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Jay Taylor: Turning Hard Times Into Good Times
John Williams: A Hyper-Inflationary Great Depression Is Coming
ShadowStats' John Williams has done his math and believes his numbers tell the truth. He explains why the U.S. is in a depression and why a "Hyper-Inflationary Great Depression" is now unavoidable. John also shares why he selects gold as a metal for asset conversion in this exclusive interview with The Gold Report.
The Gold Report: John, last December you stated, "The U.S. economic and systemic crisis of the past of the past two years are just precursors to a great collapse," or what you call a "hyper-inflationary great depression." Is this prediction unique to the U.S., or do you feel that other economies face the same fate?
John Williams: The hyper-inflationary portion largely will be unique to the U.S. If the U.S. falls into a great depression, there's no way the rest of the world cannot have some negative economic impact. (more)
Stock Market Disconnect in Options Reveals Risk
U.S. stocks are rallying the most in seven decades, housing prices are stabilizing and the economy is expanding again after the worst recession since the Great Depression. Yet Dean Curnutt, founder of options advisory and brokerage firm Macro Risk Advisors LLC in New York, is wary.
Curnutt studies the equity options market to gauge traders’ expectations of swings in stock prices, or volatility. He’s concerned because he’s picked up mixed signals in recent months, Bloomberg Markets magazine reports in its June 2010 issue.
On the one hand, the benchmark measure of volatility on short-dated options -- the Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index, or VIX -- fell in mid-April to where it was before the global credit crisis, indicating that investors weren’t expecting any shocks for equities. At the same time, mounting U.S. debt and questions as to what the removal of government stimulus measures might mean for the recovery indicate that risks to the financial system remain. (more)
China May ‘Crash’ in Next 9 to 12 Months, Faber Says
Investor Marc Faber said China’s economy will slow and possibly “crash” within a year as declines in stock and commodity prices signal the nation’s property bubble is set to burst.
The Shanghai Composite Index has failed to regain its 2009 high while industrial commodities and shares of Australian resource exporters are acting “heavy,” Faber said. The opening of the World Expo in Shanghai last week is “not a particularly good omen,” he said, citing a property bust and depression that followed the 1873 World Exhibition in Vienna.
“The market is telling you that something is not quite right,” Faber, the publisher of the Gloom, Boom & Doom report, said in a Bloomberg Television interview in Hong Kong today. “The Chinese economy is going to slow down regardless. It is more likely that we will even have a crash sometime in the next nine to 12 months.” (more)
Where All That Money Went
Uwe E. Reinhardt is an economics professor at Princeton.
"We've lost almost $11 trillion of household wealth in the last 17 or 18 months," lamented Senator Christopher J. Dodd, the Connecticut Democrat, on last Sunday's "Meet the Press," urging Congress to proceed with speedy deliberations on a finance reform bill.
Eleven trillion dollars! That's over three-quarters of our current gross domestic product.
Where did all this wealth go? Did other folks get it? Or did it just go up in smoke? (more)
S&P-To-Gold Ratio: On Verge Of 1.00 Breakdown
As the attached chart demonstrates, the S&P may soon take out the 1.00x ratio to gold price per oz.
With the IMF facilitated Greek bailout, the euro is now a sideshow and nothing more than a political corpse in the hands of a few million Nordrhein-Westfalen voters next weekend. That a bailout of a country can hinge on whether the already indicated German majority (59% oppose the Greek bailout at last count) can manifest itself in the decisions of the weakest link, should be enough for even the biggest skeptics to bury their dreams of euro viability. And as we have long pointed out, what is the alternative - massively overpriced and overbought stocks, where a jittery market can wipe out 10% in flash, the dollar, which will certainly soon suffer the full wrath of i
ts natural born killer, the Federal Reserve, or industrial commodities, where oil is trading at prices that boggle the mind when considering the record inventories lying around, not to mention that China's rapidly changing liquidity policy may soon take make the lives of copper and other longs a nightmare. We are confident that gold, which over the past two weeks has been a one way ticket higher, will continue to strengthen, and once the 1:1 parity with the S&P is broken, the next resistance level will be in the $1,300's. (more)
BlackRock's Doll: Stocks Will Outperform Bonds, Cash
Bob Doll, vice chairman and chief investment officer for global equities at BlackRock, says stocks will outperform bonds and cash this year — and U.S. economic growth may well hit close to 4 percent.
Profit-taking can take over at any point, Doll observes. At any point in time we could have a pullback … but pullbacks could be short-lived and just be sideways consolidations.
“We do think we’re in a cyclical bull market, so (we would use) pullbacks to add for those who feel they have missed” (the rally), Doll says. (more)
Congress Members Bet on Fall in Stocks
Some members of Congress made risky bets with their own money that U.S. stocks or bonds would fall during the financial crisis, a Wall Street Journal analysis of congressional disclosures shows.
Senators have criticized Goldman Sachs Group Inc. for profiting from the housing collapse. And Congress is considering legislation to curb Wall Street risk-taking, including the use of financial instruments known as derivatives and of leverage, or methods that amplify returns.
According to The Journal's analysis of congressional disclosures, investment accounts of 13 members of Congress or their spouses show bearish bets made in 2008 via exchange-traded funds—portfolios that trade like stocks and mirror an index. These funds were leveraged; they used derivatives and other techniques to magnify the daily moves of the index they track. (more)
One for All and All for… Myself – Why you shouldn’t believe OPEC’s reports
In December 2008, after OPEC warned of “substantial cutbacks,” I voiced my strong opinion that the members of the Dirty Dozen would cheat, because cartels always cheat. Sure enough, despite all the talk about production cutbacks, even more oil flowed out of OPEC.
The harsh truth is that the whole honor and brotherhood thing may work for the Three Musketeers, but it’s a non-starter when, like the OPEC members, you have to foot the bill for hefty social programs.
On April 19, the Algerian energy minister said that OPEC would probably do nothing to restrain rising oil prices, despite concerns that persistently high energy costs would hurt the fledgling global economic recovery. (more)
Country Credit Risk
But as always, some nations rise while others fall. “For the first time since it defaulted on its $40 billion domestic debt in 1998, Russia issued $5.5 billion worth of eurobonds last week,” fund manager and Investment Symposium favorite Frank Holmes writes. “Investors embraced the five-year bond, purchasing $5.5 billion of Russian debt with The Wall Street Journal dubbing the offering Russia’s ‘triumphant return.’
“Bloomberg published this interesting chart last week comparing Russia’s credit-default swaps to the PIIGS (Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece and Spain). A credit default swap is the cost of insuring debt against default. The riskier the debt, the higher premium the market requires to insure it.
“Despite carrying a lower credit rating, this chart shows that investors are valuing Russia’s debt as less risky then these countries’. While this reflects the well-publicized debt problems these countries are having, it also shows how far Russia has worked to rebuild its credit the past 12 years.
“With foreign exchange reserves of $400 billion, Russia remains a net creditor to the world but the five-year bond issuance is part of a grander strategy. Russia is looking to establish a benchmark yield so its corporations have access to cheaper credit and stimulate business growth.
“Is Russia becoming a bastion of safety in a turbulent world? Bond investors seem to think so.”
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China May ‘Crash’ in Next 9 to 12 Months, Faber Sa...
BlackRock's Doll: Stocks Will Outperform Bonds, Ca...
One for All and All for… Myself – Why you shouldn’...
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How do I get around Istanbul-Atatürk airport when flying to Izmir?
I'm making my first ever international trip in December. I'm flying from LAX (Los Angeles California) to Izmir Turkey..I have a layover in Istanbul it looks like my layover is an hour and a half long.
I've heard how terrible this airport is, how rude people are to the Americans, and seriously delayed flights.
Please help me figure out this leg of my travel after I land in Istanbul. How far do you think my connection flight will be from my incoming flight.
Should I try to rebook my flight with a longer layover?
If worse case happens can I catch a train from Istanbul to izmir?
What do I need to know to fly international as an American? I have my passport already. Its brand spanking new so that's good. But I just feel so under prepared for this trip.
transit international-travel isl
Morgan HaynesMorgan Haynes
They should have flights to Izmir every hour or so, so they'll just put you on the next one if you miss it. – alamar Sep 19 '18 at 12:56
I flew into Ataturk a couple of months ago with an American passport and a Greek ID card (sort of the worst possible combination) and had absolutely no trouble. It's a modern airport, in some ways much better than many other large ones I've seen. Don't overthink this. – terdon Sep 19 '18 at 14:49
As for the second part - have you purchased an eVisa? I know it is possible to buy a visa on arrival, but I find bringing the printout with me to be less hassle. I have never transferred to a domestic flight in Ataturk, but everything is well signposted and the directions should be easy to follow. As with any connecting flight, the first thing you should do on arrival is look for a departures screen and establish which gate you need to go to for your second flight. Then follow signs (which will be in both English and Turkish) for flight connections. – Richard Sep 19 '18 at 15:28
Why was the name of the airport removed from the question? Istanbul has two and a third one under construction. – Moyli Sep 20 '18 at 8:58
In my experience, people everywhere across the globe are in general fantastically friendly and helpful. Turkey is no different. – Strawberry Sep 20 '18 at 11:44
As already indicated in other answers or comments, if you have a single ticket for both legs and something goes wrong with the first leg, it is the airline's responsibility to get you to your booked destination, which will usually manifest itself by them putting you on a later flight on the second route if you miss the originally scheduled connection.
One important point not yet covered, however, is that, come December, you may not have to find your way around Atatürk airport. There is a new airport under construction north-west of Istanbul proper that is scheduled to take over the role, airport code and operations of Istanbuls main airport by the end of October 2018. Atatürk Airport is supposed to be closed then.
For an airport allegedly so close to operation^, information relevant to would-be passengers is surprisingly hard to come by, but from the looks of it, the airport building is more compact than the one at Atatürk, so the maximum length between distant gates should be somewhat shorter.
^ Here is at least one source casting the "full transition within 48 hours starting Oct 29, 2018" plan into doubt, predicting a more gradual transition. Transport from your origin to your destination will still be the airline's responsibility, so that is still no cause for concern regarding your eventual arrival at the final destination (although an airport-to-airport transfer on Istanbul's European side within an hour and a half sounds somewhat less realistic).
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Let's hope they're better at opening airports than the Germans. – Henning Makholm Sep 19 '18 at 22:39
Don't panic! Istanbul airport is generally just fine (much nicer than most American airports, in fact) and in my experience quite friendly.
1.5 hours should be OK as long as your incoming flight is not delayed. If you do miss the connection, and you have a single ticket for the whole trip, you'll be put on the next flight to Izmir and there are plenty (hourly or so on Turkish).
jpatokaljpatokal
Jpatokal, thank you. I have no clue what I'm doing. Booked my ticket on Expedia. So I'm flying solo literally and figuratively. What do you mean by a single ticket? Like in Los Angeles they will likely issue a ticket to Istanbul and then give me 1 more ticket to get to izmir. – Morgan Haynes Sep 19 '18 at 3:34
@MorganHaynes you already have the ticket, only it's an electronic record in a database that is tied to your name. In the old days (like until 25 or 30 years ago or so) the ticket would be an actual piece of paper (or several), but that is exceedingly rare these days. – phoog Sep 19 '18 at 3:53
@MorganHaynes: "single ticket" means you booked the whole flight together instead of booking the two legs separately. This is a very important distinction because in the former case, the airline has to get you to your destination free of additional charges if you miss the connection due to delays. – Michael Borgwardt Sep 19 '18 at 8:56
@MorganHaynes If you told Expedia "Take me from LA to Izmir!" and it said "OK! You're going via Istanbul" then you just have one ticket and everything is fine: if your incoming flight is late and that means it's the airline's fault if your first flight is late and you missed the connection, so they have to put you on the next available flight. If you told Expedia "Take me from LA to Istanbul!" and Expedia said "OK, here you go", and then you said "Now take me from Istanbul to Izmir!", you have a problem because you have two separate tickets. [...] – David Richerby Sep 19 '18 at 9:21
[...] In that situation, it would be 100% your responsibility to be on time for your second flight and "my incoming flight was late" wouldnt' be an excuse, just like "My taxi got stuck in traffic" isn't an excuse for being late at LAX for the first flight. – David Richerby Sep 19 '18 at 9:21
I'm from India, but have flown often through Istanbul. Istanbul has 2 airports, check which one you are landing in and if your connection is from the same airport. 1.5 hours is fine, even in the bigger airport (Ataturk) and there are plenty of flights to Izmir if your incoming flight is delayed. I found the airport staff and Turkish people in general to be polite and friendly to foreign visitors of all nationalities.
DeansDeans
If you look at Istanbul Atatürk airport on Google Maps, you'll see that it only has a single terminal measuring about 1.6km between the most distant gates - 1,5 hours layover is plenty of time.
So pretty much the only thing that can make you miss the connection is if your first flight is delayed. In that case, since you booked the flight as one, the airline has to get you to your destination, typically by putting you on a later flight, free of additional charges.
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Michael BorgwardtMichael Borgwardt
Ok, yes I have a single ticket then since I booked with Expedia as a whole trip from point A being LAX and Izmir being point B. That makes sense now. – Morgan Haynes Sep 19 '18 at 10:30
I appreciate everyone giving their input. It's much more reassuring to hear real people say their experiences. So sounds like this shouldn't be any more difficult than flying domestically. Thank you! – Morgan Haynes Sep 19 '18 at 10:31
Less than 150.meters long? That is woefully incorrect. – phoog Sep 19 '18 at 12:03
You've edited the answer to say 1.2 km, but it really is 1.6. Did you overlook the other wing of the terminal? – phoog Sep 19 '18 at 13:54
@MorganHaynes Keep in mind that a single purchase through a travel site like Expedia doesn't necessarily mean that you have a "single ticket" in the airline's mind. If you're flying on a single airline, you're usually fine, but sometimes travel sites put together "hacker" or "saver" fares which are cobbled-together from separate tickets (usually on different airlines). To the airlines these are distinct flights, with no liability for transfers. (You're also unlikely to get Expedia to compensate for missed transfers on those tickets.) – R.M. Sep 19 '18 at 19:17
If you look up reviews for any airport in the world on the Internet, you'll always find some horror stories by some wronged passengers. It's unfortunate, but it happens all across the world, and cannot be otherwise considering how many millions of passengers each major airport serves every year. Think of it this way: if an airline flies to Atatürk, they deem it reasonably safe and convenient for their passengers. And it just happens that over 60 airlines from all over the world fly to your destination.
You need not know anything in particular, but learning the basics of the language and the social etiquette will help, because not everyone will speak perfect (or any) English. This is not a requirement in any way, but it will help you mentally prepare for the environment you'll be in and not feel too alienated.
Lastly, try to focus on the good things in your travel and avoid applying negative stereotypes. Visiting a country with prejudice is a recipe for an unfulfilling trip and more problems along the way.
undercatundercat
thank you!! You're right. People tend to lea e negative reviews instead of positive ones. I'm just repeating what my husband has told me from his coworkers in Turkey already. I've downloaded the Google translate app so if I run into communication barriers hopefully that will help a little. I have no applied for my Visa yet, it's too early. I'll do it in late November. – Morgan Haynes Sep 19 '18 at 19:00
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Things To DoEat & DrinkTasty Road Trip: the Wallowas and Painted Hills
Tasty Road Trip: the Wallowas and Painted Hills
Tally Gunstone, Author
February 10, 2015 (Updated July 31, 2015)
Driving from Portland to Enterprise may have have taken all day, but proved to be worthwhile when we woke up at Barking Mad Farm Bed & Breakfast with a stunning part of Oregon to feast our eyes upon for the very first time.
The bed and breakfast is run by a lovely couple, Emily and Rob, and sits on a farm featuring horses, cows, lively bison, and mountain views in the distance. Emily is a talented cook who greeted us with a polenta and eggs benedict topped with fresh salsa from Backyard Gardens (founders of the Joseph farmers market) and pork sausage from down the road.
After our delicious home cooked breakfast at the farm B&B, we headed into Joseph. The town, which sits under the towering mountain tops, has an infectious charm to it. Artists painting the scenery lined the streets, while outdoorsy folks admired the town’s famous bronze sculptures over their morning coffee.
We made our way through town and past Wallowa Lake to the Wallowa Lake Tramway. The tram ride to the top of Mt. Howard soared above 4,000 feet. From the top, the most pristine view is of the Royal Purple Overlook with the Wallowa mountains encompassing the entire skyline. As you hike a loop around the top of the mountain, you can see Washington, Idaho and Montana. From the east you can see Hells Canyon and all the rolling farmlands gradually receding into forest and mountain tops. It’s a lot to take in.
The view from Mt. Howard. From this spot you can see down to Wallowa Lake and all the way to Hells Canyon.
After seeing a glimpse of Hells Canyon from the top, it was time to head in that direction. We drove 59 miles from Enterprise to the small town of Imnaha, then continued 22 miles on gravel up to the top of Hells Canyon at the Hat Point Lookout tower. Hat Point sits at 6,980 feet and is the highest point of Hells Canyon on the Oregon side. The views of the canyon and the Snake River are jaw-dropping, and this would prove to be my favorite place on our trip.
Farm-to-table cast iron turkey pot pie at Lostine Tavern
Once we took more than a hundred photos at sunset on the drive back to town, we made our way to Lostine Tavern in Lostine, just a few miles past Enterprise. We were treated with the most delicious homemade turkey pot pie served in a cast iron skillet and a refreshing Terminal Gravity ale. Lostine Tavern is the first farm-to-table restaurant in the area, and the food and atmosphere made us feel like we were at home back in Portland. Lostine without a doubt provided our most memorable meal of the trip.
On our last day in the Wallowas, we finished up another tasty breakfast from the Barking Mad Farm B&B and headed to the Hurricane Creek trailhead, just 10 minutes from the B&B. One thing we learned is that you need a full day to dedicate to a single hike to access most of this area’s viewpoints and lakes, making it the perfect place to backpack. Hurricane Creek trailhead is one of the few places that leads to open meadows and viewpoints with less elevation gain and mileage. We made our way to Falls Creek Falls and cooled off under the mist from the falls. We wish we could have continued on this very steep trail to an old mine and Legore Lake, the highest lake in Oregon, but we had our next destination waiting for us ahead.
Falls Creek Falls
The one-room Riverside Schoolhouse Bed & Breakfast was in use as a school from 1900-1960 and is now located on a working cattle ranch.
After the hike, we rewarded ourselves with a pint (a beer made just for the weekend’s Alpenfest was a favorite) at Terminal Gravity Brew Pub before we said goodbye to the Wallowas and made our way to Prairie City. On the road again, we stopped in Baker City for lunch at the reportedly haunted Geiser Grand Hotel and grabbed a bottle of wine to go at Bella Market. From there we continued on the Journey Through Time Scenic Byway on Highway 207, a beautiful drive through old mine towns with a rich history of the Sumpter Valley railroad and the Malheur National Forest. Before reaching Prairie City, we made sure to get a scoop of ice cream at the Austin House, one of the last remaining businesses in the area, dating back to 1905. At last we made it to our room for the night at the Riverside Schoolhouse Bed & Breakfast. This adorable one-room schoolhouse from 1900 sits at the base of the Strawberry Mountains in Prairie City. The Schoolhouse is located just a few feet away from the John Day River and is surrounded by farms. We basked in the beauty of that night’s incredible sunset, watching the sun fade over fields filled with as many deer as there were cows.
We were sad to leave the cozy schoolhouse we had all to ourselves after just one night, but were excited to continue exploring along the John Day River. Our first stop was Blue Basin in the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Sheep Rock Unit. We were blown away by the bright blueish-green hued canyon. We hiked both the Island In Time trail into the canyon and above the canyon on the Flood of Fire Trail for even more views. The blue color comes from volcanic ash now turned clay stone. It’s full of fossils of animals dated back millions of years ago.
Between Blue Basin and the Painted Hills, our next destination, we were lucky to find the only place open for lunch, The Sidewalk Cafe in Mitchell. The friendly staff made us laugh as we enjoyed our perfect cheeseburgers, essential on any road trip.
Blue Basin
The Painted Hills
Painted Cove Trail
After filling up we made our way to our final destination, the Painted Hills. The vibrant hills look as if they were streaked with red and gold watercolor paints; it truly is a remarkable sight to see. After enjoying the Overlook Trail, we made our way to the Painted Cove Trail and walked through the deep red hills on the boardwalk.
As we headed back home to Portland on Highway 207, we witnessed another awe-inspiring sunset full of gold and blue hues; a perfect ending to a trip full of exploration and indulging in the innumerable bounties offered in Eastern Oregon.
Tally Gunstone
Tally is a true pacific northwest native. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, she has spent her entire life exploring the vast wilderness of the state. When Tally is not in the city working as a graphic designer, she can be found backpacking, hiking, and camping just about anywhere across Oregon capturing every moment along the way. Follow her travel logs at FindYourOwnAdventures.com. Find her on Instagram @tullitha.
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Ballot snatchers: Buhari’s order shows Nigeria in full blown dictatorship ― Dogara
By Tribune Online On Feb 19, 2019
Speaker Dogara
SPEAKER of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has warned that the order by President Muhammadu Buhari to the military to shoot prospective ballot snatchers during the coming elections is an indication that Nigeria is back to full dictatorship.
The president gave the order during the National Caucus meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja on Monday.
But addressing a press conference to offer the response of the main opposition, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the president’s remark, Dogara also said the order is a call to extra-judicial killings.
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He dismissed the claim by the National Chairman of APC, Adams Oshiomhole, alleging that the PDP got advance notice for the postponement of the presidential and National Assembly elections earlier slated for last Saturday.
The Speaker stated: “In this context, we categorically deny these false claims and unnecessary blackmail and regard the President’s statement as a call for extra-judicial killings considering the fact that there are adequate provisions in our laws to address electoral offences.
“These statements clearly indicate that our democracy has become the victim of a full-blown dictatorship when one considers that a democratically elected President would give a directive that is in clear violation of the laws of the land which by his oath of office he is to defend and protect.
“In view of this statement by the president, it is obvious that the military has been given a central role and co-opted into the conduct of the election despite the fact that they have no constitutional role in our electoral process.
The Speaker recalled that upon the announcement of the election postponement, it was the National Chairman of the PDP, Uche Secondus who first called for an inquiry on the reasons why.
While expressing the PDP’s support for a probe, Dogara hoped that the president’s inflammatory statement is not a threat aimed at intimidating the electoral commission.
He alleged that there were deliberate actions to undermine the electoral body as he accused the APC of working towards a staggered election.
He added: “We also strongly condemn Mr Oshiomhole’s false, mischievous and inflammatory claims against our party when he said INEC colluded with PDP to abort last week’s elections. This is a very surprising statement considering the fact that the Federal government controls every institution and agency involved in the electoral process, including the CBN, Nigerian Airforce, Aviation authorities amongst others.
“From our position, we strongly believe that the deliberate delivery of election materials to the wrong electoral centres, cancellation of flights, and other actions that undermined the logistics arrangement of INEC were deliberately done to sabotage and manipulate the process.
“We are also very familiar with the pressure brought on INEC by top government officials and APC leaders to go ahead with the elections despite not being adequately prepared for the election.
“We are also aware the APC wanted the INEC chairman to conduct elections in some states and postpone in other states so as to have staggered elections. It should also be noted that the areas that would have been affected by inadequate delivery of materials were PDP strongholds.”
Dogara accused the APC of blaming the INEC leadership as a way of manipulating the commission.
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He further said: “It is important to note that the APC in its usual manipulative style is now shifting the blame on INEC leadership while absolving itself and the other institutions of government under its control of any blame. That is the common strategy that supervillains always employ.
“Obviously, we know they are doing everything humanly possible to discredit INEC, remove the chairman and stall the process conscious of the fact that they cannot win this election.
“Embarrassingly, this is the first time that we have witnessed a ruling party play victim, which is a clear indication that they have lost the plot. Evidently, their recent actions and statements clearly show they are panicking and desperate to cling onto power, even when the people have rejected them.
“Also, opinion polls conducted by the APC, and other international agencies clearly indicate that the APC will lose this election, anytime it is conducted; we believe that is why they are resorting to desperate measures of arm-twisting the electoral commission, undermining the entire process and planning to unleash terror on the country.
“Finally, let it be known that the PDP, with the support of every well-meaning Nigerian, will employ every legitimate means to resist attempts by the APC and the Federal government to undermine and compromise the electoral process and truncate our democracy.
“The PDP believes in a united and democratic Nigeria and will continue to do all within its means to protect the country, her people and constitution from undemocratic elements.
“We call on all Nigerians not to despair, but turn out en masse on Saturday to vote and defend their votes. We also urge the international community and their observers that are in the country to monitor the election and be vigilant because their presence as impartial arbiters is important in ensuring we have peaceful, credible, free, fair and transparent elections. The security agencies are also enjoined to be impartial and remain loquat to the constitution of the Federal Republic.”
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50 Jump Blues Licks You MUST Know
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Arc 1 – The Conclusion Chapter 1
Yoshiro: I seriously envy those that can translate fast and get the words right…
Arc 1: The Rebellion – The Conclusion Chapter 1
With just a small number of troops, defending is difficult. The other side is Black Swan Flag army, filled with abled people. Losing in quality and having equal numbers, I am unable to see the possibility of winning.
As I thought of such scornful things, I can see Captain Ars and General Paulus holding back the enemies’ invasion on the protective wall that seems pathetic, when compared to the surrounding large walls around the castle.
As Mikana is commanding the hundred soldiers under my direct supervision, our side ended up having three General-class commanders. But, that is regretfully not a definite dominating position.
“She should be rather exhausted though.”
I looked at Kaguya-sama who is commanding just slightly behind the soldiers of the Black Swan Flag army, and whispered as such.
It’s an attack filled with Sophia’s magic power. It should be fine to basically think of it as an attack the same level as Sophia. To strike a night assault on the night of the same day receiving that attack, she’s really energetic.
“Now then, what should I do? Even if I dragged time, the castle would fall without doubt as it is.”
In this situation where I could not prepare reservists, it would likely end up with Kaguya-sama’s night assault force taking down the castle. There is a wide difference on abandoning the castle and having the castle taken down. Though there is also the morale aspect of it, the latter would feel like you lost. I have came to learn that such mood can influence the battle greatly here.
“Strategist! A envoy for surrender have came again, you know?”
Without the sign of cleaning his face dirtied with blood, he said that while coming to my side.
Kaguya-sama have stopped the attack temporarily, so a person that seems to be an envoy approached our location.
Though to take up the surrender is easy, I am troubled if there are no assurance of our safety. For now, I guess I should just do what I can.
“Captain Ars. Let’s establish a place for negotiations. As I will be bringing Mikana along, I leave the command of the soldiers to you.”
“Got it. Please refrain yourself from getting cut down immediately, got it?”
Captain Ars, who stroke his head with his right hand, said something that can’t be joked about. Honestly, such a possibility is high.
While replying “I will be discrete”, I optimistically greet the envoy while thinking that I would likely not die if I bring Mikana along.
While saying it’s negotiating, the reason why the forbid of bringing weapons on yourself is not conveyed is because if the magic-capable Kaguya-sama were to become serious, whether she is carrying a weapon or not, there is no difference in the danger on our side. If that’s the case, it’s better that our side also have our weapons with us. Though that’s what we thought, unexpectedly, it might have been unnecessary.
Within the four person that are negotiating, both Mikana and Kaguya-sama are holding onto their weapon, with the remaining two, me and Kaguya-sama’s strategist, Yuri Stratos, were not holding to a weapon. Well, I do have my fan in my breast pocket though.
Though I say that, the problem here is not about this. Or more like, what I am concerned is not that.
Yuri Stratos
The person who was displayed with such a name, is a short-build person, whose face is hidden behind a black robe.
Previously, Mikana said that though he is a very resourceful person, his background is unknown.
Wisdom is at the seventy mark. The rest were also around 70. The only high pointer is magical power. It’s at least on the lower 90s. Since Sophia is around the upper 90s, he is surely quite the magician. His combat ability is lower, considering that though. And one more thing, there is a suggestive word of “Inducement” written there. I wonder if that means it’s his forte.
However, I just somehow feel that shady about this person. But, Kaguya-sama seems to have really high opinion of this person. To the point she said that he’s her strategist.
Though with such ability score, I don’t think he is fit to be Kaguya-sama’s strategist, I feel that it’s Kaguya-sama’s freedom to put whoever on her side, so I just replied, “I see.”.
If the opponent is incompetent, it will be helpful on our end though.
“Kurei. Will you not surrender?”
“Regretfully, yes, I am unable to say to surrender. From my position.”
Though Kaguya-sama has come to ask that, I have already decided on my reply. I can’t surrender as long as I still have the war potential to fight.
“I see. Then, we can only fight, is it….”
“Kaguya-sama. Is it fine to say something?”
Stratos on Kaguya-sama’s side asked her that. Instantly, I felt that Kaguya-sama’s eyes lost focus slightly. Though I feel that it could be my imagination, I felt a really bad vibe from it.
“Ah. I don’t mind.”
“Now then, a retainer of Kaguya-sama, I am called Yuri Stratos.”
“I am Yukito Kurei. So? What is it exactly? I can’t surrender, you know?”
“No, the surrender is fine. Our side can defeat your side anytime anyway, but…. All of you have to protect your retreating comrades. In other words, a bait piece. Do you understand that?”
“Kaguya-sama. Please leave it to me”
Maybe finding fault in Stratos’s conduct, Kaguya-sama tried to voice out, but as Stratos replied instantly, Kaguya-sama lost focus again for an instant, and nodded.
What in the world is this? Right now, that looked as if Kaguya-sama is following Stratos’s words. No matter how you think of it, it’s weird. Also, this guy has been consuming magical power every time he speaks from a while ago.
“I know. It’s my own thoughts after all.”
“Then, don’t you have no use for this castle after the retreat is completed?”
“What are you trying to say?”
“We will overlook the people retreating. So surrender.”
An extremely proper opinion. But, when he speaks, I just somehow feel suspicious. There is just something that seems to be behind it. As I was thinking about that, Mikana spoke from my side.
“I believe we should accept it.”
For an instant, I doubted my ears. Mikana, who told me that it depends on the situation when I talked about surrendering, is now approving the surrender.
Shocked, I looked at Mikana’s eyes. They are eyes that seems to be looking somewhere far. For now, what I know is that with the some kind of magic Stratos is using, its effects are affecting Kaguya-sama and Mikana.
“No, I reject. I wish to stop this conversation from going any further. If you wish to speak again no matter what, I wish to have some time. I also want to hear the opinions of those at the back.”
“Is that so? In that case, please send an envoy from your side this time. Is that fine? Kaguya-sama.”
Averting from the eyes of Kaguya-sama who spoke like a doll, I returned while taking Mikana to my camp.
“Being controlled?”
Listening to what I said, Captain Ars asked with a troubled expression.
On the side of Captain Ars, General Paulus is also making the same expression. In the form of me facing both of them to talk, I looked at Mikana who is sitting on a chair, slightly further away. Seems like she is rather down from the matter a while ago.
“Most likely, that is the case for Kaguya-sama. I should say that Mikana was induced, is that right?”
“Looks like you also do not certain of it. But, if you think of it that way, I can understand why her highness, Kaguya, would be hostile against Diorood-sama. ”
“That’s right. They do not have the hostile relationship. Rather, it’s more shocking that they are cooperating together. Also, there is also that Stratos. It was half a year ago when he was employed. Though he was an underling at the start, he suddenly begins to be recognised by Princess Kaguya-sama, and came all the way up. Unexpectedly, that might be the truth.”
Captain Ars gave me information that I did not know of. With that ability score, it’s weird that he’s a close associate. As expected, with some kind of means, most likely magic, he is controlling Kaguya-sama.
Mind-control. A technique that forcefully induced one to a result that was decided previously, as if it’s really your own choice, and also, the act itself.
Hypnosis. It’s one of the state of mind that could easily be hypnotised. It can refer to that state of mind and also the technique used to result in that state.(The Japanese word can be used in that way, unlike English, “Hypnotized” and “Hypnotism”). It can also be called Hypnosis. Things that the person really does not want to do cannot be forced.
I was shown the two words that I thought of and I skimmed through both of those information. Though, as this is most likely something induced from magic, I am not sure if modern knowledge would be useful, it shouldn’t make everything possible. While hypnotism doesn’t allow the person himself to do what he dislikes, mind-control is also just a way to show him doing something as if it’s his own intention. Both are just inducing the person himself.
The “Inducement” written on Stratos’s status is likely talking about that. Slightly inducing people’s thoughts. With the accumulation of that, even Kaguya-sama’s actions has been manipulated. The Mikana just now very likely has her thoughts induced. Though that itself is a threat, it is those eyes that don’t focus. That is the state of a person being completely controlled. If I don’t do something about that, ending up not able to express myself might be something to think about. When that happens, even if he doesn’t use magic, I will always be a puppet.
The Kaguya-sama just now has totally no dignity. She was just affirming to things that was told. I wonder how much of a humiliation it is. Having your thoughts trampled upon. That is also one of those things that must not be done.
We have our own mind. Have that suppressed, we are just a puppet. And Kaguya-sama is moving towards that state.
“Can I borrow both of your strength? Of course, Mikana too.”
“Are you planning to do something?”
“I will bait Stratos and Kaguya-sama out. After that, I will save Kaguya-sama from the technique.”
“Hey hey. It’s not confirmed that she is totally being controlled, isn’t it? How are you planning to confirm that?”
Captain Ars gave such words of concern. But, I have my convictions. The word “Inducement” on the status menu and the fact that magic is used every time he speaks. I believe it’s pretty much certain.
“I wish to talk to Kaguya-sama to confirm that. This is likely the final chance. Entitle all soldiers to a horse, break through the encircle and escape from the castle.”
“Without doubt, we will be chased after, you know?”
“That’s not a problem. I will stay here after all. I believe the pursuit would be weak.”
“That’s…. What.. in the world do you mean?”
“I want them to believe that I let just my subordinates escape. And with that as a proof of surrender, I will present this fan to Kaguya-sama. As this is quite the unique item, I will understand whether Kaguya-sama is being controlled from the reaction she get after receiving it.”
As I explained while showing the fan, Mikana who is slightly further away, assents to it.
Slightly… no, quite life-threatening but, I do have enough prospects. The problem is the effect of this fan. As explained by Sophia, it’s a wind-attribute magic tool, which dispel any magic by just touching it and can raise a storm by swinging it hard. If that’s the case and it can be used in any situation which would mean that even if the magic has been cast, it would dispel it, Kaguya-sama would return to her consciousness.
I shall get her to touch the fan successfully. Or though she has to touch it no matter what, I can only skillfully use words for that to happen. If Kaguya-sama is not being controlled, and is acting on her own consciousness, then it cannot be helped. I will only be caught.
Thinking to that extent, I sighed heavily.
As I sat on the chair, I smile bitterly at the flow of events till now. What a comical progress, even if I say so myself.
Not expecting the result would end up like this, I was desperately trying to do what’s entrusted to me, and ended up sacrificing many lives.
Though it might not end up worst, I thought of that coming true.
That’s why I should atone my sins at the very least. I shall gamble this life of mine.
Kayuya Halberd. Without doubt, she was the hope for this country, but right now, she is turning into an existence that brings harm to this country. Kaguya-sama’s will is being disregarded completely at the judgement of a small group of people.
There is without doubt good and evil in this world. However, no matter which it is, it certainly has to do with one’s will. When there is no will, it’s not good or evil. It’s nothing.
Perhaps, it could be possible that Dio-sama knows that Kaguya-sama is in such a state. That’s why he doesn’t want to fight it himself.
It’s useless if you think about it. You can’t read another’s heart. Even for the married, parent and child, siblings, friends, it’s impossible to sense the depths of the heart. It’s only from disagreeing when you think that you have understood the other. That’s why it becomes necessary to convey.
Even for me, who can read all kinds of information, I can’t read the hearts of another. At most, it’s on the level of predicting something from the changes in the status. Not just myself, but others as well, we would not understand if one would not convey it to us.
But, I wonder what if those words do not reach. If there is no will. I wonder how empty could that be.
Kaguya-sama, who is falling in that state, call out to me.
“Yukito Kurei… Would you not surrender?”
Towards the sound that resounds the room, I reveal a smile. A self-derision smile.
If I just looked at the result, the retreating unit has safely retreated and the night assault unit also has broken through the encirclement.
But, the price was also huge. No matter how you look at it, around half of the numbers were killed without being able to break through the encirclement.
They were the sacrificial bait for me to make them not feel weird towards my speech.
For the sake of those who died, I absolutely can’t fail.
“Though I was at least hoping that my subordinates would survive, the world doesn’t let things go smoothly, does it?”
“If you give the word, I can guarantee the lives of your subordinates though?”
“I believe my subordinates would not consent. But, I had enough. I shall surrender.”
As I was saying that, I stood from my chair. There is Stratos’s appearance at the back of Kaguya-sama as well.
I don’t think I would have a tomorrow if I do not bring Kaguya-sama to our side somehow. Therefor, I can only do it.
Holding the fan with my right hand, I mutter in my heart.
‘Now, for the Decisive Point’
(TL: Translation says “Decisive Game”, but I don’t think of the character being such a person so I changed it to ‘Point’.)
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Getting goosebumps here… I can’t wait for the next part. 😆
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That’s such a sudden end!!!
I want more!!!!!
It got so so so interesting.
The end got me hyper…
Rjeik October 21, 2016 / 14:54
My old friend… Cliff-san…
Dann October 22, 2016 / 10:22
Cliff-san no one likes you. You may leave.
Thanks for the chapter!!!!!
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Human resources (HR) software and management system Zenefits is best suited for start-ups and small to midsize businesses (SMBs) with salaried workers to whom they need to administer benefits and perks.
Zenefits is a winner when it comes to HR software. The product impressed us with its solid user interface (UI) and powerful administration features. It also offers help from actual human advisors. The latest version (which begins at $5 per user per month) offers some new features but no major changes. Zenefits sits at the top in our benefits administration (BA) roundup with an Editors' Choice honor along with .
While it has other HR features, its BA functionality is much more in depth than other products in our roundup, like more general HR tools such as BambooHR. Veteran users of Zenefits won't be disappointed. It incorporates all of the elements of its previous version, including the human resources (HR) app directory and partner integrations. By adding features such as Plan Building and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Zenefits has strengthened an already impressive platform.
In other new developmenrts since we last tested it, Zenefits has now partnered with Checkr to provide easy access to an effective online background check service. the comnpany has also forged partnerships with Google Hangouts, Microsoft Teams, and Slack, which allows all these system to share information.
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Zenefits still offers a free version called HR Lite, but Zenefits now focuses on two pricing plans. The Standard edition costs $5 per month per user with a $40 monthly base fee. This version includes customized fields for employee onboarding, employee tracking, mobile apps, and other standard features. The Advanced version costs $9 per month per user with a $40 monthly base fee and has all of the features of the Standard edition. For the extra money, you get Affordable Care Act (ACA)-compliance, time-off tracking, the compliance assistant, and more. If you'd like to only pay for Zenefits on a monthly basis, then the price per user goes up $1 for the Standard Version and $3 for the Advanced.
The Zenefits service is still well-priced compared with other offerings. For instance, it is in the same league as our other Editors' Choice, Gusto, which starts at $6 per employee per month with a $39 monthly base fee. Other changes to the Zenefits platform include a pivot in its benefits strategy. Instead of competing with brokers, Zenefits now partners with brokerage firms like The Capital Group, Horton, and OneDigital to offer support with your enrollment process. You can choose to work with your own broker or use one of Zenefits' Certified Broker Partners.
If you go with a Zenefits Certified Broker Partner, BA features come without an additional cost just as you get BA for free when you go with a broker affiliated with {{ZIFFARTICLE id="364021"}BerniePortal. There are also a number of new services offered. A new Payroll Advisor module, which works in a similar fashion with the platform's existing HR Advisor module, is also available for an extra $5 per employee per month.
The Zenefits UI is well-mapped with easy-to-understand instructions for completing basic HR tasks, and provides a quick way to connect with existing benefits plans, including medical, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, and 401(k) retirement savings providers. If you're starting a business and don't have providers, then you can fill out Microsoft Excel worksheets, get quotes, sign up, and get started.
In Zenefits, setting up a administrator account was easy. You just enter a password and put in your company info. Then you get an email confirmation. Click the link and then you get to the welcome page.
What is offered is just right for startups and small businesses with full-time, part-time, and hourly workers. The software includes applications that streamline hiring independent contractors and setting up paid time off (PTO) policies and stock options—all the staples of a startup. Although the tool is ideal for companies with two to 200 employees, it can scale up to 2,000.
Zenefits added a host of new features that help to propel the tool closer to the top of its category. The 40-plus integrations that are enabled throughout the platform at launch include productivity, payroll and accounting, expense reporting apps, stock options, performance management, recruiting, and employee engagement apps. The solution's automated workflow dynamically updates all relevant documents and integrated apps—from Expensify, Google's G-Suite, and Microsoft Office 365 to Salesforce, Slack, and Intuit QuickBooks. So even though you're using independent applications within the Zenefits hierarchy, all information is ported to anything connected to your system.
Zenefits clearly also thought about security measures when designing its updated application. An key feature here is that it builds in multifactor authentication (MFA). By clicking the four-line menu button and then Security settings, you can select two-factor authentication, which means anyone logging into the system will need to provide additional verification via email or text.
Onboarding a New Employee
Log on to Zenefits and you will see a well-organized main dashboard with clearly labeled buttons for specific employees and Zenefits-enabled applications like Time Off, Hiring, or Benefits Administration. We clicked on Training from the Quick Links section at right to view some helpful video tutorials. The navigation was intuitive. All Zenefits users log on to the same dashboard. You can use the Settings > Administrators and > Managers tabs to set up who can see what so, for example, managers can approve vacation requests for people in their department but not see disciplinary actions for employees who aren't direct reports.
We were impressed with the simplicity of the process when adding employee records. We easily added records for five employees by clicking the Hiring Tab and selecting Hire or Add an Employee Now. It's a intuitive process of entering, name, title, hire date, and employee type. After setting up an employee and entering the individual's salary information, you can choose to run a background check via partnered service, Checkr (see below).
After setting up the employee, you can invite a new employee to Zenefits via email or later via a link. You can edit a record for an employee by clicking on the circular icon with the initials and then selecting the pencil to Edit Basic Info. When you're deleting a record, the system builds in a smart measure to ensure that you're not a robot by making you retype the employee's first name before the record is deleted. There are links to other functions like time-off tracking and performance management. For employees, you easily can attach and view documents like an offer letter, I-9 employment eligibility form, W-4 tax form, and performance appraisal.
Zenefits runs off of a single database, so all the information that new employees add automatically populates other functions in the software, saving the duplicate entries for which older HR systems were known and for which they were disliked. Before new hires start, they also can upload work eligibility documents such as a driver's license or green card. The exception here are partnered systems not integral to Zenefits. So, for example, if company owners want to run a background check, they'll need to pay extra since that runs through Checkr. A standard check is $25 plus county record fees ranging from 75 cents to $65, and a premium check to search everywhere a new hire's lived in the past seven years costs $35 plus county fees.
Once new hires complete their profile, an admin or manager adds in hire date, salary, and other relevant information. A manager can use the Employees > View tab to see newcomers in an employee directory or organization chart, or filter worker data by status, job title, department, or other parameters. Similar employee record management processes apply to recruits, employee promotions, terminations, and basically any employee-related event that you'd like to track within a human resources management system.
Zenefits Payroll is a full-service payroll tool now available in all 50 states. Payroll costs $6 per employee per month (users with existing payroll solutions will be able to integrate Zenefits with their third-party payroll provider of choice). Payroll integrates with all the other Zenefits apps, including Time Off and Time & Attendance, so that your payroll is updated whenever changes occur within your organization. This gives administrators the ability to review and approve vacation requests, sick leave, personal leave, and more from within one dashboard.
Live paystub preview is a cool recently added feature that allows an admin to make last-minute changes that are synced with the information in other apps associated with the employee. Also new is the Zenefits Timekeeper App for iPad, which lets employees clock in and out with a selfie. Depending on the policy each business sets, employees could check in by using a specific iPad when they enter the office or simply clock in via the Zenefits iOS and Android smartphone apps. Read this piece for more detailed information about the platform's extensive mobile functionality.
Payroll Advisor costs an additional $5 per month per employee. In a similar fashion to the platform's other advisors, Payroll Advisor gives you access to certified payroll experts who are trained to provide compliance advice and help with complicated payroll issues. If you think you will need both the Payroll and HR Advisors, then Zenefits now also offers an Ultimate Advisor.
The Compliance Assistant makes sure that paystubs are compliant with regulations and that the appropriate documents are stored online. In addition to the ACA, Zenefits aids with small business needs like avoiding tax penalties. Payroll functionality complies with Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime pay regulations.
Best-in-Class Benefits
Zenefits' HR software also includes a paid time off (PTO) module, commuter benefits programs, and 401(k) retirement savings plans through several partners. Zenefits takes care of termination benefits (aka, continuation of health coverage) with Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) benefits and unemployment insurance. Zenefits automates benefits during employee onboarding and automatically calculates deductions each pay period.
Zenefits really stands out in BA, where it earns our Editors' Choice in the category. It earns high marks with the comprehensiveness and variety of its options plus a ton of management features for both employers and employees. For employers, Zenefits lets managers shop for plans and design custom benefits packages and monitor employee enrollment and renewal statuses.
On the employee side, Zenefits simplifies administration with a self-service benefits portal. Employees can update their benefits coverage and personal information, and view and print medical insurance cards online. The Zenefits mobile apps also allow employees to pull up a digital version of their benefits information for quick use at appointments—an extremely useful mobile feature not offered by vendors in this roundup like BambooHR or even Deputy. The all-in-one debit card can combine Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and commuter benefits into a single card. Zenefits offers a native mobile app like most of our top competitors and most of the close runner-ups, like Benefitfocus BenefitsPlace.
Zenefits is also ACA-compliant as we've mentioned, and beyond basic medical, dental, and vision insurance, also offers benefits modules for options including workers' compensation, and property and casualty insurance for businesses. Plus, it also offers a key feature for startups: the ability to issue and manage stock options through a partnership with eShares (a fairly common perk for a newly launched startup that is aiming to recruit top talent).
To access the Benefits administration features, you click the Benefits administration icon from the main dashboard. Then you get a page of information about all the features in the Benefits Administration section. If your company already has benefits providers, then use the Medical/Dental/Vision > Existing tab from the main dashboard to link to existing policies and renewal dates. You'll be directed to appoint a primary broker, which generates form emails to carriers that you sign and the company submits on your behalf; getting approved takes an estimated four to eight weeks.
Wide Plan Selection
If you don't already have coverage, then Zenefits makes it easy to get quotes from dozens of medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance carriers. Just download and fill out a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, upload the form, and Zenefits takes care of the rest. Click the Quotes Requested button, and then you enter the number of employees that work at your company, where your headquarters are located, and what type of insurance you're looking for. After you enter this info, you get a message that Zenefits will be in touch with more info. You then receive quotes back from a broker. You can choose to enter these plan details yourself into the Zenefits platform, depending on your comfort with the software, or use the Plan Building feature to have Zenefits upload it for you. The benefits administration section is organized under sections for Overview, Benefits, Company, Employees, and Fulfillment.
Over the last year, Zenefits has added some electronic data interchange (EDI) capabilities, which enable transactions between multiple vendors' databases. The service costs $1 per employee per month. Zenefits wanted to provide a way to transmit data to carriers without error. So if you submit a change like if someone in your family had a baby, that data would go directly to the carrier. The company also said it recently launched a Plan Building service in which for $2,000 for each group renewal it designs medical, dental, and vision plans with rate tables and contribution schemes. Companies designing their own open enrollment rather than using one of Zenefits Certified Broker Partners would opt for the Plan Building service. Zenefits can then launch the open enrollment experience on the company's behalf.
We tested the mobile app and were prompted to enter a verification code upon login. You'll see sections like Time Off and Insurance. We were able to see a list of our employees under Hiring. When we clicked Insurance to try to find Benefits info, we got the message "It looks like you're logged in as an admin. To use this feature, log in with your employee account." The main menu page of the Zenefits mobile app is pretty drab with the menu items grayed out and lots of white space on the screen. However, the Offers & Onboarding Page had a better design with the colorful icons containing the employees' initials.
When we looked at an employee account in the desktop version, we saw a cleanly organized layout of options, including Personal Information, Org Chart, Medical, Dental, and Vision. The Medical Overview tab leads to an informative layout with a view of Benefits Summary with a breakdown of information like copay, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximum. It also includes contact info for the benefits point person. Then you can view a screen showing a list of everyone from the employee's family that has benefits coverage. Little question mark icons enclosed in a circle next to important terms lead to helpful pop-up definitions.
The rest of the employee enrollment process is smooth as you run through the pages to select dental and life insurance. Pop-up windows will stop you to ask for a Qualifying Life Event application, which can be a bit jarring. You can choose to get a reminder to upload it later, however.
Zenefits offers strong business intelligence (BI) reporting capability for benefits data. It lets you create and download several types of reports to track benefits for which employees have enrolled. When you download the reports, Gusto's PDF version looks cleaner than the Zenefits Excel version, but like BambooHR, Zenefits gives you the capability to easily edit the reports in Excel.
These include a Benefits Audit, which shows whether employees have signed up for benefits for spouses or the entire family and how much they're paying. The report details the employee deductions and company contributions for a certain time period. This information could be helpful if a company is audited and it needs to spell out what it offered each employee during a certain period of time. Meanwhile, the downloadable Excel chart for the Quoting Census Report is dense with information. It includes complete employee information like addresses and Social Security numbers, as well as salary and employee info like hours worked. As you scroll to the right you see well-organized columns showing the benefits carrier the employee is using and information on elected insurance coverage amounts. By viewing this information, companies can keep track of which employees are eligible for benefits based on the amount of time worked.
Zenefits Performance Management
Since our last review, Zenefits launched its performance management tool, which costs $4 per employee per month. It allows you to create performance reviews (you can either create a review from scratch or use one of the company's templates), set goals for employees, and provide feedback. The reviews templates allow you to ask employees for number ratings and text feedback.
The feature is simple but effective. We didn't have any trouble creating performance reviews with the demo account Zenefits provided for us. You'll have to determine for yourself if the extra charge for performance management would be worth it for your company.
HR Advisor
The HR Advisor application costs an extra $5 per employee per month, includes a knowledge base library of how-to articles and tools that cover topics such as benefits and compliance. It's a way to give admins basic guidance on tasks such as creating a job description, setting company policies, or drawing up documents such as job applications and performance reviews. The app, available within the Zenefits app marketplace, also lets users request advice and support from licensed brokers and HR experts.
Zenefits' simple UI, built-in benefits management, and easy connections to multiple payroll providers make it a superior choice for a small business that wants to put as much of its people operations as possible onto a single HR service and not spend a lot of money to do it. While BambooHR is still our first choice as a general purpose HR tool for SMBs, Zenefits is our Editors' Choice for BA software and, particularly for startups, it's an easily customizable platform that just works.
Bottom Line: Zenefits is a well-rounded service for small to midsize businesses that brings the power and flexibility of a platform for everything from payroll management to benefits administration.
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Blac Chyna will get to grill her former friend Kim Kardashian — along with Khloé Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and Kris Jenner — in her legal battle with the famous family.
According to court documents obtained by The Blast, a Los Angeles judge has ordered Kylie and Khloe to sit and be deposed by Chyna before August 31. Chyna will get to question the sisters about their relationship with Rob Kardashian and whether or not they interfered with her reality show, "Rob & Chyna," by getting the network and producers to cancel the show.
Chyna sued Rob and his family, accusing Khloe, Kris and Kylie of interfering with the show and getting it canceled, which she claims cost her a lot of money.
The family has denied all allegations and claim they did nothing wrong.
In the court docs, the judge also ordered Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner to sit for a deposition in the case as well. That might be a little uncomfortable, given Chyna and Kim used to be pretty close friends before all the Rob drama.
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K Street works to court minority lawmakers
By Alex Gangitano - 12/11/18 06:00 AM EST
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) hosts a monthly breakfast, usually attended by about 15 lobbyists and people from the private sector. At its first meeting after the midterms, more than 100 people were in the room.
“You can’t help but notice it,” said Michael Williams, founder of the Williams Group and a regular attendee of the breakfast, of the new attention from K Street.
CBC and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) members are finding themselves courted by lobbyists after Democrats won the House for the first time in eight years. The blue wave gave the caucuses a record numbers of lawmakers and new influence in the party. And a number of black and Hispanic lawmakers are expected to take the gavels on powerful committees next month and fill out some leadership posts.
Black and Hispanic lawmakers are taking note as lobbyists look to build relationships and promote their legislative priorities. And as they prepare to take the majority, they are voicing their concerns about how K Street does business, particularly since President Trump took office.
“This can’t be relationships of convenience,” Rep. Cedric Richmond Cedric Levon RichmondHarris hops past Biden in early race for Black Caucus support The Hill's Morning Report - Warren cements front-runner status in first Dem debate Democrats crush GOP to win annual baseball game MORE (D-La.), the head of the Congressional Black Caucus, told The Hill last week. “You can’t just do it because African-Americans have more pull.”
Richmond spoke about the importance of improving diversity in lobbying firms.
“It was crystal clear to us that when Trump was elected, trade associations, law firms and lobbying groups cleaned house unfortunately of African-American advocates and those trade groups and those firms and corporations know exactly who they are,” Richmond said. “I’m going to meet with them because that’s my job to meet with them, and I’m not going to make it easy for them and I will be very frank in reminding them what they did.”
Richmond said it’s good that firms are hiring more African-American lobbyists, but that shouldn’t only be because House Democrats are back in power.
“The insult there is the insinuation that African-American members can only talk to African-American lobbyists,” he said. “It’s that misconception that we can only lobby people who look like us.”
The incoming Congress has lobbying shops looking for new ways to strengthen their ties with minority lawmakers and boost diversity in their own ranks.
Many powerful House committees will be led by Democratic lawmakers with long experience in Congress.
Rep. Maxine Waters Maxine Moore WatersDemocrat Sherrod Brown torches Facebook at hearing: 'They broke journalism, helped incite a genocide' House Democrats mull bill to ban Facebook cryptocurrency project Fed chief basks in bipartisan praise as lawmakers dismiss Trump attacks MORE (Calif.) is expected to take the gavel on the Financial Services Committee; Rep. Raúl Grijalva (Ariz.) the top spot on Natural Resources; Rep. Bennie Thompson Bennie Gordon ThompsonHillicon Valley: FTC reportedly settles with Facebook for B fine | Trump calls to regulate Facebook's crypto project | Court rules Pentagon can award B 'war cloud' contract | Study shows automation will hit rural areas hardest Border Patrol chief was member of secret Facebook group for agents: report Live coverage: House Oversight examines Trump family separation policy MORE (Miss.) on Homeland Security; and Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson Eddie Bernice JohnsonReturning to the moon to gain soft political power Some Dem chairmen have changed tune on Trump impeachment Hillicon Valley — Presented by CTIA and America's wireless industry — Prosecutors used FISA warrant to get info on Huawei | Study finds discrimination in Facebook ads | Bezos retains voting control over ex-wife's Amazon stocks MORE (Texas) on the Science, Space and Technology Committee.
And it’s not just on the committees. New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Hakeem Sekou JeffriesHouse Democrat pushes for censuring Trump in closed-door meeting Ocasio-Cortez top aide emerges as lightning rod amid Democratic feud This week: House Democrats voting to hold Barr, Ross in contempt MORE (D), a rising star in the party, was elected caucus chairman in November.
“People are now looking at that as, ‘Holy crap, he’s the No. 5 guy in the caucus and he’s younger than anybody else above him so he has some legs,’ ” Williams said. “ ‘What does that mean? How do I get to know him?’ People are trying to fit the new paradigm into the old paradigm.”
“Hakeem Jeffries is somebody who I think people identified as a young, interesting member of Congress, so I’m not surprised to see him move into leadership,” David Thomas, a partner at Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas, told The Hill.
“If you follow House Democrats, you get a sense of who are the work horses, who are the ones who are here for the right reasons and have that right combination of policy chops and political acumen that make you rise to the top,” Thomas said.
Jeffries was a lawyer for CBS and Viacom before entering Congress and someone many lobbyists believe would be a bridge between centrist Democrats and the new progressives.
Many of the financial and social issues that matter to black and Hispanic Democratic lawmakers and newly elected members — tougher oversight of corporations and financial institutions and new efforts to address wage inequality and promote affordable housing to name a few — are already causing anxiety among some lobbyists and interest groups.
“Diversity and inclusion, as well as minimum wage, are going to be huge topics of conversation amongst the CHC and CBC, and that makes the business community downtown nervous,” a lobbyist told The Hill. “A lot of heart palpitations. But it’s hard to tell at this phase in the process where these priorities end up.”
Williams saw opportunities for K Street to work with veteran lawmakers.
“[These members have] been around a long time and they’re serious about their craft. It’s not going to be inherently a CBC issue because a CBC member is chairing the committee,” Williams said. “They’re going to look at it, what’s best for the economy? What’s best for consumers?”
Many younger progressive Democratic lawmakers have made it clear they intend to take a tough line on the lobbying world.
Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Alexandria Ocasio-CortezPhiladelphia mayor: Trump would 'go to hell' if he had to go back to where he came from Republicans scramble to contain Trump fallout The four Republicans who voted to condemn Trump's tweets MORE (D-N.Y.), already a progressive icon, blasted the presence of lobbyists at a bipartisan orientation event.
Thomas suggested that for K Street, reaching out to new lawmakers is always a tough task.
“The challenge for us is how do we get to know the new freshman, many of whom have never served in public office before?” he said.
But even reaching out to established lawmakers can be a new challenge.
Thomas cited Rep. Ben Ray Luján (N.M.), the newly elected assistant Democratic leader, as someone K Street has “had an eye … for a while.”
Others, though, are now moving to build bridges with the five-term lawmaker.
“People say, yeah there’s potential there but we’re not going to talk to you until we need to. So there is a scramble,” Williams said.
Williams said lobbyists who haven’t reached out to lawmakers who will soon be in power in the House, like Waters, will have a steep learning curve.
“If you’ve never worked with her before and you sort of made her this boogie man and you never tried then you don’t know that,” Williams said of Waters. “You’re starting from scratch ... thinking she’s a transactional politician, but know she actually believes the things she believes.”
Minority lawmakers also have their own demands for K Street.
Richmond wants to see lobbying firms talk about diversity, especially on
corporate boards and the C-suite level. He also wants to talk about expanding opportunity.
“How their policies and whatever they’re coming in to talk about, how it affects poor people, black and white, vulnerable people, black and white,” he said. “Our Black Caucus will be 54, 55 members, we’ll represent over 80 million but only 18 or so million are African-American.”
“We’re not going to be pigeon holed,” Richmond said.
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Top 10: my favorite luxury hotels in the world
Today (June 13, 2016): my favorite 10 luxury hotels in the world (so far).
For an updated list (2017), click here.
I get a lot of emails these days (somehow, a lot of fellow travel enthusiasts are discovering my blog). One of the question I am asked the most is “what is your favorite hotel in the world?”. It’s very difficult to answer that question, since it’s almost impossible to start comparing city hotels with ski hotels, or wilderness lodges with beach resorts. Nonetheless, some hotels made such an overwhelming impression on me that – after careful consideration – I did manage to compose a top 10 list of my favorite hotels, which – not surprisingly – are often managed by my favorite hotel brands in the world.
What are your favorite hotels in the world ? Leave a comment or take my poll below.
10. ROSEWOOD LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
Rosewood London, currently my preferred five-star hotel in London, is situated in one of the UK capital’s most historic thoroughfares, High Holborn. Blending English heritage with contemporary sophistication, the palatial building that houses the hotel has been sensitively renovated to create an ultra-luxurious hotel with the ambience of a stylish London residence. Guests arrive through an archway that opens into a grand Edwardian courtyard, in a little oasis of tranquillity unique among London luxury hotels. It is the perfect start to a memorable stay in a timeless heritage hotel, set just steps from Covent Garden. Rosewood London offers its guests true urban sanctuaries, with 262 rooms and 44 suites that are among the largest in London.
Hotel website: Rosewood London
Other accolades: The Rosewood London features in my lists of the best luxury hotels in London, the most amazing city hotels in Europe and the best new luxury hotels of 2013.
Tip: enjoy free VIP amenities when booking via Virtuoso (e.g.room upgrade, early check-in, late check-out, daily breakfast, and $100 USD food & beverage credit).
Review: click here to read my review of the Rosewood London.
9. MANDARIN ORIENTAL BODRUM, TURKEY
A stunning resort overlooking the Aegean Sea, the Mandarin Oriental Bodrum hotel is where dreams come true. With an idyllic location in Bodrum’s secluded Paradise Bay, two private beaches, a range of fabulous gourmet restaurants, a world-class spa and a choice of stylish rooms, suites and villas, this splendid resort will seduce even the most discerning traveler and invite you to lie back, relax and savour the moment. The first beach resort of the Mandarin Oriental hotel group is so phenomenal that it makes the nicest 5 star resorts look like a cheap motel. If you are in need of a luxurious beach break around the Mediterranean basin, then stop looking as this is as exclusive a getaway as you can imagine!
Hotel website: Mandarin Oriental Bodrum
Other accolades: Mandarin Oriental Bodrum features in my lists of the hottest luxury hotel openings of 2014, the world’s top 10 best family hotels, the best luxury hotels in Turkey, the best luxury hotels in Bodrum, and my most memorable travel experiences of 2015.
Review: click here to read my review of the Mandarin Oriental Bodrum.
8. COMO SHAMBHALA ESTATE, BALI, INDONESIA
Located in the breathtaking rainforest near Ubud, COMO Shambhala Estate will immerses you in a positive, holistic and healing experience from the moment of arrival. It isn’t just a luxury resort. Nor is it just a top-notch health retreat. It’s a sumptuous combination of the two, staggered up the steep slopes of the sacred Ayung river gorge. Previously known as Begawan Giri, the estate has been beautifully revamped a couple of years ago into Bali’s best health retreat by the COMO hotel group, one of the world’s most exclusive luxury hotel brands. There are only 30 suites, housed in five shared residences, plus five Retreat Villas and four two- or three-bedroom Private Villas.
Hotel website: COMO Shambhala Estate
Other accolades: COMO Shambhala Estate also features in my top 10 lists of the best luxury hotels in Bali, the best spas in the world, the world’s most luxurious rainforest retreats, and the most beautiful hotel pools in the world.
Tip: enjoy free VIP amenities when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, early check-in, late check-out, daily breakfast, and $100 USD resort credit).
Review: to read my review of COMO Shambhala Estate, click here.
COMO SHAMBHALA ESTATE BALI, INDONESIA
7. AMAN VENICE, ITALY
As sumptuous and romantic as the city itself Aman Venice – located within a phenomenal 16th-century Palazzo Papadopolion on the Grand Canal – is currently the most (ultra)luxurious property in the city and home to museum-quality treasures including Tiepolo frescoes, gilded ceilings and centuries-old leather wall coverings. More home than hotel, Aman Venice offers the rare privilege of space in the centre of the Floating City. High ceilings and spacious light-filled salons are joined by two mature outdoor private gardens and a small rooftop rarely seen in the city. With views to the hotel’s private garden or the Grand Canal, many of the 24 rooms and suites feature protected frescos and reliefs. The hotel belongs to the portfolio of Aman, the world’s most exclusive hotel brand.
Hotel website: Aman Canal Grande Venice
Other accolades: Aman Canal Grande Venice also features in my list of the best new luxury hotels of 2013, the most amazing city hotels in Europe, and the best luxury hotels in Venice.
Tip: enjoy free VIP amenities when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. upgrade, daily breakfast, one lunch for two, early check-in, and late check-out).
Review: click here to read my review of the Aman Venice.
6. FOUR SEASONS SEYCHELLES
Located on the picturesque south-western coastline of Mahé island, the Four Seasons Resort Seychelles offers guests an unrivalled luxury hotel experience in a natural jungle setting along a pristine stretch of beach in this island nations known as the best beach destination on earth. The resort’s villas, each with plunge pool and perched on a jungled hillside will challenge your notion of paradise. The exquisite ribbon of powdery-soft white sand is just a short stroll away, scented en-route by cinnamon trees and frangipani. As well as indulging in water sports, there’s a lovely swimming pool to relax by with poolside dining and refreshments readily available. The spa is a treat for all, located at the top of the hill and overlooking spectacular Petite Anse, with both adults and children welcome.
Hotel website: Four Seasons Seychelles
Other accolades: Four Seasons Seychelles also features in my top 10 lists of the world’s best hotel rooms with private plunge pools and the most insanely beautiful hotels in the Seychelles.
Review: to read my review of the Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, click here.
FOUR SEASONS SEYCHELLES
5. ALILA JABAL AKHDAR, OMAN
Jabal Akhdar, meaning “The Green Mountain” in Arabic, is part of the Al Hajar mountains range, one of Oman’s most spectacular areas. Set 2000 metres (6560 ft) above sea level, Alila Jabal Akhdar provides access to this magnificent landscape of untouched beauty. Overlooking a dramatic gorge and with views of the Hajar mountains, the hotel is perfectly positioned to explore the region’s renowned rugged landscapes, a haven for adventure travellers, nature lovers and those seeking an escape from the desert heat. The resort’s 78 beautifully appointed suites and villas are located within the main hotel building or arranged in individual clusters of four to six suites, generously spaced out around the clifftop to maximise privacy and uninterrupted views over the mountains and down into the gorges.
Hotel website: Alila Jabal Akhdar
Other accolades: Alila Jabal Akhdar features in my list of the best luxury hotel openings of 2014 and the best luxury hotels in the Sultanate of Oman.
Review: read here my review of Alila Jabal Akhdar.
4. SOUTHERN OCEAN LODGE, KANGAROO ISLAND, AUSTRALIA
Southern Ocean Lodge is Australia’s first true luxury lodge, offering a unique and exclusive travel experience on Kangaroo Island in South Australia. Floating atop a secluded cliff on a rugged stretch of coast, the lodge commands peerless views of the wild Southern Ocean and pristine surrounding wilderness. Come face-to-face with sea lions, kangaroos, and koalas at South Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, called “Australia’s Galapagos” for its abundant wildlife. The lodge’s 21 eco-chic luxury suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase the incredible view, sunken lounges that are perfect for relaxing, sandblasted limestone floors, and furnished outdoor terraces.
Hotel website: Southern Ocean Lodge
Other accolades: Southern Ocean Lodge also features in my top 10 lists of themost spectacular hotel bathrooms in the world, the world’s most exclusive wilderness lodges, the world’s most expensive hotels, and the best luxury hotels in Australia.
SOUTHERN OCEAN LODGE, AUSTRALIA
3. AMAN TOKYO, JAPAN
Occupying the top six floors of the recently built Otemachi Tower, Aman Tokyo is an urban sanctuary high above the atmospheric whirl of tradition and modernity that epitomizes Tokyo. Aman Tokyo has 84 rooms and suites that feature a mix of the hotel group’s signature understated and minimalist style with traditional Japanese furnishings, such as washi paper sliding doors and a furo deep-soak bathtub. Beneath a 30 m (98 ft) high ceiling of white washi rice paper and surrounded by water and two meditative rock gardens, dramatic ikebana flower arrangements take centre stage in the 33rd floor lobby that gives way to spectacular views across the city. The hotel’s phenomenal spa is a vast, light-filled sanctuary set high among the Tokyo skyline, and features a light-filled 30 m (98 ft) pool with panoramic city views.
Hotel website: Aman Tokyo
Other accolades: Aman Tokyo also features in my lists of the best new luxury hotels of 2014, the best luxury hotels in Japan, the best Aman hotels in the world, the most exclusive in Tokyo, and the most spectacular hotel lobbies in the world.
Tip: enjoy free VIP amenities when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, early check-in, late check-out, daily breakfast, and $100 USD food & beverage credit).
