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If you ever needed proof that you can make a difference, check out today’s top story about how a 10 year old convinced a local government Council to stop using single-use plastics. Also in today’s news, advice on the return on investment when installing batteries in your home, Harry and Meghan’s wedding invitation to a macaroon maker making a difference, cyclists in London enjoy less pollution and healthier lives, and Michelle Grattan steps outside her usual neutral political commentary to express a view on live animal exports.
10yo girl wins straw phase-out battle; Cairns Council agrees to ditch single-use plastics | ABC News
AUSTRALIA – A 10-year-old girl has helped convince a local government on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef to phase out using plastic straws in its council operations for the first time in Queensland. The Cairns Regional Council today unanimously agreed to set a goal of removing straws and other single-use plastics, and to look at supporting local businesses to make the same change. The council will also encourage its markets, events and functions to eventually eliminate straws.
New satellite to spot planet-warming industrial methane leaks | The Guardian
Methane leaking from oil and gas facilities around the world – a major contributor to global warming – is set to be spotted from space. The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has announced it aims to launch a satellite called MethaneSAT by 2021 to scan the globe and make major leaks public. That information will then enable governments to force action, EDF hopes. Building and launching the satellite will cost tens of millions of dollars, but EDF says it has already raised most of the money.
CEFC makes first infrastructure equity commitment | The Fifth Estate
AUSTRALIA – The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has tipped $150 million into Australia’s largest infrastructure fund to help reduce carbon emissions across airports, ports and electricity infrastructure. The investment into the $12 billion IFM Australian Infrastructure Fund represents the CEFC’s first equity commitment to the infrastructure sector, and will specifically target emissions reduction and energy efficiency programs at Ausgrid, Brisbane Airport, Melbourne Airport, Port Botany in Sydney and the Port of Brisbane.
Turnbull’s brown coal hydrogen horror show: $500m for 3 tonnes | RenewEconomy (Opinion)
Australia’s Victoria and federal governments have promised to pump $50 million each into a near $496 million project to gassify brown coal in Victoria and produce just three tonnes of hydrogen, in what is being dubbed a world-first pilot project. Yes, that’s right: $500 million to build a pilot plant that will operate for just 12 months and produce a grand total “up to” three tonnes of hydrogen over the whole year. I had to read that 10 times and get on the phone twice to check… You will note, of course, that Turnbull was nowhere to be seen when the wind and solar-fuelled hydrogen projects – which will create significantly more hydrogen at a fraction of the cost from wind and solar – were unveiled by the ACT and South Australian governments.
Home battery storage has trebled – but should you be installing it? | One Step Off The Grid
AUSTRALIA – There’s been plenty of talk about how Australian solar households are warming to the idea of battery storage, but little concrete data to back this up. Until now. A new report from solar analysts, SunWiz, has revealed almost 21,000 behind the meter energy storage systems were installed in Australia in 2017, a three-fold increase on the year before. But what does this trebling of battery storage uptake mean? Is it a sign that batteries now make economic sense to the average Australian household? Well, it’s complicated.
Sydney’s extended summer ‘confusing’ plants and keeping lifesavers on their toes | ABC News
AUSTRALIA – It’s autumn and temperatures are still soaring across many parts of New South Wales. The higher April temperatures are making for more idyllic beach days, but are having an effect on the world around us with plants “confused”, animals sluggish and delays in hazard burning.
Photo: Manchurian pear trees are so confused by the unseasonably hot weather that they are flowering in autumn instead of spring. (Supplied)
‘They might just disappear’: warning over ‘punk’ turtle’s future | SMH
The world’s first detailed field study of one of most ancient turtles in the world shows Queensland’s endangered Mary River Turtle, once threatened by the Traveston Dam, remains in dire straits. The “in the field” research, which was finished only weeks ago, found 92 per cent of the endangered species are now in a “retirement home” and only 8 per cent are “teenagers” or young breeding turtles.
Keep Molesworth as it is, say farmers as DOC swamped by responses | Stuff.co.nz
NEW ZEALAND – A farmer with land next to New Zealand’s largest high country station is concerned “unaffected people” with little-to-no knowledge of the area are getting the chance to decide its future. The Department of Conservation started an online survey on the future of Molesworth Station, between Marlborough and Canterbury, in January to gauge public appetite for a radical rethink of the farm. The survey follows up a 2013 management plan for the 180,000-hectare Molesworth, about the size of Stewart Island, which looked to move the station away from its traditional farming focus to include more recreation and conservation activities.
From ghost boats to water treasures, museums seek to spur climate action | Thomson Reuters Foundation
A toddler’s bath water, tears of joy from a newly ordained priest, condensed sweat from a nightclub – British artist Amy Sharrocks collects all kinds of water. In 2013 she set up the Museum of Water, a live piece of artwork that travels around the world and invites people to donate water – from spit to melted snow – in a bottle and discuss what it means to them. The initiative aims to understand why people treasure water and help prepare them for a drier future and climate, Sharrocks told an audience of climate experts, activists and museum curators.
Royal wedding guest ‘Miss Macaroon’ hails Harry and Meghan’s support for do-good businesses | Thomson Reuters Foundation
UK – A British entrepreneur who uses her colourful macaroon business to help disadvantaged people get back on their feet said on Wednesday she was “over the moon” after being invited to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Rosie Ginday praised the couple for championing social enterprises, like her company Miss Macaroon, which she set up in 2011 with 500 pounds ($700) of her own money.
Grattan on Friday: Live sheep exports tarnish Australia’s reputation and should be stopped | The Conversation
AUSTRALIA – If a farmer were caught subjecting animals on his or her property to the suffering endured by the sheep on the Emanuel Exports ship last August, they’d find themselves in court, perhaps in jail, and almost certainly banned from possessing animals in future. When it’s an export company, it gets a permit for another shipment. The public, and new Agriculture Minister David Littleproud, have been predictably angered by the recent footage brought to light by Animals Australia, shot by a whistleblower on the ship.
Ten things learned in 10 hours of Zuckerberg testimony | Radio New Zealand News (Opinion)
I sat through both of Mark Zuckerberg’s appearances on Capitol Hill, watching them live streamed, ironically enough, on Facebook. Here’s what I learned about the 33 year-old billionaire, and the social network’s greatest crisis yet.
Pollutionwatch: bicycles take over City of London rush hour | The Guardian
UK – City workers are swapping their pinstripe suits for cycle helmets and high-vis jackets. Since 1999, total traffic in the City of London has fallen by 40% and bicycles are now the dominant vehicle during the rush hour. This is good news for air pollution in an area that breaches EU limit values for nitrogen dioxide, but an increase in active travel has many other benefits: less road traffic noise, fewer climate change emissions and people benefiting from more exercise.
World’s first electrified road for charging vehicles opens in Sweden | The Guardian (Video 0:57)
SWEDEN – The world’s first electrified road that recharges the batteries of cars and trucks driving on it has been opened in Sweden. About 2km (1.2 miles) of electric rail has been embedded in a public road near Stockholm, but the government’s roads agency has already drafted a national map for future expansion. Sweden’s target of achieving independence from fossil fuel by 2030 requires a 70% reduction in the transport sector.
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Faculty Opening - Soon Chun Hyang University, Korea
Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor Positions in Biomedical Science – Soonchunhyang Institute of Medi-Bioscience (SIMS), Soon Chun Hyang University, Korea<?xml:namespace prefix = "o" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
Soonchunhyang University (SCHU, www.sch.ac.kr), established in 1978 as the first private medical school in Korea is a leading research and educational institution that also administers four medical centers. The Soonchunhyang Institute of Medi-bio Science (SIMS) is a newly established research institute located in Cheonan city, 90 km south of Seoul, by the SCHU to strengthen its research competitiveness in the biomedical sciences. SCHU is strongly committed to growth of SIMS in view of the increasingly important roles of translational application in biomedical science. Areas of active research focus include Metabolic Disease, Stem Cell biology, Degenerative Diseases and Regenerative Medicine. Further information about SIMS can be found at http://sims.sch.ac.kr
SCHU is seeking outstanding scholars for seven (7) tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor positions. SIMS invites applications from exceptional scientists whose research interests complement or expand upon current SIMS interest area that includes Metabolic Disease and Stem Cell Biology. The successful candidates are expected to conduct independent research within the SIMS Graduate School and establish research collaborations with other leading international centers of excellence. Candidates with expertise in the Gut Microbiota, Autophage, Brown Adipose tissue, Metabolomics/lipidomics, Gene Editing, Organogenesis, hiPSCs approach for rare disease, Disease ontology using Bioinformatics, RNA biology or translational applications related to Metabolic Diseases and Stem Cell research are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates should possess strong academic credentials and interests in multidisciplinary collaborative research.
Salary and benefit will be very competitive. A pleasant package, including start-up funding (100 million KRW), health insurance and superannuation contributions is available for each new faculty members. Applicants should send a CV, 5 copies of research achievements, statement of research interest, and the names and contact details of three referees to the Office of Human Resources, SCHU (Email: prof@sch.ac.kr). The closing date for application is Monday, November 10, 2014.
National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
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National institute of Health, Korea
Institute of Medical Sciences
Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Seoul Natuonal University, Seoul
Korea Research Institute of Bioscience & Biotechnology, Daejeon
MAKNA(National Cancer Council Malaysia)
Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology
St. Luke's Medical Center
Bio-MAX Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
Advanced Medical and Dental Institute(AMDI), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang
International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Institute of Virus Research
Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Colleage of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei
Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, Brisbane
Biotechnology Research Institute
Eijkman Institute of Molecular Biology
Biotechnology Center of HCMC
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Pickleball Canada January 2014 Newsletter
www.pickleballcanada.org/news/nl_2011_january.pdf
Pickleball Ireland on Facebook
"Pickleball Ireland" on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ireland/19045481529#!/pickleball.ireland?fref=ts Also on Facebook "Pickleball has arrived in Ireland" and "Irish Pickleball" https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.620171291334791.1073741826.114618145223444&type=3
Why Play Pickleball
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the world. Canada and USA have over 100,000 pickleball players. Pickleball is now played in many countries including Spain, India, Mexico, Netherlands (Ireland and UK - updated Feb 10/14).
PIckleball Canada held its 2nd National Championship in July, 2013. USAPA held its Nationals V Tournament in November, 2013. India held its 1st National Tournament in December, 2013.
The first International Pickleball Tournament will be held in Amsterdam, Netherlands in May, 2014. The 3rd Annual Pickleball Canada National Open Championship will be held in Abbotsford, BC in July, 2014. The USAPA Nationals VI will be held in Buckeye, AZ in Nov, 2014.
If you play tennis, badminton, racquetball, squash or table tennis, you will love Pickleball. Fun and easy, the game can be played by enthusiasts of all ages who have different playing abilities. It is simple enough for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced competitive sport for the experienced players. Most who give pickleball a try find it addictive and challenging. It also provides plenty of exercise, burning about 250 calories in 30 minutes.
Pickleball works most of your muscle groups at the same time and improves your balance, mobility and agility. It's great for interval training with its quick bursts of activity and intermittent resting. Pickleball also helps with speed, overall fitness, discipline, social skills and sportsmanship. What a fun way to stay fit! Just try it once, I'm certain it won't be your last. Be Fit. Be Strong. Be Well !!
Pickleball Canada National Open Championship T-Shirts
For the 1st time, a Pickleball Canada National Open Championship T-shirt is available! You can order online from Pickleball Depot, you can select men's and women's cut styles for only $17.95! Your shirt can be mailed in advance or you can pick it up at Nationals. A limited number of t-shirts will also be available for sale at the tournament but why wait... order today! http://pickleballdepot.ca/product/pickleball-canada-t-shirt-2/
Product Description: This is the new 2014 Pickleball Canada “National Open Championship” T-Shirt. Look good and play great with this 100% Polyester pique knit wicking T-shirt. Moisture wicking and anti-bacterial Tagless, double-needle stitching at neck, arm and bottom hems.
Pickleball Canada T-Shirt
Pickleball Canada Ladies T-Shirt
Special Hotel Rates for 2014 Pickleball Canada National Open Championship July 4 - 6, 2014
Pickleball Canada has listed these possible accomodations and makes no recommendations. All players must make their own arrangement for lodging. Be sure to ask if there are special rates for participants of the Pickleball Canada National Championship.
COAST HOTEL AND SUITES 2020 Sumas Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C7 (604) 853-1880 Special Group Rate: $99.00 plus tax, 2 Queen beds or King, includes breakfast.
SANDMAN HOTEL 32720 Simon Avenue, Abbotsford, BC V2T 0B8 (604) 556-7263 Special Group Rate: $109.00+ tax, Double occupancy. Group No. 45290
BEST WESTERN REGENCY HOTEL 32110 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC Preferred rate: $103.99+ tax Double occupancy, 2 Queen beds or 1 King bed, includes breakfast.1.800.771.3077 or 604.853.3111
RAMADA INN 36035 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2C6 (604) 870-1050 Special Group rate $112.00 +tax Double occupancy, 2 Queen beds, includes breakfast.
Mission Madness pickleball tournament Feb 8- 9
Mission Madness pickleball tournament will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8 and Sunday, Feb. 9 at École Mission Secondary in Mission, BC. Events will be Men’s and Women’s Doubles on Feb. 8 and Mixed Doubles on Feb. 9. Competition will begin at 9:00 a.m. on both days. Event brackets (round robin) will be:
Men’s Doubles 3.0, 3.5 , 4.0, 4.5+
Women’s Doubles 3.0, 3.5 , 4.0
Mixed Doubles 3.0 and 3.5 combined
Mixed Doubles 4.0+
You may only register for one event per day (a maximum of two events). Registration Deadline: 02/01/14 Pickleball Canada members will receive a $5 discount off the registration fee (which is $25) (All events: $5.00 each) Lunch will not be provided. However, a concession stand will be open. Pizza, juice, pop, and water will be available for purchase. Current IFP rules apply. No non-conforming equipment permitted. Registration: http://www.fraservalleypickleball.org/
Pickleball Canada Sanctioned Tournaments 2014
Fraser Valley Pickleball Mission Madness Tournament, February 8 - 9, 2014 at Mission Secondary School, Mission, B.C. Skill level ratings will be used. Current IFP rules. PCO Sanctioned (Tier 4)
The Rosebowl Fraser Valley Pickleball Tournament, March 8 - 9, 2014 at Rosedale Traditional Community School, Chilliwack, B.C. Skill level ratings will be used. Current IFP rules. PCO Sanctioned (Tier 4)
Pickleball Canada National Open Championship July 4 - 6, 2014 at Abbotsford Recreation Centre, Abbotsford, B.C. 21 events including Men's, Women's Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles and Junior Doubles. Current IFP rules. PCO Sanctioned (Tier 1)
Pickleball Comes to the Netherlands
USAPA newsletter, submitted by Bill Hess, USAPA Ambassador, Cherokee County, Georgia: On a recent business trip to Amsterdam, Netherlands, I had the opportunity to play pickleball with the Amsterdam Pickleball Players. They play Sunday afternoons at a very nice facility called the Sporthal Oostenburg. The indoor facility was excellent, with painted badminton courts using UASPA portable nets on an excellent playing surface. Most of the players are just learning the game, but they play with a lot athleticism, high energy and enthusiasm. Several of the more advanced players move from court to court giving pointers on playing the game. They are planning to host an International Pickleball Tournament in May, 2014. Check www.usapa.org or go to their website, www.picklebal.nl. If you are planning a trip to the Netherlands it would be worthwhile to take your pickleball gear and spend an afternoon playing with this fun group. You can contact them at info@picklebal.nl
Why do Pickleballs have holes
Some people asked why do pickleballs have holes? Here's the reason why from USAPA newsletter:
Sound Off… Reader Feedback
I would like to respond to the question from Ed Mandler, Saddlebrooke Pickleball Association, about using a no-hole ball. They are available from one of the pickleball vendors and one of our players bought a dozen. I have played a couple of games with one of the no-hole balls and it is no fun. My main complaint is that it doesn't travel in a true line. It travels much like a knuckleball in baseball. Sometimes it will sail upward and other times downward and other times sideways. It seems to be heavier than the regular balls and when it hits you it hurts. It was fun to try, but it is a waste of time to play with on a regular basis. John Bliffen, Troy, Ohio
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Written Reviews & Previews
Top 10 Best Nintendo Games of 2014
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Last year, I did a Top 5 of the Best Nintendo Games of 2013. Now that 2014 is behind us, it’s time we take it up a notch. Since Angry Joe already did a Top 10 Best Games of 2014 based on his experiences, here’s mine and it involves Nintendo. These are the Top 10 Best Nintendo Games of 2014.
