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Abdullah Zakeri Sahebzada
Name Abdullah Zakeri Sahebzada
Ethnic backgr. Pashtun
Function/Grade Former Pashtun Sufi and Taliban Leader
Late Abdullah Zakeri Sahebzada aka Abdullah Zakeri Saheb Jan Sahebzada was born 1930 in Zabul province.Like Mullah Omar, Zakeri was from the Hotak tribe. His clan hailed from the Afghan village of Zaker, which is now called Zaker-e Sharif and is located in the Kandahar area.
Abdullah Zakeri Sahebzada died at the age of 84 in the Pakistan city of Quetta. Two men on a motorcycle shot him when he came out of a mosque following his afternoon prayers on 29 January 2014. The assassins managed to escape.
Taleban and Pakistani intelligence sources based in Quetta accused the Afghan secret service NDS of the murder. Other recent murders of religious leaders in Quetta – like those of Mullah Salim and Mullah Nurullah Hotak, both leading Taleban members– were also described as the result of NDS cross-border operations by these sources. A member of Zakeri’s tribe in Kandahar, however, said Zakeri was not necessarily an enemy of the Afghan state – or the Taleban or the Pakistan intelligence, other possible perpetrators – but he might have been killed because of a private conflict.
Zakeri’s son Qayum said over the local radio in Kandahar that his father had foreseen that he would one day be killed by the US. “My murderers will be Americans”, his son quoted him, adding that his father had always been strongly opposed to the US.
Zakeri united several aspects in his person. He was an alem (a religious scholar), a political activist since at least the 1960s – who later, in the mid-1990s, tried to influence the Taleban movement and its supreme leader when it was still young – and a practitioner of Sufi rituals that are deeply embedded in the beliefs of many Afghans.
It was less reported that Zakeri’s ideas clashed with those of the movement’s leader, Mullah Muhammad Omar, and led to a fall out between the two. As a consequence, not many Taleban would have mourned Zakeri’s death, it is said in Quetta, since he had become an outcast.
During the ‘jihad’ against the Soviets, Zakeri was in prison for a while, but – as a legend goes – he prayed so hard that he was able to free himself from his handcuffs. After that, he moved to Quetta, where he established his own religious organisation, Ettehad-e Ulema-ye Afghanistan.
Because of their tribal link, Mullah Omar’s father, who died when the later Taleban leader was only two years old, was sometimes a guest of Zakeri, his followers claim. Also Mullah Omar’s stepfather, who raised the boy after his father’s death, had good relations with the Pir, as Khateb Akhundzada, a mullah in the centre of Kandahar, told the author. Mullah Omar’s two uncles also were enthusiastic practitioners of Sufi traditions. According to a former Taleban minister, the young Mullah Omar might have received some religious lessons from Zakeri, but was not considered close to him. Mullah Omar received most of his education from other Sufi teachers, like Haji Baba whose grave Mullah Omar – when he was the Taleban leader – would visit almost every week.
Zakeri played a role in 1995–96, when the Taleban initially had enormous trouble taking Kabul. The then secretary of Mullah Omar remembers an internal conflict over whether to continue fighting or to negotiate a peaceful handover of the city with the Northern Alliance. Mullah Omar refused to negotiate and possibly share power with men that, he said, “had blood on their hands.” The disagreement grew so strong that pro-negotiations Taleban leaders like justice minister Mullah Nuruddin Torabi and health minister Abbas Stanakzai pushed for his removal. The majority though, including Zakeri, supported Mullah Omar and kept Torabi’s group at bay.
But relations between Zakeri and Mullah Omar were never smooth. It was a clash of personalities and status: Zakeri being senior in age to Omar, while the latter – as amir-ul-momenin – was senior in rank.
Zakeri preferred to rely mostly on mullahs. In 1997, he angrily left Mullah Omar, when the Taleban leader relied on a renegade commander, General Dostum, and former communist army officer, Abdul Malek, to take the city of Mazar-e Sharif.
Zakeri later became more extreme, which pushed him back into the limelight. Zakeri joined Osama bin Laden and extremist Pakistani religious leaders who called for a global jihad. In a 1998 fatwa, Zakiri propagated an “armed crusade” by all Muslims in the world against the Americans, which corresponded with the ideas of Osama bin Laden, who had received asylum in Afghanistan.
Zakeri started openly cursing Mullah Omar and accused him of being soft and incapable of running a state. According to sources on both sides, he questioned the level of Mullah Omar’s religious education, and insulted him as the ‘one-eyed mullah’, a curse from the Quran. Soon Mullah Omar stopped seeing Zakeri and ignored his suggestions, often written down as fatwas, which Zakeri kept sending.
It is not completely clear how much influence Abdullah Zakeri Sahebzada wielded in the Taleban movement. He participated in a number of crucial meetings, particularly before the Taleban came to power, and he had access to their key leaders. Later on, his purist position, to keep the movement free of fellow travellers and opportunists and limit government positions to religious leaders only, and his jihadist stance as well as his short temper collided with the ideas of the ideologically more eclectic Mullah Omar. Being from the same tribe no longer bridged the gap. The more Zakeri’s influence on the Taleban leader waned, the more extremist his positions became.
This led to some curious developments: Zakeri has sometimes been confused with or thought a relative of the leading Taleban military commander, Abdul Qayum Zaker (whose ‘retirement’ for ‘health reasons’ was announced in late April). Zakeri's son Karim Agha was arrested by the Pakistani authorities in 2011, although he did not occupy any position in the movement. He was released after two years. ( 7 September 2013)
Nobody knows yet what the future of the Zakeri Sahebzada family will be, particularly its status as one of Sufi Pirs. Zakeri sent one of his sons to receive higher education, and he speaks fluent English. Another one, Qayum, has already been seen in the mosques of Quetta and Karachi introducing himself as the successor, the one to go to for guidance, both spiritual and political.
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By Becca Pachl Opinions November 13, 2018
Title IX protects those who Emily Yoffe and Wellesley College disempower
Photo Courtesy of New America
Dear President Johnson, Wellesley administration, staff, and faculty; Wellesley community, and friends:
On Nov. 14, the Freedom Project plans to host Emily Yoffe — a contributing editor of The Atlantic, contributing writer at Huffington Post and a member of the Wellesley Class of 1977 — to speak on “Title IX and the Disempowerment of Women.” Yoffe has written extensively on sexual assault on college campuses, particularly on how Title IX denies due-process to accused parties in sexual assault investigations.
Title IX is a US civil rights law that prevents sex-based discrimination in educational institutions, mandating legal standards that colleges and universities must comply with in order to continue receiving federal financial assistance. Many institutions, including Wellesley College, have Title IX departments that assure federal compliance by investigating allegations of sex discrimination, particularly sexual assault and rape.
For the upcoming lecture, The Freedom Project has presented Yoffe as a champion of women and minority rights — an accomplished journalist critiquing an essential system in good faith. However, Yoffe is no such person: Her journalist career is built on casting doubt upon Title IX, the #MeToo movement and the validity of sexual assault survivors’ experiences. From her victim-blaming ideology –– showcased in her Slate piece titled “College Women: Stop Getting Drunk” –– to her dismissal of affirmative consent and rape culture at large, Yoffe has purported a toxic ideology of rape and consent that emboldens sexual violence.
Yoffe’s problematic ideology is compounded by the Freedom Project’s decision to host Yoffe’s lecture a mere month after the Brett Kavanaugh hearings. On Oct. 6, Kavanaugh was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, despite Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s allegations that Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her as a young, high school student. Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing was a toxic time-period for survivors of sexual assault, who on campus and across the country relieved their experiences through secondary trauma, a well-researched and academically-validated phenomenon. Despite Wellesley’s population encompassing those more statistically prone to sexual violence, Wellesley College and its administration were negligent in ensuring the well-being of its student survivors. Through its silence during the Kavanaugh hearings, and its sanction of Yoffe’s lecture on campus, Wellesley College is undeniably implicated in Yoffe’s narrative that contributes to –– not subverts –– the disempowerment of marginalized communities.
In one of her most polarizing pieces, “The College Rape Overcorrection,” Yoffe criticizes affirmative consent, a definition of consent championed by activists that calls for both parties of a sexual encounter to express positive, voluntary consent. Affirmative consent is a fundamental component of Wellesley College’s definition of consensual sexual activity. Wellesley states in its online Student Sexual Misconduct Policy that consent must be “affirmative, voluntary, knowing, and continuous agreement to engage in a specific form of sexual activity.” Moreover, Wellesley writes that “consent may not be inferred from silence or lack of resistance to sexual advances, or from prior consensual sexual contact.” Wellesley’s Title IX policy starkly contrasts with Yoffe’s stance on consent. In regards to the Title IX policy of Ohio State University, which similarly adopts affirmative consent, Yoffe writes in “The College Rape Overcorrection” that these expectations for consent are unreasonable, and that “two young people who want to engage in sexual congress might be well advised to first consult with the philosophy department and the law school.”
However, affirmative consent is not too high a standard to hold sexual parties to, and it does not require a philosophy department or law school to comprehend. In fact, affirmative consent is quite simple. It means asking a sexual partner before initiating sexual contact, not assuming consent from past experiences or from lack of protest. It means speaking to the person you want to have sex with, and respecting their boundaries when they decline –– even during the act.
In “The College Rape Overcorrection,” Yoffe interviewed social psychologist Carol Tavris, who claimed such definitions of consent contribute to the blurring of lines between rape, unwanted sex, and drunk, consensual sex –– that one party later “regrets.” Tarvis argued that calling all these experiences sexual assault or rape “doesn’t teach them to take responsibility for their decisions, for their reluctance to speak up.” Conceptualizing consent in this way reduces an attacker’s responsibility, placing the burden on the victim and their ability to react in an unwanted encounter. Consent should operate as a two-way street, without the responsibility shouldered by one person. Consent is a commitment between two or more people to speak to each other and ensure voluntary, active participation. Anything else is rape — there is no meaningful difference between rape and unwanted sex.
In “The Problem With Campus Sexual Assault Surveys,” Yoffe also criticizes the widely used statistic that “1 in 5 women are raped on college campuses” for its liberal understanding of sexual assault. Yoffe writes that this statistic stems from the 2007 Campus Sexual Assault Study, where the “1 in 5” measure accounts for all nonconsensual sexual contact ranging “from penetration to kissing to being groped over one’s clothes.” Yoffe raises this point as an attempt to argue that college campuses are not as dangerous as activists portray them to be. However, Yoffe’s logic raises the question: even if a person experiences groping or another non-penetrative act, is this experience not worthy of censure as an act of rape? Yoffe seems to insinuate that sexual trauma can be parsed by severity, as if “lesser” traumas can undermine “serious” ones — that because some women may be groped and not raped, colleges are a safer place for women after all. The fact remains that any violence against women is cause for action, and there exists no baseline at which sexual victimization becomes permissible. Attempting to state otherwise, even inadvertently, furthers the sexist ideology that violence against women is merited in certain circumstances. Furthermore, a 2016 study by the Bureau of Justice Statistics still found that 1 in 5 women on college campuses have experienced sexual assault, defined by the BJS as “sexual assault, rape, and/or sexual battery.”
In her writing, particularly in her criticism of the Hunting Ground — an explosive documentary about the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses —Yoffe laments the consequences that being an accused rapist may have on a young person’s life chances while failing to acknowledge that being raped is far more detrimental to a person’s physically and emotional well-being. Again in “The Problem With Campus Sexual Assault Surveys,” Yoffe criticizes “the chasm” between the amount of sexual violence reported on campus rape surveys and the amount reported to authorities. In the 2007 Campus Sexual Assault Study, over 50 percent of the respondents who experienced sexual assault but did not report indicated that they chose not to report because they believed it was not serious enough to report. Such behavior is consistent with both academic findings and the many stories told through the #MeToo movement: survivors often internalize shame and do not feel their stories are worthy of being shared. Yoffe ignores this well-established fact to further write off the “1 in 5” statistic, asking readers how one can understand “respondents who attest that they’ve experienced such a vile assault yet don’t find it serious enough to report?” Yoffe uses the “chasm” of non-reporters as a way to delegitimize the effects of sexual assault, ignoring how reporting one’s’ experience of sexual violence can be dehumanizing, degrading, and often lead to nowhere judicially, most aptly demonstrated by Dr. Ford’s recent experiences during the senate hearings on Brett Kavanaugh.
The Freedom Project attempts to frame Yoffe’s lecture as intersectional, promising to both address the disempowerment of women and the higher rates of rape accusations against men of color. However, Yoffe fails to recognize that instead of redressing these injustices, she further proports standards of rape that sanctify violence against women, especially women of color. Yoffe also fails to connect that gendered violence is closely related to white supremacy, a well-researched phenomenon aptly described in the Anti-Defamation League’s report: When Women are the Enemy: The Intersection of Misogyny and White Supremacy. Yoffe also ignores sexual assault and rape as an issue existing outside of a heteronormative, gender binary — an unsurprising fact given that Yoffe has a history of ignoring LGBTQIA+ issues and once went so far as to suggest to a bisexual reader that she would be better off staying in the closet. Yoffe has made a career of minimizing the autonomy of survivors and the severity of violence against women on college campuses, contributing to a narrative that disempowers women and other marginalized groups. In exercising her constitutional right to express her views, Yoffe has neglected any responsibility for the way her ideas reinforce pervasive systems of inequality, like rape culture and white male supremacy.
While several faculty members have expressed their concerns at Yoffe’s invitation to campus through a faculty-staff forum, no one has yet spoken publicly about how Yoffe’s invitation is a symptom of a larger problem: Wellesley College’s striking apathy towards sexual violence, especially in regards to the way it deeply affects hundreds of its students. I believe a larger dialogue must take place — one that addresses the insensitivity of Wellesley College to bring a sexual-violence skeptic to campus just weeks after the virulent Kavanaugh hearings. During the Kavanaugh hearings, Wellesley College hosted no vigil (besides an event led by survivors themselves), failed to increase their counseling or emergency support, and left survivors to feel isolated, given that no group-counseling exists for survivors. President Johnson never even publicly spoke on the issue, with just the Vice President issuing a lack-luster email about how survivors can help themselves if the news cycle has them feeling down.
On Nov. 14, Yoffe will invalidate sexual violence and its harrowing effects on survivors; Wellesley College, through approving this lecture, is inextricably implicated by their silence on the matter. For a college dedicated to fostering and empowering its students, Wellesley College has demonstratively failed its survivors and its larger student body. As a student who transferred to Wellesley College after being raped at her former college campus, Wellesley College’s inaction is a familiar, yet bitter disappointment.
Becca Pachl, Class of 2020
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Iron and Titanium Found on ‘Ultrahot Jupiter,’ an Exoplanet First
Artist’s impression of the star KELT-9 and its planet KELT-9b, the most popular identified exoplanet
Credit: MPIA
For the primary time ever, astronomers have discovered iron and titanium within the environment of a planet outdoors the photo voltaic system. The exoplanet, named KELT-9b, is the hottest alien world ever discovered. The planet is so scorching, it is even hotter than most stars.
This sweltering exoplanet, situated about 620 light-years away from Earth within the constellation Cygnus, is what astronomers name an “ultrahot Jupiter.” KELT-9b is a huge fuel world like Jupiter, the biggest planet in our photo voltaic system. But it is approach greater — it has thrice the mass and twice the diameter of Jupiter — and it orbits extraordinarily near its scorching father or mother star, KELT-9.
“Ultrahot Jupiter” is an unofficial time period for a hot Jupiter exoplanet with temperatures exceeding three,100 levels Fahrenheit (1,700 levels Celsius). They “are so hot that they have some resemblance to being stars even though they’re planets,” Kevin Heng, an astrophysicist on the University of Bern in Switzerland who participated within the examine, advised Space.com. KELT-9b can attain temperatures of as much as 7,800 levels F (Four,300 levels C). [Gallery: The Strangest Alien Planets]
An artist’s impression of the exoplanet KELT-9b, which orbits so near its host star that the star’s disk seems 70 instances bigger than our solar within the sky.
Credit: Denis Bajram/Nature
This record-breaking warmth enabled astronomers to detect iron and titanium in KELT-9b’s environment. While researchers have lengthy suspected that these parts are current on some exoplanets — iron is among the most considerable parts within the universe — it is tough to detect them in cooler environments as a result of the atoms are principally “trapped in other molecules,” Heng mentioned. However, KELT-9b is so scorching that the clouds do not condense in its environment, permitting particular person atoms of iron and different metals to fly solo.
Titanium has been noticed in an exoplanet’s environment earlier than — however not in its atomic type. In September 2017, astronomers utilizing the Hubble Space Telescope introduced that they’d discovered titanium dioxide (molecules consisting of 1 titanium atom and two oxygen atoms) within the environment of an exoplanet named Kepler-13A.
Astronomers can detect completely different parts by trying on the spectrum of light coming from an object in area. Because the exoplanet would not emit its personal gentle, Heng and his crew of researchers checked out telescope information collected throughout a photo voltaic transit, when the exoplanet handed straight in entrance of its star as seen from Earth.
Conveniently, the info already existed earlier than Heng and his co-authors determined to sort out this examine. After his colleagues on the University of Geneva used that spectral information to search for hydrogen in KELT-9b’s environment, “they actually kept the data in the drawer because there was no reason to search for iron or titanium,” Heng mentioned. “Then, a few months ago, we did a theoretical study, which predicted that iron and titanium would be there, and that motivated the search.”
Using the year-old information from the Galileo National Telescope in La Palma, Spain, the researchers began trying to find metals within the spectrum of sunshine that shone by KELT-9b’s environment over a Four-hour-long transit. This information was collected utilizing a spectrograph instrument known as HARPS, the High Accuracy Radial Velocity Planet Searcher.
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“Different atoms or molecules have a fingerprint when you split the light into a spectrum,” Heng mentioned. “Given enough resolution, given good enough data, every molecule has a unique fingerprint.” Finding the fingerprints of iron and titanium — parts that Heng and his crew already suspected would exist in KELT-9b’s environment — would require “a combination of high-performance computing know-how, a careful curation of the spectroscopic databases and meticulous attention to detail,” Heng wrote in a weblog publish on Nature.com.
Heng’s crew sought the assistance of Simon Grimm, an astrophysicist on the University of Bern “who is (among other things) an expert in the computation of the opacities of atoms and molecules,” Heng wrote within the weblog publish. “These opacities are not trivial to compute, because one needs to evaluate the strengths and shapes of millions to billions of spectral lines.”
Previous research that checked out hydrogen within the environment of KELT-9b had been in a position to see a powerful hydrogen absorption line within the spectrum with out doing a extra difficult cross-correlation evaluation like Heng and his crew needed to do to seek out iron and titanium. Astronomers who collected information to search for hydrogen “lacked the theoretical motivation to conduct a serious search for metals such as iron,” Heng wrote.
Another examine, revealed July 2 within the journal Nature Astronomy, confirmed that hydrogen is actually “boiling off” from the environment of KELT-9b and being sucked into the planet’s father or mother star. “It is possible that heavy metal elements are also escaping because the dramatic hydrogen escape can ‘drag’ heavy elements to very high [in the] atmosphere,” Fei Yan, an astronomer on the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy and the lead writer of the examine, advised Space.com in an e mail.
While the iron and titanium in KELT-9b’s environment was an enormous discovery, Heng advised Space.com that “the technique itself is really exciting” as effectively. “This is similar approach that we’ll use to detect signatures of biology, or biosignatures,” Heng mentioned. “On Earth, we think it’s oxygen and a few other obscure molecules, but we don’t know what biosignatures are in general. If you knew what they were … you could use exactly the same technique to detect these molecules in cooler, smaller planets.”