Review: read here my review of Aman Tokyo.
2. SONEVA FUSHI, MALDIVES
A couple of Maldivian resorts – such as Maalifushi by COMO, One&Only Reethi Rah, Naladhu and Gili Lankanfushi – could easily have made it in my top 10, since the Indian Ocean island nation is my favorite holiday destination, representing the epitome of luxury, with unrivaled, hyper-exclusive resorts taking up their own private island. But my personal favorite is Soneva Fushi, located in the stunning Baa Atoll island archipelago, a UNESCO World Biosphere. This is the Maldives’ original desert island hideaway, and while it is older than the more flashy, newly built Maldivian resorts, it has the incredible advantage that it is entirely surrounded by one of the globe’s most beautiful, soft sand, palm fringed beaches. Massive, Robinson Crusoe-style, multi-bedroom luxury villas and private residences are hidden among dense tropical foliage. In keeping with the castaway theme, many are built to resemble tree houses. All open to their own private stretch of sugar white sands, and most boast their own private seawater swimming pools.
In October, a new Soneva resort opens in the Maldives, Soneva Jani, and it probably will make it straight to the number one spot of this list next year, since it promises to be a revolutionary hotel, unlike anything ever seen before.
Contact me to receive a complimentary room upgrade at the time of booking when you decide to spend your holiday here (which I highly recommend).
Hotel website: Soneva Fushi
Other top 10 accolades: Soneva Fushi also features in my top 10 list of the world’s best family hotels, the world’s most beautiful hotel beaches, and the best resorts in the Maldives.
Tip: enjoy free VIP amenities when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. villa upgrade, breakfast, early check-in , late check-out, welcome Champagne with Maldivian tapas on arrival, one lunch for two, original handcrafted arrival and departure mementos, shoreline beach dinner, private sunset sailing by Dhoni at Baa Atoll, and a cooking class for two).
Review: click here to read my review of Soneva Fushi.
1. SONEVA KIRI, KOH KOOD, THAILAND
Welcome to my absolute favorite hotel in the world! Remote yet accessible by a one hour flight from Bangkok on the resort’s private plane, Soneva Kiri sits on Thailand’s fourth largest but least populated island, Koh Kood, in the Gulf of Siam. More than twenty of the largest resort villas in the world and eleven private residences, are vast in scale. Located on the idyllic beach or sunny slopes in the rainforest, all have stunning infinity pools, impossibly chic furnishings, personal electric buggies and impeccable service courtesy of Mr./Ms. Friday private butlers. Spectacular highlights include the open air Cinema Paradiso, Benz’ mangrove restaurant, the chocolate and ice cream parlour, and the incredible treetop dining pod.
Hotel website: Soneva Kiri
Other top 10 accolades: Soneva Kiri also features in my top 10 lists of the world’s most beautiful hotel beaches, the world’s most outrageous hotel experiences, the best private plunge pools in the world, the world’s best family hotels, the world’s most amazing beach hotels, and luxury hotels with private airports.
Tip: enjoy free VIP amenities when you book via Virtuoso (e.g. villa upgrade, breakfast, early check-in , late check-out, welcome Champagne with Thai tapas on arrival, and a 30 minute spa treatment for two).
Review: to read my review of Soneva Kiri, click here.
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Many thanks for the recommendations! I have stayed in the Southern Ocean Lodge last year and it was amazing! The View is breathtaking.
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Brenda Lee Reminisces About Patsy Cline
Country legend Patsy Cline takes young singing sensation Brenda Lee under her wing. Just one of the stories in Country Music, the sweeping new series from filmmaker Ken Burns – coming to PBS September 15th at 8/7c. #CountryMusicPBS.
Airing: 09/15/19
Funding for Country Music was provided by Bank of America, the Annenberg Foundation, the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, Belmont University, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Rosalind P. Walter and by members of ‘The Better Angels Society,’ including: The Blavatnik Family Foundation, the Schwartz/Reisman Foundation, the Pfeil Foundation, Diane and Hal Brierley, John and Catherine Debs, the Fullerton Family Charitable Fund, the Perry and Donna Golkin Family Foundation, Jay Alix and Una Jackman, Mercedes T. Bass, Fred and Donna Seigel, Gilchrist and Amy Berg, James R. Berdell Foundation, David Bonderman, Deborah P. and Jonathan T. Dawson, Senator Bill and Tracy Frist, Susan and David Kreisman, Rocco and Debby Landesman, Lillian Lovelace, John and Leslie McQuown, the Segal Family Foundation, Michelle Smith. Major funding was provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS.
The history of an American art form. Country Music, a new Ken Burns film. Sept. 15 on PBS.
Dolly Parton explains the wide appeal of her favorite kind of music.
Jeannie Seely Reflects on Women’s Representation
Jeannie Seely on how the way women were represented in Country songs was changing.
Rosanne Cash Reflects on ‘Walk the Line’
Rosanne Cash tells the story of one of her father’s biggest hit songs.
Marty Stuart on Country's 'Mother Church'
Musician Marty Stuart explains how the “Grand Ole Opry” became the heart of Nashville.
Get a sneak peek at the remarkable people and places behind a true American art form.
Marty Stuart on the Mystery of Songwriting
The divine inspiration behind the songs of the “Hillbilly Shakespeare:” Hank Williams.
Rhiannon Giddens Inspired by Powerful Women
Rhiannon Giddens explores the compelling stories and powerful women of '90s country music.
Wynton Marsalis Discusses Black Country Musicians
Black musicians were welcomed into country music before they were accepted by whites.
What's next for director Ken Burns? Country Music is coming this fall. #CountryMusicPBS.
Charlie Daniels Meets Itzhak Perlman
Charlie Daniels discovers that country and classical are closer cousins than he imagined.
Clip | 30s
Watch Trailer #2 of Country Music, a new Ken Burns film. Tune in or stream Sept. 15 8/7c.
Explore Ken Burns Shows
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Public Record of Cases Heard in District Court: Week Ending July 8
The following cases were heard in Edgartown district court.
Robert J. Francis, Jr., 60, of West Tisbury, was arraigned on June 27 charge in Vineyard Haven of disorderly conduct. Pretrial hearing scheduled for July 25.
Louisa R. Hufstader, 59, of Edgartown, was arraigned on June 29 charges in Edgartown of drunken driving, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and failure to stop/yield. Pretrial hearing scheduled for August 5.
Theodore C. Bennett, 37, of Edgartown, pleaded not guilty to June 30 charges in Edgartown of assault and battery on family/household member and intimidating a witness/juror/police/court official. Bail set at $500. Pretrial hearing scheduled for August 12.
Geycles DeCastro, 30, of Edgartown, pleaded not guilty to June 24 charge in Edgartown of violating an abuse prevention order. Pretrial hearing scheduled for August 1. Further condition to abide by conditions of all active restraining orders.
Francis R. Bernard Jr., 51, of Edgartown, admitted to sufficient facts on Nov. 3, 2018 charge in Oak Bluffs of drunken driving, continued without a finding for 18 months. Ordered to pay $600 in fees and $65 monthly probation supervision fee. Further conditions to complete 24-day driver alcohol education course and 45-day loss of license. Charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle dismissed upon request of the commonwealth. Found not responsible on charge of failure to slow.
Matthew Smith, 19, of Vineyard Haven, was arraigned on Dec. 14, 2018 charges in Vineyard Haven of breaking and entering daytime for felony and two counts of vandalizing property. Pretrial hearing scheduled for August 8. Further condition to stay away from 30 Snake Hollow Road.
Susan K. Cole, 64, of Vineyard Haven, admitted to sufficient facts on May 20 charge in Edgartown of drunken driving, amended to second offense. Continued without a finding for one year. Ordered to pay $600 in fees and $65 monthly probation services fee. Further condition to complete 24-day driver alcohol education course and 45-day loss of license. Charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle dismissed upon request of the commonwealth. Found not responsible for marked lanes violation.
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Public Record of Cases Heard in District Court: Week Ending June 21
The following cases were heard in Edgartown district court:
Public Record of Cases Heard in District Court: May 3 to May 20
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An Agribusiness Attack in West Papua: Unravelling the Merauke Integrated Food and Energy Estate
April 25, 2012 News alert, Press ReleaseBakrie Group, Bin Laden Group, climate change, environmental devastation, illegal logging, indonesia, Indonesian language, Merauke, Merauke Integrated Food and Energy Estate, MIFEE, oil palm, Papua, Papuan people, Papuan People’s Solidarity to Reject MIFEE, west papuawestpapuamedia
PRESS RELEASE FROM awasMIFEE
Announcing the publication of a new report into a major land grab in West Papua:
“An Agribusiness Attack in West Papua: Unravelling the Merauke
Integrated Food and Energy Estate” is now online at:
http://awasmifee.potager.org
(direct pdf download: http://awasmifee.potager.org/uploads/2012/03/mifee_en.pdf )
AwasMIFEE
The Merauke Integrated Food and Energy Estate (MIFEE) is a vast mega-project, a plan for over a million hectares of plantations and industrialised agriculture that threatens the people and environment across the southern part of West Papua. Indonesian and foreign companies have each claimed their share of the land, and offer the local Malind people next-to-nothing in exchange for the forest that has sustained them for countless generations.
West Papua, where the MIFEE project is set to take place, is a conflict zone. The Papuan people have been struggling for decades for their freedom and self-determination. West Papua is also the next frontier for Indonesia’s plantations industry – after Sumatra and Borneo’s forests have been decimated for the pulp and oil-palm industries, now Papua becomes the target. Although some plantations already exist, MIFEE represents another order of magnitude, opening the floodgates to development projects across Papua in which the losers will be the Papuan people.
awasMIFEE! has been created as an act of solidarity with the social and ecological struggles of the people of Merauke and elsewhere in West Papua. We believe that it is important that people outside of West Papua also know what is happening in Merauke. However, information available about MIFEE can be confusing – much of it comes from different companies and government bodies, and each have their own way of describing the project that fits with their own interests and objectives.
By compiling information from different sources, such as reports from the villages affected, from NGOs and other groups, from Papuan, Indonesian and financial media, from local and national government, and from company websites, we have tried to unravel what MIFEE is likely to mean for the people of Merauke. We hope that a more coherent understanding of how this land grab is taking shape will be of interest to people who are interested in West Papua, in the defence of forests and forest peoples, in the struggles against agro-fuels and against the growth of industrialised agriculture.
Most of all we hope that this information can be the catalyst for action! Our initiative is independent, unconnected to the programs of any NGO, and we hope it can also be a source of inspiration.
The report “An Agribusiness Attack in West Papua : Unravelling the
Merauke Integrated Food and Energy Estate” is an attempt to give an
overview of the situation in April 2012. It focusses on the following areas:
Background information – to understand MIFEE in the context of West
Papua, it’s history and struggles, and the local Malind people.
What is MIFEE – how MIFEE presents itself as the answer to Indonesia’s food security needs. But is it actually just an excuse for oil palm and logging companies to conquer new territory? A look at the difference between the propaganda and the reality of development in Merauke.
Reports from villages: A summary of news of what has been happening on the ground around the MIFEE project area, compiled from reports of NGOs that have visited the area, local media and letters sent from villagers.
Company Profiles: Tracing where the money comes from behind each proposed plantation.
Which of Indonesia’s top business conglomerates are involved?
How South Korean companies have been buying up plantations.
How Australia’s top-selling sugar brand is connected to forest destruction in Papua.
News of further developments will be posted on the website, and from
time to time updates containing news of all recent developments will be published.
[awasMIFEE minta ma’af karena versi Bahasa Indonesia belum siap. Laporan masih dalam proses terjemahan. Semoga dalam waktu dekat kami akan menerbit versi Bahasa Indonesia]
Concerns of JPIC in Papua regarding the situation in Papua (westpapuamedia.info)
Rallies reject Indonesian status quo in Papua, and demand referendum (westpapuamedia.info)
← Journalists and foreign NGOs banned from visiting Papua Indonesia conducts more culpable targetting of leading Papuan politicians →
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Live From The Inside (Bonus Track Version)
Brian Culbertson
Get It On (Live At Capitol Records (Studio A)/2009)
Always Remember (Live At Capitol Records (Studio A)/2009)
Do You Really Love Me? (Live At Capitol Records (Studio A)/2009)
Come To Me (Live At Capitol Records (Studio A)/2009)
Go (Live At Capitol Records (Studio A)/2009)
All About You (Live At Capitol Records (Studio A)/2009)
Hookin' Up (Live At Capitol Records (Studio A)/2009)
Let's Get Started (Live At Capitol Records (Studio A)/2009)
On My Mind (Live At Capitol Records (Studio A)/2009)
Back In The Day (Live At Capitol Records (Studio A)/2009)
So Good (Live At Capitol Records (Studio A)/2009)
Our Love (Live At Capitol Records (Studio A)/2009)
Say What? (Live At Capitol Records (Studio A)/2009)
Other Albums by Brian Culbertson
Colors of Love Tour (Live in Las Vegas)
Funk!
Live - 20th Anniversary Tour
Breathe - Piano for Relaxation, Massage, Yoga and Meditation
XII (Bonus Track Version)
Live From The Inside
Bringing Back The Funk
A Soulful Christmas
It's On Tonight
Come On Up
Somethin' Bout Love
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Iowa Democrats Scramble to Prepare for Caucus
A staffer for Senator Bernie Sanders, an independent from Vermont and 2016 Democratic presidential candidate, stands near Sanders as he speaks to the media at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.
Bloomberg—Bloomberg via Getty Images
By Zeke J Miller
Barely a week before the Iowa caucuses, the Iowa Democratic Party is struggling to lock in its caucus locations and fill a slate of temporary caucus chairs who help organize the state’s unique presidential nominating contests.
According to several individuals involved with the caucus process, the party is about 200 temporary caucus chairs short of the one needed for each of the 1,681 precincts.
And in recent weeks, campaigns have complained of shifting venues for the Feb. 1 meetings, requiring delays to “know your caucus location” mailings and in some cases forcing campaign staff to re-contact potential supporters who were given now-obsolete information.
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“I’m not sure how caucuses function without a temporary chair,” said one campaign official who did not want to be identified so their candidate did not draw the ire of the central party. The campaigns are worried that the lack of a designated individual could also impair the reporting of delegate totals.
A spokesperson for the Iowa Democratic Party did not dispute the chair shortage, telling TIME in a statement that the caucuses will go on regardless.
“In the rare instances where a temporary chair is not identified ahead of time, someone with experience and knowledge caucusing will step forward to run the caucus,” Josh Levitt said. “The caucus materials provided to our County Chairs contain precinct packets with detailed, step-by-step instructions for the business of the caucus as well as the reporting process for results. The IDP also has a fully staffed help line all night to answer any and all questions on the caucus process. “
The first business at each caucus location is to elect a permanent chair that will then administer the caucus.
“We conduct as much training in advance as possible so the instance of confusion on caucus night can be held to a minimum,” Levitt said. “To that end, we will continue pre-recruiting chairs until Feb 1st, and we expect to fill our slots in the final days.”
Both the Iowa Democrats and Republicans are facing intense scrutiny this cycle in order to run avoid the drama that plagued the 2012 GOP caucuses when missing and miscounted votes led to confusion about the ultimate winner for weeks. More trouble could jeopardize the state’s first-in-the-nation position.
The two parties have partnered with Microsoft to handle the reporting of results on caucus night, with the tech company building separate iPhone and tablet apps for each precinct to report results.
“Both the Iowa GOP and Iowa Democrats take our first in the nation [position] very seriously, and will work tirelessly to hold a first-rate caucus on Feb. 1,” said Iowa GOP spokesman Charlie Szold.
The Iowa GOP has firmed up its locations and selected chairs and designated reporters in each precinct in the state, and has held two trainings in every country. Additionally, the reporters have tested the new Microsoft system in 1,629 of 1,681 precincts, with the balance to be conducted in the coming days.
Levitt said the shifting locations resulted from “capacity concerns, accessibility improvements, and some other extenuating circumstances,” adding that campaigns had been kept apprised of the relocations. Officials with campaigns said they are working to identify those who may have been affected to ensure their supporters show up to the correct location.
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World Malaria Day 2014 – How can you help beat the disease?
Poster from BioMed Central:
Poster from BioMed Central for World Malaria Day 2014
Time for a big push to smash the disease’s hold on humanity, maybe eradicate it. Are you in?
No, DDT is not the answer, not even much of AN answer.
How can you help, right now?
Send $10 to Nothing But Nets. Bednets are dramatically more effective than just insecticides, in preventing malaria infections and saving lives. Your $10 donation will save at least one life.
Write to your Congressional delegation, and urge them to increase funding to the President’s Malaria Initiative. Malaria does well when people in non-malaria regions turn their backs on the problem. Malaria declines with constant attention to nation-wide and continent-wide programs to prevent the disease, by diminishing habitat for mosquitoes, curing the disease in humans so mosquitoes have no well of disease to draw from, and preventing mosquitoes from biting humans, with window screens, education on when to stay indoors, and bednets.
WHO page on World Malaria Day 2014
World Malaria Day: Top 7 facts about Malaria that you should know! India.com
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31 Responses to World Malaria Day 2014 – How can you help beat the disease?
Black Flag® says:
There is -obviously- no issue stopping a cure when the cure has cured.
The issue is in your statement: “No DDT is not an option”. You dismiss the best cure when the disease is still rampant.
BF, after we banned DDT use in the U.S., malaria deaths started to fall, and have continued to fall each year to today.
Same with malaria infections. Half a billion malaria infections in 1972, fewer than 225 million today.
Stopping the use of DDT on cotton in Alabama didn’t cause an increase in malaria.
Ending the WHO malaria eradication campaign didn’t cause an increase in malaria.
Malaria declines. Not so fast as we’d like, but it still declines. You can’t take a decline, and claim it’s not — not and be considered a worthwhile, honest human.
Yes, in your illiterate economic world, where it is a zero-sum game, you can’t imagine that roads and medicine are two different things, independent of the other.
Yeah, they do breed in standing water, but the more modern the city and the more civilization, the less that happens, Ed.
Yeah, so you deny the facts that stopping DDT causes more malaria!
You must be glad you aren’t South African, so to suffer your cause, huh?
Since the US “banned” DDT, seven years AFTER WHO stopped the eradication campaign based on DDT, malaria infection totals fell by more than 50%, from 500 million a year to 225 million per year; malaria deaths fell from 4 million per year to 700,000 per year.
Stop DDT, malaria infections and malaria deaths fall dramatically.
But you gotta keep fighting malaria, and forget about snark against environmentalists.
It pays to study the issue before coming up with ham-handed solutions that either don’t do the job or do more destruction that good.
Human development is. Cities do not have malaria issues – the marshes are paved over.
Malaria is no respecter of the urban/rural dichotomy. Cities have malaria just as rural areas do. Mosquitoes that carry malaria don’t need swamps to breed (a common, but often wrong-headed and damaging assumption). They breed in potholes in cities. They breed in rain gutters. They breed in the piles of old tires in cities. They breed on improperly-pitched rooftops where puddles form after a rain.
Pavement is not a solution, and often damages predators of mosquitoes that would keep them in check, especially meadow birds and bats.
DDT on the other hand is not to be sprayed in the out of doors, period. That was NEVER the use of DDT to fight malaria, nor is it now.
To beat malaria, we need to cure malaria in the humans from whom the mosquitoes get the disease in the first place; and we need to prevent mosquitoes from biting infected persons, and prevent infected mosquitoes from biting uninfected people.
That is achieved effectively by barriers, like bednets, during the hours the malaria-carrying mosquitoes bite (evening to about midnight); good access to health care so there can be quick diagnoses of which type of malaria, and so proper treatments can be given in full course so victims have a cure. Bednets alone cut malaria rates by 50% to 85%; DDT alone (in indoor residual spraying) cuts malaria rates by 25% to 50%.
Improving housing helps; screens on windows make dramatic reductions in malaria, if housing is up to snuff otherwise.
Fixing potholes in roads — a problem in cities as well as rural areas — is a huge factor in reducing malaria infections.
It’s simple, really. Even when DDT worked, most of the fight against malaria involved other methods. That’s still true.
Paving over marsh lands means fewer new drugs to cure heart disease. It would mean that the people who now live in mud huts would have nowhere to get mud, and they’d be left without housing.
That’s what you’re really calling for, BF, is the degradation of human beings.
Humbug.
Paving over the marsh lands improves human life. Instead of living in a mud hut, these people would live like you.
But you don’t want that. Yet, you do not -yourself- want to live in a mud hut.
Just going to ignore the ad hominem filler.
You might want to re-think the idea of paving over wetlands. That practice tends to have nasty consequences over the long term. We need new and better ideas.
humming on my way out:
That you don’t know what you’ve got
‘Til it’s gone
They paved paradise
And put up a parking lot” –Joni Mitchell
Methinks, Debra, you do not know the extent of geography, nor the extent of human establishments to make your claim.
Absolutely agree with Ed that pesticides alone are not the answer.
DDT solves the problem today so that human establishment solves the problem tomorrow.
Already shown in reality, as already provided here.
Stop DDT, malaria rises. Use DDT, malaria falls.
I care not whether she is dead or not. She being dead does not resolve her specious presentation, nor improve it. She was dead wrong about DDT then and now.
You willingly trade human lives to support your cause, Ed.
Prior to 1945, yes.
Show us the science, BF. Where are the scientific studies that say DDT is both as effective as it once was, AND safe? None.
Studies that show it’s well worth the risk? Nope.
Your attempts to kick a dead woman’s reputation are repugnant. Carson was right about malaria and DDT in 1962, and still is.
Medical care, preventing bites, is the way to beat malaria. If DDT could contribute, it could be a tool, and is in fact still used by WHO — but it’s decreasing in effectiveness, while still a nasty, deadly environmental poison.
If DDT or any of the other pesticides were effective at solving the problem they wouldn’t need to be sprayed over decades of time. What they are effective at doing is selecting mutant insects that are stronger and even harder to kill. That sounds like a poor solution to the problem to me.
In fact, pesticides aren’t actually intended to be a solution to the problem of pests. They were developed out of a desire to use up post war time surpluses of chemicals. A kind of deadly scam because by their nature they tend to create a perpetual market for the product. When consumers find that the pesticide doesn’t work they try using more or switch to something even more potent. What they really ought to do is see the truth: pesticides don’t work. So, try something else.
“South Africa is one country that continues to use DDT under WHO guidelines. In 1996, the country switched to alternative insecticides and malaria incidence increased dramatically. Returning to DDT and introducing new drugs brought malaria back under control.
According to DDT advocate Donald Roberts, malaria cases increased in South America after countries in that continent stopped using DDT.
Research data shows a significantly strong negative relationship between DDT residual house sprayings and malaria rates. In a research from 1993 to 1995, Ecuador increased its use of DDT and resulted in a 61% reduction in malaria rates, while each of the other countries that gradually decreased its DDT use had large increase in malaria rates.”
The fact that DDT is effective demonstrates that -unlike your rhetoric to the contrary – it should be used.
I absolutely agree that human development, eliminating the breeding grounds of the insect – ultimately is the best solution for it solves TWO human problems at the same time – better human living as well as eliminating malaria.
But you can’t get human development whilst living under the scourge of malaria. Eliminate the latter, then the former expands rapidly.
When it was first introduced in World War II, DDT was very effective in reducing malaria morbidity and mortality.
The WHO’s anti-malaria campaign, which consisted mostly of spraying DDT, was initially very successful as well. For example, in Sri Lanka, the program reduced cases from about 3 million per year before spraying to just 18 in 1963 and 29 in 1964. Thereafter the program was halted to save money and malaria rebounded to 600,000 cases in 1968 and the first quarter of 1969.
The fact is, Ed, DDT is astoundingly effective.
To campaign on the headstone of the shrill Carson to not use the most effective means to eradicate a human disaster is down right evil.
DDT wasn’t discovered to be effective as a pesticide until 1939; it was not deployed “broadly” until about 1942, and not really used against anything but typhus in Europe until 1946, after the war.
You can look this history up, and see. Muller, the guy who discovered DDT kills insects, won the Nobel for his work. Read the citation — no mention of malaria. The presentation speech MENTIONS malaria, but the Nobel Committee looked at typhus, and that is usually cited. http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/medicine/laureates/1948/press.html
Maybe more to the point, Sonia Shah’s book The Fever documents how DDT was NOT the chief method of malaria eradication in the U.S. The chart you cited earlier shows almost all of the progress against malaria in the U.S. to have been done by 1942, and the disease all but eradicated by 1946 — when DDT was first available for any use in the U.S.
WHO’s campaign to eradicate malaria, under the direction of Fred Soper (who had great success against malaria WITHOUT DDT earlier), ran from 1955 to 1965. Soper devised campaigns that required that 80% of homes in an area be treated with indoor residual spraying (IRS), with DDT; then when the mosquito population was knocked down temporarily (and ONLY temporarily), medical care would cure the disease in humans. In six months or a year, when the mosquitoes came roaring back, Soper reasoned accurately, there would be no pool of malaria parasites (humans) to infect mosquitoes, and the disease transmission cycle would be broken.
Soper’s methods worked well for an entire decade. Soper thought he could defeat malaria completely by 1975 . . . if mosquitoes didn’t become resistant to DDT. WHO’s campaigns, under Soper, ran successfully around the Mediterranean, and in other more temperate nations. In 1964, Soper took the campaign to central Africa.
Two years earlier, Rachel Carson warned in Silent Spring that if DDT overuse were not curtailed, target insects, especially mosquitoes, would develop resistance and immunity, and DDT would be rendered useless in the fight. Soper thought Carson was a bit alarmist.
But when Soper’s troops tried the campaign in central Africa, they discovered that mosquitoes were resistant and immune to DDT, bred that way by widescale DDT use on crops in fields.
With no pesticide to replace DDT, and with DDT not working to knock down the local mosquito populations, Soper suspended the eradication campaign in 1965, hoping for a quick invention of a replacement for DDT. By 1969, with no chemical alternative on the horizon, WHO officially ended the eradication campaign. DDT abuse killed the campaign to eradicate malaria.
Turned out Carson was right. Sadly. We should have listened then.
Today, malaria is on the run due not non-DDT methods of beating the disease. In fact, one of the few places malaria seems NOT to be on the run is India, where most of the world’s DDT is made and used today, more DDT in India than the rest of the world combined. Were DDT a panacea against malaria-vector mosquitoes, India should be malaria free. We see the opposite.
DDT leaves significant destruction in its wake. It’s a persistent pollutant, and it kills indiscriminately. Even in a few places where DDT might work against mosquitoes in Africa, locals don’t want it. In the 1950s and 1960s, DDT abuse in fields led to massive fish kills, which meant starvation for local people who depend on fish for food. Memories of disasters are long.
DDT left a legacy of polluted sites in the U.S., now all Superfund cleanup sites; and it left a legacy of pollution in Africa. Health studies show long-term effects of DDT, including endocrine disruption that promotes and may cause cancers, far outweigh benefits of DDT.
Wise malaria fighters ask for money for nets, money for better health care, money to distribute preventive tools and substances — but they don’t ask for more DDT. Been there, been harmed by that, now know it’s not very effective, want to concentrate on what works, not what libertarians call politically correct.
Additionally:
“DT was used extensively during World War II by the Allies to control the insect vectors of typhus – nearly eliminating the disease in many parts of Europe. In the South Pacific, it was sprayed aerially for malaria and dengue fever control with spectacular effects”
Sorry, Ed, DDT was in use broadly during the war and after … it is your timeline that suffers distortions, not mine.
No, “we” didn’t win the battle in 1939, as the graph absolutely demonstrates.
Absolutely, the choices of confining people indoors – 1939 style with no airco – would be the choice SANS DDT.
Additionally, as development (ie: good old capitalism) filled in marshes etc. improved the lot of life to be sure, doubly.
But pretending these measures – confinement and development – are effective in under-developed, government ruined nations is bizarre.
Great chart, there, BF. You notice, it ends in 1946, before DDT was used.
I said “essentially controlled.” Yes, “eradicated” in 1951. DDT spraying started in earnest in 1952. You’re still wrong.
But, we defeated malaria by 1939 in the U.S., with three initiatives that are still effective today:
1. We had a national campaign to improve housing, to be sure homes were sealed to mosquitoes, and had good windows on which screens could be hung. Turns out malaria-spreading mosquitoes bite mostly evening to midnight, and window screens alone prevent most of those bites. Especially the TVA had official charges to fight malaria, by improving housing.
2. The U.S. Public Health Service worked to beef up public health services in malaria-endemic counties across the U.S., to speed diagnosis and effective treatment of the disease; turns out that curing humans of the malaria parasite means mosquitoes can’t draw the disease to spread it.
3. Several federal and state agencies banded together to education people on how to drain mosquito breeding places near homes, to prevent contact, to prevent bites. Mosquitoes rarely move more than about 50 yards in a lifetime. If raingutters on houses, old tires, cans, and potholes in roads near homes are drained, mosquitoes simply don’t come into contact with humans, and the spread of the disease stops.
Basically, that’s what the President’s Malaria Initiative, the Gates Foundation, and WHO advocate today — with the addition of bednets, especially where housing can’t be upgraded quickly enough to make the whole house an effective mosquito screen.
Rachel Carson urged the use of “integrated pest management” as the smart-effective way to beat malaria. WHO adopted that method worldwide in 2000, under the name “integrated vector managment” (IVM). Since then, malaria has seen radical, permanent declines worldwide, even faster than before.
http://www.cdc.gov/malaria/about/history/uscurves.html
Oh, and it wasn’t until 1951 that the US that it was declared “eradicated”. Good try tho.
It was initially used with great effect to combat malaria, typhus, and the other insect-borne human diseases among both military and civilian populations and for insect control in crop and livestock production, institutions, homes, and gardens. DDT’s quick success as a pesticide and broad use in the United States and other countries…
Even the EPA shows that is it responsible for success, Ed.
Go back to living under Carson’s ignorance.
The bed nets project sounds like a great idea. Thanks for sharing this.
Malaria was essentially eradicated in the U.S. by 1939. DDT was first available to use against mosquitoes in the U.S. in 1946.
A bit calendar challenged, there?
BF, read the materials carefully. If you do, you’ll see that worldwide, malaria fighters who spend their lives fighting the disease ask for better medical care, and bednets. They ask for money to help educate people on how to avoid the disease.
The malaria fighters do not ask for DDT. DDT’s time is past, if there ever was a time for DDT. There is no shortage of DDT — WHO and other NGOs and national groups use DDT when and where it’s appropriate, but ONLY in conjunction with a dozen other pesticides, because DDT speeds mosquito evolution to be resistant to ALL pesticides.
So, DDT is not so effective as bednets alone (though bednets impregnated with insecticides are used as most effective, once upon a time including DDT); DDT in indoor residual spraying (IRS) is increasingly expensive; DDT causes environmental problems; and DDT is increasingly useless against mosquitoes at all.
Give $10 and save a life, or turn your back on the people dying of the disease by calling for more DDT. You choose.
DDT IS the answer, as it solved the problem in North America.
None of these other methods have proven effective, since they have not solved the problem.
Demanding more from failure, and arguing against success does not turn a problem into a success.
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La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico
Between the 16th and 20th centuries, a series of defensive structures was built at this strategic point in the Caribbean Sea to protect the city and the Bay of San Juan. They represent a fine display of European military architecture adapted to harbour sites on the American continent.
Description is available under license CC-BY-SA IGO 3.0
La Fortaleza et le site historique national de San Juan à Porto Rico
Point stratégique de la mer des Caraïbes, la baie de San Juan s'est couverte du XVIe au XXe siècle d'ouvrages défensifs qui présentent un répertoire varié de l'architecture militaire européenne adaptée aux sites portuaires du continent américain.
فورتاليزا وموقع سان خوان التاريخي الوطني في بورتوريكو
يشكل خليج سان خوان نقطة استراتيجيّة من البحر الكاريبي، وقد غطته بين القرنين الخامس والتاسع عشر أعمال دفاعيّة تمثّل مخزوناً متنوّعاً من الهندسة العسكريّة الأوروبيّة المكيفّة بحسب حاجات مرافئ القارة الأمريكيّة.
source: UNESCO/ERI
波多黎各的古堡与圣胡安历史遗址
公元16世纪至20世纪期间，在加勒比海的战略要地上建起了一系列防御工事用于保护圣胡安城和圣胡安海湾。这些建筑很好地展示了欧洲军事建筑与美洲大陆港口实际情况相结合后产生的和谐效果。
Крепость и историческая часть города Сан-Хуан на острове Пуэрто-Рико
В период XVI-XX вв. система оборонительных сооружений была построена в этом стратегическом месте Карибского моря, чтобы защитить город и бухту Сан-Хуан. Они представляют собой великолепные образцы приспособления европейской военной архитектуры к особенностям гаваней Америки.
Fortaleza y sitio histórico nacional de San Juan de Puerto Rico
Situada en un punto estratégico del Caribe, la bahía de San Juan se protegió con toda una serie de obras defensivas construidas entre los siglos XVI y XX. Estas fortificaciones son un buen ejemplo de la arquitectura militar europea, adaptada a las zonas portuarias del continente americano.
プエルト・リコのラ・フォルタレサとサン・ファン国定史跡
プエルトリコの首都サンファンは、16世紀にスペイン人が征服して築いた都市。サンファンとは、スペイン語で「聖ヨハネ」の意味です。海からの敵を防いだエル・モレロ要塞や、陸からの攻撃に備えたサンクリストバル要塞、旧総督公邸ラ・フォルタレサなどが、当時のまま残っている。
source: NFUAJ
Nationaal-historisch gebied van La Fortaleza en San Juan in Puerto Rico
Tussen de 16e en 20e eeuw werd een reeks verdedigingsstructuren van vestingen en forten gebouwd bij La Fortaleza en San Juan op een strategisch punt in de Caribische zee om de stad en baai van San Juan te beschermen. Het verdedigingssysteem van La Fortaleza representeert Europese militaire architectuur aangepast aan het Amerikaanse continent. Het is achtereenvolgens een fort, wapenhuis en een gevangenis geweest. Door de eeuwen heen heeft San Juan het Spaanse rijk beschermd tegen Caribische Indianen, piraten en oorlogsschepen van andere landen. Het uitgestrekte, samenhangende verdedigingssysteem stond vroeger bekend om z'n doeltreffendheid. Vandaag de dag telt vooral de historische waarde ervan.
Source: unesco.nl
La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico © Ulises Jorge
Brief synthesis
La Fortaleza, along with the later fortifications of Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Castillo San Cristóbal and San Juan de la Cruz (El Cañuelo), and a large portion of the original San Juan City Wall, were built between the 16th and 20th centuries to protect the city and the Bay of San Juan. They are characteristic examples of the historic methods of construction used in military architecture over this period, which adapted European designs and techniques to the special conditions of the Caribbean port cities. La Fortaleza has served as a fortress, an arsenal, a prison, and residence of the Governor-General, and today as the seat and residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico.
These fortifications, which retain the general appearance of advanced 18th-century defense technology, clearly illustrate both a transfer of technology from Europe to America over a long period and its adaptation to the topography of a strategically significant yet difficult tropical site. Reflecting Italian Renaissance, Baroque, and French Enlightenment designs, the defenses express successive techniques and technologies in fortification construction. The varied examples of military architecture from the 16th to 20th centuries in the fortifications of San Juan are evidence of the imperial struggles that defined the development of the Americas. As one of the first as well as one of the last of the numerous seats of power in Spain’s American empire, these structures are now potent symbols of the cultural ties that link the Hispanic world.
Criterion (vi): La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site outstandingly illustrate the adaptation to the Caribbean context of European developments in military architecture from the 16th to 20th centuries. They represent the continuity of more than four centuries of architectural, engineering, military, and political history.
Located within the boundaries of La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico are all the elements necessary to understand and express the Outstanding Universal Value of the property, including La Fortaleza, Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Castillo San Cristóbal, San Juan de la Cruz (El Cañuelo) fort, and a large portion of the original San Juan City Wall, including San Juan Gate. The portion of the City Wall that belongs to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is not within the property. The property is nevertheless of sufficient size to adequately ensure a full representation of the features and processes that convey its significance. The property in general does not suffer from adverse effects of development or neglect, though urban encroachment near the north section of the City Wall and the deterioration of the San Juan del la Cruz fort’s facade and Castillo San Cristóbal’s outworks have been identified as concerns. There is no buffer zone for the property.
La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico is authentic in terms of its forms and designs, materials and substance, and location and setting. The fortifications remain as a clear testimony to their original defensive purpose, and indeed continued to serve as such through the mid-20th century. The original construction methods, including those used in periodic expansions and improvements during the forts’ active service, are still evident and can be used to guide continuing conservation. Repairs have been constantly necessary over the life of the structures due to their age and the vulnerable materials of which they are composed; regular monitoring now supports repair work.
The site is fundamentally in a good state of preservation, despite conservation challenges posed by susceptible materials such as sandstone, brick, and plaster in the presence of the erosive action of the sea and heavy traffic in the area. Some early repairs using concrete also caused damage, but current professional conservation policies, including regular monitoring, are addressing these issues.
Protection and management requirements
La Fortaleza, which was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960, is owned in fee by the Government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; San Juan National Historic Site, which was established in 1949, is held by fee title by the Government of the United States of America. La Fortaleza is protected under the regulations of the Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly, as well as by the Commission of the Historic Zone of San Juan, an independent commission of the Capital of Puerto Rico. The Institute of Puerto Rican Culture has established standards of conservation and restoration in the historic zone. In addition, there is a Consultant Committee for the Restoration, Conservation, and Improvement of La Fortaleza. San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico – comprised of San Felipe del Morro, San Cristóbal, and El Cañuelo forts and most of what remains of the of the old San Juan City fortress wall along with the San Juan Gate – is protected under the National Park system, which affords it the highest possible level of protection by the federal government and assures a high standard of interpretation and public access. The inclusion in 2013 of both La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site within the Old San Juan Historic District National Historic Landmark affords another level of protection as well.
Formal agreements are in place for cooperative management of the property between the Government of Puerto Rico and the National Park Service. Guiding documents include a General Management Plan (1985), a Long-Range Interpretive Plan (2006), an Alternative Transportation Plan, and various interpretive plans for waysides and exhibits for San Juan National Historic Site; the Commonwealth government has committed to compiling current practice into a formal management plan for La Fortaleza. A new visitor center established in 2002 at Castillo San Cristóbal allows for improved public access and there are plans to further enhance information for visitors and reduce traffic.
Sustaining the Outstanding Universal Value of the property over time will require completing, approving, and implementing a general management plan for La Fortaleza; continuing to apply appropriate conservation measures aimed at protecting vulnerable materials, including at the San Juan del la Cruz fort and Castillo San Cristóbal outworks; and managing urban encroachment near the City Wall.
La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in ... (UNESCO/NHK)
San Juan National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)
World Heritage in the United States
N18 28 0 W66 7 30
Date of Inscription: 1983
Minor boundary modification inscribed year: 2016
Criteria: (vi)
Property : 33.39 ha
Ref: 266bis
Access to the Periodic Reporting Questionnaire
State of Conservation (SOC) by year
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Land use law, including real estate transactions, resolution of boundary disputes, quiet title actions, public dedication, annexation, restrictive covenants, homeowners association and subdivision law, environmental permitting and county and municipal zoning proceedings including rezoning, conditional use permits and variances.
Water law, including pier and other navigable waters permit proceedings and dam regulation, riparian rights disputes and the public trust doctrine, and representation of inland lake protection and rehabilitation districts in regulatory and governance matters.
Energy law, including the representation of local electric distribution cooperatives in regulatory compliance, policy and governance matters and member relations, renewable energy procurement and contracting.
Specializing in appeals of administrative agency and lower court decisions.
Mary Beth Peranteau assists individuals, associations, businesses and local governments in matters relating to real estate, zoning and land use, property rights disputes and navigable waters law. Mary Beth also represents cooperative electric utilities in organizational and transactional matters, regulatory compliance and litigation before administrative agencies and in state and federal courts.
Mary Beth joined the firm as an associate in 1999 and became a shareholder in 2003.
Lead counsel representing citizens in state and federal litigation to enforce Wisconsin’s public trust doctrine, resulting in a trial court judgment enjoining the sale of publicly-owned waterfront property for private, commercial use, in Friends v. City of Sturgeon Bay, Door County Case No. 16-CV-23.
Represented Wisconsin’s largest inland lake protection and rehabilitation district in DNR proceedings and litigation spanning over a decade, including a successful Wisconsin Supreme Court appeal, leading to the modification of lake water levels to positively impact recreational activity, property values, tourism and other lake-related commerce and municipal tax revenues. Rock-Koshkonong Lake District v. Wisconsin DNR, Appeal No. 2008AP1523.
Counseled numerous Wisconsin member-owned electric utilities in the development of community solar facilities and member subscription programs providing renewable energy credits to offset residential electric bills.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Guest lecturer, Riparian Rights, University of Wisconsin Law School Real Estate Transactions Course, September 18, 2017.
Riparian Rights and Access to Navigable Waters, State Bar of Wisconsin Presentation “Get Off My Lawn: Handling Property Disputes,” June 3, 2016
Conditional Use Permits: Strategies for Local Zoning Proceedings, 88:8 Wisconsin Lawyer, September 2015
Rock-Koshkonong Lake District v. DNR: Public Trust and Agency Discretion Principles Intact, 87:3 Wisconsin Lawyer, March 2014
University of Wisconsin Law School, JD cum laude, 1996
Served as an Articles Editor of the Wisconsin Law Review
Member of the Moot Court Board
Beloit College, BS
Admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the State of Wisconsin
Admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
Admitted to practice in the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin.
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Drink Beaujolais nouveau as soon as possible; you can keep it unopened until the new year, but it's best to drink it before the following May - a six month shelf life. If you age it too long, it will develop flat flavors with a distinct lack of fruitiness or even a heavy vinegar aroma. If the wine isn't zingy and fruity, you've waited too long. Skip drinking "old" Beaujolais nouveau; by May Cru Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages wines are available and have a bit longer shelf-life.
To get the best flavor, serve Beaujolais nouveau slightly chilled. Serve it at about 55 degrees Fahrenheit in red wine glasses. To get it to that temperature, place it in the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Then, pop the bottle and pour. There's no need to allow the wine to breathe like you would other red wines, nor do you need to aerate it or decant it.
Beaujolais nouveau's food pairings are similar to those of other red wines. Cheeses, fruits, grilled chicken, roasted turkey, rack of lamb, and salmon, and shrimp all pair well with Beaujolais nouveau and will complement the wine's light and refreshing flavor. That means it's a great pairing for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
Buying the Wine
You'll find the wine on the shelves of wine shops and grocery stores shortly after the third Thursday in November. It usually sells quickly; most bottles are gone from the shelves by Christmas or well before, so buy it when you see it. The wine is quite affordable, costing between $10 and $20 per bottle.
Some of the best winemakers of Beaujolais nouveau are also makers of what is considered one of the world's greatest wines, Burgundy, because Beaujolais is a sub-region of Burgundy.
Les Vins Georges Deboeuf
The Deboeuf family has been producing French wines for over 400 years, and Georges has been the chief winemaker of Les Vins Georges Deboeuf since 1964.
Maison Joseph Drouhin
Joseph Drouhin founded Maison Joseph Drouhin in the 1880s, focusing originally on making Burgundy wines in Beaune, France. The winemaking empire is still family run, offering an array of high quality French wines including exacting Burgundies and Beaujolais nouveau.
Louis Jadot founded Maison Louis Jadot in the late 1850s in Beaune, France. The family business grew and expanded, selling to Rudy Kopf in the 1980s, but maintaining the Louis Jadot name. Today, Maison Louis Jadot owns vineyards and produces wines in France's Burgundy, Fuissé, Beaujolais, and Mâconnais wine regions.
Light and Tasty Wine Experience
If you want to experience a unique taste in wine, wait until late November and discover the annual release of Beaujolais nouveau. This light wine will go great with your Thanksgiving dinner and will be a delightful treat for all your guests.
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‘Orange Is the New Black’ season 2 in review
Alan Sepinwall 07.22.14 5 years ago 38 Comments
We've come to the end of this trip through “Orange Is the New Black” season 2. Thoughts on the final three episodes, and season 2 as a whole, coming up just as soon as I buy a banjolele on Craigslist…
“Feeling our feelings might actually make it impossible to survive in here.” -Poussey
For the sake of this experiment of trying to review a Netflix show as if it were distributed more traditionally, I tried not to get too far ahead of what I was reviewing. And watching at that two at a time pace, I was still enjoying the season a lot, but not feeling quite as bewitched by it as I was in season 1. Then I got to the end of episode 10, with Pornstache's arrest, and decided I just wanted to keep going, unwritten rules of the project be damned, and I wound up watching the season's final five episodes within 24 hours of each other. And by the time Rosa had turned Vee into roadkill, transformed back into her younger self and laughed as she drove off into the unknown, I was as pleased with “Orange Is the New Black” as I've ever been.
Some of this was the mini-marathoning of it, as I do think that “Orange” is a show that plays better in large chunks. (I found myself wishing, for instance, that I had seen the Vee flashbacks in episode 12 much closer to when I watched the interlocking Taystee flashbacks in episode 2.) But much of that satisfaction came from the way that Jenji Kohan and company tied all of the season's themes and arcs together so wonderfully in the concluding chapters.
There's a moment in episode 11 where Taslitz, one of the Golden Girls working in Red's greenhouse, offers to kill Vee, where I thought, “Oh, that's perfect. Vee as big bad collides with the season's running commentary on the way that prison – and society in general – marginalizes the elderly.” As it turned out, Taslitz shivved the wrong inmate, because it was still too early in the season for Vee to be taken down, but also because the creative team had a much more elaborate plan for how many plot and character arcs were going to verge in the process of killing her.
This season had a few joking references to “The Wire,” and of course it had “Wire” alums Pablo Schreiber and Deirdre Lovejoy in the cast, and as we pushed towards the finale, the season began to feel very “Wire”-esque in both structure and theme – and then very much its own thing in the closing emotional burst. When Caputo finally ousted Fig (with help from Piper), for instance, and began telling Bennett about all the ways he was going to make Litchfield a better place, it began sounding exactly like Carcetti's promises to clean up Baltimore. And, sure enough, poor Caputo's dreams of a long and benevolent rule started crumbling as Bennett confessed his relationship with Daya, the nuns made a very visible protest in support of Sister Jane, and then not one but two different prisoners escaped on only his second day.
And yet even as Caputo was facing defeat and humiliation right and left – making prophetic Fig's earlier comment: “Good luck with your noble intentions. This place'll beat them out of you quick.” – and even as it seemed like Vee might actually somehow get away with her attack on Red and so many of her other crimes, we got to see the way so many disparate parts of the prison population (staff and prisoners alike) were converging to stop her.
And it wasn't just different groups teaming up, but different stories colliding with one another. The Gloria flashback wasn't my favorite of this season, but it was all worth it for the realization that she and Norma were cooking up a new Santeria curse to put on Vee. Healy's crippling loneliness and need for affirmation from the prisoners (or, really, from women in general) builds up to the moment where Penssatucky thanks him for being so helpful to her, which in turn inspires him to help Suzanne escape the frame Vee placed her in. Poussey and Taystee have a poignant reconciliation, then get Cindy and Janae to turn against their evil leader. Sister Jane and Red wind up in neighboring infirmary beds, each realizing they're too old for the kind of stunts they used to pull (and the sort of rigid principles they used to stand behind), but needing the other to coax her into truly changing. Rosa and Morello's trips to chemo take on greater weight when they find out that Rosa has only weeks to live, and Rosa's compliment to Morello about how her madness is actually what makes her great is not only a touching payoff to Morello's character arc, but helps prime Morello for the decision she makes in letting Rosa escape in the transport van.
Throughout the season, we've heard various characters talk about the overwhelming feeling of isolation that comes from prison life, whether you're someone like Nicky or Morello who has a lot of friends or someone like Soso who has none. What was fascinating and so poignant about the season's closing chapters was the way in which genuine attempts at connection were rewarded, while attempts to go it alone – or to fake connection in order to manipulate others – were punished. Red gets her family back, Poussey and Taystee get each other back, Morello sets Rosa free one last time, Sister Jane gets the support of the other nuns (even though she's no longer technically one herself), Healy manages to do some good (even if he's still at heart a miserable, homophobic bully), etc., while Fig loses her job (even if she's able to avoid criminal charges) and Vee gets shunned and attacked to the point where she has to flee the prison's walls, only to fatally cross paths with one of the many people she bullied while inside.
In the later episodes, both Morello and Soso note at different times that Litchfield isn't really summer camp, even if it may seem that way from the outside – as well as to viewers of the show, who understand that “Orange” is on some level a fantasy depiction of what this place would be like, and one that has room (in the storm episode, anyway) for sleepovers and fantastic Lisa Loeb singalongs. But there are bonds forged in this place that those outside it can't understand, and the prison is sure as hell better off without Vee than it was with her, even as I'll miss the chance to watch Lorraine Toussaint in this great role.
I'll be curious to see how season 3 is structured. I have to assume that some of the Piper marginalization was due to Laura Prepon's very limited availability, and that we'll get back to a lot of Piper/Alex drama now that Prepon will be a full-time castmember. But both the show and Piper were a lot better for moving away from that – making it an element of the overall story, but not the single most important one – and I would hope that the rewards of being able to focus even more on the other inmates than last year should be obvious to everyone. I don't know if we need some kind of replacement Vee – a Ralphie Ciffaretto to her Richie Aprile – but now that Piper has screwed over Alex to get her parole violated, I don't want the show to revert to being primarily about that, when we've seen this year how much more it's capable of.
Season 1 was mainly the story of a vital young woman's life being disrupted by prison. Season 2 told many stories, but at heart it was about a bunch of older women – Vee, Red, Rosa, Sister Jane – grappling with their advancing years, trying to grab onto the vitality they once had, sometimes at great cost to themselves and/or those around them, and ultimately figuring out whether or not they are, indeed, too old for this stuff.
It was hilarious at times, heartbreaking at others, sometimes scary, sometimes moving, always watchable and often brilliant. It was, in other words, “Orange Is the New Black,” and I'm so glad it remains such a prominent part of the TV landscape.
Some other thoughts:
* Like Morello's flashback, Sister Jane's was terrific in how it cast what seemed to be a familiar, understandable character in an entirely new light. We knew she was in prison for her political activism, but we didn't know that it was her desire for celebrity that fueled it. (And I give all the applause to whomever came up with the title for her memoir: “Nun Shall Pass.”) The sequence where she was being cheered on the way to the infirmary – this time for a cause she genuinely believed in, even as she was also basking in the attention once again – was great.
* Terrific Cindy moment where she explains the free market to Red before casually giving up Boo as the rat. Cindy's far from the most sympathetic prisoner, but there's great entertainment value to be had from someone who just does not give a bleep to that extent.
* Speaking of Boo, it was fun watching her deal with her new outcast status by befriending fellow reject Pennsatucky, taking advantage of her misguided (and Healy-enhanced) understanding of lesbian culture to put her through a silly initiation ritual.
* The show as a whole became much more of an ensemble this season than even last year, which makes Larry's continued and frequent presence feel even more imbalanced than in season 1. When Piper is the unequivocal lead, then it makes some degree of sense to keep tracking the loved ones affected by her absence. When she's just one interesting prisoner of many – and only tangentially involved in the season's main story arc – then it's much less natural to keep cutting away from the prison to show Larry, Polly, Pete, etc. That said, I highly recommend reading this account by the real Larry about his very different relationship with the real Piper.
* Gina to Vee: “I don't banter. I'm an envoy.” Always nice when minor characters get good lines.
* From my notes, upon Fig spotting her husband making out with Gavin: “Even if Fig is the worst, other people are worse than Fig, somehow.” For that matter, Caputo taking the blow job even though he knows he's already ratted her out is a nice reminder that he's not exactly a saint here.
* Hey, it's the chemistry teacher from “Louie” (aka New York-based character actor Skipp Sudduth) as the lead investigator into the attack on Red! What I really loved about that storyline, beyond the way that so many different elements of prison society converged to stop Vee, was watching poor Suzanne get sucked up into Vee's mind games until she's tying herself up in knots to convince herself that she was the one who beat up Red. With Pornestache gone, Suzanne is by far the biggest, broadest character the show has left, but watching the way Uzo Aduba modulates her performance in the finale – up to and including her grief at losing Vee (who used her and betrayed her, but still was sadly the best friend Suzanne has had in this place) – made me appreciate both her range and the ways in which some of the physical and verbal tics Suzanne normally displays are a put-on that recedes when she's experiencing a deeper form of madness.
* Outstanding job by the makeup team on Kate Mulgrew in the finale. Real injuries like the ones Red suffered would look that grotesque, but they rarely do in film and television.
* O'Neill didn't get as much screen time this year as Caputo or Healy or Bennett, but the writers did a nice job of humanizing him in the background of the season, from his relationship with Bell all the way through to his confrontations with the nuns in the finale. On the other end of the “Guards: They're People, Too” curve is the guard who happily sings along with “Breakfast at Tiffany's” mere moments after pondering Rosa's prognosis.
* Morello describing the plot of “Toy Story” to make it sound like a prison story means that I now require a crossover with “Enlisted” (which could be resurrected by Yahoo) where Randy and Morello become pen pals and discuss movies together.
* Speaking of shows from non-Netflix sources, Taystee extols the virtues of the “Outlander” books, which have been adapted for an upcoming Starz series.
* Another case of “Orange” doing a lot with a little: Ruiz's quest to get her stoic boyfriend to communicate more with their baby was a really minor element of the season, but appeared often enough that the scene in the finale where we see him being so friendly and warm with the baby felt incredibly powerful and sweet.
So what does all this mean for how I'm going to cover season 3? I don't know yet. Some of you were frustrated at the pace I was going at, while others appreciated that I was spending a lot of time on individual episodes, which isn't possible when I take my usual “one review at the start, one review at the end” approach to Netflix shows. Short of doing nothing else for a week but watching and writing about episodes of “Orange” – which is never, ever going to be practical, no matter how much I love the show – I'm not sure there's a perfect way to cover it. But this was an awfully great season, and I look forward to seeing the next one, even if I'm still trying to build a better mousetrap when it comes to covering shows like it.
Alan Sepinwall may be reached at sepinwall@hitfix.com
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DPP appeals ex-archbishop Wilson sentence
4:58pm Sep 6, 2018
The NSW Director of Public Prosecutions is appealing the "inadequacy" of a home detention sentence handed to former Adelaide archbishop Philip Wilson after he concealed child sexual abuse in the Hunter region.
Wilson resigned as archbishop after becoming the most senior Catholic clergyman in the world to be convicted of concealing child sex abuse earlier this year.
Wilson covered up the crimes of pedophile priest James Fletcher, who was found guilty of child sexual abuse in 2004 and died in jail of a stroke in 2006.
Wilson, 67, was handed a year of home detention in August and ordered to stay at his sister's home near Newcastle for at least six months until he was eligible for parole.
He immediately launched an appeal against his conviction.
The DPP on Thursday told AAP it had lodged an appeal "against the inadequacy of the sentence".
Magistrate Robert Stone in mid-August found Wilson had shown no remorse or contrition for the cover-up and his primary motive had been to protect the Catholic Church.
The magistrate accepted Wilson was unlikely to re-offend but said he had to serve a period of detention to act as a deterrence to others.
As the disgraced clergyman left court to begin his home detention one of Fletcher's victims, Peter Gogarty, asked for an apology.
''Philip, will you say sorry for what you have done to me and other child sex abuse survivors? Philip, please, something, one word of contrition Philip.''
Wilson held off resigning for months after being found guilty of his crime in May but eventually stepped down because he wanted to offer a "catalyst to heal pain and distress".
The DPP's appeal is expected to be mentioned in Newcastle District Court on September 13.
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Hilarious Sights from the MMA Weekend
OK, so if you’re an MMA fan, you probably already saw the weekend’s action, so I won’t go into it in much detail, but there were a few things I saw that just cracked me up! And I just gotsta know if the following were just as amusing to you as they were to me.
CBS had its second major event on network television on Saturday, which featured the Lawler vs. Smith rematch. The formula was pretty much the same for the event, which included an unpolished (as usual) Frank Shamrock behind the mic, but the more distracting thing about him was his BRACES! Did anyone else crack up with me when they saw that??? I must admit, he is getting a little better at making it seem like he’s not reading the prompter word for word, but the braces and his inability to speak normally just threw everything off for me completely.
In the Jake Shields / Nick “The Goat” Thompson Welterweight title match, Thompson’s repulsive beard made me laugh as well. He really did look like a goat with that thang. A billygoat.
Lastly, though aired the night before, Friday’s edition of Inside MMA cracked me up the hardest so I saved the best for last! Co-host Kenny Rice had a progressively worse sweatfest as the show continued. At the top of the show, he mentioned that the A/C in the Osaka-Jo Hall (the site of this week’s show) had been shut off. In the beginning you could see Kenny and Bas start to glisten with moisture. As the show went on, Bas kept his relative cool, while Kenny kept a’ drippin’. His forehead started to bead, his neck collar started to drench, and at one point, he pulled out his handkerchief and wiped his face mid-question! In the closing segment of the show, they cut back to Kenny and Bas and it looked like he was drained and ready to faint. His hair was drenched, collar undone (with tie removed) and eyes barely open. It looked bad, but I couldn’t help but laugh my butt off. Poor, poor Kenny… I hope he’s ok.
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MMA Television Programming for July 2008
MMA Television Programming for Hawaii – July 2008 (All shows are in HST on Oceanic Time Warner Cable):
Info may be updated after original post date so keep checking back. (Updated Monday, July 21, 2008)
Fri, July 4 @ 3:30PM on HDNET Channel 1355
Inside MMA: Inside MMA is your opportunity to step inside the world of mixed martial arts and find out what it takes to be a champion. Hosts Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice provide all the latest news and highlights, along with features, analysis, and rankings.
Sat, July 5 @ 4PM on PPV Channel 0701 or HDPPV Channel 1700 (preshow starts at 3:30PM)
UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin: The world is watching as UFC® Light Heavyweight Champion QUINTON “RAMPAGE” JACKSON and perennial fan favorite FORREST GRIFFIN spend 13 weeks as competing coaches on The Ultimate Fighter® reality show. Now, the time comes for these two mixed martial arts masters to go to war. On Saturday, July 5th, Griffin challenges Jackson for the most hotly contested title in the UFC® – the Light Heavyweight Championship. UFC® 86: JACKSON VS. GRIFFIN – Saturday, July 5, live on Pay-Per-View from Las Vegas, NV. [Fight Card]
Sun, July 6 @ 3:30AM on KHNL Channel 0008 or HDKHNL Channel 1008
Strikeforce on NBC: Strikeforce on NBC brings you face-to-face with some of the most exciting Mixed Martial Arts fighters in the nation, every Saturday night! From top professional competitors and champions to the up-and-coming challengers, you’ll get an insider’s perspective on the world’s most extreme sport. Experience the adrenaline-filled, heart-pounding action that comes with each round in the cage – this is a series that will put MMA fans on the edge of their seats!
Fri, July 11 @ 3:30PM on HDNET Channel 1355
Inside MMA: Bas and Kenny are joined by guest panelists, female MMA fighter Kim “Sugar Free” Couture, IFL welterweight champion Jay Hieron, and actor and comedian Rob Schneider. We’ll review UFC 86 along with a preview of the top upcoming events, and a look at the week’s best fight highlights from around the globe. Also, Ron Kruck has the latest updates, and breaking news, and Bas goes “Toe-To-Toe” with viewer’s emails.
Adrenaline MMA: HDNet Fights presents some of the rising stars from the debut Adrenaline MMA show from outside Chicago, Illinois. Included on the card was former undefeated college wrestler Marcus LeVesseur (155-0 at Augsburg College) and EliteXC light heavyweight star Aaron Rosa.
Fri, July 11 @ 7PM on HDNET Channel 1355
DREAM 5 Lightweight Grand Prix Finals Preview: Ron Kruck previews the Dream 5 Lightweight Grand Prix Finals. The Dream Lightweight Championship comes down to four fighters: Shinya Aoki, Caol Uno, Eddie Alvarez and Tatsuya Kawajiri. Follow their paths to the finals and find out who will walk away the champion.
Sun, July 13 @ 3:30AM on KHNL Channel 0008 or HDKHNL Channel 1008
Thu, July 17 @ 5PM on SpikeTV Channel 0559
UFC Silva vs. Irvin Countdown: Watch Anderson Silva and James Irvin as they train in their home towns for their clash at The Pearl in Las Vegas on July 19 2008.
Best of DREAM 4 Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 2nd Round: The best fights from the fourth event from DREAM, a new mixed martial arts promotion from Japan. Featured fights include the last quarterfinal bout from the Lightweight Grand Prix Tournament as Shinya Aoki takes on Katsuhiko Nagata, as well as the entire Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinals. Key Middleweight fights include Jason Miller vs. Ronald Souza and Melvin Manhoef vs. Kazushi Sakuraba.
Sat, July 19 @ 2PM on Fox Sports Net 0226 or HD Fox Sports Net 1226
Affliction Banned Undercard: Featuring the U.S. debut of 13-3 Aleksander Emelianenko, the younger brother of Fedor Emelianenko, vs. 23-10 Paul Buentello, and 16-8 Vitor Belfort vs. 16-4 Terry Martin.
Sat, July 19 @ 3PM on PPV Channel 0701 or HDPPV Channel 1700 (preshow starts at 2:30PM)
Affliction: Banned: Includes Fedor vs. Sylvia, Barnett vs. Rizzo, Rothwell vs. Arlovski, Linland vs. Negao, Whitehead vs. Babalu. [Fight Card]
Sat, July 19 @ 3PM on SpikeTV Channel 0559
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Irvin: Card includes Brandon Vera vs. Reese Andy, Hermes Franca vs. Frankie Edgar, Anthony Johnson vs. Kevin Burns, etc. [Fight Card]
Sun, July 20 @ 8PM on HDNET Channel 1355
DREAM 5: The DREAM Lightweight Grand Prix Tournament comes to a conclusion when the Semifinals and Finals happen on the same night! American rising star Eddie Alvarez takes on perennial Top 10 fighter Tatsuya “Crusher” Kawajiri in one semifinal. Alvarez has surprised some in the MMA world with his impressive performances in the first 2 rounds, including winning a fight of the year candidate vs. top fighter Joachim Hansen. In the other semifinal, submission specialist Shinya Aoki takes on fan-favorite Caol Uno. The winners will fight later that same night to determine the champion! Also on the card, one of the best pound for pound fighters in the world, Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto, makes his MMA debut against American Joseph Benavidez, as well as bouts from other top MMA fighters. Don’t miss DREAM 5 as the Lightweight Tournament reaches an exciting conclusion! [Fight Card]
Maximum Fighting Championship – Hostile Takeover: Champion Ryan Ford has made a habit out of winning Main Events on HDNet and challenger Joe Jordan hopes to break that habit when the two clash for the MFC Welterweight belt LIVE on HDNet! The undefeated Ford has graced two MFC Main Events and the outcome was the same in both, a victory for Ford by rear naked choke. Joe Jordan will take over six years of fight experience into the ring in an effort to hand Ford the first defeat of his career. While Ford has just started to build his reputation, Jordan has fought some of the most respected names in MMA such as Roger Huerta and Clay Guida. Well-traveled veterans Jason Maxwell and Donald Sanchez also highlight a card that will have the crowd at the River Cree Resort and Casino leaping out of their seats.
Sat, July 26 @ 2PM on Showtime Channel 0633 or HD Showtime Channel 1633
CBS EliteXC: Unfinished Business: Lawler vs. Smith II Lead-In Fights
Sat, July 26 @ 3PM on KGMB Channel 0007 or HD KGMB Channel 1007
CBS EliteXC: Unfinished Business: Lawler vs. Smith II Main Event including, Nick Diaz vs. Thomas Denny, Jake Shields vs. Nick Thompson, Antonio Silva vs. TBD.
Sat, July 26 @ 3PM on Spike TV Channel 0559
UFC 84: Penn vs. Sherk Replay: The fight game can get very personal and the war of words between UFC® Lightweight Champion “THE PRODIGY” BJ PENN and former champ SEAN “THE MUSCLE SHARK” SHERK has taken personal to a whole new level. The talking stops and the real competition begins as these two men step into the Octagon™ to determine the undisputed king of the 155-lb. division. Plus, the controversial “HUNTINGTON BEACH BAD BOY” TITO ORTIZ faces undefeated Karate master LYOTO “THE DRAGON” MACHIDA. [Fight Card]
Fri, July 25 @ TBA on HDNET Channel 1355
Maximum Fighting Championship 17: Hostile Takeover: TBA
Wed, July 30 @ TBA on Versus Channel 0210 or HDGOLF Channel 1216
TapouT (Season 2 Premiere): On this episode of TapouT we follow the TapouT crew as they travel to San Luis Obispo, CA where the guys head back to The PIT to see one of John Hackleman’s up-and-coming MMA fighter; Scott Lighty. During the episode we follow Scott outside of the gym where we meet his best friend, training partner, and hetero-life-partner Brazilian Glover Teixeira. Through their adventures, TapouT quickly realizes the potential Glover has and decide to sponsor both Scott and Glover who are fighting on the same card at the Palace Fighting Championship 6 in Lemoore, CA. Special Guest appearance by Chuck Liddell who is both Scott and Glover’s trainer and also corners each of them during their fights.
Thu, July 31 @ TBA on Versus Channel 0210 or HDGOLF Channel 1216
The Contender Muay Thai: Prepare to watch the fight that is known as “The Science of Eight Limbs.” These fights feature punches, kicks, elbows, knees and head-butts to wear down and knock out their opponent.
Ongoing/repeat shows include UFC Unleashed (UFC) on SpikeTV (0559), Various Specials on HDNet Fights (1355), World Extreme Cagefighting and WEC Wreckage (WEC) on Versus (0210) or HGOLF (1216), TapouT on Versus (0210) or HGOLF (1216), UFC Wired (UFC) on KFVE (0005), Strikefoce on NBC on KHNL Channel 0008 or HDKHNL 1008, and ICON Sport TV on KFVE (0005). See also: Sherdog.com., Yahoo! Sports, Fox Sports, CBS Sports, MMA Weekly, MMA Mania.
If I missed anything, send it on over and I’ll add it to the list. Thanks!
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“All of a sudden…” ?
I am writing a manuscript for a novel. It's my first attempt, and often I find myself wanting to write "suddenly" or "all of a sudden". I do this when I want the scene to change in an instant, or the reader to be surprised.
What is a good way to make this happen, while avoiding the "suddenly"/"all of a sudden" clichés? Are there words or phrases that can replace them? Am I simply building a scene wrong? If so, what is an effective technique for creating surprise without running into this problem?
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Tim ChavesTim Chaves
Could you give us an example or two where you've been having problems? What is it about your writing or your feedback that makes you feel your use of these phrases is not effective? – Standback Aug 20 '11 at 20:53
Ineffective based on frequency. Feel like I want to do it too often, and the reader will start to feel like the surprises are manufactured. – Tim Chaves Aug 21 '11 at 16:07
@Tim - one other thing you can do is ask a question showing a snippet (say a short scene) of work where you want to use "all of a sudden" and ask for a critique where you ask our community to help you replace too many phrases like that. We're good at that style question too. – justkt Aug 21 '11 at 22:18
I think this is one of those areas where the 'show don't tell' rule really shines.
Bart sat back in his chair and let himself relax. All of a sudden, there was a huge explosion down the street.
Bart sat back in his chair and let himself relax. He was almost asleep when something made him open his eyes. There was just enough time for him to roll off his chair and desperately flatten himself against the ground. The cloud of debris had swept over him before he even heard the explosion. He kept his head low, his hands shielding his neck, and tried to understand what was happening. etc.
I'd also suggest short sentences and paragraphs (I didn't do that in my example, but if I were writing this in MS format, I'd definitely consider putting a paragraph break after the second sentence). You may want to go so far as using short, sharp words.