There’s only one rule here and it’s one game per franchise. Not only that but it can also involve games released on the eShop too. I figure it would be best because well, there are so many games released by Nintendo this year that it’s insane. I really mean that. I’ve played a lot of them. 2014 was Nintendo’s year, hands down. Some were good and others were not so let’s get this show on the road.
10) Azure Striker Gunvolt – Nintendo 3DS
We start off the list with a game that has a Mega Man X vibe. It feels like a Mega Man X game but it isn’t. Why? Simple. The gameplay. Sure you can jump, shoot and dash but when you shoot enemies, you tag them and you need to use Gunvolt’s ability to blast them with electricity. Not only is it useful against enemies but it also has other effects such as slowing down your descent, solving puzzles, etc. The story is a bit engaging unfortunately the overseas version took out most of what made it great such as the dialogue and story. It’s a shame really because if they didn’t do that, this would have been more rewarding. But regardless you do get a good game that won’t disappoint.
At only $15, you can’t go wrong. The replay value for it is high as you can go back to some levels and try getting a high score. They can net you items, which can help you customize Gunvolt however you like. He also has special skills that can turn the tide of battle. Is it safe to say that it’s similar to the X series? I think that’s the gist of it. But regardless, this game is fun and can really keep you busy for a little while.
Rating: 8 out of 10
9) Shantae & The Pirate’s Curse – Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
It’s sad that some franchises don’t get much appreciation nowadays. Shantae is a prime example of that and I have to say that it is very good. The latest game of the series takes place after Risky’s Revenge. Now full human, Shantae has to deal with a new evil, the Pirate Master. Risky approaches Shantae and asks for her help in defeating him before he brings despair to all of Sequin Land and its inhabitants. Knowing the risks despite not having genie powers, Shantae teams up with Risky to stop him.
This game is ridiculously fun. The gameplay is good and WayForward did a great job making each island seem unique. Of course they decide to take a Metroidvania style route giving players the incentive to look high and low for hidden areas and secrets. Not that it's a bad thing mind you but it just adds more to an otherwise great game. Replay value is very high and its great for people that love to speed run too. You do get rewarded with sweet stuff that makes you want to go at it one more time. For $20, how can you say no? With Half-Genie Hero in development, I know that Shantae has a bright future ahead for sure.
8) Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo Wii U
What is there to say about Mario Kart? It’s one of Nintendo’s many franchises and it has been around for more than two decades. Now we reach the 8th game and boy did they really deliver. The gameplay is the same as previous games but they also added new features such as Zero Gravity and new items such as the Super Horn, a counter to the threatening Blue Shell, the Boomerang Flower that gives you 3 uses and the Piranha Plant that provides boost while chomping on other opposition. You can’t forget the courses. We get new ones along with some familiar that get the HD treatment.
Not only do you have 4-player offline but online with up to 12 players. It’s insane, chaotic and all good fun. You’re probably wondering why this game is so low on the list. The answer’s simple. There are some flaws. For starters, the online battle mode. It’s completely bad and they butchered it severely with some tracks used as battle areas. It ain’t that interesting. Also the online can be problematic because one minute you’re playing a game & the next, you get kicked out. It sucks but a fault that I see it as an inconvenience.
Fortunately the game is still fun to play. Oh and there’s a lot of replay value with multiple difficulties and there’s even DLC. I’m not talking about what you normally see with some games. This is DLC done right and it provides you a lot of bonuses and with the release of the Amiibos, they add even more to the game that is worth your purchase. I highly recommend it.
7) Shovel Knight – Nintendo 3DS/Wii U and PC (Soon PS4)
2014 should just be referred to as the Year of the Indies. Yacht Club Games should be praised, no, they should be honored for making an amazing indie game. But you’re wondering why I’m adding this on the list cause its no longer console exclusive? Simple. It’s that fun. I love Shovel Knight. It is a love letter to 8-bit games while providing something new, something crisp and something different. There are so many things I like about the game that trying to explain it in this list won’t do it justice.
At only $15, it’s a steal. You play as Shovel Knight as you venture through various locations, defeating the forces and minions of the Evil Enchantress. Along the way you acquire items and upgrades that can help give him many advantages. The graphics are nostalgic and the music is simply addicting. I can’t say it enough. Trust me. There’s replay value in this game and I can always boot it up and play it any day. Although it’s on the list, I do want to say that with the announcement of the game going to the PS4, it isn’t going to be Nintendo exclusive. But will it hinder you from enjoying a great experience? Absolutely not! It’s a must buy and I can’t even say it enough. What are you waiting for? GET IT NOW!
6) Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo Wii U
Retro Studios has always delivered when it comes to Nintendo games such as the Metroid Prime trilogy and their Donkey Kong Country Returns series. Their first game was great but hard at the same time. Hell it even got a port on the 3DS. Sure it added some new stuff like New Mode and several helpful items but it’s still tough and will provide you a challenge. Then there was a sequel… and it took everyone by surprise and I love it.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze centers on the Kong family trying to save their home from the Snowmad tribe who claim the island for their own. Now they must trek through six islands all while battling many minions, as they must reach DK Island to send the Snowmad tribe packing. The gameplay is still the same as the last but you have two new characters that join you: Dixie Kong who can help you reach higher places and Cranky Kong whose cane can help you bypass dangerous obstacles. The graphics are beautiful to look at, the music for each island provides variety and the challenge is just as high as the last game.
Only difference is that it isn’t giving you an easy way out. It really isn’t. You really got to buckle down and give it your all because there is no mercy. When you mess up like falling into a bottomless pit, it’s your fault. Sure there are six worlds but they make up for it with sections that push your skills to the test. There are also secrets and they require you to look high and low. The result is worth it. I mean it. It is a must buy game that provides challenge and a whole lot of satisfaction. Think you can try your luck getting 200% in the game? Good luck. You’ll need it.
5) Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Nintendo 3DS
What do you get when you take an archaeologist that loves to solve puzzles and a defense attorney that always finds a way to get their clients’ innocence? You get this game. Layton vs. Ace Attorney is a crossover game that takes both franchises and put them together to have an epic adventure. It centers on the world of Labyrinthia as Layton, Wright and their allies try to discover the secret behind the town.
The game takes elements from both games and uses them real well. You have your puzzle solving as well as investigation but the big thing are the trials. Since it centers on witch trials, you’ll have to rely on your wits and finding if the witnesses are hiding anything. Traditional Ace Attorney at its finest although some bits will give you a hard time. If I had any complaints with the game, it’s that the game is more Layton than Ace Attorney. Sure I don’t mind it but it wouldn’t hurt to have a balance. But regardless of this, the game is really fun and the added content is a delight. Take it from me. I played the whole game from start to finish and it was a blast.
4) Bravely Default – Nintendo 3DS
RPGs and handhelds work hand in hand and that’s a fact. Nintendo’s handhelds have had a fair share of successful role-playing games that will make you spend hours playing. But then comes a game called Bravely Default and it is by far one of the best RPG games around. I am not kidding. It centers on four protagonists: Tiz, Agnes, Edea and Ringabel as they must bring light to four crystals in the world of Luxendarc unaware that their actions may bring about the end of all reality.
The game is a successor to Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light, having a battle system focusing on the job system from previous Final Fantasy games. One of the main draws is like its name implies. You can either Default and not attack to stock BP or go Brave and attack. But stuff like that come with a price so how you use it is crucial. As for the job system, its similar to Final Fantasy V but has more customization providing a whole lot of possibilities. Trying to explain everything about the game will take forever. So many things I like about the game, it’s crazy. And with the sequel coming this year, the excitement for it has never been this high. I recommend this game if you are a fan of RPG games. You’ll like it.
All right… now before I reveal the top 3, I do want to say that this is the most difficult I’ve ever planned. Why? Because these three games are really good and I’ve spent a lot of time with them. I don’t know if this will do anyone justice but remember that it’s my list. You guys are welcome to disagree with me so let’s do it!
3) Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo 3DS
You guys wondering why the heck it’s at #3 instead of any higher right? I did enjoy this game and I know many of you will have it at either #2 or #1. But anyway, the hype for this went through the roof. The instant it was first announced, people went nuts. When the game arrived, it delivered. Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are remakes but they are excellent remakes. I love the remakes a lot and they blow Pokemon X & Y out of the water.
The game can be easy or hard depending on how you play. Not only that but the post-game provides a lot of extra content and it gives you a huge incentive to complete the Pokedex and give it your all against other trainers. Did I forget to mention Episode Delta? Yeah, that’s included too and it really adds more to the game. What can I say? It’s an amazing remake and I love it a lot! I don’t have any complaints but it was really hard deciding what to choose for the top 3. Either way, you’ll like it. Trust me.
Now comes the next one and like I said, very difficult decision to make but I hope that you guys will like it.
2) Bayonetta 2 – Nintendo Wii U
What is there to say about Bayonetta 2 that hasn’t already been said? It is one of the best Wii U games to date. Sure there was controversy in regards to its exclusivity but when you think about it, it makes a lot of sense. If it weren’t for Nintendo, we wouldn’t get Bayonetta 2. Speaking of which, I love everything about this game. It takes everything that the first game had and makes it ten times better. The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is top-notch, and the music is simply addicting and catchy. Moon River Climax Mix and Tomorrow is Mine are music you will love to listen to. Believe me, I know.
Oh yeah, speaking of gameplay, the Witch Time is a system you’ll love to use. Not only does it make battles intense but it also gives you an advantage if you want to deliver the beating. Umbran Climax is also entertaining as like Devil Trigger, you get major enhancements. There’s also replay value up the butt with multiple difficulties, online co-op, additional costumes and even the first original Bayonetta. People who got it via physical copy can get the original Bayonetta for free. It’s a steal I mean it. It is one of the best games ever and it makes me wish that it got Game of the Year status instead of Dragon Age Inquisition.
If you have a Wii U but not this game, get it… NOW! You will NOT regret it.
Rating: 10 out of 10 LEGENDARY
And now comes the moment you’re waiting for…
1) Super Smash Bros. 4 – Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
This here is obviously a no-brainer why my top game of this year is. But why am I including both 3DS and Wii U versions on it when its one game per franchise. Even though both are the same game, they each provide something that the other doesn’t. Both games do provide you great online play, character customization and over 50 characters to choose from. That’s where the similarities end.
But like I said, both games each provide something different. For the 3DS version, it’s Smash Bros. on the go and I love it! Smash Run is exclusive to it and it is a lot of fun. Not only that but for a game like this on the handheld, it’s well done. The only complaint is that for multiplayer, everyone should have their own 3DS. A minor nitpick but what can you do.
The Wii U version though… it blows the 3DS version out of the water in terms of graphics, features and everything. There’s so much content here that its crazy. The best part about it is you can have up to 8-player Smash. That’s just INSANE! But when you have a group of friends together for it, it’s all the more rewarding. Smash Wii U also has online and it’s very good. I should also mention about Smash Tour. It’s like Mario Party but it doesn’t seem as good. I don’t know why although it does have some good single-player modes like Event matches. Oh and you can do co-op in both Classic and All-Star mode. That is really awesome.
You know, I’m beating a dead horse here on this so let me just sum it up. Super Smash Bros. for both 3DS and Wii U is my top pick as Nintendo Game of 2014. Whether it’s on the go on a handheld or with friends near a Wii U, you will have a hell of a good time. It’s the must buy to anyone who owns a 3DS or Wii U. I mean it. Without a doubt! Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U is my pick for Best Nintendo Game of 2014!
There you go. These are my Top 10 Best Nintendo Games of 2014. If you have any that you feel should be on the list, let me know.
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I want a Wii U. This thread summarises why, especially Beyonetta 2 and the upcoming Zelda.
You should get a Wii U. You won't be disappointed. Take it from me.
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I need to buy Wii U. My birthday is in January 28. So I will buy Wii U soon.
Well I'm happy to hear. I really am.
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Yes to anyone on the fence, getting a Wii U now is completely worth it, go get yourself one and come join us in the Nintendo sub-forum
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Feel free to promote my Top 10 on the Sub Forum. IT means a lot.
No problem, its a damn good list, useful for new console/handheld owners.
I forgot to put Honorable Mentions on this list so may as well to update...
Fantasy Life
Steel Diver Sub Wars
Moon Chronicles
Ultimate NES Remix
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There ya go. If anyone has honorable mentions of their own, they are more than welcome to add.
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Saturday Snippets
Bonking Brits; Bouncing Baby: Camel Cash: Cash Compensation; and No Tongues
Not a good start to the day, the cat managed to miss her dirt tray and crapped on the floor, after I cleaned it up and fed her she decided to show who was boss and threw up in the same place, anyone want an incontinent bulimic cat?
Not a good day for certain MPs either, HM Customs is apparently ‘investigating’ 27 of them.
A spokeswoman said: "Inquiries are an integral part of HMRC's work, ensuring that everyone pays the right tax."
She added: "An inquiry does not necessarily mean that there is a problem. Most inquiries are quickly closed".
But, just to help them out Here is a link they can use.
I’m tired of all this aren’t you?
And the CWU General secretary Bill Hayes is hinting that there may be more postal strikes after the two that are planned before Christmas.
Mr Hayes also suggested that he was in a stronger position than former miners' leader Arthur Scargill in the 1980s.
The 24-hour strikes will begin on 22 October. On the first day, mail centre staff and drivers will strike. The next day it will be delivery and collection staff.
Well Bill, it’s not the Gov you need to worry about it’s the public, farting about with OUR mail is guaranteed to turn you and your members into the equivalent of Thatcher the milk snatcher.
But there is some good news:
First up:
Ten Minutes?
Researchers in Holland measured the sexual performance of nearly 500 men from five countries against the clock.
They found that British men had sex for 10 minutes on average before reaching an orgasm.
American men came second with an average performance of eight minutes, followed by the Dutch with a 6.5-minute innings.
Spaniards were fourth, giving their lovers 4.9 minutes of pleasure; while Turks trailed in last, clocking up an average 4.4 minutes.
One man, whose nationality was not identified, lasted just six seconds, the study by experts at Utrecht University in the Netherlands found.
However, another participant in the research put in a 52-minute performance before peaking.
A spokesman told The Sun: "The UK had the longest time. We found no major difference in those who used condoms. But men who drank alcohol before sex tended to last longer."
Keep it up chaps.
The train now running over the baby is at platform four
From OZ: - A 6-month-old baby had a miracle escape after his pram rolled onto the tracks and into the path of an oncoming train at a railway station in Melbourne.
Security video footage released on Friday shows the baby's mother looking away for a moment as the pram suddenly rolls off the edge of a station platform and onto the tracks at Ashburton station.
The mother looks back and panics as she watches the oncoming train hit the pram, dragging it about 130 feet along the track as the desperate driver tried to stop the train.
Miraculously, the baby boy survived with only minor injuries, including a bump to his head.
"The baby received a bump to his head and was distressed when we arrived. Luckily he was strapped into his pram at the time, which probably saved his life," Mr Wright said.
Michael Ferwerda, the Victoria state police sergeant, called Thursday's incident a "lucky escape" and said people should be cautious in train stations.
Maybe making the platform level might help.
Camel owner has the hump
The owner of a camel that was a beauty pageant contestant has demanded £160,000 in compensation from a Saudi Arabian oil company over the animal's death, according to reports.
The three-year-old black camel was grazing in a desert pasture about 150 miles west of Ahsa when it fell into a large hole dug to store crude oil.
