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Stormwater works in Mqabba
February 1, 2019 /in Road Maintenance, Traffic Management, Uncategorized /by Sabrina Farrugia
The Works and Infrastructure Department within the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects is currently leading a project in Triq Karmenu Ciantar in Mqabba.
This work will serve to direct rain water into a new stormwater culvert system. Therefore, this road will be closed to traffic from Monday 4th February until Wednesday 20th February.
Drivers are encouraged to drive carefully and to be cautious when nearing the zone, while being requested to follow the given directions.
We thank the public for their cooperation during these improvement works, forming part of the Mqabba Regeneration Project .
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Wied Ħal Balzan Road to be rebuilt from scratch
June 15, 2018 /in Resurfacing, Road Maintenance /by Stanley Agius
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Asphalting Selmun Hill
May 28, 2018 /in Road Maintenance, Roads /by Stanley Agius
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Resurfacing part of Triq Marina Tal-Pieta`
Photo: Google Street View
Transport Malta will carry out asphalting works in Triq Marina Tal-Pieta` as from 20:00hrs this evening. The Authority had removed the old blocked culvert that was causing flooding on this stretch of the road and installed a new one.
To reduce traffic inconvenience, between 20:00hrs and 23:00hrs, works will be carried out on one lane so that the road will remain accessible in both directions. After 23:00hrs, at times, the road will not be accessible. The road will re-open early morning.
Transport Malta urges drivers to avoid the area during works, to follow temporary directional signs and officials’ instructions on site and to drive carefully.
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Resurfacing Triq il-Marsa
May 14, 2018 /in Road Maintenance /by Stanley Agius
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Road resurfacing in St. Julian’s
May 7, 2018 /in Road Maintenance /by Stanley Agius
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Resurfacing part of Marsa Ħamrun bypass
May 2, 2018 /in Road Maintenance, Roads /by Stanley Agius
Transport Malta will be resurfacing Triq is-Sebħ which forms part of the Marsa Ħamrun bypass, direction to the tunnels of Santa Venera and direction to Marsa, as from this evening. This is phase 1 of the project.
Works will commence at 20:00hrs until 05:00hrs and are expected to continue during the following nights. During works, this part of the road will be closed to traffic. The road will be fully accessible in both directions, during the day.
Transport Malta urges drivers to use alternative routes and follow directions, precautions and speed limits as indicated on the temporary signs on site. The Authority urges drivers to drive carefully for their safety and the safety of workers on site.
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Upgrading another main route to the south of Malta
April 9, 2018 /in Road Maintenance /by Stanley Agius
During the next few nights, Transport Malta will be resurfacing parts of Triq l-Ewwel Titjira 1915, which forms part of the main road link towards Żurrieq, Mqabba, Safi, Kirkop and Qrendi.
During the first phase of works, contractors will be removing the existing road surface, between the roundabout next to the airport and the Kirkop tunnels, to replace it with new layers of asphalt. Works will commence tonight, Monday 9th April, and will continue every night, between 8 pm and 5 am the following morning, until Thursday 12th April. Whilst some lanes along this road will be closed to road users whilst the works are in progress, the road will still remain accessible in both directions, at all times. During the day, no works will be taking place and all lanes of this road will be available as usual.
Drivers and other road users travelling in this area are encouraged to following the temporary lane diversion signs and the instructions of the traffic management officials on site.
These resurfacing works are another phase in the ongoing project to improve the quality and safety of one of the main links between the central part of Malta, in Ħamrun and Qormi, towards this southern part of the Island, which includes several localities as well as strategic sites such as the Malta International Airport. During the last few months, the Authority has redesigned and optimised several roundabouts along this route, developed additional lanes and resurfaced many of the roads used by thousands of commuters travelling in this direction. At the moment, contractors are also rebuilding the roundabout next to St Vincent de Paule Residence, before commencing the rebuilding of the road connected to it. This arterial Road, Triq Hal Luqa, will be redesigned to be widened with additional lanes.
Transport Malta would like to thank the public for its cooperation in its ongoing effort to improve the quality of the Maltese road network.
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Road resurfacing in Mosta and Xemxija
April 6, 2018 /in Road Maintenance /by Sabrina Farrugia
Road resurfacing in Triq Ta’ Żejfa in Mosta
Following extensive road works in Triq l-Imġarr, this road is now accessible to traffic and the contractor will continue with the road works in Triq Ta’ Żejfa in Mosta.
Works in Triq Ta’ Żejfa will commence at 20:00hrs this evening and are expected to be ready by tomorrow morning. During works, this road will be closed to traffic, in both directions. In view of this, traffic to Mosta will be diverted onto Triq il-Kbira whilst traffic to St Paul’s Bay will be diverted onto Triq Sir Temi Zammit Mġarr
Road resurfacing in Triq il-Pwales St Paul’s Bay
The contractor will commence road works in Triq il-Pwales St Paul’s Bay as from Monday 9 April at 19:00hrs until Saturday 14 April 2018.
Personnel will scarify the existing road surface, apply concrete and layers of asphalt. Road works are extensive and the road will be closed to traffic from the direction of St Paul’s Bay towards Mellieħa, night and day. Traffic from St Paul’s Bay and Mġarr will be diverted onto Triq il-Miżieb and Manikata. Traffic from Triq il-Miżieb will proceed one way to Mellieħa only.
Traffic from Mellieħa will not be affected. The road will remain accessible to public transport and other heavy vehicles, in both ways.
Transport Malta encourages drivers to drive carefully, follow the temporary traffic signs and the instructions by the officials on site.
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Resurfacing in Marsa and Paola
March 14, 2018 /in Marsa Junction Project, Road Maintenance, Roads /by Stanley Agius
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THE STREETS WIN A THRILLER IN THE JUNGLE
Thomas Dover’s strip sack and fumble recovery with nine seconds remaining in the fourth quarter sealed a 54-53 win for the Streets over the Predators Sunday at the Amway Center in Orlando. With the Streets down 53-46 late in the fourth quarter, E.J. Nemeth threw a 20 yard touchdown pass to Edgar Allen Poe with 28 seconds remaining that brought New York within a point. The Streets then decided to go for the two-point conversion and Nemeth connected with Devantae Jenkins to put the Streets up by one.
With the win in “The Jungle”, the Streets improve to 3-1 and they pull even with the Carolina Cobras and the Jacksonville Sharks for the top spot in the National Arena League while the Predators drop to 1-4.
The Streets will have a bye this week and will return to action on Monday May 27th when they host the Massachusetts Pirates at the Westchester County Center. Kickoff for this Memorial Day matinee will be at 3pm and tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com. For season and group ticket information, call 1-833-697-8733 and choose extension one.
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Tag Archives: cosmic unity in Brothers Karamazov
‘No one is saved alone.’
Love all; Pray for all; Weep for all; Repent for all
Starets Zosima, St Silouan the Athonite and St Isaac the Syrian on Salvation of all the World
For St Silouan there is a single and undivided mystery of salvation, at once personal, pan-human and cosmic: everything, like the ocean, flows and enters into contact with everything else. There can be no disagreement between our personal salvation and the salvation of the world. The two form a unity. Our own salvation is necessarily linked to the salvation of every other human being, for ‘our brother is our life’. At the same time, the transfiguration of us humans inaugurates the transfiguration of the cosmos. Not without reason, on the last page of Fr Sophrony’s book on the Starets, do we find a prayer that is all-embracing in its scope:
O Lord, give unto us this love throughout Thine whole universe (504)
We Must Pray for All: The Salvation of the World According to St Silouan
‘Love all creation’, says Starets Zosima in Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novel The Brothers Karamazov:
Love all creation, the whole of it and every grain of sand within it. Love every leaf, every ray of God’s light. Love the animals, love the plants, love everything. If you love everything, you will perceive the divine mystery in things.
This ‘divine mystery’ of which Starets Zosima speaks is precisely the interdependence, the reciprocal coinherence, of all created things in God.
Everything, like the ocean, flows and enters into contact with everything else: touch one place, and you set up a movement at the other end of the world.
Such is Dostoevsky’s vision of cosmic unity. The created world constitutes an individual whole, and so the salvation of each individual person is inextricably bound up with the salvation of all humankind and, yet more widely, with the salvation of the entire universe. ‘We are members of one another’ (Ephesians 4:25) needs to be given the broadest possible application. It is not only we humans who depend on each other as the limbs of a single body; but we have bonds of kinship with the animals as well, and also with trees and plants, rocks and earth, air and water. We live in them, and they in us.
Precisely the same sense of cosmic unity is expressed by St Silouan the Athonite:
He who has the Holy Spirit in him, to however slight a degree, sorrows day and night for all mankind. His heart is filled with pity for all God’s creatures, more especially for those who do not know God, or who resist Him and therefore are bound for torment. For them, more than for himself, he prays day and night, that all may repent and know the Lord (352).
The Lord bestows such rich grace on His chosen that they embrace the whole earth, the whole world, with that love (367).
Archimandrite Sophrony, in his book on Starets Silouan, sums up the teaching of the Starets on cosmic coinherence in these words:
The life of the spiritual world, the Staretz recognized as one life and because of this unity every spiritual phenomenon inevitably reacts on the state of the whole spiritual world (101).
We shall not be distorting the meaning of the Starets – or that of Fr Sophrony – if we give to these words an all-inclusive scope: instead of saying ‘the spiritual world’ and ‘every spiritual phenomenon’, we can correctly say ‘the createdworld’ and ‘every phenomenon’. As Fr Sophrony states elsewhere, St Silouan believed that each person who truly prays to God ‘integrates everyone into his own eternal life whatever the geographical distance or the historical time between them’ (233). Indeed, he integrates not only every person but every thing. Nothing is alien to him. In Dostoevsky’s words, ‘Everything, like the ocean, flows and enters into contact with everything else.’
Despite the striking parallels between the Russian novelist and the Athonite monk, it is highly unlikely that St Silouan had ever read Dostoevsky. More probably, the similarities arise because both are shaped by the same living tradition, and both are drawing on the same sources. St Silouan (almost certainly) and Dostoevsky (possibly) have been influenced by a Mesopotamian hermit of the seventh century, St Isaac the Syrian, who writes in a famous passage of his Ascetical Homilies:
What is a merciful heart? It is a heart on fire for the whole of creation, for humanity, for the birds, for the animals, for demons, and for every created thing. At the recollection and at the sight of them such a person’s eyes overflow with tears owing to the vehemence of the compassion which grips his heart; as a result of his deep mercy his heart shrinks and cannot bear to hear or look on any injury or the slightest suffering of anything in creation. This is why he constantly offers up prayer full of tears, even for the irrational animals and for enemies of truth, even for those who harm him, so that they may be protected and find mercy.
What exactly does Starets Silouan mean when, faithful to the teaching of St Isaac, he affirms that the saints ‘embrace the whole earth, the whole world, with their love’? Let us note the all-embracing love and prayer that constitute our true vocation as human persons. There is first his firm conviction that God calls every human being to salvation. Secondly, there is his conception of the ‘total Adam’ and, linked with this, his insistence that my neighbour is myself. Thirdly, there is his firm assurance that in God’s total plan it is not only human beings but the entire cosmos that is to be redeemed and transfigured.
‘Divine love desires salvation for all’
‘It was particularly characteristic of Staretz Silouan to pray for the dead suffering in the hell of separation from God’, writes Fr Sophrony, and he goes on to recall an exchange that he overheard between the Starets and a somewhat dour hermit:
I remember a conversation between him and a certain hermit, who declared with evident satisfaction, ‘God will punish all atheists. They will burn in everlasting fire.’
Obviously upset, The Staretz said:
‘Tell me, supposing you went to paradise and there looked down and saw somebody burning in hell-fire – would you feel happy?’
‘It can’t be helped. It would be their own fault,’ said the hermit.
The Staretz answered him with a sorrowful countenance:
‘Love could not bear that,’ he said. ‘We must pray for all’ (48).
This universal intercession commended by St Silouan, so far from being sentimental or Utopian, has on the contrary a clear Scriptural foundation: ‘God desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth’ (1 Timothy 2:4). This is the key text that the seventeenth-century Arminians invoked when opposing the strict Calvinist doctrine of double predestination; this is the text that inspired the dynamic missionary preaching of John Wesley in the eighteenth century; and this is equally a saying that the twentieth-century Athonite keeps steadfastly in view:
My soul longs for the whole world to be saved (291)…. Divine love desires the salvation of all (328)…. The Lord’s is such that He would have all men to be saved (368)…. Our one thought must be that all should be saved (379)…. The merciful Lord sometimes gives the soul peace in God but sometimes makes the heart ache for the whole universe, that all men might repent and enter paradise (426).
According to St Silouan, this burning desire for the salvation of all humankind is to be found to a supreme degree in the Mother of God, the Blessed Virgin Mary:
She, like her beloved Son, desired with her whole heart the salvation of all (406)…. She loved mankind and prayed ardently… for the whole world that all might be saved (365).
The fact that God desires the salvation of all does not of course mean that our salvation is automatic and inevitable. As the Letter to Diognetus states, ‘God persuades, He does not compel, for violence is foreign to Him.’God’s call to salvation comes in the form of an invitation, which we on the human side are free to accept or to reject. But, although the response varies, the call is universal.
St Silouan’s belief that God does indeed desire the universal salvation of the human race can be summed up in four short injunctions: love all; pray for all; weep for all; repent for all.
(1) Love all. When as a young monk, attending a service in the Church of the Holy Prophet Elijah, St Silouan received a vision of Christ (26), the effect of this vision was to flood his soul with ‘a rare feeling of love for God and for man, for every man’ (34). This all-embracing love remained with him throughout his life: ‘Love cannot suffer a single soul to perish’, he wrote many years later (272). Comprehensive love of this kind he saw as par excellence the characteristic of the saints (not that he would have made any claim to be himself numbered among them):
The holy saints have attained the Kingdom of Heaven, and there they look upon the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ; but by the Holy Spirit they see, too, the sufferings of men on earth. The Lord gave them such great grace that they embrace the whole world with their love (396).
This ardent love, as the Starets envisages it, extends beyond the living to the dead and to those not yet born. In Fr Sophrony’s words:
In seeking salvation for all men love feels impelled to embrace not only the world of the living but also the world of the dead, the underworld and the world of the as yet unborn – that is, the whole race of Adam (108).
For St Silouan, as we have seen from his conversation with the dour hermit, this love for our fellow-humans includes even hell within its scope. Expounding the teaching of the Starets, Fr Sophrony writes:
Dwelling in heaven, the Saints behold hell and embrace it too in their love (116).
This is possible for them, because the love that is at work in their hearts is nothing else than the love of God Himself; and God’s love is present everywhere – even in hell:
God is present in hell, too, as love (115)…. Even in hell Divine love will embrace all men, but, while this love is joy and life for them that love God, it is torment for those who hate Him (148).
In the words of Vladimir Lossky, ‘The love of God will be an intolerable torment for those who have not acquired it within themselves’
In thus teaching that the power of love extends even to hell, the Starets is once more following St Isaac the Syrian:
Even those who are punished in Gehenna are tormented with the scourging of love. The scourges that result from love – that is, the scourges of those who realize that they have sinned against love – are harder and more bitter than the torments which result from fear…. The power of love works in two ways: it torments those who have sinned, just as happens here on earth; but those who have observed its duties, love gives delight. So it is in Gehenna: the contrition that comes from love is the harsh torment; but in the case of the sons of heaven, delight in this love inebriates their souls.
‘The power of love works in two ways’: what the saints in heaven feel as joy, those under condemnation in hell experience as intense pain. But it is the same divine love that is present in them both.
If those in hell are not deprived of God’s love, if they are embraced also by the love of the saints, may it not still be possible for them to respond to this love that surrounds them on every side? Is there not still a hope that they may ultimately be saved? St Isaac certainly seems to have believed in universal salvation:as a member of the Church of the East, dwelling safely beyond the confines of the Byzantine Empire, he had no reason to fear the anti-Origenist anathemas of the Fifth Ecumenical Council (553).
What of St Silouan? Fr Sophrony maintains that the Starets was no Origenist (109), and I agree with him. St Silouan insists that our loving intercession should extend even to those in hell, we are to sorrow ‘over those who are not saved’ (377) and to weep for those ‘who do not know God’ (386). Further than this, however, he does not go. With characteristic reticence, he avoids all speculation about a final apocatastasis. He does not attempt to specify who can be saved and who cannot; that is a mystery known at present only to God. For his part he answers only with the words, ‘ I do not know’:
Father Cassian used to say that all heretics would perish. I do not know about this – my trust is only in the Orthodox Church (483).
When reflecting on the possibility that in the Age to Come there may be some who remain for ever unreconciled, burning in hell-fire, the Starets says simply, ‘Love could not bear that.’ Further than this he does not go.
What of the demons? Might they also be saved, and in that case should we not pray also for them? St Isaac the Syrian, as already noted, affirms that the merciful heart is ‘on fire’ with compassion for the demons, but he does not actually say that we should pray for them. St Silouan speaks in similar terms. We are to ‘pity’ the demons, but nothing is stated about intercession on their behalf:
The Spirit of God teaches love towards all, and the soul feels compassion for every being, loves her enemies and pities even devils because they have fallen away from God (469).
The Starets was emphatically a man of the Church; and so, if asked whether we may legitimately pray for the demons – Fr Sophrony does not in fact record any occasion when he was so asked – surely his answer would have been that the Church has no such practice; and in all such matters we must follow the Church’s rule of prayer. But at the same time it is not for us to set limits to the divine mercy.
(2) Pray for all. Love and prayer go together; if, then, we are to love all human persons, this signifies that we are also to pray for them. So the Starets writes:
I pray Thee, O Merciful Lord, let all mankind, from Adam to the end of time, come to know Thee (319)…. I will pray for the whole human race, that all people may turn to the Lord and find rest in Him (328)…. I beseech Thee, O Lord, let all peoples come to know Thee (332).
The Starets quotes with approval the words of an ascetic monk with whom he once talked:
Were it possible I would pray everyone out of hell, and only then would my soul be easy and rejoice (468).
‘Were it possible’: the Starets does not say that it actually is possible. The Starets sees this all-inclusive intercession as the proper and characteristic vocation of the monk.
The constant prayer for others constitutes the monk’s way of serving society as a whole:
Thanks to monks, prayer continues unceasing on earth, for through prayer the world continues to exist…. When there are no men of prayer on the earth, the world will come to an end…. The world is supported by the prayers of the saints (407-8).
In this connection Fr Sophrony refers appropriately to the sixth-century elder St Barsanuphius of Gaza, who asserts that in his day there were three men who through their prayers were preserving the whole human race from catastrophe (223). Barsanuphius mentions the names of the first two, who significantly are otherwise unknown to the annals of history. He does not say who the third was, presumably because God had revealed to him that it was Barsanuphius himself.
By thus praying for the world, the monk not only helps the Church and human society at large, but he also helps himself. Here the Starets describes his own experience as a monastery steward. Most monks consider that this particular ‘obedience’ renders it impossible to preserve continual prayer and inner peace, for it involves contact with large numbers of people throughout the day. Starets Silouan disagrees. If the steward will only intercede constantly for those under his charge, saying ‘The Lord loves His creation’, all will be well: he will find that he is freed from distractions and can maintain an uninterrupted remembrance of God (418).
In the monk’s relationship with the world, St Silouan distinguishes a double movement. First, through prayer the monk withdraws into himself, shutting out the world, gradually liberating himself from visual imagery and discursive thinking, and so entering into the image-free stillness of the heart. But then, within the depths of his own heart, he rediscovers his solidarity with all humankind and with the whole creation. So the monk’s flight from the world turns out to be not world-denying but world-affirming. In the words of Fr Sophrony:
In his longing for God he ‘hates’ the world and retires totally into the depths of his own heart. And when he does so totally, in order there to do battle against Satan, in order to cleanse his heart from every single passion, in the depths of this heart of his he meets with God, and in God begins to see himself indissolubly linked with the whole of cosmic existence; and then there is nothing alien, nothing that is extraneous to them.
As St Silouan observes, ‘True, Arsenius the Great was bidden to “shun” people but in the desert, too, the Spirit of God teaches us to pray for people and for all the world (296).
(3) Weep for all. True prayer cannot but be costly; loving intercession involves an inner martyrdom, a willingness on our part to accept suffering. As St Silouan says, ‘Praying for people means shedding blood (236); ‘The greater the love, the greater the suffering’ (338). It is not enough simply to read lists of names; we are required to intercede with tears of sorrow. ‘Pray for all’ means ‘Weep for all’:
My heart aches for the whole world, and I pray and shed tears fro the whole world, that all may repent (341)…. My soul weeps for the whole world (371)…. O Lord, grant me tears to shed for myself, and for the whole universe’ (385).
(4) Repent for all. St Silouan would have us go yet further on the path of mutual coinherence. Not only are we required to weep for all, but we should also repent for all. In his view this is part of what St Paul meant when he said, ‘Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way fulfil the law of Christ’ (Galatians 6:2). As Fr Sophrony points out, if viewed in purely juridical terms the notion of vicarious repentance – of laying one person’s guilt upon another – makes no sense; it is simply ‘not fair’. But the love of Christ is not limited to juridical norms:
The spirit of Christian love speaks otherwise, seeing nothing strange but something rather natural in sharing the guilt of those we love – even in assuming full responsibility for their wrong-doing. Indeed, it is only in this bearing of another’s guilt that the authenticity of love is made manifest and develops into full awareness of self (120).
Adam’s fall consisted precisely in his refusal to accept that he too was involved in the guilt of Eve’s sin. ‘Adam denied responsibility, laying all the blame on Eve and on God who had given him this wife’, and so he shattered the unity of the human race. If only, instead of justifying himself, he ‘had taken upon his shoulders the responsibility for their joint sin, the destinies of the world might have been different’ (121). We in our turn, when we refuse to repent for others, are repeating Adam’s sin, thus making his fall our own.
Strange though this concept of vicarious repentance may seem to most modern readers, it has in fact an excellent Patristic pedigree. One author who expresses this idea in strong terms is St Mark the Monk (?early fifth century):
The saints are required to offer repentance not only on their own behalf but also on behalf of their neighbour, for without active love they cannot be made perfect…. In this way the whole universe is held together in unity, and through God’s providence we are each of us assisted by one another.
‘Adam, our father’
St Silouan’s consuming desire for the salvation of all stands out in yet sharper relief when we take into account his teaching about what may be termed the ‘total Adam’. This is not, I think, a phrase that he himself employs, but it accurately sums up his point of view.
For St Silouan, Adam is ‘our father’ (451), the ‘father of all mankind’ (448). Following St Paul (1 Corinthians 15:22, 45), the Starets sees Adam the first-formed man as the collective head of the human race, containing and recapitulating within himself the whole of humankind. There are obvious parallels here between St Silouan and St Irenaeus of Lyon, even though the Starets was probably unfamiliar with the Irenaean writings. This solidarity and recapitulation in Adam renders all human persons ‘consubstantial’ and ‘ontologically one’, as Fr Sophrony puts it (123, 51, 217). This ontological unity is not merely abstract and theoretical but specific and actual, ‘for the whole Adam is not an abstraction but the most concrete fullness of the human being’, to quote Fr Sophrony once more (222). It was the denial of this ‘consubstantiality’ that constituted, as we saw earlier, the essence of Adam’s fall.
This unity in the ‘total Adam’ is movingly expressed in the best-known of all St Silouan’s writings, ‘Adam’s Lament’ (448-56). Here the Starets takes up and develops in his own way the liturgical texts for the Sunday before Lent, the ‘Sunday of Forgiveness’, on which the Orthodox Church commemorates the expulsion of Adam from paradise. In particular he has used the ikos appointed for that day:
Banished from the joys of paradise, Adam sat outside and wept, and beating his hands upon his face, he said: ‘I am fallen, in Thy compassion have mercy on me.’…
O paradise, share in the sorrow of thy master who is brought to poverty, and with the sound of thy leaves pray to the Creator that he may not keep thy gate closed for ever. I am fallen, in Thy compassion have mercy on me.
As we read St Silouan’s prose-poem ‘Adam’s Lament’, it becomes clear that this is the lament not just of Adam but of Silouan himself, and not of him alone but of the whole human race. Adam’s sorrowful repentance is our repentance also:
The soul that has lost grace yearns after the Lord, and weeps as Adam wept when he was driven from paradise (326)…. O Lord, grant unto us the repentance of Adam (271).
Nor is this all. It is the lament not of humankind alone but of the entire creation, for all created things are involved in Adam’s fall:
Thus did Adam lament,
And the tears streamed down his face onto his beard,
onto the ground beneath his feet,
And the whole desert heard the sound of his mourning.
The beasts and the birds were hushed in grief (449).
Lo, the whole earth is in travail (452).
The sin of Adam is cosmic in its effects, destroying as it does the primal harmony that prevailed between humans and the rest of creation. So Adam exclaims in his ‘Lament’:
In paradise was I joyful and glad:
the Spirit of God rejoiced me,
and suffering was a stranger to me.
But when I was driven forth from paradise
cold and hunger began to torment me.
The beasts and the birds that were gentle
and had loved me turned into wild things,
and were afraid and ran from me (455).
Because of our solidarity in the ‘total Adam’, writes Fr Sophrony, all of us share in Adam’s guilt (120). This does not mean that either he or St Silouan would endorse an Augustinian doctrine of original sin, in a fully developed form. But it does mean that, united as we are as members of a single human family, we are each of us ‘responsible for everyone and everything’, to use the phrase of Starets Zosima in The Brothers Karamazov. Yet, if we are subject to a solidarity in guilt, we enjoy egually a solidarity in salvation: in the words of Khomiakov, ‘No one is saved alone.’My personal salvation is bound up with the salvation of the entire human race, and indeed of the whole creation. Fr Sophrony neatly illustrates this interdependence in both sinfulness and salvation by recounting a conversation that he once heard between two Athonite monks:
The first said,
‘I cannot understand why the Lord does not grant peace to the world even if only a single person implored him to do so.’
To which the other replied,
‘And how could there be complete peace in the world if but a single malicious man remained?’ (200)
This understanding of the ‘total Adam’ means that, on each occasion when we say the Lord’s Prayer, we offer it not only on our own behalf but on behalf of everyone. As Fr Sophrony says, ‘When we pray “Our Father” we think of all mankind, and solicit the fullness of grace for all as for ourselves’. St Gregory of Nyssa emphasizes this same point when he states that, since we ‘share in Adam’s nature and therefore share also in his fall’, in consequence the petition in the Lord’s Prayer, ‘Forgive us our trespasses’, is something that we offer for Adam’s sake as well as for our own.This fits exactly with St Silouan’s line of thought.
On the basis of this theology of the ‘total Adam’, the Starets is able to give a particularly powerful interpretation to Christ’s command, ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself’ (Matthew 19:19). I am able to love my neighbour as myself, because by virtue of the unity of all humankind in ‘Adam our father’, my neighbour is myself. I am likewise to pray for others as I pray for myself: ‘All my desire’, says St Silouan, ‘is to learn humility and the love of Christ, that I may offend no man but pray for all as I pray for myself (350: italics in the original). In the same way the suffering of the other is my suffering, and my neighbour’s healing is healing for me as well; ‘my brother’s glory will be my glory also.’ ‘If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together with it’ (l Corinthians 12:26).
This leads St Silouan to affirm in a strong and literal sense that my neighbour’s life is my own: ‘Blessed is the souls that loves her brother, for our brother is our life’ (371: italics in the original). For the one who prays, says Fr Sophrony,
The existence of mankind is not alien and extraneous to him but is inextricably bound up with his own being…. Through Christ’s love all men become an inseparable part of our own individual, eternal existence (47).
Christ has taken up the ‘total Adam’ into Himself and has suffered for him; we therefore should take up into ourselves ‘the life of all mankind’, looking upon every other person as our ‘eternal brother’:
Each of us must, therefore, take heed not only for himself but for this single whole (47-48).
So it is that, according to the Starets, ‘in his deep heart the Christian after a certain fashion lives the whole history of the world as his own history’; for ‘no man is alien to him’ (234).
Exactly because my neighbour is myself, because my brother’s life is my own, I am required to love my enemies.
Only in the light of St Silouan’s teaching on the ‘total Adam’ can we truly appreciate the crucial importance that he attached to love for enemies. I am to love my enemy, because my enemy is myself; I am the other whom I regard as my enemy. His life is mine, and mine is his. Love for enemies is a direct corollary of our mutual coinherence in ‘Adam, our father’.
‘Weep with me, forest and desert’
Sin and salvation, however, are not merely human in scope, but they also involve the entire created order. When Adam fell, the whole creation fell with him; and by the same token our human salvation will inaugurate the salvation of the total cosmos. As Fr Sophrony puts it, ‘Every saint is a phenomenon of cosmic character’ (223). We are not saved from but with the world.
This cosmic understanding of sin and salvation has a firm basis in Scripture. St John the Baptist, for example, greets Jesus with the words, ‘Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world’ (John 1:29). The Forerunner does not say ‘the sins’, but he says ‘the sin’ (in the singular) ‘of the world’. Beyond the personal sins of individual humans, there is a deeper sinfulness that involves the world as a whole. St Paul in his turn states that the entire created universe is at present ‘in bondage to decay’ and ‘groans as if in pangs of childbirth’, waiting ‘with eager expectation for the revealing of the children of God’. When we humans enter into our ‘glorious liberty’ in Christ, then the whole creation will also be set free (Romans 8:19-22). Our fall, that is to say, entails the fall of all creation, and our redemption will likewise bring liberation to creation as a whole. The New Testament concludes with a comprehensive vision not only of a ‘new heaven’ but of a ‘new earth’ as well (Revelation 23:1).
The same understanding of the cosmic dimensions of Christ’s saving work finds expression in the service books of the Church. Let us take as an example a text with which St Silouan was certainly familiar: the ‘Praises’ or ‘Encomia’ recited at Matins on Great Saturday in front of the Epitaphion depicting the dead Christ laid out for burial.[17] In the first place the ‘Praises’ emphasize that Christ’s death and resurrection bring forgiveness and new life to all the human race:
Uplifted on the Cross, Thou hast uplifted with Thyself all living people; and then, descending beneath the earth, Thou raisest all that lie buried there.
Stretched out upon the Wood, Thou hast drawn us mortals to unity; pierced in Thy life-giving side, O Jesus, Thou art become a fountain of forgiveness unto all.
We notice how the atonement is not selective but universal in its scope. But the ‘Praises’ go further than this, proclaiming that Christ’s death upon the Cross has transformed the entire created order:
The whole creation was altered by thy Passion: for all things suffered with Thee, knowing, O Word, that Thou holdest all in unity.
This is a remarkable statement, but it does not stand alone. The ‘Praises’ return frequently to the theme of this all-inclusive co-suffering:
Though Thou wast shut within the narrowest of sepulchres, O Jesus, all creation knew Thee as true King of heaven and earth.
The whole earth quaked with fear, O Word, and the daystar hid its rays, when thy great Light was hidden in the earth.
Of old the lamb was sacrificed in secret; but Thou, longsuffering Saviour, wast sacrificed beneath the open sky and hast cleansed the whole creation.
O hills and valleys, the multitude of humankind, and all creation, weep and lament with me.
The sun and moon grew dark together, O Saviour, like faithful servants, clothed in black robes of mourning.
Come, and with the whole creation let us offer a funeral hymn to the Creator.
The whole earth mourns with us humans for the dead Christ laid in the tomb; and to an equal degree the whole earth is raised to new life, along with us humans, through the Saviour’s resurrection from the dead. Paschal salvation extends beyond the human realm to the world of nature, involving animals, trees, hills and valleys, sun and moon, and the totality of the material creation.
Faithful to this all-inclusive understanding of Christ’s redemptive work, the Starets believes that our personal salvation is integrally connected with the salvation of the whole world. The precept ‘Love all’ means that we are to love the entire creation: humans first, but also animals, plants, and each and every part of nature. Ours is to be a ‘love without limits’, to borrow the title of one of Fr Lev Gillet’s books. We are to feel ‘compassion for the whole universe and every living creature… a love for every one of God’s creatures’, says St Silouan. ‘Weep for all’ means that ‘you will shed abundant tears for your fellow-man and for every thing that hath breath, and all creation’ (427). ‘When the soul learns love of the Lord, she is filled with compassion for the whole universe (443); and when she mourns for the withdrawal of God’s grace she calls on all creation to lament with her:
Weep with me, forest and desert. Weep with me, every creature created by God, and comfort me in my grief and sorrow (365).
In St Silouan’s teaching concerning the bonds that unite us humans to the rest of creation, there are three points that I find particularly interesting:
(1) The Starets underlines the spiritual value of the human body. While he adopts a negative attitude towards the passions, he is fundamentally positive in his estimate of our human physicality. We are to hate, not our bodies as such, but the sinfulness that corrupts them. In its present fallen state the body may appear to us as our adversary, but in its true and natural condition, as originally created by God, it is our helper and our friend. God calls us to a total sanctification:
The Light of the Lord will be in the souls and minds and bodies of the Saints (290)…. The Holy Spirit pervades the entire man – soul, mind and body (353) (italics in the original).
Advancing on the spiritual way, a person becomes ‘sensible’, consciously aware, of the grace of the Holy Spirit in body as well as soul (283); the ninth of the ten ‘rewards’ that the monk receives from God ‘even here on earth’ is that ‘he feels the grace of God in his body, too’ (501)/ ‘The man with grace in soul and body knows perfect love’ (368).
‘Perfect love’, then, leads to the transfiguration of the body:
The fourth and perfect kind of love for God exists when a man possesses the grace of the Holy Spirit in both soul and body. His body is then hallowed, and after death his earthly remains become relics (343).
The Starets mentions from his own experience an instance of bodily glorification:
At Vespers during one Lent at the Monastery of Old Russikon-on-the-Hill the Lord allowed a certain monk to see Father Abraham, a priest-monk of the strict rule, in the image of Christ. The old confessor, wearing his priestly stole, was standing hearing confessions. When the monk entered the confessional he saw that the greyhaired confessor’s face looked young like the face of a boy, and his entire being shone radiant and was in the likeness of Christ (403-4).
In this way St Silouan’s theology of the human person is firmly holistic. Divine grace embraces the total person, soul and body together; the body is deified along with the soul. This has an immediate relevance for his attitude to the material creation. It is through our bodies that we relate to our physical environment, which passes within us and becomes part of us through the exercise of the five senses. If, then, sanctification involves not only our soul but our physical nature, it follows that through our body we can experience the material world as holy, and through our body we can in turn transmit holiness to the material world around us. Our body is the essential intermediary between our inward being and the world of nature; and, because our body can be filled with grace, it is clear that our own sanctification forms a single mystery with the redemption of the material creation.
As a monk of the strict Athonite tradition, St Silouan had been formed by an austere physical discipline. But never did he interpret this ascetic self-denial in a dualistic sense. The monk’s aim, in the words of St John Climacus, is precisely ‘a body made holy’. He seeks the sanctification of the body, not its destruction.
(2) St Silouan gave careful thought to our relationship as humans with the animals. This is only to be expected. He had grown up in an agricultural community. The Holy Mountain which then became his monastic home abounds in living creatures, in birds, butterflies, snakes and jackals, and also (at any rate in the days of the Starets) in wolves and wild boar, not to mention the domestic animals, the horses and mules, that the monasteries used to keep in great numbers before the advent of the tractor and the jeep. Animals were his constant companions.
His attitude towards them is marked by two characteristics: by loving compassion and by realism. He displays both gentleness and detachment. Loving compassion inspires him to write:
Once I needlessly killed a fly. the poor thing crawled on the ground, hurt and mangled, and for three whole days I wept over my cruelty to a living creature, and to this day the incident remains in my memory….
One day, going from the Monastery to Old Russikon-on-the- Hill, I saw a dead snake on my path which had been chopped in pieces, and each piece writhed convulsively, and I was filled with pity for every living creature, every suffering thing in creation, and I wept bitterly before God (469).
At the same time the Starets urges us not to grow unduly attached to animals, and not to bestow on them the love that we ought rather to give to God and to our fellow-humans:
Feed animals and cattle, and do not beat them – in this consists man’s duty of kindness towards them; but to become attached, to love, caress and talk to them – that is folly for the soul (470).
‘I left that passage out from the first English edition,’ Fr Sophrony once said to me. ‘I knew the English would never be able to understand that.’
Incidentally, St Silouan nowhere suggests that there is anything intrinsically sinful in eating animal flesh. As an Athonite monk he would not have eaten meat, but there are many days in the year when the monastic rule permits fish. There was even a time, so he tells us, when he had to struggle against an almost obsessive desire to consume fish (470-1). If the monk abstains from meat, this is for ascetic and disciplinary reasons, not because meat-eating is in itself wrong. Indeed, the Orthodox Church had never advocated vegetarianism as a general principle.
St Silouan’s compassion for the suffering of animals did not make him lose sight of the truth that God has given this world to us humans for our use. Man, as he puts it, is the ‘supreme creation’ (376). In Fr Sophrony’s words, ‘The world itself was created for man.’ Of course this does not in any way justify a cruel and selfish exploitation of our natural environment. On the contrary, in our enjoyment of the world, we are to show the utmost humbleness and sensitivity. God has indeed given us ‘dominion’ over the animals (Genesis 1:28), but dominion does not signify tyranny.
(3) The compassionate love of St Silouan extends beyond animals to plants: ‘Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees’ (Revelation 7:3). On one occasion when the two of them were walking together, Fr Sophrony struck out with his stick at a clump of tall wild grass. The Starets said nothing, but he shook his head doubtfully; and at once Fr Sophrony was ashamed (94). In his own writings St Silouan says:
That green leaf on the tree which you needlessly plucked – it was not wrong, only rather a pity for the little leaf. The heart that has learned to love feels sorry for every created thing (376).
The Spirit of God teaches the soul to love every living thing so that she would have no harm come to even a green leaf on a tree, or trample underfoot a flower of the field. Thus the Spirit of God teaches love towards all, and the soul feels compassion for every being (469).
Thus cosmic compassion, this sense of our human responsibility towards the whole of creation, makes the Starets very much a saint of our own time, living as we do in an era of global pollution. His words, written over half a century ago, are marked by prophetic insight. With good reason the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, in the timely statement on Orthodoxy and the Ecological Crisis published in 1990, includes St Silouan the Athonite among the witnesses that it cites, along with the Prophet Isaiah, St Isaac the Syrian and Dostoevsky.
Yet there is a tension, even a paradox, in St Silouan’s attitude towards the created order. He urges us to ‘love every created thing; and emphasizes the beauty of nature:
From my childhood days I loved the world and its beauty. I loved the woods and green gardens, I loved the fields and all the beauty of God’s creation. I liked to watch the shining clouds scurrying across the blue sky (286).
If we lose our sense of wonder before the beauty of nature, so he believed, this suggests that we have at the same time lost our sense of God’s grace (96).
On the other hand, the Starets maintains that the true monk ‘forgets the world’ (501). So he writes:
After I came to know my Lord, and He made my soul His prisoner, everything changed, and now I no longer want to contemplate the world (286)…. My soul… has no wish to look upon this world, though I do love it (381)…. My soul is filled with love of Thee and knows no desire to look upon this world, beautiful though it be (284).
Such is St Silouan’s order of priorities. However much we value the beauty of the creation, we should feel an incomparably greater love for God the Creator.
For St Silouan, then, there is a single and undivided mystery of salvation, at once personal, pan-human and cosmic: everything, like the ocean, flows and enters into contact with everything else. There can be no disagreement between our personal salvation and the salvation of the world. The two form a unity. Our own salvation is necessarily linked to the salvation of every other human being, for ‘our brother is our life’. At the same time, the transfiguration of us humans inaugurates the transfiguration of the cosmos. Not without reason, on the last page of Fr Sophrony’s book on the Starets, do we find a prayer that is all-embracing in its scope:
By Kallistos (Ware), Metropolitan
Leave a comment Posted in 20th century Saints, Orthodox Theology, Prayers and Hymns, St. Isaac the Syrian, St. Silouan the Athonite Tagged all-inclusive co-suffering and redemption, constant prayer for the salvation of the whole world, cosmic unity in Brothers Karamazov, Love all; Pray for all; Weep for all; Repent for all, ontological unity, St Silouan and our relationship as humans with the animals., St Silouan’s prose poem ‘Adam’s Lament’, Starets Zosima in The Brothers Karamazov, the soteriological theology of St Silouan the Athonite, the spiritual value of the human body, the transfiguration of humans and the transfiguration of the cosmos
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Oct. 21/18 – OTT (3) – MISS (1)
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The Ottawa 67’s picked up their seventh win in the past eight games, defeating the Mississauga Steelheads 3-1 on the road to snap their three-game winning streak. The trio of Tye Felhaber (14, 15), Marco Rossi (9) and Austen Keating contributed all three goals, with Felhaber pulling into the OHL goal-scoring lead as he netted the 100th of his career in the process.. Rossi scored the game winner 7:19 into the second period and added two assists, going 10-for-13 in the faceoff circle. Cedrick Andree stopped 31 of 32 shots, surrendering Mississauga’s lone goal off the stick of Ryan McLeod (2). Jacob Ingham made 29 saves in the Steelheads loss as the Trout fall to 8-3-1-0. Ottawa leads the East Division by five points with a 10-3-1-0 record.
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Breedlove's Briefing: 6 Ways Women Entrepreneurs Can Leapfrog Past $1 Million in Revenue
October 15 - Stephanie Breedlove
Hi! I’m Stephanie Breedlove, Co-Founder of Care.com HomePay, Author and Angel Investor.
I absolutely adore taking an idea and giving it life in the form a business, then leading it to its full potential. Nothing is more fun. (Seriously!) I’d love for every woman who wants to start her own business to say the same thing, so here I am, mentoring millennial entrepreneurs. When I’m not working, I like to recharge and head outdoors to hike, bike, or stand up paddle board!
Is that list of business news and trending articles you’ve tagged still unread? I get it. Allow me to help. Take a couple minutes to read my summary of articles serving the most pertinent, actionable business topics. Or, take 10 minutes to read the full article, and put another brick on the foundation of your growing career.
This Week’s Must-Read:
6 Ways Women Entrepreneurs Can Leapfrog Past $1 Million in Revenue
Who it’s for:
Women entrepreneurs stuck below $1M, women thinking about becoming entrepreneurs, and even women beyond $1M working on scale.
Why it’s important:
The number of $1 million, women-owned business grew by 42% between 2007 and 2018. A stat to be celebrated, but it doesn’t share the full story. Although women have been entering entrepreneurship at record pace, only 1.6% of women entrepreneurs leap past the $1 million marker. Businesses owned by men are almost 4 times more likely to cross this coveted threshold. It’s time to change this!
Nathalie Molina Niño, co-founder of the Center for Women Entrepreneurs at Columbia has been studying this troubling stat, and she agrees with other experts that lack of capital is the core issue. However, only a small percentage of businesses receive angel and venture capital investment. Even though the media leads us to believe that you won’t make it without equity financing, less than 3% of all startups will actually receive equity funding. Quite the conundrum, and this is where Molina Niño is focused.
How do we help women entrepreneurs break the $1 million marker in the real world, where scale is achieved without equity financing? Here are 6 of Molina Niño’s 50 tips for making it happen:
Play Your Woman Card: Smart progress has brought numerous resources exclusively for women. Take advantage of them.
Worship the Franchise: Even if you don’t want to be a franchisee or franchisor, making a profit via a repeatable process designed into the business from the get-go is a successful model.
Show Me the Receipts: If you want to be credible to funders, show them the hard evidence. Learn to communicate about your business in terms of the numbers. Get comfortable with the money.
#[email protected]! Your Friends and Family Round: Most Americans can’t afford to write checks for tens of thousands of dollars to a friend or family member, and so 90% - 95% of entrepreneurs do not have this funding option. Crowdfunding, bartering, and bootstrapping are your best options in the early stage.
Worry About Success, Not Failure: Most entrepreneurs don’t plan for that first big order. You need to be prepared.
Do Good AND Make Money: Give back in time or money to the community you care about. Let your customers know, and they will become raving fans.
Top Take-Away/Final Thought:To get ahead in the business world, the school of thought has been that women must play by the rules. But getting past $1 million in revenue actually requires us to break the rules.
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-A Woman’s One Stop Resource for Starting and Financing a Business, by QuickBooks
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Iron Age Farmers
Reconstruction of the Itter Crescent Iron Age settlement – Jon Cane
Before the Roman villa was built, the site was home to a family of wealthy Iron Age farmers. Traces of their roundhouses were found during both excavations between Itter Crescent and Fane Road in Peterborough. They were located within a D-shaped ditched enclosure the size of a football pitch.
The plan shows the largest roundhouse found in the first excavation. The twin drip gullies indicate it was re-built at least once. Like many similar Iron Age buildings, the entrance faced southwards allowing as much light as possible to enter the dwelling.
The thatched or turfed roof would have been supported by an ash/oak frame. The walls would have consisted of a simple wattle frame plastered with daub (mud, clay and animal dung) and then painted. An Iron Age family would sleep, eat, work and entertain in their small home.
Bones found during the Community Excavation give clues about which animals the inhabitants were rearing or hunting. The animal bones found came from cattle, sheep/goats, horses, pigs, chickens and geese. As well as providing meat, fat, leather, wool and milk, the larger animals such as cattle and possibly horses would have pulled ploughs and carts. The chickens and geese would have produced eggs and feathers. The original dig also found bones of roe deer and a dog (perhaps used for hunting).
Animal Tooth Amulet
Bone Awl
Bone Pins
Bones were also made into tools or used as jewellery. A bone awl (for boring holes in leather) and a dog tooth with a hole drilled through it (possibly worn as an amulet) were both found during the Community Excavation.
An almost complete fired clay loom weight found by the Community Excavation
Fragments of 10 loom weights were found close to Iron Age pottery sherds. These finds tell us that people in the farmstead wove their own clothes of wool using a simple loom like the one in the reconstruction. Before the cloth was woven it would have been dyed bright colours using local plants such as woad (blue), weld (bright yellow) and madder (red).
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Mars magnetic field mystery explained
(PhysOrg.com) -- So much attention has been paid to the similarities and differences between Earth and Mars that we often look to the ancient red planet for signposts in our own planet's future. A U of T physicist, whose work is published this week in the prestigious international journal Science, may have explained some key differences in the magnetic fields of the two planets.
On Mars, the magnetic fields frozen into surface rocks over four-billion-years-old provide a glimpse of an ancient era when the planet possessed a global magnetic field generated by motions in its fluid core.
"If Mars' past magnetic field generation process -- called a dynamo -- worked like Earth's does today, then we would expect similar magnetic field strengths in both the northern and southern hemispheres," said U of T Professor Sabine Stanley, lead author of the study.
"But Mars' crustal magnetic fields are strongest only in the southern hemisphere," she said.
This asymmetry in magnetic field strengths is correlated with another odd ancient crustal feature on Mars. The northern hemisphere crust is thinner and lower than the southern hemisphere crust. Possible explanations for this dichotomy include a giant low-angle impact in the northern hemisphere, or a large-scale hemispheric circulation pattern in Mars' mantle from which the crust formed. Both of these scenarios have implications for the temperature at the core-mantle boundary of Mars, making the northern boundary warmer than the southern boundary.
Stanley and colleagues from MIT and Brown University wondered if the crustal dichotomy formation process could also explain the hemispheric magnetic intensity differences.To investigate, they created a computer simulation for Mars' past dynamo that takes into account the hemispheric temperature differences imposed by Mars' mantle on the core. In the resulting simulation, strong magnetic fields were only generated in the southern hemisphere.
"It is encouraging when the solution to one problem also solves another problem," said Stanley. Previous hypotheses for the magnetic field asymmetry relied on processes that altered the northern hemisphere crust after Mars' dynamo died. "In our model, the proposed formation mechanism for the crustal dichotomy also explains the strange magnetic fields frozen into the rocks at that time."
The ancient magnetic field pattern also has implications for Mars' ancient atmosphere. It is difficult to explain the rapid loss of Mars' ancient atmosphere if the planet possessed a strong magnetic field at that time.
"Our model of Mars' past dynamo may help since the magnetic field would only be strong in the southern hemisphere. Atmospheric removal could still be efficient in the northern hemisphere," explained Stanley.
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Why are we apparently assuming that Mars is "ancient" when compared to Earth? Shouldn't they be about the same "age"? I think this may be a fundamental flaw in the theory.
holmstar
The general consensus is that Earth and Mars ARE about the same age...
Ancient is only referring to the time that Mars had a strong magnetic field and a relatively thick atmosphere.
Whereas Earth still currently has both of those, Mars lost them in "ancient" times.
If you are referring to the use of the word in the first sentence, I think that's just bad reportage. Generally though, Mars' surface is probably considered old in comparison to Earth's, simply because tectonics stopped so long ago.
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A joke on the Doppler effect: does this make sense? [closed]
I'm currently writing something that explores the phenomenon of inside jokes, in which I use an astrophysicist joke that is meant to be undecipherable to the average reader. It was recommended to me by someone who, as it turns out, has as little understanding of physics as I do. After finishing a first draft, I've heard from an astrophysicist that the joke makes no sense. The reasons are so obvious that even I should have been able to realize how badly off this is. Here is the original version:
A young astronomer came rushing into the office of the head astronomer and announced: "Sir! I have just made an astonishing discovery! However, there is good news, and bad news! I have just discovered a new galaxy, that has just appeared, and is only 14 light years away from our own!", replied the young astronomer. "My God, that's fantastic, that's wonderful, amazing, etc. What bad news could there possibly be about that?" the old astronomer queried. The young astronomer replies, "Sir, it's BLUE!"
The joke is meant to be that the galaxy is blue-shifting, i.e. coming at us to destroy everything. But (as you obviously know) the distance/scale makes no sense; there are blue galaxies visible to us, which doesn't mean anything; and a galaxy actually coming towards our own will take billions of years to collide and means nothing to our solar system. I get it.
Could it be that the original joke-teller may have meant a new star/solar system (and would it make a difference whether it was described as a "star" or "solar system")?
I've understood that stars in other galaxies have been observed (or theorized?) to move at close to the speed of light. So would it be possible to have a super-fast star 14 light years away (or closer?), and that a collision would be imminent during a human lifetime?
Most importantly, I've seen a lot of jokes based on the Doppler effect and the color blue, even though blue-shifting doesn't necessarily mean turning blue. There's the famous bumper sticker, "If this sticker looks blue, you are driving too fast." None of that makes sense, either, right? Why are these jokes still understandable? I'm thinking of this as a kind of meme--like the countless jokes that are based on a man's voice going falsetto when he loses his testicles, which would not actually happen.
Just for my own curiosity and understanding, could really heavy-duty blue-shifting actually result in a star looking totally blue to the naked eye, or no? Everything I read uses the words "bluer" or "blue-shifting", but I can't seem to find descriptions of how celestial objects might actually look like.
My most important question is, of course, would the adjusted version of the joke make sense. It doesn't need to be funny, it can be tremendously un-funny, but can it be told in a way that has a semblance of internal logic, and is understandable to a physicist? Thank you!
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closed as primarily opinion-based by Jon Custer, sammy gerbil, tom, Roy Simpson, Daniel Griscom Mar 28 '18 at 0:52
$\begingroup$ The original joke is ok. Providing the galaxy is approaching fast enough it can be seen as blue. And it must be fast as it was unnoticed before. The only point is why it goes physically so fast (ie against the Hubble flow)..But is a joke. How fast it goes? You could apply Doppler shift. Or perhaps, in this case, the relativistic version of it. $\endgroup$ – Alchimista Mar 20 '18 at 8:53
$\begingroup$ Can't you just say you're a zebra? $\endgroup$ – Dawood ibn Kareem Mar 20 '18 at 8:53
$\begingroup$ @Alchimista: Oh, really? I'm getting confused. Someone told me that the scenario is impossible even to imagine, because 14 light years would be deep inside our own galaxy. Also, would the blue color mean that the galaxy is moving close to the speed of light? Is that possible? That's necessary for the joke to work, i.e. that the collision will happen within the foreseeable future. $\endgroup$ – Gordon Mar 20 '18 at 9:33
$\begingroup$ I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it is about analyzing a joke and not physics. $\endgroup$ – Kyle Kanos Mar 20 '18 at 11:10
$\begingroup$ You seem like someone who's best ignored, but (1) if you'd read my post before commenting, you'd know I didn't write the joke; (2) I'm not asking for "details" for "improvement", but wanted to know if the premises make sense, or could be made to, which has everything to do with physics; (3) if you'd followed the conversation, you'd know I don't care if anyone finds it "funny"; (4) I've received great answers, luckily before you showed up; and (5) your comments have way less to do with physics than what I wrote. Again, feel free to shut down the convo. You could start with yourself, though. $\endgroup$ – Gordon Mar 20 '18 at 16:01
The joke makes more sense with a star, since a galaxy is too far away to be dangerous even if it is coming towards us with the speed of light. (For example, the Andromeda Galaxy is 2.5 million light years away from us.) If a galaxy was close enough to reach us within a human lifetime, then it would already be causing major troubles (since it would already be destroying the Milky Way), and the whole Doppler effect part of the punchline is completely irrelevant. The galaxy would be huge, very noticable and certain death no matter which way it is moving. So a star makes more sense. It does not matter whether it is a star or a solar system, since a collision with a star without a planetary system would still be catastrophic. There's an additional problem with using a star, though: they can be blue even without the Doppler effect, if they have a high temperature (O-type stars). For galaxies, these temperature effects average out and the joke works without further details, but for stars you'd actually have to explain that the spectral lines (e.g. of hydrogen) are blue-shifted, which probably doesn't make a good punchline.
I am not saying that it is impossible, but it is highly unlikely. (Of course, the whole premise of this joke is highly unlikely.)
Actually, blue-shifting does turn things blue. The sticker doesn't make sense because you would have to drive really fast in order to see a red sticker as a blue one, but that hyperbole is the heart of the joke, so it works. I would actually argue that your joke is missing this kind of hyperbole. For example, it would be funnier to have a punchline like "the reason nobody else found this galaxy/star is because it's so blue-shifted that it's in the UV". You know, take it to the extreme. (Having some kind of explanation why this astronomer is the first to find that object is also a good idea, and works well enough in this example.)
The Sun has a spectrum that looks white to us. It can be described quite well as a blackbody spectrum for a temperature of about 6000 K, with the highest intensity at 500 nm (green light). If you blue-shift this spectrum, the highest intensity moves down to lower wavelengths, and while there will still be a "tail" in the higher wavelength ranges, it will be of relatively low intensity, while there will be high intensities in the blue wavelength range, so the effect will be similar to that of the blue sky.
For the reasons given in point 1, I think that the joke does not work well at all. It raises too many questions and the punchline is not effective. It is also impossible to translate the vague "it's blue" punchline into an approximation of a timescale - what's important is how blue-shifted is it? Even if you say UV, it's not obvious that this means that we are doomed within a decade or so.
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$\begingroup$ Outstanding--and enlightening! My question about solar system vs. star had more to do with the wording of the joke: "I found a new solar system" at least sounds like a bigger discovery, even if it's not. For (1), would it be possible to name a type of star that an astrophysicist will know it shouldn't be blue? This would make it clear that the color is due to the Doppler effect. For (2), is there a way to imply that the star is coming fast enough and is close enough that the collision will happen in our lifetime? Or should it just be closer--4 light years, say, instead of 14? $\endgroup$ – Gordon Mar 20 '18 at 10:45
$\begingroup$ Actually, yeah. There are stars called Red Giants. They are big and have a low temperature, so that they look red. And I just did a quick and dirty calculation where I assumed that the intensity of a Red Giant is highest at 650 nm (in the red). If so, then it takes about 0.7 c (70% of the speed of light) for it to be so blue-shifted that this intensity maximum is in the UV. And this would mean that, if the star is supposed to kill us in 10 years, it would have to be... 14 light years away from here. So that actually works perfectly and might make a good joke! $\endgroup$ – PoorYorick Mar 20 '18 at 11:12
$\begingroup$ Haha, awesome! For a variety of reasons, I'm stuck with the general outline of this joke, so this fix is great. The only slightly awkward juxtaposition would be, "I've found a RED giant... It's BLUE." What about other types of stars, whose names don't involve a color? Assuming the distance mentioned in the joke can be less, and the time it takes for it to hit could be up to several decades for the joke to work. $\endgroup$ – Gordon Mar 20 '18 at 11:29
$\begingroup$ Well, not really red, more like orange… Also, why was this answer downvoted? $\endgroup$ – pela Mar 20 '18 at 14:00
$\begingroup$ @Gordon No, I didn't mean my comment, I meant why someone downvoted Fearabbit's answer, which I think is good. But yes, the joke could go like that. I posted an answer myself now which shows the actual color. $\endgroup$ – pela Mar 20 '18 at 14:50
To elaborate a bit on the physics of Fearabbit's fine answer, M stars have temperatures in the range 2400–3700 K and so have an intrinsic orange color (and are also very dim if it's main sequence M stars, so could in principle go unnoticed).
If an M star approaches us at 90% of the speed of light (i.e. $v=0.9c$), its spectrum will be shifted toward the blue by an amount $$ \begin{array}{rcl} \Delta\lambda & = & \left( \sqrt{ \frac{1+v/c}{1-v/c} } - 1 \right) \, \lambda\\ & = & -0.77 \, \lambda. \end{array} $$
At a distance of 14 lightyears, it would take the star 15½ years to hit Earth.
The figure below shows this shift for a 3000 K star, as well as the perceived color of the star. It goes from RGB = (255,215,137) at rest, to RGB = (191,208,255) at $v=0.9c$.
I will let the reader decide upon the quality of the joke. To be a killjoy, the measured blueshift only shows the component of the velocity along the line of sight to the star. The star can — and most likely will, in general — have a velocity component perpendicular hereto, and will thus most likely miss Earth.
Furthermore, stellar velocities in the Milky Way are more like a few 100 km/s. If $v = 300\,\mathrm{km}\,\mathrm{s}^{-1} = 0.001c$, the color is virtually indistinguishable from its rest color, with RGB = (255,215,138).
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$\begingroup$ I'm impressed by all these thoughtful answers. To be clear, for my purposes, it's irrelevant whether the joke sucks or even if it doesn't entirely make sense, so long as an astrophysicist will "get it", whereas a lay person (obviously) won't. So this fictional M star, exceedingly unlikely to actually occur in the Milky Way, which is 14 light years from us and looks blue as opposed to orange, will at least be a cause for alarm. "This might be the end of the world!" Seems coherent enough for me as a joke, and if you all can follow that, I'm quite happy. $\endgroup$ – Gordon Mar 20 '18 at 15:35
$\begingroup$ @Gordon Well, at least I had fun doing the calculations :) $\endgroup$ – pela Mar 20 '18 at 16:44
$\begingroup$ And your purpose was clear enough, my astrophysicism just compelled me to describe the realism of the answer :) $\endgroup$ – pela Mar 20 '18 at 16:46
$\begingroup$ I'm curious about the -1… $\endgroup$ – pela Apr 4 '18 at 12:09
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Wake, Alex (2016). Distant, disconnected and in danger: Are educators doing enough to prepare students for frontline freelance risks? Pacific Journalism Review, 22(1): 52-73.
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The Talents
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The kingdom of heaven is as a man traveling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered to them his goods.
To one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several abilities; and he immediately left on his journey.
The servant that had received the five talents went and traded with the five talents, and made with them another five talents.
The servant that had received the two talents went and traded with the two talents, and made with them another two.
But the servant that had received one talent went and dug a hole in the earth and hid his lord’s money.
After a long time the lord of those servants comes and reckons with them.
And so he that had received five talents came and brought the other five talents.
The first servant: Lord, you delivered five talents to me, and I have gained beside them five talents more.
His lord: Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.
He that had received two talents also came.
The second servant: Lord, you delivered two talents to me, I have gained two additional talents.
Then he which had received the one talent came.
The third servant: Lord, I knew that you are a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not scattered. I was afraid and went and hid your talent in the earth. There you have that which is yours.
His lord: You wicked and slothful servant, you knew that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I have not scattered. You ought to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I would have received my own with interest. Take the talent from him and give it to him which has ten talents, for to every one that has shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that has not shall be taken away even that which he has. Cast the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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Jesus told a few parables about the end times. “The Ten Virgins” is one of them.
The kingdom of heaven is likened to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
Those who were foolish took their lamps but took no oil with them. But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
While the bridegroom delayed, they all slumbered and slept.
At midnight a cry was made: Behold, the bridegroom comes; go out to meet him.
Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps.
The foolish (to the wise): Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are gone out.
The wise: No, lest there not be enough for us and you. Go to them that sell and buy for yourselves.
While the foolish virgins went to buy oil, the bridegroom came. Those who were ready went in with him to the marriage, and the door was shut.
Afterward the foolish virgins came also.
The foolish virgins (at the door): Lord, Lord, open to us.
The Lord: Truly, I do no know you.
Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of man comes.
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Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!
You are like whitened tombs.
These tombs appear beautiful on the outside, but are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness inside.
You are like this also. Outwardly you appear righteous to men, but within you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.
The Wedding Invitation
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Jesus spoke to them again by parables.
The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king, who made a marriage for his son. He sent his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding, but they would not come.
He sent other servants.
The king (to these servants): Tell those who are bidden, “Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fattened calves have been killed, and all things are ready. Come to the marriage.”
But they made light of it and went their way, one to his farm and another to his merchandise. The rest took his servants and treated them spitefully and killed them.
When the king heard of it, he was angry. He sent his armies and destroyed those murderers and burned up their city.
The king (to his servants): The wedding is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy. So go into the highways, and as many as you find, bid them come to the marriage.
So those servants went out into the highways and gathered together as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.
When the king came in to see the guests, he saw a man who did not have on a wedding garment.
The king (to the man): Friend, how did you come in here not having a wedding garment?
The king (to the servants): Bind him hand and foot, take him away, and cast him into outer darkness, where there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
For many are called, but few are chosen.
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The chief priests and the elders of the people (and the scribes – Mark 11:27) spoke with Jesus in the temple in Jerusalem. (Matthew 21:23)
Jesus (to the chief priests and the elders of the people):
Did you never read in the scriptures,
The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone;
this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes?
Therefore, the kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits of it.
Whoever falls on this stone shall be broken: but on whomever the stone shall fall, it will grind him to powder.
The chief priests and Pharisees heard his parables and realized that he was speaking of them.
The Widow and the Unjust Judge
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Jesus spoke a parable to them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
There was a judge in a city, who did not fear God nor regard man:
There was a widow in that city; and she came to him.
The widow (to the judge): Avenge me of my adversary.
The judge would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I do not fear God, nor regard man; yet because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest she wearies me by her continual coming.
Hear what the unjust judge says. And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry to him day and night, though he bear long with them? I tell you that he will avenge them speedily.
Nevertheless when the Son of man comes, shall he find faith on the earth?
The Rich Man and the Beggar
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There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and feasted lavishly every day.
And there was a begger named Lazarus, who was laid at the rich man’s gate, full of sores, begging to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table. And the dogs came and licked his sores.
The beggar died and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom.
The rich man also died and was buried.
In hell the rich man lift up his eyes, being in torments, and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
The rich man: Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
Abraham: Son, remember that in your lifetime, you received good things, and Lazarus received evil things: but now he is comforted, and you are tormented. Besides all this, there is a great gulf fixed between us and you, so that those who would pass from here to you cannot; and those, who would come from there, can not pass to us.
The rich man: I pray, father, that you would send Lazarus to my father’s house that he may testify to them lest they also come into this place of torment, for I have five brothers.
Abraham: They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.
The rich man: No, father Abraham: but if one went to them from the dead, they will repent.
Abraham: If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not be persuaded even if one rose from the dead.
In hell, the rich man:
— has eyes and can see.
— can reason that water will cool his tongue
— remembers his life and family
— recognizes Lazarus and Abraham
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A certain man had two sons.
The younger son (to his father): Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.
And the father divided to them his living.
Not many days later, the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.
And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and the citizen sent him into his fields to feed swine.
And he would gladly have filled his belly with the husks that the swine ate: and no man gave to him.
Then he came to himself.
The young man (to himself): How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before you. I am not worthy to be called your son: make me as one of your hired servants.
And he arose, and came to his father.
But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
The son (to his father): Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight, and am not worthy to be called your son.
The father (to his servants): Bring the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: and bring the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: because this son of mine was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.
And they began to be merry.
Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came near the house, he heard music and dancing.
Elder son (to one of the servants): What do these things mean?
The servant: Your brother is come; and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him safe and sound.
The elder brother was angry and would not go in to the celebration.
So his father came out and entreated him.
The elder son (to his father): These many years I have served you, and I have never disobeyed your commandment at any time. And yet you never gave me even a young goat, that I might make merry with my friends: But as soon as this son of yours was come, who has wasted your living with harlots, you have killed the fatted calf for him.
The father (to the elder son): Son, you are ever with me, and all that I have is yours. It was right that we should make merry, and be glad: because your brother was dead and is alive again. He was lost and now is found.
The Lost Coin
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What woman having ten pieces of silver, if she loses one piece, does not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?
And when she has found it, she calls her friends and her neighbors together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.
Likewise, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents.
The Lost Sheep
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Setting: Tax collectors and sinners came to hear Jesus. The scribes and Pharisees were present also.
Jesus spoke a parable to them:
What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it?
And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders and carries it home, rejoicing.
And when he gets home, he calls together his friends and neighbors.
The sheep owner (to his friends and neighbors): Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
Likewise, there shall be joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, more than over the ninety-nine just people who need no repentance.
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Mimis N. Cohen
Patients born with cleft lip and/or palate require the care of several specialists and a number of surgical procedures and other interventions, from infancy to adulthood, to achieve total habilitation and have the opportunity to live normal and productive lives. The goals for habilitation include normalization of facial appearance and functions including improvements in soft tissues as well as skeletal, dental, and occlusal relations. Speech, hearing, and psychosocial issues are also addressed and managed.
The need for multidisciplinary management using comprehensive protocols designed to address each patient’s multiple and complex needs has been well recognized, and the role of the team approach has become the gold standard of cleft care. Members are responsible for the longitudinal evaluation and coordinated care and provide for regular interactive encounters between all necessary professionals representing a variety of disciplines. They meet to communicate, collaborate, and consolidate knowledge.
Extensive initial evaluation plans are made for immediate and future care based on each patient’s individual needs and the team’s treatment protocols. A prime responsibility of each team also includes careful record keeping. Collected data are studied and analyzed periodically to fully appreciate the outcome of protocols and surgical procedures, identify possible drawbacks, and modify or improve them as needed.1
Evaluation of results after cleft lip and palate repair is not easy, and several flaws are recognized in the reported outcomes of retrospective or prospective studies. Nearly 2 decades from infancy to adulthood are necessary for the completion of care and subsequent evaluation of functional and aesthetic results. Thus the final evaluation of outcomes can be problematic for several primary reasons:
• Turnover of team members
• Change of protocols
• Introduction of new surgical procedures
• Patients’ relocation
• Incomplete records for services provided outside the institutions
• Changes in insurance coverage
• Denial of insurance coverage for some necessary services and refusal of patients to undergo final aesthetic or reconstructive procedures
Many studies include a small number of patients with multifaceted problems related to the deformity, as well as significant variations in treatment protocols, timing for each procedure, surgical technique(s), and experience and skills of the individual surgeon, and many have an incomplete follow-up period.2 Furthermore, the vast majority of current studies rely primarily on subjective, not objective, evaluation. For example, evaluation of facial features using only photographs provides information about facial symmetry, but this may not be the most appropriate way to judge a surgical outcome given that only static results are displayed and asymmetries or irregularities during animation could have been missed.
The need for well-planned, well-designed, ethical, multicenter, prospective long-term studies has been well recognized. Such studies could provide quantifiable, nonbiased data and assist in improving patient care by addressing remaining controversial issues, such as appropriate timing for specific surgical procedures as well as selection of the best possible surgical technique(s). Until such studies are available surgeons must rely on data from existing studies and honest evaluation and analysis of their own results to provide the best possible care for their patients.
With improved knowledge and collective experience, extensive long-term follow-up studies, appropriate coordinated care, cooperation among specialists, close monitoring, and analysis of short- and long-term results, as well as adequate funding to cover all necessary services, management of patients with facial clefts could further improve so consistently superior results can be achieved.
Residual Deformities
Residual deformities have several primary causes:
• Failure to recognize and treat the full spectrum of problems associated with facial clefting
• Tissue deficiencies inherent to the cleft
• Inappropriate timing
• Poorly designed and performed procedures
• Complications of the initial surgery
Additional operations and revisions are required to correct deformities that were not addressed during the primary procedure, inherent tissue deficiencies, maxillofacial changes, and/or scar contractures. Additional procedures might also necessary to address otologic, dental, and speech problems and to improve persisting residual functional and aesthetic deformities. These procedures have been described at length in many textbooks and scientific articles.
The average number of procedures necessary to achieve the best possible functional and aesthetic habilitation has not been clearly defined, and it is difficult to accurately estimate from existing data. In some studies secondary procedures, such as alveolar bone grafts and orthognathic surgery, are barely mentioned or included, and most studies do not include dental or otologic procedures in the average total numbers. Thus the total number of procedures or interventions is definitely underreported.3 Few surgeons have reported on the actual average number of procedures required to achieve the best possible long-term results.4–7 More recently David and others8–10 presented a series of papers entitled “From Birth to Maturity: A Group of Patients Who Have Completed Their Protocol Management” that included evaluation of patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate, isolated cleft palate, and bilateral cleft lip and palate. These unique studies are based on the experience of one surgeon and a center with a relatively stable patient population.
Despite the lack of detailed longitudinal data, however, there is general agreement that regardless of protocol of care, subsequent procedures will be necessary from infancy to adulthood to achieve the best possible functional and aesthetic results and complete habilitation.
Avoiding Unfavorable Results and Complications of Cleft Lip and Palate Repair
The objectives of primary cleft lip repair are to establish anatomy and symmetry of the upper lip and nostrils and improve form and function. Criteria for satisfactory cleft lip repair, regardless of surgical technique, are summarized in Box 40.1.
The value of preoperative orthopedics and lip taping in the final outcome is still debated. Repositioning of the maxillary alveolar segments in an anatomically correct position could facilitate a tension-free closure and allow for a simultaneous periosteoplasty in selected cases. Such an approach might result in a better appearance of the lip, alveolus, and nose and potentially reduce the total number of secondary procedures. At my center we use a modified nasoalveolar molding device to improve the position of the maxillary segments and facilitate nasal repair.11 Intermediate results appear promising, but definitive final long-term results of such interventions and potential adverse effects on maxillofacial growth are only partially available.12–14 Disadvantages of this protocol include the additional expenses and the need for multiple visits for adjustment, but these could be offset by the reduction of subsequent surgical procedures.
