiration.” —James Gustave Speth, cofounder, Natural Resources Defense Council and the World Resources Institute, former administrator, United Nations Development Programme “In my first meeting with Thomas Berry, I sensed a depth of wisdom that was comprehensive and unique. This initial intuition only deepened as we worked together over decades. There is no better pathway into his vision than this profound biography.” —Brian Thomas Swimme, coauthor, with Thomas Berry, of The Universe Story: From the Primordial Flaring Forth to the Ecozoic Era Press Kit: Photos of Thomas Berry Photos of Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim Bio for Mary Evelyn Tucker Bio for John Grim Joint Bio for Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim Book Cover Image Excerpt: "Introduction: Thomas Berry and the Arc of History" (You can also read this introduction on the Columbia University Press Blog.) "Thomas Berry and Columbia University: Reflections from Mary Evelyn Tucker, Columbia PhD 1985" Columbia University Press Blog, May 29, 2019. "Q&A: Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim on Thomas Berry: A Biography" Columbia University Press Blog, April 26, 2019. "Biography of Thomas Berry" By Mary Evelyn Tucker, Minding Nature, Vol. 2, No. 3, Winter 2009. Review by Ursula King Times Higher Education, June 13, 2019. "Pentecost and the language of spring" By Judith Best, Global Sisters Report, June 6, 2019. "Rooting Rebellion in Nature" By Liz Hosken, The Ecologist, May 24, 2019. Reflections and photos from the Green Mountain Monastery Celebration on June 1, 2019 Conversation with Mary Evelyn Tucker and Michael Lerner The New School at Commonweal, Bolinas, CA, USA (March 17, 2019) Live Q&A: Mary Evelyn Tucker on Thomas Berry: A Biography With Jennifer Morgan of the Deeptime Network (May 23, 2019) Notes about Photos: See this page for high-res photos and photo credits. Photos by Lou Niznik may be used with the proper attribution: "Photo by Lou Niznik, Courtesy of the Thomas Berry Foundation" Photos by Gretchen McHugh may not be used or reproduced in any way without the written permission of the artist's family The Thomas Berry Foundation The mission of the Thomas Berry Foundation is to carry out the Great Work of Thomas in enhancing the flourishing of the Earth community. Created in 1998 by Thomas Berry, Mary Evelyn Tucker, John Grim, Martin Kaplan, and Thomas' sister, Margaret Berry, the Foundation has promoted Thomas' ideas. Learn more » Sign up to our Newsletter for updates about relevant environmental and religious issues and events. To subscribe, please send an email to Elizabeth.A.McAnally@gmail.com Thomas Berry Foundation 29 Spoke Drive Woodbridge, CT 06525 Tara C. Trapani tcmk@aya.yale.edu A dream of a better future. ©The Thomas Berry Foundation	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line407
__label__wiki	0.692268	0.692268	HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL IN 6 MONTHS SKARLET ZOMBIE BRITANNICA PANDEMONIUM ROAD THE TREES AND OTHER STORIES THOMAS EMSON HORROR WRITER. DOG OWNER. MONSTER MAKER. COFFEE DRINKER The tagline: A fabled killer is unleashed again… The story: Jack the Ripper’s back and Hell’s coming with him… In 1888, five women are brutally murdered in the East End of London. The killer is never caught. In 1996, four women die in similar circumstances, their corpses mutilated. Again, the murderer escapes justice. In 2011, Charlie Faultless returns to the East End after 15 years in exile. His mother and girlfriend were victims of the 1996 killings and he has returned to confront his dark past. But his homecoming coincides with further atrocities, and the reappearance of history’s most terrifying serial killer: JACK THE RIPPER. With old hatreds simmering, Charlie faces violent ordeals at the hands of men fuelled by revenge and demons raised from hell. And as Jack The Ripper’s identity is revealed, the truth about Charlie’s past also comes to light… and it is equally shocking. The critics: This energetic and slightly supernatural rendering of the Jack the Ripper story is requisitely gruesome, darkly funny, and seriously creepy. In 2011, journalist and author Charlie Faultless is hoping to write a book about a series of Ripper-inspired murders in 1996 that claimed the lives of his mother and his lover. Shortly after he returns to his roots in the gutted housing projects of London’s East End, the killings begin again. Faultless is soon the primary suspect, harassed by a zealously vengeful police superintendent. With disciplined dexterity, Emson vaults among three time periods while presiding over a sizable and dissimilar cast, all of them integral and none underplayed. The mystery is not the identity of Jack the Ripper, who is a ruthlessly macabre and often brutally humorous presence throughout, nor his motive or choice of victims. It lies instead in Faultless’s grimly desperate quest to discover his own role in the entirety of the story. While the bloody revelation is not wholly convincing, Emson’s ambition will keep readers impressed and engaged. Publisher’s Weekly Reader Simon Vance gives a stellar voice performance filled with nuance and mystery. With deliberate and varied pacing and a smooth delivery, Vance deftly leads the listener into this dark world where history and the supernatural collide. Library Journal Audio Review I personally really enjoyed the story line and found the ending a surprising twist. Thomas Emson is an amazing writer and creates characters who have bad or evil in them such as Charlie faultless and makes the reader connect with them and wants them to win. This is another brilliant book… for any Thomas Emson fan, or a fan of horror, this is a must read. Emma Clarke, Amazon Tweets by @thomasemson Thomas Emson's books on Goodreads Skarlet (The Vampire Trinity, #1) Proudly powered by WordPress \| Theme: Bold Headline by Bluelime Media.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line408
__label__wiki	0.530601	0.530601	C++ Baseball Problem Forum » Programming & Design / Computers & Web Development » C++ Baseball Problem Started by: Mr Dino Mr Dino 09 Mar 2014 04:21 This was the BPA State prompt I did recently, try and do it in 60 minutes: Given a text file such as this: S D HR # T % S T # D % S D # HR % S HR # S T HR % D D HR # T D % T D HR # T S % S D # D S S % D D # S S S S % S S S T # S S % Which represents a baseball game, a line per inning, where player runs are given as S (single), D (double), T (triple), HR (home run), team visitor's data ends with a "#", and team home's data ends with a "%", evaluate the scores for the game. When a player hits a run, and his teammates are already on bases, they are all pushed the number of bases he got. i. e. when 1 player is on 3rd, and a single is hit, then there will be a player on 4th, and a player on first. Assume no stealing bases, and they all get moved up exactly in this manner. Correct output for the input above is: Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R VISITOR 3 1 0 2 3 3 0 1 3 16 HOME 0 0 1 3 1 1 1 1 0 8 So, how would you have done it? If in another language, still try it, and don't focus on the I/O. Unfold C++ Baseball Problem by Mr Dino, 09 Mar 2014 04:21 Re: C++ Baseball Problem Timothy Foster 09 Mar 2014 22:06 Here's my implementation using bitshifts. Players on bases are represented by the four rightmost bits of an integer. Bitshifting to the left represents one of S, D, T, or HR, and set bits that proceed past the fourth bit (representing third base) are tallied. Timothy Foster - @tfAuroratide Auroratide.com - Go here if you're nerdy like me Unfold Re: C++ Baseball Problem by Timothy Foster, 09 Mar 2014 22:06 Nice! I had a vague idea of that method, but wasn't sure how to implement it. That's really good. How long did it take you to do that? I used vectors; looking at your code makes me kinda embarrassed to show the code I came up with. Unfold Re: C++ Baseball Problem by Mr Dino, 09 Mar 2014 22:28 Overall it was under an hour, but I'm not precisely sure how long since I was interrupted about three times throughout. Indeed, the part that took the longest was coming up with a way to represent the bases; at first I was trying a 3-bit method, but it became much simpler with that fourth end bit. No need to be embarrassed (: It'd be interesting seeing a vector implementation (as this bitshift method is not exactly extendable to more complex tasks), and showcasing your code and allowing others to critique/compliment is one of the best ways to improve. Sure. Code in last edit. The test had a rubric that specified certain points were given just for doing certain things as separate functions, which really dictated how I did it. The rubric actually gave 20 points for writing a separate function to compute the total runs, but I, restructuring the code at the end, didn't have time to change it. I'm also a bit concerned with my use of those global variables. I hear it's generally discouraged. Also, how's my commenting? And is it bad that I treated 'H' as "HR"? Anything else? I placed just well enough to go to Nationals, lucky me. Last edited on 10 Mar 2014 00:49 by Mr Dino Show more Congrats on making it to nationals (: In most cases, you can achieve the same functionality of global variables without using them; many programmers usually discourage them since they take up memory and potentially make the program harder to maintain. That is usually only relevant for programs that are larger than a couple files, and for a small 90-line code it does not matter so much. In your case, the visitor and home arrays could have been declared in the main, and then printInnings() could have taken two array/vector arguments. Your commenting is generally good; the idea behind commenting is to explain methodologies behind blocks of code (like functions and loops) or variable usage rather than what a single line does. So a good comment will explain, for example, the purpose of a function and how to use it, but a bad comment would attempt to explain what a line does when the code itself makes it clear. In your code, the comment on line 52 is of the former (although I would place it before the loop rather than on that particular line to make it clear that it describes the function and not the line), but the comment on line 20 is of the latter. How you decide to treat the data in the file depends on how robust it needs to be. Using H instead of HR is perfectly fine if you're allowed to assume that your file will not be corrupt; you might notice that my code makes the same assumption (though I should have made a comment specifying that; shame on me ;) Beyond that, there are a couple of pointers I could make. For example, the advanceRunners() function takes a vector argument and then returns a vector argument. On the computer memory, it is actually creating a copy of the vector you give it, doing stuff to that copy, then returning that copy. For large vectors, that can take quite a bit of time, but in C++ there are ways to accomplish the same thing without making copies at all. For that I would do some reading on passing by reference in C++. Finally, in parse(), you have a repeated loop structure (loops that basically do the same thing) indicating that you could have used a function instead, but since you only have two and they're in the same place, it doesn't really matter. It begins to matter when the same code structure is used across multiple files or more than twice, as a single function is much easier to modify than a number of loop structures in different places. Good luck at nationals! Thanks. The tip about passing by reference was exactly what I needed. I was wondering how to do that without making the variables global (which was why many of my variables were global). Do you know of any other way to do this problem than bitshifting, reverse cumulative sums, and vector simulation? You could solve this problem in multiple ways. For instance, you could use a deque<bool> and its push_front() and pop_back() methods to simulate the bases in a similar way that I used bitshifts. There might be a purely arithmetic way to do it as well, though deriving such a thing in a time-stressing environment would be risky. What implementation you decide to use depends on factors like time efficiency versus space efficiency. Though in a time-based contest, it is sometimes best to go with the first thing you know will work unless they judge on efficiency. Last edited on 10 Mar 2014 23:35 by Timothy Foster Show more MasterChief2552 09 Mar 2014 08:46 You would have to do an array of integers and then while reading out the text file, increment all integers before ur position and the current position. Of course u would have to make an array for each team. I would do a code for u, but I dont have a C++ Compiler. Where can I download a free and good C++ Compiler for Windows (x64)? Can you please recommend something? Wake me, when you need me. Unfold Re: C++ Baseball Problem by MasterChief2552, 09 Mar 2014 08:46 I'm not sure, as I use Linux, but I think MinGW is a pretty good compiler. You can also use an online compiler. The main problem I had with using arrays was that arrays are fixed size, and the problem doesn't specify how many players hit runs; as you can see in the text file, some games only one player got a hit, and some games 4 got a hit. I suppose you could've set a large value to the size of the array, and had an integer keeping track of its current "size"; however, that's a bit messy and memory inefficient. Myself, I initially tried a reverse cumulative sum. I flipped the string backwards, and then just summed it, cumulatively, and for each value I got >=4, I counted a run. But the problem had a rubric that gave points for writing a function to advance runners, so I rewrote mine with vectors instead. /forum/t-798765/c-baseball-problem#post- SCPDeclassified Sandbox Secure. Contain. Protect. Declassify. Maegica Wiki Maegica Order In Chaos Online BRTFF Passion on the Top	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line409
__label__cc	0.597935	0.402065	Big Data & Machine Learning MS Exchange Server Compliance, Policies & Archiving Deployment & Migration High Availability & Recovery Mobility & Client Access Monitoring & Operations Planning & Architecture Security & Message Hygiene Hacking & Cyberattacks Compliance & Privacy 3 nights and 2 days swatting a flea-sized wireless network problem Tauqeer Khurram August 30, 2016 It may not be part of their job description, but there is a time when every IT professional must become a detective. For me, it was during a hot summer in 2004 in Saudi Arabia. I was working with a team of network engineers on a computer network of a Saudi manufacturing company that had multiple sites. Two of the sites were in the same area about a kilometer apart, and both connected with a DSL. In one of my team meetings with the company, the decision was made to replace the DSL between the two sites with wireless point-to-point radio link. Although the company’s IT department was sufficiently large to address the information technology and networking requirements, the IT manager assigned the project to the network team that consisted of three members, including me. Our team was small and, unfortunately, a bit inexperienced in wireless technologies. But we took on the challenge because that’s what the technology business is all about. The vendor agreed to do some preliminary installation work on the wireless devices. 