It is unlikely that astronomers will discover any indicators of life on this hellish planet, however Heng and his crew have discovered another fascinating parts within the spectra from KELT-9b. “I don’t want to reveal too much, but we have found other metals,” he mentioned. “We are additionally attempting to get Hubble Space Telescope time to seek for water as effectively.” The aim is to ultimately have “a complete chemical inventory of the planet,” he mentioned. Hubble may even be capable of present some perception into the climate on KELT-9b. “There should be violent storms on this planet,” he mentioned.
The analysis was revealed in the present day (Aug. 15) in the journal Nature.
Email Hanneke Weitering at [email protected] or comply with her @hannekescience. Follow us @Spacedotcom, Facebook and Google+. Original article on Space.com.
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Canals, Environment, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals — By admin on May 18, 2018 at 8:15 PM
FORESHORE DEVELOPMENT WITH INFILLING WORKS
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Friday, May 18, 2018, Singapore
The working period for foreshore development with infilling works off Harbour Front, Cruise Bay, has been extended.
According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.50 of 2018, the work will now be carried out 24 hours daily – including Sundays & Public Holidays – from 23 May to 22 November within the working area bounded by the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
1. 01 deg. 15.858’N / 103 deg. 49.059’E
Foreshore development with infilling works include removal of existing jetties, deck and dolphin structures, piling and construction of seawall. A safety boat will be deployed in the vicinity of the working area to warn other craft of the project.
Craft involved in the works will exhibit the appropriate local and international day and night signals.
When in the vicinity of the working area, mariners are reminded to:
a) keep well clear and not enter the working area
b) maintain a proper lookout
c) proceed at a safe speed and navigate with caution
d) maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 05 (Cruise Bay Control)
e) communicate with Cruise Bay Control on VHF Channel 05 for assistance, if required.
For information about operations in Singapore contact GAC Singapore at singapore@gac.com
Friday, May 18, 2018, Port Botany & Port Kembla, Australia
NSW Ports has announced plans to introduce an environmental incentive to apply to its vessel charges levies at Port Botany and Port Kembla.
The initiative will be implemented to incentivise higher standards of environmental performance in the ports. The target date for implementation is 1 January 2019.
For information about operations at Australia ports contact GAC Australia at shipping.australia@gac.com
Friday, May 18, 2018, Panama Canal, Panama
Beginning at 1900 hours on Monday, May 21, 2018, and until 0700 hours on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 (12 hours), the WEST lane of Pedro Miguel Locks will be out of service in order to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance work.
As a result, and in accordance with the rules governing the Transit Reservation System (OP’s Notice to Shipping No.N-7-2018), Condition 1.a for the Panamax locks will be in effect on Tuesday 22, 2018.
Applications for reserved transits while Condition 1.a is in effect will be received beginning at 0900 on Saturday, May 19, 2018. The Just-In-Time (JIT) transit slots available for supers will be reduced during this date to one for each direction, whereas the JIT slots for regular vessels transiting without restrictions will remain at one for each direction. The booking slot available through the auction process, as well as the slots available for regular vessels less than 300 feet in LOA, and the slots for Neopanamax vessels, will continue to be offered during this period.
(For information about operations in the Panama Canal, contact GAC-Wilford & McKay at gac-wilfordmckay.panama@gac.com)
Source: Panama Canal Authority Advisory to Shipping No.A-17-2018
Soil investigation works are being carried out at Tuas Terminal Phase 2 Project Area from today (18 May) through to 17 November.
According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.49 of 2018, the works will be carried out 24 hours daily – including Sundays & Public Holidays – within the working area bounded by the following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
10. 01 deg. 14.380’N / 103 deg. 38.755’E
The soil investigation works will involve borehole drilling, seabed surface sampling, and marine cone penetration test. Jack-up barges and crane barges will be used to carry out the soil investigation work. Tug boats will be used for the shifting of jack-up barges and cranes. The circular safety zones for the borehole drilling and marine core penetration test are 50m and 150m respectively.
d) maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 22 (Jurong Control)
e) communicate with Jurong Control on VHF Channel 22 for assistance, if required.
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Jihadi bride dad whose daughter joined ISIS with Shamima Begum claims girls ‘pose no threat’ and should be allowed home
THE dad of a jihadi bride who fled the UK with Shamima Begum to join ISIS has argued the girls pose “no threat” and demanded they be allowed home.
Abase Hussen has repeatedly slammed cops and the government for failing to stop his daughter Amira from joining the terror group when she was 15.
Amira Abase’s dad says his daughter should be allowed to return to the UK after joining ISIS
PA:Press Association
Amira, left, vanished with Kadiza Sultana and Shamima Begum
But the security guard has previously been filmed on marches clutching a burning US flag as he protested alongside Michael Adebowale, one of Fusilier Lee Rigby’s killers.
He has now claimed his daughter and heavily pregnant Begum, who is begging to come home to have her baby, should be allowed to return to the UK.
Currently, the pair face up to ten years in jail if they return to Britain after running away from home in Bethnal Green, East London, in 2015.
Hussen, 52, told Sun Online: “As a father, what I say to the British government is to let these girls into the country.
“Give them some kind of teaching. As a teenager, you can do anything – I did too. They are not a threat.”
As far as I know my daughter is very charitable. So she’s very soft when she sees someone suffering
Abasse Hussen
Hussen, who came from Ethiopia via Germany to UK in 1999, also said he is “glad” both his daughter and Begum are still alive as he said “come please to us”.
The dad-of-three added: “As far as I know my daughter is very charitable. So she’s very soft when she sees someone suffering. She’s generous in nature.
“Nowadays, all parents, they don’t know their children. I believe that. They don’t know them. They don’t let you know what they are doing.”
But he argued all children “are very secretive” as he remembered his daughter as “generous and a good student”
He added: “She was a very good daughter.”
‘REMEMBER HOW WE LOVE YOU’
Abase fled the UK with two Bethnal Green Academy pals, Kadiza Sultana and Begum, in February 2015.
The three girls all married ISIS fighters but Sultana was reported to have been killed in an airstrike on Raqqa in May 2016 while Abase could still be alive.
Her dad had made an emotional appeal for her to come home a week after she joined the barbarous terror group, saying: “Remember how we love you”.
Holding a teddy bear wearing a Chelsea shirt, he said his family “cannot stop crying”.
But just weeks later, pictures emerged of Hussen chanting “Allahu akbar” at a demonstration as he marched with hate preacher Anjem Choudary and Saiful Islam, who has praised Osama bin Laden.
He has constantly refused to take any responsibility for his daughter’s disappearance and has instead blamed the police, teachers, and Turkish officials.
Hussen even told MPs on the Home Affairs Select Committee that he did not to know what Islamic radicalisation is, saying: “As for me, I don’t know the symptoms even — what radicalisation is.”
BEGGING TO COME HOME
It comes after Begum, now 19, says she doesn’t regret her decision to join the barbarous terror group but is begging to come home so she can have her third baby in Britain.
She was been discovered by a Times journalist in a Syria camp filled with refugees escaping the battle for the final ISIS stronghold.
Begum married a Dutch fighter ten days after arriving in Syria and enjoyed a “normal” life except for the “bombing and stuff”, but he is said to have surrendered himself.
She is now due to give birth to her third child, after her first two children died of starvation and illness, and wants the baby to have a decent life with her in the UK.
But the warped jihadi bride has calmly revealed grisly parts of her life with the terror group – saying that the first time she saw a severed head “didn’t faze me at all”.
She added: “It was from a captured fighter seized on the battlefield, an enemy of Islam.
“I thought only of what he would have done to a Muslim woman if he had the chance.”
Unrepentant Begum also described herself as “weak” for leaving ISIS and praised those brave enough to stay.
She added: “In the end, I just could not endure anymore. I just couldn’t take it. Now all I want to do is come home to Britain.”
But the teen slammed the group’s oppression and corruption saying they didn’t “deserve victory”.
‘I’M NOT THE SAME SILLY CHILD’
She added: “I know what everyone at home thinks of me as I have read all that was written about me online.
“But I just want to come home to have my child. I’ll do anything required just to be able to come home and live quietly with my child.”
But she insisted: “I’m not the same silly little 15-year-old schoolgirl who ran away from Bethnal Green four years ago and I don’t regret coming here.”
BRING ME HOME
Brit ISIS schoolgirl begs to come home to have baby… but doesn’t regret going
MID-AIR PANIC
Turbulence sends plane into TWO nosedives hurling drinks cart and injuring 3
‘where’s Aimee?’
Moment cops storm drug party flat after Geordie Shore star’s fatal fall
ARTHUR EDWARDS
Lighten up, Meghan. You’re not the new Di and you must end phoney media war
‘ACTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES’
Brit lives won’t be risked to save ISIS bride says minister
Blood pressure drugs recalled over fears they contain cancer-causing toxins
Anyone who returns to the UK after travelling to ISIS territory faces criminal investigation and stricter laws are now in place.
Security minister Ben Wallace told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “I’m not putting at risk British people’s lives to go and look for terrorists or former terrorists in a failed state.
“There’s consular services elsewhere in the region and the strong message this Government has given for many years is that actions have consequences.”
Shamima Begum says she wants to return to the UK after fleeing to Syria in 2015
SHAMIMA Begum, Kadiza Sultana and Amira Abase are thought to have crossed into Syria from Turkey to join Islamic State
CCTV picture of Kadiza Sultana, 16 (left), Shamima Begum,15 (centre) and an un-named 15-year-old at Gatwick airport
The three girls left their Bethnal Green school to flee to Syria and became Jihadi brides
Your Thursday Briefing - The New York Times
Thousands of female Morrisons workers could get £15,000 payout each over equal pay
Universal Credit wait for cash should be slashed to ONE week, MPs demand
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Bodies of 2 Missing Climbers Spotted on Pakistan Mountain, Envoy Says
Kvitova, Wozniacki advance as Osaka bows out
Instagram gets rid of ‘likes’ on social media app – here’s how it could soon affect you – The Sun
How to get £20 worth of pizza at Pizza Hut for £10
Mumbai Building Collapse Kills at Least 14, With More Trapped
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Chance to Win a Trip to DC
If your child submits their healthy MyPlate inspired recipe (with their parents' supervision) at pbs.org/lunchtimechallenge they will have a chance to win a trip to Washington, D.C. to attend the Kids’ State Dinner at the White House. That would be so cool. Hurry because the deadline is April 4th.
Ready, Jet, Go!! New Series on LPB HD
Speaking of space, READY JET GO!, a new series for children ages 3-8, airs at 3 p.m. on LPB HD. The animated series helps children learn astronomy and Earth science concepts. The series follows two neighborhood children: Sean, who has an all-consuming drive for science facts, and Sydney, who has a passion for science fiction and imagination. They both befriend the new kid on their street, Jet Propulsion, whose family members happen to be aliens from the planet Bortron 7. Together they explore the solar system and the effects it has on the science of our planet, while learning about friendship and teamwork along the way.
Do you love Jazz? 4/3/16
If you too love Jazz, then you will be interested in the series, Jazz, airing on LPBHD. Two episodes of Jazz air on April 3rd from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Episode 1: Gumbo tells of the beginning of Jazz in New Orleans in the 1890s when African-American musicians create a new music by mixing ragtime syncopations and the soulful feeling of the blues. Episode 2: The Gift introduces the brilliant bandleader and composer Duke Ellington and the virtuoso New Orleans-born cornetist Louis Armstrong, who single-handedly transforms jazz from ensemble music to a soloist's art.
big buddy program
Big Buddy Program of Baton Rouge is trying to raise funds!. The votes are $5.00 each and you can vote as many times as you would like. If everyone could cast one vote, just think of the impact that The EBR School System would have in supporting such a wonderful organization that supports children. Thank you in advance for your consideration and your generosity.
Please follow the link to cast your vote(s)
http://www.dancingforbigbuddy.org/product/wayne-talbot/
2016 fitness meet
On March 22nd, the BRCVPA Fitness Team competed in the EBR Parish Elementary Fitness Meet at Broadmoor High School. Students compete 7 different events: 50 yd dash, shuttle run, sit and reach, pull ups, curl ups, standing broad jump, and the 600 yd dash. We are so HAPPY to say we are back in the top 10 performing schools. These students did an amazing job. SO MUCH FUN!!!!!
4th Grade Fitness Team Members- Tori B., Tony B., Zoe B.
5th Grade Fitness Team Members- Riley B., Micah K., Jason G.
Easter Fun at BRCVPA!
Wishing you all a safe and "egg-citing" Easter and spring break!
kindergarten easter craft day
5th Grade Sharing Session
5th Grade Promotion Party
It’s time to start planning the end of the year – graduation party for our 5th graders! To help in the planning process, we’ve set up a Facebook group page named “BRCVPA 2016 5th Grade Class.” If you are on Facebook, join the group to keep updated on the planning process. If you are not on Facebook, there is an online poll we’ve set up to get everyone’s preference for a date and time for the party, the address for the poll is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CZRKT7F
We would also like to set up an email database for the class, so please email me at beck.ashley@gmail.com to make sure I get your email address added to the group. There’s a lot going on between now and the end of school, so we may need to do most of the planning via email to make sure everyone can stay in the loop as much as possible.
We’ll be looking for parents to form committees to do everything from getting food, decorating, set-up, music, to general planning, so if you would like to serve on a particular committee, please let me know via email or on the Facebook page.
We’re looking forward to ending this school year strong and celebrating all of our kids and their success at BRCVPA!
Ashley Beck
Sign-Up Genius Link for Breakfast in the Classroom: http://tinyurl.com/joy2bos
Sign-Up Genius Link for PBIS Mystery Treat: http://tinyurl.com/j4abyxw
Yearbook Orders: It's Not Too Late!
Go to www.jostensyearbook.com to order yours today!
Click to download order form
Free Dress Thursday
Don't forget....tomorrow is Spring Picture day! Please wear your favorite spring outfit!!
Read across america Day!
auditions - knock knock children's museum
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At the Still point
We’ve become conditioned not to trust what we can’t see, touch, or feel. And that may hold true for most things in life, but when it comes to love, we willingly surrender to its mystery. So why are we so less inclined to grant ourselves that same freedom when it comes to professing our faith? Is it simply the fact that we have the eyes to see our mortal wounds, yet are hopeless at finding the words to articulate our mortal healing? Live long enough, and love hard enough, and you will invariably reach a point at which your mortal wounds will be revealed to you, and along with that understanding comes a degree of acceptance that despite your best efforts, some wounds will never heal.
The Buddhists believe that much of humanity is cast adrift in a world of illusion, caught in an endless cycle of “samsara”—birth, a flow through mundane existence, and a return to death. The belief is that at the root of all human suffering is mistaking the illusion of our everyday existence as the essence of life itself. But for me, as a Catholic, the notion of suffering is not something to be dismissed as an illusion or barrier to self-actualization, but rather, as the very means for which I transcend the mundane and touch the divine.
What do we do when catastrophe strikes, or when pain and grief become too heavy to bear? Many of us respond to pain by seeking sanctuary, and for hundreds of years, that solace took the form of a temple, a church, or a mosque. It’s hardly surprising that faith is often referred to as a “spiritual practice” because for the vast majority of us, it is not something natural to us. In fact, everything in our society teaches us to avoid surrender, and instead to wage battle and vanquish our weakness. There are no gimmicks or shortcuts to a spiritual life, and it is only through sustained ritual and practice that our eyes become open to God’s will and grace.
There appears to be less tolerance for the practice of faith in our modern world, a world in which scientism increasingly tells us that all in our way can harnessed and exploited, often at our own peril. No doubt, science and technology have extended our physical, and to a lesser degree, intellectual reach. But an over dependence on human mastery has not come without a great cost. The further we reach into the cosmos, the more likely we are to recognize that it is our faith—our spiritual practice—that allows us to extend our internal reach, thereby strengthening our conscious contact with God and ulltimately, our connection to one another. My faith is akin to mining for spiritual resources hidden deep within me. God lives within each us, and thus by professing our faith, we not only delve the depths of that spiritual mineshaft within us, but by being of service to others, we invite them to embark on that same spiritual exploration.
It’s certainly not easy being a practising Catholic today, and at times, the Catholic faith is seen at best as “quaint” and at other times, a “threat”. When friends ask why I choose to attend mass every day, I struggle to put my faith into words. I do believe that behind the veil of all certainty lies the fragile pulse of vulnerability. And for me, the certainty of my faith arises as I kneel each morning in the church pew, and I’m simply one among many. Each of us has committed in that moment to take that blind leap of faith. But above all, it is that communal fall towards uncertainty that allows me, for the briefest of moments, to feel the presence of God. So asking me to describe that God is like asking me to put words to the depth of joy I find in my wife’s eyes, or that breath that flows through me when I hear the fluttering of an Éric Satie melody, or the way my heart opens when I witness the weightless synchronicity of a pas de deux. My faith feeds me so much more than mere consolation. It awakens me. It challenges me. And at times, it arrests me. In “Verbum Domini”, Pope Benedict says that our faith commands all of us to ministry, and that: "It is not a matter of preaching a word of consolation, but rather a word which disrupts, which calls to conversion and which opens the way to an encounter with the one through whom a new humanity flowers.”
One of the great criticisms the Church faces is its adherence to dogma which, at times, seems counter to the social norms. But at the other extreme, a life devoid of faith, lies the religiosity of the individual, a deference to an individual‘s sacrosanct dominion over his or her life. Were we to take that to its extreme, what we are left with is a community of siloed individuals, none willing to sacrifice for the other. But is there another path, another way to bridge our innate desire to conquer and compete with that of a quiet surrender to the call of the divine?
At times, it is my faith that allows me to heal, to strive to bridge that gap between what I want versus what I need. But more often than not, it is my faith that allows me to find strength in quiet surrender. Faith politics not in the language of reason but in the breathless language of awe and prayer. And it is not until I reside in that still point of quiet surrender that I find freedom in my suffering and an affinity in divine grace. And here I find myself once more with my words escaping me, so I will leave you with the evocative lamentation of T.S. Eliot:
At the still point of the turning world. Neither flesh nor fleshless;
Neither from nor towards; at the still point, there the dance is,
But neither arrest nor movement. And do not call it fixity,
Where past and future are gathered. Neither movement from nor towards,
Neither ascent nor decline. Except for the point, the still point,
There would be no dance, and there is only dance.
I can only say, there we have been: but I cannot say where.
And I cannot say, how long, for that is to place it in time.
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Experience pays off at Knockhill
Latest News posted 14th August 2016
Plato, Neal and Jackson take win apiece as Tordoff extends advantage
Jason Plato and Matt Neal showed their younger rivals the way with a Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship win apiece at Knockhill, before Mat Jackson scored his fourth victory of the season in the final race.
Three top five finishes for Team JCT600 with GardX driver Sam Tordoff was enough for him to extend his advantage at the top of the standings.
Pole-sitter Plato celebrated his 500th BTCC race in style by taking a commanding lights-to-flag success in the opener, becoming the 11th different winner in this incredible season so far.
The Silverline Subaru BMR Racing driver built a strong gap over the first half of the race, before Team IHG Rewards Club’s Jack Goff began reeling him in. Plato’s advantage was then completely eradicated by a safety car period, but he managed the remaining racing laps with consummate ease to claim a staggering 95th career victory. Goff and Colin Turkington completed the podium positions.
Triple champion Neal then clinched a Knockhill classic as the Halfords Yuasa Racing driver stormed through from eighth on the grid to win race two at the Fife track.
Neal gradually made his way up the order while Subaru battled BMW for supremacy at the head of the pack.
Long-time leader Plato began to struggle late on as he backed up the chasing pack behind him. Tordoff and Turkington traded second position on several occasions, but neither could make a move by the defending Plato.