Now the owner, Abdullah al-Saiari, is suing the oil giant Saudi Aramco for £160,000 in compensation for his prized camel.
Mr Saiari told the Saudi Gazette: "She was part of the Camel Beauty Contest."
The court had already contacted the beauty pageant's administrators to assess the value of the animal. A panel of camel experts set the beast's value at SR1 million, or £160,000.
Whatever floats your boat I suppose.
Postie that doesn’t know the rules
Dog owner Bruce Goulborn has won £450 compensation after his pet spaniel Benny chewed a parcel containing historic £5 notes which should not have been put through his letterbox.
Mr Goulborn, who should have signed for the package, wasn't in, and it fell into the jaws of his dog after the postman asked a neighbour to sign.
On Thursday, a court ordered Royal Mail to pay Bruce, from Rhyl, £450 compensation as the damaged notes are now only worth £350.
Last night the collector said Benny, 11, "thought it was his birthday" when he sunk his teeth into the parcel "like a chew toy".
The dog's teeth pierced two pristine 1937 white fivers from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England which were being returned to him by a client who had paid for the registered delivery, Rhyl county court heard.
Royal Mail promise to cover losses under their special delivery services, but they argued Mr Goulborn could not "adequately prove" how much he paid for the notes.
But he produced a handwritten invoice showing the customer had stumped up £800, which he'd later refunded - leaving him out of pocket.
The postal service said compensation is based on actual loss - the amount it costs to acquire, purchase or manufacture the item, and not what it is worth at retail price.
Special deliveries are meant to be signed for only by the household the package is intended for. If the addressee isn't home, a card should be posted through the door saying they can collect it from a sorting office.
Awarding Mr Goulborn £450 compensation and £95 costs yesterday, district judge John Thomas said it was an "unusual scenario."
"Mr Goulborn is experienced in this field and has proved himself a credible and honest witness.
"This is an issue of fairness and Royal Mail do have a compensation scheme in place for customers who have problems with loss or damage to mail.
A Royal Mail spokesman said: "We will now have to consider the court judgement and respond accordingly.
"However, Royal Mail's position on payment of compensation for lost items remains unchanged and is based on actual loss."
Well done Royal Mail.
The coach of the Bosnia-Herzegovina national football team has ordered players to kiss each other on the lips in order to create a special bond between team mates.
Miroslav Ciro Blazevic - who has Portsmouth star Asmir Begovic in his squad - said: "I take two of my players and tell them, 'Love him! Kiss him!' and he kisses him."
He claimed the unorthodox morale-boosting exercise has already proven successful: Mr Blazevic has taken the squad further than ever before in the World Cup.
“I tell them they have to kiss each other straight to the lips," the coach wrote in his column in Croatian news website net.hr.
"The secret of my success is in a unity of a squad. You can't do anything without an atmosphere in a team," he explained.
His revelation came after Vincenzo Santoruvo, the Italian striker, amazed fans by planting a kiss on a team mate's lips after scoring for Serie B club Frosinone.
Always had my doubts about football.
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Australia’s first ever crowdfunding exit of a startup sees investors double their money
Anthill Magazine - Jun 29, 2018
Alternative assets crowdfunding platform VentureCrowd recently announced the first ever crowdfunding exit of a startup in Australia through an equity crowdfunding platform with the listing of transfer comparison site Jayride.com.
VentureCrowd completes its first Israeli crowdfunding deal with this AI startup
VentureCrowd raised $155,000 in convertible notes, as part of a larger US$3 million funding round led by reputable venture capital firms like CE Ventures, AfterDox, Plus Ventures and 2B Angels.
Rimon invests $100,000 in Jayride thanks to a coffee meeting from three years ago
Anthill Magazine - Mar 18, 2016
Rimon has invested $100,000 in tech start-up Jayride as part of a larger capital raise and helped it raise over $500,000 in government incentives and grants
VentureCrowd raised $2 million and is now bringing Israeli start-ups to Aussie investors
Aussie investors will be able to invest in the best Israeli start-ups under a new deal by equity crowdfunding platform VentureCrowd and Kentgrove Capital
Is your start-up looking to raise $500,000 to $2 million? This VC fund is...
Gerald Ainomugisha - Sep 15, 2015
Unique data-driven VC fund Follow[the]Seed will offer $50 million in second-stage funding to Australian start-ups seeking to raise $500,000 to $2 million
Sydney start-up Jayride is now at nearly 100 US airports thanks to a successful...
Gerald Ainomugisha - Jun 22, 2015
Sydney-based transportation booking platform, Jayride recently officially launched in the US, powered by a successful $1.5 million capital raise earlier this year in January. Backed by...
Meet Jayride, Anthill 2011 Cool Company Award Winner [Social Capitalist Category]
Anthill Magazine - Nov 24, 2011
What makes ride-sharing company Jayride cool is how it pushes its brand and how it has plugged in a revenue model designed to keep the company motoring along and driving toward its ambitious goal of extending beyond Australia.
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The Single Most Important Factor to Build Self Discipline
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Between 1986 and ’96, Southwest Airlines grew at an astounding pace. So much that 100 small cities requested them to begin operating in their city. At a time when other airlines were making heavy losses, Southwest Airlines was flooded with opportunity.
What did they do?
They turned down over 95 percent offers and started operating from just four more cities.
Why would they walk away from growth?
Because the airline wanted to grow at a pace that it could sustain.
“Go Big or Go Home” is Crappy Advice
We’ve internalized the adage “Go Big or Go Home.” We believe that only mammoth effort yields significant results. For that, we look for EXTREME self-discipline.
We visualize a disciplined life as one in which there’s no fun.
No more hanging out with friends. No more social media. Live like a monk. Or lock yourself in a closed space and work on that tough project for 6 months.
The only problem is that after 6 months, either the project is finished, or you are. (Often it’s the latter.)
Who would want such a life, one where you’re not free to do what you want?
Discipline is not the end of freedom. It’s the road to freedom.
Discipline means putting yourself in control rather than letting “fate” control your actions.
It means making Present You do what it must so that Future You reaps the rewards.
It means working on an important task when your friends are hanging out at the bar. It means hitting the gym instead of slouching on the sofa and watching reruns of Suits. It means sticking to your diet instead of breaking it “just this once” at every available chance.
Discipline might sound like a lot of work, but it’s not. It doesn’t demand you to perform at a “peak state” all the time. On the other hand, performing at your peak once in a while doesn’t mean anything either.
Discipline simple demands consistency, which comes from growing at a pace you can sustain.
3 Stupid Simple Steps to Build Consistency
1. Practice every day
Do you watch Netflix every day? Do you browse Instagram every day?
So can you do something that benefits you in the long run, every day?
If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing every day. — Grant Cardone
2. Process over Product
When the outcome appears daunting, people give up before they begin.
They make excuses to justify it. But secretly they’re filled with regret. And they use entertainment — pseudo-freedom — to drown out that regret.
Why do they try to drown it out? Because the only thing that sucks more than failure is regret.
Forget about the outcome. Focus on putting one foot ahead of the other.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. — Lao Tzu
I aim to write 1,000 words every day. On some days I fall short of the target. But instead of giving up or talking down to myself, I simply make sure I don’t slip up two days in a row.
Stick to the process. Do it for the love of it, not for the outcome. The results will take care of themselves.
3. Enjoy Small Wins
Instead of cutting off what you enjoy, make it a reward.
Enjoy an episode of your favorite show or fifteen minutes of Instagram after you’ve done what’s important. When you achieve a milestone, celebrate it with your friends.
Use what you enjoy as a reward for staying disciplined. It makes you feel less guilty, turns discipline into a habit, and makes you a happier person.
When you stay consistent, you set a derivative of Newton’s first law into action — an object in motion stays in motion. Your motions gain momentum and turn you into an unstoppable force.
One day, there will be success, there will be you, and nothing in between.
This post originally appeared on Medium.
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Videos, You and the Internet, Your Rights
Can the police search your phone without a warrant?
The short answer to this question of whether the police can search your cell phone without a warrant is no, they cannot. However, like all constitutional rights, there are exceptions to this general rule.
In July of 2014, the United States Supreme Court decided two very important cases that dealt with a person’s privacy rights concerning their phone. The critical issue before the Court was whether the police can search a person’s phone after placing him/her under arrest, but before obtaining a search warrant. The Court concluded that the police must first obtain a warrant under such circumstances. There may be an exception to this rule when the destruction of evidence or officer safety is being threatened, but this would be an unusual case.
Listen below to Judge Tom discuss this case, your rights to cell phone privacy and whether or not this applies to students’ phones being searched at school.
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My stepsons phone was taken inside a courtroom the Judge saw the text that was sent to my son’s phone from a another teenager who was my son’s friend had just left the courtroom leaving a nasty text on his phone calling the Judge a bitch’ . My son was put in lockup for 20 days now a month later the Judge wants my son’s text record telling my wife to get a record of his text.Is this justified or is it a violation of his civil rights under the 4th amendment.
Dear David; Askthejudge.info is an education resource for teenagers about the laws that affect them. We do not provide legal advice to our readers, whether teen or adult. We suggest you speak with a criminal defense attorney about this. Take a look at our Teen Help Network for lawyers where you live. Good luck. -ATJ.info
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Art Galleries / Bath Art
Contemporary Art on show at the Abbey Hotel in Bath – Courtesy of Modern ArtBuyer
We are delighted to announce that the Abbey Hotel, Bath, is now showing stunning artwork from a selection of artists represented by Modern ArtBuyer, the contemporary art sales website (www.modernartbuyer.com), also based in Bath.
The Abbey Hotel has been undergoing refurbishment to create an elegant hotel ideally suited for Bath’s broad range of visitors. As part of the Abbey’s focus on ensuring an elegant and enjoyable stay for its guests, the hotel is working closely with Modern ArtBuyer to hang a gallery of contemporary artwork throughout the hotel for guests to browse and even buy, while they relax over coffee or sip their evening cocktails.
The work has been selected to reflect the stylish, boutique feel to the hotel and the collection includes wonderful pieces by Jason Keeley, Lisa Creagh, Paul Bennett and Rob Ashdown. The gallery will be a permanent fixture at the hotel and the artwork will be changing continually to keep guests engaged and inspired.
Jessica Lloyd-Smith, Director, Modern ArtBuyer said: “Bath has a reputation for being an exceptional centre for art, so it’s fantastic to be able to exhibit some of our artists’ work at the Abbey Hotel and reinforce that strong reputation to the city’s visitors.”
Christa and Ian Taylor, Owners, Abbey Hotel said: “We want to give our guests not only a stylish stay in Bath but also a cultural one. We already offer award-winning dining and interesting keynote talks, so it’s exciting to be developing our gallery for both visitors and locals to enjoy. The work looks incredible and we hope everyone will love it as much as we do.”
About Modern ArtBuyer Limited
Modern ArtBuyer Limited was founded in January 2012 to provide an online channel (www.modernartbuyer.com) to showcase selected contemporary paintings, limited edition screen prints and photographs to the internet generation, ensuring that integrity and quality of work are paramount throughout. Prices are attractive and the diverse and constantly growing selection of artwork ensures the varied tastes of our audience are satisfied.
Customers can feel reassured about buying from Modern ArtBuyer knowing that all artists are carefully selected for their quality. In addition, the website offers an opportunity for customers to try out artworks on their very own wall using our clever ‘Changing Room’ app to give that extra layer of comfort. A ‘no quibble’ returns policy is in place for all customers.
About the Abbey Hotel
The Best Western Abbey Hotel is one of the best-located hotels in the centre of Bath, just moments away from the famous Pump Rooms, Roman Baths, Thermae Spa, Bath Abbey, and the city’s brilliant shopping area.
The Best Western Abbey has 60 comfortable bedrooms, and a peaceful lounge and bar for a Bath afternoon tea or cocktails. The award-winning Allium Brasserie, under our acclaimed chef Chris Staines, is open all day, and is already one of the best places to eat in Bath. And our Terrace Cafe offers the best people-watching in town.
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The 5 Scorpio Lunar Eclipse
Te aa no areois (The Seed of the Areoi) by Paul Gauguin (1892)
The Moon is in it’s sign of Fall when in Scorpio. And a Lunar Eclipse is known by the sign of its Moon, with the Sun being positioned in the opposite sign – in this case, Taurus.
But it’s why the Moon is in Fall in Scorpio which is probably the big clue to how this eclipse is going to operate.
The Moon is about reflection. It’s about our feelings and instincts. The Moon rules Cancer – a cardinal sign which is all about the surf zone and the crab which is free to go on shore or seek refuge in the water and among the rocks depending on what feels safest…or maybe just because it’s in the mood for this and that.
It’s from an image like this that we understand that the Moon is willful, and eminently self-concerned in the very real and corporeal sense where the Sun is about that consciousness or our ability to get ourselves through some situation. That’s also an expression of will, but with the Sun will is expressed through action where with the Moon, will is expressed in how I feel about it.
And yes, everything which may flow from that!
Scorpio is a sign about interactions…and what can be gained through or by interacting. With everything Scorpionic there’s some kind of risk – mostly emotional risk. And when things go bad in the Scorpio realm, the first question we ask ourselves is ‘why did I do that?’ or ‘why did I ever get involved?’ Much as we might be honked off at whoever we deal with in Scorpio (and being the sign of war, there’s obviously plenty of honk-off’ed-ness which goes with this sign!) the real issue with Scorpio, the ‘test’ if you will, is to our values. Wars are most often all about ‘don’t threaten me and my values’…or ‘I so disapprove of your values that I’m going to wipe you out’ – a mindset which is very close to another Scorpio trait, the venomous quality of revenge and vengeance.
To put it simply (and yes, this is a very extreme sort of example we’re using here), the Moon is in Fall in Scorpio because our feelings end up focused on the other. The Moon represents our need to love and respect ourselves – or our Self, depending. And since when in Scorpio we succeed only when we taken into account the aims and values of others on a par with the needs, aims and values we hold for or about ourselves, that’s a ‘sign necessity’ which asks us to use the Moon in a manner the Moon is less than enthrallingly fit to work in.
Scorpio’s longing and desire, it’s tests of our ability to maneuver and the temptation to manipulate is not directly about us. It’s about expending energy to try to get what we want, which by implication says we either don’t have it or we’re feeling threatened about it.
So the Moon in Scorpio always has this shifting, testy sort of edge. And when we talk about a Lunar Eclipse, that quality is likely to be elevated. Yes, this could also indicate a moment when we win through on something we want…I’m pretty sure President Bush (GW Bush) is going to be happy about the opening of his presidential library on the date of this lunar eclipse…but even when we get our way or get what we want from a Lunar Eclipse it’s likely to come at some cost. Or with some challenge to our feelings of settled security.
Could President Bush (the younger) be wondering what people will find in his library and what sorts of fluffles and fracas might evolve from that? He might – and when I heard that this was the Grand Opening for his library, I figured a cavalcade of reporters and researchers would be descending on the place, all determined to dig through the archives.
But I digress – sort of. The Moon of this eclipse is at 5 Scorpio and Saturn (still in retrograde) is at 8 Scorpio, which would describe the Bush Library as a source on all things Scorpio (economics, war, back room deals, etc.) which went on during those presidential administrations. And while most of us have never been President, this ‘aura of the past’ would be very much in keeping with this eclipse. This could be entirely personal and emotional…or it could be about something you are doing based on something you have ‘gotten into’ or ‘how I learned to do it’…or it could be a moment when something you did comes up for review – most of all, personal review.
Lunar Eclipse of April 25, 2013
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With TNO Deucalion at 12 Scorpio, the Saturn of this figure carries a definite whiff of challenge with regards to morality. Yet since the Sun which opposes this Moon is conjunct Mars (and Mars is not a happy camper in Taurus) we have all the stubbornness of Mars/Sun set up against Moon/Saturn (plus Saturn/Deucalion) to contend with, a combination which denotes a very intense ‘discussion’ – be that framed as a choice, a realization, a feeling about some situation or some force being brought to you by someone who represents that Saturn/Moon (plus Saturn/Deucalion) against your wanting to stick with your current (Sun/Mars in Taurus) position.