'You are set now' On Wednesday night, we picked up the vendor, who provided retail and installation services for network devices. We headed toward the site where the wireless equipment that connects both branches of the company was to be installed. The facility was on the outskirts of the city in the industrial area. As we entered the building, the offices were empty, but we could still hear the roar of the machines carrying out the manufacturing work 24 hours a day. The three of us were the only IT guys in the building. The next two days were official holidays in Saudi Arabia, and the time selected for this installation was deliberately chosen, giving us a grace time in case we ran into a problem — which, of course, we did. We headed to the rooftop, where we mounted one of the two transceiver devices. After the device was installed, the vendor connected the network cable in his laptop, opened a command prompt in Windows, and gave a continuous ping command to check the connectivity. The ping reply was not returned. He adjusted the direction of the wireless transceiver device and after a few attempts the ping reply started coming back. The vendor looked at us and said, “You are set now.” Little did we know that the network was going to unleash havoc on us that converted us into zombies punching keys on company’s digital machines looking for a solution to a mysterious problem. The next day my colleague discovered that emails were not going through between the two sites. We were able to ping the router and other devices from our location, but when email was sent, a horrendously haunting message came back that, in effect, stated that the email cannot go through. Our first thought was that Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 was responsible for the wayward email, but troubleshooting a monstrous software like Exchange is not child’s play — and is not something done quickly. One of my colleagues said, “How this can be? We can ping, so there is connection, and the emails should go.” Investigating the problem We decided to split the investigating work among the three of us. I took the Microsoft Exchange 2003 server. Another took the routers, and the third guy investigated the network traffic monitoring in the hope of finding a clue. Computer networking is a piece of cake when a network is in production and there are no critical problems. But once a problem strikes, it will take control of your mind. Forget about sleep: You spend days and nights becoming a network troubleshooter. You usually are under tremendous pressure from management to find and solve the problem, because if the network is down for any period of time employees will lose productivity and the company can lose huge sums of money. Talk about a lose-lose situation! Although our network problem was taking place during off-peak hours, time was running out. Pressure grows All three of us strained every nerve trying to find the problem. IT professionals know that the flow of emails in an organization is like blood flow in the human body. We knew that this problem had to be resolved before the holiday was over and most employees returned to work. I searched the Internet, and while I couldn’t find a solution, I did pick up some useful information. My colleagues were checking the settings of Cisco routers, from small tweaks to complicated commands. All in vain, and time was flying. The pressure on our team was building. On Friday night, one of my colleagues started to have doubts about the software installation of the transceiver that was mounted on the roof. We could access the wireless transceiver device set on the rooftop through a Graphical User Interface on a browser, but the GUI interface was filled with jargon and technical terms that were fairly new to us at that time. We spent the night testing the different settings on the web interface of the wireless device. On Saturday morning, I found two settings that were supposed to work in combination with each other. When we start playing with these settings, the emails started to pass through. This was it: two simple settings. The actual problem was that the wireless device was configured to send packets of a small size to the other end. These small-sized packets were large enough to carry the ping packets, but when larger packets like email messages were sent, the packets were not large enough to carry them. When the packet size was increased in the settings, the email messages immediately started to pass through the wireless device to the other side of the building. This incident, more than 12 years ago, led me to the understanding that job experience is the greatest teacher. Many times, the underlying problem may not actually be difficult or even complex. It is our approach to finding it that ultimately leads to the solution. Microsoft Exchangenetwork troubleshootingWireless networking Home » Networking » Network Troubleshooting » 3 nights and 2 days swatting a flea-sized wireless network problem Tauqeer Khurram Tauqeer Khurram is an information technology professional with 15+ years of experience. He writes and provides e-training on information technology related subjects. 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__label__cc	0.631597	0.368403	Symmetry in Our Misshapenness: On Learning How to Belong By Masooma Hussain on May 8, 2015 in The Butter Share this article, or skip to the article I’m taking a break from performing stand-up comedy. When I’m asked why, I tell my friends that I’m just not feeling it right now, or that I’m not sure if stand-up is my medium. It’s easier to say these things than to admit that the material I was writing and performing was making me uneasy. On stage, I worked through my inability to reconcile my cultural identity with how I perceived myself. I’ve been discriminated against in all sorts of ways for being Pakistani, but as I would say on stage, I sometimes forgot that I even was Pakistani. I didn’t mean that seeing my skin was this constant rude reminder, just that I was raised in Canada and identify with a westernized version of myself, far from my Pakistani roots. Yet with each performance of my set, I realized that in working through my inner conflict in front of an audience, I was othering myself. I was identifying with a mostly white audience and saying, “Look at these parts of me that I am not comfortable with. Isn’t it funny that I sometimes wish my name were Emily so I wouldn’t have to apologize for my identity being unfamiliar and exotic to people?” It was met with a positive reaction, but something about it left me feeling slightly hollow. I still identify with parts of that set, and I appreciate that it resonated with certain people in the audience who related to my experience. But I no longer want to relate to others by marking my differences. For as long as I can remember, I have used comedy to approach facets of my cultural identity which I struggle to accept. Now, instead of picking out the things I don’t identify with, I’m starting to explore what I do connect with. What are the aspects of myself and my upbringing that I know to be true, and which experiences resonate with me? What I know to be true is that I moved from Karachi to Toronto at the age of six. I was not raised alongside my large extended family, a network of cousins and aunts and uncles that I never truly got to know or share lasting experiences with. Since arriving in Canada, it has been just my mother, my father, and me. The three of us are a solid unit but largely untethered from the world we left behind, fumbling our way through this new territory with only each other to cling to for comfort. I went to an elementary school called Brown School, a fact I would make knowing jokes about for years to come. Despite the name, I could count on one hand the number of students who had brown skin. I began to realize I was different when I noticed gaps in our shared cultural memory. My favourite TV show from back home was Jem and the Holograms. I would watch it every morning before preschool while my mom spooned cereal into my stubborn mouth. We would record the episodes on a cassette as they aired, pausing the recording at commercial breaks for an uninterrupted viewing experience later. I still have these tapes, and I still regret not recording these Pakistani commercials from 1994. None of my Canadian friends knew who Jem or Synergy or Kimber were, because Pakistani television was ten years behind Canadian television and my childhood obsession was a relic from a time before their existence. As a young kid, I thought this disconnect was the only thing truly separating me from my peers. Now when I reflect on this time, I realize how internalized my desire for approval from my mostly white peer group truly was. I eschewed the food my mother cooked and packed for me because I was scared the smell would make other kids tease me. My lunch menu consisted of chicken nuggets, potato patties and Chef Boyardee. I couldn’t talk about how much I loved Kuch Kuch Hota Hai without being met with confusion, so I bonded with my friends over Sailor Moon and The Spice Girls. What started as a desire to connect with my peers turned into a full-blown love affair with North American pop culture. I was eleven when I became obsessed with Empire Records and Moulin Rouge and The Cure, devouring anything that I connected with emotionally. I felt cool, and defined myself through my tastes. As I grew older and immersed myself in North American culture, I lost touch with my Pakistani roots. Urdu felt foreign on my tongue and I tripped over my words when meeting my parents’ friends. “Yeh toh bilkul gori bun gayee hai,” they’d say. “She’s become totally white.” I used the term “whitewashed” to describe myself more times than I can count. I remember being fascinated by Bend it Like Beckham when I was eleven. I recognized this crazy, vibrant, loving family on the big screen like they were my own. I loved the fusion of British and Punjabi music, I related to Jesminder’s conflict of wanting to please her family while pursuing her dreams, but the part of that film that excited me the most was that she ended up with the white guy. I ended up developing a crush on Jonathan Rhys Meyers because he wanted to be with a girl who looked like me. It made him more attainable in my eyes, more open-minded somehow. What my little preteen heart took away from that relationship was that this white guy accepted Jess and her family and her culture, and because of this she could truly fit in. I grew up seeking approval from white boys, filling the holes left by my insecurities with their affection. Tell me you find me attractive. Tell me I’m desirable to someone like you. Tell me I belong. This thirst for approval from white peers led me to identify myself as a “coconut” (brown on the outside, white on the inside). I now realize how mistaken I was in thinking that the absence of identification with Pakistani culture is akin to whiteness. In a roundtable discussion for BuzzFeed, Ayesha Siddiqi, Heben Nigatu, and Durga Chew-Bose discuss this notion that liking the same things many white people like does not mean that these things are inherently “white” tastes. My enjoyment of Starbucks and This American Life does not define my cultural identity, and Nigatu adds that labeling such things as “white” only diminishes the rich and textured experiences of many people of colour who enjoy these things. In her podcast Pushing Hoops with Sticks, Siddiqi points out that a common insult for white girls is calling them “basic”, yet this insult operates on the assumption that basic is a default, void of additional characteristics. This is not so much an insult as an affirmation of white dominance in our society, positing that to be white is to be the default. I thought that separating myself from my Pakistani roots and learning to belong in this new environment meant identifying with “whiteness”, not realizing the distinction between having certain tastes and assuming a new cultural identity. My desire to assume a Canadian cultural identity steeped in “whiteness” was not a response to a direct rejection of the culture I left behind in Pakistan. I simply did not remember or relate to those Pakistani experiences by the time I reached the age at which one begins to consider and form their identity. I still find myself grasping at faint wisps of home, as if by holding onto enough fragments they will remain a part of me. I remember the smell of jasmine flowers in the thick humid air, drinking icy lemonade and watching my dad play cricket with his friends on the lawn. I remember pretending to be asleep in the backseat of my parents’ car on the way home from catching butterflies in jars up in the mountains. I remember having backyard birthday parties with Pakola and Fanta (the good stuff in the frosty glass bottles), and running barefoot with my cousins, trying to avoid the little frogs in the grass and squealing when one croaked and brushed against my toes. As comforting as these glimpses of my past may be, an identity created from distant memories is not a solid foundation on which to stand. When the time came in my life to define my values and my sense of self, these faint snippets from my childhood had little bearing on my present. The words of my mother and father fell on deaf ears, as I was more concerned with nabbing the lead in the school play or getting the class clown to fall in love with me than I was with stories of a place which we chose to abandon. By the time I hit puberty, I had the added burden of starting to realize that my skin made me especially uncomfortable. No longer did I simply feel like that “weird girl” who came to school with mehndi on her hands during Eid and who definitely sprouted a mustache before most boys in my grade. I started to feel ugly. I was called names like “dirt girl”, and brown became a dirty word I wished to distance myself from. In my teen years, I realized I could use humour to deflect attacks on my being. I took the qualities that made me insecure and different and I made jokes about them. I did funny accents and made “brown jokes” to fit in with my peers. These silly jokes I made with my friends evolved and were incorporated into the comedy I performed on stage as an adult. It is only recently that I have realized how much of myself I was sacrificing in order to make those around me more comfortable. In thinking that people were laughing with me rather than at me, I was really laughing at myself. Tearing down parts of myself in order to feel like I belonged only made me spurn the parts of myself I associated with my family and my roots. I grew up restless and missing a crucial part of myself, a part I had abandoned in seeking white approval. Now, in my twenties, I have been making a conscious effort to learn about where my family came from. I entertain my mother’s suggestion that I settle down with a nice Pakistani boy, but my boisterous laughter and silver nose ring deter the aunties who would set me up with their sons. When my mother says I won’t attract a husband if I’m not fair and lovely, I furiously suntan, ironically darkening my skin in opposition to these cultural expectations. I’m not quite Pakistani enough to fit in with the young South Asian community to whose functions I receive various invitations. Still, I’m not quite white enough for the white dudes I’ve met on Tinder, who are too busy seeing me as a novelty to consider me as a person. Being told by a white man that I should “be proud that I’m the first brown girl [he’s] ever fucked,” unsurprisingly, does not make me proud. Yet the dating pool of men my mother would consider an “appropriate choice” for the family is so limited due to the social circles I am in that I end up commodifying their ethnicity in a similar way. I have caught myself overlooking the personalities of Pakistani guys in favour of cultural similarities, reducing them to their background in the same way I have been reduced myself. As someone who feels that her race has been seen as a sexual fetish, this commodification of ethnicity is something I am trying to unlearn. Unlearning is a process, along with accepting the fact that I will never conform to a singular cultural identity. I used to feel guilt for not connecting with my roots as I “should”, and because of this I used to say that I don’t see myself as Pakistani. I am Pakistani just as much as I am Canadian. It’s just that I no longer feel like I have to assume an identity dictated by a certain nationality. I don’t like curry, but I love tandoori. I don’t like egg salad, but I am all about chicken nuggets. I don’t eat pork due to my Muslim upbringing, but I can provide you with a comprehensive list of my favourite bars in the city. It took a long time for me to realize that there is nothing wrong with feeling like a hybrid, feeling caught between two worlds, picking and choosing the elements of each that resonate with me. I’m formed as much by the classical Qaawali singers my grandmother would ask to perform in our living room as I am by Shakespeare and Sondheim and Saturday Night Live. Hybridity is a common theme in the literature of the displaced. In his work Discontent and its Civilizations, Mohsin Hamid argues for a move away from a monolithic perception of civilization in favour of pluralism. Pluralism and hybridity are integral to finding peace and acceptance, whether it is within a civilization or an individual. We must allow room for the multitudes we surely contain. I yearned for connection with my peers and lost a part of myself in the process, and only recently have I realized how many others have done the same. Reading the work of writers like Hamid, Siddiqi, and Chew-Bose, I find comfort in recognizing a shared experience of being displaced. Our first-generation experience is not that of our parents, and caught in the space between here and there is a new home. There is a sense of belonging in reading Chew-Bose affirm that she will no longer erase herself to make white peers more comfortable. There is a sense of belonging in reading Siddiqi’s rallying cry for women of colour to recognize that their voices matter and must not be undervalued. There is a sense of belonging in the knowing head nod shared between you and the only other brown kid at the Death Cab for Cutie concert. For so long I have tried to fit myself within a box determined by the expectations forced upon me by myself and others, but I have these jagged protruding edges which refuse to cooperate and yield. Now they reach out and cling desperately to the other jagged protruding edges of my peers, all sharp yet fitting together to create a new shape: a puzzle in which, together, we find a semblance of symmetry in our misshapenness. It is within this zone of shared displacement and diversity that I finally begin to feel like I am home. masooma hussain Previously in The Butter Run Rabbit Run: A Poem A Letter to Rora This Writer’s On Fire: Kima Jones Liner Notes: Grand Opening, Grand Closing Masooma Hussain has her roots in Karachi and her branches in Toronto. She spends her time writing and performing comedy, analyzing pop culture, and crafting her aesthetic. 