Common Complications Related to Cleft Lip and Palate Repair
• Dehiscence
• Bleeding
• Infection
• Unfavorable scarring
• Discrepancies of the upper lip
Vertical axis, long lip
Horizontal axis, short lip
Tight upper lip
Whistling deformity
• Intraoral (mucosal) scar contracture
• Orbicularis oris deformities
• Mucocutaneous deformities
• Vermilion deformities
• Sulcus obliteration
• Combinations
• Palatal failures/fistulas
• Scar contracture
• Velopharyngeal deficiencies
• Skeletal deformities
Preoperative orthopedics for bilateral clefts with repositioning of the prominent premaxilla is more widely accepted. Several techniques have been described to achieve premaxilla repositioning. We use a noninvasive appliance, fabricated by our prosthodontist, which is helpful in optimizing the position of the premaxilla and, if needed, combined with nasoalveolar molding extensions. Negative effects on facial growth and development have not been observed. Several weeks are necessary to achieve a favorable repositioning of the premaxilla and improve alignment with the maxillary segments.15 In extreme cases, and when conservative management is unsuccessful, premaxillary setback can also be used to bring the premaxilla within the occlusal plane and facilitate a tension-free lip and palate repair.16
Immediate surgical complications after cleft lip repair are extremely rare but include bleeding, infection, and dehiscence. Early wound dehiscence is rare and primarily is a result of technical errors or closure under tension or occurs after accidental trauma. In such cases, immediate management with minimal débridement, additional undermining as needed, and layered closure without undue tension is recommended (Fig. 40.1).
Box 40.1 Criteria for Satisfactory Cleft Lip Repair
• Detailed markings of all landmarks, taking into consideration the anatomy of the upper lip, alveolus, and nostrils
• Accurate measurements and markings of all proposed incisions
• Gentle tissue handling
• Development of flaps on either side of the cleft with adequate tissue mobilization
• Release of superficial and deep fibers of the orbicularis oris from their abnormal attachments
• Dissection and reposition of the cleft-side lower alar cartilage in a more symmetrical three-dimensional position
• Reconstruction of the nasal floor
• Accurate skin, muscle, and mucous membrane union
• Closure under minimal or no tension to achieve the optimal scar
• Symmetrical vermilion border with alignment of the vermilion (dry lip) and the mucosa (moist lip)
• Slight eversion of the lip, accurate reconstruction of the Cupid’s bow and the tubercle, and correct alignment of the white roll
• Symmetrical nostril floors and elongation of the columella, as needed
Fig. 40.1 (a) A 7-month-old patient 7 days after bilateral cleft lip repair with complete dehiscence on the left side after a fall at home. (b) After cleansing and minimal débridement. (c) The lip was repaired again in layers. (d) Two months later the lip has healed well.
Lip Revision
Residual lip deformities might vary from minor ones corrected with minimal interventions, to major asymmetries and deformities that may even require complete revision of the lip repair. It is beyond the scope of this chapter to describe all residual deformities and present all reported techniques and modifications. The most common deformities are presented with the recommended treatment and with reliable techniques based on my experience and time-honored procedures.
A revision lip surgery should only be chosen after extensive consultation with the family and the child and with a clear understanding of the expectations. Objectives of the procedures, the surgical plan, and possible outcomes should be outlined and false expectations dispelled. Timing can affect the outcome and should be taken into consideration, but decisions should be individualized and not made in a rigid and dogmatic fashion. Procedures should be postponed if an adolescent is not willing to have surgery, even when parents desire and request it. Conversely, some procedures might be scheduled earlier than initially planned if there is evidence of a negative psychologic effect on the child. If possible, several procedures should be bundled to reduce time away from school or work, additional psychological trauma from multiple interventions, and cost.
Before planning a revision, the entire lip, including the oral mucosa; sulcus; alveolus; and nostrils should be examined at rest and during animation. The deformity should be analyzed and all contributing factors taken into consideration. All necessary soft tissue landmarks should be appropriately marked and measured. All contributing elements to the deformity should be corrected in one setting whenever possible (Fig. 40.2). Careful planning, appropriate timing, and detailed execution are extremely important, because failure of the revision procedure to correct the deformity may result in additional scarring and tissue loss that could further reduce the chances for adequate habilitation.3,17
Lip Deformities
Wide, poorly healed persistent scars of the upper lip with unsightly stitch marks are encountered less commonly. They result from closure under tension and the use of tight sutures left in place for too long. Such problems can be avoided in most cases by using fine techniques with meticulous tissue handling and a tension-free closure, fine sutures, or even tissue adhesives. Other aggravating factors include postoperative bleeding, infection around the suture line, and dehiscence. The surgeon should be able to differentiate these unsightly scars from the hypertrophic scars that form without apparent cause and usually fade away slowly without need for additional surgical intervention.
Timing for scar revision is important to the final outcome. Waiting several months before a revision to allow the scar to mature is recommended. After careful evaluation, the appropriate surgical procedure should be planned. Elliptical excision of the scar, with precise approximation and closure after limited undermining, is the simplest solution. This technique, however, can only be applied for relatively narrow scars. Excision of wider scars might result in defects that, if directly repaired, might cause distortion of the lip in the vertical or horizontal axis and/or narrowing of the nostril sill. To prevent these problems, the excision should be planed accordingly, preferably with a wavy style of excision, undermining on either side of the defect and performing tissue rearrangement as needed. Geometric tissue rearrangement with z-plasties and other techniques should be avoided, because the subsequent scar will permanently carry the marks of such designs. Dermabrasion is helpful in some cases and is primarily recommended for improvement of residual surface irregularities. Finally, single hair micrografts have been recommended for male patients to further camouflage the lip scar and allow for a moustache.18
Long Lip
An excessively long lip on the cleft side is truly technique related. It has been encountered with LeMesurier and the initial Tennison repairs but can result with other techniques as well. Correction is difficult, because in most instances all lip layers are involved. If the discrepancy is minor, it can be corrected with appropriate excision just below the nostril sill. If a significant discrepancy is present, however, the lip should be completely divided after appropriate markings are made and carefully repaired in layers.
Fig. 40.2 The entire lip, including the oral mucosa; sulcus; alveolus; and nostrils should be evaluated and all necessary soft tissue landmarks marked and measured.
Short Lip
A short lip results primarily from straight-line closures, inadequate rotation, and advancement techniques and scar contractures. Small discrepancies can be corrected with elliptical, diamond-shaped, or wavy excisions of the entire scar and closure after adequate undermining. If needed, a z-plasty can be designed and incorporated with the revision, preferably below the nostril sill. The drawback to such approaches is the small gain achieved and the addition of a Z-shaped scar on the lip. If a significant discrepancy exists, the only solution is to redo the lip repair, extending the rotation advancement design to increase lip height (Figs. 40.3 and 40.4).
Fig. 40.3 (a,b) This 5-year-old had a significant residual deformity of the lip and nose including a short lip, dehisced orbicularis oris, and lateral flaring of the cleft-side nostril. Excess skin of approximately 1-cm width in the horizontal axis was identified during markings. (c) Excess skin with corresponding vermilion was excised, the orbicularis oris was approximated after undermining, and the nostril floor was repositioned after reduction of the skin of the sill. (d) Immediate postoperative result.
Fig. 40.4 (a–c) This patient had a significant residual deformity after bilateral cleft lip repair. He had a short lip, no orbicularis contact in the midline, exposed moist mucosa in the vermilion, and bilateral scar contractures in the oral mucosa. (d) Appropriate tailoring of the philtrum, approximation of orbicularis oris muscle fibers in the midline, excision of redundant vermilion, release of intraoral scars, and coverage of the mucosal defect with sliding flaps. (e) Final result 4 months after revision with improved symmetry and balance.
The tight upper lip deformity primarily occurs in patients with bilateral clefts. Local tissue rearrangement and even revision of the repair is not beneficial in most cases because of the limited tissue availability and scarring. Because of the paucity of tissue, a flap from the lower lip, an Abbé flap, should be added after all scarred tissue is removed.19 This procedure is not recommended for young children because of the temporary junction of the lips. To achieve a superior functional and aesthetic result and a balanced profile, accurate design of the dimensions of the flap to match the created defect, placement of the flap in the center of the lip to simulate the philtrum, and placement of the final scars to simulate the philtrum columns are necessary. The width of the flap should be adequately planned and narrower from the normal philtrum to encounter for subsequent widening from natural tension. The layers of the flap should be sutured carefully to the corresponding layers of the lateral lip segments and the upper buccal sulcus20 (Fig. 40.5).
Fig. 40.5 (a) This woman had a very short and tight upper lip after bilateral cleft lip repair and a subsequent revision. The upper sulcus was completely obliterated. (b) Design of the Abbé flap. (c) Design of the flap and proposed areas of inset on the upper lip. (d) At 3 weeks postoperatively, before division and inset of the flap. (e,f) Final result 15 years after division and inset of the flap demonstrating improved symmetry and balance of the upper lip. (b Reproduced from Bentz ML, Bauer BS, Zuker RM. Principles and Practice of Pediatric Plastic Surgery. 2nd ed. New York: Thieme Publishing; 2016.)
Orbicularis Oris Deformities
Reconstruction of the orbicularis oris muscle is incorporated during lip repairs. Failure to release and fully reconstruct the muscular sling or partial or complete dehiscence of the muscle repair will result in unsightly bulging of the muscle on either side of the lip scar or depressions and asymmetries that are further accentuated during anima tion, giving the lip an unnatural look. For small deformities, the lip scar can be excised and the muscle fibers identified and freed from their abnormal attachments and sutured together. When a significant deformity or dehiscence exists, a total lip repair should be planned with all anatomic elements of the lip dissected and repaired correctly (Figs. 40.6 and 40.7).
Fig. 40.6 (a,b) Complete dehiscence of orbicularis oris excess skin, including partially obliterated upper buccal sulcus and excess tissue in the horizontal axis. (c) Excision of excess scar, excess skin, and vermilion according to markings. (d) Layered closure.
Fig. 40.7 (a) Residual lip and nose deformity after unilateral cleft lip repair. The patient had a short lip, dehiscence of the lower third of the orbicularis oris repair, lateral fullness of the vermilion depression, scarring of the nostril sill, and lateral deflection of the lower alar cartilage with nostril asymmetry. (b) The orbicularis oris fibers were identified after undermining and reapproximated. (c) The nasal deformity was simultaneously corrected through an open rhinoplasty approach.
Mucocutaneous Deformities
Mucocutaneous deformities result from poor alignment of the white roll during the initial lip repair. Accurate placement of the skin suture on the white roll assists in preventing this problem. This deformity is primarily corrected with an elliptical or rhomboid excision of the scar and accurate reapproximation of the mucocutaneous junction. Only a few millimeters in vertical height can be gained with this technique. As an alternative, a small z-plasty can be used to allow for interposition of the vermilion and a skin flap and ultimately results in realignment of the mucocutaneous line.
Vermilion and Free Border Deformities
Lack of bulk or poor alignment of the vermilion can cause several deformities. Lack of bulk is primarily a result of inherent tissue deficiency, dehiscence, or failure to approximate the lower portion of the orbicularis oris muscle during the initial lip repair. To correct such deformities, the scar at the vermilion border should be excised; the fibers of the orbicularis are identified after limited undermining and approximated carefully with eversion of the margins. In the past, small local filler grafts or autologous fascial grafts were recommended. Currently, autologous fat grafting is considered to be the procedure of choice and has been added to my armamentarium.21
Minimal whistling deformities of the lip resulting primarily from scar contractures in the area of the vermilion and the mucosa of the lip can be corrected with z-plasties by placing the central limb on the existing scar. A central whistling deformity with good height of the lip occurs primarily after repair of bilateral clefts of the lip. For this residual deformity, lipofilling is also considered as long as an adequate sulcus is present and there is no mucosal contracture. Vermilion fullness on the cleft side of the lip can also be encountered. As long as the rest of the lip is not involved, this deformity can be corrected with a horizontal elliptical excision. The surgeon should be very careful to avoid overresection or mismatch between the dry and moist portions of the lip.
Fig. 40.8 (a,b) After two revisions, this patient had residual deficiency of the vermilion border and bulge of the orbicularis oris muscle lateral to the lip scar. (c) Intraoral scarring and contracture accentuating the deformity. (d) Preoperative marking on the skin and vermilion. (e) Release of the intraoral scar with direct approximation of the mucosal flaps (arrows) after undermining. (f,g) Final result 2 years after reconstruction; the upper lip is well healed and soft.
Labial Mucosal Contracture
The upper lip might also appear short because of mucosal scar contracture or even obliteration of the sulcus (Fig. 40.8). This contracture should be released independently or managed along with other deformities of the lip. In most cases of unilateral cleft lip, release can be achieved with excision of the scar, and reconstruction of the mucosal defect and mucosal rearrangement can achieve full coverage; raw surfaces will result in further scarring, contracture, and deformity. Despite advanced techniques for bilateral cases, some patients still present with partial or complete obliteration of the upper labial sulcus.22 In such cases, the lip will appear short and retracted, with incisor and even gingival show. Complete release of the soft tissues from the premaxilla and coverage of the subsequent defect are necessary. Skin or mucosal grafts were used in the past to resurface the sulcus and complete the vestibuloplasty. The surgeon should avoid denuding the premaxilla from its periosteum, completely release the lip, suture the graft in place with absorbable sutures, and stabilize it with a small stent. I currently almost exclusively use mucosal flaps advanced from the lateral lip segments with superior results and reserve the use of grafts only for the rare occasion that the defect cannot be covered with flaps because of significant preexisting scarring of the labial mucosa (Fig. 40.9).
The primary objective of cleft palate repair is to establish the anatomy of the hard and soft palate as close to normal as possible, provide an adequate mechanism for velopharyngeal function and speech, and improve middle ear function. Regardless of surgical technique, the final goal should be a palate of adequate length, with reconstruction of the muscular velopharyngeal sling, and approximation without tension.
Timing for cleft palate repair has been controversial because of the potential negative effects on facial growth. Since the landmark publication by Dorf and Curtin,23 most surgeons agree that early palatoplasty, before the child’s first birthday, has beneficial effects on speech without detrimental effects on facial growth. We follow this protocol with the understanding that timing of palatal repair should not be determined by age only but should be individualized, taking into consideration anatomic findings and the patient’s health. With careful palatal dissection, complete muscle dissection and approximation, flap approximation without tension, and avoidance of large residual lateral raw areas, speech results have been superior and skeletal deformities reduced.
Further longitudinal studies are necessary to fully clarify conflicting issues, but based on the existing information, it seems reasonable to recommend early palate repair for most patients to improve speech outcome. The potential negative effect on maxillofacial growth should not be overlooked; it must be taken into consideration and closely monitored.24,25
Fig. 40.9 (a) Near-total obliteration of the upper buccal sulcus in a patient after bilateral cleft lip repair. (b) After excision of the scar and exposure of the maxilla a significant mucosal defect remained. (c) Immediate postoperative result after coverage of the defect with sliding mucosal flaps. (d) Final result several months after the reconstruction; the patient has a well-maintained upper sulcus.
Palatoplasty Failures
Despite advances in techniques and better understanding of their effects on speech and facial growth, several complications or failures requiring additional surgery are still encountered. The most significant ones include the following:
• Palatal repair failures and fistulas
• Skeletal deformities (see Chapter 43)
Palatal Fistulas
There is a wide range of reported incidence of palatal fistulas after palatoplasty, and various classifications are used. For the purposes of this discussion only fistulas presenting in areas of previous palatal repair are included. Incidence seems to be independent of the surgical technique but is significantly higher in bilateral cases.
Palatal fistulas represent failures of the surgical technique and might be due to several factors from poor designs to technical errors. Such errors might include incomplete dissection or mobilization of the flaps, failure to completely detach the muscles of the soft palate from their abnormal attachment to the hard palate, incomplete approximation and suturing of all soft tissue layers, closure under undue tension, postoperative bleeding between the oral and nasal layers, or infections. Anterior fistulas just behind the premaxilla may occur in patients with wide bilateral clefts in whom, because of a paucity of soft tissues in the area, complete closure was not possible or closure under tension resulted in dehiscence.10
Fistulas may become evident immediately after the palatoplasty or may develop several years later during orthodontic treatment and transpalatal expansion. Early dehiscence, particularly in the posterior third of the soft palate, is caused primarily by errors in technique or accidental trauma. If dehiscence is identified early, it should be repaired immediately to allow for early habilitation, prevention of contracture, and subsequent shortening of the soft palate. Larger fistulas may become symptomatic, resulting in nasal regurgitation of saliva, fluids, and food particles and affecting speech, causing hypernasality and articulation disturbances. Some surgeons propose conservative management for asymp tomatic fistulas, whereas others recommend closure of even small fistulas given that regurgitation of food and liquids into the nasal cavity might result in constant irritation of the nasal mucosa. This may cause swelling, occasional bleeding, and have potential effects on breathing, speech, or oronasal hygiene. I recommend waiting for several months after the palatoplasty before closing a palatal fistula, because in the early postoperative period the tissues around the fistula are inflamed, edematous, and friable. Thus attempts for repair are more likely to fail. Reported success rates vary widely.26 Better understanding of the timing and mechanics of fistula repair increases the rate of success and significantly reduces the possibility of recurrence. Large fistulas should be closed as soon as possible, but the temporary option of an obturator should also be kept in mind (Fig. 40.10). Premaxillary setback can be used when the premaxilla cannot be retropositioned to the occlusal plane (Video 40.1). This should be done after appropriate palatal expansion and even combined with anterior fistula closure and alveolar bone grafts (Fig. 40.11).
Fig. 40.10 (a) This 5-year-old had a large anterior palatal fistula with food and air escape to the nasal cavity after palatoplasty and three failed revisions. (b) An obturator was fabricated by a prosthodontist to provide temporary functional and aesthetic resolution of the problem and immediate improvement in speech. (c,d) The obturator in place.
Before planning a fistula repair, the surgeon must fully appreciate the anatomy: the length of the palate, size and location of the defect, and tissue availability. The surgeon should also evaluate the movement of the soft palate and the possible inadequate dissection and release of the muscles of the soft palate during the initial surgery.3 Complete speech evaluation and even endoscopy might be necessary to obtain all preoperative information and plan management accordingly. Each area of the palate has different requirements with respect to fistula closure. The surgeon should first decide whether the surrounding tissues are adequate for the closure or whether additional tissues, brought primarily from other areas of the oral cavity, will be necessary. For small dehiscences or fistulas in the area of the uvula or soft palate with adequate palatal length and movement and with no evidence of velopharyngeal deficiency, the dehiscence or fistula should be repaired with a relatively straightforward procedure without extensive dissection. The margins of the dehiscence or fistula should be excised and the palatal scar extended anteriorly and posteriorly of the fistula, as needed, to allow for better visualization and mobilization of the nasal lining and muscles and a tension-free, layered closure (Fig. 40.12).
Fig. 40.11 (a–c) This 8-year-old had significant protrusion of the premaxilla, collapse of the lateral maxillary segments, and a bilateral oronasal and anterior palatal fistula after bilateral cleft lip and palate repair. (d) Near completion of palatal expansion. (e) After completion of orthodontic expansion setback of the premaxilla allowed for simultaneous closure of palatal and oronasal fistulas and bone grafting of the maxilla. (f) Final appearance with improved facial symmetry and harmony.
Fig. 40.12 (a) Dehisced uvula and posterior third of the soft palate with a dehisced muscular sling. (b) Extension of the incision to the hard palate with undermining over and under the muscles and release of the muscles from their abnormal attachment. (c) Final result after layered closure.
For larger fistulas extending to the junction between the hard and soft palate, attempting to directly repair the fistula might result in undue tension with subsequent failure. Lateral relaxing incisions with undermining and mobilization of the mucoperiosteum of the hard palate will facilitate a tension-free layered closure in most cases. The muscles of the soft palate should be released from their abnormal attachment on the posterior wall of the hard palate. Failure to do so will prevent adequate muscle approximation and provide no improvement of the palate movement during speech (Fig. 40.13). A critical issue with repair of such fistulas is the adequacy of nasal lining, because failure to repair the nasal surface of the palate might predispose to contracture or recurrence. For relatively small defects a z-plasty of nasal lining flaps is adequate, whereas for larger defects the introduction of fresh tissue, such as buccal flaps, might be necessary.3
A superiorly based pharyngeal flap can be used when the palate is relatively short and velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) is also present. The surgeon should first consider redoing the palatal repair and retropositioning the palate at the time of fistula repair or using a pharyngeal flap to provide additional support, in conjunction with correction of the VPI (Fig. 40.14).
Fistulas of the hard palate represent a different challenge. Some surgeons have suggested the use of local turnover flaps from the periphery of the fistula for nasal lining closure and the use of local rotation or transposition flaps of palatal mucoperiosteum for oral coverage. These flaps occasionally can be successful. For larger defects, I prefer to redo the palatoplasty with complete mobilization of bilateral palatal flaps; repair of the nasal lining directly or with vomer flaps, if needed; and reapproximation of the palatal flaps without tension (Fig. 40.15). When vomer flaps are not available, a patch of acellular dermal matrix can be used to completely repair the nasal defect before suturing the palatal flaps.27 I place a couple of through-and-through sutures from the palatal flaps to the acellular dermal matrix to obliterate the dead space between the two layers and provide direct contact of the matrix with the well-vascularized palatal flaps.
For large palatal defects resulting from multiple interventions and failures, the options for successful reconstruction are virtually absent. In such cases, paucity of local tissues can be addressed with the addition of tissue recruited from the oral region in the form of pedicle flaps. Free vascularized flaps have also been suggested to manage extremely large defects. The surgeon should be careful when dealing with such complex conditions, individualizing the plan and designing each reconstructive procedure with extreme care, because additional failure could result in further tissue loss and magnify the defect. The surgeon must also know when to stop and remember that some patients could be better served with an obturator, which of course is not the first choice for management of fistulas but is a viable option when managing multiple failures.
Fig. 40.13 (a) Residual palatal fistula in the junction between the soft and hard palate many years after palatoplasty. (b,c) Margins of the fistula were stripped from the mucosa; all layers of the soft palate including oral mucosa, muscles, and nasal lining were identified; palatal flaps were mobilized after extensive undermining to achieve a tension-free closure; and the defect was repaired in layers. (d) Final result 14 months after repair.
Fig. 40.14 (a,b) Small palatal fistula with complete dehiscence of the palatal muscles and uvula and significant hypernasality. (c,d) The margins of the fistula were excised, the scar of soft palate was incised to the junction with the hard palate, palatal muscles were detached from their abnormal attachment in the hard palate, and a superiorly based pharyngeal flap was raised (arrow) and sutured to the palate. (e) The palate was then closed in layers.
Fig. 40.15 (a) A large anterior palatal fistula in an 8-year-old after cleft lip and palate repair. (b,c) The margins of the fistula were incised and flaps were turned over to achieve complete closure of the nasal lining. Bilateral flaps were elevated and approximated without tension. (d) Palatal flaps were elevated to fully visualize and delineate the nasal margins of the fistula before repair. (e) Final result several months after the reconstruction, demonstrating an intact palate without fistula recurrence.
Large anterior palatal fistulas not treated previously and those caused by failures of previous attempts and presenting with stiffness or lack of elasticity of the palatal tissues might require additional well-vascularized tissue for a successful closure. Tongue flaps can be very helpful in the management of such difficult cases (Fig. 40.16). Two stages are required with this technique. Eating or speaking is not restricted during the interim period. Planning and attention to all technical details are important. The extent of the fistula should be delineated completely. Turnover flaps from the margins of the fistula should be used, if feasible, to achieve full closure of the floor of the nose. The palatal tissues around the fistula should be undermined circumferentially for a few millimeters to allow for adequate insetting and suturing of the tongue flap around the defect. I prefer anteriorly based flaps designed a little wider than the size of the defect and 5 to 6 cm long to prevent tethering of the tongue during speech or eating. The flap should be about 0.5 cm thick and consist of mucosa and muscle fibers. The donor site is closed primarily, almost to the base of the flap. The flap is then inset around the margins of the fistula using absorbable mattress sutures. After 2 to 3 weeks, the pedicle is divided and inset in the posterior area of the fistula after freshening of the palatal margins. The remaining pedicle is discarded, and additional sutures are placed to completely repair the tongue defect. There have been no problems with tongue mobility or swallowing after this procedure, although there are isolated reports of negative effects on speech and articulation.28 They occur with bulky flaps, which interfere with the position of the tongue during speech and could have been prevented with careful planning, designing, and insetting of the flap.
Fig. 40.16 (a) A large anterior palatal fistula after multiple interventions in an 8-year-old. (b,c) Turnover flaps from the margins of the fistula were first used to completely repair the nasal lining. (d,e) An anteriorly based tongue flap measuring 5 by 2 cm was used. (f) Tongue flap inset around the margins of the fistula. (g,h) Final result with complete healing of the fistula and excellent tongue movement.
Fig. 40.17 (a) Oronasal and large anterior palatal fistulas simultaneously covered with a large labial mucosa flap at the time of bone grafting of the residual alveolar cleft. (b,c) The bone graft and palatal fistula were simultaneously covered with the labial flap. The donor site was closed primarily.
Another popular technique is the use of bucket-handle flaps from the upper labial sulcus to manage large anterior defects. These flaps are random but dependable. Attention to the design and technical details is again very important. Preexisting scars from the lip repair should be taken into consideration; obliteration of the buccal sulcus should be avoided (Fig. 40.17).
A paucity of tissue in the area of the junction between the hard and soft palate, in both the oral and nasal surfaces, can be managed with buccal mucosa flaps. These flaps are designed on the buccal mucosa, approximately 2 cm wide and of appropriate length to reach the defect. The base of the flap should be placed anterior to the maxillary crest and tunneled under the palatal tissues, turned so the mucosa faces the nasal cavity and sutured to the defect of the nasal lining. Alternatively, the flap can be used to replace missing oral tissue. In such cases, the palatal tissue must be incised to allow for inset of the flap.29 The buccinator and facial artery myomucosal flaps could be viable alternatives for larger defects.30,31 These flaps are dependable and have a long pedicle based on the facial and buccinator pedicles but are bulkier and sometimes difficult to deliver to palatal defects.
Velopharyngeal Disturbances
Despite better understanding of the physiology of speech, the effects of early palate repair on speech outcome, and the improvement of surgical techniques, an average of 20% of patients will have residual velopharyngeal disturbances after cleft palate repair. This rate does not seem to be influenced significantly by the surgical technique used for the palatoplasty.32–34 Close cooperation between the surgeon and the speech pathologist is necessary to obtain appropriate data, fully appreciate the condition, and prescribe the most appropriate individualized plan. Accurate diagnosis is cardinal for a successful outcome. Before testing, a detailed history should be obtained to gain information on previous orofacial and nasal procedures, feeding or swallowing problems, nasal regurgitation, speech problems, and frequent ear infections. When surgical management of the velopharyngeal valve is anticipated, we include questions to determine whether nasal airway obstruction exists. These responses, and the results of other diagnostic tests, determine whether the nasal airway needs to be managed to increase patency before an additional resistive load, such as a pharyngeal flap, is introduced into the airway.35
Techniques and measurements used to assess velopharyngeal function generally can be classified into three categories and are summarized in Table 40.1.
Managing Unfavorable Results and Complications
Procedures to Correct Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
If after completion of a course of speech therapy and extensive evaluation a determination of a need for additional treatment is made, the following options can be considered:
• Revision palatoplasty
• Furlow double Z-opposing plasty
• Superiorly based pharyngeal flap
• Sphincter pharyngoplasty
• Retropharyngeal implants or fat grafting
• Prosthetic management (for nonsurgical candidates)
Revision palatoplasty is recommended when the muscles of the soft palate were not properly released and the muscular sling was not properly constructed during the initial procedure.36 A double Z-opposing plasty can also be used and can provide superior speech results, because of the palatal lengthening.37,38 For relatively small gaps, fat injections in the posterior aspect of the soft palate and the pharyngeal wall are gaining some popularity.39 For most other cases, a superiorly based pharyngeal flap or a pharyngoplasty are considered to be procedures of choice.40–42 Some surgeons still recommend augmentation of the posterior pharyngeal wall with various autogenous or alloplastic materials; prosthetic rehabilitation is reserved for surgical failures or for patients with significant medical problems who are not considered good candidates for a surgical procedure.43,44
Table 40.1 Techniques and measurements of velopharyngeal function
Speech evaluation by a speech and language pathologist
Standardized speech sound (articulation) testing
Assessment of oronasal resonance balance to include judgments regarding the presence of consistent or inconsistent mild, moderate, or severe hypernasality or hyponasality
Intraoral examination
Presence, location, and size of palatal fistulas (if any); size of tonsils; status of dentition/occlusion
Length, movement, and symmetry of velum
Direction, degree, and symmetry of visualized pharyngeal wall movement
If pharyngeal flap/pharyngoplasty are present, evaluation of width and position of the base of the flap, size of ports, and degree of visualized flap motion
Rhinoscopic evaluation to determine septal deviations, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, airway congestion, and other pathology
Radiologic evaluation and nasal endoscopy
Acoustic rhinomanometry
Aerodynamic assessment/pressure flow technique
Determination of velopharyngeal opening during speech production—possible partial or complete obstruction
Airway patency and resistance during respiration
Pharyngeal Flap
The superiorly based pharyngeal flap is a widely accepted procedure for management of VPI. This flap is favored because its design allows for more natural movement of the soft palate toward the tubercle of the axis. Unfortunately, there is no standardized procedure, and several technical variations that could affect the final outcome are included under this term. Some surgeons prefer division of the soft palate to insert the flap, whereas others favor the sandwich technique with an incision in the posterior free palatal border, undermining of the palatal layers, and introduction of the flap through this opening. Lining of the raw undersurface of the flap with posteriorly based mucosal flaps from the nasal surface of the palate is recommended to prevent contracture and narrowing or “tubing” of the flap with subsequent increase in port size. Other surgeons do not believe in the importance of lining and demonstrate successful results without lining of the raw surface. The size of the ports is another area of controversy. Some recommend the lateral port control technique using appropriately sized catheters to precisely tailor the size of the ports, whereas others do not support this technique. Finally, several surgeons recommend the immediate approximation of the donor site defect of the posterior pharyngeal wall, claiming that such practice reduces the danger of postoperative bleeding and speeds up the healing period. Others recommend leaving the donor site open, allowing it to heal in a secondary intention for fear of interference with the anatomy of the pharynx that could accentuate potential episodes of airway obstruction in the immediate postoperative period.
With advances in pediatric anesthesia, better understanding of the anatomy, improvement of techniques, and, above all, increased awareness of the potential serious problems associated with pharyngeal flap procedures, the intraoperative complications have decreased significantly, but some complications are still encountered. Death resulting from obstruction is extremely rare, but occasional intraoperative and postoperative bleeding and acute airway obstruction can be anticipated. The prime source of bleeding has been the donor site in the posterior pharyngeal wall. Infiltration with vasoconstrictive agents facilitates dissection and reduces bleeding during surgery, but the surgeon should be very careful of mucosal and muscular bleeders that retract away from the wound margins. Meticulous hemostasis before insetting of the flap is extremely important.
According to several series, the incidence of acute airway obstruction caused by bleeding, tissue swelling, or inappropriate position of the flap has decreased significantly. It is currently recognized that, in the vast majority of patients, some degree of transient obstruction will be present immediately after surgery. Such obstruction can be identified clinically and with polysomnographic sleep studies and monitoring of the arterial saturation. Most of the obstructive signs and symptoms resolve a few days or months after surgery.45,46 However, because transient obstruction has been well documented, it is extremely important to carefully monitor patients in the immediate postoperative period. Despite changes in the health care system to a reduction of postoperative hospitalization days, all patients undergoing pharyngeal flap operations should be admitted and monitored closely for early signs of obstruction. Nasopharyngeal airway tubes are used, if necessary, to improve breathing; in extreme cases, reintubation may be necessary to control the airway.
Results after Pharyngeal Flap Surgery
Several long-term studies evaluating the long-term effects of pharyngeal flap surgery on breathing and speech have been reported. The reported success rates range from 40 to 90%. This vast discrepancy in outcome can be explained in several ways. Different groups of patients with various forms of clefts, or even patients without clefts, are lumped together in some studies. Age at the time of procedure varies from very young to adulthood; yet it is well understood that speech outcome after a pharyngeal flap performed later in life is significantly inferior to the outcomes achieved in children. Finally, most studies are retrospective, missing important data from the preoperative or postoperative evaluation.47,48
The modalities used to evaluate postoperative improvement in speech vary as well. Some studies rely on a perceptual (subjective) judgment of speech. Others include direct evaluation of the modified anatomy of the nasopharynx during speech with nasopharyngoscopy, video fluoroscopy, and/or objective assessment of velopharyngeal function using aerodynamic or acoustic assessments. Interpretation of the findings of these tests is also controversial. Some authors consider the elimination of hypernasality as the sole criterion for success and do not consider hyponasality as a failure.49 Thus the reported percentages for success of this procedure are affected greatly by the methodology of evaluation and interpretation of findings. We use both speech and breathing outcomes to judge the success of pharyngeal flap surgery.
Despite its drawbacks, pharyngeal flap surgery remains an important procedure for the management of patients with VPI, as long as the indications for the procedure are well understood and the patients have undergone extensive preoperative evaluation. Attention should be given to all surgical details and postoperative follow-up.
Pharyngeal Flap Failures
Persistent Hypernasality
Persistent hypernasality is primarily caused by partial or complete detachment of the flap, contracture, and narrowing of the flap with residual widening of the ports or poor design and inappropriate, low placement of the flap. Each of these conditions can result in deficient ports on one or both sides of the flap (Fig. 40.18). Established hypernasality requires extensive evaluation before treatment. Once the cause of hypernasality is determined, revision of the size of the ports is recommended. Several procedures have been recommended for correction of residual hypernasality, including the following:
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#6NationsOfBeer...it's on!
So, we are now less than an hour from kick-off between Wales and Italy, keep coming back for updates throughout the afternoon and evening*.
*Please note, typing, spelling and grammar, as well as sense, may tail off as the day goes on.
Wales v Italy (2.30pm kick-off)
So, first up is Wales v Italy. Representing Wales is Celt Experience's Goddess of the Spring. Described on the bottle as an unfiltered "farmhouse strawberry saison", it promises a strong start at 6% ABV.
In the second half, we will have Peroni Doppio Malto Gran Riserva, representing Italy. At 6.6%, it looks to have a bit more power, but can it topple the Welsh for the Azzuri?
Wales: Goddess of the Spring, by Celt Experience
We are off to a lively start as the opening surge sprays Goddess everywhere. I now stink of strawberry. Blogging will resume when cleaning is completed...
...Cleaning is completed and we are on with the tasting. The strength of the strawberry aroma carries into the flavour and this is quite a nice strawberry beer, though very much more strawberry than beer. It feels more like a carbonated drink than an ale, if I am honest. This could be quite worrying at 6%.
Still haven't seen Wales' opening try. Still stink of strawberry.
Half-time:
Wales have been dominant in the rugby, but what about the beer?
Well, I have to be honest and say that Goddess of the Spring isn't going to be for everyone. Having said that, I really enjoyed it, to the point where I had to remind myself it was alcoholic and needed treating with respect as a strong ale. It does taste much like fruity pop.
Do be careful of the surge, it is lively. I'd say this is a great treat, certainly not a regular or session ale, but very enjoyable.
Italy: Peroni Doppio Malto Gran Riserva
So, having been dominated in the first half by Wales, can Italy fare any better with the introduction of Peroni Doppio Malto Gran Riserva? Italy have suffered in this Six Nations, in my opinion because more established teams, such as Ireland, have stopped underestimating them. As someone who would choose an ale over a lager every time, let's see how Peroni gets on...
So, here we go, and first things first, the very smell of Peroni makes me hungry, because, to me, it's a restaurant lager. However, my first taste of Doppio Malto Gran Riserva is an eye opener. Even without any Italian language knowledge, I had expected something malty and wow, it delivers.
Italy may be floundering on the pitch, but not in the glass. This has the hallmarks of a lager that beer lovers will enjoy, and could well be a great transition drink. As someone who wants to help more lager drinkers move into ales, I applaud the beautiful malty flavour.
Full-time:
Well, Italy certainly gave it all in the second half and looked stronger on the pitch. In the glass, they were a surprise package and I would give them the win on points. The more I drank of Peroni Doppio Malto Gran Riserva, the more I liked it and I think any lager drinker wanting to step into the ale market will find a fantastic stepping stone with this malty offering.
Ireland v Scotland (5pm kick-off)
We are now gearing up for match 2, and it's an in-the-glass contest between Ireland and its traditional stalwart classic, Guinness Original XX, and a rule-breaking Scottish upstart, Brewdog's 5am Saint. I can't pretend we are not looking at two of my favourite beers here, so this should be good!
Ireland: Guinness Original
Here we go with a Celtic battle, starting with one of the best-known beers on the market...
...I'm one of those people who believe that a pint of Guinness tastes better the closer you are to St James' Gate, Dublin. I'm sure anyone with taste buds and experience of such things will agree.
Guinness' bottled products are another thing, however. Whether it's the Original porter, their West Indies Porter, or anything else, Guinness is as good sat on the sofa, watching the rugby, as it is propping up a bar overlooking the Liffey. I'm sure I don't need to say too much about Guinness - it's a classic. The bottled versions - this one is the Original XX, an older recipe - are definitely different to the pint you'll be pulled in a bar, perhaps lighter and sweeter, with a nice roast aroma and taste, but the quality and enjoyability is every bit the same level.
It would have been very easy to sum this up by saying that Guinness' brewers are as reliable as Johnny Sexton's right boot. Then he went and missed that straightforward 11th minute penalty.
This is Guinness, not your draught Guinness, but an older recipe, but it is quality through and through. Can the punk brewers match them in the second half?
Scotland: 5am Saint, by Brewdog
Moving on to beer #4, we have Brewdog's 5am Saint, one of my favourite beers. I love a red beer and this is a great example of Brewdog's work. Let's get ready for kick-off...
...This smells ridiculously fruity - just what you want for 6pm on a Saturday evening. The colour is amber, going on "proper red". But enough, you want to know what it tastes like.
Let's dial back to 2.30pm and Goddess of the Spring, our Welsh beer. Whereas that tasted like a sparkling strawberry drink, 5am Saint tastes fruity, but also like an ale. Nice. Balanced. Ireland might have a battle on their hands in this second half...
Well, that all got a bit feisty on the pitch, didn't it?
Off the pitch and into the glass, this is a really close call. Both beers are something I could happily sit and drink all day. Both have a little bit of something special and if forced to choose between the two as the only beer I could drink for the rest of my life, there would be no bad decision.
I can only call this one a draw and use the hour between now and the final kick-off to remove the spelks from my arse from sitting on the fence.
France v England (8pm kick-off)
The final match of the RBS 6 Nations, and indeed the #6NationsOfBeer, is almost upon us.
Lining up for France is a huge brand, Kronenbourg 1664, while England is represented by Wylam Brewery and its Jakehead IPA.
France: Kronenbourg 1664
I would find it very easy to get a bit sniffy about a lager, but I'm set to keep an open mind.
It's been a while since I had Kronenbourg 1664, but I do know I'm not in for a surprise, such as the one Peroni Doppio Malto Gran Riserva gave me, which is a shame.
Ok, I will keep this short, because I appreciate it is a matter of taste, not quality. I didn't finish this. Not because it was a 660ml bottle. Simply put, I don't have a taste for lagers any more, I frankly don't find them particularly interesting or enjoyable. This was one of those drinks where, had I persevered and finished it, it would really have only been for the sake of finishing it. Sorry Kronenbourg. Sorry France.
Just to be clear, this isn't anything to do with a bias towards England, either. Despite having been born in England, my rugby allegiances are Irish (due to marriage and a lack of rugby interest in my earlier years).
England: Jakehead IPA, by Wylam Brewery
The final beer of the #6NationsOfBeer is Jakehead IPA.
In stark contrast to my dislike of lagers, I would place IPAs up there with my strong likes, when it comes to ale. Have I saved the best for last? We will see, as this is a new beer for me.
As the bottle says, this is "proper beer". It smells amazing, with a fruity, hoppy nose. It tastes almost as good as it smells. It's unfined (hasn't had the cloudiness taken out), so might look a little funny to the English eye, but the parts of the beer often taken out to create a clear liquid are often some of the good bits, so I don't mind.
I'm not saying this is the best beer ever, but it's very good if you don't mind a bit of lingering sharpness. In contrast to the Kronenbourg, there is a lot that is interesting about Jakehead IPA and it's proving a very enjoyable final beer of the day.
It may not be full-time on the pitch, but there is no point in drawing this one out, as the final pairing has a clear "winner", to my taste, and that's Jakehead IPA, for all the reasons outlined above.
Overall, there have been some lovely beers this afternoon and evening, with Jakehead IPA, Guinness Original XX and 5am Saint unsurprising highlights. Peroni Doppio Malto Gran Riserva was the surprise package, something of a discovery for me, because I had been expecting a posh lager at best, but its maltiness was a joy and I'll be drinking that one again.
I'll leave Kronenbourg for those who have a taste for lager, and I will return to Goddess of the Spring on occasion, for something a bit different. But I'll be careful when opening it.
Enjoy the end of the match!
#6NationsOfBeer contenders revealed…and a note to France and Italy
Before I talk about the six beers that I’ve chosen for the #6NationsOfBeer during Super Saturday’s matches tomorrow, I have something to say.
This comes, I appreciate, from a starting point of someone who left things a little late in making the selections, and it’s only fair that I point this out.
But…Italian and French brewers, if you make great ales, please do something about your distribution channels into the UK market. Websites like Beers of Europe are great, particularly for bulk purchasing, but at more than £7 for delivery (understandable when you consider the breakable nature of what is being posted out), it’s not great for those who just want to give something a try. For people looking to dabble, you need to make your products more accessible. Never before has there been so much choice in the market, and your nations’ brewers are missing out.
Welsh brewers aren’t doing much better, from the perspective of an English buyer, but at least here I did better in my selection, with the help of a little craft bottles shop in Buckinghamshire.
So, it is with a little sadness that I had to move into the lager market to complete my #6NationsBeer line-up – hence the change of hashtag from early social media posts. But hey, let’s give it a go.
With only a few hours to go until the matches get underway, here are the beers that made the cut. They’re not chosen because they are the best – some of them I’ve never had before – it’s merely a national representative to reflect the great teams that take part in the RBS Six Nations.
Wales v Italy
As mentioned, I struggled a little with both of these, but lining up for Wales is Celt Experience’s Goddess of the Spring, whilst Italy’s hopes lie with Peroni Doppio Malto.
Ireland v Scotland
Here, I’ve been able to choose two of my favourite beers. Ireland are represented, as one might expect, by Guinness Original. In the Scottish corner, I went for Brewdog’s 5am Saint – a lovely red ale that is never far from my shopping list.
France v England
Again, I’ve slumped for a lager, but an iconic choice, in Kronenberg 1664 – an option more associated with round balls and M Cantona. Finally, completing the line-up for England is Wylam Brewery’s Jakehead IPA.
With the rugby tournament pretty much wrapped up, with the exception of England’s push for a Grand Slam, sit back and enjoy whatever you’re drinking, whilst watching what should be three great matches.
Look past the label and find a very nice beer
Anchor Steam Beer
Anchor Brewing Co
“Anchor Steam brand beer is virtually handmade with an exceptional respect for the ancient art of brewing. The deep amber colour, the thick creamy head, and the rich flavour (remember, British readers, no ‘u’; this is an American brewery) all testify to our traditional brewing methods/ Today Anchor is one of the smallest and most traditional breweries in the world. San Francisco’s famous Amber Steam brand beer is unique, for our brewing process has evolved over many decades and is like no other in the world.”
PDP says:
I’ve taken to the West Coast for today’s Poet’s Day Pint (well, 355ml). That’s West Coast USA, not UK, so San Francisco, not Blackpool.
The Anchor Brewing Company has been brewing in the city since 1896, so may I start by wishing them a happy 120th birthday. So, with such a mass of experience behind them, it’s no surprise to find that Anchor Steam Beer is a nice drink.
It starts with a nice, light, balanced aroma – basically, nothing that makes you think ‘oh, this is going to be very this or that’.
So, it was a pleasant surprise to find it packs a taste punch from the off, and a good one at that.
At 4.8%, it’s a touch stronger than a session beer, but not onerously so, so go ahead and enjoy it but, like all good beers, treat it with respect. Anchor Steam Beer has a flavour to savour, whether you’re taking a sip or a good mouthful.
This was my first experience of this beer, and I can’t say the label would have made it leap off the shelf at me, had I not tried it, but it’s now on my radar should I ever come across it again.
A great twist on a dark legend
Name of beer
West Indies Porter
“A group of enterprising brewers on a quest to explore new recipes reinterpret old ones and collaborate freely to bring exciting beers to life. With origins in an 1801 entry in our brewers’ diaries, Guinness West Indies Porter is complex yet mellow, hoppy with notes of toffee and chocolate.”
I needed a strong-flavoured beer to cook dinner with today and, as the recipe only required 100ml, it seemed a waste to not use the rest for this week’s blog.
However, having had a mini disaster with a heavy, dark beer last week, I had half a mind to go for a nice light beer today. There was nothing wrong with the beer in question, it was just very heavy for a mid-afternoon outing, accompanied by pies, leading to widespread complaints of being very full (we had been sampling enthusiastically that afternoon) and, still too early to switch to spirits, it was game over.
Anyway, I decided to get ‘back on the bike’, so to speak, and went for this offering from Guinness’ Brewers Project.
A fan of the original, I like this twist. Imagine regular Guinness porter (served at its best), slightly lighter, but with a slight burnt touch of toffee and dark chocolate. It’s nice, but it’s a steady away drink. If you’re going rounds with your mates and they knock them back, you’re looking for trouble, not to mention wasting a good beer, if you pick this.
For me, it’s a great off licence beer, meaning it’s best taken home and savoured than it is plucked from behind a bar on a busy night out. A steady, convivial afternoon sup, in a welcoming, relaxed pub, yes, but a night in, not out.
If you like Guinness, or porters in general, give this a try. If you want a nice light ale, step away.
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Doctor Who Made Music Videos During Plastic Surgeries Faces Lawsuit For Alleged Brain Damage To Patient
Dr. Windell Davis-Boutte is facing several malpractices for allegedly performing illegal cosmetic surgeries on patients. Her website lists her as an “artistic cosmetic surgeon and skin specialist,” however, she is U.S. dermatologist, not a plastic surgeon.
The Liliburn, Georgia, doctor filmed herself creating “fake” music videos while patients were on the operating table. She’s danced her way into several malpractice lawsuits and has just settled a case after a patient reportedly suffered catastrophic brain damage while having a tummy tuck procedure, according to The Atlantic Journal-Constitution.
Icilma Cornelius, a 54-year-old bride-to-be came to the doctor’s full-service office for Botox and another anti-wrinkle treatment. While she was there, the staff suggested she get a cosmetic procedure to give her a flat stomach for her big day. After eight hours in surgery, Cornelius’ heart stopped. The medical spa was not equipped to handle the emergency and had to call 911. Paramedics were able to get her heart going again; however, there were further complications.The AJC reported that the paramedics couldn’t get Cornelius in the elevator, because the stretcher wouldn’t fit, so they had to take the stairs! There were also worried about potential infection from open incisions, so Boutte along with another employee sutured Cornelius’ skin. The length of time it took to get Cornelius to the hospital, her injuries were permanent: including brain damage due to a lack of oxygen.
Boutte has had several lawsuits that have settled for up to one million dollars. One patient reportedly was told she would be outpatient the same day and woke up in a hotel with a sandwich in her hand. Apparently, the sandwich had one bite taken out of it. An attorney involved with Boutte’s lawsuits claimed that the doctor routinely used unqualified staff, misled patients about the surgeries they would receive, and used an office that was not safe for her surgeries.
The doctor’s practice on Google Reviews has a 1.6 star rating. Some of the reviews include one from Regina Wigfall, who stated,
“Wow!! You guys really bamboozled me. Your clinic REPEATEDLY LIED about Lee Brown being a nurse!!! She herself told me she was a nurse! If I would’ve known she wasn’t & she was the one in the room during surgery, NO WAY in h*ll I would’ve had surgery there with her acting like a nurse. Now it makes sense why an office manager & Lee (not even a nurse) can do the SURGICAL consultations & do what Dr. Boutte or a real nurse should’ve done. It’s all about money & not accountability. It’s an assembly line. That’s why we wait HOURS for our appts each time we come in. False advertising on the website about being board certified in surgery?? I won’t even get into the fact that my BBL surgery & multiple revisions have made everything worse than it was before. Had to search for someone else to fix it.”
Lawsuits have raised questions about the validity of her staff, drawn attention to her lack of professionalism and more.
Georgia allows physicians to operate and it’s legal, even if they are not ‘board-certified surgeons.’ Whoa.
Beauties, make sure you do research on your doctor and have testimonials from past patients (and not just the internet), before you entrust any doctor with surgery.
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August 19, 2016 Rafael Nadal Fans
Rafael Nadal: ‘I need to be in better shape to compete’
(AP) Right from the start, Rafael Nadal was running on empty.
He showed the effects of his long layoff from a wrist injury on Thursday, losing to Borna Coric 6-1, 6-3 at the Western & Southern Open.
He was sluggish and well off the mark on his shots and had a trainer visit between games to check his shoulder and elbow, which were feeling the effects of a lot of tennis at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and two days in Cincinnati’s heat and humidity.
Too tired. Elbow, shoulder. Two and a half months without competing and especially without practicing, and to do what I did in the Olympics and come here – too much.
Borna didn’t give me many chances. He was playing his serve huge. I need to be in better shape to compete.
Rafael Nadal, from Spain, returns a serve during a match against Borna Coric, from Croatia, at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Mason, Ohio. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Rafael Nadal, from Spain, serves during a match against Borna Coric, from Croatia, at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Mason, Ohio. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
MASON, OH – AUGUST 18: Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return to Borna Coric of Croatia during a round three match on Day 6 of the Western & Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 18, 2016 in Mason, Ohio. Coric defeated Nadal 6-1, 6-3. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Borna Coric, right, from Croatia, shakes hands with Rafael Nadal, from Spain, after defeating him at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Mason, Ohio. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
MASON, OH – AUGUST 18: Borna Coric of Croatia hugs Rafael Nadal of Spain following a round three match on Day 6 of the Western & Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 18, 2016 in Mason, Ohio. Coric defeated Nadal 6-1, 6-3. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Rafa missed two months because of an injured left wrist and returned to the courts in Rio, where he lost in the semifinals and won the doubles title.
The lack of matches showed in Cincinnati: Rafa double faulted five times and had 27 unforced errors. Coric surged ahead 4-0 in the second set and closed it out in an hour and 11 minutes.
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Some cheery news for Rafa because there was a chance of Rafa being seeded fifth for the US Open.
If Andy, Stan, and Nole play the US Open as expected, Rafa will be seeded four. But, had Raonic beat Andy in the W&S semifinal, Raonic would have been bumped up to fourth seed, and Rafa back to fifth. I hope more good news come in the way of Rafa’s draw.
Maria (England) says:
Gen , agree totally you’ve hit the nail on the head
Guys, I have been reading posts everywhere on RAFA and his most recent loss and I get it.
We all want to see the guy win everything, HE DOES TOO. He may not admit it, he is SUPER competitive like Nole and Andy. He has been unlucky with his health and foot issues which could have sidelined his career VERY early on. He has persevered through some really tough moments in his career.
Some of us blame uncle Toni for many things(NOT ME….. NEVER), guess what…. Uncle Toni MAY have had a strong hold over RAFA before but not anymore. I truly believe that RAFA makes all of his decisions and only when people outside his team like doctors etc get involved then he listens. He is a creature of habit and needs a strong, recognizable foundation that is why he has his SAME team. If RAFA told Uncle Toni to get lost he would. He does not want another team. I could tell, he is bossy and stubborn, THESE TRAITS HAS MADE HIM A CHAMPION AND AN UNBELIEVABLE COMPETITOR.
Look how he plays doubles NORMALLY, he tries to hit ALL the balls and always giving advice to his partner, the olympic was different though I saw a RAFA who relied on Marc, it was beautiful to see.
RAFA alone knows how his body feels and of course doctors would have a good idea how it might feel with everything they know about his injuries, practices and matches etc. Listen guys, I love RAFA and it does drive me a bit crazy when I see him pushing his body beyond his limited just to finish a match or whatever. But, you know what that is what we love because WINNERS never QUIT, unlike us if we feel a niggle we are done for the day, NOT RAFA.
So bearing all what I said, the downfall of RAFA losing and making injuries worse comes with the UPSIDES that EVERYONE loves, admires and wishes we were more like him. RAFA may have lost a lot more matches in his career if HE DID give up more easily.
Every time, I need a pick me up and I have a challenge ahead I say to myself what the hell would RAFA do. Life is short we have a small window in life, JUMP through it, you may break some bones or even die but NO regrets RIGHT.
I go through the same emotions when he is losing, I can’t watch or I have to walk away. If I do and resign myself to thinking well its okay if he loses, the next thing I know he has turned things around and is NOW leading in the score. That’s commitment guys and ain’t much of us could do that time after time. Of course people would say, well if his game was not so physical, if he had a different coach blah, blah. Then that WOULD NOT BE RAFA.
The balance of life guys.
When people describe RAFA:
ULTIMATE COMPETITOR
NEVER DIE ATTITUDE
EVER POINT LIKE ITS THE LAST
HE IS GOOD FOR THE SPORT
This is why when he loses no one leaves him, we remain to help him up and dust him off because we know he is going to fight again until his ”wheels fall off”, AND IT IS GOING TO BE THRILLING AND HEART STOPPING AND STRESSFUL AND OMG, OMG BUT IT’S THE RUSH WE LONG FOR IN SPORT.
I am truly inspired by him and hope that when he leaves I can inspire myself the same way he does.
RAFA fan forever
Fedallica says:
Gen, I agree with most of your words, especially about what an incredible ispiration he is for us to fight in our own life and to never give up. Also, I do not think that in this state of his career a new coach would be a solution, as like you say, Rafa needs continuity in his relations. I’m often ambivalent about Toni, but I recpect him and them being a team.
It’s just that I’m not ready to support Rafa to win AT ANY PRICE. I think we all also want him to be fine in his entire life, also after his career, and this, besides the thrills and emotions of his wins and turning scoreboards towards his side, sometimes goes ahead with a lot of worries. This is why I came here, because I needed to share my thoughts, worries and joy about Rafa with people that really care for him, this is what I found here, and this is also why I’m texing too much here at the moment. Will be quiet now for a while ;).
That’s why I’m here too. Believe it or not but I never made a comment on anything on the internet until this year – it simply didn’t interest me. It was only when I decided to look to youtube to explore some old tennis matches that I was shocked at the level of hatred towards Rafa. Only then did I feel compelled to respond (which I learned quickly is a waste of time). I joined this fan website almost in desperation to give me reassurance of the love for him. That’s why it’s important and wonderful that fans like you spread the love to counteract the bizarre hatred. And you know what? He really appreciates it. He said (somewhere) that watching fan tributes to him on youtube helped him get over his injury and he mentioned one in particular that mapped his road to recovery. I always wonder if that person realised he or she had a great big ‘like’ from Rafa.
Thats true Teresa, you’re speaking out of my soul. I did not know this fact about Rafa and his fans. Thats cute. But for a moment I suddenly felt like intervening too deep into his private life and that’s why I needed to stop myself a little ;). I assume that he would not be so amused reading all of what we discussed, as I guess he also does not want the whole world to reflect about his inner conflicts, and so on… I don’t know.
Anyway, I’m very glad not to be alone now with my thoughts and that I found you guys here. Always felt kind of desperate after seeing him in sad states like on Thursday and not to have anybody to share.
“Anybody who writes off Nadal does so at their peril. The Spaniard is the king of comebacks and a sage at keeping his cool when all seems to be falling apart. Today did not look so good, but tomorrow he could be turning back the clock for a run to the second week.”
It’s going to be a couple more weeks before we know if he can indeed be a factor to play spoiler or win the U.S. Open.” By Jeremy Eckstein, The Bleacher Report
Well something very interesting happened last night. Just as I was feeling bad about discussing Rafa’s tics and the effects they might be having, I decided to watch 2007 Wimbledon. The point at which I started to watch, Jimmy Connors was talking about Rafa’s habits and joked ‘I had a few of those’, then said almost reflectively ‘I wonder if they wear on him’. He then quickly retracts and says something about him being young and strong and handling it. I don’t remember any other commentator actually suggesting that these tics/habits may be detrimental.
Teresa, I’m still checking here if there are newer comments and now I saw yours…oh, that’s amazing how you found this! So you think Jimmy innately knew that this might “wear on somebody” because he knew some similiar things by himself? I never heard anybody taking it this way, so that is possible indeed. But my english is not sure if he did he mean that it could be exhausing for Rafa or that it might worsen? What is it exactly that he meant with “wear on”?
Hope it wasn’t me making you feel bad with my comment. I just suddenly felt strange about discussing those topics in a fan-place, but it should not affect anybody else in their discussions. (And as you see I also can’t and won’t stop, I fear :)).
Hi Fedallica, No, you have not made me feel bad about discussing these things – I think I’m more guilty of that than you. I’ve made many comments (past and present) because I feel strongly about them (and they do interest me). But then, I do feel afterwards that I should keep these things to myself because they are sensitive. I’m happy that I’m not the only one who feels interested enough to discuss them – it makes it easier. I now know English is not your first language so, in answer to your question, when someone indicates that something is ‘wearing’ or is ‘worn down’ by something, as Jimmy said, it is causing fatigue, or tiring on Rafa. So yes, as you say, it is mentally exhausting. The tone in which Jimmy said it, indicated he felt there was a possible problem but then seems to realise he shouldn’t have said it. But, he was speaking from his own experience. Bearing in mind the year 2007, it is an odd but insightful comment.
Thanks for clearing this term up. I think it is very much possible that it costs him energy, but on the other hand, wouldn’t it cost him even more energy, if he desperately would try to avoid those things as they are like an automatic process going on? Only in very bad moments like in the Australian Open Final when he was in s lot of pain, he stopps doing it. He did not even do the plucking anymore when he did the service, for a while (I think it was in the second set when the back problems arose, at 2:0, and got very bad the next games, you can rewatch this set on youtube). So for me this shows that he only does it when he is “in the zone”. He also did not do it so much by playing the ATPL in the beginning of this year, where he was playing just for fun. (Btw It was a pleasure how much he smiled there on the court).
Therefore I’m not sure if the whole process of rituals helps him or not…
I doubt very much they are rituals. Rafa’s early explanation of ‘getting in the zone’ is long out of the window. Tennis players would have some control over the rituals they choose – Rafa would stop pulling at his trousers which causes him embarrassment e.g. Soderling imitating Rafa in front of him really upset him. With OCD (or tics) they lessen when a person is calm. As Rafa has said, it is worse on court but he still has problems off court. So he has admitted (at least since the end of 2015) that he does have a problem. With the US Open, it shows that he had in fact already given up – there were no nerves because he was just playing to complete the match (more for Warwinka than himself) which is why Warwinka thanked him. The compulsion to tic is very powerful. Suppressing tics usually makes them stronger. Time pressure and stress will increase them e.g. playing a match. People often learn to cover them up with other purposeful movements (it looks to me that Rafa learned to do this) so it often looks as though a whole ritual is going on. Watch any youtube video of Rafa e.g. at 12 yo – you will see the same tic, whether he is playing or not. More than one third of people with involuntary tics have OCD – it looks like Rafa has both. They also suffer with anxiety problems and panic attacks (Rafa has had this bad for a couple of years). Also common are sleep problems (which is why I was so interested in the El Mundo you mention). Also common is ‘separation anxiety’ – sound familiar?
… also facial contortions, grimacing, frowning and jerking. We see this a lot when Rafa is speaking particularly in post match pressers:)
Fedallica….Good point. The pain was so debilitating that even a Rafa could not withstand it. He also complained of not being able to breathe. Some people don’t even realize that they have stopped breathing during an episode of extreme pain. That is what severe pain does. Pain can become so severe that it feels as if your head is about explode. That would most likely override any behavioral OCD mannerisms. I don’t believe there is a neurological explanation for his OCD behavior, it all points to a behavioral explanation.
Tony would call Rafa “mummy’s boy,” he would make Rafa clean up the tennis court without any help, he wouldn’t give Rafa a day off just to be with his friends. It was discipline all the time. Rafa said that Tony never let up. He said that once he started playing competitively it got even worse. At the age of seven Rafa forgot his water bottle. “It was a very hot day.” Rafa had to play a match. Toni refused to buy him water. “Why didn’t I rebel? Because I enjoyed tennis.” There are other incidents recounted in his book, “Rafa,” that may explain how a sensitive and obedient child had to learn to cope with things he felt were unjust.
My interest in seeing Rafa get professional help is so that he can better understand himself, to understand why he does the things he does.
Rafa has always suffered from anxiety. At his age, and the length of time from the first onset of his phobias and OCD, I doubt that they could be eliminated. What therapy may offer is for him to be less anxious and perhaps decrease the frequency of these behaviors. It has to take a heavy toll on him. He also has to prepare for being off the court. I see him playing for more years. If he doesn’t find a substitute for tennis when he does retire, what will he be left with in order to feed his insatiable competitive nature.
Thanks you both for your very intresting posts. I know his book and this somehow disturbing parts, too… Teresa, I did not wanted to call the tickling rituals, as I alredy know that thsis part is something “more” than the bottles, but I also do not want to call it a tic… I just don’t know how I should call it and it was interesting for me to see that he does not always do it. But I’m no psychologist. When it comes to real OCD, I know one of those by myself but I did not intended to speak about here.It’s something which I have more or less under control and managed not to do not in public, but when alone it still happens automatically, when under tension. Need a break now but will read and answer more, later.
Margo, absolutely agree with the last paragraph of your post.
“If he doesn’t find a substitute for tennis when he does retire, what will he be left with in order to feed his insatiable competitive nature.” so true. I hope there is something equal or more tranquillity coming up for him.
Edit: The thing I know is not an OCD in classical sense but belongs into Obsessive–compulsive spectrum, it is an impulse control disorder. But I have to stop when it comes to clear terms and diagnoses as in german there are different terms and I don’t want to tumble them all up :/…
That’s interesting – then you speak with experience so probably have recognised a few things:) There is no hard line between diagnosis (it is not clear cut). People’s symptoms vary a lot which is why they use the word spectrum – whether it is OCD, autism, eating disorders etc. Diagnosis usually depends on severity – people can have autistic traits but not be diagnosed with autism, for example, as the severity is not bad enough (usually when it is not affecting day to day living). Most of us are on a spectrum somewhere of something:D
Fedallica, I think you are on the right tract. Spectrum most likely refers to the extent, or the severity if you will, by which an individual deals with certain situations in the case of OCD. Spectrum could just mean “degree.”
By “impulse control disorder” do you mean that Rafa may have replaced his desire to tell, or break a racquet for example, with the OCD behaviors?
RAFA THE OLYMPIAN
Fedallica, “yell” not “tell” in my last comment
Sorry Fedallica, plse ignore my comment about “degree.” After my comment I thought I would look up spectrum with regard to OCD. OCD Spectrum refers to obsession and compulsion. In Rafa’s case, he is compelled to perform his ritualistic behaviors and we as lay people can only theorize the reasons.
Margo, it was Teresa’s great explanation with the “spectrum”. “Most of us are on a spectrum somewhere of something”. Indee, I think thats ture 😀 I could never explain so well.
The answer to your question is difficult for me, and I do not know for sure. Yes, this is one possibility that he covers other impulses with this. The other might be, that this just established inconscious, because of pressure he is under since so many years.
I remember him once answering with a lot of smiles in an on-court interview (Australian Open), by being asked about the bottles which fell over during the match, that he developed the “one of the many stupid thinghs you do” – habit because of so many years of competing and with all the tension “you have when you are competing”.
If you are such a sensible person like he is, and put yourself under pression and high expectiations or/and being put from outside, many things can happen. For me it has always seemed like he is another person on – and off court. The warrior is one role he putted himself/was puttet in since he was a child, but this role acts also a bit against his sensible nature. So he has a discrepance to live with all the time, and I think, tension is one of the keywords why he developed those tics, habits or whatsoever, also the facial exprecions off court speak the same language.
and this part is also interesting:
P .¿Cuándo detecta por primera vez esa ansiedad y cómo empieza a manifestarse?
R .A principio de 2015 la notaba entrenando. Lo cierto es que estaba jugando muy mal. En Australia hice cuartos de final, pero mis sensaciones tenísticas eran malas. Cuando uno está entrenando mal o jugando mal, entiendo la ansiedad o los nervios, el descontrol de sensaciones personales. Son cosas que pasan. Ahora bien, cuando entreno bien, normalmente juego bien, pero si en competición esos problemas persisten, entonces algo no funciona. En mi vida, entrenar bien y competir mal no me ha sucedido casi nunca, sobre todo no tener el control de mí mismo en la pista. Miami, el año pasado, fue un ejemplo claro de lo que ocurría. Había entrenado bien, pero llegaron los partidos y ya, en el primero, contra Almagro, sin hacerlo mal, me sentía agobiado a nivel de respiración. Con Verdasco, igual. A partir de ahí, en Montecarlo jugué bien; en Barcelona, otra vez mal; aquí, más o menos bien; en Roma, bien. A partir de ahí las cosas empezaban a ir mejor, lo que pasa es que en Wimbledon tuve otra vez una sensación rara contra Brands. Más allá del juego o de perder, que entra dentro de la lógica del deportista y con lo cual nunca he tenido problemas, se trata de un agobio interior, de no controlar los tiempos ni del punto ni de la pelota ni de la respiración. Al no controlar la respiración, dejas de controlar todo lo demás
Once again, wrong Placement. Should be on the bottom line. I am sorry.
Fedallica, no need to apologise and I assumed English was your first language! I’m taking the time to read and translate in my very poor Spanish!
Thanks. Somehow I would prefer to have a place like a regular forum to get all the answers in a clear order :). No, my mothertongue is german. My spanish is also limited, but with help from google translate I finally managed to understand the interview.
Fedallica
I too, don’t want to see RAFA win at any cost, but my point was RAFA WILL because that is who he is.
If we are RAFA fans and true to ourselves we have to accept him for who he is. Yes, it is emotional that’s why I write a book on this site sometimes. It’s just me, reminding myself to come to terms with what is and who is the great, RAFA.
RAFA fan forever.
This is a place to share your love and admiration for RAFA, don’t feel bad.
Thanks Gen, I think now I better understand this part of your text above. It is true, there is no way we can influence his often unreasonable and paradox decisions, even if they do often hurt a lot. All I pray and hope for is that he wont let us back heart broken because of self- destructive decisions in an aprupt or “out-of- the- blue”- end, or anything dramatic like that… please not!
Oh yes, those emotions for Rafa are indeed shaking and I will never have those with Roger who I also adore (in a complete different way).
l really felt for you rafa you look so tired please rest and get on top again bless you,vamos rafe.
CAROLE BOYLAN says:
LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. IF IT TELLS YOU TO STOP TRAINING AND RELAX DO IT. THEN WHEN YOU FEEL RECOVERED GET A NEW TRAINER. FAMILY ARE IMPORTANT BUT A TRAINER WHO HAS NO LINK WITH YOUR FAMILY IS MUCH BETTER. THERE ARE MANY FORMER WORLD CHAMPIONS WHO WOULD APPRECIATE THE CHANCE TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR PROBLEMS. BORIS BECKER, JOHN MACKENROE ARE JUST 2. GO FOR IT RAFA AND WE WILL SEE A NEW, FITTER, HEALTHIER AND STRONGER PLAYER. I AM STILL YOUR OLDEST AND PROUDEST FAN..
Rafa says “I need to be in better shape to compete”. Really.??? That is an obvious understatement! Never mind commitment to tournament directors. Don’t be a martyr Rafa. If your body says NO then DON’T!!! Listen to your body. Listen to your fans. We know you want to make the end of year world tour finals in London but it’s not the end of the world if you don’t.
Loyalty to your uncle can only take you so far. Get someone else to join your team with a more objective view on things like John MacEnroe. He loves you. We love you!!!!😀😄😄
Hope you’re not right about Toni thinking this is not “manyl”, but my thoughts were right the same. Oh dear, I don’t know…
Btw. imagine they are reading what we are writing and analysing here. I’m sure they don’t, but if they did I wished the ground would open and swallow me up. I don’t want to be offensive, but all this storys around Rafa keep my thoughts occupied.
I’m off to work now.
Wrong placement. Should be an answer to Margos post in the bottom.
@Fedallica
Don’t worry about them reading about what his true fans are worried about. They will have to face reality, eventually. They have known since Rafa’s childhood that Rafa has suffered from phobias and OCD behaviors. When will they finally say the heck with everything, let’s get Rafa the professional help he needs. His parents need to step up to the plate as they seem to have the most influence over him.
Take Time off Rafa, have a good rest, at home in Mallorca, then come back refreshed and injury free, even god forbid you have to miss the U,S Open, It is not worth it if the injuries are still there Good Luck and Hope to see youj back well and fit very soon Vamos Rafa
jaybeer says:
Ok, so rafa played too many matches and has lack of match practice? I conclude that his brilliant team has failed him once again. Very smart, a downward spiral of 35 months goes on and still he stays with toni.
To much to soon Rafa , I’m in no doubt with rest you will be back in form in no time . Can’t wait.😂
Géraldine Muller says:
Après 1 telle intensité des matches aux jo de Rio jusqu’à parfois 2 matches par jours 1 manque d entraînement suite à sa blessure du poignet rafa a subi le contrecoup à cinci ! ! Rien de bien étonnant donc à cette défaite à cinci ! Tout devrait rentrer ds l ordre avec 1 peu de repos et de l entraînement car rafa est 1 champion !!!! Vamos rafa 👍❤
Jill Eldridge says:
I AGREE WITH TERESA, HE SHOULD REST AND TALK TO SOMEONE HE HAS DEMONS. SEEN THIS FOR A WHILE ..
SO RAFA GO HOME TAKE A DEEP BREATH AND STOP. DO NOT EVEN PRACTICE;;; ALL THAT HAS BEEN SAID TODAY SHOWS HOW MUCH YOU ARE LOVED THAT INCLUDES YOIUR BODY WE ARE WORRIED ABOUT YOU .SO PLEASE.. YOU NEED YOUR LIFE TO BE RESTFUL NOW FOR A WHILE GO HOME PLEASE BE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND LOVELY MARIA.BLESS YOUXXXXXXX
Adrian Smith says:
Even amateur athletes know rest is the most important component of any training program. You can’t perform if your body is exhausted. Rafa had to know he had no chance of getting anywhere in Cincinnati, the state he was in. Why did he even travel?
I love Rafa, I just don’t understand him.
I agree that he had to have known he was not ready for the W&S. One excuse for participating was that he didn’t want to go home. Another was that he wants to be eligible for the World Tour championships at year’s end. Both excuses are now moot because he was physically unable to sustain another tournament immediately after Rio.
Few understand Rafa, including me. His mom said he is full of paradoxes.
No gas left in Rafa’s tank. Pain in his shoulder, ankle, elbow, wrist……Rafa why didn’t you retire from the match after the first set instead of punishing your body like that? You must listen to what it’s telling you now more than ever! Managing your schedule sensibly is the key to your longevity!!!! Take a leaf out of Roger’s or Novak’s book. You have the heart of a lion and I truly admire your fighting spirit but common sense must prevail if you are going to have any chance of winning another slam.