Kate S.Kate S.
Perfect answer! I particularly like the use of short sentences and paragraphs to convey the sense of immediacy, the "sudden" quality of the event. – Ellie Kesselman Aug 20 '11 at 17:32
Great answer. I've found that's there's almost always a way out of using "suddenly". For example, It was then that Skye noticed something in her peripheral vision. She grabbed her pistol and jumped to her feet, aiming towards a man dressed in a form fitting suede jacket ... – Nick Bedford Jan 3 '16 at 23:06
And another example, Just as he was beginning to doze off, the building shook. George grabbed the arms of his chair and hit his knee on the desk. – Nick Bedford Jan 3 '16 at 23:06
I felt this was best answered by examples. A lot of examples :P
"Sudden" does not guarantee surprising
This is fundamental "show, don't tell" - describing something as being "sudden" doesn't mean the reader gets a sense of surprise while reading it, any more than you'd laugh at reading the line "Bob is a really funny guy." So one key skill is, look out for writing "surprises" that aren't surprising. Here are a few examples:
Suddenly, the train arrived.
In most cases, this makes no sense. A train can't arrive "suddenly" - you can see it drawing near; it makes a lot of noise; clocks everywhere count down to its arrival. Describing this as "sudden" is either an artificial attempt to make an ordinary event seem more exciting, or else it's trying to explain something else - e.g., that the protagonist's attention was elsewhere up until now - and doing so poorly.
Suddenly, the patient's heart stopped beating.
This makes sense intuitively, but in practice it's a mess - it tells us what happened, but it doesn't convey the actual experience. That's because the protagonists don't experience it as "suddenly, his heart stopped beating" - instead, their attention is on the blaring alarms, or the patient's sudden collapse, or the steady thump falling silent. In order to convey the experience of suddenness, you need to convey what the protagonist is actually experiencing.
Suddenly, the door opened.
This makes sense, and can work. Using "suddenly" gives an air of surprise and tension. But if that's not backed up by other elements reinforcing that atmosphere, you risk the "show, don't tell" dangers I mentioned above. Particularly, overusing this casual "suddenly" is what can really grate on a reader - the more you use it without clear justification, and the more you rely on it to create excitement without doing other things to help, the more obvious and artificial it seems.
Suddenly, Claire screamed and ran from the room.
This is the good example. Why does this work where the others don't? Because here, it's a sudden action, and the suddenness of it is what surprises us. If the surprise is amply clear, you can safely use "suddenly."
If you are using "suddenly" for surprise effect, it's good to back it up with appropriate portrayal of the event. Compare:
Suddenly, the butler came in with the main course. It was a delicious lasagna with fresh greens and spices I didn't even recognize.
vs.:
Suddenly, our conversation was overpowered by bustling servants clearing the table in preparation for the next course. I managed to snatch one last mouthful from my plate before it was whisked away, and before I had swallowed, the butler was proudly uncovering the next steaming dish.
With the second, the "suddenly" element is clear, and fits in just fine with the rest of the paragraph. In the first, it is perhaps not implausible, but feels out of place.
Surprise does not require suddenness
"Luke," he suddenly said, "I am your father!"
There's an intuitive sense to this example: learning such a revelation provokes lots of immediate, sudden reactions. So isn't this sudden?
No, of course not. The reactions are sudden; those you leave to the reader (and, I guess, to Luke). The action itself isn't sudden. It doesn't rely on suddenness to be surprising. Even if the action is sudden, that suddenness isn't what's important, and will be more distracting than helpful.
Similarly, if something surprising happens, it might happen quite un-suddenly (like a magician, milking the trick's punchline for all it's worth), or its suddenness may be irrelevant. Convey the scene as best you can; make sure the surprise is clear, and count on your reader's reaction to be where the sudden shock takes place.
What's very common is to put emphasis on the realization, on that moment the penny drops. "Suddenly" can do that - but there are other great shorthand methods.
The end of a paragraph:
There was something in the icebox, amid the frozen marbles. Frosted itself, it took me several minutes to scrape away the ice. Then I wished I hadn't. It was a human finger.
A short, one-line paragraph for the punchline:
And at that moment, after all my searches, I finally understood who I'd seen in the magic mirror.
It was me.
Describing the reaction:
Max? No, it couldn't be. It couldn't possibly. Max had been dead for years. Was this man in front of me some sort of ghost?
Surprises are great, so are other stuff
You write you use "suddenly" for scene changes; that's fine. If you feel like you're overusing it, though, your problem may be less the particular phrasing and more the breakneck pace. If you feel you've got a lot of scene changes happening "suddenly," that might give your story an abrupt, disjointed feel. The reader may feel you're jerking scenes around arbitrarily - that the story doesn't build naturally from one scene to the next; instead, it's constantly being interrupted.
So maybe instead of using surprise from one scene to the next, try something else. Suspense is great - that's almost the opposite of surprise; it's openly building up to a big climax. There's lots of other tools in your toolbox - try things that let your characters take the initiative; try things that give your story a change of pace (or a lull you can interrupt more dramatically later); try a ticking timebomb to increase peril over the whole story instead of a bomb going off every time the story slows down.
Don't sweat some repetition
"Suddenly" is not an obtrusive word you need to be concerned about using twice in a chapter. It's also got plenty of innocuous uses - intended less to surprise than to simply describe ("the deck gave a sudden lurch," "I suddenly remembered I'd forgotten to hand in my homework," etc. etc.). And sometimes it's plenty useful when it does help with a surprise; that's natural and not really bothersome. So don't worry if you're not managing to weed out all of them; you can leave plenty in before they become a real problem.
StandbackStandback
Holy shamoly Standback. This is incredible. It's almost like you've done this before ;) Fantastic answer that I'm sure I'll be coming back to over and over as I write. – Tim Chaves Aug 21 '11 at 21:27
+1, nice points and generally a good answer. Though sometimes not really precise, for example one should notice that context can make most of the counterexamples work well (re e.g. Luke, if the conversation was about something mundane, the change of subject can be sudden. Also, the reactions are definitively not sudden: reactions are to something that happened suddenly. Your main point here is, I believe, that through reactions we experience suddenness as readers, not because it has been proscribed by the narrator.) – Unreason Aug 23 '11 at 8:16
@Unreason: Thanks :) I'm not sure I understand what you're trying to correct - if I read a book, and the last line is "Standback, I am Oberon the King of Fairies and I AM WATCHING YOU," I'm not reacting to something that happened suddenly. It wasn't written suddenly; I didn't read it suddenly. The suddenness is in my reaction to it - my train of thought was wondering who's got that darn Maltese Falcon, and as a result of something unsudden, I am now suddenly reacting in an entirely different way (even if my response is to do nothing). That's what I meant by "the reaction is sudden." – Standback Aug 23 '11 at 8:56
@Standback, dictionary defines sudden as immediate and unexpected. And indeed, in your example, something unexpected was read and furthermore that reading was immediate (some would say that every act of reading is immediate) and therefore regardless of what the reactions are something sudden happened. (Do note that introducing the reader into the reading of a story makes the example particularly atypical and contorted because it is hard to see what the 'action' is here, but it still does not justify what you said). – Unreason Aug 23 '11 at 10:10
This is one of those times that I wish a question could have two accepted answers. – J David Smith Nov 14 '13 at 21:24
The great thing about 'suddenly' is that it appears at the start of the sentence, so itself appears suddenly to the reader, but you can replace it easily with something stronger...
Start a sentence with a jarring word or image instead of a 'suddenly'. Like one, or even all of the below examples:
Blood splattered his hands.
Glass shattered around him.
Screams pierced the air.
Gunfire...
Flames...
Foul language...
Interrupt predictable dialogue:
He lay back on the grass, gazing at the open, blue sky. 'Such a beautiful da—'
The crack of alien thunder silenced him and terrified us all.
Thwart an expectation:
She took a deep, deep breath. Twelve candles seemed like so many. She pursed her lips, steadied her aim, but the blow never came. The dog had the cake in one wild-eyed attack and Cassie's lungs let loose with a startled and indignant raspberry.
Interrupt a description: (very naughty unless your narrator has a strong voice).
The city had open spaces, but nothing like this. Delightful, warm sunshine bathed an idyllic landscape of lush greens and dapples of floral colour. Birds danced and sang in the clear air, and nearby the soothing, liquid sound of a babbling broo—
'Is there a pub?' said Eddie. 'We're not staying here if there's no pub.'
Demonstrate the reaction:
'Wonderful soup, Vicar,' croaked Gladys Pryce, to a murmur of agreement from the length of the table.
'It's just a simple broth,' said the vicar, waving it away.
'You must share the recipe,' said Mrs Doorbell.
'I'll add it to the parish newsletter,' he said, eliciting smiles, and gasps of excitement. 'But I may have to exclude mention of my secret ingredient.' He made a broad performance of tapping the side of his nose, and winking at his most eager guests.
'Oh, you tease us,' giggled Gladys.
'Womens' knickers!' said old Tom Belch in an outburst so overwhelming and disturbing that nobody spoke another word or took another sip for ten whole minutes.
Make the characters jump, not the reader. Withhold the sudden event:
Amy could no more tear her eyes from the Ouija board, than she could pull her fingers from the glass. The A and the M could have been coincidence, but a Y would scare her to death. Her name. How could it know her name? The glass seemed to tremble. She hoped for some random nonsense choice of letter, but it began to move, wavering at first but then with purpose.
The unnatural sliding of the glass ended short when Lucy screamed with such genuine terror that Amy leapt from her seat, upending the table and scattering the the board and candles. Her heart beat hard and fast in her ears as he looked to her friend for explanation and saw the frozen wide eyes.
'The door,' squealed Lucy. 'Look at the door!'
Bullet Time:
'Don't get me wrong he said, she's a great girl, but would you marry her, with all that business?'
The next thing out of his mouth was a small spray of spittle, followed by a web of blood, and a left lower incisor. The fist following through was attached to the angriest bridegroom I ever saw. And as a travelling DJ with own equipment, I can tell you I'd seen quite a few.
One final thought: you cannot make the reader jump. Forget all those moments in movies, you cannot emulate that no matter how hard you try. Work around the problem, play to the strengths of the medium.
mwomwo
There are a few different effects related to the phrase "suddenly"
1) When describing how someone else perceived something or reacted
I believe that towards morning he attempted to commit suicide but did not succeed. He remained locked up till midday—and then suddenly he ran to the authorities. He is said to have crawled on his knees, to have sobbed and shrieked, to have kissed the floor crying out that he was not worthy to kiss the boots of the officials standing before him.
Here there is no problem, the narrator is not asking too much from the reader and the overall effect is not of grand surprise or revelation. If the protagonist did other things in a sudden way, narrator would naturally report on them without disturbing the flow (other phrases could, if appropriate, be used to avoid repetition: 'out of nowhere', 'unexpectedly', 'abruptly' and so on).
2) When you are aiming for an effect of a surprise
In this case using the term "suddenly" can work, but heavy lifting is done by the storyline.
For example consider
Suddenly she lifted her face, and her eyes flashed.
which can work, but requires a leap of imagination from the reader, so it is not effortless. However, the quote is incomplete, compare to the effect in the context
There was silence for a moment, during which Mrs. Goyte remained with her head dropped, sinister and abstracted. Suddenly she lifted her face, and her eyes flashed.
which I feel works rather well. Another famous example is found in this passage:
Once Zhuangzi dreamt he was a butterfly, a butterfly flitting and fluttering around, happy with himself and doing as he pleased. He didn't know he was Zhuangzi.
Suddenly he woke up and there he was, solid and unmistakable Zhuangzi. But he didn't know if he was Zhuangzi who had dreamt he was a butterfly, or a butterfly dreaming he was Zhuangzi.
Between Zhuangzi and a butterfly there must be some distinction! This is called the Transformation of Things. (2, tr. Burton Watson 1968:49)
To me, this might be the finest example of them all, and here I hope you share my view that the word "suddenly" does not substantially add to the surprise or the revelation of the idea presented. It is an objective (for the narrator) description of an action - he woke up quickly and unexpectedly. Only the next sentence brings the actual revelation, the surprise: the two realities feel equally plausible! The effect of the surprise is somewhat supported by the context of the sudden awakening, but the main effect is achieved through the story.
My general feeling is that "suddenly" has no problems in the first case and in the second case it is not effective by itself.
So, if you want to change the scene instantly it is justified, but it is not essential - any number of words will do as the actual change of the scene is done through dialogs and descriptions that will follow it. Here it is mainly a signal that a change will occur.
Surprising the reader usually has nothing to do with such signal, and actually the signal might take away from the surprise - as it does serve as a warning. Zhuangzi's dream does not suffer from this problem, because here it is not used to surprise the reader by itself.
UnreasonUnreason
a good story/novel/book shouldn't have to have a "suddenly" to get surprise from the reader. a lot of times all it takes is timing. they're going along, doing their regular thing and then something happens. it usually helps to make your first sentence (the one you want to surprise people, remember?) a short one. somehow this adds to the dramatic effect. if that isn't working for you, try making it something your reader never thought would happen in a million years.
MeganMegan
I'm going to disagree with your original premise. I'm assuming from what you wrote ("am writing a manuscript... it's my first attempt") that this is the first draft. If it is the first draft, I would suggest that you just put in the words you think of and keep writing. The key of this part is to get the story told, not necessarily worry about exactly how it is told.
When you get to the revision stage, you can look at the chapter/section/excerpt and see if you are using the phrase too often, and if you are you can decide which places you want to change, and which to leave the same. Then you can have other readers look it over as well to give you more feedback about if they are obtrusive or not.
Caleb Huitt - cjhuittCaleb Huitt - cjhuitt
Instead of something like,"Suddenly,I heard a scream behind me.I was scared by that sudden scream.",try something like, "Out of the blue.. 'SCREECH!'a loud shriek sounded behind my back,and I froze in terror,puzzled and alarmed at the same time."Using phrases would make the writing a little more interesting,and try using direct speech and sound effects to make the reader excited,and continue reading the story/composition or whatever it is.
ChocolateBerryChocolateBerry
Here's one that I came up with for like a horror writing piece (keep in mind this is straight from my writing piece so you would have to form it and mold it to fit your story) "A shrieking, unnatural sound repeated like a strong pulse in my left ear, sending my nerve ends to send a jolt of energy running through my body as if....."
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I'm not clear on how this is meant to answer the question? – Standback Dec 31 '14 at 9:47
Yeah, can you please elaborate on this answer? How does this get away from: "We were eating dinner, and laughing at Uncle Joe's goofy jokes. Suddenly, a shrieking, unnatural sound..." The problem is, how to get rid of the suddenly. Is it possible to suddenly change what is happening in a story, without actually saying "suddenly" or "all of a sudden"? Would you really write the following? I was walking my dog down the street. She was sniffing the flowers. Lightning struck her, and I was blown clear. – dmm Dec 31 '14 at 14:25
I think the answerer means that a sudden event can be described slowing it down to the extreme, just like "bullet time" in action movies. You could use a description "from the inside" of body parts interacting through nerves, like in his example. Or maybe describe mechanics and chemical reactions that take place in a fraction of a second instead of writing "suddenly, the bomb exploded" – Giuseppe Jan 2 '15 at 11:01
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It's understandable why Grande had to opt out of being on SNL at the moment, given how she's still grieving the death of Mac Miller, but she would've made a much better guest. Grande met her fiancé Pete Davidson while being the guest on SNL, so sharing the stage again would've been a sweet moment. But by having West as the musical guest, viewers are definitely going to tune in to see if the rapper does anything controversial.
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Anyone fortunate enough to walk the streets of Chengdu, known informally throughout China as ‘Land of Abundance,’ cannot help but be surprised to discover that there is still such a place. It's a city that seems to have been situated at the precise boundary between earth and the heavens. If this is true of Chengdu as a city, it's even more true of its great gift to the world: Sichuan cuisine. It's a style of cooking that recognizes no social hierarchies or distinctions: while it's perfectly at home in the imperial palace, long rainy alleyways can accommodate it equally well, and even street stalls suffice. Sichuan cuisine has its own gravitational attraction, and Alley 41 is emblematic of the spirit of the Sichuan region.
When I was a boy, I lived with my family in a picturesque alleyway in Sichuan Province, where my luck it was to enjoy a steady diet of the wondrous local fare. Later, when we came to the United States, what I longed for most was this authentic food of my childhood. I was convinced that New York too should have a restaurant that recalls the flavors and aromas of my youth - a place you would want to visit again and again, and never want to leave - and it was with this in mind that I resigned from my job in order to found Alley 41.
Alley 41 is located on 41st Street, a secluded side street just off Main Street in Flushing, Queens. I chose this location because of its resemblance to the small alley where I grew up. Ordinary people walk the streets, children follow their parents to eat snacks in the street’s small restaurants, and then run off contentedly to play. Starting from the door, everything is stylistically Sichuanese. Repeated partitions are utilized to recreate the feeling of an alleyway in Chengdu. The 'laneway' concept (designed by Eddy Tao, designer/founder of Eddy Tao + Associates) is divided into three areas: a front lane, an atrium, and the backyard. Distressed carved glass, cement bricks, and black iron are utilized to create an atmosphere with deep Chinese characteristics.
In order to meet exacting standards of authenticity, we took our time before opening in January of last year. Our Chef Long - also a native of Sichuan Province (?) and master chef of Sichuan cuisine - has worked in the culinary industry in China for more than 40 years. He had a long and fruitful apprenticeship with renowned Sichuan master chef Wu Changming. 80% of our ingredients are shipped directly from Sichuan Province in order to ensure the utmost authenticity. Although we maintain the highest standards of taste and freshness, we pride ourselves on making our restaurant accessible and affordable to all. While New York plays host to a dizzying array of global cuisines, it is my sincere wish that the food we serve at Alley 41 will stir the memory, recalling we Sichuanese to our origins. And I hope that more people who enjoy Sichuan cuisine can share new memories with us, enjoying the finest Sichuan flavor in an authentic Chinese atmosphere.
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Kawasaki Versys-X 300 motorcycle review 2017
Alun Davies 2nd October 2017
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Can you have a big adventure on a small-capacity machine? Of course you can! Alun Davies of Adventure Bike Rider reviews the Kawasaki Versys-X 300.
I once lost a mule at a blackjack table in Marrakech. Not literally, of course, as far as I know four-legged pack animals have never been allowed to enter Le Grand Casino de la Mamounia.
La Mamounia is arguably the finest hotel in Marrakech, but what is not in dispute is that it was a favourite holiday spot for Winston Churchill who visited the hotel before and after the war to spend time painting the city he deemed to be ‘The Paris of the Sahara’.
Our ill-fated visit took place some 25 years ago as part of a fool proof plan to double our money and, by doing so, extend our climbing trip of the Djebel Saghro to include a week discovering new routes in the High Atlas. Naturally, we lost, and the cash we’d put aside for hiring a second pack animal was now a crumpled pile in the croupier’s safe.
I found myself thinking back to those halcyon days where tinned Moroccan sardines were breakfast, lunch and dinner as we crested the P1504 trail that goes up and over the 2,283m Tizi n’Tazazert pass. The P1504 is a spectacular and challenging dirt track dissecting the arid Djebel Saghro region of Morocco, a mountain range that sits to the south and east of the mighty High Atlas, and is now a favourite for adventure motorcyclists.
Twenty-five years ago, I’d been there on foot, with a couple of climbing mates and a mule packing a 14-day supply of tinned fish. Rather than overwhelming our four-legged companion our penance for the failed sting had been to carry our excess climbing equipment and overdose on fish preserved in brine. We spent two weeks in the Saghro climbing superb rock and hiking new trails at a time when the region wasn’t on the adventure map.
Over the intervening years I’d travelled the P1504 a couple of times on a motorcycle but now I was here on a family holiday. We’d bundled the two lads in the back of a Toyota Land Cruiser in Casablanca on a promise of being able to play in the biggest sandpit in the world and here we were en-route to the dunes of the Sahara at the summit of the remote Tizi n’Tazazert pass.
I mention all this as, in the distance, I could see a motorcycle making its way up the steep, rocky trail of the southern flank of the mountain. What’s more, it appeared that whoever was riding the bike was carrying a pillion, and this, on a trail where I’ve witnessed a few solo riders on KTM 400s breaking into a sweat.
As the bike came closer I could make out the familiar blue Berber headscarfs of both the rider and pillion. These were not Western adventure riders on holiday, but locals going about their day to day business on an old, battered Chinese 125 motorcycle that was built for street use rather than a high mountain trail littered with rock steps and ruts.
The next time I recalled those Berber headscarfs, rock steps and ruts was just the other day as I found myself paddling through a rocky, muddy section of a green lane in Gloucestershire sat astride the new Kawasaki Versys-X 300.
The Versys is not what I’d call an off-road or trail bike in the conventional sense, and in its standard form, with no crash bars, sump guard or knobby tires, it’s far too exposed and unsuited for a trip down a gnarly green lane. But here I was, paddling happily away through a section I’d have thought twice about if I’d been on a tall and heavy large capacity adventure bike.
When the going gets tough, and your riding ability is below that of a Dakar contender, the best bike to be riding is the lightest and most manageable, and by that, I mean one where you can easily place two feet on the floor for stability and help things along, whilst at the same time not feel traumatised by the weight and the thought of having to pick it back up should the worst happen. Given the choice between a lightweight 300cc or monster 1200cc, I know which those mountain Berbers of Morocco would choose… A Chinese 125.
Anyway, what I’m getting at here is that the biggest selling point of a Kawasaki Versys-X 300 is probably the fact that it is not a monster sized adventure bike where you need a step ladder to mount and the inside leg measurement of Cyd Charisse (younger readers you’ve been missing out) to touch the floor.
Having attended the UK press launch of the 300, I was pleased that Kawasaki had decided to loan us a bike for long term testing. Launch events tend to be taken at a pace where cognitive capacity is fully laden with trying to stay rubber side up with little to spare for pondering the characteristics and features of the machine.
What I can tell you from the launch is that it’s a fun bike to ride, the pegs can be scraped and it tops out at around 93mph with a fat old guy at the controls. None of which strike me as clear-cut reasons for buying a Versys-X 300 unless you’re old, overweight, enjoy scraping the footrests and consider 93mph the ultimate in terminal velocity. Maybe there’s a small niche there I’ve failed to spot.
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So, first impressions of the new baby Versys; well it’s small but not overly so, it’s well designed and put together and doesn’t feel as flimsy as some new bikes I’ve been testing of late, and it comes with more of a ‘top lip’ rather than an adventure ‘beak’. All in all, I quite like the look of the new Kawasaki.
I can swing a leg over the seat without splitting seams or pulling a hamstring which is something older, less flexible riders will appreciate as will those of a shorter stature. Once aboard the Versys I’m able to plant both feet flat on the ground with some knee bend in reserve, something of an exception in the adventure world where tip-toeing close to Armageddon is the anointed stance.
Other than the skinny handlebars, the 300 has a solid look and feel about it up front with all the essential controls in the right place, and the dash a nice and simple affair which doesn’t need a 200-page instruction book to navigate. You get a big, clock style rev counter, a digital mph display, plus various nice to know indicators such as Trip A and B, plus MPG displays.
Probably the most striking feature of the new Kawasaki which you get to experience from the off is the firmness of the seat. You just know it’s going to be a case of wearing you in rather than the other way around. Quite why the company have gone for such a firm saddle was not obvious at the start, nor when I started squirming around a few hours later. Aftermarket seat makers take note, there are some sales to be had here.
I found the ergonomics a little on the small side with the holy trinity of hands, feet and backside just a little too sharp for my 6ft 2in frame. Not uncomfortably so, I hasten to add, just a touch on the closed rather than open side. But then this is a smaller bike than I’m used to, and I’m sure I’d get used to the fit in short order.
Before starting up the Versys I had a little paddle and push around a sloping gravel car park and I have to say, this bike is highly manoeuvrable when compared to most I ride these days, another factor that’s going to appeal to those who have problems man handling the bigger beasts in slow, tight situations.
Starting up the 300 you just know that it’s not going to bite you on the arse, the smooth sounding engine is more acoustic Enya than full pump Led Zep. Pulling in the clutch is another revelation; the Versys comes with the lightest clutch known to (this) man, forget about a two or even one finger operation, a deep breath is all that’s needed to suck in this lever.
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As noted on the previous page, a feature of press launches is that the assembled riders (including the guides) are likely to be ex BSB, MotoGP, Dakar or TT riders with the rest aspiring to be so. There are very few slow riders and as such the events tend to be taken at a pace where essential characteristics and features of a bike can be overlooked in favour of taking the next bend flat out. And so it was with the Versys 300.
It was a few weeks later during a slow-paced tootle through the Cotswolds on a bright sunny day, where this was put into perspective and the bike’s character and purpose shone through.
Try riding this bike fast and after a while you’ll reach the conclusion; why the hell did I buy it? Sure, it’ll nip along if you rip through the gears and wrap your right wrist to the point of near dislocation, and it will top out well above legal speeds but that is just so far away from what this bike is.
I found Versys-X 300 nirvana when I settled into A road touring speeds of between 30 and 50mph, the sort of speeds where the scenery you’re riding through becomes more important than the roads you’re riding on, and you arrive home with a clean licence. Make no mistake here, I like riding fast, but I like riding at touring speeds even more, it’s just that when I’ve 1000cc on hand, I find it the offer I can’t refuse.
The Versys is a slow tourer, a relaxed and stress-free bike and ride, and when taken in this way the world becomes a whole lot safer, calmer and, well, just a far more pleasant place to be. I started noticing duck ponds and churches that I’d passed many times before without noticing, I started enjoying the narrow lanes rather than taking them on. A form of sanity filled the space I’d previously reserved for red mist and had one of the best days of riding for a long time. Peace be with you, brother.
But the excellent bedside manners of the Versys are not faultless; the seat, over time, confirms the first impression that it would not have been out of place during the Spanish Inquision. And the gearing, there may be six of them but four would have done the job just as well. The spacing is so short that first gear is redundant and if they’d missed out third I’d not have noticed that either.
What I did like was that, when riding in touring mode, sixth gear had enough legs to take you from just below 30mph to 70mph, plus there was enough oompf to take me up the alpine twists of Fish Hill near Broadway without having to change down. Top marks here, just the way I like it.
A blast back from Oxford up the M40 confirmed that whilst the 300 is well capable of travelling at, or in excess of 70mph, it’s not a particularly comfortable place to be for a long-distance run. At 70mph the bike revs at just over 8,000rpm, twist that up to 75mph and it’s at 9,000rpm.
The stability and handling at 70mph are good but it starts getting vibey over 60mph, plus the otherwise excellent screen starts producing turbulence. The result is a buzzing through the hands, feet and hard seat and a stiff buffeting at head height. Close the throttle back down to 50mph and the world returns to peace. In short, if you’re planning on doing long distance touring at anything above 50mph, it’s going to be tiring and uncomfortable.
Kawasaki Versys-X 300 conclusion
I’ve thought long and hard about the new generation of adventure bikes appearing on the market and just who is going to buy them. There are going to be those with A2 licences who ‘have to buy them’ to stay within the law, but the more difficult question is who is going to ‘want’ to buy them.
In some ways it’s easier to describe who they are not suited for; if you’re looking for a bike that’s fast, powerful, pillion friendly, possesses high speed touring comfort and a prestigious image then a Versys-X 300 is not going to be on your short list.
However, if you’re looking for a good value commuter, or just can’t be doing with the weight, height, size, intimidation and expense of a larger adventure bike then the Kawasaki is going to be worth a test ride.
This is a very manageable bike. It’s also a lot more versatile than most would have you believe when it comes to slow speed, real world off-road riding rather than the balls out Dakar fantasies into which adventure bikes are sold. I guarantee the average rider would go further down a gnarly lane on a Versys-X 300 than on a large-capacity adventure bike.
Most of all, this bike is going to appeal to the rider where speed and power are not a requirement for enjoying the ride.
The ABR Kawasaki Versys-X 300 Verdict
The Kawasaki Versys-X 300 makes for a great agile commuter with the tall upright stance offering great visibility. It’s also nimble and economical with up to 70mpg achievable.
If your idea of touring is tootling in the 30 to 50mph range then this is a bike that’ll suit you down to the ground.
This is no enduro bike, but it is just as capable of slow speed soft off-roading as any other adventure bike, and a lot more user friendly than the larger and heavier machines. It needs a bit of beefing up with engine bars, sump guard and suitable tyres.
When I think of continental road touring, I generally think of a fast-paced cross-country dash to somewhere more interesting i.e. bombing through France to the Alps. There are far more suitable machines for that. That said, if time is not an issue… Why not?
As a RTW overlander
Subject to longer term reliability – of which we’ve little doubt – this 300cc Kawasaki has the potential for becoming a cult RTW slowlander. It’ll be a lot more manageable than heavier bikes should you take the harder way around.
As a pillion carrier
If a pillion is a regular fixture and you’d like to keep it that way, look elsewhere.
Kawasaki Versys-X 300 specs at a glance:
Base: £5,149: Urban; £5,549: Adventure; £5,849
Engine: Four-stroke parallel twin
Power: 39hp@11,500rpm
Torque: 18.9lbft@10,000rpm
Gearbox: Six-speed
Front: 41mm fork 130mm travel
Rear: gas shock, 147mm travel and adjustable pre-load
Brakes: Front – single 2900mm disc dual caliper. Rear – single 220mm disc with single caliper
Tyres: Front 100/90 – 19; Rear 130/80 – 17
Range: 250 miles (approximately)
Seat height: 845mm (815mm optional)
Weight: 173kg (kerb)
Fuel capacity: 17-litres
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Kangaroos Animal Life Endangered, Vulnerable, and Threatened Species All Topics
Can koalas live in the rainforest or jungle?
Koalas cannot live in the rainforest because there are no eucalyptus trees in rain forests. Koalas rely on certain types of gum trees for their food, and these trees are found mostly in dry sclerophyll forest, commonly known as bushland.
Regarding whether koalas live in the jungle: there are no jungles in Australia. There is the bush and the outback. Koalas live in eucalyptus bushland or low woodland: wherever there are sufficient eucalyptus trees of their preferred variety.
Do koalas live in the desert Jungle Rainforest or bushland?
Koalas live in a range of bushland habitats, as long as there are abundant eucalyptus trees of the sort they prefer. They cannot live in the desert or rainforest, as there are no eucalyptus trees in these habitats, and they cannot live in jungles as Australia does not have "jungles".
What do koalas want in the rainforest?
Koalas would want food. Koalas cannot live in rainforest, as it is not the source of their food, which is eucalyptus leaves.
How is a koala bear good in the jungle?
There are two main misconceptions in this question. Firstly, koalas are not bears. They are marsupials, whereas bears are placental mammals. The two are completely unrelated. Secondly, koalas do not live in the jungle. There are no jungles in Australia, but there are rainforests. Koalas cannot live in rainforests, either, as rainforest trees do not provide the food koalas need. Koalas live in eucalyptus bushland or low woodland: wherever there are sufficient eucalyptus trees of… Read More
Where are koalas found in the rainforest?
They're not. Koalas do not live in the rainforest because their sole source of food, eucalyptus trees, are not found in the rainforest.
Do koalas live in the jungle?
No. There are no jungles in Australia, but there are rainforests. Koalas cannot live in rainforests, as rainforest trees do not provide the food koalas need. Koalas need certain species of eucalyptus trees to survive. Much of Australia's non-desert areas are made up of eucalyptus and native bushland. Koalas live in eucalyptus bushland, wherever there are sufficient eucalyptus trees of their preferred variety.
Is a koala a rainforest animal?
No, not at all. Koalas cannot live in rainforests because the eucalyptus trees from which they feed are not found in the rainforest. Koalas live in eucalyptus bushland.
Does a koala live in the tropical rainforest?
No. Koalas cannot live in the rainforest. Rainforests do not support the eucalyptus trees which koalas favour for their food. Koalas also tend to be found in warm-temperate to sub-tropical zones, not tropical.
Where in the rainforest do scorpions live?
in the jungle...
Do koalas live in the Amazon rainforest?
No. The Amazon is in South America, and koalas are native to Australia alone.
Where on Earth does monkeys live?
they live in the jungle or sometimes in a rainforest
Do koalas live in the rainforest?
No. Even though Australia has some vast and ancient rainforests, koalas cannot live there as the rainforest is not the source of their food, which is eucalyptus leaves. Koalas eat from only a few dozen varieties of gum trees, none of which are found in rainforests. No.
What in the jungle eats koalas?
Nothing. Koalas do not live in the jungle. Koalas live in dry sclerophyll forest, which is just eucalyptus bushland. Although their range extends from the drier southern states to the sub-tropical north, their habitat is only ever this eucalyptus bushland. They do not live in rainforests; nor do they live in jungles. Australia does not have "jungles".
Do lamas live in the rainforest or jungle?
no it is not beacause it is rainy there
Do koala bears live in the rainforest?
Koalas are not bears. Koalas would not live in a rain forest because the type of eucalypt trees they live in and eat do not grow in rain forests.
What job does a koala have in the rainforest?
Koalas do not live in the rainforest; therefore, they have no job there. Koalas live in native Australian sclerophyll forest, commonly known as eucalyptus bushland. Within this bushland, koalas do not have any particular ecological role, as they are not pollinators, and nor do they modify their environment in any significant way.
Do koalas live in the Daintree?
No. The Daintree is a significant rainforest in tropical North Queensland. Koalas neither live in the tropical zone, nor do they live in rainforests. Rainforests do not support the specific types of eucalyptus trees required by koalas for food and shelter.
Where does a howler monkey live?
in lives in a rainforest in south and American rainforests In the jungle.
Where do tarsiers live in the rainforest?
Tarsiers live in the rainforest of islands off of Southeast Asia. They are adapted for an arboreal, or tree dwelling, lifestyle. Therefor, they are found in the jungle canopy.
Do koala bears live in a jungle safari?
No. Koalas do not live in a jungle nor are they bears and should not be referred to as bears. In addition a safari is an expedition or trip, not a place, to observe or hunt animals. Usually in Africa.
Do koalas live in forests?
It depends on your understanding of the term 'forest'. Koalas are tree dwellers, and they live in eucalyptus bushland. "Bushland" is the Australian term. It is not called "forest", although it is, theoretically, dry sclerophyll forest consisting of native trees dominated by certain species of eucalyptus. Koalas certainly do not live in the rainforest.
What is the most dangerous jungles?
The Amazon rainforest is the most dangerous jungle when taking into consideration the predators that live there. This jungle is in Brazil. Peru, and Ecuador.
Are there giraffes in the amazon rainforest?
no there are not they only live in the grassland between chad and south america ( not the jungle)
Do rainforest have jungles?
Rainforest and jungle are interchangable terms.
What level of the rainforest does the koala live in?
Koalas do not live in rainforests. Even though Australia has some vast and ancient rainforests, koalas cannot live there as the rainforest is not the source of their food, which is eucalyptus leaves. Koalas eat from only a few dozen varieties of gum trees, none of which are found in rainforests. The koala's habitat is native bushland, or wet/dry sclerophyll forest. In this bushland, the koala occupies both the canopy and the emergent layer. It… Read More
Do jaguars eat gorillas?
Basically no. Gorillas live in dense African jungle. Jaguars live in Amazon rainforest . They had never met.
Is a koala a tropical rainforest animal?
Not at all. Even though Australia has some vast and ancient rainforests, koalas cannot live there as the rainforest is not the source of their food, which is eucalyptus leaves. Koalas eat from only a few dozen varieties of gum trees, none of which are found in rainforests.
What layer of the rainforest do vampire bats live in?
I think alot of bats are located in caves hidden in the jungle.
Where does snakes live in the rainforest?
In the trees mainly but also in trees.. have you seen the jungle book? The snake lives in the trees there.
What is one name of a jungle?
I know that there is a rainforest that is in a jungle... if that helps alitle.
Where are the largest rainforest?
The largest rainforest is in the Amazon Jungle in South America.
Why do koalas live where they do?
Koalas live in where they do because that is where their food is.
Do koalas live in Kenya?
Koalas do not live in Kenya,
What is the habitat of a howler monkey?
Rainforest and dense jungle Howler monkeys live in the amazon rainforest and usually climb the trees it gets the food up their that's why it lives up there
Is a habitat a place where animals and plants can live?
yes. a habitat is where animals original home is. for example, they could live in the jungle, or rainforest, or woods, etc.
What types of snakes live in Congo rainforest?
Cobras, rattlesnakes and vipers live in the jungle. They like to feed on rats they find and other small prey
In a forest ecosystem oak trees occupy what tropic level?
Oak trees do not live in the tropical rainforest. Because of their relatively low height compared to other jungle trees, they would occupy the understory if they did live in the rainforest.
What is the largest rainforest?
the amazon jungle
What is the environment of a chimpanzee?
A rainforest or jungle.
What is an apes habitat?
a rainforest or jungle
What is the difference between a jungle and a rainforest?
There are many differences between a jungle and a rainforest. The most obvious differences include the climate and animal population.
What jungle does the Nile River flow through?
Well, a jungle is basically the same as a rainforest. The Nile runs through the Nyungwe Rainforest in Rwanda.
Where is the biggest jungle?
The world's largest jungle is the Amazonian rainforest (jungle), it covers a third of South America
In what parts of Canada do koalas live?
Koalas do not live in Canada.
What country is The Jungle Book set?
The Jungle book is set in a rainforest in Africas
Would you find a lion in the rainforest?
No- lions are native to the savanna and don't live in the jungles. Therefore, they really aren't the "king of the jungle".
Can you find Vancouver island in a jungle?
No, Vancouver Island is not in a jungle. It is in a temperate rainforest, however.
Do bears live in the Amazon rainforest?
Yes black bears live in the Amazon Rainforest's. To prove it read the Jungle Book. It is a very good book about the Amazon Rainforest's.
What is another name for rainforest?
Jungle, or the Tropics
What is another word for rainforest?
jungle and amazon
What do koalas have to live in forests?
Koalas do not live in forests. Koalas live in eucalyptus bushland. They need to feed on eucalyptus leaves, and to shelter in eucalyptus trees.
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African-American History Civil Rights Movement History of the United States All Topics
When did civil disobedience begin?
Civil disobedience truly began in the 1919 revolution. This revolution happened in Egypt. The Egyptians practiced civil disobedience because they were against British rule.
Civil disobedience in the Civil Rights Movement?
Between 1955 and 1968, the American Civil Rights Movement used a combination of non-violence and civil disobedience to begin the removal of Jim Crow laws and begin the struggle for equal rights for African Americans in the United States. Forms of civil disobedience included marches, sit-ins and boycotts.
What does civil disobedience mean?
Civil disobedience is like a protest. It is disobedience justified by a cause.
What is a creative title for a civil disobedience essay?
Dick or Civil Disobedience ?
What did Gandhi do on his salt march?
launched a campaign of civil disobedience across India launched a campaign of civil disobedience launched a campaign of civil disobedience
What has the author Carl Cohen written?
Carl Cohen has written: 'Civil disobedience: conscience, tactics, and the law' -- subject(s): Civil disobedience, Civil rights 'Earth's Hidden Mysteries' 'Civil Disobedience'
What is civil disobedience-?
Civil disobedience is a nonviolent resistance to certain laws, demands, and commands of government.
What is common misconception about civil disobedience?
One of the most common misconceptions about civil disobedience is that it has to be violent. Mahatma Gandhi is a prominent example of someone who successfully utilized peaceful civil disobedience.
How do you use civil disobedience in a sentence?
"The court uses civil disobedience" The youths found causing damage during the riots appeared in court charged with Criminal Damage and Civil Disobedience.
Why did Mahatma Gandhi decided to break the salt law to launch the civil disobedience movement?
Civil Disobedience Movement
What are the release dates for ALF Civil Disobedience - 2007?
ALF Civil Disobedience - 2007 was released on: USA: 2007
Who was the author of the book 'civil disobedience'?
"Civil Disobedience" was an essay written by Henry David Thoreau, published in 1849
Was Mohandas Gandhi using civil obedience or civil disobedience?
Gandhi used non-violent civil disobedience as a tool against British colonialism in India.
What does civil disobedience mean-?
Civil disobedience is considered a peaceful form of political protest. It is when people refuse to comply with certain laws.
Who invented civil disobedience?
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi or Henry David Thoreau. Either of them is arguably the founder/inventor of civil disobedience.
Define nonviolent civil disobedience?
it means that when you are not listening to someone you are being nonviolent civil disobedience and your not hurting or touching them you are just not listening .
What is the difference between peaceful protest and civil disobedience?
Civil disobedience often causes the law to be broken peaceful protest is fine
What is civil disobedience and what did Thoreau do that is an example?
Civil disobedience is peacefully not obeying unfair laws and Thoreau did this by not paying his taxes, and financing the war.
What is a metaphor for boycott?
What was written by Thoreau?
Which term best defines 'civil disobedience'?
Civil Disobedience: group's refusal to obey a law because they believe the law is immoral
What philosophy is displayed through civil disobedience?
In most cases, civil disobedience is viewed as an expression of a pacifist philosophy, as a method of nonviolent resistance.
What were the tactics of the civil right events?
Non-violent Civil Disobedience
When do people take part in civil disobedience?
People mostly take part in a civil disobedience , with only one intention to get their demands met by the politicians.
Who were the leaders that practiced civil disobedience?
Leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther practiced civil disobedience to highlight their causes and remedied by the authority.
What were the aims of civil disobedience movement?
The Civil Disobedience Movement seeks to dismantle unfair laws by applying a consistent stream of non violent actions such as protests. Chief aims of the civil disobedience movement are to undermine the authority of the administration and unite the oppressed group and its sympathizers.
What are the anecdotes in Civil Disobedience?
when he was put in jail
Mohandas Gandhi advocated military social civil religious disobedience?
Gandi (Mohandas K) was an advocate of civil disobedience. He was a firm believer in religious tolerance, and also believed the police and military were necessary to maintain people's safety and security.
What role did civil disobedience play?
Civil disobedience is the active, professed refusal to obey certain laws or commands of a government. People used this in the past to gain equality.Ê
How did Gandhi's tactics of civil disobedience affect the US?
Ghandi launched his campaign of civil disobedience to weaken the British governments authority and economic power over India.
How did the philosophy of civil disobedience affect the world?
because it did
What is the refusal to obey unjust laws?
When did civil disobedience movement started?
it started in 1930.
What was Gandhi's campaign of civil disobedience?
The salt march.
The Great Salt March is an example of?
When and how was the Civil disobedience movement launched?
The Civil Disobedience Movement started in 1930 and was led by Mahalma Gandhi. This nonviolent resistant movement was a way to become independent from the British Empire.
Who was civil disobedience written by?
"Civil disobedience" is a generalized catch-all term loosely referring to any organized disobedience to any established law, and a method used by demonstrators and advocates of a particular cause to draw the attention of the government (and the media) to their message.
What movement in the US parallels Gandhi's use of nonviolent civil disobedience and his eventual assassination?
The Civil Rights movement was a nonviolent movement of civil disobedience and marches. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of its leaders and was assassinated.
Who believed in civil obedience?
I think you might mean civil disobedience. If so, there are many great famous individuals who practiced and encouraged civil disobedience, including Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and Rosa Parks.
What are some examples of civil disobedience in India by Gandhi?
Some examples of Gandhi's civil disobedience are 1) Noncooperation 2) Boycotts 3)Strikes and Demonstrations 4) The Salt March
Why does Thoreau refer to civil disobedience not be merely a right but a duty?
Thoreau refers to civil disobedience as merley a right to show that the people have the say of what they believe in its their duty to stand for the unjust laws
The leader of the Indian independence movement who preached non violence and civil disobedience?
Mohandas K. Gandhi was the leader of the Indian independence movement who preached non violence and civil disobedience.
What role did civil disobedience play in the Civil Rights Movement?
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_role_did_civil_disobedience_play_in_the_Civil_Rights_Movement"
The refusal to obey unjust laws is called?
Civil disobedience.
Why was Martin Luther King arrested in 1964?
Who wrote Civil Disobedience?
Transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau
Who practiced civil disobedience?
Who wrote civil disobedience and Walden?
Henry David Thoreau.
What act of Civil Disobedience did Thoreau commit?
Protested slavery
What is a custom that can change the government but is not written in the constitution?
Who was an advocate of civil disobedience during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s?
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US Constitution History of the United States American Revolution All Topics
Founding Fathers | George Washington | George Washington Carver
Where was George Washington from?
George Washington was born in Westmoreland, Virginia. If you want more information about George Washington and what he did then look at the George Washington biography. (at the related link)
What did the George Washington Carver do for George Washington?
Nothing. George Washington Carver was born after George Washington had died.
Who is a past resident of Whit House?
George Washington George Washington George Washington
Did George Washington Carver ever meet George Washington?
No- George Washington died long before George Washington Carver was born.
Is George Washington Carver related to George Washington?
No, George Washington Carver was not related to George Washington; he was merely named after George Washington, or possibly Booker T. Washington, who hired him at the age of 32 to teach agriculture.
Which academy did George Washington pick a site for?
George Washington University. George Washington University.
What are some verbs for George Washington?
Examples of verbs that can be used for George Washington: George Washington led the Continental Army. George Washington surveyed land in Virginia. George Washington served in the Virginia House of Burgesses. George Washington held many slaves. George Washington married a widow, Martha Custis. George Washington inherited Mount Vernon from his brother Lawrence.
Was George Washington rich?
George Washington is the richest past president. George Washington is the richest past president. George Washington is the richest past president.
What flag has George Washington on it?
The state of Washington has a picture of George Washington on it.
Who is is George Washington married to?
George Washington was married to Martha Washington
The person who delivered the messages from Governor Dinwiddie to the French was?
Who was chosen to preside over the constitutional convention?
George Washington George Washington Yep, its george :) You dont know is George Washington
Was George Washington a explorer?
George Washington was an explorer. In fact, George Washington DeLong was an Antarctic explorer. George Washington Jr. was a sailor and an Antarctic explorer as well.
Who was the Washington monument named after?
It was named after George Washington. It was named after George Washington.
Why was the Washington monument dedicated to George Washington?
because his name was george washington...
Who was the President of the convention?
George Washington George Washington
What is George Washington beliefs?
george washington belieed that if
Was George Washington a cheerleader?
George Washington was not a cheerleader.
What was George Washington personalty.?
what is george washington famous
What was George Washington a resident of?
What was George Washington a resident of
Is George Washington a nationalist?
is george washington a nationalist
What are some adjectives that describe George Washington and begin with the letter A?
George Washington was authoritative. George Washington was able.
Was Washington D.C. named after George Washington?
No. George Washington was Born after Washington DC was made.
What does the Washington Monument have to do with religion?
It was built as a memorial to George Washington, and has nothing to do with religion. It was built as a memorial to George Washington, and has nothing to do with religion. It was built as a memorial to George Washington, and has nothing to do with religion. It was built as a memorial to George Washington, and has nothing to do with religion. It was built as a memorial to George Washington, and has… Read More
What has the author George Washington written?
George Washington has written: 'An autobiography of George Washington' -- subject(s): Spirit writings
What are two things that named after George Washington?
Simple answer, The George Washington Bridge and The George Washington Park. Hope this helped!!!
Comparison between George Washington and George Bush?
George Washington is awesome. George Bush stinks.
Was George Washington born in the state Washington?
No. George Washington was born in Westmoreland, Virginia.
What is his real name George Washington?
George Washington's real name was George Washington.
How do you abbreviate George Washington boulevard?
George Washington Blvd
When did George Washington create the purple heart?
What did George Washington do as a child?
George Washington helped his family
Is George Washington a congressman?
George Washington was never a Congressman
What are a squids closest relatives?
George Washington Free Mason?
George Washington was a Freemason.
What was the education of George Washington?
George Washington was home schooled.
Where did George Washington study?
george washington study at my house
What was George Washington party affliliation?
George Washington was a "Federalist"
Was president George Washington fedaralist?
George Washington was a Federalist
Who was George Washington election opponent?
George Washington had no opponent
What race was George Washington?
george washington is white and english
Is George Washington your neighbor?
No. George Washington died in 1797.
Who s the first president?
What did George Washington do after collage?
George Washington had no formal education.
Where does the George Washington bridge gets its name?
Who was the better general George Washington or Napoleon?
What did George Washington play as a kid?
What date did George Washington Carver die?
George Washington Carver died on January 5, 1943. Did you mean George Washington or George Washington Carver? President George Washington died December 14, 1799. The great scientist, botanist, inventor and educator George Washington Carver died January 5, 1943.
When did George Washington - Washington pioneer - die?
George Washington - Washington pioneer - died in 1905.
When was George Washington - Washington pioneer - born?
George Washington - Washington pioneer - was born in 1817.
Is the state of Washington named after George Washington?
Yes. Washington State is named after the first president George Washington.
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Rise of the fair for dealers revealed in latest SLAD survey
More dealers than ever are flocking to fairs, according to the recent Society of London Art Dealers (SLAD) members survey.
Mayfair, London, is one of the historic commercial centres for SLAD members.
Only 5% of respondents to the biennial survey (this edition represents 2018) said that they did not exhibit at fairs, a figure down significantly from the 18% reported in 2016. TEFAF Maastricht topped the list of most attended followed by Masterpiece, Frieze Masters and TEFAF New York.
“The phrase ‘fair fatigue’ has been well and truly consigned to history,” the report said.
Based on a 1-5 ratings system, findings included high satisfaction levels with smaller and specialist fairs such as BADA’s fair in March, the London Original Print Fair and BRAFA.
The report adds that it is “tempting” to attribute strong fair participation to the fall in gallery occupation also suggested in the survey (down to 76% compared with 81% in 2016). However, it goes on to show that the percentage of dealers based in galleries is up from a survey of 10 years ago, suggesting that predictions over the rapid loss of premises have not been borne out.
Also in the survey, 85% of members reported that last year had been “better” or “the same”, but the same number responded that they thought this year would be worse. Sixty-five per cent thought that Brexit would leave them worse off, with only 5% predicting it would improve business.
Society of London Art Dealers
Fairs more important than ever, say dealers
LAPADA’s latest survey brings little comfort
Art Fortnight aims to extend London in June
BADA survey shows dealer turnover up 7.5 per cent
Web enigma of London galleries
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Watership Down Study Guide
Watership Down by Richard Adams
Watership Down, a classic children's novel, is the story of a group of rabbits that must seek a new home because their old warren is in danger. Hazel and his brother Fiver lead the band of rabbits that ventures forth to find a new warren, along the way discovering that they must be both brave and clever to overcome the dangers that stand in their way. This adventure story about the search for a home explores what it means to be a good leader while paying tribute to heroic tales like The Odyssey and The Aeneid.
Watership Down Book Summary
In the Sandleford warren, Fiver, a young runt rabbit who is a seer, receives a frightening vision of his warren's imminent destruction. When he and his brother Hazel fail to convince their chief rabbit of the need to evacuate, they set out on their own with a small band of eleven rabbits to search for a new home, barely eluding the Owsla, the warren's military caste.
The travelling group of rabbits finds itself following the leadership of Hazel, previously an unimportant member of the warren. They travel through dangerous territory, with Bigwig and Silver, both former Owsla, as the strongest rabbits among them. Eventually they meet a rabbit named Cowslip, who invites them to join his warren. However, when Bigwig is nearly killed in a snare, the rabbits realize that the new warren is managed by a farmer who protects the rabbits but also harvests a number of them for his own purposes, and the residents of the new warren are simply using them to increase their own odds of survival. After Fiver rescues Bigwig from the snare they continue on their journey.
Fiver's visions promise a safe place in which to settle, and the group eventually finds Watership Down, an ideal location to set up their new warren. They are soon reunited with Holly and Bluebell, also from the Sandleford Warren, who reveal that Fiver's vision was true and the entire warren was destroyed by humans.
Although Watership Down is a peaceful habitat, Hazel realizes there are no does (female rabbits), thus making the future of the warren certain to end with the inevitable death of the rabbits present. With the help of a black-headed gull named Kehaar, they locate a nearby warren, Efrafa, which is overcrowded and has many does. Hazel sends a small embassy to Efrafa to present their request for does. While waiting for the group to return, Hazel and Pipkin scout the nearby Nuthanger Farm to find two pairs of hutch rabbits there; Hazel leads a raid on the farm the next day and rescues two does and a buck from the hutch. When the emissary returns, Hazel and his rabbits learn Efrafa is a police state led by the despotic General Woundwort, and the four rabbits dispatched there manage to return with little more than their lives intact.
However, the group does manage to identify an Efrafan doe named Hyzenthlay who wishes to leave the warren and can recruit other does to join in the escape. Hazel and Bigwig devise a plan to rescue the group and join them on Watership Down, after which the Efrafan escapees start their new life of freedom.
Shortly thereafter the Owsla of Efrafa, led by Woundwort himself arrives to attack the newly formed warren at Watership Down, but through Bigwig's bravery and loyalty and Hazel's ingenuity, the Watership Down rabbits seal the fate of the Efrafan general by unleashing the Nuthanger Farm watchdog. A formidable fighter by rabbit standards, Woundwort fearlessly stands his ground when the dog closes on him for the kill. His body, however, is never found, and at least one of his former followers continues to believe in his survival. Hazel is nearly killed by a cat, but is saved by the farm girl Lucy, the owner of the escaped hutch rabbits.
The story's epilogue tells the reader of how Hazel, dozing in his burrow one "chilly, blustery morning in March" some years later, is visited by El-ahrairah, the spiritual overseer of all rabbits, and hero of many rabbit stories, who invites Hazel to join his own Owsla. Leaving his friends and no-longer-needed body behind, Hazel departs Watership Down with the spirit-guide, "running easily down through the wood, where the first primroses were beginning to bloom."
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Kate Brown
The Latest: Oregon House approves progressive climate policy
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Latest on Oregon’s cap and trade proposal (all times local):
The Oregon House has approved an economywide cap-and trade-program.
The program would put an overall limit on greenhouse gas emissions and auction off pollution “allowances” for each ton of carbon industries plan to emit. Only the state’s largest polluters would be targeted.
Lawmakers voted 36-24 late Monday night after nearly six hours of debate, sending it to the Senate.
The Statehouse’s minority Republicans blasted the plan, saying it would raise gas prices and cause businesses to move. They also say it would hurt rural economies that depend on the industries targeted under the legislation.
Rep. Karin Power is one of the Democrats behind the bill. She says the state is behind on its emission reduction goals and must take dramatic action to respond to climate change.
Gov. Kate Brown has said she would sign the bill.
Oregon is on the precipice of becoming the second state after California to adopt a cap-and-trade program, a market-based approach to lowering the greenhouse gas emissions behind global warming.
Supporters call it the United States’ most progressive climate policy. They say it not only cuts emissions but invests in transitioning the state economy and infrastructure to better prepare for more intense weather events as climate change worsens.
Under a cap-and-trade program, the state puts an overall limit on emissions and auctions off pollution permits or “allowances” for each ton of carbon industries plan to emit. Only the largest polluters are targeted.
The state aims to reduce emissions to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050.
Detractors say that Oregon’s program offers concessions to nearly every industry to dampen the potential financial impact.
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Dueling legal analyses raise questions about special session
By BECKY BOHRERJune 27, 2019
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s attorney general said Wednesday that Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy has the authority to call a special session where he wishes and the option of seeking a court order to compel rebellious lawmakers to convene in his chosen location of Wasilla.
How far Dunleavy plans to push the issue — his latest dustup with lawmakers — remains to be seen.
Attorney General Kevin Clarkson’s position is at odds with that of the Legislature’s top legal adviser, Megan Wallace, who in a memo said a governor does not have the constitutional power to compel the Legislature to meet in a location other than the capital of Juneau. Clarkson told reporters the writers of the state’s constitution, if they wished, could have limited where a special session could be held but didn’t.
The constitution permits the governor to call a special session and for lawmakers to call themselves into one if they can muster sufficient votes.
Dunleavy called for a special session, starting July 8, in Wasilla, where he’s from. But House Speaker Bryce Edgmon and Senate President Cathy Giessel this week said the Legislature instead plans to convene in Juneau and hold most meetings in Anchorage.
Clarkson said Dunleavy asked him for his legal options. Clarkson said he could seek a court order compelling lawmakers not present in Wasilla to go there and have Alaska State Troopers roundup those who defy any such court order. “I have no idea whether he’ll choose that or not,” Clarkson said.
Dunleavy also possibly could join a lawsuit filed by a citizen or simply let lawmakers meet where they want, Clarkson said.
Dunleavy spokesman Matt Shuckerow said Dunleavy would be able to address those issues later.
A 1982 state law says a special session may be held at any location in Alaska and says if a governor calls one for a location other than the capital that should be designated in the governor’s special session proclamation. Dunleavy did that.
Wallace, in response to a request for analysis from Edgmon, writes that in her review, it seems evident the Legislature at that time “did not contemplate a scenario, like here, where the governor would designate a location in a special session proclamation absent an agreement with the legislature.”
Clarkson said it’s “remarkable” for the Legislature to declare a law that it passed in 1982 is unconstitutional.
Wallace’s memo notes no other governor has called a special session for somewhere other than Juneau and special sessions held outside Juneau, in Anchorage, were initiated by the Legislature, which can call itself into special session if it can muster the votes.
The state constitution lists the capital as Juneau, and Wallace writes that delegates intended that capital would describe the place where legislative sessions were held.
Clarkson acknowledged the reference to Juneau as the capital. But he said “there’s a world of difference between that and saying that that’s the only place they can meet.”
Wallace said the current situation raises separation-of-powers issues. The Legislature’s power to provide for meeting areas, staff, security and other services “is essential to its functioning as an independent branch of government. To preserve the legislature’s independence, a court may ultimately find it a violation of the separation of powers doctrine to give the governor the power to establish the location of a legislative session.”
Edgmon and Giessel said the Legislature was one short of the votes needed to call its own special session. But they said a majority of legislators in both chambers consider it the Legislature’s right to determine the best location and venue to conduct business.
Some legislators cited concerns with security and the logistics of a special session in Wasilla.
Rep. Colleen Sullivan-Leonard of Wasilla, a minority Republican, said discussions with legislative leadership have been lacking and that the first she heard of plans to meet in Juneau and Anchorage was in a news release.
“People are making decisions without really sitting down ... to have a discussion on, ‘Where will we be on July 8?’” she said. “Certainly our intent, the Mat-Su delegation’s intent, is to be in Wasilla, where the governor has deemed that the special session should be held.” The delegation includes lawmakers from Wasilla and surrounding areas.
Lawmakers were unable to complete their work during a 121-day regular session and a special session in Juneau.
This isn’t the first dustup between Dunleavy and lawmakers. The Legislative Council has agreed to prepare for a lawsuit in a disagreement with the administration over school funding.
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Aravo Continues to Lead Supplier Lifecycle Management Market with Latest Solution Release
Monday, November 22nd, 2010
New Capabilities Include Product-Level Risk Metrics, Integration with the Corruption Perception Index, and Deeper Support for Business Criticality Indexes
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, November 22, 2010 – Aravo, the leading provider of on-demand Supplier Information Management (SIM) software and services for Supplier Lifecycle Management (SLM), today announced the latest release of its award winning solution. Continuing to raise the bar for SLM offerings, this release provides sourcing, procurement and risk management executives with increased capabilities to effectively identify, quantify and mitigate supply chain risk. New tools and features include support for critical product-level risk metrics, independent third party data integration, and flexible business critically indexes.
Given the volatile economic climate, companies have become increasingly dependent on global suppliers in efforts to cut costs and focus on core competencies. This, however, exposes global enterprises to increased risk tied to supply chain disruptions. Recent industry studies, such as “The New Weakest Link in Your Supply Chain,” published by the Association of Financial Professionals in early November, highlights the need for companies to manage suppliers on a much more proactive, holistic basis. The study emphasizes that a supplier’s operational health, finances, and the quality of its performance are linked. Aravo’s current solution release provides the tools to achieve these goals.
“Long-gone are the days when companies could simply rely on credit reports or third party financial scores as their sole supplier risk management approach,” says Tim Albinson, Aravo CEO. “As the original pioneer in the SIM space, Aravo has seen the growth in complexity of supplier risk, and has led the industry in providing our customers with the solutions and services to help them select, monitor and manage the variables that drive supply chain failure. This latest release of our solution suite enables companies to implement a comprehensive supplier risk management program that combines industry best practices with automated processes and broad integration with risk data sources.”
Key to supplier risk management for products companies is the ability to monitor supplier performance and the associated risk at the product level. Understanding product risk from the brand down to the part level is critical in avoiding product quality and customer delivery failures. To address this need, Aravo’s new release delivers the industry’s first SIM solution with part-level risk visibility. Using Aravo, customers can now measure and view a supplier risk index for critical parts across their supply chain.
Reflecting the industry need for true multidimensional risk criteria, Aravo has long supported the aggregation of a variety of risk factors into its overall Aravo Supplier Risk Scores. With this release, Aravo has added enhanced integration to additional third party data including:
Analysis of supplier geographical location against the Corruption Perception Index published by Transparency International, which ranks countries of the world according to the degree to which corruption is perceived to existing among public officials and politicians.
Eight new Bridger Insight Watchlists, including Commodity Futures Trading Commission Sanctions, UK FSA, Foreign Agents Registrations, Ireland Financial Regulator Unauthorized Firms, Japan FSA, Japan MOF Sanctions, Japan METI-WMD Proliferators, and the People’s Bank of China regulatory monitoring.
Many Aravo customers are also moving towards managing suppliers at multiple levels across business units and geographies. As a result, they must organize and access information according to these internal business relationships. With this release, Aravo has enhanced its supplier business relationship management capabilities by adding hierarchical search criteria to its business process wizard. As a result, users can quickly identify the relationships they must manage based on geography, commodity, etc., and view risk scores of all associated supplier business relationships.
Supply risk managers must also consider the importance, or criticality, of a supplier to the enterprise. Aravo added a Business Criticality Index (BCI) to reflect this need in an earlier release, and has now combined the BCI with Business Relationships to deliver complete flexibility in managing supplier relationships based upon each company’s unique combination of risk, relationship and criticality criteria.
Lastly, Aravo has extended the configurability of its credentials management capabilities in its industry leading Aravo Credentials & Compliance solution to allow users to easily automate the tracking and instant notification of the expiration of all certifications, from insurance documents to SAS70 audits to regulatory approvals.
About Aravo
The world’s best-run businesses utilize Aravo’s Cloud-based Supplier Lifecycle Management solutions and Supplier Risk Services to find and manage trading partner relationships, reduce supply chain risk, ensure global regulatory compliance and lower the cost of managing suppliers by up to 72%. Aravo launched the market’s first SIM/SLM solution in 2004 and has been the leading innovator in the space ever since. Customers such as General Electric, Accenture, and Boston University rely on Aravo to manage information and processes for over 2 million global suppliers. Aravo is based in San Francisco, with offices in Chicago, Dallas, New York, Portland, Monterrey, Mexico and Ahmedabad, India, and is backed by over $50 million in investment from Cisco Systems, Big Sky Partners, and others. For more information regarding Aravo’s award-winning solutions please visit our website at https://www.aravo.com.
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ToersBijns to Twist: Walking Arizona's other death row
Opening night of "Political Descent"
Firehouse Gallery, Phoenix
The names of Arizona's victims of prison violence,
gross neglect and despair under the administration of Chuck Ryan.
The excellent letter below was written by Carl Toersbijns, a retired AZ Department of Corrections Deputy Warden. He worked at the state's Supermax prison in Florence, ASPC-Eyman, and knows of what he speaks. The opinion piece by Steve Twist that Carl is responding to is here.
Find Carl's personal blog here, and his blog on AZCentral under kodiakbears, here.
-----from Carl ToersBijns---
ARIZONA REPUBLIC LETTER TO THE EDITOR:
In reply to Mr. Steve Twist’s story on Arizona state prison systems, I am compelled to write to set the record straight from another viewpoint that differs very much with those of Mr. Twist. In order to do this, I will reveal I have 25 years in corrections with the last 5 years with the Arizona Corrections agency as a deputy warden of operations. I left on good terms but was viewed critical by many because of my viewpoints that were not shared by peers and co-workers inside the prison system. That having been said, I am readily identified as a critic of the agency and how it spends its money and how it operates it systems statewide. Being viewed as a “progressive” in this state can cause heartburn by many and conflict as well.
Yes, Mr. Twist, Arizona prisons do make an easy target for the media but not just the Arizona Republic. There have been numerous critical reports delivered to the community by good investigative reporters who researched their stories for accuracy for they knew they would be challenged by the DOC for accuracy.
The characterization made for the alleged “gross mischaracterization” of the “unofficial death row” that exists within the prisons statewide is accurate. There cannot be a debate about the deaths that have occurred since Director Ryan took over in the end of January 2009. To set the record straight do your homework and visit the agency’s web page at http://www.azcorrections.gov/Minh_news_gov.asp news releases and do the math.
Reporters are reporting exactly what is being provided by the agency in a most non-transparent manner as many deaths are “pending investigation”, natural deaths, suicides and homicides, just as it was reported by all media reporters especially Mr. Bob Ortega, who requested hundreds of freedom of information documents to solidify and document his data accurately.
Truth in sentencing rules of engagement were dominated by political influences of ALEC, PRIDE and many other groups who promised financial support for those who supported their views on his to be tough on crime. This is hardly an admirable position to take for what is suppose to be a task driven for justice and equality for all under our constitutional demands.
You boldly speak of “Maximum-security inmates, those who have committed brutally violent crimes, and those who have demonstrated predatory, unruly and violent behavior by being a danger to other inmates and staff, generally make up the population housed in high-security settings” and say this without one solid contribution to personally observing these conditions or walking the tiers as many of us have for at least 16 hours a day, five days a week.
You speak of them not being in “dark isolation, deprived of human contact or anything comparable to solitary confinement.” I challenge your knowledge and ask how you arrived at this conclusion without setting one step inside one of these facilities for no less than 8 hours.
Again, as a former deputy warden of one of the highest and most restricted security units in the state, Eyman SMU II, Florence Arizona, I never remember you walking the corridors and making this evaluation or observation first hand thus I must assume you either took a 20 minute “dog and pony” tour that was offered to all politicians and attorneys from the AG’s office or you were told this by someone who didn’t work there either.
Regardless, you information is totally misinformed as I can validate these conditions through spending my time walking, talking and interacting with both staff and inmates inside these dark corridors where direct sunlight only hits them in the outdoor recreation box if the sun is up at high noon.
In your letter you wrote “Nevertheless, these dangerous inmates are appropriately housed for the safety of the public, themselves, and other inmates and staff” which is a statement we can agree on for sure.
Your perspective in your “discussion of the rate of inmate deaths in the Arizona prison system” is either outdated or unreal. Although you mention valid reasons for death, you purposely omit the long delays of constitutionally mandated healthcare standards that accelerate or impact the risks of recovery and while we are talking about drug overdose, suicide and homicides, these events are never clearly explained or revealed as most investigations are shoddy, incomplete and designed to close the matter as “pending further investigations” with no real follow up to reveal the actual cause of death. You cite traditional and known factors as contributors to death just so you can marginalize these deaths as human beings not provided the proper custodial care and protection under law.
Your reflection of your “housing environment” is positive but lacks the details that might reveal to you problems contributing to the overall efficiency of these housing units especially in a hot state such as Arizona. The prisons are aging and maintenance or rather preventive maintenance has been severely impacted by budget cuts and personnel cuts that once were available to take care of these physical plants and repair as needed to keep all HVAC systems in compliance and other maintenance tasks timely.
These “variety of housing environments: dormitories, double-person cells, detention areas where inmates are temporarily segregated, and maximum-security single-person cells that are exclusively for problematic, dangerous inmates -- the worst of the worst” is an untrue statement.
They are not the “worst of the worst” as I estimate at least 26 % are mentally ill; 50 % are protective segregation or death row and the rest are gang validated and behavioral problems that need to be kept out of general population because of their supervisory needs.
For those gang and violent offenders, the state needs to review their policies and see how they can reduce their custody levels through step down programs that will allow them to return back to general population at one time or another instead of indefinitely.