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__label__cc	0.634466	0.365534	You are here: Home » American Voice » The Republican Party Is Doomed The Republican Party Is Doomed AFP News Team \| September 16, 2011 \| 40739 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Ftheamericanfreedomparty.us%2Fthe-republican-party-is-doomed%2FThe+Republican+Party+Is+Doomed2011-09-16+05%3A23%3A45AFP+News+Teamhttp%3A%2F%2Famerican3p.org%2F%3Fp%3D4073 Kevin MacDonald \| A consequence of the anti-White revolution wrought by immigration is the racialization of American politics. Richard Spencer’s talk at the recent National Policy Institute Conference (now the featured TOO video) is an excellent summary of the case that the the Republican Party is doomed unless it switches to a pro-majority strategy—a topic discussed several times here as well. The basic fact is that around 90% of the votes of the Republican Party are from Whites. Non-Whites—even well-off non-Whites (including Jews)—tend to vote strongly Democrat, while the Republican base is now made up of Whites of all social classes. But as Whites become a decreasing percentage of the population, the Republican Party will inevitably become a permanent minority party as its constituents become a minority of Americans. The video below features Pat Buchanan and Ron Brownstein discussing this issue with Cenk Uygur, a Turkish-American who seems quite gleeful that the Republican Party is “heading over a cliff.” (It doesn’t take long for non-Whites to see what the game is in American politics.) Again the same depressing statistics on White displacement, along with the projection that Obama could win Georgia with only 25% of the White vote and the point that Obama’s ads are featuring young non-Whites—the soon-to-be majority. Whites are expected to vote even more overwhelmingly Republican in 2012, which could mean that they win some states they didn’t win before. But, as Buchanan says, the Republican Party is doomed in the long run. And,as he notes, it doesn’t make sense for the Republicans to try to recruit Latinos because Latinos want lots of big government programs (not to mention bringing more people like themselves to the U.S., legalizing the illegals, etc). Brownstein blames Richard Nixon’s Southern Strategy of getting Southerners to break their long allegiance to the Democratic Party as the ultimate reason why the Republican Party is now heading over a cliff. But it’s hard to see why Southern Whites would want to vote for anything like what the Democratic Party has become. Even by the 1960s, the Democrats had begun loosening their ties to the White working class in favor of embracing racial diversity, the civil rights movement, massive non-White immigration and the culture of the left (e.g., the homosexual agenda, radical feminism). Buchanan says the Southern strategy had a “good run”—keeping Republicans competitive for more than 40 years. Of course, the problem is not that the Southern strategy was necessarily short-sighted. It just didn’t include any attempt to keep the country White. For this entire period, the Republicans have been complicit in the displacement of White America. Their mistake was to think they could still win elections when Whites become a minority—the myopia of a political class focused narrowly on the next election. The really sad thing is that if the country had remained 90% White, the White working class would have been far better represented in the Democratic Party than they have been in the Republican party dominated by globalist elites bent on open borders and free trade, with an occasional bone tossed to social conservatives. The good news here is that it’s hard to believe that Whites won’t begin to identify as Whites and begin to act accordingly when they see that they can’t win elections any longer, even with very strong White majorities voting Republican. But for people on the left like Brownstein, Whites have no choice but to fund their displacement so that non-Whites will make them comfortable as they head off into the sunset (“Bound Together: Why America Must Bridge the Gap between Brown and Gray“). The message is that White folks have to come up with the cash for the “huge, heavily nonwhite generation of youths that needs public investments in education and health care to ascend to the middle class.” All it will take is money, but the problem is the “sharp move to the right among older whites resistant to activist government and uneasy about the rapid demographic change transforming the United States. Exactly. These Whites never voted for this massive influx. Legal immigration has been taken off the table by mutual consent between Republicans and Democrats, and now the Obama Administration is giving stealth amnesty to the 16,000,000 illegals. So all they have left is their uneasiness. Actually, it’s an unspoken rage—unspoken because they can’t talk about the real problems without being called “racists” and such. (James Edwards does a great job of illustrating the pervasiveness of this form of thought control in his talk at the NPI conference—the second talk on the currently featured TOO video.) Now Whites are expected to throw huge amounts of money down the drain trying to overcome the “daunting achievement gaps between white and minority students”—the utopian quest to get Mexicans (average IQ around 90) and Blacks (IQ around 85) into the middle class. This after decades of trying to raise Black IQ with no success. (In the National Policy Institute video, James Edwards lists the dozens of programs that have already been aimed at improving Black achievement—all for naught.) For liberals like Brownstein, the only conceivable problem is lack of money. (In a previous column, he explicitly exonerated Blacks for their weak family ties. Implicit message: Whites have to fix things for Blacks; Blacks have no responsibility to change their behavior.) Aging Whites are supposed to make this massive investment even though it is common knowledge that the programs benefiting seniors are in fiscal trouble. I suppose in Brownstein’s ideal world, Whites would cut back their benefits from Social Security and Medicare in order to fund educational programs for non-Whites. But, as all the research shows, people are less willing to contribute to public goods in ethnically non-homogeneous societies—especially when the beneficiaries are uninvited guests of different ethnicity. Brownstein is blissfully ignorant of all the social science research, whether on race differences in academic potential or on the disastrous consequences of multiculturalism. Then there’s his elated recitation of the decline of Whites in the last ten years: In 2000, whites comprised about 61 percent of America’s children and almost 84 percent of its seniors, for a 23-point gap. By 2010, the gap had widened to about 26 points, because whites still comprise 80 percent of seniors, but plummeted to less than 54 percent of children. Followed by a threat: “Unless America can equip its young people to obtain good-paying jobs, Social Security and Medicare will face increasing financial strain.” Right, but it would be much less strain if American didn’t have this uninvited burden placed upon them. The anti-White revolution is now on auto-pilot, and aging Whites are expected to pay for it. Here’s another threat. The American economy can’t possibly grow enough jobs to employ the immigrants now here, especially since most of the manufacturing base has been shipped overseas (see Buchanan’s comments in the video). The recent data on poverty show the highest levels in 50 years, with around 25% of Blacks (39% of Black children) and Latinos below the poverty line. Unemployment levels remain historically high and are doubtless the biggest threat to Obama’s reelection. Yet the political class and the mainstream media are silent about how immigration exacerbates the problems of poverty and unemployment. If Brownstein really wants a livable America, he would oppose immigration and favor programs for repatriating illegals. But being a liberal, his only solution is to have White folks tighten their belts and fund yet more programs for non-Whites. The metaphysical ideal of a non-White America trumps every other consideration. Source: Kevin MacDonald/The Occidental Observer Kevin MacDonald is a Director of the American Third Position, the party of our future. So Cal A3P Takes Info Booth to San Clemente Latinos Get 6 Votes Each In Suburban N.Y. Election A3P So Cal Team Reaches Out to Santa Monica Latino Invasion “Saved” Democrats: How Demographic Change Is Changing Political Power in America So Cal Activists Try Hand at "Hard Sell" Laguna Beach Comments (40739http%3A%2F%2Ftheamericanfreedomparty.us%2Fthe-republican-party-is-doomed%2FThe+Republican+Party+Is+Doomed2011-09-16+05%3A23%3A45AFP+News+Teamhttp%3A%2F%2Famerican3p.org%2F%3Fp%3D4073) CajunFed says: So you are saying in your dumb down wisdom that none of the Blacks and Hispanics who work hard everyday and pay their taxes don't mean a thing, that only whites are paying taxes, because if that is so then i want all my money back that i ever paid in my 32 years of working straight and I am 62 now..Give me all my money back and let me continue in peace and you can do whatever it is you think you found in your petty head. Mr. Cajun, where did you read that? The point is that as demographics change so will the vote. Ethno-politics will become more prominent. No one expects things to get better for white Americans. Therefore, white Americans will accept a more ethnopolitcally aware party such as the American Third Position. Other than that, I have no idea what you are babbling about. On the issue of the ‘Majority Strategy’ : This strategy leaves out the fact that the left is not nearly as united as people think. The way forward for pro-white political representation is not only to unite whites to vote for their racial interests, but to turn the blacks and Hispanics against each other and break up the screw-whitey coalition on which our overlord's political power is based. We should not stop the trend towards increasing racial conflict, but rather use and redirect it to our advantage. Brian Pace says: The Republican Party has been hijacked by Neo Conservatives who support NAFTA, Illegal Immigration, and World Wars. These are destroying the American Republic. They should support Pat Buchanan and Paleo-conservative views. That's why the American Third Position is so important. It gives Conservatives and European Americans an alternative. Keep up the good work. God Bless JamesinUSA says: Yes, the Republican party is doomed and good riddance! The GOP''s pandering to blacks and Hispanics, has achieve nothing but having mud thrown in their faces for all of their efforts. There's no way that the huge and ever growing non-white population will ever be elevated to a mostly middle class. status. And if by some chance, those in power attempt a massive effort to do so, it will undoubtedly come at the expense of white Americans. In fact, we're already seeing such efforts through 'Diversity' and 'Affirmative Action' programs that are discriminating against our people . This issue, and many others effecting white Americans should be a priority of the GOP, if only they had the courage to articulate them, so that most white Americans would accept them for the truth they represent. Instead, they continue the same failed policies and strategies to obtain the non-white vote, and they continue to die a slow but sure death. Maybe after the GOP is out of the picture, will white Americans realize what they must do! Eye of Horus says: The GOP is controlled by people who apparently hate White Americans. They will NEVER represent Whites of any demographic. The GOP will become, after this 2012 Election, the new 'Whig Party' and disappear as a political force. Whites need to awaken and realize that the GOP is NOT their friend. White Americans need to explicitly group with a pro-white party to oppose the demographic genocide being imposed by a hostile minority seem to dominate the media and political machinery. This Demographic Change CAN BE REVERSED with the lection of a pro-White POTUS and a Conservatively-run Congress. Vote GOP in 2012, but forget about them in the long term is the message I would send to all white Americans everywhere. Pat Buchanan and Kevin MacDonald both mention the future rise of ethno-politics. No one expects things to return to 1960 America nor the situation to improve for white Americans. Eventually, most white Americans will see the advantage of ethno-politics and vote as a group. Lud says: As a former fascist / third positionist thinker, nowdays I'm embracing a more pragmatic view. Obama brought all non-whites, liberals, anti americans and communists together through his full of hatred campaign against all that is white and conservative. If you want Obama to get a second term, vote American Third Party, any Tea Party or independent candidate and divide the votes that the GOP need to defeat him. This is not just about race or politics, it's a national security issue. Obama must be defeated at any costs. Personally, I would vote the GOP candidate. MitchStevens says: This is what we are told nearly every election. Even Reagan stiffed us. G.W. screwed us. Mitt Romney will do the same. We are wasting time playing games. Nationalist politics in America is way behind Europe because the Republican party has elements that give lip service to the demands of American patriots. The people who run the party and control it's financing are never going to be on our side, just ask Ron Paul. We need to stand by organizations and parties that explicitly stand by us and our families. I support the A3P. Thanks, Prof. for putting yourself on the line for our future.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line419
__label__wiki	0.581733	0.581733	NCIA Nevada Ways and Means Committee Weighs in on Prison Industry Battle The Result of Bureaucrats’ Operating as Businessmen By VLTP Executive Director, Bob Sloan In the continuing saga of Nevada’s Silver State Industries (SSI), the Legislature’s Ways and Means Committee held a hearing this past Friday, March 8th to discuss the budget of the Nevada DOC which includes state prison industry operations. Critics of the industry program have found traction with the discovery that Alpine Steel, a private company, had access to inmate labor, subsidized facility leases and even with those subsidized benefits owed the state more than $400,000 in accrued debt. In late 2012 when this story first broke, it was discovered that Alpine also owed inmate workers back wages to the tune of $78,000. Because inmates are “assigned” to industry jobs by the NDOC, they were prohibited from simply quitting or asking for a reassignment due to not being paid. They worked for an extended period without receiving any compensation for their labor – or if they were paid the wages did not come from their employer, Alpine Steel. On Friday morning Committee members had an opportunity to question two top NDOC officials, Director Cox and his Deputy Director in charge of prison industries, Brian Connett. Those in attendance described the meeting as tense between lawmakers and corrections officials. Once this story broke in the media, Alpine made the necessary back wage payments to the inmate workers – but continues to owe the state for delinquent lease payments and NDOC staff salaries. One Assemblyman asked the Deputy Director if the state had paid those salaries, and if so had Alpine repaid the outstanding wages. The response was a half-truth, with Connett responding, “The back wages have all been paid.” In fact those wages are part of the total $415,000 owed by Alpine. The wages already paid are those owed to inmate workers – not NDOC staffers, which remain outstanding. At times lawmakers displayed exasperation as they attempted to extract factual answers from Cox and Connett, who had difficulty answering direct questions related to prison industry operations; failing industry programs, financial losses and low cost leases of public facilities to private companies. Cox and Connett were even less open about the situation involving Alpine Steel’s use of inmate labor to compete against other businesses in Southern Nevada, or the huge sum owed by Alpine to the NDOC for back lease and DOC staff payments. Though lawmakers voiced concerns of the impact upon workers in the private sector and competing businesses, Cox and Connett did not seem to share those concerns, instead advocating that inmates need training while incarcerated to help reduce recidivism. The irony of turning prisoner training over to a company with a history of questionable business practices – IRS tax liens ($668,000+), $415,000 in back lease and DOC staff salary obligations, unpaid state taxes (new Nevada Dept. of Taxation lien for $37,000 filed within the past month against Alpine’s owner, Randy Bulloch), lawsuits for money owed to creditors (F&M Steel and Pierce Aluminum) and is in litigation over unpaid worker’s compensation claims ($84,716 owed to Explorer Insurance Co.) – was apparently lost on Director Cox. After all the controversy, debt owed to the state and concerns of both Nevada’s organized labor, workers and private businesses, Cox appeared openly insensitive to both issues by advising Committee members if Alpine’s business picked up, he would reopen the metal fabrication shop at High Desert State Prison to the company! This is indicative of a bureaucrat who genuinely believes he can make such decisions without consulting higher government or legislative authorities. The general attitude of both was that inmate training was more important than the possible loss of jobs to Nevada’s unemployed steel workers, the potential for lost tax dollars or the impact upon businesses competing with Alpine Steel – or any of the half dozen other companies operating under joint venture contracts with Silver State Industries. At one point Connett indicated that some of those complaining had been offered a chance to “partner” with the prison industry and had declined, seeming to suggest those businesses shared responsibility for any damage resulting from competition from prison industry operations…because they didn’t take him up on the offer. Some answers provided to the Committee were enlightening, if incomplete. Director Cox stated,”the cold hard facts are now that we have to aggressively look at what industries are not turning a profit.” In addition to losses sustained by prison industry operations, the administrative office is operating in the red ($165,000+ over past two years), the industries’ furniture and metal, auto, upholstery and drapery shops have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars during the past few years. Collectively Silver State Industries lost $81,597 in 2011 and $237,793 last year overall. In 2010 the prison industries turned over more than $800,000 in accounts receivable to a collection agency and currently SSI’s past due AR account is in excess of $600,000. In the budget discussion it was disclosed that the prison industry arm of the NDOC had a reserve fund of $1.5 million which due to continuous losses has been reduced to half a million. If forced to absorb