Go and get some rest so that you can heal your body, mind and soul for the US Open. At least there you will get a day’s rest in between rounds. YOU WILL RISE FROM THE ASHES!! I’M WITH YOU ALL THE WAY. GOOD LUCK ❤️❤️❤️
Elaine Crowder says:
Rafa you are simply MARVELLOUS to even have attempted to play in Cincinnati after such a gruelling week at the Olympics.
You know it is time to rest now.
You know that you can play unbelievably as you showed at the Olympics without so much practice.
So most important thing at the most is to completely rest and rehabilitate your wonderful body,
so you are fit and able for the US OPEN.
AlaineXXSydneyXXAustraliaXX
don’t know why rafa played this.tournament
The poorest performance from rafa after long time …i want to forget this match
But it happens rafa after playing so much after injury
Rafa seems not mentally prepared for the match from the onset
Coric served great
rafa please work on ur returns …sometimes the opponent gets so much free points from this
I’m sad by this match
But keep practising
Please take rest now. See you at the US-Open. Vamos Rafa!!!
va4favre says:
Rafa has the heart of a lion, but his body often lets him down. He keeps trying to compete, which is one of the many reasons we love him. I think many of us suspected that he would be too tired, but yesterday’s match surprised us. I guess his Olympic hangover took an extra day to sink in. I hope that he gets lots of rest and lets his wrist heal. He will always have the incredible memories of Rio for his entire life.
Andy beat Anderson big time: 6-3, 6-2. I wonder if he can make it to number one before year’s end.
Rafa never had to play in Cincinnatti but he did, now he can take a rest to be in better conditions in the USO even if he can’t reach the #4. If he is able to play well he will can go far
positive thinker( India ) says:
RAFAEL , I’M EXTREMELY SAD TO SEE YOU IN THIS STATE. 😯😯😯😯ALWAYS WANTING YOU TO BE INJURY FREE AND HEALTHY. YOU KNOW BEST WHAT YOU ARE DOING. BUT, MY HUMBLE REQUEST IS PLEASE GO EASY WITH YOURSELF. WE NEED YOU AROUND, DEAR, WITHOUT YOU ,TENNIS IS NEVER THE SAME.
PLEASE DO TAKE REST,🌛🌛🌛🌛🌛🌛 SO YOU FEEL FRESH FOR THE US OPEN.
YOU ARE A CHAMPION. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, N STAY HEALTHY. 🍈🍉🍎🍏🍊🍋🍅🍇🍓🍒🍑🍓🍍🍑🍐🍉
LOVE YOU ALWAYS RAFAEL. 💙💙💙💙💙💔💓💜💖💖💖💖💛💚❤💟💞🌹
Love your sweet comments!
Great comments how I agree
Sharina Blevins says:
Rafa has a never give up attitude even though his body is telling him “No No No”, he is fighting back with “Vamos Vamos Vamos”, so even the herculean efforts of a fight bull like Rafa are admirable, he is after all human and full of emotion. He needs some rest and relaxation time to come back stronger. I hope the 1 and the half weeks he has off with give him some needed rejuvenation and give his body some adequate time to recuperate. Hope to see a fresh Rafa there.
What he did at the Olympics was nothing short of amazing, bringing home another GOLD medal for his country so although he paid the price at Cincinnati for that Rio games triumph, I believe it was very well worth it. Cincinnati comes around every year and Olympics only once every 4 years. Rafa Rules so get rest and then Vamos!!!!!!!!!!!
diane kuriloff says:
Rafa has always set the bar so unbelievably high. Last week he won a gold with Marc Lopez
in men’s doubles. Yet he still makes it through to the 3rd round at this tournament as he did last year.
I look at it this way, he didn’t drop any ranking points. He broke even. All good.
On this same day, Stan, and Kei also lost. So what. These guys play week in and week out.
I rather see Rafa take some rest and be super rested and hopefully more recovered (if that’s possible) for the U.S. Open in 2 weeks. Look forward to seeing him compete after some
well-deserved rest. Always, with Rafa!
Instead of saying ” I need some more rest” Rafas answer is “I need to be in better shape to compete”. Instead of playing less, he now will announce to also play the the Laver Cup event which starts next year. This all is so Rafa-like. Diehard (and stubborn). It really should not be me criticising him as I love him, but sometimes it hurts to watch. I was afraid during the Olympic week that something like today is going to happen, and now I hope that it is really nothing very serious. Rollercoster-rides with Rafa.
We do not want to lose him for the rest of the season olny because he did not wanted to go home after Rio (I’ve read that he also said about his decision to play in Cincinnati: “I didn’t want to go home. I’ve been home enough the last 3 months.”).
Rafa, get well soon and please take a rest the next days!
Fedallica, I read that also about him playing W@S because he did not want to go home. Now I can’t find it but I found another stated reason for him playing in the W&S: so that he could play in the year end Tour, to be one of the eight in singles. I don’t know if these are rumors or if Rafa said these things.
When he is off tour we get little to no information about Rafa the tennis player, and when he is on tour the media take liberties in reporting things and writing out of context.
I guess now we are facing a dry spell since he is out of W&S. No news!!!! Crap!!!!
That’s true… now we’ll have another information- black hole, till the US-Open…
Since I’m back on Twitter, those Rafa- on tour days give me more information as I can get in a clear order. Would be great to see all his press conference – videos to, at least, get the information directly from himself. But I can’t find all of those press conference- videos.
On the other hand, Rafa himself (and not only the journalist) often gives inconsistent or confusing information. Like for example (in Paris) “I promise to only come back if the wrist is 100% healed” and some weeks later in Rio “if this is not the olympics, I would not yet compete.”
Agree with everything.
But most, if not all, interviews are in his own language when he is home. When I have listened to them I can make out only a few words. Unless someone translates them only those who speak his language understand.
Yes, he does give conflicting statements. But who knows what he is going through. He knows his time as a singles tennis player is drawing to a close. This could be very frightening.
He needs to rest up, make sure he is completely healed, and take stock of what he has to do to be the best that he can be. He has been playing tennis since the age of four. I cannot imagine the end of tennis for him. Neither can he.
Yes, exactly. And this is precisely why some part of me understands every irrational decision he takes about playing as much as possible, about living in the present, living all the thrill, as long as possible, no matter what. (The other part desperately screams “no, no, no, stop, Rafa, please rest!”).
Do not want to think about the end of his career, but I’m unable to stop this thought coming through my head, even more since that sad Australian Open final against Stan in 2014 .
I pray we’ll have him for 4-5 more years. But if this should happen without even more tragedy, it needs some considerated decisions from him and his team.
Just a note in relation to Rafa having access to adequate professionals, the Spanish health care system is ranked as one of the best in the world by the World Health Organization. Our head psychologists in the NHS are from Spain.
Hi Margo, it would depend on what the diagnosis was. If his rituals were down to OCD then his so called ‘time wasting’ becomes an issue. The tennis world would have the problem of either making allowances for a recognised condition and that player given special treatment i.e. extra time, if not they would be discriminating, refusing to recognise the condition or could even contend that he cannot play. Other players could contend that they find the problem distracting which affects their game detrimentally and, with diagnosis, this has to be taken seriously. Whilst the ‘rituals’ remains a simple idiosyncrasy of a player, then this is something other players would be expected to adapt to.
WOW excellent point! I was simply worried about his privacy.
I doubt it would come to that though because then the time rules of tennis would have to be revised. I don’t see that happening. His is not a physical disability. Your thoughts on this?
Fedallica, those are my thoughts too. He’s already thinking of competing rather than, what should be the usual reaction, to go away and lick the wounds and rest. I think the quote came from his post-match presser (I saw it somewhere on twitter). There was a time when Rafa wanted to get home as early as possible. I think resting his body, and slowing his mind down are too different things though. He will be forced to rest his body but cannot be forced to do the latter. He seems to be doing everything at speed; speaking, walking (which a reporter in Rio remarked on) and decision making. He is sweating profusely and ‘tic-in’ (which seems worse than ever) before he even picks a racket up – this must be mentally exhausting. He seems tetchier on court than what we’re used to seeing and less diplomatic and measured in his press conferences. We cannot get into his mind (excuse me if this offends – it is just my opinion) but there is something going on there which has been building up for a long time. He needs to see a psychologist or, at least, help with meditation or mindfulness techniques.
No Teresa, I agree. I was discussing this very same idea of things building up with Rafa to the extent that it became debilitating. How can anyone live with so many phobias, and OCD-type behaviors without becoming mentally exhausted.
I personally feel that as soon as he started exhibiting the many phobias, and the OCD behaviors as a child, his parents should have sought psychological help for Rafa. Who knows whether they did or did not.
These behaviors may have been borne out of a need to take control of stressful situations. I can only guess. I just pray that his current behavior you mention is due to fatigue.
I also asserted that since 2015 (or did it start in 2014, I’m not sure?) there seems to be more of this behaviour. It’s obvious that Rafa seems to be under a lot of tension most of the time. But the decision how to handle and live with those “strains” etcetera is something which everybody needs to decide for themselves, in my experience and opinion. Rafa was asked some months ago about this it in an interview he gave to spanish newspaper Elmundo, regarding the year 2015 when he had this anxiety on courts and spoke frankly about it. He answered he last went to see a psychologist when he was a child and could not sleep at night. Toni, when asked about the months that Rafa had this anxiety while playing, said that he will not speak with the press about this and if he had seen a psychologist would of cours not tell the press. That’s understandable. I do not think he went to see one but I have no idea. It would be good for him to find more ease, of course. But not easy to get constantly more peace of mind if this restlessness is part of your caracter.
Can’t express myself exactly way I would like to in my language.
Glad you too saw that interview with Toni. I am sure that Toni, Mr. Macho, feels it is not “manly” to seek a psychologist for help. Rafa has some deep rooted problems which may require more than just a sports psychologist. And, that would require Rafa to go outside of his close knit existence (family, team, et al.). Furthermore, if they did seek help, it would most likely have to be Spanish help, and not necessarily the “best” help. Let’s hope he gets it.
Well I am amazed! I had no idea he had seen a psychologist as a child for sleep problems! (he has said a few times he does not sleep much). I must find that article! My strong suspicion was, (after seeing the ‘Informe Robinson’ documentary) was that he had seen a psychologist. The reason I thought this was because he stressed that the ‘mania’ (his word) of pulling his trousers was something that ‘we cannot do anything about’ and spoke of the age it started of course. Now to know you ‘cannot do’ anything about something suggests a professional opinion. But, this is unlikely to be OCD, but a neurological problem (Tourette’s like) which is far more difficult to deal with. OCD is strongly associated with it. Like you, I have been very hesitant to write about these issues, but they have been coming up frequently in the press (and in interviews) so they know what people are speculating about. This was written recently by Matt Nicholas (The Modern Spectator). Excuse the long quotes:-
‘What happens when you aren’t able to find any correlation between the order in the world and the order you seek in your mind? [this is a reference to Rafa’s book] paralyzing anxiety, that’s what. He’s basically been trying to play tennis while suffering panic attacks.
‘To watch Nadal now is not only to witness the deterioration of an athlete’s skills and body over time, but also to worry about how he’ll process that deterioration mentally.’
‘Nadal has resisted consulting with psychologists or therapists of any kind, and instead has tried to cope with his on-court anxiety by rethinking and re-acclimating himself to what used to come naturally, which actually just seems like a DIY version of cognitive behaviour therapy.’
As articles go, it was insightful and not without sympathy. My overactive imagination cannot help thinking that if Rafa did have a formal diagnosis it could open a can of worms in the ATP.
Very interesting, Teresa, (as far as my english allows me to fully understand the Terms ;)) … will have to go over it again later.
The interview “Sufría un agobio interior. No controlaba la bola ni la respiración” is in spanish and still on elmundo.es homepage. I partly understood and partly translated it for myself with google translate. Here is the part I was refering to in my post above, sorry for not taking the time to translate now, as I’m at work.
P .Siempre se ha enfrentado a esas situaciones solo, las ha ido solucionando sin ayuda profesional. La figura del psicólogo es muy común en el tenis. ¿Nunca ha creído que podría serle útil?
R .Al psicólogo fui una vez cuando era pequeño porque me costaba dormir por las noches.
P .¿Qué edad tenía?
R .No sé, diez años o algo así. Pero no… También es un tema de hablar con la gente de al lado, estar cerca de la gente que te conoce bien. Uno puede tener ansiedad, pero también al final se va. En todo momento he pensado que las cosas iban a cambiar y a ir mejor. No tenía el control de la situación personal en la pista, y eso que entrenaba muy bien. Por mucha reflexión que me hiciera a mí mismo, ‘llevas no sé cuántos años aquí, has hecho todo lo que has hecho, ahora toca una época peor y no tiene ningún sentido tener ansiedad a estas alturas de tu carrera, cuando ya está prácticamente todo hecho’, aun sabiendo eso y teniéndolo muy claro en la cabeza, cuando llegaba el momento no conseguía tener el control. Pero, bueno, es mejor no seguir hablando de ello. Creo que lo he superado y que las cosas van mejor, ganando o perdiendo, pero al menos disfrutando dentro de la pista.
P .Los problemas del sueño no los resolvió del todo. Creo que todavía le sigue costando dormir alguna vez…
R .Dormir duermo bien a día de hoy [Risas]. No soy un gran fanático del dormir, toda mi vida me ha dado la sensación de que cuando duermo pierdo el tiempo. Pero también con los años he ido mejorando en eso y duermo mucho más que antes.
Teresa, why would a formal diagnosis “open a can of worms in the ATP?” I have read of other notables who have sought professional help without experiencing undue scrutiny. A diagnosis would be confidential.
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After Udta Punjab, now censorship is all they way to fade away the film named Haraamkhor, which tells a delicate love story between a 14-years-old student and a teacher. The story is based on real life events.
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The censor board has refused the film a certificate because of the ‘theme itself’. It says, in India, a teacher is a revered figure. And thus, there is an issue with depiction of a love affair between a student and teacher in a country where a teacher is worshiped and idolised.
According to Times Of India, the CBFC letter stated, “There are many filthy dialogues spoken by kids and body gestures of the kids were also found to be objectionable. Kids committing crime etc does not merit any certificate to the film. Hence, ‘refused’ because of its theme itself.”
In an interview with Huffington Post, Guneet Monga said, “A court battle with the Censor Board in the vein of Udta Punjab is not an option. It’s a small, mostly crowdfunded film. We don't have the resources to go and fight this out in the courts.”
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This makes him well-suited to lead the European Union – one of the blocs that could potentially swing the Paris COP, but one that has traditionally played the role of mediator. This has led some to see its position as a non-position, because its stance is not always clear. This was especially apparent during the final hours of Copenhagen, when most of the negotiations were held between the US and the BASIC countries group, especially China. The challenge in Paris will be for the EU to shift its role from mediator to leader.
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by SKeira Jul 15, 2015
When: Apr 25, 2014 to Apr 26, 2014
Where: Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802
Contact: Deborah Trialonas, dlb49@psu.edu, 814-863-8237
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The 2014 Moral Literacy Colloquium
Join us at Penn State University for the 2014 Moral Literacy Colloquium. The theme of this year’s meeting, Educating for Moral Literacy, will provide a context for considering the theory and practice of moral literacy as embedded in educational contexts. The colloquium is designed to engage both practitioner and academic perspectives and experiences. The two days will feature keynote speakers, panel sessions, and several interactive sessions.
Charles Burford, Australian Catholic University
“Moral, Ethical and Virtuous Literacy: The Role of Discernment and Education”
A post-colloquium interview with Dr. Burford is available on both bothYouTubeand iTunes U.
Michael D. Burroughs, Penn State University
“Ethical Recognition and the Practice of Ethics Education with Young Children”
Charles Burford
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Ronald Zigler
Ally Krupar
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Carlos Perez and Jacqueline Stefkovich
Moral Literacy Colloquium Program
Educating for Moral Literacy is organized by the Rock Ethics Institute and opens on Friday, April 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the Nittany Lion Inn and continues on Saturday, April 26 in the Rackley Building of the University Park campus.
The 2014 Moral Literacy Colloquium will tap into the collective experience of participants to explore how they understand and practice education for moral literacy. This will include discussions of best practices, theory development, social and professional issues in moral literacy education, perceptions of progress or decline in moral literacy education, and proposals for future initiatives (such as approaches to moral literacy curriculum materials, assessment of moral literacy education, and new directions for research on moral literacy).
The audience will be comprised of a mix of faculty, practitioners, and graduate students from a variety of disciplines within the humanities and social sciences (including philosophy, education, and psychology, among others). As has been our approach in the past, there will be an emphasis on interaction among all participants across both days.
There is no fee for attending. All meals are provided for all participants Friday evening through Saturday evening.
Educating for Moral Literacy will provide a context for discussion of the theory and practice of moral literacy as embedded in educational contexts. In addition to a range of relevant discussions within this year’s theme, we are particularly interested in presentations that explore current or potential applications of moral literacy education in Pre-K-12 and University settings. We are also interested in presentations that situate moral literacy education in relation to other models for ethics education, such as character education and social-emotional education. Finally, presentations that focus on the theory or philosophy of moral literacy education and/or interdisciplinary approaches to this ethical framework are also welcome.
If you would like to deliver a paper or facilitate a workshop at the colloquium, we would be pleased to consider your proposal. Please note we have a capacity for a limited number of papers. Send a title and a 300-word abstract for the proposed paper or workshop by Monday, March 17, 2014 to the attention of Dr. Sarah Clark Miller and Dr. Michael D. Burroughs at rockethics@psu.edu.
Register to attend by April 5, 2013 by contacting: Deborah Trialonas (dlb49@psu.edu)
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Quantum Crypotography: New Diamond Structures Produce Bright Luminescence
New research shows that germanium defects in a diamond crystal lattice act as a reliable source for single photons. The results provide a promising new route to building components for quantum cryptography and biomarkers.
Pure diamonds are naturally colorless, but gaps in the crystal structure or impurities of other elements can create colors and even emit fluorescence. Recently, researchers have shown that the fluorescent lattice defects could be useful as single photon sources for quantum cryptography and as bright luminescent makers in living cells.
Germanium-vacancy Centres
Now, Takayuki Iwasaki and co-workers at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech), together with scientists across Japan and Germany, have demonstrated a new type of diamond crystal defect that fluoresces to produce single photons in a narrow, high energy wavelength band. The defects, which have been named germanium-vacancy (GeV) centres, are relatively easy to fabricate in a reliable, reproducible way.
Single GeV center in diamond. (left) Fluorescence mapping and (right) atomic structure model. Credit: Tokyo Institute of Technology
Iwasaki and co-workers were inspired by recent work that demonstrated fluorescence from nitrogen-vacancy (NV) and silicon-vacancy (SiV) defects in diamond. They used an ion implantation method to insert germanium atoms into diamond films, before heating the films at 800 ⁰C.
The resulting samples showed fluorescence only after heating, which induces diffusion of vacancies in the diamond lattice. The researchers therefore concluded that the fluorescence was produced by combined defects, each comprising a germanium atom side-by-side with a vacancy.
The GeV centres produced single-photon bursts of fluorescence centred at a wavelength of around 602 nm, representing a higher energy fluorescence than SiV centres. Moreover, the researchers were also able to create the films through the less destructive method of chemical vapor deposition, producing films with narrower and more stable emission peaks of ensemble GeV centres which are useful for biomarkers.
Quantum Computing And Cryptography
Overall, the work opens up a promising new avenue for developing sources of single photons, which are essential for quantum cryptography. Iwasaki and co-workers are also hopeful that they could incorporate GeV centres in nanodiamonds for use as biological markers.
Our current digital computers encode information in bits, which can have values of either 0 or 1. In quantum computers, data will instead be stored in ‘qubits’, which can take on values of not only 0 or 1, but also a superposition of the two states.
This small difference represents a huge change in functionality, and allows information and data to be encrypted in ways that are impossible to decode using only classical methods-this is known as quantum cryptography. Indeed, quantum-encoded data cannot be copied or read without changing its state, meaning that it is impossible for third parties to eavesdrop on communications without being discovered.
Single Photon Generation
To achieve the secure data transmission by quantum cryptography, individual photons of known wavelengths must be used but are difficult to generate.
Herein lies the motivation behind the work of Iwasaki and co-workers. Defects in diamond have been shown to produce fluorescence, emitting photons of fixed-wavelength light when illuminated by higher energy light, but these are often unreliable or difficult to fabricate.
The search is on for new defect structures that not only produce strong, consistent fluorescence, but can also be made in a reproducible way.
To monitor individual proteins and the interior of living cells, nanometer sized markers such as fluorescent proteins and quantum dots are used.
Due to the high biological compatibility of diamond, fluorescent defects in diamond nanostructures are stable biomarkers without optical bleaching. The bright emission from the GeV centres could be suitable for such biological applications.
Further work is needed to refine the fabrication process so that diamond films with germanium defects could be incorporated into devices for reliable single photon generation on demand.
Takayuki Iwasaki, et. al
Germanium-Vacancy Single Color Centers in Diamond
Scientific Reports 5, Article number: 12882 (2015) doi:10.1038/srep12882
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Will Football's New Handball Rules Improve Decision Making?
The International FA Board (Ifab) have been busy of late, seeking to bring in several new rules that have largely targetted speeding up the pace of the game. Alongside rules that mean subs will now need to leave the pitch via the nearest touchline and attacking players won't be able to interfere with a defensive wall, they have also attempted to clarify some of the grey areas surrounding handball.
The aim of any rule whether sports-related or otherwise should be to eliminate the possibility of uncertainty in decision making. The new handball rules have gone some way towards removing the idea that referees and officials need to judge the intentions of a player. For too long the rules have focused on the idea that handball is only an offence where it is a deliberate act something which is almost impossible for any referee to judge in the vast majority of cases.
It might be an extreme comparison to make but take the example of unnatural death which lawyers, solicitors and judges spend years arguing over to determine whether the causes of death in a case were accidental or whether they constitute murder. While football is not a life or death situation (no really it isn't) the administrators should do everything in their power to ensure that decision making is as simplistic and efficient as possible. The new system looks less at whether the act of handball was deliberate/intentional and concentrates more on the advantage that was gained from the ball striking the hand or arm and as such is likely to produce fairer and more consistent decisions.
That being said the rules do seem to indicate that referees are to crack down more on handball incidents that result in an advantage for the attacking team than for those involving a defender.
Former Premier League Ref and current Ifab technical director David Elleray
This is all very well but anecdotally speaking I can't remember watching many games where this rule change would have had a major impact on the match. One such example of where it would have presumably made a difference was the game below between my 2nd team Bristol City and Wolves in this year's FA Cup
One goal that should have been disallowed and one penalty that should have been given
Wolves goal (1min 20secs) involved a handball that isn't really shown on this highlight reel but was clear during the match itself when the replays demonstrated that the ball bounces up off the Bristol City defenders boot, hits Doherty's hand and falls nicely into his path before he runs on to square it for the game-winning goal. The new rules would quite rightly have ruled out this goal for handball. However, I wonder if one of the Centre-Backs had let the ball brush his arm before pinging the ball over to Doherty whether this would have been deemed to be handball? In other words, at what point did the attack that led to Wolves scoring actually begin? I'd suggest it's almost impossible to establish the exact moment that a team transitions from defence to attack and as such a degree of ambiguity still remains.
Furthermore, the rules around situations involving defenders and handball don't really seem to have become any clearer.
David Elleray again
I can see what they are trying to do here but again I think that the other consideration is the effect that the ball striking the hand had on that particular part of the game. United fans might hate me here but I don't think the shot that won them a last minute penalty (4mins 12 sec on below video) against PSG this week was going in. Instead, I think that had that defender not got his arm in the way regardless of whether his silhouette was deemed to be natural or not that ball was doing nothing but sailing harmlessly over the bar. Does that warrant a penalty? Not in my opinion.
Compare it to the Bristol City v Wolves game when in the 2nd half City had a big shout for a penalty (5mins 2 secs on the video above). Not only is the players hand further from his body but the offending body part stops a cross into the box which had 4 City players waiting to pounce - that for me should be the determining factor in the penalty having been awarded and it would follow the same rationale as that for advantages gained by attacking players i.e you shouldn't be able to gain a defensive advantage from the balling striking your hand.
Big decision from VAR sends United through to CL Quarter Finals
Even if we accept the silhouette idea I'm not sure that enough has been done or possibly can be done to define what a natural silhouette is. I don't know about you but I don't run with my arms straight down by my sides, I don't jump without at the very least raising my elbows and I don't slide without putting out a hand to stop my fall. There are plenty of incidents on the football pitch where it is natural for a player's hands or arms to leave the side of the body (I put a few in the thumbnail image) and asking for the referee to judge whether each individual action is natural within that one crucial moment of a match is next to impossible and will likely lead to further online debate.
What's your take on the new handball rules?
Do you agree with my interpretation of the 3 handball calls in the videos above?
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Most Underrated Anime Character?
Now that I asked about the most overrated character what about the most underrated character. I know that I have two and that’s Chad from Bleach and Mori from Ouran High School Host Club.
I say Chad from Bleach because he is just an awesome character. While he didn’t have the most awesome power he was definitely there for his friends. I also would love to know more about his backstory.
Now the reason why I chose Mori from Ouran High School Host Club. I chose him because Mori was mostly in the background in most the episodes and he didn’t say much but he still had his purpose. I would have also liked to know more about his backstory and why he is so quiet. Also I kind of wished he would have ended up with Haruhi.
But who is the most underrated character for you? Comment down below and let me know who and why?
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thegeekoutletllc
I agree that Chad was underrated. Loved his character and his powers. But I don’t know who I’d vote for outside of that. You’ve given me something to ponder….
animereviewergirl
Yeah I wish that Chad had a bigger role in Bleach, especially since he is one of Ichigo’s truest friends.
But he was so…. quiet. He might have been a little shy too. But I’ve watched plenty of anime’s where you can still play a role – even if you’re quiet
Yeah that is true. I just wish they would give him a bigger role even though he is quiet. I just hate he is in the background.
If nothing else, near the end of the series, as his weapon and skills progressed, it would have been nice to hear from him a little more. I know when they were fighting the Arrancar, they eluded that Chad’s powers were close to theirs, but I feel they could have went more in depth with an explanation.
That arm of his is BADASS
Omg yes!!! His arm was awesome and I wish they went into it more.
I say some of the girls from Sword Art Online. It was nice to see Asuna take the spotlight in Mother’s Rosario but I feel the other girls Leafa, Sinon, Lisbeth and Silica are underated.
In the first half of the series, we get episode with Kirito with either Silica or Lisbeth and after that, we don’t see them anymore. In the second half, Leafa becomes important to the show when she helps Kirito get to Asuna. When we get to SAOII, she is no longer important to the story.
As for Sinon, she became a minor character after Gun Gale Online.
Denny Sinnoh
Yes, those were good characters in SAO and I wanted to see more of them : )
I heard that there is Sword Art Online book where Leafa, Silica, and Lisbeth have their adventures in ALfeim Online; it’s called Sword Art Online: Girls’ Ops.
Yeah I definitely started to notice that too with the other female characters. I wish that they would have stayed more of a main/minor character after their arc was over but they went from main to minor overnight literally.
Spooky Boogie
Who is that character? I’ve never heard of them.
https://dennysinnoh.wordpress.com/2015/04/11/spooky-boogie-we-hardly-knew-ye/
Oh okay yeah that is a pretty cool character.
The Otaku Judge
The whole cast of Outlaw Star are under rated. It’s a solid show, but no one ever talks about it.
I’ve heard of Outlaw Star but I haven’t seen it. Is the show that good?
It’s an enjoyable sci-fi romp with good action and a sense of humour. It’s overlooked as it aired around the same time as Cowboy Bebop. For more details check out my review here :-
http://theotakujudge.com/2014/07/09/review-of-outlaw-star/
Alright I definitely will and I think I will add Outlaw Star to my anime list.
Takuto's Anime Cafe
Leafa and Sinon from SAO after their arcs, Yozora and Sena from Haganai, and Mami Tomoe from PMMM after episode 3 are all underrated characters in my book.
I definitely agree with the SAO girls! Many of them were so underrated after their arcs
randompony03
Since Vocaliods HAVE counted in the past,I would say Mieku. She has lost a lot of what was SUPPOSED to be her praise to Miku. I see a lot of the others flouting around coming out with new songs. It’s true she’s being involved more but that’s in groups,not solos that I know she has the potential to do. I mean,what is there not to like? She’s pretty,she has the deep-ish female voice that we like ever so much to hear,and she is apparently with Gakupo so shippers can go ship crazy! Come on people. As for actual anime, Bem from Humanoid Monster Bem. Bero was basically like the main guy,or should I say kid? Bem and Bera were more side characters. But Bem was used less then Bera. In fact she had episodes dedicated to her,he didn’t.
Oh wow well I hope that Miku starts to be used more because she sounds like a good character.
No, offense but you are using the wrong name. Miku is the main chick. I said Mieku,they have similar names but are not the same.
Oops I’m sorry I didn’t realize that I had typed the wrong name.
It’s OK. When I first saw Meiku’s name I thought The just made a type-o on Miku’s name only to find out a few songs later that she was in fact a real Vocaliod.
Yeah I think I had just read it wrong.
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Wildlife in Sherwood Forest
Barbara Meyer
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Wildlife Photography | Sherwood Forest | Trail Camera Survey | British Wildlife
Over the last 5 years wildlife photographer Barbara Meyer has monitored native and introduced wildlife species in the wider Sherwood Forest area. The talk about the wildlife in Sherwood Forest will provide the audience with an insight into what wildlife species the trail cameras recorded plus observations in view of their behaviour and seasonal events. Furthermore, Barbara will also cover what may influence the distribution of wildlife in natural habitat areas like Sherwood Forest.
The talk is based on a film, including some of Barbara's own photography and of course some of the trail camera footage.
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About Barbara Meyer
Barbara Meyer is a wildlife photographer, who dedicates her photography to help endangered big cat species in their fight for survival. In this sense she has provided talks on big cats and wildlife conservation for over 9 years.
Through her support of big cat conservation groups and work with zoos and wildlife parks as well as through research for publications like articles and booklets Barbara has gained a good understanding about big cat species and an insight into the conservation work that is done to prevent their extinction.
While dedicating her photography to big cats Barbara has however realised that problems like poaching, habitat loss and the lack of food do not only affect big cats, but also the wildlife here in Britain. In consideration of this, Barbara started a trail camera project to obtain images and video footage of the wildlife in the wider Sherwood Forest area for her talks 5 years ago. Her trail cameras are still out in the woodlands, gaining information on our native (and introduced) wildlife, and trying to help raising awareness for the wildlife around us.
Based on this, the range of talk topics has expanded and includes also a talk based on a mixture of photography and trail camera footage from Barbara's work in the wider Sherwood Forest area. And it does not end here, new talks that have and respectively are in the process to be added to Barbara's programme of talks are 'The Stories Behind The Photos' and 'Seals Along The Lincolnshire and Norfolk Coast'.
Barbara provides talks across all counties in the East Midlands as well as in Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and South Yorkshire, and she may also be available at short notice if another speaker has to cancel his/her engagement or need to reschedule.
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RFP Responses Due February 4: Request for Proposal Issued for Secure Telephone Identity Policy Administrator Role
Request for Proposal Issued for Secure Telephone Identity Policy Administrator Role to Set Robocalling Mitigation Protocols into Action in the Network
Be part of this collaborative initiative addressing one of the voice network’s most important challenges. The RFP is a major step in advancing the work to help consumers once again answer their phones with confidence.
The Secure Telephone Identity Governance Authority (STI-GA) Board, operating under the auspices of ATIS, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the STI Policy Administrator (STI-PA), a critical role in industry efforts to mitigate unwanted robocalling. Responses are due February 4, 2019. The STI-PA will apply and enforce the rules as defined by the STI-GA to put the SHAKEN (Signature-based Handling of Asserted information using toKENs) framework into action. SHAKEN specifies a practical mechanism for service providers to implement the IETF’s STIR (Secure Telephone Identity Revisited) protocol to authenticate calls and let consumers know that the information displayed on their caller ID is accurate. It also alerts them when that may not be the case. This RFP release completes a critical deliverable set by the FCC North American Numbering Council (NANC) Call Authentication Trust Anchor Working Group (CATA WG).
The STI-PA applies and enforces mechanisms designed to ensure that STI certificates are only available to authorized service providers, based on rules defined by the STI-GA. Specifically, it will verify that a service provider meets the defined criteria for participation in the SHAKEN framework before issuing “Service Provider Code tokens” to the approved provider. The STI-PA must also ensure that STI Certification Authorities (STI-CAs) perform all security functions specified to maintain the integrity of the SHAKEN framework. Access the RFP and its associated documents here. Responses are due by February 4, 2019. Learn more about the industry-led STI-GA and its critical contributions toward combating illegal robocalling.
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HomeRare & Vintage Vinyl & CDsYour Weekly Best Of Premium Collectables including Bob Marley, Ten Years After, Moody Blues and more
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There’s nothing more satisfying than finding that one record you have been desperately searching for. The one that you have been saving for, waiting for the day it appears and you are ready to make it the centerpiece of your collection. Providing the best, valuable, and high quality records and memorabilia is what we have a passion for here, and it has been our mission since the start.
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EXIT once again voted Best Major Festival at European Festival Awards
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Published 21 January 2018
EXIT was once again crowned ‘Best Major Festival ‘at the 9th annual European Festival Awards. The competition took place at Groningen’s De Oosterport in The Netherlands.
EXIT won the Grand Prix in a fierce competition comprising of over 350 festivals in 35 countries. It included all the major players in Europe. EXIT has been shortlisted in record-breaking three categories including the main 'Best Major Festival' award, 'Promoter of the Year' and the 'Take a Stand' award for social activism. All the other festivals organized by the same management team such as Sea Dance in Montenegro, Sea Star in Croatia and Revolution in Romania were also shortlisted in their respected categories: the best mid-sized, the best new and the best small festival.
"EXIT - where hedonism meets activism."
EXIT’s competition for the award were other European festival giants, such as Tomorrowland, Sziget Festival, Lowlands and Wacken Open Air. This is the second time EXIT has been voted Best Major Festival at European Festival Awards since they were established in 2010. The festival is shortlisted in this category every year. EXIT won its first Best Major Festival award at European Festival Awards in 2013, while in 2007 it was voted the Best European (overseas) festival at the British Festival Awards. Winners are chosen by audiences from across Europe, together with an expert committee with standout individuals from the festival industry. The list of winners can be found at the official website.
EXIT Festival founder, Dušan Kovačević, was overwhelmed saying: “It is a truly remarkable success to win the most important festival award in the world again after only four years, let alone in the most important category, among the greatest European and world festivals with budgets 10 times greater than ours. EXIT Summer of Love 2017, comprising four festivals in Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, and Romania, with over 350,000 visitors, will have its place in the festival's history. An exceptional year is behind us, and for the year in front of us, we have even greater plans. We are starting the new winter festival at the Olympic mountain in Bosnia, while EXIT is preparing its best edition in its almost 20-year history. This award will be a driving force to excel in all aspects!”
EXIT started as a youth freedom movement in 2000 that brought down the oppressive regime of Slobodan Milosevic. As the only contemporary music festival that grew from the social activism, EXIT will mark the 50 years since the original 1967's Summer of Love and remind its fans to peace movement of the 60's, conveying the messages which in today’s world are needed more than ever.
This year the renowned festival will take place from 12-15 July 2018.
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Home » News » Kurubarahalli Sy. No. 4 and Alanahalli Sy. No. 41 row: “I will give good news shortly,” says MLA S.A. Ramdas
Kurubarahalli Sy. No. 4 and Alanahalli Sy. No. 41 row: “I will give good news shortly,” says MLA S.A. Ramdas
B.P. Manjunath thanks Ramdas on behalf of residents
Mysuru: Reacting to the long delay in the State Government’s announcement to exclude the MUDA-formed Siddarthanagar, Vidyanagar, K.C. Nagar, J.C. Nagar, Alanahalli and Income Tax Layouts, coming under Kurubarahalli Survey No.4 and Alanahalli Survey No. 41, from the declared ‘B’ Kharab land (Government land), K.R. Constituency MLA S.A. Ramdas has said that efforts are underway to resolve the issue and he would soon give good news to the residents of these Layouts.
According to Ramdas, the previous Congress Government led by Siddharamaiah at a Cabinet meeting had taken a decision to exempt the above Layouts from being declared as ‘B’ Kharab land.
But the then Government had decided to pass an order on the State Cabinet resolution in this regard only after taking into account the Court’s opinion on the matter. As such, there are legal hurdles in passing a Government Order, which have been discussed with the State Advocate General Uday Holla. “I will shortly announce good news for all the residents of these Layouts,” Ramdas said, speaking to Star of Mysore.
B.P. Manjunath thanks Ramdas for his efforts
Meanwhile, Kurubarahalli Sy. No. 4 and Alanahalli Sy. No. 41 CITB and MUDA Layouts Residents Welfare Association Convenor B.P. Manjunath, who is also the former KEA Chairman, has in a press release thanked MLA and former Minister S.A. Ramdas for his sincere efforts to resolve the issue and thus put an end to the plight of the residents of Siddarthanagar, Vidyanagar, K.C. Nagar, J.C. Nagar, Alanahalli and Income Tax Layouts, coming under the two Survey Numbers.
Even though the JD(S)-Congress coalition Government is in power, MLA Ramdas, who represents the people residing in these Layouts, met the State Advocate-General and presented him a copy of the State Cabinet decision on the row, which shows the commitment of Ramdas in resolving the issue. Thanking Ramdas on behalf of all the residents of the Layouts, Manjunath has extended support to Ramdas in resolving the issue once and for all.
Manjunath has also appreciated the efforts of MLA Ramdas, as an MLA of the Opposition party, for taking up the cause of the residents and his continuous efforts to find a lasting solution to the issue, which has been haunting the residents of these CITB and MUDA Layouts for over five years, the release stated.
Alanahalli Sy. No. 41 Kurubarahalli Sy. No. 4 MLA S.A. Ramdas
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Sundaresh receives ‘Achiever of the Year’ award
City’s swimming coach S. Sundaresh (left) seen receiving the ‘Acheiver of the Year-2016’ award from T.D. Vijayaraghavan, Vice-President, Swimming Federation of India during the felicitation function conducted by Karnataka Swimming association at Basavangudi Aquatic centre, Bengaluru recently.
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2018 Assembly Polls: Villa hunting on for Amit Shah in B’luru
Bengaluru: BJP National President Amit Shah, who has decided to shift his base to Bengaluru to chalk out the strategy effectively for the 2018 Assembly elections, has began the hunt for villas through his emissaries. According to sources, the representatives of Amit Shah visited a villa located near Kempegowda International Airport in Devanahalli to have…
Mumbai Indians make it to finals
The Mumbai Indians stormed their way to the IPL 2017 final defeating the Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets in Qualifier 2 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium yesterday. After opting to bowl, the MI bowlers destroyed their opponents, bundling them out for 107, after which their batsmen chased down the runs in 14.3 overs. Karn…
May 20, 2017 Continue to read
Will it be Knight Riders or Mumbai Indians for the finals?
A place in the IPL 2017 Final will be up for grabs when the Kolkata Knight Riders meet their nemesis Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 to be played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru later today. MI finished the league season at the top of the table before they stumbled against Rising Pune Supergiant in…
Gambhir guides KKR to win against Sunrisers
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Gautam Gambhir guided his team to a win in the rain-hit tie against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on last night. With rain playing spoilsport, KKR needed just 48 off 6 overs as the Duckworth-Lewis (D/L) method came into play. Hyderabad had managed to score 128/7 in their 20…
Draw ceremony of FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Basketball held
The draw ceremony for the FIBA Asia Women’s Cup Basketball Tourney was held at the home-office of Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddharamaiah on yesterday. India has been placed in Group-A of Division-B along with neighbour Sri Lanka; Uzbekistan and American Samoa (ASA). The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has allotted two FIBA Asia Championships to the…
CM launches Kaushalya Karnataka Mission
Chief Minister Siddharamaiah is seen launching the Web Portal of Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC) at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru this morning as KSDC Chairman Muralidhar Halappa, actor-brand ambassador for Kaushalya Karnataka Mission Puneeth Rajkumar and Assembly Speaker K.B. Koliwad look on.
Karnataka State Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament: Three players share lead
Three players, D. Yashas (Shivamogga), M.G. Gahan (Mangaluru) and N. Sanjay (Bengaluru) shared the lead with 5.5 points from six rounds in the Karnataka State Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament being played at Bengaluru from May 10-14. Mysuru lad Chaitanya Ganesh secured 4 points from six rounds and is placed 38th while A. Ananya has…
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Woes of a bus commuter from Mysuru to Electronics City
Sir, Apropos the letters in SOM dated May 3, 2017 and April 18, 2017 regarding introduction of direct buses, I have been ‘fleeing’ to and from Electronics City, Bengaluru to Jayanagar, Mysuru since July 2016 on Fridays. The route bus number 378 starts completely jam-packed from Electronics City flyover and reaches Kengeri. The passengers boarding…
May 7, 2017 Continue to read
SC/ST employees to take out rally in Bengaluru on May 8
Mysuru: Urging the State Government to file a review petition before the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court against the Apex Court’s Feb. 9 ruling striking down ‘consequential seniority’ in the promotion of SC/ST employees awarded by the State Government in 1978, the Karnataka State Government SC/ST Employees Co-ordination Committee will take out a rally…
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5 Questions with Jeremi Campese and Ruby O’Kelly
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Jeremi Campese
Ruby O’Kelly: What was your initial reaction to Moth after reading it for the first time?
Jeremi Campese: Above everything, I was in shock… I had no idea what to expect when I began. I remember laughing more than I expected, and being completely stunned at other times. The story starts moving so quickly and before I knew it, I’d read the final scene. That’s when I realised you need to be focused from the ‘go’, because the story challenges you both thematically and narratively. To get under Sebastian’s journey, you need to be really zeroed-in… there are so many recurring ideas and lines that hold him together!
What do you love most about Declan Greene’s writing?
It’s very easy to tell a typical story of 15-year-old high school students in a less-serious, downplayed manner. But Declan takes these characters and runs with them so earnestly and brilliantly! They are immature but their story has such mature and intense subject matter. He builds and develops them with such care that we as actors have so much to play with and think about. The way Declan conveys the history of their friendship in such a short amount of time means that he plays with the audience’s heartstrings with ease. The language is also so familiar: it’s hilarious when a playwright nails Millennial vernacular.
Since working on Moth, a play that explores some very heavy themes including mental illness and bullying… do you now see the world a little differently?
Hugely. A lot of reflection has gone on since we started rehearsing about my school life, the way I saw kids treated, sometimes how I treated them myself. With Sebastian, what shook me the most was how quickly his world unravels: the whole story takes place over less than 3 days. Things can escalate, and they can escalate dangerously and quickly. Claryssa learns that the hard way, and so do the audience.
Was there anyone in your own high school experience that inspired your characterisation of Sebastian? It’s very good.
Thank you!! Yeah, there are certainly parallels I saw that I had to draw on. Primarily with his mannerisms and overall physicality I have a few friends in mind. So in terms of those ideas, I can’t really take credit for them – I’m just mimicking. But looking into Sebastian’s psychotic experiences, I was mainly left to my own research: as his experiences start becoming more and more abnormal (without giving too much away), I was drawn further away from my comfort zone.
Moth is your second show at ATYP in 2017. How is this experience different to your last play Oedipus Doesn’t Live Here Anymore?
Oedipus was a fast learning curve in terms of stage discipline, having to constantly embody new characters. In Moth, we have to do the same, but when we ‘play’ other characters, it is less clean: it’s more mockery. This has its own difficulty, because I’m having to constantly think about Seb’s attitude towards those characters, not just my own. And that’s the key difference, this show has made me to dive deeply into one individual’s experiences (as any great show does). They are both remarkable plays in their own rights, and I’m just so grateful to ATYP for giving me the opportunities. I can’t wait to get this one in front of an audience!
Ruby O’Kelly
Jeremi Campese: What’s the most difficult part about playing a high school student in Moth?
Ruby O’Kelly: Hormones in high school are all over the chop and playing with the fear of not being understood through making horrible decisions has been a great challenge. It’s funny though, as soon as our designer Tyler Hawkins gave me a school uniform skirt to wear in rehearsals, I put it on and I relived the awkwardness and weight of the material and had a rush of nostalgic insecurity. High school seems like a long time ago but the emotional trauma of being a teenager can stick with you forever.
Claryssa is a girl who, deep down, is insecure, but she covers it a lot, sometimes with mockery. How do you look for the balance between landing the humour and truth? You get it so right!
Daww thanks buddy. Declan Greene’s writing lends a huge hand to this balance by giving Claryssa a huge emotional journey. I guess what makes Claryssa funny is that half the time she’s mocking Sebastian, teachers, (everybody), she’s not trying to be funny. She genuinely thinks everyone is a fuckhead and what comes out of her mouth is so ridiculous it gets a laugh!
How do you want audiences to react to the show? Particularly ATYP’s younger audiences.
I hope the reaction from this play is reflection.. I don’t want to give away too much!! Working on Moth has made me want to be a better person. Moth has also given me a greater understanding of the consequence for actions made in high school.
The play pivots on Seb and Claryssa’s relationship. How would you define it in 3 words?
HA… and what a relationship they have… Today I’ll go with savage, hopeless and hilarious.
Rachel Chant works very collaboratively, so we’ve had a gratefully large role in shaping the play thus far. How have you found working with her? And most importantly, how long did it take to learn your lines????? Kidding…
Rachel has been an absolute dream to work with. Her incredible mind, generosity and empathy as a director creates the best environment for Jeremi and I to truly play. Rachel incorporates a lot of improvisation before we get scenes off the ground and often uses the creative impulses and physical discoveries we actors make to inspire some of her direction. She is a very cool lady.
Jeremi Campese and Ruby O’Kelly can be seen in Moth by Declan Greene.
Dates: 6 – 16 Sep, 2017
Venue: ATYP
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HomeBoard - Europe Board Trust/Fund/REIT J.P. Morgan Private Equity appoints Tony Dalwood to Board as Independent Non-Executive Director
J.P. Morgan Private Equity appoints Tony Dalwood to Board as Independent Non-Executive Director
February 20, 2015 By Talent4Boards Team Comments are Off Board - Europe, Board Trust/Fund/REIT
– Guernsey / UK – J.P. Morgan Private Equity Limited (“JPEL”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Anthony Dalwood as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company with immediate effect.
About Tony Dalwood
Anthony (Tony) Dalwood was formerly Chairman of SVG Investment Managers and CEO of SVG Advisers, the global private equity funds business and manager of $5b billion in AUM. He established the public equities business for Schroder Ventures (London) Limited. Prior to this he was a Director at UBS Global Asset Management (formerly Phillips & Drew Fund Management) where he was a member of the UK Equity Investment Committee and responsible for managing over £1.5 billion of UK equities. He is currently CEO of Gresham House plc, and a Board director of Branton Capital and the London Pensions Fund Authority.
Mr. Dalwood has an honours degree in Economics & Accounting from Bristol University, a degree in Management Studies from Cambridge University (Judge Institute) and is a member of the CFA Institute.
Trevor Ash, JPEL’s Chairman said: “We are delighted to have Tony Dalwood join the Company’s Board of Directors. Tony’s expertise in both finance and private equity will further enhance the existing skill set of our Board.”
About J.P. Morgan Private Equity Limited
J.P. Morgan Private Equity Limited is a Guernsey registered and incorporated, London Stock Exchange-listed, closed-ended investment company (LSE: JPEL, JPZZ, JPSZ). The Company’s capital structure consists of three classes of shares: US$ Equity Shares and two classes of Zero Dividend Preference Shares due 2015 and 2017, respectively.
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With less than 350 left in the wild, we could soon lose these magnificent creatures. Please, give a donation to protect them against poachers and save their habitat against illegal deforestation today.
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VMware Confirms Layoffs In Earnings Statement As It Prepares For Dell Acquisition
Ron Miller 3 years
VMware confirmed that it was laying off 800 employees today as part of its fourth quarter earnings statement. The layoffs had been originally reported by Fortune last week.
The move appears to be part of the ongoing dance among EMC federated companies prior to the Dell acquisition expected to go through later this year. Dell announced it was buying EMC in October for $67 billion. EMC owns 80 percent of VMware, but it operates as a separate, independent company with its own stock. It decides when to make layoffs and other strategic decisions.
It’s worth noting, however that EMC also announced layoff recently and each of these moves, regardless of the setup of these organizations has to be seen through the prism of that upcoming Dell acquisition.
VMware stockholders have taken a dim view of VMware’s role in that acquisition since day one. Consider that on October 7th just five days before the Dell deal was announced, VMware was rolling along with a share price of $82.09. By October 21 the price had plunged to $55.42, and even though it stabilized a bit after that, it still continued to drop. The price as of close today was below $50 at $49.30.
Meanwhile at its last quarterly earnings call in October, VMware threw another wrench at shareholders when it announced a deal with EMC to spin off Virtustream, the company EMC bought last year for $1.2 billion as a separate company. The part of the arrangement that spooked stockholders was that even though the spin-off was a 50-50 split, VMware was going to carry Virtustream on its books.
As the stock price continued to drop over the coming weeks, VMware grew increasingly uneasy with the deal and on December 14 it announced it was walking away.
As I wrote at the time, even that failed to placate stockholders and the price continued to plunge further down. That could be because of the tracking stock provision in the Dell deal.
Part of the problem is the way the Dell-EMC has been structured, using a concept called tracking stocks. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Dell will pay EMC shareholders $24.05 per share, but it will pay the remainder of $9.10 per share in stock that tracks against the price of VMware’s stock. As the price of VMware drops, that provision continues to decline in value.
This Dell-EMC deal appears to be full speed ahead, and it feels like these moves from EMC and VMware could simply be house cleaning ahead of the deal or they might have happened regardless and the two companies are going ahead with previous plans.
All we do know for sure is that 800 people are out of work tonight and that’s never good news.
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The Cuiream Missile Crisis
It’s 50 years this month since the Cuban Missile Crisis famously brought the world to the brink of nuclear Armageddon. In 1962 the eyes of the world were focussed on the Caribbean, where the Soviet Union and the USA faced each other down, and the fate of civilization and of life itself hung in the balance.
However, the Eye Peninsulas of the world were focused on a much more serious situation in the Minch, where a confrontation between Free Church congregations threated to split apart the fragile interdenominational peace that existed between the various churches on Lewis and Harris.
Old SYs in the know will tell you that this stand-off – The Cuiream Missile Crisis – came much closer to triggering a global nuclear conflagration than thon wee spat between Kruschev and Kennedy.
In the early 1960’s, the many and varied Presbyterian denominations of Lewis were engaged in a Cold War of ideology and holiness, as to which Church had the best sermons, the blackest elder hats and the biggest list of things that weren’t allowed. The Point and South Lochs Free Churches were on particularly bad terms after a falling-out involving a Minister’s wife putting too much salt in the Communion Soup, with counter-allegations being made that low grade Bachelor Buttons were being used in Rubhach services.
On the unlikely pretext of preventing Hearach Seceders from sneaking up to Point to invade their Communions, Knock Free Church announced plans to base nuclear missile batteries on the Shiant Islands, a mere stone’s throw from the South Lochs coast.
Finlay Castrator, the local Shepherd on the Shiants, was a hardline communist whose 1-man regime (governing a population consisting of himself and 400 sheep) was entirely dependent on the Rubhachs for support. As far as he was concerned, villages like Orinsay and Lemreway were hotbeds of exiled Shiant sheep intent on re-taking the islands and overthrowing him at the first opportunity, as they’d already tried to do in the abortive Bay Of Mehhhags invasion of 1961. Consequently he was only too happy to site the missiles on top of a cliff which meant that every Free Church, mission house and fank in South Lochs was in range.
Across the water, recently-elected President Calum F Kennedy of South Lochs was determined not to back down in the face of this provocation, and supported the local Free Church in demanding that Knock remove their missiles.
Meanwhile Knock Free Church’s case was taken up by the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Point, Knokita Khruisgean. The Rubhachs claimed that their batteries on the Shiants were a legitimate form of defence, pointing out that the Lochies had already done a deal with the Tolsta Seceders to site missiles on the cliffs above Traigh Mhor, taking most of Point into range.
A period of stalemate began, with both sides posturing and blaming the other in scathing sermons delivered from the pulpits. Neither side outgunned the other, but if one side moved first, the other would react almost instantly, resulting in devastation for the entire planet. It was this period of time where the phrase ‘MAD’ (Ministers Assuring Destruction) was first coined.
Eventually Kennedy and Khruisgean were persuaded to do a deal by Dag Hamnaway, the Secretary Cheneral of inter-church negotiating body the (Dis)United (Denomi)Nations who had recently died in a mysterious tractor crash.
In return for the Rubhachs removing their missiles from the Shiants, the Lochies agreed never to invade the islands. This didn’t go down well with the exiled anti-Castrator sheep community in South Lochs, who regarded it as a betrayal of their cause.
When Kennedy was assassinated as his motorcade passed through Dalbeg in November 1963, many conspiracy theorists suggested that the disgruntled Shiants sheep had had a hand in it. Or at least a hoof.
Tags: Cuiream, Missiles, Sheep
The Story Behind Lews Castle (Part One of A Few)
Long before he became Sir James Matheson, Bart, Jimmy Matheson was an apprentice butcher with Charlie Barley. He learned his trade with Stornoway’s Master Butcher and after serving his apprenticeship decided to make his mark (and fortune) in the Far East.
Young Jimmy hitched a lift on a passing sailing ship en route for the China Seas and reached Shanghai in 1840, with nothing but a meat cleaver, a white butcher’s apron and an idea in his head to bring black puddings to the masses of China.
Working from a small backstreet shop in downtown Shanghai, Jimmy spent several years trying to perfect the ideal black pudding for the Chinese market. He experimented with blood from local animals, including Chinese dragons, Peking Ducks and goats, but none of the blood he found had the correct characteristics required to make a perfect marrag.
In despair, Jimmy sent a message back to Stornoway asking if Charlie Barley could send him a few Crobeg sheep to see if the ‘Lewis factor’ would improve the taste of his black puddings.
Unsure of how to get a flock of 20 sheep to the other side of the world, Charlie Barely took a wonder down to the harbour and chanced upon a Stornoway sea Captain home on a few weeks leave. The Captain listened to the butcher’s problem and suggested that the newly developing Tea Trade might offer a solution. Hundreds of sailing ships were now plying the trade routes between Britain and the Far East, carrying cargoes of tea to the middle classes. These boats were returning to China with empty holds, so the Captain was convinced that the Tea Barons would be happy to generate extra income from a profitable sideline.
That same week, the first of the tall ships arrived in Stornoway and loaded up with 200 of the islands finest blackface sheep. Within the space of two short months, Jimmy Matheson and his sheep dog were guiding the flock through the streets of Shanghai to the local slaughterhouse.
As expected, the addition of Lewis sheep blood transformed the Chinese Black Puddings. Within days, Jimmy had sold out of all his marags and had to request another ship full. In the time taken for the second cargo to arrive, a thriving marag black pudding black market developed, as local shops tried desperately to get their hands on Jimmy’s puddings.
The arrival of the second ship caused riots at the docks and the flock had to be escorted to the slaughterhouse by the local militia. This second batch of marags sold out almost right away making Jimmy a very wealthy man.
Soon, the local Captains were jumping at the chance to carry a lucrative cargo of Lewis sheep and within months hundreds of ships were criss-crossing the oceans. Fierce competition broke out as to who could do the crossing in the quickest time and who could carry the most sheep. In order to make their ships faster, the Captains came up with the idea of shearing the sheep to remove their fleeces and lighten the load. Each ship soon added expert shepherds to the crew and shearing clippers became as important as compasses and sextants. The use of shearing clippers also gave rise to the name these merchant vessels came to be known as, the Clippers.
Within a year of cracking the right formula for the perfect Far Eastern marag, Jimmy Matheson was well on his way to becoming a very wealthy man. Now all he had to do was find something to spend his money on.
Tags: Charlie Barley, China, Clippers, Marags, Sheep, Sir James Matheson, Tea Trade
Categories : History, Uncategorized
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App Connects Travelers With Revelers, Parties Ensue
September 13, 2016 September 13, 2016 by Rick Robinson No Comments
So you’re finally taking that big trip to Athens, Greece — the one you’ve talked about ever since daydreaming over pictures in a fifth-grade history book. You’ve got mental sketches of the incredible sights waiting to be colored in by reality: The Acropolis! The Parthenon! Zeus’s Temple! Beers with Mary!
Well, maybe not necessarily beers, but certainly a party. Thanks to the recently refreshed app Party with a Local, this lonely planet of ours may become just a bit less so, or a least more social. That is if Dan Fennessy, Cofounder and CEO of the Amsterdam-based company, has his way.
“The idea for Party with a Local came from my own experiences of finding that a night out anywhere is better with a local, but it’s not always easy to meet locals,” he said of the service launched in 2012 but revamped earlier this year. “Now me and the team are solving our own problem with Party with a Local. We have a passion for connecting people and love seeing successful meetups, great nights out, and genuine friendships formed via PwaL. The ability to bring people together for awesome experiences — this is what excites us the most!”
After the sightseeing, party with Mary!
So what exactly constitutes a party (dumb question alert!): Says Fennessy: “It can range from grabbing a drink, a boat party, to meeting with a group to go to a festival, club night or live music gig. Anything that brings people together for a good night (or day) out basically.”
Some of us remember, and others have read about, the transformation that took place in our fledgling digital lives when experiences went from interacting exclusively with bits that made up cold information we sought to the warm representation of atoms as technology connected us — at least tenuously — to the presence of other humans.
For some that was the 1980s when IRC channels or chat rooms of BBSs brought people from afar much closer; for others it was the 1990s and CompuServe or AOL, where the great social experiment really began, and where the online party first helped regular folks connect in ways they never dreamed. Who needed reality when this new technology exposed in the privacy of homes our suddenly naked emotions; that screeching sound representing a sort of modem-as-prophylactic?
It’s true, we were confused by the intersection of the virtual and our reality. Some retreated into the ones and zeros; others found ways to use the technology to draw people into the open.
One of the products I was responsible for at AOL was Local Personals, that magnet of hopeful exclamation: “Find available people in your town tonight!” But the intended outcome of the product, for many of its devotees, was something other than a party.
Bridging the gap between online and offline was really the job, in those early days, of particular online forums, Newsgroups and at AOL the wicked combination of its millions-strong Member Directory and sidekick: chat rooms. Common behavior was to bounce between chat rooms where people would assess the conversation then flip to the Directory to see who was saying what. At AOL Local (Digital City at the time) these chat rooms often became launchpads for group parties – and not just online.
One of the first things I did after coming to Digital City was attend a party hosted by leaders of a local chat room. And I can surely report it was definitely PARTY WITH A LOCAL time for sure. They had on their own broken the digital wall, met up in person and took the fun offline (and as I recall it was a little off the hook as well).
And while Fennessy’s service is more about individuals finding new friends to revel with, it is not intended as a personals site. It’s about the parties.
We talked more with Fennessy about PwaL to get a better sense of what the app (Android and iOS) offers people seeking new friends with party favors. In my trials of the product I found it easy to search out people who might want to host me, were I to visit, but wondered about the logistics and safety issues (we’ve all heard the Craigslist stories).
How has safety played into the development and evolution of the service?
Party with a Local is all about community, and we make sure to encourage the right kind of culture within our app. Super Locals are hand picked ambassadors for Party with a Local, acting as role models for other users and an embodiment of our culture.
Moreover, we are actively not a dating app and we take “Creep Watch” (against sexist, racist, aggressive or dodgy behaviour) seriously to ensure Party with a Local is a fun & safe place for everyone.
Why can’t I just use Craigslist or similar local connection sites to find the parties?
Craigslist is about a whole variety of things — meeting for nightlife is definitely not the key focus. Our app and features are fully focused on enabling connections between people for nightlife. Further, most other ‘meet new people’ apps gear towards dating, like Tinder. Or a wide variety of interests, like Meetup.com.
We’re different in that we’re one hundred percent focused on connecting people for nightlife — and without a dating focus.
Nightlife is a huge niche far there is no mainstream social nightlife app addressing this market, and that’s where we come in.
You use the term “nightlife tourism” on the site. What’s that exactly?
Nightlife tourism — people who travel for nightlife. Lots of people, especially millenials, travel to enjoy nightlife, often as the primary reason to travel — mega festivals, “party places” like Ibiza, Vegas and Berlin. Globally, 300 million millennials travel each year, many to enjoy nightlife.
We’re not only focused on nightlife tourism though — Party with a Local originally began as a travel app, focusing on connecting travelers with locals, but has since broadened (based on user feedback) to be about connecting anyone anywhere who loves to party — when at home or traveling.
You mention the app embodies the “social network for travelers to connect with locals for a night out you will never forget” … Is there a filtering process of any kind to assure the participants are truly partiers making fun companions?
We’re all about being open and welcoming of everyone and anyone can sign up to join Party with a Local. We do take some measures in the sign-up process to make sure we keep out spammers or any users there for the wrong reasons. We take community management very seriously. If people are obviously there for dating or are harassing other users, they won’t last long, we block users who are using the app inappropriately. That doesn’t happen very often at all though thankfully.
We personally welcome and chat with every new user who signs up. We are really proud of our community as we think it’s something that sets us apart from other “meetu p” products which can be stiff and formal or alternatively dating-focused and creepy — we actively try to encourage these attributes through our branding and internal/external marketing (You might have come across the Party Unicorn in the app — our official ambassador!)
You mention the app has users in 180 countries, but do users have an easy time finding others to party with on a broad scale? In other words, how many users have you got?
We don’t give out exact user numbers right now, mostly because we are growing fast and it’s changing quickly. But we have well over 100k users, a high percentage of those are active, and 99% of our growth has been organic so far (from the app stores and word of mouth). So no, we haven’t had any problem scaling so far, and we think we’re only going to grow faster once we really nail the product, get network effects and potentially do some partnerships and paid marketing in the future.
Where is the most activity (country/cities)?
We have activity all over the world, but there are some hubs where we see the most activity. Amsterdam, where we are based, is so far the most active city. This is followed by London, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro (Brazilians especially seem to love the concept), Berlin, Paris, Lisbon and now starting to see some good growth and engagement in U.S. cities like New York, San Francisco and LA.
What is the persona of the average user?
The Party with a Local community is typically made up of young professionals between the age of 25-38 who often live abroad or travel a lot, and are highly social and love to party, but don’t necessarily have people within their own network to enjoy nightlife with — both at home or when traveling — that’s where PwaL comes in!
Our users are spontaneous, fun-loving and with an international mindset, and love meeting new people. Oh — and ninety-five percent of our community drink! We’re starting out by targeting young professionals who travel a lot as they are naturally drawn to the app, but also see a huge opportunity to expand our community beyond this group in the future.
What about the male/female breakdown?
It’s slightly more men, around 60-40. In our most active cities it’s closer to 50-50 and we see some of our most active users and Super Locals are females. We get feedback from females who say they like the app because it isn’t dating-focused.
What is the revenue strategy?
We have two main revenue sources — in-app purchases and event-based purchases.
The core app is free and we have in-app purchases for extra features. You can pay to unlock the “Globetrotter” monthly subscription which gives you extra features in the app, such as chatting with someone in a different city, and shortly the ability to join events in other cities.
On the events side, we’ve been running our own paid events in Amsterdam. Events are great for community building, real-life connections, and marketing and usually sell out. We also have local subscriptions which get you discounts on events and free drinks at partner venues.
Are you planning to allow local advertisers to participate in the app?
More partnerships than advertising. We’ve had several brand-sponsored events and formed partnerships with various event organizers and venues to feature their parties and events in the app and/or for free or discounted tickets/drinks for our users. We plan to set up more partnerships to bring extra value to subscribers.
Rick Robinson is SVP of Product for on-demand roadside assistance startup Urgent.ly. He is also an advisor to Street Fight. Follow him at @itsrickrobinson
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Moving the National Archives into a new digital era and displaying our Danish heritage in a compelling and engaging, content driven, user experience.
Brand Identity, UX, Web Design
A Simpler, More Engaging User Experience
As a new fundamental concept, we developed a flat hierarchy making content easily accessible. User behaviour was mapped out and we went for a squared layout grid, where the user was presented with a large selection of relevant content from the huge archive.
Navigating Complexity
Founded in our research, we defined five user groups with very different needs. This was used in the UX work to define five different ways to enter the site from the left side menu, and this became the pivotal navigational element to navigate the more then 2000+ pages in a hierarchy that wouldn’t become to deep. The approach was based on heightening the user experience and inspire them to dig deep without having to decide on a handful of menus.
Search Made Smarter
For the more targeted user, we introduced an intelligent search function that displayed results on the go, as the user would type in, but based on an algorithm that would display search results across different categories in a meaningful way.
Modular And Fully Responsive
For the State Archive to have full flexibility in their editorial work, we developed building blocks that could be used in a number of ways within only one single site template. As an added bonus this worked really well in terms of responsiveness – by using the standardized building blocks, the themes worked equally well on desktop and on mobile, without all the hassle that usually follows when web editors design custom sites and tries to make it work across devices.
The result: A richer more varied site, yet still easy to maintain and use – and fully responsive.
It seemed like a simple solution, but to actually build it, turned out to be more complex than we first imagined.
Søren Bo Bastian
Senior Art Director & Designer
Creating a new digital identity
The Identity
For the new website the State Archive was asking for a modern and contemporary design and we developed a new digital identity, introducing a new set of colours, a more digitally minded set of typefaces and new icons.
Crafting Their New Digital Presence
Their original palette of classic saturated colors left an impression of history and a sense of being in a historical museum – Not the feeling they were after. That’s why we introduced a new set of colors. The dark blue as a base and strong colors to help navigate and breathe some life into the site. The typography was updated as well – Still classic, but with character and modernity.
Coherent and Simple Iconography
For the iconography we went with a line-style illustrative style, that helped underline a wish for a subtle navigation that wouldn’t take away too much attention from the content. The icons also complemented the rich photo library well, as they we’re discreet and accommodating in the context of other media.
A Modern & Contemporary Website
With an updated identity, a content strategy and principles for a clearer navigational setup we were all set to do the website. The complete design kept a minimalistic look but the new colors and typography gave the more modern and contemporary look they were after.
A squared overview was the primary entry to content on both the frontpage and the category pages.Abstract background photos helped lighten the otherwise massive impression and the holes in the grid was created randomly by the code, to create variations in the layout.
One Section, One Color
We introduced a set of new colors, that came in really handy here, as they helped as navigational element. Every one of the five primary content categories got their own signal color, making a subtle but very effective navigational help for the user. All this was of course done programmatically, based on the web editors categorization of the content.
It's All About Content
Since the site is first and foremost content driven, a lot of work was put into creating a readable and pleasant presentation of the content, that would work equally well across the many many different articles. We devised a range of building blocks and a modular right side column that could hold other relevant info.
Web Exhibitions
Taking the concept further
The Web Exhibitions was an additional assignment, where they would be able to create more elaborate website sections on a particularly interesting subject. Like a featured exhibition with a given theme. Additionally they would love to use these microsites at the kiosk in their physical exhibitions.
Web Exhibition Concept
We continued our modular design approach and developed it further, so the web editors could build more elaborate and engaging sections around each web exhibition.
Timelines. We All Need Timelines.
We quickly realized that almost any Web Exhibition we could think of, would need a timeline. So we made one, and designed building blocks for most types of media – from text to video and imagery.
Sound Is An Amplifier
We realized we could amplify the sum of the experiences with soundbites from the archive, so we also made it possible to include this in the web exhibitions.
A World of Maps and Imagery
With thousands and thousands of old maps, photos and other imagery we wanted to create a section of it’s own aimed only at enhancing the users interaction with the very rich content available.
Christian Mogensen
Partner, Creativity & Impact
With a project like this, long term commitment and a close collaboration is key. An that’s the very nature of how we wish to work with clients at Stupid – It’s a great ongoing collaboration.
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CSUN blows lead in the eighth
Junior Matt Acosta closed on the mound Friday against BYU. Photo credit: Joshua Pacheco
Ethan Hanson
Filed under Featured, Sports
CSUN pitcher Matt Acosta came into the game late and needing to hold a lead after his team had fought back earlier in the game. Unfortunately for the Matadors, Acosta could not shut the door.
Acosta gave up three runs in the eighth inning including a two-run double to David Clawson and BYU after blowing an early lead, rallied to defeat CSUN 10-8.
CSUN (1-3) dropped three of four to BYU with all the games in the series being decided by three runs or less.
The Matadors were able to rally back from a 5-0 deficit in the first inning, but it still wasn’t enough.
After Acosta walked BYU second baseman Brennon Anderson on five pitches, shortstop Daniel Schneeman dragged a bunt single and two batters later Clawson had the go-ahead base hit.
“The game showed us what we want to key in on and get better at this week,” CSUN coach Greg Moore said. “We’ll do that. I was happy about the series and both teams got after each other. It was a lot of fun.”
CSUN starting pitcher Hayden Shenefield after picking up his team’s first win in two innings of relief on Saturday pitched only one inning and gave up five runs.
BYU (3-1) had six of its 15 hits come off of Shenefield which all came with two outs. Designated hitter Nate Favero hit a 2-run double and outfielder Mitch McIntyre added a 2-run RBI single in the opening frame.
“I thought Hayden pitched OK,” Moore said. “I thought he made just two bad pitches but other than that he was in the zone and on top of the plate. I thought he did a good job. It was just one of those where you just shake your head, shrug your shoulders and it’s going to happen at times.”
CSUN rallied in the third inning after BYU led 5-1. Catcher Trevor Casanova hit an opposite-field RBI single and Albee Weiss tied the game with a 3-run home run. Casanova finished 2-for-5 with two RBIs and boosted his team-leading batting average to .450. Weiss finished 1-for-4 with three RBIs.
“I’ve just been going up there with a plan and put a good swing on a good pitch,” Casanova said. “My teammates have been doing a good job of getting on base and putting me in good situations to get a good pitch to hit and just put a good swing on it.”
BYU led 6-5 in the fifth inning but CSUN showed its resilience with another rally. Freshman Brandon Bohning who had struck out in his last at-bat stroked a doubled into right-center field and tied the game. Bohning finished the game 2-for-4 with an RBI.
“Our whole team is seeing the ball,” Bohning said. “They are great at-bats just seeing it pitch by pitch, good two-strike approaches and we were feeling comfortable in our approach.”
BYU showed why last season it won the West Coast Conference title and provided key base hits even after the Matadors responded twice.
CSUN will play a three-game series at home against Manhattan starting Friday at 2 p.m.
Ethan Hanson, Author
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How To: Truncate a field
The Field Calculator in ArcMap allows truncating an existing value. Several Visual Basic string manipulation functions are available for truncating values.
The example provided in this article uses the Visual Basic Left function to return a specified number of characters from the left side of a string, and truncates after that number.
In ArcMap, right-click the layer in the Table Of Contents.
Select Open to open the attribute table.
In the attribute table, select Add Field from the Options drop-down list.
Create a new text field.
Start an editing session.
Right-click the new field name in the attribute table window, and click Field Calculator.
Ensure the correct parser (VB Script) and data type are selected. By selecting the appropriate data type, access to functions that can be used to edit data become available.