Or maybe you’re the person bringing your Saturn/Moon ‘reflective determination’ to someone else’s entrenched position.
But there’s an interesting difference here. The Moon in Scorpio is the Moon in its sign of Fall. Mars in Taurus, on the other hand, is in the sign of its Detriment.
What’s the difference? It does sort of amount to the same thing, but fall being the opposite of rulership while detriment is the opposite of exaltation tells us more or less how this works. Rulership is where the sign and the quality of the planet are in synch. So the Moon is (first and foremost) our emotional self and that experiencing of emotions which causes us to reflect on life itself. That matches well with Cancer as the first of the zodiac’s water signs and the native sign of learning how emotions work as children do in the heart of a family or as we all do in general as part of a culture or inherited national tradition.
The Moon is exalted in Taurus, which means the optimal Taurean condition of self respect, self worth and physical security in life and in this world is a good setting in which to learn all our ‘Moon stuff.’
And here (interestingly enough) we have the Moon positioned in a sign Mars is co-ruler of (Scorpio) with Mars being positioned in Taurus, a sign the Moon is exalted in.
That describes discomfort. For most of us that will just be some measure of emotional discomfort or inconvenience. And like all Lunar Eclipses, this one really needs to be focal in your chart or you may not feel much of anything (though you may hear of someone else having a heck of a Lunar Eclipse time and really feel for them!).
So to use the vernacular, at it’s extreme this can be a ‘damned if you do, damned if you don’t’ sort of situation. Then again, it may just be a session of whipping up some favorite dish in the kitchen (with company on their way to your door) only to find half way through your demonstrating your culinary prowess to yourself that some important ingredient you were sure you had plenty of…well, you have practically none of.
What to do? Do you have time to go to the store? Do you have anything to substitute? Are you going to bite the head off your darling spouse who swore they checked but obviously didn’t – and if so, are you capable of smiling through the whole of the evening while your guests are there?
The lore about 5 Scorpio speaks to a ‘dead end’ and blocked efforts which may indicate one of those ‘do we have to go into that again?’ sort of refusal to discuss something. Conversely, the lore about 5 Taurus is about contentment with what one has and with that being good enough to work with. So this is a moment which is about a clash of ambitions and drive against contentment and satisfaction. To the extent that you are happy with things as they are, you may not want to change. But do you need to? To the extent that you are not happy with things, what can you do to change them?
Any time we see an opposition of any sort (presented by an eclipse or not) we know the optimal solution is to embrace both ideas at once – which in this case is hard, as there’s quite a tug from both sides of the question, most of which can be summed up in the ideas of ‘deserving’ and ‘earning,’ both of which should be taken emotionally. That means that ‘earning’ can be about going to work to earn money, but it’s your feelings about working which apply here.
Also important: is the world (or life) static? Are things supposed to stay “as they have always been”? The obvious answer to that is ‘no.’ If it wasn’t, we’d all be still using oil lamps, parents wouldn’t be parents because…well, never mind having children, they wouldn’t have ever gotten married.
Obviously life evolves. The trick is understanding that it’s not just the parts of life that you want changed which end up evolving!
All this said, now we come to the kite. I mean…what’s a good eclipse without a planetary picture, right?
Okay…so here’s the kite which comes into play during this day – or even the couple of days surrounding April 25, 2013 at 7:58 in the evening UT/+0 time when said eclipse occurs:
Kites are always made up of two triangles – the upper one (Sun, Ceres and Neptune/Fomalhaut) which is ‘supported’…or which can be thought of as standing atop the ‘shoulders’ of the lower triangle, which here is composed of Moon/Saturn, Ceres and Neptune/Fomalhaut.
The bottom triangle is a grand trine. More to the point, it’s a grand trine in water, which says emotions and emotionality either can’t be avoided or is going to be entirely avoided. Which you encounter depends on which you come into this moment with as your status quo, as grand trines are all about ongoing energies which are difficult…almost impossible to disrupt, divert or otherwise change.
At least for the moment. Considering this grand trine involves the Moon, considering how the Moon moves one degree about every two hours, that means that at a point about ten hours after this eclipse the Moon will be exiting the five degree orb allowed for conjunctions and trines.
Which means at that point (ten hours or so after the eclipse) this watery grand trine will be Saturn, Neptune/Fomalhaut, Ceres.
What’s the difference? That difference is emotional investment: Moon in Scorpio. So the eclipse may well represent a moment when emotions get invested…or withdrawn, depending.
What’s the rest of it mean? Saturn is durability…which in emotional terms would be enduring. Saturn is also structural, which in emotional terms is a commitment. To what? That depends. For some emotionality will be withdrawn because there is no ‘enduring commitment.’ With others there will be a commitment made or renewed. Or maybe ‘detoxified,’ since Scorpio is very big on rehabilitation of any kind of human messiness.
Neptune/Fomalhaut is pretty much a statement about ‘what’s right and true’ which gets balanced off against ‘what’s possible within the bounds of ethical and moral correctness?’
And Ceres? Ceres is having a plan. Do you know how to turn that handful of seeds into a bountiful harvest?
A lunar eclipse in progress
Again, since the Moon and Saturn are presented here in Scorpio, while this can be a moment to found something and move forward, there is also a possibility that what arises now is based on past (Moon-Saturn) commitments or emotional investments.
Even financial investments.
Or sexual commitments.
The top triangle is composed of one trine and two sextiles, the sextiles representing ‘support’ of the ultimate aim, which is here presented as Sun-Mars in early Taurus. Ordinarily we would simply say this is ‘my security in my values’ but because this is a lunar eclipse we have to toss in that emotional concept, which gives us ‘how I feel ABOUT my emotional security’ or ‘how I feel about how I have invested myself in some ‘defined version’ of emotional security.’ With Neptune/Fomalhaut and Ceres being the connectors between the upper ‘negotiating’ position (which may be a negotiation with yourself or others) and the lower grand trine in water signs, this would seem to make this lunar eclipse about the difference between what we want something to be and what it is. Or what we thought it was going to be and what it is.
Since 5 Scorpio and 5 Taurus occur in every chart even if they’re not highlighted by planets or whatnot, we will all see or feel or hear of this eclipse as it happens. And unlike Solar Eclipses, Lunar Eclipses are prompt. There’s no messing around – you’ll know that the issue is when the gong sounds.
But also unlike Solar Eclipses, Lunar Eclipses are ‘moments in time’ which we get past and move on from. Seldom is a Lunar Eclipse the actual game changer or life altering event – though the difference can be subtle. One good example here would be the proposal of marriage as opposed to the actual wedding. I’m sure many would argue that the proposal ‘changes everything’…but while it may change your feelings about the future of your feelings (which is about as lunar as it gets!) it is not the actual moment which changes your (solar) life in real time, real life, worldly and forever terms. That’s the wedding.
Lunar Eclipses start strong – sometimes it’s an emotional tsunami. But by the time three months passes, their import has been woven into the fabric of our lives.
Solar Eclipses are a whole different thing. And speaking of which, you do know we have one coming up, right? It’s on May 10th and it will be at 19 Taurus.
Anyone whose chart is aspected by both eclipses is in for a rollercoaster shift in their consciousness. And since this is the rare eclipse season which brings with it two Lunar Eclipses and one Solar Eclipse, check your chart for 4 Sagittarius as well.
One other note here: does your birthday fall within four or five days (either way) of this Lunar Eclipse? If it does, the whole of your year is going to be emotionally evocative. Provocative. Intense.
And yes, educational.
And for those of you whose birthdays are within four or five days of May 10th? You’re probably already feeling the effects of major shifts altering your life perspective, and we aren’t even at the Solar Eclipse yet!
Whether you’re a late April baby, a May baby, or just some wandering citizen of this world with a chart to call your own, this is an interesting moment in time – one to learn from, and hopefully to profit from.
Labels: 5 Scorpio, 5 Taurus, grand trine in water, grand trines, kites, Lunar eclipse in Scorpio, Planets in Fall, Solar Eclipses 2000 - 2020
Mercury in Taurus
Mars in Taurus
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Eta Aquarids: The 2013 Edition
The Lyrid Meteor Shower 2013
From an Astrologer’s Notebook: The Pluto Station
Pluto Station-Retrogrades in Capricorn
An Aries New Moon
News Notes: Mercury-Klotho-Medusa
Dateblog: April 2013
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Astrologer’s Diary: Political Times
One of the photo's from NASA's 'Earth at Night' series (2012)
Initially I thought of this post as a form of ‘update’ to a piece logged into the astroPPM flow as of January 11, 2011, namely ‘2011’s Fixed Star Eclipses and the Eclipsing of the US Congress’ which for a mélange of reasons likely obvious and inexplicable has been wrested from relative reader obscurity to the position of number one all-time read post here at the blog.
Mind you...all this happened without anyone so much as commenting or sending me an email. But being not insensible to interests being expressed (and well aware of the sudden swelling of noise, discord and violence around our world) lists were duly compiled, birth data was dug out, charts were cast and research was begun.
What turned up?
Something which though not entirely comfortable, is highly informative - if you consider things from the metaphysical perspective, that is.
First, a full and proper confession: I did not pull charts on every last living member of the US Congress. There are hundreds of congress people and not even a dedicated researcher such as myself was up for that task.
So what list was used? Simple: the US Congress has two houses - the House of Representatives and the Senate. If you head either chamber, you went on my list (hello, Senator Reid and Representative Boehner) with the same ‘invitation’ being extended to majority and minority leaders and their respective party whips.
(No, I’m not going for that joke. That's just too easy.)
After that came a group of congress people thought of as Those Who Stand in Front of Cameras. In other words, if you’re a member of Congress whose name has become engraved amidst the folds of my gelatinous if retentive brain merely because you show up on the news all the time, you were on my list.
To those of you who are students of astrology I will answer what is often the next question I gets asked about such studies: where do you start? My answer is generally ‘anywhere,’ though dates (or ranges of dates) help, as that will give you a time period in which to look for planetary stations, eclipses or some other ‘celestial notice’ to test against your mass of charts.
Which is what I did, with the celestial notice in question being April’s 8 Taurus Solar Eclipse, an eclipse which occurred in conjunction with fixed stars Schedir and Hamal.
- link to -
April’s 8 Taurus Solar Eclipse
(Pt. 3: Stars and Patterns)
What I found was that there was a definite split by party. While by no means a 100% occurrence...which is not to say every Republican and/or every Democratic members was affected, nor would those which were ‘hit’ by the eclipse affected identically...there was indeed a pattern: if aspected by the eclipse, Republican congressperson charts tended to be aspected by conjunction or opposition as opposed to the eclipse squaring objects in the charts of Democratic congress people.
Here are a few examples...
Speaker of the House, John Boehner (Republican)
November 17, 1941 - Reading, Ohio - Aries Wheel (glyph chart)
November 17, 1941 - Reading, Ohio - Aries Wheel (text chart)
With Mercury at 6 Scorpio, the 8 Taurus eclipse was in opposition, indicating testing situations and trying interpersonal matters, all of which have to do with the ability, manner, purpose or denial of [Scorpio] profitable connections, all of which would have been in what might be called ‘oppositional focus.’
Because no time is given for Speaker Boehner’s birth, no Moon is shown in his chart. However, given its position at dawn (2 Scorpio), unless the Speaker was born in the first few hours after midnight (say, by 4 in the morning) his Moon will be in Scorpio and will also be involved in the opposition by eclipse - which would be a rough emotional ride for anyone.
Heroes and villains alike have quailed under such pressures.
Moreover, Mr. Boehner isn’t out of the celestial woods as yet. Also highlighted in his chart is Juno (the principle of ‘management’ or ‘protecting the use of XYZ through proper application of management’) at 28 Libra, a degree which brings up one’s ‘mental culture,’ particularly where integrity, honesty and willingness to try/work/make an honest effort are concerned.
This Libra Juno is going to be eclipsed by October 2014’s 0 Scorpio solar eclipse.
And yes, that will be by conjunction.
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (Republican)
June 6, 1963 - Richmond, Virginia - Aries Wheel (glyph chart)
June 6, 1963 - Richmond, Virginia - Aries Wheel (text chart)
When House Majority Leader Eric Cantor lost his recent bid for re-election in the preliminary (primary) round, everyone was shocked. Everyone who didn’t have his chart, that is. Eclipses atop Black Moon Lilith are all about a ‘mass rejection’ whether that’s by others or by us. With the natal Black Moon in Scorpio anything which promotes or provokes emotions or emotionality (or emotional responses) is the venue - and with Black Moon Lilith conjunct Sabine (a point which can mean ‘raped’ but more often refers to a confinement or some sort of restriction) in the natal chart, when added to the idea that Mr. Cantor’s primary fell within the purview of Neptune’s early June 7 Pisces station, Neptune opposition Pluto (transformation) + Ceres (standing for defense) + Hebe(helping) + Deucalion (independent morality) + Child (physical children, childhood, immaturity, innocence)... that would seem to be the ‘recipe’ for voters evidently feeling Mr. Cantor was (reportedly) “too liberal” on immigration (that being the Neptune opposition) and too “out of touch” with their needs... which caused him to be ‘eclipsed’ (voted) out of office.
The charts above are less typical than some in that they have dual signals, but they are fairly typical of Republican charts as sampled...with the caveat that yes, those who would speak out (be seen on the news) would probably be those people whose charts were being eclipsed and who experienced that as passionate experiences, be they pro or con. And on the other (Democratic) side we have charts like this - the chart of Representative Nancy Pelosi, who was Speaker of the House last time the Democrats controlled that chamber:
Representative Nancy Pelosi (Democrat)
March 26, 1948 - Baltimore, Maryland - Aries Wheel (glyph chart)
March 26, 1948 - Baltimore, Maryland - Aries Wheel (text chart)
Holding to standard (Ptolemaic) 5-degree orbs for conjunction, opposition and square, the eclipse at 8 Taurus is not in conjunction/opposition with the Nodes of this chart. But it was in square to Representative Pelosi’s Pluto, just as it is in square to Pallas (dispassionate perspective) and all the many indications of variable pressures denoted by Pluto in the chart of Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Senator Elizabeth Warren (Democrat)
June 22, 1949 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Aries Wheel (glyph chart)
June 22, 1949 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Aries Wheel (text chart)
Yet the details to all of this (interesting though they may be) are not nearly as illuminating as the idea of how distinctly charts of party members fell into pattern with each other, which makes sense if we think of how ‘like minded’ (or even relatively like minded) people would tend to gravitate towards one rather than the other party - particularly in what has come to be America’s basically two-party system.
And that leads us to the charts of the Republican National Committee (known widely as ‘the RNC’) and the Democratic Committee (known as ‘the DNC’).
Republican National Committee (RNC)
June 17, 1856 - Philadelphia PA - Noon (glyph chart)
June 17, 1856 - Philadelphia PA - Noon (text chart)
Democratic National Committee (DNC)
May 22 1848 - Baltimore MD - Noon (glyph chart)
May 22 1848 - Baltimore MD - Noon (text chart)
One of the issues the RNC is dealing with (and which it has been dealing with for a couple of years now) is the rise of the Tea Party wing, a segment of Republican thought which seeks to change the status quo in a rather across-the-board kind of way, making its point by (among other things) working to bring about Eric Cantor’s primary defeat.
That movement to change the party from within the party is a hugely Plutonic sort of process, and with Pluto in Taurus the issue is values while Pluto’s placement in the 8th points to the ‘field of play’ being a place where values must be negotiated and joined, whether within the party or across party lines.
(Just to note: this being a chart for a worldly ‘entity’ it automatically gets a noon time, so we know the house placement.)
Being that this chart dates from 1856, fixed stars Hamal and Schedir are not at their current position of 7 Taurus - they’re at 5 Taurus, which puts them exactly in conjunction with the RNC Pluto, a combination which will tend to point to potent tenacity if a cyclic tendency to expand and contract depending on how the idea of ‘restraint’ (Schedir) is internalized and dealt with.