Alpine’s debt, the reserve fund will be exhausted. In response to the dwindling reserve, Assemblyman David Bobzien, D-Reno voiced concern that when that reserve is exhausted, the prison industry would begin to dip into the general revenue fund, saying, “This is a clear track into the dirt, and without substantial retooling, it’ll be in the hole” Bobzien and Assemblyman Michael Sprinkle, D-Sparks, questioned Cox about whether industry programs would be cut and what the department would do to get its industry program on a sustainable track. Cox said he’s “very pessimistic” about future revenues and that “when resources go, of course programs will go.” They were unable to get Cox to provide them with definitive responses or propose solutions to cure the industry’s financial woes. “It appears that at some point the reserves are going to run out, but in the meantime, it’s a loss-loss across the state,” Assembly Speaker Marilyn Kirkpatrick, D-North Las Vegas, said, weighing in. Kirkpatrick also had difficulty getting straight answers to some of her questions on business management issues and as to whether the prison industry program is really about training or rather a work program, putting inmates to work for privately owned companies at the expense of non-inmate workers. In supporting the prison industry operations, Connett pointed to the “Big House Chopper” program. An industry created by Howard Skolnik when he was in Connett’s position. While using that program as an indicator of the work inmates were capable of and alluding that this industry was successful, he failed to advise the Committee that he closed that program two years previously: “Mr. Magnani said some time ago the motorcycle production was shut down, there was some motorcycles that Prison Industries was attempting to sell online. Mr. Magnani requested an update to the status of the built motorcycles. Mr. Connett informed the Committee that three motorcycles were for sale. Prison Industries was looking at reducing the price based on the current market. The motorcycle operation has been discontinued.” Prison Industries manufactured a total of five motorcycles. Two of those were sold in a “sweetheart deal” to one of Connett’s other prison industry companies, Thomson Equipment. Despite vigorous advertising on eBay and other outlets, the remaining three have now sat for several years without any interest shown by potential buyers. Another example of funds wasted to advance a prison project that has eaten away at the profits generated by other industries – both in dollars spent for materials as well as advertising. Clearly referring to the motorcycle industry, the Deputy Director exhibited these half-truths to the Ways and Means Committee in an attempt to justify the need and usefulness of continued “training” of prisoners – whether the industry providing the training is viable or not. In the case of Big House Choppers, it is long gone. Examinations of the financial statement(s) for SSI for 2011-12 reflect that traditional prison industries such as farming, ranching, license plates, prison garment(s) and printing were all profitable. It is the industries operating in partnership with private companies that are failing; metal shop (Alpine), drapery, automotive and upholstery for example. Not only are these failing industries losing money, they are the ones negatively impacting upon private workers, potential workers and suppressing expansion of competing Nevada businesses. These are also the industries that have been receiving substantial tax and lease benefits that are denied to competing businesses, resulting in an unfair advantage. Companies using inmate labor do not appear to be paying Nevada’s Modified Business Tax, which further depletes the tax base while increasing potential corporate profits and disadvantaging their competitors. Another issue of contention was the lease agreement between SSI and Alpine. In 2011 Alpine was in arrears yet Connett authorized a lease contract that provided 19,000 square feet of manufacturing space at the unbelievable rate of $.26 cents per square foot ($5,000 per month). The Nevada average for such space has been depressed due to the recession, but is currently at $.68 cents per square foot. For the same square footage a private company would pay $12,990 per month in the “free world.” This saved Alpine as much as $95,000 a year in operating expenses. Assemblyman Bobzien called the Alpine lease an “unfair subsidy”. There was no question as to how many of the other companies partnered with SSI were receiving similar low cost leases. All of the losses described above, lead to more than an “appearance” of total mismanagement. It is assumed that Greg Cox was chosen as the Director of the NDOC based upon an ongoing career in corrections. He wasn’t chosen for his business acumen. Putting him in charge of overseeing contracts, leasing arrangements and other commercial business decisions appears to be well outside his expertise. Between them, Cox and Connett have made decisions that have negatively impacted taxpayers, private businesses and Nevada’s workers – yet when called before a legislative body to explain those decisions, they exhibited their lack of actual knowledge and experience in business practices. Making matters worse they demonstrated they were willing to blunder through and by making statements claiming they would reopen the prison metal industry to Alpine Steel…and claiming Alpine Steel deserved a lower lease rate because of the difficulties of getting materials in and out of the prison and transportation logistics. Again it needs to be said that those are matters for someone higher along the government chain to consider and make the final decision on. It is unrealistic to allow a Deputy Director or Director to enter into binding contracts and leases that reduce the revenue streams from leasing state owned property or facilities. It is also unrealistic to give Cox or Connett the authority to waive payments owed for leases, salaries or materials owed to the state. By assuming these duties, these bureaucrats were gambling with taxpayer money, betting on Alpine Steel and similar companies to ultimately become viable and repay debts owed – debts they allowed to accrue and are now having difficulty justifying. All can now see they lost that wager, with Alpine Steel and other companies owing NDOC more than $600,000 collectively. In the public discussion period following the questioning of Cox and Connett, Danny Thompson, executive secretary treasurer of the Nevada AFL-CIO discussed the impact upon non-inmate workers on the outside from contracts such as that between SSI and Alpine. He brought up the issue of safety to Nevada citizens that travel over or under a bridge spanning Interstate 15 that was constructed using prisoners in a “training program”. He said Alpine Steel produced steel girders for the construction project at the North Fifth Street Bridge in North Las Vegas and he questioned whether strict certification requirements for such projects were complied with in the training of inmate workers. Thompson also called into question whether the materials used in the project met strict industry, state and federal specifications as to stress, weight and other factors involving materials used in the project – and wanted to know if inspections were conducted properly. He also expressed concerns over the Wet ‘N’ Wild theme park project where Alpine was the structural steel contractor, saying he worried about the safety of children and families who would be visiting the park where inmates in training made many of the steel components. A member of the Iron Workers Union, Local 433, Robert Conway also spoke, stating he had three hundred and fifty qualified iron workers without jobs, while the state was helping provide inmate welders for Alpine at wages far below the prevailing wage. He also voiced concerns over the safety issues raised by allowing inmate steel workers to fabricate steel components used in public projects. In response to criticism from Committee members and the public, Alpine owner, Randy Bulloch appeared via teleconference from Las Vegas and issued a statement in response to Thompson’s concerns, claiming that inmate workers were in fact certified as required. He denied the use of structural steel components manufactured by Alpine in the bridge project and added that he had copies of material inspections and specs. Bulloch spoke about his company in general terms but made no effort to defend the use of prison labor in the manufacture of structural steel used in his business. It should be noted that Alpine Steel makes no mention on their website of the use of prison labor in manufacturing steel components, or that the company is involved in helping train prisoners. That factoid is noticeably absent – as it is with TJ Wholesale and Jacob’s Trading, two other companies partnered with SSI and leasing facilities from the NDOC. What wasn’t posed to Connett and Cox in the questioning by the Assembly Committee was the issue of a potential conflict of interest involving Nevada’s prison industry and compliance oversight. The trade group, National Correctional Industries Association (NCIA) provides oversight over all prison industries in the U.S. and of late, internationally. The NCIA does this under a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. This trade group advocates and lobbies on behalf of companies, corporations and organizations involved in prison industry operations, supplying those operations or benefiting from the labor of inmates. Connett is currently serving as the Chairman of the NCIA and thus able to make determinations as to whether his actions and thus SSI are in compliance with prevailing laws. Many of the questions posed to Cox and Connett by the Committee members arose due to a comprehensive study I conducted for the non-profit Voters Legislative Transparency Project (VLTP) organization. As Executive Director with an interest in prison industries, I have been involved in researching and investigating prison industry programs for more than a decade. In January VLTP submitted the study of Nevada’s prison industries to members of the Nevada legislature, Governor Sandoval, AG Masto and Secretary of State, Ross Miller. In that report many of the deficiencies and issues discussed Friday were presented along with documentation supporting the conclusions and recommendations made. The questions posed by Committee members indicates they had all read the study and wanted answers to the questions raised by the research. One observation made during the research phase of compiling the study, is that it appears that Cox, Connett and the NDOC are attempting to run the state department of corrections as a “business” rather than a state agency. Partnering with businessmen and women who deal daily in matters of profit/loss and market share, the NDOC is woefully unprepared, as the accounts receivable and low-cost lease to Alpine demonstrate. Director Cox, Connett and the NDOC seem not to understand that any losses arising from these partnerships between SSI and private companies are ultimately borne by Nevada’s taxpayers. This already happened in 2010 when Cox’s predecessor, Howard Skolnik applied for a Supplemental appropriation from the Legislature due to losses incurred from recession and reductions in prison industry income. With more than a million in uncollected debt since 2010 and lost streams of revenue due to sub-par leases, industries losing hundreds of thousands of dollars annually, the NDOC is being critically mismanaged. As a state agency, it is the taxpayer who will be left making up the lost revenue from this lack of management. One recommendation made directly to the Governor was that Nevada adopts the in-place mandatory guidelines of the Prison Industries Enhancement Certification Program (Pie Program). This program allows joint ventures between private companies and state prison industries. It provides a way for private enterprise to have access to inmate labor and to distribute products across state lines, sell to the U.S. government in amounts exceeding $10,000 and to sell those goods in consumer markets. The Pie Program has nine mandatory requirements and four of those developed by Congress for this program include: Wages. Authority to pay wages at a rate not less than that paid for work of a similar nature in the locality in which the work is performed. Non-inmate worker displacement. Written assurances that PIECP will not result in the displacement of employed workers; be applied in skills, crafts, or trades in which there is a surplus of available gainful labor in the locality; or significantly impair existing contracts. Consultation with organized labor. Written proof of consultation with organized labor prior to program startup. Consultation with local private industry. Written proof of consultation with local private industry prior to program startup. Nevada is already participating in this program and has Pie Program operations running in the prison industry. Those businesses appear to be operating without financial losses to the state or SSI, in compliance with the mandatory requirements and thus, not exhibiting any of the problems the non-Pie Program involving Alpine is. Adopting these regulations would ensure consultation with competing businesses, labor groups, and unions ensuring inmates are paid the required prevailing wage. Since the NDOC deducts 24.5% of the gross wages paid to inmate workers, the amount taken through this deduction would increase and those funds would be used to offset the costs of incarceration. Combine adopting these guidelines with genuine oversight provided by the Nevada Board of Prison Commissioners, chaired by Governor Sandoval and I believe this is a solution to the existing problems experienced by the NDOC. Continuing to allow a private non-profit trade association to oversee the state’s prison industries in the face of the controversy that has erupted while they had such oversight duties, is asking for more trouble. As the head of the NCIA Connett has demonstrated he lacks the desire to enforce compliance and he is willing to put the interests of that organization above his responsibilities to the state. By Bob Sloan civil rights, Consumer exploitation, Ethics in Government, exploitation and manipulation, inmate labor, Jobs, Jobs Jobs Jobs, Labor, lobbying, Prison Industries, Prison Industry, prison labor, slave labor No comments Tags: AG Masto, alpine steel, assemblyman David Bobzien. assemblyman Michael Sprinkle.jacobs trading, big house choppers, Brian Connett, Brian Connett Chairman of the NCIA, Danny Thompson, Deputy Director of NDOC Brian Connett, Director of NDOC Greg Cox, Disenfranchisement, Governor Sandoval, greg cox, High Desert State Prison, Howard Skolnik, inmate labor, iron workers local 433, Jacob's Trading, modified business tax, National Correctional Industries Association, NCIA, Nevada AFL-CIO, nevada aflcio, nevada DOC, Nevada Speaker Marilyn Kirkpatrick, Nevada’s Modified Business Tax, North Fifth Street Bridge in North Las Vegas, NV Legislature Ways and Means Committee, Pie Program has nine mandatory requirements, Prison Industries Enhancement Certification Program, prison labor, privatization, privatized prison system, randy bulloch, robert conway, Sec. of State Ross Miller, silver state industries, state prison industry operations, study of Nevada’s prison industries, Thomson Equipment, tj wholesale, transparency, Voters Legislative Transparency Project (VLTP), Wet ‘N’ Wild theme park Lawmakers Lambaste Money-Losing Prison Industries Program We have been posting about an investigation into prison labor violations in Nevada. Three posts by VLTP Executive Director Bob Sloan, which you can access here, here, and here. After exposing this to the entire Nevada State Legislature, Governor Sandoval (R), AG Masto (D), and Union leaders, and aided by an interview on the Dana Gentry Show just over a month ago, the ball started rolling fast. Elected leaders and Union leaders realized that they were being at the least, misled by DOC Chief Cox and Nevada Department of Corrections Public Information Officer Brian Connett (who, not so incidentally, also serves as the head of NCIA and is likely guilty of a serious conflict of interest) and reacted quickly to the information provided to them by Bob. Today, elected officials had a special hearing to address the information about Messrs. Cox and Connett. Many questions were obviously formed from the investigative report that Bob had researched and submitted to the Legislature, Governor, Attorney General and Secretary of State. The following article from the Las Vegas Sun – complete with Bob’s comments – show that there are a lot of powerful people who are very upset and embarrassed about being defrauded. The disgust was bipartisan, as the impact on Nevada taxpayers and the abuse of prison laborers united both progressives and conservatives in condemning the actions of Cox and Connett. There is still a lot more to happen until this situation is fully and properly resolved, including what to do about the legal transgressions and tax issues. This issue will be discussed next at an open meeting of the Nevada commission sometime later this month. Bob Sloan will be writing his own article on the events to date, but for now I’d like to present you with the MSM Newspaper coverage of today’s events to bring you up-to-speed on what is happening as the result of Bob’s investigation for VLTP. All emphasis is mine. From the Las Vegas Sun, by Andrew Doughman (contact) Friday, March 8, 2013 \| 4:03 p.m. CARSON CITY — Legislators lambasted the state’s prison industry program Friday. They bemoaned the financial losses the program has incurred during the past few years and further decried the possibility that prisoners could be unduly competing with the private sector for scarce jobs. “It appears that at some point the reserves