Determine from which direction the field must be truncated.
For example, if data in the field must be truncated from the left, and the last three numbers must be removed from each cell, use the following code in the expression box:
Left( [field_name],#)
where [field_name] is the field to truncate and # is the number of characters that need to be preserved.
To truncate data from the right, use the following code in the expression box:
Right( [field_name],#)
View the following example, which shows the original column of data (test), and result of each code (test_left and test_right).
Save any edits, and end the editing session.
Use VBA functions in the Field Calculator
ArcGIS Web Help - Making simple field calculations
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Highlander reboot finally gets new director
Summit Entertainment has confirmed that its number one choice for the helm of the new Highlander film is Juan Carlos Fresnadillo.
Fresnadillo most recently directed Intruders – which is currently being shown at the Toronto International Film Festival – and is also set to direct The Crow reboot. While Fresnadillo has not officially accepted, he had expressed interest previously, so there is little chance he’ll turn down this great opportunity.
I reported a few weeks ago that Justin Lin, the original choice for director for the film, was forced to step down due to other obligations.
Lin expressed regret at the need to pass up the opportunity, but had already committed to sitting in the fabric chair for the sixth Fast and Furious film, as well as the new Terminator reboot.
“I don’t know where it’s going to lead, but I never thought at this level [I would] be able to meet filmmakers and be in situations where they’re that gracious and insightful and so inclusive,” Lin said at the time, referencing a meeting with Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Cameron regarding the Terminator franchise.
Highlander spent several years in development hell until this summer when the company decided that it was time to pull it off the shelf. The push to get the Highlander film out likely stems from Summit’s need to get another fantasy franchise going now that Twilight is finished.
The Highlander script was written by Art Marcum and Matt Holloway and recently updated by Melissa Rosenberg – who also worked with Summit on the final versions of the Twilight scripts. Neal H. Moritz and Peter S. Davis are producing.
Highlander is currently set to arrive in theaters sometime in 2012, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it was pushed back to the 2013 blockbuster season.
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Archives for posts with tag: David Bowie
Where Are We Now?
January 9, 2013 //
Some young popstar or other.
So, Bowie’s back and everybody has written something about it by now, even Jonathon Ross in The Guardian – sadly there’s no audio of Woss talking about BoWie’s ‘Where are We NoW?’. Had the single not been ‘leaked’ while I was asleep around midnight, Mexican time, maybe I’d have been able to get in their quickly with some insightful comments, but by the time I’d found out about the song it seemed to be the biggest story in the UK and already on the wane to some extent as Beliebers reattached themselves to Twitter and Chelsea offered the chance to ask Demba Ba a question (“Are you nicknamed ‘Humbug’?” was my favourite). I think Suede also attempted something but that was truly comically bad timing for a group like Suede now wasn’t it? I do hope a lost Beatles album appears on the same day as a future Oasis reunion too.
There are many articles about…err…the articles about the new single. The Twitter response has already been commented upon. Really there is nothing else to say. Even the forthcoming album’s simplistic sleeve has provoked 10 paragraphs hailing its genius in The Guardian. Really? Did nothing else happen in music yesterday? Was the Suede comeback really too dull to mention? Did you not catch that thrilling 2 minutes of punk pre-release from Denmark’s Iceage? This never happened during the Tin Machine years! Ross spends a lot of his article discussing himself and his family’s bodily movements which could almost be metaphoric if I was making it up. It does seem like he’s making a late bid to become the next latter-day John Peel with his own Home Twoofs and has launched this with the Bowie launch along with some serious name-dropping – I’m friends with his son! Notice me!!! Some have taken the opportunity to watch the video and attempt to diagnose the condition of Bowie’s health from it. Well, he appears to have become one of two heads on a conjoined twin bear, but other than that… He could be said to look pale and thin-lipped but didn’t he always? Producer Tony Visconti has actually suggested he is in good health and rosy-cheeked. Rosy cheeked? That sounds more worrying than ‘pale’. And on and on it goes. So astute observations on ‘Where Are We Now?’ have already been made. It’s either brilliant, essential or dull according to some. Tedious speculation has run out of control, so maybe we should just listen and watch and then think about other things until the album arrives in March.
It does sound oddly like a mash-up of Phyllis Nelson’s ‘Move Closer’ and something by Ryuchi Sakamoto at a push…okay, quite a push, but it sounds amusing. The song does sound very much like an older man reflecting on life which is exactly what you would expect from someone who is rumoured to have a serious illness and not released any music for 10 years. OK, there was ‘Chubby Little Fat Man’ from Extras but I suspect that humour may have disappeared from the forthcoming album which is a shame as it was the third most comical moment of Bowie’s career after the superb ‘Laughing Gnome’ and the entire recorded output of Tin Machine.
The video will be remembered for a long time thanks to all the hype and will more than stand up to itself being another one of those Bowie videos where you can shut your eyes and picture it 10 years or more later. The tourist guide to Berlin aspects are less memorable than the ‘special’ cuddly toy with human heads and kind of grate in the lyrics a bit too, if you ask me. Yes David, you lived in Berlin and it was cool. It had a big wall back then etc. Hardly Wim Wenders though. I hope a few parodies based on provincial Britain appear: “Sitting in The Boer’s Head on Willow Street” etc. For the happily ignorant, these references are an Oswestry thing – you just wouldn’t understand.
So will it be a greatest hits collection worrier? When was his last ‘greatest hit’? The 1980s? Earlier??? To my ears it sounds like my favourite Bowie song since ‘Ashes to Ashes’ but that’s because I really dislike the 80s pop years that others enjoy and then it all went a bit nuts through Tin Machine and the jungle phase until he pulled things back around after the turn of the millennium. ‘Where Are We Now?’ is simple and haunting, apparently it made Gary Kemp cry – worrying feedback from someone who wrote so much over-produced mush for ‘True’. It is not massively dynamic but builds in quite a stately way towards a more anthemic conclusion. Also, it’s not just the tourist guide lyrics and the setting of the video, but the song does somehow suggest a more populist version of Berlin-era Bowie. Something that the public might be keener on this time around. An album of similar material could potentially be somewhat dull especially with bonus tracks on the deluxe edition – already available for pre-sale on iTunes! However, Visconti promises more rock on the album. Uh-oh! Not more bloody Tin Machine, I hope. My other fear would be that without a certain amount of added dynamism, the album could be similar to the duller side of Massive Attack – cool but unmemorable. Having said all of this, I am not the world’s biggest Bowie fan and can take or leave a lot of his albums, in fact I’d probably leave the majority though I do love the ones I’d take – you can probably figure out which ones they are in an article about an article about the articles about the pre-release of one man’s 4 minute pop song. Say what you like, to get this much attention in this day and age without being some kind of digital pop cartoon of a human is impressive. It must have been the conjoined twin bear suit that did it.
So, in conclusion, the new Bowie single and video are pretty good. There, finally some functional music journalism.
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Team-Up Review: Wonder Woman, “The Bushwackers”
By Noel Kirkpatrick, April 30, 2013
By Kerensa Cadenas and Noel Kirkpatrick
Season 1, episode 12: “The Bushwhackers”
Original airdates: Jan. 29, 1977
Noel: Howdy there, cow poke! I hope you’re prepared for Wonder Woman to take on a bunch of rascally cattle rustlers with the assistance of Roy Rogers himself!
What we actually have is both a vehicle for Rogers and his adoption advocacy efforts (this was also one of his last credited roles) as well as an excuse to put Lynda Carter in a low-cut blouse and have her ride a horse.
Giddy up?
Kerensa: Noel!
There were so many chase scenes in this episode. It’s been really interesting the way the show has been playing with genre–but I think it failed again.
Although there were some good things in this episode and some kinda really sad stuff. What did you think?
Noel: Like with last week’s outing, I sort of felt like the show stretched itself to have some relevancy to the war effort. It was the super rubber formula then and now it’s that the ranch supplies a considerable amount of beef. I guess? I was a flimsy effort, but at least there was an effort; they could’ve just made it so a favor with Blankenship was being called in, and that would’ve made zero sense.
You mention genre, and I wonder what you’re picking out. Certainly there’s the Western stuff, but it also felt like a Very Special Episode about adoption and little asides about kids’ health and coping with trauma. I will say that I felt like those elements fit in better than the Western stuff.
And I only had one big lingering question about the episode: Why doesn’t Babette get go and save Wonder Woman?!
Kerensa Agreed. It was totally stretched out. At first, I was like what the hell does this have to do with ANYTHING? But then we got the flimsy explanation.
I was picking out the Western stuff. I agree entirely that it felt like a Very Special Episode which I didn’t really think about until just now.
Haha! Exactly.
Overall, the episode was kinda whatever for me. I thought some of the kid stuff was good, especially the reveal that the ranch guy’s son was the informant. And that whole scene with that kid and the identity stealing Sheriff was pretty messed up. I mean he preyed on this kid’s nervous feelings about his father adopting the war orphans and wouldn’t love him anymore. I think it’s one of the darkest things that we’ve encountered on this show all season. How’d it work for you?
Noel: It was into the VSE-vibe, but hot damn if it wasn’t appropriately creep-tastic with the tight close-ups and the “son” Lampkin looses near the end of the scene. And unlike the flimsy excuse to head to the ranch, Jeff informing to Lampkin about the cattle made sense given the context of the story. I mean, we even see J.P. spending more time with the orphans than with Jeff throughout the episode, so it stood out as much fuller than the rest of the episode did. at times.
Sidebar: I totally assumed that since Lampkin had stolen this identity that he was actually Dick Whitman. I’ll make the timeline work somehow. 😉
Tell me about the western stuff you picked out?
Kerensa: Yeah, totally. I was pretty creeped out by the end of it.
I mean I’m not super familiar or into the Western genre, but I think just some of the elements were the show really trying to be like “THIS IS OUR WESTERN EPISODE.” We had so many chases–many of the horse variety. The whole Texas setting including the cattle rustlers storyline. Diana’s “Western” get up–which was honestly pretty fabulous. Even the guest stars–Roy Rogers! It was just really trying so hard to make it work. Ultimately that didn’t work for me because like you said I think it did operate better on a VSE level and was just trying to throw in a Western setting because why not?
Anything stand out for you in this episode?
Noel: Beyond the creepy vibe, the only big thing that stood out for me was Roy Rogers. He is, unsurprisingly, really comfortable here (again, I feel like the episode was constructed to play to his strengths and interests as a humanitarian), but it also made me realize that for all the faults we’ve discussed for the past 11 episodes, the show’s casting of guest stars has never really faltered in any egregious way. And considering the very small scope of its main cast, this is a pretty damn important thing to get right, and they do it very consistently.
Kerensa: That’s totally true. They have been super on-point with the guest star casting. I wonder if that will be the same going into the second season. There were a couple of other small things that stood out to me.
First, I liked the joking between Steve and Etta when she asks him to give her number out to tall Texan men. It was just a small, nice moment that made Steve feel somewhat endearing to me.
And when the cattle poacher bros capture Diana and take her belt off her, one of them says “Without her magic belt, she’s just another woman.” But is she really? That quote really stood out to me and I think is something to think about going into the finale of the first season (we’ve come so far together, Noel!) which is set in Hollywood! I’m already bracing myself.
Anything else for you?
Noel: The belt gives her powers outside of Paradise Island, so she loses her abilities without the belt in Man’s World. This is a TV show thing, I’m guessing so they have another way of weakening her; in the comics, her powers are given to her by the gods and enhanced by her training on Paradise Island, and she would only lose her powers if he was tied up by a guy. I am not kidding (though this weakness was eventually ignored and then removed altogether…at least I think it has been…).
Of course, Diana isn’t “just another woman” without her belt. She may be depowered, but the ideology and compassion she has exist regardless of the belt, and that’s the big core of Wonder Woman.
And I am bracing myself for Hollywood as well. On the upside, Drusilla is back!
Kerensa: That has some really weird S&M [Note: Link was Kerensa’s idea] sounding things to it…
And of course she isn’t but I just thought it was a great line to think about while heading into the end of this season.
Drusilla! I’m hoping she gets “discovered” and runs away to Hollywood to become an actress. Think the women of Paradise Island would be more disapproving of that than of Diana’s work?
Noel:The early Wonder Woman comics had a heavy hand with the S&M stuff. It was…yeah. Yeah.
And, yeah, I think Drusilla running off to work in Hollywood would not go over well.
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Marty McKee April 30, 2013
Considering this episode and the one that follows, I suspect the writers had already run out of ideas for Nazi-themed plots, at least those that could be done on a TV budget. The consequence, of course, is that this episode could have been done on almost any other adventure series on the air; matter of fact, it looks and feels a lot like a BIONIC WOMAN.
I liked it though. The change of pace is refreshing, and–come on–how can anyone fail to be entertained by Roy Rogers and Wonder Woman teaming up to fight cattle rustlers? Was it barely justified by the “beef shortage” throwaway? Who cares? It makes just enough sense. Plot is the *least* important element in a series like this one.
Henry Darrow, a charismatic actor, is a great villain. First off, he looks really cool in that black vest. Then, as you note, the scene in which he seduces Lance Kerwin into continuing his betrayal (“son”) is amazing. That’s the key to the episode, and Darrow makes you believe this kid would betray Roy Rogers.
It’s interesting the episode makes zero effort to convince it’s the 1940s. Clothing and hair are strictly 1977, and even the casting of Puerto Rican Darrow as a deputy sheriff rings untrue.
Team-Up Review: Wonder Woman, “I Do, I Do” | This Was Television August 13, 2013
[…] than everyone else around him, and only gets sloppy when things fall apart. Fun reminder: he was in “The Bushwackers” back in Season 1, and was the guy who got the son to turn on Roy Rogers. He’s so […]
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Goofs: In “The Bushwackers” just after Steve is in the pit with the rock on top, Wonder Woman goes to a house where the Texas Flag is being flown upside down, with the red at the top
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G20 agrees to wrap up digital tax by 2020 - final communique
Group of 20 finance ministers agreed on Sunday to compile common rules to close loopholes used by global tech giants such as Facebook to reduce their corporate taxes, a final version of the bloc's communique obtained by Reuters showed.
Facebook, Google, Amazon, and other large technology firms face criticism for cutting their tax bills by booking profits in low-tax countries regardless of the location of the end customer. Such practices are seen by many as unfair.
The new rules would mean higher tax burdens for large multinational firms but would also make it harder for countries like Ireland to attract foreign direct investment with the promise of ultra-low corporate tax rates.
"We welcome the recent progress on addressing the tax challenges arising from digitisation and endorse the ambitious program that consists of a two-pillar approach," the final version of the communique showed on Sunday.
"We will redouble our efforts for a consensus-based solution with a final report by 2020."
Britain and France have been among the most vocal proponents of proposals to tax big tech companies that focus on making it more difficult to shift profits to low-tax jurisdictions, and to introduce a minimum corporate tax.
This has put the two countries at loggerheads with the United States, which has expressed concern that U.S. Internet companies are being unfairly targeted in a broad push to update the global corporate tax code.
Big Internet companies say they follow tax rules but they pay little tax in Europe, typically by channelling sales via countries such as Ireland and Luxembourg, which have light-touch tax regimes.
The G20's debate on changes to the tax code focus on two pillars that could be a double whammy for some companies.
The first pillar is dividing up the rights to tax a company where its goods or services are sold even if it does not have a physical presence in that country.
If companies are still able to find a way to book profits in low tax or offshore havens, countries could then apply a global minimum tax rate to be agreed under the second pillar.
Earlier this year, countries and territories agreed a roadmap aimed at overhauling international tax rules that have been overtaken by the development of digital commerce.
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Habit To: Hellbent on 'Dreaming' Part One
By Press Release / News / Monday, 18 March 2019 16:50
After many trials, tribulations and adventures, Durban based rock band HABIT TO, are ready to release HellBent, part one of a two EP release. The lead single, off the album ‘Dreaming’ shows a different side to Habit To, and throws a massive anthemic punch, one bound to have you singing along.
Working with Grammy award winning producer, Harshn Reddy, the new material is fresh and has HABIT TO exploring new sounds while still holding onto their roots.
Listen to 'Dreaming' below!
HellBent, is a contemporary collection of pop/rock songs that showcases HABIT TO’s musical growth with Chillie pushing her vocal abilities to the limits, Yesh thumping groovy bass lines and Dang driving the beats.
The single Dreaming will take listeners by surprise with its powerful groove and anthemic chorus. Chillie’s lyrics talk about life's struggles, letting go and having fun.
Recording for the new release started as far back in 2013 when the band was coming off a heavy touring schedule. Tragedy struck the band shortly after recording commenced which left the band without a bass player. After a brief hiatus to heal HABIT TO began the search to complete the rhythm section. The band discovered the missing link with bassist, Yesh Naidoo. With all the material HABIT TO have recorded the band have decided to give their fans a treat in the form of two separate EP releases, HellBent and Heaven Sent.
HABIT TO’s 'HellBent', is a tour de force that will lift your spirits, get your feet tapping and your heart beating.
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New hip hop album “Respect Is Earned Not Given” by Tone Chop & Frost Gamble reviewed by London’s Guestlist Network Magazine
By urbanelitepr | September 19, 2017
With just over a week until the release of their new album “Respect Is Earned Not Given” on September 29th, eastcoast rapper & producer duo Tone Chop & Frost Gamble have been given another ringing endorsement, this time via London’s Guestlist Network Magazine.
In the new review written by Phil Tang, the quality of lyricism and production is acknowledged, augmented further by the contributions of featured artists Kool G Rap, Planet Asia, rap battler DNA, Canadian upcomer White Rhino and Tragedy Khadafi.
Summarising “Tone & Frost look set to continue on their upward trajectory with another quality record to add to their ever growing solid back catalogue“, you can read Phil’s article in full HERE.
Distributed worldwide by The Orchard, “Respect Is Earned Not Given” will be available on digital & CD formats, including online stores such as iTunes & Bandcamp
The first single released back in June was “Walk the Walk” featuring the legendary Kool G Rap
A sampler of the album with several track snippets including the singles “Guillotine Chop” ft Planet Asia & White Rhino and “In the Streets” ft DNA was launched at the weekend
Look out for more international press and media coverage of the new release in the weeks ahead. The pair will be in NYC on the 16th & 17th October promoting the new album, and will appear as guests on DJ Eclipse’s “Rap Is Outta Control” show on Sirius XM Hip Hop Nation during their time there.
Connect with them on social media via twitter @ToneChop & @FrostGamble, IG @ToneChop & @Frost.Gamble and over on their joint Facebook Page
All media enquiries, including requests to interview the pair in NYC October 16th & 17th, or radio DJ requests for full quality mp3s of their singles for airplay, can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR. Our contact information is HERE
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Recommended Hip Hop Releases [2016] – Horseshoe Gang | Constant Deviants | Melanin 9 | Tone Chop & Frost Gamble
It’s been, yet again, our pleasure to work with more quality lyricists and beatmakers from the USA and UK this year.
For over a decade we have promoted albums and EP’s to worldwide media, some by established names, others from new emerging artists, but all who have the common denominator of being highly skilled at their craft. More details are HERE
We focus on MC’s and producers who draw from the authentic values of hip hop while adapting them for a modern era, securing press coverage and airplay for them throughout the specialist marketplaces in USA, Canada, UK, Europe and Australia. 2016 has been no different as demonstrated by the following releases :
HORSESHOE GANG – ALBUM “ANTI-TRAP MUSIC” released April 29th through Seven 13 Music & Ent
Available to buy on iTunes HERE
The Long Beach crew and younger brothers of Crooked I returned with their fourth official studio album although they have a multitude of EP and mixtape releases under their belt over the past decade. Most notable was their “Monthly Mixtape” series which saw them drop a tape every month for a full year between 2013 and 2014.
Last year they hit the headlines due to their rap battle with Hopsin’s now defunct “Funk Volume” and they summed up the ethos behind the new album title by stating “If you’re tired of hearing your kids singing songs around the house that’s talking about pushing crack, then get our new album !”
Including the tracks “Intro” featuring Crooked I and “Shoe-icide Squad” which addresses the issues reltaing to the Black Lives Matter movement, check the full album stream on Soundcloud
Typical of their industrious nature, they then released a further album “4 Brothers” as an acknowledgement of the support received from their extensive international fanbase.
Available on iTunes HERE take a listen
CONSTANT DEVIANTS – ALBUM “OMERTA” released June 28th through Six2Six Records
Available to buy on Bandcamp HERE
Legendary eastcoast duo MC M.I. and DJ Cutt followed up 2015’s “Avant Garde” with “Omerta”, a concept album where the pair drew on their respective Italian and Russian heritages to adopt the roles of Luciano and Lansky.
The imagery was used purely metaphorically to address a variety of subject matters, consistent with M.I.’s current level of creativity as he embarks upon a movie making and acting career which saw his new film “Six2Six” featuring Treach, Syleena Johnson and Chief Rocker Busy Bee premiered at Ralph McDaniels’ Hip Hop Film Festival in NYC this year.
Returning to their harder, edgier sound, “Omerta” was considered by many to be their strongest album to date. Including the singles “So Underrated” and “DeLorean”, this is a classic “no fillers” release and fans of superior rhymes, beats and turntablism will have this stream on repeat.
TONE CHOP & FROST GAMBLE – EP “VETERAN” released November 18th through Seven 13 Music & Ent
Originally rivals in NY State’s rap battle scene in the 90’s, Tone Chop & Frost Gamble became partners in rhyme and tagging.
Due to Frost’s subsequent relocation to Winnipeg, Canada to pursue a career in production which has seen him work with Sadat-X, J-Ro and Rakim’s son Tahmell, Chop continued as a member of the group Binghamton’s Most Wanted while releasing a string of solo mixtapes in the dual capacity of rapper and producer. His “This is NY” includes the track “Momma” by Tom Gist produced by Chop.
Having contributed to Seven 13’s “God Bless Dope Rappers” compilation earlier this deal, Frost inked a deal with the label and the pair re-united for their first official EP release. “Veteran” is a warm up to an album planned for 2017, and includes the single “Leave It Alone”, a tribute to Sean Price featuring Ruste Juxx and Nobi.
Bars, beats and turntablism for days, this is for the hip hop connoisseurs.
MELANIN 9 – VIDEO “POLAROID” ft Karl Sage launched through Red Snow Records
Melanin 9 product available from Bandcamp HERE
November saw the welcome return of north London’s Melanin 9 with a new video “Polaroid” featuring upcoming UK artist Karl Sage.
The track was produced by the west coast native American duo Walterwarm and Cowode and is the first to be released from a new album “Old Pictures” due out around the Spring of 2017.
Whether as a member of the group Triple Darkness or due to his solo work, Melanin 9 has long been regarded as one of the UK’s most gifted lyricists, and in the new video which he also directed and edited, it’s not hard to see why.
All international press and DJ enquiries regarding any of these releases can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, all our contact information is available HERE
UrbanElite PR thanks everyone for their support this year and we wish you all the best for 2017
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New Music [Hip-Hop] – Tone Chop & Frost Gamble release new bonus cut “Crowd Pleaser” available as a free download
NY State rapper Tone Chop & Winnipeg based producer Frost Gamble released their new EP ” Veteran” on November 18th through Seven 13 Music & Entertainment. Available to buy from iTunes
It features the singles “Leave It Alone”, a tribute to Sean Price featuring Ruste Juxx, and “Step Up” for which negotiations are underway with a film franchise for inclusion in one of their upcoming productions.
The duo have have just released this new bonus cut “Crowd Pleaser” as a free download, with rap battle veteran Chop delivering his trademark punchline bars and metaphors while Frost dices up Inspectah Deck’s “R.E.C. Room” for the hook.
DOWNLOAD THE JOINT DIRECT FROM THE AUDIO STREAM ON SOUNDCLOUD
IG @ToneChop @Frost.Gamble
Any DJ’s not already serviced with the original or clean radio edits of “Crowd Pleaser” can request it from us at UrbanElite PR. All our contact information is HERE
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“Searching for Substance with MC Tone Chop & Frost Gamble” – new interview feature in Tone MVMT
Shortly after the release of their new EP “Veteran”, Ny’s Tone Chop & Winnipeg based producer Frost Gamble jumped on Skype with Ayla Dhyani, editor of online publication “Tone MVMT”.
In the interview feature published today, they discuss how the pair first met at rap battles in upstate New York during the 90’s and how they managed to remain in sync through the years despite Frost’s relocation to Canada.
They give their thoughts on the evolution of hip hop through the past couple of decades and outline how their own solo careers progressed through that time before coming full circle to discuss the new EP and their future plans for an album in 2017.
READ THE FULL FEATURE HERE
Released through Seven 13 Music & Entertainment on November 18th, the Veteran EP can be bought from iTunes
Included in the EP is the single “Leave It Alone” featuring Ruste Juxx and Nobi, a tribute track to the late Sean Price
Look out for a new bonus cut “Crowd Pleaser” launching next week, and meantime connect with Tone Chop & Frost Gamble on social media :
Twitter @ToneChop @FrostGamble
All media, press and radio Dj inquiries regarding Tone Chop & Frost Gamble can be sent to us at UrbanElite PR, our contact information is HERE
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New Feature on Tone Chop & Frost Gamble published in BritishHipHop.co.uk
Shortly before the release of their new EP “Veteran”, NY State rapper Tone Chop and Winnipeg based producer Frost Gamble jumped on Skype to speak with London journalist Taytula Burke for long running online publication British Hip Hop.
The feature published today encompasses their discussion relating to the spirit and sound of the new EP in line with how they first met at rap battles during the 90’s, while also establishing their firm committment to hip hop’s evolution for a modern era.
The opener “Dedication” shouts out many of the G.O.A.T.’s including Rakim, Queen Latifah and Pac, an opening salvo declaring their origins and influences followed by biographical accounts in “Back in the Days” and “Better with Time”. However “Step Up” switches focus to the future, in line with the EP’s role as a warm up for a new album next year.
Their reflective and anticipatory approach is represented in the feature which can be read HERE
Available through Seven 13 Music & Entertainment, the “Veteran” EP can be bought from iTunes
OFFICIAL EP STREAM
Look out for further media coverage on the duo in the coming weeks and the launch of a new bonus cut in a few days’ time.
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Tone Chop & Frost Gamble | Interviewed on The Word is Bond Rap Radio Show & 6 Page feature in France’s Hip Hop Breath Magazine
Shortly after the release of their new EP “Veteran” on November 18th, NY rapper Tone Chop & Winnipeg based producer Frost Gamble jumped on the phone with Canadian DJ Chase March live on air during his “The Word is Bond Rap Radio Show” broadcast on CHRW 94.9FM
You can catch the show every Monday night from midnight EST
First aired on November 21st, the stream has just been uploaded to Mixcloud. Listen back to the audio below
Meanwhile, the pair also spoke with French magazine Hip Hop Breath recently.
Among the topics for discussion was how the duo first met at rap battles in upstate NY during the 90’s and the cultural elements that drew them to hip hop, the motive that drove them to work together on their first official EP release after all these years, and the inspiration behind their tribute track to Sean Price “Leave It Alone” featuring Ruste Juxx.
They also give their thoughts on the re-emergence of CD and vinyl formats, the comparisons of the US and European markets, the current rap battle scene broadcast online through channels such as KOTD TV and their hopes for the future of hip hop.
YOU CAN READ THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW ONLINE BEGINNING AT PAGE 18 HERE
Out on Seven 13 Music & Entertainment and available to buy on iTunes, check the full official Veteran EP stream on Soundcloud
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Welcome to our June newsletter
Annapolis Valley shows strong support for Michelin
Thirty-five years ago the first tire rolled off the production line at the Michelin tire plant in Waterville, a major employer in the Annapolis Valley. To mark the occasion, community and municipal partners held a dinner on June 7 to recognize the important contribution the company makes to the economic and social well-being of the Annapolis Valley. READ MORE
We’re reaching travellers in New England with our Summer/Fall Guide
The Valley REN has worked with the Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce to create a Summer/Fall Guide to the Annapolis Valley for potential travellers from the New England region. This month we emailed the guide to 175 people who visited the Nova Scotia Pavilion during the Boston Globe Travel Show in February. We attended the show, along with the AVCC Tourism Marketing Committee, as part of a Nova Scotia delegation led by Bay Ferries. The guide promotes events and attractions to help people plan a visit to the Annapolis Valley.
Sustainable Energy Sector Table:
reporting on opportunities
As the province and our region continue to transition to a low-carbon economy, the Valley REN will be working with business leaders in the sustainable energy sector to raise awareness about business and employment opportunities and to foster connections with students and entrepreneurs. READ MORE
Dinner for two in Windsor
The Valley REN’s James Schofield presented a prize to entrepreneur Adrienne Bowmer of Copper Bottom by Bella in Berwick. The prize — dinner for two at Cocoa Pesto in Windsor — was awarded for completing the Valley REN 2017 Business Survey. James visited Adrienne at the weekly farmers market in Kentville, where she retails her jams, jellies and sweets made for special dietary needs.
The Valley REN AGM is on June 19, from 2:30-4:30 pm.
Our guest speaker is Ron L’Esperance, formerly a provincial deputy minister and now president of Group ATN Consulting, which conducted the Valley REN 2017 Business Survey. Ron will talk about the survey results & business climate in the Valley.
This is a public event. Please RSVP by June 15.
Email ekonrath@valleyren.ca or phone 902-670-0542.
Welcome to our three new board members
The Board and staff of the Valley REN, and our Liaison and Oversight committee – which represents our regional partners and the province – are pleased to welcome three new board members.
Bob Maher graduated with a Ph.D. from the University of Western Ontario. Following a career of 30-plus years as an instructor and senior scientific researcher, Bob and his wife Heather made their permanent home in Paradise, Annapolis County. They maintain an organic orchard and produce sweet cider. Bob has a long–term interest in rural economic development. He was on the inaugural Valley REN board until 2015, when Heather accepted an assignment in Haida Gwaii. He is a Board member of the Ernest Buckler Literary Event Society. He writes a regular blog for GoGeomatics and maintains his own blog site at ErnestBlairExperiment.wordpress.com.
Daniel Mullen is a second-generation mink farmer, past-president of the Nova Scotia Mink Breeders Association, and has served on various boards during the development of the Fur Industry Act (Nova Scotia) and the National Humane Care Code for mink. Dan received his Pastoral Theology Diploma from Summit Pacific College and spent four years in the B.C. lumber sector. After five years as a residential construction project manager in HRM, Dan put down roots in Waterville with his wife Karen and three children, building a new farm and continuing the Mullen family mink tradition.
David Ritcey has been a licensed Portfolio Manager with Scotia Wealth Management for the past 25 years. He is a graduate of Acadia University and holds several senior professional designations. Beyond his activity in a number of industry-related organizations, Dave has a wealth of experience serving on local boards and is currently serving on the boards of Solar Capital Energy Inc., Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce, Kings Historical Society and Kings Citizen Coalition. Dave makes Kentville his home with his wife, Melissa.
Welcome Tania, who joins the Valley REN staff team
Tania Vassallo has joined the Valley REN staff team in a term position to work on priority projects related to investment readiness and business growth.
A catalyst for economic development in the Annapolis Valley
Who we are: The Valley REN was incorporated in March 2014 under the Municipal Government Act. We have a mandate to be the catalyst for economic development in the Valley region. Our partners in the Valley REN are Glooscap First Nation, the municipalities of the County of Kings and the District of West Hants, and the Towns of Berwick, Kentville, Middleton, Windsor and Wolfville. We are jointly funded by our regional partners and the Province of Nova Scotia. Our volunteer Board of Directors, drawn from the private sector, delivers a wealth of experience in business and economic leadership. A Liaison and Oversight committee – representing regional partners and the province – ensures public accountability.
Our mission: To guide and navigate regional economic development, while providing support to businesses; operating as a connector among economic development partners; supporting business growth and retention; and providing leadership on economic priorities.
Our vision: “Communities working together to create a prosperous region.”
Our guiding values: Community | Integrity | Respect | Excellence | Trust
We’re making connections for businesses and employers
We offer one-on-one consultations to help businesses access government programs and services to support your HR needs and training, business development and export development.
Contact James Schofield
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We’re developing strategic sectors in the Annapolis Valley
We’re working with businesses to support collaboration and development in agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, information & communications technologies (ICT) and sustainable energy.
Contact Emily Konrath
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On behalf of our regional and provincial partners, the Board and staff of the Valley REN are acting on opportunities for economic growth in our region. Please contact us with your ideas for how we can work together to create a more prosperous Annapolis Valley.
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FILM CIGARETTE CARDS
I bought the above page of cigarette cards of Irene Dunne a long time ago. Someone must have put them together from different sets.
Collectible cards were issued by cigarette manufacturers to stiffen packaging and advertise brands, The cards featured many different subjects, starting in 1875 and carrying on through the 1940s.
Hundreds of film star sets were issued in the UK in the 1930s, but I was surprised to read they were virtually non-existent in America. ( American companies concentrated on sports stars.)
Presumably with the cooperation of the various film companies, these little cards became very collectible, especially full sets. And there could be as many as 54 cards in a set – so that’s 54 packs of cigarettes!
Albums to store the cards in were available from tobacconists – for a penny !
Each set had a title – “Film Partners”; “Portraits of Famous Stars”; “Stars of Screen and Stage”; “Champions of Screen and Stage”: “Shots from Famous Films” etc
In 1939, one set was called “My Favourite Part”, all of which I’m sure were written by the studio publicity dept.
Myrna Loy said, “It’s a real joy to be reunited with Clark Gable In “Too Hot To Handle” after the fun we had in ‘Test Pilot’.
In this new film I play a modern woman aviator,self reliant and with a subtle sense of humour.”
Myrna Loy.
A young Judy Garland was quoted on her favourite part:
”I’ve always liked unusual things and that’s why my part in “Wizard of Oz” is my favourite so far……I have an opportunity for singing too and the picture is in Technicolor. But I’m quite young yet, so I’ve time to have plenty more favourite parts.”
By 1940, with Britain at war, the UK government banned the cards as a waste of valuable paper.
Claudette Colbert, Henry Wilcoxon
When this card was issued, Loretta Young was 22 and lived with her mother and sisters. Her real name was Gretchen Belzer.
The “Turf” set look a bit odd with the large heads.
The two pages below are the only other cigarette cards I have:
(I see there are two of the same card of Paul Muni here.)
Katharine Hepburn’s card says she is shortly to star in JOAN OF ARC.
Still collectible, full sets can be found for sale on the net and elsewhere.
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Bob on June 15, 2019 at 4:48 pm said:
Originally blank pieces of card were inserted into cigarette packs in order to stiffen the packaging and protect the cigarettes. This then developed into pictorial cards.
There was no way of knowing which card was inside a particular pack, so you’d have to buy a lot more than 54 packs to get a set (unless you swapped them).
It’s possible that there were differing amounts of each card issued, making some harder to collect than oters.
Panini football stickers are today’s closest equivalent.
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/panini-world-cup-2018-sticker-album-cost-how-much-swaps-collect/
to find out about what’s involved in order for children to get a complete set.
Vienna on June 15, 2019 at 5:05 pm said:
That’s interesting, not knowing which card you would get with a pack.
SteveHL on June 17, 2019 at 3:09 pm said:
I believe that you are mistaken about the man with Colbert in “Cleopatra” being Fredric March. I think that it is Henry Wilcoxon.
You’re absolutely right – Mr. March wasn’t even in the film. I appreciate the correction and will change it.
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Samsung Galaxy A80 Review: Hands on with Samsung’s all-screen phone – TrustedReviews
Samsung Galaxy A80 is the brand’s slightly riskier take on the Galaxy S10. It’s one of the most ‘different’ Samsung phones we’ve seen in a long time and could be an interesting look what see flagships looking like in the future.
However, it seems that’s far from the case and during Milan Design Week the Korean company unveiled a host of new A Series devices, headlined by the seriously interesting Samsung Galaxy A80.
If you thought the Galaxy S10 played it somewhat safe with its iterative design then you might be interested in the A80, as it’s far more of a risk-taker.
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The A80 is Samsung’s first truly all-screen phone. There’s no pill-shaped Infinity-O cutout, no notch and practically no bezel. Instead, Samsung has combined the slide up mechanism we saw on the Oppo Find X with a clever rotating camera system to make a phone that should be an absolute must-have for selfie lovers.
Instead of having a camera on the front and the back, the A80 just has sensors on its rear. There’s a main f/2.0 48-megapixel camera paired with both an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 3D ToF (time of flight) sensor for gauging depth. The killer trick is that the whole camera module can rotate, letting you take the same pictures, whether you’re capturing yourself or something in front of you.
It’s a clever, almost futuristic trick that ensures your selfies don’t suffer due to lesser camera components on the front. Of course, I haven’t had a long enough time with the A80 to properly judge how well the camera performs but there are a lot of megapixels to play with here.
Ridding the phone completely of a notch gives an uninterrupted view of your content and the Super AMOLED display here looks great. It measures a whopping 6.7-inches – matching the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G – and packs in FHD+ resolution. That resolution might not be the highest but Samsung’s OLEDs remains vividly bright and seriously colourful.
An obvious issue does appear though and I’ve had this concern with all slider phones so far: durability. I can’t imagine this coping well with a drop on a hard surface and once the sliding mechanism fails, the phone will likely become unusable. Long-term use also raises the question of how well the mechanism will last 2/3 years down the line.
Even with the seriously slim bezel, a 6.7-inch phone is never going to be on the small side. The A80 is a big phone, made even bigger by the protruding slider mechanism. It’s heavy too, and slightly uncomfortable to grip without properly holding on with two hands.
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Samsung’s A Series tends to sit below the flagship S Series and while that remains the case here the A80 still packs plenty of oomph. There’s an octa-core processor – likely one of Samsung’s own Exynos chipsets – paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. You’ve got an embedded fingerprint scanner inside the display too, however, Samsung reps weren’t able to confirm whether this was the same unit as the one in the S10.
Keeping the phone (hopefully) running all day is a 3700mAh battery – that’s larger than both the S10 and S10 Plus – along with 25W fast charging via the USB-C port. Fast charging is always nice and this is actually faster than you’ll find on the S10.
So far, so good. However, the A80 does fall short in a couple of areas. There’s no microSD expandable storage, for example, and Samsung has finally ditched the 3.5mm headphone jack. It also seems that a move to a sliding body has forfeited any sort of IP rating for water resistance.
After playing with the A80 for little over an hour it seems like Samsung is using it as a testing ground for new features it might eventually deem worthy enough of gracing its flagship line with. The rotating camera is a cool idea and including things like Super Fast charging and a ToF sensor makes me think that they were odd omissions on the S10, especially as that is meant to be the brand’s hero device.
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2014-06-14 2019-07-11 Alyssa GonzalezCanada, Communism, communist, communist party, cuba, dissident, exile, fidel castro, Soviet UnionLeave a comment
Yesterday was Ontario’s provincial election, a frustrating event for this American citizen. Even if Canada were just enough to enfranchise its permanent non-citizen residents, that would not give me a say in how this peculiar country runs itself. My status in Canada is, for now, temporary, and my voting will continue to be in the far more globally significant Florida, where a handful of badly filled ballots or a rash of felony convictions can be the difference between a drawl-feigning warmongering theocrat or an environmentalist deciding what the world’s largest army will do. As it was, Ontario’s Liberal Party sailed into a majority government with no particular difficulty, a source of both elation and disappointment for Ontario’s progressive constituents.
Canada’s parliamentary system affords a much larger niche for third parties than the United States’s legislature. In Canada, if one party’s candidates get 35% of the seats, a second party gets 40%, and a third party 25%, that 40% party will have to form a coalition with one of the others, and that coalition will select the Prime Minister and otherwise set the government’s agenda. If a particular attempted coalition cannot get along well enough to form the government, the coalition dissolves and another one tries. This entanglement between the executive and legislative branches means that the leaders of Canada cannot, usually, afford to ignore people who didn’t vote for them, and it means that third parties that manage substantial segments of the vote don’t necessarily disappear behind the ones that got slightly more, because they can become necessary coalition partners. A system like this one still eventually converges on two parties—it takes a much more complicated system to preserve more than two poles indefinitely—but it takes much longer and affords those third parties and their constituents a much greater voice in the meantime.
Suffice to say, there’s a much greater possibility to vote one’s conscience in Canada, even if some situations demand voting for whoever stands the greatest shot at keeping the Conservatives out of a particular seat.
So it was with curiosity and interest that I surveyed the pamphlets and cards that the various candidates and advocacy groups kept leaving in our mailboxes. Most of them were political boilerplate, a series of minor promises next to a candidate putting on the best trustworthy-and-not-smug mug xe could manage. But I had to give one of them a lot of extra attention.
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If it were only the different worldview, it might be easier to be a Hispanic-American atheist in the United States. The US was born secular, and that spirit of permissiveness has made sure that no individual faith can claim a majority. Roman Catholicism is the single largest denomination, and they and the agglomerated flavors of Protestantism together claim most of the United States’s people, but no faith can call itself the faith of Americans. No faith is a given of American-ness the way Romanian Orthodoxy is for now built into the Romanian condition, or Twelver Shia Islam into the Iranian. It is only by eliding the differences between Christian sects and pretending that fundamentalist Protestant home-churches have more in common with liberal Catholic non-church-goers than they do with Twelver Shia Islam that the people of the United States become a “Christian people,” and Americans who profess to some other faith, or none, become something Other.
If it were only refusal to partake of the rituals, it might be easier as well. There is more to Hispanic-ness than the Catholicism that characterizes most of us. Someone who doesn’t attend the local church’s Christmas show or baptize their children is still more odd than threatening, if they make the right apologies.
But there’s an elephant in the room that turns a Hispanic-American’s “I don’t believe” from mere blasphemy and cultural denial and rebellious affectation into a writ of enmity against kith and kin, no more and no less than treason. A big, red elephant emblazoned with a hammer and sickle.
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Natural Health Indie Journalist Threatened By Alabama Judge For Reporting On CPS Kidnappings
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David Gutierrez
An independent journalist for Health Impact News was recently called before a judge, who implied that her news reporting might land her on the wrong side of the law.
The warning came as part of a larger pattern by the Alabama justice system of intimidating those who have questioned the activities of the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), specifically the branch performing functions known in most states as Child Protective Services (CPS).
Health Impact News reporter Terri LaPoint was outside the courtroom with the Prince family, who was there for a hearing to attempt to regain custody of a child who was taken by police from the breast of its nursing mother while still in the hospital. She had been invited as a friend of the family, and had previously written about the case.
‘Play ball,’ judge says
“I had no idea that I would be taken into court today!” LaPoint later wrote. “I was simply outside (the courtroom) as a friend of the family when they called me in. I was only dressed in a t-shirt and jeans, since I never intended to enter the courtroom.”
Alabama Circuit Judge Corey B. Moore called LaPoint up to the bench, over the objections of the court-appointed attorney for one of the mothers who was also trying to regain custody from DHR. The attorney noted that LaPoint was not part of the case and had no legal representation. But the judge called her in anyway, then simply notified her that since she had no lawyer present, she did not have to say anything.
The judge then advised her to retain a lawyer and said she should familiarize herself with Alabama state confidentiality laws for juveniles.
The Prince family’s attorney later told LaPoint that the judge was not giving her a “gag order,” but simply wanted her to “play ball.”
Larger pattern of suppression
The incident might be interpreted as simply a slightly overzealous effort to protect child confidentiality by a basically well-meaning judge, if not for the larger context.
LaPoint has reported previously on the ongoing scandal of Alabama DHR essentially kidnapping newborn infants from their mothers’ sides mere hours after birth. She was actually present when the Prince child was taken away.
Health Impact News also reported how following a June 24 hearing on the Prince case, nearly everyone who had attended to support the mother – including the child’s great-grandparents and several reporters – was soon sued by the DHR-appointed temporary guardian of the child. The lawsuit demanded that all online material about the case be removed.
Notably, no custody finding has been issued yet, making the guardian’s legal right to sue highly questionable.
Another apparent effort to stifle reporting on the case came after Health Impact News published a video of the officer telling the family that he did not need a warrant to take the Prince baby from his mother’s breast. The article then published excerpts from an article in which a sheriff from the same county explicitly contradicted this claim.
Within days, the sheriff’s article had been pulled from the Internet.
Another journalist to recently run afoul of Alabama’s censorship campaign is blogger Roger Shuler. After a court ordered him to remove his articles covering the issue of the DHR kidnapping children, Shuler at first refused. He was then jailed for contempt. He was never charged with a crime and received no sentence.
“Even those who longed for his muzzling, and there are many, did not see it coming like this: with Mr. Shuler sitting in jail indefinitely, and now on the list of imprisoned journalists worldwide kept by the Committee to Protect Journalists,” The New York Times wrote about the case. “There, in the company of jailed reporters in China, Iran and Egypt, is Mr. Shuler, the only person on the list in the Western Hemisphere.”
After five months in jail, Shuler bent to the judge’s demands and removed the articles.
“After five months in a very difficult environment … I felt my physical well-being was at stake,” Shuler said.
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Posted on July 5, 2016 July 5, 2016 Categories Censorship, CPS, Internet, NewsTags Alabama, Alabama Circuit Judge Corey B. Moore, Child Protective Services, Corey B. Moore, CPS, CPS Kidnappings, DHR, Health Impact News, Terri LaPointLeave a comment on Natural Health Indie Journalist Threatened By Alabama Judge For Reporting On CPS Kidnappings
Is Monsanto Seriously Exempt from ALL Liability Lawsuits for PCB Contamination?
Chemical Safety Bill Adds Dirty Protection
Source: NaturalSociety.com
Christina Sarich
Absolute power corrupts absolutely.” – Lord Acton, 1887
Monsanto says it has nothing to do with the clause that our corrupt Congress just passed in a piece of legislation exempting the St. Louis-based company from ALL financial liability involved with lawsuits and financial settlements related to PCB contamination and cleanup sites. REALLY? [1]
We’re supposed to assume that a company responsible for almost 1.25 billion pounds of carcinogenic PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, sold in the US between the 1930’s and 1970’s had absolutely nothing to do with a provision giving Monsanto a free pass for polluting the waterways, fields, and air. The EPA even admits that these chemicals are carcinogenic and harmful to reproductive health, the immune system, the endocrine system, and the nervous system?
Just because Monsanto switched its focus from polluting the world with PCBs to polluting it with Round Up and Round Up ready crops, the mega-corp is absolved from taking an ounce of responsibility?
Monsanto already agreed to pay $700 million to a city in Alabama to clean up PCB contamination, but with a host of new cities suing for the same reason – did Monsanto just turn Congress onto a new level of corruption in order to protect itself from further culpability?
The provision was slipped into another bill regarding chemical safety introduced last year by an unknown representative, and though it doesn’t name Monsanto specifically, it has the company’s name written all over it. The provision would benefit the only manufacturer in the United States of now-banned PCBs, a mainstay of Monsanto business model for decades. [1]
The House and the Senate last year both passed versions of legislation to replace the 40-year-old Toxic Substances Control Act, a law that the Environmental Protection Agency acknowledged had become so unworkable that as many as 1,000 hazardous chemicals still on sale today needed to be evaluated to see if they should be banned or restricted. But instead of protecting Americans from further chemical exposure, it just renegotiated Monsanto’s past misdeeds into a disappearing pit of corporate escapism.
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NFL MVP Tracker: Russell Wilson is the new leader entering season’s final four weeks
Nobody is doing more with less than Wilson is.
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Last week, we noted that the battle for 2017 NFL MVP was now a two-horse race. But in seven days, a third, particularly quick horse has caught up to those two as we enter the home stretch. Momentum is on Russell Wilson’s side, and it could propel him to his first MVP award.
Here’s how we view the race with four weeks remaining in the 2017 NFL season.
1. Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson (last week: 6th): The league’s most exciting player has been putting on a stunning one-man show in Seattle, where he has the Seahawks in contention despite an utter lack of support. Nobody is doing more with less than Wilson is, and he’s gaining steam with a 101.2 passer rating and a 5-2 record in his last seven games.
2. Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz (last week: 1st): The second-year North Dakota State product is one strong outing away from leapfrogging Wilson, but a so-so performance in a loss to Wilson’s Seahawks has him in the runner-up spot.
3. New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (last week: 2nd): The league leader in passer rating, yards per attempt and touchdown-to-interception ratio hasn’t lost since Week 4. Don’t be surprised if he ends up winning his first MVP since 2010.
4. Minnesota Vikings QB Case Keenum (last week: 5th): The Vikings have won eight straight games with Keenum at the helm, and in the latter four of those outings the 29-year-old “journeyman” has a 116.7 passer rating and a 74.0 completion rate.
5. New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees (last week: 3rd): The incredible accomplishments of Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram will probably prevent Brees from competing for this thing, but he’s still leading a surprise Super Bowl contender into December. In his last six games, Brees is 5-1 with a 109.2 passer rating and a ridiculous 74.3 completion percentage.
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6. Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff (last week: 4th): The Rams are sudden Super Bowl contenders thanks in part to the fact Goff has suddenly become one of the most effective big-play quarterbacks in football. Problem is teammate Todd Gurley has also been exceptionally good, and those two might steal votes from each other.
7. Kansas City Chiefs QB Alex Smith (last week: 7th): Smith is still the league’s second-highest-rated passer and he’s coming off a bounce-back performance against the New York Jets. Problem is the Chiefs lost again and are sliding out of contention.
8. Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown (last week: 9th): Fantasy points aren’t a perfect metric, but it’s worth noting that the NFL’s most dominant receiver has more of them than any player in football except Wilson. He leads the league in catches, yards and touchdowns.
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Movie Review: Red 2 (2013)
Deadly and beautiful.
Lightning doesn’t often strike twice in the same place, and that goes double for film sequels. Those expecting this newest DC Entertainment release, Red 2, to capture the same feel as its 2010 predecessor, “Red,” will be a bit disappointed, although it is safe to write that the sting will not be too great as this installment does have some very good things going for it.
The most important factor is the cast, Helen Mirren (“Hitchcock“) as Victoria, John Malkovich (“Warm Bodies“) as Marvin, and Bruce Willis (“A Good Day to Die Hard“) as Frank Ross is back. The trio plays the Retired Extremely Dangerous crew of ex-government black operatives who are being hunted by both good guys and bad often for situations they have no control over. Joining them in the action this time is Mary-Louise Parker (“R.I.P.D.“) as Frank’s sweetheart Sarah Ross, who seems sweet enough . . .
But this is no ordinary over-the-hill gang — this group is extremely lethal (as the piling bodies can attest) and they can most definitely fend for themselves. However, when the blowback from a 30-plus covert operation (code named “Nightshade”) hits the fan, they find things very uncomfortable even for them as they whisk from Moscow to Paris to London in search of a dirty nuclear device that can be carried — conveniently enough — in a small suitcase.
Especially hot on their tails are evil CIA agent Jack Horton (Neal McDonough, “Captain America: The First Avenger“), Russian KGB femme fatale Katja (Catherine Zeta-Jones, “Side Effects“) and Korean super assassin Han Cho Bai (Byung-hun Lee, “Masquerade“), who adds some high-octane martial arts fuel to the proceedings. The addled scientist who came up with the Nightshade concept, Dr. Bailey (Anthony Hopkins, “Thor“), also tags along for the twisting and turning ride.
During it all, look for switching loyalties and a plot like “The Eiger Sanction” where no one can seemingly be trusted and friendships turn on a dime to unfold. Director Dean Parisot (“Fun with Dick and Jane“) attempts to keep the action at a maximum and the confusion at a minimum. Sometimes he succeeds, other times, well, not so much.
The aging operatives.
Despite Red 2 being a DC production where dark and gloomy seems to be the watchword (see, for example, “The Dark Knight Rises” and the more recent “Man of Steel“), the main cast seems to have fun with the premise. Malkovich’s character, kind of a dim-bulb weapons expert, gets most of the funnier lines, while Mirren’s suave and sexy senior gets in a few zingers herself. Willis, though, is just Willis, and he barely registers any more of an emotional uptick than he did in his “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” extended cameo even while playing off the often zany Parker.
Ultimately, the film tries to walk a thin line between wide farce, action adventure and real world terrorist suspense and at times has a problem overcoming the schizophrenia such an effort is required to maintain. Still, avid fans of the first installment are likely to find themselves enjoying Red 2 for the most part, while us casual observers could probably take it or leave it.
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'Movie Review: Red 2 (2013)' have 11 comments
July 20, 2013 @ 3:18 am John Keen
Oh Brucey, what’s become of you?
July 20, 2013 @ 2:47 pm Fang
Maybe he has terminal cancer and this is a last ditch effort to earn the Guinness Record for being the only person to star in every action/thriller of a calendar year.
July 20, 2013 @ 6:15 am 531
If I were to watch the movie I’d watch it for Malkovich’s weirdness.
July 20, 2013 @ 10:32 am Witts
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Helen Mirren are good reasons to watch it too.
July 20, 2013 @ 6:11 pm S Gloptic
Helen Mirren, yes. Catherine Zeta-Jones gets a no – she’s had one too many facelifts.
July 20, 2013 @ 7:27 am MuseComandante
Just came to say I love the title “Red 2”. It shows they put a lot of thought into the movie.
July 20, 2013 @ 7:46 am Anger Hawk
Not the same without Morgan.
July 20, 2013 @ 9:28 pm yale
Doubt his inclusion would have made a positive difference.
July 20, 2013 @ 12:13 pm Junior
What changed that the elderly are no longer dying off and now challenge the youth for action movie roles?
July 20, 2013 @ 7:29 pm Pete
I don’t see anything wrong with it. If they can do whats necessary to make an actioner, let them have at it.
July 20, 2013 @ 6:35 pm TooFoo
Ridiculous sums it up.
Red 2 (2013)
Genre(s): Action, Comedy, Crime
Director(s): Dean Parisot
Actor(s): Anthony Hopkins, Bruce Willis, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker
Writer(s): Erich Hoeber, Jon Hoeber
Producer(s): Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Mark Vahradian
Studio(s): DC Entertainment, Summit Entertainment
Release Date(s): US: July 19, 2013 | UK: August 2, 2013
IMDb Info: Red 2
Official Page: Red 2
Movie Trailer: Red 2 Movie Trailer
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Why Was Kyrgyz President Jeenbekov in Germany?
Kyrgyz-Germany relations on an even keel; Kyrgyz domestic politics a brewing storm.
By Catherine Putz for The Diplomat
Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov landed in Germany in April 14 for a two day official visit. The trip is Jeenbekov’s first to Germany after becoming president in 2017 and comes almost exactly four years after his predecessor, Almazbek Atambayev, made the trek to Germany. The results of the trip were modest, pointing to an even keel in relations; never mind the turbulence of Kyrgyz domestic politics.
Landing first in Munich, Jeenbekov attended the Kyrgyz-German Economic Forum, spoke at the Hanns Seidel Foundation and met with Bavarian state leaders. While the clear core of the Munich leg of Jeenbekov’s trip was economic matters — 11 bilateral documents were signed between Kyrgyz and German companies at the forum — the Kyrgyz president’s remarks at the Hanns Seidel Foundation centered on security, democracy, and development.
“We know from the experience of modern Kyrgyzstan that building of a true democracy is not easy. But this is the only way that our people have chosen. Currently, there is political and social stability in Kyrgyzstan. This gives us the opportunity to set ambitious goals for the medium term,” Jeenbekov said.
Kyrgyz political stability is in the eyes of the beholder, perhaps. The day before Jeenbekov’s April 14 flight to Europe, his main challenger in the 2017 election aborted plans to return to Kyrgyzstan from Russia for the first time in the year and a half since the polls. Omurbek Babanov’s self-imposed exile and fear of arrest should he return to the country is just one facet of Kyrgyzstan’s tumultuous contemporary political scene. The party that nominated Jeenbekov, the Social Democratic Party (SDPK), is in the middle of a split. One faction is firmly standing with Jeenbekov’s predecessor, with whom he’s had a nasty falling out with, and the other with Jeenbekov’s proxies (in a quirk of Kyrgyz political set-up the president suspends political party membership when in office). As Jeenbekov’s administration pursues legal action against key members of the previous administration and parliamentarians float plans to revoke presidential immunity from Atambayev, the political ground in Kyrgyzstan is far from stable. This isn’t to say the system is in peril, but rather to underscore that nasty domestic political dramas are storm clouds on the horizon as Kyrgyzstan looks toward parliamentary elections in 2020.
Ahead of the Kyrgyz president’s trip, Human Rights Watch called on German Chancellor Angela Merkel to not just recognize Kyrgyzstan’s progress, but continue to press the small Central Asian state on important human rights issues. Key issues mentioned in the human rights organization’s statement include the case of Azimjon Askarov, torture, and domestic violence. The statement’s author, Mihra Rittmann, uses her own experience to illustrate areas of deterioration in Kyrgyzstan’s human rights situation: “The last time Merkel hosted a Kyrgyz president, I was living and working in Kyrgyzstan as Human Rights Watch’s Bishkek office director. Since then, authorities banned me from entering Kyrgyzstan. Other independent human rights monitors and international journalists have similarly been banned, without clear explanation.”
After Munich, Jeenbekov headed for Berlin to meet with national German leaders including Merkel and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. In a joint press conference following their meeting the two leaders — Jeenbekov and Merkel — made complimentary statements lauding the development of the bilateral relationship and aspirations for deeper ties particularly in the economic sphere, but also in hydropower, agriculture, tourism, education and other fields. Regardless of what was said behind closed door, the public statements point to continuity in the relationship between Germany and Kyrgyzstan.
Meanwhile, on Monday in Romania (which holds the EU presidency), the pending adoption of the new EU Strategy for Central Asia was marked with a high-level conference. The previous strategy was set back in 2007 and the EU has been working on an update. While the updated strategy has not been unveiled yet, the conference’s focus on connectivity and sustainable development are undoubtedly key aspects of the strategy.
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Atambayev Loses Immunity, Supporters Gather to Resist
The former president maintains that charges of corruption against him are political.
Atambayev's Days of Immunity Look NumberedAtambayev Takes Aim at Jeenbekov in Weekend RallyAtambayev Steps Back, Kyrgyzstan Sets Process for Stripping Presidential ImmunityFormer Kyrgyz Prime Minister Faces 20 Years on Corruption ChargesKyrgyz Politics Simmering Over Atambayev-Jeenbekov Feud
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Big Hole Discovered On A Delhi Road; CM Kejriwal Suspects UFO Landing.
Delhi: A huge chunk of a busy road in New Delhi caved in, leaving a car and an auto-rickshaw trapped under the debris. The shocking incident that recently came to fore, reflects the inefficiency of PWD and the Delhi government. However, CM Arvind Kejriwal chose to stay silent on the issue until he was forced by a journalist to comment. As per our internal sources placed in the Aam Aadmi Party, CM Kejriwal is suspecting that a UFO or a spaceship landing has resulted in creating the big crater-like hole.
Answering to the questions of The Fauxy, Arvind Kejriwal said “While watching the movie “Koi Mil Gaya” I noticed that when aliens arrive in their spaceships, it creates a huge hole on the landing ground. This must be it!”
He further added “Yesterday, Delhi witnessed a power failure for around 10-15 mins which further confirms the fact that aliens landed here indeed, exactly like in the movie. I am not sure but I think this is done under the behest of Modi Ji who is eyeing all seven Lok Sabha seats from Delhi.”
A large crowd gathered around the site where the incident took place and helped to pull the vehicles out, while CM Kejriwal was merrily busy shifting the blame.
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Biography Project, BLOG INTERVIEWS, Marcia Jessen
Interview with Marcia Jessen
Today The Baz is talking to Marcia Jessen, creator and owner of basilrathbbone.net, the first and last resource for anyone looking to research Rathbone’s life and career. In addition to her chores as webmaster, Marcia is one third of the newly formed Rathbone Biography Project. We’re very grateful she’s made time in an incredibly busy life to talk to us.
TB: Tell me about how you became interested in Basil Rathbone.
Marcia Jessen is the creator of Basil Rathbone: Master of Stage and Screen. She hopes that researchers and fans alike find it a reliable resource of information. Marcia has been a die-hard Rathbone fan since the 1960s, when she saw the Sherlock Holmes films on television. Her “other” job is curriculum and production editor for Judson Press. She has one son, Michael, who is now grown and living in Boston. Marcia shares her home in Pennsylvania with her two cats, Boris and Natasha.
JESSEN: Like so many people, I loved the Sherlock Holmes movies that Rathbone made. Then I saw Dawn Patrol and loved it. After that I began to actively watch for Rathbone films to be shown on television.
TB: Why Rathbone?
JESSEN: To be honest, my interest wasn’t limited to Rathbone early on. I’ve got lots of books on Errol Flynn and most of his films on VHS or DVD. But sometime in the 1990s, I was admiring an Errol Flynn website (errolflynn.net, which oddly enough doesn’t exist anymore), and I thought, “Someone ought to make a site like this for Basil Rathbone!” Since I couldn’t find a Basil Rathbone site that was as I thought it should be, I decided I would have to create one myself.
TB: When did basilrathbone.net first go on line?
JESSEN: I don’t remember exactly. I know it’s been at least ten years since the domain name basilrathbone.net was registered. I started out small in the late 1990s and had a few pages on the free space that AOL allowed with my old AOL account. As the site grew, I bought web hosting service and the domain name.
TB: So, you’ve been “on the air” over ten years. You’re also a collector aren’t you. How extensive is your Rathbone archive?
JESSEN: I’ve been collecting a little at a time for all these years and have acquired a large number of photos and old magazines with articles about the Baz. Of course I’ve tried to get every Rathbone film on VHS or DVD.
TB: You’re being very modest. I’ve been lucky enough to see some of your collection, including the early articles you have and I think it’s safe to say what you have is a unique and invaluable resource. Are there any rare items you are finding it hard to locate?
JESSEN: I haven’t been able to find ALL of Rathbone’s films; I fear that some of the early ones may be lost. The Masked Bride, for example (silent film from 1925). I would love to find a copy of that film and see Basil doing an apache dance! I don’t know if the silent films exist or not. I’d also love to find A Lady Surrenders (1930), This Mad World (1930), One Precious Year (1933), and After the Ball (1933).
TB: What kind of feedback do you tend to get from your readers? And has it changed over the years?
JESSEN: Most of the e-mails I receive are questions about Basil’s life, his films, his co-stars… I have been asked all sorts of questions. But they’ve changed over the years. Prior to 2003 (when MPI released the first set of the restored Sherlock Holmes films on DVD), I was inundated with e-mails from people wanting to know where they could buy the Sherlock Holmes films on VHS or DVD. 90% of the people asked about that. Most of them specifically enquired about The Hound of the Baskervilles. The other ten percent asked about where to get The Stingiest Man in Town on DVD. Now that all these are available on DVD, folks find more obscure things to ask me about.
TB: What’s the strangest thing you have ever been asked?
JESSEN: Some people have asked if it’s true that Basil Rathbone and Errol Flynn had a homosexual relationship, citing David Bret’s allegations in the book Satan’s Angel. I cannot confirm the allegation; I’ve never seen any evidence to suggest that Rathbone was gay.
TB:People send you their personal memories, not all of which you’ve published. Has anything you’ve been told surprised you?
JESSEN: Over the years many folks have e-mailed me stories of their personal encounters with Basil Rathbone. When I started the website, I was interested in documenting Rathbone’s professional career. I didn’t know what to do with all these personal stories until I got the idea to create an Anecdotes page. Still, some folks send me stories that they don’t want made public. As I wrote in a comment on your blog, one woman who wrote me claimed that her mother had an affair with Basil Rathbone. If this is true, it certainly is surprising, considering how Basil writes about his love for Ouida. It’s hard to imagine him being unfaithful, but the allegation has been made! Another person wrote me that when his father was in the military during WWII, and was on leave, he and his buddies were invited to spend the afternoon at the Rathbones’ swimming pool. The writer said that his father was shocked to see big-boobed starlets “flopping around” in the water!
I appreciate when fans e-mail me and give me information about something that isn’t on my website. This helps the site to grow! But sometimes those same fans are impatient with me because I don’t immediately add their new information to my website. I try to verify all the information that I get. Once someone told me that Basil Rathbone had been a guest star on an episode of a particular television show. He insisted that he remembered seeing him in the episode. I hadn’t come across that information anywhere, so I was excited to know this. But when I started looking at cast information for that television show and all the guest stars, I found no mention of Basil. I did find that John Carradine had been a guest star in one episode. This is just one example of why it’s so important to verify all information I receive.
TB: Given the large amount of information in your possession, much of it not easily available to the public, you’ve probably had a uniquely informed insight into him as a human being. What sort of a man do you think you’re dealing with? Is your impression well formed or is it still developing?
JESSEN:My impression of Basil Rathbone is continually developing as I learn more about him. I feel that I’ve barely scratched the surface where Basil’s life is concerned. My current impression of Basil is a hardworking, professional actor, proud of his Shakespearean training, and yet lacking confidence (in the early years). Once he became a star, he was confident, but he never acted superior to his fellow actors. He was friendly to and supportive of his fellow actors, a mentor to the young actors. He took his work seriously and gave a good performance even in the abominable films.
TB: Ouida Rathbone has been the subject of some discussion lately. What’s your impression of her from all the information you’ve managed to pull together so far?
JESSEN: My first impression of Ouida was based on Basil’s biography, in which he wrote about her as his soul mate and how much he loved her. I thought that she must have been an angel! I did think it was terrible of her to spend so much of Basil’s money in Hollywood, though. In at least one magazine interview, Basil told the reporter that he objected to the reputation that he and Ouida had as extravagant party-givers. He said that they enjoyed entertaining their closest friends, but they were certainly NOT the “Host and Hostess of Hollywood”! (I don’t have the article in front of me, so can’t quote exactly.)
His response is nonsense. The huge parties to which nearly everyone in Hollywood was invited were documented in the newspapers. We aren’t talking about a small dinner party for six or eight people. They were outlandish parties with fake snow and huge ice sculptures. And it seems clear that the parties were Ouida’s idea, and Basil just went along with it. Michael Druxman interviewed Louis Hayward, and wrote in his book (page 63) that Hayward remembers Basil being almost in tears after one of these expensive parties, and he said that Ouida was breaking him financially. (Forgive me if this was already quoted in the Druxman interview. It bears repeating here, I think.)
So why couldn’t Basil stop Ouida from ruining him? If she were really the perfect wife he wrote about in his autobiography, she would have said, “Honey, let’s put away some of this money you are earning for our retirement.” I’m disappointed that they didn’t do that.
And then I’ve read other people’s impressions of Ouida. Christopher Plummer (Basil’s co-star in the play J.B.) wrote in his autobiography that he liked Basil Rathbone very much, and he thought that they could have been friends, but for some reason Ouida did not like him (Plummer), so she prevented him from being friends with Basil. When I read that, I thought, “What? Basil’s an adult, but he can’t choose his own friends?” I also wondered why Basil’s autobiography has no mention of his son and grandchildren. It’s as if they didn’t exist. I find it difficult to believe that Basil didn’t want to have a relationship with them. Though I don’t know what happened, my “spidy-senses” tell me that Ouida was involved.
And then there’s the post on The Baz about Jed Harris’ impressions of Ouida. I no longer feel that she must have been an angel! Basil must have loved her, else why would he have stayed with her and put up with her manipulation of his life and his relationships? But I struggle to understand why he loved her. I guess we can’t explain the heart!
TB: Yes, there does seem to be a basic dichotomy between the story Basil puts out in his autobiography, and in some interviews, and the story told by others who knew him and Ouida. For example, have you encountered anyone but Basil describing her warmly? Did any of the people who expressed love or fondness for him also express it for Ouida?
JESSEN:Now that you mention it, no. I haven’t read anything positive about Ouida from anyone besides Basil. That doesn’t necessarily mean anything. David Macklin, for example, has told me quite a lot about his association with Basil. David is an actor who worked with Basil in the early 1960s. He knew Basil professionally. He may never have met Ouida. You’re going to have me digging through my notes for mentions of Ouida!
TB: So, are we talking about love being blind? Or was Basil simply presenting a public face?
JESSEN: It’s certainly possible that love is blind, although he wasn’t blind to Ouida’s faults. He complained about her spending habits to others, but it seems that he loved her in spite of it all. I definitely think that he was presenting a public face. I imagine that he feared a scandal would affect his career in a bad way, so he was careful to avoid any scandal. I believe that Rathbone wanted the public to view his marriage as one of the few that lasted in a culture where several marriages were the norm. Well, his marriage did last, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that everything was rosy in the Rathbone home.
TB: Good answer. Some celebrities, then as now, were running to their publicists and to Hopper and Parsons with every little marital problem. Rathbone didn’t do this and tended to keep his private life private. Even his “autobiography” is far from revealing or exhaustive isn’t it. What do you make of the almost total omission from the book of his son and grandchildren? .
JESSEN: I think it’s very strange that Rathbone makes no mention of his grandchildren, and hardly mentions his son. Maybe he thought that readers wouldn’t be interested in hearing about them. Personally, I would rather have read stories about his family than the story of Mr. Poole, the butler. I certainly have a lot of questions about the family.
Why did his first marriage end? I can understand that he came back from the war a changed man. Such a horrible experience would naturally change someone. I can understand that perhaps they had grown apart and the passion wasn’t there anymore. But unless they parted hating one another, why wouldn’t he want to be a part of his son’s life? Did Marion not permit him to see his son? (It’s too bad that Marion didn’t write an autobiography!).
Basil’s son Rodion came to Hollywood and lived with Basil and Ouida for a year, but after Rodion’s marriage, it seems as though he disappeared from Basil’s life. I’ve not seen any post-wedding photos of Basil with Rodion or with his grandchildren. Why? What happened? Perhaps Basil didn’t write about it because it was painful for him.
None of Basil’s grandchildren have ever contacted me. I would welcome the opportunity to present their side of the story!
TB: Does Rathbone’s life contain any other areas of puzzlement or “absence of evidence” that you’d like to see resolved?
JESSEN: I’ve wondered what happened to Basil’s sister Beatrice. In his autobiography, Basil doesn’t mention having any contact with her as an adult. If they were estranged, I wonder why.
TB:– let’s talk about the Rathbone Biography Project. Can you remind our readers about what it is?
JESSEN: Ah, the Basil Rathbone Biography Project! That’s where all these unpublished stories are going! The Project is a repository of information that will be made available to the person who undertakes the writing of a biography. There are bits and pieces of information all over the place–little nuggets published in one book that don’t appear anywhere else, for example. It would take a biographer years to track down all the sources. The Project should make the biographer’s research a snap! Believe it or not, the amount of information on basilrathbone.net is small compared to what is available. My focus with the website has been more on Basil’s professional life rather than his personal life. But I would be *very* interested in seeing a biography of Basil Rathbone written!
TB: OK, that’s a good note to end on!
If you have any Rathbone-related material you’d like to share, email basilrathboneproject@gmail.com
This entry was posted in: Biography Project, BLOG INTERVIEWS, Marcia Jessen
Tagged with: Basil Rathbone, basilrathbone.net, Hollywood, Marcia Jessen, the Basil Rathbone Biography Project
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BASIL says
Yup! *Gives you a Baz peace necklace*
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genevra says
I am a big fan of Marcia Jessen’s lovely site and it’s nice to put a face to the unassuming internet presence!