More important in this moment, this 5 Taurus Pluto-Schedir-Hamal was eclipsed in April and will be eclipsed again in October, pointing to an extended period of turmoil which will naturally reflect and be reflected in the work and feelings of party members.
The Democratic Party isn't going to escape turmoil either - both parties are solidly founded in Piscean Age ethics and thus will inevitably change as we move into increasingly Aquarian Age times. So we can expect more turmoil...but that turmoil is part of what might be called 'necessary evolution' - the trading of one set of considerations for another. Piscean ethics are always emotional. Aquarian ethics are always conceptual.
It's a process, one in which metaphysically, individuals feeding into (or on) a given party’s turmoil... or an industry's challenges...or the debates of one or many nations - they are all responding to the overture of our times. Political parties, being theoretical entities which operate within a realm of ideas, formulating concepts as 'product' are always going to be more wholly ‘theoretical’ than anyone of flesh and blood corporeality could possibly be.
And that would be why they...along with all things theoretical, conceptual and to some extent "not real" (like the internet) represent the means by which the influx of our times stimulate our lives...our thoughts...our perception of the world we live in.
This is what seemed so interesting to me. As we enter the Aquarian Age...
The wheel of the Aquarian Age (Aquarius rising)
...Scorpio - the sign which tests our security - rises to the top of the wheel. In that position, on an individual basis it represents our desire to achieve or gain enough power over our life to feel secure - though surely some will interpret that as simply the lust for personal power.
And that’s the test for governments as well. The point at the top of the horoscope wheel - the Midheaven - is also the cusp of the 10th house, a house which in the worldly sense speaks to everything which structures our life, which ‘runs’ things we then deal with (or don’t deal with). In positive mode the 10th is inspirational and motivational. In negative mode the 10th is restrictive, paranoid and suspicious.
This is the polarity we all will be dealing with for the whole of the Aquarian Age - all 2,160 years long of it. Aquarius is the sign of systems and mass collectives, of the marketplace and everything which powers our world... our thoughts... our willingness and ability to join together... or not.
And here’s the point: Aquarius is an air sign, and air signs function through considerations of thought and concept, which makes it not at all surprising that the reality of functionality which is - and which is going to be the Aquarian Age is making itself known not just in this instance, but across societies and our world through the theories we like or don't like. Which we discuss, debate, deny, which we excuse ourselves from any responsibility for (lack of responsibility is a famously Aquarius negative quotient)...which we debate, explore, abandon, work to purify, get upset about and yes - occasionally explode and go up in smoke about. Aquarius calls our attentions to foibles so that we can take responsibility so that we have an opportunity to conjure up the type of inventiveness which gets us past our sticking points and testing times.
Note please...not their sticking points, our sticking points. Aquarius functions well only when all points in the system are engaged, properly utilized, attended to and kept current. Though Aquarius honors equality and a lack of those distinctions which under the winner/loser, ruler/ruled, rich/poor, upper/lower class Piscean Age were both common and accepted, there will come a time - probably not all that long from now - when Aquarian imperatives will provide the means by which such things as cast, gender (as identity) wealth and other such qualities become less important than our humanity... a humanity which, to put it in Aquarian terms, we will adopt and adapt to as soon as we are truly done being inhumane - most of all to our Selves.
Not that all this will come to us as easily as breathing - which is good cause to see and grasp and understand what is going on in American politics. Yes, there is a level at which it is entirely about the laws and budgets and human beings.
But it's also about the flow of time... and when it comes to Aquarius, though Aquarius honors equality, its early manifestations are often disruptive, elitist, intolerant and far from the stuff of dreams. It takes time for us to learn that as individual as we all are, we only all gain when we all pool our knowledge, when we become willing to let go of personal priorities and cease arguing about ownership in favor of discussing the ideas which really count.
Which is really what politics is all about - if often challenged by.
Posted by Boots Hart, CAP at 9:14 PM
Labels: Aquarian Age, Astrologer's Diary, Astrological Ages, Democratic Party, Hamal, Political astrology, Republican Party, Schedir, Solar Eclipse at 0 Scorpio, Solar Eclipse at 8 Taurus, Solar Eclipses 2000 - 2020
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Audio Description in Australia
Words Becoming Pictures
What is Audio Description?
On DVDs and in Libraries
Using Apps
AD Around Australia
Queensland – Describing the Performing Arts
Western Australia – Fireworks and Festivals
New South Wales – Lights, Movement, Action
Early audio description – New York 1929
Broadcast TV
CC image by Paul Hudson
This page provides a list of audio description apps.
Please let us know if you recommend any we don’t already list here!
Movies Anywhere (previously Disney Movies Anywhere)
Not Available in Australia. To access you must be 13 years of age or older and a resident of the United States, all U.S. territories, or the U.S. associated states of the Federated States of Micronesia and Palau.
This app is a cloud locker for Disney Pixar movies, with AD as a feature. The app itself is available on a range of platforms, but the AD feature is only available on iOS.
It can be used with headphones in any setting, including the cinema, syncing with the ambient film audio.
MovieReading
Limited content available in Australia.
Originally designed for subtitles and captions, this app also features AD. It is available on Android and iOS, so is compatible with most tablets and smartphones, provided the device has a microphone.
MovieReading auto-syncs AD and captions with the ambient film audio. It can be used in any setting, including a cinema, requiring only a smart device and headphones.
The AD file is downloaded ahead of time, and the smart device can be used in Airplane mode to avoid disrupting others.
Not Available in Australia.
This app offers features including AD, amplified audio, combined AD and amplified audio, and closed captioning.
The access feature file is downloaded ahead of time.
It requires wired headphones before it will play an audio file.
It uses auto-syncing technology, using the ambient film audio via the device microphone.
Big Access Media
Available in Australia!
This app provides audio with AD for a range of children’s television programs airing on Foxtel including Discovery Kids and Nickelodeon children’s programs.
It is available on iOS, though an Android version is expected soon. It can also be used through a web browser, with Google Chrome currently the best option.
The audio syncs with the ambient audio from the program and, whilst advertisement breaks are usually included where scheduled, users can also re-sync the AD if unexpected breaks occur. BAM services can be played through the device speakers, so it is not necessary to use headphones.
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Chapter 7 -- The Shakers
The Shakers
The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit, but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband. -- 1 Corinthians 7:34.
Jeremy spent the night with Minnie’s family. She had so thoroughly gone over the details of their morrow trip to Pleasant Hills that it was a certainty. They were going to depart on the five hour drive at seven am for a noon arrival. In the back of his mind he wanted to venture it alone, but neither minded the prospect of Minnie’s company. He slept soundly, and when he awoke in the morning his first thought was, come what will. Then he looked at the clock and saw that it was already eight. Minnie was waiting for him to lift his head, and right there at his side when he did.
“I got distracted by a minor emergency, and decided to let you sleep in,” she explained. “Coffee’s on and we leave in half an hour. While they were taking coffee the phone rang. Minnie was distressed by the conversation, hung up and said: “I’ve got to get over to my sister’s house. Her husband has to take her car, and she needs to get to work and her kids to school. I’ll be back in one hour and that will put us there at one thirty. Have something to eat and a wash if you like.”
She hurried out and was gone. The house was empty. He ate some toast, washed his face, then walked into the trees and the mile through them to the Friends meeting hall. The door was open, so he let himself in sat down and prayed a while. Then he read three chapters in Isaiah before penning a brief thank you note. It was about eleven when he stepped onto the main road and hung out his thumb. The first vehicle by was a refrigerated delivery truck. It pulled up, and the driver beckoned him over. His destination was an hour beyond Pleasant Hill, so after open road, a late lunch together, and more open road, he dropped Jeremy at the edge of the Shaker village a little past four.
Jeremy thanked him and waved goodbye then surveyed his surroundings. There were several large shuttered buildings, and a narrow sidewalk running right under his feet. An elderly woman wearing a colonial dress and bonnet was sweeping nearby. The sidewalk was spotless, and she didn’t appear to be catching so much as a speck in her broom. He approached her and tentatively asked: “Are you a Shaker?”
“I am,” she answered. “What do you know about them?”
“Nothing,” he replied.
“Is that why you’re here?” she inquired.
“Then I can explain them to you. I’m Eldress Margaret, and you are?”
“Jeremy. “
“A pleasure. The Shakers are The United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Coming. It is a Christian order based on the teachings of Ann Lee, an extraordinary woman in whom Christ did visibly make his second appearance. She was born in Manchester, England in the middle of the eighteenth century. She had eight pregnancies; four miscarried and none of the other four lived past six. The trauma of it all turned her to God. She decided that to live a life for the kingdom, to prepare to marry the Lamb of God, one could not be married to the flesh. She abandoned her husband and lived out a vow of celibacy.” A second elderly woman similarly dressed came out of the nearby building.
“Hello Eldress Margaret,” she said.
“Good afternoon, Eldress Lilian. I was just telling our new friend Jeremy about Ann Lee.”
“Indeed?” she said as a question.
“Indeed,” Jeremy answered.
Eldress Lilian took up the reins of the narrative. “God is the Father Mother—the Christ spirit which manifested itself in the man, Jesus of Nazareth, and as a woman in Ann Lee. She revealed to us how to await the parousia, which is a Greek word meaning coming, or arrival. The Second Coming of Christ will not be a monumental occasion with trumpets, a great fanfare and everyone rejoicing. It’s a very quiet coming that occurs within each individual, when we invite Christ into our hearts and allow him to change our lives; when we change from our old lives into something new. For what is resurrection but new life coming out of something dead, like our former selves?”
“I see,” Jeremy acknowledged, nodding his head. “Very interesting.”
“And so we Shakers separate ourselves from the world,” Eldress Margaret continued. “We live like the early church, a communal existence. We give all we have and take only what we need. We share all property and labor, all working for each and each working for all. None of us are rich nor poor—each uses according to need, and enjoys according to capacity. We believe in equality of sexes, since Christ did say that in heaven we are no longer men and women, but as angels. We strive for purity, peace, justice and love and we live praying and confessing sin.”
“If everyone is celibate, how do you maintain a congregation over the course of years, with no families to populate it?” Jeremy bluntly asked.
“We rely in part on adult conversions,” Eldress Lilian answered, “but many Shakers take in orphans and homeless children, and our doors are open to any and every child who comes our way. Many of them grow up and stay in the faith.”
“And Shakers are self-sufficient and very industrious,” Eldress Margaret interjected. “We produce and sell seeds, herbs, medicines, and our famous handmade oval boxes and slat backed chairs—everything prayerfully prepared and packaged.”
“That is correct,” Eldress Lilian concurred.
“So what is Shaker worship like?” Jeremy prodded.
“Sunday morning with Shakers is like being in the presence of angels,” Eldress Lilian dreamily declared. “When I was a little girl my dear friend and mentor Eldress Mildred was dying. She saw two angels awaiting her. She called me to her side and told me about them and said she could barely tell them from me. I swore I saw them too, and Mildred herself was an angel in my eyes. With one of her final breaths she made me promise to become a Shaker. I didn’t fully understand what it meant, but I made the promise, I kept it, and I feel like I’ve been surrounded by angels my whole life. It’s just wonderful. In younger years we’d sing Shaker songs and dance fervently, but we’re old women now, beyond that stage of life.”
“I’ve heard that about Shakers,” Jeremy said. “It’s a shame I can’t experience a little.”
“Well actually, you can,” Eldress Margaret said, then called over her shoulder: “Eldress Enid, a gentleman here would like to hear you sing a hymn. Perhaps number nineteen?”
Eldress Enid appeared in a moment, exuberant and ready. She wasn’t quite as old as Margaret and Lilian, but she was still old, and propped the antique dress upon her frail frame, and the bonnet upon grey hairs. She started clapping her hands vigorously, and singing: “How bright the Shaker glory shines, a star upon the high…” Jeremy’s eyes widened as she fell on her back in the grass and started writhing. “A Shaker I am and so I shake when on my back I lie…see God in the sky…and joyful tears cry… a Shaker till I die….”
Jeremy was caught off guard, and taken aback. Suddenly the air filled with the beeping of a watch alarm. Eldress Margaret rolled up her sleeve, revealing a wristwatch, and said: “Four thirty. Our shift is over. We hope the show was informative.”
Eldress Enid struggled to her feet, while Lilian and Margaret took off their bonnets and loosened their dresses.
Jeremy was flabbergasted. “You’re just actors?” he asked.
“’Fraid so,” Enid said. “There are no Shakers left. Let’s go ladies.”
“I’ve got to feed my husband before he gets too cranky,” Lilian remarked.
“I’m starting to sweat in this dress,” Margaret added.
“We open again at ten tomorrow if you’d like more of the Shaker experience,” Enid concluded.
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Drifting With Jesus
Chapter 1 -- The Wine
Chapter 2 -- Setting Forth
Chapter 3 -- An Amish in Cumorah
Chapter 4 -- The Treasure in the Chest
Chapter 5 -- The Jesus Christ Show
Chapter 6 -- The Quakers
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BroadbandDeals.co.uk Re-accredited by Ofcom
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We’re delighted to announce that BroadbandDeals.co.uk has been accredited by Ofcom for the second time. Ofcom has conducted rigorous audits, both qualitative and quantitative, to ensure the information we provide is accurate, impartial and clear.
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The site, now 3 years old, was first accredited in 2018. We look for continuous improvements to ensure we’re always getting better at serving our users.
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DPAC shortlisted for human rights award after parliament direct action
By John Pring Disability News Service 12th October 2017
Disabled activists who carried out a direct action protest in the heart of parliament have been shortlisted for a prestigious human rights award.
The human rights organisation Liberty has named Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) as one of just three nominees for its new Courageous Voices award, which recognises activists who have taken “bold action to stand up to those in power”.
DPAC has been shortlisted for July’s Summer Of Discontent week of action, which included a protest about cuts to social care in parliament’s central lobby.
Linda Burnip, co-founder of DPAC, said she hoped the awards would be “another opportunity to reach people who we do not normally reach”, and might raise DPAC’s profile with MPs.
She said: “Our direct actions are designed to make sure that disabled people do have a voice and aren’t ignored.”
She said parliament was “where decisions about our lives are made so it seemed the most sensible place to take our complaints, and obviously we plan to keep doing it”.
The protest took place near the main Commons chamber, as Theresa May was taking part in prime minister’s questions, and saw police officers barring the path of activists – including several affected by the government’s decision to close the Independent Living Fund – to prevent them approaching the Commons chamber.
The protest was supported by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, shadow chancellor John McDonnell and Green party co-leaders Caroline Lucas and Jonathan Bartley.
It led to McDonnell calling for disabled people to be given the job of designing the solution to the social care funding crisis.
He told Disability News Service as the protest was taking place that it was “exactly what people have the right to do, to demonstrate, to make sure MPs are aware what they are experiencing, what disabled people are experiencing”.
And he said the direct action was “perfectly justifiable in the light of what is happening, with people’s suffering as a result of austerity”.
Courageous Voices is one of several awards that will be presented at Liberty’s 2017 Human Rights Awards on 24 October at London’s Royal Court Theatre.
Martha Spurrier, director of Liberty, said: “Disabled People Against Cuts embody the spirit of the Courageous Voices award and, as their Summer of Discontent campaign shows, their work is needed now more than ever.
“Equality and human rights for disabled people aren’t a commodity that [can] be rationed or reduced as a money-saving exercise.
“DPAC have been fearless and creative in getting that message across – standing up to those in power, challenging injustice and getting their voices heard.”
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Unhashing Blockchain: Blockchain Explained
Cryptocurrency Regulation in the Crosshairs: SEC Staff Weighs In, But Is There More Than Meets the Eye?
Baker McKenzie (in Collaboration With R3) Publishes a Whitepaper: Blockchains and Laws. Are they Compatible?
FinTech Regulatory Sandbox established in Stockholm
Stockholm is a major hub for Fintech, attracting about one fifth of all European FinTech investments and can pride itself in being the home of successful FinTech companies such as Klarna and iZettle. In order to maintain its position as a European FinTech center, the Swedish Government has given the Financial Supervisory Authority an assignment to facilitate FinTech innovation. This has resulted in a FinTech Regulatory Sandbox where FinTech companies
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Where Can I Buy Things With Bitcoin?