Honda man Neal nipped past both Turkington and fourth placed Goff after the pair made contact on the exit of the final hairpin, and when Plato strategically held up Tordoff again on the penultimate lap Neal eyed his opportunity to blast into the lead.
You could have thrown a blanket over all three cars as they shot across the line to start the final lap, and when the dust settled it was Neal from Tordoff and Plato taking the podium positions.
Jackson produced his own memorable defensive drive in the final encounter, as the Motorbase Performance driver fended off a gaggle of cars to claim his fourth win of the season.
It was status quo in the opening laps as initially, Jackson led the squabbling duo of Rob Collard and Turkington. That scrap spilled over on lap eight as Turkington’s Subaru tapped Collard’s BMW into a lurid slide. Further contact ensued as the damaged Team JCT600 with GardX car straightened out, and both cars were fired onto the grass and out of contention.
This brought Tordoff, Plato and home hero Gordon Shedden into play as Ford battled BMW, Subaru and Honda. The quartet remained inseparable throughout the remainder of the race, but any attempts to make a pass were always quickly rebuffed.
The leaders were covered by just 1.2 seconds as the chequered flag fell, with Jackson celebrating the win ahead of Tordoff and Plato.
In a day that was largely dominated by the aforementioned marques there was still a top six finish for the Toyotas of Tom Ingram and Rob Austin, whilst the other Motorbase Ford of Andrew Jordan took a best of sixth in race one.
The fallout from a frenetic day of action sees Tordoff now leading Neal by nine points in the race for the championship. Collard, Shedden, Jackson and Plato also remain in close contention.
WSR/Team JCT600 with GardX top both the Manufacturers’ and Teams’ standings, whilst Jordan/Motorbase head the respective Independent Drivers’ and Teams’ tables.
MG Racing RCIB Insurance driver Ashley Sutton leads the Jack Sears Trophy, although honours in that class went to Mark Howard at Knockhill.
The entire BTCC community, including all 31 drivers, paid their respects to inaugural champion Jack Sears with a minutes silence prior to today’s action.
Rounds 22, 23 and 24 of the 2016 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship take place at Rockingham on 27/28 August.
Jason Plato said: “Before this weekend I wasn’t getting caught up in any of the numbers. You cast your mind back to where it all started – struggling in single seaters with no money, and doorstepping Sir Frank Williams. Five hundred races later and we’re still winning. Whilst we all wanted to get that first win for Subaru, did it matter too much to me? It was just great to see the cars winning come what may. In the car, I was obviously disappointed! The ball was just yet to roll my way.”
Matt Neal said: “I don’t know what to say. I thought we’d have a chance one minute, then I thought we’d have absolutely no chance the next. We got bottled up behind Andy Jordan early on but once we got past it was different. I got up behind Jason (Plato) and he was dicing with Sam (Tordoff), then he really seemed to struggle with tyres. That gave me the opportunity to pounce. Sam’s been fast all weekend. When he cleared Jason, I thought that would be it. Our car was monstrous though right through to the end.”
Mat Jackson said: “That was mega! He wasn’t going to get that win off me! I was determined it would be ours. A rear-wheel drive car around Knockhill is hard to beat so when I saw Rob (Collard) go out, I thought ‘great’. Then young Sam (Tordoff) came at us but I managed to hold him off. It was fantastic really. He wasn’t going to get past me! It was a tough battle. We had the legs in sector one but he was quicker with traction through the back straight, Clarke and out of the hairpin. He drove a good race and fair play to him for the way he went about it.”
Sam Tordoff said: “We made a few tweaks to the car after race one and it was a different beast. Jason (Plato) started to struggle with his tyres and it gave me the chance. I was right with him until Matt Neal made his move and then I followed him through at the hairpin – he stuck his nose in where it hurts. There’s a long way to go in the championship so we’re not thinking about the future and we’re not too worried about the long term right now. We keep scoring points and what will be will be. I couldn’t find a way past Mat (Jackson) in race two. We’ll take it though, two seconds and a fifth. Consistency – that’s what championships are made of. It was a good weekend’s points. We’re fast, the car’s good and we’re good on weight. I’m feeling strong but there’s a long way to go.”
2016 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship – Round 19:
1 Jason PLATO (GBR) Silverline Subaru BMR Racing 25:30.213
2 Jack GOFF (GBR) Team IHG Rewards Club +0.503s
3 Colin TURKINGTON (GBR) Silverline Subaru BMR Racing +1.003s
4 Tom INGRAM (GBR) Speedworks Motorsport +2.375s
5 Sam TORDOFF (GBR) Team JCT600 Racing with GardX +2.781s
6 Andrew JORDAN (GBR) Motorbase Performance +4.034s
7 Dave NEWSHAM (GBR) Power Maxed Racing +5.265s
8 Matt NEAL (GBR) Halfords Yuasa Racing +7.605s
9 Gordon SHEDDEN (GBR) Halfords Yuasa Racing +8.143s
10 Rob AUSTIN (GBR) Handy Motorsport +8.357s
1 Matt NEAL (GBR) Halfords Yuasa Racing 25:42.020 (79.86 mph)
3 Jason PLATO (GBR) Silverline Subaru BMR Racing +2.340s
5 Robert COLLARD (GBR) Team JCT600 Racing with GardX +2.836s
6 Mat JACKSON (GBR) Motorbase Performance +3.640s
10 Aiden MOFFAT (GBR) Laser Tools Racing +6.706s
1 Mat JACKSON (GBR) Motorbase Performance 25:19.259 (81.05 mph)
6 Rob AUSTIN (GBR) Handy Motorsport +3.933s
7 Adam MORGAN (GBR) WIX Racing +4.326s
8 Aiden MOFFAT (GBR) Laser Tools Racing +8.875s
10 Jack GOFF (GBR) Team IHG Rewards Club +10.196s
Alex Martin was fined £500 for failing to attend the drivers’ parade
Race one:
Matt Neal received a verbal warning for an incident involving Adam Morgan
Dan Welch received a verbal warning for an incident involving Warren Scott
Michael Caine was officially reprimanded and received two penalty points for an incident involving Matt Simpson
Race two:
Jeff Smith received a verbal warning for an incident involving Michael Epps
Jake Hill received a verbal warning for an incident involving James Cole
Race three:
Colin Turkington was officially reprimanded and received two penalty points for an incident involving Rob Collard
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Using Color
Using Layers
Building On Your Ideas
Organizing Your Ideas
Managing Your Projects
Using a Jot Stylus
#BuildWithForge
The Art of Storyboards
Meet Judah Dobin, our first #buildwithforge featured user. Judah is an illustrator and storyboard artist in Los Angeles, CA., who has developed storyboards for some of the entertainment and tech industries’ biggest names. From Taylor Swift and Samsung, to Toyota and Target, he's worked across all mediums. Judah is also an aspiring comic book creator who uses Forge to brainstorm and sketch out concepts before taking them to his desktop for the finishing touches.
Created with Photoshop & Wacom Tablet
Originally from New York, Judah studied drawing and painting at the Art Students League of New York. At only 16 he got an opportunity to intern at Marvel after a family friend introduced him to the program. “Back then Marvel had 30 or so editors that worked on multiple titles,” Judah says of the experience. “We would take the ink drawings to copy and fit onto 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper for a colorist to mark all the colors for production individually--totally analog.”
“Digital really exploded the ability to create effects; it all became so realistic and expressive. Now almost everything is digital,” says Judah. Desktop tools like Wacom tablets and Photoshop have changed the workflow and capabilities of illustrators, while the introduction of the iPad and productivity apps designed for the creative industry continue to make better tools accessible for digital artists.
Following a career as a character designer at Animation Collective, a former animated cartoon studio in New York Judah began working as a freelance artist illustrating everything from children’s educational websites to character. Eventually, after relocation to L.A., a friend introduced him to storyboarding “Honestly, when I first started doing storyboards it was just another source of income for me,” Judah admits. But once he began working and started to refine his process for character development and visual storytelling his interest really grew.
“Storyboards are about visualizing stories and selling ideas. Whether it’s a movie, TV commercial, music video or cartoon series, my job is to bring the writer or director’s vision to life,” explains Judah. The work of the storyboard artist also allows writers and directors to explore their concepts and changes without the full cost of production to ensure everything works before the camera starts rolling. “Once clients see their concept visualized it either confirms their vision or inspires changes." says Judah.
Typically Judah produces 4-5 sets of storyboards a week for his clients. The iterative nature and fast pace of his process has made Forge a great tool for exploring ideas and helping them take shape. Judah's process generally starts with a simple sketch that develops into a more detailed and expressive image that brings the characters and scenes to life. Eventually these sketches are organized in different sequences to examine their ability to visually express the concept or vision for his clients.
“As a storyboard artist I’m constantly concerned with efficiency in my workflow,” Judah explains. “There are lots of frames to illustrate in a script and they often go through many changes before being approved by the client. I find the Wall feature of the Forge app to be super useful! It allows me to see everything at once and I can even change the sequence of frames which is a real bonus for storyboards. The interface is also very straightforward and intuitive. I don’t think you need to be a professional artist to get a lot of usage out of this app.”
Being a storyboard artist also provides Judah with opportunities to work on projects that inspire him. Recently he had an opportunity to do some illustrations for a social media campaign for The Boxtrolls. “One evening, an e-mail request came from my agent looking for anyone interested in working on some illustrations for The Boxtrolls. I immediately started developing sketches and by 4 a.m. that night I completed and submitted drawings to secure the project. I really enjoyed the movie and wanted to be a part of it in some way, so i just stayed up all night building sketches to submit. It was a labor of love.”
Boxtrolls storyboard created with Photoshop & Wacom Tablet
Judah is one of many creators using Forge to build their ideas. Our users inspire us everyday to keep striving to make Forge the best app possible for brainstorming and building your ideas. We’re always excited to see what everyone is building with Forge, and we want to see more! If you have work you'd like to share or a story to tell, hit us up at contact@buildwithforge.com or share what you’re building on social with the hashtag #BuildWithForge.
Check out more storyboards from Judah at www.judahdobin.com
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Forge Is Back
Today is the day, Forge is back. Apple has approved the new version of Forge by Co (thanks for the quick approval Apple) and it is available now for download in the app store. This is your final step in transferring over with us from Adonit to Co. We are super excited to come out on the other side with such a loyal group of customers. Sounds corny but it’s true.
You can download the new version of Forge by Co here. Once you’ve downloaded the new version of Forge by Co from the App Store you will be prompted with two easy steps to copy your projects from the previous version of Forge by Adonit to the new version of Forge by Co. It should be a simple transfer, but don’t hesitate to reach out to support@buildwithforge.com or on social media if you have any questions or issues.
The release of Forge by Co has been months in the working and marks the beginning of a new adventure for us. We have been working to build a company around Forge. In the background we have been quietly working on new features, a brand for Co, and raising investment. We have big plans for Forge and we are excited to have you along for the ride.
We appreciate your dedication to Forge. Don’t hesitate to share some of your work with us. That’s what keeps us going.
Kris Perpich - CEO
Where is FORGE?
Back in May we announced the spin out of Forge from Adonit to create a new software company and community solely dedicated to Forge and its users.
Today, we have taken the next step in transferring Forge out of Adonit and into our new company, Co. It is the first of two necessary steps in the process required by Apple to transfer ownership of an App.
Starting today, we have pulled down Forge by Adonit from the App store. It is no longer available for download or updates in the app store. This should not effect the current version of Forge by Adonit on your iPad.
The final step will be for you to download the new version of Forge by Co. This version has been submitted to Apple and is awaiting approval. To be clear, that means it is NOT in the app store for download right now. As soon as it is live in the app store we’ll contact everyone to let them know to go download Forge by Co. There is no need to take any action right now.
We know the work you have done in Forge is very important to you so we have built in the functionality to transfer project walls from Forge by Adonit to the new Forge by Co. We’ve designed the process to be as quick and seamless as possible so you can get back to work.
This is not an ideal situation and we appreciate everyones patience in the transition. We will do anything we can to aid in a smooth transfer to Forge by Co, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you need help.
In the background we have been working tirelessly on new functionality. Forge will continue to evolve and grow over the coming months. There are some exciting things in the pipeline that we can’t wait to share with you.
Stay tuned for more information.
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Roxborough gets administrative centre
Tobagonians living on the eastern side of the island will no longer have the burden to spend hours traveling to and from Scarborough to do businesses at government offices.
This was announced when the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) officially opened the Roxborough Administrative Complex on Thursday.
Chief Administrator of the THA, Bernadette Solomon- Koroma said the facility was constructed at a cost of $33 million.
Work started in 2017.
She said services at the License Office, The Registrar of Births and Deaths, T&TEC and Social Welfare.
The Board of Inland Revenue, Postal Service and the Election and Boundaries Commission, among others, would be housed at the new facility.
Secretary of Infrastructure Quarries and the Environment, Kwesi Des Vignes said the building was done using a Tobago contractor and two local subcontractors from the area.
He said 75 persons from the area were employed and $5 million paid in wages to local labour.
Des Vignes said Tobago has the skills to undertake several projects especially for the development of east and north Tobago.
Chief Secretary of the THA Kelvin Charles said the THA is committed to the creation of an urban centre in Roxborough he said the area would soon get a new fire station and police station being built at a combined cost of $86 million.
He said the THA would be turning the sod to start construction of a mini-hospital in the area that will be built at a cost of $60 million.
Charles urged Tobagonians to start getting certified for the area of skills they possessed.
He called on parents and guardian to ensure the next generation of Tobagonians are educated and skilled in all areas that would drive the island's development forward.
- by Shastri Boodan
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BlogWorld NY 2011
BlogWorld NY 2011 Keynote Speakers Announced!
BlogWorld NY 2011 is less than a week away and we’ve got some amazing keynote speakers lined up! If you haven’t registered, there’s still time.
Keynote Speakers – Day 1:
Gary Vaynerchuk, Jeffrey Hayzlett and H.P. Mallory
Gary Vaynerchuk (social media pioneer, author of The Thank You Economy); Jeffrey Hayzlett (Change Agent, Sometime Cowboy and Best-Selling Author of The Mirror Test: Is Your Business Really Breathing); and H.P. Mallory (self-published author of best-selling novels, Cauldron Bubble and Fire Burn) will discuss social media in business beyond marketing and PR, including the changing roles and rules for sales, customer service and more — and how social media is radically changing the face of entire industries. You’ll learn about the transformative powers of amplified communication in their panel: Social Media Game Changers
Mike Schneider, Aaron Strout and Josh Karpf
Mike Schneider (SVP, Director Digital Incubator at Allen & Gerritsen, co-author of Location-based Marketing for Dummies) and Aaron Strout (WCG, co-author of Location-based Marketing for Dummies) lead this discussion on location-based marketing and technology with representatives from three of the world’s top 25 brands: Josh Karpf (Senior Manager of Digital Media Communications, PepsiCo); Tom Aronson (Director, Digital Marketing for Disney); and David Wolf (Vice President of Global Marketing Capabilities, American Express). They will explore what knowing a person’s exact location means to key activity streams in the era of data-driven personal marketing, and the opportunities to provide a piece of content exactly when a person needs it in their panel: Exploring 3 Key Opportunities with Location-Based Marketing
Keynote Speakers – Day 3
Chris Brogan, Chris Pirillo, Andrew Breitbart, Shuana Glenn and Sara Benincasa
The “New Media LIVE!” Talk Show has become a favorite closing keynote tradition at BlogWorld, one that you won’t want to miss! Chris Brogan (president of Human Business Works, co-founder of the PodCamp new media conference series, co-author of the New York Times bestselling book, Trust Agents, featured columnist at Entrepreneur Magazine); Chris Pirillo (former CPU Magazine columnist, author, producer on CNN.com Live, Internet entrepreneur and former TV host); Shauna Glenn (hilarious author, columnist, blogger, and mother to four children); Sara Benincasa (VH1, MTV, NBC Today Show, comedian, writer, and political blogger) and Andrew Breitbart (commentator for the Washington Times, author Righteous Indignation: Excuse Me While I Save the World, publisher, commentator, and founder of Breitbart.com, Breitbart.tv, Big Hollywood, Big Government, Big Journalism, and Big Peace) offer an irreverent, humorous, off-beat, entertaining, insightful and edgy panel, in a late night talk show format, to wrap up the conference. Special guests may be announced on-site…stay tuned!
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King of the Khyber Rifles Music
Citizen Kane: The Classic Film Scores of Bernard Herrmann
Remastered with King of the Khyber Rifles! . CD
Citizen Kane, Beneath the 12-Mile Reef, Hangover Square, White Witch Doctor, King of the Khyber Rifles Charles Gerhardt National Philharmonic Orchestra Dutton Vocalion
King of the Khyber Rifles
UK release. DVD [2]
King of the Khyber Rifles 20th Century Fox
King of the Khyber Rifles Fox Cinema Archives
Famous Film Scores
Re-release of "The Spectacular World Of Classic Film Scores" with some other Gerhardt re-recordings. CD
King of the Khyber Rifles Charles Gerhardt National Philharmonic Orchestra Newton Classics
Bernard Herrmann at 20th Century Fox
14-CD box set containing all of the 20th Century Fox scores of Herrmann Details here. CD
Jane Eyre, Anna and the King of Siam, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Five Fingers, Hangover Square, The Snows of Kilimanjaro, A Hatful of Rain, White Witch Doctor, Beneath the 12-Mile Reef, The Egyptian, Garden of Evil, King of the Khyber Rifles, Blue Denim, Prince of Players, The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Tender is the Night Nick Redman, Robert Townson Varese Sarabande
Source: Nick Redman
El Capitan King
Spanish DVD Release Spanish and English Audio Tracks. DVD [2]
King of the Khyber Rifles Fox
Tribute to Bernard Herrmann
The Day the Earth Stood Still King of the Khyber Rifles A Portrait of Hitch (from The Trouble With Harry) The Naked and The Dead North By Northwest Scherzo Macabre (from Jason and the Argonauts) It's Alive! and world premiere of William Malpede's "Eye of the Storm: A Portrait of Benny". Los Angeles, CA, USA
The Day the Earth Stood Still, King of the Khyber Rifles, The Trouble with Harry, The Naked and the Dead, North by Northwest, Jason and the Argonauts, It's Alive Lawrence Stoffel California State University Northridge Wind Ensemble
Source: Lawrence Stoffel
Bernard Herrmann at Fox, Vol.2
Original soundtrack recordings. CD
Garden of Evil, Prince of Players, King of the Khyber Rifles Bernard Herrmann, Nick Redman Varese Sarabande
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Archive by category "Hands On"
Ethan Meteor HunterMorphopolisPCRedshirtRezzedThat Dragon Cancer
Rezzed Roundup ::: Part Two
When demonstrated it’s hard to fault Quick Draw. Hand a group of people PlayStation Move controllers and tell them they’re in a gun fight and instinctively everyone knows what to do. Controllers are immediately slung at people’s hips, fingers start twitching, and everyone eyes their rivals waiting for the first one to twitch. Bam! Bam! Bam! And in an instant only one person is left standing.
Quick Draw is a game without the need for a screen, and its clever smoke and mirrors allow living rooms to turn into the Wild West. All the software is looking for is a handful of stats about fastest trigger, elevation and angle of the shot but to the user it’s all about the very physical experience. It’s a motion game that achieves so much by only using a fraction of the technology on offer.
Along with the Wild West style shoot-out there was also the English equivalent where duellers would take several paces and wait for the bell to toll before turning and firing. Also on show was a game of tag which saw players popping the Move controllers in their back pocket, initially obscuring the orb on its end. One would then light up – usually without the controller’s owner knowing – and they would have to survive for as long as possible without being tagged, which usually involved heading into the crowd of onlookers for protection
It was superb fun and the booth was a constant success as show goers wanted to try something a little different. Though the concept seems a little limited it’s already received the green light for release on PS3, PS4 and PC and so a wide audience awaits it.