I first discovered Marcia’s site about Basil in 1999, while looking-him-up online at a neighbor’s house. (They let me use their computer sometimes, since my family couldn’t afford one.) I learned MOST of what I know about Baz on there. It’s AMAZING that the webpage still looks the SAME all these years later!
Marcia, you probably DON’T remember this, but I’m the one who wrote to you back in 2000 about the prop-box of “BASIL RATHBONE’S DOG-BISCUITS” from the show “MST3K”!! I’d saved the printout of my e-mail to and from you, and re-discovered it recently in my Box-O-Basil-Stuff I keep in his memory. (I’m planning on putting-together a Basil Rathbone scrapbook soon…I already HAVE a Vincent Price one!) In that “MST3K” episode, they didn’t do as good of a job as they COULD have on the funny, degrading comments (for “The Magic Sword” movie)…I came-up with WAY-BETTER ones myself, while watching! Also, they kept pronouncing his name “Bay-zil” instead of “Bah-zil”, which sounds kinda GOOFY…I suppose that’s how people in different parts of the country say it, or something.
I had this NIFTY idea that maybe you could have a merchandise-store (“BAZ-MERCH”!) on your site, that sells hoodies/t-shirts/hats/pins/totes/mugs/key-chains, etc. with different photos from his many films, as well as of just his face, and a cute, catchy saying or film-quote on each item (with basilrathbone.net in small-print at the bottom of the image). Then, you could spread-around the LOVE for Basil, along with the name of your site, AND make a tidy profit in so-doing…I’d TOTALLY buy a Baz-hoodie! (I LOVE hoodies!!) You could even do a “design-it-yourself” thing, in which all the available images/colors/sayings and fonts are chosen by the customer. Then, the manufacturer makes the items AS they are ordered, rather than making them BEFOREHAND, so you don’t spend more than you NEED to on production-costs. There are several companies that provide this type of service to small web-stores. A LOT of sites are doing this, now…I can just IMAGINE someone coming-up to me and asking: “Who IS that handsome, sexy young man, and where can I get a shirt like YOURS??” Hey, let’s face-it… Marilyn, Elvis, James Dean, the Three Stooges and the Beatles have been seen on this stuff for YEARS— Baz deserves HIS turn to shine!! Just an idea…let me know what YOU think! 🙂
Hi Gretchen! Thanks for contacting me about the Basil Rathbones Dog Biscuits box so many years ago! Regarding your merchandise store idea, I like the idea, but gosh, I wouldn’t know where to begin. And since I have a full-time job, it would be difficult to find the time to learn how to do it. I need a partner to take care of the merchandise store. Are you interested?
WOW!! No-one’s ever asked me to do anything like help run a STORE, before! It sure sounds like FUN, but I don’t think I’d be qualified at this time. See, I don’t know much about using a computer…just the BASICS— I can e-mail, surf the web, play video-games, watch YOUTUBE, draw with the “paint” program, print stuff, and write on this blog. I’m pretty INEPT, I know. I have NO idea what this “job” would entail…I don’t know the FIRST thing about running an online store, or even a website, for that matter (or I’d have one of my OWN right now!!) Gee-whiz, I wish I could help…I don’t have contact with someone who does these things, or I’d ask for THEIR help figuring-it-out. Well, let me know what I’d have to DO, and maybe I’ll get BRAVE and try! 🙂
Ah, there’s the rub! I can’t tell you what you’d have to do because I have no idea. Perhaps someone will come forward who has some knowledge and experience with running an online store (and an interest in doing so). But thanks for the idea! I am intrigued.
Well you can run a store through Amazon I think. You import their interface and stock it with your choice of items. I’ve seen other websites do it and it seems pretty easy. It might be worth thinking about it, Marcia.
COOL…THIS IS AWESOME!!
I just did a little online detective-work, and found-out what you can DO, Marcia—
Go to “cafepress.com”, and look down the left-hand column for the words “photo gifts”, under “design your own”. Click on “photo gifts”. On the top of the page, you’ll find the word “sell”. Clicking on this will lead you to a VERY simple way to begin your web-store! Three different selling options will pop-up, and the second one, marked “shops” is the one you want to go with (it’s for people who ALREADY have a blog, or website). Then, you can click on that, and it will take you to ALL the info. you’ll need.
THEY handle all the work, all YOU do is receive a sales-commission check. They will automatically take 10% out of the total royalties, up to a max. of $10. Or, you can PRE-PAY by getting your credit card billed for about $6 a month (more or less, depending on how many months you pre-pay). When you reach a large number of sales, you receive “bonus-level”, which means you get a LARGER commission. You can personalize your web-store page with your own HTML, so it blends with the look of your site. Whatever you choose to mark-up a product above their base price, is what you EARN.
This is a REPUTABLE company that’s been around for several years, and they sell a LOT of quirky stuff, as well as retro-celeb items…PERFECT for someone like you, especially as BUSY as you are! You just upload your own photos, and use their custom-tool to design your products…I think they also have the option for customers to do it, too. There are OVER 250 products for you to choose from, to put your designs on. There is an automatic tool built-in which calculates the shipping cost, as well. They ship internationally, and there is a place with a US flag next to their logo you can click-on to find your country.
Both eBay and etsy (an artists’ store-site) do this kind of thing TOO, but I’d go with café press, since they are more well-known when it comes to selling items related to screen-stars and films in general.
You may not make a TON-O-MONEY doing this, but it’s WAY easier than going through all the legal stuff I read you’d have to do to open a store on your OWN…and much less TIME-CONSUMING!
I HOPE this info. has HELPED you-out on your journey!
GOOD LUCK!! 🙂
Hee, I just had a go and made a shop! – http://www.cafepress.com/thebazstore 🙂
NEAT!!!
I was HOPING you’d start a shop, too…boy, that sure was FAST! When I checked-it-out, I noticed ALL the logos on the shirts are the same size— REALLY TINY!! I guess when you first start a shop, that’s how it’s presented, until you personally tweak each logo to the size you want at a later time, or something. I was thinking about how COOL it would look to have “THE BAZ” blog-logo with Basil’s profile-art in white on a BLACK mug, hoodie, baseball hat, and T-shirt! OOOOOOHHH!!
Hmmm…perhaps I should open my OWN web-store too, someday. I’m an artist, and I’d have a LOT of fun designing my shirts, and stuff. But, BECAUSE I’m an artist, I also can’t AFFORD to right now, if you know what I mean!! (I’m poorer than Basil Rathbone— T-HEE!)
CONGRATS on your NEW store…YAY!! 🙂
🙂 I only did it to see how easy it was. They just ask you to upload a logo and the first one I found was the one on the banner here, so it’s miniscule 😀 But it does seem a cool idea. Marcia should def have a try.
Mara Pascucci says
Thanks for this interview
fra franotti says
Thank you for this Marcia
Jerrie says
I just want to mention I am so grateful for Miss Jessen’s site as it was an oasis in the desert for so many years of my Basil fandom. It’s a truly awesome resource. Thanks so much
X-Woman says
Great Q&A – Marcia I love your site!
Santa's Little Helper says
To Ms Jessen – I absolutely am a fan of your website! I wish you would convert it to a blog format so I could comment directly
Thanks! I don’t know about changing the format of the website–I couldn’t possibly compete with The Baz! You can always e-mail your comments to me. My e-mail address is on the home page.
lunar tick says
what a perfect gemtleman
I agree he was,esp with Ouida.Who can say what he really thought.If she got father and son back together,more power to her.Many wives have compulsions to spend,I’m no different,but to criticize because people don’t have all the facts comes with the day of the internet.There are a lot of haters,but this site seems dedicated to the memory of a truly kind,generous man who had regard for all.Sad about his sister,Bea,but maybe she caused him pain because she was pained by his separating from Marion.I think his remarks about Flynn were anything but gay.He said Flynn was lazy,too,and did give the impression he could have been so much greater,evidenced by Patrice’s comments,and Miss Olivia about her unsent letter to Flynn about how great her films with Flynn were so many years on,after his male beauty faded,he was clearly bipolar and needed help and understanding,and he seemed to get both from Rathbone.
Val Prichard says
I simply want to thank Marcia for her fab site.
DaysWatchingSherlock says
I simply want to say I am a very big fan of Basil and Marcia’s wondrful ite has been one of my favorite places to visit for so long I can’t remember! Thank you so much
Frances says
I do not believe for a moment that a person of Rathbone’s breeding would a) have had an extramarital affair and b) have had starlets frolicking in his pool!
Denver says
I have long admired Marcia’s website, thank you
Eduardo says
Lovely interview
HRD says
Perhaps no one ever approached Basil’s son or grandchildren. Perhaps they were never asked for their experiences and opinions.
I’d love to talk with any one (or all) of the grandchildren. Do you have contact information for them? Do you think they would mind? I want to respect their privacy. Write me: gisbourne@basilrathbone.net
ParkerFan says
In answer to the person who asked me to post the relevant poems, here they are (I hope they come out alright). I believe they were all written between 1929 and 1931
1. Little Words
When you are gone, there is nor bloom nor leaf,
Nor singing sea at night, nor silver birds;
And I can only stare, and shape my grief
In little words.
I cannot conjure loveliness, to drown
The bitter woe that racks my cords apart.
The weary pen that sets my sorrow down
Feeds at my heart.
There is no mercy in the shifting year,
No beauty wraps me tenderly about.
I turn to little words- so you, my dear,
Can spell them out.
3. Purposely Ungrammatical Love Song
There’s many and many, and not so far,
Is willing to dry my tears away;
There’s many to tell me what you are,
And never a lie to all they say.
It’s little the good to hide my head,
It’s never the use to bar my door;
There’s many as counts the tears I shed,
There’s mourning hearts for my heart’s sore
There’s honester eyes than your blue eyes,
There’s better a mile than such as you.
But when did I say that I was wise,
And when did I hope that you were true?
4. “Grande Passion,
“If you should break your beauteous nose
My love would perish, I suppose
Or did your hair go limp and straight
I might again be celibate
Were you to slide your step, and peer,
You’d see my little back, I fear;
But lose, my love, your soul and sense
I should not know the difference.”
StrawberryAngelCake says
Oh it would be so lovely if she wrote them for Basil! (*squeeeing quietly*)
I think perhaps the reason you’ve never seen any evidence for Rathbone’s homosexualty might be that you refuse to look, just like Druxman and Matzen, whose claims of being a thorough researcher seem dubious under the circumstances. How can it not be obvious that one reason he was not a “womanizer” is that he didn’t feel attracted to women and didn’t feel the need to pretend in any but the most superficial way? The only source we have for assuming him to be hetero is his marriages. But gay men often married in the days before gaynes was acceptable or even legal. Oscar Wilde married. Tyrone Power married. It means nothing. And the only other ‘romance’ attributed to him is with the famous lesbian Eva Le Gallienne, but was this a marriage or the deal often struck between lesbians and gay women of a marriage of convenience?
Rathbone’s comment about Flynn’s beautiful body is consistent with a man who is comfortable in private with his orientation, even if he preserves public decencies. And aren’t Flynn”s insecurities and neuroses and promiscuity only the other side of the same coin? The misery and frantic over-compensation of a man who couldn’t accept his own sexuality?
When I first read your post I thought it said “Oscar Wilde married Tyrone Power” 😀
Robert Matzen says
You know what, Claude? You’re right. I am a dubious researcher because I didn’t follow the trail of no evidence to its inevitable conclusion that Rathbone was gay because he used the word “beautiful” about Errol Flynn. Similarly, at one point Flynn used the term “out of this world” describing his dinner at Mocambo–obviously he was telling the world he was a Martian and I missed that too.
let me ask you a question – do you think Flynn was 100% straight? And Rathbone? Would you describe another man as beautiful? (assuming you are straight)
As I recall, Jack Warner called Flynn a “sexy, animal package.” Was Jack Warner gay, too?
James Kruger says
Thank you Marcia for you unprecedented service to all things Rathbone!
Yes Marcia,thanks to your site i see Basils handsome face everytime i turn on my laptop.Those blue eyes are really something on that picture!
BernardMcC says
Marcia, what would rate as his best film, or his best performance?
There are so many excellent performances to choose from! My personal favorites are Tower of London, The Dawn Patrol and Love from a Stranger.
You know what is really annoying. I think my mother had a copy of A Lady Surrenders taken off the TV in the early 1980s. She, like me, was a big Basil fan.
What a splendid lady you are Marcia – all power to you
Thank you Ms Jessen. I assumed the person who contributes here as HRD was a relative of Basils, possibly a grandchild, though I see on looking he/she has never said so.
Thanks, Marcia, for your interview, and for your wonderful site, BasilRathbone.net, which I’ve been following for years. My own input on the Rathbone/Ouida relationship — perhaps Basil was the creative type and Ouida the more controlling motherly type, and he needed that aspect of her personality for some reason, and tolerated her spending because of it. My husband says I’m kind of controlling, too, but we’ve been together 29 years, and he still thinks the world of me, although many might see me as a prickly personality. My husband is a diabetic and workaholic, so I can be a bit of a nag about his health, but he acknowledges he needs me. He’s also the extrovert that other people tend to like more. Perhaps Ouida threw all those parties because she wanted to be liked, and that was the only way she knew how to get people to like her, while her charming husband got along so well with people was easy to like. On the other hand,in my marriage, I’m the thrifty one who tries to prepare a meal at home when hubby wants to go out and spend 50 bucks on dinner, so I don’t think I’m a Ouida in that regard. In any case, who is to say what the dynamic is in a long-term relationship? No marriage is perfect. There is a lot to be said for a couple having a history together and raising a child together, which Basil and Ouida did. Too bad so little is known about Cynthia, other than that she adored her father and died young.
I think it’s safe to say Ouida did more than spend lavishly. She seems to hav ruined her husband financially. I find that a lot more difficult to understand than the occasional spending spree. Hard to understand why she would do it and consign her husband to the humiliation of those later films, hard to understand, as Marcia says, why he let her. If my wife did anything similar I’d consider it grounds for divorce!
I have a question for Marcia (or anyone who can answer)
Years ago now, I read I somewhere that a number of Dorothy Parker’s poems in the volume “Death and Taxes” were dedicated to and written for Basil Rathbone in the late 1920s. I have always “known” this but now I can’t find any reference for it, Yet I am absolutely _certain_ I read it, and even annotated my personal copy of D&T with the information (I still have that copy and the annotations are there so I’m not imagining it!) The poems I annotated as having been written for him were “Purposely Ungrammatical Love Song.” “Little Words” and “Grande Passion.” Can you help me with any background to this?
I’m afraid I can’t help with the Dorothy Parker question. I’ve read that she described Basil as “two profiles pasted together.” I don’t recall reading anything else about Dorothy Parker and Basil Rathbone. Anyone else know about the poem dedication?
I never heard of this either, but how intriguing
Kal says
Could the OP post the poems?
I teach English and American literature, and I’ve never heard it either. I read the poems in question online, and they could be about anyone. The only detail is the one about blue eyes in one of them; Basil had gray or blue eyes, but so do many people. If there was an affair it would be after he was married to Ouida, since Death and Taxes was published around 1931.
I’m afraid I too have never heard of this before, and as you say there’s nothing on line about who the poems may or may not be dedicated to. Do you remember anything else that might aid in discovering if your annotations are accurate?
I’m afraid not. All my note says is “written for and dedicated to Basil Rathbone. NYC” I stupidly didn’t even cite the source.
Barb Edwards says
Thank you for this lovely interview
IhrBen says
I first visited basilrthbone.net when I was eight! Which is seven years ago. I’m old.
MaskedMadman says
Marcia you are my hero!
Aw… Thank you! *blush*
This is a grand interview. Miss Jessen, allow me to congratulate you on your hard work. You seem like a very retiring person who doesn’t seek the limelight, so it’s nice to see you receive some.
Alyssia says
So you take the view of mean spirited and jealous people about Ouida rather than the views of her loving husband? Why would he lie about her? It’s other people who have lied. His son was simply resentful as children of first marriages can be, but Ouida still befriended him and brought him back into Basil’s life. What greater gift could a wife give her husband?
Anita Vaudricourt says
Who says they were mean-spirited? You’re making an awful lot of assumptions, based on what?
they are assuming the worst about a man who can’t defend himself and about the woman he loved!
I don’t know that Basil lied about Ouida. Maybe he did and maybe he didn’t. But there are conflicting reports about her, and none of them are favorable. So that makes me wonder. “Why would Basil lie about her?” I don’t know. Why would everyone else lie about her? Why would Christopher Plummer lie? Why would Jed Harris lie? We may never know, but it’s intriguing that no one seems to have liked her.
Of course he didn’t lie about Ouida! Why would he? If you could understand their relationship you’d know why she inspired so much jealousy. People come here claiming to know them, but they don’t. It’s just a bid for attention. Anyone who really knew them like Michael Druxman knows they were devoted. And the idea he had some like you said someone had told you. It’s ridiculous. No one could mean anything to him beside his darling wife.
I never met Basil or Ouida, so I have no choice but to form my opinions about them from what other people have said or written about them, including what Basil and Ouida wrote themselves.Unless you knew them personally, you are doing the same thing: basing your opinion on what you have read. And that’s okay. We can respect one another’s opinions and still have a civil conversation, can’t we? What you wrote about people who “come here claiming to know them” is unkind.
There are lots of ways of knowing someone. think you can know a lot about someone from reading their own words, or even from just looking at a photograph. Everything I see in Basil Rathbone is beautiful, honest an true. A true husband and a true friend. I don’t believe he would cheat on his wife and I don’t believe he would lie about her in his book
No there are not lots of ways of knowing someone. There is only one way of knowing someone. Would you accept the suggestion I know you better than your parents because I’ve read your comments here? No, because it’s ridiculous. You didn’t know either of them at all. I did.
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Westlake Legal Group > Posts tagged "Uncategorized" (Page 46)
Cow-Farting in the Face of Science: Study Reveals Green New Deal Would Have No Effect on Climate Change
in Allow Media Exception, Featured Story, Front Page Stories, News, Press Releases, Uncategorized
A recent report on what Ben Shapiro called “one of the stupidest documents ever written” reveals Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal would have virtually no effect on planetary climate change (here).
This is surely no surprise, as the plan was — in part — offered by a twenty-something who believes all things can be free to all people without those people also paying for those things to then be free.
Not the most likely source for scientific supremacy.
And then there was this response to her critics:
Doppelgängers pic.twitter.com/eO8VMt1kvB
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) February 24, 2019
The American Enterprise Institute’s study assessed the cost as well as the impact of small segments of the GND, which claims the goal of “net zero” American carbon emission by 2050.
I should point out that America comprises a small part of the planet, leaving almost 7.5 billion other people in the world.
I should also point out that that fact alone makes a great deal of even the basic concept of an American Earth-saving change a fair bit idiotic.
But let’s pretend — as part of this narcissist, social media era — that we’re all that matters…
The conclusion of the study was simple:
“It is not to be taken seriously.”
Sounds about right.
What should be taken seriously, however, is the initiative’s apparent aim to take industry back to a time before planes (here). Nevertheless, of course, Alexandria still flies (here), even if her ideas don’t.
From the report:
[N]otwithstanding the assertions from GND proponents that it is an essential policy to confront purportedly adverse climate phenomena, the future temperature impacts of the zero-emissions objective would be barely distinguishable from zero: 0.173°C by 2100, under the maximum Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change parameter (equilibrium climate sensitivity) about the effects of reduced GHG emissions. Under an assumption consistent with the findings reported in the recent peer-reviewed literature, the effect would be 0.083°C by 2100, a policy impact not measurable against normal variation in temperatures. This conclusion is not controversial and suggests strongly that the GND’s real goal is wealth redistribution to favored political interests under the GND social-policy agenda and a dramatic increase in government control of resource allocation more generally.
Brass tacks:
A GND policy would yield no benefits in its central energy, environment, and climate context, but it would impose very large economic costs.
Well there ya go.
Relevant RedState links in this article: here, here, and here.
Thank you for reading! Please sound off in the Comments section below.
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The United States Has Many National Security Threats; Uranium Is Not One of Them
in Front Page Stories, News, Press Releases, Uncategorized
Promoted from the diaries by streiff. Promotion does not imply endorsement.
There have been calls recently from certain groups and individuals, most notably led by two uranium mining companies who filed a petition regarding imposing tariffs and quotas on imported uranium in the name of national security. The U.S. Department of Commerce submitted its report known as the “section 232” probe to the White House on April 15th. While the DOC findings have not been made public, President Donald Trump would be well advised to not heed the call of Ur-Energy Inc., Energy Fuels Inc., and whoever its powerful supporters may be. Contrary to their claims, this is clearly motivated by profit, and not some sort of corporate patriotism and concern for the national security of the United States.
The two solutions that the uranium companies suggestion in their petition are the requirement that domestic uranium comprise 25% of all US uranium, a huge increase from the current numbers, and for federal agencies and utilities to buy U.S. uranium.
“We believe that President Trump will recognize the danger of relying on large and increasing levels uranium imports from Russia, China and our geopolitical rivals” stated Curtis Moore, a spokesman for Energy Fuels.
According to official statistics from 2017 provided by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, while only 7% of the uranium used for U.S. reactors is domestically produced, Canada and Australia combine for 55% of U.S. uranium purchases, with Russia at only 18%. Two countries with a long history as reliable U.S. allies comprise the majority of the uranium that we count on for our national needs. China does not even register as a statistical blip on the radar. The doomsday scenario painted by alarmists on this issue simply do not reflect the actual statistics.
Conversely, those involved with nuclear power generation are opposed to measures that lead to tariffs and quotas, as the nuclear power industry struggles already, and these increased costs could cause even more reactors to be forced to shut down. Nuclear reactors account for 20% of U.S. electric power, with uranium being 20% of their total costs to operate. The almost certain solution in this instance is that the consumer would have to pay more for these plants to continue to operate. This would negatively impact tens of millions of people financially.
“It is likely that if the tariffs are enacted, it would drive up the price of uranium,” said Shawn Flaherty, a spokesman for the South Texas Project Electric Generating Station, a nuclear plant located in Texas.
If the President were to listen to these suggestions, he would be helping one industry. The rest of the country would suffer by doing immense damage to an energy source which Americans should be concentrating more, and not less resources on.
Independent nuclear experts have reiterated that the US has large existing stockpiles of uranium that it can rely on. As of 2018, there were 574.5 metric tons of highly enriched uranium in our possession according to the International Panel on Fissile Materials. To put that in to perspective, this is what that sort of uranium reserve can afford a nation with a military force as large and powerful as the U.S. In terms of literal national security use, a 2015 Department of Energy study stated that we would need new fuel sources for reactors on naval ships sometime around 2060. This is far from an imminent threat when it comes to making sure that our military forces are more than prepared for the far foreseeable future.
From a political perspective, giving in to this irrational petition could be disastrous. 31 US states rely on nuclear power to some extent, including a number of significant swing states which President Trump won by extremely slim margins. Combined, these states add up to a lot of electoral votes. Two critical states that could be essential to a victory path are Virginia and Pennsylvania, which go well above the national average of 20% nuclear energy, and depend on it for 36% and 34% of their power respectively. President Trump managed to take the electoral college without Virginia last time around, but Pennsylvania is part of the rust belt, and those voters will be necessary to assemble the same winning coalition a second time around. They will likely not respond positively to a significant part of their energy industry being threatened by rising costs related to tariffs.
While this proposal might benefit states like Wyoming, where uranium mining occurs, far more Americans would be negatively affected by this proposal. If President Trump seeks to build a stronger U.S. In terms of its energy policy, then he should simply be encouraging more nuclear energy production, rather than approving a plan to benefit a few at the expense of many. Americans should not be fooled on this issue. The national security risk exists with imposing tariffs and quotas on uranium, not with refusing to do so. This should not be political or ideological in any way. This is common sense based on actual facts and statistics. From an economic, military, and political perspective, this petition is nothing less than unnecessary and utterly irresponsible.
AJ Bruno is a conservative political consultant, writer, podcast host, and activist. He served as New Hampshire State Director for Michele Bachmann’s presidential campaign, in addition to working on an array of other campaigns at all levels.
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Water Cooler 04/25/2019 Open Thread; The Faces Of The Democratic Party Another Clown Rolls Out Of The Car
This Week It’s Another No Chance Lunatic Making A Play To Be President.
This weeks victim subject hails from the great state of Colorado, If you guessed the former governor you are correct, it’s John Hickenlooper. A man who can credibly give Andrew Yang (The man worried about NAZI Robots) a good run for top crazy.
A Boy Who Does Things With And For His Mom
If there is anything that touches a conservative’s heart it’s someone that supports the family and honors family values. What could better exemplify this than taking your mom out for entertainment and the movies when she would otherwise have to be home alone.
The former Democratic governor of Colorado explained how he once took his mother to see the adult film “Deep Throat” with him and a friend.
Hickenlooper recounts the story in a 2016 memoir, the Denver Post reported. But moderator Dana Bash made a point to ask about it during the televised town hall in front a live audience.
As the candidate tells it, according to CNN, the incident happened when an 18-year-old Hickenlooper returned home to see his mother after being away at college. He’d promised a friend he’d see the film in a theatre with him, but Hickenlooper claims they “didn’t know what an X-movie was.”
Hickenlooper asked his mother if she would like to come along, CNN reported.
“She said, ‘I’d love to go’ because she didn’t want to be left alone in the house again. So I took my mother to see ‘Deep Throat,‘” he told the crowd.
Ahhh nothing like a kid that shares porn with his Mom. Hearing this makes me feel like the Grinch at the end of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”
Porn Is Not The Only Place He Wants to See People Screwed Over
Colorado has something every state in America and the Federal Government should have. That’s a Taxpayer Bill Of Rights. In Colorado, the government can’t grow faster than inflation, or population. If the politicians want it to they have to hold a referendum and convince the voters that it should happen. Hickenlooper managed to run a campaign to get that bill of rights and the refunds that were due citizens suspended in 2005. 52-48 were the results, truly a tyranny of the majority allowing the government of Colorado to take what they should never have had in the first place.
Not Only Is He Out To Grab Your Money He’s A Gun Grabber
Not willing to let a tragedy go to waste he moved rapidly after the Sandy Hook shootings to grab people’s guns.
On March 20, 2013, Hickenlooper signed bills HB1224, HB1228 and HB1229. HB1224 created a limit of 15 rounds in magazines that could be bought, sold or transferred within the state. HB1229 requires background checks for any firearm transfer within the state, and HB1228 taxes firearm transfers to recover costs of the background checks from HB1229
Hickenlooper has claimed that, before his gun control extravaganza, most Colorado guns purchased did not involve a background check. This is just not true. The fact is that net registrations remained constant.
Don’t let me give you the impression he is all bad. He signed into law state-subsidized tuition for illegals and driver licenses for illegals as well.
The DNC clown car is truly overflowing this year, Honk Honk
Drink up That’s it for the Watercooler today. As always it’s an open thread
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WATCH: Angry Abortion Customer Breaks Elderly Pro-Life Counselor’s Leg & Injures Her Head, Highlighting a Growing Cultural Cancer
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An elderly woman in Kentucky was pushed to the ground by an angry abortion customer on April 13th, from which the pro-life advocate received a broken leg and head injuries.
The injured, Donna Durning, has served as a “sidewalk counselor” for 23 years.
The incident was caught on video, and it highlights a growing societal malady — not concerning abortion, but with regard to a sociopathic indifference toward the elderly.
We saw in the aftermath of Parkland — in my opinion — the media encouraging grossly ignorant and inexperienced teens (here) to rage against people to whom they should’ve been saying “Yes ma’am” and “No sir.” Gun issues aside, that disgraceful use of the naive as disposable pawns for political maneuvering struck me as equally disturbing a vignette of modern manners.
And, to me, the video of Ms. Durning being knocked down conjures similar notions.
Abortion Clinic Customer Assaults Elderly Pro-Life Woman, Pushes
Her to Ground and Breaks Her Leg
This is the 2nd time in two months that an elderly pro-life person
has been assaulted.https://t.co/VzzB8XVUJd pic.twitter.com/qOXOJMvE3z
— LifeNews.com (@LifeNewsHQ) April 23, 2019
Donna was offering the woman — who’d just exited the abortion clinic — a pamphlet.
She explained to Louisville’s WLKY News:
“I had a little card from Little Way Crisis pregnancy center, and I just offered it to her. And I said, ‘Honey, if you need to talk to anybody, there’s a number on here.’ I was there, as I am five days a week, talking to girls, offering them alternatives to abortion. I saw a lot of hatred in her face and — I’m not exaggerating — I saw the face of Satan in her eyes.”
Violence against those on the Right, of course, is nothing new. Another example is this roundhouse kick incurred by a young pro-lifer in Toronto:
SICK: Just now a pro-abortion advocate roundhouse kicked a young pro-life woman from @clcyouthprolife in Toronto
He has not yet been found, RT!! pic.twitter.com/k1XlXBCVRP
— Devin Sena (@DevinSenaUI) October 3, 2018
As for Donna Durning’s assailant — who drove away quickly — someone was able to write down her license plate number.
Police happened to be across the street at the time and came over immediately.
A society that doesn’t respect the preciousness of its youngest innocents (here and here) and the seniority of its oldest citizens is a society full of, well…to be blunt: a******s.
For King of the A******s, look no further (WARNING: GRAPHIC):
He’s crazy that’s somebody grandmother. Rt and find this asshole pic.twitter.com/p7rkNtMrUo
— Rello (@BKLYNRELL1) March 21, 2019
Best wishes to Ms. Donna Durning as her body mends. And to the police — in hopes that they catch all three culprits above.
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Where is David French’s Article on Pete Buttigieg?
David French had a lot to say about Evangelical support for Donald Trump in 2016, to include questioning their faith in general. French appointed himself as the judge of who is an appropriate xha candidate for those of Christian faith with this position, how else can someone infer from this? Since French has decided to lecture us all on how our Chritian faith should be reflective at the ballot box, I wonder if French will be in for the long haul.
According to French’s article “an open letter to Trump’s Evangelical defenders” French states “We are not told to rationalize and justify sinful actions to preserve political influence or a popular audience. ” French was at the time chastising Evangelical support for Trump amid accusations that he paid Stormy Daniels “hush money” to hide an affair. French’s consternation with Evangelicals was that they would dismiss sinful behavior, and he championed himself to be the judge of what behavior is acceptable for a Christian voter in the United States, so naturally, I wonder where French’s article is regarding Pete Buttigieg, a homosexual candidate running for President, or his vociferous condemnation of Kamala Harris for having an open affair with her former boss?
I bring these examples up because French felt he was qualified to impose judgement on American Christians, but suddenly seems to have lost his voice when that opinion would be deemed unpopular by the Liberal press. French only chastised Evangelicals because he knew he could take a moral position that the Left would celebrate, and he could condemn his detractors as members of the “Trump cult”. This all came into perspective this week following Franklin Graham’s criticism of Pete Buttigieg and his call for Mayor Pete to repent for his sins, and French responded with his ever popular “but Trump though” style.
Marriage is between a man and a woman. In Trump’s case, however, it’s between a man, and a woman, a new woman, then a third woman. Sex is reserved for marriage, not for your wife and porn stars. But you said Stormy Daniels affair is “nobody’s business”: https://t.co/bIa9XVVuzb https://t.co/rOzXZJNGn8
— David French (@DavidAFrench) April 25, 2019
French makes the statement that marriage is “between a man and a woman” but can’t seem to bring himself to state that Franklin Graham is correct that homosexuality is indeed a sin according to Christian doctrine. French can call Graham a hypocrite all he wants, but since French appointed himself as the expert on Evangelical voting, does he not have an obligation to speak out against the moral behaviors of Democrats with the same ferocity with which he attacked Trump?
French of course is rudderless when it comes to morality, his morality is as subjective as anyone else in the media. French merely used Evangelicals as the straw man to attack Trump. His thinly veiled criticisms were nothing more than a coping mechanism to convince himself that not supporting Trump was a good decision and that his requirement to double down is also a good decision. French doesn’t actually care about whether Christian morals are reflected in national leadership, he merely cares that he will be able to tell everyone how morally sound he feels about his decisions, no matter what true societal effect they have on our country.
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Congressman Threatens Donald Trump Jr. With Prison
I don’t know about you, but I’m horrified at the normalization of “proving innocence” when it comes to political tribunals. We have seen the Democrats push hard to create a court of public opinion that usurps all actual justice, and nobody seems to be pushing back. Even after the release of the Mueller report, Republicans like Mitt Romney are more concerned about Trump being mean and brash, then the possibility that our government spied for political reasons.
I came across a tweet that should be roundly condemned by every member in Congress, but I wont hold my breath. Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) responded to a tweet from Donald Trump jr with “Can’t wait to have you testify under oath about that Trump tower meeting with the Russians about getting dirt on Hillary. (Are you a large or extra large for your orange jumpsuit?)”. This is not a statement anyone who claims to be concerned about government overreach should let slide. In fact, if I were the President’s legal council, this is the exact type of statement I would use if Congress ever went forward with impeachment just to show that the Democrats have made guilt a foregone conclusion regarding a 22-month investigation proving the opposite.
Can’t wait to have you testify under oath about that Trump tower meeting with the Russians about getting dirt on Hillary. (Are you a large or extra large for your orange jumpsuit?)
— Mark Pocan (@MarkPocan) April 25, 2019
These people are sick, and we need to stop letting them normalize this type of behavior, but I have no faith that the GOP will stand on principle in lieu of taking their marching orders from main stream media.
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The Sourest of Grapes!
I suppose that The Washington Post would give OpEd space to any major party losing presidential candidate . . . except perhaps Donald Trump, if he had lost in 2016. But let’s face facts: to Hillary Clinton, the only serious crime Mr Trump and his campaign committed was not letting her become president!
Mueller documented a serious crime against all Americans. Here’s how to respond.
By Hillary Clinton | April 24, 2019 | 4:44 PM
Our election was corrupted, our democracy assaulted, our sovereignty and security violated. This is the definitive conclusion of special counsel Robert S. Mueller III’s report. It documents a serious crime against the American people.
The debate about how to respond to Russia’s “sweeping and systematic” attack — and how to hold President Trump accountable for obstructing the investigation and possibly breaking the law — has been reduced to a false choice: immediate impeachment or nothing. History suggests there’s a better way to think about the choices ahead.
Obviously, this is personal for me, and some may say I’m not the right messenger. But my perspective is not just that of a former candidate and target of the Russian plot. I am also a former senator and secretary of state who served during much of Vladimir Putin’s ascent, sat across the table from him and knows firsthand that he seeks to weaken our country.
I’m pretty sure that if I were to search for Mrs Clinton’s condemnation of President Barack Obama’s interference to try to stop Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s 2015 re-election bid, I’d fail to find it.¹ And I’d guess that she’d never say anything bad about her own beloved husband’s attempt, in 1996, to help Shimon Peres defeat Mr Netanyahu. And, as Ishaan Tharoor noted in the Post on October 13, 2016, Russia has “also bristled at perceived U.S. meddling in the politics of countries on Russia’s borders, most notably in Ukraine.”
Mrs Clinton writes in moderate, lawyerly terms, mentioning her (small) role in the Watergate hearings and commending the House Judiciary Committee’s work:
During Watergate, the House Judiciary Committee also began a formal impeachment inquiry that was led by John Doar, a widely respected former Justice Department official and hero of the civil rights struggle. He was determined to run a process that the public and history would judge as fair and thorough, no matter the outcome. If today’s House proceeds to an impeachment inquiry, I hope it will find someone as distinguished and principled as Doar to lead it.
Mrs Clinton also complained that President Trump was not taking any actions to protect the United States from similar interference in our elections in 2020 and beyond, though she gave us no specifics on what she believes should be done.
The purported Russian interference, as documented in the Mueller Report, primarily took two forms.
Russia’s Internet Research Agency made serious spying attempts, and succeeding in hacking into the emails of John Podesta, Mrs Clinton’s campaign chairman, and the Democratic National Committee. The IRA then gave the stolen emails to WikiLeaks, which published them.
Various Russian actors created spoof identities and posted things aimed at criticizing Mrs Clinton and propping up Mr Trump on social media.
Espionage is, of course, already against the law, and the FBI does what it can to prevent it, but naturally they don’t succeed in every instance. The targets were not the United States government — though the Russians and everybody else, friend and foe alike, are always trying to get more information — by private organizations. How is it, I have to ask, the government’s duty to protect private campaign and party organizations from foreign espionage?
As Secretary of State for four years, Mrs Clinton might not have known the details, but she was very much aware that we were spying on the Russians, and everybody else; the United States was caught spying on our ally Germany, and had intercepted Chancellor Angela Merkel’s cell phone conversations, an action which President Obama was reported to have approved personally, during the time Mrs Clinton was his Secretary of State. That Mrs Clinton didn’t like being spied on is obvious; it’s also monstrously hypocritical.
How, I would like to ask, can foreign agents be prevented from spoofing identities and posting on our social media? Russia and China and other authoritarian regimes could prevent us from doing so to them, because they don’t have the freedom of speech, and o have tightly controlled media. How the United States could so so, without violating our own laws and culture and Constitution, seems a lot more problematic.
But, as Mrs Clinton concluded, a tiny bit of her still seething rage sneaked out:
Of all the lessons from our history, the one that’s most important may be that each of us has a vital role to play as citizens. A crime was committed against all Americans, and all Americans should demand action and accountability. Our founders envisioned the danger we face today and designed a system to meet it. Now it’s up to us to prove the wisdom of our Constitution, the resilience of our democracy and the strength of our nation.
What crime was committed against all Americans? What the Russians did, assuming all of the claims in the Mueller Report are accurate, was not to spread false information about Mrs Clinton and her campaign but to tell the truth about it. The Democrats did not want the American people to know that then-CNN contributor Donna Brazile gave Mrs Clinton advance notice on primary debate questions, and the Democrats certainly didn’t want it known that Jennifer Palmieri felt the need to email Mr Podesta and tell him to “sober (Mrs Clinton) up some.”
If the woman who was asking people to vote for her to become President of the United States needed to be sobered up between 1:55 and 4:31 in the afternoon, isn’t that something the American people should know?
Well, it’s the kind of thing the Democrats certainly didn’t want us to know! And WikiLeaks publishing it led to what Mrs Clinton saw as the greatest crime of all: her not being elected President.
¹ – Mrs Clinton was already out of government at the time, and thus she bears no responsibility for it.
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Amid Charges of Sexual Abuse, the Boy Scouts Propose the Creation of a National Sex Abuse Directory for Youth Organizations
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I’d like to start this article with, “The Boy Scouts have some good ideas.” But I can’t, because the lightbulbs going off in their heads over the last little while haven’t been particularly bright. The’ve moreso been a dim, AOC-Green-New-Deal kinda luminescent.
Hence, Brandon Morse’s chart-topping article from December, “The Boy Scouts Filing Bankruptcy After A String Of ‘Woke’ Decisions Caused It To Go Broke.”
Among the dumb: letting girls be Boy Scouts.
But this recent turn may actually be a somewhat solid move.
The BSA have proposed the creation of a suspected sex offender registry for groups dealing with kids (I’d say remove the “suspected” — aka unproven — part).
They made the recommendation as part of apparent damage control Tuesday, in the aftermath of allegations that 200 Boy Scout leaders have sexually abused minors (I reference my previous statement about lightbulbs). The firms of Greg Gianforcaro and Jeff Anderson & Associates alleged that the Boy Scouts’ “perversion files” — which contained secretive allegations of sexual about — actually named the accused leaders.
BSA Chief Strategy Officer Erin Eisner provided a statement to The Daily Caller (listed in part here):
We fully support and advocate for the creation of a national registry overseen by a governmental entity, similar to the national sex offender registry, of those who are suspected of child abuse or inappropriate behavior with a child, and thus allowing all youth-serving organizations to share and access such information.
We are eager to share the information contained in our database with other youth serving organizations.
Our vision, and one shared by others working hard in this space to protect youth, is that all youth serving organizations would be required to track and document those adults who have harmed children or have been suspected of harming children and report this information into a national registry.
According to Erin, the new registry would be analogous to the DOJ’s National Sex Offender public website.
Oh — and also, the Boy Scouts said they never knew about anyone being accused of sexual abuse.
Bold claim?
Attorney Jeff Anderson called Hogwash:
“All the pledges and promises from the Boy Scouts of America fall short. The reality is, they have to identify the names of thousands of offenders from their secret files. The Boy Scouts need to come clean and inform the communities who these people are, what they did, and where they are today.”
I could say more here, but I’d rather hear from you — are any of you former Scouts? I’m not. What do you think of the organization? Its changes? The directory? For those of you whose lives were made better (or worse) by the Boy Scouts of America, I’d love to know your thoughts. I look forward to reading them, in the Comments section below.
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MAJOR REPORT: John McCain’s Family Will Change Parties & Endorse Biden in an Attempt to Oust Trump
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Megan McCain is no fan of Donald Trump. And that’s not a surprise — it runs in the family.
The senator and the President had a history of conflict, and Meghan’s railed against the Big Chees on The View relentlessly (holy cow, see here).
And when Meghan rails, she rails really big (here).
Now the McCain family is staking their anti-Trump claim for 2020 with an endorsement of former vice president — and gays-are-security-risks (here) senator — Joe “the Mitts” Biden.
Speaking of, here’s a fantastic video for ya:
Back to the McCains: As per the Washington Examiner, they’re preparing to say “bon voyage” to their erstwhile-beloved GOP. Preferring Touchy Joe, for Meghan and clan, those letters now stand for Grope Other Party:
In an extraordinary snub to Trump, who derided McCain’s Vietnam War service and mocked him even after his death last August at age 81, the McCain family is preparing to break with the Republican Party. McCain represented the party in Congress for 35 years and was chosen as its presidential nominee in 2008, losing to Barack Obama.
Sources close to both Biden’s presidential campaign and the McCains said that at some point during the White House race, McCain’s widow Cindy, 64, and daughter Meghan, 34, a host on The View, will offer their public support in the hope of removing Trump from office in 2020.
That’s considerable news, though not necessarily a shock. The family is determined to take out Trump:
A former McCain campaign official with close ties to the family said support for Biden was a given, but they needed to calculate how they could best help the former vice president. Both Cindy and Meghan McCain remain Republicans, and one consideration is whether endorsing Biden in the Democratic primary could do him more harm than good. “It’s undeniable that Joe Biden and the McCain family have a very close, personal relationship. It’s about what’s good for him [Biden].”
JB’s expected to announce a vie for the positioning of his butt into the most powerful desk chair in the world on Thursday. And Sen. McCain’s widow is ready and waitin’, Jack:
Another McCain family source said there had been discussions with the Bidens about his 2020 run, which is expected to be announced on Thursday. “They talk regularly and have been supportive of his run,” the source said. “The question is going to be timing and coordinating with the Biden campaign. There are a lot of moving parts there and [Biden’s campaign is] not necessarily organized. I wouldn’t expect a formal family endorsement because some of McCain’s family is still in the military, but I do expect Cindy to speak out at some point.”
The source said they expected Meghan McCain to speak out in favor of Biden should he get the nomination, but a Cindy McCain endorsement could come sooner.
2020’s getting interesting, folks. But it remains to be seen whether the Left can let go of Mueller mania and focus on winning. It’s anyone’s guess, but I’m betting on No. If they could’ve let it go, they already would’ve (Meghan seems to think so, too — here).
But in the interest of full disclosure, I’ve been wrong before — I thought rock stars would always wear spandex.
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Millennial Uses Uber to Take Her to an Abortion. Driver Describes the Procedure & Makes Her Cry. Now She’s Suing
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A college student in New York is looking to sue a man who — in his capacity as her Uber driver — refused to take her to get an abortion.
For his unwillingness to lend a hand, the rideshare giant gave him his walking (or driving?) papers.
She recounted the horrific experience (her Uber ride, not the abortion) on Reddit earlier in the month:
“I’m in college in upstate NY and I don’t have a car on campus because it’s expensive. I’m 20 years old and I found out I was pregnant and subsequently decided I wanted an abortion because I’m in no position to care for a child.”
Problemo.
“There is a Planned Parenthood very close to my university, but the earliest appointment they had was a week away, and I found a clinic an hour away that had availability in three days, so I opted to go there instead.”
But the dadgum driver was nosey:
“Because I don’t have a car, I rely on Uber and lyft to get me places. My appointment was at 11:30am so at 9:58am my Uber arrived and he immediately seemed uncomfortable. After about five minutes in the car, he asked, ‘Are we going to a planned parenthood?’ I said no (because we weren’t), but it set off alarm bells that he would even ask that. The destination I put in was just the name of the doctor and the address of the clinic, there was nothing that would suggest it was an abortion clinic. After a few more minutes he asked, ‘Are we going to an abortion clinic?’”
The driver had been there, done that. He tried to help:
“I was shocked; I had no idea what to say, so I just remained quiet. He then said, ‘I know it’s none of my business, but…’ and proceeded to mention something about his wife being pregnant, how awful the procedure was (and proceeded to explain it in graphic detail), and that ‘there is so much they don’t tell you.’ He then said, ‘You’re going to regret this decision for the rest of your life’ and that I was making a mistake.”
This dude was about to make her flat-out cry:
“It took all of my strength not to start crying but I managed to keep it together by looking out the window and avoiding his gaze.”
The driver’s conscience wouldn’t allow him to be a part of it:
“After we were about halfway to the destination, he suddenly pulls over with no warning. There was a gas station and a closed antiques store, and around us was farmland and forest. He said, ‘I’m sorry, but I can’t take you the rest of the way. I can take you back to [my city], but you won’t be able to find another Uber out here.’”
Okay, time to cry:
“I got out of the car and immediately started crying. I called my parents each three times but they didn’t pick up.”
Fortunately for her, chivalry was not dead:
“Then I called my boyfriend and he picked up right away. He managed to calm me down and told me to let the clinic know what was happening and to call some local cab companies.”
The driver waited around for 10-15 minutes and offered again to take her back to the city. Shortly after he left, a cab picked her up and took her to the abortion clinic, an hour late.
The young lady reported the Uber driver to the…COPS??
“I reported the driver to Uber and the next day I filed a police report with my city’s police department. Someone on Uber’s team got in touch with me after I told them about the police report and called me to get a detailed account of what happened. I told them everything on a call that was recorded, and the rep mentioned that it appeared the driver had taken a less direct route to get me to my destination prior to dropping me off.”
Uber let the girl know the driver had been banned from ever driving for them again.
Now she’s ready to move on to the suing phase:
“[I]’d like to pursue further legal action against the driver if at all possible. Do I have a case? What should my next steps be? I reached out to a law firm and a few legal aid societies but nothing has happened. I’m not sure what I should do now.”
Yeah; that guy should definitely be sued (?).
In a normal era, the girl would appreciate the man’s principle and his attempt to help her, even if she disagreed. She’d respect his effort keep her from making a mistake with which he was familiar. But this isn’t that era.
There was the Stone Age; the Ice Age, the Middle Ages; we’re now living — it seems to me — in the Moron Age.
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Unconfirmed Reports Say that Chris Chrisite Will Be the Keynote Speaker at the Republican National Convention
Posted on July 18, 2012 by Kempite
Let the Speculation Begin.
New Jersey Republican activists can hardly contain their excitement over the fact that their Governor has been selected to give the all important keynote address at the Republican National Convention. New Jerseyans are bursting with pride over the thought that our Governor will be given the national spotlight and be called upon to articulate the Republican case and cause before the nation and the world. But the reports have not yet been confirmed by either Governor Christie, Governor Romney or the Republican National Committee. According to the Washington Post;
“Republicans say that, contrary to media reports, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has not been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the Republican National Convention in Tampa.
Neither the Romney campaign nor the Republican National Committee would confirm those reports.
“You”ll have to stay tuned,” Romney spokeswoman Andrea Saul said on MSNBC Wednesday afternoon.
Sources with the campaign say Romney is not prepared to announce any speakers yet. The New Jersey State GOP Committee said they knew nothing about it.
“I’ve gotten no invitation to do anything like that,” Christie told NBC.”
These unconfirmed reports amount to nothing more than speculation but if true, the decision to make Christie the keynote speaker opens the door for additional speculation. So here goes.
If it is true that Christie is the RNC’s 2012 keynote speaker, it will signal the G.O.P.’s obvious desire to highlight the message of a figure who has established a reputation for being blunt about what needs to be done to get our nation on a track to economic responsibility and prosperity. It would also signal the G.O.P.’s desire to appeal to fiscally conservative independent voters, a segment of the voting bloc which could be critical to who wins the presidency in November.
Picking Christie to be the keynote speaker could also be a signal of several other things to come such as who Mitt Romney will pick as his running mate. There has been a wide range of Republicans who would have liked to see freshman Florida Congressman Allen West deliver the keynote address. West has proven himself to be a powerfully articulate speaker who inspires the conservative base while also firing up the TEA Party which Romney needs to bolster his standing among. Christie tends to enjoy similar popularity within those same groups but West brings additional positives that Christie doesn’t. Unlike Christie who comes from a state that Republicans feel is so hard to win that they have written it off in most of their campaign plans, Rep. West comes from a critical swing state that is well within the reach of Republicans to win. Additionally, West is African-American, and those two factors would have made West a prime pick for giving the keynote address. But giving that honor to Christie instead of West could be a sign that Mitt Romney has picked a running mate of color and so the need to highlight ethnic diversity during a high profile, primetime, keynote address may not be as necessary as it once was. If true, that person of color who Romney may be ready to pick could very well be former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice who many have suggested that Romney is quite enamored with and whom in national polls,leads all other potential vice presidential choices Romney may have.
But to read too much in to any decision would be wrong.
While Chris Christie is liked for the breath of fresh air that his brutal honesty and bluntness brings to the table, his abrasive nature does not fit well with the more diplomatic, less confrontational approach to politics that Mitt Romney is comfortable with. The same goes for West who may seem like a good choice for Vice President for Romney but like Christie, neither man can be described as having the “same personality type” as Mitt, a factor that Anne Romney once described as a key consideration in her husbands decison on who he will nominate for Vice President. Yet there is no denying that Christie’s approach has been popular and as such, there may be no other suitably prominent role for Christie to play in the Romney campaign other than allowing him to be a surrogate speaker and what more suitable platform can there be for such a surrogate than keynote speaker?
This of course does not leave West out in the cold. Many other primetime slots are still available. They include the highly coveted opportunity to be tapped as the lucky individual who gets to make the speech that nominates the presidential candidate, a role that West would fit quite well.
All of this is speculation though. The only thing that is not speculation however is the fact that if it is true that Christie is the keynote speaker, you can rest assured that he is definitely out of the running to be Romney’s Vice President.
On that front, until now, speculation about who Mitt Romney will pick as his running mate has of late been superseded only by the speculation over when he will publicly announce who that person will be. Today’s Wall Street Journal writes;
“It appears unlikely now that Mr. Romney will name his selection before departing next week for a trip abroad.”
At the same time, The New York Daily News writes;
“Sources close to the Romney campaign told the Daily News the working plan has been to announce the pick after the Olympic Games, which begin next week and conclude Aug. 12 — two weeks before the Republican convention in Tampa.”
Yet amid that media speculation comes a Tuesday tweet from National Review political reporter and CNBC contributor Robert Costa in which he writes:
“A Republican strategist close to the Romney campaign tells me veep announcement may come Friday”
Meanwhile, in an interview taped for ABC earlier today, Ann Romney claims that her husband is “not quite there yet” on a final decision regarding who he will nominate for Vice President.
Not long after that interview, while attending a town-hall event in Bowling Green, Ohio, Mitt Romney answered a a question from the audience regarding who he will pick by confirming that he has “not chosen the person” who will be his Vice President.
What this all means is anyone’s guess but to confuse matters even more, as noted in a previous White House 2012 post, Tim Pawlenty, the former Governor and candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, has decided to retool his website, TimPawlenty.com.
Currently TimPawlenty.com has been replaced by a “Coming Soon Page” that features a blank white screen with four small words that simply read “Please come back later.” Normally such an event would not mean very much but at a time when who Mitt Romney will pick as his running mate remains the only cause of suspense left in the presidential campaign, every move of every individual who might be under consideration for Vice President will be seen as a signal. In this particular case though, having been a year since he dropped out of the race for President, T-Paw’s decision to finally retool his website and put in its place a “Coming Soon” page that urges people to come back and revisit it, appears at the same time that Mitt Romney’s decision on who his nominee for Vice President will be is also “coming soon”.
Coincidence? Speculation? Maybe. Maybe not.
You’re guess is as good mine.
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Is Tim Pawlenty Preparing His Website For The Vice Presidential Nomination?
Most people have little if any reason to visit TimPawlenty.com, but if you are one of the very limited stream of visitors to the official website of the former Minnesota Governor and candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, than you have been surprised to find that the long standing platitudes for conservatism, apple pie, coffee, and all things American , have been replaced by a “Coming Soon Page” that features a blank white screen with four small words that simply read “Please come back later.”
Whether Pawlenty is just conducting some useful site maintenance on his otherwise useless website, or handing control of the site and its future content to the campaign of Mitt Romney in preparation of Pawlenty’s accepting Romney’s vice presidential nomination is unknown. Calls from White House 2012 regarding the status of the site that were made to several aides and former staffers of Pawlenty’s presidential campaign and his Nation First PAC have received a range of inconclusive responses that claimed the “Coming Soon Page” is up as the site undergoes some retooling. However; attempts to determine exactly what it is being retooled for remains undetermined.
At a time when who Mitt Romney will pick as his running mate remains the only cause of suspense left in the presidential campaign, aside from who will the election, every move of every individual who might be under consideration for Vice President will be seen as a signal but in this case, one can’t help but question the timing. Almost a year since he dropped out of the race for President, T-Paw finally decides to retool his website and put in its place a “Coming Soon” page that urges people to come back and revisit, appears at the same time that we all know Mitt Romney’s decision on who his nominee for Vice President will be is also “coming soon”.
Now this could very well be coincidental but my political experience has taught me that in politics coincidences are events which politicians actually put on their schedules. In politics, coincidence is a convenient excuse which allows the most unlikely set of circumstances to come together and seem like the most natural string of events. That stated, even though I have recently indicated that I am of the opinion that Mitt Romney will pick South Dakota Senator John Thune as his running mate, I can’t help but wonder if the coincidental timing of Tim Pawlenty’s “Coming Soon” page and Mitt Romney’s “soon to come” decision on a running mate is a more definitive indication of who that running mate will be than is my personal sense of who it will be?
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Republicans Announce the Theme and Speakers for the Third Night of the Convention
Posted on August 22, 2012 by Kempite
The third night of the Republican National Convention offer a powerful presentation of the promised path for prosperity that can result from the Romney-Ryan policies that the G.O.P. will lining up behind in November. Behind the backdrop of the evenings theme……”We Can Change It”, Republican powerhouses such as Condoleezza Rice, Jeb Bush, John Thune, Puerto Rico’s Governor Luis Fortuno, and Florida’s Attorney General Pam Biondi are scheduled to speak on the conventions’ third night and demonstrate exactly how “we can change it”.
According to TNC Chairman Reince Priebus “We want to remind Americans that we don’t have to settle for four more years of high unemployment, low pay and deep debt,” He added “We will devote Wednesday night to showing the country that Mitt Romney’s ‘Plan for a Stronger Middle Class’ will restore our country as the best place in the world to find a job, start a business or hire a worker.”
Priebus said the Wednesday night program “will show that the Romney approach is both optimistic and achievable.” The Romney plan will work toward energy independence, ensure that middle-class Americans have the skills to succeed, pursue trade that works for America, cut the deficit and champion small business.
“Having suffered through the longest sustained period of high unemployment since the Great Depression, Americans already know we can do better,” said Republican Convention CEO William Harris. “Next Wednesday, Republicans will lay out Mitt Romney’s plan to do just that.”
Also speaking on Wednesday night will be Tim Pawlenty, Ohio Senator Rob Portman, and ending the night will Congressman Paul Ryan.
Wednesday Convention Schedule
7:30 p.m.: Convention convenes
Introduction of Colors
Remarks by Senate Republican Leader and Convention Temporary Chairman Mitch McConnell (KY)
Performance by Beau Davidson
Segment to be announced
Remarks by Senator John McCain (AZ)
Remarks by Attorney General Pam Bondi (FL) and Attorney General Sam Olens (GA)
Remarks by Senator John Thune (SD)
Remarks by Governor Jeb Bush (FL)
Remarks by Senator Rob Portman (OH)
Remarks by Steve Cohen, Screen Machine
Remarks by Governor Luis Fortuño (PR)
Remarks by Governor Tim Pawlenty (MN)
Remarks by Condoleezza Rice
Remarks by vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan
Benediction by Archbishop Demetrios
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First Night of the Republican Convention Will Feature Paul, Cruz, Huckabee, Arturo Davis and Anne Romney
Future First Lady Anne Romney
On Monday, the Republican National Committee released the official schedule for the first day of the Republican National Convention which will kickoff on Monday, August 27th, at the Tampa Bay Times Forum, in Tampa Bay, Florida (see the itinerary below this post). The schedule includes more than 34 speakers that span both the afternoon and evening sessions, but the most coveted speaking slot that closes out the first night of the convention will go to Mitt Romney’s wife Anne.Leading up to the future First Lady will be a host of high profile stars, rising stars, and even a former Democrat, Congressman Artur Davis.
Before running for the Democrat nomination for Governor of Alabama in 2009, Davis represented Alabama’s 7th Congressional District from 2007 to 2011, and was one of President Obama’s earliest supporters. In fact he was the first politician outside of Illinois to endorse Obama’s run for President.
Three years later, Davis, an African-American, is now a Republican and probably one of the best examples of the current popular sentiments of disappointment that most Americans have with President Obama, a point that will dovetail quite well with the the theme for the first night of the G.O.P. convention……”We Can Do Better”.
Also speaking on Monday night will be conservative stars such as Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, T.E.A. movement sweetheart, Texas Republican U.S. Senate nominee Ted Cruz, and the ever popular former Governor of Arkansas and 2008 candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, Mike Huckabee.
Interspersed within that list of high profile leaders are other powerful but less known speakers such as Barbara Comstock and Washington Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers.
Luce’ Vela Fortuno
Perhaps one of the most intriguing orators scheduled for Monday though is Luce’ Vela Fortuno, the First Lady of Puerto Rico. In what seems to be a decision to have Luce’ Fortuno introduce Anne Romney, the G.O.P. is obviously trying to appeal to Hispanics and specificall Hispanic women.
The Party could have easily had a more widely known and politically established female Republican figure such as Condoleezza Rice introduce Anne Romney to the American people. Instead they chose to go with the lesser know First Lady of Puerto Rico, whose husband, Luis Fortuno, will be making a prime time speech to the convention in one of the two nights following Luce’s prime time remarks. But the decision to go with Luce Fortuno is a good one. As most of us know by now, first impressions are lasting impressions, and by having Luce Fortuno introduce Anne Romney, many Hispanic Americans men and women alike will be left with a first impression of Anne Romney that at least has a positive subliminal connection to one of their own, A Hispanic woman who is a leading figure in Puerto Rico. `
While many similar, not so subtle, political strategies will play out throughout the night, expect each one of those who speak to bring home the overriding theme of the evening……. “We Can Do Better”. ``
According to R.N.C. Chairman Reince Priebus, “Republicans reject the notion that America’s ‘new normal’ consists of 42 months of deep unemployment and greater debt, Americans know we can do better than joblessness, poverty and debt, and this convention will present our vision for a brighter, better future and it will lay out an optimistic, achievable plan to make it happen.“ ``
“Probably no four words could better sum up the conclusion that is shared by millions of Americans as they look back on the past four years,” said Convention CEO William Harris. “We can do better than this, and the country knows it.” ``The convention will host 2,286 delegates and 2,125 alternate delegates from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five territories. It will also include approximately 15,000 credentialed media—an international press corps second only in size to this summer’s London Olympic Games—as well as a global audience that will witness a “convention without walls” thanks to the G.O.P.’s Internet and social media efforts.“
Schedule for Monday, August 27, 2012
*As part of its “convention without walls” program to make the convention open and accessible, Republican officials also released today the convention schedule for Monday, August 27 through the convention’s mobile app – Tampa 2012 (http://connect.gopconvention2012.com).
Chairman of the RNC Reince Priebus
National Anthem: The Oak Ridge Boys
Opening procedural steps, appointment of convention committees
Welcoming remarks, and House and Senate candidates and RNC auxiliaries
RNC Chairman Priebus
RNC Co-Chairman Sharon Day
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn
Convention Chief Executive Officer William Harris
Chairman of Tampa Bay Host Committee Al Austin
Republican Congressional Candidates
State Delegate Barbara Comstock (VA)
Representative Tim Griffin (AR)
Republican Senate Candidates
Republican National Committee auxiliaries
Consideration of convention committee reports
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus
Committee on Credentials Chairman Mike Duncan
Committee on Permanent Organization Chairwoman Zoraida Fonalledas
Convention Permanent Chairman Speaker John Boehner, Presiding
Official Convention Photograph
Committee on Rules Chairman John Sununu
Committee on Resolutions Chairman Governor Bob McDonnell
Committee on Resolutions Co-Chairman Senator John Hoeven
Committee on Resolutions Co-Chairman Rep. Marsha Blackburn
Roll Call for Nomination of President of the United States
Roll Call for Nomination of Vice President of the United States
7:15 p.m. Recess
7:45 p.m. Reconvene
Remarks by Speaker John Boehner
Remarks by Governor Rick Scott (FL)
Remarks by RNC Chairman Reince Priebus
Remarks by Senator Rand Paul (KY)
Various Speakers
Remarks by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA)
Remarks by Artur Davis and video
Remarks by Senate Republican Candidate Ted Cruz (TX)
Musical Act
Remarks by Governor Nikki Haley (SC)
Remarks by Mike Huckabee
Remarks by Mrs. Luce’ Vela Fortuno
Remarks by Mrs. Ann Romney
Benediction by Sammy Rodriguez and adjournment.
About the 2012 Republican National Convention
The 2012 Republican National Convention will be held at the Tampa Bay Times Forum August 27-30, 2012. Nearly 50,000 visitors are expected to come to the Tampa Bay area for the event, including delegates, alternate delegates, media and other guests. For more information about the 2012 Republican National Convention, become part of the virtual convention at www.ConventionWithoutWalls.com, visit our website www.GOPConvention2012.com and check out our official blog, Conventional Wisdom, at www.gopconvention2012.com/blog/.
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Brewarrina Mission open day connects past and present to Indigenous culture and heritage
ABC Western Plains
By Claudia Jambor
Photo: Organisers Bhiamie Williamson and Charlee-Sue Frail at the first Brewarrina Mission open day. (Supplied: Madelaine Pickwick from Culture is Life)
Map: Brewarrina 2839
The organisers of an inaugural open day at one of Australia's largest former Aboriginal missions hope the event will become a national movement towards Indigenous reconciliation.
Australian National University researcher, Bhiamie Williamson helped to establish the open day at Brewarrina, which was home to the oldest institutional-type community in New South Wales.
Aboriginal people and children from across far-western NSW were taken from their families to the mission, which operated from 1886 to 1966.
Up to 100 people from NSW, Queensland and the ACT travelled to the open day, which was held during the Easter long weekend.
Mr Williamson, whose grandmother grew up on the reserve, said it aimed to reflect on the confronting history of site, as well as forge a way forward to promote culture and family heritage.
He said since the event, other Indigenous people have contacted him about hosting open days at various other former mission sites.
"I think there is a real opportunity here to turn this into a bit of a larger movement of Aboriginal people and communities reclaiming the spaces that have such a huge ongoing impact on their community members, on their families," Mr Williamson said.
"Just to help them with the process of moving forward in the world with a sense of healing."
Photo: Cherrie Frail-Green with her son Warraan, 18 months, at the Brewarrina Aboriginal Mission open day over the Easter long weekend. (Supplied: Madelaine Pickwick from Culture is Life)
Reconnecting family links
The return to the mission was confronting for Mr Williamson's grandmother Aunty Mavis Eckford, who said she cried when she arrived at the open day and recalled being forbidden from learning traditional language.
While there were happier memories of growing up on the mission, Aunty Mavis said recollections of her friends being taken from their families on the mission was harrowing.
"We used to play a lot of soccer, all the girls. But to see all of our friends going away, it was really sad," Aunty Mavis said.
Former Brewarrina resident, Cherrie Frail-Green retold a story she heard from her great aunt, where a boy and his three sisters were brought from Wilcannia to the mission and taken in by her family.
"It was not long after [arriving at the mission] that the boy had passed away, she said he died from a broken heart," Ms Frail-Green said.
Memories of the mission
The separation of Aboriginal families during the operation of the Brewarrina mission was one of the reasons historical records were provided on the open day.
Mr Williamson said there was scope to work with researchers to develop an archive by tracing records scattered across Australia and around the world.
For Ms Frail-Green, the concept of gathering long lost records would be very beneficial in helping those raised on the mission, like her great aunt, learn more about their family heritage.
"Technically she didn't exist because her papers were never handed in," Ms Frail-Green said.
"And that's one way I think can help some families heal and to find out some of their identity.
"There are going to be many people who don't have any records of where their traditional families come from, so that can make it very hard for services like Link Up to try and trace back [their family heritage]."
Topics: aboriginal, indigenous-culture, regional, community-development, brewarrina-2839
First posted April 12, 2018 08:24:32
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Documentation of installation with interactive video work from the project “The Navigator”
The Navigator is an interactive installation in which a video projection intersects with the viewer. The viewer is confronted with a life size sculpture that has a mirror face. When the viewer approaches the sculpture, a live stream of this interaction is projected onto a wall. A hidden camera from behind the two-way mirror face of the sculpture captures the movements and facial expression of the viewer. Through this intervention, the private intimate moment between the art object and the viewer is revealed for the rest of the public. This was an experiment to determine the universal experience not of art but that of the viewer through art.
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We've gotta hold on, ready or not, because Bon Jovi are on their way back to ANZ Stadium this December.
The newly anointed Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are touring in celebration of their latest album This House Is Not for Sale and will play a Sydney-exclusive show at ANZ Stadium on Saturday 8 December.
The Tour has already received both fan and critical acclaim, with its first North American leg grossing an estimated $47 million and its South American leg grossing nearly $40 million.
This is Bon Jovi’s first outing since the band’s 2013 Because We Can World Tour which drew more than 65,000 fans to ANZ Stadium.
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Having personnel who are trained in the basic principles of laboratory animal science and animal care is a requirement of the “Guide” and helps to ensure high-quality science and animal well-being. The department of Laboratory Animal Resources administers two types of training, mandatory and optional, for personnel who use animals in their research.
Facility-specific training for personnel working with laboratory rodents is a requirement for swipe card access to the animal facility. Personnel who have completed the requirements and have been added to an approved IACUC protocol will be contacted by the Facilities Manager to schedule a time for Facilities Training. This training consists of an orientation to the policies and procedures of the animal facility, a tour of the vivarium, and CO2 euthanasia training, if applicable.
Optional Training
LAR staff offer a variety of hands-on training for animal research personnel, including:
1. Rodent handling
2. Rodent breeding
3. Basic research techniques, such as injections, blood sampling, and gavage
4. Aseptic surgical procedures
Contact Tim Quinn at tquinn@albany.edu for more information.
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Inside Judicial Watch: The Truth Behind Fusion GPS & The Trump Dossier
Inside Judicial Watch: The Truth Behind Fusion GPS & The Trump Dossier via YouTube, January 18, 2018
According to the blurb beneath the video,
In this compelling episode of “Inside Judicial Watch,” host Jerry Dunleavy joins JW Senior Investigator Bill Marshall to discuss Fusion GPS, how the infamous Trump dossier was produced, who paid for it, and how it may have led to the surveillance of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump and his inner-circle. Prior to joining Judicial Watch, Bill Marshall worked in the private sector conducting corporate investigations and opposition research for various entities, similar to the kind of work carried out by Glenn Simpson, the founder of Fusion GPS. You WON’T want to miss out on Bill’s compelling insight into the world of opposition research, Fusion GPS, and the Trump dossier.
Categories: "Trump dossier", Abuse of power, Clinton and "Trump dossier", Clinton campaign, Department of Justice, FBI, FBI and Trump, FISA abuse, Fusion GPS, Judicial Watch, McCain, Media and Hillary Clinton, Media and Trump, Obama
Tags: "Trump dossier", Abuse of power, Clinton and "Trump dossier", Clinton campaign, Department of Justice, FBI, FBI and Trump, FISA abuse, Fusion GPS, Judicial Watch, McCain, Media and Hillary Clinton, Media and Trump, Obama
Hillary Clinton’s disingenuous dossier outrage
Hillary Clinton’s disingenuous dossier outrage, Washington Post, Callum Borchers, October 25, 2017
(Please see also, The Hunt for Red November, about the Washington Post and possibly other leftist media outlets going “rogue” on Hillary Clinton. — DM)
The Washington Post’s Adam Entous looks at the role that Hillary Clinton’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee played in funding the research that led to a dossier containing allegations about President Trump’s links to Russia. (Video: Bastien Inzaurralde, Patrick Martin/Photo: Melina Mara/The Washington Post)
When BuzzFeed published that now-infamous dossier of unproven claims about Donald Trump and Russia, in January, former Hillary Clinton campaign aides expressed outrage that news outlets that had obtained the dossier before Election Day did not make its contents public in time to influence voters, and Clinton later aired the same grievance in her book about the presidential race.
It turns out that the reaction of the Democratic presidential nominee and her team was disingenuous. The Washington Post reported on Tuesday night that the Clinton campaign and the Democratic National Committee helped fund the dossier, compiled by a former British intelligence officer, through a law firm hired to conduct opposition research.
The Clinton camp left out its own role in the dossier’s creation, as it ripped the media for sitting on information that journalists had been unable to verify. What Clinton and her advisers presented as their judgment that the media had made the wrong call was, in fact, their frustration at having failed to plant negative news reports before ballots were cast.
Recall that BuzzFeed published the dossier in full on Jan. 10, after CNN reported that the FBI had briefed President Barack Obama and then-President-elect Trump on its contents. Many journalists criticized BuzzFeed’s decision, arguing that news outlets should not spread claims they can’t corroborate, even if the FBI considers the claims significant enough to share with the president and his soon-to-be successor.
But Clinton press aides Brian Fallon and Nick Merrill contended, on Twitter, that the real journalistic malpractice was not publishing information contained in the dossier earlier.
Brian Fallon
✔@brianefallon
This was long rumored during the campaign, and many reporters know at least some of what Russia was alleged to have https://twitter.com/jeneps/status/818943951185055744 …
5:24 PM – Jan 10, 2017
Brian Fallon ✔@brianefallon
Today has brought a gush of reporting that outlets knew about and sat on prior to November 8
cc: @GlenCaplin1https://twitter.com/PaulBlu/status/818985935450894337 …
I repeat: certain media outlets were told this prior to November 8.https://twitter.com/politicalwire/status/818987542527741952 …
8:07 PM – Jan 10, 2017 Nick Merrill @NickMerrill
In fact, if we want to get specific, one outlet, a very very prominent outlet, threw cold water on this when Slate beat them to the punch. https://twitter.com/brianefallon/status/818987726133399552 …
Merrill was referring to the New York Times, which reported on Oct. 31, 2016, that the FBI had “chased a lead — which they ultimately came to doubt — about a possible secret channel of email communication from the Trump Organization to a Russian bank.” Journalist Franklin Foer had reported on the possible secret channel in Slate earlier that day.