are going to run out, but in the meantime, it’s a loss-loss across the state,” Assembly Speaker Marilyn Kirkpatrick, D-North Las Vegas, said at a legislative committee meeting, noting that the state would lose money and the private sector could lose jobs. The prison industries program uses voluntary prison labor to run various shops with some proceeds from sales paying for restitution and room and board for prisoners; the prisoners receive training and skills they can later use to find a job when they are no longer incarcerated. Department of Corrections chief Greg Cox conceded that the program has been a money loser during recent years but still defended the merits of the Silver State Industries program. “We have been able to say historically this is helping us operate our facilities, it’s a good management tool, and it provides vocational training,” he told legislators. “The cold hard facts are now that we have to aggressively look at what industries are not turning a profit.” The prison industries’ furniture and metal shop, auto and upholstery shop, and drapery shop have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars during the past few years. Others, like the mattress, print and garment shops have turned small profits. But those surpluses aren’t enough to offset losses in the other shops, and the department has been drawing down reserves as a result. “This is a clear track into the dirt, and without substantial retooling, it’ll be in the hole,” Assemblyman David Bobzien, D-Reno, said. Bobzien and Assemblyman Michael Sprinkle, D-Sparks, tried to wrangle an answer from Cox about which programs would be cut and what the department would do to get its industry program on a sustainable track. Cox said he’s “very pessimistic” about future revenues and that “when resources go, of course programs will go.” He cited the auto shop, the biggest money loser, as one program that could be under the chopping block. Cox faced further criticism for the prison industry’s public-private partnership with Alpine Steel, which owes the state about $400,000. The company also got a below-market rate lease to operate within High Desert State Prison, which Bobzien called an unfair subsidy. The challenge of convincing a business to work within a prison environment necessitated the need for a cheap rate, said Nevada Department of Corrections Public Information Officer Brian Connett. (note: there’s a whole lot of conflict-of-interest here). Danny Thompson, of the AFL-CIO, also protested Alpine Steel’s use of cheap prison labor. “They’re displacing people who are out of work with prisoners,” he said. “There’s no way you can compete. … I have 300 out-of-work ironworkers who are not criminals.” He said Alpine Steel produced steel girders for a construction project at the North Fifth Street Bridge in North Las Vegas. Calling into question the quality of prison labor, he said the potential lack of certification and training for prison laborers could lead to unsafe construction on a public road over Interstate 15. The company’s owner, Randy Bulloch, testified to legislators that his company did no work on girders for that project and that the prison laborers have required certifications. Cox also said Alpine Steel is on a payback program and is no longer operating within the state’s prison system, although that could change in the future. and now for Bob’s comment posted to the Las Vegas Sun’s article: By bobsloan March 8, 2013 8:32 p.m. Director Cox seemed to be at a loss for solutions to the many problems surrounding his prison industries – and on how to damper the criticisms aimed at him because of the industry program. Some obvious solutions that could have been suggested to the legislature today never came up in the responses the NDOC Director and his Deputy provided to pertinent questions. They could have suggested ways to stop the industries from losing money, such as enforcing collection of lease payments, owed salaries for staff. Reevaluate all facility leases private companies enjoy with prison industries and increase them comparable to similar leases in the private sector – you know at the rate all other Nevada businesses pay for manufacturing space. They could have suggested not extending credit (tax dollars) to companies partnering with the prison industries. The decision on reducing lease rates to private companies on publicly owned property or facilities should not be a decision made by a Deputy Director, rather one made by the Board of Prison Commissioners. Taxpayers rely upon Director Cox to protect their interests. Entering into leases that cost those taxpayers as much as $90,000 per year in potential income does not generate trust – or a lessening in deficits. To use such low cost leases as an “incentive” to encourage companies to bring manufacturing to the prison industries is an expenditure that should be authorized at a higher pay grade. It was disheartening to learn that after owing the state more than $400,000 for four years the company in question was offered an agreement to repay the money over an additional four year+ period without even interest penalties. Director Cox added insult to injury by declaring that if Alpine Steel’s work picked up he would reopen the prison industry to him. That statement alone left the impression the Director was willing to move forward with a partnership that has already cost the state nearly a half million dollars – and let that company amass more debt as if the NDOC can extend state subsidies in the face of legislative objections or concerns. By Bob Sloan ALEC, civil rights, Consumer exploitation, Ethics in Government, exploitation and manipulation, Human Rights, inmate labor, Jobs, organized labor, Prison Industries, prison labor, Privatized Prison System No comments Tags: AFLCIO, AFSCME, alpine steel, Danny Thompson, Deputy Director Brian Connett, Director Greg Cox, Disenfranchisement, Governor Sandoval, inmate labor, iron workers union, Jacobs trading company, Model Legislation, modified business tax, National Correctional Industries Association, NCIA, NDOC leasing, Nevada AG Masto, Nevada Sec of State Miller, Nevada Speaker Marilyn Kirkpatrick, Nevada ways and means committee, Occupy, occupy Las Vegas, prison labor, privatization, privatized prison system, randy bulloch, transparency, U.S. Department of Justice Jobs Bill Stalls – Legislation Allowing More Corporate Access To Prison Labor Passed A VLTP Special Report by Bob Sloan, Executive Director LABOR UNIONS AND GROUPS – PULL THE WOOL FROM OVER YOUR EYES AND GET ACTIVELY INVOLVED NOW – BEFORE ITS TOO LATE! Over the past two weeks VLTP published the first, second and final segments of an expose reporting on the use of prison labor in Nevada to deny jobs to local unemployed workers in Las Vegas. In researching for these articles, a very disturbing development came to light involving a lack of transparency concerning legislative action(s) taken that impact upon America’s workers – employed and unemployed alike – that must be widely reported. VLTP would encourage readers to take a few minutes and read the full expose that links ALEC and prison industry advocates together in advancing legislation to expand prison industries nationwide. It is filled with the legislation, individual names, corporations and links to videos of meetings where this expansion began and how Nevada is simply the latest example of sending American jobs to prison. That being said, I am very disturbed and need to get breaking news out to DK readers about a development that will impact ALL labor in the U.S. – and in the worst way possible. Congress has loudly argued over President Obama’s “Jobs Bill” for a couple of years now, stalling any discussion of it in the House. At the same time Congress very, very quietly passed legislation giving Federal Prison Industries authorities the go ahead to expand their operations with two critical measures. This was done under More → By Bob Sloan ALEC, ALEC Corporate Members, Jobs, Labor, Prison Industries, Prison Industry, Privatized Prison System, The Cabal, U.S. Congress No comments Tags: AFLCIO, ALEC, ALEC alumni, American Legislative Exchange Council, Apple, attorney general, Congressional Corruption, CONSOLIDATED AND FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, Disenfranchisement, electronics industry, Eric Holder, EWU, federal corrupt practices, FPI, garment industry, Inc., Janet Reno, Jobs Act, Model Legislation, National Correctional Industries Association, NCIA, Occupy, of 2012, Organized Labor, privatization, privatized prison system, repatriation, SEIU, Teamsters, transparency, U.S. Department of Justice, UAW, Unemployment, UNICOR, Unions Rape of America’s Workers: Crime Victims – Now Prisoners Given Their Jobs Today Nevada Workers Lose Jobs to Inmates – Next it Could be your Turn Third and final segment of the series on Nevada’s situation involving unfair competition by use of prisoner labor by Bob Sloan, Executive Director, VLTP.net “Insourcing”..: there is no current definition for this word in our Urban Dictionary or Websters. I plan to change that by defining in detail the concept of insourcing and who is responsible for the practice of it. First we must compare the word to its cousin, Outsourcing. Society today is familiar the term “Outsourcing.” When used in connection with manufacturing it means a company sending work outside the business and having it performed utilizing the labor or expertise of others. Since the mid ‘80’s most realize to American workers, it really meant sending millions of our jobs overseas where foreign labor was cheap and plentiful Not so well understood is the term “Insourcing” – Insourcing is is widely used in production to reduce costs of taxes, labor and More → By Bob Sloan ALEC, ALEC Corporate Members, conservative think tanks, Consumer exploitation, Ethics in Government, Federal Forum, Florida, Jobs, Jobs Jobs Jobs, Labor, organized labor, Prison Industries, Prison Industry, Protests, The Cabal, U.S. Congress No comments Tags: ALEC, American Legislative Exchange Council, BJA, Brian Connett, bureau of justice assistance, Department of Justice, Disenfranchisement, federal corrupt practices, florida, inmate labor, Model Legislation, National Correctional Industries Association, NCIA, nevada DOC, Nevada Legislatures Interim Finance Committees Committee on Prison Industrial Programs, Occupy, Office of Justice Programs, pride, prison rehabilitative industries and diversified enterprises, privatization, privatized prison system, silver state industries, transparency, U.S. Department of Justice Privatized Prisons used for U.S. low-cost labor This video, featuring an interview with Prison Industry Investigative Consultant, Author, and VLTP Executive Director Bob Sloan, and an NCIA video which is posted at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUJHaELZQrc tells about how U.S. companies are using prison labor–in competition with private enterprise–to offer the lowest cost production. Back in 1979 The Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program eased restrictions on the use of prison labor by private companies. It took out the loopholes and the provisions which were meant to prevent unfair competition, to the benefit of private corporations. This was watched over by a private sector prison-industries-oversight-committee made up of shareholders appointed by the governor—and it dramatically expanded the situations in which prison labor could be used. The result—to quote House member Bill Huizenga, a Michigan Republican – and a member of ALEC–who is the lead sponsor of proposed overhaul legislation “This is a threat to not just established industries; it’s a threat to emerging industries….“If China did this — having their prisoners work at subpar wages in prisons — we would be screaming bloody murder.” More → By Bob Sloan ALEC, ALEC Corporate Members, civil rights, exploitation and manipulation, Federal Forum, Labor, Legislators with ALEC Ties, Prison Industry, Privatized Prison System No comments Tags: ALEC, ALEC alumni, American Legislative Exchange Council, Bill Huizenga, Bob Sloan, NCIA, prison labor, prisoners work at subpar wages in prisons, private enterprise, privatization, privatized prison system, profit centers, The Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program, U.S. Department of Justice, using prison labor Mr. President – You Can Stop the Transfer of Jobs From Private Sector to Prison Slave Labor by Ex. Dir., Bob Sloan Today I read an article entitled: Fayette apparel plant to close; 119 to lose jobs Though the article opened with the foregoing headline, it didn’t immediately attract a lot of attention. More and more we read about the loss of jobs due to the closure of small businesses all across the U.S. and such reports about the disappearance of jobs have been commonplace of late. This one is different in that it clearly identifies one of the issues at the very core of private sector job losses – prison or “slave” labor. The Federal Prison Industries better known by its trade name, UNICOR (a corporation wholly owned by the U.S. Dept. of Justice) has become the primary manufacturer of thousands of products made for use by government programs, agencies and our armed forces. More and more products are “approved” for manufacture by UNICOR and in each case American jobs are lost as companies employing them are closed, no longer able to sustain operations after losing government contracts. The wages paid to prisoners falls between $.35 and $1.35 per hour worked. There are no requirements for UNICOR’s payment of benefits, unemployment or worker’s compensation insurance premiums, no vacations or to provide health insurance. UNICOR employs more than 16,000 prisoners in more than 100 factories nationwide. In October 2010 Attorney General Eric Holder issued a “memo” to the heads of all federal agencies and departments, instructing procurement officers: More → By Bob Sloan ALEC, ALEC Corporate Members, Citizens United, Elections, Elections 2012, Environment, Ethics in Government, exploitation and manipulation, Federal Forum, Human Rights, Jobs, organized labor, Prison Industry, Privatized Prison System, The Cabal No comments Tags: ALEC, American Apparel.Ashland Sales and Service, American Legislative Exchange Council, American Power Source, bureau of justice assistance, Disenfranchisement, environment, federal corrupt practices, Federal Prison Industries, Greenpeace, inmate labor, Model Legislation, NCIA, Occupy, PIECP, prison labor, privatized prison system, transparency, U.S. Department of Justice, UNICOR How US prison labour pads corporate profits at taxpayers’ expense Thanks to right-wing lobbying, companies can use a loophole to exploit a scheme designed to give offenders work experience In 1979, Congress created the Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program (known as PIE; pdf) to establish employment opportunities for inmates “that approximate private sector work opportunities”. On the surface, the program is a great idea. It gives prisoners something to do, allows them to contribute to their own upkeep and, hopefully, gives them a better shot of getting an actual living wage job upon release. Such was the intention, anyway. Unfortunately, and perhaps unsurprisingly, this is not how the PIE program has worked out. Instead, it has become little more than a tidy profit-making scheme for corporations and other entities willing to exploit the captive labor force – often at the expense of private sector jobs. Not exactly what you would call an “employment opportunity that approximates private sector work opportunities”. And the prisoners assigned these jobs do not count themselves as lucky. To read this article, on which Bob Sloan collaborated with the author, please click here By Bob Sloan ALEC, ALEC Corporate Members, Human Rights, Prison Industry, Privatized Prison System No comments Tags: agriculture, ALEC, American Legislative Exchange Council, Bob Sloan, forced labor, immigration laws, inmate labor, Martori Farms, Model Legislation, National Correctional Industries Organization, NCIA, PIE, PIECP, Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program, prison labor, privatization, privatized prison system, rightwing lobbying, The Hidden History of ALEC and Prison Labor, Truthout, Wal-Mart, walmart To those who ask “Where Have Our Jobs Gone?” This Video Provides the Answer – Prisoners For years I have worked to answer the question of how private companies gained access to a labor force comprised of state and federal prisoners. I found the answer and it leads directly to the US Department of Justice. Under their authority a federal program known as the Prison Industries Enhancement Certification Program (commonly called PIECP or the PIE Program) is being operated and purportedly overseen by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The PIE Program operates under and is authorized by 18 USC 1761subsection (c), et seq. First a little history on the PIE program and ALEC. In 1994 Texas Rep. Ray Allen (R) introduced this program to the Texas Legislature and pushed for implementing state law to allow expanding the TX. prison industries. Allen was a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), and by 2003 Chaired ALEC’s Criminal Justice Task Force, Chaired the Texas House Committee on Corrections and also lobbied for the prison industry trade association, the National Correctional Industries Association (NCIA). In 2005 Allen was caught using his office and staff to lobby for the NCIA and he resigned. After being forced to resign, Allen became a lobbyist for the private prison company Geo Group. Back in 1995 Allen successfully helped lobby the DoJ to transfer oversight over the PIE Program from the BJA to the NCIA – and provide the organization a substantial financial grant to oversee themselves. He also took the TX. legislation to ALEC for adoption as “Model Legislation”, and they did so creating the