That Dragon, Cancer
If there was a surprise in the Leftfield Collection, a cramped corridor showcasing some of the up and coming indie talent, it was found in the shape of That Dragon, Cancer. A much understated experience, it unfolds as an interactive story rather than a game, offering an insight into one of the developer’s lives and how cancer has affected it.
The scene opens with them siting in an uncomfortable hospital chair, musing on the décor of the sterile room around them and the reasoning behind it. The topics point to someone looking for a distraction from their situation, willing the mundane to take them away from the realities they’re suffering from. Significant words form in the environment pulling your eye around as the reality of the situation unfolds. There are no great monologues ramming home the point, instead the power comes from the subtlety in the lead’s dialogue.
As we faded to black I found a lump in my throat. Despite the hustle and bustle about me That Dragon, Cancer had managed to cocoon me in its world and I was wrapped in the drama. It may be an emotive topic but the delicacy with which it was portrayed and the knowledge that it was a very personal account shows how powerful interactive storytelling can be.
Ethan Meteor Hunter
From the very friendly Seaven Studios, Ethan is a rat that has developed several unique talents, including telekinesis and the ability to pause time. How? Well that’s left to the vagaries of the science behind being hit by a meteor, and now he’s navigating the rat runs and sewers around his home collecting pieces of said rock.
At its heart it’s a 2D platformer but Ethan’s powers mean the challenge comes from more than pixel perfect jumping. At certain points he can pause time and move objects about him. These can include crates, planks or even small flame throwers, and all need to be rejigged either to clear blockages or create bridges before continuing onwards. Everything is physics driven too so they’ll all clatter and fall about as you move the level, leading to some interesting segments where items need to be rearranged mid-jump to take advantage of them before gravity sucks them back to earth.
There’s also the more traditional fare of spinning blades and mouse traps that can catapult the lead across gorges. It took me a while to get the feel of the weight and movement of Ethan but it soon settled into an enjoyable experience that mixed sections of swift moving platforming chained with block laden puzzles. Nothing was overly tough but it does require a patience as most dangers cause instant death and a trip back to the last checkpoint.
There are touches of Ratchet & Clank and Max & the Magic Marker about Meteor Hunter, both in terms of look and feel. At the moment it’s looking for backers on Steam’s Greenlight and is definitely worth investigating if you’re looking for a platformer with a twist.
If there was one game I wished I had had more time with it was Redshirt. Barely scraping the surface I had still managed to throw a party for my work colleagues, start stalking a Second Lieutenant, and complained bitterly about my days working long hours as a teleportation clean-up assistant. And if that sounds curious, you should see what some of the other social media users of Spacebook say in their status updates.
Redshirt is a social climbing game where you must increase your standing aboard a galaxy-trekking starship, from that of the lowest rank to something far more Tweetable. These aims need to start small by buddying up with your workmates, slowly growing your circle through friends of friends, and then gradually drawing in more and more influential people that you’d like to schmooze with. Move too fast and you’ll just get ignored, so it’s all about throwing the right sort of parties and posting the most careful and manipulative status updates possible.
All this is balanced through a limited number of daily actions and having to split your character’s time between their social climbing and actual work. With this limitation in place, prioritising your actions is crucial, and it’s easy to get to the point where you’ve a plan in mind but you’re a handful of actions short of pulling it off.
Not only does it produce a satirical take on today’s social media culture but it embraces the past too. From Star Trek to Red Dwarf the best of sci-fi’s flagships have been referenced and homaged creating a very interesting blend of cultures. Fifteen minutes couldn’t do Redshirt justice and so I’ll be awaiting its forthcoming release to spend more time climbing the ranks and joining my very first away team.
Morphopolis
Morphopolis displays a world from a point of view usually only seen by David Attenborough. In amongst the blades of grass and flower stems we witness caterpillars preparing to enter their cocoons and bees going about their nectar gathering business. It is a beautifully depicted world full of bright colours, layers of details, and gently moving creatures.
Whilst some of these creatures are fine without your attention, others need a helping hand. A drag of the mouse will move them along their path, edging them towards their eventual goal, but each time they will reach an inevitable impasse. In one instance this was a much larger insect blocking your path or in another it was the caterpillar’s hunger for food before beginning his transformation. For both situations, there was only one solution.
Each blocker can be resolved by finding a number of a specific objects in the background, be it eight drops of nectar or a dozen insect legs, and so Morphopolis turns into a “find it” game. This is easier said than done, too, for although the backgrounds are not littered with objects to cause you distraction, the detailed nature of the world causes these items to be lost in plain sight.
This style of game is not traditionally one I give much time to but the lush art work caused me to linger, though quite whether there’s any more to this insight into the world of insects is unclear. It may have caught my eye but sadly not my imagination.
Little InfernoPC
Little Inferno ::: Hands On
So, Little Inferno. At first I thought you were silly. Then I thought you were setting the wrong example. And then I wanted to burn things with you. A lot.
It’s a devilishly simple premise that rewards players for setting light to their newly acquired possessions. Join Ali and James as they play with matches.
PCReus
Reus ::: Hands On
Reus! A quaint unpronounceable Civilisation game where you control four giants all looking to terraform and plant their influence on the planet. Join Ali and James as they nurture their planet from a desolate wasteland to a thriving evolution of mankind.
GameCubeRibbit King
Ribbit King ::: Retro Hands On
If you’ve never witnessed Frolf before then this will be an experience.
Take your frogs to the tee and send them on their way with a tap from your mallet. Watch them bounce off trees, spin on lily pads, frighten elephants, be consumed by snakes and offer us more thrills and spills than an entire PGA tournament. It’s time for Ribbit King!
PS3Thomas Was AloneVita
Thomas Was Alone ::: Hands On
A stripped down and refined platformer, Thomas Was Alone somehow managed to inject personality into a series of four-sided shapes. It’s a feat, so join Ali, James, Claire, Thomas, Steve (or Chris) and Laura as we run from the evil pixel cloud.
GuacameleeVita
Guacamelee ::: Hands On
Pull on your wrestling masks and jump into the ring of Guacamelee. Drink Box’s follow up to Mutant Blobs, it continues to show the studio’s bold, colourful style. You’re not rolling around this time, though; you’re saving a Mexican village from the undead through your patented brand of piledrivers and justice.
Look out for lots of nods to other videogames in the background.
3DSLuigiLuigi's Mansion
Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Dark Moon ::: Hands On
Who ya gonna call? How about a lanky plumber with a love of the colour green? Join us as we take Luigi and his vacuum cleaner through the spooky corridors of a haunted house.
Does it still have the charm of the GameCube launch title? How does the 3DS handle the controls of a previously twin-analogue game? How many times will James get eaten by a plant in the first three minutes? The answers to this and more within.
PCSurgery Simulator 2013
Surgery Simulator 2013 ::: Hands On
It’s been a while since we looked at a simulator. Most of the time we’ve played with bridges or heavy machinery, so this time we thought we’d try something a little more squishy.
Join James, Manny and Matt as we try our hand (literally singular) at refined butchery.
Bioshock InfiniteXbox 360
Bioshock Infinite ::: Hands On
Bioshock Infinite has consumed the 7outof10 team this week. We’re ignoring sleep, food and girlfriends just so we can spend more time with Elizabeth.
PCSim City
Sim City ::: Hands On
The server problems finally seem to be a thing of the past and so we head online for a proper look at Maxis’ city simulator.
Ever wondered water a lava lamp made of brown would look like? Feast your eyes on that and many other interesting social policies as James and Ali take you round Sheepy Magna, the jewel in the 7outof10 Sim City region.
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Jaiprakash Associates
July 18, 2019 in Jaiprakash Associates
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) Wednesday directed IDBI Bank, the lead lender of debt-ridden Jaypee Infratech, to file an affidavit listing out new terms and conditions if a fresh round of bidding is conducted. A two-member bench headed by Chairman Justice S J Mukhopadhaya has asked IDBI Bank to file an affidavit by Friday in this regard. The appellate tribunal has listed the matter for next hearing on Monday.
“Counsel appearing for lenders is allowed to file new terms and conditions in case fresh bidding takes place,” the bench said.
In the second round of bidding, the committee of creditors (CoC) had first rejected the resolution plan of Suraksha Realty and then voted against state-owned NBCC’s offer.
In the voting that took place on NBCC’s bid, 34.75 per cent of home buyers voted in favour, 1.44 per cent voted against, whereas 23.8 per cent did not vote.
All the 13 banks, which constitute 40.75 per cent of CoC, voted against the bid by the state-run firm to acquire Jaypee Infratech. Home buyers have nearly 60 per cent voting rights in the CoC.
In its hearing Wednesday, the appellate tribunal has suggested some guidelines for new terms and conditions.
“All allottees would be given flats according to their builder buyer agreement. If allottee not present then CoC has to decide how it has to be adjusted,” the bench said.
“Land attached to the building and with common area amenities would remain with the allottees,” it added.
Meanwhile, NCLAT also orally suggested to the counsel representing the Adani Group to improve its bid. Adani has made an unsolicited offer to acquire the debt-laden realty firm.
Jaypee Infratech went into insolvency in August 2017 after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) admitted an application filed by an IDBI Bank-led consortium.
In the first round of insolvency proceedings conducted last year, the Rs 7,350-crore bid of Lakshdeep, part of Suraksha Group, was rejected by lenders. Later in October 2018, the IRP started the second round of bidding process.
NEW DELHI: A group of homebuyers has approached the Supreme Court challenging the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) order allowing NBCC and creditor bank to thrash out resolution plan to take over Jaypee Infratech, even after the plan was rejected by a committee of creditors (CoC) which included homebuyers.
The petition has been filed by a group 1000 homebuyers alleging that the NCLAT order passed on July 2 was in violation of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) as statutory period of 270 days for wrapping up Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process had expired and the tribunal had extended the deadline in violation of law.
“The NCLAT’s impugned order while recording that the resolution plan submitted by NBCC was rejected by the CoC has sought to set aside such rejection and to further reopen such negotiations, usurping the powers/functions, of the NCLT, COC and Resolution Professional, especially when the statutory period for completion of CIRP as stipulated under IBC has expired,” the petition filed by advocate M L Lahoty said.
With creditors rejecting NBCC’s bid to acquire Jaypee Infratech, the NCLAT had directed representatives of banks, allottees and other stakeholders to appear before it on July 17 to sort out differences on the NBCC attempt and consider how the bid could be tweaked for the benefit of homebuyers. During voting, majority of CoC had rejected NBCC’s bid to acquire Jaypee Infratech.
Challenging the order, the petitioners said, “The NCLAT has erroneously usurped the functions/ powers of the resolution professional wherein NCLAT has sought to call the representatives of the financial creditors, the resolution applicant, the resolution professional, the allottees and the fixed deposit holders for conducting such renegotiation for the resolution plan on July 17 especially when the resolution plan has already been rejected once by the majority of the creditors after the expiry of the statutory period.”
The homebuyers also expressed reservations against allowing NBCC to complete the unfinished housing projects of Jaypee and pleaded the apex court to pass order for protection of homebuyers. “The experience of over 48,000 homebuyers of Amrapali with regard to NBCC is extremely frustrating since NBCC refused to invest or arrange any funds for construction of the projects due to which no further construction work is being carried out,” the petition said.
The apex court had on July 11 assured homebuyers that it would intervene to protect the interests of Jaypee homebuyers if the resolution plan under insolvency proceedings failed and asked all parties including NBCC and creditor banks to sort out differences.
Will protect your interests, SC tells Jaypee homebuyers
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would intervene to protect Jaypee homebuyers if the resolution plan under the insolvency proceedings failed. It may step in to stop liquidation of the company to safeguard buyers’ investment. It asked all the parties, including NBCC and creditor banks, to sort out differences over the plan.
Having failed to come up with a policy to protect the interests of homebuyers, the Centre urged a bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar to adjourn the hearing as the case was listed before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on July 17 for a final decision on the resolution plan. The court posted the hearing for July 18. It said the parties should explore all possibilities to pave the way for other builders to take over Jaypee Infratech Ltd which is facing insolvency proceedings.
As the homebuyers urged the bench to pass an interim order to stop liquidation of the company, the bench assured them that their interests would be protected. “We should wait for the outcome of the tribunal proceedings. We also want the government to explore all possibilities. If the proposal (resolution plan) given to the tribunal is acceptable to all, then the problem will be solved,” the bench said.
Jaypee Infratech went into insolvency in 2017 after the National Company Law Tribunal admitted an application by an IDBI Bank-led consortium seeking action under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
With creditors rejecting NBCC’s bid to acquire Jaypee Infratech, the NCLAT had directed representatives of banks, allottees and other stakeholders to appear before it on July 17 to consider how the bid could be tweaked for the benefit of homebuyers.
Jaypee lenders slammed for ‘back door’ talks with Adani
July 3, 2019 in Jaiprakash Associates
NEW DELHI: The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has called out lenders of Jaypee Infratech for engaging in “backdoor negotiations” with the Adani group on the resolution of the debt-laden real estate company after the committee of creditors rejected a revised resolution plan proposed by government-owned NBCC.
Adani group had submitted a non-binding proposal to lenders of Jaypee Infrastructure, offering to infuse Rs 1,700 crore in fresh equity and begin delivery of flats to homebuyers within nine months, according to a counsel for the lenders. The group has also offered to pay .`1,000 crore to settle dues of workmen and financial creditors.
A three-member NCLAT bench led by Justice SJ Mukhopadhaya was not convinced. “NBCC is a government company. One can rely on it,” the bench said. “How do you know that they (Adani Group) will complete the projects within nine months? If Jaypee Infratech cannot complete, they will not complete. They don’t have experience in infrastructure.”
The bench directed representatives of lenders, homebuyers, directed representative of lenders, homebuyers, NBCC and other stakeholders to appear before it to modify the plan to make it acceptable to all stakeholders after it was informed that the bid by NBCC had not been approved by the committee of creditors (CoC).
NBCC had proposed to infuse Rs 200 crore as equity to finish incomplete projects by 2023 and transfer 950 acres of land worth Rs 5,000 crore to lenders.
Ramji Srinivas, counsel for IDBI, said lenders have opposed the NBCC bid in part because it required that lenders provide an additional Rs 1,400 crore to NBCC for the completion of the projects.
A counsel for the resolution professionals said homeowners constituting 34.75% of the CoC had approved NBCC’s resolution plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), while all lenders representing 40.70% of CoC rejected the plan. Homebuyers representing about 23.8% of CoC abstained from voting while 1.44% voted against the NBCC bid.
A resolution plan requires the approval of at least 66% of CoC to be accepted.
Jaypee Infratech has total outstanding debt of around Rs 9,800 crore and has failed to deliver flats to over 23,000 homebuyers. Homebuyers form around 60% of the committee of creditors while 13 lenders constitute the remaining 40%.
The NCLAT bench stressed that its priority was to provide a resolution to homebuyers and that it would decide in this case that the maximisation of assets on the cases involving allottees may be defined by the maximization of the flats that can be provided to allottees. “We are not bothered about the banks, we are bothered about allottees,” the bench said, adding that if no resolution plan was accepted, the bench may allow the promoters to enter into an agreement with homebuyers as a separate class of creditors to complete the housing projects.
NCLAT directs NCLT to decide on IBC plea against JP Associates in six weeks
NEW DELHI: The NCLAT Monday directed the National Company Law Tribunal to decide the insolvency plea filed by ICICI Bank against Jaiprakash Associates in six weeks.
The private sector lender had approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), seeking a direction to NCLT Allahabad-bench to expedite the hearing on its insolvency petition against Jaypee Group firm Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL).
Hearing the matter, a three-judge bench of the NCLAT headed by Chairman Justice S J Mukhopadhyaya directed the NCLT Allahabad to decide on admitting the plea preferably in six weeks.
In September 2018, ICICI Bank had filed a petition before the NCLT Allahabad bench seeking to start insolvency proceedings against JAL, which is into infrastructure and real estate space.
In its plea before the appellate tribunal, the bank had submitted that there has been no progress in its petition filed before the NCLT Allahabad in last nine months.
JAL’s subsidiary Jaypee Infratech is already going through corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP).
According to the bank, JAL owes around Rs 1,296 crore and it had approached the NCLT to recover the dues by filing an insolvency plea against JAL, under section 7 of Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
However, JAL challenged the petition before the Allahabad High Court but the same was rejected. JAL then moved the Supreme Court, which too refused to stay the application.
Jaypee Infratech creditors to meet on Jun 20 to decide future course
June 16, 2019 in Jaiprakash Associates
NEW DELHI: Jaypee Infratech’s creditors, which include banks and home buyers, will meet on June 20 to assess the progress of the ongoing insolvency process and decide future course of action. The meeting has been called days after majority of banks voted against state-owned NBCC’s bid to acquire the debt ridden realty firm.
A meeting of Committee of Creditors (CoC) will be held on June 20, 2019, Jaypee Infratech’s Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) Anuj Jain said in a regulatory filing.
He did not disclose the agenda of the meeting.
Sources, however, said that the CoC has been called to discuss the status update of the ongoing insolvency proceedings and the way forward.
A majority of lenders voted against NBCC’s bid on June 10 but most home buyers wanted the state-owned company to takeover the debt-laden realty firm, sources had said.
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) had clarified on June 10 that it did not bar lenders from voting against NBCC’s resolution plan. It also directed IRP to report the outcome of voting process directly to it. The NCLAT also advanced the date of next hearing to July 17 from July 2.
The exact percentage of votes in favour and against the NBCC’s takeover plan was not disclosed due to an insolvency court order.
The sources had said the bid possibly did not muster the requisite nod of two-third of lenders and buyers.
The voting result is to be placed before the NCLAT.
In most bankruptcy proceedings, lenders have the right to vote for or against a resolution plan for a debt-laden firm. In the case of realty firms, home buyers also have voting rights at par with lenders.
As many as 13 banks and over 23,000 homebuyers have voting rights in the CoC of Jaypee Infratech.
Homebuyers represent nearly 60 per cent of voting rights, while banks have the rest. For approval of any resolution plan, at least 66 per cent votes should be in favour.
Bankers had reservation with the NBCC’s bid because of certain concession sought by the state-owned firm related to future tax liabilities and approval from development authority YEIDA for transfer of land and Yamuna Expressway.
This is the second round of bidding process to revive Jaypee Infratech, which went into insolvency in August 2017 after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) admitted an application filed by an IDBI Bank-led consortium.
Early last month, the CoC rejected Suraksha Realty’s bid. On May 30, the CoC decided to put on vote NBCC’s bid even as bankers had reservations against the proposal. The voting process, which started on May 31, concluded on June 10.
Last week, lenders filed a petition before the NCLAT to allow them to vote against NBCC’s bid in an ongoing insolvency process. They also pleaded that other options should be explored, including considering of other bids or initiating fresh expression of interest.
Adani group recently made an unsolicited and non-binding bid to acquire Jaypee Infratech.
Jaypee Infratech home buyers may stop paying EMIs
June 9, 2019 in Jaiprakash Associates
NEW DELHI: As the voting process on the NBCC’s bid for Jaypee Infratech (JIL) ends on Monday, with no signs of the public sector enterprise getting through, sources say, home buyers plan to stop paying the ongoing EMIs (equated monthly installment) as many of them have “lost hope of a resolution”.
The online voting on the NBCC’s bid started on May 31.
The bid would require 66 per cent votes in its favour to make the cut and acquire the insolvent realty company. The home buyers, who are mostly in favour of the bid, have a vote share of around 58 per cent, but of the total 22,000 home buyers, only 9,000 have voted so far, further declining the weight on the NBCC’s bid.