Also that day, Mother Jones magazine reported that a “former senior intelligence officer for a Western country” had “provided the [FBI] with memos, based on his recent interactions with Russian sources, contending the Russian government has for years tried to co-opt and assist Trump — and that the FBI requested more information from him.” The memos comprised the dossier that BuzzFeed later published.
Consistent with the Mother Jones report, the Times reported that “intelligence officials have said in interviews over the last six weeks that apparent connections between some of Mr. Trump’s aides and Moscow originally compelled them to open a broad investigation into possible links between the Russian government and the Republican presidential candidate.”
“Still,” the Times added, throwing the “cold water” Merrill spoke of, “they have said that Mr. Trump himself has not become a target. And no evidence has emerged that would link him or anyone else in his business or political circle directly to Russia’s election operations.”
Clinton complained about the Times report in her post-election book, “What Happened”:
In the summer of 2016, according to The Washington Post, the FBI convinced a special Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court that there was probably cause to believe that Trump adviser Carter Page was acting as a Russian agent, and the received a warrant to monitor his communications. The FBI also began investigating a dossier prepared by a well-respected former British spy that contained explosive and salacious allegations about compromising information the Russians had on Trump. The intelligence community took the dossier seriously enough that it briefed both President Obama and President-elect Trump on its contents before the inauguration.
. . .
Sources within the FBI also convinced the New York Times to run a story saying they saw “no clear link to Russia,” countering Franklin Foer’s scoop in Slate about unusual computer traffic between Trump Tower and a Russian bank.
Note that Clinton described the dossier only as having been “prepared by a well-respected former British spy” — as if the spy, Christopher Steele, had acted on his own. Clinton certainly gave no indication that her campaign helped finance his work.
There is a fundamental contradiction here: Clinton wanted the dossier to be viewed as credible yet she did not want to be connected to it. She hoped the media, before Election Day, would publish claims about Trump to which she was unwilling to attach her own name.
Update: Appearing on CNN Wednesday morning, Fallon said he personally did not know that the Clinton campaign helped fund the dossier and said he was unsure whether Clinton did.
“How could you not know that the Clinton team was paying for it?” CNN’s John Berman asked. “And didn’t someone in the Clinton campaign know this?”
“I’m sure that there’s a small group of folks that were aware,” Fallon replied, “but it was kept, for reasons that I can understand, to a very select group.”
According to Fallon, Clinton “may have known, but the degree of exactly what she knew is beyond my knowledge.”
Fallon might be right, but ignorance is a pretty weak excuse here. At minimum, some people within the campaign were aware of funding the dossier, yet the campaign allowed spokesmen and the candidate herself to make public statements that were misleading by omission.
Categories: Clinton lies, Democrat National Committee and "Trump dossier", Hillary Clinton and the "Trump dossier", Media and Hillary Clinton, Washington Post
Tags: Clinton lies, Democrat National Committee and "Trump dossier", Hillary Clinton and the "Trump dossier", Media and Hillary Clinton, Washington Post
The Hunt for Red November
The Hunt for Red November, American Thinker, David Prentice, October 25, 2017
The dam has broken. The waters are unleashed, and there’s no stopping them. Truth is winning. Even the Washington Post is reporting this story. The New York Times and the rest will have to follow. The evidence is too compelling, and the story is out there. Much like the Weinstein scandal, there is simply too much evidence to deflect it. The reporting of John Solomon and Sara Carter has been devastating. They have been doing the work that the leftist American media won’t do. Which is to report on the real Russian meddling in America’s politics: Uranium One. And the Trump dossier.
This is huge. This will not go away. Unlike the leftist media narrative of Trump/Russia collusion, there is actual evidence to show we have been compromised, and it’s not Trump who has compromised or colluded. It’s the group of people the leftist media has vowed to protect. The Obama/Clinton/Democratic party complex.
The evidence is overwhelming.
The Obama/Clinton administration colluded with Russia in the Uranium One deal. They knew what the Russians wanted. They knew the Russians were bribing people. They knew the Clinton family foundations were getting over a hundred million dollars, that Bill Clinton received half a million dollars for an hour speech from the Russian bank involved with Uranium One.
As for the Clinton/Obama/Democratic Party alliance. They are in trouble. Having projected a narrative that was not only untrue about Trump, but was actually true about their own party will be devastating to their base, and the American public will likely not forget.
The leftist media. The Democratic Party. The Obama/Clinton families. Their corruption reaches to the heavens. They have knowingly deceived America in the worst of ways. Let’s hope their stature never recovers.
The Democratic Party has put forth several narratives since their loss in 2016. They have stuck with those narratives no matter how absurd they have been: Trump was elected because Russia colluded with him. Trump is unstable and unfit. Everything Trump does is wrong, he is a tainted President.
So says the party of Hillary Clinton and Hollywood, the moral arbiters of America. And the leftist mainstream media has followed in the most scurrilous of ways. They have reported only what the Democratic Party narrative says they should report.
Follow me here. How long has this search for Trump/Russia collusion been going on? How long has the leftist media been claiming Trump does everything wrong?
Since he was elected last November. They have been hunting him since he won.
But the ground has shifted. It’s been clear for a long time that the Trump/Russia collusion narrative has been just that. It’s been a fable repeated over and over again, the Democratic Party and its media shills hoping that something would stick, helping them regain power through mindless repetition of an empty narrative.
Unfortunately for the left, there is not the tiniest bit of evidence to bolster their narrative. There is not a scintilla of truth that shows Donald Tramp colluded with Russia to win. $100,000 of Facebook ads, half of them after November 8, 2016? That’s proof? Lord help us. That is the dumbest idea of proof offered since Piltdown Man. Donald Trump Jr had a meeting with a with someone claiming to have dirt on Hillary and left the meeting early because he saw nothing? Wow. Indict him, and impeach his father.
And that’s all there is?
Yep. That’s all there is.
But now we have an explosion of information about Russian influence on….. *drum roll*…….the Uranium One deal. Perhaps the worst political scandal since Teapot Dome. And then there’s the so-called Trump dossier. Which apparently was paid for by the Hillary Clinton campaign and the Democratic Party.
The Uranium One deal has been a powder keg since Peter Schweizer wrote about the scandal in the book Clinton Cash. It’s everything a scandal should be. Corruption, illicit bribes, Russians influencing a deal to control stockpiles of Uranium for their own use.
Tucker Carlson reports there is an extremely credible witness that will testify how the Russians did collude with an American President. Unfortunately for the left, it’s the Obama Presidency they colluded with, Hillary Clinton being the chief conspirator. This witness is said to have absolute proof of this collusion.
And the leftist mainstream American media is virtually silent.
But that’s because they aren’t interested in news, or reporting. They’re only interested in the narratives pushed by the Obama/Clinton/Democratic media complex.
Quid pro quo. As clear as it can be.
They sold out American interests for thirty pieces of silver.
It’s hard to say which is the bigger disgrace. The Obama Justice Department, the FBI, Obama himself, the Clintons, or our despicably partisan media. Let’s not mince words, they’re all culpable, all guilty of selling out America.
It’s difficult to say enough negative about all of them.
The Trump Dossier.
The one that the Clinton campaign, and John McCain, tried to pass off on the FBI as truth. The one that apparently was paid for by the Hillary campaign and the Democratic Party, and perhaps a Republican donor.
The dossier is so embarrassingly bad, so embarrassingly transparent as a political ruse, there aren’t’ enough words to describe its stupidity and disgraceful place in history.
This dossier became the child of the left, and the child of one James Comey. He pushed it forward with no shame. This dossier is what informed him of why Trump was unfit? Good grief, James, were you that obtuse?
I guess so. You were the one who wanted the Mueller investigation to start. Purposefully. Based on your belief in the (Russian) Trump dossier? Rod Rosenstein appointed your man, Mueller.
And now it’s boomeranging. Just ask the Podesta family.
Trump clearly did nothing wrong, but now it’s going to be revealed just how incompetent and conniving Mr. Comey, Rod Rosenstein, and Robert Mueller were and are.
The wrong people have been blamed. And the truth is coming out.
The dam has broken.
The left’s narratives have been reduced to a pile of ashes.
Blaming Trump for colluding with the Russians for almost a year has been a failure. It’s simple, the narrative was never true. It was bound to be shown as false. But the unintended consequence of playing this narrative for the last year has been that a lot of people have come to believe Russia interfered with our political system.
Most of those believers are on the left. The disciples of Rachel Maddow, CNN, Democratic politicians, and the leftist partisan media masquerading as journalists.
The cognitive dissonance has just begun for all of them. The proof is clear, they were all wrong. Extraordinarily wrong. The collusion and sell out was from the very people they put forth as heroes. The Obama/Clinton Democratic Party has been caught with their hands in the cookie jar. Thirty pieces of silver wasn’t enough. It was millions of dollars and the opportunity to hold power in America that proved to be their downfall. Colluding with the Russians was what they were willing to do in this power play.
The unwinding of this scandal will take time. But the implication is clear. The Trump administration will be fully exonerated. They did nothing wrong. Oh yes, the left won’t admit it, they will be furious (aren’t they always?), but this narrative is over except in the minds of total leftist partisans. Just like the man who threw the Russian flags at Trump. He was aiming for the wrong people.
He just didn’t know it yet. Likewise, the leftist base doesn’t either.
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Assess This
Assess This, Power Line, Scott Johnson, July 15, 2017
Even this “eyes only” document must have left ambiguity about Putin’s “audacious objectives.” There is a rather big difference between the objective of damaging Hillary Clinton and the objective of defeating her. Given the unidentified sources of the leaks behind this revelation, however, one would have to be a fool to take the contents of the report or the validity of its assessments on faith.
One should think that the credibility of former government officials who betray their oaths to leak such information would be in question. Color me cynical. For whatever reason, however, the Post expresses no reservations regarding the credibility of these officials.
Did Putin prefer Trump in the presidential election of 2016? According to the intelligence report dated January 6, 2017, Putin not only preferred Trump to Clinton. He mounted a so-called influence campaign to put him over. The report is posted online here.
Issued under the auspices of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the report is based on the intelligence and assessments of the CIA, the FBI and the NSA. The report as released constitutes the “declassified version of a highly classified assessment that has been provided to the President and to recipients approved by the President.”
The authors of the declassified version of the report state that their conclusions “are all reflected in the classified assessment,” although “the declassified report does not and cannot include the full supporting information, including specific intelligence and sources and methods.” Our own ability to evaluate the report is necessarily limited by what has been disclosed to the public.
The report conforms to the line put out by Hillary Clinton’s communications team in the immediate aftermath of Clinton’s shocking loss. Perhaps that is a coincidence, or perhaps the Clintonistas were on to something.
The report also comports with the line peddled by former Obama administration officials who frequently retailed politicized “narratives” manufactured to support counterintuitive administration policies. See, for example, the long Washington Post article “Obama’s secret struggle to punish Russia for Putin’s election assault.”
The former Obama administration officials feeding the Post feel free to blow such highly classified information as the administration’s putative cyber efforts against Russia. Trump administration officials decried the leaks to Adam Kredo for his Washington Free Beacon article on the subject.
The Washington Post article contains hints of the “highly classified” information that was omitted from the declassified version of the report. According to the Post, in August 2016 the CIA hand delivered an “eyes only” report “drawn from sourcing deep inside the Russian government that detailed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s direct involvement in a cyber campaign to disrupt and discredit the U.S. presidential race.”
The Post continued: “The intelligence captured Putin’s specific instructions on the operation’s audacious objectives — defeat or at least damage the Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton, and help elect her opponent, Donald Trump” (emphasis added).
The Post’s long article reminded me of the dialogue Woody Allen wrote for his voiceover spy parody What’s Up, Tiger Lilly? at the point where one character shows spy hero Phil Moscowitz a printed floor plan and explains: “This is Shepherd Wong’s home.” Moscowitz asks: “He lives in that piece of paper?” In the Post story, the lowdown on Putin lives in the piece of paper stuffed into the envelope transmitted by courier from the CIA to President Obama under extraordinary handling restrictions.
If we turn back to the declassified report to arrive at our own conclusions, we are underwhelmed by the presentation. It is, shall we say, thin.
Referring to the agencies’ finding that Putin ordered an “influence campaign” to help Trump win the election — a finding the agencies say they hold “with high confidence” — the Russian American journalist Masha Gessen (no friend of Trump) put it this way in her hilariously derisive account posted on January 9 at the site of the New York Review of Books:
A close reading of the report shows that it barely supports such a conclusion. Indeed, it barely supports any conclusion. There is not much to read: the declassified version is twenty-five pages, of which two are blank, four are decorative, one contains an explanation of terms, one a table of contents, and seven are a previously published unclassified report by the CIA’s Open Source division. There is even less to process: the report adds hardly anything to what we already knew. The strongest allegations—including about the nature of the DNC hacking—had already been spelled out in much greater detail in earlier media reports.
But the real problems come with the findings themselves….
The report is so poorly written that it makes for painful reading. Gessen makes this point and advances her analysis as well:
Despite its brevity, the report makes many repetitive statements remarkable for their misplaced modifiers, mangled assertions, and missing words. This is not just bad English: this is muddled thinking and vague or entirely absent argument. Take, for example, this phrase: “Moscow most likely chose WikiLeaks because of its self-proclaimed reputation for authenticity.” I think, though I cannot be sure, that the authors of the report are speculating that Moscow gave the products of its hacking operation to WikiLeaks because WikiLeaks is known as a reliable source. The next line, however, makes this speculation unnecessary: “Disclosures through WikiLeaks did not contain any evident forgeries.”
Or consider this: “Putin most likely wanted to discredit Secretary Clinton because he has publicly blamed her since 2011 for inciting mass protests against his regime in late 2011 and early 2012, and because he holds a grudge for comments he almost certainly saw as disparaging him.” Did Putin’s desire to discredit Clinton stem from his own public statements, or are the intelligence agencies basing their appraisal of Putin’s motives on his public statements? Logic suggests the latter, but grammar indicates the former. The fog is not coincidental: if the report’s vague assertions were clarified and its circular logic straightened out, nothing would be left.
Gessen observes at one point: “That is the entirety of the evidence the report offers to support its estimation of Putin’s motives for allegedly working to elect Trump: conjecture based on other politicians in other periods, on other continents—and also on misreported or mistranslated public statements.”
Along with disparaging comments on Trump, Gessen concludes that the report “suggests that the US intelligence agencies’ Russia expertise is weak and throws into question their ability to process and present information[.]” I won’t try to summarize Gessen’s devastating assessment of the report. You really have to read the whole thing.
Power Line readers are probably already familiar with Andy McCarthy’s invaluable assessment of the report in his NRO column “Missing from the intelligence report: The word ‘Podesta.’” It too is necessary reading.
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The Left Media’s Extraordinary Popular Delusion
The Left Media’s Extraordinary Popular Delusion, American Thinker, Patricia McCarthy, July 13, 2017
…and the madness of their crowd. “Collective obsessional behavior” is defined as a “condition in which a large group of people exhibit similar physical or emotional symptoms, such as anxiety or extreme excitement. Also called epidemic hysteria.”
There is no longer any doubt that the American left, especially those who dominate our media and academia, are indeed suffering from the above disorder. Since their candidate lost the election that they were so terribly confident she would win in a landslide, they have descended deeper and deeper into psychosis. The Clinton campaign came up with their Trump-colluded-with-Russia meme about twenty-four hours after the election results were verified. It was nonsense then as it is today, but the left’s mental distress has become so grievous that they no longer can be called rational or even sane. After eight months of wild speculation and various investigations, absolutely nothing has been unearthed that indicates in any way that the Trump campaign, least of all Trump himself, colluded with Russia to affect the outcome of the election. The media’s obsession with somehow proving such collusion has rendered them disordered and incoherent. The media spend their days and nights ignoring the many news stories the public should be learning about: North Korea’s nuclear program, compliments of Bill Clinton, ISIS, Iran’s nuclear program compliments of Obama, the determination of some states and cities to protect illegal immigrant criminals rather than their own citizens, the domestic terrorism of groups like Black Lives Matter and Antifa, etc. Eight years of Obama gave rise to much of these plagues upon our nation and now Trump must deal with the consequences of Obama’s radicalism, economic destruction and importation of tens of thousands of illegal immigrants and the systemic meltdown of the national media, both print and electronic.
Most, if not all, of the media hysteria about a Trump/Russia collusion is the result of countless illegal leaks to said media in which unnamed sources are the order of the day. No longer do the NYT or the WaPo fact-check their sources or adhere to even minimal journalistic ethics. Like too many airhead celebrities who think people care what they think about anything, mainstream journalists are of one mind: get rid of Trump by any means, the ends will be justifiable. So what if good people are maligned, their careers ruined, their jobs lost? So what if the stories they print are mere speculation meant to fuel a few days of scandal. One day, they hope. something will stick. They are counting on Robert Mueller to make their day. Why else would he hire a host of far-left attorneys, known Hillary supporters, to “investigate”? No one yet knows if Mueller is a decent man who reveres the Constitution or if he’s a partisan political hatchetman sent to do the left’s bidding. He was chosen because he’s Comey’s best pal, which does not bode well for a fair outcome. It would be enormously reassuring if he was actually investigating the many known crimes of the Clintons, their foundation, the DNC, and the Clinton campaign’s dirty tricks, but that is, as every conservative knows, highly unlikely. It is more probable that he and his pals are the fix the left hopes will lead to Trump’s removal from office.
That the left is suffering from a psychic break is clearer than ever these past few days. Three unnamed sources leaked to the NYT that Donald Trump Jr. had a twenty-minute meeting with a Russian woman who wanted to talk about adoptions and the Magnitsky Act. Trump had agreed to the meeting because he was told the person had incriminating evidence of Hillary’s dealings with Russia. She did not. The meeting was over. Sounds like a setup, perhaps by part of the deep state determined to destroy Trump or maybe by an Obama/Clinton team of subversives. There is abundant evidence that Natalia Veselnitskaya is anti-Trump.
The media has responded as though proof of Trump committing an ISIS-like murder just fell into their laps. The leftist media and their willing guests are falling all over themselves to be on camera calling for prosecution and, of course, impeachment. They are now exhibiting signs of a full-fledged psychosis, a “severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with reality.” Tim Kaine, not the sharpest knife in the drawer, called the meeting “treason.” Adam Schiff, ranking member on the Intelligence Committee, embarrasses himself on an almost daily basis droning on and on as though Trump is some sort of Benedict Arnold or Aldrich Ames. A paragon of intelligence he is not. Does anyone believe that if Kaine or Schiff were offered incriminating evidence of Trump wrongdoing, they would not trample over their own children to take that meeting? The same is true of every anchor on CNN, MSNBC, CBS, NBC, ABC, NYT, WaPo, LAT, and every other leftist outlet in the country. Fox News has fallen hard for the story as well. Epidemic hysteria and psychosis is what they spew day after day. Now these organizations have just become thoroughly and consistently boring. We are tuning them out and turning them off. Check CNN’s ratings: #13 in prime time!
The Clintons were the most corrupt people to ever reach the White House and managed to remain there for eight years. Hillary was the most incompetent and corrupt person to ever be Secretary of State (John Kerry being a close second). Obama was the most anti-American, anti-Constitution president to ever hold the office. While in power, these people intervened in the elections of other nations, illegally took millions of dollars from nefarious people and countries, lied and cheated. “No one colluded with Russia more than Obama.” Had the mainstream media for one moment reported on these people’s many, many crimes against this nation, perhaps they would have some credibility. But they did not, so they have none. To this day, they purposefully refuse to report news unfavorable to the left, like Comey leaking classified memos. To this day, Susan Rice has not testified about her unmasking of private citizens for political purposes. Nor has Ben Rhodes, Obama’s master of sleaze and trickery. HRC was never put under oath when interviewed by the FBI about her illegal server. The last eight and a half years have proven to the American people that the Democrat left and the media are two parts of the same criminal enterprise that feed each other’s addiction to power. While their mass hysteria is infuriating, it proves their absolute lust for political dominance over any concern for people. They have become self-important, hate-filled snobs deluded by illusions of their own grandeur.
“We find that whole communities suddenly fix their minds upon one object, and go mad in its pursuit; that millions of people become simultaneously impressed with one delusion and run after it, till their attention is caught by some new folly more captivating than the first.” — Charles Mackay, Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds, 1841.
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The Leftist News Media, Unmasked
The Leftist News Media, Unmasked, Front Page Magazine, Discover The Networks, June 21, 2017
(Please see also, After Last Night. — DM)
Andrea Mitchell, poster woman of the propaganda mill.
If there’s anything that the most recent presidential campaign and its aftermath have made crystal clear, it’s that the major news media in America are teeming with leftists who overtly and covertly promote leftist worldviews and agendas. Andrea Mitchell, who has been the chief foreign-affairs correspondent at NBC News since 1994, is emblematic of the media’s pitiful devolution into nothing more than a propaganda mill.
Like a dutiful leftist, for instance, Mitchell has long viewed white Republicans and conservatives as being particularly inclined toward racism. During a June 2008 appearance on MSNBC, she referred to a heavily pro-Republican area of southwestern Virginia where then-presidential candidate Barack Obama was campaigning, as “real redneck, sort of, bordering on Appalachia country.”
In a December 2015 discussion about Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s call for a temporary halt on Muslim immigration to the United States, Mitchell said: “I will tell you that the [Obama] White House views the Trump Muslim ban as pure racism … My first campaign, 1968 as a young reporter, was [that of segregationist] George Wallace. I have seen this before.”
Mitchell objected strongly in June 2016 when Donald Trump said he was being treated unfairly by U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel, an Indiana-born American citizen whose parents originally hailed from Mexico. Trump described Curiel, who was presiding over a lawsuit against Trump University, as “a member of a club or society [La Raza Lawyers of San Diego] very strongly pro-Mexican,” and said that it was “just common sense” that Curiel’s connections to Mexico, and his disagreement with Trump’s past calls for stricter border controls, were responsible for his anti-Trump rulings. According to Mitchell, Trump’s remarks were “blatantly racist.”
In November 2016, Mitchell covered the annual conference of the National Policy Institute, a Washington-based think tank that promotes white nationalism. Though the gathering consisted of scarcely 200 attendees, Mitchell tried to emphasize its significance as a barometer of anti-black racism among Donald Trump’s political backers: “Supporters of Donald Trump’s election and the alt-right gathered in Washington this weekend at the Reagan Building … to celebrate with white supremacist speech and echoes of signature language from Nazi Germany.” Later in that segment, Mitchell related an anecdote she had heard about a four-year-old black girl in Harlem who, by Mitchell’s telling, “said she wants to be white” because of her fear “that black people are going to be shot under [President] Trump.” Trump’s election victory, said the news woman, was having a profound “effect on children in minority, in communities of color.”
Over the course of her broadcasting career, Mitchell has made plain her affinity for leftist Democrats. For example, in an April 2016 interview in which Senator Harry Reid said that “Hillary Clinton’s qualifications” for being president were more impressive than those of anyone “since the Founding Fathers,” Mitchell responded by saying that only “John Quincy Adams, maybe,” had compiled a résumé equal to that of Clinton. Just before the election that November, Mitchell characterized a Clinton campaign rally that featured appearances by such notables as Lebron James and James Taylor as “extraordinary” and “magical.”
In a similar spirit, Mitchell lauded outgoing President Barack Obama‘s “extraordinary” July 2016 speech at the Democratic National Convention as “the most optimistic speech, the most generous speech, politically,” that anyone could have expected to hear. She marveled at “the genuine affection” that Obama expressed for Hillary Clinton “when he said there’s never been anyone, not man or woman, not me, not Bill [Clinton], as qualified to be president of the United States.” Extolling also “the creativity” of Obama’s “own brilliant speech writing,” Mitchell said: “His gift is unique. I don’t think we’ve ever had a President save Lincoln, who is as great a speechwriter as this man.”
When Donald Trump was elected president in 2016, Mitchell feared that he would recklessly undo many of the supposedly vital achievements of President Obama. For example, when the Trump administration announced in April 2017 that it would be reviewing the Iran nuclear deal in light of Tehran’s ongoing support for Islamic terrorism, Mitchell lamented that “the new administration appears to be ready to rip up” the “landmark” agreement which had been structured to “stop Iran from getting a bomb.” Further, she suggested that if the United States were to “break out of that deal,” it would “send a signal to North Korea and other rogue nations that the U.S. can’t be trusted to keep its end of the bargain.”
In contrast to her dripping contempt for Donald Trump, Mitchell more than once has issued words of praise and admiration for Cuba’s longtime Communist dictator, the late Fidel Castro. In a December 15, 1999 report from Cuba, for instance, she described Castro as an “old-fashioned, courtly – even paternal” man and said: “He’s not just the country’s head of state, he’s the CEO.” After Castro’s death in November 2016, Mitchell reported that many Cubans were “overcome with grief,” as exemplified by one young person who allegedly said: “It’s painful for our country. This is the president we all loved.” “Leaders around the world” were “praising Castro,” Mitchell added, noting that “Cuban TV paid tributes all day and all night to the founder of the revolution, still a towering figure in the nation’s imagination.” Emphasizing Castro’s keen intelligence, Mitchell described him as “a voracious reader [who was] very, very aware of everything that was going on, very, very smart and very wedded to his revolutionary ideology.” In a separate report, Mitchell noted that Castro was “a declared socialist” who had “dramatically improved healthcare and literacy” in Cuba, and who, over time, had grown to “sho[w] a new tolerance for religion, welcoming Pope John Paul II in 1998.” She also suggested that Castro’s mass arrests of dissidents were sometimes carried out in response to American policies, such as after “the Bush administration tightened sanctions, cutting off most travel to the island.”
This, then, is Andrea Mitchell. One leftist fish in a vast sea of leftist fishes.
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When President Obama’s National Security Advisor Lied, The Media Laughed
When President Obama’s National Security Advisor Lied, The Media Laughed, The Federalist, Julie Kelly, February 17, 2017
Sometimes the hypocrisy, double standard, and outright lies by the media under the Trump presidency is funny. Sometimes it is infuriating. But never was the media’s complicit sheep-like coverage more evident than it the days after Benghazi, behavior you can never imagine now. They have yet to admit their mistakes and failures, even as more evidence is revealed.
Remember that the next time you want to worry about how Trump is responsible for undermining the media’s integrity and credibility.
Buried deep beneath the Michael Flynn hysteria this week was Judicial Watch’s release of newly obtained State Department documents related to the Benghazi terrorist attack on September 11, 2012. One email confirms—again—that the Obama administration knew the day after the attack it was not a random act of violence stemming from an anti-Muslim video. That was the excuse shamefully propagated by top Obama administration officials (including the president himself) and swallowed whole by a media establishment desperate to help Obama win re-election six weeks later.
According to the summary of a call on September 12, 2012 between State Department Under-Secretary Patrick Kennedy and several congressional staffers, Kennedy was asked if the attack came under cover of protest: “No this was a direct breaching attack,” he answered. Kennedy also denied the attack was coordinated with the protests in Cairo over the video: “Attack in Cairo was a demonstration. There were no weapons shown or used. A few cans of spray paint.”
It’s somewhat ironic—galling?—that this email was disclosed the same day the anti-Trump universe was spinning into the stratosphere over Flynn’s resignation as President Trump’s national security advisor. It begs for a little trip down memory lane, to a kinder, gentler time when the media gave a great big pass to another national security advisor in the days after four Americans, including an ambassador, were murdered in Libya by Islamic terrorists under her watch.
Lying to Us Only Matters If We Dislike You
Fun fact: While Trump press secretary Sean Spicer fielded 55 questions on February 14 related to the Flynn debacle, Obama’s press secretary Jay Carney received only 13 questions from reporters on September 12, 2012, three of which were set-ups to blast Mitt Romney’s criticism of the administration after the attack. 55 to 13.
So as we now suffer through yet another patch of media mania, conspiracy theories, and unsubstantiated claims about how Trump hearts Russia, as well as the daily beatings endured by Spicer, let’s reminisce to when the media and Obama’s press flaks spun, deflected—even joked about golf and “Saturday Night Live!”—less than a week after Benghazi.
The day after Hillary Clinton’s deputy had that call with key Capitol Hill staffers, including advisors to senators Durbin, Feinstein, and McGaskill, to dispute the notion the attack was about an anti-Muslim video, here’s what Carney said: “I think it’s important to note with regards to that protest that there are protests taking place in different countries across the world that are responding to the movie that has circulated on the Internet. As Secretary Clinton said today, the United States government had nothing to do with this movie. We reject its message and its contents. We find it disgusting and reprehensible.”
On September 14, hours before the remains of the Benghazi victims would arrive at Andrews Air Force Base, Carney was still blaming the video. Just steps from the Oval Office, Carney opened his briefing with this: “First of all, we are obviously closely monitoring developments in the region today. You saw that following the incidents in response to this video, the president directed the administration to take a number of steps to prepare for continued unrest.”
Carney went on to mention the video/film/movie another 30 times during his briefing. He stuck with his story even after some reporters pushed back, citing other sources who said it was indeed a pre-mediated attack. One reporter said several senators admitted the “attack on Benghazi was a terrorist attack organized and carried out by terrorists, that it was premeditated, a calculated act of terror,” and asked Carney, “is there anything more you can — now that the administration is briefing senators on this, is there anything more you can tell us?”
Carney: “Again, it’s actively under investigation, both the Benghazi attack and incidents elsewhere. And my point was that we don’t have and did not have concrete evidence to suggest that this was not in reaction to the film. But we’re obviously investigating the matter…” Who cares, Sean Spicer called Justin Trudeau Joe, OMG!
Susan Rice’s Audacity of Trope
But of course nothing matches the audacity of trope by Obama’s National Security Advisor Susan Rice on September 16, 2012. Rice went on several Sunday shows to peddle a story she knew was completely phony, one that was already quickly unraveling even as most in the media and administration tried to keep it intact.
You can read most of her comments here, but Rice repeats the line that Benghazi attack was not premediated and was connected to the demonstrations in Cairo over the video (a document obtained by Judicial Watch last year shows Hillary Clinton met with Rice a few days before her television appearances). Which presidential administration is fact-challenged, again?
In a press gaggle on Air Force One the next day, guess how many times Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest was asked about Rice’s comments? Ten? Five? One? Not once. Let me repeat that. The day after Obama’s national security advisor was on five news programs to blame a terrorist attack on a YouTube video, not one reporter asked the White House about it. I actually had to re-read the transcripts several times, even checking the date over and over, to make sure this was accurate. Her name did not even come up.
No discussion about the investigation. No discussion about emerging evidence from around the world that Benghazi was indeed a terrorist attack. (The only time it was mentioned was when Jen Psaki criticized Mitt Romney’s comments about how the administration handled Benghazi and questioned whether he was ready for “primetime.”)
Here’s what they did discuss: Debate prep, Occupy Wall Street, and the Chicago’s teachers strike. An actual human reporter asked this: “It was a beautiful weekend for golf and he wasn’t out on the course. Is it safe to assume maybe he was doing some preparation at the White House?” WHAT? Then they joked about football and “Saturday Night Live.”
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Quick Takes: Trump Dares Call It Treason
A roundup of news that caught my eye today.
Nancy LeTourneau | Washington Monthly
* In the Trump era, this will probably not amount to anything more than a minor blip on the screen. Still…it is worth noting when the President of the United States calls his political opponents treasonous for not clapping enough during his State of the Union speech.
Pres. Trump says Democrats not applauding at the State of the Union were "un-American…can we call that treason? Why not." https://t.co/O9IQkjnRq7 pic.twitter.com/Z6CbTSajgL
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) February 5, 2018
* James Fallows has written an important piece titled, “Calling the Trump Era by Its Proper Name.” I recommend that you read the whole thing. But given those remarks by the president today, this part stands out.
…from its Founders’ era onward, the country’s leaders have stressed that America the nation is also America the idea. This was an invented nation, in the late 1700s the first of its type the world had seen. And for all of its evident injustices and failings and hypocrisies, in principle it was based on the open-ended quest to become a more “perfect union.”
At the level of high theory, this meant learning about the checks and balances of the Constitution, and the discussions in the Federalist Papers about the intricate machinery of a lasting democracy. In practice it meant respecting the rules of American interaction at least as much as the results, and understanding that those rules included both written strictures and long-established norms…
I don’t know whether Trump has encountered the phrase l’etat, c’est moi [I am the state], but he is showing us just what it means. Except for that odd passage in his inaugural address, there’s no evidence I can think of that he recognizes the claims, validity, or importance of a set of rules beyond his personal interests or aggrandizement.
* This article by Molly McKew documents how the #ReleaseTheMemo campaign was an example of collusion with Russia.
What is happening on social media is very real; it is not passive; and it is information warfare. There is very little argument amongst analytical academics about the overall impact of “political bots” that seek to influence how we think, evaluate and make decisions about the direction of our countries and who can best lead us — even if there is still difficulty in distinguishing whose disinformation is whose. Samantha Bradshaw, a researcher with Oxford University’s Computational Propaganda Research Project who has helped to document the impact of ‘polbot’ activity, told me: “Often, it’s hard to tell where a particular story comes from. Alt-right groups and Russian disinformation campaigns are often indistinguishable since their goals often overlap. But what really matters is the tools that these groups use to achieve their goals: Computational Propaganda serves to distort the political process and amplify fringe views in ways that no previous communication technology could.”
This machinery of information warfare remains within social media’s architecture. The challenge we still have in unravelling what happened in 2016 is how hard it is to pry the Russian components apart from those built by the far- and alt-right — they flex and fight together, and that alone should tell us something.
* Apparently Sen. Grassley doesn’t want to be outdone by Rep. Nunes.
Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley (R-IA) is still going hard after Christopher Steele, the ex-British spy who compiled the so-called Trump dossier.
After referring Steele to the Justice Department last month for criminal prosecution, Grassley was back at it Monday, publicly releasing a heavily redacted version of a memo alleging that Steele materially misled the FBI about his contacts with the media.
That seems to be the opening act to go after the State Department, which Nunes suggested would be their next move.
Among the other hints in the unredacted portions of Grassley’s memo is an allusion to another memo associated with Steele that was separate from the dossier Buzzfeed published in 2017. That memo, Grassley suggested, included a report of information that came from a “a friend of the Clintons” that was passed to Steele via a State Department source.
* Josh Marshall thinks that Devin Nunes is coordinating with the White House and makes a pretty good guess about who he’s probably working with.
You don’t need to look long to find the probable point of contact between Nunes and the White House. Michael Ellis is Senior Associate White House Counsel, Special Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Council Legal Advisor. He’s an intelligence officer in the Naval Reserve. Before he went to work at the White House Counsel’s office he served as Nunes’ General Counsel on the House Intelligence Committee.
* Beyond a Super Bowl win, Pennsylvania got some great news today.
The Supreme Court on Monday denied a request from Pennsylvania Republicans to delay redrawing congressional lines, meaning the 2018 elections in the state will probably be held in districts far more favorable to Democrats.
Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr., who hears emergency requests from the state, turned down the petition without obvious objection from his colleagues.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court last month ruled that the state’s Republican legislative leaders had violated the state Constitution by unfairly favoring the GOP. Although there are more registered Democrats than Republicans in the state, Republicans hold 13 of 18 congressional seats.
It is the most significant victory by critics of the way most congressional and legislative districts are drawn and a sign that their efforts will be felt as early as this fall’s midterm elections.
* Finally, today I learned about John Legend’s work on criminal justice reform via his organization FreeAmerica. As part of those efforts, he is rekindling interest in a Bob Marley tune, “Redemption Song.”
Nancy LeTourneau
Nancy LeTourneau is a contributing writer for the Washington Monthly. Follow her on Twitter @Smartypants60.
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Spider-man: Renew Your Vows #13
Writer: Jody Houser
Artist: Nick Roche
Jump eight years into the future with the web-slinging and wall-crawling Spider-Man family! Peter Parker and Mary Jane’s super-powered daughter, Annie, is now in high school. But when this teen isn’t in class, she’s swinging through the streets with her parents. After all, keeping New York safe from super villains is a family affair! But what new threat has emerged to menace the wall-crawlers?
Let’s deal with the elephant in the room: Ryan Stegman and Gerry Conway are no longer doing Renew Your Vows (Stegman only did the cover for this book). This book introduces Jody Houser (who’s writing credits include the Star Wars: Rogue One adaptation and Faith) and Nick Roche (art for Transformers and Monster Motors). These relative newcomers have large shoes to fill.
There are some oddities with this book. The “superhero” portion of the family feels like it was forced into a Riverdale script. Peter’s jokes are now “dad” jokes while Annie May (the daughter) is the stereotypical angsty teenager. The story could have been pulled from any decade really – if it weren’t for Mary Jane’s online sales business. There are villains in the story, but the first two pages are a cheat (read: training simulation) and the last villain feels like it was thrown in because the hadn’t had their spider suits on in a while.
I know it sounds like I’m slamming this book – I really am a huge Spider-man fan. As the first “legacy” book – there should have been an event. Instead you get: its 8 years in the future, look at how the family has changed! It feels like an opportunity missed.
It might be because I think that the Stegman-style works so well for the look of Spidey and his family. As a result, this change feels really abrupt. I feel bad for Houser and Roche – they were thrown into the deep end without a paddle.
Don’t even get me started on why Logan/Wolverine makes a cameo as an Oompa-Loompa. Seriously! He’s shorter than Annie May and it just looks weird. Maybe Marvel is planning a Willy Wonka cross-over event. It could happen! You don’t know!
Do I think you should jump on to Spider-man: Renew Your Vows at this point? Yes. I think that anyone who has been reading Renew Your Vows will be disappointed at the change but you gotta give it the 3 book lee-way – you can see an artist/writer combination usually settle in after that amount of time. Maybe it was just unlucky #13…
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Catfish And The Bottlemen announce 2019 fall tour
We can’t wait to see them.
Alex Darus
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Catfish And The Bottlemen have announced a tour in North America this fall, and fans couldn’t be more excited to see them live.
The band will hit the road in two weeks and travel across North America starting in North Carolina.
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The group made their big announcement on social media to let fans know the upcoming news.
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The tour comes after Catfish And The Bottlemen dropped their most recent album, The Balance, back in April. You can listen to that entire record below.
Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. here. The band is finishing up a North American tour currently. You can check out the full list of dates down below.
06/19 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues Boston
06/25 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
06/26 – Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew’s Hall
9/24 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
9/26 – New York, NY @ Hammerstein Ballroom
9/29 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem
10/01 – Richmond, VA @ The National
10/02 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart
10/05 – Chicago, IL @ Aragon Ballroom
10/07 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
10/08 – Atlanta, GA – The Tabernacle
10/10 – St. Augustine, FL @ Backyard Stage at St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Before The Balance, the band hadn’t put out music since 2016. Then, in January, they dropped “Longshot.”
The single was packaged with a video, showing the band rocking on the high cliffs of rural England. The lyrics reference the adversities, or “Longshots,” that had to be overcome for the group to find success.
You can check out that video for “Longshot” down below.
The Balance was the band’s third record, following up on their gold album, The Ride, and platinum debut, The Balcony.
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Interview with Doug Ritter, Founder of Knife Rights
Ammoland Inc. Posted on May 25, 2018 January 3, 2019 by John Crump
Doug Ritter, Founder of Knife Rights
U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- Doug Ritter has seen and done a lot in his life. He worked for Aston Martin. He owned a home building business. He worked as a journalist. He's one of the world's leading authorities on survival gear.
That all changed in 2006 when he read a Wall Street Journal article demonizing so-called “tactical knives.” He realized there was not an “NRA” equivalent for knife owners. If there wasn’t one, then he would make one. He founded “Knife Rights.”
Doug set out to repeal bad knife laws and protect knife owners' rights in the US. Through grassroots efforts they have had more success than anyone thought was possible, garnering bipartisan support on the national and state levels.
I got a chance to have a conversation with Doug about his work and the state of knife owners' rights in the US.
John: What is your background?
Doug: I grew up on a ranch in Arizona. Knives have been a part of my life as a tool since I was seven years old.
Back in the 80s, after I closed down my home building business, I was looking around for something to do that didn't involve lawyers, bureaucrats, and the like. A friend suggested I try writing. I was a pilot, and I had been reading a number of aviation publications for years. I sent a query letter to “Aviation Safety Magazine,” which is a subscriber-supported, no-advertisement magazine, and offered to write an article about a survival kit I had assembled.
That led to me becoming a contributing editor to the magazine and others by that publisher, as well as writing for numerous other publications. It also led to becoming news editor of one of the first commercially successful online magazines. I supported myself solely as a journalist and editor for a number of years.
In the course of that my interest in survival turned into an area of specialty dealing with survival equipment. I did numerous reviews and investigative articles on aviation and marine survival equipment. It eventually evolved into a website called “Equipped to Survive” (www.equipped.org). It's like “Consumer Reports” for survival gear.
In the process, I got to know pretty much everyone in the knife industry because, as most everyone recognizes, a knife is a critical piece of survival gear. I started going to SHOT Show and Outdoor Retailer and eventually developed my own line of knives that launched in 2004.
John: What prompted you to start Knife Rights?
Doug: In the summer of 2006 the Wall Street Journal ran an outrageous and highly inflammatory, and inaccurate, article entitled “How New, Deadly Pocketknives Became a $1 Billion Business,” demonizing so-called “tactical knives.” Imagine an article written like every terrible article you've read about “evil assault weapons” and substitute “tactical knife.” I had an epiphany.
I traveled overseas when I worked for a British company and I traveled overseas when I was doing survival gear reviews. I saw how the UK and Europe treated knives and knife owners. I realized there wasn’t an “NRA” for knife owners to stop the US from going down that same road. There was no aggressively proactive organization working to ensure our kids and our grandkids will still be able to carry a knife of their choice. That led directly to me founding Knife Rights.
It is most gratifying talking today with the many people that said I was nuts and would never be able to repeal a knife ban. Boy, were they wrong about that!
Nothing in my background prepared me for being involved in the political and the advocacy world other than the diversity of life experience that taught me that if you are persistent and work hard at something, there is a damn good chance you can accomplish it.
John: Your organization has had some pretty amazing accomplishments pushing through pro-knife legislation across the country. How have you had so much success?
Doug: Yes, with a record of 28 bills repealing knife bans enacted in 20 states, the defeat of eight anti-knife bills in six states in the past eight years as well as helping get a bill through Congress and a number of courthouse victories, you could definitely say we have had “success.” Even those who were originally supportive of my “crazy” idea for Knife Rights have been astounded by just how successful we have been. I am incredibly proud of what my tiny organization has accomplished.
Looking at that record, most people think we are a lot larger organization than we are. It's just me, Todd Rathner, our Director of Legislative Affairs, a fancy name for “lobbyist,” and my wife Sue, who takes care of a lot of the day to day administration.
This success comes down to the fact that we work our butts off. Both Todd and I rack up 100,000 miles a year in travel. We are 100% dedicated to a sharper future for all Americans. We are aggressive and persistent. In many states, it has taken years of effort to get their knife bans repealed. Our Federal civil rights lawsuit against New York City over their persecution of tens of thousands of pocket knife owners is now in its eighth year. We don't give up.
Another element of our success has been the bipartisan support we have garnered for our efforts, support we've worked very hard to gain and grow. Most of our bills pass with strong bipartisan majorities, despite the Second Amendment being one of the cornerstones of our organization. Knives being arms protected by the Second Amendment is half of Knife Rights' foundational principles expressed in our logo, “Essential Tools – Essential Rights.” While knives are tools used by millions of Americans at home, work and while recreating, sometimes they are also tools used as arms in order to protect one's person or family. In some areas of the country, they are the most effective legal self-defense alternative to banned firearms.
John: What are the biggest misconceptions about knife laws in the US?
Doug: Probably the biggest of all the misconceptions is that the “Federal Switchblade Act” outlaws automatic knives in the US. That is not true, with the exception of Native American reservations. Autos are legal to one degree or another in the vast majority of states. They are legal in 14 more states today than when we started repealing switchblade bans. Hopefully, by the end of this month, it will be 15, with Louisiana joining that list. The archaic and antiquated Federal Switchblade Act primarily prohibits interstate commerce in switchblades. That why our Knife Owners' Protection Act bill in Congress this session, H.R. 84, filed the first day of this Congress, includes repeal of that asinine 1958 law.
I also can’t begin to count the number of legislators that we talk to about repealing the knife bans in their states that don’t even know that they exist. Many citizens also don't realize that even within states with generally good knife laws, or none at all, that many cities and towns have their own knife bans. That's the reason that Knife Law Preemption is a key part of our legislative agenda which has been enacted in 10 states so far. Preemption nullifies all such bans more restrictive than state law.
John: What is your view on the knife laws in the UK?
Doug: I used to work for Aston Martin. I spent time in England back in the 70s. Even then they had a poor attitude towards knives.
I was in England in the early 90s testing life rafts as part of an international crew that was working with a magazine to test life rafts. We are out, and we got a dozen life rafts off the stern. All the lines were getting jumbled up, and really the only solution is to cut the lines. Not only was I the only person on the boat with a pocket knife, but when I pulled out my one-hand opening pocket knife and opened it, I got the feeling that half of the people on the boat wanted to jump overboard.
All of that came to bear when that article ran in the Wall Street Journal. I was like, “Oh my god, I don’t want us to end up like England.”
England has only gotten worse. The London Mayor’s recent tweets and pronouncements are indicative of an appalling attitude towards knives.
John: Mayor Khan is worried about knives when his city is the acid attack capital of the word.
Doug: They do have a problem with what they speciously refer to as “knife crime.” Like so many criminal problems, the issue isn’t the tool. It is symptomatic of societal issues that they refuse to acknowledge and deal with. So, they blame the inanimate tool. Your readers will certainly be familiar with this irrational concept.
As long as Knife Rights is around, I don’t think we have to worry about going there. We have been rolling back knife laws with rare exceptions. Things have been going aggressively in the right direction in America as opposed to the wrong direction in the UK.
I recently spent three days on Capitol Hill lobbying for our Knife Owners Protection Act including repeal of the 1958 Federal Switchblade Act .” This was immediately after Mayor Kahn’s ridiculous tweet that “there is never a reason to carry a knife.” He did us a favor on Capitol Hill.
I had 32 meetings in three days on Capitol Hill and every single one of those meeting started out with them making reference to the Mayor's tweet. It set us up perfectly to explain why we need to get rid of the “Federal Switchblade Act.”
John: How can people join Knife Rights?
Doug: Go to our website. This is a great time to join because of our annual Ultimate Steel Spectacular fundraiser. If you donate at a certain level, not only do you get a free membership, you also get a chance to win your choice from over $160,000 in knives, guns, an African Safari and men's and women's jewelry. As one donor described the prizes, they are “truly drool-worthy.” We have knives valued up to $10,000. We have over $44,000 in firearms packages. It's a “spectacular” opportunity to help Knife Rights continue to forge a sharper future for all Americans.
It is certainly the best way for people to join because they are not only helping an organization that is the second front in defense of the Second Amendment, but they also get the chance to win incredible prizes.
Knife Right’s website is located here.
About John Crump
John is a NRA instructor and a constitutional activist. He is the former CEO of Veritas Firearms, LLC and is the co-host of The Patriot News Podcast which can be found at www.blogtalkradio.com/patriotnews. John has written extensively on the patriot movement including 3%'ers, Oath Keepers, and Militias. In addition to the Patriot movement, John has written about firearms, interviewed people of all walks of life, and on the Constitution. John lives in Northern Virginia with his wife and sons and is currently working on a book on leftist deplatforming methods and can be followed on Twitter at @crumpyss, on Facebook at realjohncrump, or at www.crumpy.com.
4 thoughts on “Interview with Doug Ritter, Founder of Knife Rights”
nicephotog says:
…”I got the feeling that half of the people on the boat wanted to jump overboard.”…
I’ll tell you again, the only thing wants severe restrictions AND usually a non clerical – non accountable veto on weapons are deceitful cowards. Best answer to police is …”OK, so soldiers do not want to die either but they require to do what they must, but just think of the nicer version of death in many situation that is simply dying simply because there is nothing can prevent that, now is that fair, just or right “.
As that is, most things inside Britain and its’ territories , at least in Australia that mass killed people were able to either have a semi automatic firearm license at present or would not need a license to have them as was with Martin Bryant!
In Australia it is discretion whether a concealed knife is treated as a heavy misdemeanour or an indictable offence, not dissimilar to US concealed carry licensing!
The very worry about knives there in the article is the perfect bleach fixer on the debate and problem of anti gun campaigners.
GomeznSA says:
If anyone reading this isn’t a member of Knife Rights – you should be. The were instrumental in getting knife pre-emption laws passed here in Texas. Believe it or not you could NOT carry a Bowie knife in the state before that and here in San Antonio ANY pocket knife with a locking blade was illegal by city ordinance.
I renewed at the NRAAM, and will continue to do so Doug is good people.
David Stolte says:
I would like to thank Doug, Sue and Todd, they came to Wisconsin and got the outdated laws changed. My brother was charged for having butterfly knife in his pocket. The cop had to look for two weeks to find a law that would have worked for any knife.They could charge anybody for any knife under this law. Now they can’t thanks to Knife Rights.
JWR says:
JOHN . . . . .”Doug Ritter has seen and did a lot in his life.” “Has Did???”
Thanks for the content.
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Wolf RPG — In Character: Roleplaying — Kintla Flatlands — Greatwater Lake vii. you are well versed in rising from ash
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Set adrift from the company of the reclusive northmen, the once Lady of Veltigar would set west into the unknown grasslands. Beyond the ranges of Sunspire she found the shores of a vast lake, beset by gentle wooded slopes, it was a most wonderful place for the weary to rest their head.
Rhælla determined to make it her settlement for the night, tired by her journey over the mountains and conceding to the orange hale of duskfall. To the groves she would take, a flitting blackbird amongst the branches of brambles.
The sweet tang of mulberry quenched her thirst and quieted the rumble of an empty stomach; yet, something more substantial was needed to still the gnaw of hunger chewing at her innards.
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Lokie
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Loki and Connor had traveled East together over the few days since they met. Lokie found him to be a delight, and enjoyed the company immensely. He was a social wolf and too much of a solitary life would drive him crazy. When another, darker, wolf caught his eye, Lokie came to a stop, motioning for Connor to look. Hey, look! Another wolf! Let's go meet her! Lokie didn't wait for an answer before he zoomed in the direction of where the female took to the woods.
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Your soul is infinitely creative. It is alive and expansive in nature.
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Connor had just got acquainted with Loki, the male had been generous enough to invite him on his travels to which Connor jumped at that opportunity, he loved exploring new places and was curious to see what was around him. The pair had come across a dark colored female, to which Connor was a bit suspicious since he wanted to be a bit careful when approaching strangers since not all of them could be friendly like Lokie. The large man stopped alongside his new friend and placed his eyes on the female to which she seemed to be feasting on prey, he studied her movements, he didn't want to catch her by surprise. Connor wanted to make sure that this encounter would go smoothly so he turned to Loki, "now you seem pretty excited but I advi-" but before the man could finish his sentence, Loki raced off to meet the girl.
"that we go over to her calmly," he said with and an annoyed tone but he went over to Loki with a bit of haste as he wandered up beside Loki as he eagerly greeted her. Connor then dipped his head out of respect, "excuse my comrade," he began, "but he is just so eager to meet everyone that I think he forgot about personal boundaries," Connor teased in a light tone, as he gave a light shove to Loki's shoulder in good fun.
"Time You Enjoy Wasting, Was Not Wasted"
The pair had tracked the huntress at great distance, so that even her sensitive auds could not detect her unwitting spies. The dark fae had only just lowered into a predatory hunch, singular eye transfixed upon the grazing hare.
Hunter, lend me stealth, she prayed silently as she prepared to pounce.
A cry of greeting rang through the tree, followed by masculine voices and thudding footsteps. Her target disappeared into the brush as the exile whipped around, heart thudding despite herself. (It was not her fault really, it was not so long ago that the dark male attacked her.)
Her star-dusted head tilted to the side slightly, tipping back to peer up at the taller men - lavender orb flickering between the two in shock. After a moment, the words seemed to register and the dark yearling shook her head slightly, collecting herself.
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"I'm afraid you did frighten away my dinner though," she smiled as she said it - so they would know it was only in jest.
"Do you two like to fish?" The girl asked after a moment, wondering if perhaps they were as hungry as she.
June 24, 2019, 08:22 PM (This post was last modified: June 24, 2019, 08:22 PM by Lokie.)
Connor tried to warn Lokie, but he was already off in search of his new friend, with no worries about what might happen if she didn't want to be found. Lokie, all pleasantly naive, assumed everyone wanted to meet him. And so, he set off, equally assured that Connor would follow.
He paused after he yelled out, not noticing the hare that escaped safely into its hole. His attention was on her, and his tail waved a friendly greeting as she responded in kind. Lokie gave a side glance and grin to Connor, a quiet way of saying See? I knew she'd be nice.
He frowned when she informed them that they had cost her a meal. What a bad first impression he made! Smiling, he had no worries that he would make it up to her. Sure do! he said, answering for them both. We'd be glad to catch you some dinner! Lokie apparently didn't mind volunteering Connor for the mission, either.
I think I heard a stream a little ways back, come on! he said to the pair, turning to lead the way. Once again, he forgot introductions needed to be made. See, when you thought everyone was already a friend, little things like knowing someone's name didn't seem important. At least on Lokie's part.
Connor was surprised by the sudden welcome by the female, she said that they needn't apologize but Connor was the type to always apologize. The man didn't turn his head but his eyes laid upon Loki who was giving him an 'I told you so' type of smile to which he replied with by frowning and looking away from him. But he came back to a neutral face and looked back at the dark female as she said that they had frightened away her dinner. The muscular man gave a taunting glare at Loki, playfully implying that it was he who had scared off her pray and not Connor. But his victory was soon cut as Loki had volunteered the both of them to go and fetch her another meal for her to which Connor snapped his head towards Loki and scowled, "you kidding me?" He fiercely whispered, but his eyes widened as they set on the female who he had forgotten was there, he then snapped his head back to the female and returned he a big toothy grin.
"Well of course we can!" He said with fake glee, "I mean, it is clearly both of our responsibility for your misfortune with your prey that we will humbly accept," he continued with a smile but he eyed Loki when he put an emphasis on both. "Please, this way," he offered as he turned and followed Loki, the male didn't mind fishing, in fact, it was one of the many things he would do in the mountains. Fishing was key where he came from so he was well prepared to fish. Connor gave a playful glare at Loki as he followed him to the stream.
A puzzled look rippled over her features, violet optic dancing between the two men as they argued. "That's quite chivralous but I assure you, I'm quite capable of catching my own meal," the onyx sylph corrected, not unkindly, as she padded after the duo.
"I would welcome the company though," she smiled as she fell into step with the russet titan - trailing after the lanky, mousy boy as he forged a path to the stream.
"I'm Rhælla," she introduced, loud enough for both to hear, "what are your names?"
Lokie was oblivious to any opposings that Connor might have to the duo catching the lady a meal that they had cost her. He didn't see them as individuals, he saw them together. So, they had made her miss meal, and they would catch one for her! Right? He didn't catch on to Connor's sarcasm, and instead accepted it as Connor was on board.
He led the way, but his ears swiveled to pick up on her words. Well, she seemed to want to catch her own meal, but Lokie might still try to grab a fish for her. Oh, I'm Lokie! And this, he added, his head motioning to Connor, is my buddy Connor! It came out like a second nature that he would call Connor his buddy, as he felt like they were best friends already.
Lokie came to the edge of the stream, which seemed pretty quiet at the moment. He waded through up to his elbows, looking to the others to see if they were coming in or not.
Connor's face was red with embarrassment as the female informed them that she can catch her own fish, his eye went all over the place as he tried to find the words to apologize with. "Well I didn't say that you couldn't I-I just thought it would be-be very uhm humble, and uh, kind of us to, make up for the mistake... We made." He turned his large head towards her as he tried his best to look sincere with his ears back in politeness, though, to his surprise, she didn't seem to mind. Connor turned his head back forward as he cleared his throat as they continued, the female then said she would enjoy the company which was to his relief, he would hate to offend anyone. The young female asked for their names, Connor was going to quickly reply but Loki beat him to it by introducing himself, then referring to Connor as his buddy which made him smile in appreciation.
He did catch the female's name to be Rhælla, as they continued onto the stream that they had sought for. Loki had arrived first and waited for them to arrive, Connor then stepped forward towards the lake and gave a nod to the both of them, his emerald gaze confident. "I will go first," he insisted since to him this was child's play, he lowered his large body down to the water with his elbows tucked under his stomach. Connor made sure he was focused and watched the current carefully, what then caught his eye was a fish. The sleek and silver creature was swimming peacefully, he knew he had to act quickly before it noticed him and he swiftly flashed his fangs as he dove his head into the water like a duck. He snapped his jaws around the fish successfully and ripped his head out of the water with sprinkles flying everywhere. He then made a swift kill just by clamping his jaws together like a bear trap, he then smiled at the pair with pride.
But his moment was short lived as a rouge fish leaped out of the water and gave him a great big smack to the back of his head with its tail fin to which at immediate contact Connor's eyes widened with shock and then fixed themselves to look incredibly confused. The muscular man with his fish in his jaws like an iron steel trap swung his head back towards the water and peered in it. He narrowed his gaze and flared his nose and gave a childish expression as he turned to the group and walked a little bit away from the shore. Connor put the dead fish down near Rhælla and stepped back, giving her the motion of letting her eat the prize he had caught, "see? Nothin' to it" he added with a smile as he turned his head to watch Loki's attempt.
"That's alright," she repeats in reassurance, really, she's got no problem catching prey for herself. "It's nice to meet you both," she adds as names are revealed.
The shadow lingered behind the pair, watching as the two took to water. The northron slipped into the depths herself, gliding downstream from her company to still, calm waters - though still remaining within their sight.
The flickering form of a fish would eventually glide into reach, drawing the Seelie's keen eye. She leapt, jaws closing around scales and crushing, ceasing the flopping motions of the trout.
Dripping, Rhæ pulled herself from the creek, shaking the diluge from her pelt with care not to spray either male as she rejoined Connor on the banks.
"Not so hard," the she-wolf agreed with a grin.
Lokie didn't pay any attention to the stumbling conversation that was happening behind him. He was too excited about going fishing! Connor announced he was going to go first, and Lokie was as patient as he could be as he waited, not moving in fear he would scare the fish off. Connor was successful, and then Rhaella was up next. She caught one, too. Lokie was no stranger to fishing, and had no doubt whatsoever that he would catch one.
So, he set himself up to wait, his eyes watching the water intently for the one fish that would pass just close enough for his jaws to grab it. When one did, Lokie dove for it. Unfortunately, his front paws slipped on the smooth rocks at the bottom of the river, and he caught nothing but water as it rushed over him. He came up sputtering and it took a moment for him to grab his footing again. He looked at the others with a goofy grin, soaked in water dripping from his fur, and feeling no shame at all.
Connor's head followed Rhælla as she seemed to not bother with the meal he had just caught her. The man yet again felt hot with embarrassment as she went to go catch her own fish with the stream. The she-wolf had been careful with her timing and had caught the fish successfully as he did, she had the fish clamped in her jaws as she shook her fur to dry herself which sprayed Connor but he didn't mind. She then went up to him and told him what he told her that fishing wasn't so hard to which Connor was starting to feel guilty for making her feel like that she had to prove to them that she could handle herself. "You are very capable of handling yourself, I must sincerely apologize," he smiled genuinely, though he felt like he was apologizing a lot.
His attention turned to Loki, who had begun his attempt at catching his own prey, but the smaller male was not so successful, in fact, he slipped into the current with his head under the waves. Connor waited to see if Loki could pull himself out which thankfully he did but without his own catch. His fur was soaked but that didn't seem to bother him since he turned to them with a big toothy smile to which Connor smiled and rolled his eyes. The large male grabbed his own catch and walked towards Loki, he then plopped the fish at his paws, "take this one, I am not that hungry," he offered. He turned his attention back to Rhælla, "if you don't mind me asking, what are you doing out here by yourself?" He asked thoughtfully, she looked quite younger then she was but then again, she proved herself quite capable of taking care of herself.
The nox-clad femme watches as his gaze drops to the fish - the one he seemed to have caught just for her. A tendril of guilt makes itself known; mayhaps she should have taken the meal proferred, even if it meant feeling a bit useless.
"I'm sorry," she blurted suddenly, softly, for the autumn-coated hellcaster's ears alone. A hesitant half step in the man's direction drew her forward, only to stop before she reaches him, shaking her head vaguely in explanation. "It's nothing against your fish...just, what kind of woman would I be? Letting two strangers hunt for me when they've been wandering themselves." She shook her head again, it was impolite and lazy and just weak.
The splashing commotion Lokie was stirring up drew her concerned gaze to the creek, half rising as she prepared to drag the young man to safety. Her star-freckled crown tilted up and back, gaze seeking Connor's jade orbs and searching for reassurance that his companion was alright.
"Looks like it all worked out, then," she commented to the ginger guardian as he found a recipient for his fish, just as quietly with a small grin. "We could share mine," she offers, not wanting him to go hungry.
His next question halts her movements, stilling her for a moment as she began to tuck into her supper.
How much to reveal? What to answer with? Certainly not, oh, I was enganged to a sadist as a babe and after marrying him my life became a living Hel, that is until I poisoned him and fled the Kingdom. Oh yeah, and as a result for my bravery I was blinded and cast out.
"There was conflict back home after the death of my husband, it was best that I set out on my own," the dark fae rasps softly, chin lifting a fraction as her jaw set with strength and her eye pooled with guarded natures - examining the men shrewdly for suspicious reactions.
"So, what are your stories?" She asks after a beat, partially to switch the subject off herself, gaze darting betwixt the two in wait.
Knowing that all the commotion would have the fish leery for a while, Loki headed back to the shore, just in time for Connor to drop a fish at his paws. Hey! Thanks! he said, happily digging into the yummy water creature. His ears were still paying attention enough to hear Rhaella admit that there were tensions in the pack after her mate had died. For a moment, he wondered what kind of things could come up after a death of a wolf that would make her need to leave, but the thought was fleeting.
Once he was finished with his gifted fish, he headed over to the pair, laying down on his stomach, facing the other two. He was quick to speak up when Rhaella asked her question. Oh, we were both born on a mountain- well, not the same mountain- and then ended up meeting a few days ago, and have been best friends ever since! As if they had been friends forever. Rhaella might have wanted more specific information on them, but that was how Lokie interpreted the questioned, and so that's how he answered.
The sudden blurt out from the female made his eyebrows skyrocket, he didn't realize that he was making her feel this way to which the male softened his look, "don't be sorry," he began, "I completely understand where you are coming from, I don't want to make you feel like that you have to explain yourself to me." He brightened up his gaze, he wanted to make sure that this wasn't a big deal and Connor wasn't bothered by this and he wanted to drop the subject so it wouldn't negatively dwell in her mind. Connor gave a wink to Lokie when he thanked him and a small tail wag, he wanted to make sure that others were taken care of first before himself.
Rhælla told Connor that they could share the fish, he wanted to do his best not to disturb her feelings anymore, so he gave a bright smile, "if you insist," he shrugged, but he didn't want to be rude and eat the first bite, it was her fish, "but you can go first, it is your fish after all," he said politely. The young female had said that her husband had died back at her home, his gaze softened, "I'm sorry for your loss," he said sincerely, which was all he said, he didn't want to bother her too much on the matter, death was a touchy subject. She then asked where they came from, but of course, Lokie answered first, and Connor could only nod in agreement to what Lokie said. "Yep, born and raised on the mountain, Colorado Rockies for me," Connor said with a bit of enthusiasm, he loved his old home and was proud of it.
Rhælla dipped her head in thanks, feeling vaguely uncomfortable with the condolences given how her marriage had ended. Her dark crown dipped at Connor's offer, tearing off half of the fish and tossing one of the two sections to him with a flip of her muzzle, accompanied by a grin.
"Well, it's good you two found each other," the fae murmured after swallowing a mouthful of fish. "Some of these wolves can be dangerous," she mutters, gaze dropping to the half-eaten meal as she recalled the beast.
"What are your plans regarding a pack?" she asked curiously, ducking her head to take another bite.
It was the second time someone had mentioned bad wolves in the area. Connor seemed wary against them, and now Rhaella was warning against them, too. Lokie didn't much worry about what-ifs. If he found himself face to face with someone less than friendly, he generally just let them be. He was not one to fight, even for food.
He looked to Connor when Rhaella asked about the plans for a pack. Lokie would like to join one, but with Connor hesitant over the packs in the area, he didn't want to join one without him. I'll go where Connor goes, he decided instantly, looking back at Rhaella.
The man thumped his snow-white coal-tipped tail as Rhaella began her fill, she had kindly ripped him a piece of fish and flipped it towards him with a smile. Connor's eyes beamed, he gave her thanks by smiling and dipped his head to begin eating his fill. The sparkled she-wolf congratulated them on finding each other to which the titan male gave a smile and a wink to his best friend. She also had warned them that wolves can be dangerous, Connor could only agree with this by giving a nod to her words. Rhaella then asked the pair about pack life, Connor raised his head up with a thoughtful gaze and a mouthful of fish. The man had to think about this one since he wasn't quite sure himself, his emerald gaze wandered up, showing that he was thinking about this.
He didn't have to think long since yet again, Lokie beat him to it by saying that he will go where Connor goes. The cinnamon wolf swallowed his fill, he felt warmness in his chest, his new friend was going to be there for him and Connor was absolutely sure that he would return the favor. But he backtracked on his thinking, he was flattered that his best friend will follow him, but Connor wanted Lokie to have a say, to make up his own mind, make his own decisions. "It really is a collaborative effort, we follow each other. Lokie is an independent thinker, he doesn't want to admit it. I don't need to look after him all the time." He began, "well, sometimes," he finished, giving a cheeky grin at Lokie. "But to answer your question, I am not sure, we just go wherever, I haven't really thought about pack life," he said thoughtfully. "If Lokie wants to do pack life, then I will go with him," he said honestly, he wanted to give Lokie room to make his own decisions.
can I just say that I really ship #Lonnor (#Lokner? #Connie?)
The wisp allowed her head to cant vaguely, lilac gaze drifting between the two men in consideration. Granted, they did seem a bit odd but amicable enough - perhaps in time, they could even be considered close friends.
"You'd be welcome to come with me," she offered after a moment - figuring it worth a shot to invite them. "I don't have any definitive plans yet but I'm headed north to the coast," she revealed, adding, "I think I'll try to establish a pack there."
Lokie grinned when Connor called him an independent thinker. He agreed, but in this instance, he just didn't want to go where Connor didn't. Why separate the friends when there was no need to? There was no one else pulling Lokie elsewhere, and he had made no promises to anyone regarding other packs. He was free to go where he wanted. And where he wanted to go was with Connor. Lokie knew Connor could be apprehensive about other wolves, but Rhaella seemed nice. And, they could always just leave if the pack life turned out not to suit them.
Rhaella offered to the duo to follow her and join the pack she was creating. Lokie wouldn't mind, as he liked her. He liked just about everyone, though. So, he turned to Connor. Wanna try it? he asked. Connor's answer would be Lokie's.
oh my god I am wheezing xD bring on the fan art
The young female had offered them to come with her to establish her pack, Connor felt honored by this motion but he didn't want to make any decisions until Lokie had decided on what he wanted to do. Lokie had turned to him and asked if he was willing to try and he responded with a wag of his tail and an eager smile to his best friend. But he turned to Rhaella first, the smaller wolf had been kind to them which had persuaded Connor more to join with her since she didn't seem suspicious or weird or aggressive.
"why not," he chuckled, signaling to both of them that he was on board with joining her, he gave Lokie one last look to make sure that his friend would be okay with this decision. He gave a flick of his tail signaling that he was ready to go and ready to begin this formation of unity with Rhaella and his best friend Lokie.
"Oh! Great!" The noxborne chirped eagerly at their quick acceptance - quickly gobbling down the rest of her fish (minus all those little sharp bones) when it appeared that the male duo was preparing to leave.
"I suppose we should find somewhere to spend the night, then," she mused as she fell into step with them - gaze flitting to the lengthening shadows and fading light.
"I know of a place a little ways west of here unless you guys have a spot in mind?" she suggested questioningly as they abandoned the lake for greener pastures.
last from me I believe, just a lil fade out
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I absolutely love how you write Rhælla, I love her in general! She's a deep character and your writing just gives her that extra depth. I love threading with her!
Given by Connor on July 16, 2019
I Love how you write Rhaella! She is a very interesting character and I can't wait for her and Connor to thread more!
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Carol Appreciation: Ultimate Carol Danvers
Valtyr
A guest post by Valtyr "I will arrest you, no matter how many times you outrank me." In honour of Kelly Sue DeConnick's new Captain Marvel, which Megan Byrd reviewed for us on Wednesday, I decided to dedicate the weekend to Carol Appreciation. This is the first in a series of guest posts about the
A guest post by Valtyr
“I will arrest you, no matter how many times you outrank me.”
In honour of Kelly Sue DeConnick’s new Captain Marvel, which Megan Byrd reviewed for us on Wednesday, I decided to dedicate the weekend to Carol Appreciation. This is the first in a series of guest posts about the character. So come on, get appreciating!
Ultimates! We all love Ultimates, right? I’m assuming so, and there’s nothing you can do about it, because I’m writing this piece. Ha. I enjoy it, and one of the reasons I like it is because the characters are different, often radically so, to their 616 depictions.
But to be contrary, one of the reasons I like Ultimate Carol Danvers is because she’s not very different. She doesn’t have superpowers, but she’s still the Carol I know from 616.
Carol shoots things.
“Please stay within indicated boundaries and with your handlers during the red condition, or I will arrest you, no matter how many times you outrank me.”
We meet her as Captain Carol Danvers, Air Force, director of security at a spaceflight facility. She’s pleasingly efficient, and when unscheduled alien interventions occur, Mahr-Vehl (the Ultimate answer to Captain Marvel) wakes up with a lump of plastique explosive on his neck. They couldn’t get his weird alien suit off, so that seemed like the next best option.
She’s very goal-oriented and ruthless. It’s a pretty familiar trait in Ultimates; I like it in Captain America, and I like it in Fury. One of the reasons I like it so much in Carol is that she’s not superhuman. In Ultimate Fantastic Four, she’s flown up high and then dropped, and she calls her location in for an airstrike while plummeting to her doom. It’s easy for Cap to be calm in those circumstances; he’ll be fine. Carol fully expects to be a pancake in the next twenty seconds, and she’s still doing her job as best she can. (Spoiler: someone catches her. But the principle stands.)
Back to Mahr-Vehl. She interrogates him, she doesn’t buy his story, she gets in his face and tells him it’s come clean with her, or go to SHIELD for “interrogation on the surgical level”.
He comes clean. She has the most beautiful air of disgusted acceptance. A previously unknown alien military is infiltrating the base, and she takes it in stride.
Carol is ecstatic.
“His name’s Captain Marvel and he’s a spaceman from the Cree Indian tribe, sir.”