Much of the attention around Bitcoin in 2017 understandably focused on its meteoric price rise and overall volatility. But all that attention overlooks the fact that Bitcoin was initially intended to be used as a currency for buying things. Thus, the oft-reported story of the developer (Laszlo Hanyecz) who bought two pizzas in May 2010 for 10,000 Bitcoin ($140 million value today) in what is reported as the first bitcoin
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ICOs Enjoined in Malaysia and North Carolina
Today, the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) directed CopyCash Foundation to immediately cease and desist all its proposed activities, including a purported plan to launch an ICO on January 10, 2018 in Malaysia. This directive covers all activities as described in or incidental to CopyCash Foundation’s white paper related to the ICO, including any roadshows, seminars or promotional events related to the scheme. The directive was issued because the SC “found
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SEC Temporarily Halts Trading of Blockchain Company’s Stock
UBIA is a Hong Kong company that focuses on the research and application of blockchain technology, with a focus on the IOT. The U.S. SEC reported that it had temporarily suspended trading in UBIA’s tock through January 22, 2018. The reason for the suspension is because “of (i) questions regarding the accuracy of assertions, since at least September 2017, by UBIA in filings with the Commission regarding the company’s business
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As England’s FCA Continues its Watching Brief on DLT & ICOs, is it Time For Self-Regulation?
In April 2017, England’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a Discussion Paper (“DP”) on DLT which sought views on the regulatory implications of DLT developments in financial markets and considered the potential risks and benefits of DLT applications. The FCA received 47 responses to the DP from a range of market participants and on 15 December 2017 the FCA published its Feedback Statement. No need to change rules In its
Cryptocurrency, ICO, Smart Contracts, UK
$4 Billion Crypto-Promoter Ordered to Halt Fraudulent Sales
The Texas State Securities Board said yesterday that it entered an Emergency Cease and Desist Order to halt the multiple investment programs operated by BitConnect, an overseas company that claims a market share of $4.1 billion for its cryptocurrency coins. BitConnect’s investor solicitations promise returns of over 100 percent, the TSSB said, for BitConnect’s own proprietary cryptocurrency, called BitConnect Coins, or BCC. The enforcement action follows BitConnect’s recent announcement that
Cryptocurrency, Litigation, US
Any distributed ledger used by an enterprise or industry needs to conform to data requirements in the countries in which it operates. Existing blockchains based on Bitcoin and Ethereum codebases can indiscriminately broadcast private data to all participants of a network, and therefore may not always be suitable for use in financial services. Distributed ledgers have been developed that share certain data only with participants who need to see it,
ICO Lawsuits
One of the big questions surrounding ICOs is whether the “coin” (or token) offered in the ICO is considered a security and, therefore, subject to securities laws, including registration. One of the U.S. SEC’s first official statements on the matter, issued in response to the DAO debacle, was probably most famous for its lack of definitive statements. It said that: [F]ederal securities law may apply to various activities, including distributed
Cryptocurrency, DAO, ICO, Litigation, SEC, Securities, US
Cryptocurrency Activity by Asia-Pac Governments
In well publicized moves in late 2017, both China and South Korea banned ICOs. Today, the Malaysian finance minister said in an interview that Malaysia will not impose a blanket ban on cryptocurrency trading. At the same time, South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported that, in a further tightening move, “The South Korean government has been developing a system that is likely to start banning the use of anonymous accounts
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Edison issues ADR outlook on Kazia Therapeutics (KZIA)
LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / June 23, 2019 / Kazia Therapeutics (ASX: KZA) has identified a higher maximum tolerated dose (MTD) from a Phase IIa study of its brain-penetrant phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitor GDC-0084 in glioblastoma (GBM), which may lead to improved efficacy in the ongoing expansion cohort and planned Phase IIb study. A new collaboration with the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology (Alliance) means Kazia will soon have four clinical trials of GDC-0084 underway in primary or secondary brain cancers. It also expects further preliminary efficacy data from its Cantrixil Phase I study in ovarian cancer in H219. We adjust our valuation to between $64m and $103m.
We adjust our indicative valuation range to $64-103m or $10.27-16.50/ADR (vs $64-111m, $10.31-17.82/ADR), due to revised timelines for post-Phase III approval or single-pivotal-study approval scenarios for GDC-0084. Kazia had $4.1m cash at 31 December 2018 and will likely need to raise funds in H219. We estimate ~$11-15m will be needed to fully fund the GDC-0084 Phase IIb study.
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New York’s Best: Ice Cream
Destinations, New York
You can’t buy happiness but you can buy ice cream and that’s kind of the same thing.
On this dessert tour, we went searching for the best ice cream around the city so we could keep cool in those dog days of summer!
Where we went: I-CE-NY (Greenwich Village)
What we ate: Go Green Tea
If you’re craving Thai-style rolled ice cream but don’t feel like waiting in line down at 10 Below, then take a look at I-CE-NY, a Greenwich Village ice cream shop that makes the same great ice cream but with shorter lines – sounds like a win-win to us! At I-CE-NY, you can either build your own rolled ice cream sundae, or order one the shop’s specialty sundaes. We went for the second option, ordering the Go Green Tea, a sundae featuring green tea ice cream rolled with corn flakes, and then topped with marshmallows, caramel sauce, and chocolate Pocky sticks.
The Go Green Tea is a great choice for all you green tea lovers, especially with the added crunch from the corn flakes and the unique addition of the Pocky sticks. And the green tea flavor of the ice cream reminded us of our own Green Tea Matcha cupcakes. It was a match-a made in heaven!
Where we went: Snowdays NYC (East Village)
What we ate: Yeti Food
Snowdays NYC is a truly unique ice cream experience. You may have heard of Hawaiian or Korean shaved ice, but have you ever heard of shaved ice cream? According to the store website, the shaved ice cream “pairs the fluffy texture of snow with the taste and creaminess of ice cream.” And based on our experience, that’s definitely the case. The ice cream at Snowdays is super light and fluffy, but it melts in your mouth like traditional ice cream!
In addition to the shaved ice cream, Snowdays also offers some cool topping choices, including cereal, fresh fruit, and mochi. And like I-CE-NY, you can either build your own sundae or get one of the signature creations, which is what we chose to do. We got to try the Yeti Food sundae, made with their original Yetitracks ice cream and topped with blueberry purée, sugar cone bits, and fresh bananas. The Yetitracks ice cream tasted just like cookies and cream ice cream, with tiny Oreo bits inside, but the best part was its bright blue color! The toppings were a great addition, as well, with the sugar cone bits being our favorite part. This is definitely a one of a kind place!
Where we went: Big Gay Ice Cream (East Village)
What we ate: Bea Arthur
Big Gay Ice Cream is an NYC institution. This beloved sweet shop got its start as an ice cream truck back in 2009, and now it has TWO storefronts right in the city! We decided to visit the original East Village location, where we got a taste of one of their signature cones, the Bea Arthur, named in honor of the actress who played Dorothy on Golden Girls.
The Bea Arthur features a dulce de leche-lined cone, topped with vanilla soft serve and a drizzle of dulce de leche, which is then rolled in crushed Nilla wafers. And believe us, it tastes just as good as the description sounds! Perfectly sweet, with just a little bit of salt from the caramel, the Bea Arthur is definitely worth the trek to Tompkins Square Park. Other Big Gay specialties include the Salty Pimp and American Globs, as well as some amazing sundaes, cones, and milkshakes. YUM.
Where we went: Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream (East Village)
What we ate: Honeycomb + Vegan Coffee
Van Leeuwen is one of the most well-known ice cream shops in the city, with both a storefront and an ice cream truck – and they even sell their ice cream by the pint at many gourmet grocery stores! Van Leeuwen is a unique contender among ice cream companies, being particularly famous for their large variety of vegan ice cream flavors.
On our trip to Van Leeuwen, we tried two of their specialty flavors, one vegan and one non vegan. The non vegan flavor we chose was Honeycomb, a honey-flavored ice cream with crunchy bits that tasted like a real honeycomb. It was fantastic! For the vegan flavor, we went with Coffee, which had an almost identical texture to the regular ice cream. The coffee flavor may be a bit strong for some, but overall we really enjoyed it.
Where we went: Il Laboratorio del Gelato (Lower East Side)
What we ate: Lemon Rosemary + Strawberry Sorbet, Yuzu Mint + Thai Tea gelato
Il Laboratorio del Gelato is one of our favorite places to get gelato and sorbet in the city. Located next to the famous Katz’s Deli on Houston and Ludlow, this cool gelato shop is designed to look just like a real chemistry lab, with employees in lab coats and a large variety of unique flavors that rotates daily. We decided to try both the gelato and the sorbet, and we were definitely impressed with the results.
The first thing we sampled was the Lemon Rosemary sorbet, which had an authentic Italian taste and a smooth texture. We also tried the Strawberry sorbet, which is made with real strawberries – and it sure tasted great! The two gelato flavors we tasted were both Asian-inspired. First was the Yuzu Mint, which tasted very cool and refreshing. Then we had the Thai tea, a delicious gelato version of sweet Thai iced tea – we could even taste some hints of sweetened condensed milk! All in all, this stop on our tour was a good one.
Where we went: Ice & Vice (Lower East Side)
What we ate: American Beauty ice cream + Vanilla Funfetti cone + Ice Cream Sandwich topping
Ice & Vice is the place to go when you’re craving something that’s both over the top and highly customizable. Located in a small and somewhat hidden East Broadway storefront, the ice cream that awaits inside is anything but subtle. Choose from an assortment of artisan ice cream flavors, including both seasonal and blogger-inspired recipes, and then take your pick at one of their premium cone flavors, as well as a selection of unbelievable toppings. They even serve ice cream sandwiches and pies by the slice!
On our visit to Ice & Vice, we decided to order one of their seasonal flavors, the American Beauty, made with crème fraîche and rose petal jam. To make the experience even better, we added a Vanilla Funfetti premium cone, and an ice cream sandwich stacked right on top of the ice cream! The ice cream itself had a great flavor, with the rose petal jam really complementing the crème fraîche. The Vanilla Funfetti cone tasted just like one of our own Celebration Cupcakes, and the ice cream sandwich on top, made from a sprinkled doughnut instead of the traditional cookie, was a unique and delicious touch.
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Cambridge InsideOut Episodes 287-288: Jan 30, 2018
Filed under: Cambridge,Cambridge InsideOut — Tags: Cambridge, Central Square, City Council, Harvard Square, Judy Nathans, Robert Winters — Robert Winters @ 11:51 pm
Episode 287 – Cambridge InsideOut: Jan 30, 2018 (Part 1)
This episode was broadcast on Jan 30, 2018 at 5:30pm. Topics: Jan 29 City Council meeting; electric vehicles; Mass Pike reconfiguration; committee appointments, and more. Hosts: Judy Nathans, Robert Winters [On YouTube]
This episode was broadcast on Jan 30, 2018 at 6:00pm. Topics: Central Square updates; Carl Barron Plaza charrette, and more. Hosts: Judy Nathans, Robert Winters [On YouTube]
Featured Items on the Jan 29, 2018 Cambridge City Council Agenda
Mayor McGovern has appointed the City Council committees and their Chairs pending final adoption of the City Council Rules. In addition, here are just a few of the noteworthy agenda items:
Charter Right #1. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council regarding efforts to expand the number of electric vehicle charging stations, the feasibility of appropriately placing electric vehicle chargers on residential streets where there is need, the status of possible City fleet replacement to electric vehicles, expanded outreach and education on available rebates and incentive programs, and the feasibility of requiring developers to include a greater number of electric vehicle charging stations in new or substantially renovated multi-unit buildings. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Simmons on Jan 22, 2018.]
Approved as Amended, Add’l Order Approved to also refer to Health & Environment Committee
This Order from last week exposed a potentially pretty significant rift. It’s one thing to require electric vehicle charging capacity in new residential and commercial construction, but providing charging stations on public streets basically means that only those who can afford a $100,000+ Chevy Volt or comparable vehicle will be able to use those parking spaces. [Correction: It’s the Tesla Model S that went for ~$100K. The Chevy Volt apparently goes for ~$30K.] It’s understandable that people without driveways might want a mechanism for charging their cars (since running power cords across the sidewalk or down the street is not an option), but how will it go over with the neighbors if only some people are privileged to use these parking spaces?
Unfinished Business #3. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Devereux, Chair of the Ad-Hoc Rules Committee, for a public hearing held on Tuesday, Jan 16, 2018 to discuss and suggest changes to the City Council Rules and transmitting recommended changes to the City Council Rules.
Approved – and copies of the amended Rules were made available at the meeting
I honestly don’t know what Rules Changes they finally settled on at last week’s meeting. The meeting materials only show the suggestions from the Ad-Hoc Committee and it’s simply not worth reviewing the video to find out what the Council decided on before referring the revised version to Unfinished Business. It’s primarily just nickel-and-dime stuff anyway.
Communications #16-25 and #27 transmitting written opposition to the Peter Kroon, et al. Harvard Square Overlay District Zoning Petition.
Referred to the Petition
In addition to these communications, most of the public comment at last week’s Ordinance Committee meeting was against the petition. I believe there may now be or will soon be expressed written opposition from more than 20% of the affected land ownership which means that a three-quarter super-majority vote would be needed to pass the Kroon Petition, i.e. 7 votes instead of 6 out of 9. I don’t think it had the votes anyway, but it apparently doesn’t matter because the Ordinance Committee failed to move it out of committee so it can’t be passed to a 2nd Reading on Monday and it therefore cannot be ordained prior to the expiration date. It seems likely that a revised version will be filed after the Feb 19 expiration.
One particularly offensive part of the Ordinance Committee discussion centered on term limits on membership on the Harvard Square Advisory Committee and the desire of the petitioners and some councillors to drive one particular person out of the Chair and maybe even off the advisory committee entirely. There is a notification in this week’s agenda for the reappointment of two 20+ year members to the Library Board of Trustees. Will the City Council now argue that they should be booted from the Board in the quest for "new blood"? City boards & commissions benefit greatly from having a mix of newer members and long-time members who carry a lot of institutional memory and skills. Having a good balance is what’s really important.
Order #2. That the City Manager is requested to direct the City Solicitor and any other appropriate City departments to report back to the City Council with an update on any work that is currently underway regarding regulating adult use marijuana and to suggest next steps to the Council. Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Mallon, Councillor Siddiqui, Mayor McGovern
This is a timely order. The Trojan horse of medical marijuana facilities has already entered the city and it has the munchies.
Order #4. That the City Manager is requested to explore funding options for the possibility of creating a Business Improvement District (BID) for Central Square. Councillor Mallon, Councillor Simmons, Mayor McGovern
It is quite apparent that groups like the Harvard Square Business Association and the Central Square Business Association are already taking on some of the rules associated with a Business Improvement District. This may be the right time to make this official in Central Square. The benefits are many and the down sides are few.
PS – The Central Square Business Association and its most excellent Executive Director Michael Monastime hosted an especially good charrette on Saturday on the future of Carl Barron Plaza in the heart of Central Square. This was just the first of what will be many opportunities for public input on the upcoming River Street reconstruction project (from the river to Carl Barron Plaza) that will commence at some point in the next year or so.
Order #5. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development Department with the view in mind of creating a list of mitigated private spaces that are available to the public, what the exact eligibility of using these spaces is, and making the list available to the public. Councillor Toomey
This is a welcome request. Most people have no idea what spaces are available for use and what rules govern the use of these open spaces and meeting spaces. It will be great if this information can be made available along with information on all City-owned resources that are available for public use. Ideally there should also be a list of all spaces in churches and other buildings that are available for use at modest cost for meetings and events.