IDBI Bank, the prime lender to JIL, which has around 18 per cent vote share is already against the bid on the ground of the resolution plan being “conditional”.
A member of the home buyers association told IANS: “Now we are telling people (the home buyers) that we should stop paying our EMIs. This is going to be our next step.”
“There are a couple of hearings, after which I think, we will take this stand… All the home buyers would have to stop paying EMIs, because if only one or two stop… it won’t help. It has to be mass step.”
Around 70 per cent of the 22,000 home buyers took loans, he noted.
JIL went into the insolvency process in 2017 after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) admitted an application by IDBI Bank-led consortium seeking resolution of the realty firm. In the first round of insolvency proceedings, a Rs 7,350-crore bid of Lakshdeep, part of Suraksha Group, was rejected by lenders.
In October 2018, interim resolution professional (IRP) Anuj Jain started the second round of bidding process. In May this year, the Committee of Creditors (CoC) rejected a bid of Suraksha Realty through a voting process, following which, the CoC decided to consider NBCC’s offer.
The CoC eventually decided to put on vote the revised offer of the NBCC. Although homebuyers favoured the voting process, the IDBI Bank-led lenders dissented as the bid was seen as conditional.
The NBCC’s bid seeks the cancellation of an estimated income tax liability of Rs 33,000 crore due over a period of 30 years under the concession agreement for the transfer of land from the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) to Jaypee Infratech Limited (JIL).
The PSU also sought relief from taking consent of the YEIDA for any business transfer between JIL and Yamuna Expressway SPV for transfer of assets as well as land parcels from JIL to the land bank “special purpose vehicle” (SPV).
The CoC asked the state-run construction major to clarify on the conditions and also sought their removal from the plan. The NBCC made some minor changes to its bid including reducing the quantity of unsold inventory it plans to give out to the lenders, but did not do away with the contentious clauses related to income tax liability and taking approval of YEIDA for any business transfer between YEIDA and JIL.
Following this, although the CoC put the bid on vote starting May 30, it eventually approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) seeking permission to reject the bid, which the Delhi-based appellate tribunal will hear on Monday.
For now, the NBCC’s bid seems unlikely to make it through and relief for the over 20,000 stranded home buyers does not seem coming anytime soon.
Jaypee Infratech creditors’ meet on May 30 to discuss NBCC bid
May 27, 2019 in Jaiprakash Associates
NEW DELHI: Debt-laden Jaypee Infratech’s financial creditors, which include bankers and homebuyers, will meet on May 30 to discuss state-owned NBCC’s bid to acquire the realty firm and complete stuck housing projects.
A meeting of Committee of Creditors (CoC) has been called on May 30, sources said. As many as 13 banks and 23,000 homebuyers have voting rights in the committee.
Earlier this month, creditors rejected a bid by Mumbai-based Suraksha Realty through a voting process.
Later, the CoC decided to put on vote the NBCC’s offer even as bankers were opposed to this move citing certain conditions in the resolution plan submitted by the public sector firm.
On the bankers’ plea, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) had on May 17 annulled voting by homebuyers and lenders on NBCC’s bid and allowed renegotiation on the offer by May 30. Voting process could start from May 31.
At present, bankers and NBCC are negotiating on the latter’s bid to acquire Jaypee Infratech.
Sources had earlier said that NBCC was unlikely to dilute certain conditions, including exemption from future tax liability, mentioned in its bid but the public sector firm was open to negotiating on the offer related to unsold flats.
Lenders have shown reluctance to acquire up to 2,207 unsold flats worth Rs 1,756 crore as proposed by NBCC in its revised offer.
In its latest offer, NBCC has proposed infusion of Rs 200 crore equity capital, transfer of 950 acres of land worth Rs 5,000 crore as well as Yamuna Expressway to banks and completion of flats by July 2023 in order to settle an outstanding claim of Rs 23,723 crore of financial creditors.
On this bid, lenders had reservations on certain concessions sought by NBCC and had sought clarifications from the firm.
However, NBCC decided not to dilute the conditions of exemption from future income tax liability as well as from taking consent of development authorities for transfer of businesses, including land parcels and Yamuna Expressway.
Clarifications from the NBCC were sought in the wake of Jaypee Infratech’s Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) Anuj Jain flagging to the lenders that the state-owned firm’s bid was conditional and non-binding.
The IRP had written to the CoC that NBCC’s revised bid was conditional as the plan would not be binding unless key relief measures such as extinguishing of income tax liability and exemption from seeking consent of YEIDA (Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority) for any business transfer, were taken.
In 2017, Jaypee Infratech went into insolvency process after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) admitted an application by an IDBI Bank-led consortium seeking revival of the realty firm.
In the first round of insolvency proceedings conducted last year, the Rs 7,350-crore bid of Lakshdeep, part of Suraksha Group, was rejected by lenders.
Later in October 2018, the IRP started the second round of bidding process to revive Jaypee Infratech on the NCLT’s direction.
Jaypee lenders start negotiations on NBCC’s bid as per NCLAT order
State-owned NBCC is unlikely to dilute certain conditions, including exemption from tax liability, in its offer for debt-laden Jaypee Infratech but is ready to negotiate on the proposal related to unsold flats, sources said.
Jaypee Infratech’s lenders have started negotiations with NBCC on the latter’s bid to acquire the realty firm.
Last week, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) had annulled voting by homebuyers and lenders on NBCC’s bid and allowed renegotiation on the offer by May 30. Voting process could start from May 31.
According to sources, lenders have shown reluctance to acquire up to 2,207 unsold flats worth Rs 1,756 crore as proposed by NBCC in its revised offer.
NBCC is ready to negotiate on its proposal related to unsold flats, they added.
However, sources said NBCC is unlikely to dilute its conditions related to exemption of tax liabilities.
In its revised offer, NBCC proposed infusion of Rs 200 crore equity capital, transfer of 950 acres of land worth Rs 5,000 crore as well as Yamuna Expressway to banks and completion of flats by July 2023 in order to settle an outstanding claim of Rs 23,723 crore of financial creditors.
Last week, the Committee of Creditors (CoC) decided to put on vote the revised offer of NBCC, with homebuyers favouring the voting process while bankers dissenting.
Lenders had written to the NBCC seeking clarifications on certain concessions sought by the public sector firm in its resolution plan.
However, NBCC decided not to dilute the conditions of exemption from income tax liability as well as from taking consent of development authorities for transfer of businesses.
Clarifications from the NBCC were sought in the wake of the Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) flagging to the lenders that NBCC’s bid was conditional and non-binding.
The IRP Anuj Jain had written to the CoC that NBCC’s revised bid was conditional as the plan would not be binding unless key relief measures such as extinguishing of income tax liability and exemption from seeking consent of YEIDA (Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority) for any business transfer, were taken.
Jaypee Infratech went into insolvency process in 2017 after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) admitted an application by an IDBI Bank-led consortium seeking resolution of the realty firm.
In the first round of insolvency proceedings, the Rs 7,350-crore bid of Lakshdeep, part of Suraksha Group, was rejected by lenders.
Later in October 2018, the IRP started the second round of bidding process to revive Jaypee Infratech on the direction of NCLT.
Earlier this month, creditors, including banks and homebuyers, rejected a bid by Mumbai-based Suraksha Realty through a voting process, following which the CoC decided to consider NBCC’s offer.
Homebuyers in SC to stay process of Jaypee Infratech’s dissolution
May 8, 2019 in Jaiprakash Associates
NEW DELHI: Fearing liquidation proceedings as the insolvency resolution process for debt-ridden real estate giant Jaypee Infratech Ltd (JIL) could not be completed within the statutory lime period of 270 days, hundred of homebuyers approached the Supreme Court seeking to stop the dissolution process.
The apex court had in August last year ordered commencement of insolvency proceedings afresh against JIL before the National Company Law Tribunal, Allahabad, and asked the interim resolution professional (IRP) to seek fresh bids from other companies to take over the realtor.
Under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Act, corporate insolvency resolution process must be completed within 270 days and in case of failure, liquidation starts.
As the time limit of 270 days ended on May 6, the homebuyers rushed to SC through advocate Ashwarya Sinha to stay the liquidation process. Though the NCLT in Allahabad has posted the matter for May 21, providing some breathing space to investors and likely bidders, the uncertainty has forced homebuyers to move the Supreme Court seeking protection of their interests.
“If no resolution plan is accepted till May 6 (the date has now passed), JIL will automatically go into liquidation, thereby leaving thousands of homebuyers in the lurch. Liquidation of the company will only be in the interest of banks who will be able to recover the money lent by them to the debtor,” the petition said.
It said liquidation would defeat the purpose of safeguarding the interest of 32,000 homebuyers who had paid around Rs 14,000 crore to JIL. “The provisions stipulate that in case of distribution of the proceeds, secured creditors will be given preference over an unsecured creditor. However, since no amendments have been brought forth in the definition of secured creditors to include homebuyers, they continue to be regarded as unsecured creditors,” it said. Meanwhile, one of the creditor banks IDBI moved an application before NCLT, Allahabad, for extension of time to allow insolvency proceedings to go on that has resulted in the case being scheduled for May 21.
Citing Amrapali and Unitech cases, in which forensic auditing of the companies was ordered, homebuyers pleaded for a similar order against Jaypee to track diversion of funds which sparked financial issues.
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By Greg Johnson May 21, 2010 11:27pm
Updated: May 26, 2010 4:56pm
Floyd Landis timeline: Tour comeback to doping confession
Detailing the denials through to confessions
Andy Rihs (center) with John Lelangue and Floyd Landis after the 2006 Tour de France.
(AFP Photo)
Floyd Landis crosses the line after an incredible 17th stage of the Tour de France in 2006.
(Fotoreporter Sirotti)
Floyd Landis (Ouch Bahati)
(Mitchell Clinton/www.clintonphoto.com)
Floyd Landis (OUCH) responds to an early attack.
(Jon Devich)
Floyd Landis (Phonak) rides with his teammates during the final stage
Floyd Landis (Phonak) salutes in the maillot jaune
Oscar Pereiro is awarded the 2006 Tour title after Floyd Landis was disqualified for doping.
Yellow jersey USA's Floyd Landis (Phonak/Swi) shakes hands with Spain's Oscar Pereiro (Caisse d'Epargne-Illes Balears/Spa)
Landis ponders Floyd Landis ponders a question from the audience.
(Mark Zalewski/Cyclingnews)
The last four years of Floyd Landis’ life have been anything but uneventful. Cyclingnews’ takes a look back at some of the key events that have taken place since Landis won the 93rd Tour de France’s Stage 17 through to his confession to doping from 2002-2006, and accusations against former colleagues that have surfaced this week.
Landis drug Revelations?
Landis confesses to doping, implicates Armstrong and Bruyneel
Andy Rihs denies all claims made by Floyd Landis
WADA and UCI issue statements on Landis confession
Vaughters supports Zabriskie after Landis accusations
Armstrong rejects Landis allegations
July 20: Landis stages a remarkable comeback on the 93rd Tour de France’s Stage 17, winning the stage solo with a ride that brought him back into overall contention. One day earlier he had a spectacular collapse that saw him concede over eight minutes to overall rivals Carlos Sastre, Oscar Pereiro, Andreas Klöden and Cadel Evans.
July 23: Landis is crowned the winner of the 93rd Tour de France and pulls on the final yellow jersey on Paris’ Champs-Elysées.
July 27: The International Cycling Union announces a positive A-sample from a Tour de France test. Later that day Phonak confirmed it had received a letter from the UCI informing the team that Landis’ A sample from Stage 17 had registered an unusual testosterone/epitestosterone ratio.
July 28: Landis denies doping when he breaks his silence in an interview with Sports Illustrated. "I wouldn't hold it against somebody if they don't believe me," he said.
August 5: The UCI announces that analysis of Landis’ B sample confirmed the A sample’s “adverse analytical finding”. Later that day Landis’ attorney Howard Jacobs released a statement, which said: “Landis, who has not used performance-enhancing substances, maintains his innocence in this case and believes that he will be vindicated of the doping charges.”
August 15: Phonak Cycling Team owner Andy Rihs announces the team would be disbanded at year’s end. The decision came in the wake of Landis’ doping case, after which Barclays Bank brand iShares withdrew its sponsorship arrangement for the following season. “I am bitterly disappointed that the sport of cycling apparently has become a synonym for doping," said Rihs
August 17: Landis' father-in-law, David Witt, is found dead in his car in a parking lot in North Park, San Diego, having shot himself. Landis would later tell The Mail on Sunday: "I don't know why he did it, but I'd be deluding myself if I thought the dope case did not play a big part in his stress.”
September 11: Jacobs formally requests the US Anti Doping Agency drop its case against Landis. It followed a review of the 370 pages of documentation provided by the LNDD laboratory at Chatenay-Malabry, in which Jacobs’ team found inconsistencies in the way the urine sample was handled that call into question the validity of the result.
September 24: USADA announces it will proceed with the case after reviewing Jacobs’ request.
October 13: Landis releases a presentation as part of his defense which claims “the whole process has been full of errors”. Jacobs told Cyclingnews he hoped the document would go some way to restoring Landis’ public reputation at the case’s end.
November 14: French police reveal it’s investigating a possible violation of the Châtenay-Malabry anti-doping laboratory’s (LNDD) e-mail server. It came after the UCI, International Olympic Committee (IOC) and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) received e-mails disguised as originating from LNDD, calling the lab’s competency into question.
November 17: Landis describes any link between the LNDD e-mail investigation and he or his defense team as: “baseless, untrue, irresponsible and another example of the character assassination that I have faced since the initial allegations surfaced in July”.
November 23: Landis appears on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, in an interview where he claims to have never seen anyone taking performance enhancing drugs. "Have you ever seen or been recruited to take performance enhancing drugs?" asked Gumbel with Landis answering simply, "No."
January 7: Landis' press advisor Michael Hensen announces the formation of the Floyd Fairness Fund, which would accept donations to assist with the cost of the rider’s defense. Its mission was described as: "To support Floyd Landis against unsubstantiated doping allegations, to provide the means to attain fairness for Floyd, and to bring justice to those responsible for misconduct in the case."
January 13: The French anti-doping agency (AFLD) requests Landis’ presence at a hearing on February 8 to determine whether the rider will ever be allowed to compete on French soil, should he ever return to competition.
February 8: Landis agrees to not compete in the 2007 Tour de France and AFLD agrees to delay his hearing over competing in France until the outcome of the USADA hearing. On the same day the date for his US hearing is set as May 14, 2007.
February 9: Arbitrators for USADA hearing are announced as Christopher Campbell, selected by Landis; Richard McLaren, selected by USADA; and Patrice Brunet, whom the other two arbitrators chose as the panel's chairman.
February 10: Landis labels a request by the USADA to re-test the rider’s six other B samples from the 2006 Tour de France as “illegal”. Only one of his six samples from the Tour registered abnormalities. The original re-test came from USADA general counsel Travis Tygart.
April 12: The panel grants the USADA its request to have LNDD test the 'B' urine samples taken during the race, even though the 'A' samples collected simultaneously tested negative. Only the positive sample had been subjected to carbon isotope testing to determine whether the source of the testosterone was not naturally made in his body.
April 17: French lab commences carbon isotope testing of Landis’ B samples despite the rider requesting the testing take place at a lab in Los Angeles, USA.
April 23: French newspaper L'Equipe claims the B samples show traces of synthetic testosterone. Landis’ camp claims its expert, former UCLA antidoping laboratory director of clients Paul Scott, was refused entry to the lab to observe the testing.
April 26: Seven time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong offers his support to Landis’ criticisms of the French lab. "I believe in Floyd, I believe he hasn't had a fair shake. I don't trust the lab," Armstrong told Associated Press.
April 30: Simon Davis, a technical consultant for Landis, claims LNDD destroyed original evidence from the re-tests. "Critical evidence stored as electronic data files had been erased from the hard drive and the original data destroyed at the LNDD. The existing data bears indication of alteration," he said.
May 11: Landis claimed USADA offered him a shorter sentence in return for incriminating information against Armstrong. "It was clarified for me that if I gave information that would incriminate Lance then I would be given a shorter sentence," he said.
May 14: Landis’ arbitration hearing commences at the Darling Trial Courtroom at Pepperdine University’s School of Law in Malibu.
May 18: Former professional cyclist Greg LeMond took to the stand at Landis’ arbitration hearing, revealing publicly for the first time that he had been sexually abused as a child. LeMond’s testimony was turned on its head when he revealed that he received a threatening phone call the night before testifying, allegedly from Landis' business manager Will Geoghegan, based upon the number that appeared on LeMond's mobile phone records.
May 19: Geoghegan issues a public apology to LeMond after being cut loose by the Landis camp.
May 20: Landis takes to the stand were he testifies his innocence under oath. While being examined, Jacobs asks: 'Did you ever use testosterone or any performance enhancing substances during your time with the US Postal Service Team', to which he replied ‘no’.
May 23: Closing arguments are heard at the end of Landis’ arbitration hearing.
July 10: Landis starts touring the United States of America to promote his new book Positively False: The Real Story of How I Won the Tour de France, while he awaits the outcome of the USADA hearing.
September 16: Arbitrators announces the official closing of Landis’ hearing, after months of anticipation. The move signals an imminent release of its findings.
September 21: The American Arbitration Association announces Landis has lost his appeal against a two-year suspension for his positive drug test from the 2006 Tour de France. The three member arbitration panel was split two-one in the guilty verdict, with Campbell dissenting.
September 22: The UCI strips Landis of his Tour victory and announces Spain’s Pereiro as the race’s winner.
October 11: Landis announces he will appeal the AAA decision to the Swiss Court of Arbitration for Sport, his final avenue of appeal against the sanction. "Knowing that the accusations against me are simply wrong, and having risked all my energy and resources – including those of my family, friends and supporters – to show clearly that I won the 2006 Tour de France fair and square, I will continue to fight for what I know is right," Landis said in a statement posted on the Floyd Fairness Fund web site.
October 21: Landis’ appeal to CAS is formally filed.
March 19: Landis’ case is presented to CAS at a closed-door hearing in New York City.
June 30: CAS announces its findings in the case of Floyd Landis vs. USADA, ruling against Landis. The decision not only upheld the full two-year suspension, back-dated to January 30, 2007, but found Landis had to pay USADA costs of $100,000USD.
September 10: Domestic squad HealthNet-Maxxis announces its signed Landis to ride for it after his suspension ends in early 2009.
September 29: Landis lodges challenge to CAS findings with US Federal Court. The rider’s motion included a request to overturn the $100,000USD bill for USADA’s costs.
December 2: The US Federal Court case is dropped by Landis after he reaches a settlement agreement with USADA. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed, however it brought an end to the legal wrangling over Landis’ 2006 doping tests.
January 30: Landis’ back-dated suspension comes to its conclusion and the rider is allowed to return to competition in events sanctioned by the UCI and organizations under its rule.
February 14: After serving his two year suspension Landis returned to his first major race since the 2006 Tour de France at the Tour of California.
April 19:L’Express, a French newspaper, claims information obtained by hacking the LNDD network was transmitted to a lab in Canada from the computer of Landis’ former coach Arnie Baker.
May 29: French authorities summon Landis and former coach Baker to testify before French investigators looking into the illegal hacking of data from LNDD.
November 1: Landis admits in an interview with The New Zealand Herald that he never expects to contest the Tour de France again.
November 17: Landis’ amicable departure from Ouch Pro Cycling is announced, with the rider hoping to return to the longer stage races of Europe.
February 16: French Judge Thomas Cassuto issues an arrest warrant for Landis in connection with the data hacking case at LNDD.
March 10: Landis announces he will join the newly formed Bahati Foundation squad. He was believed to have previously been in talks with Rock Racing in the hope the squad would secure a Professional Continental license, which never eventuated.