There are too many mentally ill prisoners housed there who don’t belong in max custody but rather a treatment center for stabilization, recovery programming, medication compliance and crisis intervention. Mixing them with non-mentally ill prisoners impacts and upsets these “housing environments” severely and creates more uses of force, more medical injuries, more self-inflicted wounds and more staff getting hurt because of triggers inside there that is best described as chaotic and loud once the others join the rants and anger of those kept there for reasons that warrant another review by both clinical personnel and medical personnel who are violating their ethical oaths and licenses for not treating these prisoners kept there in max custody.
You state “But in all cases, an inmate is able to interact with others. This includes the worst inmates, whose cells are in areas where they can speak with others in cells around them” thus you marginalize their housing conditions as acceptable and humane yet you have no idea what goes on inside these cell areas that turn into “bedlam” or craziness on a moments notice that impacts the sanity and insanity of everyone housed there as the need to use chemical agents is often not reserved for the one individual acting out but the entire pod will be exposed because of the ventilation systems that are joined and linked to each other through their venting systems. It is obvious you have never engaged in making housing assignments for as you had, you would know there is a systematic manner of making housing assignments inside prisons that carries with it many factors too long to mention.
The fact is that I am a critic of the agency. I am a critic in the manner they dispose of human beings in a cultural demeanor that dictates “deliberate indifference” to their civil rights and standards of care as well as custodial responsibilities. I am a critic in hope of finding change in the manner we do business in Arizona prisons.
Many of these prisoners, both the mentally ill and the others will return back to our neighborhoods without treatment, programming and successful release planning. Their chances of staying out of prison are reduced by the lack of understanding and comprehension of how prisoners do time in Arizona as you have so superbly demonstrated by your letter indicating you are endorsing the manner it is being run and that civil rights and human rights don’t matter as long as you are incarcerated in the state of Arizona.
For the record, we have a prison system that provides “food and shelter, education, work programs, alcohol- and drug-addiction programs, and medical- and mental-health care that meet community standards” and that is most certainly truth to some extent. Your statement is misdirected to those lower custody yards not written about by Mr. Bob Ortega.
However, Bob Ortega wasn’t writing about the open yards where these amenities are so closely monitored and delivered and in compliance to a large degree. He was talking about the max custody units [and administrative segregation / detention units] where a fair proportion of Arizona prisoners are now housed under current policies to fill max custody beds so they can justify asking the legislature for more max custody beds. Beds that are the most expensive type to keep and filled but that doesn’t matter to those who pay taxes as they are willing to shell out $ 1.1 billion dollars for a system that has so many problems, they are “money pits” and wasting valuable funds that could be redirected to educational and other social needs for this state instead of prisons.
The only way you can save money on prisons is to reduce the population (what a concept) and find alternative sentencing and give the discretion back to judges to apply justified prison sentences for all persons equally under the law.
Carl ToersBijns
Labels: arizona department of corrections, ASPC-Eyman, bob ortega, carl toersbijns, conditions of confinement, deaths in custody, deliberate indifference, mental illness, solitary, steve twist, supermax, victims rights
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Cushion "Dora Maar"
Pablo Picasso:
https://www.arsmundi.com/en/artwork/kissen-dora-maar-830203.html
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Mixed technique | Beige back side | Zipper | Format 45 x 45 cm
After Picasso's work. Format 45 x 45 cm. Material 95% cotton and 5% polyester. Woven in France. With zipper. Beige on the back. © Succession Picasso 2015.
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Pablo Picasso: Cushion "Dora Maar"
More works from Pablo Picasso
Monumental artist from Spain (1881-1973) The painting is stronger than I am; "it forces me to do what it wants." (Pablo Picasso).
At the age of 12, he could already paint like Raphael, 20 large university professors could not convey more great insights when it comes to art. As Pablo Picasso in the biblical age of 91 died, he left the world a complete works of over 40.000 works - and the certainty of the most important artist of the 20th century.
Pablo Ruiz Picasso (October 25th, 1881 Malaga - April 8, 1973 Mougins) was his whole life to the search for new artistic means of expression. He always combined endless ingenuity with courage for radical innovations. With unmatched versatility, his work presents the modern and contemporary art in new design: lively, diverse and stimulating. Picasso's art always remains physically: women, suggested harlequins, Flamenco guitars, doves and black bulls: what his eye also covered it is and remains pervaded by Picasso's irresistible charisma.
In addition, his work always delighted, as it is to squeeze in any style, is versatile and surprising. Down with style! Does God have perhaps a style? He has created the guitar, the Harlequin, the dog, the cat, the owl, the dove. Just like me. Elephant and whale that's not bad, but elephant and squirrels? A wild mix! He created what did not exist. Me too."
Picasso had his first solo exhibition in Barcelona at the age of 19, then, he moved to the art metropolis of the turn of the century, to Paris. His star quickly rose to the sky and he became a celebrated artist. It starts with the Blue and Rose Periods. Then, he developed a new revolutionary art, Cubism with Georges Braque from the art of indigenous peoples. In the 20s, his motives were monumental, and classified. Then he made the contact with the surrealists which was noticeable in his works. His artistic peak was reached with the mural Guernica, which was created under the impressions of the Spanish Civil War. After the Second World War, he moved back to France and turned especially to the lithography and the ceramic.
His imagery are always mirrors of his own life. His partners and his children, as well as the Bull Fighting, which he has lifelong admired, represent the main topics in his monumental masterpieces.
In numerous variations Picasso portrayed himself as well as historical painters like Degas, Manet and Toulouse-Lautrec to the easel. Each material and each technique was stimulated by Pablo Ruiz Picasso to create new artwork: wax-chalks, oil on canvas, silk, sculptures, ceramic - the versatility of the great Spaniard was overwhelming.
Picasso's fellow artist Max Ernst once said: "... Nevertheless, against him nobody can arrive, nevertheless, that is the genius.” This judgment of the great surrealists underlines the unique rank which Picasso occupies in the 20th century art history.
The auction of the estate of Picasso's long-time companion Dora Maar was the big Paris art auction event of the century. The collection, which is unequalled, achieved record prices. The demand for Picasso's drawings, which is by far the part of the estimates. Dora Maar once said about Picasso: "If the women change in his life, everything else will also change, the house, the favourite poet, the friendship, the style.” Throughout his life he sought with a variety of artistic means for new ways of expression.
Today reach high-profile exhibitions all over the world record number of visitors, which testifies his continuing popularity.
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World Development Report 2012: Gender Equality and Development
Physics of Condensed Matter, By Prasanta Kumar Misra
Książki » Książki zagraniczne » WHO - oferta
Światowa Organizacja Zdrowia - World Health Organization – to jedna z organizacji wyspecjalizowanych ONZ utworzona w 1945. Rozpoczęła działalność 7 kwietnia 1948. Liczy 187 członków, siedzibę ma w Genewie. Polska jest krajem członkowskim Światowej Organizacji Zdrowia (WHO) od początku jej istnienia. Organizacja została utworzona w celu rozwiązywania problemów międzynarodowych w zakresie zdrowia publicznego.
ARS POLONA S.A. jest agentem WHO na rynek polski. Wszystkie publikacje są oferowane przez nas po cenach katalogowych WHO. Zapraszamy do zapoznania się z katalogiem publikacji WHO.
Zamówienia mogą być składane online, telefonicznie, faksem, pocztą zwykłą i elektroniczną lub osobiście w naszej siedzibie.
Kontakt: Anna Krysińska, tel: (22) 509 86 45, fax: (22) 509 86 40
Poniżej znajdą Państwo wybrane tytuły z oferty WHO, do których nabycia zachęcamy.
Global Tuberculosis Control 2009 Epidemiology, Strategy, Financing
WHO PRESS
2009, 303 pages [English]
ISBN 978 92 4 156380 2
This report is WHO’s thirteenth annual report on global tuberculosis control in a series that started in 1997. The report presents WHO’s latest assessment of the epidemiological burden of TB (numbers of cases and deaths), as well as
progress towards the 2015 targets for global TB control that have been established within the context of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). It also includes a thorough analysis of implementation and financing of the WHO’s Stop TB Strategy and the Stop TB Partnership’s Global Plan to Stop TB, since in combination these have set out how TB control needs to be implemented and funded to achieve the 2015 targets. The report gives particular attention to the period 2006–2009, but selected epidemiological, implementation and financial data are presented for previous years as well. This includes epidemiological data back to 1990 and financial data back to 2002. Bringing together data reported by 196 out of 212 countries and territories in 2008, as well as data collected from these countries and territories in previous years, Global tuberculosis control 2009 is the definitive source of information about the national and international response to the worldwide TB epidemic.
The World Cancer Report 2008 . Edited by P. Boyle and B. Levin.
International Agency for Research on Cancer
ISBN 978 92 832 0423 7
The World Cancer Report 2008 provides a unique global view of cancer and documents many important features of the global situation. The global cancer burden doubled in the last thirty years of the twentieth century, and it is estimated that this will double again between 2000 and 2020 and nearly triple by 2030. Until recently, cancer was considered a disease of westernised, industrialised countries. Today the situation has changed dramatically, with the majority of the global cancer burden now found in low- and medium-resource countries. The greatest impact of this coming increase will fall on the low- and medium-resource countries, which frequently have a limited health budget and a high background level of communicable disease. Cancer treatment facilities are not universally available and life-saving therapies are frequently unavailable.
Mental Health Aspects of Women’s Reproductive Health. A Global Review of the Literature. Edited by Jane Fisher, Jill Astbury, Meena Cabral de Mello and Shekhar Saxena
2008, 170 pages [E]
ISBN 978 92 156356 7
WHO in collaboration with the Key Centre for Women’s Health in Society, WHO Collaborating Centre in Women’s Health at the School of Population Health, University of Melbourne, and UNFPA developed a Global Review on the Mental Health Aspects of Women’s Reproductive Health. The Review responds to a prime concern women around the world have expressed that the mental health implications of certain reproductive events/problems are huge and compromise in multiple ways their health and their wellbeing - but that in most countries mental health as a component of reproductive health services remains inconspicuous, peripheral and marginal. Furthermore, this lack of attention is unfortunate, given the significant contribution both mental health and reproductive health make to the global burden of disease and disability. This Review is a unique document containing all available evidence regarding the relationship between women’s mental health and selected aspects of their reproductive health. It includes a discussion of the
biopsychosocial factors that create vulnerability to poor mental health and those that might be protective and the types of programmes that could mitigate adverse effects and promote mental health. The document is based on research on these subjects over the last 15 years from high, middle and low-income countries. Evidence from peer-reviewed journals has been used wherever possible but has been augmented with results of a specific survey initiated to gather state of the art information on reproductive and mental health issues from a variety of potential researchers and interested parties. Valuable data from consultant reports, national programme evaluations and postgraduate research work was also compiled, analyzed and synthesized.
International Travel and Health 2009. Situation as on 1 January 2009
More than 900 million international journeys were undertaken in 2008. This amount of global travel exposes many people to changes in altitude, humidity, disease agents and temperature - all of which can lead to illhealth. Many health risks can be minimized by precautions taken before, during and after travel. This book explains how travellers can stay healthy, and provides WHO guidance on vaccinations, malaria chemoprophylaxis and treatment, protection against insects and other disease vectors, and safety in different environmental settings. This book covers all the main health risks to travellers, both during their journey and at the destinations. It describes the relevant infectious diseases, including causative agents, modes of transmission, clinical features, geographical distribution and prophylactic and preventive measures. New and revised contents in this edition include: a new chapter on psychological health; a country list with updated malaria and yellow fever information; a revised section on rabies more precise; and updated maps. This book is designed for medical and public health professionals who advise travellers, but it is also a standard reference for travel agents, airlines, shipping companies and travellers themselves.
WHO Classification of Tumours of the Central Nervous System, Fourth edition NEW!
2007, 312 pages
Summary: WHO Classification of Tumours of the Central Nervous System is the first volume of the 4th Edition of the World Health Organization series on histological and genetic typing of human tumours. This authoritative, concise reference book provides an international standard for oncologists and pathologists and will serve as an indispensable guide for use in the design of studies monitoring response to therapy and clinical outcome. Diagnostic criteria, pathological features, and associated genetic alterations are described in a strictly disease-oriented manner. Sections on all recognized neoplasms and their variants include new ICD-O codes, incidence, age and sex distribution, location, clinical signs and symptoms, pathology, genetics, and predictive factors. The book, prepared by 73 authors from 19 countries, contains more than 400 colour photographs, numerous X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR) images, charts, and more than 2,500 references.
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On the Hot Seat in Delaware
Insights from an Expert Witness and Director
Jon Foster was one of a majority of new directors on the board of Smurfit-Stone Container (SSCC) in 2010, when, shortly after emerging from post-Chapter 11 reorganization, the company faced an unsolicited offer from Rock-Tenn.
Once due diligence, negotiations, and formal documentation were completed, a half-stock, half-cash deal at $35 per share, or a total enterprise value of over $5 billion, was announced on January 23, 2011. Mr. Foster provided deposition testimony in the litigation that followed.
How did a $5 billion deal go from start to finish in less than three weeks?
Rock-Tenn had likely watched Smurfit-Stone for many years, as the companies competed to some extent. In addition, Rock-Tenn had successfully acquired a number of companies. Our Smurfit-Stone board was very knowledgeable about Rock-Tenn, well organized, and advised by high-quality bankers and lawyers. We negotiated hard and substantially improved the price and structure that were initially offered.
What, specifically, did the plaintiffs claim in the litigation that followed the announcement?
A class action complaint alleged that the consideration was inadequate and unfair to our shareholders, the preliminary proxy statement was misleading and inadequate, and that we directors failed to conduct a formal sale process to maximize value. An injunction was sought to delay the Smurfit-Stone stockholder vote and set aside Rock-Tenn’s deal protection devices for Smurfit-Stone to seek superior acquisition proposals.
Did the SSCC board try to settle the litigation?
No. We were confident that we had been well informed and well advised and had negotiated an attractive transaction for shareholders that maximized value. I was a fact witness in the litigation and was deposed at length on these issues.
What were the key reasons behind the board’s decision to support the Rock-Tenn transaction?
In general, we felt strongly that the combined company, which would be the second-biggest producer of North American containerboard and coated recycled board, would be very well positioned. Rock-Tenn had an excellent management team with a strong record of shareholder value creation and integrating acquisitions. And, the blend of cash and stock consideration allowed our shareholders to realize a significant premium and also have the opportunity to continue to have a stake in a more attractive company.
Was there a go-shop provision? Did you solicit other potential buyers?
No. It seemed clear that the market and Wall Street bankers were well aware that Smurfit-Stone would be receptive to an acquisition, since it was a Fortune 500 company in a consolidating industry with more than a dozen Wall Street analysts following it. No other bidders emerged.
What did the Delaware Chancery Court decide?
The court decided that while a 50 percent cash–50 percent stock transaction suggests that the so-called Revlon obligations apply, it denied the plaintiffs’ injunction motion. The court noted that the sale process lasted 19 days, but concluded that our process was a reasonable one and that there were substantial negotiations and no evidence of management influence or bias on the part of the directors. The court also said that SSCC’s recent emergence from bankruptcy was informative about value and options to maximize value – and that our bankers’ detailed analyses and advice were unbiased and based on reasonable and customary valuation methodologies, supporting a fairness opinion that the consideration paid to Smurfit-Stone's stockholders by Rock-Tenn was fair.
Looking back, were there steps you took during the deal process that enabled you to prevail in the litigation that followed? Any advice you would give to board members to limit their companies’ exposure?
Directors need to act in an informed, dispassionate way. Our board was thorough. We were knowledgeable about the company, all but one of us (the CEO) were independent, we were advised by experienced bankers and lawyers, and we negotiated successfully, always focused on maximizing shareholder value. ■
The Use of Standstill Provisions in M&A Disputes
Managing Principal Gaurav Jetley discusses the value of understanding the full risks, benefits, and implications of confidentiality and standstill agreements during negotiations.
Deal Metrics: A Quick Look at Topping Bids
Between 2005 and 2012, about 11 percent of friendly cash transactions, on average, were topped. Our review of the pricing of deals indicates that transactions with a relatively low announced bid premium attract attention from other bidders.
This feature appeared in the October 2013 Corporate Transaction Litigation Alert.
https://www.analysisgroup.com/Insights/ag-feature/deal-metrics/on-the-hot-seat-in-delaware/
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Lahore’s iconic Jain temple razed
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Published : Feb 12, 2016, 11:40 pm IST
Updated : Feb 12, 2016, 11:40 pm IST
Notwithstanding a court order, authorities in Pakistan’s Punjab province have demolished the remains of a centuries-old Jain temple to pave the way for a controversial Metro line project here.
In violation of the Lahore high court’s order to suspend all work on the line within 200 feet of buildings of historical value, the Punjab government on Thursday demolished the remains of the already damaged temple.
Located near famous Anarkali Bazaar of old city, mob had damaged Jain Mandir in 1992 after the demolition of Babari Mosque in India.
The temple was being used these days for some commercial purposes like shops and the office of the Lahore Waste Management Company and a private filling station before its was completely destroyed on Thursday by the Shahbaz Sharif government.
Supreme Court Lahore’s registry branch, Shalimar Garden, Chauburji monument, Saint Andrew Church, GPO building, tomb of Mehrunisa, Budhu ka Awa, tomb of Baba Mauj Daria, Shah Cheragh Building, Awan-e- Auqafand and Dai Anga Tomb are other historical sites that fall on the route of the project.
The Lahore high court in January had issued a stay order against the construction work for the metro line project within 200 feet of historical buildings along its route.
Opposition parties in Punjab Assembly have not only brought a resolution in the House against the government’s move to demolish/damage historical sites but also launched a drive to protest against the Sharif brothers (Shahbaz and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif), terming them as “builders having no care for the historical sites and people’s properties”.
Activist Kamal Mumtaz rushed to the Lahore high court and moved a contempt petition against the government for violating its court order and continuing the construction work of Metro line. He pleaded to the court to intervene and stop the government from demolition of historical sites.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan called upon the Punjab government to review the project and desist from attacking the people’s basic rights to preservation of their heritage.
Location: India, Punjab, Lahore
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Malaysia Scandal Wreaks Havoc on Economy
Malaysia’s central bank is clearly losing the battle to defend its national currency, the ringgit, which fell to RM4.2275:US$1 on Aug. 24 before recovering slightly on Bank Negara buying, with the pace accelerating as the international financial community continues to lose confidence in the country’s deteriorating economic position and its massive twin financial scandals.
Events over the weekend did little to inspire confidence, with police arresting 29 protesters before they could even start a rally and charging them with Sec. 124 of the penal code, a nebulously worded amendment that deals with “activities detrimental to parliamentary democracy” and carries penalties up to 20 years in prison.
The electoral-reform group Bersih has called for mass street protests in Kuala Lumpur, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu on Aug 29 and 30. Police have vowed to stop the rally and jail its organizers. The harsh penalties leveled at the protesters over the past weekend may have been aimed at frightening next week’s participants.
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The Swiss bank UBS last Friday, Aug. 21, issued an alert saying the magnitude and speed of the currency’s decline “exceeded our bearish expectations,” falling 24 percent against the US dollar over the past year and bringing the rate to a 17-year low. But although UBS set a short-term target of 4.35, privately UBS bankers are saying the currency could go to RM5.0:US$1 just this week. It shot through the psychologically important barrier of 4:1 last week without a hitch.
With international reserves having fallen to US$94.5 billion as of Aug. 15, Bank Negara has few tools to stop the slide. Bank Negara Gov. Zeti Akhtar Ahmad last week ruled out currency controls, leaving her only the weapon of raising interest rates, which would play havoc with the economy, given high household and government debt. With crude oil and other commodity prices sliding, GDP growth fell to a still-respectable 4.9 percent for the second quarter.
The Kuala Lumpur stock market has headed for collapse as well, falling by 12.7 percent since Aug. 3 and 2.17 percent today alone. Although all Asian markets have been descending in line with China’s crashing bourses, the KLSE is the worst-performing market in Asia and looks set to get worse. Foreigners have been bailing out of the market, the currency and foreign direct investment, with FDI plummeting by 41.8% to RM21.3 billion in the first half of 2015, although officials said the sharp fall was due to a high base year in the first half of 2014.
Prime Minister Najib Razak is seemingly willing to wreck almost every government institution in his bid to stay in power in the face of a widespread effort by the opposition and members of his own party to oust him over two massive scandals, one a US$681 “donation” from unnamed Middle Eastern interests into his personal account, supposedly in gratitude for fighting ISIS. However, US$650 million was spirited back out of the account in 2013 to another Najib personal account in Singapore – then disappeared out of that account to somewhere else, raising more questions than it answered.
The second is his stewardship of 1Malaysia Development Bhd., a state-backed investment fund which, according to critics, has US$6.6 billion worth of unfunded liabilities that a revolving door of chief executive officers and accounting firms have been unable to explain. The Sarawak Report, edited from the UK by Clare Rewcastle Brown, alleged that hundreds of millions of dollars have been diverted to accounts in Singapore and elsewhere held by the young Penang-born tycoon Jho Taek Low, who was instrumental in persuading Najib to establish the fund.
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French Montana Interview
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After sizzling for years in the NYC underground mixtape and DVD circuit, French Montana released his debut album, Excuse My French, this week. In between tequila shots in the studio, the “Pop That” rapper spoke to AskMen about his first-week sales expectations, being Mr. Popular and what sexual act he’s doing while your favorite rappers beef.
Sowmya Krishnamurthy (SK): Your debut album is out. How many copies do you want to sell in the first week to be happy?
French Montana (FM): Um, honestly, I really believe it’s not what you sell, but where you end up at. I feel like it doesn’t matter how much I sell; I know what kind of product I have. It’s going to be legendary. I know it’s going to last forever. I know once people hear it, people will be like, “Damn. This is really it.” Look at Akon. He sold 17,000 first week; he ended up selling five million copies. Look at Shaggy. He sold 10,000 and ended up at 10 million.
SK: That name’s a blast from the past. Have you met Shaggy?
FM: Never met him. I’m not a big fan, but I look at examples, facts.
SK: Was there anything on Excuse My French that didn’t happen that you wish had?
FM: There was this Lana Del Rey record that I had that I really wanted to be on the album. It kind of worked out for the better, because we swapped it out for a Max B record. That meant more to me.
SK: One thing that always strikes me is how popular you are. You’re down with Coke Boys, Bad Boy, Maybach Music Group, XO, etc., and every person I know in the industry loves you. Why is that?
FM: Man. I mean. I don’t really know. I don’t really know. I remember being the most hated. Sh*t. I don’t know. Yeah, coming up, we was the most blackballed.
SK: Is it funny to see those same people try to become your BFF now?
FM: I mean, when people be beefing with each other about petty sh*t like, “He got a hotter record than me,” I just be looking like… When somebody do something to me, I just be looking past that. I call them and they be like, “Damn. This n*gg* don’t even care.”
SK: If someone has a problem with you, you’ll call him to squash it?
FM: Yeah. Like, you beefing with me over records or you bought a shirt before me or a pair of sneakers before me. When we really had problems with people [in the past], it’s like, “When I see you. I’ll shoot you in your face.” So now, it’s just…The problems be petty so it’s not about nothing.
SK: When you see other rappers beefing then, what do you do? Sit back and laugh?
FM: Sh*t, man. I probably be getting head somewhere.
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Home Air Routes Aviation Cebu Pacific Air New Destination News September Cebu Pacific Introduces Flights to Dammam
Cebu Pacific Introduces Flights to Dammam
Dirk Salcedo September 07, 2014 Air Routes, Aviation, Cebu Pacific Air, New Destination, News, September,
Aviation Updates Philippines - The leading low cost carrier of the Philippines, Cebu Pacific Air, is introducing flights to Dammam, Saudi Arabia to expand its international flights. The carrier recently launched direct flights from Manila to Kuwait on September 4 and will be followed by launching flights between Manila and Sydney starting September 9.
Cebu Pacific Air Airbus A330-343X RP-C3345
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In a press release published by Cebu Pacific Air on their website, the carrier said that it will be launching flights to Dammam flying three times a week starting October 4, 2014 in order to serve Filipinos living in Saudi Arabia.
Cebu Pacific added that it is offering an introductory seat sale fare of P1 from September 5 to 10, 2014 or until seats last. The travel dates are from Oct. 4 to Dec. 31, 2014. After the seat sale, lowest year-round fares will start at P3,499.
"CEB is proud to offer all our kababayans in Saudi Arabia, PHP1 fares and year round low fares that are up to 40% lower than what's being offered by other airlines. CEB also offers the most convenient connections to the most number of destinations in the Philippines. With CEB's low fares, they can enjoy being with their families and loved ones more often," Alex Reyes, Cebu Pacific General Manager for Long-Haul Division said.
Cebu Pacific's Dammam flights depart Manila every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at 9:55pm, and arrive in Dammam at 2:40am the next day. The return flight departs Dammam every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday at 4:10am, and arrives in Manila at 6:35pm.
The 436-seat Airbus A330-300 will be used for flights between Manila and Dammam. Meanwhile, the carrier recently received its 5th Airbus A330-300 on September 1. The A330 will be used for domestic flights to Cebu and Davao and several international flights.
Cebu Pacific's 51-strong fleet is comprised of 10 Airbus A319, 28 Airbus A320, 5 Airbus A330 and 8 ATR-72 500 aircraft. It is one of the most modern aircraft fleets in the world. Between 2014 and 2021, Cebu Pacific will take delivery of 11 more brand-new Airbus A320, 30 Airbus A321neo, and 1 Airbus A330 aircraft.
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GM, paced by pickups, gains 16% in July
Sales of the GMC Sierra increased 49 percent to 16,582 in July, and sales of the Chevrolet Silverado climbed 45 percent to 42,080. GM said it has 140,035 of the full-sized pickups in inventory, a 68-day supply.
General Motors' U.S. sales rose 16 percent in July to 234,071 units, as full-sized pickup deliveries jumped 44 percent and all four of the automaker's brands posted double-digit increases, the company said today.
Retail sales of GM vehicles rose 23 percent from July 2012, while fleet sales fell 6 percent. Fleet sales accounted for 19 percent of GM sales in July.
"For GM, July was the most well-balanced month of the year from a retail sales standpoint: Trucks were hot, but so were small cars and family vehicles," Kurt McNeil, vice president of U.S. sales operations, said on a conference call with analysts and reporters.
"Our experience shows that the difference between good sales and great sales in a slow-growth economy is how many new products you have to offer, and we are starting to hit our sweet spot."
Chevrolet sales jumped 17 percent to 162,670 units. Cadillac sales also rose 17 percent, to 15,652. GMC sales rose 14 percent to 39,356, and Buick sales climbed 14 percent to 16,393.
'More room to grow'
GM said its total inventory is 638,517 units, a 68-day supply. McNeil estimated the company's market share in the mid-17 percent range. Its share was 18.2 percent for the first half of the year, according to the Automotive News Data Center.
"We think there's definitely more room to grow this year," McNeil said.
The redesigned versions of GM's full-sized pickups, which began arriving at dealerships in June, helped retail deliveries of those vehicles rise 51 percent. About 15 percent of the sales were the 2014 versions, which are currently being produced only in the crew-cab model. Full-sized pickup deliveries to small-business customers doubled, GM said.
Sales of the GMC Sierra increased 49 percent to 16,582, and sales of the Chevrolet Silverado climbed 45 percent to 42,080. GM said it has 140,035 of the full-sized pickups in inventory, a 68-day supply.
Car sales grew 24 percent, including a 42 percent jump in sales of mini, subcompact and compact cars. Sales of Chevrolet cars rose 31 percent.
Sales of the Chevy Cruze surged 70 percent, with fleet deliveries accounting for most of the increase. Cruze retail sales increased 24 percent, GM said.
GM has about a 50-day supply of the Cruze. Don Johnson, head of Chevy sales and service, said GM sold about 350 diesel-powered Cruzes in July, bringing the total to nearly 600 since the diesel option debuted.
Sales of the tiny Chevy Spark rose 164 percent from a year ago, when it was new on the market.
But two other Chevy nameplates that had been in high demand posted declines. Equinox deliveries fell 7 percent, and Sonic sales slipped 4 percent.
Sales of the Chevy Impala rose 38 percent after the newly redesigned car reached dealerships. Johnson said 60 percent of those sales were to retail customers and 60 to 65 percent were the redesigned 2014 model that last week was named the top-scoring sedan on the market by Consumer Reports.
Encore performance
At Buick, sales declined for three of the four models carried over from a year ago, with the Regal sedan dropping 34 percent. The Enclave SUV, up 14 percent, and the new Encore combined to account for roughly half of the brand's sales.
Sales at Cadillac were relatively stable, except for the XTS and CTS sedans. The XTS, which debuted last year, jumped 69 percent; sales of the CTS, which has been redesigned for 2014, slid 39 percent. Nonetheless, McNeil said GM is content with the brand's performance.
"We feel pretty good about the month for Cadillac," he said.
GM estimated the industry's light-vehicle seasonally adjusted annualized rate for July to be 15.7 million and repeated its previous full-year sales forecast of 15 million to 15.5 million units.
Honda, Toyota, GM set pace as sales climb 14%
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Intellect-powered surveillance system protects duty-free areas at Moscow's Vnukovo airport
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Vnukovo International Airport is one of Russia's most important airports, ranking third in the country by annual passenger flow. The airport is rapidly growing and management has set an ambitious but achievable goal: to become Moscow's No. 1 airport and a leading transit center between Europe and Asia. The Moscow city government is assisting with an ongoing program to overhaul the airport, the goal of which is to make Vnukovo a competitive transit hub for international passengers.
Vnukovo's active growth, modernization, and new terminal construction caught the eye of RegStaer, one of Russia's leading duty-free operators. RegStaer stores offer a full range of duty-free products: alcohol, perfumes and cosmetics, jewelry, tobacco products, candy, clothes, accessories, watches, and travel products. Over 400 professionals are employed at the company.
Each RegStaer store is unique and designed individually. The new project at Vnukovo had special requirements for safeguarding expensive products without compromising the store's design. Visitors have to feel comfortable and relaxed in the store, without feeling subjected to obtrusive surveillance. A the same time, stores with exclusive accessories require alarm systems for showcases. This required new solutions from Unimax, the installer for the project. Security needed to be invisible yet easy to operate.
It was also necessary to put IP video surveillance systems in five new stores and three existing ones, in terminals A and B, the VIP area, and the Vnukovo-3 business terminal.
Video cameras along the perimeter and in customer areas of the new stores ensure security but also help with marketing: customer behavior, measurement and analysis of the most popular products, bottlenecks, and customer routes through the store are some of the areas in which video surveillance offers a critical advantage. Axis video cameras and POS Intellect software from AxxonSoft were chosen for the project.
The pairing of Axis cameras and AxxonSoft software is one used for several years now.
Unimax company devised the combination back in 2009; in 2012, Axis Communications and AxxonSoft announced an alliance and development of a special vertical solution for retail surveillance. Unimax is one of the first systems integrators entrusted with deployment of the joint retail solution at client sites.
POS Intellect can receive text and event information from cash registers, synchronize this information with video, and present the results in easy-to-analyze form. Thanks to the software's support for user-defined queries and criteria-based filtering of transactions, RegStaer now has a one-of-a-kind tool for looking at staff activity and identifying abuse. Axis P1344 cameras are installed for cash register surveillance. In the remaining areas, Axis P3344 dome cameras integrate perfectly into the stores' modern interior.
Since the project for installing IP video surveillance was a centralized one, three existing stores were retrofitted as well. Existing surveillance cameras were removed, since they could not perform the tasks now expected from the security system.
A separate operator workstation was added for efficient observation, continuous monitoring, and quick reactions to events. Information is shown on four monitors, 24 hours a day. The integrated IP surveillance system at RegStaer facilities at Vnukovo Airport uses only a few video servers for processing footage and storing video, along with almost 200 IP cameras, of which over 150 are installed in the company's duty-free stores.
The task of security protection for glass storefronts was solved with the help of DSC wireless equipment. Magnetic wireless radio sensors do not require installing wiring and are practically invisible on the all-glass storefronts. To showcase a new product or add or remove merchandise from a storefront, the sensors are disarmed with a special code. Each storefront has a unique code; an LED panel on each storefront shows the status so that employees do not forget to rearm the sensors. Flashing lights and loud sounds are triggered if the storefront is opened without permission.
The new solution allows optimizing store operations in a number of areas. Store security is now protected and the risk of fraud and shoplifting has been drastically reduced. In addition, the system allows improving use of shelf space for arranging products: marketing research that proper placement can improve results by 10% or even more – an enormous figure for retail businesses.
Unimax soon plans to install similar systems at other RegStaer duty-free stores.
"Our integrated solution matches high-quality Axis IP cameras with AxxonSoft's unique software for the needs of Russian retail. Unfortunately, the current situation with retail theft is not so good in Russia. But IP technology and video analytics have made it much easier to combat this trend",
commented Stanislav Guchiya, Business Development Director for Axis Communications in Russia, the CIS, and Eastern Europe.
Cash registers are monitored with the help of Axis P1344 cameras. Customer areas are covered with Axis P3344 dome cameras, which harmonize perfectly with the modern interiors of the new stores.
"Interest from retailers in high-quality, smart security solutions has been growing by leaps and bounds. This is why we created Axis & Intellect Retail Solution, an integrated product that combines top-notch cameras, smart and functional software, and no less importantly, high-quality server equipment and deployment services from the installer. The client gets a solution that meets its needs and offers capacity for future growth: for example, soon we are planning to add video analysis of 'hot' and 'cold' consumer traffic areas",
said Mikhail Baburin, Corporate Client Manager at AxxonSoft.
"The chief goal of Unimax was to install a system meeting all needs of the client in a flexible, multifunctional, and modern way. Axis products amply meet these criteria, which is one of the reasons we have used them in our projects for over five years",
said Roman Andreyev, General Director of Unimax.
Unimax is an official Gold Partner of AxxonSoft, with years of experience in creating AxxonSoft-based video surveillance systems. In-house technical support for end users combined with a large number of existing installations allow Unimax to offer its clients the best AxxonSoft-based solutions available.
"We chose Axxon Enterprise because it is the most flexible and development-oriented product, providing exceptional image quality and a convenient and user-friendly interface."
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Ariana Grande Says the 'Sweetener' Era Isn't Over Yet: 'I Just Wanna Make Music and Drop it Whenever'
10/9/2018 by Emina Lukarcanin
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Ariana Grande attends the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on Aug. 20, 2018 in New York City.
Although Ariana Grande's fourth album Sweetener was released less than two months ago, the pop star hinted via Twitter on Oct. 8 that she is already working on new music.
When a fan tweeted to Grande expressing her excitement for a new (fifth) album, but is not "ready for this [Sweetener] era to be over yet," Grande reassured her that there was no reason to be upset.
"It ain’t ova ! i don’t really like “era’s”. i jus wanna make music and drop it whenever and perform it," the singer replied. "I don’t want to conform to the like ... ‘routine’ or like ‘formula’ anymore. i love music i ain’t waiting another 2 years to drop it. i want to share it w u when it’s freshhh."
Grande also recently shared a possible photo from inside the studio.
Check out Grande's new tweet below.
it ain’t ova ! i don’t really like “era’s”. i jus wanna make music and drop it whenever and perform it. i don’t want to conform to the like ... ‘routine’ or like ‘formula’ anymore. i love music i ain’t waiting another 2 years to drop it. i want to share it w u when it’s freshhh
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) October 9, 2018
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A living shoreline, constructed with coir fiber logs, bags of mussels, and trucked-in sand, addresses multiple objectives simultaneously: dissipation of water energy, creation of aquatic habitat, stabilization of the shoreline, and additional erosion control. Native grasses and forbs, such as salt marsh cordgrass and sea lavender, were then planted to further secure the site and provide additional habitat.
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Bangladesh Air Force > News > 2017
BANGLADESH AIR FORCE NEWS: 2017
BAF Observes Former Air Chief Air Vice Marshal Bashar’s Death Anniversary
Dhaka, 01 September: Bangladesh Air Force observed 41th death anniversary of former Chief of Air Staff Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Khademul Bashar, Bir Uttam on 01-9-2017 with due solemnity. Air Vice Marshal Bashar possesses the dignity for commanding the 6th sector during liberation war of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Air Force remembers this freedom fighter for his glorious contribution in achieving independence and building of Bangladesah Air Force with due respect and honour. This brave pilot was martyred on 01 September 1976 in a tragic plane accident. Mentionable that, Squadron Leader Mofijul Haque was also martyred in the same plane accident.
On this occasion milad mahfil was arranged at the central mosques of BAF Base Bashar and BAF Base Bangabandhu. A special munajat was also offered seeking divine blessings for salvation of the departed souls and for the continued peace and prosperity of the country. Senior BAF officers, Airmen and civilians were present in the milad mahfil.
BAF Air Defence Exercise “Adex 2017” Held
Dhaka, 23 August: Air Defence Exercise “ADEX 2017” of Bangladesh Air Force was held in Dhaka, Chittagong, Jessore, Tangail and Bogra on 23-08-2017. The aim of this exercise is to assess and evaluate the efficiency and capability of BAF Air Defence and identify the weaknesses and draw lessons for further improvement in air defence system. The exercise will help to identify the limitation and draw appropriate lessons for improvement in future. Mentionable that participation of all manpower and material of BAF in the exercise will be more effective in strenghening air defence capability of Bangladesh. As a part of the exercise, the pilots of BAF practised different air combat maneuvers and tactics including attak and interception by the fighter aircraft, surveillance from the air to the enemy attacking area, protecting Air Bases, transporting weapons and special operations. All types of BAF fighter aircraft, radar squadrons and air defence missile units are participating in the exercise.
BAF Observes Birsreshto Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman’s Death Anniversary
Dhaka, 20 August: Bangladesh Air Force observed the 46th death anniversary of Shaheed Birsreshto Flight Lieutenant M Matiur Rahman on 20-8-2017 with due solemnity. On this occasion, milad mahfil was arranged at the mosques of all BAF Bases and units. Special munajat was also offered seeking divine blessings of the departed soul of the deceased and for the continued peace and prosperity of the country. His noble heroic sacrifice in 1971 War of Liberation was remembered with high esteem. In the milad mahfil, officers and members of all ranks of the BAF were present. Earlier, in the morning, Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Admin) Air Vice Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat, BBP, OSP, ndu, psc and Air Officer Commanding of Bangladesh Air Force Base Bangabandhu Air Commodore M Mafidur Rahman, BUP, ndu, afwc, psc offered munajat for the salvation of the departed soul of Shaheed Flight Lieutenant M Matiur Rahman at the Martyred Intellectuals’ Graveyard at Mirpur and commemorated his contribution with great solemnity. Among others Milee Rahman, wife of Birsreshto Flight Lieutenant M Matiur Rahman, Senior Officers and Airmen of Air Headquarters and BAF Bases at Dhaka area were present on the occasion. Besides, on the occasion different programs were arranged at different schools and colleges of Bangladesh Air Force where life time achievement of Birsreshto Flight Lieutenant M Matiur Rahman was highlighted and special munajat was offered for the salvation of his departed soul.
National Defence College Team of India Called On Bangladesh Air Force Chief
Dhaka, 08 August: 35 members National Defence College delegation team of India led by Maj Gen M Vinaya Chandran Nair called on Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Abu Esrar, BBP, ndc, acsc at Air Headquarters on 28-08-2017. They exchanged greetings and discussed different issues related to bi-lateral interests during the meeting. It is expected that the visit of the National Defence College (NDC) team of India will play an important role for strengthening the existing friendly relationship between Bangladesh and India.
Inter-Base Squash Competition of Bangladesh Air Force Concludes
Dhaka, 08 August: Inter-Base Squash Competition of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) concluded at Bangladesh Air Force Base Bangabandhu on 08-08-2017. In the competition, Bangladesh Air Force Base Zahurul Haque team clinched the title by defeating Air Headquarters Unit by 3-1 sets. Flight Lieutenant Syed Mehedi Hasan of Bangladesh Air Force Base Zahurul Haque team was adjudged best player in the competition.
Air Officer Commanding of Bangladesh Air Force Base Bangabandhu, Air Commodore M Mafidur Rahman, BUP, ndu, afwc, psc witnessed the final match as Chief Guest and distributed prizes among the winners. Mentionable that, 06 teams of Bangladesh Air Force participated in this 03 days long competition. Among others Senior BAF Officers, Airmen and other members from Air Headquarters and BAF Bases were present on the occasion.
Chief of Defence Force (CDF) Royal Thai Armed Forces of Thailand Called on Bangladesh Air Force Chief
Dhaka, 07 August: 06 members delegation led by Chief of Defence force (CDF) Royal Thai Armed Forces Gen Surapong Suwana-Adth called on Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Abu Esrar, BBP, ndc, acsc at Air Headquarters on 07-08-2017. They exchanged greetings and discussed different issues related to bi-lateral interests during the meeting. It is expected that the visit of the Chief of Defence Force (CDF) Royal Thai Armed Forces will play an important role for strengthening the existing friendly relationship between Bangladesh and Thailand.
Air Force Chief returns from UK
Dhaka, 20 July: Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Abu Esrar, BBP, ndc, acsc returned home from UK on 20 Jul 2017 after an official visit. During the visit, Chief of Air Staff attended in “Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT)-2017 Ó and “Air Power Conference” held in UK. Air Chiefs of different countries took part in that conference. The Chief of Air Staff also exchanged views with military and civil high officials on professional matters during stay in UK. It is expected that this visit will play an important role for strengthening the existing relationship between Armed Forces of Bangladesh and UK.
US Military delegation called on Bangladesh Air Force Chief
Dhaka, 09 July: US Military Delegation led by Admiral Harry B. Harris, Junior, Commander of United States Pacific Command (USPACOM) called on Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Abu Esrar, BBP, ndc, acsc at Air Headquarters on 9-7-2017. They exchanged greetings and discussed different issues related to bi-lateral interests during the meeting. It is expected that this visit of the United States Pacific Command will play an important role for strengthening the existing friendly relationship between Bangladesh and USA.
Bangladesh Air Force Chief Departed for UK
Dhaka, 11 July: Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Abu Esrar, BBP, ndc, acsc departed Dhaka for UK on a five-day long official visit on 11-07-2017.
During visit, Chief of Air Staff was attend “Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT)-2017 Ó in UK. He also took part in “Air Power Conference” with the participation of Air Chiefs of different countries. During stay in UK, Chief of Air Staff discussed professional matters with military and civil high officials. It is expected that this visit will play an important role for srengthening the existing friendly relationship between Armed Forces of two the countries.
Air Force Chief returns from France
Dhaka, 25 June: Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Abu Esrar, BBP, ndc, acsc returned to Dhaka on 25-06-2017 after visiting France under the invitation of Air Chief of France Air Chief Marshal Andre Lanata. During his visit, Chief of Air Staff attended “The 52nd International Paris Air Show” held in France. He also visited pavilions of different aircraft manufacturing companies and their activities and discussed professional matters with their representatives. Besides, Chief of Air Staff called on Air Chief of France and exchanged views on bilateral issues. It is expected that this visit will play an important role for strengthening the existing relationship between Armed Forces of Bangladesh and France.
Bangladesh Air Force Chief departs for France
Dhaka, 17 June: Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Abu Esrar, BBP, ndc, acsc departed Dhaka for France on 17-06-2017 on a five-day long official visit invited by Chief of Air Staff of France Air Chief Marshal Andre Lanata. During visit, Chief of Air Staff attend “The 52nd International Paris Air Show” in France. He was also exchange views with representatives of different aircraft manufacturing companies on professional matters including call on with Air Chief of France. Besides, he was visited pavilions of different aircraft manufacturing companies and their activities. It is expected that this visit of Chief of Air Staff will play an important role for strengthening the existing relationship between Armed Forces of Bangladesh and France.
Bangladesh Air Force Chief called on Italian Air Chief
Dhaka, 16 June: Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Abu Esrar, BBP, ndc, acsc along with BAF deligation team has visited Italian Air Force Headquarters on 16-05-2017 under the invitation of Italian Air Force Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Enzo VECCIARELLI. During call on with Italian Air Force Chief of Staff, he has exchanged views on bilateral issues. Besides, deligation team has visited various installations of Italian Air Force including Flying Training Wing and Radar Repair Unit. They will also visit several facilities and factory sites of one of BAF’s helicopter provider companies named Leonardo in Italy. Italian Air Force has been very cordial with the BAF deligation team. It is expected that this visit of Chief of Air Staff will play an important role for strengthening the existing relationship between Armed Forces of Bangladesh and Italy.
Contract signing ceremony of MI-171SH helicopter between Bangladesh Air Force and Russia held
Dhaka, 12 June: The contract signing ceremony for procurement of 05xMi-171Sh military transport helicopters between Bangladesh Air force and Russia held at Air Headquarters on 12 June 2017. Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Abu Esrar, BBP, ndc, acsc was present in the ceremony. Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Operation & Training) Air Vice Marshal M Naim Hassan, BBP, OSP, afwc, psc and Ageev Dmitry, Deputy Chief of Section, Joint Stock Company “Rosoboronexport” signed the contract On behalf of Bangladesh and the Government of the Russian Federation respectively. The present government has taken various steps to modernize Bangladesh Air Force (BAF). In this development process, government has taken steps to induct Mi-171Sh helicopter made by Russia in BAF. The said Helicopters will be used in UN Peacekeeping operations. Among others PSO Armed Forces Division, PSOs of Air Headquarters, Senior BAF officers and representatives from Russian Embassy in Bangladesh were present on the occasion.
BAF tree plantation programme Inaugurated
Dhaka, 04 June: This year Bangladesh Air Force has also chalked out an elaborate tree plantation programme in line with the “National Tree Plantation Programme-2017” like earliar. Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Abu Esrar, BBP, ndc, acsc inaugurated the “BAF Tree Plantation Programme-2017” by planting a sapling at Air Headquarters premises on 04-06-2017.
Principal Staff Officers of Air Headquarters also participated in the programme by planting different saplings. Among others Directors and senior BAF officers of Air Headquarters were present during the inauguration programme. All BAF Bases and Units was also observing the similar programme. This year’s programme included planting of herbal, fruit bearing, shade giving and other varieties of saplings having timber value.
Assembly for Commemoration of International Day of UN Peacekeepers-2017 held
Dhaka, 29 May: The International Day of UN Peacekeepers was observed with due respect along with other countries of the world on 29-5-2017 in Bangladesh. The day long programme began with “Peacekeepers Assembly” arranged by Bangladesh Air Force Base Bashar, Dhaka and Air Force Base Zahurul Haque, Chittagong in the morning. Honourable State Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam inaugurated the event by releasing pigeons, balloons and festoons in Dhaka area and Major General Md Jahangir Kabir Talukder, SUP, afwc, psc, GOC 24 Inf Div, Chittagong inaugurated the said event in Chittagong area as the Chief Guest. On the occasion, the Chief Guest, representative of local UN organization and Air Officer Commanding of BAF Bases Zahurul Haque delivered speeches highlighting significance of Bangladesh Peacekeeping Forces in UN peacekeeping mission. The representatives from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Armed Forces, Bangladesh Police, UN agencies and Inter Service Organization, Dignitaries, Student of different school/colleges and media personnel took part in the events.
Certificate award ceremony of Bangladesh Air Force Junior Command and Staff Course held
Dhaka, 23 May: The certificate award ceremony of No. 104 Junior Command and Staff Course of Bangladesh Air Force was held at Bangladesh Air Force Command and Staff Training Institute (CSTI) of BAF Base Bashar on 23-05-2017. Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Operation & Training) Air Vice Marshal M Naim Hassan, BBP, OSP, afwc, psc attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest and distributed certificates and trophy among the graduating officers. 13 officers from Bangladesh Air Force, one officer from Bangladesh Army one officer each from Indian Air Force, Sri Lankan Air Force and Sudan Air Force attended the course. Squadron Leader S M Sakawat Anwer was awarded with the “Chief of Air Staff’s Trophy” for his best performance in the course. While addressing, Assistant Chief of Air Staff thanked the government of participating countries for sending student officers in this course and hoped that they would continue to send their officers in future as well. Earlier, in the welcome address, the Officer Commanding of the institute, Air Commodore Md Saharul Huda gave a brief resume on the course curriculum. Among others, Air Officer Commanding, BAF Base Bashar, Assistant Defence Attache of India and senior BAF Officers were present.
Air Force Chief returns from Italy
Dhaka, 21 May: Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Abu Esrar, BBP, ndc, acsc returned to Dhaka from Italy on 21-05-2017 after an official visit under the invitation of Italian Air Force Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Enzo VECCIARELLI. During visit, , Chief of Air Staff with his entourages visited Air Headquarters of Italy and called on Italian Air Force Chief of Staff and exchanged views with senior military and civil officials of Italy on bilateral issues. Besides, deligation team visited various installations of Italian Air Force including Flying Training Wing and Radar Repair Unit. They also visited several facilities and factory sites of one of BAF’s helicopter provider companies named Leonardo in Italy. It is expected that this visit of Chief of Air Staff will play an important role for strengthening the existing relationship between Armed Forces of Bangladesh and Italy.
Air to Ground Firing “Exercise Eagle Eye 2017-2” of Bangladesh Air Force held
Dhaka, 15 May: Air to Ground Live Firing Exercise “Exercise Eagle Eye 2017-2” of Bangladesh Air Force at Haludia firing range (Bandarban) under Bangladesh Military Training Area (VGD-28) was started 02-05-2017 and it was concluded on 15-05-2017. A good number of BAF fighter aircraft, transport aircraft and Mi series helicopter participated in this exercise. Air to ground firing, different air combat maneuvers and tactics were practiced in this exercise. The main objective of the exercise was to assess and evaluate operational capability of BAF and identify weaknesses to develop better air defence system. A good number of fighter and airmen participated in the said exercise.
BAF Air Defence Exercise “MINIEX 2017-1” held
Dhaka, 24 May: Air Defence Exercise “MINIEX 2017-1” of Bangladesh Air Force held at all BAF Bases on 24-5-2017. The aim of this exercise is to test present Air Defence capability around Dhaka area and capability of Bangladesh Air Force Radar and Surface to Air Missile (SAM) system. Different types of BAF fighter aircraft, Transport aircraft and Helicopter including BAF officers and Airmen of different ranks actively took part in the exercise. It is expected that manpower and weapons of BAF will be useful to enhance Air Defence operational capability through this exercise.
Bangladesh Air Force Chief arrived in Italy
Dhaka, 14 May: Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Abu Esrar, BBP, ndc, acsc arrived in Italy on 14-05-2017 on a 03 days long official visit invited by Italian Air Force Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Enzo VECCLARELLI. During his visit, Chief of Air Staff was exchanged views with senior military and civil officials of Italy on bilateral issues including call on with Chief of Italian Air Force. He was also visited various military and civil installations of Italy. It is expected that this visit of Chief of Air Staff will play an important role for strengthening the existing relationship between Armed Forces of Bangladesh and Italy.
Certificate Award Ceremony of Basic Jet, Helicopter, Transport and fighter aircraft conversion course held in BAF
Jessore, 19 April: The certificate award ceremony of No 03 Basic Jet & Fighter Conversion Course, No 02 Basic Jet Conversion Course and Basic Helicopter Conversion Course and Basic Transport Aircraft Conversion Course of Bangladesh Air Force Academy took place at the academy auditorium of BAF Base Bir Sreshto Matiur Rahman, Jessore on 19-04-2017. Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Abu Esrar, BBP, ndc, acsc graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest and awarded certificates amongst the graduating pilots. Addressing to the graduating pilots, the Chief of Air Staff said that the skill and professionalism that they have gained through the training in this course will act as the foundation stone of their future career in operational squadrons. Chief of Air Staff expressed his satisfaction with the course curriculum and course result. A total of six student pilots on L-39ZA aircraft, eight student pilots on newly inducted K-8W aircraft, six student pilots on newly inducted L-410 aircraft and 17student pilots on BELL-206 helicopter completed their course from BAF Academy. Mentionable that amongst graduating pilots, one student pilot from Bangladesh Naval Aviation and three pilots from Bangladesh Army Aviation also received certificate for successful completion of Basic Helicopter Conversion Course. Senior Officials from Air Headquarters, BAF Base Bir Sreshto Matiur Rahman, Senior Officials from Bangladesh Army & Bangladesh Navy from Jessore & Khulna areas including civil Officials were present during the certificate award ceremony.
Air to Air Firing of Bangladesh Air Force concluded
Chittagong, 11 April: Air to Air live firing exercise by different combat aircraft of Bangladesh Air Force has been concluded at Kutubdia firing range Chittagong on 11-04-2017. The exercise was started on 27 March 2017. Air to air firing, different air combat maneuvers and tactics were practiced during this sixteen days long exercise. The pilots and personnel of different ranks of Bangladesh Air Force actively participated in the exercise.
Indian Army Chief calls on Bangladesh Air Chief
Dhaka, 02 April: Chief of Army Staff, Indian Army, General Bipin Rawat, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, ADC called on Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Abu Esrar, BBP, ndc, acsc at Air Headquarters on 02-04-2017. During call on, they exchanged greetings and discussed on bi-lateral issues. Mentionable that 06 member’s delegation team led by Chief of Army Staff, Indian Army arrived in Bangladesh on 31 March 2017 on a 03 days official visit. It is expected that the visit will play an important role for strengthening the existing friendly relationship between Armed Forces of the two countries.
Bangladesh Air Force MODC recruits’ passing out parade held
Dhaka, 28 March: The passing out parade of MODC recruits entry No-43 of Bangladesh Air Force was held at BAF Care and Maintenance Unit, Lalmonirhat on 28-03-2017. Air Officer Commandig of Bangladesh Air Force Base Bir Sreshto Matiur Rahman Air Commodore Sheikh Abdul Hannan, BUP, nswc, fawc, psc reviewed the spectacular parade and took salute at the impressive march past as Chief Guest. Recruit (MODC) Md Hasibul Islam was adjudged the best recruit among the passed out MODC recruits and awarded with the ‘Best Recruit Trophy’. Among others senior BAF officers, airmen and guardians of the recruits were present on the occasion.
US-Bangladesh Aviation Medicine SMEE-2017 held
Dhaka, 20 March:The Pacific Air Force, Command Surgeon’s Office and Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) Aviation Medicine Institution combinedly arranged 04 days long Aviation Medicine Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE)-2017 which was concluded at Flying Wing Headquaters, BAF Base Bangabandhu, Kurmitola, Dhaka on 20-04-2017. Air Officer Commanding of BAF Base Bangabandhu Air Commodore Muhammad Mafidur Rahman, BUP, ndu, afwc, psc graced the ceremony as Chief Guest and distributed certificate among the participants. The program SMEE will explore how to apply aviation medicine on patient movement to better enhance aircrew safety and patient care during mass casualty. It is also intended to explore opportunities and share best practices to develop interoperability between aviation medical personnel when operating in harsh environments and unfamiliar culture during humanitarian assistance (HA) and disaster response in peacekeeping operations and natural disasters.
Bangladesh Air Force Command Safety Seminar held
Dhaka, 16 March: The 40th Annual Command Safety Seminar of Bangladesh Air Force was held at the BAF Falcon Hall, Dhaka on 16-3-2017.
Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Abu Esrar, BBP, ndc, acsc attended the seminar as Chief Guest and delivered his speech. He also distributed Flight Safety trophies for maintaining best safety record. Highlighting the importance of Flight Safety the Chief Guest added in his speech that flight safety is an evolving process and a manifestation of attachments and commitment of BAF towards Flight Safety. Thus BAF is developing innovative concepts, methodologies and mechanisms to prevent aircraft accidents. While undergoing rapid modernization, Bangladesh Air Force has been constantly tackling and adapting to multi-faceted issues relating to flight safety, maintenance safety, risk management and technological advancement. He applauded the noble objective of the seminar for creating opportunity to share experiences for BAF professionals to strengthen the attachment and assistance in promoting flight safety. Bangladesh Air Force Base Bashar was awarded with ‘Inter-Base Flight Safety Trophy’ and 11 Squadron, BAF was awarded with ‘Inter-Squadron Khademul Bashar Flight Safety Trophy’ for special achievement in the year 2016. BAF officers of Air HQ and all BAF Bases were present on the occasion.
Certificate Award Ceremony of BAF Flight Safety Officers’ Course held
Dhaka, 15 March: The certificate award ceremony of No. 58 Flight Safety Officers’ Course of Bangladesh Air Force was held at Flight Safety Institute (FSI) of Bangladesh Air Force Base Bashar on 15-03-2017. Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Admin) Air Vice Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat, BBP, OSP, ndu, psc attended the ceremony as Chief Guest and distributed certificates among the trainee officers. Squadron Leader Kashif Saeed of Pakista Air Force received the “Chief of Air Staff’s Trophy” for his best performance in the course.
The Chief Guest congratulated the trainee officers for successful completion of training and thanked Officer Commanding of Flight Safety Institute, Instructors and all concerned to the training for their effort to complete the course successfully. Earlier, in the welcome address, Officer Commanding of the institute Group Captain Haider Abdullah, ndc, fawc, psc gave a brief resume on the course curriculum. A total of 13 trainee officers- 08 from Bangladesh Air Force and each from Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Navy, Indian Air Force, Pakistan Air Force and Sri Lankan Air Force attended the course. Among others, senior BAF officers of Air Headquarters and Base were present on the occasion.
Bangladesh Air Force Annual Winter Exercise “Wintex-2017” Concluded
Dhaka, 08 March: Annual Winter Exercise “WINTEX-2017” of Bangladesh Air Force will be concluded on 08-3-2017.
The main objective of the exercise is to assess and evaluate the operational capability of Bangladesh Air Force to safeguard her own air space. The exercise also will help to identify the limitation and draw appropriate lessons for improvement in future. Mentionable that participation of all manpower and material of BAF in the exercise will be more effective in strenghening air defence capability of Bangladesh. The exercise was completed through three steps- Logistic exercise (LOGEX), Communication exercise (COMEX) & Live exercise (LIVEX). As a part of the exercise, the pilots of BAF fighter aircraft, transport aircraft and helicopters practised different air combat maneuvers and tactics including attak and interception by the fighter aircraft, surveillance from the air to the enemy attacking area, protecting Air Bases, providing logistic support, troops rotation, transporting weapons, special operation and search & rescue mission. Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Abu Esrar, BBP, ndc, acsc visited various BAF installations including BAF Base Bangabandhu, BAF Base Zahur, BAF Base Bashar and FOB Barisal to witness different activities of WINTEX-2017.
Mentionable that the exercise was conducted from Barisal, Shamshernagar and all Bangladesh including all Air Force Bases, Stations and Units from 04 March 2017. All types of BAF fighter aircraft, transport aircraft, helicopters, radar squadrons, Missile unit including all BAF personnel took part in the exercise. To make the exercise more effective & realistic and to co-ordinate with other forces Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Navy, Civil Defence and BNCC (Air Wing) participated in the exercise in limited scale.
Bangladesh Air Force Annual Winter Exercise “Wintex-2017” begins
Dhaka, 04 March: A six-day long Annual Winter Exercise “WINTEX-2017” of Bangladesh Air Force was began at all BAF Bases and Units on 04-3-2017.
The main objective of the exercise is to assess and evaluate the operational capability of Bangladesh Air Force to safeguard her own air space. It is also to identify the weakness and draw appropriate lessons for improvement. All types of BAF fighter aircraft, transport aircraft, helicopters, radar squadrons, Surface to Air Missile (SAM) unit including all BAF personnel are taking part in the exercise. As a part of the exercise, the pilots of BAF fighter aircraft, transport aircraft and helicopters will practise different air combat maneuvers and tactics including interception by the fighter aircraft. Mentionable that participation of all manpower and material of BAF in the exercise will be more effective in strenghening air defence capability of Bangladesh. To make the exercise realistic, components of Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Navy, Civil Defence and BNCC (Air Wing) was participated in the exercise in limited scale.
Bangladesh Air Force Inter-Base Volleyball competition concluded
Dhaka, 02 March: Inter-Base Volleyball Competition-2017 of Bangladesh Air Force concluded at Bangladesh Air Force Base Paharkanchanpur, Tangail on 02-3-2015. Seven teams of Bangladesh Air Force took part in the competition. Of the seven participating teams, Bangladesh Air Force Base Birsreshto Matiur Rahman team became champion while Bangladesh Air Force Base Zahurul Haque team became runner-up. AC-1 Md Suja Miah of Base Zahurul Haque team was adjudged as the best player. Air Officer Commanding of local Base Air Commodore Md Zahidur Rahman, GUP, nswc, psc witnessed the final match and distributed prizes among the winners as the chief guest. Among others Senior BAF Officers, Airmen and other members of the Base were present on the occasion.
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Perdue Farms names new CEO
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Jim Perdue has stepped aside as CEO of Perdue Farms, promoting Randy Day to become the second nonfamily member to lead the Salisbury-based poultry company.
Perdue, who has been CEO since 1991, will remain as the company's chairman and brand spokesman.
An Eastern Shore native, Day has been with Perdue Farms since 1980, holding numerous positions, including president of Perdue Foods and, most recently, chief operating officer since last May. He also will join the board of directors.
"He has proven himself to be a business leader who understands the importance of disciplined execution of our strategies and attention to competitive position and financial stewardship," Perdue said in a statement. "He has a deep respect for — and lives — our values. Randy embraces and drives change, and will provide the strategic leadership to make sure Perdue Farms remains innovative, relevant and trusted as we move into our next century."
Perdue Farms was founded by Jim Perdue's grandfather, Arthur Perdue, in 1920. His father, Frank, took over the company in the 1950s and built it into the business it is today.
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These Cookie Guidelines apply to the websites of Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH, AG Düsseldorf HRB 28688, Völklinger Straße 4, 40219 Düsseldorf - also known as the "Responsible Body".
When you visit Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH websites, information is stored on your terminal device in the form of cookies. Cookies are small files which are stored on your device and which store certain settings and data for communicating with Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH websites via your browser. Cookies allow Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH e.g.to adapt a website to your interests or to save your password so that you do not have to re-enter it every time. Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH does not collect any personal data through the cookies if you have not given your consent.
Strictly necessary cookies are required for you to move around the Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH websites and use their basic functions, such as the assignment of anonymous session IDs to bundle a number of related queries to one server.
Performance cookies collect information about the use of the Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH websites, such as the Internet browser and operating systems used, domain names of websites from which you came, number of visits, average time spent and pages accessed. Performance cookies do not store any information that enables personal identification of the user. Performance cookies are intended to improve the user-friendliness of websites and thus the user experience.
Functional cookies enable a website to store information that has already been provided and to offer the user improved, more personalised functions and to facilitate requested functions such as the playback of videos.
Advertising cookies are used to offer content that is relevant to the user and adapted to his/her interests. Advertising cookies are also used to limit the frequency of an ad and to measure and influence the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Advertising cookies register whether a website has been visited or not and what content has been used. This information may be shared with third parties, such as advertisers. Advertising cookies are often linked to page functionalities of third parties.
Social media cookies are necessary for you to share content from Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH websites via social media channels such as Facebook or Twitter. Further information can be found in the guidelines of the relevant social media company.
Not all of these cookies may be deployed when you use Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH websites.
Disabling of cookies
You can utilise the full functionality of the Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH websites with the help of cookies. If you disable cookies, certain expected functionalities may not be available to you.
If you do not want cookies, you can set your browser to disable them. There are also special opt-out functions that you can use (below). Most browsers offer different ways to protect your privacy, including deleting cookies from your device, blocking all cookies or warning you before a cookie is saved. The browser does not prevent previously set cookies from continuing to function on your device unless you have deleted all cookies in your browser settings.
The instructions for managing cookies in your browser can usually be found in the browser's Help section or in the operating instructions of your device.
You can object to the collection and storage of data at any time with effect for the future by sending an exclusion cookie to opt-out.
Analytics services
Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google Inc. (Google). Google Analytics uses "cookies” which are saved on your device to help the websites analyse how users use them. This cookie-based information on how you use the websites is then sent to a Google server in the USA where it is stored. However, if IP anonymisation is enabled on the websites, your IP address is first truncated by Google within the member states of the European Union and other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be sent to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. Google uses this information on behalf of Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH to evaluate your use of the websites, to compile reports on website activities and to provide Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH with further services associated with the use of the websites and the Internet.
The IP address sent by Google Analytics from your browser will not be combined with any other data by Google.
You may prevent cookies from being saved by making the appropriate setting in your browser. In this case, however, you may not be able to use all functions of the Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH websites in full. Furthermore, you can prevent the website usage data (including your IP address) recorded by the cookie from being sent to Google, or prevent Google from processing this data, by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available in the following link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.
The websites of Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH use Google Analytics with the extension "anonymizeIp()". IP addresses are then further processed in truncated form, thereby preventing personal identification. If the data collected about you contains a personal reference to you, it will be excluded immediately and the personal data deleted at once.
Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH uses Google Analytics to analyse and regularly improve the use of our websites. The statistics thus obtained help Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH to improve the service it offers and make it more interesting for you as a user. In the exceptional cases in which personal data is transferred to the USA, Google is regulated by the EU-US Privacy Shield, http://www.privacy-shield.gov/EU-US-Framework. The legal basis for the use of Google Analytics is Article 6 para. 1 sentence 1. f GDPR.
Third party provider details: Google Dublin, Google Ireland Ltd.; Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, Fax: +353 (1) 436 1001.
User conditions: http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html
Overview of data protection: http://www.google.com/intl/de/analytics/learn/privacy.html
Privacy Policy: http://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy
The Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH websites also use Google Analytics for device-independent analysis of visitor flows. This is carried out on the basis of a user ID. You can disable the cross-device analysis of your usage in your customer account under "My data", "Personal data".
Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH uses the marketing and remarketing services ("Google Marketing Services") of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA ("Google"), on the basis of its legitimate interest, i.e. interest in analysis, optimisation and economic operation of its websites as defined in Article 6 para. 1 sentence 1 f GDPR.
Google is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement and thus guarantees compliance with European data protection law
https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active.
The Google marketing services allow Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH to display advertisements for and on its websites in a more targeted manner in order to present users only with advertisements that potentially correspond to their interests. In cases in which users are shown e.g. ads for products they have shown an interest in on other websites, this is referred to as "remarketing". Google executes a Google code for this when users call up websites on which Google marketing services are active, and remarketing tags (invisible graphics or codes) are integrated into the website. With their help, an individual cookie is stored on the user's device or comparable technologies are used. Cookies can be set by various domains, including google.com, doubleclick.net, invitemedia.com, admeld.com, googlesyndication.com or googleadservices.com. This file records which websites the user has visited, which content s/he is interested in and which offerings s/he has clicked on. Furthermore, technical information is collected about the browser and operating system, linking websites, time of visit as well as further information about the use of the website. The users’ IP addresses are also recorded: Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH, within the framework of Google Analytics, indicates that the IP address must be truncated within member states of the European Union or in other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and only in exceptional cases transferred in full to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. The IP address is not combined with the user's data within other Google services. Google may also link the above information to similar information from other sources. If the user then visits other websites, ads can be displayed which are tailored to his/her interests.
Users' data is processed in pseudonymised form within Google marketing services. This means that Google does not store and process e.g. the names or e-mail addresses of users, but processes the relevant data in relation to the cookies within pseudonymised user profiles. This means that, from Google's point of view, the ads are not managed and displayed for a specific person, but for the cookie holder, regardless of who this cookie holder is. This does not apply if a user has expressly permitted Google to process the data in non-pseudonymised form. The information collected by Google marketing services about users is transmitted to Google and stored on Google's servers in the USA.
One of the Google marketing services used by Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH is the online advertising program "Google AdWords". Each AdWords customer receives his or her own "conversion cookie". This prevents cookies from being traced via the websites of AdWords customers. The information collected by the cookie is used to generate conversion statistics for AdWords customers who have opted for conversion tracking. AdWords customers see the total number of users who clicked on their ad and were redirected to a page with a conversion tracking tag. However, they will not receive any information that personally identifies users.
Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH can integrate third-party advertisements on the basis of the Google marketing service "AdSense". AdSense uses cookies to enable Google and its partner websites to place ads based on users' visits to these or other websites on the Internet.
Furthermore, Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH can use the "Google Tag Manager" to integrate and manage Google analysis and marketing services into the website.
Further information on Google's use of data for marketing purposes can be found on the overview page: https://www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads, Google's data protection declaration can be accessed at https://www.google.com/policies/privacy
If you wish to object to interest-based advertising by Google marketing services, you can use the setting and opt-out options provided by Google: http://www.google.com/ads/preferences.
Facebook Pixel, Custom Audiences und Facebook Conversion
On the basis of legitimate interest in, and for the purposes of, the analysis, optimisation and economic operation of the websites, the so-called "Facebook Pixel" of the social network Facebook, which is operated by Facebook Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA, or, if you are based in the EU, Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland ("Facebook"), is used within the websites of Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH.
Facebook is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement and thus guarantees compliance with European data protection law
(https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000GnywAAC&status=Active).
With the help of the Facebook Pixel, Facebook is able to determine the visitors of the website as a target group for the presentation of ads (so-called "Facebook ads"). Accordingly, Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH uses the Facebook Pixel to display the Facebook ads only to Facebook users who have also shown an interest in the website or who have certain characteristics (e.g. interest in certain topics or products as determined on the basis of the websites visited) that Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH transmits to Facebook (so-called "custom audiences"). The Facebook Pixel also ensures that the Facebook ads correspond to the potential interest of the users and are not a source of annoyance. Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH can also use the Facebook Pixel to monitor the effectiveness of Facebook advertisements for statistical and market research purposes by seeing whether users have been redirected to a website after clicking on a Facebook advertisement (so-called "conversion").
Facebook processes the data in accordance with the Facebook Data Usage Policy. Accordingly, general information on the display of Facebook ads can be found in the Facebook Data Usage Policy: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php. For specific information and details about the Facebook Pixel and how it works, please visit the Facebook Help section: https://www.facebook.com/business/help/651294705016616.
You can object to data collection by the Facebook Pixel and use of your data to display Facebook ads. Visit the page set up by Facebook and follow the instructions on usage-based advertising preferences in order to set the types of ads you see within Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads.
The settings are platform-independent, i.e. they are applied to all devices, such as desktop computers or mobile devices.
You may also object to the use of cookies for reach measurement and for advertising purposes via the disable page of the network advertising initiative (http://optout.networkadvertising.org/) and additionally via the US website (http://www.aboutads.info/choices) or the European website (http://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/your-ad-choices/).
Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH uses the Adobe Analytics (Omniture) web analytics service to analyse and improve the use of its websites. The statistics obtained help Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH to improve the service it offers and make it more interesting for you as a user. In the exceptional cases in which personal data is transferred to the USA, Adobe is regulated by the EU-US Privacy Shield, https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework. The legal basis for the use of Adobe Analytics is Article 6 para. 1 sentence 1. f GDPR.
Cookies are stored on your computer for this evaluation. This information is stored on servers, some of which are in the USA. If you prevent cookies from being stored, you may not be able to use the websites of Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH in full. It is possible to prevent the storage of cookies by changing the setting in your browser or by clicking the "Logout" buttons on http://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/opt-out.html.
The Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH websites use Adobe Analytics (Omniture) with the settings "Before Geo-Lookup: Replace visitor´s last IP octet with 0" and "Obfuscate IP-Removed", which shortens your IP address by the last octet and replaces it with a generic IP address that can no longer be assigned. Any personal reference is thus excluded.
Third party provider details: Adobe Systems Software Ireland Limited, Ireland, 4-6 Riverwalk, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24, Republic of Ireland; privacy@adobe.com; Data protection policy; http://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policy.html.
Use of social media plug-ins
Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH uses the following social media plug-ins: [Facebook, Google+, Twitter, Xing, T3N, LinkedIn, Flattr]. Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH uses the two-click solution. This means that when you visit the Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH websites, no personal data is initially passed on to the providers of the plug-ins. The provider of the plug-in is recognisable from the marking on the box above its initial letter or from the logo. Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH allows you to communicate directly with the provider of the plug-in via the button. Only if you click on the marked field to enable it will the plug-in provider be informed that you have accessed the corresponding Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH website. The data specified in this declaration is also transmitted. In the case of Facebook and Xing, the IP address is anonymised immediately after collection, according to the respective providers in Germany. By activating the plug-in, you transfer your personal data to the respective plug-in provider, where it is stored (in the USA for US providers). Since the plug-in provider collects data mainly via cookies, we recommend that you delete all cookies in your browser's security settings before clicking on the greyed-out box.
Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH has no influence over the data collected and the data processing processes, nor is Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH aware of the full extent of data collection, the purposes of the processing or the storage periods. Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH also has no information regarding the deletion of the data collected by the plug-in provider.
The plug-in provider stores the data collected about you in the form of user profiles and uses these for advertising and market research purposes and/or for tailoring the design of its website. Such evaluations are conducted above all for the presentation of tailored advertising (including for users who are not logged in) and in order to inform other social network users about your activities on the websites. You have a right to withdraw consent for the creation of such user profiles; to do so you must contact the respective plug-in provider. Through the plug-ins Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH allows you to interact with social networks and other users; this enables us to improve the service Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH provides and make it more interesting for you as a user. The legal basis for use of the plug-ins is Article 6 para sentence 1 Satz1. f GDPR.
The data is forwarded regardless of whether or not you have an account with the plug-in provider and are logged in there. If you are logged in with the plug-in provider, the data Reed Exhibitions Germany GmbH collects from you is assigned directly to your account with the plug-in provider. If you click the activated button and, e.g., link to the page, the plug-in provider also stores this information in your user account and shares it publicly with your contacts. Reed Exhibitions Germany GmbH recommends that you log out regularly after using a social network, especially before activating the button, as you can then avoid being assigned to your profile with the plug-in provider.
Further information on the purpose and scope of data collection and its processing by the plug-in provider can be found in the data protection declarations of the following providers below. They will also provide you with further information about your rights and the privacy protection setting options.
Addresses of the respective plug-in providers and URLs of their data protection policies:
Facebook Inc., 1601 S California Ave, Palo Alto, California 94304, USA
Further information on data collection
http://www.facebook.com/help/186325668085084
http://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/your-info-on-other#applications
http://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/your-info#everyoneinfo
Facebook is regulated by the EU-US Privacy Shield
https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework
Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Montainview, California 94043, USA
https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/?hl=de
Google is regulated by the EU-US Privacy Shield
Twitter, Inc., 1355 Market St, Suite 900, San Francisco, California 94103, USA
https://www.twitter.com/privacy
Twitter is regulated by the EU-US Privacy Shield
Xing AG, Gänsemarkt 43, 20354 Hamburg, DE
http://www.xing.com/privacy
T3N, yeebase media GmbH, Kriegerstr. 40, 30161 Hannover, Germany
https://t3n.de/store/page/datenschutz
LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, California 94043, USA
http://www.lindedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
LinkedIn is regulated by the EU-US Privacy Shield
Flattr Network Ltd. mit Sitz in 2nd Floor, White bear yard 114A, Clerkenwell Road, London, Middlesex, England, EC1R 5DF, UK
https://flattr.com/privacy
Integration of YouTube videos
Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH has integrated YouTube videos into its website. These are stored at http://YouTube.com and can be played directly within the Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH website.
When you visit the website, YouTube is informed that you have accessed the corresponding subpage of the Reed Exhibitions Germany GmbH website. The data specified in this declaration is also transmitted. This is independent of whether or not you have a YouTube user account which you are logged in to. If you are logged in to Google, your information will be directly assigned to your account. If you do not wish to be assigned to your YouTube profile, you should log out before activating the button. YouTube stores your data in the form of user profiles and uses these for advertising and market research purposes and/or for tailoring the design of its website. Such evaluations (even users who are not logged in) are conducted in particular for the delivery of tailored advertising and in order to inform other social network users about your activities on the website. You have a right to withdraw consent for the creation of these user profiles; contact YouTube directly to do so.
Further information on the purpose and scope of data collection and its processing by YouTube can be found in the data protection declaration. This also contains further information about your rights and the privacy protection setting options: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy.
Google also processes your personal data in the USA and is regulated by the EU-US Privacy Shield, https://www.privacashield.gov/EU-US-Framework.
Integration of Google Maps
Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH uses Google Maps on its websites. This enables Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH to display interactive maps directly on the website and gives you the convenience of using the map function.
When you visit the website, Google is informed that you have accessed the corresponding subpage of the Reed Exhibitions Germany GmbH website. The data specified in this declaration is also transmitted. This is independent of whether or not you have a Google user account which you are logged in to. If you are logged in to Google, your information will be directly assigned to your account. If you do not wish to be assigned to your Google profile, you should log out before activating the button. Google stores your data in the form of user profiles and uses these for advertising and market research purposes and/or for tailoring the design of its website. Such evaluations (even for users who are not logged in) are conducted in particular for the delivery of tailored advertising and in order to inform other social network users about your activities on the Reed Exhibitions Germany GmbH website. You have a right to withdraw consent for the creation of these user profiles; contact Google directly to do so.
Further information on the purpose and scope of data collection and its processing by the plug-in provider can be found in the data protection declaration of the provider. This also contains further information about your rights and the privacy protection setting options: http://www.google.de/intol/de/policies/privacy.
Google also processes your personal data in the USA and is regulated by the EU-US Privacy Shield, https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.
Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH integrates "Google Fonts" from the provider Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Privacy Policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/, Opt-Out: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated.
Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH integrates the bot recognition function, e.g. for online form entries, of the provider Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Privacy Policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/, Opt-Out: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated.
The websites of Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH may contain functions and content of the Instagram service, offered by Instagram Inc, 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA. This can include content such as images, videos or texts and buttons with which users can rate their enjoyment of the content, subscribe to the authors of the content or the articles. If the users are members of the Instagram platform, Instagram can assign the accessing of the above content and functions to its users’ profiles. Instagram data protection declaration: http://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.
Use of social media buttons with "Shariff".
Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH uses the "Shariff" c't project on its websites. "Shariff" replaces the usual share buttons of social networks and thus protects surfing behaviour
"Shariff" only includes these social network share buttons on Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH websites in the form of graphic elements which contain a link to the corresponding social network. By clicking on the corresponding graphic element you will be forwarded to the services of the respective network. The Shariff button only establishes a direct contact between the social network and visitors when the visitor actively clicks on the Share button. Only then will your data be transmitted to the relevant social network. If the Shariff button is not clicked, there is no exchange between you and the social networks. Further information about the c't "Shariff" project can be found at http://www.heise.de/ct/artikel/Shariff-Social-Media-Buttons-mit-Datenschutz-2467514.html
Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH uses the c't "Shariff" project on its websites for the following social networks.
Matchmaking is based on an instance of the Global Meetings Programme, an online software application owned by Sector Marketing Limited (UK company number 6263418), Avalon House, Lower Strode Road, Clevedon, Bristol, BS21 6UU, United Kingdom.
If you have any questions regarding this data protection declaration, please call +44 1275 335911 (UK landline number) or send an email to help@meetingsprogramme.com.
The online web application, referred to in this context as ': instance_name' or 'The Global Meetings Programme', is managed and run on behalf of 'Reed'.
Matchmaking respects your privacy and we do our utmost to protect your information.
Matchmaking will only collect information from you for justified and legitimate business purposes and will ensure that such information is relevant and appropriate.
Matchmaking is transparent with regard to your collected data and to how and for what purposes it is used.
Matchmaking uses the information you provide exclusively for its originally intended purpose.
Your personal contact details (name, phone number & e-mail address) will not be published. This information will only be available to contacts with whom you have expressly arranged a meeting. These contacts will receive your contact details shortly before the event.
How is your information used?
Personally identifiable information is information that identifies you as an individual: your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address. This information may apply to you personally or to your workplace.
Matchmaking uses your information to match you with other people and companies that match your criteria and participate in events for which you have registered.
Information we receive from third parties
Your personally identifiable information may come from information provided to us by third parties such as an event, exhibition or conference management company. Your personal data will only be used in connection with the event from which the data originates. In most cases, your profile information will be generated from the answers you provided when registering for an event, or from the information you posted in the exhibition catalogue / on the showcase website.
Updating your personal information
Matchmaking contains a 'Manage your profile' page in your user account. Here you can update all information we store about you. If you have problems accessing the system, please contact us at help@meetingsprogramme.com.
Matchmaking will ONLY share your information with the organisers of the event. Any changes in your personal or demographic information may be forwarded to the organisers and their registration systems to maintain data consistency and accuracy.
Confirmed contacts will receive your contact details shortly before the fair in order to be able to contact you during the event.
Matchmaking uses cookies to improve the user experience and tailor content to the individual user.
Matchmaking also uses cookies to track how users make use of our website. The tracking of cookies stores user information that cannot be identified, such as country of origin, type of Internet connection and pages visited on the website.
Users can disable cookies in their Internet browser. However, this may limit the visitor experience of our website. For more information on managing cookies, please refer to your browser's help pages.
Use of PayPal as payment method
If you decide to pay using the PayPal online payment service, your contact details will be transmitted to PayPal during the order process. PayPal is a service provided by PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. & Cie. S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg. PayPal acts as an online payment service provider and trustee, and offers buyer protection services.
The personal data transmitted to PayPal usually includes first name, last name, address, telephone number, IP address, e-mail address, or other data required for order processing, as well as data related to the order, such as number of articles, article number, invoice amount and taxes (as percentage), invoice information, etc.
This transfer is necessary to process your order using your selected payment method, in particular to confirm your identity and to manage your payment and the customer relationship.
NB: PayPal may also pass on personal data to service providers, subcontractors or other affiliated companies if this is necessary to fulfil the contractual obligations arising from your order or if PayPal contracts out the processing of your personal data.
Depending on the selected PayPal payment method, e.g. invoice or direct debit, the personal data transmitted to PayPal is forwarded by PayPal to credit agencies. The purpose of this is to verify your identity and creditworthiness with regard to the order you have placed. You can find out which credit agencies are involved and which data is generally collected, processed, stored and passed on by PayPal in the PayPal data protection declaration at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full
Use of Sofortüberweisung as payment method
If you decide to pay using the Sofortüberweisung online payment service, your contact details will be transmitted to Sofortüberweisung during the order process. Sofortüberweisung is a service provided by SOFORT GmbH, Theresienhöhe 12, 80339 Munich, Germany. Sofortüberweisung performs the function of an online payment service provider which enables cashless payment for products and services on the Internet.
The personal data transmitted to Sofortüberweisung usually includes first name, last name, address, telephone number, IP address, email address, or other data required for order processing, as well as data related to the order, such as number of articles, article number, invoice amount and taxes (as percentage), invoice information, etc.
NB: Sofortüberweisung may also pass on personal data to service providers, subcontractors or other affiliated companies if this is necessary to fulfil the contractual obligations arising from your order or if Sofortüberweisung contracts out the processing of your personal data.
Under certain circumstances, the personal data transmitted to Sofortüberweisung may be forwarded by Sofortüberweisung to credit agencies. The purpose of this is to verify your identity and creditworthiness with regard to the order you have placed.
You can find out which data protection principles Sofortüberweisung applies when processing your data in the data protection declaration that is displayed during the Sofortüberweisung payment process.
If you have any further questions regarding the use of your personal data, please contact Sofortüberweisung by e-mail (datenschutz@sofort.com) or by letter (SOFORT GmbH, Datenschutz, Theresienhöhe 12, 80339 München).
Use of profiling
Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH processes some of your data automatically for the purpose of evaluating certain personal aspects (profiling). Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH uses profiling in the following cases:
Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH uses evaluation instruments to provide you with targeted information and advice on products. These enable demand-based communication and advertising, including market and opinion research, and
Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH uses scoring to assess your creditworthiness. This calculates the probability with which a customer will meet his or her payment obligations as set out in the contract. The calculation may include, e.g., income, expenses, existing liabilities, occupation, length of employment, experience of the business relationship to date, contractual repayment of earlier loans and information from credit agencies. Scoring is based on a mathematically and statistically recognised and proven procedure. The calculated scores support Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH in making decisions and form part of the ongoing risk management process.
Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH uses hosting services to provide the following services: infrastructure and platform services, computing capacity, storage and database services, security services and technical maintenance services used to operate this website.
For this, Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH or its hosting provider processes inventory data, contact data, content data, contract data, usage data, meta and communication data of customers, interested parties and visitors of this website on the basis of their legitimate interest in providing an efficient and secure website in accordance with Article 6 para. 1 sentence 1 f DSGVO in conjunction with Article 28 GDPR.
Collection of access data and log files
Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH, or its hosting provider, collects data on the server on which this service is located (so-called server log files) in the pursuit of its legitimate interests as defined in Article 6 para. 1 sentence 1 f GDPR. The access data includes the name of the accessed website, the file, the date and time of access, the amount of data transmitted, successful access notifications, the browser type and version, the user's operating system, the referrer URL (the previously visited page), the IP address and the requesting provider.
Log file information is stored for a maximum of 7 days for security reasons (e.g. to investigate misuse or fraud) and is subsequently deleted. Data which must be stored for longer for evidence purposes is not deleted until the incident in question has been finally resolved.
Data protection notice regarding the application process
Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH processes the applicant data only within and for the purpose of the application procedure in accordance with the legal requirements. Candidate data is processed in order to fulfil (pre)contractual application procedure obligations as defined in Article 6 para. 1 sentence 1 b GDPR and Article 6 para. 1 sentence 1 f GDPR, only if data processing is necessary, e.g. in the context of legal procedures.
The application procedure requires that applicants provide the relevant data. In cases where an online form is offered, the required applicant data is indicated, otherwise it is apparent from the job descriptions. Basically this includes personal details, postal and contact addresses and the documents relating to the application (such as cover letter, curriculum vitae and certificates). Applicants may also volunteer additional information.
By submitting their application, applicants agree to the form and scope of data processing as set out by Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH in this data protection declaration for the purposes of the application procedure.
If special categories of personal data as defined in Article 9(1) GDPR are voluntarily disclosed during the application procedure, they will also be processed in accordance with Article 9(2)(b) GDPR. If special categories of personal data as defined in Article 9 para. 1 GDPR are requested from applicants during the application procedure, they will also be processed in accordance with Article 9 para. 2 a GDPR.
Where applicable, candidates can submit their applications via an online form on the Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH website. State-of-the-art encryption is used for transmission of the data. Applicants may also submit their applications by e-mail. It should be noted, however, that e-mails are not encrypted by default and that the applicants themselves must ensure encryption. It is therefore recommended to use an online form or postal delivery.
The data provided by the applicants may be further processed by Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH in the event of a successful job application. Otherwise, if the application is unsuccessful, the applicants’ data will be deleted. Applicant data is also deleted if applicants withdraw their application, which they are entitled to do at any time.
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Melbourne Victory have pulled off a second stunning transfer coup, convincing Swedish striker Ola Toivonen to join the A-League champions. Toivonen has inked a two-year deal with Kevin Muscat's side from French club Toulouse, which announced his departure and destination on Friday. The 32-year-old will travel to Melbourne in the next fortnight to link up with his new teammates, delighting his new coach. "Ola brings proven quality to our attack and he will play a big role in leading our forward line this season," Muscat said. "He is exactly the kind of player we wanted to recruit, he is an accomplished striker so I'm delighted he's decided to come to Melbourne. "We still have one visa spot available and we're working hard to add even more quality to our ranks." The World Cup quarter-finalist links up with Japanese living legend Keisuke Honda in a forward line of international quality. Toivonen has scored 14 goals in 64 games for Sweden, calling time on his international career after their unlikely run to the last eight in Russia. He started each of Sweden's matches at the World Cup, scoring against reigning champions Germany. The 192cm frontman is a high-calibre replacement for A-League record scorer Besart Berisha, who left the club after their fourth championship to play in the J.League. His transfer puts Victory firmly in the frame for back to back championships despite a mass clear-out of players in the off-season. Eight senior players - Leroy George, James Donachie, Rhys Williams, Stefan Nigro, Matias Sanchez, Mitch Austin, Christian Theoharous and Berisha - left the club following their grand final win over Newcastle. Toivonen said he wanted to bring title No.5 to AAMI Park. "If you go on an adventure, you want the possibility of winning, you want to win something," he said. "With the squad that has been assembled, including Keisuke, Georg and myself, I think we can do some good things this year." Muscat has now signed German Georg Niedermeier, Kiwi Storm Roux, Corey Brown, returning defender Nick Ansell, Honda and Toivonen. Toivonen's arrival relegates cult striker Kenny Athiu to the bench as the gangly forward prepares for his second A-League season. The signing also suggests a gulf in ambition between Melbourne's two A-League clubs. Melbourne City, despite the riches of parent club Manchester City, have not made a similar splash in the transfer market this off-season. Warren Joyce has made six signings, the most recent and high profile of which has been Florin Berenguer, who left French second division club Sochaux. Australian Associated Press
August 31 2018 - 3:12PM
Victory snare Swedish striker for A-League
Ben McKay and Vince Rugari
Melbourne Victory have pulled off a second stunning transfer coup, convincing Swedish striker Ola Toivonen to join the A-League champions.
Toivonen has inked a two-year deal with Kevin Muscat's side from French club Toulouse, which announced his departure and destination on Friday.
The 32-year-old will travel to Melbourne in the next fortnight to link up with his new teammates, delighting his new coach.
"Ola brings proven quality to our attack and he will play a big role in leading our forward line this season," Muscat said.
"He is exactly the kind of player we wanted to recruit, he is an accomplished striker so I'm delighted he's decided to come to Melbourne.
"We still have one visa spot available and we're working hard to add even more quality to our ranks."
The World Cup quarter-finalist links up with Japanese living legend Keisuke Honda in a forward line of international quality.
Toivonen has scored 14 goals in 64 games for Sweden, calling time on his international career after their unlikely run to the last eight in Russia.
He started each of Sweden's matches at the World Cup, scoring against reigning champions Germany.
The 192cm frontman is a high-calibre replacement for A-League record scorer Besart Berisha, who left the club after their fourth championship to play in the J.League.
His transfer puts Victory firmly in the frame for back to back championships despite a mass clear-out of players in the off-season.
Eight senior players - Leroy George, James Donachie, Rhys Williams, Stefan Nigro, Matias Sanchez, Mitch Austin, Christian Theoharous and Berisha - left the club following their grand final win over Newcastle.
Toivonen said he wanted to bring title No.5 to AAMI Park.
"If you go on an adventure, you want the possibility of winning, you want to win something," he said.
"With the squad that has been assembled, including Keisuke, Georg and myself, I think we can do some good things this year."
Muscat has now signed German Georg Niedermeier, Kiwi Storm Roux, Corey Brown, returning defender Nick Ansell, Honda and Toivonen.
Toivonen's arrival relegates cult striker Kenny Athiu to the bench as the gangly forward prepares for his second A-League season.
The signing also suggests a gulf in ambition between Melbourne's two A-League clubs.
Melbourne City, despite the riches of parent club Manchester City, have not made a similar splash in the transfer market this off-season.
Warren Joyce has made six signings, the most recent and high profile of which has been Florin Berenguer, who left French second division club Sochaux.
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Sustainability Leadership in Manufacturing
Raj Sapru, Former Director, Advisory Services, BSR
#Transport and Logistics,
Despite persistent volatility in the markets, the manufacturing sector is cautiously optimistic about growth. Sustaining this growth will require that sector become a lot more adept at anticipating the future.
At BSR, we believe the ability to identify emerging trends is one of the key dimensions of sustainability leadership. Leaders must question assumptions and pay more attention to long-term trends than short-term fluctuations. To anticipate those trends, they also must learn to listen to the weak signals that are often coming from the margins.
Three Trends to Watch
Global manufacturers are operating in an environment with ever-increasing complexities. Making sense of this will require a focus on sustainability issues that will have direct and significant impact on the business. Some of the priority trends for the industry include:
The future of fuels: The landscape of fuels is changing, with an uncertain future mix of traditional fossil fuels, renewable sources such as wind and solar, or “unconventional” fossil fuels such as those produced from oil sands. Campaigns surrounding issues like oil sands highlight the complexity and politics involved.
Companies must engage across the value chain to identify technologies, tools, and partnerships that can help them anticipate trends. Companies will need to understand the lifecycle impacts (social and economic, as well as environmental) of different fossil-based fuels to understand the inevitable trade-offs related to issues including security, policy, and the importance of fuels to local development (see BSR’s brief on the Future of Fuels). Gaining a clearer, longer-term picture of the future of fuel supply will help drive innovation in cars and other vehicles.
Demographic shifts in development: The rise of India, China, and Brazil; the growing global and regional income disparity; and a changing workforce will affect how 21st century manufacturers do everything from fill jobs to meet consumer demands. Many young workers in emerging economies will soon join the workforce (indeed, one third of India’s population is now under 15 years old), but manufacturers are already struggling to find people with the right skills and talent needed for modern production.
Demographic trends will also affect consumption patterns. Regional trends in income, congestion, and other factors in economic development will determine which products consumers demand.
Companies that engage locally and understand local development trends and regional operating environments will attract valuable talent and develop valuable products.
Manufacturing supply chains: Increasing demands from regulatory agencies and other stakeholders have placed conflict minerals on the agenda for manufacturing sectors (see BSR’s three-part series on conflict minerals), and more issues are on the horizon. The already volatile supply of manufacturing inputs, combined with increased scrutiny about where, why, and how the inputs are supplied, is a recipe for significant supply chain risk and complexity.
Manufacturers should expect a future in which regional trends and issues require swift due diligence and prompt action to avoid disruption. No company can afford to focus on all emerging issues; instead, companies must focus on the sourcing trends that matter most to their own supply chains. And they can determine these by engaging with issue experts to spot trends—and solutions—before they become disruptions.
Listening to the Margins
Traditionally, leaders were supposed to have all the answers. They were expected to identify and respond to trends before the issues became distractions. Today, leaders have to listen to weak signals and nontraditional voices to identify trends and respond in a meaningful way. Incorporating these nontraditional voices happens through deliberate and direct engagement with stakeholders to understand emerging issues in key markets and areas of operation (see more on this approach in BSR’s “Five Step Approach to Stakeholder Engagement”).
Some leaders in manufacturing are already taking this approach: BMW’s Guggenheim Lab project does this though a series of creative global stakeholder sessions focused on the future of cities. Companies in other sectors are making similar efforts: Siemens has its “Future Dialogue” series, GE has its ecomagination commitments, and IBM has its Smarter Planet campaign. These companies understand that it is not enough to show that their products are better, smarter, and more efficient. Leading companies must demonstrate an understanding of their operating environment and the global challenges that their products seek to address—through two-way dialogue, communication, and other proactive forms of engagement.
By listening to and engaging with a broader set of stakeholders—and identifying and responding to relevant trends affecting the industry—manufacturers will help build credibility for product-performance improvements and cast truly innovative products, services, and technologies as sustainability solutions.
#Transport and Logistics
Accelerating the Adoption of Clean Fuels: Building a Sustainable Fuel Assessment Framework
Denielle Harrison, Manager, BSR; Léa Farnier, Associate, BSR
As companies seek to reduce their environmental impact, meet climate goals, and reduce fuel costs, there is increasing demand for sustainable fuel technologies such as renewable natural gas, renewable diesel, electricity, and biodiesel.
A New Transparency Challenge for Business and Human Rights
Dunstan Allison-Hope, Managing Director, BSR
There is an urgent need to enhance disclosure practices across all industries that receive requests for data and assistance from law enforcement agencies.
Improve Sustainability with New Air Freight Alliance
Giulio Berruti, Associate Director, Climate, BSR
BSR is pleased to announce the launch of the Sustainable Air Freight Alliance, a forum for buyers and suppliers alike to collaborate on air freight emissions reduction.
Clean Cargo Emissions Factors 2018 Report
BSR's Clean Cargo Working Group
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A guy became a meme during someone else’s engagement, and now he’s been invited to the wedding
Kelly McLaughlin, Insider
Dallas Mavericks proposal featuring fan in the background
Jonathan Miller stole the scene when Kieth Houseworth proposed to Panda Green at the Dallas Mavericks game on Sunday.
But the couple told INSIDER that they thought Miller and his friends were “hilarious.”
They have invited Miller to their wedding, which is set for November 2019.
A 27-year-old who became a meme during someone else’s engagement at a Dallas Mavericks game over the weekend has now been invited to the couple’s wedding.
Jonathan Miller, a former college football player who now lives in Dallas, stole the scene when Keith Houseworth got on one knee at American Airlines Stadium to propose to his girlfriend, Panda Green.
But the couple weren’t disappointed – Green told INSIDER that they thought Miller was “hilarious.”
“Whether people think he stole the show or not is good with us because what matters is that Keith and I are happy that we are engaged and ready to start our new lives together,” Green said in an email. “John [sic] and his friends were just as excited as we were!”
And now Houseworth and Green have invited Miller and his friends to their wedding on November 1 of next year.
The guy in the back during this proposal ???? pic.twitter.com/yOmIC6EhIj
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 29, 2018
“They were an amusing part of our special day so we will see if John gets another meme out of our big day!” Green said.
Miller said he wanted to be “extra and exciting” during the proposal – and suddenly he found himself on Bleacher Report, ESPN and Monday Night Football, where Charles Woodson joked about the clip.
“I just wanted to hype up the emotion around it; I understand how important it was to them as well which is why I only made a surprised look,” he told INSIDER via Twitter. “I did not think it was going to go past being on the Jumbotron honestly.”
Miller congratulated the couple after the cameras stopped rolling, and later spoke to Green’s mother on Twitter about the proposal.
“I wish nothing but a lifetime of happiness for the couple,” Miller said.
Read more:Super excited guy in the background steals the show during a proposal at a Dallas Mavericks game
Based on social media posts, Houseworth and Green have been been dating since April.
Green said she has been best friends with Houseworth’s sister for years, and their families are very close.
Their proposal came at the end of the third quarter of Sunday’s game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz, and their parents secretly watched from further back in the stands.
Green is a basketball player at the University of Dallas, and said that the fact that Houseworth incorporated basketball into the proposal was “very meaningful.”
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The 11 Smartest Dog Breeds To Adopt
By Carolyn Steber
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You could argue that all dogs are intelligent, in their own special way, thanks to the bond they share with us humans, and their adorable desire to impress us. But experts say some dog breeds are extra smart. Take poodles and golden retrievers, for instance, which are known for having a good rapport with people, without even having to try. And then there are the dogs that have been bred to be highly trainable, and stand out in that way.
It really boils down to how you want to measure intelligence. "Is it a comparison to other dogs, species, aspects, speed, precision, [or] accuracy? Oftentimes what is most important in what we commonly believe is 'intelligence’ is motivation," Russell Hartstein, CDBC, CPDT-KA, founder of Fun Paw Care, tells Bustle. Some dogs are motivated by their owner, and can learn to do pretty much anything when encouraged.
But there are other signs of intelligence to look for, including being alert and aware of their surroundings, making eye contact, pausing before acting, and paying attention, small animal veterinarian Laura Seabolt, tells Bustle.
With that in mind, read on below for some of the smartest dog breeds, in no particular order, as well as the unique traits that make them stand out.
1. Poodles
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"It doesn't matter what size of poodle it is — standard, toy, klein, miniature, or teacup — they are all hyper-intelligent," Robert Cabral, dog trainer and member of the Wag! advisory board, tells Bustle. "[Poodles are great] at retrieving and learning new commands in minutes."
And that stylish haircut? It's actually a sign of their sporting abilities. "This intelligent dog was originally bred in Germany for bird hunting and water retrieving," the pet experts at Rover, tell Bustle. Shaving their hair in that "fancy" way actually helped them stay warm yet buoyant, as they dove into lakes to fetch animals. Pretty interesting, right?
2. Border Collies
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"Border Collies are a herding breed that is very sensitive to the commands of their owner," Seabolt says. "Often, owners simply make a sound or use a single word to direct their dog." And just like that, they know what's up.
"They are also very intuitive, especially when it comes to working with their herding animals," she says. Border Collies don't need much attention or direction from their person, in order to get the job done.
But this dog breed also does well outside of herding situations, such as in obedience and agility classes, where they're known for being one of the smartest dogs around.
3. Jack Russell Terriers
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"The Jack Russell breed are feisty and energetic pups that love to be busy," Cabral says. "They are surprisingly fast on their feet considering their size, and are super responsive to training and voice commands." If you meet one, you'll know that they've got a lot going on.
4. Golden Retievers
"This is one of the main breed of dogs that is used as seeing eye dogs," Sara Ochoa, DVM, a veterinary advisor for doglab, tells Bustle. And for good reason.
"They have to be a very intelligent breed to be used for this purpose," she says. "They can lead blind people across busy streets and around town, [and they can be] trained to fetch certain items in a person’s house, open and close doors, and help with everyday tasks."
While other breeds can be taught these skills as well, it's a golden retriever's natural intelligence and desire to please that makes them up for the job.
5. Labrador Retrievers
Labradors are also super smart, just like other retriever breeds. "Labs have been known for their intelligence for many years," Dr. Ochoa says. "This is a common dog used for hunting, [since] they learn very quickly how to retrieve."
Of course, they're still incredibly smart, even when they're not in the woods. Labs are adored for their obedience, which is yet another way to measure intelligence, as well as how loving they are with family.
6. Australian Shepherds
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As Dr. Ochoa says, Australian Shepherds are very smart and energetic dogs. They're often spotted in agility classes where they listen and respond quickly to commands.
7. Australian Cattle Dogs
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"This is one dog breed that is very smart when it comes to herding animals," Dr. Ocha says, which is where their intelligence truly shines.
"Most of these dogs don’t even have to be taught to herd," she says, "they are just genetically inclined when there is a group of animals or people to herd them."
It all goes back to what they were bred for. Some dogs are simply good at certain skills, without needing a human to tell them what to do.
8. Doberman Pinschers
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Dobermans tend to make great guard dogs since they are always on alert, Dr. Ochoa says, which is one surefire way to measure intelligence. They also learn quickly, and can be quite impressive when it comes to learning commands.
9. Papillons
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This breed is active and intelligent, Rover says, as well as companionable and highly trainable. Experts tend to agree they're one of the smartest of the toy dog breeds out there.
10. German Shepherds
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German Shepherds are incredibly loyal dogs. "They are eager to learn and please their owner, and they have a superb ability to control their impulses," Seabolt says.
That's why they're often seen in high-pressure situations, such as working alongside law enforcement. "However, they are also wonderful family pets" Seabolt says, "and very sensitive to the emotions of their human family."
11. Bloodhounds
While this breed may appear to be droopy and lazy, they actually "have a natural capacity to sniff out scents and track them down," Cabral says, "and they don't give in until they find what they're searching for."
Whether it's learning commands, bonding with family, or impressing everyone with their natural instincts, experts say these dogs are some of the smartest around.
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AutoCAD Bugs, Error Messages & Quirks
Michael's Corner
"Thank you" from Autodesk
By CADTutor, February 4, 2009 in AutoCAD Bugs, Error Messages & Quirks
CADTutor 76
Autodesk are nothing if not polite. The AutoCAD error reporting system is a good idea and at least makes you feel that they are interested in your problem: "We actively analyze..." etc. But I wonder whether there is anyone out there who has ever received an email back from Autodesk saying something like:
"Hi,
We've been working on that problem you reported yesterday and we now have a solution..."
Only in your dreams, I guess.
I actually got a response from a CER I sent off. The email arrived within 4 hours too; they basically requested more information about how the error came about. This was given to them; and by the next time I arrived at work the next day, the solution email was in my inbox.
Please note, however, that I have only sent off 1 CER, so this is by far from the norm.
ASMI 2
One my acquaintance - official tester AutoDesk, the person which receives beta versions AutoCAD and then and the official version free of charge. He speaks that AutoDesk very unlikes when to it specify in a considerable quantity of bugs after official release. And not always answers that messages. But very much likes enthusiastic messages about utility of new options.
Wow! That's a great story and certainly restores my faith in the system. I've lost count of the number of CERs I've sent off and have never received a single reply.
ReMark 55
Quantum Mechanic
Trusted Members
No replies here but none were ever expected in the first place so I can't say I was disappointed.
AlinOz 10
Sounds like I'm one of the few lucky ones. Like NBC I managed to get a quick response to one of my Error reports but I think that I can put it down to a function they were particularly keen to get resolved. To explain, I can replicate and crash AutoCAD 2009 (and now, so can they) at will and Autodesk is concentrating on their new fangled gadget (the Ribbon Menu). As such, it was flagged to them as a problem.
In the end, it wasn't sorted, but at least there was a 'sort of' workaround.
By the way, if you're on 2009 and you are in the 'null drawing' mode (i.e. you have NO drawings open at all -including the template you get when you firsst open AutoCAD) and you try to use the recent documents or the Sheet set manager and the drawing preview trys to pop up, you can guarantee it's good night AutoCAD.
Workaround is to always have at least one drawing open or don't use the recent documents or Sheet Set Manager - that was Autodek's solution - roll on 2010
Trebuchet 10
I've gotten a response form AutoDesk after submitting an error report. They emailed me and asked to get a copy of the drawing that I was working on. I complied, and never heard from them again. Although, the gentleman was indeed very polite.
t1320t 10
Forum Junior
I've probably sent them 30-40... and NEVER received a reply. Like said above, I too, wonder if anyone is really on the other end. I'm actually communicating w an AutoCAD tech via email right now... I send him an email, then 3 days later he offers a fix like "uninstall & reinstall AutoCAD". It's hard to have any faith in a system like that.
Well, believe it or not, I've had another major bug and Autodesk has at least been back to me and been through it with me (there's another thread all about this one). OK, no resolution has been supplied, but they could most certainly replicate the problem and it has now been passed on to the Programmers for them to look at - here's hoping.
That being said, what you may find is that your particular issue is being experienced by thousands (perhaps tens of thousands) users worldwide and as such,it would be impossible to reply to everyone about the same problem. Sure, there have been many reports I have put in too without a response, but when an update becomes available, I get a message to say that 'you had these issues..., there is a service pack available that resolves these...' (or something like that).
This makes me think that there is a computer sitting there looking at your reports and if it has been submitted previously, it just stores it for later - a new issue it sends for action by a tech. So hang in there and keep sending the reports as it may just highlight a particular problem to them...
Glen1980 11
I received a response (attached below) unfortunately it was a week after the crash and I couldn't remember why it had happened.
I am a developer working on the AutoCAD product line. First, let me apologize if you have already been contacted about this problem by anyone here at Autodesk and this email is a duplicate request.
Recently you submitted a crash report against AutoCAD LT 2010 but did not indicate what you were doing at the time of the crash.
The crash report indicated that the following drawing was current at the time of the crash: "WH119 Second Floor Central flats.dwg".
A reproducible crash means that each time you repeat a certain sequence of steps the crash happens. If this crash is reproducible would it be possible to get a copy of the drawings and the steps needed to cause the problem? Any data set you provide data will be kept confidential and only used to research this problem. From the crash report it's difficult to tell exactly what went wrong and having a way to reproduce the crash would be very helpful to us for improving the quality of the product. Any additional information that you could provide on this would be greatly appreciated. Please refer to report 28120555 for any correspondence on this issue.
Please do not send your data set if the crash is not reproducible.
Mike Dickason
AutoCAD Group
Well, my take on this is congratulations Autodesk for at least trying to resolve those problems we users try so hard to cause. I'm sure that being an Autodesk developer would rate as one of the most difficult (if not, frustrating) jobs on the planet. They'll sit there and try to come up with every possible way that we (the end user) will stuff up the software and try to cover for our inadequacies.
I'll guarantee you that if I gave every AutoCAd User the same drawing to produce, we'd all end up with the same output, but I'd guarantee that few of us would do it the same way (some would use Polylines, other Lines, etc..). and all in a different order too...
Let's see an Architect design a building that can be used for more than it's original intention - that's what AutoCAd can do. Don't get me started on the other side of things - working with an often flakier OS on some even flakier Hardware.
Good work Autodesk and let's keep helping them to help us...
If only they'd make it work on Linux!
julimor 10
But I wonder whether there is anyone out there who has ever received an email back from Autodesk saying something like:
Actually, I think I have received a reply to almost every CER I've sent. At the time I was working for a contractor that had some sort of agreement with Autodesk. I'm not sure of the details but the IT guy said the company gets automatic upgrades and that they had to satisfy certain criteria to meet their end of the deal.
I have no idea if it had anything to do with the responses I got.
Crashing wasn't that big of a problem before I came along. Actually, the company had never done 3D before and their CAD department was an as-built department. When I started doing CAD and 3D the crashes became frequent.
"Sorry, AutoCAD cannot continue." I love that error notice! Like, "Gee, we really tried but we just can't continue any more."
I told my boss we needed better computers and not the standard CAD machines the IT guy ordered. We were on a cost-plus job so he managed to come up with $10K and I ordered two new machines from Dell. I went top of the line on the video cards and 4GB on memory. That reduced the crashes by about 80%.
I could load xrefs in that totaled as much as 70MB and view it in 3D before it would freeze up. Many of the mechanical contractor's files were over 20MB (they had to switch to 64 bit). The largest file we had was a bit over 10MB.
I learned you can't rely on ACAD requirements, especially with the video card. Once we got the new systems with 750MB memory in the video cards, it made a huge difference. All their other CAD machines had 250MB and they constantly crashed.
I talked to a rep at length one time and he told me the problem was AutoCAD was built on 1995 architecture (this was 2007) and that was a major problem in why it crashes so often. It's the same problem Windows has. And at the time he said there was no plans to rebuild the program.
Blam 10
I've received responses back a few times. The fix was usually in the form of a Service Pack that was not upgraded to. The other day, it pointed to a knowledge bank link that pointed to a nVidia driver update. They do respond and it does help.
I talked to a rep at length one time and he told me the problem was AutoCAD was built on 1995 architecture (this was 2007) and that was a major problem in why it crashes so often.
Well, that was the official Autodesk 'Line' - "AutoCAD R14 (I think) was a complete rebuild from the ground up". Well, almost - I had it from a VERY reliable non-Autodesk source (a highly regarded developer who could drill down into Autodesk's code) that even the complete rewrite contained code from the original AutoCAD (V1) as they could not replace some of the core code with the then available programming languages. So, whilst arguably the most reliable version ever was virtually a whole new rewrite, it still has some 1982 technology in there.
As for classic bugs - I reckon the best was AutoCAD's capability in all versions pre-R14 to be able to construct lines and polylines with only one defining point! Good effort. They only found this in the first 'true' Windows version R13 and whilst AutoCAD on the DOS platform was very forgiving with these non-valid objects, Windows couldn't handle them and a crash was imminent for no apparent reason. R14 fixed that problem by locating these single ended objects and rewrote it to have both ends on the same coordinate. Open an old drawing and suddenly, all these points would appear out of nowhere...
Now, there's some past history:D
Jack_O'neill 10
Forum Senior
I haven't communicated with them much since R13, but with that fiasco I got enough time with them to last a lifetime. One of the guys actually gave me his direct number. After we finally got that mess working, a blue Autodesk coffee mug showed up in the mail one day. I still have it in fact.
dtaylor 10
After what I'm guessing to be about ~100 error reports that I've sent in, I've gotten one response asking for more info and my drawing file about a year ago. I haven't heard anything since. Frankly, I don't know how they can handle the flood of error reports that must come in.
I'm guessing you are not on Subscription. Is that correct?
I'm on a subscription. Just installed 2013 yesterday.
PotGuy 10
I'm guessing that they're intersted in unqiue or re-producible errors, the latter of which was stated eariler in this thread.
But, unless it does stand out, they just compile the data and treat is a common bug; something that probably stops them replying to each report.
Edited November 27, 2012 by PotGuy
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Relationship between two accused officers questioned in court
Tommy Cabello, who retired from the Corpus Christi Police Department earlier this week, appeared in court Wednesday before Judge Inna Klein.
Relationship between two accused officers questioned in court Tommy Cabello, who retired from the Corpus Christi Police Department earlier this week, appeared in court Wednesday before Judge Inna Klein. Check out this story on caller.com: https://www.caller.com/story/news/crime/2019/02/20/heres-whats-next-former-ccpd-officer-accused-family-violence/2930750002/
Eleanor Dearman, Corpus Christi Caller Times Published 4:08 p.m. CT Feb. 20, 2019 | Updated 7:03 p.m. CT Feb. 20, 2019
February 2019 Most wanted (Photo: Contributed photo)
A Nueces County judge may decide whether a former cop accused of family violence can have contact with another police officer accused of posing as a CPS worker.
Former Senior Officer Tommy Cabello, who retired from the Corpus Christi Police Department earlier this week, appeared in court Wednesday before 214th District Judge Inna Klein.
During the hearing, it was indicated that Cabello is in a relationship with Norma DeLeon, who is on administrative leave with the department. She's facing a felony charge of impersonating a public servant and a misdemeanor charge of official oppression.
One of Cabello's pre-trial bond conditions is that he "avoid persons or places of disreputable or harmful character," court records show.
Former CCPD Senior Officer Tommy Cabello appears in court on Feb. 20, 2019. Cabello retired from the department in February amid allegations of family violence. (Photo: Eleanor Dearman)
Prosecutor Reynaldo Pena, who was appointed to the case after the District Attorney's Office recused itself, said he'd defer to pre-trial supervision's policy. Cabello's attorney, Nathan Burkett, said there were "extenuating circumstances" given DeLeon's employment as a police officer and lack of a criminal record.
Klein said a hearing needed to be held on the matter in the coming weeks.
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Cabello is charged with third-degree felony counts of continuous violence against the family, tampering with a witness and evidence tampering stemming from a Nov. 25 incident.
During Wednesday's hearing, Pena also said Cabello approached Pena and his wife while they were eating lunch on Tuesday. Pena said Cabello shook his hand and said, "Hello, Mr, Pena." Pena said Cabello was with his lawyer.
Senior officer Tommy Eli Cabello of the Corpus Christi Police Department turned himself into Nueces County Jail late Friday night on warrant charges. (Photo: Nueces County Jail)
Pena said he did not know if Cabello's intention was to intimidate or be nice. But Klein admonished Cabello and said he should not contact any of the prosecutors in the case or their families.
It was also mentioned that Cabello's GPS monitor battery was dead for about eight hours at one point, but Cabello said he wasn't aware of the violation. Klein said the state should be informed "immediately" should it happen again.
Cabello's trial was initially set for March, but attorneys agreed more time was necessary before they go to trial. A 45-day extension was granted.
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Press Release February 2017
As Private Equity Evolves, Traditional Performance Benchmarks Will Not Be Enough
Trends Toward Co-investment, Direct Investment, and Diverging Fee and Carry Structures Challenge Traditional Fund-Level Performance Measures; “Investment-Level Benchmarks” Provide New and Important Insights for Investors
Boston (February 8, 2017) – Fund-level benchmarks, which institutional investors have relied on for decades to evaluate private equity managers and opportunities, no longer provide a complete picture, according to global investment firm Cambridge Associates.
The continued expansion and evolution of the private equity market is challenging the singular usefulness of fund-level “net to limited partner (LP)” benchmarks. Investors’ pursuit of co-investment and direct investments in portfolio companies; increased fee and carry variability across managers and LP investors; and managers’ expansion into new strategies and geographies are complicating institutional investors’ investment evaluation efforts. Investors need to go beyond fund-level benchmarks to judge managers’ true investment ability.
Enter “investment-level performance benchmarks,” which measure the gross performance – before fund-level fees and carried interest are subtracted – of underlying portfolio companies within a sample of private equity funds. A new report from Cambridge Associates, A New Arrow in the Quiver: Investment-Level Benchmarks for Private Investment Performance Measurement, illustrates how investment-level data and analysis can offer new insights that complement traditional fund-level analysis.
“Looking beyond fund-level benchmarks is becoming more and more important for private equity investors. The market has expanded beyond commingled funds with standard ‘2 and 20’ fee structures: today we see lower-fee or no-fee direct and co-investments, we see different fee options for the same fund. Our investment-level benchmarks provide a valuable perspective on whether, and how, an institution’s private equity managers add value,” says Rich Carson, Senior Director of Private Investments at Cambridge Associates and co-author of the report.
“Investment-level benchmarks represent another arrow in investors’ quivers to use when evaluating private equity manager performance,” adds Andrea Auerbach, Head of Global Private Investments at Cambridge Associates and report co-author. Cambridge Associates derives their investment-level benchmarks from the returns data of over 70,000 individual investments made by over 3,300 global private equity and venture capital funds. The Cambridge Associates report focuses on the investments made by private equity funds.
Investment-level performance benchmarks allow investors to gain new perspectives along several fronts:
Measure the Performance of Direct and Co-Investments. In the past decade, investors considering – or actively pursuing – co-investments or direct investments has grown to be a majority of investors. “One of the reasons co-investments are so popular is that they offer lower-to-no fees compared to a typical fund structure,” says Auerbach. “Yet traditional fund-level benchmarks are net of fees, making them an ‘apples-to-oranges’ mismatch for benchmarking co-investments. Gross investment-level returns, based on a pool of deals with similar characteristics (e.g. same year of investment, same sector, same deal size) provide a better option for benchmarking these investments.”
Better Understand Performance by Sector, Strategy or Geography. As investors and funds consider expanding into new sectors, geographies or strategies, they need to understand the returns and risks. However, fund-level benchmarks do not always offer a ‘pure’ view into the performance of a specific sector or strategy. “The vast majority of funds invest in deals across sectors; therefore, if you want to understand the performance of investments in, say, the consumer sector, you could look at the net returns of all funds that invest exclusively in the consumer sector, but there are not that many consumer-focused funds,” says Carson. “Investment-level analysis provides a more robust universe of data by allowing you to pool all the investments made in a specific sector, whether by consumer-focused funds or generalist funds, and look at the returns and risks of that pool.”
Assess a Fund’s Performance by Calendar Years. Sometimes, the global investment environment can change drastically over the course of a fund’s investment period. “For example, there were funds that were raised and invested across the years of the global financial crisis. A lot of the deals in 2007 underperformed while the deals completed in 2009 and 2010 outperformed, translating to middling overall fund performance,” explains Auerbach. “Investment-level performance data looks beyond a fund’s vintage year and compares investments made in a specific year to a pool of similar investments made in that same year. This extra layer of performance perspective can meaningfully inform investment decisions.”
“Fund-level performance benchmarks – the mainstay of private equity performance measurement – are incredibly important and necessary. But they’re not always sufficient in today’s evolving private equity environment,” says Carson. “Investment-level data can provide ‘apples-to-apples’ benchmarks for direct and co-investments and they can complement traditional fund-level analysis by providing additional perspectives.”
Investment-level benchmarks as well as fund performance data are available to limited partner investors through Cambridge Associates’ Optica Benchmarks platform. For more information contact OpticaBD@cambridgeassociates.com.
For more information, or to speak to Rich Carson or Andrea Auerbach, please contact Eric Mosher, Sommerfield Communications, at +1 (212) 255-8386 or eric@sommerfield.com.
Cambridge Associates is global investment firm founded in 1973 that builds customized investment portfolios for institutional investors and private clients around the world. Working alongside its early clients, among them several leading universities, the firm pioneered the strategy of high equity orientation and broad diversification, which since the 1980s has been a primary driver of performance for these leading fiduciary investors. Cambridge Associates serves over 1,200 global investors – primarily foundations and endowments, pensions and family offices – and delivers a range of services, including outsourced investment (OCIO) solutions, traditional consulting services, and access to research and tools (Optica Research and Optica Benchmarks) across global asset classes. Cambridge Associates has more than 1,300 employees – including over 150 research staff – serving its client base globally. The firm maintains offices in Arlington, VA; Boston; Dallas; Menlo Park and San Francisco, CA; London; Singapore; Sydney; and Beijing. Cambridge Associates consists of five global investment consulting affiliates that are all under common ownership and control.
The firm compiles performance results for more than 6,400 partnerships and their more than 75,000 portfolio company investments to publish its proprietary private investments benchmarks, of which the Cambridge Associates LLC U.S. Venture Capital Index ® and Cambridge Associates LLC U.S. Private Equity Index ® are widely considered to be the industry-standard benchmark statistics for these asset classes. Cambridge Associates collaborates with the Australian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association Limited (AVCAL), the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA), the Latin American Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (LAVCA). Thomson Reuters, after a comprehensive search, selected Cambridge Associates to provide Cambridge’s private fund performance benchmarks on their EIKON and ThomsonOne platform.
For more information about Cambridge Associates, please visit www.cambridgeassociates.com.
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First blood won’t be last in Aussie bank showdown
20 April 2018 By Clara Ferreira Marques Follow @ClaraMarquesRTR
The boss of wealth manager AMP quit Friday, as a public inquiry into the financial sector Down Under heats up. The Royal Commission has heard horror stories about lies, dud advice, and lenders charging the dead. Craig Meller’s scalp may not be the only one hung on the gate.
A pedestrian under an umbrella waits in front of the AMP Centre in Sydney November 15, 2010. Australian wealth manager AMP and French insurer AXA SA launched a new $13.1 billion-plus bid for AXA Asia Pacific, a move set to challenge banks' domination of the world's fourth-largest wealth market down under. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA - Tags: BUSINESS) - GM1E6BF185L01
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AMP, one of Australia’s largest wealth managers, said on April 20 that Chief Executive Officer Craig Meller had stepped down with immediate effect. Meller is the first such leader to resign as a result of a wide-ranging government inquiry into financial sector misconduct which began in February.
AMP executives admitted in earlier testimony that the company had lied to cover up the practice of charging customers for services it did not provide them. The company has apologized “unreservedly”.
Australia set up a Royal Commission into misconduct in the banking and financial services industry on Dec. 14, 2017. The commission has the power to subpoena documents and compel top executives to testify in public.
The government promised a “sensible, efficient and focused inquiry into misconduct and practices falling below community standards and expectations”. An interim report is due no later than Sept. 30.
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Good news! You're likely burning more calories than you thought when you're walking
Walking is the most common exercise, and many walkers like to count how many calories are burned.
Little known, however, is that the leading standardized equations used to predict or estimate walking energy expenditure -- the number of calories burned -- assume that one size fits all. They've been in place for close to half a century and were based on data from a limited number of people.
A new study at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, found that under firm, level ground conditions, the leading standards are relatively inaccurate and have significant bias. The standards predicted too few calories burned in 97 percent of the cases researchers examined, said SMU physiologist Lindsay Ludlow.
A new standardized equation developed by SMU scientists is about four times more accurate for adults and kids together, and about two to three times more accurate for adults only, Ludlow said.
"Our new equation is formulated to apply regardless of the height, weight and speed of the walker," said Ludlow, a researcher in the SMU Locomotor Laboratory of biomechanics expert Peter Weyand. "And it's appreciably more accurate."
Ludlow and her colleagues report the new equation in the Journal of Applied Physiology, "Energy expenditure during level human walking: seeking a simple and accurate predictive solution." The article is published in the March 1, 2016 issue, and available online at http://jap.physiology.org/content/120/5/481.long.
"The economy of level walking is a lot like shipping packages - there is an economy of scale," said Weyand, a co-author on the paper. "Big people get better gas mileage when fuel economy is expressed on a per-pound basis."
The SMU equation predicts the calories burned as a person walks on a firm, level surface. Ongoing research is expanding the algorithm to predict the calories burned while walking up- and downhill, and while carrying loads, Ludlow said.
SMU's research is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense Medical and Materiel Command. The grant is part of a larger DOD effort to develop load-carriage decision-aid tools to assist foot soldiers.
The research comes at a time when greater accuracy combined with mobile technology, such as wearable sensors like Fitbit, is increasingly being used in real time to monitor the body's status. The researchers note that some devices use the old standardized equations, while others use a different method to estimate the calories burned.
New equation considers different-sized people
To provide a comprehensive test of the leading standards, SMU researchers compiled a database using the extensive walking metabolism data available in the existing scientific literature to evaluate the leading equations for walking on level ground.
"The SMU approach improves upon the existing standards by including different-sized individuals and drawing on a larger database for equation formulation," Weyand said.
The new equation achieves greater accuracy by better incorporating the influence of body size, and by specifically incorporating the influence of height on gait mechanics. Specifically:
Bigger people burn fewer calories on a per pound basis of their body weight to walk at a given speed or to cover a fixed distance;
The older standardized equations don't account for size differences well, assuming roughly that one size fits all.
Accuracy of standardized equations had not previously undergone comprehensive evaluation
The exact dates are a bit murky, but the leading standardized equations, known by their shorthand as the "ACSM" and "Pandolf" equations, were developed about 40 years ago for the American College of Sports Medicine and for the military, Ludlow said.
The Pandolf method, for example, draws on walking metabolism data from six U.S. soldiers, she said. Both the Pandolf and ACSM equations were developed on a small number of adult males of average height.
The new more accurate equation will prove useful. Predicting energy expenditure is common in many fields, including those focused on health, weight loss, exercise, military and defense, and professional and amateur physical training.
"Burning calories is of major importance to health, fitness and the body's physiological status," Weyand said. "But it hasn't been really clear just how accurate the existing standards are under level conditions because previous assessments by other researchers were more limited in scope."
Energy expenditure estimates could assist with monitoring the body's physiological status
Accurate estimations of the rate at which calories are burned could potentially help predict a person's aerobic power and likelihood for executing a task, such as training for an athletic competition or carrying out a military objective.
In general, the new metabolic estimates can be combined with other physiological signals such as body heat, core temperature and heart rate to improve predictions of fatigue, overheating, dehydration, the aerobic power available, and whether a person can sustain a given intensity of exercise.
Military seeks solutions to overburdened soldier problem
The military has a major interest in more accurate techniques to help address their problem of over-burdened soldiers.
"These soldiers carry incredible loads -- up to 150 pounds, but they often need to be mobile to successfully carry out their missions," said Weyand, a professor of Applied Physiology and Wellness in the SMU Simmons School of Education.
Accurately predicting how many calories a person expends while walking could supply information that can help soldiers avoid thermal stress and fatigue in the field, especially troops deployed to challenging environments.
"Soldiers incur a variety of physiological and musculoskeletal stresses in the field," Weyand said. "Our metabolic modeling work is part of a broader effort to provide the Department of Defense with quantitative tools to help soldiers."
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Prophylactic cranial irradiation: Improvements for advanced NSCLC
Prophylactic cranial irradiation (PCI), a technique used to prevent the clinical development of brain metastases, is established as a standard approach for many patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) after initial therapy. While studies established that PCI decreases the incidence of brain metastases for patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (LA-NSCLC), there is no established indication for its use for such NSCLC patients.
Cumulative brain metastases (BM) rates are high for patients with LA-NSCLC. NRG Oncology conducted the NRG-RTOG 0214 trial to address this high incidence of brain metastases and determine if the addition of PCI following primary treatment improved overall survival (OS) in patients with LA-NSCLC. This trial also evaluated changes in disease-free survival (DFS) and brain metastases rates. At 5 and 10 years, PCI did not improve survival in patients with stage III LA-NSCLC without progression of disease after therapy, however, DFS increased and BM rates decreased considerably, thus providing important information that could benefit future trials. The long-term update of this trial was recently published in JAMA Oncology.
Patients in NRG-RTOG 0214 were randomly assigned either to observation or to receive PCI in 2Gy per fraction over five days a week up to 30Gy. This occurred at 291 institutions globally. Patients in the PCI study arm were followed beginning at 3 and 6 months from the start of PCI, then every 6 months for 2 years, then yearly. Brain imaging with MRI or CT was performed at 6 and 12 months, then yearly
340 patients were evaluable at 5 and 10 years. OS rates on the study arm that received PCI were not statistically better than the observation arm (HR=0.82, p= 012, 10-year rates: 17.6% and 13.3%, respectively), however, DFS improved significantly (HR=0.76, p= 003, 10-year rates 12.6% vs. 7.5% for PCI vs. observation) as well as BM rates (p=0004, 10-year rates 16.7% vs. 28.3% for PCI vs. observation). Patients in the PCI study arm were 57% less likely to develop BM than those in the observation arm (HR=0.43, 95% CI=0.24-0.77).
A subgroup analysis of 225 patients on this trial who did not have surgery of their primary lung tumor exhibited statistically significant differences in OS, DFS, and BM rates between the PCI treatment arm and the observation arm. This analysis suggests PCI may prolong OS in this subgroup, as the median survival time of 2.3 years on the PCI arm compared favorably to 1.9 years on the observation arm (p=0.027). Multivariable analysis within this patient population suggests PCI may effectively prolong OS (HR=0.73, p=004) and DFS (HR=0.70, p=001), and decreases BM (HR=0.34, p=0002).
"As the incidence of brain metastases rise in patients living longer with improved control of loco-regional and distant disease, the need to establish an accepted means of prevention of brain metastases remains important. Researchers need to identify the appropriate patient population and a safe intervention on future trials," stated Alexander Sun, MD, of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University Health Network's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and corresponding author of NRG-RTOG 0214.
This project was supported by grants U10CA21661 (RTOG-Ops-Stat ), U10CA180822 (NRG Oncology SDMC), U10CA180868 (NRG Oncology Operations) and U10CA37422 (CCOP) from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
Sun A, Hu C, Wong SJ, Gore E, Videtic G, Dutta S, Suntharalingam M, Chen Y, Gaspar LE, Choy H. Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation vs Observation in Patients With Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Long-term Update of the NRG Oncology/RTOG 0214 Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Oncol. 2019 Mar 14. doi: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2018.7220. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30869743.
About NRG Oncology
NRG Oncology conducts practice-changing, multi-institutional clinical and translational research to improve the lives of patients with cancer. Founded in 2012, NRG Oncology is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit corporation that integrates the research of the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP), the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG), and the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG). The research network seeks to carry out clinical trials with emphases on gender-specific malignancies, including gynecologic, breast, and prostate cancers, and on localized or locally advanced cancers of all types. NRG Oncology's extensive research organization comprises multidisciplinary investigators, including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, physicists, pathologists, and statisticians, and encompasses more than 1,300 research sites located world-wide with predominance in the United States and Canada. NRG Oncology is supported primarily through grants from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and is one of five research groups in the NCI's National Clinical Trials Network.
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Home » Beneath a Ruthless Sun: A True Story of Violence, Race, and Justice Lost and Found (Paperback)
Beneath a Ruthless Sun: A True Story of Violence, Race, and Justice Lost and Found (Paperback)
By Gilbert King
Brilliant Books Traverse City
NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR and THE WASHINGTON POST
"Compelling, insightful and important, Beneath a Ruthless Sun exposes the corruption of racial bigotry and animus that shadows a community, a state and a nation. A fascinating examination of an injustice story all too familiar and still largely ignored, an engaging and essential read." --Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy
From the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller Devil in the Grove, the gripping true story of a small town with a big secret.
In December 1957, the wife of a Florida citrus baron is raped in her home while her husband is away. She claims a "husky Negro" did it, and the sheriff, the infamous racist Willis McCall, does not hesitate to round up a herd of suspects. But within days, McCall turns his sights on Jesse Daniels, a gentle, mentally impaired white nineteen-year-old. Soon Jesse is railroaded up to the state hospital for the insane, and locked away without trial.
But crusading journalist Mabel Norris Reese cannot stop fretting over the case and its baffling outcome. Who was protecting whom, or what? She pursues the story for years, chasing down leads, hitting dead ends, winning unlikely allies. Bit by bit, the unspeakable truths behind a conspiracy that shocked a community into silence begin to surface.
Beneath a Ruthless Sun tells a powerful, page-turning story rooted in the fears that rippled through the South as integration began to take hold, sparking a surge of virulent racism that savaged the vulnerable, debased the powerful, and roils our own times still.
Gilbert King was awarded the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Nonfiction for The Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America, which was also a New York Times bestseller and a finalist for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. A featured contributor to Smithsonian magazine and The Marshall Project, King also writes about justice for The New York Times and The Washington Post. He lives in New York City.
“Exposes the sinister complexity of American racism …“King tells this … story with grace and sensitivity, and his narrative never flags. His mastery of the materials is complete.” —New York Times Book Review
“Chilling...Truth oftentimes beggars belief, and the "true" in "true crime" can be a promise that betrays as much as it entices. Not so with Gilbert King's scorching, compelling, and — unfortunately — still entirely relevant new work.”—NPR
“Remarkable… Beneath a Ruthless Sun is multiple books in one – a gripping true-crime narrative, a deeply wrenching story of American bigotry and corruption, and an inspiring tale of heroes fired by love and righteous fury… King reminds us of its not-so-distant history as a stronghold of Southern racism and bigotry, a state that produced both horrific violence and courageous protest.”—Christian Science Monitor
“Timely and important.”—New York Times
“Pulitzer Prize winner King returns with a new nonfiction story for those craving a Serial-esque fix… King provides a glimpse into the past that is equal parts enlightening, frustrating, and invariably un-put-downable.” —Harper's Bazaar
“A true-crime masterwork.” —Men’s Journal
“A first-rate crime thriller, built on shocking plot twists and vivid characters … This extraordinary book’s story might have begun more than half a century ago, but it isn’t history.” —Tampa Bay Times
“Prepare to read Beneath a Ruthless Sun more than once — several stories are woven through this meticulously-researched nonfiction account of how justice cheated 19-year-old Jesse Daniels… [King’s] style is gentle but insistent. It’s laid out cleanly, with precision and without condemnation...And there lies the secret to the power behind King’s books: Truth. He speaks truth to a community that has kept its lips pursed together for the last 60 years, and we know it.” —Orlando Sentinel
“A powerful page-turner.” —Garden & Gun
“A book for true-crime aficionados as well as anyone interested in criminal justice reform.. .King delves into a complicated rape case that is rife with corruption, and in doing so, he shines a light on issues of sex, race, and class.” —Bustle
“Tense and stunning...[Beneath a Ruthless Sun's] taut focus on a single case also shines a light onto larger issues of racial profiling, police corruption and the condition of Florida’s mental institutions.” —Book Page
“The perversions of justice under Jim Crow chart a devious path in this labyrinthine true crime saga… Packed with riveting characters and startling twists, King’s narrative unfolds like a Southern gothic noir probing the recesses of a poisoned society.” —Publisher's Weekly (starred)
“A spellbinding true story of racism, privilege, and official corruption...By turns sobering, frightening, and thrilling, this meticulous account of the power and tenacity of officially sanctioned racism recalls a dark era that America is still struggling to leave behind.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred)
“This book is every bit as gripping as the author’s Pulitzer-winning Devil in the Grove...Gripping history, vividly told.” —Booklist (starred)
“Compelling, insightful and important, Gilbert King exposes the corruption of racial bigotry and animus that shadows a community, a state and a nation. A fascinating examination of an injustice story all too familiar and still largely ignored, an engaging and essential read.” —Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy
"In the tradition of Harper Lee, Gilbert King tells the story of a small southern town corrupted by racism, a perverse genteel honor, and utter disdain for poor “crackers.” Three women stand out in this gripping tale of a falsely accused man: an unrelenting reporter, a mother, and a victim doubly victimized as a pawn of others’ ambitions. In deftly unraveling a tragic mixture of lies, violence, and hatred, King powerfully reminds us how the unpalatable beliefs of 1957 haunt us still." —Nancy Isenberg, author of White Trash
“Gilbert King’s stunning chronicle of race, sex and power in fatal combination yields so many truly tragic turns that it’s almost uncanny when goodness endures. With breakneck drama and cold clarity, Beneath a Ruthless Sun captures the sultry particulars of a uniquely charged place and time as well as a universal truth about how difficult it is for humans in the aggregate to do the right thing.”