Order #6. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Commissioner of Public Works and the City Engineer on the potential of utilizing trenchless technology, micro tunneling and/or pipe jacking to lessen the time and impact on the residents of Gore Street. Councillor Toomey, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Mallon
Order #8. That the City Manager maximize the community benefits from and mitigating the impacts of the Cambridge Crossing sewer construction. Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Toomey
Suffice to say that if during the construction of that dedicated sewer line the century-old water mains and gas mains are replaced (which will have to occur at some point anyway), that is, in itself, significant mitigation. If some of the electrical infrastructure can also be renewed and moved from poles to underground that would be even better.
Order #7. Endorsing Requests for Action or Further Study for the I-90 Allston Interchange Project in Boston. Mayor McGovern, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone
This is a complicated project with the potential for a lot of benefit and a fair amount of disruption during construction. I won’t offer any opinions just now, but there are plenty to go around. It’s worth the read.
Communications & Reports from City Officers #2. A communication was received from Mayor Marc C. McGovern, transmitting the City Council Committee Assignments for the Council Term 2018-2019 pending adoption of the Rules as amended.
Placed on File
There’s nothing particularly stunning about the appointments – mostly natural matches of function and interest. There are maybe three out of the 11 standing committees that could become cauldrons of controversy, but it’s probably best to wait and see. I’ll let you guess which three. – Robert Winters
Filed under: Cambridge,Cambridge InsideOut,transportation — Tags: Cambridge, Central Square, Green Line Extension, Harvard Square, Judy Nathans, Mass Pike realignment, NorthPoint, Robert Winters, transportation, zoning — Robert Winters @ 12:21 am
This episode was broadcast on Jan 23, 2018 at 5:30pm. The main topics were some of the large transportation projects neighboring Cambridge. Hosts: Judy Nathans, Robert Winters [On YouTube]
This episode was broadcast on Jan 23, 2018 at 6:00pm. Topics included the Women’s March – one year later; the Kroon Petition and regulation of “formula businesses” in Harvard Square and elsewhere; and some news updates around Central Square. Hosts: Judy Nathans, Robert Winters [On YouTube]
Choice Bits from the Jan 22, 2018 Cambridge City Council agenda
Filed under: Cambridge,City Council — Tags: Cambridge, City Council, Harvard Square, snow, zoning — Robert Winters @ 1:34 pm
Here’s my first pass at what seems interesting (at least to me):
Manager’s Agenda #4. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $23,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Elections Commission Other Ordinary Maintenance Account to reimburse funds used for the 2017 voter guide printing and mailing. The reimbursement is necessary to cover other election related expenses.
Voter turnout went up in the 2017 municipal election by about 26% from 17,959 to 22,581. There were many factors – reaction to the 2016 presidential election, multiple vacancies and a large field of interesting new candidates, several issues whose flames were fanned by activists, increased use of social media and related tools to target voters, and the citywide mailing of the voter guide. It’s hard to say which factors had the greatest effect. I’ll add that the most well-funded campaign was unsuccessful while a new candidate soared over quota with relatively little campaign funding. Perhaps money is no longer, as Tip O’Neill used to say, "the mother’s milk of politics".
Manager’s Agenda #11. Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $5 million from Fund Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Executive Department Extraordinary Expenditures account, for the City’s first contribution to the GLX project.
This expenditure has me thinking about the Mass Pike (I-90) realignment project now being planned for the Allston-Brighton area across the river, and the current omission of the proposed West Station that was to be part of it. I have been reading about suggestions that since the concurrent new development in that area would primarily be by Harvard University, then perhaps Harvard should be providing the funds for the new station. Could this be the new normal, i.e. that developers and host cities who would benefit by new transit should pay for the transit? The realization of the Green Line Extension seems to have been made possible, at least in part, by the promise of financial contributions from Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, and the developer of the NorthPoint area.
Manager’s Agenda #12. A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board recommendation to adopt parts of the Kroon, et al, Harvard Square Zoning Petition and to further study some parts.
[Original Petition Text][CDD Memo – Nov 8, 2017][Revised Petition Text][Planning Board Recommendation]
There is wisdom in the Planning Board recommendations (as usual). It is especially interesting to see the Board agreeing that the "formula business" regulations adopted not long ago for Central Square would also be appropriate for Harvard Square (and presumably elsewhere). The Board makes a special point regarding the review of signage which might be subject to review by both the Historical Commission and the Planning Board. [Frankly, I think the issue of signage is overstated. Some business districts, e.g. Central Square, would benefit from some additional "gawdy" and "spectacular" signage.] Despite some legal risk in moving toward "formula business" regulations, it is far preferable to some previous regulation such as the regulation of "fast food". One other positive recommendation from the Planning Board is for the exemption of below-grade space from floor-area limitations. This is consistent with the Barrett Petition of a couple of years ago. The Planning Board also cites the City’s recently completed Retail Strategy. Indeed, the whole matter of the table of uses in the City’s various zoning districts needs some attention.
Order #1. That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council regarding efforts to expand the number of electric vehicle charging stations, the feasibility of appropriately placing electric vehicle chargers on residential streets where there is need, the status of possible City fleet replacement to electric vehicles, expanded outreach and education on available rebates and incentive programs, and the feasibility of requiring developers to include a greater number of electric vehicle charging stations in new or substantially renovated multi-unit buildings. Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Zondervan
It’s worth noting that Eversource doesn’t exactly have the best track record for proactive electric utility planning in Cambridge. They generally upgrade service only when new development requires it or if the service fails. If electric vehicle charging locations are installed on some Cambridge streets it seems likely that increased capacity will be needed and aging and failed service will have to be upgraded – like on my street where the underground service failed several years ago and where numerous "temporary" quick fixes are now the norm.
Order #2. That the City Manager is requested to work with the Department of Public Works to publicize and enforce a “zero tolerance” policy on space savers, working to remove them as quickly as possible following snow events. Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Siddiqui
Is this really a widespread problem in Cambridge? The only places where I have seen this are on streets near public housing. A better solution would be to selectively have even/odd side parking restrictions during which all snow is pushed back all the way to the curb and/or consolidated – assuming there are no plastic "flexi-posts" there to prevent it.
Order #4. City Council support of the New York City climate lawsuit. Councillor Zondervan, Vice Mayor Devereux
I’m starting to get the sense that every City Council meeting agenda is going to have several climate change-related Orders, and that this will become the universal public policy litmus test – even for things that have little or nothing to do with climate change.
Order #5. That the City Manager is requested to explore mechanisms for achieving greater levels of snow clearing by the city and increase the public response during major snow events or heavy snow winters. Councillor Zondervan, Mayor McGovern, Vice Mayor Devereux
Order #7. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Chief Information Officer for the City and report back with information regarding electronic device usage and current processes regarding the same. Councillor Toomey
Did the exiting three councillors run off with their City-issued computers and phones?
Order #8. That the Mayor is requested to work with the appropriate City staff to establish a method of effectively communicating the new rules for the 2018-2019 City Council term with the members of the public. Councillor Simmons
I’m on it.
Committee Report #1. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Vice Mayor Devereux, Chair of the Ad-Hoc Rules Committee, for a public hearing held on Tuesday, Jan 16, 2018 to discuss and suggest changes to the City Council Rules and transmitting recommended changes to the City Council Rules.
Communications & Reports from City Officers #3. A communication was received from City Clerk Donna P. Lopez, transmitting a communication from Vice Mayor Jan Devereux regarding the outcome of the Ad-Hoc Rules Committee hearing.
There were some good ideas and some not-so-good ideas expressed at this meeting. It doesn’t look like we’ll be seeing any realignment of the Council committees. At some level it doesn’t really matter. The real question is whether or not the councillors actually show up for the committee meetings and if they decide to take up matters of substance. – Robert Winters
Filed under: Cambridge,Cambridge InsideOut,recycling — Tags: Cambridge, City Council, F.B. Jones, food waste, garbage, recycling — Robert Winters @ 2:01 am
Episode 283 – Cambridge InsideOut: Jan 16, 2018
This episode was broadcast on Jan 16, 2018 at 5:30pm. The main topic was some ideas about City Council rules and the structure of City Council committees over the last 130 years. Hosts: Judy Nathans, Robert Winters [On YouTube]
This episode was broadcast on Jan 16, 2018 at 6:00pm. Topic: Cambridge history of garbage. Hosts: Judy Nathans, Robert Winters [On YouTube]
Civic Nerdiness
Filed under: Cambridge,City Council — Tags: Cambridge, Cambridge government, City Council, City Council committees, history — Robert Winters @ 7:42 pm
This week on Tuesday, Jan 16 at 2:30pm, the City Council’s Ad-Hoc Rules Committee will conduct a public hearing in the Sullivan Chamber to discuss and suggest changes to the City Council Rules. This committee consists of Vice Mayor Devereux (Chair) and Councillors Mallon and Kelley; as well as Donna Lopez, City Clerk; Nancy Glowa, City Solicitor; Maryellen Carvello, Office manager to the City Manager, and Wil Durbin, Chief of Staff to the Mayor.
I suppose it must be the pinnacle of civic nerdiness to care about the City Council Rules, but the structure of the City Council subcommittees, their mission, the number of members on each committee, and what constitutes a quorum are actually contained within the City Council Rules. From this civic nerd’s point of view this actually is significant. In an ideal world the subcommittees should be where most of the detail work takes place. Unfortunately, it has sometimes been the case that these subcommittees become little more than discretionary devices for their respective Chairs where matters that sometimes have little to do with the purpose of the committee are pursued. In addition, there have been some topics in the last few years that didn’t really have a natural match to any of the existing City Council committees or which were taken up by what might be viewed as the wrong committee. For example, if there is a Transportation and Public Utilities Committee, why were matters relating to bicycle transportation handled within the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Art, and Celebrations Committee? [I would restructure the committees just to shorten the name of that one.]
It’s interesting to look at what the standing committees have been at various times in Cambridge history. Here are a few snapshots, including some recorded in the City’s Annual Documents (yes, I really do have these original books on my shelf):
Joint Committees: 1887
Almshouse
City Engineering
Public Instruction
Public Property
Rules and Orders
of the Mayor and Alderman
Elections and Returns
of the Common Council
Bills in the Second Reading
Enrolled Ordinances
Joint Committees: 1911-1912
Legislative Matters
Wires and Lamps
of the Board of Alderman
Soldier’s Aid
Street Railways
Standing Committees of the Common Council
City Council Committees: 1938
Americanization and Education
Elections and Printing
Public Celebrations
Public Property and Public Institutions
Cable TV and Communications
Economic Development, Training, and Employment
Health and Hospitals
Human Services and Youth
Traffic and Transportation
Cable TV, Telecommunications, and Public Utilities
Civic Unity
Government Operations, Rules, and Claims
Neighborhood and Long-term Planning
Public Facilities, Art, and Celebrations
Transportation, Traffic, and Parking
Government Operations and Rules
Neighborhood and Long Term Planning
Economic Development and University Relations
Human Services and Veterans
Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Art, and Celebrations
Transportation and Public Utilities
It’s likely that prior to the adoption of the Plan E Charter that went into effect in 1941 there was either the need or the desire for more oversight of City departments, and both the number and the nature of the City Council (and Board of Alderman) committees seem to reflect this. Some standing committees are essentially permanent (Ordinance, Finance), but others clearly change with the times and even with the desires of individual councillors. What should be the focus of City Council subcommittees for the 2018-2019 City Council term? Should they remain the same? Are there any priorities that warrant a redefinition of the Council subcommittees? Should we revive some committees from the long past?
If you have any ideas, come to the meeting Tuesday afternoon. – Robert Winters
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Cambridge InsideOut Episodes 281-282: Jan 9, 2018
Filed under: Cambridge,Cambridge InsideOut — Tags: Cambridge, City Council, housing, Judy Nathans, Robert Winters, supermarkets — Robert Winters @ 10:36 pm
Episode 281 – Cambridge InsideOut: Jan 9, 2018 (Part 1)
This episode was broadcast on Jan 9, 2018 at 5:30pm. Main topic: Jan 8 City Council meeting – the first for the new councillors; supermarket closure; and more. Hosts: Judy Nathans, Robert Winters [On YouTube]
This episode was broadcast Jan 9, 2018 at 6:00pm. Topics: supermarkets, Council committees, partial report card on the 2016-2017 Council. Hosts: Judy Nathans, Robert Winters [On YouTube]
Cold Start – Jan 8, 2018 Cambridge City Council meeting (and more)
Filed under: Cambridge,City Council — Tags: Cambridge, City Council, mayor — Robert Winters @ 11:57 pm
Cold Start – Jan 8, 2018 Cambridge City Council meeting
This first regular meeting of the 2018-2019 Cambridge City Council will be chaired by our newly minted Mayor Marc McGovern. As one might expect, it’s a short agenda as the new and returning councillors settle in. City Council committee appointments may not be settled for a few weeks, so the only business will be what takes place in the regular Council meetings for now. There is one active zoning petition and 15 items from Awaiting Report that were requested to carry over to the new Council.
Here are some agenda items this week that seem interesting:
On the Table #2. A communication was received from Donna P. Lopez City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Craig Kelley, regarding assessing and approving Neighborhood-Based Resiliency. [Tabled on the motion of Councillor Kelley on Dec 18, 2017]
I remember when the term "Sustainability" was first popularized. It took people years to decide what the word really meant with various interested people and groups trying to fashion it in a way that suited their ideals and/or agendas. I’m not really sure what was ultimately decided. Though I have some idea what the term "Resiliency" might mean, e.g. hardening of infrastructure, my sense is that we’re in a place similar to where we were with "Sustainability" 25 years ago. For example, does Alewife Resiliency translate into transit-oriented development with better connections for all transportation modes or does it mean "Don’t build anything there because there may be flooding at times." The current narrow political dichotomy will likely answer in two radically different ways. Soft definitions are always risky propositions.
Order #1. That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to reach out to representatives of supermarkets other than Star Market, such as Market Basket, to determine the possibility of their opening a location at 20 Sidney Street, and to report back to the City Council on this matter. Councillor Simmons
There has been an active discussion about the store closure on the Cambridgeport listserv over the last few days. Here’s an excerpt of what I wrote there:
The Memorial Drive Stop & Shop closed in May 1994 which left the Cambridgeport area very much in need of a local supermarket. I believe it was in 1997 when University Park (really Forest City) offered to host a Star Market in their hotel/garage building. This was definitely done in order to sweeten the deal in order to obtain the necessary curb cuts (and let’s not forget the discontinuation of Blanche Street). There had been a City analysis of access to supermarkets in the wake of the Stop & Shop closure that informed the University Park decision.
At the time a lot of us felt that the whole concept of a 2nd floor supermarket with paid parking (though a discount was offered) was not a sustainable plan, but there really was a serious need for food access at that time – especially for Area 4 (now The Port) and MIT people who would get there on foot. Some of that logic has changed in recent years as more people live without motor vehicles, but most people who do any significant grocery shopping will choose to drive to a place like Market Basket in Somerville not only for the prices but also because there’s (usually) available parking. It’s virtually impossible that Market Basket would want to operate in the University Park space. It’s completely contrary to their very successful business model in which they own most of the locations of their stores and pay no rent. There are other operators that have a very different business model that might be able to make it work at this location, but only if University Park is willing to negotiate a rent that can make it sustainable.
Though I don’t believe there is any legal obligation that University Park must continue to host a supermarket, I think there’s at least some moral obligation to do so. The original University Park plans called for a "marketplace" that was never built (as well as a movie theater), and some might argue that the inclusion of the Star Market was a sort of making good on that original concept. Perhaps more significantly, the offer to host the Star Market came at a point when the matter was before the Planning Board and the City Council (for the curb cuts), and it was part of the negotiation even if there was no formal commitment to maintain the supermarket in perpetuity. – RW
Back in 1998 I wrote this: "We also learned at this meeting that an agreement has been worked out with the new Star Market at University Park that would make parking for the supermarket free for the first 1½ hours. This was one of the stickier issues a few years ago when the City voted to grant various curb cuts and to discontinue Blanche Street in order to make way for the hotel and supermarket." – Sept 14, 1998 in CCJ Issue #12
Here’s what I wrote on June 16, 2000: "There have also been persistent rumors about just how permanent the Star Market is at that location. For now, at least, it appears to be staying put." Well, it lasted longer than I thought and is now scheduled to close on Feb 3, 2018. Hopefully another supermarket operator can be found and that Forest City/University Park will be willing to offer a long-term lease with terms that can can allow a supermarket to economically operate there. Not everyone wants to shop by bike at Whole Paycheck.