Prison Industries Act. Once the trade group and ALEC got their hands on this program, they developed policies that would allow for the highest profits to companies involved in prison industry, reduce wages to the inmate workers, ignore the requirements of contacting labor groups and competing manufacturers and getting them to sign off on prison industry operations and to reduce actual oversight of the program. This reduction in oversight changed the annual review requirements to every two years and allowed for a review of documents filed, rather than actual on-site operations of prison industry facilities. Eventually, the NCIA expanded the PIE Program from just a few states participating to more than 40. They built a “marketplace” upon their site to sell prisoner made goods to the public and developed a Director’s Board consisting of top officials operating their state prison industry programs. Their influence has been so great, that they got the DoJ and BJA to take part in a “Recruiting” video to disseminate to private companies to urge them to relocate from the private sector to prison industries. Many companies did just that as shown by the list of companies, products and inmates employed in documents provided by the NCIA. The video is uploaded at the VLTP YouTube Channel and can be viewed by clicking on the picture above. I urge all readers to take a few moments and watch this video. If you do, you will have an understanding of the products made, the companies involved and begin to understand the PIE Program is not about training of inmates – it is about driving up the profits of companies partnered with the prison industries. Today between 600,000 and 1 million prisoners are working in more than 300 state and federal prison factories nationwide. They manufacture tens of thousands of products you and I purchase daily at the grocer or retail outlets; from guidance components for military missile systems, wiring for Boeing aircraft, to processed foods sold to schools, Kroger, Piggly Wiggly, institutions and hospitals…they’ve made clothing for Victoria’s Secret, JC Penney and Third Generation, take reservations for American Airlines and operate tourist information centers. Companies taking advantage of this slave labor force include: IBM, Boeing, Motorola, Microsoft, AT&T, Wireless, Texas Instrument, Dell, Compaq, Honeywell, Hewlett-Packard, Nortel, Lucent Technologies, 3Com, Intel, Northern Telecom, TWA, Nordstrom’s, Revlon, Macy’s, Pierre Cardin, Target Stores, and many of these are or have been members of ALEC. In addition inmates are now being used to replace public sector workers in several states and for replacing immigrant workers who have left states such as WA., Alabama and Georgia. Female inmates in Arizona have been working in farm fields in that state for two decades harvesting produce for Martori Farms – the primary produce supplier for Wal-Mart stores (a former ALEC member). So the next time you wonder why it’s so difficult to find a job, why the wages today are so low…take a drive out to the nearest prison and look for the industries being operated there. That’s where you’ll find your job – whether it was a technical job you had or a labor job – inmates now do that work for pennies per hour so the corporations can profit by keeping wages and benefits down to near zero. By Bob Sloan ALEC, Ethics in Government, Prison Industry, Privatized Prison System No comments Tags: 18usc 1761(c), ALEC, American Legislative Exchange Council, BJA, Disenfranchisement, Model Legislation, NCIA, Pie Program, PIECP, prison labor, privatization, privatized prison system, U.S. Department of Justice Exposé Tracks ALEC-Private Prison Industry Effort to Replace Unionized Workers with Prison Labor Based on “The Hidden History of ALEC & Prison Labor.” By Mike Elk and Bob Sloan (The Nation, August 1, 2011) which you can read here. “Many of the toughest sentencing laws responsible for the explosion of the U.S. prison population were drafted by the American Legislative Exchange Council, which helps corporations write model legislation. Now a new exposé reveals ALEC has paved the way for states and corporations to replace unionized workers with prison labor. We speak with Mike Elk, contributing labor reporter at The Nation magazine. He says ALEC and private prison companies “put a mass amount of people in jail, and then they created a situation where they could exploit that.” Elk notes that in 2005 more than 14 million pounds of beef infected with rat feces processed by inmates were not recalled, in order to avoid drawing attention to how many products are made by prison labor.: This is the most complete interview I have seen to date. It runs from about 27:00 to 46:17 of the video. To watch this really interesting interview–and learn a lot about prison privatization and prison labor, please click here. 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__label__wiki	0.579519	0.579519	home > menu > night of theatre Presented by Trimukhi Platform in partnership with Les Pas Perdus and Ikue Nakagawa and with the support of French Embassy / Institut Français in India, Ville de Marseille, Alliance Française du Bengale, FREED and MACE, the eleventh edition of an unusual night-long festival of contemporary performing and collaborative arts, Night of Theatre n°11 took place on March 2, 2019 at and around Trimukhi Cultural Centre in the tribal village of Borotalpada, West Bengal, India with in situ sound, theatre, dance or dance-theatre-video performances as well as gigantic art installations by artists from France and South Africa, Belgium and Japan, working together with 20 Santhal performers from Trimukhi Platform. To make things different this year, the Night of Theatre began at day time: the audience was invited to a surprising afternoon walk through the village and the surrounding deforested forest (called for this occasion “the bonsai jungle”). As each year, the festivity ended with a multi-cultural dance part. ⇒ more press and media Presented by Trimukhi Platform and Institut Français / French Embassy in India in partnership with Alliance Française du Bengale, The Japan Foundation New Delhi, l’Université du Québec à Montréal, Hexagram and MACE, the amazing night-long festival of contemporary performing arts and inventive thought Night of Theatre n°10 • La Nuit des Idées took place on January 27 2018 at Trimukhi Cultural Centre in the Santhal tribal village of Borotalpada, West Bengal, India where artists and philosophers from Kolkata, Paris, New Delhi, Tokyo and Montréal together with actors, dancers and musicians from Borotalpada both showcased in situ sound, theatre, dance or dance-theatre performances and evolved in discussions about “intensity flows”… before inviting all to join for a joyful multicultural dance party until the sun rise again… Participated in the programme: Sukla Bar (India), Barbara Cassin (Francia), Jean-Frédéric Chevallier (Francia, India), Divya Dwivedi (India), Élodie Guignard (France), Surujmoni Hansda (India), Marc Hatzfeld (France), André Éric Létourneau (Canada), Patrice Maniglier (France), Shaj Mohan (India), Tibru Murmu (India) and Ikue Nakagawa (Japón). The event was part both of Institut français’ international Nuit des idées (“Night of Ideas”) to celebrate all over the world the stream of ideas between countries, cultures, topics and generations, and of Bonjour India, a four-month-long celebration of Indo-French innovation, creativity and partnership. ⇒ full programme in pdf ⇑ press and media ⇔ more press and media The Night of Theatre n°9 / La Nuit des idées took place on Saturday 28th January 2017 at Trimukhi Cultural Centre in the Santhal tribal village of Borotalpada, West Bengal, India. During the night-long event, artists and scholars from Kolkata, Paris, Madrid and Montréal, together with Santhal actors, dancers and musicians both showcased in situ performances and evolved in stimulative conversations about art and thought. The night-long program ended with a joyful multicultural dance party. Coming back from the dry rehearsal at Trimukhi Cultural Centre in March 2016, journalist Mrinmhoy Nandi from Kaahon.com, observed: “Jean-Frédéric Chevallier advocates the idea of not restricting theatre to any defined space. This enables him to explore multiple possibilities and push the boundaries of the form. However, it is important to avoid the mistake of considering the elements to be theatre itself! And his idea of theatre is of presenting than representing…” ⇒ full programme in pdf ⇑ press and media The Night of Theatre n°8 was held on 14th Feb 2015 at Trimukhi Cultural Centre in the Santhal tribal village of Borotalpada (West Midnapore, West Bengal, India). During the night-long event, artists from La Habana, Paris, Kolkata and Mexico city, together with tribal actors, dancers and musicians showcased in different places around and inside Trimukhi Cultural Centre, theatre, music and dance performances as well as a double sound installation and happenings. For this 8th edition, a reduced number of guests audience from Kolkata was received so to favor exchange and dialogue with the villagers. The program ended with a multicultural dance party. The bus returned at 5:45 AM. Reporting for The Time of India, journalist Rakhi Chakrabarty wrote: “Across the Subarnarekha, where the road ends and rolling fields spread out against the sky, is a sleepy Santhal village called Borotalpada. On Saturday, the remote Adivasi village in West Midnapore district was buzzing with activity. For, it was a Night of Theatre. A theatre with home-grown actors. A theatre of the soil. A contemporary theatre, a theatre of the present, where life will be presented, not represented; theatre where life unfolds as life as we experience it.” ⇒ full programme in pdf ⇑ press and media The Night of Theatre n°7 took place on 15th February 2014 at Trimukhi Cultural Centre. Artists from Paris, Bogotá, Kolkata, Mexico city and Borotalpada village presented outside the Centre theatre, dance and music performances as well as an experimental film. Two of the performances were the result of a 12 day rehearsals process together with 15 villagers. Journalist Mohua Das reported the event for The Telegraph: “There was something magical about making one’s way through the backwoods with torchlights and settling down on the ground under the open skies, feeling the caress of a wintry breeze and watching performances in the dark — imaginative and untamed.” ⇒ full programme in pdf ⇑ press and media The Night of Theatre n°6 was held in West Bengal, India, on 9th February 2013, at the upcoming Cultural Centre that Trimukhi Platform has been building in the Santhal village of Borotalpada. It involved theatre, dance, music, installation, photo exhibition and video projection. Artists from India, Europe and Latin America rehearsed together with painters, photographers, dancers, musicians and actors from the tribal area to prepare the 12 works that had been shared in situ during the night-long festival. ⇒ full programme in pdf ⇑ press and media As a first activity in the Cultural Centre in construction, Trimukhi Platform in collaboration with Proyecto 3 (Mexico), MACE (India), CONACULTA (Mexico) and Teatro Ojo (Mexico) organised on 25th February 2012 in the compound of the building in process the Night of Theatre n°5: a night-long program with stage works performed by groups composed with artists from different social worlds and geographic continents. It was a way to show that it is possible to bring up a project of high quality art creation among those who normally cannot access as spectators and as makers such a kind of professional platform. ⇒ full programme in pdf ⇑ press and media Produced by the National Mexican Fund for Art and Culture and the National University of Mexico, organised by Proyecto 3, with the collaboration of Trimukhi Platform the Night of Theatre (Noche de Teatro) n°4 took place on 5th September 2009 in Teatro UNAM, Mexico City, from 7 pm to 7 am. It was the première of 4 theatre performances directed by Rubén Ortiz (Mexico), Jean-Frédéric Chevallier and Matthieu Mével (France, Italy, India), Víctor Viviescas (Colombia) and Joseph Danan (France). Between each play, a musical performance was proposed by Rogelio Sosa (Mexico). Before the night-long event Proyecto 3 and Trimukhi Platform organised 4 Days of Theory at Casa Refugio and at Theatre Juan Ruiz de Alarcon with the participation of Eduardo Bernal, Helena Chavez, Jean-Frédéric Chevallier, Joseph Danan, Ileana Diéguez, Camill Goliash, Marcos López, Matthieu Mével, Rodolfo Obregón, Philippe Ollé-Laprune, Rubén Ortiz, Rogelio Sosa and Víctor Viviescas. ⇒ full programme in pdf ⇑ press and media Organised by the collective of artists Proyecto 3, the third Night of Theatre took place at Theatre Arq. Carlos Lazo in the Faculty of Architecture of the National Mexican University on 17th November 2007, from 7 pm to 7 am of the next day. Five directors from Colombia, France, Italy, Poland and Mexico were invited to art residencies in Mexico City. During these residencies each one, together with a Mexican team of actors and dancers prepared a specific art work to be shown during the festival. A visual artist and a writer, both from Mexico, were also invited to participate in these rehearsals. Five theatre and dance performances and a video documental were showcased during the night: Variaciones sobre una clase muerta by Mario Bellatín (writer), Contando Borreguitos by Héctor Bourges (visual artist) with Teatro Ojo group, Bombay Railways by Jean-Frédéric Chevallier (theatre director and philosopher), El “conforte” de lo inconfortable by Camill Goliasz (philosopher), Muestras de los hombres de menos by Matthieu Mével (dramaturgist), Extrême Orient by Frank Michelletti (choreographer) and Rastros / Rostros by Victor Viviescas (dramaturgist). A little more than four hundred peoples came to the night event. The theatre and dance performances as well as the video documental continued to be shown in the same theatre in November, December 2007 and January 2008. To organise the Night of Theatre, Proyecto 3 received sponsorship from FONCA (program for cultural projects development), Mexican National University, University of Claustro de Sor Juana, Casa Refugio Citlaltépetl and Pascual Workers Cultural Foundation. Less academic and more interactive than the usual academic conference, Proyecto 3 organised for the occasion a series of Theoretical Activities around the Third Night of Theatre at Casa Refugio Citlaltépetl, University of Claustro de Sor Juana, Teatro Arq. Carlos Lazo and Mexican National University Faculty of Philosophy from 25th October to 16th November 2007. The first conversation about contemporary theatre texts took place at Casa Refugio Citlatépetl, on October 25th, 2007. Jean-Frédéric Chevallier, Frank Micheletti and Philippe Ollé-Laprune were thinking together. The second conversation about contemporary theatrical texts, took place in Casa Refugio on November 8th, 2007 at the same place, with Mario Bellatín, Héctor Bourges, Matthieu Mével, Víctor Viviescas and glass of wine in hand for each one. A seminar was held at Claustro de Sor Juana University on October 26, 2007 with Jean-Frédéric Chevallier, Camill Golliash, Frank Micheletti and Rubén Ortiz. It was a good moment for thinking about the notions of “present”, “to present”, “to receive a present”, which also involved the audience. The second part of the seminary took place on Friday, 9 November 2007 with the participation of Héctor Bourges, Matthieu Mével and Víctor Viviescas. And round tables about “Resistance and relation” were held in the Aula Magna of the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters of UNAM on 16 November 2007 with Héctor Bourges, Jean- Frédéric Chevallier, Ileana Dieguez, Camill Golliash, Marcos López, Matthieu Mével, Philippe Ollé-Laprune and Víctor Viviescas. ⇒ full programme in pdf Organised by the collective of artists Proyecto 3, the second Night of Theatre took place on 2nd December 2006 at Claustro de Sor Juana University with the support of the Culture Secretary of Mexico City Municipal Corporation, the French Embassy in Mexico, the Spanish Cooperation Agency and the Institute 17 of Critical Studies ; and in the Mesones street in coordination with Casa Vecina Cultural Centre and Historical Mexico City Centre Foundation. Four companies as well as four stage directors where presenting their theatre or choreographic works: Kubilaï Khan Investigation (dir. Frank Micheletti, France, Japan, Italy, Spain, Vietnam), Proyecto 3 (dir. Jean-Frédéric Chevallier, Mexico, France), Dragón del Butoh (dir. Iko Rojas, Chili), Alternativa Teatral (dir. Leticia Ruiz, Mexico) and Matthieu Mével (France), Héctor Bourges, Rubén Ortiz, Isabel Ruiz (Mexico). Two films were also projected (Jean-Frédéric Chevallier, Maïa Nicolas, Joseph Danan, Adda Bautista) and four musical concerts were performed: Wamazo, Orfelinato, Pedro Aristóteles and Juan Pablo Villa. The Night of Theatre was preceded by the Second International Conference on Contemporary Theatre Gesture that took place in the Faculty of Philosophy and Literatures of the Mexican National University (UNAM) from 27th to 30th November 2006. The artists and researchers invited were coming from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Chad, Congo, Cuba, Spain, Philippines, France, Italy, Japan and Mexico. The questions to reflect on were: (1) Perception of the act of presenting, (2) Cultural monopoles and artistic collectives: the stages of resistance, (3) Resistance against neoliberalism, (4) Theatre out of the theatre halls and civil society in the theatre. Each day more than 100 peoples were coming to listen the conferences. The texts of the conferences were published in a special edition of the review Lineas de fuga of Casa Refugio Citlaltépetl directed by Philippe Ollé-Laprune. ⇒ full programme in pdf Organised by the collective of artists Proyecto 3, the very first Night of Theatre took place in Mexican National Museum of Cultures in the center of Mexico city on 13th Novembre 2004 from 7 p.m till 5 a.m on the next day. Four dance-theatre performances were showcased in the two big halls of the museum: Roaming Mundo by Joseph Danan (France), Lo obsceno II by Víctor Viviescas (Colombia), Autoconfesión by Rubén Ortiz and Gerardo Trejoluna (Mexico) and Maquina-Hamlet (Heiner Müller) by Jean-Frédéric Chevallier. Unusual actions were proposed in the patio by Héctor Bourges (Mexico) and four concerts performed in the Moneda street: by Horacio Franco, Verónica Ituarte, Chejere, Salario Mínimo. The night ended with a musical journey with all the audience participation and Benoît Mory (France) experimental sound set-up. The play Maquina-Hamlet continued to be presented at the same location for two more months and the play Roaming Mundo was later on restaged in France at Gare au théâtre and La Mousson d’été. The night-long festival was preceded by the First International Conference on Contemporary Theatre Gesture organised by Proyecto 3 and coordinated by Jean-Frédéric Chevallier at Mexican National Centre for the Arts (CENART) on 10th November, University of Mexico City (UACM) on 11th November and National Mexican University (UNAM) on 12th November 2004. ⇒ full programme in pdf	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line437
__label__wiki	0.825282	0.825282	Emmy Predictions: Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations will be announced on Thursday, July 13th. As always, chime in below in the comments with any thoughts of your own. Last year’s nominees: Kyle Chandler, Rami Malek, Bob Odenkirk, Matthew Rhys, Liev Schreiber, Kevin Spacey The competition: All six of last year’s nominees are eligible again this year. I’m not sure I see all that much room for change, since two nominees I would have expected to be weaker in past years, Kyle Chandler (Bloodline) and Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan), have proven their staying power. Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul) is probably the most vulnerable, since I don’t see Rami Malek (Mr. Robot) being left off after his win last year and Kevin Spacey (House of Cards) being dismissed outright from the category. Matthew Rhys (The Americans) is newest to the category, and so I think he’s safe, but who will go to make some room for someone else? The likeliest to join this race is Sterling K. Brown (This Is Us), with Anthony Hopkins (Westworld) as another legitimate contender. Other new series stars who could break in include Golden Globe winner Billy Bob Thornton (Goliath), past Emmy winner Kiefer Sutherland (Designated Survivor), and past nominees Ian McShane (American Gods) and Hugh Laurie (Chance). There’s also a possibility that Brown’s costar Milo Ventimiglia (This Is Us) could crack the top six, but I don’t see it happening. I’d love to see Giovanni Ribisi (Sneaky Pete) or Dan Stevens (Legion) make the cut but don’t consider it likely, and there’s also a chance that a number of previous would-be contenders might finally make the cut this year, including Rupert Friend (Homeland), Paul Giamatti (Billions) and Damian Lewis (Billions), Terrence Howard (Empire), Justin Theroux (The Leftovers) and Aden Young (Rectify). The predicted nominees: Brown, Hopkins, Malek, Rhys, Schreiber, Spacey The predicted winner: Brown Next up: Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series Labels: Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Emmy Awards, Emmy Awards 2017 What I’m Watching: Game of Thrones What I’m Watching: Orphan Black What I’m Watching: Dark Matter Pilot Review: Ozark Round Two: Friends from College What I’m Watching: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt What I’m Watching: 12 Monkeys (Season Finale) Round Two: I’m Sorry What I’m Watching: Casual Emmy Show: The Crown Emmy Show: Stranger Things Pilot Review: Loaded What I’m Watching: Game of Thrones (Season Premier... 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__label__wiki	0.82317	0.82317	ExpressionsTop News Jammu and Kashmir 71% turnout: Modi’s greatest contribution to Kashmir ballot Last updated Dec 1, 2014 It was not too many years ago when most newspapers in India frontpaged a photograph showing a TV set placed prominently on a street outside a polling booth in Srinagar. An obnoxious looking gift tag “PRIZE FOR THE FIRST VOTER” ran boldly across the width of the photo. It demonstrated less the audacity of the separatists in Kashmir and more the helplessness of the state. No surprise the voter turnout in the Kashmir Valley and the ordinary Indian’s indifference to the Jammu and Kashmir elections used to compete with each other in most elections in the state. Now compare it with the unprecedented scenes during the first phase of polling for the Kashmir assembly. One photo shows a sea of phiran-clad voters spread from end to end in more than five layers of endless queues outside a polling station in Bandipora. Yet another shows a similar crowd of thousands of cheerful women voters in long queues. On the other side of the Pir Panjal too, it is the first time in the six decades of Indian elections that Kashmir elections are being discussed across the country with as much interest as the recent ballot in Haryana and Maharashtra. There is no doubt that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been successful in rehabilitating Kashmir in the mind of the nation in a manner that was beyond anyone’s imagination all these years. This glowing enthusiasm of Kashmiri voters who logged an impressive over 71 percent attendance at the polling booths stands out in sharp contrast to the demoralization that starkly dominates the separatist camp which, until recently, had got used to calling the shots through election boycott calls in the valley. The gloom that envelops the home of the most prominent separatist, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, represents this mesmerising change in full perfection. Answering a question why wall painted slogans or poster-pamphlets supporting his boycott call were missing from Srinagar, he replied: “It’s because I and all my supporters are in preventive custody.” Asked about big crowds of enthusiastic voters outside polling booths, his answer was to accuse the army and paramilitary forces of forcing people to vote. Experts on Jammu and Kashmir politics are busy arguing whether this extraordinary turnout of voters in the valley reflects the changing public mood in favour of Modi or it actually means a collective effort on the part of Kashmiri people to push back the Modi wave from overwhelming their valley. To some this massive surge of voters represents the last shove for the already non-functional Abdullah family and the Congress. There is no shortage of experts who see it as a clear sign of public support in favour of the only other alternative family — Mufti Mohammed Sayeed. The nation and the world will get to know the election results only in the last week of December. But at least one unambiguous sign is fast emerging from this unprecedented public enthusiasm towards the democratic process. The ordinary people in the valley now appear too restless to stay confined in the long house arrest imposed on them by their self-styled gods and political conscience keepers. Peace and prosperity appear to be returning to their agenda. After all, one does not need to be a rocket scientist to realise that it is these very voters who have lost thousands of their children to the militants and armed forces while children of separatist leaders studied abroad. As millions of Indian TV viewers enthusiastically watch long queues of valley’s voters wait in the chilly winds for their turn at the EVMs, Kashmir is slowly but decisively moving out of its old state of mind to its new place as a State of India. That is, perhaps, the greatest contribution of the Modi Factor in today’s Kashmir. Modi lauds BSF for tirelessly defending India’s borders Himachal defers bill to ‘favour’ construction violators Any misadventure by Pakistan Army will be repelled with punitive response: Army chief Exclusive Interview: In Conversation with Dr. JBS Jaggi, Associate Director & Unit Head, Max Hospital, Gurgaon.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line441
__label__cc	0.61213	0.38787	Mycocepurus tardus Subfamily: Myrmicinae Tribe: Attini Genus: Mycocepurus Species: M. tardus Weber, 1940 Nothing is known about the biology of Mycocepurus tardus. 2.1 Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists 2.2 Distribution based on AntMaps 2.3 Distribution based on AntWeb specimens 2.4 Habitat The worker can be recognized by the pair of promesonotal spines located in the middle of the circlet of teeth on the promesonotum. It can be separated from the other two species (Mycocepurus curvispinosus and Mycocepurus goeldii) which also have these teeth, based on several different characters. It differs from the Mexican and Central American M. curvispinosus, as the anterior pronotal spines are well developed (lacking in M. curvispinosus), and propodeal spines are straight, and directed somewhat vertically. It can be easily separated from the Brazilian and Argentinean goeldii on the basis of the distributions, and in that the inferior lateral pronotal tooth is poorly developed (well-developed in M. goeldii). (Mackay et al. 2004) Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists Neotropical Region: Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama (type locality). Distribution based on AntMaps Distribution based on AntWeb specimens Check data from AntWeb Lowland rain forest. tardus. Mycocepurus tardus Weber, 1940a: 416, fig. 13 (w.) PANAMA. See also: Kempf, 1963b: 430. Kempf, W. W. 1963b. A review of the ant genus Mycocepurus Forel, 1893 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Stud. Entomol. 6: 417-432 (page 430, see also) Mackay, W. P.; Maes, J.-M.; Fernández, Patricia Rojas; Luna, G. 2004. The ants of North and Central America: the genus Mycocepurus (Hymenoptera : Formicidae). Journal of Insect Science (Tucson) 4(27): 1-7 (page 1, new record for Costa Rica, Nicaragua) Weber, N. A. 1940b. The biology of the fungus-growing ants. Part VI. Key to Cyphomyrmex, new Attini and a new guest ant. Rev. Entomol. (Rio J.) 11: 406-427 (page 416, fig. 13 worker described) Retrieved from "http://antwiki.org/wiki/index.php?title=Mycocepurus_tardus&oldid=495140" Need species key Myrmicinae Attini Mycocepurus Myrmicinae species Attini species Mycocepurus species	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line459
__label__wiki	0.700277	0.700277	WHEN: 10:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 LOCATION: Online, with free registration MODERATOR: Frost & Sullivan Automotive & Transportation Research Manager, Praveen Chandrasekar Issue: Feb 2015 Automotive Design & Production Automotive Manufacturing Solutions Just Auto Wards AutoWorld Automobile Industrie (in German) Automotive Industries is not responsible for the content of external internet sites The Auto Industry's Newest Concern: Cyberproofing the Modern-Day Connected Car Cybersecurity experts explore growing automotive security concerns and what the industry is doing to protect vehicles during a complimentary webinar by John Larkin Bill Mazzara, Cybersecurity Strategist, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles; Martin Birkner, Head of Product Marketing, Connected Drive at HERE; Andy Rowland, Head of Customer Innovation, BT Global Services; Craig Smith, CEO, Theia Labs & OpenGarages The connected car has rapidly moved from the realms of sci-fi to reality. Drivers are synching smartphones and other Wi-Fi, Bluetooth-enabled to in-car infotainment systems, and cars themselves have sophisticated safety and engine systems that communicate with the diagnostics heart of a vehicle. With greater connectivity comes greater risk of the chances of hackers breaking into a vehicle's systems. Today, cybersecurity for vehicles is of paramount importance to automotive manufacturers. Attend this webinar to discover: -- How the auto industry is embracing "cyberproofing" -- How to protect vehicles from malware injection to actual physical hacking -- How much cybersecurity will add in terms of overall cost -- A supplier's view on connected car security -- A hacker's view on connected car security -- BT's vision for a secure connected car Registration -- Register to attend this briefing by emailing Mireya Espinoza, mireya.espinoza@frost.com, your full name, title, company name, company telephone number, company email address and website, city, state and country. -- View the on-demand version of this briefing any time after the live presentation by visiting - http://bit.ly/1DzapF4 "Cyberproofing the electronic control unit (ECU)-loaded, modern-day smartphone on wheels is crucial for OEMs who are gearing up to introduce level two and three automation and connected features," said Frost & Sullivan Automotive & Transportation Research Manger Praveen Chandrasekar. "Besides protecting the consumer, this is crucial for the auto industry to protect its brand and intellectual property." "The auto industry needs to acknowledge the increasing risk of security, get into the first phases of the gap and threat analysis and then benchmark itself with more complicated giants like the aviation space. The rest is all about working with IT and cybersecurity specialists to use their expertise," states Chandrasekar. -- For more information about Frost & Sullivan's Visionary Innovation Group, please visit: http://www.frost.com. Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, works in collaboration with clients to leverage visionary innovation that addresses the global challenges and related growth opportunities that will make or break today's market participants. 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The magazine changed its name to "The Automobile" in July 1909, an era when gasoline, steam and electricity all vied for preeminence in motive power. The magazine's present name was established in November 1917. The title was briefly amended to "Automotive and Aviation Industries" during the World War II years, as the magazine expanded its coverage of technologies and production methods to include the aircraft industry, in which many automakers participated. Automotive Industries is devoted to providing a global coverage on all aspects of the automobile marketplace, with an emphasis on the people, products and processes that shape the industry. Automotive Industries provides more than 18,000 manufacturers and suppliers with in-depth news, information, insight and analysis on the global events that affect the auto industry. 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__label__cc	0.520258	0.479742	News and Press Release NEW YORK (GenomeWeb) – The sequencing service center Novogene and molecular diagnostics and services company AITbiotech will form a new joint venture called NovogeneAIT Genomics Singapore, and will establish a whole-genome sequencing center in Singapore. The new center will provide whole-genome sequencing and bioinformatics based on Illumina’s HiSeq X instruments, and will support public research projects and large-scale sequencing initiatives in Singapore and the broader region. It will also collaborate with the Genome Institute of Singapore to use whole-genome sequencing for cancer diagnosis and to identify treatments based on patients’ molecular profile. In addition, NovogeneAIT and GIS will work to develop new applications for next-generation sequencing. “The center is the first major project for NovogeneAIT and is an important milestone for our company,” Novogene CEO Ruiqian Li said in a statement. GIS Executive Director Ng Huck Hui added, “Such public-private partnerships will prove to be highly beneficial as it leverages the strengths of both parties to advance genomic science and medicine in Singapore, as well as to create successful local biotech companies.” Source: GenomeWeb	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line471
__label__wiki	0.755602	0.755602	Juries Hear Different Versions Of Mob Racketeering Conspiracy Nicky Scarfo Jr. By George Anastasia For Bigtrial.net There's racketeering conspiracy and then there's RACKETEERING CONSPIRACY! Federal juries on opposite sides of the Delaware River began dealing with the differences today as the jury in the retrial of mob boss Joseph "Uncle Joe" Ligambi started deliberations in his eight-week old trial and the jury in the fraud case against mobster Nicodemo S. Scarfo, the son of jailed mob boss Nicodemo "Little Nicky" Scarfo, heard opening arguments in his case. The Ligambi jury got the case in federal court in Philadelphia shortly before 11 a.m. and deliberated for the rest of the day without a verdict. The panel is due back tomorrow. The case, against Ligambi and his co-defendant and nephew George Borgesi, is built around allegations that the two mobsters ran an organized crime enterprise that generated tens of thousands of dollars through illegal gambling, loansharking and extortion. Scarfo, Elkins Park businessman Salvatore Pelullo and five others went on trial at the same time in federal court in Camden. The government alleges that Scarfo and Pelullo orchestrated the systematic looting of a Texas-based mortgage company, FirstPlus Financial, by secretly taking control of the board of directors in June 2007. Over the next 10 months, authorities allege, Scarfo and Pelullo lined their pockets with cash for the company. The take? A staggering $12 million. The difference underscores what lawyers in the Ligambi case have argued continuously -- that the government has taken a penny ante gambling case and turned into into a mob conspiracy. "Racketeering lite," Edwin Jacobs Jr., Ligambi's lawyer, said of the charges which, nevertheless, carry a maximum 20-year prison sentence for the defendants. Scarfo and Pelullo, both convicted