Carol’s very good at dealing with the unexpected, and reacting quickly to unexpected situations. In New Ultimates, Amora puts the mind whammy on her. Or does she. (No.) Carol realises some kind of mind control is being attempted, and it’s failing due to her, er, anti-mind control contact lenses. (Comics!) So without a flicker, she plays along, playing her part, right up until she gets a chance to turn the tables.
Anyway, after witnessing the Mahr-Vehl show, Captain Danvers is promoted to Nick Fury’s personal aide, and promptly has to deal with the Ultimates and the Fantastic Four. She does so calmly, even when addressed as “military-industrial-complex drone girl” by Thor, and ordered to bring beer. “Sure. How far up your backside would you like it rammed?” She never has trouble telling people where they get off, be they superhuman or gods or high-ranking.
“Carol Danvers said she’d shoot me if I used them. Is it wrong for me to find humans attractive?”
Carol is also very hot. Hey, I know what I like and well-built blondes are right up there on the list. She’s initially a tall, averagely proportioned woman with short hair, but a certain type of artistic creep rapidly set in, and by Ultimatum she was all flowing hair and… not average proportions. Also a very big gun. I very much enjoyed her New Ultimates art, drawn by Frank Cho. In early appearances, she wears her military uniform; later on, a standard SHIELD jumpsuit.
Carol before and after.
Ultimate Carol is exactly what 616 Carol would be without her powers; dedicated, brave, smart, fierce and gorgeous, and she does it all without powers – one of very few major players in the Ultimate universe to do so. I love her to pieces.
Valtyr blogs at Dreamwidth. She likes history, the Avengers, and snark.
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Fighting Against Fascism in Supergirl’s “American Dreamer”
In Reviews, Television and Film
Cori McCreery
Supergirl 4.19: "American Dreamer" Robert Rovner, Jessica Queller, Sarah Schechter, Greg Berlanti (Executive Producers), David Harewood (director), Joanie L. Woehler, Jennifer Lence, Carl Ogawa, Derek Simon, Chris Pavoni (producers), Jesse Warn, Gabriel Llanas, Dana Horgan (Supervising Producers), Lindsay Sturman, Rob Wright (Co-Executive Producers) Eric Carasco, Daniel Beaty, Aadrita Mukerji (executive story editors), Katie Rose Rogers (story
Supergirl 4.19: “American Dreamer”
Robert Rovner, Jessica Queller, Sarah Schechter, Greg Berlanti (Executive Producers), David Harewood (director), Joanie L. Woehler, Jennifer Lence, Carl Ogawa, Derek Simon, Chris Pavoni (producers), Jesse Warn, Gabriel Llanas, Dana Horgan (Supervising Producers), Lindsay Sturman, Rob Wright (Co-Executive Producers) Eric Carasco, Daniel Beaty, Aadrita Mukerji (executive story editors), Katie Rose Rogers (story editor), Jess Kardos and Daniel Beaty (teleplay by), Dana Horgan (story by), Greg Berlanti, Ali Adler, Andrew Kriesberg (developed by), Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster (based on characters by)
Melissa Benoist, Mehcad Brooks, David Harewood, April Parker Jones, Chyler Leigh, Nicole Maines, Katie McGrath, Jesse Rath, Sam Witwer, Azie Tesfai (cast)
Aired April 28, 2019 on the CW
Some have said that Supergirl has gotten too political this season, but let’s be honest, those people have said that since the pilot. Supergirl has always been a pretty political show, sometimes doing so better than others. What those people are really mad about this year, is that Supergirl has taken a decidedly hard line with its politics.
Supergirl has always been a show about a woman who is trying to balance the two sides of her identity as a refugee. She has two cultures she is working to embrace, and neither one is perfect. This season has been very much about that balance, especially these last few episodes as anti-alien sentiment in both the populace and the government has ramped up. Supergirl is now a wanted criminal due to Red Daughter’s attack on the White House, and has decided to lay low for awhile while doing good work as reporter Kara Danvers instead.
Which brings us to the real meat of this episode, in that someone has to step up to defend the defenseless while Supergirl is sidelined, and that someone is self-described Gryffindor Dreamer (Nicole Maines). Dreamer spends the episode working as a vigilante, unleashing sleep puns on her enemies as she whips them with dream energy. And while she’s spending a good chunk of her time fighting street level racists, she also comes right up against the primary antagonist of the season, Ben Lockwood (Sam Witwer) and his ICE-inspired government hit squad.
Lockwood and his goons have long been the face of fascism in this season, but never as intense as they were tonight. With the Alien Amnesty Act a thing of the past, Lockwood and company have wasted no time to start rounding up aliens for deportation. They raid apartment buildings and Al’s Dive Bar (Hey, the alien bar has a name!) and aliens around the country are living in fear of what’s to come. Even the uniforms of the Alien Affairs crew scream fascism with their heavily emphasized armbands on green fatigues.
The power of the press to win people over is immense, and Kara realizes one of their best options is to help people see aliens as their neighbors and friends, so she does an interview with Dreamer. The interview is a summation of everything we’ve seen from her this season. She feels like the world would be better if we all embraced our differences rather than hated each other because of them. She’s a Gryffindor, and supports House Stark, both of those go in to her desire to fight for those who can’t fight for themselves.
Her actions show us similar things, in her pleading with Kara and Brainy to continue fighting despite the odds, but boiling it down to two pop culture references gives the audience an instant connection point. Notably, both franchises mentioned are owned by Warner Brothers, but I feel pretty safe in saying that Nia would also be Team Cap.
Also notable is using a franchise that was created by a transphobe for a trans person’s self identification. While we can’t change how J.K. Rowling behaves, we can still find strength in the world she created. I’m a proud Hufflepuff, and I’m glad Nia is a proud Gryffindor. Courageously, she puts everything out there, and with Brainiac 5’s help, people around the world saw her honest and inspiring speech. Heroes inspire hope in the people they represent and fear in anger in their enemies. She inspires Brainiac 5 to join the fight this episode against Lockwood, and inspires Edna to help Kara with her investigation into Lex Luthor. And she inspires Lockwood to storm the Catco building to try and arrest her, unconstitutionally.
Dreamer and Kara Danvers facing down Agent Liberty after the interview
Dreamer has been a source of that inspiration for me all season long. It’s a dark and scary time for transgender women in America. We have a person who hates us in the White House, and people that support him blindly throughout the country. Our rights are being stripped away, and just this week a conservative leaning Supreme Court took a case that will determine whether trans people can be fired for just being who they are. It could potentially undo years of work by organizations like Lambda Legal and could reverse precedent set by several people, including myself. Facing the erasure of the thing in your life that you are proudest of, the thing you did that made the biggest impact; that’s tough. I’ve been depressed and hurting all week, but seeing a superhero that is someone like me on my screen? That helped. I know that she’d keep fighting, and because of that, I can find more strength to continue fighting too.
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INTERVIEW: Kb Kabelo Kilobyte
He’s a self-proclaimed modern day Spartan who likes to lie to women just to see them smile. Hahaha, just kidding…he’s also an amazing writer and a performer you don’t easily forget.
This month we welcome KB Kilobyte as our showcase act for our September episode of the Word N Sound Poetry And Live Music Series.
Photographer: Flo Mokale
“Performance appeals to the eye and ear, BUT, content is for the soul” – KB
1. As a well known performer in both Joburg and Pretoria what would you say are the major differences between the JHB and PTA poetry scenes?
Let me start by saying that I love and appreciate that Pretoria and Jozi are different, that diversity and the different experiences are what makes this educational and special. What I have experienced in Jozi is that artists are hungry to better their crafts and make it out there, and during performances, when you’re an outsider, you can almost feel the intensity. There is a sense of competitiveness and cut-throat approach to make it.
Whereas PTA is more ‘chilled’. We are more conservative and tend to hold our work closer to home. Pretorians are more into poetry than slam, and I have to say the Consciousness Movement is growing and the PTA crowd is quite receptive to pure poetry!
2. The first time you appeared on the Word N Sound stage you performed the poem “I Lied”, please share the inspiration and experience behind it.
The poem “I Lied” is a true story, I wrote it after I realised I loved the lady I was dating at the time, not based on her looks but for WHO she is and represents, however, of course when I approached her I told her she’s the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen. Though we know it’s not entirely true, when know that some women love to be told sweet nothings whereas some of them deep inside know it’s not the truth but love it anyways, remember the last few lines say “so in the effort of true love, thirsty to see you smile, I lied and told you that you are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen”.
3. You’ve been on a lot competitive platforms, please tell us what’s more important to you, content or performance?
After performing and competing in Word N Sound, Shoko Festival in Zimbabwe, House of Hunger, Penseed Poets etc. I would honestly say performance appeals to the eye and ear, BUT, content is for the soul, shows intellect and insight. If a poet is able to perform and add content, which is very do-able they’d be appealing to the majority rather than a select group.
4. Which poet still raises the hairs at the back of you neck when you watch the perform?
Internationally, Saul Williams, I think his delivery is amazing, how he attaches emotion to every word and how in touch and aware he is of what goes on in the world. Def Jam’s Black Ice is another poet who speaks truth in every poem and is not apologetic about it.
Locally, I’ve always enjoyed Tumi (Tumi and the Volume), even in his hip hop I can still hear how poetry laid that foundation. Mak Manaka’s old school meets the present presentation of his work is amazing as well.
Upcoming poets, I’d say Mandi Vundla, Mutle, Donald the Neosepian, Sbu Simelane, Dee Rasedile, Vangile Gantsho, and Kb Kabelo Kilobyte:). Honestly the list is endless, I know of more talented artists out there.
5. Who do you think is going take the 2012 Word N Sound Open Mic Champion title this year?
Word N Sound has been special this year, the number 1 spot fluctuating beyond control from one poet to another, with the exclusion of hoping the winner will be me, I’m drawn to the way Purple Jupiter just surprises everyone. But statistically, I think it’s going to be Masai.
6. You call yourself “The Spartan”. Please explain why you chose this particular name?
Hahaha, after watching the movie 300, 300 times, I got to learn important lessons that I took out of that movie, that a man must fight for his freedom, have a firm vision, love and respect his wife, teach his children the law of ‘Respect and Honour’,work hard, and besides physical strength, have strength of the spirit. Such a man I yearn to become, so I practice to be the modern day Spartan man.
7. Do you believe that there’s such a thing as ‘wack’ poetry, if so, how do you define it?
Yes, after you write a poem, recite it and feel you don’t like it, but you still perform it to a crowd without you yourself feeling it, how do you expect to throw it in a sea of ears like a message in a bottle and expect someone to catch it? Now that’s wack to me. With that being said, any form of poetry is good, depends on the fusion of content, performance and delivery.
8. What can we expect from your showcase?
Honesty, less talk and chit-chat in between and more poetry!
9. Are there any poetry related projects that you are currently working on?
Yes, I’m working with the Department of Mental Pathology at the University of Pretoria, helping physically disabled individuals (cannot speak, walk or write) but having full mental awareness, some have expressed their interest in writing poetry and we’ll be workshoping and training them how to write.
God willing, another performance collabo with Vusi Mahlasela
Compiling national holiday poems to perform at every National Treasury (PTA branch) event.
I’m working on a book due for release this December or January 2013.
10. Give us one word that should never be used to describe your poetry.
Wack!
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Sato Masaki: “I want to write songs for Morning Musume — songs that can move people’s hearts.”
Posted in: 2ch, Morning Musume. Tags: Sato Masaki. 52 comments
1: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/03/02(水) 23:44:19.16 0.net
Sato: “Even if it’s only just one song, I want to make a one together with Tsunku-san. I want him to teach me how. I want to know what he’s particular about — what he thinks is important when writing a song. When I make a mistake, I want him to point it out to me. “No, that’s not how you do it.” I want to write a song that could move people’s hearts.”
Find the source by yourselves. (Note: JAPAN Hello! Pro NETWORK #49 at 13:29~)
106: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/03/03(木) 01:18:38.68 0.net
Since it’s actually her saying it, the office should let her. It’d be great publicity, too.
10: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/03/02(水) 23:49:04.37 0.net
I really want her to see her do that. They should let her.
34: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/03/03(木) 00:11:15.25 0.net
Looks like we’re just about to see the birth of Sato Masaki the songwriter.
Is it just me or is she a really good radio MC, too? (laughs) That caught me off-guard.
Fukumura said it on Morning Jogakuin, and Ishida was saying it on ANN Mobile a while back, but apparently Sato’s radio talking skills have been changing radically as of late. Miyazaki was saying it today, too.
Her looks and performance abilities skyrocketed last year. I guess this year is dedicated to improving her talking skills.
“In order to make Ikuta’s character work, you have to have a senpai who can tease her a bit. Pair her up with someone like Okai and it’s great.” She sounds just like a producer. (laughs)
She inherited Tanaka’s DNA, Michishige’s DNA, Sayashi’s DNA, and now she’s even inheriting Terada’s DNA. What’s Sato trying to do here — become the perfect human?
At her 1001 Nights event, she was saying how if she was to be born again, she’d want to become a producer who could top even Tsunku.
A producer this cute? Damn…
Since she already knows the basics of some musical instruments, I’d think she could quite easily make the transition to songwriting.
There’s not much else that could make the wota happier than if they actually made this happen.
How does this girl manage to make me so excited about her?
She’s growing up so fast it’s crazy.
I bet Tsunku, too, would be happy to be told that by her.
I want to see a song written by Maa and choreographed by Sayashi, performed by the two of them.
This makes me curious to find out more about Maa-chan. You can tell how she has that special power to enchant people.
She should just send some of her songs to Tsunku. “Tsunku-san, I made this. Please listen.“
Nishiguchi-san was pretty excited at 1001 Nights when they were talking about Maa writing songs.
Sato: “But no one would buy it!“
Nishiguchi: “No way. It’d sell like crazy. (laughs)“
Wota: “We’ll buy it! We’ll buy it!“
Sato: “Fine. But it’ll cost you 18,000 yen.“
They need to do a show about Sato being taken to a tour of a songwriting company. I’d buy the DVD Magazine of that.
73: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/03/03(木) 00:49:52.81 O.net
How about starting with arranging first? (For both lyrics and music.) During Lilium, she asked the director if it was okay to change one of her lines — and they actually OK’d her suggestion.
I think someone like Taisei would have fun teaching her things.
Since she does trackmaking on her computer, I think she’s actually quite capable.
Maa-chan is a MacBook Air user.
It’s quite likely that she uses Logic Pro X to make her tracks.
Maa-chan has been composing and arranging digitally since she was 12.
Lately she’s apparently playing the guitar along with her little sister.
Seriously, how can she pull off an expression like that? I can’t understand where a 16-year-old would find an expression like that.
I love Sato’s sense of rhythm.
I wonder if she’s entirely self-taught.
Her DTM teacher is her dad.
── Speaking of performing, I heard that you’ve played a central role in teaching the 12th gen members about rhythm.
Yes. I made them a CD to help with that.
── What sort of music was on it?
I made the songs so that it’d be easier to hear the beat. I lowered the vocals and other rhythms which aren’t as important to feeling the beat with your body, and I raised the sound of the 16-beat hi-hat cymbal — that “chicchicchicchi” sound.
── You raised the volume of those sounds so it’s easier to hear the beat?
Yes. And on some bits of the songs where it doesn’t have that sound, I added in my own.
── You did that using a computer?
A computer and a piano.
── Was it the staff who taught you how to do that?
No, it was my dad. I’ve always liked making songs — it was my dad who taught me how.
── Ah, and that’s why you’re now able to do things like that for the 12th gen.
The 12th gen members aren’t very good with rhythm yet, and even when someone like (Ishida) Ayumi tries to teach them, they have a hard time understanding.
── Like they don’t even understand what it means to “feel the beat”?
Right, they don’t. That’s why I thought I’d try to teach them.
http://logirl.favclip.com/article/detail/5691533961461760
She’s been making home recordings before she even joined Morning Musume.
── My first time seeing her doing the air piano in it (the music video of “Yuugure wa Ameagari“), I was reminded of how Maa-chan likes to do home recordings by herself. I think it was Oda-san who spoke about this on radio in the past, but do you remember when exactly you first started making those home recordings?
Sato: It’s been quite a while since I first started. I was already making them before I joined Morning Musume.
Oda: Once she got an application to do it on the iPad, she started recording with it constantly.
Sato: Hahaha! That’s right!
Oda: She put on a click track, made a drum track in the same tempo, put in some piano, some guitar, my singing… and it ended up becoming this song called “Fantasy ga Hajimaru (Sato Masaki version) feat. Oda Sakura“! And she did all of that while we were in the car commuting somewhere!
Sato: At one point during it you can hear a car horn and stuff. (laughs)
Ogata: Also, when the four of us in 12th gen were struggling with the rhythm of “Seishun Kozou ga Naiteiru,” she made us her own, Sato Masaki-produced rhythm practice CD. I was shocked when I learned it was Sato-san who had made it.
Oda: It was actually our manager who first asked Sato-san to do that. “Please make something for the 12th gen to understand the 16-beat!” And then she made it and brought it in the very next day!
── Do you think it might be possible that the group could one day be singing and dancing to songs written by Maa-chan?
Oda: “Jinsei wa iroiro~ ♪”
Sato: Hahahaha!
── Huh!? What is that?!
Oda: It’s a song of hers that goes “jinsei wa iroiro aru ♪”
Sato: When Fukumura-san became the leader and everyone was all worried, I tried my best to write a song while picturing Fukumura-san in my mind. I thought I’d have Fukumura-san listen to it, but I’m so embarrassed that I haven’t been able to! Oda-chan is the only one who I’ve let listen to the song. She’s the only one who’s heard it in full.
http://www.billboard-japan.com/special/detail/1232 (page 4)
Come on, Tsunku!!
They should have H!P members try their hand at songwriting more. You never know where you might find talent just waiting to be discovered.
The birth of Maa-P.
Masaki♀
Makino Maria:
“Sato Masaki-san is my rhythm teacher.”
1: 【中国電 76.2 %】 ◆fveg1grntk 2016/03/14(月) 23:20:52.96 0.net
This is my rhythm teacher:
Sato Masaki-san.
I took this picture of her when we were in Hokkaido. What a cute Sato-san.
During our rehearsals for the spring tour, or during breaks in our concerts, she’s always by my side teaching me about rhythm. I’m sorry that it eats into her own free time (whether it be just break time, or time she would normally use for fixing her make-up or such). Thank you so much, Sato-san. I can’t express how thankful I am for having someone who can help me — not just during lessons, but wherever and whenever I want — to understand whatever it is that I don’t understand, or whatever I’m not able to do by myself. And that person, for me, is my senpai; someone who is in the same group as me.
“Rhythm is life.”
Those are words once said by Tsunku♂-san.
And Sato-san is the person who helped me improve on my very shaky sense of rhythm.
I wish to one day become like Sato-san.
http://ameblo.jp/mm-12ki/entry-12139256505.html
41: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/03/15(火) 00:40:41.02 0.net
Good on you, Maa-chan.
That blog post made Maria-sama’s future ambitions so clear.
As expected of the future of Hello! Project.
14: 名無し募集中。。。 2016/03/14(月) 23:30:50.96 0.net
Sato to teach you rhythm, Oda to teach you singing, Ishida to teach you dancing, huh.
She’s become such a great senpai.
This makes me cry.
Maa-chan-sensei’s turn:
the rolling stones – live at the max – ( 1991 ) – HD
Maa-chan-sensei’s rhythm:
The Stones in the Park July 5 1969 1080P High Quality
The way Maa-chan keeps the beat is so cool and detailed.
Tsunku praises Sato as one of those natural talents who he doesn’t have to take a hands-on approach with.
With all that said, she has a very natural sense of rhythm and control over her voice. Two or three years from now, she will be one of the most important pieces of Morning Musume as far as their music is concerned.
http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-11489336534.html
(Note: Tsunku talking about the “Brainstorming/Kimi Sae Ireba Nani mo Iranai” single)
Tsunku♂: Sato was the most inexperienced member back when she’d just joined the group. She was like a blank sheet of paper. But the thing is, she’s actually the member who most understands music. By music I mean music theory — or maybe it’s more fitting to call it a sense of rhythm. She understands things like “staccato,” “syncopation,” things like “there is a stop on the fourth beat here.” This is the kind of stuff that people like Nakazawa or Iida spent years trying to learn, but who never quite got it. For the time being, I’ve been just letting her try to figure it all out by herself. I’m very curious to see how she develops from here. Her personality, too, is the kind that’s never been seen in Morning Musume or Hello! before. And it is one interesting personality she has. She’s a very strong person.
Sources: http://helloprocanvas.ldblog.jp/archives/47983010.html, http://helloprocanvas.ldblog.jp/archives/48093339.html
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52 comments on “Sato Masaki: “I want to write songs for Morning Musume — songs that can move people’s hearts.””
TIMMII on June 27, 2016 at 00:13 said:
The only way to become million seller again, appoint Maachan as the next MM producer.
koektrommel on June 27, 2016 at 00:26 said:
Every time I hear about this girl, I like her more and more. Remember not to call her genius though, she’s a leaf!
Also, what’s with that first picture? It looks like something from a horror movie or a super depressing drama.
baskervill on June 27, 2016 at 00:29 said:
Are the people responding trolling or what?
I like the one that days her havung basic knoledge of pkaying instruments she d easily make the tradition to songwriting…easily…these guys are super trolled or super deluded
She talks like tsunku can transmit his genius to her…tsunku could be coaxhing her for years and the result would still be laugh able.
I m all for her writing her own music, lyrics and the agency accepting it. Laughing is good for the soul.
Unless i see a video of her pkaying instruments and at least decent… yeah this is just delusions of grandure from a girl that loves in her own little world
I mean jesus…nasaki a long writer for momusu…cruel joke
Wonderfull on June 27, 2016 at 11:21 said:
Maravilhoso.Amei tudo
Now please fuck off.
I m on my phone so i cant watch them but when i watch them at home a few days later it better not be some 2 minute twinkle twinkle little start , kindergarden level bullshit.
Novakayne on June 27, 2016 at 12:05 said:
this was my favorite episode, Maa-chan gave Mai eargasms… Like she was just in awe of how ridiculously talented this girl was
In all seriousness, when its all said in done Maa-chan has a strong possibility of going down as the greatest Morning Musume Member Ever!!! Its unreal how ridiculously talented this girl is, her genius operates on a completely different level than other idols… I’ve never seen someone grow as fast and have such a natural understanding of every aspect of music.. H!P should just take their leash of off her and start letting her do whatever she pleases cause its bound to be great
Thatsbait.gif
Lackluster trolling. 1/10. Try harder next time.
Did you type this with your face?
That guy on June 27, 2016 at 00:53 said:
Looking at some members, H!P might be better off with them than with their current staff. Masaki has a nice feeling for music. Someone like Sayashi could easily work on better choreographies, thrown Captain into it, too. Okai can do the public work. Sayuki would make everybody try their hardest.
Of course you have members that aren’t as active or as “agressively” active, but the others that stick out really are special.
C♀rnh♀li♀ on June 27, 2016 at 02:01 said:
“Masaki♀” made my day. ♀
Rin on June 27, 2016 at 03:00 said:
Dream song:
Lyrics: Maro.
Composer: Masaki-sama.
resop2 on June 27, 2016 at 03:19 said:
Taiko Drums: TanashiMizuki
Guitars: Yuki/Marin
Air Piano: Sayumin
If Tsugunaga Momoko can be a “player-coach” and Satoda Mai can be a “general manager” why can’t Masaki♀ be a “player-producer”?
Lilly on June 27, 2016 at 03:28 said:
Where is the screenshot from 111 from?
Nifuruc on June 27, 2016 at 03:48 said:
I had to smile all the way through the blog entry… this is why Maa-chan is my favorite member… I know what she’s capable of because as a music teacher you can sense this special gift… she knows how music works… she wants to play a lot of different instruments and she is totally focused… it’s not an easy thing to create interesting new music… but I really want to hear her composition!
Masaki is indeed the future of Morning Musume and the other girls will grow with her…
pantherpg on June 27, 2016 at 05:34 said:
I think Maachan and Linlin need to spend some time together.
Linlin is a mommy now. Congrats
Dom on June 27, 2016 at 05:47 said:
A song that can move people’s heart?
Your challenge Maa: Surpass the greatness of “Be Alive”, and then you’ll also surpassing Tsunku
Maachan is a genius,,
Give her a shot. Don’t even need to throw millions of Yen behind it just get some studio demos whipped up and release them online or maybe during an event to gauge fan reactions.
Sato is just a spoiled little beat and all her wota are lolicon enablers
“Oh you are the best, oh you are a genious, oh you can make great music”
I hope the real world bites her in the ass.
Hope she turns worse than kago.
First picture is the real masaki. Mean, poison tongue, huge ego, me me me.
you’re a disgrace for the H!P fandom… get lost…
Even though Masaki is a spoiled brat who is mean and a poison tongued bully there is a huge list of current and graduated H!P members who L-O-V-E her to death. Strange, huh? It’s almost like she has a lot of redeeming qualities that you’re not seeing, huh?
Love her?
Lol giri and tatemae
Learn what they mean and get back to me or father dont
Social obligations and facade for those who don’t want to Wiki the terms.
Myself, I take what H!P member blogs, twitter, and radio shows say at face value. I have no basis to determine what is tatemae and what is not.
Why do you think that you can?
ac on June 27, 2016 at 23:54 said:
(Kago had a rough patch and a hard life following so just let her live, nothings wrong with her.)
but you’re right about maachan and her fans LOL
Henkka on June 28, 2016 at 00:33 said:
Alright. I was hoping to get some feedback from you guys on this.
The commenting policy on here has always been pretty lax. I’ve never once deleted a comment solely because I didn’t agree with it — and there have been hundreds (thousands?) of comments I haven’t agreed with throughout the years. I think for the most part you guys appreciate that about the comments here, too. I like taking the hands-off approach as well.
But, as always, there are of course people like baskervill who actively and consistently post the stupidest possible shit on here with each comment they make, and I’m beginning to wonder if it’s making the comment section a place no longer worth checking out for some of you.
As I see it, there’s three ways for me to proceed.
1) Continue to do nothing. The upside? Well, anything goes — it’s the spirit of 2ch. The downside? Like I mentioned above, it can make the comment section a bit of a shithole at times… though that’s of course a matter of opinion.
2) Disable comments entirely. Not my favorite alternative of the three, but hey: at least it’s fair.
3) Take the middle road and be more active in deleting worthless comments that add nothing of value. This alternative could make me a bit of a hypocrite; it’s certainly not in the spirit of 2ch — though it is, I suppose, in the spirit of a matome blog. But more importantly, some of you might be worried that it’s a slippery slope. “Once you delete one comment because you don’t like it, what’s to stop you from deleting all of them?” And while I have no intention of ever making the comment section some sort of a safe space for myself where everyone either agrees with me or has their comments deleted, I understand if you have misgivings about this alternative. After all, it would be just one guy making the decision as to which comments go.
You can probably tell I’m personally leaning towards the third option. But really, I’m good with any of them — or anything else for that matter if you have a better idea. I’d just like to hear from you guys and see what the general vibe is.
I’d prefer option #1…
sure, it’s always a downer to see a baskervill comment… but I don’t care if he is just trolling or it’s a honest opinion… I’ll always be there to dislike his comments when they bother me… he isn’t spamming or insulting… just talking s**t about something we truely love… so let him be unless there is real spamming or unbearable insults… I guess in this case noone would take offense at a deleted post… except for baskervill maybe…
but he should ask himself what he’s doing here… what has H!P ever done to him, that he’s so bitter and full of hate?
….. but to deprive of us of such comedic gold. Stupid comments are the life blood of the internet and we have our very own all to our self. Like a dog that keeps crapping on the carpet, lovable but beyond annoying and something we can all have a good laugh over after we cleaned up.
Agree with everything. And flattery aside, you’ve never seem like a guy who would easily lose his way and descend into censorship. As long as I remember, the only time you intervene was for some seriously disturbed comments. And I’m sure most users were glad you did so (I sure was!).
What about some basic ground rules on decency? No insults, no crude remarks. That is not censorship, because you only check the form, not the content. I believe everything can be said openly, as long as it reflects respect and spirit.
Cross that line, and you’re given a warning. Another warning, and your comment is deleted.
I believe that’s fair. What do you think?
Nifster on June 28, 2016 at 23:23 said:
I actually like this idea, but I think it might be too much work for Henkka. I’m guessing this site is more of a hobby for him, and I don’t think he should have to do more work in issuing warnings and such (and having to deal with people whining about getting warnings)
A wota posts that because she plays instruments (debatable) she will easily be able to writer songs and im the stupid one?
Sure, wanna writer a hit song? Learn to half play an instruments or 2 and …. instant tsunku!
And the rest of the enabling wota are equally stupid kissing her ass like there is no tommorow. Well i guess lolicons like them would love to kiss her ass.
Its ok you can have your safespace. This is like a tumbler for Males, god forbid reason and sanity intrude. Nooo every idol is a perfect little angel with no dark side, super gifted and shits rainbows.
it’s not just about your post here… haven’t you noticed that nobody likes your negativity? there is not a single comment where you have something nice to say…
I like all of the girls… there is not a single member I truly “hate”… but I respect preferences… if you don’t like Masaki – fine – just skip a blog entry when she’s the topic… do you even have favorite members? do you like their music? it’s not fair to ban you just because you don’t share our enthusiasm… but what’s the goal you want to accomplish here? do you want to be hated by everyone?
I really don’t know you… and on other social media platforms I’d ignore or block you just because it’s easy and convenient… but here it’s not possible and it’s up to Henkka…
“Meh, personally I don’t think Maa-chan’s got what it takes to make Tsunku-level songs, which are pretty high level even for some existing musicians, and these wota seem pretty bias, but this was pretty funny to read nonetheless”
(plus whatever else you’ve been saying that I’m having problem even understanding)
Sure, the first comment would get some downvotes, but some people might actually agree with you because you gave a fair point.
The second comment just stops anybody from taking you even remotely seriously.
But hey, if you wanna be all QQ about it and bash people out of some prejudice, then by all means. Just enjoy getting bashed in turn. (You sure sound like you enjoy it anyway)
You of all people talking about “reason” and “sanity” is your first halfway humorous attempt at trolling.
C♂rnh♂li♂ on June 28, 2016 at 04:14 said:
I actually hope you go with option 1. There’s always going to be some troll posting stupid shit, but they get so many down votes that it’s obvious that their comments shouldn’t be given any serious consideration. If someone wants to be the village idiot, they will quickly be branded so and we can just skip reading their comments.
Of course, if someone posts something you feel is so messed up that you can’t have it on your site, feel free to delete it. But I don’t want you to feel like you have to be the police or anything.
No worries Henkka.
Option 1 seems to be in the spirit of things. Like some people already mentioned here, it can be interesting to read opposing opinions. (safe spaces can be kinda lame anyway)
But if you do find your sanity threatened by some hopelessly deluded numbskull who sounds like he has some kind of personal vendetta against anything logical, then I won’t mind if you choose to exercise option 3 once in a while on comments that have been downvoted to hell.
Afterall, we need you to have the motivation to keep posting these, yea?
Well, I’m pleasantly surprised. My fear was that the comment section was becoming off-putting to some of you guys, but it seems that the sentiment doesn’t really seem to be shared by anyone who’s spoken up so far. So that’s all good. In that case, I see no need for anything to change here. In other words, option 1 now seems like the way to go.
Thanks again to all of you who took the time to share your thoughts. (You’re still free to give your 2¢ if you have anything to add.)
Personally, I’d prefer option 1). Is what I’d like to say, but certain people are certainly painful to read…
And yet, I still feel option 1) is the best.
#1 leave it as it is. Stupid comments can be amusing at times
anonimus on June 29, 2016 at 16:50 said:
IMO it’s not about safe space. It’s about how some people can’t convey arguments in a good manner, which makes them looks like trolling/flamebaiting.
I’m fine with people disagree about something. But what make they think insults/disrespect makes their comment acceptable? And what more wishing some other human being to have a bad life just because they doesn’t agree with others…
I’ll vote for 3.
Or 1 if you can find a plugin to hide a comments with certain amount of downvotes.
XFANG on June 30, 2016 at 02:10 said:
@anonimus yes like the one in sankaku complex, after certain number of down vote it will appear grey and then after a few more down vote it become hidden.
This is a good method
TIMMII on July 2, 2016 at 00:56 said:
Option 3 please
I like freedom
But limited freedom is the mst productive environment.
acgo on June 27, 2016 at 23:46 said:
as much as i truly do not care about Maachan (I find her personality really irritating and kind of super fake? She’s a little funny i guess), this girl is going to go places no matter what people want www. they consider her a super genius, everyone does. and even though she’s still a little rough around the edges with her singing, she has a lot of other qualities that deem her a very good idol. Watch her get a solo music video just like Sayumin or Maro when she graduates… They push her up so far its crazy.
I mean, as long as Erina isn’t pushed up like that I’m just fine.
hym on June 28, 2016 at 22:10 said:
hmn fake personality based on? …… a nothing no documents, no psychological reports no evidence
acgo on July 2, 2016 at 09:17 said:
Honey… people can seem fake…? i never said she was actually fake i said she seems like the type of person I would avoid because she’s all over the place.
Never said I hated her, I just said that she’s the type i would avoid. thanks.
SailorKame on June 28, 2016 at 00:32 said:
Masaki Sato = Morning Musume’s musical Rain Man
Masaki♀? Sure! Let’s let her have a go at it. Would be cool.
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News: WonderRoot to place civil rights-themed murals across city for Super Bowl
ARTS ATL Staff June 28, 2018
The hometown buildup to Super Bowl LIII, taking place February 3, 2019, at Atlanta’s Mercedes Benz Stadium, will feature a public arts program placing highly visible civil rights and social justice-themed murals all across the city.
Atlanta’s Mercedes Benz Stadium will host Super Bowl LIII. The city plans to use the arts to bring its history of social justice to the fore during the event. (Image courtesy Mercedes Benz Stadium)
Atlanta grassroots arts organization WonderRoot is teaming up with the Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee to highlight Atlanta’s civil rights and social justice history through the creation of more than 30 street murals.
“Off the Wall: Atlanta’s Civil Rights and Social Justice Journey” is a collaboration between WonderRoot, the Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee and the City of Atlanta, funded by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation.
“As we prepare our city for big events like the Super Bowl, it’s important that these events have a lasting legacy within our communities,” said Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms at a June 28 press conference announcing the project. “That’s what these murals are all about. To have something beautiful, with such a powerful story to tell, sprinkled throughout all of our communities really speaks to the strength of our arts and culture in the city of Atlanta.”
Chris Appleton, executive director of WonderRoot, said that the idea began in conversations with the Blank Foundation about what story Atlanta could tell about itself as it hosted the Super Bowl for the first time in 20 years. “There is no greater legacy than Atlanta’s contribution to the civil rights movement,” said Appleton. “We thought, ‘Let’s leverage that moment to further amplify the stories of struggle for change and justice in Atlanta and beyond.'”
“Off the Wall” will involve upward of 30 murals produced by artists from Atlanta and elsewhere including Shanequa Gay, Yehimi A. Cambrón Alvarez, Ernest Shaw, Brandan “B-mike” Odums, Sheila Pree Bright, Shawn Schwab, Gaia and L.E.O. Appleton said that the artists will work with partners that will host a series of community conversations regarding Atlanta’s civil rights past, present and future as the murals are conceptualized.
Sites for the murals are still being selected, and the murals’ subjects will ultimately be up to the selected artists, who will begin painting in the fall.
“One of the key pillars we focused on with Legacy 53 was civil rights and social justice,” said Atlanta Super Bowl host committee COO Brett Daniels. “Chris came to us with this mural project around the same time we were talking with our board of directors about how we could touch on this subject . . . We thought: what better way to celebrate the rich history and heritage of civil rights? This is not a story that can be told in other cities. . . . After the game ends, we’re going to have this lasting legacy that will stay in our communities a long time.”
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Thinking of entering a writing prize or competition? Keen to share ideas and stories with your favourite author at a Writers’ Festival? Here is a list to get you started that you can transfer straight into your 2019 calendar.
January/February/March
Furious Fiction
Opens on the first Friday of every month
Presented by the Australian Writers’ Centre, this is a monthly short story prize with a 500 word limit. Open nationally and internationally this competition is free to enter. A $500 prize is awarded to the winner.
black&Write! Writing Fellowship
Now open and closes 31 January
Presented by State Library of Queensland, the black&write! Fellowships are open to all writers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent currently living in Australia. The Fellowships are open to all genres and entry is free. A 50,000 word-count is required for Adult Fiction/Non-fiction submissions with $10,000 and a publication opportunity up for grabs.
Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards
Winners announced 31 January
The winners of these awards across each category receive $25,000 with the overall prize, the Victorian Prize for Literature, worth an additional $100,000. Submissions are accepted from publishers and writers in September for titles published between 1 January and 31 December of the same year.
Nature Writing Prize
Open now: closes 1 February
Presented by The Nature Conservancy, this short essay prize for works between 3,000 to 5,000 words awards the winner $5,000. The winning entry will also be published as an online multimedia essay by Griffith Review. The theme for this year is “Writing of Place”.
Carmel Bird Digital Literary Award
Now open, closing 3 February
This award is for short fiction works up to 30,000 words. The award winner will receive $3000 and two runners up will receive $1000 with publication for all three entries.
Nakata Brophy Prize for Young Indigenous Writers
Now open, closes 4 February
Presented by Overland Magazine, this short story prize (up to 3,000 words) recognises the talents of young First Nations writers nationally and is open to writers who are 30 years of age or younger. The first prize offers $5000 and a writing residency of up to three months at Trinity College.
Newcastle Short Story Award
Presented by Hunter Writers Centre this award is open nationally, and is not bound by a theme. A maximum of 2,000 words is required with the winner receiving $3,000. The top 30 selected works will be published in an anthology.
Snowy Mountains Readers Writers Festival
Based in Jindabyne and hosted by venues in the Snowy Mountains region, this festival engages all ages and features events involving authors, poets, artists and illustrators.
Writers Week: Perth Festival
8 February – 3 March
This year’s theme for Writers Week is Our Imagined Selves. Held across venues at The University of Western Australia’s picturesque campus and Perth’s libraries, galleries and writers’ centres, Writers Week promises an array of special events. The full program will be revealed on 10 January.
Adelaide Writers’ Week
1-17 March
As part of Adelaide Festival, this year's Adelaide Writers’ Week is themed around "Telling truths". Featuring six days of free sessions at the Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden, guests announced to date include Brisbane-based playwright turned novelist Future D Fidel, Man Booker Prize-shortlisted Canadian author Esi Edugyan, and Goorie writer Melissa Lucashenko. The full program will be announced on 29 January 2019.
April/May/June
5-7 April
Set in the harbour city, this writing festival sees more than 100 writers participate every year. With a popular children's program, Newcastle Writers Festival is a festival that caters for the whole family.
Clunes Booktown
4-5 May
The regional Victorian town of Clunes becomes a vast bookshop in this annual event. Along with author talks, panel discussions and literary luncheons, festival-goers can discover the largest collection of rare, out-of-print and collectable books in Australia.
The Australian/Vogel's Literary Award
2019 Award winner announced in April; 2020 Award submissions open end of May
This award is for an unpublished manuscript written by a writer under 35 years of age. The winner will receive $20,000 and the winning work to be published by Allen & Unwin with an advance against royalties.
The Stella Prize
2019 winner announced 9 April; 2020 prize submissions open in August
Celebrating Australian women’s contribution to literature, books entered into the prize must be first published between 1 January and 31 December of the previous year. The winner will receive $50,000 in prize money.
ABR Elizabeth Jolley Short Story Prize
Open now, closes 19 April
Recognising an outstanding original short story between 2,000 to 5,000 words, this prize awards the winner $12,500 and is presented by Australian Book Review.
NSW Premier’s Literary Awards
2019 winners to be announced 29 April
Celebrating Australian writing and with a prize pool of $305,000, there are 14 categories open for submission. All works must have been first published, performed, screened or broadcast and made publicly available between 1 October of the previous year and 30 September of that year.
29 April – 3 May
This week-long conversation about books and ideas presents more than 300 events. Previous Sydney Writers Festival international guests include Jennifer Egan, Min Jin Lee, Masha Gessen, Eileen Myles, George Saunders, Susan Faludi and many more.
Questions Writing Prize
Now open, closes 1 May
Part of the Future Leaders initiative, this writing prize is for young writers between the ages of 18-30. Fiction or non-fiction submissions between 1,500 to 2,000 words are sought with a $2,000 prize for the winner.
University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor’s International Poetry Prize
Now open, closes 30 June
Offered by the University and administered by the International Poetry Studies Institute (IPSI), this prize is awarded to a single poem of up to 50 lines. The winner receives $15,000 with the runner up receiving $5,000.
The Fair Australia Prize
Reopens mid-2019
Described by Overland: 'This prize encourages artists and writers of fiction, poetry and essays to be part of setting a new agenda for our future – to imagine a just, common future, and how we might get there together.' With a total prize pool of $18,000 this prize is awarded to fiction, essay, poetry, graphic and other categories.
Emerging Writers Festival
The festival for writers, not readers, the EWF features 11 days of professional development and stimulating conversation.
July/August/September
VU Short Story Prize for New Writers
Presented by Overland, this annual competition celebrates excellent and original short fiction up to 3000 words in length by new and emerging writers. The winner will receive $6000 with the two runner-up receiving $1000.
Mildura Writers Festival
A winter program that brings together writers and thinkers, Mildura Writers Festival has hosted Nobel Laureates such as JM Coetzee, renowned authors such as David Malouf and Les Murray, and international stars such as Clive James. A Writers Residence is also offered by the festival over the months of June and July.
Miles Franklin Literary Award
2019 winner will be announced July, 2020 submissions open November
The substantial $60,000 prize is awarded to ‘to a novel of the highest literary merit that presents Australian life in any of its phases.’ Publishers are required to submit novels on behalf of an author.
Byron Bay Writers Festival
2-4 August
Located in the beautiful coastal landscape of Byron Bay, this festival consists of three days of storytelling, conversations and ideas. An ideal mid-winter escape for writers and readers in the southern states.
Melbourne Writers Festival
30 August – 8 September
‘A bookish arts party that will bring the City of Literature to life,’ Melbourne Writers Festival is pushing the boundaries thanks to new Artistic Director Marieke Hardy.
Salisbury Writers Festival
Hosted by the City of Salisbury and Writers SA, this writers' festival supports and showcases local writers. A family-friendly festival, it also offers a short story competition for children.
Brisbane Writers Festival
Connecting people through stories, this writers' festival will be celebrating its 58 year milestone this September. Held at State Library of Queensland and QAGOMA, Brisbane Writers Festival has been host to writers such as Anosh Irani, Min Jin Lee, Veronica Roth, Alexis Wright, Dame Quentin Bryce and many more.
Queensland Poetry Festival
Late August
In 2019, Australia’s foremost festival for the poetic arts will explore what it really means to listen: to take heed, pay attention, tune in, listen up.
October/November/December
National Young Writersʼ Festival
Dates TBC
The National Young Writers’ Festival (NYWF) occurs annually in the city of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, over the New South Wales’ Labour Day Holiday Weekend. The festival presents ‘writing’ in its broadest sense through panels, discussions, workshops, launches, performances, readings, installations, and more.
Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize
Reopens in 2019
This short story prize (of up to 3000 word) is presented by Overland and supported by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation. The theme for this prize is around the notion of ‘travel’ and the winner receives $4,000 with their story published in Overland.
The Overland Judith Wright Poetry Prize
Re-opens in 2019
For New and Emerging Poets, this prize is supported by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation and seeks outstanding poetry by writers who have published no more than one collection of poems under their own name. The major prize is $6,000 with a second prize of $2,000 and third prize of $1,000.
Queensland Literary Awards
2019 winners announced late October (date yet to be confirmed)
Presented by State Library of Queensland, these awards celebrate outstanding Australian books and authors. The top prize is the Queensland Premier's Award for a work of State Significance, which awards the winner $25,000.
Ubud Writers & Readers Festival
23-27 October
A cultural exchange of writing and thinking, this writers' festival is held in Indonesia’s beautiful Ubud region. Described as ‘an annual pilgrimage for lovers of literature and conversation,’ Ubud Writers & Readers festival is a major annual project of the not-for-profit foundation, the Yayasan Mudra Swari Saraswati. ArtHub contributor Kath Melbourne visited the festival in 2018: read her impressions of the event here.
Lane Cove Literary Awards
Winners announced early November (date yet to be confirmed)
Presented by Lane Cove Council, these awards are open nationally for writers over the age of 16 and offer prize categories such as: Short Story Prize $2,000; Theatre Script Prize $1,500; Poetry Prize $1,500; The Burns Bay Bookery Youth Prize (16-24 years) $500 and more.
Walkley Awards
Winners announced late November (date yet to be confirmed)
The most prestigious awards given to Australian journalists, and awarded across more than 30 categories. Presented by the Walkley Foundation, the Awards celebrate their 64th anniversary this year.
Wollongong Writers Festival
Held at the end of November over three days (date yet to be confirmed)
This writers’ festival offers a $1,000 Short Story Prize for a previously unpublished short story based on a given theme. The winning story will be published by Mascara Literary Review.
Prime Minister's Literary Award
Dates for this year’s winner’s announcement and the 2020 open for submissions date are yet to be confirmed.
The Prime Minister’s Literary Awards celebrates Australian Literary talent and the ‘valuable contribution Australian literature and history makes to the nation's cultural and intellectual life.’ Awarding six categories with $80,000 given to each category winner.
Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival
Held over ten days in early November (date yet to be confirmed)
Delivered by Brimbank Libraries this community festival is full of programs, author talks, exhibitions and more.
JLF (Jaipur Literary Festival)
Held in early November (date yet to be confirmed)
In collaboration with OzAsia Festival, this writers festival is presented by Teamwork Arts, producers of the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival. Housed at the Adelaide Festival Centre and now in its tenth iteration this festival celebrates the stories and heritage of South Asia.
Word for Word Geelong Writers Festival
Held mid-November (date yet to be confirmed)
Australia’s only non-fiction literary festival, Word for Word celebrates memoir, biography, journalism, essays, song-writing, travel and poetry by great thinkers and writers.
First published on Friday 4 January, 2019
Andrea Simpson is ArtsHub's Feature Writer and Reviews Editor. Andrea is a Filipino-Australian writer with a love for diverse Australian stories. She is curious about all forms of art, though she has an especially keen interest in the publishing sector.
Andrea has had short stories published in various anthologies, and is currently working on her first novel.
You can follow Andrea on Instagram @andi_jayyy
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Home ANS Reports After 5 Decades Nate Saint Memorial School to Close in Ecuador
After 5 Decades Nate Saint Memorial School to Close in Ecuador
by Ralph Kurtenbach April 21, 2017
written by Ralph Kurtenbach April 21, 2017
By Ralph Kurtenbach, Special to ASSIST News Service
SHELL, ECUADOR (ANS – April 21, 2017) — After educating missionary children for five decades, the Ecuador-based Nate Saint Memorial School (NSMS) is due to close with the end of the 2016-2017 school year.
“We are thankful for the 51 years that it has served the missionary population,” said the school board’s president, Renee Fogg, in a March 7 recommendation to the managers of Reach Beyond’s Latin America Region. “The Lord has been very faithful.” The board cited as rationale for the closing, a continual decline in enrollments.
Their recommendation was accepted and formalized by Dan Shedd, the region’s executive director, who observed that “even with the CHILI (Community Health Intercultural Learning Initiative) program [in Shell, Ecuador], we don’t necessarily see a huge influx of families with young children coming in.”
Adding to Shedd’s comment, missionary Hermann Schirmacher said that “some — or more — missionaries do homeschooling now.”
A dozen students currently attend the school, including two in high school, six in middle school and four in elementary. Two of them are children of Renee Fogg and her husband, Eric, of the mission’s community development office in Shell.
The enrollment number compares with 15 students a year earlier. In the last few years, school attendance was in the 20s, including 29 students in 2012-2013, which was the year that Reach Beyond closed its Shell hospital after five decades of operation. The NSMS 2017-2018 projected enrollment was three full-time students, according to Fogg.
Both the school and the hospital had been envisioned in the 1950s by Nate Saint. In fact, before his death in 1956, he had helped in constructing the Epp Memorial Hospital, later called Hospital Vozandes del Oriente or HVO.
Of NSMS’s origins, Nate Saint has been quoted as saying the dream sprang from “purely a question of having children at home in their tender years” while their missionary parents served in Shell and the neighboring Amazon rain forest of Ecuador.
When piloting a plane above Ecuador’s rain forest, he could execute a series of pylon turns in the air as a bucket extended on a rope found a place calm enough for those below to reach into it for the contents.
The recipients were the then-uncontacted Waorani of the Amazon region, known by a pejorative term, “Auca,” which means “savage.” in the Quichua language. Through gift drops and later outreach, Saint was central to facilitating the first contact to be made between the Waorani and Protestant missionaries.
Shedd characterizes as unrelated to the NSMS decision, the fact that Reach Beyond was already negotiating a transfer of the school’s property to CENTA, an Ecuadorian foundation formed by missionaries Chet and Katie Williams. CENTA will serve as a training and empowerment center for the tribal groups of Ecuador, including the Waorani. The school’s continuance was not contingent upon new property ownership, Shedd said.
In an internal memo to Reach Beyond staff, Shedd reiterated the thoughts of Fogg, giving thanks to the Lord for the NSMS teachers, board members and parents who have impacted the lives of hundreds of missionary children down through the years.
Teacher Jennifer Kendrick plans to move to Quito and begin teaching next fall at Alliance Academy International in Quito. As of this writing, the future plans of other staff the NSMS are not known.
Photo captions: 1) Missionary pilot Nate Saint (Photo used with permission of Mission Aviation Fellowship). This crowd gathered at the Nate Saint Memorial School in Shell, Ecuador to commemorate 50 years of Christian education for missionary children. 3) Teacher Carolyn Wolfram (standing) and other missionary ladies in the Nate Saint Memorial School (NSMS) library peruse scrapbooks at the school’s 50th anniversary celebration in early 2016. Wolfram now teaches at Alliance Academy International in Quito, Ecuador. (Photo by Chad Irwin). 4) Missionaries Katie and Chet Williams. 5) Ralph Kurtenbach with his wife, Kathy.
About the writer: Ralph Kurtenbach and his wife, Kathy, have lived in Ecuador since 1992, where they minister with Reach Beyond. Ralph blogs at www.calloftheandes.wordpress.com and helps to mentor Latinos who want to join in taking the gospel to other parts of the world. His e-mail is: rkurtenbach@reachbeyond.org.
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Ralph Kurtenbach
After 26 years as Reach Beyond missionaries in Ecuador, Ralph and his wife, Kathy, returned to life in the United States in 2018. Their four Ecuador-born children maintain dual U.S.-Ecuador citizenship. In Quito, Ralph worked as a newscaster and program host on HCJB, an international radio station in Ecuador. He then became a publicity writer/blogger, bringing journalistic demands to bear upon each story. He also has mentored Latinos. He likes reading, listening to or playing and researching (and maybe buying) vintage acoustic guitars. He finds that the Made in Japan (MIJ) copies of U.S. guitars fit best into his price range.
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Medical doctor and researcher Dr. Kris Verburgh is quickly emerging as one of the world's leading research authorities on the science of aging. The Longevity Code is his authoritative guide on why and how we age and on the four most crucial areas we have control over in order to slow down - and even reverse - the aging process. We learn why some animal species hardly age at all while others age and die very quickly and about the mechanisms at work that slowly but definitely cause our bodies to age, making us susceptible to heart attack, stroke, cancer, pneumonia, and dementia.
Hard No
The Art of Civilized Conversation
A Guide to Expressing Yourself With Style and Grace
Written by: Margaret Shepherd, Sharon Hogan
Narrated by: Donna Postel
In our fast-paced, electronic society, the most basic social interaction - talking face-to-face - can be a challenge for even the most educated and self-assured individuals. And yet making conversation is a highly practical skill: those who do it well shine at networking parties, interviews, and business lunches. Good conversation also opens doors to a happier love life, warmer friendships, and more rewarding time with family.
All about etiquette.
By Richard Galambos, C.E.T. on 2018-10-18
Start a Successful Business (Inc. Magazine)
Expert Advice to Take Your Startup from Idea to Empire
Written by: Colleen DeBaise
Narrated by: Angi Lenhart
Let Inc. help launch your dreams. Makers, doers, and dreamers - for decades they have turned to Inc. for help in getting their businesses off the ground. The publication's keen advice clarifies the process, while startup stories fuel aspirations and spark action.
Hire Smart From the Start
The Entrepreneur's Guide to Finding, Catching, and Keeping the Best Talent for Your Company
Written by: Dave Carvajal
The lesson seems so basic. Yet time after time, good companies stumble and lose their stride - just when they were poised for rapid growth. Why? Because their leaders treated hiring as a tedious chore. They posted an ad hoc ad. Took the first person with the right skills. Hired for immediate needs, rather than future flourishing. In Hire Smart from the Start, Dave Carvajal distills lessons gained from 20 years in the trenches, building out and staffing two enormously successful Internet startups and helping firms like Tumblr, and Shutterstock land the talent they need to reach their greatest potential.
Good resource for anyone in hiring position
By D.C. on 2019-06-16
Why You Are Who You Are
Investigations into Human Personality
Written by: Mark Leary, The Great Courses
Narrated by: Mark Leary
To understand the roots of personality is to understand motivations and influences that shape behavior, which in turn reflect how you deal with the opportunities and challenges of everyday life. That's the focus of these exciting 24 lectures, in which you examine the differences in people's personalities, where these differences come from, and how they shape our lives. Drawing on information gleaned from psychology, neuroscience, and genetics, Professor Leary opens the door to understanding how personality works and why.
Mostly classification, less causation.
By Richard on 2018-08-07
A Time Conscious Life
Written by: Stephen R. Covey
Narrated by: Walter Dixon
A Time Conscious Life shares classic and universal perspectives on utilizing the time we have to live, love, learn, and leave a legacy. Both new listeners and long-time Covey admirers will discover this life-changing material in a fresh new package. This audiobook is more than an inspiration, it is an introduction to important principles needed to live, love, learn, and leave a legacy through living a Time Conscious Life.
#Audible1.... awesome book
By Anonymous User on 2018-09-18
Super You
Release Your Inner Superhero
Written by: Emily Gordon
Narrated by: Emily Gordon
Superheroes don't start from glorious beginnings. Their origins are almost always marked by traumatic events that leave them helpless and scared. Batman witnessed his parents' murder. Superman was sent away from his dying planet with no one to guide him as he grew up. Orphaned Catwoman was forced to steal food to survive on the streets of Gotham. What makes these superheroes super is their determination to not be defined by helplessness. They embrace their origins, their flaws, and their mistakes and strive every day to become the best versions of themselves.
Emily Gordon: beacon of practical wisdom
By Emily on 2018-11-20
The Memory Illusion
Why You May Not Be Who You Think You Are
Written by: Julia Shaw
Narrated by: Siri Steinmo
Think you have a good memory? Think again. Memories are our most cherished possessions. We rely on them every day of our lives. They make us who we are. And yet the truth is they are far from being the accurate records of the past we like to think they are. True, we can all admit to having suffered occasional memory lapses, such as entering a room and immediately forgetting why or suddenly being unable to recall the name of someone we've met dozens of times. But what if we have the potential for more profound errors of memory?
Narrator is good, book is dry
By Mark Benne on 2019-04-13
The Scientific Study of the Lucky Mind
Written by: Richard Wiseman
Narrated by: Peter Noble
Why do some people lead happy, successful lives whilst others face repeated failure and sadness? Why do some find their perfect partners whilst others stagger from one broken relationship to the next? What enables some people to have successful careers whilst others find themselves trapped in jobs they detest? And can unlucky people do anything to improve their luck - and lives?
Luck isn't Luck After All?
By Ilzamar on 2018-09-14
Capitalism vs. Socialism: Comparing Economic Systems
Written by: The Great Courses
Narrated by: Professor Edward F. Stuart PhD
Ever since we produced our course Thinking About Capitalism, customers have expressed interest in a follow-up course that could help them understand socialism in the same way. After much consideration, we determined that it actually would be more beneficial to create a course that compares and contrasts the two major global economic theories, examining them in ways that move past the polemics many of us are used to and looking at these systems as they relate to one another and the world at large.
Engaging and enjoyable
Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions
Written by: Randall Munroe
Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
Millions of people visit xkcd.com each week to read Randall Munroe's iconic webcomic. His stick-figure drawings about science, technology, language, and love have a large and passionate following. Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions. What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at 90 percent of the speed of light? How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and live? If there were a robot apocalypse, how long would humanity last?
Strange questions, well thought out answers
By Jon Ross on 2018-10-10
Ask a North Korean
Defectors Talk About Their Lives Inside the World's Most Secretive Nation
Written by: Daniel Tudor, Andrei Lankov - foreword
Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan, Greta Jung
The weekly column Ask a North Korean, published by NK News, invites readers from around the world to pose questions to North Korean defectors. By way of these fascinating interviews, the North Koreans themselves provide authentic firsthand testimonies about what is happening inside the "Hermit Kingdom." This book sheds critical light on all aspects of North Korean politics and society and shows that even in the world's most authoritarian regime, life goes on in ways that are very different from what you may think.
Worst Narrator Ever.
By Kelsea on 2018-11-29
The Origins of Political Order: From Prehuman Times to the French Revolution
Written by: Francis Fukuyama
Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
Virtually all human societies were once organized tribally, yet over time most developed new political institutions which included a central state that could keep the peace and uniform laws that applied to all citizens. Some went on to create governments that were accountable to their constituents. We take these institutions for granted, but they are absent or are unable to perform in many of today’s developing countries—with often disastrous consequences for the rest of the world.
Cannot possibly retain the info... waste of $$
By Nick on 2019-05-02
5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life
Identifying and Dealing with Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Other High-Conflict Personalities
Written by: Bill Eddy
Narrated by: Tom Parks
When a high-conflict person has one of five common personality disorders - borderline, narcissistic, paranoid, antisocial, or histrionic - they can lash out in risky extremes of emotion and aggression. And once an HCP decides to target you, they're hard to shake. But there are ways to protect yourself. Using empathy-driven conflict management techniques, Bill Eddy, a lawyer and therapist with extensive mediation experience, will teach you to spot warning signs of the five high-conflict personalities in others and in yourself.
Extremely useful for work and persona life!
By funkyman33 on 2018-09-09
Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence
Written by: Jason M. Satterfield, The Great Courses
Narrated by: Jason M. Satterfield
We have all had experiences with people that prove that those with the highest IQs are not always the most successful. What could these very smart people be missing? Chances are it's emotional intelligence (EQ) - the ability to perceive, understand, and manage emotions in ourselves and others. Sounds very powerful, doesn't it? Could we really manage our own emotions, as opposed to having our emotions run the show? Could we really effect change in the emotions of our coworkers or family members?
Excellent set of lectures
By Brad Goldthorpe on 2019-02-08
Stay Relevant, Reinvent Yourself, and Thrive
Written by: Bradley R. Staats
Narrated by: Graham Winton
We now live in a learning economy, says Brad Staats, and while learning has always been important, the returns on lifetime learning are greater than ever. Our primary focus must be on our ability to learn. We must strive to develop new skills to create more value - or be left behind. In Never Stop Learning, Staats outlines the framework that will help you become more effective as a lifelong learner.
I thought this book was insightful
The Jealousy Cure
Learn to Trust, Overcome Possessiveness, and Save Your Relationship
Written by: Robert L. Leahy
Narrated by: Fred Stella
We’ve all heard tales of the overly jealous spouse or significant other. Maybe we’ve even been that jealous person, though we may not want to admit it. It’s hard to imagine anyone sailing through life without either having feelings of jealousy or being the target of someone’s jealousy. But what if jealousy isn’t just a neurotic weakness? What if it signals that your relationship matters to you? In short - what if jealousy serves a purpose? In The Jealousy Cure, renowned psychologist Robert L. Leahy takes a more nuanced approach to tackling feelings of jealousy.
Everyone should read this.
By ashley sigouin on 2019-04-20
The world's innovation economy is broken. If you have an idea, depending on who you are or where you live, you might never get a shot. A handful of people in a handful of cities are deciding, behind closed doors, which entrepreneurs get a shot to succeed. The determining factor? Potential profit.
We're living in a world where we are struggling to feed, provide energy, and provide quality jobs for a growing population, yet the innovation economy continues to prioritize investing billions in photo-sharing apps and on-demand food delivery services. The result is a system that doesn't support most entrepreneurs - entrepreneurial activity is at a 30-year low - and a system that doesn't work for investors.
In The Innovation Blind Spot, venture capitalist Ross Baird demonstrates how to fix the problem by helping us find better ideas, looking at people, places, and industries often overlooked. Baird also explores "one-pocket thinking", which ensures ideas are not just benefiting a few people from the top down, but broadly benefiting entrepreneurs, business, and society from the bottom up. Ross's firm, Village Capital, is at the vanguard of a new way to finding ideas that is much more democratic and inclusive, and his method promises to dramatically increase success for everyone involved.
©2017 Vilcap, Inc. (P)2017 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books
What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars
How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big
4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 out of 5
Listeningcv
Good, but not great
Well performed and a well meaning book but I misinterpreted the content. I struggled to finish as I felt it was repeating content and I failed to get actionable insights to apply out of the US.
LikelyStory
Opportunity Zones will thrive it civic leadership will adopt the principles of the insightful book
Communities will need to recognize entrepreneurship as economic development in order to provide paths to economic mobility for all residents.
Donald McMillian
This book is extradordinary!
This book touched on so many blind spots that i never relized in my pursuit of entreprenuership. I learned so much. I recommend it to all aspiring entreprenuers.
...for those of us in the "rest" of the country
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Are you an entrepreneur located somewhere other than SF, NYC or Boston? Are you someone who believes the solutions to many big problems in health, agriculture, eduction, sustainable livelihoods have not yet been invented, proven or scaled up? Do you believe if they are to be solved they will come from the bottom up, not likely to be solved by existing multinational but rather will come from the people and communities experiencing the problems?
This important book shows the new way forward to build a more inclusive innovation economy in the US (and globally) by increasing access to networks, capital and technical/human resources outside of the traditional coastal startup cities/ecosystems. A good read for entrepreneurs in the rest of the country and those seeking to support them, attract them to their regions/cities, and invest in them and their pursuit of solutions.
I'm an entrepreneur located in Nashville, TN. I had a great experience participating in Village Capital's US Agriculture program in 2015/2016.
Victor Asemota
Life changing
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Innovation Blind Spot?
The entire book was a revelation
It made me jump up in the realization of my mistakes.
A. Ryan
Dynamic Business Book Style with Serious Substance
I'm mostly a popular science non-fiction reader. I'm interested in some business and economics topics, so I'll sometimes give books written for a business-type audience a go. I am frequently disappointed by their shallow analysis or failure to develop their ideas.
Not so with this book. Baird starts off with an interesting different perspective on the investment ecosystem: that all of our most "innovative" startup hubs are focused on a very thin slice of potential businesses, namely those that provide a quick financial return using tech-based solutions to provide services to hip upper middle class folks. Think "Blue Apron" and "Snapchat." Baird then explains how this model fails to develop a multitude of business that cater to the not-so-well-off (e.g., a company restructuring payday loan debt for the poor) and companies that create stable, long-term jobs (e.g., a fish processing plant in the south). Baird doesn't come off as preachy as he describes this phenomenon. He focuses on the individually reasonable factors that cumulatively lead to this problem (e.g., choosing to invest in companies founded by alumni of your prestigious alma mater).
And that's where Baird sets himself apart. He doesn't just have an interesting idea. He takes an interesting idea and then develops it with an engaging mix of anecdotes, business knowledge, sociology, and a vision for improving the future. His writting style is still that of a business book, so don't expect a 1,000+ page tome like "Better Angels of our Nature" (which I love, of course). But if you're looking for an engaging, fast moving, and thought provoking read with some intellectual substance to it, I strongly recommend the book.
20 year Prime member
breaking outside the normal mold
excellent book on discussing the need to help startups that don't fit the standard Silicon Valley white male model
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In Praise of Conflict
by Chinedum Alfred
Mystery Adventures
Chinedum Alfred
Conflict anywhere and anytime is usually seen as a mark of a dark era in the life of any society and its people. But conflict is not always an aberration. Instead, it is often a veritable landmark that heralds the dawn of a new era which ushers in hope and a better future. The management of conflict when it occurs, however, requires a great wisdom to make the desired difference. When wisdom is used, and when all wrongs had been corrected through constructive dialogue, conflict becomes a virtue, bringing light at the end of the tunnel for lasting peace and mutual understanding among a people in conflict. Brata was a place hijacked by sectional oligarchy. In order to ensure that their sectional interest was actualized and stoutly protected, they sought for, and actually secured the hands of some gullible areas who connived with them in conspiracy against Brata and the rest of Bratans. Satisfied that adequate support was guaranteed, the oligarchy embarked on sustained injustice and highly orchestrated tyranny against their victims including Brata, they place they professed to be their cherished land. Peace and trust remained in the words-highly elusive. The people of Brata, who suffered injustice decided to take a decision that was long over due. In particular, they were suffering untold hardship. Brata was richly endowed, yet no visible growth existed and its people lived in penury. The spirit of consciousness eventually became very strong, and the desire and agitations to improve their lives and their society became uncontrollable. The battle for liberation ensued. The road to a better future, the intrigues and the end, are available for you to find out in the book. Take this worthy trip. Only one voice, once spirit, persistent condemnation and sustained resistance can win a war against evil. Salute to conflict.
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Sunday Drama
Theatre 60:The Devil Makes Sunday 07/31/1960 10:00 pm ITV UK 4
The Barber of Stanford Hill 08/28/1960 5
Sunday Mystery Theatre: The Primitives 07/12/1964
Sunday Mystery Theatre: Weekend at Willaburra 08/02/1964 3
Sunday Mystery Theatre: Dig Here 08/23/1964 5
A Tall, Stalwart Lancer 01/17/1965 5
The Paper Man 03/28/1965 10:05 pm ITV UK 13
Lot 171 04/11/1965 8
Suspense Hour: Nightmare on Instalments 05/03/1965 5
Suspense Hour: Curtains for Sheila 08/22/1965 5
Four Triumphant: St Andrew 11/27/1966 3
Four Triumphant: St George 12/04/1966 4
Four Triumphant: St Patrick 12/11/1966 10
Four Triumphant: St David 12/18/1966 4
Turn of the Year: The Christmas Present 12/13/1970 2
Turn of the Year: The Six Horse Accumulator 12/20/1970 3
Turn of the Year: My Guest Star Tonight 12/27/1970 6:35 pm ITV UK 3
Turn of the Year: Sally for Keeps 01/03/1971 3
Turn of the Year: The Parcel 01/10/1971
Turn of the Year: The Girl Upstairs 01/17/1971 2
The Crib 12/26/1971 5
Time Lock 04/02/1972 10
The Web 12/03/1972 4
Only the Other Day 04/07/1974 10
The Ceremony of Innocence 09/08/1974 10
The Arcata Promise 09/22/1974 3
Harry Lifters 11/17/1974 4
Now Is Too Late 03/07/1976 4
A Land of Ice Cream 03/21/1976 6
Afternoon Dancing 03/28/1976 10:00 pm ITV UK 6
Enemy 04/24/1976 3
The Nicest Man in the World 05/16/1976 16
Forget -Me- Knot 08/01/1976 5
The Late Wife 05/28/1977 3
Happy Returns 06/05/1977 4
The Goldfinch 06/12/1977 10:00 pm ITV UK 4
Sister Dora: Part 1 06/26/1977 8
Sister Dora: Part 3 07/10/1977 10:00 pm ITV UK 13 1
A Good Human Story 07/17/1977 10:00 pm ITV UK 10
A Chink in the Wall 07/23/1977 7
The Portrait 07/30/1977 3
Why Here? 08/07/1977 9
A Superstition 08/14/1977 4
Spawn 08/20/1977 5
The Cuckoo Calls 08/27/1977 11
The Man Who Liked Elephants 09/04/1977 7
The Marrying Kind 08/13/1978 9
You are My Heart's Delight 08/27/1978 2
Remember Jack Buchanan 08/30/1980 9
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Blossom Street Brides (Blossom Street Series #11)
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Debbie Macomber has won the hearts of millions of readers with her moving and inspiring stories. Now wedding bells are ringing in the tight-knit community that gathers around A Good Yarn, a store in a pretty Seattle neighborhood. Knitters come to the store to buy yarn and patterns but somehow they leave richer in friendship and love.
Lauren Elliott has waited years for her long-term boyfriend, Todd, to propose, yet he seems more focused on his career than their relationship. When Lauren learns that her younger sister is pregnant before she herself even has an engagement ring, she feels overjoyed yet disheartened. Knowing she can’t put her future on hold, Lauren prepares to make a bold choice—one that leads her to a man she never dreamed she’d meet.
Newly married to her second husband, Max, Bethanne Scranton is blissfully in love. But with Max’s job in California and Bethanne’s in Seattle, their long-distance marriage is becoming difficult to maintain. To complicate matters, Bethanne’s cunning ex will do anything to win her back.
Lydia Goetz, too, is wonderfully happy with her husband, Brad, though lately she worries about the future of A Good Yarn. As she considers how to bring in business, she discovers that someone has beaten her to the punch. Baskets of yarn are mysteriously popping up all over town, with instructions to knit a scarf for charity and bring it into Lydia’s store. Never before has her shop received so much attention, but who hatched this brilliant plan?
As three women’s lives intersect in unexpected ways, Lydia, Lauren, and Bethanne realize that love heals every heart, and the best surprises still lay ahead.
Praise for Blossom Street Brides
“[An] enjoyable read that pulls you right in from page one.”—Fresh Fiction
“A master at writing stories that embrace both romance and friendship, [Debbie] Macomber can always be counted on for an enjoyable page-turner, and this Blossom Street installment is no exception.”—RT Book Reviews
“A wonderful, love-affirming novel . . . an engaging, emotionally fulfilling story that clearly shows why she is a peerless storyteller.”—Examiner
“Rewarding . . . Macomber amply delivers her signature engrossing relationship tales, wrapping her readers in warmth as fuzzy and soft as a hand-knitted creation from everyone’s favorite yarn shop.”—Bookreporter
Blossom Street Series , #11
Debbie Macomber, the author of Starry Night, Rose Harbor in Bloom, The Inn at Rose Harbor, Starting Now, Angels at the Table, A Turn in the Road, 1105 Yakima Street, Hannah’s List, and Twenty Wishes, is a leading voice in women’s fiction. Nine of her novels have hit #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, with three debuting at #1 on the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly lists. In 2009 and 2010, Mrs. Miracle and Call Me Mrs. Miracle were Hallmark Channel’s top-watched movies for the year. In 2013, Hallmark Channel produced the original series Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove. She has more than 170 million copies of her books in print worldwide.
Graduated from high school in 1966; attended community college
http://www.debbiemacomber.com
Lauren Elliott had received the most depressing news of her life.
Her sister was pregnant.
Her younger sister.
Oh, she was happy and excited for Carol, but mingled in with the joy was an undeniable sense of envy. The fact that Carol was about to become a mother shouldn’t have come as a shock—her sister and Jason had been married for two years, after all. Lauren loved her sister, and Jason would make a wonderful father. What bothered her was the fact that at age thirty-four, Lauren was still unmarried.