Order #3. That the City Manager is requested to provide an update to the City Council on progress made in regards to the Stated Goals of the City Council, as outlined during the 2016-2017 City Council term. Councillor Simmons
Goals are important, but the primary goal should be to not spend an endless time talking about them. – Robert Winters
The Upshot: There was a very healthy discussion regarding the future of the supermarket site in University Park. Look for some community meetings to take place in the coming weeks and months.
Mayor McGovern has appointed Councillors Carlone and Kelley as Co-Chairs of the Ordinance Committee.
Mayor McGovern also appointed a Special Ad-Hoc Rules Committee to review the City Council rules and the recommend any changes, including possible restructuring of the City Council subcommittees. This Ad-Hoc Committee will consist of Vice Mayor Devereux (Chair) and Councillors Mallon and Kelley; as well as Donna Lopez, City Clerk; Nancy Glowa, City Solicitor; Maryellen Carvello, Office manager to the City Manager, and Wil Durbin, Chief of Staff to the Mayor. This committee is requested to come back with recommendations in time for the next City Council meeting on January 22.
Jan 1, 2018 – The 2018-2019 Cambridge City Council was inaugurated this morning in the Sullivan Chamber of City Hall. After each elected councillor took the oath of office, the new City Council took care of its first order of business – the election of the Mayor. Though the eventual outcome was already known to many in the room for the last few weeks, there is always at least some drama due to the possibility that an alternate deal could be struck in the interim. However the vote went more or less as predicted with Marc McGovern being elected as Mayor for the 2018-2019 term. The initial vote was 7-2 for McGovern with Councillors Simmons and Toomey casting their votes for Tim Toomey, but Councillor Simmons changed her vote to McGovern to make the final vote 8-1.
After a speech by the newly elected Mayor McGovern that stressed themes of unity the Council then elected Jan Devereux to serve as Vice Chair of the City Council for the 2018-2019 term. That vote was initially 5 votes for Jan Devereux and 4 for Denise Simmons, but Alanna Mallon and then Craig Kelley changed their votes to Devereux to make the final vote 7-2 with Councillors Simmons and Toomey voting for Simmons.
After these proceedings there were several statements by councillors thanking Sandra Albano for her 47 years of service to the City and especially her role managing the City Council office since 1982. Sandy’s last day on the job is tomorrow – Jan 2, 2018 – and it’s hard to imagine City Hall without her.
Perhaps the high point of the entire Inaugural Meeting was Cambridge Police Deputy Superintendent Pauline Carter Wells singing John Lennon’s song "Imagine" – just as she did two years ago and just as inspiring.
Later in the day, starting at 6:00pm, the newly elected 2018-2019 Cambridge School Committee took their oaths of office and elected Kathleen Kelly as the Vice Chair (who will be responsible for making all subcommittee appointments). That vote was initially split with Manikka Bowman and Laurance Kimbrough voting for Manikka Bowman; Emily Dexter and voting for Patty Nolan; and Fred Fantini, Kathleen Kelly, Patty Nolan, and Marc McGovern voting for Kathleen Kelly. Emily Dexter and Laurance Kimbrough then changed their votes to Kathleen Kelly leading to the final 6-1 vote to elect Kathleen Kelly.
Mayor McGovern has tapped Wil Durbin to serve as Chief of Staff of the Mayor’s Office. He also tapped Luis Vasquez to be in charge of constituent services and outreach. Both are inspired choices.
The Plan E Charter only designates the Mayor as Chair of the City Council and the School Committee. All other roles and initiatives of the Mayor and the Mayor’s Office are at the discretion of the Mayor, and every Mayor defines their role differently. Mayor Simmons was a wonderful Mayor for the last two years and our newly elected Mayor McGovern promises to be just as inspiring in how he defines his role for the next two years.
One last note: A new portrait of former Mayor Barbara Ackermann now graces the back wall of the Sullivan Chamber. This was an extra special treat. – RW
Marc McGovern is sworn in as Mayor
Mayor McGovern’s inaugural address
Pauline Carter Wells sings "Imagine"
Barbara Ackermann portrait in Sullivan Chamber
The Mayors of Cambridge
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Well, why shouldn't Brian Hassett's The Hitchhiker's Guide to Jack Kerouac [The Adventure of the Boulder '82 On The Road Conference --Finding Kerouac, Kesey and The Grateful Dead Alive & Rockin' in the Rockies; introduction by John Allen Cassady; published by Get Things Done Publishing, USA, 2015] read like a breathless telephone call or letter, a cassette-tape transcription, an inventory, itinerary, annotated bibliography, since it's all of these, --a fifty-four year old catching up on his own twenty-one year old's [on-the-] road trip, a teen&twenty out of rock 'n roll, and his reader, such as I am here on the cusp of seventy, happily hooked on the spirals of my own life story and always knew it as story, even my first pages from 1963 of manuscript so grateful I haven't lost entitled JOURNEY with in-between parts called PETER WHICH WAY, SONG OF THE SEA, THE CHANGES, flirting with overall title BOOK around '73 as 'writing' seemed to transcend 'autobiography' --thus my fellow-feeling for the young guy, Brian Hassett, forever younger, unembarrassed by the notion of heroes & hero worship, the Beats his hearth gods & goddesses, his pantheon, thus another way into history, what I call intersections --utterly at home with his thinking aloud, reportage, fast & free, as I cant or wont let myself completely be, devoted to British English's musicality, both street talk & literature, its textured ear, the more so as it collides with one's parallel love, the American colloquial, particularly the post-literary, the journalistic, the epistolary & journal-ism, --except that I conjure a 'literary' which swallows it all, spitting it out, compelled to truth, thus clarity however close to blurting's effluvium, adjacent to effulgence, humorous, true however knowingly comic, without spoiling or obscuring the candid, naked, generous moment!
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Literature, as I always say, voracious of appetite, its capacity determined by overview not insight, the absolute hold-all unlike its alienating attribute the literary which insists itself between subject & evocation or is of such an imposition that subject's mistaken, misperceived, which it never can be in genre writing --sports, crime, music --and no distinguishing here between succinct & rhapsodic since the particular may be caught in either.
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Home Fly Fishing Oral Histories Page 1
Gilbert Nyerges interview -- February 9, 2007
Gilbert A. Nyerges Edited Transcript – February 9, 2007
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This interview was conducted with Gilbert A. Nyerges on February 9, 2007 in Oak Harbor, Washington. The interviewers are Danny Beatty and Tamara Belts.
TB: How did you get started fly fishing?
GN: My earliest recollection of fishing was when I was about four years old. I fished often with my Dad who used a twenty foot cane pole (not a rod), and used primarily bait such as worms, doughballs, or minnows. He let me hold the pole often so I could experience the “bite,” but for a four year old, I had my problems controlling that long a pole. We brought home everything that we caught for eating, as these were the days leading up to the Great Depression. I continued under his tutelage through my Elementary, Junior High, and High School days, but when I began College, I started becoming interested in this thing called “Fly Fishing.” It began quite tentatively about 1940 and consisted mainly of my trying to duplicate grasshoppers, mayflies, and minnows to catch anything. I never even heard of anything like taking lessons in fly fishing until I moved to Seattle in January of 1943, but I did learn that an entirely different set of equipment was required for this kind of fishing.
TB: Where are you originally from?
GN: I was born, raised, and educated in Cleveland, Ohio. My fishing was confined to a few rivers that flowed into Lake Erie, and to Lake Erie itself, as our family spent all those early years vacationing for one or two weeks each year at my uncles cabin at Put-In-Bay on South Bass Island. When I left Cleveland and moved to Seattle, one of the first things I did was to go down to Warshal's on First Avenue to talk with them about this fly fishing thing, and to learn about some of the things I would need. I visited a pawn shop a few doors down and purchased an eight foot cane rod, an automatic reel with twenty-five yards of backing and a level line, plus about a half dozen snelled flies. Did I know that the outfit should be balanced? NO! I didn't even know what it meant. But I went out into the back yard of the place where I was living and started to practice casting. Needless to say, it was quite discouraging, but eventually I was able to put out consistent casts of up to about forty feet. It took me maybe two weeks of almost constant effort to do THIS!
My first trip was up the Foss Trail to Trout Lake near Skykomish. This was in mid April of 1943. Did I check on seasons, opening days, ice out, limits..... ?? NO! Didn't everybody in the Northwest fish all the time? I caught a bus at 9th Avenue carrying my sleeping bag, fishing gear, rain gear, and a back pack with 60 pounds of CANNED food and utensils to Skykomish, hitchhiked along Highway 2 to the trail head without a single ride, and proceeded up the trail to Trout Lake where I set up camp and fished until dark. It was a long hard trip, but I was young and fool hardy, but I did it! In the morning I left all my gear at Trout Lake and hiked up to Copper, Little Heart, and Big Heart Lakes. On the way in and out, I met only one person, and that was Bill Lohrer who had a fly fishing shop in the University District. That was the beginning of a long relationship with Bill.
Title Gilbert Nyerges interview -- February 9, 2007
Summary Longtime fly fisherman, recognized for creating several successful patterns; recipient of many prestigious awards: Empty Creel (1972), Tommy Brayshaw Award (1976), and Letcher Lambuth Award (1998).
Interviewee Nyerges, Gilbert, interviewee
Interviewer Beatty, Danny, interviewer
Belts, Tamara, interviewer
Date Recorded (user-friendly) February 9, 2007
Date Recorded (machine-readable) 2007-02-09
Location Recorded Oak Harbor, Washington
Photographer Belts, Tamara, photographer
Transcriber Wenrick, Alex, transcriber
Belts, Tamara, transcriber
Smith, Peter, transcriber
Subject - Topical (LCSH) Fly fishing
Fly tyers
Subjects - Names (LCNAF) Nyerges, Gilbert--Interviews
Washington Fly Fishing Club
Original Physical Format Audio cassette
Transcript File Format Transcribed using Microsoft Word then saved in PDF format
Digital Collection Fly Fishing Oral History Program
Repository Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections
Rights Copyright Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections. "Fair use" criteria of Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 must be followed. The following materials can be used for educational and other noncommercial purposes without the written permission of Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections. These materials are not to be used for resale or commercial purposes without written authorization from Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections. All materials cited must be attributed to Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections.
Identifier NyergesGilbert_20070209.pdf
Program Name Special Collections
Publisher Digital object made available by Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University
Related Collection www.worldcat.org/oclc/779177990
Genre/From Interviews
Transcript 1 Gilbert A. Nyerges Edited Transcript – February 9, 2007 Fly Fishing Collection ©Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Western Washington University Libraries Gilbert A. Nyerges Special Collections Fly Fishing Oral History Program ATTENTION: © Copyright Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections. "Fair use" criteria of Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 must be followed. The following materials can be used for educational and other noncommercial purposes without the written permission of Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections. These materials are not to be used for resale or commercial purposes without written authorization from Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections. All materials cited must be attributed to Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections. This interview was conducted with Gilbert A. Nyerges on February 9, 2007 in Oak Harbor, Washington. The interviewers are Danny Beatty and Tamara Belts. TB: How did you get started fly fishing? GN: My earliest recollection of fishing was when I was about four years old. I fished often with my Dad who used a twenty foot cane pole (not a rod), and used primarily bait such as worms, doughballs, or minnows. He let me hold the pole often so I could experience the “bite,” but for a four year old, I had my problems controlling that long a pole. We brought home everything that we caught for eating, as these were the days leading up to the Great Depression. I continued under his tutelage through my Elementary, Junior High, and High School days, but when I began College, I started becoming interested in this thing called “Fly Fishing.” It began quite tentatively about 1940 and consisted mainly of my trying to duplicate grasshoppers, mayflies, and minnows to catch anything. I never even heard of anything like taking lessons in fly fishing until I moved to Seattle in January of 1943, but I did learn that an entirely different set of equipment was required for this kind of fishing. TB: Where are you originally from? GN: I was born, raised, and educated in Cleveland, Ohio. My fishing was confined to a few rivers that flowed into Lake Erie, and to Lake Erie itself, as our family spent all those early years vacationing for one or two weeks each year at my uncles cabin at Put-In-Bay on South Bass Island. When I left Cleveland and moved to Seattle, one of the first things I did was to go down to Warshal's on First Avenue to talk with them about this fly fishing thing, and to learn about some of the things I would need. I visited a pawn shop a few doors down and purchased an eight foot cane rod, an automatic reel with twenty-five yards of backing and a level line, plus about a half dozen snelled flies. Did I know that the outfit should be balanced? NO! I didn't even know what it meant. But I went out into the back yard of the place where I was living and started to practice casting. Needless to say, it was quite discouraging, but eventually I was able to put out consistent casts of up to about forty feet. It took me maybe two weeks of almost constant effort to do THIS! My first trip was up the Foss Trail to Trout Lake near Skykomish. This was in mid April of 1943. Did I check on seasons, opening days, ice out, limits..... ?? NO! Didn't everybody in the Northwest fish all the time? I caught a bus at 9th Avenue carrying my sleeping bag, fishing gear, rain gear, and a back pack with 60 pounds of CANNED food and utensils to Skykomish, hitchhiked along Highway 2 to the trail head without a single ride, and proceeded up the trail to Trout Lake where I set up camp and fished until dark. It was a long hard trip, but I was young and fool hardy, but I did it! In the morning I left all my gear at Trout Lake and hiked up to Copper, Little Heart, and Big Heart Lakes. On the way in and out, I met only one person, and that was Bill Lohrer who had a fly fishing shop in the University District. That was the beginning of a long relationship with Bill.
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Nissan Motor Company, Limited (日産自動車株式会社, Nissan Jidōsha Kabushiki-gaisha) (TYO: 7201, NASDAQ: NSANY) is a Japanese automobile manufacturer, which formerly marketed vehicles under the Datsun brand name and is one of the largest car manufacturers.
The company's main offices are located in the Ginza area of Chūō-ku, Tokyo with disassembling by 2013, but Nissan plans to move their headquarters to Yokohama, Kanagawa by 2010, with construction starting in 2007. In 1999, Nissan entered an alliance with Renault S.A. of France. Nissan is among the top three Asian rivals of the "big three" in the U.S. Currently they are the third largest Japanese car manufacturer.
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Much like its brother Renault, the pronunciation of its name is different in different markets. In the U.S., the brand is pronounced /ˈniːsɑːn/, while in the UK it is /ˈnɪsən/. In Japanese, it is IPA: [nisːãɴ].
Beginnings of Datsun name from 1914
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petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder straight (inline) engine, 1809 cm3 / 110.4 cu in / 110.4 cu in, 65.0 kW / 87.2 hp / 87.2 hp @ 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm, 142.0 N·m / 104.7 lb·ft / 104.7 lb·ft @ 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm, automatic 3-speed transmission, front wheel drive
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3-door 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 1598 cm3 / 97.5 cu in / 97.5 cu in, 67.1 kW / 90.0 hp / 90.0 hp @ 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm, 133.0 N·m / 98.1 lb·ft / 98.1 lb·ft @ 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 155 km/h / 96 mph / 96 mph top speed
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3-door 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 1809 cm3 / 110.4 cu in / 110.4 cu in, 74.6 kW / 100.0 hp / 100.0 hp @ 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm, 149.0 N·m / 109.9 lb·ft / 109.9 lb·ft @ 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 165 km/h / 103 mph / 103 mph top speed
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petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder straight (inline) engine, 1598 cm3 / 97.5 cu in / 97.5 cu in, 60.0 kW / 80.5 hp / 80.5 hp @ 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm, 130.0 N·m / 95.9 lb·ft / 95.9 lb·ft @ 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm, automatic 3-speed transmission, front wheel drive
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