felons, could face even more jail time if they are found guilty at the end of their trial which is expected to last about four months. The jury, 12 panelists and six alternates, heard about four hours of opening arguments today and will be back for more tomorrow. Testimony is not scheduled to begin until Monday. In a sharply detailed opening, Assistant U.S. Attorney Howard Wiener, one of three prosecutors in the case, used charts, power point displays and snippets of secretly recorded conversations to paint a picture of the case that will be laid out over the coming months. "This is a case about lying and cheating and stealing," Wiener said. But lawyers for Scarfo and Pelullo, in their openings, said the prosecution had misinterpreted and slanted the facts. Both lawyers claimed that the alleged mob ties to the case were a smoke screen designed to sensationalize the case. Both said their clients had engaged in legitimate business deals and were innocent. Paul Fishman, the U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, was one of dozens of spectators in the crowded courtroom for opening arguments,. At the time indictments were handed up in the case two years ago, Fishman said the FirstPlus looting gave new meaning to the phrase "corporate takeover." Without using those words, Wiener hit on that same theme during his two-hour address to the jury. Money was funneled out of FirstPlus, the prosecutor said, after Scarfo and Pelullo took control of the board of directors in June 2007. The money was used to fund purchases of bogus or straw companies that Pelullo and Scarfo had set up and as phony consulting fees. Wiener said $6 million was spent to purchase the phony companies. He also told the jury that Pelullo and Scarfo used FirstPlus cash to support a lavish lifestyle. They purchased a yacht for $8000,000 and named the boat "Priceless." Pelullo also bought a $200,000 Bentley automobile. Scarfo bought a $75,000 Audi and used more than $200,000 as a downpayment on a $700,000 home in Egg Harbor Township. The prosecutor said the pair used their alleged ties to organized crime to instill fear and to intimidate anyone who tried to block their takeover of the company. Co-defendant William Maxwell, a Texas attorney, aided the scheme after he was appointed special counsel to the company with a contract that paid him $100,000-a-month plus expenses. Maxwell them arranged consulting contracts for Pelullo and Scarfo that were also financed by FirstPlus. Other defendants in the case include Maxwell's brother, John, who was CEO of FirstPlus; Scarfo's longtime criminal defense attorney, Donald Manno, and lawyers Gary McCarthy of Philadelphia and David Adler of New York. Several other defendants in the case, including Scarfo's wife Lisa, have pleaded guilty to related charges. Wiener cited several secretly recorded conversations which he said supported the government's allegations. On one, he said, Scarfo boasted about how the takeover was set up with a series of business transactions and companies. "Layer upon layer, like an onion," he said Scarfo told an associate on one tape. He also said that Pelullo once threatened an associate who he and Scarfo feared might talk to authorities, telling him that his wife would be raped and his children would be sold into prostitution "if you ever rat." Michael Riley, Scarfo's lawyer, told the jury that his client was paying a price for his father's reputation. Nicodemo D. "Little Nicky" Scarfo, who ruled the Philadelphia-South Jersey mob for most of the 1980s, was considered one of the most violent mob bosses in America. But Riley said the younger Scarfo decided to go in a different direction after he was shot and nearly killed in a mob hit at Dante&Luigi's Restaurant in South Philadelphia on Halloween night in 1989. That shooting, Riley argued, is the government's jumping off point for organized crime charges that have no basis for being in the case. "No one's gonna wake up with a horsehead in their bed," Riley said, referring to a classic scene in The Godfather. But, he said, the government wants to portray the case as an extension of that world. Would you rather watch a financial report on television or The Godfather movie, Riley asked the jury. The government, he said, is trying to glamourize and sensationalize what amounts to a dull, boring financial case by introducing the specter of the mob. Troy Archie, Pelullo's attorney, hit on that same point, telling the jury that the government "misunderstood" the facts in the case and began an investigation with the premise that "where's there's Mafia smoke, there must be Mafia fire." He described Pelullo as a "brash talking, foul-mouthed businessman," but said his dealings with FirstPlus were legitimate. Neither he nor Scarfo had broken the law, he said. Pelullo's only offense, Archie said, was that "he was friends with Nicky Scarfo." Pelullo, who has two prior convictions for fraud, "turned his life around," Archie said, becoming a "consultant and entrepreneur." But, he added, the government "got confused because he's with Nicky Scarfo and they're making money." Closing arguments are to continue tomorrow morning in federal court in Camden while in federal court in Philadelphia an anonymously chosen jury to 11 women and one man will begin its first full day of deliberations. (A male juror was dismissed before the start of deliberations after acknowledging that he had fallen asleep during the lengthy charge of Judge Eduardo Robreno.) Racketeering conspiracy is the overarching charge in both trials. On a personal note, I may not be able to cover the rest of the FirstPlus trial because Salvatore Pelullo has listed me as a potential witness and witnesses are not permitted in the courtroom during testimony. Judge Robert Kugler permitted me to remain during opening arguments. The issue may be appealed by Bigtrial.net. Pelullo's second attorney, J. Michael Farrell, would not say why I might be called and said he was reluctant to discuss the issue with me because I might tell the prosecution. In a brief discussion during the morning break, Farrell would offer not further explanation. I have never discussed the case with Pelullo's lawyers and am hard pressed to understand why I would be called as a witness. Having me on the witness list, however, would keep me from covering the trial. Farrell cryptically asked if I had ever written about Salvatore Pelullo before his name surfaced in this case. I told him I believed I had not. What he was getting at remains unclear to me. I told him, 'You don't want me on the stand.' He called that a `threat' and said I would remain on the list. Everything I know about this case has appeared in stories that I wrote for The Philadelphia Inquirer from the time search warrants were executed in the spring of 2008 until I left the paper in October 2012. I have probably written more about the alleged scam than anyone else. But what I could provide as a witness for the defense is baffling. I know and have written a lot (including several books) about the Phiadelphia mob and the Scarfo family. I know about the younger Scarfo's connections to the Lucchese crime family, a key element in the prosecution's case. Does Pelullo want me on the stand talking about that? I could also talk about the late Harold Garber, an Atlantic City criminal defense attorney who ended up on the board of directors of FirstPlus after the government alleges Scarfo and Pelullo took over the company behind the scenes. Garber died of cancer shortly after he was appointed to the board. He had represented Little Nicky Scarfo and Crazy Phil Leonetti in the 1980s. In fact, he had his law license suspended for a year after a witness in a murder case against Leonetti, whom Garber was representing, recanted his story. Garber also represented that witness. So Garber's appointment to the board of directors of FirstPlus was a red flag for me. How, I wondered, did a criminal defense lawyer from Atlantic County end up on the board of directors of a relatively obscure mortgage company based in Irving, Tx.? Or maybe Farrell and Pelullo would like me to talk about a story I wrote for The Inquirer in July 2008. That story was based on wiretaps from a mob case in North Jersey tied to the Gambino and Lucchese crime families. On one tape Pelullo and Martin Taccetta, a Lucchese crime family member, talked about business and the mob; business that had very little to do with FirstPlus but a lot to do with the allegation that Pelullo was a mob associate. Would Farrell and Pelullo like to ask me about that? Stayed tuned. We'll see. George Anastasia can be contacted at George@bigtrial.net. Trial: Philadelphia Mob Trial Boy, George i sure hope you get to stay on for the trial. I suspect its going to be fascinating. tomorrow is the day. D DAY. well if they WIN PHIL LIGAMBI WILL BE DOING THE MUMMERS STRUT down broad street. Boy!!! Nicky Scarfo JR. Is The Real Gangster!!! That's How You Make Money! He Was Robing With Out A Gun!!!!!! Hey George, i bet that they won't call you. Pelullo just wants to keep you out of the courtroom because he don't like what you write about him I wonder what Scarfo thinks about his son spending all that money, buying a boat,200k cash down on a house, without a legal income. Its like telling the Fed's come and get me The guys doin 55 years. You really think hes worried about junior making dumb mistakes like that JB January 8, 2014 at 8:34 PM ^^ eh, not even close. He might be worried about junior. I dont know. But if was in Juniors shoes, I know there wouldn't be too many codefendents Nicky Scarfo making millions!!! Steveie Mazzone and company selling Christmas Trees! And can't thow a Christmas Party What a Joke!!!!!!!!! SM live in 500,000 home!!! ??? how do you think he made the money??? in the sport business!! NO! IN THE DRUG BUSINESS!!!! THAT'S HOW!!!! ITS ALL GOING TOO COME OUT REAL SOON>>>>>>>>>> What are you trying to say? There's no money in sports betting, makes no sense pal! And i highly doubt that SM rowhome is worth 1/2 million Steveie Mazzone That Fruit Cake Is Dead Broke!!!!!!!! Mother F#*! Them every chance you get Hendry DUMFELLAS DON'T KNOW HOW TOO MAKE MONEY! At least slap dick manno won.t be representing any body but himself and u know how that saying goes This is the trail I have been waiting for. I have been following this trial very close and now george might not be allowed in court. Thats some BS. Wait Until The Next One!! I understand everyone wants to MF Scarfo & Pelullo, but what about the Attorney Gary J. McCarthy who is still on the street practicing law in Philly. think he is the one they need to be focusing on since the indictment says he set up the Companies--So who is the smartest in the group!!!!!! Plus those Maxwell brothers What firm is McCarthy currently with? GA Clearly u cant be objective on this case now, your taunting the accused! Unbelievable. I always thought better of you, now I see your one of them... PHILLY MOB AS THE TAPES TURN COMES TO A END HOW MANY YRS THESE GUY GONNA GET 10. UNCLE JOE HAS 21/2 WITH 10 DOES A NUTTA 61/2 BOY GEORGE IS JUST FINISHIMG HIS 14 AND HAS TO DO A NUTTA 10YRS AND WITH RUMORS OF SOMEBODY TALKING FROM HIS OLD CREW YOU REALLY THINK BOY GEORGE IS GONNA DO LIFE FOR THE MOBSTERS OF BROTHERLY LOVE BUT THEN AGAIN THERE JUST RUMORS RIGHT WELL BUONA FORTUNA! !!!! Their Coming!!!!! SM live in 500,000 home!!! ??? how do you think he made the money??? in the sport business!! NO! IN THE DRUG BUSINESS!!!! THAT'S HOW!!!! TRY TO FINE cousin Dutchie ??? oh that.s right HIS NOT A ROUND???!!!!!!!! ITS ALL GOING TOO COME OUT REAL SOON>>>>>>>>>> Different trial boys nobody here gives a shit about that crew here thats yrs down the road. john cicero January 9, 2014 at 9:49 AM Wow some of the people who comment on this blog are really dumb. Take away the anonymous button and make sign in through gmail or facebook and lets see how many of them will type in a bunch of all capital, illiterate rants. What Are They Going Too Do Nothing!!! They Need 20 Guys Too Go after You Give Me A Break!! THEIR CHUMPS!!!!!........ JUST SAYING) ^ Hi I'm from North Jersey I can't believe the PhillyMob are mobsters these guys are big time fools!! Everybody up here are cracking up..... They can't be gangster's! You are a fool 2up^ ...um...no ur not...probably couldn't find jersey on a map.... Just worry about Jersey. Dont worry what happens down here. Your cracking up but you probably live on this site following the trial. Your from Jersey. Not New York. Youngin All the "Real Gangters""are either dead or in jail NOT TRUE!! PHIL NARDUCCI IS OUT. HE IS THE REAL DEAL!!!!!!!!!!'''''''') True. There are FEW "Real Deal" guys on the street. Very Few But You know what I'm trying to say, right? 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__label__wiki	0.564373	0.564373	Tag Archive for big bang Ben Carson: Truth Doctor November 9, 2015 bb_admin Compassionate CONservatives, Con-a-thon 2016, Corporate States of America, Grand Old Plutocrats, Holy Huckster Hijinx, Neocon Media Circus, Teabagging **it As predicted, the joke that is Con-a-thon 2016 is living up to expectations. The Donald no longer is the front runner and there is a new flavor of the month in the lead. That distinction now belongs to famed evangelical neurosurgeon Ben Carson. Unbelievably, this man has risen to the top of the GOP heap and in some polls(we suspect extremely errant polls) he’s even ahead of Hilary Clinton. Of course, all this despite Dr. Carson uttering the most non-sensical crap ever to spew forth from a presidential candidate’s mouth. But then you can never be too crazy with this year’s candidates in the Republican clown car. Seriously folks, the things that Carson has said are just mind-blowingly inane. It appears that Dr. Carson is a pathological fabricator. He claims that he was excessively violent as an ‘impoverished’ child but no one who knew him back then can corroborate his story. He also falsely claimed to have applied for and been accepted to West Point. And this so called man of science doesn’t believe in evolution and thinks the Big Bang is a fairy tale. In addition, it has recently been documented how that his house is basically a temple to himself. This follows along with the prosperity gospel being taught by many of today’s evangelical preachers, which is why the christian Tea Baggers are nuts for him…you know…because he believes in Jeebus. This despite his actions and viewpoints being mostly against anything Jesus ever said or did. But christians are authoritarians and when someone in authority, like Dr. Carson, says something, the good little sheep believe and obey. And of course, the authoritarian dictating his doctrines, like Dr. Carson, believes the truth is whatever he says it is. Do Americans really want this chronic fibber as their leader? Well Dubya was president for eight years, so maybe they miss all the lies and deceptions. America is pretty dysfunctional in that respect. We’ve got another year to go in this travesty of democracy so we guess anything can happen. Maybe Jim Gilmore will come out of nowhere and be the next Republican flavor of the month. New GOP frontrunner, Dr. Ben Carson, proclaims to all his evangelical Teabagger sheeple that the truth is pretty much what he says it is. No comments anti-science, Ben Carson, big bang, Carson, christian, christians, clown, clown car, conservative, corporate, doctor, election, evangelical, evolution, Gilmore, GOP, Great Wall of China, Jeebus, Jesus, media, Neocon, photo-toon, politics, pyramids, religion, Republican, Tea Party, Teabaggers The Prankin’ Pope April 29, 2015 bb_admin Holy Huckster Hijinx, There's No Planet B, Wide World O' Wacky Pope Francis has become a very popular pope among the world’s catholics and non-catholics alike. Since he’s become pope he’s come out with some pretty bold, controversial statements criticizing capitalism, supporting evolution, supporting the big bang, acknowledging gay rights and stating that climate change is real. It’s gotten such that even tea party darling Sarah Palin has commented how liberal the pope has sounded. (Wow, imagine that…a pope acting liberal, just like Jesus!) We here at the Bucket are atheists and while we give Papa Francisco some props for his views on capitalism and his ‘evolution’ on scientific matters, we think he’s still way off on many issues such as women’s rights, birth control and of course, the whole God thing. But what annoys us the most isn’t the pope; it’s about the majority of humans, not only in this country but worldwide. Scientists have been touting evolution, the big bang, climate change and other scientific discoveries and facts for years and nobody listens. Scientists base their findings on solid data and evidence gathered over many years using the scientific method and religious people reply to this with an ‘oh I’m skeptical’ reply, ignoring the implausibility of their own ‘beliefs’. And yet Papa Francisco, who knows far less about science than your average scientist, comes out and says climate change and evolution are real, and suddenly, all the sheeple say, ‘Oh maybe there is something to this.’ So humanity won’t listen to people who actually know something about how the universe works but they’ll listen to somebody like the pope, who in our opinion, knows little about how the universe functions. Hmmm, could that be why the world is in such a colossal mess? But wouldn’t it be funny if Papa Francisco’s next bombshell for the sheeple was that the whole God thing was… a prank. Move over Ashton Kutcher; we’ve got a new Punk Master! Pope Francis reveals his latest bombshell to his pliant, unquestioning flock. No comments atheism, atheist, big bang, bombshell, catholic, church, climate change, evolution, flock, Francis, global warming, God, Pope, prank, punked, science, scientist, sheep, sheeple	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0060.json.gz/line479

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