—Diane McWhorter, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Carry Me Home: Birmingham, Alabama—the Climactic Battle of the Civil Rights Revolution
Praise for Devil in the Grove:
"Must read, cannot put down history." –The New York Times
"A taut, intensely readable narrative." –Boston Globe
"A powerful and well-told drama of Southern injustice." –The Chicago Tribune
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication Date: April 23rd, 2019
History / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
Social Science / Discrimination & Race Relations
Kobo eBook (April 24th, 2018): $4.99
Paperback, Large Print (April 24th, 2018): $30.00
CD-Audio (April 24th, 2018): $50.00
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Home » Fairview (Paperback)
Fairview (Paperback)
By Jackie Sibblies Drury
Winner of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
"Dazzling and ruthless...One of the most exquisitely and systematically arranged ambushes of an unsuspecting audience in years...A glorious, scary reminder of the unmatched power of live theater to rattle, roil and shake us wide awake." --Ben Brantley, New York Times
Grandma's birthday approaches. Beverly is organizing the perfect dinner, but everything seems doomed from the start: the silverware is all wrong, the carrots need chopping and the radio is on the fritz. What at first appears to be a family comedy takes a sharp, sly turn into a startling examination of deep-seated paradigms about race in America.
Jackie Sibblies Drury's other plays include Marys Seacole; We Are Proud to Present a Presentation about the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as Southwest Africa, from the German Sudwestafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915; and Really. She is the recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for Fairview.
Publisher: Theatre Communications Group
Publication Date: August 27th, 2019
American - African American
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.xxx Domain Names Will Soon Be Available for That Porn Website You've Always Wanted
Matthew Hendley | September 8, 2011 | 7:24am
You know that porn website you always wanted to start? Yes, the one with the 7-foot-tall women and the action figures. Well, you'll have to wait a bit longer to register for the .xxx domain on it, since the company is allowing only preexisting porn sites to register for now.
ICM Registry, the Palm Beach Gardens-based company that's selling the domains, officially started taking applications yesterday for people to purchase their own domain names with the .xxx ending, but you need a "subsisting trade or service mark registration of national effect" to register.
Starting on December 6, however, the remaining .xxx names are up for grabs.
In what the company is calling a "responsible approach to adult content," you can either purchase the domain to host your own pornorific stuff or to defend your names or brands from becoming .xxx sites.
Each .xxx site will be scanned daily by McAfee for malware, according to the company, and the sites will also provide tools for people to control or block access to the websites with the .xxx domain.
Here's what ICM Registry CEO Stuart Lawley had to say about the .xxx domains in a statement from the company:
We believe .XXX creates a "win, win, win" situation, with benefits for consumers of adult material, for adult entertainment providers and for those wishing to avoid adult content. With all the sites malware scanned daily and properly labeled, it's a win for consumers of adult content who are now able to identify and select the sites they wish to visit more easily and safely. It is also a win for the adult entertainment industry as .XXX helps to ensure that responsible adult content is easily identified online, leading to greater and more predictable revenues. And finally it's a win for those who want to avoid adult content online, with internet users in no doubt about the underlying content of the sites and having the tools to help avoid them.
The company is rolling out the domains in three stages, the first of which ends October 28. That time period is for existing porn companies and brand owners to either opt in or block their names from use.
For 17 days after October 28, the company will go into what it's calling a "land rush" phase, which allows businesses to buy the .xxx domain names that haven't been taken during the initial phase.
On December 6, the floodgates open for just about anyone to register for his or her .xxx site.
If you need more information on how this whole process works, click here to check out ICM Registry's video on the matter.
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Laine Doss
Laine Doss | April 25, 2011 | 11:02am
Ahhh, Ikea. The place where millions of people flock like sheep to buy cheap couches and bookcases with names that sound more like fungal infections (blaxmo, slojda, staffli) than furniture.
But who knew that Ikea is also a great place to go food shopping? The Swedish Marketplace, located conveniently near the checkout area, is the home of imported food (again with crazy names). Here, you can buy cookies, drinks, meatballs, and herring, herring, and herring. The best part? Like the furniture -- it's totally cheap!
Follow Clean Plate Charlie on Facebook and on Twitter: @CleanPlateBPB
Laine Doss is the food and spirits editor for Miami New Times, covering the restaurant and bar scene in South Florida. She has been featured on Cooking Channel’s Eat Street and Food Network’s Great Food Truck Race. Doss won an Alternative Weekly award for her feature on what it’s like to wait tables. In a previous life, she appeared off-Broadway and shook many a cocktail as a bartender at venues in South Florida and New York City. When she’s not writing, you can find Doss running some marathon then celebrating at the nearest watering hole.
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Twitter: @lainedoss
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The Sun Most Radiant
Originally recorded in 2016
John Browne
William Horwood
William, Monk of Stratford
The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
Stephen Darlington
Jeremy Summerly
Simon Fox-Gál
Venue 14-16 March 2016
Chapel of Merton College, Oxford, England
Music from the Eton Choirbook, Volume 4
Salve regina I a 5 (SATBarB)
Gaude flore virginali a 5 (SATTB) *
Magnificat a 4 (TTBarB)
* world premiere recordings
Choral: The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
Conductor: Stephen Darlington
This collection of music from the Eton Choirbook, the vast collection of English sacred music from the early Renaissance, is the fourth in an acclaimed series by Stephen Darlington and The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford which has proved to be a thrilling encounter with the remarkable world of the liturgy of Eton College Chapel in the late 15th century. This sumptuous volume includes two first recordings: John Browne’s second setting of the Salve Regina, and William Horwood’s Gaude flore virginali. This music was firmly rooted in the daily devotional life of the College, appreciated by all and not just a worshipping élite. The boys and men of Christ Church Cathedral choir maintain this tradition with a special affinity for this glorious repertoire and deliver performances of unreserved committment
Editor's Choice - Vocal Section
"... Volume 4 is the most satisfying of the set since the first ..."
Fabrice Fitch - Gramophone magazine - November 2016
Performance ***** (Outstanding) Recording **** (Excellent)
Anthony Pryer - BBC Music magazine - December 2016
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Drone strikes ‘may increase’ as troops leave Afghanistan
By Tehmoor Khan
As troops leave Afghanistan defence experts tell Channel 4 News securing the violent eastern border with Pakistan will become a priority, and that may include the use of more unmanned drone strikes.
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After President Obama’s announcement that 10,000 US troops will begin to exit Afghanistan by the end of the year, there have been indications that America could intensify its controversial use of unmanned drones in the region around the Afghan-Pakistan border.
Over the last year the US focus has been in southern Afghanistan, with 38, 500 troops in that region. This compares to 31, 000 troops in the east of the country. Forces in the east have suffered far higher casualties from a cross-border flow of Taliban and Haqqani network fighters.
Last week US Army Lt Gen David Rodriguez, Nato‘s second-ranking commander in Afghanistan said that in the east “we really haven’t focused our energy and efforts, because you can’t do it everywhere at the same time.”
Bill Roggio, the editor of The Long War Journal, a US publication analysing the global war on terror, told Channel 4 News that he expects “counter-terrorism on both sides of the border to pick up significantly in the absence of ground troops.”
“If the military had its wish it would have taken more forces into the east, but that is obviously not going to happen now. So they’ll use air assets as they have said the east is a priority,” Mr Roggio said.
More from Channel 4 News: ‘Hit and run’ drone strikes are ‘breaking laws of war’
Although there has been no official announcement on the use of air assets in Afghanistan, and the covert use of air strikes in Pakistan, senior research fellow for air power and technology at the defence think-tank Rusi, Elizabeth Quintana, told Channel 4 News a “surge” in drone strikes to kill suspected militants along the border is a possibility.
“Generally speaking if you look at drawdown in Iraq, the use of air power has not decreased, but it has certainly been used to maintain air superiority, I expect the same thing to happen in Afghanistan,” Ms Quintana said.
She added that drone strikes could increase when General Petraeus, the current Nato commander in Afghanistan, moves to head the CIA later in the year, considering the CIA is believed to be operating unmanned drones in Pakistan.
The legality of drone strikes
Pakistani lawyer Shahzad Akbar, who is representing 50 families of civilians who have died in drone attacks, tells Channel 4 News that the US attacks on Pakistani soil are 'simple homicide.'
The CIA has not idea who actually is being targeted and the term militant/terrorist is being used very loosely.
Our stance is in absence of any valid legal justification it is plain and simple homicide. Presence of militants in any area of Pakistan is responsibility of Pakistani State, and US or UN/Nato should liaise with Pakistan in curbing out such elements within confines of law and due process.
One foreign state taking suck target killing actions against another sovereign state is a bad precedent. It would also give justification to nuclear armed India to drone militant camps in Kashmir and give birth to a nuclear armed conflict in the region.
“If you look at General Petraeus’ counter-insurgency strategy, it is very much about using air power as an asymmetrical edge over insurgents,” Ms Quintana said.
“When you consider he is taking over the CIA, it is likely that drone strikes in east Afghanistan and Pakistan won’t decrease,” she continued.
However, General Petraeus has told the US Senate that he has no plans to bring “my military brain with me,” when he takes up his new role.
That’s despite Petraeus’ existing close ties with the CIA, when he organised so-called “fusion cells” with the agency to strike at al-Qaeda and Taliban leaders in both Afghanistan and Iraq.
Speaking at the hearing to confirm his nomination as the new CIA Director, Petraeus said the CIA would be “relentless” in pursuing intelligence needed by the government.
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Starbucks partners with UberEats in Japan
Starbucks Corp said on Wednesday it was partnering with UberEats to deliver coffee and food in Tokyo starting Friday, as the world's largest coffee chain looks to boost sales in Japan, one of its major Asia-Pacific markets.
FILE PHOTO: A waitress prepares a beverage at a branch of Starbucks coffee in Tokyo, Japan August 13, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
08 Nov 2018 12:45PM
REUTERS: Starbucks Corp said on Wednesday it was partnering with UberEats to deliver coffee and food in Tokyo starting Friday, as the world's largest coffee chain looks to boost sales in Japan, one of its major Asia-Pacific markets.
Starbucks has been facing intense competition in the United States and China, its two largest markets, and has been exploring newer avenues to help drive sales.
The company tied up with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd earlier this year to deliver its coffee in Chinese cities after regulators cracked down on third-party delivery services in the country.
Starbucks said it planned to open 100 new outlets every year in Japan that would take its store count to 1,700 by the end of 2021.
The company said the delivery program with UberEats would be available in three stores in Tokyo, two in Shinjuku and one in Roppongi.
It will also collaborate with social media platform LINE on technologies, including digital payments, Starbucks said in a statement.
(Reporting by Soundarya J in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)
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Car Hire Glossop
Glossop Guide
Known as the gateway to the unspoiled natural beauty of Derbyshire’s Peak District National Park, the small market town of Glossop is set close to the border with Cheshire county some 24kms east of Manchester. Once famed as a hub for the wool industry and latterly for its cotton mills, the town boasts examples of Victorian industrial architecture as well as several interesting churches. It’s conveniently placed for self-drive day trips to Manchester’s Lowry Gallery and Imperial War Museum, and for lovely Hope Valley with its Blue John Caverns. The remote, stunning vistas of the national park are best explored on foot and with self-drive.
There’s a good choice of trusted car rental agencies based in Manchester, and Manchester Airport offers car hire with Europcar. In Glossop you’ll find local firms Glossop Motors and Glossop Van and Car Hire, although the best way to ensure the car of your choice at the lowest price is to book online in advance via a cost comparison website.
Spring and summer are the best, albeit the busiest, times to visit Glossop, as winters in the Derbyshire Peak District can be harsh and driving conditions can be treacherous.
When collecting your rental car, you’ll need to show the following:
- A valid UK driving license or an International Driving Permit
- A second form of photo ID such as your passport
- The credit card used for the online booking
- A printed receipt and rental confirmation if possible
More information can be found on our FAQ's page.
Driving in Derbyshire presents few challenges, as roads are well-maintained and UK drivers outside the major cities are careful and courteous. Manchester is accessed via the M67 motorway, and parking in Glossop is usually easy as most accommodation has car parking spaces. General UK motoring rules include the compulsory wearing of all seat belts, and warning triangles and visibility vests should be carried. Mobile phone usage without a hands-free kit is prohibited and drink-driving is taken very seriously. Petrol stations are plentiful and most accept credit card payments, but fuel prices are among the highest in Europe.
See our guide to the UK for more tips on driving in Britain.
Self-drive is the most convenient way to see Derbyshire’s rolling countryside, pretty villages and ancient market towns, although the major city of Manchester is linked by a train service and regular buses. Taxi travel on longer journeys is expensive, and buses are the cheapest, if slowest, option.
Northern Rail operates the train service from Glossop to Manchester’s Piccadilly Station with the journey taking around 30 minutes and costing around £5.00. Trains run every half an hour Monday through Sunday.
The Peak District, including Glossop, is surprisingly well-covered by an extensive bus network operated by several companies, the largest of which is Stagecoach Manchester. Route 237 runs to Manchester Piccadilly throughout the day, changing its number to 216 at Ashton. Single fares range between £1.20 and £2.90 dependent on distance.
Taxi travel in Glossop is minicab-style, needing to be booked by phone in advance and with fixed fares per journey based on distance with, for example, the journey from Manchester Airport to Glossop costing around £35.00. Most companies offer a 24/7 service, and several, including Goldline Taxis, offer long-distance trips as well as local services.
Glossop is the perfect hub for exploratory day-trips around the Peak District with its famous Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall. The wild moorland along the Lancashire-Yorkshire border and its quaint valley towns such as Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd are another option, and Leeds and Sheffield are within easy reach.
Snake Pass - Spectacular Snake Pass is the higher reach of the A57, the direct and magically scenic route between Glossop and the Ladybower Reservoir, although it’s frequently closed in winter due to ice, snow or fog. The road runs along the side of a forested river valley, rising to 510m above sea level at the point of the Pennine Range’s watershed.
Buxton - This spa town is the starting point for a magnificent drive towards the wildest regions of the Peak District National Park. The A623 leads to Sparrowpit, and a left turn by the Wanted Inn brings you to the Blue John Cavern and on to Edale and Mam Tor with its Iron Age fort.
Peak District National Park - For a day’s overview of the best of the Peak District, begin in Bakewell by taking the A6 to Matlock, stopping off at great Chatsworth House and the smaller Haddon Hall. The charming villages of Baslow, Grindleford and Hathersage lead onward to Castleton in the Hope Valley, overlooked by the high moors, with roads climbing to the hill villages and glorious views over Derbyshire and the surrounding counties.
Looking for a hire car in United Kingdom? Take a look at our Car hire United Kingdom directory.
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Achieving the EBacc at grade 5/C or above
This is the percentage of pupils who achieved the English Baccalaureate opens in a new window (EBacc) at a grade 4/C or above in English, maths, science, a language, and either history or geography. The English Baccalaureate is not a test or qualification; it is a measure used to provide information about a particular range of qualifications. The grading of most EBacc GCSEs has changed in 2017 and 2018 as part of the GCSEs reforms opens in a new window except for a few including ancient history and some languages. Reformed GCSEs are graded 1 (low) to 9 (high). Grade 5 or above in the new grading is a similar level of achievement to a high grade C or low grade B in the old grading.
9% 12.80% 16.70%
This is the percentage of pupils who achieved the English Baccalaureate opens in a new window (EBacc) at a grade 4/C or above in English, maths, science, a language, and either history or geography. The English Baccalaureate is not a test or qualification; it is a measure used to provide information about a particular range of qualifications. The grading of most EBacc GCSEs has changed in 2017 and 2018 as part of the GCSEs reforms opens in a new window except for a few including ancient history and some languages. Reformed GCSEs are graded 1 (low) to 9 (high). Grade 4 or above in the new grading is a similar level of achievement to a grade C or above in the old grading.
Achievement by subject group Click to expand
The figures for pupils achieving the English and maths subject areas are calculated as a percentage of pupils at the end of key stage 4. The figures for sciences, history or geography and languages achievements are calculated as a percentage of those pupils who were entered in that subject area.
Number of pupils 117 7486 523636
English at grade 5 or above 60% 57.10% 60.30%
Maths at grade 5 or above 53% 46.80% 49.30%
Science at grade 4 or above 57% 63.50% 65.10%
Humanities at grade 4/C or above 66% 60.50% 62.40%
Languages at grade 4/C or above 60% 65.40% 70.40%
Achieving grade 1/G or above by subject group Click to expand
All 5 subjects (English, maths, science, humanities, languages) 16% 33.00% 37.60%
English at grade 1 or above 100% 96.80% 95.40%
Maths at grade 1 or above 100% 96.30% 95.70%
Science at grade 1 or above 100% 99.40% 98.70%
Humanities at grade 1/G or above 97% 97.90% 97.70%
Languages at grade 1/G or above 100% 98.20% 98.80%
Entries by subject group Click to expand
English 100% 97.00% 95.80%
Maths 100% 97.60% 97.30%
Science 100% 97.10% 95.50%
Humanities 90% 78.00% 78.30%
Languages 17% 40.80% 46.10%
Value added by subject group Click to expand
This shows how pupils’ attainment at key stage 4 in EBacc subjects compares to pupils across England with a similar starting point at the end of key stage 2.
Science (score, upper and lower confidence limits, coverage of measure) -0.2
(-0.45 to 0.05)
(-0.67 to 0.68) -0.09
Humanities (score, upper and lower confidence limits, coverage of measure) 0.23
(-0.1 to 0.57)
97% 0.11
(-0.76 to 0.98) 0.16
Languages (score, upper and lower confidence limits, coverage of measure) -0.75
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Keeping Our Cool: What to Do about Global Warming
Invest in America
Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus • August 29, 2008 •
Four years ago we argued in “The Death of Environmentalism” that greens didn’t need to win the debate over the relative seriousness of global warming in order to enact policies capable of dealing with it. At the time, that claim was viewed as paradoxical and even heretical. But further evidence has been provided here. While Joe Romm, Jim Manzi, and Indur Golanky cannot agree on even the basic facts of climate change, by focusing on solutions we have been able to identify at least seven principles that we share in common with Manzi:
Energy and climate policy should be robust to uncertainty, not certainty.
We cannot price, or regulate, our way to a clean energy economy.
Government investment to mitigate global warming is needed.
Many small and large technological breakthroughs are needed to make clean energy cost-competitive with fossil fuels.
Government investment in R&D should aim to bring down the real, unsubsidized price of clean energy.
Making clean energy cheap will require, in Manzi’s words, “complex coordination of many actors, responding to changing circumstances and trade-offs, and decades of effort.”
Advancing the effort to make clean energy cheap will require ongoing technical analysis of specific projects so that public money is well spent.
Before moving to points of disagreement, it is worth pausing to consider that these principles may open up possibilities for bipartisan legislation on energy and climate if we can avoid old ideological quagmires.
We see the following as points of disagreement between our position and Manzi’s:
Manzi opposes any carbon tax and any cap-and-trade policy, while we support a modest carbon or electricity tax to fund investment in technology, and/or cap-and-trade as long as it: a) dedicates 100 percent of the revenue raised from auctioning permits to developing and deploying clean energy technology; b) contains cost-containment measures to prevent the carbon price (and thus the price of energy) from rising so high as to either significantly slow economic growth or trigger a public backlash.
Manzi opposes while we support government investment in the deployment of promising clean energy technologies, from wind and solar to carbon capture and storage, as part of a coordinated strategy to make clean energy cheap.
We support an annual public investment in the range of $50 billion whereas Manzi supports annual investment in the range of $5 billion.
While the $45 billion difference between Manzi’s position and ours is indeed large, it is also worth recognizing that it is a relatively small amount per capita: $150.
Why do we believe the government should make large investments in deploying clean energy technologies? There are several reasons. Technology breakthroughs in energy often come through deployment, not R&D in laboratories. We cited the Danish experience subsidizing the deployment of offshore wind turbines. Moreover, we pointed out that the capital-intensive nature of the energy sector, where new power plants can cost up to $5 billion, requires larger investments than, say, pharmaceutical or computer R&D efforts. And we pointed to the need for new transmission lines, which alone would require a public investment of $60 billion if we are to tap America’s wind assets and make wind power roughly 20 percent of the power generation sector.
Rather than addressing these arguments, Manzi re-asserts an over-generalization: “political allocation of economic resources is almost never effective in overcoming long-term challenges.” The statement turns a blind eye to the history of economic development in the United States. In our essay we explicitly challenged Manzi to explain how America could have become so wealthy had it not invested in the railroads, the highways, the electrical grid, the Internet, microchips, the computer sciences, and the biosciences. Manzi never answered because there is no answer.
It is nonsensical to speak of markets and governments operating separately. The state is what guarantees and protects private property. There is no possibility of extricating government from market activity, nor should we want to try, as government is crucial to regulating fair play in markets through laws and the courts. This is certainly the case with energy, which is crucial to national security and economic development and has thus always been heavily regulated. Attempts to deregulate the power sector often meet with disaster, as in California, where even “deregulation” is really regulation by a different name.
The question is thus not whether but how the state should be involved. We think the public has a strong interest in making clean energy cheap and helping the United States become a global leader in the new clean energy industries, and that for this to happen we must make the muscular kinds of investments we made in the past in promising sectors from railroads and highways to computers and pharmaceuticals.
We applaud Manzi’s call for ongoing dialogue informed by a more technical analysis, and we thank the editors of Cato Unbound for creating a forum where these important issues can be freely debated.
Keeping Our Cool: What to Do about Global Warming by Jim Manzi
The prospect of potentially catastrophic global warming forces us to make decisions under extreme uncertainty. Yet, Jim Manzi writes, “Despite the rhetoric, the best available estimate of the damage we face from unconstrained global warming is not ‘global destruction,’ but is instead costs on the order of 3 percent of global GDP in a much wealthier world well over a hundred years from now.” Manzi explores how best to evaluate the costs of greenhouse gas abatement on the present-day economy when compared to the long-term benefits of avoiding global warming. He concludes that there are very few benefits from these steps.
A Small Cost Will Avoid a Catastrophe by Joseph Romm
American Progress Senior Fellow Joseph Romm argues that atmospheric CO2 has already reached an unacceptable level, and that urgent action is needed in the next few years. Fortunately, this action need not involve prohibitive costs. Indeed, many possible options for greenhouse gas abatement will result in economic benefits.
These changes are desperately needed, too, before global warming reaches a tipping point beyond which the carbon sequestered in permafrost is also released into the atmosphere, aggravating the problem. Should we fail to act, widespread desertification, massive species extinction, and other catastrophic events are predicted, even by authorities whom Jim Manzi also accepts.
Reducing Vulnerability to Climate-Sensitive Risks is the Best Insurance Policy by Indur Goklany
Indur Goklany argues, in response to Jim Manzi and Joseph Romm, that solving the likely problems resulting from global warming will be both cheaper and more effective than any global response aimed at stabilizing or changing the climate itself. Harm reduction will also pay important dividends regardless of the degree of global warming, since it will include the development of new treatments for diseases, better flood protection, improved crops, and general economic advancements for the developing world. When taken together, these factors will help us to face any global warming scenario effectively, and they will also offer even larger benefits outside any considerations of climate.
The New Climate Center: How Technology Could Create a Political Breakthrough by Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus
Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus describe what they see as a significant political realignment: Both left and right, they claim, are converging on a state-sponsored and technology-based solution to global warming, one that will emphasize clean energy and/or carbon sequestration technologies. They argue that the debate about climate modeling is largely irrelevant and/or unproductive, because these technologies are generally agreed to be important in their own right and to have positive economic effects regardless of the degree of severity of global warming. They call on policymakers to embrace a large-scale, state-funded effort to achieve these breakthrough technologies and argue that state sponsorship for technological advancement is, historically speaking, the engine of much progress and innovation. This, they argue, is a reason to embrace the same approach with regard to global warming.
Reply to Joseph Romm by Jim Manzi
Reply To Indur Goklany by Jim Manzi
What Manzi Ignored and Why It Matters by Joseph Romm
Seven Points in Response to Romm by Indur Goklany
Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Romm by Jim Manzi
Goklany Okay with 250-Foot Sea-Level Rise by Joseph Romm
Invest in America by Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus
Only Inaction Is Costly by Joseph Romm
The Earth is Okay with a 400-Foot Sea-Level Rise by Indur Goklany
Romm’s Factually Challenged Smear of Conservatives by Indur Goklany
Common Ground by Jim Manzi
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News and information on legal and tech issues from Criminal Defense, to Cybercrimes, to DUI, and Drug Crimes from a Board Certified Trial Expert in Tampa, Florida.
Mr. Ebsary has been attorney of record in hundreds of felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. Casey is a Board Certified Expert and Specialist in criminal courts. He defends all types of criminal charges. He has represented clients in driving under the influence, driving while intoxicated (DUI/DWI) cases in many Florida counties. He is a former Assistant State Attorney and Prosecutor and a former Assistant Public Defender. He also has litigation experience including counterfeiting, driving under the influence, fraud, forgery, murder, money laundering, and theft.
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W.F. ”Casey” Ebsary Jr is from Tampa, Florida. Casey’s work focuses on trial practice, criminal defense, DUI, and defense against drug charges. Casey is a Trial Lawyer and is a former Prosecutor. Casey is the lead trial attorney at the Law Office of W.F. ”Casey” Ebsary Jr .
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Street Racing History in Tampa Florida
Posted on May 24, 2018 by W.F. Casey Ebsary
Street Racing “the operation of two or more motor vehicles from a point side by side at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to outdistance each other”
A Brief History of Street Racing
In light of the tragedy that occurred in Tampa as reported by the Saint Petersburg Times, We will review the history of street racing and law enforcement in Tampa Bay. Two drivers and a passenger face criminal street racing and homicide charges for killing a mother who was pushing her baby across the street.
Of the 130 ways you can go to jail for Criminal Traffic charges in Tampa, unlawful racing on the highway is one of them. Some jurisdictions have destroyed race cars used in street races and one Court in Florida has even chosen to declare the drag racing statute unconstitutional.
Drag racing on Gandy Boulevard, specifically on the bridge has been a Troublesome area for law enforcement in Tampa. Racers gather at 4th Street in Pinellas County and Stage there street races on Gandy Boulevard. When the racers exit the bridge they are in Hillsborough County and police attempt to stop cars involved in allegations of drag racing.
Prison for street racing has been imposed by courts in Tampa where a death has been involved. Sometimes police who do not witness the actual crash used video cameras from surrounding buildings to reconstruct what has occurred.
The Courtney Campbell Parkway has been the site of Street Racing incidents in the past years.
Usually police impose charges for misdemeanor racing. Those charges can result in an arrest and we have provided the racing statute Below in its entirety. Police have even given parking tickets to spectators for watching street racing.
The essence of a drag race is a competitive attempt to outdistance another vehicle. Sometimes that is difficult to prove. The police must establish that in fact what was underway what was a race. There is no requirement rent there is no requirement for a predetermined course just that the court or jury can reasonably interpret the driving event to be a race.
Spectators Can also be charged since it is an affirmative choice to attend or participate in the race. Courts are to look at the relationship between the race driver and the individual. Gambling or betting on the outcome of a race can be used to establish That a spectator was criminally involved in a race.
Vehicles used in street races can be forfeited by the state if the driver has been convicted within the past 5 years for street racing.
There are 130 ways to go to jail for traffic charges in Tampa. https://dui2go.com/130-ways-to-go-to-jail-in-traffic-court-florida-criminal-traffic-charges-complete-list/
Seizure and Destruction of Street Race Cars
Florida and California have seizure laws for street race cars. When the whoosh went out of the tires the street racer sighed, as glass exploded and rained down it all became real – the cops had crushed his car. The destruction was part of a smackdown on illegal street racing in Southern California. Cops crushed six race cars. A 350-horsepower 4 cylinder engine on which the racer spent at least $10,000 to get into top shape. The car would top out at 160 mph, the racer said, swearing it could beat a Corvette or even a Ferrari.
Prior Street Racing Cases in Florida
Drag Racing Statute Unconstitutional
Catching Street Racers just got a little tougher. Cops lost a valuable tool in the war on wheels. The street racing statute is unconstitutional according to the Fourth District Court of Appeals.
The court cleared a Broward teen who was driving 130 mph in a 65 mph zone. Officers couldn’t determine who was racing, and who was just passing another car that was also speeding. “You could have two people driving down the turnpike next to each other at the same rate of speed, and based on the way the statute is written, this is what the court said, that they both could be charged with drag racing,” says Elizabeth Parker with the State Attorney’s office.
70-people have been busted for drag racing in Palm Beach County in the last year. The penalties are harsh – Up to a year in jail and an automatic license suspension.
Drag Racing on Gandy Boulevard
Living around the Fourth Street/Gandy area is a drag for residents who adore peace and quiet. Drag racing in the area has been going on forever. Someone recently wrote the Saint Petersburg Times, “This stretch of road, from the Gandy/Roosevelt/Fourth Street intersection down to the Howard Frankland Bridge turnoff, has become a speedway. My safety concern is not only personal, but for the numerous families with children who live in the area.”
Cars regularly reach speeds well over 80 mph on Fourth Street N and drag racing on the weekends that starts on Friday and Saturday nights about midnight and goes until 2 or 3 a.m. “Cars with amplified motors and mufflers meet near the 7-Eleven at 115th Avenue and Fourth Street and drag race down the stretch of road and turn around at the last U-turn before the Gandy bridge. They often use the 7-Eleven as a turnaround as well,” a witness said.
The Pinellas County Sheriff”s Office said law enforcement is stymied by an organized underground group determined to break the law and evade police. One Deputy said, “Part of what makes it difficult is that the racers use the same technology we have. They use lookouts and radios and cell phones to communicate . . . We have undercover people in the crowd with cameras, documenting the crowds that gather there and we sometimes catch the spectators and have issued citations, but the citations have been dismissed by traffic court judges.”
Prison for Street Racing
Tampa Criminal Defense Attorney notes in a case where someone else was the defense attorney – Street racing in a Nissan 350Z, plus death of a bystander, plus a jury conviction equals vehicular homicide, reckless driving and unlawful racing, plus at least 15 years in prison.
As for the other racer – leaving the scene of the accident, plus testimony at the 350Z trial (to avoid a 30-year sentence) equals three years in prison.
The bystanders were making a U-turn when the 350Z slammed into them, according to published reports. Traffic Homicide investigators estimated speed at over 100 in a 45 mph zone. The defensee argued that what happened was nothing but a tragic accident. In a twist, the St Pete Times reported that “Prosecutors used video surveillance from a carwash . . . that captured the two cars racing.”
Source: https://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/criminal/street-racer-found-guilty-in-83-year-old-womans-death/1044011
Tampa Street Racers and Spectators Need Lawyer
Tampa Traffic Lawyer notes an area cops cracked down on street racers and fans along Fourth Street N. Everyone began a dash for their cars when cops came down the I-275 interstate ramp. Cops blocked off the street to prevent escaping to I-275 or Gandy Blvd. Another target for traffic law enforcement is the Courtney Campbell Parkway.
The stretch of Fourth from I-275 to the Inlet Bay at Gateway apartment complex is flat and straight, four lanes surrounded by nothing but grass and water.
Earlier officers have arrested four people on misdemeanor racing charges. Cops videotaped license plates of racers and fans alike. A few days later, 130 drivers got $30 parking tickets in the mail. It’s now clear that fans are targets too. A $151 ticket and three points can be placed against a driver’s license. According to the media, the last ticket was written at 4:40 a.m. 31/2 hours, 221 citations, and a DUI arrest.
Source: https://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/article1012528.ece
Tampa Street Racing Defense Attorney Penalties
Definitions of Street Racing in Florida:
(a) “Conviction” means a determination of guilt that is the result of a plea or trial, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld.
(b) “Drag race” means the operation of two or more motor vehicles from a point side by side at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to outdistance each other, or the operation of one or more motor vehicles over a common selected course, from the same point to the same point, for the purpose of comparing the relative speeds or power of acceleration of such motor vehicle or motor vehicles within a certain distance or time limit.
(c) “Race” means the use of one or more motor vehicles in competition, arising from a challenge to demonstrate superiority of a motor vehicle or driver and the acceptance or competitive response to that challenge, either through a prior arrangement or in immediate response, in which the competitor attempts to outgain or outdistance another motor vehicle, to prevent another motor vehicle from passing, to arrive at a given destination ahead of another motor vehicle or motor vehicles, or to test the physical stamina or endurance of drivers over long-distance driving routes. A race may be prearranged or may occur through a competitive response to conduct on the part of one or more drivers which, under the totality of the circumstances, can reasonably be interpreted as a challenge to race.
(d) “Spectator” means any person who is knowingly present at and views a drag race, when such presence is the result of an affirmative choice to attend or participate in the race. For purposes of determining whether or not an individual is a spectator, finders of fact shall consider the relationship between the racer and the individual, evidence of gambling or betting on the outcome of the race, and any other factor that would tend to show knowing attendance or participation.
(2)(a) A person may not:
1. Drive any motor vehicle, including any motorcycle, in any race, speed competition or contest, drag race or acceleration contest, test of physical endurance, or exhibition of speed or acceleration or for the purpose of making a speed record on any highway, roadway, or parking lot;
2. In any manner participate in, coordinate, facilitate, or collect moneys at any location for any such race, competition, contest, test, or exhibition;
3. Knowingly ride as a passenger in any such race, competition, contest, test, or exhibition; or
4. Purposefully cause the movement of traffic to slow or stop for any such race, competition, contest, test, or exhibition.
Penalties Under Florida Law
Any person who violates any provision of this paragraph commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Any person who violates any provision of this paragraph shall pay a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000, and the department shall revoke the driver license of a person so convicted for 1 year. A hearing may be requested pursuant to s. 322.271.
(b) Any person who violates paragraph (a) within 5 years after the date of a prior violation that resulted in a conviction for a violation of this subsection commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, and shall pay a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000. The department shall also revoke the driver license of that person for 2 years. A hearing may be requested pursuant to s. 322.271.
(c) In any case charging a violation of paragraph (a), the court shall be provided a copy of the driving record of the person charged and may obtain any records from any other source to determine if one or more prior convictions of the person for violation of paragraph (a) have occurred within 5 years prior to the charged offense.
(3)(a) A person may not be a spectator at any drag race prohibited under subsection (2).
(b) A person who violates the provisions of paragraph (a) commits a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided in chapter 318.
(4) Whenever a law enforcement officer determines that a person was engaged in a drag race or race, as described in subsection (1), the officer may immediately arrest and take such person into custody. The court may enter an order of impoundment or immobilization as a condition of incarceration or probation. Within 7 business days after the date the court issues the order of impoundment or immobilization, the clerk of the court must send notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the registered owner of the motor vehicle, if the registered owner is a person other than the defendant, and to each person of record claiming a lien against the motor vehicle.
(a) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the impounding agency shall release a motor vehicle under the conditions provided in s. 316.193(6)(e), (f), (g), and (h), if the owner or agent presents a valid driver license at the time of pickup of the motor vehicle.
(b) All costs and fees for the impoundment or immobilization, including the cost of notification, must be paid by the owner of the motor vehicle or, if the motor vehicle is leased or rented, by the person leasing or renting the motor vehicle, unless the impoundment or immobilization order is dismissed. All provisions of s. 713.78 shall apply.
(c) Any motor vehicle used in violation of subsection (2) may be impounded for a period of 30 business days if a law enforcement officer has arrested and taken a person into custody pursuant to this subsection and the person being arrested is the registered owner or coowner of the motor vehicle. If the arresting officer finds that the criteria of this paragraph are met, the officer may immediately impound the motor vehicle. The law enforcement officer shall notify the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles of any impoundment for violation of this subsection in accordance with procedures established by the department. The provisions of paragraphs (a) and (b) shall be applicable to such impoundment.
Lose Your Ride | Vehicle May be Forfeited 316.191 Racing on Highways
(5) Any motor vehicle used in violation of subsection (2) by any person within 5 years after the date of a prior conviction of that person for a violation under subsection (2) may be seized and forfeited as provided by the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. This subsection shall only be applicable if the owner of the motor vehicle is the person charged with violation of subsection (2).
(6) This section does not apply to licensed or duly authorized racetracks, drag strips, or other designated areas set aside by proper authorities for such purposes.
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Hulk Hogan – 12 Time World Champion Beaten Then WINS – In Court
Posted on March 18, 2016 by W.F. Casey Ebsary
Hulk Hogan Appeal
Jury of 6, deliberated 6 Hours and so far has awarded a verdict of $115 Million.
The Florida court ruled that blocking the publication of the Hulk Hogan sex tape that was made in the Tampa Bay Area, “acts as an unconstitutional prior restraint under the First Amendment.” Does anyone want to watch the triumph of First Amendment Rights? We have posted the court’s complete opinion here:
Hulk Hogan Sex Tape Download Court Opinion
Excerpts from the Court Opinion
The facts, according to the court were, “In 2006, [ Hulk Hogan ] Mr. Bollea engaged in extramarital sexual relations with a woman in her home. Allegedly without Mr. Bollea’s consent or knowledge, the sexual encounter was videotaped. On or about October 4, 2012, Gawker Media posted a written report about the extramarital affair on its website, including excerpts of the videotaped sexual encounter (“Sex Tape”). [ Hulk Hogan ] Mr. Bollea maintains that he never consented to the Sex Tape’s release or publication. Gawker Media maintains that it was not responsible for creating the Sex Tape and that it received a copy of the Sex Tape from an anonymous source for no compensation. “
“[ Hulk Hogan ] Mr. Bollea filed a motion for temporary injunction seeking to enjoin Gawker Media and others not participating in this appeal from publishing and otherwise distributing the video excerpts from the sexual encounter and complementary written report. Following a hearing, the circuit court issued an order on April 25, 2012, granting the motion for temporary injunction. “
The Court noted, “We are hard-pressed to believe that [ Hulk Hogan ] Mr. Bollea truly desired the affair and Sex Tape to remain private or to otherwise be “swept under the rug.” For example, in March 2012, [ Hulk Hogan ] Mr. Bollea called into TMZ Live, a celebrity and entertainment media outlet, and disclosed that he could not identify the woman in the Sex Tape because he had a number of “conquests” during the time it was filmed. Hulk Hogan – I Have NO IDEA Who My Sex Tape Partner Is, TMZ (March 7, 2012, 1:50 PM),”
https://www.tmz.com/2012/03/07/hulk-hogan-sex-tape-partner-tmz-live.
“Furthermore, in October 2012, [ Hulk Hogan ] Mr. Bollea appeared on The Howard Stern Show and professed that his good friend, Todd Alan Clem, known professionally as Bubba the Love Sponge, allowed [ Hulk Hogan ] Mr. Bollea to have sex with Mr. Clem’s then-wife Heather Clem. Hulk Hogan – Yes, I Banged Bubba’s Wife, TMZ (October 9, 2012, 6:08 AM),”
https://www.tmz.com/2012/10/09/hulk-hogan-bubba-the-love-sponge-radio-howard-stern
“[ Hulk Hogan ] Mr. Bollea was certainly not shy about disclosing the explicit details of another affair he had while married to Linda Bollea in his autobiography. See My Life Outside the Ring at 187-88.”
https://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/civil/court-gawker-can-post-hulk-hogan-sex-tape/2161525
#wwe #tna #wrestling #firstamendment #freespeech #hulkhogan
Posted in News Tagged Terry Bollea, Hulk Hogan, 1st Amendment
Doctors, Free Speech, and Guns in Florida – Court Rules in Docs Versus Glocks
Posted on December 16, 2015 by W.F. Casey Ebsary
Doctors, Free Speech, and Guns in Florida
Docs vs Glocks
After years of court battles on Doctors, Free Speech, and Guns in Florida, the Second highest court in the land has ruled in the Docs Versus Glocks case.
“The Second Amendment provides that
“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to
the security of a free State,
the right of the people to keep and
bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”
The Florida legislature passed a law limiting what doctors can discuss with patients regarding firearms. The law that limited doctors questions about guns is constitutional. The law is complex, so excerpts from the court opinion are below. The complete opinion is here:
https://media.ca11.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/files/201214009.reh2.pdf
Case Excerpts
“Having concluded that the Case: 12-14009 Date Filed: 12/14/2015 Page: 80 of 82 81 Act does not offend either the First or the Fourteenth Amendments of the Constitution, we must uphold it.”
“[W]e hold that the District Court erred by concluding that the Act violates the First Amendment. The Act withstands strict scrutiny as a permissible restriction of speech.”
Second Amendment Gun Rights
“The Second Amendment provides that “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” U.S. Const. amend. II. It is now undisputed that the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental right.”
“The State of Florida asserts four compelling interests: (1) protection of the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms; (2) protection of patients’ privacy rights; (3) elimination of barriers to healthcare access; and (4) prevention of discrimination and harassment of firearm owners.”
“When the State seeks to impose content-based restrictions on speech in a context in which its regulatory interests are diminished, such as when a professional speaks to the public in a nonprofessional capacity, courts apply the most exacting scrutiny.”
“The inquiry provision of the Act, § 790.338(2), requires physicians to “refrain from making a written inquiry or asking questions concerning the ownership of a firearm . . . .” On its face, this provision also inhibits protected speech—inquiring about firearm ownership. It too must survive some level of First Amendment scrutiny.”
Court Rules in Docs Versus Glocks
“To summarize, we read the Act to prohibit record-keeping about firearm ownership only when the physician knows such information to be irrelevant to the patient’s medical care or safety, or the safety of others; inquiry about firearm ownership only when the physician lacks a good-faith belief that the information is relevant to the patient’s medical care or safety, or the safety of others; and harassment about firearm ownership only when the physician does not believe it necessary for the patient’s medical care or safety, or the safety of others.”
“Having determined that the record-keeping, inquiry, and harassment provisions are of sufficient clarity to conform to the requirements of due process, we hold that the District Court erred in holding them void for vagueness”
“The Act provides, in relevant part, that licensed healthcare practitioners and facilities (1) “may not intentionally enter” information concerning a patient’s ownership of firearms into the patient’s medical record that the practitioner knows is “not relevant to the patient’s medical care or safety, or the safety of others,” id. § 790.338(1); (2) “shall respect a patient’s right to privacy and should refrain” from inquiring as to whether a patient or their family owns firearms, unless the practitioner or facility believes in good faith that the “information is relevant to the patient’s medical care or safety, or the safety of others,” id. § 790.338(2); (3) “may not discriminate” against a patient on the basis of firearm ownership, id. § 790.338(5); and (4) “should refrain from unnecessarily harassing a patient about firearm ownership,” id. § 790.338(6).”
“[I]n a widely publicized incident that took place in Ocala, Florida, a pediatrician, during a routine visit, asked a patient’s mother whether she kept any firearms in her home. Because she felt that the question constituted an invasion of her privacy, the mother refused to answer. The pediatrician then terminated their relationship and advised the mother that she had 30 days to find a new doctor. Fla. H.R. Comm. on Health & Human Servs., H.B. 155 (2011) Staff Analysis 2 (Apr. 7, 2011); see also Fred Hiers, Family and pediatrician tangle over gun question, Ocala StarBanner, July 24, 2010, https://www.ocala.com/article/20100724/articles/7241001”
“On June 2, 2011, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed the Act into law. The Act created Fla. Stat. § 790.338, entitled “Medical privacy concerning firearms; prohibitions; penalties; exceptions,” and amended the Florida Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, Fla. Stat. § 381.026, to include several of the same provisions. The Act also amended Fla. Stat. § 456.072, entitled “Grounds for discipline; penalties; enforcement,” to provide for disciplinary measures for violation of the Act.”
“On June 6, 2011, four days after Governor Scott signed the Act into law, Plaintiffs filed a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 action seeking declaratory and injunctive relief against the State in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, alleging that the inquiry, record-keeping, discrimination, and harassment provisions of the Act facially violate the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the United States Constitution. Plaintiffs contended that the Act imposes an unconstitutional, content-based restriction on speech, is overbroad, and is unconstitutionally vague.”
“The Act seeks to protect patient privacy by restricting irrelevant inquiry and record-keeping by physicians on the sensitive issue of firearm ownership and by prohibiting harassment and discrimination on the basis of firearm ownership. The Act does not prevent physicians from speaking with patients about firearms generally. Nor does it prohibit specific inquiry or record-keeping about a patient’s firearm-ownership status when the physician determines in good faith, based on the circumstances of that patient’s case, that such information is relevant to the patient’s medical care or safety, or the safety of others.”
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Hulk Hogan Sex Tape Trial – Paused
Hulk Hogan Sex Tape on Trial
Hulk Hogan Sex Tape – Press Pause
The Hulk Hogan Sex Tape Trial was paused when a higher court ruled that Hogan’s lawyers had hit fast-forward and tried to bring the case to trial too quickly in violation of the Court’s rules. Trial will rewind and begin in a couple of months. Meanwhile we obtained the entire court’s ruling.
“This controversy sprang from a seed planted sometime in 2006, when Terry Bollea, a celebrated former professional wrestler known publicly as “Hulk Hogan,” had sex with Heather Clem, then married to Bollea’s friend Todd Clem, a “shock jock” radio personality whose nom de scène is “Bubba the Love Sponge.” The encounter was videotaped, with audio, allegedly without Bollea’s knowledge. Six years later, in October 2012, a celebrity news and gossip website named Gawker.com posted an excerpt of the videotape to the Internet. Litigation ensued.”
Hulk Hogan Sex Tape Ruling
GAWKER MEDIA, LLC; NICK DENTON; )
and A.J. DAULERIO, )
Petitioners, )
v. ) Case No. 2D15-2857
TERRY GENE BOLLEA, professionally )
known as HULK HOGAN, )
Respondent. )
__________________________________ )
Opinion filed July 2, 2015.
Petition for Writ of Mandamus to the Circuit
Court for Pinellas County; Pamela A.M.
Campbell, Judge.
Gregg D. Thomas and Rachel E. Fugate of
Thomas & LoCicero PL, Tampa; and Seth
D. Berlin and Alia L. Smith of Levine
Sullivan Koch & Schultz, LLP, Washington,
District of Columbia, for Petitioners.
David M. Caldevilla of de la Parte & Gilbert,
P.A., Tampa; Kenneth G. Turkel and
Christina K. Ramirez of Bajo Cuva Cohen &
Turkel, P.A., Tampa; and Charles J. Harder
and Douglas E. Mirell of Harder Mirell &
Abrams LLP, Los Angeles, California, for
Respondent.
After a brief initial foray into federal court, in December 2012 Bollea filed suit in Florida’s Sixth Circuit seeking injunctive relief and damages from Heather Clem, sundry entities and individuals affiliated with the Gawker site, and others. The circuit court case is ongoing, and it has darkened our door more than once.1 Before us today is a mandamus proceeding in which the Gawker defendants contend that the circuit court’s June 19, 2015, order setting trial for the week of July 6 deviates from Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.440. Indeed the order violates the rule, and we grant the
petition.
To place the issue in proper context, it must be noted that one of the initial
Gawker defendants was a Budapest-based company named Blogwire Hungary
Szellemi Alkotást Hasznosító, KFT. Blogwire contested the attempted exercise of
Florida long-arm jurisdiction over it, and it appealed the circuit court’s order denying its
1Blogwire Hung. Szellemi Alkotst Hasznost, KFT v. Bollea, 162 So. 3d
1116 (Fla. 2d DCA 2015); Gawker Media, LLC v. Bollea, 160 So. 3d 424 (Fla. 2d DCA
2014); Bollea v. Clem, 151 So. 3d 1241 (Fla. 2d DCA 2014); Gawker Media, LLC v.
Bollea 129 So. 3d 1196 (Fla. 2d DCA 2014).
motion to dismiss on that ground. Consequently, and significantly, long after the other
defendants either had been dismissed from the case or had filed answers and
affirmative defenses to Bollea’s complaint, Blogwire had not done so. On April 17,
2015, this court reversed and remanded for further proceedings on Blogwire’s motion to
dismiss. Blogwire Hung. Szellemi Alkotst Hasznost, KFT v. Bollea, 162 So. 3d 1116
(Fla. 2d DCA 2015).
While Blogwire’s appeal was pending in the fall of 2014, Bollea grew eager
to place at least part of the action at issue. He moved the circuit court to sever the
claims against Blogwire from the balance of the case and to set the claims against the
other defendants for trial. Over the Gawker defendants’ strenuous objections, the court
granted the motion. By order dated November 4, 2014, the court severed the claims as
mentioned, and it tentatively scheduled trial against all defendants other than Blogwire
for July 2015. At a hearing the next month, the court finalized the trial date as July 6,
memorializing the same in a written order setting trial entered February 18, 2015. The
Gawker defendants challenged both rulings by petitions for writ of certiorari, contending
that severing defendants is not permitted and that, because Blogwire had not answered
the complaint, the case was not at issue and could not be set for trial. We consolidated
the petitions and, on May 7, 2015, we quashed both orders.2 Gawker Media, LLC v.
Bollea, Case Nos. 2D14-5591, 2D15-1259, consolidated.
2Our May 7, 2015, order simply informed the parties of our ruling and
advised that an opinion explaining our reasoning would follow. However, subsequent
events, which we will describe, may have mooted that proceeding.
The instant proceeding was occasioned by what happened in the following
weeks. Bollea was determined to maintain the July 6 trial date, if possible. In a May 19,
2015, letter to the judge and again at a May 29 motions hearing, his counsel asked the
court to keep the July 6 date reserved, theorizing that if Bollea voluntarily dismissed
Blogwire from the case, the issues raised in the certiorari proceeding would vanish and
his suit could proceed to trial against the other defendants as planned. At the May 29
hearing the court agreed to keep the July 6 trial date open. It also orally granted
Bollea’s pending motion to file an amended complaint seeking punitive damages.
As foretold, on June 18, the day before a scheduled case management
conference, Bollea filed a notice of voluntary dismissal with prejudice as to Blogwire and
filed his amended complaint seeking punitive damages by interlineation in the prayer for
relief. He also filed a “notice that action is still at issue,” asking the circuit court to reset
the case for trial beginning on the previously scheduled date, July 6.
The next day, June 19, the circuit court entered a written order reflecting
its earlier oral ruling that Bollea could amend his complaint to seek punitive damages.
The order also stated that “[n]o further pleading by Defendants in response to plaintiff’s
Amended Complaint, as amended by interlineation, is required, and Gawker Defendants
are deemed to have denied Mr. Bollea’s claim for punitive damages.”
In the meantime, on the morning of June 19, the Gawker defendants had
filed a written objection to Bollea’s notice that the case was at issue, pointing out among
other things that under rule 1.440 a case is not at issue until twenty days have elapsed
after the pleadings are closed. At the case management conference that day, the
Gawker defendants emphatically opposed setting the case for trial. But the circuit court,
persuaded by Bollea’s side that it could disregard the opponents’ objections as
innocuous technicalities, entered a written order setting trial for July 6. Three days later,
on June 22, the Gawker defendants filed the instant proceeding in this court.3
Although we easily understand why Bollea and the circuit court went to
lengths to preserve the July 6 trial date, their efforts were futile from the outset—by the
time the court entered its June 19 order scheduling the trial for July 6, the window for
doing so had been closed for weeks. Rule 1.440(a) provides that an action is deemed
at issue “after any motions directed to the last pleading served have been disposed of
or, if no such motions are served, 20 days after service of the last pleading.”
Thereafter, under subsection (b) a party must serve a notice that the action is at issue
and ready to be scheduled for trial. Per subsection (c), the court must then enter an
order setting trial no fewer than thirty days hence. The rule thus prescribes a minimum
interval of fifty days between service of the last pleading and commencement of trial.
Fifty days prior to July 6 was May 17, which was a Sunday. Therefore, to
permit a trial on July 6, the last pleading in the case must have been served no later
than Friday, May 15; Bollea’s notice that the action was at issue must have been filed
3The Gawker defendants initially pursued relief by filing a motion in the
earlier certiorari case. They asked us to enforce our May 7, 2015, ruling by quashing
the June 19 order setting trial or, “[t]o the extent that a motion to enforce [the] prior order
is the improper remedy to seek in this instance, . . . to convert their motion to the
appropriate form in which to permit consideration of their application.” By separate
order we have treated the Gawker defendants’ motion as a petition for writ of
mandamus and Bollea’s response to the motion as a response to that mandamus
no sooner than June 4 or later than June 6; and the court’s order setting trial must have
been entered no later than June 6.
None of that happened, of course. As of May 15, the case simply was not
at issue. This court had quashed both the order severing the claims against Blogwire
from the rest of the case and the February order setting the action against the other
defendants for trial. Blogwire had yet to answer Bollea’s complaint; its motion to dismiss
for lack of personal jurisdiction was pending and awaiting further proceedings pursuant
to this court’s disposition of Blogwire’s appeal the previous month. Finally, as of May 15
the question whether Bollea would be permitted to amend his pleadings to seek punitive
damages was unsettled, and it would not be decided until the motions hearing on May
Bollea attempted to eliminate the Blogwire hindrance by dismissing it from
the suit on June 18. But according to rule 1.440, this was far too late for purposes of a
July 6 trial date. (In fact, it was already too late when Bollea’s counsel first raised the
possibility of dismissing Blogwire in his May 19 letter to the judge.) And in any event,
Bollea filed his amended complaint seeking punitive damages from the other
defendants on June 18, as well. Even in Blogwire’s absence, then, under rule 1.440 the
case against the remaining defendants would not be at issue until twenty days later, on
July 8. Even if the circuit court acted on that very day, it could not set a trial date earlier
than August 7.
This was not altered by the court’s declaration that the defendants were
excused from responding to Bollea’s new punitive damages claim. Rule 1.440(b)
provides that “[t]he party entitled to serve motions directed to the last pleading may
waive the right to do so by filing a notice for trial at any time after the last pleading is
served.” In other words, the rule grants that party, not the court, discretion to dispense
with the prescribed twenty-day interlude before the action is at issue. Regardless, even
if Bollea’s and the court’s machinations had placed the action at issue on June 19, at
that point the court could set trial no earlier than July 19.
The June 19 order setting trial for July 6 plainly violated rule 1.440. For
many years, the appellate courts of this state have emphasized that the rule’s
specifications are mandatory and they have admonished trial courts to strictly adhere to
them. Teelucksingh v. Teelucksingh, 21 So. 3d 37 (Fla. 2d DCA 2009); Broussard v.
Broussard, 506 So. 2d 463 (Fla. 2d DCA 1987); R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. v.
Anderson, 90 So. 3d 289 (Fla. 2d DCA 2012) (table decision) (text of order available at
2012 WL 2428282); Tucker v. Bank of N.Y. Mellon, 39 Fla. L. Weekly D789 (Fla. 3d
DCA Apr. 16, 2014); Lurtz v. Bank of N.Y. Mellon, 162 So. 3d 11 (Fla. 4th DCA 2014);
BAC Home Loans Servicing L.P. v. Parrish, 146 So. 3d 526 (Fla. 1st DCA 2014);
Genuine Parts Co. v. Parsons, 917 So. 2d 419 (Fla. 4th DCA 2006); Precision
Constructors, Inc. v. Valtec Constr. Corp., 825 So. 2d 1062 (Fla. 3d DCA 2002); Dep’t of
Revenue v. Marcovitch, 765 So. 2d 944 (Fla. 5th DCA 2000); Cardozo v. Cardozo, 705
So. 2d 145 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998); S.W.T. v. C.A.P., 595 So. 2d 1084 (Fla. 4th DCA
1992); Rivera v. Rivera, 562 So. 2d 833 (Fla. 1st DCA 1990); Lauxmont Farms, Inc. v.
Flavin, 514 So. 2d 1133 (Fla. 5th DCA 1987); Bennett v. Cont’l Chems., Inc., 492 So. 2d
724 (Fla. 1st DCA 1986); Fireman’s Fund Ins. Co. v. Weissing, 448 So. 2d 630 (Fla. 4th
DCA 1984); Foremost Ins. Co. v. Barkett, 441 So. 2d 179 (Fla. 4th DCA 1983).
Indeed, a trial court’s obligation to hew strictly to the rule’s terms is so well
established that it may be enforced by a writ of mandamus compelling the court to strike
a noncompliant notice for trial or to remove a case from the trial docket. Anderson, 90
So. 3d at 289, 2012 WL 2428282 at *1; Parsons, 917 So. 2d at 421; Weissing, 448 So.
2d at 631; Barkett, 441 So. 2d at 180.
Still, notwithstanding the compulsory nature of rule 1.440, in some
instances appellate courts have held that a party waived its objection to an order setting
trial contrary to the rule. For example, in Parrish v. Dougherty, 505 So. 2d 646 (Fla. 1st
DCA 1987), the appellant’s attorney appeared at the trial and participated without
objecting to the manner in which it had been set. In Correa v. U.S. Bank National Ass’n,
118 So. 3d 952 (Fla. 2d DCA 2013), the appellant agreed to a rescheduled trial date,
participated in the trial, and made no objection to any deviation from rule 1.440. In both
instances, the appellants were deemed to have waived their assertions of error based
on the rule. For two reasons, however, such cases have no bearing here. First, of
course, is that the Gawker defendants began insisting on compliance with rule 1.440
and objecting to the July trial date in the fall of 2014, and they consistently have done so
The second reason that the waiver cases are inapplicable to this
proceeding is more nuanced but nonetheless significant: whereas this is a mandamus
proceeding, those cases were plenary appeals from final judgments. The two types of
proceedings serve very different purposes, entailing very different requirements. In an
appeal from a final judgment the lower court’s rulings are reviewed for reversible legal
error. Generally speaking, a judgment may be reversed only for an error that has been
preserved by timely objection in the lower court and that has prejudiced the complaining
party in a way that likely affected the result. Goldschmidt v. Holman, 571 So. 2d 422
(Fla. 1990) (stating no judgment may be reversed unless a court finds error resulting in
a miscarriage of justice); see also § 59.041, Fla. Stat. (2015) (same); Aills v. Boemi, 29
So. 3d 1105 (Fla. 2010) (holding that, except in cases of fundamental error, an
appellate court cannot consider any ground for objection not presented to the trial
court). Thus, the appellant’s failure to make a timely objection waives the issue on
appeal, as happened in Parrish and Correa.
Mandamus is a different animal altogether. Its purpose is not to review a
lower court ruling for prejudicial error; rather, it is meant to enforce the respondent’s
unqualified obligation to perform a clear legal duty. State ex rel. Buckwalter v. City of
Lakeland, 150 So. 508 (Fla. 1933). If the petitioner is entitled to demand performance
of the duty, he or she need not preserve the issue beyond making the demand. Further,
it is unnecessary for the petitioner to suffer prejudice as a result of the respondent’s
dereliction. All that must be shown is that (1) the respondent is duty-bound to act under
the law, and (2) the respondent has failed or refused to do so. Pleus v. Crist, 14 So. 3d
941 (Fla. 2009). A third and final element is that the petitioner must have no adequate
legal remedy for the respondent’s failure to carry out its duty. Id.; Sturdivant v.
Blanchard, 422 So. 2d 1028 (Fla. 1st DCA 1982).
By this point in our discussion it is obvious that the first two elements have
been satisfied here. The third element is present, as well. It is true that the Gawker
defendants have available to them the legal remedy of pursuing an appeal from any
future final judgment, in which they could complain of the errant order scheduling the
trial. But owing to the mentioned differences between a mandamus proceeding and an
appeal, the appellate remedy is not an adequate one. As we have established, a party
is absolutely entitled to strict conformance with the terms of rule 1.440, including its
mandated fifty-day hiatus between the service of the last pleading and the trial date.
Whereas a writ of mandamus can preserve and effectuate this right in full, an appeal
following entry of final judgment is inherently incapable of doing so because the
appellant already will have been forced to trial in violation of the rule.
To be sure, a number of the authorities we have cited as exemplifying
strict enforcement of rule 1.440 have been appeals from final judgments as opposed to
pretrial writ proceedings. But those appeals simply could not have afforded relief
commensurate with that available by writ of mandamus. An appellate reversal and
remand for a new trial many months after the appellant was forced into the first trial in
violation of rule 1.440 is a far and lesser cry from a writ of mandamus enforcing the rule
prior to the offending trial date.
An appeal from a final judgment is an inadequate remedy for yet another
significant reason. To the extent that in an appeal the court must be concerned with
whether an infringement of the appellant’s rights has been preserved for review and has
prejudiced the appellant, and insofar as the court otherwise must apply appellate
decisional rules that are inapplicable to mandamus proceedings, the appellant’s rights
have been diminished by the court’s inability to unqualifiedly enforce them.
Again, in some of the cases cited previously the appellate courts granted
relief without apparent concern for these limiting principles of appellate review. But,
certainly, such magnanimity on the part of an appeal court panel cannot be predicted or
depended upon, as the appellants learned in HSBC Bank USA, N.A. v. Serban, 148 So.
3d 1287 (Fla. 1st DCA 2014) (holding that a violation of rule 1.440 caused no harm),
and Labor Ready Southeast, Inc. v. Australian Warehouses Condominium Ass’n, 962
So. 2d 1053 (Fla. 4th DCA 2007) (holding that under the circumstances of the case the
appellant was not prejudiced by violation of rule 1.440). See also Mourning v. Ballast
Nedam Constr., Inc., 964 So. 2d 889 (Fla. 4th DCA 2007) (to same effect). In those
cases the appellate courts, applying decisional rules governing appeals, declined to
enforce the trial courts’ clear legal duty to strictly comply with rule 1.440. Thus, they
illustrate the inadequacy of an appeal from a final judgment as a remedy for a trial
court’s failure to perform its duties under the rule. Moreover, because appellate rules of
decision are inapplicable to mandamus proceedings, the holdings in Serban, Labor
Ready, and others of their ilk are not germane here.
The same is true of the few cases in which deviations from rule 1.440
have been challenged by petitions for writ of certiorari. The decisional rules governing
certiorari are even more restrictive than those at play in appeals. Citizens Prop. Ins.
Corp. v. San Perdido Ass’n, 104 So. 3d 344, 351 (Fla. 2012) (stating that a departure
from the essential requirements of law necessary for the issuance of writ of certiorari
must be “something more than just a legal error”); Haines City Cmty. Dev. v. Heggs,
658 So. 2d 523, 527 (Fla. 1995) (noting that a departure from the essential
requirements of law must extend “far beyond legal error”) (quoting Jones v. State, 477
So. 2d 566, 569 (Fla. 1985) (Boyd, C.J., concurring specially))). Even so, in Globe Life
& Accident Insurance Co. v. Preferred Risk Mutual Insurance Co., 539 So. 2d 1192 (Fla.
1st DCA 1989), the court held that an order setting the case for trial in the absence of a
notice that the case was at issue violated the essential requirements of law and resulted
in a miscarriage of justice, warranting a writ of certiorari.
But in a more recent certiorari case involving a departure from rule 1.440,
the Third District declined to issue the writ, observing that the petitioner was required to
demonstrate more than a simple legal error. Sundale, Ltd. v. Williams Paving Co., 913
So. 2d 740 (Fla. 3d DCA 2005). Rather, the court wrote, the petitioner had to establish
why it had no adequate remedy on appeal from a final judgment. The court observed
that “[petitioner] has not even attempted to allege how an appeal cannot remedy this
legal error.” Id. at 740.
Sundale is problematic for two reasons. First, as we have shown, the
notion that an appeal from a final judgment is adequate to remedy a violation of rule
1.440 is plainly incorrect. Second, Sundale misstated the certiorari test in a slight but
important way. Contrary to Sundale’s suggestion, certiorari may be precluded not by
the availability of a mechanism for correcting the error itself; rather, the remedy must
alleviate the harm that results from the error. See, e.g., J.C. v. Dep’t of Children &
Family Servs., 83 So. 3d 883, 887 (Fla. 2d DCA 2012) (observing that to obtain a writ of
certiorari the petitioner must demonstrate that the trial court departed from the essential
requirements of law and that the trial court’s order “caused irreparable harm that cannot
be remedied on postjudgment appeal”). In many certiorari cases, this difference may be
an abstraction without much practical impact. But the distinction is hugely important in a
mandamus proceeding, which focuses only on the duty owed and failed by the
respondent and is wholly unconcerned with whether the petitioner has been injured by
the respondent’s dereliction.
Notwithstanding our view that Sundale was incorrectly decided and that,
as a certiorari proceeding, it is immaterial to this case, we likely should address its
unfortunate influence on two previous decisions by this court. In 2011, we issued what
was in effect a citation per curiam decision denying a petition for writ of mandamus in
reliance on Sundale. Dolan v. Bank of Am., 63 So. 3d 761 (Fla. 2d DCA 2011) (table
decision) (text of order available at 2011 WL 2565556). The result in that case might
well have been correct. But as we have explained, Sundale, a certiorari case, should
have played no part in the disposition of that mandamus proceeding.
More troubling is our decision two years later in Jay Properties Beach
Condo LLC v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 146 So. 3d 34 (Fla. 2d DCA 2013) (table
decision) (text of order available at 2013 WL 6905332). There, we denied an
emergency petition for writ of certiorari apparently on the ground that “[a] claim that the
trial court erred by scheduling the case for trial is reviewable on appeal and not by
petition for writ of certiorari,” citing Sundale. As we have seen, that is simply untrue.
Ironically, sandwiched between those two mistaken cases was our 2012
decision in Anderson, 90 So. 3d 289, 2012 WL 2428282 *1. In that mandamus case we
quashed an order denying the petitioner’s motion for continuance of trial and ordered
further proceedings in compliance with rule 1.440. Unsurprisingly, Sundale was not
mentioned in that order.
We discuss these dispositions because Bollea emphasizes Jay Properties
in the response he filed in this case. He maintains that it is controlling here, and that we
cannot grant the Gawker defendants the relief they seek without departing from our own
precedent. But the fact is that we are not bound by the results or reasoning in any of
those cases. The reason is that Dolan, Jay Properties, and Anderson all were
unpublished dispositions. The disposition orders are discoverable online, but they were
not meant to be printed in the official reporter of this court’s decisions. Indeed, in the
printed reporter they appear merely as entries among the table decisions; the
associated “opinions” are not reproduced. As such, they have no precedential value.
See Citizens Prop. Ins. Corp. v. Ashe, 50 So. 3d 645, 651 n.3 (Fla. 1st DCA 2010).
They do not enunciate the law of this district, and they are of no consequence to our
decision today.
We grant the petition for writ of mandamus. The circuit court shall
straightaway rescind its June 19, 2015, order setting this action for trial and remove the
action from the July 6, 2015, trial docket. This direction is effective immediately, and it
shall remain in force notwithstanding the filing of a motion for rehearing, if any.
CASANUEVA and CRENSHAW, JJ., Concur.
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High Heels Are Not to Blame – Slip and Fall Attorney –
“I kid you, not. A slip and fall attorney for the defense claimed the woman assumed the risk of injury by wearing high heels.”
Slip and Fall cases are defended by insurance company lawyers who are skilled at having cases dismissed. In what is sure to be heralded as one of the more ridiculous-sounding legal precedents of our time, structurally precarious footwear and the people who wear them are not at fault for damages therein incurred. The legal ramifications of this earth-shattering choice are currently unknown, but the immediate emotional response from this legal expert is one of unbridled and visceral laughter.
High-heel shoes can Make you Rich
Appellate Court Opinion – High Heel Not To Blame
I kid you, not. A slip and fall attorney for the defense claimed the woman assumed the risk of injury by wearing high heels. A lady in high heels sued the owner of a slippery floor also known as Premises Liability. If someone has a slip and fall on slippery floor, the floor owner can be found negligent. A creative defense attorney claimed Comparative negligence, that the high-heeled girl was fifty percent comparatively negligent and therefore SHE was at fault for wearing five-inch high-heel shoes. Specifically the Court poo-pooed the argument that the lady was “negligent for her slip and fall injuries because she was wearing high heels at the time of the fall . . . .”
Here is what the Slip and Fall Defense Lawyer Says:
” I submit to the Court — and I had a ruler the other day — when you’re talking about a five — a four-to-five-inch heel, there is almost an assumption of risk in that”
Slip and Fall Appeals Court Says:
“[The lawyer] “failed to sustain [his] burden of proving that [the lady] created a foreseeable zone of risk by wearing high-heeled shoes to work . . . .”
My Ten-Year-Old daughter Says:
” That’s a silly case.”
My young daughter, a huge fan of fancy shoes asked me what I was reading. I told her about this case. She said, “That’s a silly case.” She is right, unless you happen to be the injured victim of a slippery floor and come across this defense. The defense can destroy otherwise valid claims by trying to blame the victim who has fallen on a slippery floor.