April 30: Landis sends an e-mail to USA Cycling’s chief executive officer Steve Johnson, which includes his own confession to doping from 2002 to 2006. The e-mail also implicates Johan Bruyneel, Lance Armstrong, George Hincapie, Matthew White, Allen Lim and Michael Barry in either the use of performance enhancing drugs or facilitating doping practices.
May 1: Johnson forwards Landis’ e-mail to the United States Anti Doping Agency’s Tygart, highlighting that the allegations made are the domain of the USADA. Copied on the e-mail is the USADA’s Stephen Starks, USA Cycling's Board of Directors President Bill Peterson, International Cycling Union president Pat Mcquaid, USAC counsel David Tenner and Landis himself.
May 19: Johnson’s e-mail to Tygart, which contains Landis’ original e-mail, is leaked to Cyclingnews and other selected media outlets. The e-mail is forwarded using online service anonymousfeedback.net, so the identity of whoever leaked the information to media is unknown.
May 20: Armstrong, Bruyneel, Rihs and Hincapie all deny the allegations made against them by Landis. The UCI also issued a statement dismissing the allegations against it, while Lim wouldn't comment on the allegations when contacted before the story was published.
May 21: Team Radioshack releases more e-mails from Landis which are directed at both Armstrong and Amgen Tour of California race director Andrew Messick.
Letter claims of widespread drug use
Update on widespread drug use
BMC team co-owner issues a statement
Update: WADA to liaise with United States Anti-Doping Agency, USA Cycling also issue press release
Garmin-Transitions rider resolved to win in California
RadioShack team leader responds to doping accusations
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Viktor Luna
The Exalted, now available to watch online
Dear Subscribers,
The Exalted, the satiric short film I wrote and produced with fashion designer Viktor Luna, is now available for the masses to view on youtube! Check out the 15 minute film here, and please share via social media and comment!
Marise's mother always told her, "Sometimes you have to bring people down in order to raise yourself up." And that's what she did. But does Marise have enough ruthless ambition to become "exalted"? This black comedic short film is a parable for modern times.
For this film, we had the honor of collaborating with Kate Hodge (The Good Wife, White Collar, Blue Bloods...), Ashley Rebecca King (of the critically acclaimed cabaret duo Portz and King), and Rosina Fernhoff (Obie Winner, Snow People). This was also my second collaboration with producer Susan Hunt, an excellent filmmaker in her own right, who worked with us on post-production. (Susan was a producer on For Francis.)
I also must give credit to the great musicians who contributed to this project, including Meg Cavanaugh, one of my oldest friends from way back doing children's theatre at Town Hall in Dayton, Ohio....Meg is now a jazz/rockstar in London, England. Look at us all grown up!
I hope you enjoy the movie, subscribers, and please share and comment!
Onward,
David G Beck
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Thank you to everyone who attended our screening last night...
and for the great questions at the Q&A! The cast, Viktor, Susan, and I really enjoyed sharing this short film with all of you...and we know this is just the beginning of this journey with "The Exalted". We have exciting plans which we will announce in the near future! Stay tuned. :)
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1st preview screening of "The Exalted" on September 4th! All our welcome!
I wrote this satirical dark comedy as a collaborative piece with fashion designer Viktor Luna, and we've worked with the extraordinary editor/producer Susan Hunt. We are all so excited to share this short film with you on September 4th @ 7:30 PM, 60 Washington Square Park, Suite 802.
Tagged: David Beck, David G Beck, Kate Hodge, Viktor Luna, The Exalted, Ashley Rebecca King, Susan Hunt, The Great Griffon
646.621.1025davidGbeck@gmail.com
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Harvest Festival Week
This week was our harvest festival and everybody contributed a lot of food to give to the Padley centre such as soup, sauce and pasta. In Mrs Bell's raised beds over the summer holidays she grew a gigantic sunflower, carrots, tomatoes, green beans and three small pumpkins and two massive ones. In Eagles we learnt about fair trade and made t-shirts that we designed and at the staff meeting the teachers chose their four favourites to decide who won and the four winners got to put their design on a t-shirt so that they could wear them in Collective Worship. We also played a game called the Banana Split game where we negotiated how much of the 30p that a banana costs to buy goes to each group of people who produce it. Everybody came to a conclusion that everyone should have 6p each which we thought was the fairest way to split the money from the banana but this doesn't happen if you don't buy Fairtrade goods.
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The new European BMW 316d ES Sedan
Discussion in 'BMW' started by xcel, Jun 27, 2009.
xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member
A BMW that the US needs although the marques customers here may not necessarily agree... Yet.
[fimg=left]http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2009_BMW_316d_Sedan.jpg[/fimg]Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - June 25, 2009
2009 BMW 316d Sedan - $38,424 OTR (includes UK taxes) to start and 50.3 mpgUS combined on the NEDC.
Award-winning EfficientDynamics technology spawns the most fuel efficient and cleanest BMW 3 Series ever.
The most fuel efficient and cleanest 3 Series BMW has ever produced. The new BMW 316d ES Sedan sets a new benchmark in the luxury market with its heightened blend of high fuel economy, low emissions and as always, a rewarding driving experience.
The BMW 316d is powered by a 2L, I4 turbo-diesel engine that records a BMW best, 50.3 mpg on the NEDC combined cycle. This class-leading fuel economy figure is enough to give the car a range easily in excess of 800 miles between fill-ups. Easily the most fuel efficient and cleanest BMW 3 Series ever.
Every BMW must meet its customer’s performance expectations. The 2.0L turbo-diesels 116 HP and 192 lb-ft. of torque from 1,750 RPM is transmitted to the road via a six-speed manual gearbox allowing the 316d a zero to 60 mph time of 10.7 seconds. In addition, a top speed of 125 mph and BMW’s uncompromised handling should meet most customer requirements. This level of performance and efficiency eclipses compact competitor products from the likes of Audi and Mercedes.
Low running costs are a key factor in the proposition of BMW 316d ownership. The BMW 316d costs just $58 USD a year to tax courtesy of a band C Vehicle Excise Duty rank. To put this in context, the BMW 316d with its CO2 emissions of just 118g/km and a P11D value of $38,276 means a 40 percent tax payer is liable for $1,990 USD a year. A person in the 25 per cent bracket need only pay $1,243 USD. Compare this to the award-winning BMW 318d and savings of $863 USD and $540 respectively can be made.
The new BMW 316d Saloon goes on sale in September.
xcel, Jun 27, 2009
nervousmini Well-Known Member
If only they would bring it........
To be fair, I'm not sure that the typical BMW customer is ready for it either - but it may bring those who have not considered the brand to at least think about it.
BMW makes so many fabulous vehicles that are only prevented from being imported here by the haunting memories most Americans have of diesel cars and marketing/sales types without the vision to help change that impression!
The 335td is a wonderful car and I fear that if it can't prove itself to people who aren't willing to give it a chance, it will disappear like the 524td of the 80's.
nervousmini, Jun 28, 2009
seftonm Veteran Staff Member
It's too bad, most of the BMW's that members here would like are only sold in Europe. Sadly, 100-120hp gassers and diesels, hatchbacks, high mpg, and cheaper low-featured models don't fit in with the image BMW likes to have here. If only they could change that, but I'm not sure how American customers would react?
seftonm, Jun 28, 2009
smart-za Well-Known Member
I think the 62.8 mpg quoted for this car is in UK gallons, not US. Still, not bad at all for a bigish car!
-Simon
smart-za, Jun 28, 2009
HI Smart-za:
___Excellent catch! I was working on all those darned British Pound and Euro conversions and skipped the Imperial gallon ones
___Good Luck
___Wayne
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This week's Sedra, Vayeitzei, starts off with Jacob journeying away from his family after having aroused the anger of his brother Esau for 'taking' the blessings from his father Isaac. The verse states that as he was journeying towards Charan, he 'encountered the place'. Our Rabbis inform us that G-d is called "The Place" ("Hamakom") and that the Hebrew word 'encounter' often means prayer.
The surmise is that Jacob here introduced the maariv (evening) prayer. Previously, Abraham introduced the shacharit (morning) prayer, and Isaac the mincha (afternoon) prayer. The question could be asked - what relevance did each of our forefathers have with the specific prayers? I heard a very interesting answer from the Lutzker Rav in his commentary "Oznayim LeTorah".
Of all the forefathers, Abraham, knew the greatest contentment, wealth and honour. He had passed ten difficult trials, and became known as "the prince of G-d". Eventually, after he defeated the four kings (in the first ever world war) he was compared to the sun when it comes out in its might. It was therefore most fitting that he should institute the morning prayer, shacharit. Isaac, although he too enjoyed wealth and honour, was the first Jew to taste the bitterness of exile, to hear Avimelech say "Go away from us!". Isaac's whole life was like the afternoon, as the sun was slowly setting. He established mincha, his prayer for mercy to make the approaching 'night' more endurable for his decendants. Jacob, on the other hand, had a lifetime of hardship; he had trouble with Esau and Lavan, his daughter Dinah was violated, his sons fought amongst themselves, resulting in Joseph being sold into slavery. He ordained maariv in expression of his steadfast service of G-d. He taught his children that even someone whose world has gone dark must still pray.
After Jacob prayed where his ancestors had prayed (this was the place where Adam, Cain, Abel and Noah brought offerings, and where Abraham bound Isaac), G-d detained him so that he would stay the night there. This Holy place was the future site of the Temple. Jacob takes twelve stones (these were the stones from the altar of the akeidah) and placed them under his head. These stones 'argued' for the right to be under Jacob's head. As well as that, Jacob has the dream about the ladder, and is also shown a vision of the destruction of the Temple.
These twelve stones corresponded to the twelve tribes that G-d had promised Abraham. Jacob said to himself "My grandfather Abraham had a wicked son, Yishmael. If these twelve stones unite, then I know that I shall establish twelve tribes who will be tzaddikim, and all united" - and as we know, the stones did just that. We see from here that Jacob had been worried - neither his grandfather or father had established these tribes. G-d showed him that the twelve sons that he will have will quarrel like the stones, resulting in the destruction of the Temple, but in the end they will unite. The strife symbolised by the quarreling stones is a disease which spreads from man's world to that of the angels - as symbolised by the ladder. Lack of unity, therefore, is not simply confined to our earthly existence, but has ramifications in the upper spheres. Remember that next time you shout at the man in the fish shop.
G-d promises Jacob in the dream that he would protect him wherever he goes. As soon as Jacob awoke he said "Surely G-d is present in this place and I did not know!" In the same way, when we (his decendants) awake from sleep, we acknowledge G-d's existence by reciting the Modeh Ani prayer.
When Jacob arrived in Charan, he noticed that the shepherds were all gathered around a well whose opening was blocked by a tremendous stone. The well had purposely been covered with a big boulder because at that time, all the other water sources of the city were contaminated and the entire city was dependent on this well for water. The inhabitants therefore decided to place a stone over its opening so that access to it should be limited, and the stone was rolled off by the united efforts of all the shepherds. Jacob addressed the shepherds in a courteous and friendly manner, asking them, "My brothers, where are you from?"
When they told him they were from Charan, he asked them if they knew Lavan. They replied that they did - Jacob's uncle was famous around Charan. Jacob wanted to find out more about him, but the shepherds grew impatient, and said, "Here is Rachel, his daughter. Ask her!" Jacob rebuked them for wasting time and not tending the flocks. They replied that they were waiting for everyone to arrive to roll the stone off the well. When Jacob saw Rachel, he removed the stone from the well as easily as a person removes a bottle cap, and the water flowed everywhere. He realised that this was G-d's sign that He had sent him his mate. He approached Rachel and kissed her. The shepherds had observed this.
At that point, Jacob cried. There are a few reasons for this:
· He was hurt at being falsely accused of impure thoughts with his kiss, which was motivated solely by spiritual considerations.
· He saw (with Divine Inspiration) that Rachel would die at an early age and not be buried together with him.
· He had arrived empty-handed at Lavan's house, and feared that Lavan would refuse to give his daughter to a pauper.
Why did Jacob foresee the death of Rachel before he had even married her? On their wedding day, man must turn a spiritual eye towards the day of death; he assumes the burden of marriage because he is mortal, and must hurry to produce offspring to replace himself.
Jacob asked Rachel to marry him. She agrees, but says that her father Lavan is a swindler, and will swap her for her older sister Leah. Jacob told Rachel various signs by which he would recognise her. They both go to Lavan. He runs out to greet Jacob, sure that he was to have come with lots of wealth (like Eliezer, servant of Abraham). He was disappointed when he saw Jacob empty-handed. He hugged Jacob, sliding his fingers under Jacob's garments to check for hidden jewels. Then he kissed Jacob, and checked his mouth, too. No joy there, either. Jacob relates how he had purchased the birthright for a bowl of lentil soup, and taken his father's blessings in stealth. Lavan was greatly pleased with this tale, and thought, 'If Jacob is capable of tricks like that, he really is my relative!' He employs Jacob as a shepherd.
After seven years, Lavan arranges a wedding feast for Jacob. He plans to cheat Jacob by replacing Rachel with Leah. When the bride is about to be brought in, all the candles are extinguished. Lavan's excuse is "In our country, people are modest". Why did G-d allow Lavan to carry out his cunning plan? G-d wanted to reward Leah by making her the wife of Jacob because for many years she had prayed to G-d that she should be able to marry a tzaddik (righteous person). This shows us how powerful prayer is - Leah not only brought about her marriage to Jacob instead of Esau (as was originally planned), but she even married married him before her sister did!
Lavan then says that if Jacob wants to marry Rachel, he must work another seven years. Jacob agrees, and works so hard that during the entire fourteen years of work he never once lay down to sleep a full night. He never once slacked off - his last year of work was performed with the same enthusiasm and dedication as the first year. During these years, he composed many chapters of the book of Tehillim (Psalms). These were forgotten, but were written down again by King David.
Leah gives birth to four sons, and Rachel remains childless. Jacob marries the two maidservants Bilha and Zilpa, and has a further six sons, followed by a daughter, Dinah. Rachel had one son, Joseph, and later Benjamin. Jacob wishes to leave with his family, but is detained by Lavan, who tries to deprive Jacob of his wages by changing their agreement a total of one hundred times. In addition, he practiced ten different types of witchcraft on Jacob in order to destroy him, but G-d was protecting Jacob so this sorcery proved ineffective. Finally, Jacob emerged tremendously wealthy. Jacob flees with his family and Lavan pursues him. Eventually Lavan pursued Jacob and tried to kill him, but eventually asks Jacob to make a covenant with him, to which Jacob agrees. Lavan departed with kisses and blessings to his grandchildren. This was an outward show - he had evil thoughts in his heart at the time. When Lavan returned to his house, he became a pauper once more (his riches had only come through Jacob). The night he had pursued Jacob, burglars arrived and robbed him of all he possesed. He thus realised that he had only been blessed with wealth on Jacob's account.
As Jacob entered Israel, he was encountered by two camps of 600,000 angels. One group was coming to take leave of him; these were the angels of the diaspora who had accompanied him outside Israel. The second lot were the angels of Israel who would now stay with him. They sang and danced before him on his return to Israel, the Holy Land. The question is asked, why did Jacob deserve such a grand reception?
Jacob had spent a full twenty years in the house of Lavan the sorcerer and idol-worshipper, the leader of his 'trade'. In spite of the prevailing atmosphere of impurity, Jacob fully overcame his evil inclination, even in Lavan's house. When he returned to Israel, he was the same righteous man as when he left, spritually perfect. He was therefore welcomed by the hosts of the Shechina (G-d's Glory). Jacob later testified to himself, "I lived with Lavan, but I still upheld all 613 mitzvot!" For this extraordinary achievement, he surely merited the honour of being met by two massive camps of angels.
Yet another Ten Things that you probably never knew about Abraham:
1 45,000 princes, 80,000 warriors clad in coats of mail and 60,000 sword bearers attacked Abraham when he was thrown into the fiery furnace (Sanhedrin 95b).
2 G-d showed Abraham Gehinnom (hell), the giving of the Torah, the splitting of the Red Sea, and the order of the sacrifices. He [also] showed him the four kingdoms that were destined to subjugate his decendants (Mechilta Yisro, Bachodesh 9).
3 Abraham made the evil inclination good (Yerushalmi Berachot 9:5).
4 Abraham ate even non-sacrificial meat in ritual purity (Bava Metzia 87a).
5 A precious stone hung from Abraham's neck. Every sick person who saw it would immediately be cured (Bava Basra 16b).
6 [regarding the three angels] To Abraham, who was accustomed to seeing angels, they appearad as people; but to Lot, who was not, they appeared as angels (Bereishis Rabbah 50:2).
7 [Abraham's] fear was upon them. Michael and Gabriel [two of the angels] trembled (ibid 48:14).
8 Abraham, the greatest man on earth, served angels whom he took to be Arabs (Sifrei Eikev 38).
9 When Abraham went to rescue Lot, not a foot of all the people who were with [him] so much as became dusty (Peskita Rabbasi, addition 82:20).
10 Despite all the mitzvot that Abraham did, he was not called perfect until he underwent circumcision (Nedarim 31b).
Many thanks to my dear parents-in-law Ray and Loretta for the use of their computer and email system for this week and last week's Gur Aryeh. They should live and be well.
SHABBAT SHALOM
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Clinical, Prognostic and Therapeutic Significance of Heat Shock Proteins in Cancer
Author(s): Jasleen Saini, Department of Biotechnology, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Word University, Fatehgarh Sahib, Pb, 140406, India Pushpender Kumar Sharma*. Department of Biotechnology, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Word University, Fatehgarh Sahib, Pb, 140406, India
DOI : 10.2174/1389450118666170823121248
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Graphical Abstract:
Background: Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs) constitute a group of proteins that play a crucial role in the process of protein folding. HSPs are also known to modulate a number of key apoptotic factors. High expression of these proteins is reported in an array of cancers, such as breast, prostate, colorectal, lung, ovarian, gastric, oral and esophageal cancer. Ample amount of investigations were carried out on a variety of cancers suggesting HSPs as a promising hallmark in cancers. Their expression profile in several tumors elucidates that they help in proliferation, invasion, metastasis and death of cancerous cells. Detection of the levels of heat shock proteins and their specific antibodies in the sera of diseased individuals can play an important role in cancer diagnosis.
Objectives: This review will present and summarize latest research being carried out on heat shock proteins. It will also highlight the clinical and prognostic features of HSP27, HSP60, HSP70, HSP90 and HSP110, and will discuss future implications of HSPs in the diagnosis and prognosis of cancer. Furthermore, the role of heat shock proteins as a therapeutic target in cancer will be discussed. In addition, the review article will report various studies, where HSPs have been targeted for their therapeutic potential.
Conclusion: In summary, multiple experimental investigations have been successful in suggesting the role of heat shock protein as a clinical biomarker and therapeutic target in cancer. HSPs are associated with a number of cancer hallmarks such as cell proliferation, invasion and metastasis. Inhibition of HSPs has resulted in successful therapeutic outcome in cancer. It has served as a novel anti-cancer therapy for the treatment of several cancer forms. However, more experimental studies are required to elucidate the reliability and efficacy of heat shock proteins in combination with other conventional markers for cancer diagnosis and prognosis. Novel and effective interventions through HSP inhibition are expected to decrease the burden of cancer in the near future.
Keywords: Heat shock proteins, prognosis, cancer, therapeutics, cell proliferation, apoptotic.
Title:Clinical, Prognostic and Therapeutic Significance of Heat Shock Proteins in Cancer
Author(s):Jasleen Saini and Pushpender Kumar Sharma*
Affiliation:Department of Biotechnology, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Word University, Fatehgarh Sahib, Pb, 140406, Department of Biotechnology, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Word University, Fatehgarh Sahib, Pb, 140406
Keywords:Heat shock proteins, prognosis, cancer, therapeutics, cell proliferation, apoptotic.