Single. Oh, how she’d come to hate that word.
Walking down Blossom Street, Lauren buried her hands deep into the pockets of her fawn-colored rain jacket. Tulips and crocuses bloomed in the flowerpots that hung from the streetlights, and the scent of roses, lilacs, and camellias followed her as she walked past Susannah’s Garden, the flower shop.
Lauren kept her head down as she mulled over this latest development. This was it. The end of her rope. The line in the sand. She was finished waiting for Todd to give her an engagement ring. A year earlier she’d had the DTR—Defining the Relationship—talk with Todd and he’d assured her that marriage was definitely part of their future. Only he wasn’t in a financial position to make the leap just yet. He’d suggested they give it time, and she’d reluctantly agreed. That was twelve months ago, and frankly her patience was shot. She’d dated the popular local television newscaster for three years and it was time to own up to the truth. If Todd was sincere about wanting her for his wife, then she would have had a diamond on her ring finger long before now.
Clearly Todd enjoyed their relationship just the way it was, and in some ways so did she. Todd was fun and smart, and she liked being with him. Because of his job, Lauren frequently accompanied him to high-profile social events. As a result, she was able to mingle with some of the city’s elite, and it didn’t hurt that many of these socialites came to John Michael Jewelers, where she worked, for their jewelry needs.
Lauren passed A Good Yarn and the window display instantly caught her attention. She stopped to give it a look and shook her head. Wouldn’t you know it, the display in the yarn store’s window was a baby blanket.
A beautiful baby blanket knit in lovely pastel colors. Lauren wanted to groan. She loved her sister, but there’d always been a friendly rivalry between them. More laid-back of the two, Lauren didn’t have big career ambitions, whereas Carol worked as a program designer for a large software company out of California. She’d married her college sweetheart and seemed to have the perfect life.
Lauren had dropped out of college after a couple of years and over time had worked at a number of jobs. She enjoyed sales and seemed to be good at it. The irony was that her specialty was engagement and wedding bands. The couples she dealt with were deeply in love and eager to start their lives together. It gave Lauren a deep sense of satisfaction to help them take one of their first steps toward commitment.
The bottom line, she realized now, was that Todd was completely content to leave matters just as they were. They got along great and talked frequently. Rarely a week passed without them attending some sort of social event. They would like to spend more time together, but Todd was busy with his broadcasting career. He had his sights set on getting an anchor position and focused most of his attention on achieving his professional goals.
“Hello, Lauren,” Lydia Hoffman said, coming up from behind her.
“Oh, hi.” Lauren spun around to greet the owner of the yarn store. Lydia’s husband, Brad, had purchased his wife’s wedding band at John Michael Jewelers, where Lauren had worked for the past five years.
“Isn’t that a beautiful baby blanket?” Lydia asked, apparently noticing that Lauren’s gaze was focused on the window display.
“It is.” Lauren had no option but to agree.
“I think I’ve sold more yarn from this display than any I’ve ever done. There’s something about knitting for babies that draws people into the shop. Just yesterday a customer stopped by and bought yarn for the blanket and told me she doesn’t know anyone who’s having a baby, but she thought she’d knit it anyway.”
Lauren faked a smile. “I just got word my sister is pregnant.” She didn’t elaborate and explain that Carol was a full two years younger than she. “When I saw this blanket I thought I should knit it for her.”
“I’m sure she’d treasure it. Anything homemade makes a baby gift all the more special.”
Lydia inserted the key to the front door, and while Lauren was tempted to purchase the yarn right then, she needed to get to work herself. “I’ll be by later today or tomorrow to pick up the yarn.”
“Make it Thursday. I’m sold out, but I have a new shipment due in then. I’ll be here if you need any help with the pattern,” Lydia assured her.
John Michael Jewelers was one block down from the yarn store. Elisa Lippincott, the original owner’s daughter, managed the store now with her husband, Garry. Lauren enjoyed her job immensely and considered Elisa a friend as well as her employer.
“Morning,” Lauren said as she came into the store. She locked the door behind her. When the safe was open all the doors leading into the store remained locked.
Elisa stuck her head out of the walk-in safe. “Morning,” she returned brightly. She had a pair of jewel cases in her hands, which she set into the display window that looked out onto Blossom Street.
Lauren removed her raincoat and stuck it in the back office along with her purse. Right away she helped Elisa get out the precious stones. Despite the down economy, the store continued to do well. Elisa, Garry, and Lauren—all working full-time, along with a few part-time sales associates—were a good team.
“Garry will be in sometime this afternoon,” Elisa explained as she set out the semiprecious stones. “He’s got a meeting at the school for one of the boys, and then he’s headed to lunch with the Rotary Club.”
Garry was the company expert when it came to men’s and women’s watches. Lauren headed up their diamond sales, and Elisa handled just about everything else.
“I heard from my sister,” Lauren said casually as she set the jewels in the display case, locking them inside. “Carol and Jason are pregnant.” She made sure she sounded pleased and excited for her younger sibling.
“It is,” Lauren agreed. “It’s just wonderful. Mom and Dad are over the moon. Their first grandchild.”
Elisa paused and focused her attention on Lauren. “You sound like you’re ready to cry.”
“I could break into sobs at the drop of a pin,” she admitted, and tried to laugh it off, but the only sound that came out was reminiscent of something one might hear on the Sci-Fi channel. She quickly got hold of herself. “Tell me, Elisa, and please be honest. Is there something wrong with me?” Because Elisa was her friend, she expected the truth.
“Am I annoying?”
“Not at all.” Elisa sounded shocked that Lauren would suggest such a thing.
“Do I have a domineering or unpleasant personality?”
“Do I bore you?”
“No.” Her friend shook her head.
“Am I unattractive?”
This question produced a laugh. “Hardly. Have you looked in a mirror lately? You’re gorgeous—tall and slim, with your stunning blue eyes and that dark hair. I swear there must be some Scottish blood in you somewhere. Half the men who come in this shop leave half in love with you.”
Her friend’s words were a balm to her wounded pride. “Then why am I still single?”
Elisa didn’t hesitate. “Because Todd Hampton is an idiot.” She gently squeezed Lauren’s forearm. “You’ve been much too patient with him. You need to give Todd an ultimatum,” she suggested. “He loves you. All he needs now is a gentle shove in the right direction. Tell him it’s time; you’ve been patient to this point, but you aren’t willing to continue without a firm commitment.”
An ultimatum for Todd—Lauren had reached the same conclusion but then rethought the matter. The fact was, she’d spent the majority of the night tossing and turning, mulling over her options with Todd. She’d teetered back and forth with the relationship, wondering what would be best. She hated the idea of forcing him to set a date, and then wondered why she’d been so willing to let matters drag.
“The thing is . . .” Lauren didn’t get the opportunity to finish her sentence when Elisa’s cellphone chirped.
“It’s Katie.” Elisa grabbed it before the second chirp.
Lauren knew the shop owner had been anxiously awaiting a call from her oldest child. Katie was a college freshman, and Elisa had undergone separation anxiety sending her only daughter away to school, which was less than three hundred miles away in Pullman, Washington. Elisa worried incessantly over Katie’s diet, studies, partying, alcohol, and dating. If Katie didn’t contact her mother at some point during the day, Elisa was convinced her child had fallen victim to any number of dreadful possibilities.
“Katie, why haven’t you called?” Elisa demanded. “You didn’t answer the text message I sent, and—”
Elisa paused, then let out a loud gasp and hurried into the small office, quickly closing the door. Lauren couldn’t help but wonder what that was about. Her friend tended to be something of a drama queen. Even with the office door closed, Lauren could hear Elisa, although she couldn’t make out what she was saying.
The possibilities raced through Lauren’s mind. More than likely, it was something minor. Katie might have flunked an important test. More likely, she needed extra money put into her bank account. Quite possibly, she hadn’t turned in her library books on time and had allowed the fine to accumulate. Lauren liked Katie and considered the teenager levelheaded and responsible. As a friend and employer, Elisa was great, but as a mother, she was a bit fixated.
Ten minutes later, Elisa reappeared, as white as a sun-bleached sheet.
“Elisa,” Lauren asked tentatively. “Is everything all right with Katie?”
Her friend didn’t answer and then simply shook her head.
“Do you need to sit down?”
Elisa nodded.
Lauren scooted over a stool, and Elisa sank onto it in slow motion.
“Do you want me to call Garry?”
That got an immediate response that came as a shout: “No . . . no!”
“Can I get you coffee?”
“I need something way stronger than coffee. Way stronger.”
Lauren didn’t think they kept anything more potent at the store, unless it was for a special sales event. Even then it was champagne, and Lauren suspected Elisa wasn’t in the mood to celebrate with a glass of bubbly. “Can you tell me what’s wrong?”
“I . . . I don’t know.” Tears welled in Elisa’s eyes.
Apparently, this was something far worse than an overdue library book or a failed test. Disregarding what Elisa had claimed she needed, Lauren brewed her a single cup of coffee, making sure it was extra-strong. She added three cubes of sugar and stirred until it had dissolved before delivering it to her friend.
Elisa held on to the cup with both hands as though it was all that was keeping her from falling off the edge of a ten-story building. “Do you remember Dietrich?”
Spring is in the air on Blossom Street, and the baby-blanket window display at A Good Yarn might just change a few lives in bright, unexpected ways. While she helps couples choose perfect symbols of their love and commitment, jewelry-store saleswoman and diamond specialist Lauren Elliott has been waiting years for a proposal from long-term boyfriend Todd. But the baby blanket in the window of A Good Yarn makes her question everything: Her younger sister is happily married and newly pregnant, which makes Lauren feel like she's squandering precious time. Breaking it off with Todd leaves her open to a new, whirlwind relationship with Rooster, the man she suddenly feels she's been waiting for all along. Unfortunately, her dear friend and boss, Elisa, disapproves of her hasty life changes, and since Elisa is estranged from her own daughter—who is unexpectedly pregnant—she takes some frustration out on Lauren. Lauren has a new friend to confide in, though: Bethanne, the woman she met at A Good Yarn the day she met Rooster, and Bethanne is also the wife of Rooster's best friend, Max. Bethanne has a few challenges of her own, what with an ex-husband who is making trouble for her marriage and turning their daughter against her, even as their son shares the good news that his wife is pregnant. Through everything, A Good Yarn continues to be a safe haven for women across Seattle, and Lydia, the owner, always has a shoulder to lean on or an ear with which to listen. It's spring, and new beginnings, new births and new opportunities are all around. Fans will happily return to the warm, welcoming sanctuary of Macomber's Blossom Street, catching up with old friends from past Blossom Street books and meeting new ones being welcomed into the fold.
“Fans will happily return to the warm, welcoming sanctuary of Macomber’s Blossom Street, catching up with old friends from past Blossom Street books and meeting new ones being welcomed into the fold.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Macomber’s nondenominational-inspirational women’s novel, with its large cast of characters will resonate with fans of the popular series.”—Booklist
“Blossom Street Brides gives Macomber fans sympathetic characters who strive to make the right choices as they cope with issues that face many of today’s women. Readers will thoroughly enjoy spending time on Blossom Street once again and watching as Lydia, Bethanne and Lauren struggle to solve their problems, deal with family crises, fall in love and reach their own happy endings.”—BookPage
Lauren schemes to get her workaholic boyfriend to propose, which leads her to another dreamboat entirely, while Bethanne finds her long-distance marriage strained. Both are customers at A Good Yarn, a Macomber fixture.
Blossom Street Brides 4.5 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. 86 reviews.
GinsBookNotes More than 1 year ago
Some writers make you feel like you are visiting loved family and friends when you open the pages of their newest arrival. Debbie Macomber is one of those writers. In Blossom Street Brides we get to revisit our favorite shop, A Good Yarn—the place where three women all struggling with different worries in their life come together to find friendship, support, and hope as they knit their way past their troubles. Lydia Goetz, the owner of A Good Yarn, is worried about the shops finances, her adopted daughter’s mental health, and the knowledge that her time with her aging mother is coming to an end. Bethane Scranton, is worried that love may not be enough to sustain her new marriage to Max. Will either of them be willing to sell their successful business and start over in a new location? Lauren Elliot, has decided to take control of her love life. She breaks up with her long time boyfriend, Todd, and is taking time to figure out exactly what she wants in a future husband. She is taken by surprise when she meets Rooster and discovers that he might be exactly what she needs. Love, life lessons, and friendship abound in Blossom Street Brides. I really enjoy the down to earth characters and the realistic issues that they all struggle with. I do feel that this book works well as a stand-alone or as part of the series. But I recommend reading all of them so that you too can fall in love with all the wonderful people on Blossom Street.
weluvdopey More than 1 year ago
Love Blossom Street!! I love Debbie Macomber’s books and this one is just as good if not better than the others. If you have read other Blossom Street books then you will be familiar with some of the characters in this book. This book has three main stories and they are nicely intertwined to make a wonderful book. We meet Lauren first who doubts her relationship with her current boyfriend Todd after hearing the news that her sister is going to have a baby. Lauren decides that Todd is never going to propose to her so she decides to end their relationship. Lauren meets Rooster when he comes to town, and they both feel instant attraction to each other. We also meet Elisa, who is Lauren’s boss at the jewelry store. Elisa learns that her 19 year old daughter is pregnant and wants to get married. Bethanne and Max are newlyweds and are living and working in separate states due to their jobs. They are both struggling trying to decide how to make their marriage work and how they can change their living arrangements to they don’t have to live in separate states. We also meet Lydia who is worried about her daughter Casey, who is having nightmares that leaves her clinging to Lydia. Lydia and her husband adopted Casey a few years ago and they are trying to find a way to help Casey. This book is awesome, if you love a great clean romance, that has some humor then you need to read this book! A Review copy was provided to me in exchange for a fair and honest review. The free book held no determination on my personal review.
MI_Reader More than 1 year ago
I love Debbie Macomber's Blossom Street series and this new book doesn't disappoint. She introduces Lauren Elliott as a new character, but then intersects her story with Lydia Goetz - the main character thread throughout all the Blossom Street books - and Bethanne Scranton, who has been a main character in a few of the books, most recently A Turn in the Road. I enjoyed reading about these normal women, their every day struggles and their strength and fortitude. It is also fun to catch up with others on Blossom Street and see how they are doing. Disclaimer: I won an ARC of this book from Debbie Macomber. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
celticmaggie More than 1 year ago
I will start out by saying that I am not a fan of really short chapters and bouncing the story around so much. Now I can say I loved this story line. It was nice to reconnect with old friends from previous books. I felt so bad for Bethanne and Max with the clash in their family life. Then poor Lydia is trying to figure out the secret of the yarn baskets all over town for folks to just knit and relax. Amid that her adopted teen daughter Casey is having flashbacks to her past and won't share. Their friend Lauren feels her internal clock ticking away. She has had a boyfriend forever and wants marriage and the whole home and family scene. She meets Max' s friend Rooster and dates amid her boss's daughter being pregnant and wanting to marry a boy unacceptable to Mom. It was great to see friends back up their friends. Enjoy this book. I did!
cloggiedownunder More than 1 year ago
Blossom Street Brides is the tenth book in the Blossom Street series by popular American author, Debbie Macomber. Lydia Goetz, proprietor of A Good Yarn in Blossom Street, is concerned. Her adopted daughter, Casey is having terrifying nightmares with increasing frequency, and her mother, Mary Lou seems to be rapidly deteriorating, both physically and mentally. She is also intrigued: someone is leaving Knit Me baskets around the town with needles, yarn and instructions for a simple scarf for charity, to be delivered to A Good Yarn on completion. Her good friend Bethanne Scranton (whom readers will remember fondly from the very first Blossom Street book, and the eighth in the series) is happily married to her biker, Max, although their long-distance marriage is challenging, but continues to have problems with daughter Annie, who is still hopeful Bethanne will reunite with ex-husband, Grant. The news of her younger sister’s pregnancy prompts Lauren Elliott to confront her long-time boyfriend, TV broadcaster, Todd Hampton about their relationship. She is now certain he will never marry her, and she has no intention of remaining single and childless. Enter Rooster Wayne, good friend of Max Scranton, and she unexpectedly sees in this biker a man who ticks all the boxes on her husband list. But Todd is not prepared to let go quite so easily. This instalment has an elopement, a hastily arranged marriage, an aborted honeymoon, attempted blackmail and three pregnancies. Macomber touches on everyday topics like pride and jealousy, trust and honesty, as well as dementia, long-distance relationships and the effects of childhood trauma. Macomber is the mistress of the heart-warming read.
InspirationalAngel531 More than 1 year ago
Title: Blossom Street Brides - Blossom Street Series Author: Debbie Macomber Publisher: Random House LLC/Ballantine Books Published: 3-25-2014 ISBN: 9780345528841 E-Book: B00FUZPQZY Pages: 338 Genre: Women's Fiction Tags: Family Sagas, Romance, Series Sensual Level: Mild Overall Rating: Excellent Reviewed For: NetGalley Reviewer: DelAnne Debbie Macomber has sent us back to Blossom Street and Lydia Goetz's Shop A Good Yarn. We are blessed to catch up on the lives of some of the characters from previous novels and get to know new ones. During this visit we read of Lydia's plans to improve business when someone arranges a promotion surprising in its scope and generosity. Then there is the strained long distance marriage between Max and Bethany. Which one is willing to make the first move in the name of love to save their marriage. Finally Lauren Elliott is tired of waiting for her boyfriend to make a commitment. When she learns her younger sister is pregnant her joy for her sister is overshadowed by her feeling that life is passing her by as she stagnates waiting on Todd. Each woman tackles her individual problems with courage and determination. Ms. Macomber has provided us with a story that warms our heart and shows us once again that where love is nothing can destroy it. Friends abound on Blossom Street and those friendships only grow stronger with time. If you have never read a Blossom Street novel before do not worry you can still read Blossom Street Brides with no difficulty. Id you have read the series from the beginning you will enjoy visiting some old friends and catching up on the events in their lives. Either way you will get to enjoy an offering by one of the most beloved authors. Her Cedar Cove series is even a series on Lifetime. There is also her latest series also set in Cedar Cove about the guest at the local Rose Harbor Inn. You can be assured that if the author is Debbie Macomber it is going to a novel that you will enjoy from beginning to end.
fuzzmom More than 1 year ago
Lauren, Lydia, Bethanne, and Elisa's daughter Katie are all tied together. Throughout this charming novel, baskets of yarn with instructions to "Knit Me" start appearing all over town, telling folks that when the scarf is done they should take it to "A Good Yarn" Lydia's yarn shop to be donated to a homeless shelter. Each have their own relationship issues. this is a book filled with the unexpected, some surprising little things and others, some real jaw droppers. This is a book I read with a smile on my face, most of the time. Lauren dumps her long time boyfriend and finds love in a surprising place. Lydia struggles with a daughter who seems to be haunted by her past and a mother in decline. Bethanne struggles with a daughter who refuses to accept her parents divorce and her moms remarriage. Elisa is anguished to find out her daughter is pregnant at 19. You will feel like each of them is a friend or neighbor. A good read!
Peachey04 More than 1 year ago
This is a lovely story that follows three women as they journey thru life. Each is seeking the answers to their questions: how do I find true peace and happiness and how do I keep it once it is found. Ms. Macomber is a master story teller and you feel as though you know the town and all its characters. This is a fascinating book that you will not want to miss. Another truly delightful hit for the lovely and talented Debbie Macomber. Received from NetGalley for review
rhonda1111RL More than 1 year ago
4 STARS This is a good mix of three different couples dealing with life and finding love. Lots of drama, characters that I liked and enjoyed finding how it all would work out. The setting for this was Blossom Street, Seattle, WA. Lauren Elliott has been waiting three years for her boyfriend Todd to propose. A year ago he said he wanted to get married but he wanted to get more set in his job and get some debts paid off. Lauren decided to call it quits. He really did not want to marry her. She made a list of what she really wanted in a husband. Bethanne Scraton and Max have been married a year. Max lives in CA he has his own business their. Bethanne has her own business in Seattle plus her two children live there. It is hard to only see each other on weekends. Bethanne's daughter Annie and her ex-husband Grant want to breakup the couple. Lydia Goetz and her family are wonderful family. They are dealing with her adopted daughter Casey's nightmares. Lydia's mom is going down hill fast. She forgets who Lydia is sometimes, but so far remembers Casey. Lydia owns a yarn shop and business has been slow. Then someone is going around town leaving baskets with yarn and needles. The notes say they are for making scarfs for the homeless asking people to knit while they wait. When the scarf is finished would they drop it off at Lydia's shop. The yarn was bought from Lydia's shop. Lydia does not have a clue who is doing this. The baskets of yarn sound like a fun thing to do. Except I don't knit. It is exciting to hear the reactions of different people finding the baskets and working on the scarfs. I read as late as I could stay awake and finished the book first thing this morning. I cared for the characters. Okay I did not like Grant. Rooster I liked even though at first I judged him a little as a biker. Their are other characters and problems that we see in the book that draw you into their lives. I don't know if they are characters from previous books or not. This is a clean read that is entertaining and made me think about what I can do to help someone. I was given this ebook to read and asked to give honest review of it by Netgalley.
66read More than 1 year ago
Follow three unexpected women through the joys and head aches as only Debbie Macomber can take you. The twists and turns of life are very believable and fodder for laughter. Of course each of us can always relate to the problems her ladies get in. Some how I missed this at it's release and probably enjoyed it more a little later.
kutchka More than 1 year ago
I like to read all of the Blossom books thayt she has rittennnnnnn, and the continuins saga of Lydia and her friens
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I love her books........ They are quick reading books because you want to find out what happens so you can't put them down.
falcargenta More than 1 year ago
Debbie Macomber delivers another positive -- though never insipid -- chapter to her Blossom Street saga. This may not be her best, but it is a good continuance. We find out how Bethanne (formerly Hamlin) and her new husband, Max, are managing the challenges of their new marriage: (1) can they make it work with Max's wine distribution business in California and Bethanne's party planning business in Washington? and (2) will Grant (Bethanne's ex-husband) and Annie (Bethanne's daughter) ever accept the fact that Bethanne has moved on and is no longer the woman she was when Grant divorced her? We also get to know Rooster, Max's business partner and motorcycle pal, better. He finds a love interest in Lauren, but is Lauren just rebounding from an unfulfilling relationship? Can she prove to Rooster that she truly loves him and is not using him for "revenge"? Debbie's newest Blossom Street offering is not just about brides. All is not flowing smoothly in the lives of Brad and Lydia and their children. Casey, their adopted daughter, while consciously aware that she is loved and accepted by Brad, Lydia, and Brad's son, Cody, is having nightmares that she refuses to discuss with her adopted family. Also, the elderly mother of Lydia and Margaret seems to be going downhill. Questions are raised in this narrative which is certain to continue in following Blossom Street books.
DOOG737kooba More than 1 year ago
I just start reading this book yesterday and I'm already enjoying it. I've read all the Blossom Street novels and it's fun reconnecting with the characters.
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Proudmom508 More than 1 year ago
Once again, Debbie Macomber has come back to Blossom Street to spin three yarns in interconnected stories. While this book is part of a series, it is written in a way that can stand alone without a new reader not understanding a character or a series veteran being bored by memories of previous books. I recommend the previous Blossom Street books as well. In Blossom Street Brides, Debbie continues the stories of Bethanne and Max, Lydia and Brad while introducing us to Lauren, Elisa and Katie. The story about Katie is somewhat surprising in this day and age but it could have happened so it's believable. I wish there had been more resolution for Casey but that may be for another book. I hope other readers will enjoy the stories and characters as much as I do.
Kelsmitt More than 1 year ago
I love Debbie Macomber's Blossom Street series. The characters are strong and truly believable. I love that we revisit characters from previous books. Lydia was a favorite character of mine and I am happy to see more of her, her knitting store and the customers that congregate there. Meeting new characters just makes the story more interesting. Each woman is finding that they are facing concerns about their future and the journey how they come to terms with dealing with or directing their future is heartwarming and enjoyable. Thanks Debbie for taking us back to Blossom Street.
bookluvr35SL More than 1 year ago
The ladies of Blossom Street are back in another great book from Debbie Macomber. Someone has been leaving baskets with yarn and instructions to "knit me" all over town, and indication that Lydia's yarn shop is involved. Lauren desperately wants to be married and have kids, but sometimes love comes in unsuspected packages. Bethanne's ex-husband is up to his old tricks and creating a rift in her marriage to Max. Even if you haven't read any of the Blossom Street books, you will have no trouble following along. Definitely a must-read this summer!
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The famous preliminary course taught by Walter Gropius and Josef Albers, a basic training lasting around one year that allowed students to experiment freely with colours, shapes and materials, was an essential part of the Bauhaus apprenticeship. Josef Albers (1888-1976) already displayed an extraordinary artistic talent at a young age, so that Walter Gropius appointed him as a junior master even before his final apprenticeship exam. From surface to space – this experimental approach later became one of the key assignments in Joseph Albers' Bauhaus preliminary course.
The concentric circles of the 1926 Saturn lamp are based on this precept. One of his best-known students was Ati Gropius, Walter Gropius’ daughter, who supported Tecta's work constructively for decades.
The Saturn desk lamp constituted a fundamental design with nothing wasted, based on the design principles of the Bauhaus master and his concept of “economy of form”. A further challenge by Josef Albers in 1926: “How can I create a beautiful three-dimensional structure out of a piece of paper with nothing wasted?”
Tecta had initially conceived “Saturn” as a pendant lamp based on a design by student Arieh Sharon from 1926. The desk lamp followed in 1998.
Until this very day, the three-dimensional sculpture of the SATURN lamp is produced by laser cutting in Lauenförde out of flat two-dimensional sheet steel – still distinctively with nothing wasted.
The lamp glows like a candle, creating a festive atmosphere. It uses a minimum of material and underlines the lighting philosophy with its streamlined sheet steel. Both the desk and pendant versions are licensed by the label of the Bauhaus Archives.
“In art 1+1 sometimes equals three.” This quote by Josef Albers is written on the lamp’s little pendant.
And is complemented by Mies van der Rohe's words: “God is in the details.”
Born in Bottrop, Josef Albers explored and experimented with shapes and colours in their artistic dimension and visual perception like no other. Josef Albers started training as a primary school teacher in 1905. From 1919 to 1920 he studied in Franz von Stuck’s painting class at the Royal Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts in Munich. In 1920 he went to Weimar. Among other things, Albers enrolled in the preliminary course taught by Johannes Itten and attended the glass painting workshop. Despite his young age, Josef Albers stood out for his exceptional talent. Walter Gropius appointed him as a junior master even before his final apprenticeship exam, and to the Bauhaus teaching staff in 1923.
Josef Albers directed the famous preliminary course, a basic training lasting around one year which allowed students to experiment freely with colours, shapes and materials. He developed a ground-breaking approach to teaching art, embracing the Bauhaus philosophy according to which the laws of artistic activity must be developed from the object’s function and material. Walter Gropius appointed him as a junior master in 1925.
From 1925 to 1927-1928 he directed the preliminary course at Bauhaus Dessau together with László Moholy-Nagy. After Nagy’s departure in 1928, Albers became the sole director of the preliminary course and head of the carpentry workshop until 1929.
When the Bauhaus was closed down in 1933, Albers and his wife Anni, a former Bauhaus student whom he had married in 1925, emigrated to the USA. Albers was appointed to a position at Black Mountain College in Asheville. There he taught art, and his extraordinary teaching style attracted young artists such as Donald Judd, Willem de Kooning and Robert Rauschenberg. From 1936 Albers held numerous guest professorships worldwide. His philosophy was: “art is to present vision first, not expression first.”
Many famous works originate from Albers’ Bauhaus period – glass paintings, designs for furniture and everyday objects. His artistic works were distinguished with numerous awards. Albers was awarded a total of fourteen honorary doctorates in the United States, Canada and Europe.
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Academy Idol XII: Final Voting Opens!
Alan French
It is time to pick our winner for Academy Idol! Another long season comes to a close, but it’s been fun. It is time to eliminate one last film and open up our last round of voting. Let’s jump into the voting!
Semi-Finals Results
Let’s start by announcer our winner of the semi-final round. In a rout, “The Favourite” simply ran away with the round. This earns “The Favourite” has reeled off ten straight wins. It’s set itself up nicely to win the whole thing.
Meanwhile, “A Star Is Born” and “Roma” are in the bottom two. By a margin of four votes, one of these films goes home. For “Roma,” it seems like the Academy Awards await. For “A Star Is Born,” many will try to dissect its Oscar campaign. What happened to the film that was promised as the frontrunner in October? one will survive to reach the finals of Academy Idol. The movie advancing will be…”A Star Is Born!” For “Roma, this marks a bittersweet end to its run and will hold the distinction as one of the most successful foreign films in Academy Idol history.
Final Round of Academy Idol Final Opens For Voting
As we enter our final round of voting, the Oscars loom on the horizon! With only days to go, Academy Idol will crown a champion. Both of the films to make it to the end scored well with the Academy itself. “The Favourite” tied for the lead with ten Oscar nominations. It was a less successful day for “A Star Is Born,” but despite some snubs, it still got eight nominations on the morning. Both have strong support from different strongholds of fans. Now, they face off for supremacy in the Academy Idol XII Final Round. Vote now!
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Aban - Meaning of Aban
What does Aban mean?
[ 2 syll. a-ban, ab-an ] The baby boy name Aban is pronounced AA-Bae-N †.
1: Aban has its origins in the Irish Gaelic language. It is used largely in the Arabic, Iranian, and Irish languages. The name means 'a little abbot'. This was the name of a 6th-century Irish saint.
Variant forms of Aban include the Irish Abban and the name Avan.
2: Aban is of Persian origin. It is derived from the elements 'aban' meaning the waters ; 'ap' water. The name refers to the sacred waters in Zoroastrianism.
The names Abban, Abben, Abbin, and Abbon are derivatives of Aban.
See also the related categories, persian, waters (river), sacred (holy), arabic, and irish.
Aban is unusual as a baby name for boys. It is not ranked within the top 1000 names.
Baby names that sound like Aban include Abbán, Afan, Aubin, Aubun, Avan, Avin, Avni, Avon, Eyvind, Iefan, Upenn, Uppenn, Abena, Abiam, Abina, Aviam, Aviem, Avina, Aviyam, and Abayomee.
† English pronunciation for Aban: AA as in "odd (AA.D)" ; B as in "be (B.IY)" ; AE as in "at (AE.T)" ; N as in "knee (N.IY)"
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School hosts The Micropalaeontological Society Foraminifera and Nannofossil Group Meeting
Student and post-doc talk and poster presentation prize winners, including Ulrike Baranowski (second from left)
From 19 to 22 June, the School hosted the annual TMS 'foram & nanno' group meeting - a highly regarded specialist meeting for micropalaeontologists from across Europe and beyond.
This year, the meeting drew 80 delegates from around the world including the UK, Spain, Germany, Norway, Denmark, France, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Italy and the West Indies. The main sessions consisted of two days of talks (22 presentations) and poster sessions (30 presentations). Highlights included three keynote speakers: Dr Willem Renema (Naturalis Biodiversity Centre, Leiden, NL) on the resilience of reef-dwelling benthic foraminifera in SE Asia to 20/21st century perturbations, Professor Heather Stoll (ETH Zurich) on the relationships between long-term variations in atmospheric CO2 levels and the photosynthetic mechanisms of marine phytoplankton, and Professor Paul Pearson (Cardiff University) on the links between planetary temperatures, surface ocean structure and nutrient cycling.
The School was delighted to be able to 'live stream' most of the talks to YouTube, with the technical and video skills of PhD student Jack Richardson, as well as offering podcasts summarising and discussing each day with key delegates, co-ordinated and hosted by PhD student Amy Jones.
Within the presentations, there were two oral presentations by School staff (Kirsty Edgar and Tom Dunkley Jones), as well as eight posters from School MSc and PhD students and researchers (Zainab Al Rawahi, Ulrike Baranowksi, Arianna Del Gaudio, Witty D’Souza, Charlotte Fielder, Jonathan Hall, Amy Jones, and Wilf Pearson). The School was delighted that the independent, external judging panel awarded the best student poster presentation prize to Ulrike Baranowski, for her poster 'Early and middle Eocene sea surface temperatures and water column gradients of the Rockall Trough'.
The meeting was preceded by two one-day workshops - 'Digital Chronostratigraphy' and 'International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) drilling in the Indo-Pacific'. The later was sponsored by UK IODP and drew together UK participants in recent IODP Expeditions to the Indo-Pacific over the past four years. Major themes included new high-resolution records of the Indian, Asian, SE Asian and Australian monsoon systems, and the integration of these records with climate model simulations with altered temperature and orographic boundary conditions.
The meeting closed with a one-day field trip to the Silurian of the Shropshire Hills, including site visits to two Global Boundary Stratotype Section and Points (GSSPs) - international markers for the division of geological time - as well as a productive couple of hours fossil collecting in the famous reefs of the Wenlock Limestone.
The meeting, workshops and field trip were organised and hosted by Tom Dunkley Jones and Kirsty Edgar, but would not have been possible without the help of MSc and PhD students, including some non-micropalaeontologists!
The team also wish to thank meeting sponsors, including UK IODP, GT Vision, RPS Energy, BetaAnalytic, PlosONE and Copernicus Publications.
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University of Birmingham hosts UK Thermal Energy Storage Workshop 2015
The University of Birmingham hosted the first UK Thermal Energy Storage Workshop on Wednesday 10 – Thursday 11 June 2015.
The workshop brought together UK and international leading experts from research and industry to explore technical developments and applications, research and industrial needs in thermal energy storage research.
The workshop explored the following key themes:
Thermal energy storage materials
Thermal energy storage devices
Thermal energy storage systems and applications
The Workshop was initiated and chaired by Professor Yulong Ding, Director of the Birmingham Centre for Energy Storage, University of Birmingham. The keynote speakers included: Professor Phil Eames, Loughborough University, Dr James Bowers, Scottish and Southern Energy, UK, Mr Dirk Behrens of EON, Germany, Professor Seamus Garvey, University of Nottingham, Dr Alexander White, University of Cambridge, Professor Neil Hewitt, University of Ulster, and Professor Tasso Karayiannis, Brunel University.
Following the workshop, delegates had a tour of the cryogenic laboratories on campus, including the new state of the art liquid air energy storage pilot plant.
Professor Yulong Ding, Director of the Birmingham Energy Institute, said:
New storage technologies could transform how energy is supplied and used, helping to make future energy systems more efficient and reliable, lower carbon and more affordable. However, innovation in technology and policy is needed to release its value. The Birmingham Centre for Energy Storage integrates the full research agenda to accelerate the development and depoloyment of energy storage technologies. Thermal energy storage is based on heating a storage medium so the thermal energy in the system can be used at a later time. Our research at the University helps to provide a balance between the energy demand and supply, and utilise waste heat generated in various applications, including energy production, conversion processes and in the process industry.
To conclude the workshop, delegates attended Professor Yulong Ding’s Inaugural Lecture titled ‘The Energy Dice – exploring efficient transformation, transport, storage and application of thermal energy’. In this lecture, Professor Ding discussed conversion mechanisms and methods between different forms of energy as a background to his own work on energy conversion process.
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The Epica Awards has announced a new advertising campaign from Hecho Studios Amsterdam and revealed its brand new website, designed by Lithuanian studio and former Epica winners Godspeed Branding.
This year’s jury president is Fiona Rogers, chief operating officer of Magnum Photos. Image source: Epica Awards Facebook.
The Epica Awards has underlined its unique positioning in the awards landscape with a new advertising campaign from Hecho Studios Amsterdam, wittily reminding potential entrants that it’s time to leave the “self-love” to other awards. Hecho Studios gathered photographer André Bakker and body paint artist Ton Nizet to create striking images that shed light on the status quo of creative awards and Epica’s uniqueness.
"We appreciate the aesthetic and unique perspective Epica brings to judging creative work. To elevate this we wanted to convey a bold and visually striking message inspired on op art. With André and Ton in the mix, we managed to create an eye-catching visual that illustrates self-affirmation with a dash of sex-appeal”, says Gregg Clampffer, executive creative director at Hecho Studios Amsterdam.
Returning to Amsterdam
Epica Awards will return to Amsterdam for its next jury meeting, conference and ceremony from November 18 to 21. The ceremony will be held for the second time at the spectacular KIT Royal Tropical Institute. It will be preceded by the annual Creative Circle conference, whose subject this year is “The Truth About Brand Purpose.”
This year’s jury president is Fiona Rogers, chief operating officer of Magnum Photos. For 70 years Magnum has been home to legendary photojournalists, many of whom have also worked in the advertising field.
Plus, Epica revealed its brand new website, designed by Lithuanian studio and former Epica winners Godspeed Branding.
Tomas Ramanauskas, co-founder of Godspeed Branding: "We decided to go epic for Epica. First, we’ve focused on brand assets: a striking award - a glass pyramid. It became the focal point of the website, a spinning object of fetish. Then we’ve taken Epica’s main brand colour and made it rule their web look - all of it turning black."
Dovydas Stonkus, head of design, Godspeed Branding: “We’ve worked really hard on the practical things: a refreshed UX, fewer pages, responsive design, quicker access of information. Our design team used animation to make browsing a smooth, seamless experience. The creative process was exceptionally smooth since we knew the Epica Awards very well and had a clear vision of how we would like to make them look. Great communication with the Epica team helped tremendously."
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Quick Facts: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
2018 Median Pay
Typical Entry-Level Education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Work Experience in a Related Occupation
Number of Jobs, 2016
Job Outlook, 2016-26
12% (Faster than average)
Employment Change, 2016-26
What Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Do
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) provide basic nursing care. They work under the direction of registered nurses and doctors.
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses work in many settings, including nursing homes and extended care facilities, hospitals, physicians’ offices, and private homes. Most work full time.
How to Become a Licensed Practical or Licensed Vocational Nurse
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses must complete a state-approved educational program, which typically takes about 1 year to complete. They must be licensed.
The median annual wage for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses was $46,240 in May 2018.
Employment of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. As the baby-boom population ages, the overall need for healthcare services is expected to increase. LPNs and LVNs will be needed in residential care facilities and in home health environments to care for older patients.
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses with similar occupations.
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Learn more about licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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What Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Do About this section
Licensed practical and vocational nurses must be empathetic and caring toward the people they serve.
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) provide basic medical care. They work under the direction of registered nurses and doctors.
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses typically do the following:
Monitor patients’ health—for example, by checking their blood pressure
Administer basic patient care, including changing bandages and inserting catheters
Provide for the basic comfort of patients, such as helping them bathe or dress
Discuss the care they are providing with patients and listen to their concerns
Report patients’ status and concerns to registered nurses and doctors
Keep records on patients’ health
Duties of LPNs and LVNs vary, depending on their work setting and the state in which they work. For example, they may reinforce teaching done by registered nurses regarding how family members should care for a relative; help to deliver, care for, and feed infants; collect samples for testing and do routine laboratory tests; or feed patients who need help eating.
LPNs and LVNs may be limited to doing certain tasks, depending on the state where they work. For example, in some states, LPNs with proper training can give medication or start intravenous (IV) drips, but in other states LPNs cannot perform these tasks. State regulations also govern the extent to which LPNs and LVNs must be directly supervised. For example, an LPN may provide certain forms of care only with instructions from a registered nurse.
In some states, experienced licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses supervise and direct other LPNs or LVNs and unlicensed medical staff.
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Work Environment About this section
In some states, licensed practical and vocational nurses can give medication or start intravenous (IV) drips.
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses held about 724,500 jobs in 2016. The largest employers of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses were as follows:
Nursing and residential care facilities 38%
Hospitals; state, local, and private 16
Offices of physicians 13
Home healthcare services 12
Nurses must often be on their feet for much of the day. They are vulnerable to back injuries, because they may have to lift patients who have trouble moving in bed, standing, or walking. These duties can be stressful, as can dealing with ill and injured people.
Most licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses (LPNs and LVNs) work full time. Many work nights, weekends, and holidays, because medical care takes place at all hours. They may be required to work shifts of longer than 8 hours.
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How to Become a Licensed Practical or Licensed Vocational Nurse About this section
Licensed practical and vocational nurses provide basic medical care, such as checking a patient’s blood pressure.
Becoming a licensed practical or licensed vocational nurse (LPN or LVN) requires completing an approved educational program. LPNs and LVNs must have a license.
LPNs and LVNs must complete an approved educational program. These programs award a certificate or diploma and typically take about 1 year to complete, but may take longer. They are commonly found in technical schools and community colleges, although some programs may be available in high schools or hospitals.
Practical nursing programs combine classroom learning in subjects such as nursing, biology, and pharmacology. All programs also include supervised clinical experience.
Contact state boards of nursing for lists of approved programs.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
After completing a state-approved educational program, prospective LPNs and LVNs can take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN). In all states, they must pass the exam to get a license and work as an LPN or LVN. For more information on the NCLEX-PN examination and a list of state boards of nursing, visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
LPNs and LVNs may choose to become certified through professional associations in areas such as gerontology and intravenous (IV) therapy. Certifications show that an LPN or LVN has an advanced level of knowledge about a specific subject.
In addition, employers may prefer to hire candidates who are trained to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
With experience, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses may advance to supervisory positions. Some LPNs and LVNs advance to other healthcare occupations. For example, an LPN may complete a LPN to RN education program to become a registered nurse.
Important Qualities
Compassion. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses must be empathetic and caring toward the people they serve.
Detail oriented. LPNs and LVNs need to be responsible and detail oriented, because they must make sure that patients get the correct care at the right time.
Interpersonal skills. Interacting with patients and other healthcare providers is a big part of their jobs, so LPNs and LVNs need good interpersonal skills.
Patience. Dealing with sick and injured people may be stressful. LPNs and LVNs should be patient, so they can cope with any stress that stems from providing care to these patients.
Physical stamina. LPNs and LVNs should be comfortable performing physical tasks, such as bending over patients for a long time.
Speaking skills. It is important that LPNs and LVNs communicate effectively. For example, they may need to relay information about a patient’s current condition to a registered nurse.
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Pay About this section
Median annual wages, May 2018
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Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics
The median annual wage for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses was $46,240 in May 2018. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $33,680, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $62,160.
In May 2018, the median annual wages for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:
Government $48,050
Nursing and residential care facilities 47,470
Home healthcare services 46,510
Hospitals; state, local, and private 44,630
Offices of physicians 42,520
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Job Outlook About this section
Percent change in employment, projected 2016-26
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program
Employment of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses (LPNs and LVNs) is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.
As the baby-boom population ages, the overall need for healthcare services is expected to increase. LPNs and LVNs will be needed in residential care facilities and in home health environments to care for older patients.
A number of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity, have become more prevalent in recent years. LPNs and LVNs will be needed to assist and care for patients with chronic conditions in skilled nursing and other extended care facilities. In addition, many procedures that once could be done only in hospitals are now being done outside of hospitals, creating demand in other settings, such as outpatient care centers.
Job Prospects
Job prospects should be favorable for LPNs and LVNs who are willing to work in rural and medically underserved areas. Employers also may prefer candidates who have certification in a specialty area such as gerontology or intravenous (IV) therapy.
Employment projections data for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, 2016-26
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SOC Code
Employment, 2016
Projected Employment, 2026
Change, 2016-26
29-2061 724,500 813,400 12 88,900 xlsx
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Occupational Employment Statistics (OES)
The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. The link(s) below go to OES data maps for employment and wages by state and area.
Projections Central
Occupational employment projections are developed for all states by Labor Market Information (LMI) or individual state Employment Projections offices. All state projections data are available at www.projectionscentral.com. Information on this site allows projected employment growth for an occupation to be compared among states or to be compared within one state. In addition, states may produce projections for areas; there are links to each state’s websites where these data may be retrieved.
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CareerOneStop includes hundreds of occupational profiles with data available by state and metro area. There are links in the left-hand side menu to compare occupational employment by state and occupational wages by local area or metro area. There is also a salary info tool to search for wages by zip code.
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This table shows a list of occupations with job duties that are similar to those of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
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Nursing Assistants and Orderlies
Nursing assistants, sometimes called nursing aides, help provide basic care for patients in hospitals and residents of long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes. Orderlies transport patients and clean treatment areas.
See How to Become One $28,530
Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides
Occupational therapy assistants and aides help patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working. Occupational therapy assistants are directly involved in providing therapy to patients; occupational therapy aides typically perform support activities. Both assistants and aides work under the direction of occupational therapists.
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides
Physical therapist assistants, sometimes called PTAs, and physical therapist aides work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists. They help patients who are recovering from injuries and illnesses regain movement and manage pain.
Psychiatric Technicians and Aides
Psychiatric technicians and aides care for people who have mental illness and developmental disabilities. Technicians typically provide therapeutic care and monitor their patients’ conditions. Aides help patients in their daily activities and ensure a safe, clean environment.
Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.
Bachelor's degree $71,730
Surgical Technologists
Surgical technologists, also called operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations. They prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and help doctors during surgeries.
Postsecondary nondegree award $47,300
Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Their duties vary with the location, specialty, and size of the practice.
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Contacts for More Information About this section
For more information about licensed practical or licensed vocational nurses, visit
National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses
For more information about the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) and a list of individual state boards of nursing, visit
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
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Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook , Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses,
on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/licensed-practical-and-licensed-vocational-nurses.htm (visited July 05, 2019).
Last Modified Date: Friday, June 14, 2019
The What They Do tab describes the typical duties and responsibilities of workers in the occupation, including what tools and equipment they use and how closely they are supervised. This tab also covers different types of occupational specialties.
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The State and Area Data tab provides links to state and area occupational data from the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) program, state projections data from Projections Central, and occupational information from the Department of Labor's CareerOneStop.
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Recruit Day
YMCA Menard's Tennis Center
Women's Tennis Wins Two
Eau Claire, Wis. (Blugolds.com) The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire women's tennis team picked up a pair of wins Saturday. The Blugolds played for the first time at the state-of-the-art John and Fay Menard Tennis Center that opened this past Wednesday. Eau Claire swept the University of Northwestern (St. Paul) Saturday morning and went on to sweep St. Norbert Saturday afternoon.
Results: UNW | St. Norbert
Natalie Wijesinghe (Apple Valley, MN) led the Blugolds with two wins at No.1 singles, the sophomore defeated Lapinski (UNW) 6-1, 6-0, and followed it up with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Witt (SNC). Sarah Henderson (Prior Lake, MN) had a great day with two dominating wins at No. 2 singles. The senior earned a 6-4, 6-3 win over Paskewitz (UNW), later in the day was victorious over Gahan (SNC) 6-2, 6-2. Molly Stewart (Amery, WI) and Kendra Berry (Duluth, MN) had tremendous days winning both matches at number three and four singles, respectively. Emily Cooper (White Bear, Minn.) was dominant in both her matches, winning 6-2, 6-1 over Gross (UNW) and 6-0, 6-4 over Hetzel (SNC) . Hannah Zevenbergen (Baldwin, WI/ Baldwin-Woodville) continued her winning ways earning two wins at teh number six slot.
In doubles action Henderson and Wijesinghe won their No. 1 doubles match Saturday morning 8-2 over Northwestern. The pair followed up with an 8-1 win Saturday afternoon over St. Norbert. Cooper and Stewart defeated Knight/Spears (UNW) 8-6 at number two doubles and won 8-1 over the number two doubles team from St. Norbert. Zevenbergen and doubles partner Berry defeated Northwestern 8-4 and St. Norbert 8-4 and No. 3 doubles.
The Blugold women are now 18-1 on the season and will be the #3 seed in the WIAC team championships next weekend. Eau Claire will face UW-La Crosse in the semifinal on April 28.
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Routes of Connection, Strayer 8
Here you go. I'm going to answer the big picture questions here for you when I get two seconds this weekend!
Victoria Cashman
"What lay behind the emergence of Silk Road commerce, and what kept it going for so many centuries?"
Eurasia was divided into two regions, known as Inner and Outer Eurasia. Outer Eurasia had a warm climate suitable for agriculture, while Inner Eurasia had a harsher, drier climate that could not sustain crops. Due to this, pastoral people began to raid and trade with their agricultural counterparts. They exchanged hides, furs, livestock, wool, and amber for agricultural products of other civilizations. The movement of pastoral peoples over thousands of years diffused Indo-European languages, metallurgy, and horse technologies across Eurasia. The creation of classical empires also helped facilitate connections across Eurasia. The Persian Empire invaded pastoral territory, Alexander the Great's empire expanded through Central Asia, and the Han Dynasty stretched westward where they came into contact with the Xiongnu. Through this, indirect trade linked these classical civilizations in a network of transcontinental exchange. When powerful states provided protection for travelers along the Silk Roads, these trade networks prospered. The Silk Road flourished first in the time of Rome and China and continued to through various other civilizations.
I wasn't sure I should list all of the examples because it seemed like they just served as elaboration to Strayer's points. On a test, would we be expected to provide a few examples? Details seem to catch me.
Claire Metusalem
Here is what I got for the first margin question:
Eurasia is often divided into inner and outer zones that represent quite different environments. Outer=well suitable for agriculture, while Inner=not conducive for agriculture. Long inhabited by pastoral peoples, the people of this region had for centuries traded with and raided their agricultural neighbors to the south. Products of the forest and of semi-arid northern grasslands known as steppes were exchanged for the agricultural products and manufactured goods of adjacent civilizations. The construction of the classical civilizations and their imperial states added another element to these earlier Eurasian connections. By the early centuries of the Common Era, indirect trading connections linked the classical civilizations in a network of transcontinental exchange. Silk Road trading networks prospered most when large and powerful states provided security for merchants and travelers. Silk Road trade flourished again during the 7th and 8th centuries as the Byzantine Empire, the Muslim Abbasid dynasty, and Tang dynasty China created an almost continuous belt of strong states across Eurasia. In the 13th and 14th centuries, the Mongol Empire briefly encompassed almost the entire route of the Silk Roads in a single state, giving a renewed vitality to long-distance trade.
It seems like we got the same answer, and I was wondering the same thing!
Emily Soice
I also added some specific examples of what specific civilizations wanted to trade and why. For instance, the Chinese wanted to gain access to the "heavenly horses" so important to their military
Kizer Shelton
Both of your answers are great and Emily's addition, necessary I think to get the added points. But the answers should be a bit more concise.
Sabrii Anderson
I was just about to answer this!!!
It seems like you provided a fair amount of examples, it didn't sound incomplete.
You could have also said that Inner Eurasia had already been trading and raiding from its neighbors centuries before the "advent" of the Silk Roads.
I was referring to Victoria's answer.
"What made silk such a highly desired commodity across Eurasia?"
- China held a monopoly on silk-producing technology.
- In Central Asia, silk was used as a currency and as a means for accumulating wealth.
- In both China and the Byzantine Empire, silk became a symbol of high status.
- Silk became associated with the sacred in the expanding world religions of Buddhism and Christianity.
- Chinese Buddhist pilgrims who traded in India seeking religious texts and relics took along large quantities of silk as gifts to monasteries they visited.
- Buddhist monks received purple silk robes from Tang dynasty emperors as a sign of high honor.
- In the world of Christians, silk wall hangings, altar coverings, and vestments (robes) became highly prestigious signs of devotion and piety.
- A silk industry did not develop until later in Western Europe, so a considerable market for silk developed, and it was dependent on the Islamic world.
Let me know if you got something different!
The only thing I would add is that the splendor of churches also depended on silk from the Muslim world.
I did not understand this question. in the book, Strayer seems to be talking about HOW silk was prized in Eurasia, not why. I can see why spices for tasty food and iron and horses for the various armies would be prized, but the question still remains unanswered as to WHY silk was a symbol of high status and religious fervor. Could anyone help me out?
Paris Bezanis
It's hella soft, feels good, looks good, and is hard to come by. That's just a guess as to why. I mean, why is gold so coveted? Its shiny, its rare, what else makes it particularly special.
Yeah, Paris is right. I think Strayer is presuming you agree, that like diamonds and gold today, silk was expensive and desirable for the reasons Paris listed.
So would this question be answered with both?
Emma Fielding
So if I write that silk is hella soft, will I get the answer right?
Most of the points about this question I've heard and that I've seen on this forum just seem like circular logic. It was prized because it was a prize.
Maroline Johnson
There should be a like button. Solely for what Emma said.
"What were the major economic, social, and cultural consequences of Silk Road commerce?"
-The volume of trade on the Silk Roads was small compared to global commerce, as it only focused on luxury goods. This limited its impact to the elites.
-Peasants of southern China began to focus on the production of silk and other luxury goods, rather than crops, because that's where the demand was.
-Favorably placed people could benefit from long-distance trade. Merchants with trading businesse along the Silk Roads had an opportunity to make a fortune. (Like the Ramisht dude)
I would label the first one as cultural, the second one as social, and te last one as economic. But I'm not entirely sure. Corrections are appreciated.
Don't forget the emerging importance of silk in Christianity and Buddhism. That came from the Silk Road, nott the original religions. Buddhism was spread among merchants on the Silk Roads.Buddhism itself changed during this. The Mahayana Buddhism was more popular and Buddhist monasteries were sometimes very rich, when before Buddhist monks had shunned the material world. Buddhism also picked up elements from other cultures as bodhisattvas. This is environmental, but there was also the spread of diseases including small pox, anthrax, measles, the bubonic plague, and others.
Drake Ragan
I understand exactly what you are saying, but i still don't understand how there is so little answers to this question even though it sounds like there should be more. Please give me some guidance for this question.
Here's another one!
"What was the impact of disease along the Silk Roads?"
-Diseases in the Roman Empire and the Han dynasty (Smallpox and Measles) devastated the population which contributed to their political collapse.
- These disasters strengthened the appeal of Christianity in Europe and Buddhism in China because they offered compassion in the face of immense suffering.
- The Byzantine Empire lost great numbers due to the Bubonic plague, and it weakened the ability of Christendom to resist the Muslim armies.
- The Mongol Empire suffered greatly from the Black Death, which was facilitated because of the intensified interaction, and it spread from China to Europe.
- Tenant farmers and urban workers who did not suffer from the Black Death could demand higher wages or better terms.
- Landowning nobles were boldly hurt as the price of their grains dropped and the demands of their dependents grew.
- In the long run, the exchange of diseases gave Europeans a certain advantage when they confronted the peoples of the Western Hemisphere: exposure over time had provided them with some degree of immunity to Eurasian diseases.
Feel free to give me feedback or corrections!
Disease also prevented Byzantium in succeeding to reintegrate Italy into the Roman Empire. In Central Asia, the fall of the Mongols that you mentioned permanently altered the balance between agriculturalists and pastoralists in favor of settled farmers.The spread of foreign diseases meant little immunity and high death rates. I know this last one seems obvious, but Bingham told us in class that we sometimes lose key points because they are so simple that we don't write them down
Your point about the Mongols is unclear. If the point be made, you need to mention that Mongolian rule was undermined and the balance between pastoral and agricultural peoples was lost.
Why wasn't there a margin question created for how Buddhism changed as it spread along the Silk Roads? That stuck out as significant to me.
Kyana Washington
I thought the same thing...sounds like a Bingham question!:)
"What accounted for the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads?"
-Buddhism spread along the Silk Roads mainly through merchants, as they preferred its universal message over Hinduism's caste
Uggh...accidentally tapped the submit button.
...ideas.
-Indian traders and monks were supported by rulers such as Ashoka and they brought Buddhism to the trade routes.
-Buddhism took hold in the oasis cities of Central Asia as a voluntary process.
-These cities were dependent on long distance trade and found in Buddhism a link to the prestigious civilization of India.
-Buddhist merchants could earn religious merit by building monasteries.
-The monasteries were convenient and familiar places of rest for merchants journeying across the Silk Roads.
I think I'm missing some things, so please comment with anything else. I don't really think the pastoral section applies.
Kathryn King
I think another thing that could have accounted for the spread is the foreign merchant communities that brought Buddhism to China. I don't think you're missing anything else. I couldn't find anything that you don't already have.
I actually do think that the pastoralist peoples did have a little something to do with it. At first it was harder for them to be a part of Buddhism because they couldn't build monasteries and they had no written language. However, as they came to control stationary communities or became involved in long-distance trade, Buddhism seemed more attractive. Buddhism was still spreading, however little.
Also the monk Fotudeng (page 223) had a reputation as a miracle worker, rain maker, and fortune teller that brought him a relationship with Shi Le who converted thousands.
Buddhism was originally a religion based on the rejection of desire and material. Ironically, it's adoption and transition born from merchants, the patrons of desire and material, help spread it in its Mahayana form. It's new, more attractive doctrines helped it gain followers more easily than it's old root elements.
This first big picture question really ties in with these first posts.
What motivated and sustained the long-distance commerce of the Silk Roads, Sea Roads, and Sand Roads?
-The desire of elites for hard-to-find luxury items from distant parts of the Eurasian network, as well as the accumulation of wealth;
-especially among merchants who participated in the trade, motivated long-distance commerce.
-Sustaining trade was supported by empires and smaller states that benefited directly from the trade;
-the spread of religious traditions, including Islam and Buddhism, that through shared beliefs tied merchants and sometimes whole societies together over wide regions;
-and the development of technologies like larger ships and the magnetic compass.
Why did the Eastern Hemisphere develop long-distance trade more extensively than did the societies of the Western Hemisphere?
-The Western Hemisphere did not develop the extensive long-distance trade as did the East for several reasons, including the absence of large domesticated mammals in the Americas and the absence of large oceanic vessels. G,G &S!
-The geographical realities of the Americas, especially the narrow bottleneck of Panama, which was mostly covered by dense rain forests, made long-distance trade more difficult.
-the north/south orientation of the Americas, which required agricultural practices to move through, and adapt to, quite distinct climatic and vegetation zones, hindered east/west expansion and trading...and G,G & S again!
I know it's already been answered, but I'd like to try to answer margin question #1.
The emergence of silk roads in Eurasia can be attributed to geography and history. Eurasia was divided into Inner and Outer regions. The inner regions weren't as agriculturally capable as the outer regions, which prompted trade. The steppes would trade with the surrounding societies for manufactured materials and food. History played a huge role in trade as well. The expansion of Alexander the Great into Central Asia was a stimulus for trade, as well as the spread of Indo-European languages. The expansion of the Mongols also provided a new energy for long distance trade when they encompassed almost the entire silk road in one state. This is also one of the reasons that the Silk Trade network lasted for as long as it did. Another is that large societies and empires would provide protection for the merchants traveling along the silk road.The Byzantine, Muslim Abbasid, and Tang dynasties were all strong states that spanned across the Eurasian landmass.
In the little excerpt called "Defining a Millennium" before Ch. 8, Strayer talks about the "three major mechanisms of cross-cultural interaction". I found two clearly, trade and large empires, but what is the third? The diffusion of technologies?
I'm not looking at the book right now, but I'm fairly certain the third is conquest.
Strayer says "silk road trading networks prospered most when large and powerful states provided security for merchants". That makes sense to me, but then he continues to say the Mongol Empire briefly encompassed the entire Silk Road trading route and that gave a renewed vitality to long distance trade. Why was trading so successful when it was between wellestablished empires rather than not-so-strong states?
I think he says that because it was just the strong empires that could give the merchants protection, but when the silk roads weren't all strong empires, protection wasn't available the entire silk road. However, when the mongols encompassed most of the silk road, they were able to offer protection for the merchants all the way across. This would stimulate more trade because there was more security. I think that's right, but I'm not sure.
Yah, that's pretty much the answer, as well as if there was trade among strong empires, they could provide items and more merchants to make trade "bountiful", if you wanted to say. Then add the security system and viola! Prospering trade!
Similar to the Sea Roads, could the Silk Roads be defined as a connection of Urban centers (mostly around these oases), similar to the "archipelago of towns" Strayer uses to define the Indian Ocean trade network? Furthermore, for the Comparison question about how the Silk and Sea roads differed, did anyone get anything asides the Sea Roads were considerably cheaper to run due to larger cargo size and the fact that they had access to larger markets due to their ability to carry bulk goods wanted by the wider population (such as timber and staple crops), making them much less class specific?
Could anything be made of the fact that the Sea Roads fulcrum was based out of India, versus the Silk Roads were predominantly converging throughout the steppes of Central Asia?
This is kinda late, but probably important is the Sea Road's dependance on the monsoons. And I was thinking that the Silk Roads were more like an archipelego of towns as well, but they were more affected by empires than sea roads due to their dependance on political systems for protection.
As for India, interestingly enough Indian culture spread while Central Asian mostly facilitated the spread of other cultures. Probably has something to do with the fact that they were pastoral rather than agricultural.
Well, this question has been answered, like many of the others, but here is an example of what Bingham asked me to put on the forum, if this helps anybody...
Now if you haven't realized by now, this chapter doesn't list characteristics of a civilization like they did in ch 7 BUT you can still make an acronym never the less:
L K U S A C C (D)
Now this is an acronym. Write now when I look at this I see "lost kite, uses silk as connection cord!" (like a poster looking for your lost dog :) )
L- silk was a Luxury good
K- Knowledge and technology for producing silk spread beyond china
U- silk Used as currency and means of accumulating wealth
S- Symbol of high status
A- silk became Associated with in the expansion of world religions (buddhism and christianity)
C- in world of Christendom, things made from silk became highly prestigious signs of devotion and piety
C- Christian churches depended on Islamic trading networks and on silks manufactured in Muslim world.
Now, that answers the second margin question, of course you can expand if you want to. It's just another way of looking at things. But this process helps me a tremendous amount. You can do this with any question or section in the Strayer, or pretty much anything in life... haha, but if anyone wants me to do more I will!
Oh and the D in parenthesis was about the diseases, but that doesn't pertain to the question so don't worry about it, it's just for me.
Dude, I think this is awesome! I'd like to see if you get feedback from people wanting more.
Of coerce, just as with outlining or webbing or flashcards, the secret is that you are learning by creating.
I'm going to take a crack at comparing the ends of the Indian Ocean commerce, the Swahili and the kingdom of Srivijaya.
Both Srivijaya and the city-states of the Swahili rose as independent coastal towns competing among one another for the attention of traveling merchants. The Swahili city states grew more similarly to the Greek city states, highly competitive with one another and fiercely independent. The kingdom of Srivijaya however was as stated, a kingdom, under some form of umbrella control. Both Swahili and Srivijaya rose due to the plentiful supply of demanded products such as gold, spices, and interior Africa goods, which attracted merchant sailors to their ports. Rulers of Srivijaya tapped into local beliefs of rulers holding divine powers but blended them with the increasing influence of Indian Buddhism. Buddhism provided a "higher magic" for rulers, and Srivijaya as a result became a major center of Buddhist teaching. Srivijaya and other S.E Asian societies were heavily influenced by their Indian neighbor, and the "Indianization" of S.E Asia has been compared to the Hellenistic influence of Alexander and Rome without the encompassing power of an imperial system. In the Swahili states Islam served a similar function to Buddhism in Indonesia, providing a common culture for the area. Islam helped connect the Swahili city states to the larger Indian Ocean world by providing haven for Islamic merchants and a direct connection to the Mediterranean basin. It also served as a divider between the interior of Africa and the coast, as Islam was a primarily trade spread religion and the interior of Africa only experienced indirect trade with the Indian Ocean "Sea Roads". However, the Swahili states, similar to Axum and Meroe of the Classical Era provided means of connecting the interior of Africa with the rest of the world, acting as an economic intermediate between the producers of the highly valued luxury goods of the interior and the markets of the coast. Swahili, similarly to Srivijaya, also blended the influences of these foreign phenomena with local tradition. African Muslims spoke a variation on the Bantu language while using Arabic like script. The societies of the coast were not transplanted Arabic migrants, but African Muslims. Similarly in Srivijaya, Buddhism took on some distinctly regional attributes. Buddhist shrines, monuments, and figures all held local physical attributes, and many rulers of local kingdoms sponsored the creation of bodhisattvas with likenesses to deceased rulers. Furthermore, many works of art were set in local areas, not India as done traditionally, and architecture called on ancient S.E Asian mountain veneration. S. E Asia represented the penetration of Indian ideals and traditions while the Swahili nations embodied the Islamic traditions of their northern neighbors. Both served as catalysts for the spread of these mercantile and universal religions (Buddhism and Islam) and connected to greater Indian Ocean network through culture and trade. Let me know if I left anything out, I know this is long but I wanted to be thorough.
So you talked a little bit about how Swahili connected the interior of Africa to the rest of the world. I get how the coastal city-states were connected, but not the Niger River civilizations. I consider interior Africa to be everything in between. I believe that there was some kind of transportation of goods in the sub-saharan area soooo... is that how interior Africa was included?
I'm a little confused about what Strayer means when he says (on page 222 in the yellow book) that "favorably placed individuals" could benefit from long distance trade. What does he mean by favorably placed?
Geographically lucky. For example, the kingdom of Srivijaya was optimally placed on the Straits of Malacca, allowing them to regulate trade between India, China, and Indonesia. Those placed in hot spots of trade or "fulcrums" would benefit most because they were at the center of it all.
Audrey Pugil
So, just to make sure that I am not completely getting this chapter wrong, is the concept of the chapter, that trade helped move civilizations/empires forward socially (because traders could gain wealth which allows them social mobility), economically, and politically. Is that kind of right?
The powerpoint on the website answers it thoroughly.
WHAP> 3rd Wave Societies> 3rd_period_overview.ppt
Kate Ham
yo.
so on a technicality, when Strayer asks about disease spreading along the silk roads in the margin question, a few of the disease impacts he mentions are (if you look carefully) the result of sea trade. Can we assume that it was also a result of silk road trade? This also worries me about the other margin questions, though I haven't gotten to any that have really been a problem yet. I just want to make sure that the question is answered correctly.
All of these networks brought diseases of some kind. Sort of like the side effect of trade. It still goes on today.
So I figured I'd take a crack at the margin question on page 341 in the red book:
"How did the operation of the Indian Ocean trading network differ from that of the Silk Roads?
-Indian Ocean commerce went by sea.
-The cost of transportation was lower due to a ship's ability to carry more/heavier cargo than camels.
-Eventually shipped mass market goods such as textiles, pepper, rice, sugar, etc., while the Silk Road still stayed mainly specialized with luxury goods.
-The ability to be a productive system of trade relied on the seasonal monsoon winds that blowed east in the summer and west in the winter.
-Indian Ocean trading network didn't operate between entire regions; it mainly operated between towns around the Indian Ocean basin.
Please tell me if I missed anything because this answer feels really incomplete to me.
Thank you very much for mentioning the obvious answer (over sea). I think everything in this is accurate. I believe that you think it's incomplete because it's actually really simple and straightforward.
I was about to say that the one thing that I would add is that the sea roads grew out of environmental and cultural diversities in the region vs. silk roads growing from trading between pastoral peoples and states/empires and raiding of pastoral peoples on states/empires, but then i realized that pastoral peoples traded and raided because of environmental and cultural differences (i.e. Inner and Outer Eurasia). This might be a good connection to make later.... idk when....
Even though this isn't a margin question, on page 218 Strayer is talking about the significance of trade, which to me sounds exactly like a test question. I'll go ahead and transcribe my notes from that page.
Significance of trade
Economically:
Altered consumption (salts, sugars, spices)
Encouraged people to produce products for sale in distant markets rather than locally
Diminished the local self-sufficiency of towns
Socially:
Traders became a distinct (usually low) class
Trade was a means of social mobility
Allowed elite to distinguish themselves from poor
Politically:
Wealth from taxing trade created states
Posed problems to government
Private or public?
Culturally:
Blended cultures together
Allowed for the transportation of ideas (i.e. religions)
Environmentally:
Introduced non-native species
Am I missing anything?
Very strong Jackson. Like Paris, you are thinking outside the box in the right way.
Under politically, you put posed problems to government. But isn't one of the reasons trade was so successful that it didn't oppose government and the government supported it a lot?
Oh! Don't forget diseases!
I can feel the energy! You guys are doing what it takes to grab this course by the throat!
I know that we don't need to know this, but does anyone have a guess as to why the small ports of Malay were able to create a kingdom, but the coast of Sumatra didn't? I'm thinking it was because Malay had more of the resources that de Blij mentioned (spices, access to gold), but I'm not sure.
*Strayer, not de Blij
Hey guys I just wanted to share a comment I made that Mr. Bingham validated for people not in my class period.
The way Strayer talks about Merchants is similar to the way that De Blij defines mobals: catalysts for change.
Hope this helps someone:)
Sam Linda
Throughout the reading I couldn't help but compare Indian culture during this period to Greek culture during the classical era. Each civilization had distinct cultures that other regions admired so much as to adopt them into their own cultures. Languages derived from Greek were used in African civilizations and I remember a document we read in class (I don't have the red book to reference so correct me if I'm wrong) described the high levels of sophistication and intellect that Greek culture was viewed as. It seems Indian culture, notably religion, was viewed in a similar way. Most of the areas involved in the Indian Ocean trade routes adopted one or more of the religions of India.
Strayer briefly addresses this comparison on page 230 in the yellow book.
Briana Sanchez
I noticed that on page 221 on the hard cover version, last paragraph, Strayer says that "...and governments passed laws that restricted silk clothing to members of the elite." Did the government not want the elite class to gain too much wealth?
Lolo Ledbetter
Hey, I think Strayer meant that only the elite class could have silk clothing. If it was saying the elite class couldnt have silk, it would be saying "restricted silk clothing FROM the members of the elite class", not to
Leina Betzer
This is what I got for the margin question : How did the operation of the indian ocean compare to the silk roads?
- more mass produced goods
-less expensive transportation
- oceanic vessels not mammal operated
- made possible by monsoons
-operated across an archipelago of towns instead of a relay trade
-Included Africa, Arabia, and Southeast Asia while the silk road did not
...and for an acronym... my lost vaccume might of run inside
So I noticed that no one has answered this margin question: "In what ways did networks of interaction in the Western Hemisphere differ from those in the Eastern Hemisphere?" As I was looking through the text for answers, I noticed that most of the things I saw were used in the answer for Big Picture Question 2. So I'm really confused as to what the difference between those two questions is.
Bingham: This forum is for us to engage with each other publicly about where we are struggling with the coursework and to offer each other solutions for what works for us.
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Why Geography Matters More Than Ever
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The updated dial on the ref. 116618 is labeled the “Maxi Dial” in reference to its larger lume plots, which gives the Submariner a more modern and dynamic style. The Chromalight display means better legibility, with a blue glow that can last up to eight hours in the dark, twice the time of standard luminescence. The choice between the black or blue dial offers the wearer two distinct looks, with the first being more subtle and the latter more vibrant.
A Maxi Dial can be hard to spot, but the differences are in the size of the lume plots.
A favorite upgrade found on the current yellow gold Submariner is located on its Oyster bracelet. Fashioned in 18k yellow gold produced at Rolex’s in-house foundry and designed with practicality in mind, the solid links bracelet with polished center links is both supremely functional and exquisitely luxurious. Whether it is worn on a bare wrist, or over a thick diving suit, the innovative Rolex patented Glidelock system allows the wearer to easily adjust the length of the bracelet without the need of extra tools to fit perfectly.
The bracelet of the Rolex Submariner 116618 allows for divers to easily adjust the size of the watch to fit the wirst.
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