Typical Slip and Fall incidents include injuries that happen due to:
Slipping and Falling on slippery surfaces, such as icy or wet surfaces
Slips and Falls caused by carelessness in floor or walkway care
Slips and Falls caused by disregard of safety measures in hazardous areas
Slips and Falls caused by poor maintenance of property or failure to repair known hazards
Here is What a Jury Must Decide in a Slip and Fall case:
Florida Standard Jury Instruction 401.20 Issues on Plaintiff’s Claim Premises Liability
Slip and Fall Lawyer – High Heel Defense
The [next] issues on (claimant’s) claim, for you to decide are:
a. Landowner or possessor’s negligence (toward invitee and invited licensee):
whether (defendant) [negligently failed to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition], [or] [negligently failed to correct a dangerous condition about which (defendant) either knew or should have known, by the use of reasonable care,] [or] *[negligently failed to warn (claimant) of a dangerous condition about which (defendant) had, or should have had, knowledge greater than that of (claimant)]; and, if so, whether such negligence was a legal cause of [loss] [injury] [or] [damage] to (claimant, decedent or person for whose injury claim is made).
You are losing Money by Not Wearing High-Heeled Shoes
Slip and Fall Attorney Full Opinion on High Heel Defense
https://www.5dca.org/Opinions/Opin2015/032315/5D14-267.op.pdf
https://www.floridasupremecourt.org/civ_jury_instructions/2010/400/401(20).rtf
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Dr. Seuss Goes to Court – A Retrospective
Dr. Seuss Goes to the Supreme Court
Dr. Seuss Goes to Court
In-depth report of Dr. Seuss in the courts.
Visit our main criminal defense site for an in-depth report of Dr. Seuss in the courts. Meanwhile, the US Supreme Court reeled in a few who convinced a Federal Prosecutor to indict and prosecute a fisherman near Tampa, Florida. The court overturned the conviction obtained for destruction of records. The Court said, “A fish is, of course, a discrete thing that possesses physical form. See generally Dr. Seuss, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (1960).” Yates v United State, ___ US ____ (2015).
“A fish is, of course, a discrete thing that possesses physical form. See generally Dr. Seuss, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (1960).” Yates v United States, ___ US ____ (2015).
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Deportation of Cuban Nationals From United States
Posted on February 1, 2015 by W.F. Casey Ebsary
Deportation of Cuban Nationals
Deportation of Cuban Nationals From the United States remains an open question for Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys in United States District Courts. One source says, “At this point we do not know how/when the normalization will impact the U.S.’s ability to deport Cuban individuals. At any rate, those who are in lawful status and not subject to any grounds of deportation (i.e. those who entered, obtained lawful permanent resident status, and do not have crimes that make them deportable) do not need to worry. The main impact will be on those who either fell out of status and can’t fix their status now (for example, those who were paroled in and then never applied for lawful permanent resident status, and who are not eligible for LPR status due to crimes) and those who already have deportation orders but were released from ICE custody on ICE orders of supervision because they could not be physically deported.”
UPDATE – Deportation of Cuban Nationals
“The notice includes a warning:
If you do not appear at a hearing,
you may be ordered deported in your absence.”
Sample Notice of Hearing
There is at least one case where the deportation proceedings of a Cuban national was reset to 2019, almost four years after the initial notice from the Immigration Court. A sample Notice of Hearing is included in this article. The notice includes a warning that “If you do not appear at a hearing, you may be ordered deported in your absence.”
Furthermore the source advises, “At this point, I think it’s important to advise Cuban clients that deportation may be a reality soon and that they should be careful to avoid criminal activity and pleading to offenses that will bring them to ICE’s attention/subject them to criminal grounds of deportation. Basically, after years of not having to face full immigration consequences (physical deportation) of criminal convictions, they will now have to seriously consider those consequences.”
Source: www.immigrantjustice.org
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Gasparilla Live Stream
Posted on January 31, 2015 by W.F. Casey Ebsary
Gasparilla Live Stream, Piratefest Live Stream
Gasparilla Piratefest Live Stream from Helicopter Saturday Morning!
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Stetson Law Review – Award Winner – Professor Ellen Podgor
We had a great time at the Stetson event honoring Professor Ellen Podgor as the 2014 J. Ben Watkins Award Recipient . Thanks to Editorial Board Member Alisa French for the invite. Many thanks also to the Stetson Law Review team – @StetsonLRev @StetsonLaw @StetsonU .
Professor Ellen Podgor nationally recognized blog is here;
https://lawprofessors.typepad.com/whitecollarcrime_blog/
Professor Ellen Podgor Bio is here:
https://www.stetson.edu/law/faculty/podgor-ellen-s/
Professor Ellen Podgor wiki Bio is here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Podgor
More on the award here:
https://www.facebook.com/stetsonlaw/posts/102669719813633
More on our host here:
https://www.facebook.com/alisa.french.3
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Chair’s invited session to explore developing role of artificial intelligence in precision oncology treatment.
Date: JUL.11.2017 // Source: CLN Stat
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Organizing an AACC Annual Scientific Meeting session on a topic of interest is a running tradition for each year’s chair of the Annual Meeting Organizing Committee (AMOC). This year, the chair’s invited session at the 69th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo will examine the emerging use of artificial intelligence (AI) in precision oncology treatment—matching the right treatment for the right patient at the right time.
“From the big perspective, I’d heard about AI and seen it implemented to certain extents in different places,” AMOC chair Stan Lo, PhD, associate professor of pathology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, told CLN Stat. “I don’t know a lot about it myself, and thought this would be a good way to find out more, to learn what AI really means in the context of medical care and its implications for clinical labs.”
AI is cutting edge, on the front lines of science, he continued. Many questions surround this technology: whether clinical labs need to prepare for it and start planning for it in different ways, and whether it will replace current informatics and procedures in pathology.
Is Artificial Intelligence in Genomics Ready for Prime Time? (32416), a late afternoon symposium taking place on July 31 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., will feature three highly regarded speakers, who will describe how their institutions/organizations are using AI-aided precision therapeutics in oncology, Lo said, using Watson Genomics as an example. Studies looking at this computing system to assess the value of AI-led treatment plans have reported varying results.
“They’ll give us the nuts and bolts of what’s happening now and also a glimpse at where AI in genomics is going,” Lo added.
To get the latest on Watson Genomics and its role in precision therapeutics, attendees will hear from Evan Leibovitz, a Watson for Genomics machine learning and natural language processing associate/business analyst at IBM in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Another speaker Michael Berger, PhD is the associate director of the Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Center for Molecular Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in New York City, which has been performing comprehensive genomic testing for patients with metastatic cancer since 2014.
MSKCC’s in-house panel, MSK-IMPACT, currently includes 468 cancer-associated genes and has the capacity to detect many classes of genomic alterations. This encompasses sequence mutations, copy number amplifications and deletions, and chromosomal rearrangements, Berger told CLN Stat.
By sequencing DNA from both tumor and healthy cells, clinicians can identify acquired somatic and inherited germline mutations. Both mutations can have clinical significance, Berger said. “Somatic mutations represent attractive drug targets because they only occur in tumor cells. Germline mutations associated with cancer susceptibility have implications for patients’ family members who may be at an increased risk for developing cancer,” he explained.
MSKCC to date has tested more than 17,000 patients using MSK-IMPACT. Oncologists have used this information to select the most appropriate and personalized therapies and enroll patients in the clinical trials they are most likely to benefit from, according to Berger.
Not all mutations found in a patient’s tumor are biologically or clinically relevant, he continued. “Distinguishing functional ‘driver’ mutations from benign ‘passenger’ mutations is an area where AI may prove useful. We can leverage our large database to determine which mutations are recurrent or have similarities to mutations that are recurrent, in order to identify the mutations that are most responsible for a patient’s cancer progression,” explained Berger.
MSK-IMPACT also reveals more complex genomic patterns. “The presence of certain mutation signatures can serve as evidence that a patient is likely to respond to immunotherapy,” Berger said. U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved the drug Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for patients with a particular mutation signature, microsatellite instability, which MSKCC clinicians detect using MSK-IMPACT.
MSKCC has also used machine learning techniques to build and train a classifier based on molecular features in tumors MSK-IMPACT reveals to help predict the tissue of origin in challenging cases, including cancers of unknown primary. “Finally, by integrating genomic data from MSK-IMPACT with patient-matched clinical data, we can also discover biomarkers predicting therapeutic response and disease outcome,” Berger said.
The session’s third speaker, Nirali Patel, MD, assistant professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will discuss using advanced analytics to enable precision medicine in oncology.
Participants who attend this session earn 1.5 CE hours. Register today for the for the 69th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo in San Diego July 30-Aug. 3 to learn more about AI and its potential role in treating patients with metastatic cancer.
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About 69 percent of drivers between ages 18 and 64 say they have used their phones while driving in the past month. These numbers do not include other distractions, such as surfing radio stations or talking to a passenger. While talking on the phone is dangerous, texting while driving has an estimated 23 percent times more chance of causing an accident. These numbers are a leading factor in laws being made to ban cellphone use while driving. Police already have the power to obtain phone records of people in wrecks, and plaintiff lawyers could take these, prior ticket reports, witness statements, and even traffic cameras as evidence to get compensation for their injured client. But even if there is no exact law that states that the driver at fault was not engaged in any illegal activity, these items can still be entered as evidence. Alternatively, an injured driver in a crash could lose compensation if they were proven to be on the phone, which under law is contributory negligence.
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Acne and Milk
Dr. Jerome Fisher’s Original 1965 Paper
(Transcribed from his original carbon copies)
A Study of One Thousand Cases
Jerome Kearney Fisher, M.D., Med. Sc. D.
This study was set up to learn some of the possible influencing factors in acne vulgaris as are found in the adolescent. The patients were only those which have been seen personally this past ten years by the author in his private practice and the study does not include the secondary involvement of the comedo by pyogenic organisms which produce pustules and scarring. The cases in this report were taken consecutively from the files and not picked at random. Detailed histories were taken on all cases at time of the initial visit.
This paper involves 1088 cases of acne vulgaris. Of these, 721 were females and 367 were males. It is seen that a preponderance of twice as many females sought treatment for their acne as males. However, this should not be interpreted to mean that only half as many young men develop acne vulgaris as young women. Unless the eruption becomes conspicuously active in the male, he very likely will not seek medical aid. This is probably due to the fact that he is not developed or matured to the same degree as the female of the same age. Nor is he influenced so much by the social implications of his condition.
As will be shown further on, the activity of the eruption was much more severe in the male than in the female in its development. Also, medical treatment is sought at an earlier age in the female and the eruption, although milder in the female, does persist much longer than in the male.
In the etiology of acne vulgaris one finds that many factors have been considered by numerous investigators. These have included allergies to food, nutrition, drugs, water balance, stress and emotions, hereditary tendencies, infection, and various hormones of the pituitary, the adrenals, and the gonads. A few of these factors are considered primary; the others are secondary or contributory.
This presentation will be divided into three parts; first, a review of the many factors that have been found to influence acne in young people, second, a report of the analysis of my own cases and third, a discussion based on the findings under these two headings.
RESUMÉ OF THE LITERATURE
Incidence of Acne Lesions
In studying the incidence of acne vulgaris in adolescence Bloch in 1931 found in his study of 2136 individuals that 96.6 per cent of girls at 17 years of age and 99.5 per cent of boys at 18 years of age were affected with acne. Goldzieher in 1947 found an incidence of acne vulgaris in 67 per cent of his patients between the ages of 15 to 18 years of age. Robinson6 reported in 1949 on 2083 patients with acne; of these 130 were 15 years of age or younger; 1583 were between 16 and 25 years old. Then in 1958 Warshaw reported in a study of 1981 boys and girls the incidence of acne in boys and girls 17 to 18 years of age; this was 44 per cent for the boys and 30 per cent for the girls.
Incidence in the Male
Forbes in 1946 gave a very comprehensive report of the incidence of acne in 2500 men in service from ages 18 to 49 years. The accompanying table is taken from his paper.
Incidence in Men Ages 18 to 49
Ages No. of Men Comedones Only Comedones with Papules or Pustules
18-19 189 51 (27%) 49%
20-24 568 147 (26%) 33%
40-49 211 15 (7%) 8%
Variations of Activity of Acne
Henricksen and Ivy in 1938 observed that the peak of activity of acne appeared earlier in girls than in boys but the most severe cases were in the latter.
Goldzieher in 1947 has noted that acne does not subside in the female at maturity as it does in the male. He explains this observation by stating that the skin of the female is more sensitive to androgens than the male. Also he noted that acne in the male is a self-limiting disease because the sensitivity subsides at maturity. Belisario in 1951 also pointed out that acne in women in contrast to its presence in men may continue throughout the reproductive period.
Age Limit of Eruption
Bloch stated in 1931 that acne is seldom seen after 30 years of age. In 1942 Lowenthal moved the age limit up to 40 years. Then Stillians in 1947 found that 63 per cent of 174 women with tuberculosis between the ages of 27 and 50 years had acne lesions; 4 of 10 of his tuberculous patients between the ages of 51 and 60 years still had acne vulgaris. Strauss and Kligman report finding acne and sebaceous gland enlargement in many young females one or two years prior to menarche.
Lynch in 1939 made a study of the location of the activity of acne vulgaris. He found the face the most common site in a group of 277 boys and 219 girls. The trunk was involved much more often among the boys than the girls, and the back much more than the chest.
Elements of the Eruption, the Sebaceous Glands
The pilosebaceous apparatus is the fundamental unit in formation of lesions of acne vulgaris. If comedo is not present, a clinical diagnosis of acne vulgaris cannot be made. The red papular lesion of acne usually develops from the microscopic comedones of the pilosebaceous apparatus of the skin and rarely from the large comedones. Lorincz in 1963 stated that there is evidence that the acne lesions evolve only in those pilosebaceous follicles which are in the resting phase (telogen) of the hair cycle.
Rothman had pointed out earlier that natural juvenile acne has two main pathogenic factors: one, sebaceous gland hypertrophy and two, excessive follicular keratinization at the orifice which occludes the pore and hinders the expulsion of sebum. The sebaceous glands are relatively small in childhood and attain full bloom at puberty; this is believed to be the principal factor in juvenile acne vulgaris.
Sebaceous glands are holocrine and are usually multiple acinar glands. They are most numerous on the scalp, forehead, face and chin, with fewer on the back and chest. The hair follicle and sebaceous gland are invaginations of the surface epithelium. The cells of the sebaceous gland become specialized so that the cells of the gland undergo fatty alterations; they throw off these altered cells and debris in the form of sebum into the cavity of the cystic sebaceous gland and its duct leading to the surface.
Removal of the pituitary gland in rats results in the reduction in the size of the sebaceous glands; this is only partially counteracted by progesterone and testosterone therapy. The pituitary then is itself necessary for the proper maintenance of sebaceous glands. Lorincz in 1963 confirms this observation by stating that among these hormonal factors, clinical experience and animal experiments indicate that androgenic steroids or progesterone in the presence of pituitary sebotrophic factor are the key endocrine stimuli which promote sebaceous glandular activity.
At puberty an increase in sebaceous gland volume occurs with enlargement of lobules and possible formation of new lobules. The pubertal stimulus acts by promoting mitotic division of the basal cells in the sebaceous glands. No further growth of the sebaceous glands takes place shortly after puberty; an equilibrium is established even though the endocrine stimulus persists. The maintenance of the sebaceous glands is under endocrine influence.
The role of testicular hormones in the male as affecting the sebaceous glands has long been recognized mainly on the basis of three observations:
1. Prepubertal castrates and eunuchoid males do not develop seborrhea or acne, a disease which is invariably connected with sebaceous gland hypertrophy.
2. Castrate and eunuchoid males develop acne if they are treated with testosterone.
3. Normal males and females may develop acne if they are treated with large doses of testosterone.
Haskin, Lasher, and Rothman in 1953 proved that 10 mg. of progesterone given daily for 15 days in the white rat produced a 360 per cent increase in the size of its sebaceous glands. A dose of 1 mg. daily of testosterone to white rats for 30 days produced a 500 per cent increase in the animals’ sebaceous glands.
From the available data one may conclude that pubertal development of sebaceous glands is an effect of testicular hormone in the male and of progesterone in the female. Both exert a proliferative stimulus on the matrix of the cells of these glands. There is no increase in the number of glands and the size of the single cells does not change in this hyperplasia. However, the alveoli of the glands enlarge greatly. This experiment has given rise to the hypothesis that in the human female adolescent acne is incited by the progesterone of the corpus luteum and not by the previously implicated adrenal androgens.
English and Witkowski in 1964 have shown that androgens applied to the skin of eunuchs will cause sebaceous gland enlargement. When the topical androgens are withdrawn from the eunuchs and prepubertal children, the sebaceous gland gradually returns to its original size.
Rony and Zakon in 1943 gave 6 prepubertal boys injections of testosterone proprionate for two weeks. When biopsies taken from the pubic area 2 to 3 days after therapy were compared with those taken 2 to 3 days before the injection, a decided increase in both size and number of sebaceous glands was noted in all cases.
Ebner in 1956 commented that since the frequency of acne is in adolescence and worse during menstruation that a hormonal influence must be present.
Pochi, Strauss and Mescon in 1963 proposed further that two steroids are required at the same time to produce acne. Dehydro-epiandrosterone is the adrenal steroid hormone most active in stimulating sebaceous gland activity while glucocorticoids act in a permissive capacity with physiologic amounts being necessary for sebaceous gland response to androgens.
Formation of Sebum
Montagna states that the sebaceous glands of man (and no other animal) in the fetal stage contains glycogen; however it disappears at 6 months of fetal life. In cells undergoing sebaceous transformation, glycogen decreases at the same rate that lipid increases. The distribution of glycogen is precisely correlated with lipid storage and it is likely that sebaceous transformation takes place by a conversion of carbohydrates to lipids rather than by an accumulation of fat from the blood. Contarow and Trumper are of the same opinion and explain that neutral fat which is ingested is taken up by adipose tissue while the fats forming sebum are synthesized in situ from carbohydrates and protein in the holocrine glandular cells.
Whatever fat that is rapidly mobilized or stored seems to be through glycogen phase; this similarity of the sebaceous glands to adipose tissue, and particularly to brown fat makes possible the suggestion that the sebaceous lipids may be synthesized in part by local oxidative breakdown of glycogen. The presence of glycogen in the fat of animals which have been starved and then fed a high carbohydrate diet is known. In the normal rat, fat cells are ordinarily devoid of stainable glycogen; but after the injection of a single large dose of insulin, glycogen is present in large amounts in both the brown and the white fat. The fat of diabetic animals contains no glycogen.
Nicholas (quoted by Montagna) believes in the beginning of sebaceous differentiation that lipid droplets appear first within the mitochondria filaments of the individual sebaceous gland cells. As the lipid droplets become larger and coalesce, the accompanying mitochondria are said to decrease in number. Mitochondria seem to play a direct role in the synthesis of the sebaceous lipids; they are not transformed into lipids. This lipid accumulation and fragmentation characterizes the end point of sebaceous cells.
Histologic evidence strongly suggests that sebum lipids are built from protoplasm of the sebaceous glands basal cells. Constituents of sebum probably are built from small carbon fragments which are formed in catabolic processes by the cells and not excreted as lipids extracted from the blood. Sebum is composed of glycerides and large amounts of esters of fatty acids with higher alcohols such as cholesterol. Normal human sebaceous glands contain no free cholesterol, but the stagnant sebum of comedones and of early acne cysts contain an abundance of it.
Montagna in 1956 reported that treatment with estrogen increases the mitotic activity but the sebaceous glands become smaller. Andrews49 stated in 1965 that estrogens are capable of decreasing sebum production.
Sebum is different from tissue fats in being composed partly or entirely of waxes. Thus a number of unusual substances not found elsewhere in the body must be synthesized within the sebaceous glands. The composition of sebum differs from species to species; cholesterol and large amounts of free fatty acids are perhaps the only substances which occur constantly.
The origin of free fatty acid in surface lipids might be explained in terms of lipases which are known to be present in the sebaceous glands and the epidermis.
The sebum of man contains squalene; its origin and function are unknown. It is related to wool fat of sheep in that squalene chemically is an acyclic tri-terpene while wool fat is a cyclic tri-terpene.
Vitamin D. may be formed in the sebum.
Sweating seems to be a prime factor in the spread of sebum over the body.
The Gram positive anaerobic diphtheroid bacillus produces proprionic acid from sebum. This bacterium has been termed Proprionbacterium Cornybacterium acnes, or acne bacillus.
The secondary invader of staphylococcus with its coagulan positive actions is the organism that follows so many times after the appearance of the red acne papule to infect the comedo and do so much destruction and scarring. This condition comes late in the formation of the severe red, pustular and scarring eruption. Many factors such as susceptibility to infection, hygiene, local trauma, resistance to infection, and the number of initial papular comedones that have developed play a large role in the activity of this infection.
The usual sequence of events is: (1) the sebaceous gland duct becomes plugged with sebum or detritus which hardens, (2) the local tissues try to remove this newly formed foreign body in situ by an inflammatory process, and (3) this draws blood to the site and plasma and lymph fluid leak out into the sebaceous gland structure. And finally since this is open to the skin surface by way of the sebaceous gland duct, the whole pilosebaceous apparatus then is a culture for surface bacteria with culture medium in the form of serum present in the inflamed tissue.
Androgens
Since Hamilton‘s paper in 1941, the study of androgens as a direct and primary cause of acne has received a growing impetus as a factor in the etiology of acne vulgaris. He pointed out that eunuchoids are individuals who do not mature sexually and never have acne. Androgen is a secretagogue for the pilosebaceous apparatus and in the eunuchoid treatment with testosterone must be continued for three or six weeks before acne will appear. Estrogens are low in patients with acne but eunuchoids have a lower level of estrogens than the individual with acne. Rothman demonstrated in 1954 that the sebaceous glands in rats atrophy after castration and regenerate again on implantation of testicular tissue or on the administration of male hormone.
The female, like the eunuchoid, is also able to respond to testosterone with the formation of comedones and papules. It is at the time of sexual maturity that urinary levels of androgens become elevated. Androgens can suppress both the production and some of the actions of estrogens. Hamilton concludes further that androgens increase vascularization, cause cutaneous pigmentation, hold salt and water in the tissues and produce stimulation of sebaceous secretion. Testosterone is conjugated in the liver to androsterone before being excreted by the urine and is then biologically inactive.
In 1963 Hamilton and Mestler found no acne in 91 eunuchoids nor in 11 oophorectomized females during age of adolescence; the eruption present at time of castration persisted for several months after operation.
Hooker et al in 1943 demonstrated that the skin of estrogen treated rats became thin and the sebaceous glands were much reduced in size; however animals that received both estrogen and androgen were completely protected against these changes and the sebaceous glands were even more numerous and larger than in the untreated animals. Goldzieher in 1947 next showed that the skin of the female is more sensitive to androgens than that of the male. Also the female skin holds this sensitivity until later in life than the male.
Sulzberger and Witten in 1951 stated that it was generally held that it is the ratio of circulating androgens to estrogens which is important as related to acne vulgaris rather than alterations of one or the other components alone.
The observation of Palitz et al in 1964 that acne is more severe and more prevalent in males than in females advances a possible theory in favor of androgens as a cause.
Sources of Androgens
In the male the interstitial cells of Leydig of the testes secrete testosterone by stimulation from the luteinizing hormone of the anterior pituitary. It is believed by some that about 2/3 of the androgenic substance in the urine of the male originates in the adrenal cortex. But this hypothesis does not seem to hold in the case of the eunuchoid whose adrenals may be intact. Androgens are present in the urine of females up to three-fourths of that of males. The adrenal cortex has been thought by some in 1955 to be the source of all circulating androgenic hormone in the female. But Palitz et al in 1964 state that both adrenal glands and the corpus luteum are sources of androgens in the female; progesterone is secreted by the corpus luteum during the luteinizing stage of the menstrual cycle. The corpus luteum is the counter-part of the cells of Leydig in the male. Polycystic ovaries have been shown in 1964 to synthesize more androgen than normal ovaries. Virilism is associated with ovarian tumors which contain lutein tissue (producing progesterone); thus there is good evidence to believe that luteinized ovarian cells are potential sources of androgen.
Lorincz in 1963 feels that there is clearly an individual susceptibility factor to acne and this tends to be familial. The individual susceptibility is well illustrated when adults are given large doses of androgens; severe acne tends to develop only in those who earlier in life had pronounced acne.
Pituitary Stimulation
Cushing in 1912 wrote that in hyper-pituitarism the skin is thick and coarse with enlargement and increased activity of the skin glands. Semon and Herrmann stated in 1940 their belief that pituitary basophilism is the primary cause of acne. While Cohen stated the following year that oily skin and comedones occur in acromegaly and gigantism, a disturbance of the acidophilic cells of the pituitary. He further quotes Desaux in saying that seborrhea occurs in pituitary acidophilic activity. Here we have two opposing views expressed twenty-five years ago.
More recently, Butterworth and Chamberlain in 1957 found that acne lesions are suppressed after pituitary irradiation. The three gonadotrophic hormones affected in the pituitary secretion are:
The follicle stimulating hormone which causes the development of the follicles in the ovaries. In the male it stimulates the testes with development of the semeniferous tubules and spermatogenesis.
Luteinizing or interstitial cell stimulating hormone which promotes secretion of progesterone in the female. In the male it stimulates the interstitial testicular tissues to secrete testosterone.
Luteotrophic hormone (prolactin or lactogenic hormone) which in conjunction with estrogen stimulates proliferation of the mammary gland. This latter hormone also initiates milk secretion in the mammary gland post partum.
Chorionic gonadotrophin is produced in the placenta but differs from the pituitary gonadotrophin. It is almost entirely gone from the blood and urine one week after delivery.
Pituitary growth hormone is elaborated by the acidophilic cells of the anterior pituitary lobe. The basophilic cells also present in the anterior lobe produce follicle stimulating, luteinizing, thyrotrophic and adreno-corticotrophic hormones. Pituitary growth hormone acts directly on body structures as an anabolic hormone that promotes growth. Warshaw suggests that this hormone may have some relation to the postulated pituitary hormone “sebotrophin” of Rothman. Since estrogens at puberty cause maturation and oppose the effect of the pituitary growth hormone, a low estrogen titer allows free play of pituitary growth hormone. Thyroxin increases the secretion of the pituitary growth hormone. Progesterone, according to Goldzieher in 1964, does not suppress human urinary gonadotrophin excretion; progesterone apparently acts directly on the ovaries to suppress follicle formation.
The pituitary follicle stimulating hormone and the luteinizing hormone are suppressed by the feed-back mechanism of the estrogen.
The adrenal glands have been associated with the formation of acne lesions because of the androgenic effects of some of their hormones. The adrenal cortex secretes estrogen, progesterone, adrenosterone, dehydro-iso-androsterone and aldosterone (the salt retention hormone). Asel in 1965 stated that dehydroepi-androsterone is secreted at the rate of 30 mg. a day by the adrenals; it may be the most important androgen secreted by the gland. Dehydorepi-androsterone 100 mg. was given three times weekly to an adult male whose sebum had been previously suppressed by estrogen, stimulated sebaceous activity. Bruno Bloch in 1931 stated that it has long been recognized that in the female the adrenal cortical hormones are the important “androgenic” agents and must account for the growth of the pubic and axillary hairs, the stimulus of the pilosebaceous structures, the development of the apocrine glands as well as the concomitant appearance of acne. Precocious development of adult characteristics of a masculine nature in a girl with adrenal cortical tumor may be accompanied by pronounced acne. In adrenal virilism the urinary androgens were in level with normal women but their estrogens were low. Hypertrichosis may develop in pregnancy and subside after childbirth or it may be associated with enlargement of the ovaries due to the lutein body cysts or extensive theca luteinization. Belisario observed that acne in the female with an adrenal tumor disappears after the removal of that tumor. English and Witkowski in 1954 stated that masculinizing tumors such as those which involve the ovaries, adrenals, pituitary and pineal glands can be responsible for acneform lesions, especially when all lesions are at the same stage.
Androgenic tumors include the adreno-cortical syndrome, ovarian tumor, pineal tumor and testicular tumors. Androgenic tumors in the adult female include Cushing’s Disease, virilizing tumors and adrenal hyperplasia. Sulzberger and Witten add such masculinizing conditions as menopause and arrhenoblastomas as having acnegenic effects.
Haskin et al in 1953 reported that patients treated with adreno-corticotrophin developed acneform eruptions which were not identical with juvenile acne because they lacked the usual seborrhea and comedones. Clinically and histologically in these eruptions the major component is excessive follicular keratinization; little if any evidence of sebaceous gland hyperfunction is present.
Endogenous androgen production is a prerequisite to the development of steroid acne; therefore acne does not occur with oral steroids before puberty. It is the author’s belief that it is this corticoid stimulation of keratin in the follicles on the thighs and upper arms that is the cause of keratosis pilaris in young people. No sebaceous activity is present in the lesion of keratosis pilaris either. So that this eruption on the arms and legs may be a corticoid acne-like eruption. But this will be the subject of another study.
Nathanson et al first reported in 1939 that during catamenia the estrogens are low while the androgens do not fluctuate significantly. In 1940 Lawrence and Werthessen demonstrated a decrease from normal in urinary estrogen excretion by women with acne. Wile at al as early as 1939 demonstrated in acne patients an increase in urinary excretion of androgen and a moderate decrease in urinary excretion of estrogen in both sexes. Lawrence and Werthessen in 1942 reported a decrease in the urinary estrogen excretion with a definite androgenic preponderance. They concluded that comedones in acne were the result of an increase in the androgen-estrogen ratio. Treatment with ethinyl estradiol or diethyl stilbestrol for 2 to 6 months cleared 15 of their 25 acne patients.
Sulzberger and Witten in 1951 said it has been calculated that the estrogen blood level in normal menstruating women is at its highest plateau from about the 10th to the 22nd day post-menstrually. The lowest level of estrogens is reached a few days before menses. The exacerbation of acne tends to occur at precisely those times when the androgen-estrogen ratio tends to be highest.
Estrogen is conjugated in the liver to glucuronides and sulfates of estriol, estrone and estradiol then excreted in the urine. Estrogen as such is increased in the urine in liver disease if hepatic function is impaired as in cirrhosis or hepatitis; the increase is caused by diminished destruction or inactivation by the liver cells. The excess estrogen then causes gynecomastia and menstrual disorders. It caused testicular atrophy in males. Malnutrition and vitamin B deficiency may interfere with hepatic inactivation causing premenstrual tension and cystic mastitis.
Estrogen excretion is diminished in the male castrate indicating that a portion of the estrogen in the normal male urine is of testicular origin.
Estrogen activity in girls’ urines has been determined for as long as 18 months before menarche. Boys and girls before the age of 11 years secrete about the same amount of estrogenic material in the urine.
Greenblatt et al in 1964 found the highest estrogen secretion in normal non-pregnant adult occurs around the time of ovulation; the lesser peak occurs about the 21st day of the cycle. Estrogen secretion decreases rapidly in many, slowly in others.
The Medical Letter recently reported that estrogens can lower blood lipids.
Progesterone, the hormone of the lutein body (granulosa lutein cells), is slightly androgenic. It is secreted in significant amounts by the corpus luteum and by the placenta in the human. It differs from testosterone chemically only in the short side-chain at the 17 position of the D-ring. It is secreted by the corpus luteum and appears in the urine as pregnanediol the day after ovulation; it is also produced by the syncytial cells of the placenta and is formed in the adrenal cortex. This androgenic effect is likely brought about by the conversion of progesterone into androsterone as reported by Dorfman and Hamilton in 1940. Greene et al have shown that when progesterone is given subcutaneously to castrated rats in the dosage of 2 mg. daily it is definitely androgenic; however it is less effective if given intraperitoneally. Mason and Engstrom state that hydroxy-progesterone is androgenic.
Sunderman and Boerner have reported that progesterone increases in the blood level from the mid-period intermenstrually until the premenstrual phase when the amount decreases even to the point of completely disappearing 24 to 48 hours before the onset of menses.
Culiner stated in 1945 that some of the active steroids seem to come from the ovary; evidence points towards the lutein body and luteinized theca or stroma cells as their most likely source of origin. As a matter of fact, symptoms of masculinization such as facial hypertrichosis have been observed in cases in which the ovary was the site of extensive or pathological luteinization (progesterone origin).
Forbes in 1950 reported that plasma level studies of progesterone showed that the progesterone did not disappear until after onset of menses. Meltzer in 1951 found that progesterone appears in the blood stream on the 14th day of the menstrual cycle and reaches the highest level on the 22nd day; then it gradually disappears at the end of the cycle. The ovaries secrete 200 to 600 units more progesterone than estrogen. The females have recurrent flares synchronous with the elevation of the progesterone level in the blood. The ratio of the estrogen-androgen level changes to a relative androgenicity.
Aron-Brunatiere in 1953 noticed that acne is worse during the second half of the menstrual cycle and during the first few weeks of pregnancy, two stages characterized by progesterone secretion. Because of the well recognized androgenic activity of progesterone, he suggested that in acne progesterone may be the factor in females analogous to testosterone in males. He also noticed an aggravation of acne when he administered progesterone in doses of 20 to 30 mg. in 2 or 3 injections between the 21st and the 25th days of the menstrual cycle.
Haskin et al reported that 10 mg. of progesterone daily to rats gave the same sebaceous gland stimulus as was obtained with 1 mg. of testosterone. Rothman stated that because of the powerful effect of progesterone as found by Haskin et al, it was hypothesized that pubertal development of sebaceous glands and occurrence of seborrhea and acne vulgaris in the female depend on the production of corpus luteum hormone in the same way they depend on the production of corpus luteum hormone in male. This hypothesis, since it does not implicate the adrenals, is consistent with the observation that hypogenital males and females do not develop seborrhea or acne. Smith in 1959 found progesterone as effective as testosterone in stimulating the sebaceous glands of the elderly. But Jarrett also in 1959 gave progesterone in dosage of 25 mg. intramuscularly daily for 10-17 days in 3 males and produced no change in acne.
Strauss and Kligman in 1961 showed by their work that physiological amounts of progesterone given intramuscularly have been excluded as a source of stimulation to sebaceous glands. Norlutin or acetate ester (a synthetic) in doses of 10 mg. will stimulate sebaceous glands where the smaller dose of 5 mg. is ineffective. Human sebaceous glands can be directly stimulated by androgens even in the presence of large amounts of estrogens. Pincus on the contrary stated that endogenous produced progesterone exhibits strong androgenic properties whereas the synthetic progestational substance, norethynodrel, has been shown to have no androgenic properties. However, he does not state his dosage.
Biologically, progesterone has been converted to testosterone in vitro by rat testicular tissue, by human ovarian tissue, and by human interstitial cell carcinoma tissue.
Lorincz in 1962 stated that the effect of progesterone is indirect on the sebaceous glands because female adult spayed rats showed increased sebaceous gland activity by volume of the glands. Hypophysectomized spayed female rats had decreased sebaceous gland activity.
Ebling in 1962 showed that estradiol when implanted for 280 days in normal and hypophysectomized or adrenalectomized female rats caused a significant reduction in sebaceous glands. In castrated and in hypophysectomized castrated rats, testosterone promoted sebaceous gland cell proliferation and mitosis only in the presence of pituitary gland. He also showed that the simultaneous administration of testosterone and estradiol produced a smaller gland than normal but one which had an increased number of mitotic cells. Progesterone had no effect on sebaceous gland size, cellular proliferation or turnover time in intact or spayed mature or immature female rats. Large doses of progesterone caused an increase in sebaceous gland size in castrated male rats.
In agreement, Andrews in 1963 stated that progesterone is known to have androgenic properties in that it can maintain spermatogenesis in the hypophysectomized rat.
Progesterone is rapidly metabolized in the body and therefore its administration should be every 8 to 12 hours. Alkaline phosphatase activity is diminished by progesterone too. Asel in 1965 stated that progesterone in large doses may be converted to active androgen which will incite the acne process. Therefore an increase in circulating androgens produced by the endogenous transformation of progesterone to an androgen could explain the exacerbation of acne during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. If it were possible to eliminate the corpus luteum and thus the major source of progesterone, an important factor in the cause of acne in the female might be controlled. Andrews in 1965 explains the action of contraceptive tablets which suppress ovulation by the suppression of the secretion of gonadotrophin (folliculin) of the anterior pituitary with the contraceptive pills; no corpus luteum is formed because no follicule is formed in the ovary and subsequently no corpus luteum body develops and being absent, no progesterone is secreted.
By the sudden withdrawal or decrease of progesterone and estrogen, menses appears. In larger doses progesterone exerts androgenic effects perhaps by conversion to androgenic metabolites. Strauss and Pochi in 1964 point out that the prevention of ovulation per se does not appear to be related to any effect upon the sebaceous glands; if it were, the use of a progestin alone, i.e. norethyndrel would have been expected to cause more consistent decrease in sebaceous gland activity.
Stress and Emotions as Factors
Stress and emotions are factors which are often difficult to prove as definite causes because they cannot be treated in a way so that they are applied or removed at will. Stokes and Sternberg in 1939 said that endocrine changes influence the skin in acne vulgaris through the emotions. The reverse effect was shown by Mason and Engstrom in 1950 when psychotic men did not respond to a test of hot and cold stress with a rise in their 17-ketosteroid urinary excretion as did normal men. Blackburn in 1951 made the observation that androgens lay the fire for acne and emotions or other secondary factors light the fire. Belisario in 1950 stated that psychosomatic relationship is unquestionably present in acne and that after the emotional conflicts are rationalized, the acne subsides.
Larenz et al in studying 30 patients in 1953 found a close relationship between life situations giving rise to a characteristic affective pattern and an increase in the acne pustule of these patients. Stressful interviews with acne patients were associated with increased sebum secretion when “anger” was elicited and with decreased sebum secretion when the patient responded with “remorse.” Larenz then offers the thought that abrupt phasic alterations in activity of sebaceous glands may play an important part in comedo formation.
Almost any type of stress or strain placed on the body tends to alter the function of the adrenals. The regulation of secretion of adreno-corticotrophic hormone is of significant physiological and clinical importance. Augmented release of endogenous hormone is evident following any one of a wide variety of diverse and unrelated stimuli; they are trauma, emotional stress, drugs, chemical or bacterial toxic agents or substances normally present in the body, namely, insulin, thyroxine, vasopressin and epinephrine. The anatomical site of this mechanism appears to be the hypothalamus. Experimental evidence suggests that this structure releases a humoral agent that reaches the adenohypophysis via the hypophyseal portal vessels. The nature of this agent is as yet unknown but its stimulation of the pituitary results in release of ACTH. Harris et al as quoted by Williams has shown that it is the portal blood circulation entering the hypophysis which carries the humoral substance and not through nerve impulses. This was proved by section of the connecting nerve stock between the pituitary and the brain. With acute or severe stress ACTH secretion may be increased within a few seconds. However a lesion of certain centers of the hypophysis will prevent ACTH release following stress.
The hypothalamic centers involved are activated through the cerebral cortex by specific stresses or psychic reactions. The afferent impulses may arise in one of the organs of special sense or in the general sensory nerve endings. Many of the effects of sensory stimuli on gonadal responses are well known. For example, egg-laying of hens may be increased by prolonging the duration of exposure of the animal to light; red light being more effective than certain other colors. Rabbits tend to ovulate only after coitus or with some other form of sexual stimulation. The cycle of stimulus in the rabbit is as follows: Genital stimulation?central nervous system?anterior pituitary?ovaries?uterine changes. Suckling is associated with the following psychic changes: Suckling?central nervous stimulation?pituitary?lactation. At the time of adolescence the following stimulus cycle is found: central nervous system?anterior pituitary?gonads?genitalia and body tissues. The olfactory effects on gonadal stimulation are readily appreciated in the dog, bull and many other animals. The effect of psychogenic influences on the endocrines can be illustrated by the responses to marked fear; there is an increased elaboration of epinephrine which increases the function of the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal cortex and pancreas. Hypothalamic lesions have been known to be associated with decreased thyroid function but the main problem has been the mechanism by which the hypothalamus influences pituitary function.
Lesions in certain portions of the hypothalamus can cause precocious or delayed puberty depending upon whether there is an increased or decreased stimulation of the pituitary gland. Sebaceous gland hyperplasia develops in encephatitis lethargica. Rothman has suggested that the encephatitis process may disturb the pituitary hormonal balance via nerve tracts leading to the pituitary.
Goodman and Gilman state that caffeine excites the central nervous system at all levels. Cocoa contains 50 mg. caffeine and theobromine per cup. Cola nut used in the preparation of cola drinks gives about 35 to 50 mg. caffeine per bottle. Children are more susceptible than adults to excitation by xanthines.
17 – Ketosteroids
The term 17-ketosteroids refers to those steroids possessing a ketone group on the 17th carbon atom. They are all determined by the urinary excretion where they are excreted as esters. Except for estrone which is removed at the time of urinary analysis, these steroids are termed urinary “androgens.” The chief 17-ketosteroid of normal and of abnormal urines is androsterne. They are believed to represent the excretory transformation products of certain adrenal and testicular hormones. The quantity excreted in the male serves as an index of the combined steroid secretory activity of the adrenal cortex and the testis and in the female chiefly of the adrenal cortex. Normal men excrete more 17-ketesteroid than do normal women. These compounds are discussed here principally as a means for possible study of patients with acne.
Nathanson and Towney in 1941 found increases in estrogens and 17-ketosteroids in urines of both sexes from the ages of 3 to 7 years. From 8 to 11 years of age there was further increase but the 17-ketosteroids increased more rapidly in the female. In prepubertal period 17-ketosteroids probably are derived almost entirely from adrenal cortex.
The close association of acne and masculinizing tumors and high androgen titers suggests that an excess of 17-ketosteroids is the determining factor in acnegenesis. Pincus found that 17-ketosteroids were depressed during sleep, whether by night or by day, and were elevated promptly after waking.
Mason and Engstrom in 1950 found that orchectomy did not abolish excretion of 17-ketosteroids. About one-third of 17-ketosteroids in normal male originate in the testes. They report that Kirschmann isolated the same quantity of urinary 17-ketosteroids from ovariectomized women as from the urine of normal women. In women with Addison’s disease, 17-ketosteroid almost entirely disappears from urine. Hamblen observed decreases of 14 to 26 per cent in the excretion of 17-ketosteroid when estrogens were given to 22 women with various grades of ovarian failure who excreted moderately elevated amounts of 17-ketosteroid before treatment. McCullogh reports 5 eunuchoids excreted amounts of 17-ketosteroid which were about half the average of normal male. Callow, Callow and Emmens also found that the average 17-ketosteroid were less in eunuchoids than normal males. Mason and Engstrom found that total starvation for four days decreased the excretion of 17-ketosteroids 50 per cent in 3 normal men and one obese woman. ACTH stimulates the increased excretion of 17-ketosteroids.
White and Lehman in 1952 treated 14 young men with diethyl stilbestrol and studied their 17-ketosteroid excretion; the average pretreatment 17-ketosteroids were 13.6 mg. per 24 hours; during treatment the average was 9.4 mg. with a drop of 4.2 mg. or 31 per cent per 24 hours. But this was not correlated with clinical improvement! In contrast English and Witkowski in 1954 showed that in individuals receiving estrogen sufficient to suppress sebum production the androgens, as measured by the urinary 17-ketosteroids, remained unchanged.
Rothman has found it hard to accept the view that all of the 17-ketosteroids in the female originate in the adrenal cortex because male castrates and most ovarian deficient females have well functioning adrenal glands; yet they do not develop seborrhea or acne.
Tomovitch et al in 1963 found that infantile acne was not due to ketosteroids. Patients have normal plasma corticoids.
Andrews states that 17-ketosteroids levels are normal in acne patients. And Pochi and Strauss mention that 17-ketosteroids are a poor index of androgenicity in that they are principally metabolites of adrenal cortical hormones which possess little androgenic potency. Yet the adrenal secretions are considered the principal androgens by many others in both the male and female.
It has been assumed that 17-ketosteroid determination is a measure of androgen production; an increased excretion of urinary 17-ketosteroids in acne would indicate androgen over-production and this accounts at least in part for the pathogenesis of acne.
Henricksen and Ivy in 1938 found that 46 per cent of girls in a children’s home had flare-up of their acne lesions before or during their menses. The acne eruption in 72 per cent of the girls in a university clinic were worse before or during menses. Robinson found 111 exacerbations of acne before or during menses in his series. Mason and Engstrom state that during normal menstrual cycles there is no evidence of cyclic variations in the excretion of 17-ketosteroids. They believe the small fluctuations which occur bear no relation to the cycle. Hamblen suggests that late or intercurrent ovarian failure for 6 months or more precipitates androgenic hyperfunction of the adrenal cortex.
Blackburn in 1951 stated that 17-ketosteroids include the excretion products of the androgens and parallel the activity of acne. In view of the acnegenic effect of the androgens, the chemical relationship of the testicular ketosteroids and the adrenal steroids is a strong additional argument in favor of certain adrenocortical steroids being fundamentally involved in the production of acne in females and perhaps to some degree in males too. And since the exacerbation of acne tends to occur at precisely those times when the androgen-estrogen ratio tends to be highest, it is possible that androgens may be elevated at a time when estrogen is lowest.
In most cases the urinary 17-ketosteroid outputs are a poor index of ovarian endocrine activity but since assays of testosterone are not readily available, they are the only available test.
Other Hormonal Observations in Acne
Cohen in 1941 noted that acne may disappear or become worse during pregnancy. Andrews in 1965 stated that acne is often worsened during the first few months of contraceptive therapy and this unfavorable result is probably due to the progesterone contained in the contraceptive; later the progesterone will have suppressed the pituitary so that no corpus luteum is formed.
Acne eruptions are part of the adreno-genital syndrome and in neoplasm of the adrenal cortex, surgical removal clears the acne and masculinization. Treatment of both male and female patients with testosterone is likely to bring on acne.
In menopause the ovary becomes less responsive to pituitary gonadotrophic stimulation which causes an increased demand of follicle-stimulating variety.
Previous Laboratory Studies and Incidental Observations in Patients with Acne
Knowles and Decker in 1926 reported they found no difference in the titrations of gastric secretion of acne and non-acne patients.
Leving and Kahn in 1922 and Greenbaum in 1931 reported separately that the glucose tolerance curve revealed no definite difference between individuals with or without acne.
Wortes in 1937 gave 10 units of insulin to acne patients while fasting and allowed the patients to remain hypoglycemic; this cleared the acne. Starvation decreases blood thyrotrophin along with other adenohypophyseal hormones except ACTH but its mode of action is not clear.
Lynch in 1939 found that girls with acne had lower basal metabolic rates than boys with acne. Higher basal metabolic rates were reported for both sexes when the eruption was extensive. Smith et al in 1951 found that 42.5 per cent of 353 acne patients had a basal metabolic rate less than a minus 10 while 2.3 per cent had a basal metabolic rate greater than plus ten.
Stokes and King in 1932 found the incidence of acne in parents of patients with acne is 26 times that of the parents of persons who have never had acne. In a coverage with replies by mail, Ratzer found marriage brought about improvement in 43 per cent of 415 women; 53 per cent noted no change. The largest percentage improved after the birth of a child.
Since the early studies in the cause of acne, nutrition has held a high place in discussion. Buckley in 1906 noted that bananas and nuts frequently aggravated acneiform eruptions. Wells in 1932 cited cheese, eggs, pork and chocolate as factors in acne and White in 1933 found that chocolate, milk, wheat, oranges, tomatoes and nuts were the foods most frequently incriminated. Sulzberger et al in 1934 showed that patients with acne responded uniformly with an eruption when potassium iodide was ingested (This is a reaction seldom found in persons without acne diathesis. Does this change unsaturated fats to saturated fats?). Rowe in 1936 reported cure of acne patients with the elimination of certain foods. Cormia in 1940 reported decided improvement in 30 patients treated strictly by a milk diet; also improvement occurred in several patients on a strictly milk diet in whom no evidence of food sensitivity could be determined. (Does the combination of milk and other foods cause reaction?) Cormia also found the foods producing the largest number of lesions were: wheat, tomatoes, milk, chocolate, nuts and spinach. Semon and Herrmann in 1940 found that a group of 11 patients with acne showed a lag in return of blood glucose tolerance curve after ingestion of 50 gm. of glucose; testing was done at half hour intervals. When 3 to 5 units of protamine zinc insulin by hypodermic injection was given two to three times weekly improvement was noted; relapse occurred when the insulin was not given.
Hamilton in 1941 observed that no food stuffs seem to offer a common denominator in the induction of acne although exacerbations may be produced.
Tobias, Andrews, Sutton, Jr., and White have all advised the elimination of milk in acne diet.
Lutz in 1944 believed that overloading the gastro-intestinal tract with carbohydrates (flour, potatoes, bread) was an important factor in the efflorescence of acne eruptions in 12 to 24 hours; nuts, cheese and sausage can cause this eruption in initially sensitive and persistent deep acne papules.
Flood found from a study of previous papers and by clinical observations that foods commonly causing trouble are milk, pork, chocolate, tomatoes, oranges and nuts.
Robinson reported in 1949 that the milk products, in his experience, were the most frequent cause of exacerbation with some patients drinking 2 to 3 quarts of milk a day; cola drinks and beer have also seemed to have aggravated the acne lesions. In an acne case milk drinking may be a precipitating factor.
Sutton, Jr. in his 1949 edition believes the lipochrome pigments of tomato juice and orange juice, carrots, egg yolk and cod liver oil had as bad effect as butter fats.
Andrews, Domonkos and Post say the foods to avoid are chocolate, nuts, ice cream, egg yolk and cheese.
Rothman reports Serrati as finding that an excessive fat and later carbohydrate intake produced an increase in liquid sebum in normal patients and in those with acne; 12 normal patients produced 15.4 mg. of liquid sebum over 40 sq. cm. of skin. An excess of fat raised this to 21.0 mg. and when on carbohydrate it rose to 22 mg. An acne patient on regular diet excreted 29 mg. of fat. When fat was given, this same area produced 36 mg. and when on carbohydrate diet, 36.8 mg. were excreted.
Rothman states further that forced feeding of animals with fats resulted in excretion of increased amounts of sebum. The nutrient fat constituents were excreted unchanged?70-119% in two weeks. In comparable overfeeding with carbohydrates, the increase was only 11-38 per cent. Interestingly, when the abnormal type of feeding was continued there was a tendency for the amounting sebum to decline again.
Kalz et al in 1951 found the average total serum lipids in 50 fasting patients with acne to be 690 mg. per cent while the averages for 10 normal patients was 616 mg. per cent. The free serum cholesterol studies in the same 50 patients with acne averaged 81.92 mg. per cent while 10 normals averaged 68.8 mg. per cent. However the lecithin averaged 264.3 mg. per cent for the patients with acne and 313 mg. per cent for the normal patients. Some experiments suggest that extremely high fat or carbohydrate diets enhance sebum production.
Water Balance in the Skin
Stokes and Sternberg in 1939 stated that increased water retention in the skin leads to infection. Barber in 1948 also observed that fluid retention in the skin favored bacterial infection.
Hamilton said that sodium chloride and water retained by adrenal cortical substance, androgens, estrogens or luteal substances may make acne worse. Progesterone favors the retention of sodium and water in the tissues. Water retention also accompanies adrenal-cortical hyperfunction. Patients with Addison’s Disease rarely have acne or eczema according to Ebner.
Aldosterone is the salt-retention hormone. And an excess of this hormone (aldosterone) may lead to a hypertensive syndrome.
Cohen in 1941 felt that the position of water balance with regard to acne was obscure but that there was sufficient evidence to suggest that changes in the water metabolism may be of some importance in acne.
Wirth in 1938 had 32 patients on a low salt diet which resulted in improvement in their acne in two years.
Sodium and chloride are the extra-cellular electrolytes.
In absence of adrenal hormones the renal tubules (epithelial cells) appear to be unable to resorb Na (also Ca and K) adequately from the glomerular filtrate in spite of a low Na plasma.
Williams says that somatotrophin produces a retention of sodium, potassium and chloride but causes diuresis of water.
Milk Drinking as a Secondary Factor in Acne
As has been mentioned previously in this paper, many dermatologists have observed that milk-drinking is a factor in causing activity of the eruption of acne. Sutton in 1956, in commenting on acneform eruption due to corticotrophin, said that it is interesting that there is another chemical, like androgen and progesterone, which stimulates sebaceous glands to hypertrophy and over activity. He feels this hormone is present in the mammary secretion of the cow and is in skimmed milk as well as whole milk. This endocrine substance, then, is effective in stimulating the sebaceous glands of the human being when it is ingested.
Examinations of milk as pointed out by Munch in 1954 show that estrogens are present in the milk of brown mountain cattle but no androgens were evident. Estrogen levels are markedly increased in the pregnant cow as compared with the non-pregnant cow and are secreted almost entirely by the placenta as shown by Gorski et al in 1957 when they demonstrated that only a small amount of esogenous estrogen is necessary to bring the ovariectomized heifers into estrus. Short had shown previously in 1956 that the bovine placenta secretes no progesterone showing that it comes from corpus luteum. Relatively high quantities of estrogens in the late placenta coupled with rather constant levels of progestins in the ovaries and blood of the bovine is in contrast to the increasing levels of both groups of steroids in the human placenta during gestation. Williams in 1962 has found progesterone in cow’s milk in measurable amounts after a definite amount of radioactive progesterone was given intravenously.
Pigato and Guzzonato in 1956 did studies on bovine milk from the third to seventh month of the pregnancies. They studied the milk of five cows with the following results:
Table No. 2
17-Ketosteroids 20-Ketosteroids Folliculin Estrogen
Animal in milk in milk in milk in milk
(androgen structure) (progesterone structure)
#1 44.7 mg. per liter 4.0 mg. per liter 0.596 mg./liter 1.913 mg./liter
#2 43.2 ” ” ” 5.1 ” ” ” 0.610 ” ” 2.225 ” “
Further study of cow’s milk shows the comparison with human milk in the following table.
Ash Salt
It is seen here that the ash content of bovine milk is three and a half times that of human milk which is 7 Gm. per liter; of this 1.37 to 1.94 Gm. is sodium chloride. It is also seen from the above table that a liter of cow’s milk contains about 40 Gm. of fat.
Milk also contains 0.6 gamma of cobalt per liter and 540 gammas of iodine.
Meyrowitz et al in 1938 made a study of milk-drinking habits of 5227 boys and girls 11 through 18 years of age. This was conducted in upper New York City. Of this number, 46 per cent were boys and 54 percent were girls. They found that 88 per cent of the boys and 80 per cent of the girls were milk drinkers. Those findings are shown in the two following tables.
Quantity Taken Daily
4 glasses milk daily 24.5 per cent 20.5 per cent
5 ” ” ” 10.0 ” ” 4.3 ” “
6 ” ” ” 7.2 ” ” 1.1 ” “
Median Number of Glasses Milk consumed Daily
Age Glasses Daily Age Distribution of the 5227 Boys and Girls
13 or less 2.9 glasses 7.2 per cent
14 2.7 ” 15.6 ” “
18 1.8 ” 4.6 ” “
The Tabulated Observations of the Study of 1088 Cases of Acne Vulgaris
Age of Onset
As is shown in Table No. 4A, the earliest appearance of acne lesions in the female was 4 years of age while in the male as shown in Table No. 4B it was 9 years of age. No cases were found in the male after 21 years of age while an occasional female appeared with onset of comedones as late in life as 25 to 41 years. The male overtook the female at the age of 13 years in the number of onset of acne and continued through the 17th, when they matched. After 17 years of age the females had more initial onsets than the males. Forty-one and a half per cent of the 337 male patients had their onset of acne at 13 and 14 years of age. In the female the greatest percentage of onsets was in the years 12 and 13; this represented 30 per cent of the 712 female patients.
Table No. 4B
337 Males: Age of Onset
Years of Age 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
No. of Cases 0 0 2 5 12 33 70 71 55
Percentage of Cases 0.6 1.47 3.56 9.8 20.4 21.1 16.3
Years of Age 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
No. of Cases 41 26 12 4 4 2 0
Percentage of Cases 12.2 7.7 3.56 1.17 1.17 0.59
Table No. 4A
712 Females: Age of Onset
Years of Age 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
No. of Cases 0 1 0 1 1 8 15 32 82 95
Percentage of Cases 0 .14 0 .14 .14 1.12 2.1 4.5 11.5 13.3
Years of Age 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
No. of Cases 118 84 84 42 50 29 15 15 12
Percentage of Cases 16.6 11.8 11.8 5.9 7.0 4.07 2.1 2.1 1.68
Years of Age 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
No. of Cases 3 9 0 3 2 2 1 0 0 1
Percentage of Cases 0.42 1.26 0 0.42 .28 .28 .14 0 0 .14
Years of Age 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42
No. of Cases 1 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0
Percentage of Cases .14 .14 .28 .14 0 0 .14 0 0 .14 0
Comparison of 337 Males and 712 Females as to Their Ages at Onset of Acne
Years of Age 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Males Percentage 0.6 1.47 3.56
Females Percentage .14 .14 .14 1.12 2.1 4.5 11.5
Years of Age 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Males Percentage 9.8 20.4 21.1 16.3 12.2 7.7 3.56 1.17
Females Percentage 13.3 16.6 11.8 11.8 5.9 7.0 4.07 2.1
Males Percentage 1.17 0.59
Females Percentage 2.1 1.68 0.42 1.26 0 0.42 0.28 0.28
Males Percentage
Females Percentage 0.14 0 0 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.28 0.14
Females Percentage 0 0 0.14 0 0 0.14 0 0
The Number of Years Acne Present Before First Medical Visit
Table No. 5A shows the number of years the male patients had their acne before the first visit. Over ten percent came in during the first year of the eruption; 29 per cent came in after having the condition a year, so that over one-third of the male patients saw the physician by the end of the first year. None of the males had acne over sixteen years before seeking treatment. Ninety per cent sought attention within five years.
332 Males: Years That Acne Was Present Before First Visit
Years Acne Present Within Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
No. of Patients 34 97 92 31 25 20 13 5
Percentage of All Patients 10.5 29.2 27.7 9.3 7.5 6.0 3.9 1.5
Years Acne Present 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
No. of Patients 3 2 7 4 1 0 0 1 1
Percentage of All Patients 0.9 0.6 2.1 1.2 .3 0 0 .3 .3
Table No. 5B shows that 10 percent of the females also sought attention before the end of the first year. But during the first five years only 75 per cent of the females are accounted for as compared with 90 per cent of the males for this same period. Also the females continued having their first visits for seven years longer than the males. The longest time for a female to have her eruption before her initial office visit was 23 years.
Table No 5B
691 Females: Years That Acne Was Present Before First Visit
Years Acne Present Within a year 1 2 3 4 5 6
No. of Patients 72 126 116 82 74 48 41
Percentage of All Patients 10.4 18.25 16.8 11.85 10.7 6.95 5.93
Years Acne Present 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
No. of Patients 19 18 11 23 12 9 3 6
Percentage of All Patients 2.75 2.6 1.6 3.33 1.74 1.3 0.39 0.87
Years Acne Present 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
No. of Patients 10 3 6 2 3 4 0 2 1 0
Percentage of All Patients 1.45 0.43 .86 .29 .43 .58 0 .29 .145 0
Table No. 5 shows the percentage comparison of males and females for the years the acne was present on their first visits. It will be seen that 18 per cent of the females had their acne for a year before receiving medical care as compared with 29 per cent of the males.
Comparison of Initial Visits of Males and Females After Onset of Acne
Years Before First Visit 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Males Percentage 10.5 29.2 27.7 9.3 7.5 6.0 3.9
Females Percentage 10.4 18.25 16.8 11.85 10.7 6.95 5.93
Years Before First Visit 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Males Percentage 0.9 0.6 2.1 1.20 0.3 0 0 0.3
Females Percentage 2.6 1.6 3.33 1.74 1.3 0.39 0.87 1.45
Years Before First Visit 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Males Percentage 0.3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Females Percentage .43 .86 .28 .43 .58 0 .29 .14 0 0
Age of Patient at First Visit
In addition to the tabulation of the age of onset of the acne and the years the condition was present before the first visit, the patients’ ages when they first came to the dermatologist were analyzed. The mode was determined for both sexes for the age at first visit when the greatest number came to the physician. The ages 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 years in the male all had about the same number of first visits. The number at these ages totaled 67 per cent of all the male patients seen. The range of ages of first visits extends from 9 to 32 years. The mode was 15 years, 16.3 per cent of these 362 males were seen at this age.
362 Males: Age at First Visit
Years of Age 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
No. of Cases 0 0 0 1 0 1 10 22 43 59 40
Percentage 0 0 0 .552 0 .276 2.76 6.1 11.86 16.3 11.0
No. of Cases 52 48 23 16 11 7 8 1 6 8
Percentage 14.4 13.2 6.35 4.42 3.4 1.93 2.51 .276 1.66 2.51
Years of Age 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
No. of Cases 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Percentage .55 .276 .276 0 0 .276 0 0 0 0 0 0
The range for the age at the first visit for the females is from 6 years to 44 years as seen in Table No 6B. Forty-eight percent of the females were seen from the ages of 14 to 18 years inclusive, while 67 per cent of the males were seen within the same five year period. Sixteen years of age was the mode for the female?age of greatest number of patients first seen. It also represents the age of 10.4 percent of the group seen.
713 Females: Age at First Visit
Years of Age 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
No. of Cases 1 0 3 4 8 14 31 48 57 73
Percentage .138 0 .42 .56 1.12 1.96 4.35 6.73 8.0 10.2
No. of Cases 74 70 53 43 32 29 28 20 21 19
Percentage 10.4 9.8 7.43 6.0 4.5 4.7 3.94 2.8 2.94 2.66
No. of Cases 8 17 11 8 11 4 6 5 6 1
Percentage 1.12 2.38 1.55 1.12 1.55 .56 .84 .7 .84 .14
No. of Cases 2 2 1 0 2 0 1 0 1
Percentage .28 .28 .14 0 .28 0 .14 0 .14
For comparison Table No. 6 shows the percentage of the number of patients of each age group of both sexes which were seen at the first visit.
Comparison Percentagewise of Age of 362 Males and 713 Females at First Visit
Years of Age 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Male Percentage .552 0 .276 2.76 6.1
Female Percentage .138 0 .42 .56 1.12 1.96 4.35 6.73
Male Percentage 11.86 16.3 11.0 14.4 13.2 6.35 4.42
Female Percentage 8.0 10.2 10.4 9.8 7.43 6.0 4.5
Male Percentage 3.4 1.93 2.51 .276 1.66 2.51 .55
Female Percentage 4.7 3.94 2.8 2.94 2.66 1.12 2.38
Male Percentage .276 .276 0 0 .276 0 0 0
Female Percentage 1.55 1.12 1.55 0.56 .84 .70 .84 .14
Male Percentage
Female Percentage .28 .28 .14 0 .28 0 .14 0 .14 0
Menarche in Relation to Onset of Acne
Of the 328 young women with acne whose history of onset of menarche could be obtained, 24 or 7.3 per cent had not yet shown signs of menstruating by the time of the onset of acne. Of the whole group all had had menarche by the age of 17 years. As shown by Table 7, the youngest to menstruate was nine years. The greatest number had onset of their menses at twelve and thirteen years of age. Table 7 also shows the number of patients of various ages in this group whose onset of acne was at the different age levels.
328 Females: Age at Menarche in Relation to Onset of Acne
Age at Menarche 0 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Number of Acne Patients
with Menarche 24 0 3 12 71 95 94 19 7
Number with Onset of Acne
in Above Age Group 3 10 18 53 60 63 39 34
Age at Menarche 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
with Menarche 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
in Above Age Group 15 11 5 4 7 2 1 1 0
Home Treatment Before First Visit
Many of the patients had used topical home medication before seeking medical advice. Of 362 males, 252 or 69.6 per cent were in this category. And of 700 females, where their histories could be obtained, 368 or 54.5 per cent were using home or advertised medication before coming to the physician. Many of the young people who had used the advertised cosmetics did not see a physician until after extensive permanent damage in the way of scarring had been done. Obviously these figures are based on cases ultimately coming to the doctor for help. It is impossible to estimate how many young people are lured into the false security of home medication, and never seek a doctor’s help. The tragedy is that untold numbers of them suffer prolonged or even permanent psychic effect of such unnecessarily delayed improvement in their developing years.
Location of Lesion, Severity and Scarring Before Treatment
The location of the lesions, their severity and the degrees of scarring were studied on the initial visits and compared in the separate groups of males and females. The lesions occurred almost exclusively on the face, back and chest. They were in that order of activity, face, back and chest. Only an occasional patient with an eruption over the deltoid regions or buttocks was observed. Tables 8, 9 and 10 show the distribution of the active lesions and the scars in 347 males; the severity is also graded in four categories, mild, moderate, severe and quite severe for each location for both the activity of the eruption and its residual scars.
Location of Lesions, Scarring and Severity in 347 Males
Before Treatment
Severity of Acne of Face
Degree No. Cases Percentage Total Cases Total Percentage
mild 42 12.7%
moderate 148 43.4
severe 133 39.0
quite severe 18 5.27 341 98%
Severity of Scarring on Face
mild 21 14.0
moderate 76 50.8
severe 45 30.0
quite severe 8 5.3 150 43.3%
Severity of Acne on Back
mild 86 38%
moderate 95 42
quite severe 7 3.09 227 65.5%
Severity of Scarring on Back
mild 6 8.85%
quite severe 4 5.9 67 19.5%
Severity of Acne on Chest
mild 9 23.1%
Tables 11, 12 and 13 show a similar distribution of the categories for the 696 females. It can be seen that the total facial eruptions on the initial examinations were approximately the same for both sexes, 98 per cent and 99 per cent for males and females respectively. Sixty-five and half per cent of the males had lesions over the back as compared with 49.2 per cent for the females. The chest lesions were 46 per cent in the male as compared with 30.8 per cent in the female.
Location of Lesions, Scarring and Severity in 696 Females
mild 101 14.6%
quite severe 6 0.86 692 99+%
quite severe 0 0 343 49.2%
severe 5 17.8
quite severe 0 0 28 4.0%
severe 8 3.85
Severity of Scarring on Chest
moderate 4 66.6
severe 0 0
quite severe 1 16.7 6 .863%
Of the scarring which had already developed on the face in the male before the first visit, 43.3 per cent was in 348 males as compared with 33.8 per cent in 696 females. The scars on the back were 19.5 per cent in the male as compared with 4 per cent in the female. And finally the males had 11.1 per cent chest scars as compared with less than one per cent in the female.
It is shown here by comparison in the tabulation in Tables 14, 15 and 16 that the activity is more severe in all categories for the male and that likewise the scarring is more extensive in the male. Acne eruptions on the back were found to be 25 per cent more prevalent in the male than in the female and 50 per cent more common on the chest. From these same tables it is observed that scarring is also much more prevalent in the male than his opposite sex in all categories. The male had a total of 30 per cent more facial scars. Also he has five times more residual scarring over his shoulders and back. More than ten times the severity of scarring was present over his chest than that of the female.
These same tabulations 14, 15 and 16 show the severity of the eruptions and scarring present on the initial visits. The quite severe acne facial lesions were 5.27 per cent in the male as compared to 0.9 per cent in the female. The severe and quite severe facial scarring were 35.3 per cent in the male as compared with 12.7 per cent in the female.
The incidence of acne activity on the back was 20.3 per cent in the male as compared with 11.9 per cent in the female; in this observation the males had 3 per cent quite severe lesions on the back while the females had none.
The chest activity showed the males to have 14.3 per cent severe and quite severe activity as compared with the females’ 5.9 per cent.