Abstract:Background: Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs) constitute a group of proteins that play a crucial role in the process of protein folding. HSPs are also known to modulate a number of key apoptotic factors. High expression of these proteins is reported in an array of cancers, such as breast, prostate, colorectal, lung, ovarian, gastric, oral and esophageal cancer. Ample amount of investigations were carried out on a variety of cancers suggesting HSPs as a promising hallmark in cancers. Their expression profile in several tumors elucidates that they help in proliferation, invasion, metastasis and death of cancerous cells. Detection of the levels of heat shock proteins and their specific antibodies in the sera of diseased individuals can play an important role in cancer diagnosis.
Jasleen Saini and Pushpender Kumar Sharma*, “Clinical, Prognostic and Therapeutic Significance of Heat Shock Proteins in Cancer”, Current Drug Targets (2018) 19: 1478. https://doi.org/10.2174/1389450118666170823121248
https://doi.org/10.2174/1389450118666170823121248 Print ISSN
DOI: 10.2174/1389450118666170823121248
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Young girl with entrepreneurial passion from rural Thailand Now Heads Revolutionary Skincare Line in NY
From a humble village girl of Thailand to heading revolutionary skincare line in New York, Vernell New York founder Kanjana Sarapee’s story is an inspiring tale of success through dream, motivation and hardship.
New York - July 11, 2016 - Success is no doubt a tough nut to crack but definitely not an impossible one to achieve. This eternal truth has been proved once again by Vernell New York founder Kanjana Sarapee whose rise from a young village girl of Thailand to heading a revolutionary skincare line in New York testifies to the fact that success is never far if only one has the courage to dream and motivation to keep the flame alive and resilience to withstand and adapt to hardships. Unlike other top-shot beauty lines, she had no such capital when she founded her company at a mere age of 25 but it was her sheer determination that has brought her up to the height where she is now.
“In fact, my English skills were really modest which was a major problem for a Thai girl who has traveled all the way to a completely English speaking elite city like New York. But then, I had the great support of my dreams, motivation, hardships and love that showed me the way. We all have such qualities in us but many don’t bring them out and this is where they drift away from the desired success. I would love to share my experiences, which I believe, would help you to lead your life of dreams like me,” stated Kanjana while sharing her encouraging story.
Born into a humble yet happy family of rural Thailand, Kanjana was always taught to live a life of proper health & well-being to be happy and attain success. She always had this dream to create such a thing that would be different from the rest & remind all to take care of their well-being and health. It’s her vision which has translated to Vernell New York today, defined by the slogan “Beautiful skin is not just a sign of beauty but a gate way to health and well-being.”
Speaking on motivation, she stressed on her favorite book “Awaken the Giant Within” by Tony Robbins that helped her to control her emotional, mental, physical & financial destiny.
“The book has a very powerful quote ‘Rest and Play, Even God takes one day off’ and now I realize rest is necessary to re-energize your zing within when you are too fatigued.”
It was the modest financial condition of her loving parents which forced Kanjana to work after school hours from a mere age of 15. Over time, she managed to continue with her studies to earn knowledge and degree while balancing the work life that helped her with various experiences and marketing skills. It has been 14 years so far and now she has recently launched her Vernell New York Skin Care lines that speak of the first skincare revolution to revive skin and enhance make up’s quality.
“When it comes to my success track, I will say:
• Never look down in anything, Never be negative and Never ever give up
• Must learn, Must gain, Must adapt, Must develop, and Must create.”
To know more about Kanjana Sarapee and her revolutionary Vernell skincare solutions, please visit the official website at https://vernellnewyork.com and an official YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/watch?list=PLM427quUWPl4guDpw2T-yGRAvoexB-nf8&v=Liq9JpsJh_0
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VERNELLnewyork/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vernellnewyork/
Company Name: Vernell New York Skin care
Contact Person: Ms. Kanjana Sarapee
Email: info@vernellnewyork.com
Address:7416 Woodside Ave, Elmhurst
Website: https://vernellnewyork.com
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These days, if you’re abroad you’re more likely into Instagramming mementoes for friends and family rather than buying them something. For better or for worse, gone are the days of flimsy postcards and novelty key rings. Still, if any place on Earth is souvenir heaven, it’s Hong Kong. Home to a plethora of tongue-in-cheek, stylish finds, these souvenirs make great gifts for the people you’re obliged to shop for. And they’re all available at a bargain, at under HK$200.
Cheung Chau lucky buns
Because who doesn’t love an ephemeral gift that doesn’t actually last? The Cheung Chau Bun Festival is an annual Taoist event held on the outlying island on Buddha’s Birthday. At the centre of it all is the famous Cheung Chau lucky bun. This traditional delicacy, filled with lotus seed paste is printed with the Chinese characters《平安》, representing peace and harmony. But if you’re not in town for the festival, though, there’s plenty of quirky magnets, keyrings and plushies of the steamed snack available on the island all year round.
Address: Cheung Chau Island
How to Get There: Take the ferry from Central Pier 5.
Siu mai candle
While you certainly can’t pack dim sum into your carry-on, you sure can bring a waxed dim sum candle home. For $180, a siu mai candle from local artisan candle maker BeCandle can be yours, complete with a classic bamboo steamer. Made with high-quality vegetal wax, essential oils and fragrances, it smells nearly as good as the real thing. If you can’t make the trip all the way to Sai Kung, you can find these quirky candles over at PMQ’s Glue Associates too.
Address: 8 Wang Street, Sai Kung, New Territories
Website: www.becandle.com.hk
How to Get There: Nearest MTR station: Choi Hung; take minibus 1A from near Exit C1
Lee Kum Kee oyster sauce
A must-have in every Hong Kong kitchen, Lee Kum Kee’s premium oyster sauce is made using only the finest oyster extract. It’s the perfect savoury condiment to any homemade dish and it works with almost anything. Take home a bottle and add a splash of oyster sauce to your next meal for an authentic taste of Hong Kong.
Address: Various supermarkets including Fusion by Park N Shop, 53 Wharf Road, North Point, Hong Kong Island
Website: www.parknshop.com
How to Get There: Nearest MTR station: North Point, Exit A1
Tea-drinking is a huge part of Chinese culture and there’s no greater tea shop in Hong Kong than the folks at LockCha. Head to the flagship store in Tai Kwun to pick from its range of high-quality tea items, ranging from a light jasmine to a stronger and more intense pu’er tea. Don’t miss out on the clay teawares and Chinese-inspired apparel and silk scarves either.
Address: LockCha, Shop 01-G06, G/F, Headquarters Block, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong Island
Website: www.lockcha.com
How to Get There: Nearest MTR station: Sheung Wan, Exit E2
MTR train stapler
Hong Kong’s MTR system is second to none, carrying over 1.6 billion passengers per year with a 99.9 percent punctuality rate. You can take home a piece of the city’s famously efficient transportation system with its range of souvenirs, including an adorable train carriage-shaped stapler. Maybe with it, you’ll be just as efficient.
Address: Various MTR stations including Central
Novelty street signs
Hong Kong markets are notoriously known for their inaccurate English translations. Taking that reputation in stride, many stalls at Mong Kok Ladies Market offer a vast array of tongue-in-cheek idioms, phrases and sayings printed on placards designed to look like our city’s iconic street signs. It’s a riot picking out the best one.
Address: Mong Kok Ladies’ Market, Tung Choi Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon
How to Get There: Nearest MTR station: Mong Kok, Exit E2
Cantonese opera eyemask
Travelling can be a real pain and eye masks offered by major airlines just don’t cut it for the modern-day jet-setter. Instead, why not try an ultra-soft cotton-padded design by Hong Kong lifestyle brand GOD? Known for its kitsch yet ingenious way of blending local culture with homeware items, the brand's sleeping mask pays homage to Cantonese opera. With these, you’re sure to provide some much-needed amusement to your fellow travellers – just don’t forget to remove them at security!
Address: GOD, 48 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong Island
Website: god.com.hk
How to Get There: Nearest MTR station: Central, Exit D2
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“I refuse to let the man in my life define me!” Although the long night-time conversation between two women revolves around one man who was the husband of one of them for twenty five years and the other’s lover at the same time, that man (who has by now disappeared with a third woman to the four winds) is only a pretext for the get-together of these women. Two women in their 60s look back at their life in a long night-time conversation to make sense of themselves, their choices, their needs, and of their own self. Long years of love and pain, affection and betrayal – why did you make precisely those decisions, what were you expecting and striving for, have you really understood yourself?
Madeleine, a retired museum curator and expert on Muslim art, lives reclusively on a little island when one day, her fragile peace of mind cracks: Frances wants to talk with her. Frances, who has just made a name for herself as a novelist, is writing a book about a love triangle that her ex-husband, a lawyer by profession, created, the third party of which is Madeleine.
David Hare, the author of Breath of Life, wrote in the programme notes for the first production of his play: “You can no longer call it middle age, and you certainly can't call it old age. It's something in between... I wanted to describe two women at exactly that moment; a long past behind them, but the expectation of a considerable future in front of them.”
Breath of Life made it to the stage at the Royal Haymarket Theatre in London in 2002. Two grande dames of British theatre, Judi Dench (Frances) and Maggie Smith (Madeleine), met on stage.
Premiere 13 June 2017 at the Laitse Granite Villa.
Director Aleksander Eelmaa
Art Director Liina Unt (Endla Theatre)
Music Designer Garmen Tabor (guest)
Cast: Laine Mägi and Kaie Mihkelson
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06 Mar MOTHERSHIP
Fontanelle Port Adelaide Grand Opening / Group exhibition- Mothership
Opening Saturday the 25th of February at 5.30pm
25/2/17 – 9/4/17
Fontanelle launches its new gallery, studio & workshop space in the heart of Port Adelaide with the group exhibition, Mothership, featuring the work of Fontanelle members Amy Joy Watson, Anna Horne, Ben Leslie, Brigid Noone, Christian Lock, Kate Power, Mary-Jean Richardson and Sam Songailo.
Fontanelle is pleased to officially announce the establishment of a new site in St Vincent St, Port Adelaide. This second facility will feature a new gallery, studios, an open community workshop and a laneway performance space.
Over the last two months we have been working closely with The City of Port Adelaide Enfield Council to negotiate how we can transform the existing heritage listed building. The facade of the building will feature architectural painting by our good friend, artist and official Fonty designer Sam Songailo. The facility will house fourteen artists in the studios who will be moving in early November.
Our gallery program begins with an official opening event during the Fringe Festival in 2017, and will feature a group exhibition of Fontanelle associated artists, music performance in the laneway precinct and some excellent food truck action. Stay tuned for further details. We will also announce a more casual pre-christmas drinks launch where you are invited to come and tour the new facility.
We are also very proud to be presenting a new ARI called Sister, directed by Ashleigh D’Antonio and Mia Van den Bos, in our current gallery space at Bowden. This will feature a full program of exhibitions beginning early in 2017 and Sister will be accepting exhibition proposals very soon. Ash and Mia, they have been a crucial part of the Fontanelle volunteer team over the last two years and we are looking forward to supporting them in this exciting new phase at the Bowden site. Bowden will still feature Fontanelle studios, but the official Fontanelle exhibition program will commence at our Port Adelaide site next year. We really hope we can contribute to Port Adelaide’s burgeoning cultural hub.
Directors Brigid Noone & Ben Leslie
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WELCOME TO THE FELARYA WIKI !
This Wiki has been made to collect, list and order information about the fictional world of Felarya created by me, Karbo, in order to create an encyclopedia easily usable by artists and writers, where to find solid reference materials on various aspects of the world.
The wiki is meant as a "read-only" site, so if you wish to make a contribution, a description you think would fit better, or a new idea, then you can contact me on my deviant art page or use the Felarya forums. Before any contribution though, please read the disclaimer !
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1 WELCOME TO THE FELARYA WIKI !
2 The World of Felarya
3 Setting
3.2 Treasures
3.3 Dangers
3.4 Living in Felarya
Felarya is an immense and mysterious jungle world, situated right at a crossroads between dimensions. Many strange phenomenon occur here, and bizarre animals roam the land. Countless adventurers and explorers from many worlds have come to Felarya to try their luck, and some attempted to conquer and colonize it. They all failed though, because of Felarya's extremely dangerous environment. Indeed, Felarya is classified as a category 9/10 world on the the Galfam-Abh MURCOWIH scale (MUltiversal Research Center on Worlds Inhabited by Humans), making it even more dangerous than, for example, the Insectomorph-infested mining colonies of Tau Borghula V! It's a very hostile and primal place, teeming with all manner of voracious creatures that would make a snack of any lost travelers in the blink of an eye. Felarya is home to a wide variety of wild animals and dangerous beasts. Most of these species weren't originally from this world, making the Felaryan fauna very varied, strange, and often unpredictable. A good portion of vegetation and plant life is deadly as well; from poisonous creepers to a huge variety of carnivorous plants.
Felarya also possesses many places of wonder though, and an untamed beauty to it that makes for an odd and fascinating counterpoint to its dangerous nature. Moreover, it's very well known for it's fabulous and legendary treasures, not least its soil. The ground of Felarya is a marvel that cures most diseases through simple contact. It revitalizes living beings and grants a sort of immortality to them, though not invincibility. In short, you won't age, and your body won't be damaged by the passage of time. Moreover it acts as a greatly boosting supplement to an organism's own immune system. It is practically impossible for microbes such as bacteria and viruses to infect living tissue. Thus you won't die from illness as long as you are on Felarya, and any non-lethal wound you sustain will completely heal in just a matter of weeks or days! Likewise, creatures who have spent a long time on Felarya or were born there tend to grow taller than their off world counterparts.
However, the thing Felarya is most famous for is its population of giant hybrid creatures such as: nagas, dridders, centaurs, harpies, etc.. They are clever, agile, and voracious predators, used for the most part to feed on humans and small creatures. Some of these predators, such as fairies, are organized a well, and proficient magic users. They represent the main danger of Felarya. Lastly there are the guardians of Felarya: mythical creatures with god-like powers capable of wiping out entire armies in an instant. They are the main reason why Felarya hasn't been conquered yet, but they appear extremely rarely, only when something is threatening the very balance of the world. The vast majority of Felaryan forms of life are carnivorous and, for some reason, seem to have developed a liking for swallowing their prey whole and alive!
Living in Felarya
For a human, surviving in the wilderness of Felarya is extremely hard and dangerous, though not impossible. One can manage it through their perfect knowledge of the fauna, constant danger-awareness, incredible reflexes and solid luck. A few even manage to befriend sentient predators and live with them. Most humans or semi-humans however, live in cities across the continent such as Negav or Chioita city where they have built thriving communities. Those settlements are either very heavily fortified, hidden or protected one way or another. Some of their residents manage to live long and relatively peaceful lives in Felarya there, despite all of its perils.
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Suffer the Children
Without warning it sneaks silent and deadly across the library floor on all fours, a foul smog curling and rippling across its demonic back, corrupting the air on its way to my chosen table. It rears up and hits me with a blast of rotten, fetid heat, charring my nose hairs and blurring my eyes.
I am marked like a territory; one of my three fellow library patrons sitting nearby has farted, floating an air biscuit that could war for its country.
My tee shirt gas mask pulled up over my nose, I set about profiling my quiet companions in search of the guilty.
Suspect #1
A tired-looking woman, sloppily dressed and frazzle-haired, she sighs as she reads the newspaper with a squint because she has forgotten her glasses, which are in fact perched on the crown of her head. I’ve seen her in here before, and every time I’ve imagined that she’s snuck away from a house crowded with feral children or visiting relatives, or that taken an extra long lunch in order to avoid an annoying officemate that incessantly clears their throat and listens to country music on their desktop speakers. Her soda cup indicates that today’s pursuit of quiet and personal time included a trip across the street; perhaps she consumed a few sulfur-cloud-inducing Egg McMuffins before her ritual hiding away inside the library?
Physical proximity: 8 feet
Probability of guilt: 9 out of 10
A greasy young man wearing a swimsuit, tank top, and flipflops, his right leg bounces as if he were trying to set a personal best record on his step-counting sports watch while he struggles to focus on reading his book. Maybe he’s serving a summer school sentence in the library? Could his stomach be punishing him (and subsequently his fellow library patrons) for the over-inflated metabolic confidence of youth? I envision several slices of pizza, a bottle of Mountain Dew, and an ice cream sundae chaser making their way into his troubled stomach before his mother chases him off to the library to atone for his bad grades.
Physical proximity: 10 feet
Suspect #3:
An older man, his balding dome partially hidden beneath a clean and sensible baseball cap, his feet adorned with clean white socks and sensible shoes. Unlike the sighing newsreader, he has remembered his glasses, and is having no trouble seeing well enough to scribble into a notebook as he reads from multiple reference books open on the table before him. Unlike the greasy young man, his legs are calm, but he does squirm at the waist in apparent discomfort every few moments. Is carrying a payload he’d rather be rid of? Maybe he’s clenching the bomb bay doors closed, hoping to hold off his bombing run until he’s back in the privacy and comfort of his own bathroom.
I am at a loss; while I want to lay blame on one of the three, there is no conclusive evidence, and I cannot pass judgment based on speculation. I return to my writing, half hoping that in the next few minutes a more vocal piece of evidence will present itself, thumbing its nose at but also pleasing the social court of decorum.
A few sentences later I am distracted by the muted sound of one hand clapping. I scan the surrounding area in an attempt to pinpoint its source as the sound settles into a steady, rhythmic, and somehow familiar thumping. It seems to be coming from behind the chest-high bookshelf to my left, and my curiosity begins to get the better of me. I stand and wade through the stale remnants of that dense, rotten, and invisible fog, making my way around the shelf, acting as though I am looking for a book.
I come around the shelves and see a woman sitting in a comfortable chair, a smile on her face and a blanketed bundle held against her chest. I try not to stare as she pounds her baby’s back like she’s the rhythm chief in a drum circle. My teeth clench at the sound, but I can’t help smile at the memory of burping my own children.
A wet burp erupts from the tiny bundle, followed by a break in the thumping that allows me to hear the tiny sigh of relief. A moment passes, and the thumping continues.
This woman knows her baby; there must be more air in there.
I turn to walk back to my table, and the baby farts. I can’t help it; my smile bursts into a laugh.
Case dismissed.
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1799: Constantine Hangerli, tax man
Add comment February 18th, 2012 Headsman
On this date* in 1799, Constantine Hangerli was deposed from his post as Prince of Wallachia by a Moorish executioner.
A veritable watchword for bad times, Hangerli was one of a clutch of disposable puppet rulers situated on the Wallachian throne by the Ottomans around the turn of the 19th century.
As had often before been the case, Wallachia was sorely pressed at this time by the cumulative exactions of its native boyars, the Ottoman Porte, and the plunder taken by the expeditions of rising Bosnian warlord Osman Pasvan Oglu.
Our man is famous, in particular, for the “Hangerli winter” of 1798, just after his elevation — when a confiscatory tax regime seized most of the countryside’s lifestock. Hangerli had a message for the generally currency-poor common man who objected to the much-despised per-head duty on cattle.
Pay the taxes, and you won’t be killed.
Hangerli’s real problem this year wasn’t the unmourned misery of his overtaxed serfs, but the Ottoman commander sent to rein in the Bosnians. Pasvan Oglu whipped that expedition, and its general Hussein Kucuk turned up at Hangerli’s doorstep late in 1798.**
Since it was dangerous for Ottoman generals to lose, Kucuk evidently arrived intending to put some blame on Hangerli — or at least, Hangerli thought that was the case. Secret dispatches from both parties to Istanbul ensued.