Percentage Comparison of 347 Males and 696 Females
Acne?Face Scarring?Face
Degree Male Female Degree Male Female
mild 12.7 14.6 mild 14.0 23.8
moderate 43.4 53.0 moderate 50.8 61.4
severe 39.0 31.5 severe 30.0 12.3
quite severe 5.37 0.86 quite severe 5.3 0.4
total 98.0% 99.0% total 43.3% 33.8%
Acne?Back Scarring?Back
mild 38.0 39.4 mild 8.85 28.7
quite severe 3.1 0.0 quite severe 5.9 0.0
total 65.5% 49.2% total 19.5% 4.0%
Acne?Chest Scarring?Chest
severe 11.8 3.85 severe 30.8 0
quite severe 2.5 1.87 quite severe 7.7 16.7
total 46.0% 30.8% total 11.1% .863%
The severity of the scarring percentagewise shown in the above tables in the severe and quite severe categories was also greater in the male than the female; for the face 35.3 per cent compared to 12.7 per cent; back, 41.7 per cent to 17.8 per cent; and chest, 38.5 per cent to 16.7 per cent.
The severe activity of the lesions is shown to be greater in the male for all areas as are the resulting scars from the secondary bacterial infection.
Relation of Atopy to Acne Vulgaris
Acne in relation to atopy was studied in 362 males and 709 females with acne in various stages of activity. Atopy was present in 122 of the males or 29.7 per cent and in 199 of the females or 23.8 per cent. These figures are about the same for the general population. This is in comparison with 13 per cent as reported by Stokes and King36 in their patients with acne.
In comparing the percentage as shown in Tables 17 and 18 it is obvious that atopic dermatitis is more prevalent (14.15 per cent) in females than in males (5.8 percent). Hay fever is about the same in both: 58.8 per cent in males and 55 per cent in females. However the males have more asthmatics, 18.4 per cent as compared with 11.28 per cent in the females. The other figures in the table are comparable.
Male Acne Patients with Atopy
122 Atopics Found in 362 Male Acne Patients (29.7%)
Shock Tissue No. of Cases Percentage of Total Atopics with Acne
atopic dermatitis 8 5.88%
hay fever 80 58.8
asthma 25 18.4
hives 21 15.47
migraine 2 1.475
Female Acne Patients with Atopy
199 Atopics in 709 Acne Female Patients
atopic dermatitis 52 14.15%
hay fever 180 55.0
asthma 37 11.28
hives 56 17.0
migraine 4 1.58
What Has Made Acne Worse?
“What has made your acne worse?” was a questions put to all the patients. Many were not able to observe any particular condition that caused onset or exacerbation of their eruptions. However the answers of those who had noticed changes were tabulated. What part of these observations were secondary infection which had set in after the initial comedo had developed and its local foreign body reaction of an inflamed papule had formed was not clearly discernible. The quantities of the exciting factors were not obtained in the histories in all of the cases, so most of the categories given will have to be considered as variables.
Of 362 cases of acne in the male where information was obtained from 74 patients, Table No. 19 gives the items accused as exciting factors and the number of patients naming the factors. It can be seen that several of these could be listed together under one category such as athletics and football, etc.
Item Times Accused Item Times Accused
chocolate 15 tension 3
nervousness 7 athletics 3
sweets 5 beer or alcohol 3
“college” 4 shaving 3
milk 3 certain foods 2
fried foods 3 picking 2
The remainder scored one each: rich food, no sleep, tired, winter, chlorine in pool water, emotions, not washing, sweating, S.S.S. tonic (supposedly contains potassium iodide), hair oil, some medicines, cakes, oranges, dry scalp, nuts, when worried, greasy foods, fruit.
In quizzing 709 females, 370 (52%) offered causes as to what made their acne worse. These are listed in Tables 21, 22 and 23. First on the list was just “menses” in 110 cases, “before menses” in 59 and “after menses” in 10; this is a total of 179 out of 370 cases or 48.5 per cent of women blame this one factor alone. It is my belief that if all adolescent women could be tabulated it would be found that a higher percentage than 48.5 would have some sort of papular eruption about their menstrual time. Table 21 shows the distribution of other more common causes of flare-ups of lesions of acne in women.
At Menses 179 Pan Cake Make-up 6
Chocolate 52 “Some Foods” 5
“Nerves” 19 Tired 4
Sweets 12 “No Sleep” 4
Emotions 12 Cakes 4
Tension 10 Diet 3
After Delivery 9 “Work” 3
Table 22 shows the causes of exacerbation in at least two cases each of the 370 patients.
“When in Hawaii” After Marriage Nuts
Fatty Foods Heat Peanut Butter
Hormones Scalp Hair on Cheeks Oranges
Noxzema Cheese Stopping Enovid
Excitement Milk Dandruff
And Table 23 shows the causes in at least one female for a flare-up of her acne.
Late Menses Fried Foods Husband in Service
Worried School Pressure Hysterectomy
Winter Cod Liver Oil After Male Hormones
Butter Anemia After Appendectomy
Ice Cream Pies At Ovulation Time
Sinus Headache Vitamin B6 “Moved to California“
What Has Improved the Acne?
A similar question was asked on the initial visit as to what made the eruption of acne better or improved it. Of the 362 male patients with acne, observations of remissions were made by 62 patients. Table 24 shows this distribution into several categories. It is of interest to learn that 77.5 per cent of the males found improvement in the summer, in the sun, or at the beach?obviously relaxation and ultraviolet light.
Remissions of Acne Lesions in 62 Male Patients
Summer, sun or at beach 48
Treatment 3
Antibiotics 2
Swimming 2
Table 25 shows the categories in which at least one patient noticed improvement.
Improvement in One Each of 62 Male Patients
Low Fat Diet
Using Antiseptic Soap
Ultraviolet Exposure
Seven hundred nine (709) women with acne were queried as to what improved or cleared their acne. Of these 709, 135 observed periodic remissions. They, like the men, showed improvement in 86 cases (61.5 per cent) when in the sun, during the summer or at the beach. Eruptions improved or cleared in 17 women during pregnancy. Antibiotics improved 9 of the 86; x-rays helped 4. In 4, their acne was improved after menses and in one during menses. Washing and “diet” help three each. This is shown in Table 26.
Periodic Remissions Other Than After Menstrual Period in 135 Females with Acne
Summer, Sun or Beach 86 cases
During Pregnancy 17 “
Antibiotic Therapy 9 “
X-Ray Treatment 4 “
Washing 3 “
Diet 3 “
The remaining list had one patient each with improvements.
No Chocolate Low Fat Diet Ultra Violet Irradiation
When in Mountains When Rested When in Phoenix, Arizona
When on Vacation Home From College Carbon Dioxide Treatment
After Marriage After a Fever Ten Hours Sleep Every Night
The Milk-Drinking Habit As An Influence on Acne
Although a few of the patients themselves observed that milk-drinking seemed to make their acne eruption worse, it was bought out in taking the histories that many of the severest eruptions of acne, particularly in the male, were in those who drank from one to four quarts of milk daily. On the advice of the physician that their milk consumption be reduced to one glassful a day, many of these severe cases promptly improved. With this observation in mind, a record was made of all of the patients’ milk consumption.
It is of interest that 4 of the males or 1.2 per cent of the males and 50 females or 6.5 per cent of the females studied were non-drinkers of milk. In a study in upper New York City119 of “Milk Drinking Habits of Young People” in which 5227 interviews were made of males and females from the age of 11 years through 18 years, 415 said they disliked milk and an additional 100 did not drink milk but not because they did not like it. This shows a percentage of 10 per cent of young people as a whole who do not consume milk as compared in patients with acne in which 44 in 958 or 4.5 per cent did not drink milk: So it is seen that two and a half times as many people with acne drink milk as normal young people in the general population.
The number of glasses of milk consumed in the New York study119 on the day before the questionnaire was recorded is given in Table 32A. It is seen that the students who drank the most milk?4, 5 and 6 glasses a day?were boys.
Table No. 32A
Number of Glasses Milk % Boys % Girls
2 16.2 22.7
No Answer 1.5 1.4
The average amount consumed in 2.9 glasses a day and the median amount was 2.5 glasses a day. The study also showed that as young people grew older they drank less milk. Table 32 gives the median numbers of glasses of milk consumed per day per age.
13 years of age or less 2.9 Glasses per day
14 ” ” ” 2.7 ” ” “
18+ ” ” ” 1.8 ” ” “
In the New York study it was found that 88.8 per cent of the males and 80.0 per cent of the females of the normal population were confirmed milk drinkers. In our own study 98.8 per cent of the males and 93.5 per cent of the females were milk addicts, an increase of 10 per cent in the boys and 13.5 per cent in the girls.
Table No. 28 and Table No. 29 show the number of glasses of milk the males and females separately drank per day on the initial visit in the author’s study.
Number of Glasses (250 ml.) of Cow’s Milk Consumed Daily by 341 Males
Number of Glasses of Milk 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Number of Cases 4 10 35 31 122 24 36 10
Percentage of Total Cases 1.17 2.92 12.0 9.0 35.6 7.0 10.8 2.9
Number of Glasses of Milk 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Number of Cases 54 0 4 0 5
Percentage of Total Cases 15.7 0 1.17 0 1.46
Number of Glasses of Milk 16 17 18 19 20
Number of Cases 1 1
Percentage of Total Cases .29 .29
Number of Glasses (250 ml.) of Cow’s Milk Consumed Daily by 617 Females
Number of Cases 40 58 122 111 190 15 18 2
Percentage of Total Cases 6.5 9.4 19.6 18.0 30.8 2.44 2.92 .32
Number of Glasses of Milk 8 9 10
Number of Cases 9 0 1
Percentage of Total Cases 1.46 0 .16
Table No. 30 is a comparison of the percentages of milk consumed in the males and females. More girls drank milk in the 1, 2 or 3 glass category than boys, but from then on the boys took the lead up to five quarts a day. Seventy-five or 22 per cent of the males drank more than six glasses of milk a day while only 12 females or 1.94 per cent drank more than six glasses of milk a day.
Comparison in Males and Females of the Percentages of Milk Consumed
Glasses 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Percentage in Males 1.17 2.92 12.0 9.0 36.6 7.0 10.8 2.9
Percentage in Females 6.5 9.4 19.6 18.0 30.8 2.44 2.92 .32
Glasses 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Percentage in Males 15.7 0 1.17 0 1.46 0 0 0
Percentage in Females 1.46 0 .162 0 0 0 0 0
Glasses 16 17 18 19 20
Percentage in Males .29 0 0 0 .29
Percentage in Females 0 0 0 0 0
Table 31 shows that for the years of age the male drinks more glassfuls of milk a day than the female and unlike the New York study, milk-drinking in the male patient with acne does not diminish at 18 as the study of New York City found in the normal individual. Since we did not see any male acne patients whose acne appeared initially after the age of 21 years, it is not possible to say if these individuals continue to drink milk in later years as was found in the female who drank 3 glasses of milk a day at the age of 28 years when first seen.
A Comparison of the Daily Intake of Cow’s Milk in Number of Glasses (250 ml.)
Of Males and Females
Age at Onset of Acne 4 5 6 7 8 9
Ave. Daily Glasses of Milk Per Male 0 0 0 0 0 3.5
Ave. Daily Glasses of Milk Per Female 3 0 0 3 3 3.08
New York Study Median Number 0 0 0 0 0 0
Age at Onset of Acne 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ave. Daily Glasses of Milk Per Male 3.2 3.6 4.2 5.5 4.8 4.95
Ave. Daily Glasses of Milk Per Female 3.17 3.4 3.3 3.26 3.7 3.3
New York Study Median Number 0 0 3.0 2.9 2.7 2.6
Ave. Daily Glasses of Milk Per Male 4.8 5.6 4.9 5.3 5.3 5
Ave. Daily Glasses of Milk Per Female 3.0 2.94 2.7 2.58 3.5 2.3
New York Study Median Number 2.3 2.2 1.8
Age At Onset of Acne 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Ave. Daily Glasses of Milk Per Male
Ave. Daily Glasses of Milk Per Female 1.3 2.84 4.5 3.0
It is seen above in Table 31 that the median number of glasses of milk for the normal New York youth is much smaller than the average number of glasses that were drunk by either males or females with acne.
Determinations of 17-Ketosteroids in Females with Cyclic Flare-up of Acne
Because so many young women have exacerbations of their acne lesions before or during their catamenia, 17-ketosteroid urinary determinations were made on a small group. Since the test required a whole 24-hour specimen and since none of these women was hospitalized, they were supplied with a suitable container containing preservative and the specimen was collected from 7 a.m. on the Sunday before the following menses until 7 a.m. Monday, discarding the 7 a.m. Sunday specimen but including the 7 a.m. Monday specimen. This same procedure was used the first Sunday after the period for a second determination of 17-ketosteroids. In this way an analysis was made of the steroids before and after menses.
In 21 such menstrual cycles tested in different females, 16 showed a higher level of 17-ketosteroid before the menses than after the period while 6 showed the reverse. An average increase of 1.3 mg. per 24 hours occurred where the determination was higher before menses than afterwards. In the reverse where the increase was higher after the menses the difference between the before-and after-menses-test was 0.7 mg. per 24 hours. The present age, the age of onset of acne or the menarche could not be found to be factors in the variations.
Patient Age 17-Ketosteroid Age Age Severity
before after at onset at onset of acne
menses menses of acne of menarche
MG/24 hrs. years years
NH 20 9.2 9.0 18 15 +
SR 13 3.5 2.9 12 13 +
KB 25 4.8 3.5 15 12 ++
KH 19 10.8 6.2 14 13 +++
CG 19 9.2 7.8 14 13 ++
DD 14 4.3 3.3 12 9 ++
SB 20 7.0 6.3 13 12 ++++
DM 17 3.9 3.2 14 ++
NG 34 8.8 7.7 14 13 ++
LN 13 8.7 7.0 12 12 +
FM 18 4.6 3.2 17 14 +
PH 13 4.8 3.4 12 11 +
CA 21 6.7 4.7 16 12 ++
LB 24 8.0 7.0 23 12 +
DH 28 11.5 9.7 18 13 ++
JM 30 11.1 11.5 16 14 +
JS 10 7.3 8.0 10 10 +
CV 19 1.9 2.5 18 11 ++
JG 15 8.2 8.6 15 +
NM 14 5.1 6.9 12 12 +
SH 17 8.6 9.0 11 12 +++
A comprehensive review of the literature and an intensive study of my own cases have led me to some definite conclusions about the mechanism of the exacerbation of acne lesions beyond the condition of secondary infection. These conclusions and other factors for discussion are given in Table C.
Table C
Pituitary-Adrenal-Gonadal Complex
Anatomical Predisposition
Acne as a Normal Physiological Adjustment in the Adolescent
Acne Surgery
Ultraviolet Irradiation
Stress and Emotion
Thyroid Extract and Thyroxin
17-Ketosteroids
The Milk Drinking Habit
The primary cause of the activity of the lesion in acne is in all probability to be found in the pituitary-adrenal-gonadal complex which may not always be in tune during the growing period of young people. Some of these glands may also be out of balance and may affect the sebaceous glands.
Anatomical Variation
An anatomical hereditary factor evidenced by the presence of enlarged or overly active sebaceous glands seems present in many families. This same anatomical inheritance may also include the pituitary-adrenal-gonadal group whose secretions directly or indirectly have such a profound influence on the oil glands of the skin.
As has been reviewed in the first part of this paper and proved rather conclusively, various androgens are the direct stimulus for the pilosebaceous apparatus. This stimulus has been proved by the giving of testosterone to eunuchoids and to females for a few months with the subsequent appearance of lesions of acne vulgaris. The adrenal secretions influence the growth of pubic and axillary hair, the coarsening of lanugo hairs and the development of apocrine glands.
As also mentioned previously in this paper, the urinary androgens as determined by 17-ketosteroids are derived solely in the female from the adrenals. But since progesterone of corpus luteum belongs to a 20-carbon atomic arrangement of the steroid nucleus, its presence is not determined by this analysis. In the male two-thirds of the urinary androgens as 17-ketosteroids is derived from the adrenals and the remaining one-third is derived from the interstitial testicular cellular tissue.
In eunuchoids or castrated prepubertal males and oophorectomized prepubertal females who do not develop acne lesions, adrenal glands are still intact. So it seems difficult to believe that the adrenal secretions are the cause by themselves of the appearance of acne. Since progesterone of the female has been shown by several investigators to have androgenic effect, it must be testosterone in the male and progesterone in the female that are the additional stimuli to the pubertal skin. This still does not account for the acne eruptions in the premenarchal girl unless progesterone is formed by the theca cells of the ovary without ovulation and menstrual cycle.
Just as testosterone has been shown to produce lesions of acne, so by mass action estrogen has been given to suppress the androgen activity and shrink the sebaceous glands. These studies have been confirmed through work in both animals and in human beings. This treatment is not without occasional side effects, some of which are undesirable, particularly is this so in the male who may develop gynecomastia of testicular atrophy. Females under this treatment may have spotting between menses or have a period earlier than the calculated time.
Is Acne Vulgaris Normal?
Is acne vulgaris a normal physiological adjustment in the adolescent? If acne vulgaris is primarily a by-product in the normal development of the endocrine system in an adolescent, any tampering with that system may interfere with his mental or physical development. We are then left with the problem of trying to correct the exacerbations without stopping or changing an almost normal physiological adjustment that is taking place within the adolescent which affects the sebaceous glands. The main part of this discussion will have to do with the consideration of the exacerbations.
Since the comedo?the prime lesion of acne?is a cast of sebum and keratinized glandular material which clogs the pore of the gland, the principal factor in the control of acne would be to suppress the activity of the sebaceous gland. And since sebum is composed of fats and waxes not found elsewhere in the body, it must be produced at the site within the gland. Because the matured cells of these holocrine sebaceous glands rupture and liberate this sebum, it must be formed within the sebaceous basal cell structure. Separate investigators have arrived at the same answer as to this mechanism of the formation of sebum: it is formed by the mitochondria of the gland cell by synthesis from carbohydrates and protoplasm of the basal cells of the sebaceous gland and not extracted as a fat or a wax from the blood stream. As has been pointed out previously in this paper, the overfeeding of carbohydrates has produced an increase in liquid sebum in both normal individuals and in patients with acne. However, the acne patient secreted the greater amount of sebum.
Increased ingestion of fats would also cause an increase of liquid sebum on the skin surface as was demonstrated by Serrati. Fat that is mobilized or stored in the system goes through a glycogen phase; it is apparently in this glycogen phase that the holocrine cells of the sebaceous glands take the carbon particles to build the waxes needed for sebum. Thus fat in the diet is another factor that acts to stimulate the synthesis of sebum secretion.
Neutral fat that is ingested is taken up by adipose tissue while the fats forming sebum are synthesized in situ.
Cow’s milk contains about 40 Gm. of butter fat per liter, consequently several quarts of milk a day adds significantly to the fat of the diet.
Stress and Emotions
The literature has shown how the eruption of acne is made worse by androgenic hormones. It has also been reported that the eruption of acne is worse during or after emotional stress or strain.
Diag. #1 The release and regulation of stimulating hormones for most of our ductless glands are under the control of the pituitary. This is brought about by chemical action on the hypophysis or by impulses from the cerebral cortex indirectly through the hypothalamus. The pituitary hormone acting directly on the adrenals and on the gonads releases androgenic hormones that stimulate the sebaceous glands.
Emotions originating in the cerebral cortex whether by psychic stimulation or by chemical substances excite the hypothalamus directly; this part of the brain then through the pituitary portal venous system activates the pituitary gland, not by nervous fiber connections, but by hormones.
Young people of both sexes of high school or college age readily recognize that their eruptions of acne and oiliness of the skin will be made worse by an intense study session or by the preparation for a severe examination. Any stimulating medications or toxins would have the same effect; this, then, would mean that anything containing an appreciable amount of caffeine, a cerebral xanthine stimulant, (coffee, “cokes,” chocolate and tea) should be eliminated. Sufficient alcohol could have a similar effect. Amphetamines would also give the same cerebral exciting result. Alcohol might be initially stimulating in the same way followed by a toxic effect on the brain. Because alcohol is a carbohydrate it would have an over-feeding effect directly on the sebaceous glands. It should also be remembered that young people are more susceptible to stimulants than their elders.
And finally any excitement (sexual or otherwise), emotion or tension have their effects on the cerebral centers. Many of these reactors cannot be controlled very well by the patient. But they should be recognized as a cause. The condition of the skin will then subside when the factors of stress or conflict are resolved.
A typical example: one of the high school patients under observation who had been in conflict with her parents and who had had acne for years cleared promptly after psychiatric therapy for only several weeks.
What has already been said about nutrition, stress and emotion in this discussion as to the exciting factors of acne vulgaris can be applied to cases of seborrhea. Irregularities in the estrogen blood levels in women may also be found to be a cause.
Food allergies were not found to be an influencing factor in any flare-ups of the acne in this study. The exacerbations of acne lesions from foods in many of the patients were observed to be the result of over eating, for by reducing the concentrated and refined food intake in their diets, the eruption became less severe. No patient made the observation himself that his acne was influenced by an allergy to any food.
By osmotic pressure sodium chloride will hold water in the extracellular spaces of the tissues; this has been observed to lead to infection when in the skin. Patients with acne who were kept on low salt diets have shown improvement in their eruption. Since aldosterone is the salt retention adrenal hormone, it is conceivable that psychic or chemical cerebral stimuli would, through the hypothalamus, affect the pituitary to cause this adrenal secretion. Some patients achieve a high salt intake by salting their food heavily at table. Others get large amounts of salt in their food and are not aware of it. Three readily available sources are cow’s milk, salt butter and breads. Preserved meats are usually heavily salted too. Every liter of cow’s milk has from 1.5 Gm. to 2.0 Gm. of sodium chloride. Gonadal hormones which are present in milk also cause retention of salt and water in the tissues.
Ebner in 1956 stated that acne may be alleviated by the restriction of the intake of salt (sodium chloride), salt-containing meats and other foods that contain a high content of sodium chloride.
Thyroid Extract and Thyroxine
Thyroxine and androgens act synergistically thereby increasing the effect of androgens. Thyroxine also increases the secretion of pituitary growth hormone which in turn influences the hypertrophy of sebaceous glands.
Iodide in the form of potassium iodide has been observed to cause acne eruptions to be more severe. It may be the mechanism of forming more thyroxine from iodine that aids the androgens in stimulating the sebaceous glands.
In the light of the review of the literature the significance of the drop of urinary 17-ketosteroids immediately after menses is not clearly understood. If the adrenal-androgen levels are constant in the normal female, as previous investigators have reported, this change should not have occurred. Our figures seem to be within the limits of normal laboratory error. More study is justified from these observations because the elevated part of the titres occurred at the times when the acne was more severe.
This study of acne patients and the comparative review of a normal group of milk drinkers show that patients with acne consume more milk than the normal population. It is seen also that the patients with acne, both males and females, continue drinking milk longer and in a larger quantity daily than other individuals. Boys drink more milk than girls and they also have more severe acne lesions with more scarring.
It was interesting to find that 10 per cent of normal population and only 4.5 per cent of the patients with acne were non-drinkers of milk.
All of these observations as pointed out earlier and developed above show that the average adolescent with acne can be associated with the group of youngsters who consume more milk than the normal population of his own age.
In addition to the high intake of fat and sodium chloride that is ingested daily when large amounts of cow’s milk are consumed, many gonadal and sebaceous gland stimulating hormones as previously shown are also taken in the milk. Any one of these substances (fat, salt or hormones) would make it undesirable to drink the massive quantities of milk that are consumed every day by the patients with acne.
Recommendations for Treatment
With the completion of this study one comes to some definite conclusions as to treatment. This therapy must be
tailored to the age and the condition of the patient.
Although acne surgery has not been a part of this investigation, the first and most natural treatment to consider in practically every case is the removal of the unsightly pustules and caseous plugs in the skin; this is part of a recognized surgical procedure in any cutaneous infection or treatment of a foreign body in the skin. The comedo plug must be considered a foreign body stopping the elimination of sebum through the sebaceous gland pore. The comedo and the pus must also be removed to prevent the subsequent scarring on healing that develops from the bacterial toxins present in the pus; these toxins destroy the surrounding tissue cells.
Since the cosmetic appearance of the patient and any possible resulting scarring from the condition are major effects of this disease, the removal of any pustules and accompanying comedones surgically results in a great deal of improvement. Shampooing should be frequent enough to keep the hair and scalp free of oiliness. The hair should be kept off the forehead and face at all times. The facial eruption will not improve as long as scalp or hair remain oily.
The concern of the patient that removing the comedo or its infected pustular material will leave a scar is a fallacy; the longer the pustule remains in a particular site, the more destruction with resulting scarring will be present on the ultimate healing.
This acne surgery should be done with the tip of the smallest eye knife and followed by a bowl-shaped comedone expressor that resembles a small doughnut. It should be done in the physician’s office and not by the patient because he, the patient, may not use a sterile instrument or follow a sterile technique. Surgical removal or squeezing attempted by the patient often leads to further infection. This results in making the condition and the scarring worse. Many physicians have a tendency to neglect this surgical part of the treatment because it is time consuming.
The localized irritation that often accompanies surgical expression of sebaceous gland when any of the sebum extravasates into the surrounding tissue is due mostly to the presence of proprionic acid in the secretion which has been given off there by the presence of a proprionic-acid-producing bacillus, Cornybacterium acnes.
Infection was not considered as such in the etiology of acne vulgaris; however, if infection is present, antibiotics should be given at any age. The safest one at the moment is erythromycin with the dosage regulated to the condition of the infection. Topical sulfur astringents and germicide facial lotions should be used. Oily skin on the face should be washed several times a day to keep the skin dry. Shampooing should be frequent enough to keep the scalp and hair from being oily.
Young women who have reached their full physical maturity may be given estrogen for their acne. This is usually given daily from the day of ovulation for about two weeks or until the following catamenia (whichever is first). This therapy is repeated every month. Premarin 0.625 mg. daily has been found satisfactory.
Treatment with estrogens will reduce the seborrhea in females.
Progestins when used as therapy for various conditions if given in sufficient amounts, will increase the comedo stimulation because of their androgenic hormonal effects. Therefore these side effects may be expected where this medication has to be used in acne-susceptible women.
Since the sebaceous glands synthesize their own sebum and since overfeeding of carbohydrates and of fats has been shown to increase sebum production, these foods in excess should be reduced in quantity in the diet and given in small and frequent amounts so that the blood stream does not get an over-supply in peaks. Therefore, smaller meals and frequent feedings are recommended with the reduction in intake of sugar, heavy starchy meals, alcohol and fatty foods. It is important to remember that cow’s milk contains 40 Gm. of fat per liter.
Although in the treatment of acne it would not be common practice to give pituitary gland roentgen irradiation to reduce the gland’s activity, the secretion of its hormonal products may be controlled indirectly at times by eliminating the cerebral stimulating factors. It was mentioned earlier that androgens “lay the fire for acne and the emotions or other secondary factors light that fire.” This appears to be true.
Vacations, elimination of mental stimulating drugs and the control of anything that puts a strain on the emotions are all factors that will lessen the activity of acne vulgaris. Coffee, “cokes,” chocolate, tea, alcohol and medications containing amphetamine or similar cerebral excitants should be avoided. Different living conditions or psychiatric therapy may be required in some cases.
Because of the unfavorable water balance in the tissue that an excessive amount of sodium chloride produces, the use of salt foods or the use of salt at table should be discouraged.
Chlorthiazides have been found helpful in older women if taken a week or so before each menstrual period.
Thyroid Extract or Thyroxin
Unless there is a definite thyroid deficiency, not just a slightly minus basal metabolic rate, therapy with thyroid extract should be withheld because it will increase the activity of the patient’s own androgens. Not only that but the effect of thyroid extract on the pituitary will be to produce growth hormone, a stimulant for the already hypertrophied sebaceous glands.
From the observations of the females whose acne was worse premenstrually and whose urinary 17-ketosteroids were elevated premenstrually, it would appear that these are the patients who would benefit definitely from a two week premenstrual course of daily estrogens.
Ultraviolet and Roentgen Irradiation
Almost two-thirds of the females and over three-fourths of the males observed improvement in their acne eruptions with exposure to the “sun” or “when at the beach.” It would seem then that this is a natural treatment. Unless a patient has rather severe reactions to ultraviolet rays, this therapy could be used regularly with benefit. However, a heavy growth of lanugo hairs has been observed at times over the face in women who have received intensive ultraviolet therapy over a long period of time.
Roentgen therapy for acne vulgaris has practically gone into disuse in most parts of this country because of the fear present in the public mind of side effects, local or genetic. However, it still remains one of the best methods for achieving atrophy of the sebaceous glands for reducing their activity.
Milk Drinking
Milk drinking is a habit that has been foisted on young people since infancy. As children grow older they cling to the habit because it is a quick and effortless way of getting nourishment. It does not have to be chewed, can be swallowed at once and by filling the stomach gives a temporary feeling of satisfaction. Many drink milk hoping to gain weight not realizing that it is over 87 per cent water.
Milk is primarily a childhood food and drink. In the adolescent as a food habit it should be curtailed for the benefit of improvement of the lesions of acne. It may be used in cooking and as food at table as needed. But the use of milk as a beverage should be discouraged.
Parents often inquire about a substitute when the child’s intake of milk is reduced and what will he do for calcium? The protein and calcium can be supplied through cottage cheese which may be eaten daily: Water is the best substitute as a drink and so that the patient knows his milk is not entirely removed, allow one glassful of milk to drink for each three glassfuls of water he has. Diluted fruit juices are good substitutes for adolescents if they do not contain too much sugar; grape juice diluted 6 to 8 times with water gives water a little flavor which has been found acceptable as a drink.
This study demonstrates that acne lesions were found before treatment to be definitely more extensive, more severe and with greater scarring in the males than in the females. However acne starts earlier in the female and remains active longer but at a less severe condition in the female than in the male. Males do not seek treatment as early as females apparently because it is of less social importance to him at this age.
As a result of anatomical pre-disposition, endocrine development, variations in emotional disturbances and in dietary and living conditions, the etiology of acne vulgaris and therefore its treatment involves factors that are individual to every patient.
Although the adrenal glands secrete androgens, some other stimulus must be present to activate the sebaceous glands. Corticoid stimulation before puberty may be the cause of keratosis pilaris. The mature development of the sebaceous glands occurs before full development in the female of the gonadal system. This shows that the sebaceous glands are more sensitive to stimulation of hormones than the sexual glands.
Since the demonstration showed that an excessive intake of fats or of carbohydrates causes an increase in the oiliness of the skin, smaller meals and frequent feedings with reduction in the intake of sugar, alcohol, fatty foods and heavy starchy meals seems advisable.
The observation that the eruptions of acne are made worse by chemical cerebral stimulants and by emotional stress and strain with clearing when the conflicts are resolved, indicates the significance of the nervous factor as a secondary influence in acne vulgaris.
And since aldosterone is the adrenal salt-retention hormone, it is conceivable that normal adrenal stimulation from the pituitary under cerebral stress or emotion would cause sodium chloride to be withheld in the tissues and probably cause exacerbation of the lesions of acne through imbalance of the fluid level in the skin.
On the basis of sodium chloride and water retention in the skin, exacerbations should be relieved by the periodic administration of oral diuretics.
The same factors of nutrition and emotion that affect acne vulgaris also influence seborrhea.
Atopy (Familial Allergy)
The percentages of atopic individuals were the same in this study as occur in normal population, so no allergic conditions could be considered responsible for exacerbations of acne vulgaris.
The regular surgical removal of comedones and pustules results in a great deal of improvement both cosmetically during the activity of the eruption and for the prevention or reduction of subsequent scarring.
Menses, Acne Exacerbations and 17-Ketosteroids
In view of the fact that most of the flare-ups of acne in women are accompanied by an elevation of urinary 17-ketosteroids before menses, it would seem that these women would benefit from estrogen therapy given from time of ovulation each month to onset of menses. However, more studies are justified from these urinary 17-ketosteroid findings.
Milk drinking as a beverage adds an excessive quantity of butter fat, sodium chloride and hormones to the diet and is out of proportion to a normally balanced food intake. Acne patients were found to drink from 50 per cent to 300 per cent more milk than individuals of the same age of normal population. However this fact does not incriminate milk-drinking as a sole secondary factor in acne exacerbation because 4.5 per cent of the acne patients were non-drinkers of milk.
The excess salt intake as would occur in a large daily consumption of cow’s milk seems undesirable because of the edema created in the extracellular tissue spaces. It would make the skin more susceptible to secondary infection.
With the large quantities of progesterone that are produced during gestation of the cow, the possibility of progesterone being present in cow’s milk along with the other hormones is highly probable. And while the pregnant cow is still with the milking herd of any dairy, the pooled milk of these lactating pregnant cows will get into the milk for general delivery.
Since I have observed in practice that the consumption of an abnormally large amount of cow’s milk is often associated with active fluctuations of acne lesions, I believe the use of milk as a beverage in the adolescent with acne should be discouraged for benefit of improvement of the lesions. This part of the acne patient’s diet should be studied further to learn of the influencing factors that are in milk.
I have studies now in progress for the continued investigation of the content of hormones that may be excreted in cow’s milk and which I should like to report on at a later date.
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Tragedy on Peak 6447 in Nanda Devi area
June 4th; 2019
Indian authorities announced yesterday that five bodies had been located during the search operation for eight missing climbers in the Nanda Devi region.
Graphic showing Nanda Devi area. Source BBC
Yesterday, the Hindusta Times released an update: ‘On Monday morning, the IAF chopper left for a sortie from Pithoragarh at 8.51 am for the group’s last location of Nanda Devi East. During the sortie which lasted for about two hours, it detected five bodies at a height of about 5000m,” said Vijay Kumar Jogdande, district magistrate, Pithoragarh.’
Jogdanda, a civil administrator in Pithoragarh district in northern India's Uttarakhand state, confirmed that the helicopter search by the Indian Army Force was then suspended due to heavy snowfall and high winds but that the search for the three remaining missing climbers would resume today and that the IAF was being consulted on how the retrieve the bodies.
The eight climbers are understood to be part of a group of 12 climbers that were on an expedition to the region by Moran Mountain, a Scotland-based climbing company run by the highly respected international guide, Martin Moran.
The British Mountain Guides association, of which Martin Moran was a member, released a statement on Sunday night. They describe that a second group of four climbers, lead by guide Mark Thomas, had been preparing the route on Nanda Devi East and had reached Camp 2. The remainder of the group, including the expedition leader Martin Moran, were attempting an unclimbed peak (Peak 6447m) adjacent to their base camp as an acclimatisation climb.
On May 25th Moran had confirmed that the group had established a camp at c.5400m, that all was well, the weather was good and the group were planning to summit the next day.
It appears that what then followed is uncertain but the BMG report goes on to outline what they believed to have happened. Moran and the other seven climbers on Peak 6447 failed to return to camp on the expected date. Base camp support staff radioed Mark Thomas who, together with his accompanying three climbers, went to Peak 6447 and initiated a search of that area. They failed to locate the missing eight climbers but did find evidence of a very large avalanche on the route that Moran and his group were expected to follow. Thomas instructed base camp support staff to alert the rescue authorities.
The BMG report goes on to outline the search efforts which continued on May 31st and then June 1st. As often the case, the search was hampered by back weather in the area. On June 2nd, better weather allowed a helicopter search of the area; Mark Thomas assisted with that effort. No sign of the missing climbers or equipment were found. Mark Thomas and the three other climbers were flown out from base camp back to Pithoragarh.
Following yesterday’s search efforts and announcements (above) no further update has been issued as yet and it is unknown whether search operations have been able to be continued today or not.
As well as the group leader Martin Moran, the group also contained three other British climbers John McLaren, Rupert Whewell and Richard Payne as well as US nationals Anthony Sudekum and Ronald Beimel, Australian Ruth McCance, and Indian guide Chetan Pandey.
Click through here to go to the BMG website and here to the Hindustan Times.
Wide-spread condolences have been expressed to the families of all the missing climbers and the CLIMBER team also adds their sincere condolences to all concerned.
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US crude settles up 5.3%, snaps 7-week losing streak
Published Fri, Jan 16 2015 2:33 PM EST Updated Fri, Jan 16 2015 3:01 PM EST
Lucy Nicholson | Reuters
Oil prices jumped more than 5 percent on Friday, boosted by the response to a bullish report on consumer sentiment.
WTI crude oil futures settled up $2.44, or 5.3 percent, at $48.69 a barrel. The contract ended the week 0.7 percent higher, marking its first weekly gain in seven. futures for March were last up about $2 at $50 a barrel.
The University of Michigan released a report showing consumer sentiment at its highest level in more than a decade, thanks to low gasoline prices and job gains.
While the report was definitely bullish, it was not enough to balance out the rest of the world's diminishing demand, said energy economist James Williams at WTRG Economics.
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"It doesn't fix anything in Europe," he said. "The world isn't getting better."
In China, the second-largest oil consumer, there were signs of weakness as the central bank announced new support measures after data showed a drop in bank lending and foreign investment growth falling to a two-year low.
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The U.S. dollar index rose 0.3 percent, which may have caused crude to fall back to early-morning levels, Williams said.
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Bob Yawger, director of energy futures at Mizuho Securities USA, partly attributed the gains to rising RBOB gasoline futures, which were up 2 percent. "You see gas leading the crude oil to the upside," he said.
The market was also responding positively to a report from the International Energy Agency, which said there were signs lower prices had begun to curb production in some areas, including North America.
"How low the market's floor will be is anybody's guess. But the sell-off is having an impact," the IEA said in its monthly report on Friday. "A price recovery—barring any major disruption—may not be imminent, but signs are mounting that the tide will turn.
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"A rebalancing may begin to occur in the second half of the year," the agency added.
Analysts said Brent, which traded steadily above $48 before the IEA's announcement, also had strong technical support.
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Netflix is cool with you sharing your account
Don't worry about lending your Netflix password. CEO Reed Hastings says sharing entertainment is a good thing.
Richard Nieva
This story is part of CES 2016. Our editors bring you complete CES 2016 coverage and scour the showroom floor for the hottest new tech gadgets around.
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings (center) says sharing Netflix is "a positive thing, not a negative thing."
Richard Nieva/CNET
Suffering a guilty conscience for borrowing someone's Netflix account? The streaming-video giant says don't worry about it.
"We love people sharing Netflix," CEO Reed Hastings said Wednesday at the Consumer Electronics Show here in Las Vegas. "That's a positive thing, not a negative thing."
Hastings' comments come as the growing popularity of video streaming creates a social conundrum for many users of paid digital content services such as Netflix, Hulu and HBO Go. Lots of people do it. At the Emmys in September, host Andy Samberg gave viewers a real HBO Go password.
Others consider it an online faux pas. Some of them worry that sharing passwords violates the terms of service and could be illegal.
Hastings, who earlier in the day also revealed Netflix was now in 130 countries, didn't address broad password swapping, but did say a household sharing an account was fine. A lot of the time, he said, household sharing leads to new customers because kids subscribe on their own as they start to earn income.
Netflix, of course, does try to curb how widely passwords are shared. A standard account that costs $9.99 a month allows users to watch videos on two screens simultaneously. For an additional $2 a month, you can upgrade to four screens.
No 'nostalgia agenda'
During the presentation, Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos discussed how the company picks original shows, which have included some nostalgic hits.
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Sarandos says Netflix has no nostalgia agenda but rather is reacting to "shows that people really show a hardcore affinity for."
Sure, it helps that a known property gets the existing fan base excited. But at the same time, the Web has made older shows available to a wider audience, regardless of age. "The Internet is really redefining what nostalgia is in time and space," he said.
He mentioned that the audience for "Arrested Development" grew from the time it was cancelled on Fox to the time Netflix picked it up.
"For most of those people, it's not nostalgia at all," Sarandos said. "It's their favorite show."
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Courtesy Guntû
This Japan Cruise Might Just Be the Most Stunning Thing at Sea
by Toby Skinner
This 19-cabin ship is a floating ryokan.
In Japanese, the term ma translates roughly as a gap, a space, a pause. But it doesn't refer to nothingness; instead, it’s an emptiness that's full of possibility and ripe for interpretation. Ma has long been part of Japanese design culture, from 11th-century Zen gardens through the postwar architecture of Tadao Ando, whose concrete buildings have been compared to haiku, with the empty space as important as the thing itself.
Now, ma can be found on the sea in the form of Guntû, a game-changing 19-cabin ship designed by Tokyo-based Ando disciple Yasushi Horibe to be a floating ryokan, or traditional Japanese inn. In this version of ma, a ribbon staircase from a pure-white lobby leads to calmingly minimalist spaces, clean-lined sashimi counters, and cuboid hot baths, with rooms in light alderwood and ash.
Drifting through the Seto Inland Sea, with its 3,000 tiny islands, a Guntû cruise is a neutral-palette pause: a way to tune out, reflect, and find new meaning. From $2,260 per night, based on double occupancy, including meals and activities.
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“I Know That My Redeemer Liveth”
Joseph Fielding Smith
The Only True and Living Church
A Time of Testing
Henry D. Taylor
Eldred G. Smith
“This Is My Beloved Son”
The Purpose of Life: To Be Proved
Satan’s Thrust—Youth
Should the Commandments Be Rewritten?
Richard L. Evans
The Sifting
Sacrifice Still Brings Forth Blessings
“By Love, Serve One Another”
The Vitality of Love
Milton R. Hunter
Elijah the Prophet
“Watch, That Ye May Be Ready”
Harold B. Lee
Honesty, a Principle of Salvation
“The Light Shineth”
“Thus Saith the Lord”
Laying a Foundation for the Millennium
Confession and Forsaking: Elements of Genuine Repentance
James A. Cullimore
“I Was in Prison, and Ye Came Unto Me”
Victor L. Brown
The Things That Matter Most
Thou Shalt Not
Our Responsibility: To Save the World
Blessings of the Priesthood
You Can Get There From Here
“Strengthen Thy Brethren”
Robert L. Simpson
Love Unconditional
A New Health Missionary Program
James O. Mason
Strive for Excellence
Dallin H. Oaks
Continuity of Service
Responsibilities of the Priesthood
“Turn Heavenward Our Eyes”
John H. Vandenberg
The Nobility of Man in Choosing Good Over Evil
Alvin R. Dyer
Glimpses of Heaven
“If Ye Be Willing and Obedient”
The Living Christ
How to Worship
With Hand and Heart
This Same Jesus
Hugh B. Brown
Let the Spirit of Oneness Prevail
Satan’s Thrust—Youth
It has been well said that “there comes a time when the general defilement of a society becomes so great that the rising generation is put under undue pressure and cannot be said to have a fair choice between the Way of Light and the Way of Darkness.” (Hugh Nibley, An Approach to the Book of Mormon, 1957.)
We live in a wicked world. Never in our memory have the forces of evil been arrayed in such deadly formation. The devil is well organized. Never in our day has he had so many emissaries working for him. Through his many agents, his satanic majesty has proclaimed his intentions to destroy one whole generation of our choice young people.
Evidence of the dastardly work of evil forces is increasingly evident. On every side we see the sad and heart-rending results. The devil-inspired destructive forces are present in our literature, in our art, in the movies, on the radio, in our dress, in our dances, on the TV screen, and even in our modern, so-called popular music. Satan uses many tools to weaken and destroy the home and family and especially our young people. Today, as never before, it seems the devil’s thrust is directed at our youth.
A letter from a concerned father about the evil effects of some popular music is one of many. I quote from this well-informed teacher of youth:
“Music creates atmosphere. Atmosphere creates environment. Environment influences behavior. What are the mechanics of this process?
“Rhythm is the most physical element in music. It is the only element in music that can exist in bodily movement without benefit of sound. A mind dulled by drugs or alcohol can still respond to the beat.
“Loudness adds to muddling the mind. Sound magnified to the threshold of pain is of such physical violence as to block the higher processes of thought and reason. (And turning down the volume of this destructive music does not remove the other evils.) …
“Repetition to the extreme is another primitive rock device. …
“Gyrations, a twin to rock rhythm, are such that even clean hands and a pure heart cannot misinterpret their insinuations …
“Darkness [and dimmed lights] is another facet of the rock scene. It is a black mass that deadens the conscience in a mask of anonymity. Identity lost in darkness shrinks from the normal feelings of responsibility.
“Strobe lights split the darkness in blinding shafts that reduce resistance like the lights of an interrogator’s third degree or the swinging pendulum of the hypnotist who would control your behavior. …
“The whole psychedelic design [this father continues] is a swinging door to drugs, sex, rebellion, and Godlessness. Combined with the screaming obscenities of the lyrics, this mesmerizing music has borne the fruit of filth. Leaders of the rock society readily proclaim their degeneracy. …
“And the most diabolical deceit of this infamy is that it denies evil to be an absolute. Our religion is one of absolutes and cannot be rationalized into a relativistic philosophy of the ‘liberal Mormons.’ We cannot safely rationalize away righteousness.
“What could be more misguided than fear that ‘if rock music were not endorsed by our leaders, we may lose many young people.’ (MIA music committee.) Even now we are losing them to the songs of Satan, drugs, sex, riot, and apostasy. We could be well reminded by a message from the Mormon Miracle pageant: ‘Moroni knew that you cannot compromise with evil. If you do, evil always wins.’” (Richard Nibley, excerpts from letter.)
This letter from a father, teacher of youth, and member of a college music department, although analytical, expresses the concern of many other parents and youth leaders.
The Church must not compromise standards before popular demands. Surely tobacco, coffee, and alcohol users have been alienated by uncompromising standards as much as today’s rocking miniskirts.
Never has the Church had a finer group of young people. They are choice spirits—sent to earth in this most challenging and important period of the world. Charged with the great responsibility of building up the kingdom of God on earth, they have an awesome challenge.
This great and momentous responsibility and challenge comes at a most difficult time. Never have the forces of evil been so insidious, widespread, and enticing. Everywhere there seems to be a cheapening, weakening, downgrading of all that is fine, good, and uplifting—all aimed at our youth while many of their parents are lulled away into a false security as they enjoy their comfortable complacency.
All is not well in Zion. The inspired Book of Mormon prophets saw this day and, as watchmen on the towers, issued grave warnings. I quote:
“For behold, at that day shall he [the devil] rage in the hearts of the children of men, and stir them up to anger against that which is good.
“And others will he pacify, and lull them away into carnal security, that they will say: All is well in Zion; yea, Zion prospereth, all is well—and thus the devil cheateth their souls, and leadeth them away carefully down to hell.
“And behold, others he flattereth away, and telleth them there is no hell; and he saith unto them: I am no devil, for there is none—and thus he whispereth in their ears, until he grasps them with his awful chains, from whence there is no deliverance. …
“Therefore, wo be unto him that is at ease in Zion!
“Wo be unto him that crieth: All is well!
“Yea, wo be unto him that hearkeneth unto the precepts of men, and denieth the power of God, and the gift of the Holy Ghost!” (2 Ne. 28:20–22, 24–26.)
The Lord, through a modern prophet, has given us a solemn charge:
“Verily I say unto you all: Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations.” (D&C 115:5.)
“For Zion must increase in beauty, and in holiness; her borders must be enlarged; her stakes must be strengthened; yea, verily I say unto you, Zion must arise and put on her beautiful garments.” (D&C 82:14.)
“Wherefore, lift up your hearts and rejoice, and gird up your loins, and take upon you my whole armor, that ye may be able to withstand the evil day, having done all, that ye may be able to stand.” (D&C 27:15.)
We love the youth of the Church and we know the Lord loves them. There isn’t anything the Church wouldn’t do that’s right to help our young people—to save them. They are our future. We have faith in them. We want them to be happy. We want them to be successful in their chosen fields. We want them to be exalted in the celestial kingdom.
We say to them, you are eternal beings. Life is eternal. You cannot do wrong and feel right. It pays to live the good, wholesome, joy-filled life. Live so you will have no serious regrets—no heartaches. Live so you can reach out and tap that unseen Power, without which no man or woman can do their best.
There must needs be opposition in all things. Freedom of choice is a God-given eternal principle. To escape Satan’s snares and booby traps by following the Lord is our assignment. It is not an easy one.
Using life as a laboratory, we can observe and study the lives of others as we might through a microscope. Observe that the man of God is a happy man. The hedonist, who proclaims “Do your thing,” who lives for sinful, so-called pleasure, is never happy. Behind his mask of mock gaiety lurks the inevitable tragedy of eternal death. Haunted by its black shadow, he trades the useful, happy life for the bleak forgetfulness of drugs, alcohol, sex, and rock.
A study of Satan’s methods can alert us to his seductions. In his cunning he knows where and how to strike. It is in youth when his victims are most vulnerable. Youth is the springtime of life when all things are new. Youth is the spirit of adventure and awakening. It is a time of physical emerging when the body can attain the vigor and good health that may scorn the caution of temperance. Youth is a time of timelessness when the horizons of age often seem too distant to be noticed. Thus, the “now” generation forgets that the present will soon be the past that looks to a life left in waste or a past rich in works. These are the ingredients in youth that make Satan’s plan of “play now and pay later” so irresistible. Yes, the devil uses many tools.
“A state of confusion is an effective environment for Satan. There is much confusion today. He employs several methods to create it. One is the distortion of definitions. To describe a drug experience he uses the term ‘mind expanding’ rather than the more accurate description of ‘reality shrinking.’
“Freedom, a word of noble tradition, is a favorite confuser. Riots, bombings, arson, and killings are committed in the name of freedom. Obscenities test the freedom of speech. Pornography, drugs, and immorality are claimed to be manifestations of personal freedom, along with miniskirts and nudity. License and anarchy are products of these false freedoms.
“A confusion of definitions includes pornography. A child can identify it, yet some of the supposedly great legal minds of our time cannot define it.
“Tolerance is a word valuable in the service of Satan. Alexander Pope warned 200 years ago that:
“‘Vice is a monster of so frightful mien
As to be hated needs but to be seen;
Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face,
We first endure, then pity, then embrace.’
“An Essay on Man.”
“Ridicule works well in collaboration with confusion. To confuse youth in its searching years, the cynic defends his degeneracy by ridiculing his critics with confusing metaphors. The words of the rock recording ‘I Couldn’t Get High,’ then ‘High on the Mountain Top’ must be stricken from our songbooks. Scoffing in this manner may bring an easy laugh and a reassurance that all is well in Zion, but it is diabolically dishonest.
“The philosophy of relativism attacks the eternal principles of truth. The relativist will say, ‘If one sees filthy implications in a popular song, it is because he has a dirty mind.’ The logic of this philosophy finds its fallacy in the word implications. No filth is implied in many of the lyrics. It is proclaimed.
“If there are any doubts as to the insidious evil of rock, you can judge by its fruits. The well-publicized perversions of its practitioners alone are enough to condemn its influence. Its ultimate achievement is that contemporary phenomenon, the mammoth rock music festival. As these diseased celebrations mount into the hundreds, they infect youth by the hundreds of thousands. And where is there today a rock festival that is not also a drug festival, a sex festival, and a rebellion festival?” (Richard Nibley.)
The Spirit of the Lord blesses that which edifies and leads men to Christ. Would his Spirit bless with its presence these festering festivals of human degradation cured in LSD, marijuana, and Speed? Would he be pleased by the vulgar display of unashamed nudity and immorality? The speech of the rock festival is often obscene. Its music, crushing the sensibilities in a din of primitive idolatry, is in glorification of the physical to the debasement of the spirit. In the long panorama of man’s history, these youthful rock music festivals are among Satan’s greatest successes. The legendary orgies of Greece and Rome cannot compare to the monumental obscenities found in these cesspools of drugs, immorality, rebellion, and pornophonic sound. The famed Woodstock festival was a gigantic manifestation of a sick nation. Yet the lurid movie and rock recordings of its unprecedented filth were big business in our own mountain home.
The Lord said, “For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me. …” (D&C 25:12.) It was pleasing unto the Lord where in Third Nephi in the great Book of Mormon we read: “… they did break forth, all as one, in singing, and praising their God. …” (3 Ne. 4:31.) It was pleasing unto Satan when in First Nephi, Lehi’s children and the “sons of Ishmael and also their wives began to make themselves merry, insomuch that they began to dance, and to sing, and to speak with much rudeness. …” (1 Ne. 18:9.)
And now a music scholar points to “a new direction in the rock-drug culture [which is] hailed by many ministers and the music industry as a silver lining in the clouds of gold. Religious rock is climbing up the ‘Top Ten’ charts. The growing resistance to the rock-drug scene is being diverted by this wholesome-appearing retreat from the new morality. But a review of religious rock materials unmasks an insidiously disguised anti-Christ. By reducing revealed religion to mythology, rock assumes the mantle of righteousness while rejecting the reality of sin. Without sin the new morality can continue in its Godless revel behind the pretense of religious robes. By reversing the roles of Jesus and Judas, one fast-selling album fits perfectly the warning of Isaiah [Isa. 5:20]: ‘Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness.’” (Richard Nibley.)
Little wonder that the leadership of the Church felt impelled to speak out against this sacrilegious, apostate deception by calling this wickedness to the attention of the members of the Church in a special item in the Church Priesthood Bulletin of August 1971.
Yes, we live in the best of times when the restored gospel of Jesus Christ brings hope to all the world. And the worst of times, for Satan is raging. With relentless vigor he plunges in the harvest.
How can we thwart his designs? The MIA scriptural recitation for last year gives us a pattern to follow. The Thirteenth Article of Faith of the Church contains an important key: “… If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.” [A of F 1:13]
But will we really seek? To seek requires effort.
The record bins that beckon our young people with their colorful and often off-color jackets bury many masterworks that are virtuous or lovely under a vast bulk of crass commercialism.
The magnetism of TV and radio is in the accessibility of their mediocrity. Lovely is not an adjective to describe most of their products. The inventors of these wonders were inspired by the Lord. But once their good works were introduced to the world, the powers of darkness began to employ them for our destruction. In each medium—the phonograph, motion pictures, radio, and television—the evolution of decline from the inventor’s intentions can be easily traced.
May I quote from a musician who for many years has observed the influence of music on behavior:
“Satan knows that music hath charms to soothe or stir the savage beast. That music has power to create atmosphere has been known before the beginning of Hollywood. Atmosphere creates environment, and environment influences behavior—the behavior of Babylon or of Enoch.
“Parents who retch at the radio and records reverberating in psychedelic revolt would do well to inventory their own record collection before complaining. If it is small, undiversified, and unused, the complaint must rest on the parent. Seeds of culture are best sown in the fertile ground of infant imitation. No amount of criticizing in the teen years can substitute for the young years of example that are lost. A parent who lost his chance to be a hero-image left a gap for a teen hero.” (Richard Nibley.)
Most of these heroes that are being glamorized today are no longer noble, accomplished, humble, or righteous. From reports in books, magazines, and newspapers—especially the youth sections—we learn that they are lewd, obscene, immoral, avaricious, and in some cases even cruel. It is the very life-style we are here to avoid that is paraded before our young people by their celebrated peers. To deflect the admiration of youth from these examples of the ugly life, we must start young. The care and feeding of children must include equal concern for their emotional lives as well as their physical, spiritual, and intellectual lives.
For young people to be in the world but not of the world has never been more difficult than today. But this burden must be shared by the parents. The family home evening is an important barrier to the works of Satan. The MIA program must protect our youth against every evil influence and should fill a vacuum left by rejecting worldly enticements. And, of course, a great panacea for all problems and personal doubts: prayer—private and family prayer, night and morning.
The critical and complaining adult will be less effective than the interested and understanding. And love and understanding are only effective when they are genuine. And to be genuine they must be motivated by love. We must love our young people, whether they are in righteousness or in error. In this way we can give them a chance to discern and to learn. But we must also give them a fair choice. Today many are not succeeding.
Yes, “There comes a time when the general defilement of a society becomes so great that the rising generation is put under undue pressure and cannot be said to have a fair choice between the Way of Light and the Way of Darkness.”
God grant that we as parents and leaders of youth may have the power and the good common sense to give them “a fair choice,” I humbly pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Touring Jochy Blanco’s Farm and the Tabacalera Palma Cigar Factory
By Gregory Mottola
Photos/Gregory Mottola
A meandering dirt path takes you through Los Cocos, Jochy Blanco’s picturesque tobacco farm in Jacagua.
It may be late in the growing season in the Dominican Republic, but that doesn’t stop farmer like José “Jochy” Blanco from planting some late-harvest tobacco. It’s been dryer than normal this year, which means stronger tobacco, but there’s normally less rain towards the end of the season anyway, so late-harvest tobacco tends to be more powerful.
Baby tobacco plants like these start out in plastic seedling trays inside a greenhouse before they make it to the fields.
The ProCigar tour for today started at Blanco’s Los Cocos farm in Jacagua and ended at his Tabacalera Palma factory, which produces brands like La Galera, Aging Room and La Matilde.
On the farm, some parts of the dirt road are packed down as hard as pavement. It seem as though the dry, solid dirt hasn’t seen rain since the Paleolithic era. Of course, Blanco has controlled irrigation, and none of the tobacco looked wilted or weak.
In this section of the farm, some late-harvest Criollo ’98 tobacco flourishes under the palm trees.
Half the 50-acre farm grows Olor tobacco, the other half, Criollo ’98. You can instantly tell the difference, as Olor leaves are much larger and wider.
“I barely have to add anything to the soil,” says Blanco about the nutrient-rich earth. The soil is naturally fertile and enjoys the microclimate of a valley. One of his fields contains some young sprouts. That tobacco will end up being strong on account of the dry weather and will be ready for harvest in about a month and a half.
There are few things more peaceful than watching tobacco flutter in the breeze.
At Tabacalera Palma, a cigar roller cuts a piece of Connecticut shade wrapper to cover the next torpedo.
This may sound strange, but I’ve never been to the Tabacalera Palma factory during normal operation time. It’s always after hours or just as the factory is wrapping up. Today, I got to see it in all its bustling action.
Every factory I’ve ever been to has its own vibe, rhythm and personality. Tabacalera Palma is no different.
The production is focused on the La Galera brand, but also produces Aging Room, which Blanco owns in partnership with Rafael Nodal (also head of product capability for Altadis USA), his wife, Alina, and the fourth partner Hank Bischoff. The factory makes around 8.5 million handmade cigars a year.&
High-quality wrapper leaf is supple and elastic. This roller applies one effortlessly onto a robusto.
Most of the rollers were so focused on their work, they didn’t even seem to notice, or care, that I was taking photos of them. It must be annoying. Imagine you’re at your job and suddenly some strange people come in, lean over your work space or creep up behind you and start taking snapshots. Wouldn’t it be a little disconcerting? I guess they’re used to it by now.
I try to be as unobtrusive as possible, but sometimes in order to get a good photo you have to get close and, yes, even a bit intrusive. At least, I feel like I’m being intrusive.
A very neatly assembled block of fermenting tobacco.
Occasionally, somebody gives me an annoyed look, but for the most part, the rollers ignore me and go on with their business.
After I’m through snapping pictures, I always offer them a meek gracias and then move on to annoy the next factory employee, like, for example the man who makes the fumas. The man who makes the fumas doesn’t use a mold, so he can produce a whole pile of these rustic cheroots very quickly.
The man who makes the fumas.
When I was done taking his photo, I took one of those fumas right off his rolling table and asked: Esta bien? Is this OK?
He didn’t answer.
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University Of Ibadan Shuts Medical School Over School Fees Agitations
CNG with agency report
University of Ibadan
The University of Ibadan (UI) on Sunday closed its medical school, directing students to vacate hostels by noon on the same day.
The directive is contained in a release signed by the institution’s Registrar, Olujinmi Olukoya, and made available to newsmen in Ibadan.
The release was, however, neither dated nor written on the official letterhead of the university.
According to the release, the Academic Board of the College of Medicine, UI, considered the possible security threat that the students’ agitation against school fees could pose.
Thus, they recommended the closure.
The release said that the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Idowu Olayinka, approved the board’s recommendation and directed that medical students should leave their hostels by 12 noon on Sunday.
The President of the university’s Medical Students Association, Olakorede Jacob, frowned at the closure in a telephone interview with News Agency of Nigeria.
Jacob said that the association was not contacted through any official notice.
“We only saw copies of the release to that effect pasted around the hostel premises.
“Nonetheless, we have no choice than to adhere to the directive,” he said.
Concise News gathered that the decision of management to close the medical school is in connection with the staged protest by the students against increase in accommodation fee and introduction of a new fee described as “professional training fee”.
The students claimed that the increase was capable of making some of them to abandon their medical course.
The professional fee ranged from N75,000 to N100,000 per student, while accommodation fee in the halls of residence was raised to N30,000 per student.
As at the time of this report, all occupants of the Alexandra Brown Hall in University College Hospital had vacated the hostel.
– Concise News/NAN
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Consilium Strategic Communications, Berenberg, Cooley and Westwicke Partners host Annual Healthcare Conference 2018 today in London
LONDON, 13 November 2018 – Consilium Strategic Communications (“Consilium”), a global leader in strategic healthcare communications, together with Berenberg, Cooley and Westwicke Partners, will host their sixth Annual Healthcare Conference today in London.
This annual event brings together individuals in senior roles from across the international healthcare sector and investment community to provide new perspectives on the key topics impacting the industry alongside high-quality networking.
With close to 300 delegates expected from companies across Europe and the US, as well as representatives of the funding and investment community and business development specialists, this year promises to be our best-attended and most dynamic event yet.
The conference will take place at the De Vere Connaught Rooms, 61-65 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5DA. The event will run from 12pm, starting with lunch, and will conclude at 5pm followed by networking drinks.
Conference programme:
Lunch and Networking
1:00pm – 1.15pm
Keynote Speech by Tom Lynch
Venture Forth
Newer and more diverse forms of venture capital are coming into the sector, changing the rules of engagement for companies seeking funding and increasingly becoming involved in IPOs. How should companies take advantage of this new influx of venture money? And what are the implications for the broader investment model.
Naveed Siddiqi, Andera Partners
Victor Christou, Cambridge Innovation Capital
Eva-Lotta Allan, C4X Discovery
Tom Burt, Sofinnova Partners
Mike Townend, IP Group
Advanced Therapies
With ground-breaking medicines such as gene and cell passing some of the final hurdles to approval and on the market, how is the infrastructure of the biopharma industry, companies, regulators and governments alike, responding to the pace of challenge, how will it be priced and reimbursed?
Chris Hollowood, Syncona
John Brown, Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult
Annalisa Jenkins, Cell Medica
James Noble, Adaptimmune
Bharatt Chowrira, PureTech Health
3.30pm – 4:15pm
Artificial Intelligence has moved from blue-sky thinking to the next big thing. How will AI shape treatment and policy for healthcare?
Lord (Paul) Drayson, Sensyne Health
Shane de Bhrun-Smith, Canaccord Fund Management
Jean-Pol Detiffe, OncoDNA
Clive Dix, C4X Discovery
Michael Hayden, Former President of Global R&D and Chief Scientific Officer at Teva, Killam Professor of Medical Genetics at the University of British Columbia and Canada Research Chair in Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine, speaking to Mike Ward, Chief Content Officer, Informa Pharma Insights
Networking Drinks
“This has been another positive year for the industry and the pace of change has remained as fast as ever – with Consilium thriving at the heart of it and continuing its rapid international growth in its sixth year since establishment.
Mary-Jane Elliott
Managing Partner of Consilium Strategic Communications
“Our conference has become an annual fixture and a great opportunity to take stock of these developments and think about the year ahead. With an afternoon of high-quality discussion from key decision-makers and an evening of good networking we, along with our partners Berenberg, Cooley and Westwicke Partners, look forward to welcoming you to the event.”
Follow the event on Twitter at: #CSCHealth18
Mary-Jane Elliott / Chris Gardner
info@consilium-comms.com
www.consilium-comms.com
Follow us: @ConsiliumHC
About Consilium Strategic Communications
Consilium Strategic Communications is a global leader in strategic healthcare communications and investor relations advisory with offices in Europe and across the US. Consilium's highly-skilled team provides strategic, long-term PR and IR advice to healthcare companies, Boards, senior decision makers and executives on critical communications programmes and stakeholder challenges. The Company has established deep knowledge and expertise across all areas of the global healthcare sector through broad involvement in representing international clients spanning the Fortune 500, FTSE 100, FTSEurofirst 300 and FTSE 250, through to discrete specialist reputation management projects.
About Cooley LLP
Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation, where innovation meets the law. Cooley has 900+ lawyers across 13 offices in the United States, China and Europe.
About Berenberg
Founded in 1590, Berenberg is one of Europe’s leading privately owned banks today, with 1,600 employees in its Wealth and Asset Management, Investment Banking and Corporate Banking divisions. Headquartered in Hamburg and led by managing partners, Berenberg maintains a strong presence in the financial centres of Frankfurt, London and New York.
About Westwicke Partners
Westwicke Partners provides customized strategic investor relations programs and independent capital markets advice to public and private healthcare companies. Westwicke focuses on the healthcare sector exclusively, and is headquartered in Baltimore with regional offices in Boston, New York, San Diego, and San Francisco. For more information, please visit www.westwickepartners.com.
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Home Addressing Police Misconduct 80-Year-Old Army Vet and Cancer Survivor, Mercilessly Beaten By Police Who “Feared...
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80-Year-Old Army Vet and Cancer Survivor, Mercilessly Beaten By Police Who “Feared For Their Lives”
Lone Jack, Mo. – An 80-year-old cancer survivor and Army veteran says that he fears for his life after being beaten, bloodied and left with broken bones by police.
“I’m afraid for us to even drive out of our driveway or to get on the street. I don’t know what they will do,” Libby Swan, Bill’s wife, said.
Bill Swan was on his tractor when he noticed a utility crew attempting to dig on his property and approached them to tell them to vacate his property. The workers then called police, according to KCTV 5.
When officers arrived they yanked Swan off the tractor and took him to the ground leaving him bloodied and with broken ribs.
“It’s very unnerving that something happened to him,” said his wife Libby, adding, “He’s 80, he’s a veteran, and he has had cancer.”
Officers of course claim that Swan was a threat to them, and that he attempted to back his tractor into a police cruiser and then tried to leave the scene. They claim they gave him verbal and hand signals to stop but he refused and attempted to run the officers over.
“Police got there and told him to get off his tractor, he was on his own property, and said, ‘I don’t have to get off my tractor,’” said Bill’s grandson, Tim Swan, according to Fox 4.
According to Mrs. Swan, her husband suffers from hearing loss and most likely couldn’t hear the commands to exit the tractor.
“Sometimes I have to get right in his face and talk to him,” Libby Swan said.
One of the officers was able to get on the tractor and shut it off. Police claim that Swan then became violent and swung at officers and attempted to get the officers firearm out of its holster.
The claim that Swan went for an officers gun should ring alarm bells, as this is often a claim officers make after beating someone in an attempt justify their use of force.
Swan was then taken to the police station where he was booked for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and two counts of assaulting a police officer.
Libby Swan has a very difficult time believing that her husband provoked the incident as described by law enforcement and no longer feels that she can trust her local police.
“If I was here and someone was trying to get into my house, I don’t think I would call them. I think I would call the highway patrol or someone like that,” said Mrs. Swan.
Bill’s grandson Tim has stated that he doubts the police account of his grandpa “resisting” police, saying his grandfather is nearly deaf and can barely make it up a set of stairs without assistance.
“They maced him, then drug him off the tractor,” said Tim.
Even if Swan did refuse to get off of his tractor, the manner in which these officers brutalized an 80-year-old man speaks volumes about their regard for the citizens they allege to protect and serve.
Swan’s grandson Tim went on say,
“It makes me worried, police officers are supposed to serve and protect, and instead they’re going after people that pay their taxes, that do the right things, and are law-abiding citizens, and they’re picking on the small guy.”
The excessive force used against this grandfather is a reminder that no one is safe from being brutalized by law enforcement in police state USA
Jay Syrmopoulos is an investigative journalist, freethinker, researcher, and ardent opponent of authoritarianism. He is currently a graduate student at University of Denver pursuing a masters in Global Affairs. Jay’s work has previously been published on BenSwann.com and WeAreChange.org. You can follow him on Twitter @sirmetropolis, on Facebook at Sir Metropolis and now on tsu.
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