Whoever it was who schemed first, Kucuk schemed best. Selim III (later to die of palace scheming himself) decreed Hangerli’s immediate execution and dispatched a kapucu, one of the frightening envoy-executioners (two different men, in this case) who carried such decrees to their victims.
* I believe this may be per the Old Style/Julian date still in use in the Orthodox world.
** Having executed Rigas Feraios in Belgrade en route.
1820: John and Lavinia Fisher - 2019
1974: Khosrow Golsorkhi and Keramat Daneshian, Iranian revolutionaries - 2018
1836: Felipe Santiago Salaverry, President of Peru - 2017
1719: Collmore, Hang'd, Quarter'd and his Intrals burn'd - 2016
Corpses Strewn: Collmore and his gang - 2016
1813: W. Clements, War of 1812 deserter - 2015
1478: The Duke of Clarence, in a butt of malmsey - 2014
1862: Margaret Coghlan, the last woman hanged in Tasmania - 2013
1957: Walter James Bolton, the last hanged in New Zealand - 2011
1960: Oliviu Beldeanu, for the Berne incident - 2010
1957: Dedan Kimathi, Mau Mau commander - 2009
1873: Vasil Levski, for Bulgarian independence - 2008
1389: Saint Tsar Lazar, after the Battle of Kosovo
1441: Corrado Trinci, Lord of Foligno
401 B.C.E.: Clearchus of Sparta
1798: Rigas Feraios, Greek poet
1711: Ifranj Ahmad, Janissary
472: Anthemius, twilight emperor of Rome
1979: Hafizullah Amin
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Tags: 1790s, 1799, bucharest, constantine hangerli, february 18, pasvan oglu, rigas feraios, selim iii
1808: Sultan Mustafa IV, by his brother
Add comment November 15th, 2010 Headsman
On this date in 1808, the former, and now deposed, Ottoman Sultan Mustafa IV was strangled at the command of his successor and brother.
The Ottoman Empire, once the very terror of western Christendom, entered the 19th century in a stagnation that had it well on its way to its way to “sick man of Europe” status.
Its fate would be defined by the political — and sometimes literal — battle between its entrenched interests and forward-looking reformers who struggled to restructure the empire for the challenges that lay ahead.
And at this point, it wasn’t only the Ottoman polity that had to fret for its survival. Its very namesake dynasty was in danger of extinguishing itself. There hadn’t been a male born to the House of Osman in twenty years, and in the events herein narrated, internecine conflict would winnow the Osmans down to their very last man.
Aggressive Progressive
Reform was the project of our principal’s predecessor, Selim. In the years around the turn of the century, Selim endeavored to get Turkey out of its wasteful foreign conflicts to gain maneuvering room for more urgent domestic projects.*
Chief among the many oxes Selim proposed to gore were the Janissaries, the Ottomans’ powerful and increasingly archaic military elite, much given to destructive use of their martial prowess in various factional conflicts within the Empire.
Possessive Regressive
The Janissaries deposed Selim in 1807, elevating his cousin — our man, Mustafa, a mere handmaiden of the hidebound. (His contemporaries in Europe more commonly transliterated the name “Mustapha”)
They didn’t kill Selim … just left him alive within the palace where armed men could find him in a pinch.
That pinch arrived in June in the form of Mustafa Bayrakdar, a reformist official who marched on Istanbul to overthrow the reactionary elements. As Bayrakdar took the city in hand, Mustafa desperately ordered the executions of Selim and of Mustafa’s own brother, Mahmud.
Selim was disposed of. Mahmud got tipped off, and the servants — most famously, a Georgian harem girl named Cevri Kalfa — helped him escape to the roof. Mustafa Bayrakdar ousted the ousters before anyone who meant Mahmud ill could find him.
Impressive Successive
That left Mahmud the only choice for Sultan, and he followed his brother’s own questionable policy of consanguinary clemency. Mustafa’s demotion back to crown prince after having once ordered the now-sultan’s death must have made for some awkward chit-chat around the family table.
It didn’t last long. The London Times of January 16, 1809 reported** that
[o]n the 14th of November, at day-break, the Janissaries were seen assembling from all quarters, and being reinforced by those who were in the vicinity of Constantinople, they … massacred all the partisans of the Grand Vizier that came in their way. The contest spread to eveyr street in Constantinople … On the 15th, the Janissaries assaulted the high walls of the Seraglio; and it was at this moment that the Grand Vizier, after causing the unfortunate Mustapha IV, who was a prisoner there, to be strangled, blew himself up in his own Palace with gunpowder, of which he purposely provided a large quantity before-hand, to prevent his falling alive into the hands of his enemies.
Sauce for the goose was sauce for Mustafa, and on this same desperate day when he lost Bayrakdar to a vault of gunpowder, Mahmud had his brother put to death. This maneuver left Mahmud the last surviving male Osman.
Passive Aggressive?
The legacies of this date were varied and ambiguous.
Mahmud II remained on the Ottoman throne for the next three decades, ample time to secure the Osman line.
The Janissaries returned to their barracks, chastened; Mahmud would destroy them after an attempted revolt in 1826.
But Mahmud too was chastened by the experience — or else, too encumbered by the apparatus of the state, or too cautious of his legacy before that heir appeared (it took years), or simply too unskillful — and his reformist vision proceeded haltingly until the very end of his life, even as breakaway nations continued to erode the Porte’s influence.
In his The Decline and Fall of the Ottoman Empire, Alan Palmer says of Mahmud,
Over a century and a half after his death, Mahmud II remains the most puzzling of the thirty-six Ottoman Sultans … Was he a despot or a reformer, a capricious betrayer of trust or a dedicated ruler of a vision, a muddler who plunged into disastrous wars or a shrewd statesman who preserved his Empire from rapacious neighbors? Should we think of him as the ‘Infidel Sultan’ who imposed European ways on the Islamic faithful, or as Mahmud Adli (‘Mahmud the Just’), like Turks today? The contrasts seem endless. Mahmud is one of history’s most enigmatic figures …
* Selim was sucked back into armed conflict by the Napoleonic wars.
** Though two months after the fact, the report is in media res, since it was transcribing German papers from mail dispatched out of the Ottoman capital on Nov. 16 when “the utmost confusion still prevailed there.”
1822: Johan Wilhelm Gebhardt, Junior, slave-slayer - 2018
1892: Thomas Neill Cream, "I am Jack the ..." - 2017
2016: Jia Jinglong, nail gun avenger - 2016
1996: Ellis Wayne Felker - 2015
1591: Barnabe Brisson, at the hands of the Sixteen - 2014
2011: Reginald Brooks, flipping the bird - 2013
2011: Oba Chandler - 2012
1781: Tupac Katari - 2011
1539: Richard Whiting, the last Abbot of Glastonbury - 2009
1924: Daisuke Namba, for the Toranomon Incident - 2008
1949: Nathuram Godse, Gandhi's assassin - 2007
1553: Prince Mustafa, heir to Suleiman the Magnificent
1683: Merzifonlu Kara Mustafa Pasha, for the Battle of Vienna
41 B.C.E.: Arsinoe IV, Cleopatra’s sister
1918: Tsar Nicholas II and his family
1990: Samuel K. Doe
1818: Abdullah ibn Saud, last ruler of the first Saudi state
1944: Col. Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg, for the plot to kill Hitler
Entry Filed under: 19th Century,Capital Punishment,Cycle of Violence,Death Penalty,Execution,Heads of State,History,No Formal Charge,Ottoman Empire,Political Expedience,Power,Royalty,Strangled,Summary Executions,Turkey
Tags: 1800s, 1808, cevri kalfa, constantinople, coup d'etat, istanbul, janissaries, mahmud ii, mustafa bayrakdar, mustafa iv, mustapha iv, november 15, politics, selim iii
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stormy ocean
7 March 2013 by Carolina Engman
NEW IN. Couldn’t believe my eyes when I found this awesome jacket among the leftovers at the Zara sale the other day. Something about the color combinations reminds me of a wild, stormy ocean and I can definitely see this little gem becoming one of my asbolute favorite pieces come summer!
JACKET Zara (similar one here).
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125 thoughts on “stormy ocean”
João on 7 March 2013 at 19:12 said:
awesome jacket! :)
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TRENDSURVIVOR on 7 March 2013 at 19:15 said:
You lucky girl. I love it!
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Salha on 7 March 2013 at 19:16 said:
Beautiful jacket! :)
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Iren on 7 March 2013 at 19:18 said:
Awesome jacket!
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WOWS on 7 March 2013 at 19:19 said:
Absolutely lovely!
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Tra Mi on 7 March 2013 at 19:20 said:
it really is amazing
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Lisa on 7 March 2013 at 19:20 said:
Beautiful jacket, thought about buying it too :)
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Tripstreasures on 7 March 2013 at 19:20 said:
I was also suprised to see it wasnt sold out yet
Im sure it will look great on you
THE STEL STYLE on 7 March 2013 at 19:22 said:
you are so luck, this jacket is so beautiful I really love it!!!
Lolita on 7 March 2013 at 19:22 said:
Love those colors…
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Denisa on 7 March 2013 at 19:22 said:
Very nice blazer. Have a great day.
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Oksana on 7 March 2013 at 19:27 said:
Such an amazing jacket!
Nico on 7 March 2013 at 19:28 said:
Liike it!
liz on 7 March 2013 at 19:31 said:
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Laura on 7 March 2013 at 19:35 said:
Too bad that there were just big sizes hanging in our local Zara store. It’s so pretty!
Dana on 7 March 2013 at 19:36 said:
Cute jacket!! I invite you to check my new post :)
Anna on 7 March 2013 at 19:38 said:
Dear Carolina, i’m an italian your fan. My greatest congratulations for your looks, you are so elegant, fashion and romantic!! Kisses from Italy, Anna
Kimberley on 7 March 2013 at 19:38 said:
Omg, that is GORGEOUS! I shall be on the lookout for it in the sales or on ebay from now on! How on earth did this beauty escape me?
Kimberley xx
I AM TURQUOISE on 7 March 2013 at 19:41 said:
it is indeed lovely! what are you going to combine it with?
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Lorietta on 7 March 2013 at 19:46 said:
The color is eye-catching ;) Love it!
Bonnie, Clyde and Marni on 7 March 2013 at 19:47 said:
Beautiful jacket, great find!
Tina Hoeberg on 7 March 2013 at 19:52 said:
It is fantastis – lovely colors:-)
Alexsandra Bernhard on 7 March 2013 at 19:54 said:
Oh that is gorgeous, love the mix of the colors x
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Renata on 7 March 2013 at 19:58 said:
Leftovers Sale? What a crime!! Well at least a good one for you! What a find! =)
The print is indeed pretty
monkeyshines on 7 March 2013 at 20:01 said:
fabulous pick!
Melissa Cuentas on 7 March 2013 at 20:02 said:
So beautiful, love the colours! <3
mili on 7 March 2013 at 20:07 said:
I wish they had such an awesome find at my zara sale! Everything is gone :(
Maria João Silva on 7 March 2013 at 20:18 said:
This is beautiful! :D
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Marta on 7 March 2013 at 20:21 said:
Looove the jacket!!!
Iliyana on 7 March 2013 at 20:23 said:
? When one door closes, a shoe box opens ?
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I Showed Up In Boots on 7 March 2013 at 20:31 said:
Awesome jacket and gorgeous colors!
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Somebody from Somewhere on 7 March 2013 at 20:36 said:
Kristiana on 7 March 2013 at 20:46 said:
Wow, it’s amazing !
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Eva on 7 March 2013 at 20:51 said:
The combination of these colours is really great, I like this jacket a lot :-)
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Styleclouds on 7 March 2013 at 21:00 said:
The jacket is amazing! xo, Christina
Daniela on 7 March 2013 at 21:09 said:
Cool jacket.
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Anastasios on 7 March 2013 at 21:48 said:
Hey, I remember that piece, really cool indeed! I’d love to see you styling it! Enjoy dear :)
Love the Zara jacket this season and this one is no exception! xx
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Local & Opulent on 7 March 2013 at 22:15 said:
I wish this jacket had been kicking around at my Zara sale! Cool!
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Nyrha on 7 March 2013 at 22:48 said:
Beautiful colours!
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Stacey Kelly on 7 March 2013 at 23:24 said:
i love the colors! such a great find.
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Rhoda Wong on 8 March 2013 at 0:30 said:
i love all the colors!
Isa on 8 March 2013 at 0:49 said:
Definitely a keeper! It reminds me of that one Caspar David Friedrich painting where the guy stands on a cliff looking out over the sea… know what I’m talking about?
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Cory Scott on 8 March 2013 at 1:01 said:
Great jacket indeed!
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Dark Blue Stripes on 8 March 2013 at 1:09 said:
Amazing Zara find. I love the print and colour combination.
Christie x
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Jasmin on 8 March 2013 at 1:29 said:
great jacket, the colors are awesome.
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Chantelle on 8 March 2013 at 2:00 said:
What an absolutely gorgeous print. Sometimes Zara surprises the socks off me!
Athena Ben on 8 March 2013 at 2:56 said:
It is really amazing.
And to think it was left to the sale section!
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Josie on 8 March 2013 at 4:15 said:
Cute! Great purchase!!
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Ria on 8 March 2013 at 6:34 said:
Oooh this is a great find.
Bernadette Czle on 8 March 2013 at 8:04 said:
I love it! xx
carol on 8 March 2013 at 8:19 said:
wow very nice blazer, love the colours mix – perfect for spring/summer :)
Rebecca Lucea on 8 March 2013 at 9:29 said:
So cute for spring!!!
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Zoe Alexander on 8 March 2013 at 9:44 said:
This is a gorgeous jacket, such vibrant colours and I adore the black trim. It really brings out the blues and greens so well. You’ll have so much fun styling this top!
Charlotte on 8 March 2013 at 9:51 said:
Love it, that jacket is great!
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chiara on 8 March 2013 at 10:19 said:
great find girl!
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sandra on 8 March 2013 at 10:35 said:
Mira on 8 March 2013 at 10:39 said:
Just lovely. Can´t wait to see the outfit post <3
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almu on 8 March 2013 at 10:50 said:
mmm! love it! almu
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Manon on 8 March 2013 at 12:52 said:
nice! it reminds me of missoni…
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Burçin Öner on 8 March 2013 at 12:53 said:
I like the jacket.
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Valentine on 8 March 2013 at 14:20 said:
SO LUCKY !! I had never seen it before. Love it.
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Sweet Mona on 8 March 2013 at 14:31 said:
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Ewelina on 8 March 2013 at 15:07 said:
great color combination. Who would think it’s from ZARA
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Evainny on 8 March 2013 at 16:33 said:
Thank you so much for buying this jacket for me, when are you shipping it? haha
Lucky girl!
Alyx on 8 March 2013 at 16:54 said:
I’m in love! That color is beautiful!
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Vanessa on 8 March 2013 at 18:00 said:
A really amazing jacket!
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Krizia on 8 March 2013 at 18:07 said:
Cute jacket!
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Manobeina on 8 March 2013 at 18:27 said:
what gorgeous colors! reminds me of the sea
paulina on 8 March 2013 at 18:42 said:
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Nesrin on 8 March 2013 at 19:31 said:
Wow, this color is gorgeous! Blue and green looks always great on you!
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Jules on 8 March 2013 at 20:19 said:
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Laurie on 8 March 2013 at 20:48 said:
I love this jacket! Curious on how you’re going to wear it, but I’m sure it’ll look great on you. xx
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olga on 8 March 2013 at 21:14 said:
you are so right! it does remind me of the ocean, great find!
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Freya - Fashionable People on 8 March 2013 at 22:51 said:
Love the colour combination, and a very ‘out there’ pattern!
Estelle on 9 March 2013 at 9:30 said:
Ooh that is one cool jacket, the colours are awesome xx
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Xeana on 9 March 2013 at 9:41 said:
Stunning jacket!
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Deborah on 9 March 2013 at 12:05 said:
Vittoria on 9 March 2013 at 12:18 said:
Can’t wait to see it styled in a look!
Lydia on 9 March 2013 at 12:46 said:
Such a great find at a sale! Lucky!
Michelle Lee on 9 March 2013 at 16:23 said:
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Analise on 9 March 2013 at 16:44 said:
Oh my god i absolutely love this jacket!!! If i could buy the whole of Zara i actually would I’m literally obsessed with their clothing and accessories!
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Constance on 9 March 2013 at 17:51 said:
I love this jacket! I can’t wait to see how you wear it!
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Carly on 10 March 2013 at 4:58 said:
This is such a gorgeous addition to your wardrobe. Looking forward to seeing what you pair with it! x
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Venus on 10 March 2013 at 9:33 said:
Love to match this with a soft white tee and black leggings…. dreamy!
Pascaline Van de Perre on 10 March 2013 at 11:50 said:
AWESOME JACKET, in love with the colors!
Maud Schellekens on 10 March 2013 at 13:48 said:
Love it! The colors are perfectly in balance!
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Whatkrissydidnext on 10 March 2013 at 13:59 said:
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Jessica on 10 March 2013 at 15:08 said:
Love that jacket!
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clara on 10 March 2013 at 18:31 said:
Awsome outfit… The colors are perfectly in balance!
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OMG so beautiful… I love the color green, it always makes me happy. :) How lucky you found this gem!
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Connie on 11 March 2013 at 6:25 said:
Love this jacket! What a great find!!
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yvonnelw on 11 March 2013 at 11:27 said:
power piece!
Celebrities Fashion on 11 March 2013 at 14:00 said:
Great look. The boots are amazing.
rachel on 12 March 2013 at 1:24 said:
such a beautiful color!
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straphalariolist on 12 March 2013 at 3:04 said:
You are very lucky. Zara is like that.
Fashion Snag on 12 March 2013 at 17:30 said:
The color is beautiful!
LOLA on 12 March 2013 at 18:59 said:
Nice post! Kiss from Andalucía
Aga's suitcase on 12 March 2013 at 19:41 said:
Amazing blazer
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chiccristal on 12 March 2013 at 21:00 said:
Hola Carolina! Beautiful jacket :) One x
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danne Chimal on 13 March 2013 at 1:00 said:
Lucky girl!!! is a beautiful jacket :)
Lauren at adorn la femme on 13 March 2013 at 9:00 said:
Those are phenomenal ocean colors~ perfect for a little spring jacket! Swooning!!!!!
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Ocean Wind on 13 March 2013 at 11:35 said:
Beautiful one !
can’t see it in actions !
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The Daily Fashion Drug on 13 March 2013 at 11:38 said:
Did you got it on sale? :-)
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Chiara on 13 March 2013 at 11:51 said:
So amazing! The print is gorgeous!
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MARTIN on 13 March 2013 at 17:42 said:
EXCELLENT BUY IM INLOVE WITH YOUR JACKET !!!
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Hayleigh on 13 March 2013 at 20:03 said:
Such a beautiful jacket!:)
You should do a fashion review!
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JennyNov on 14 March 2013 at 14:08 said:
before reading the text I thought this was a high end designer, Zara really knows tweed these days. Love it!
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Takács Eszter on 15 March 2013 at 19:32 said:
I bought the same coat yesterday and I’m really in love with it!
Susie on 16 March 2013 at 10:47 said:
What a great find – I love when I come across pieces like this, always so unexpected.
Tatiana on 18 March 2013 at 23:40 said:
My eyes are just glued to that jacket! Sooooo beutiful! Love the colors!
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“Nothing of the sort,” I said, putting my back to the door. “Any police interference would bring about the very catastrophe which you dread.” I took out my notebook and scribbled one word upon a loose sheet. “That,” said I as I handed it to Colonel Emsworth, “is what has brought us here.”
He stared at the writing with a face from which every expression save amazement had vanished.
“How do you know?” he gasped, sitting down heavily in his chair.
“It is my business to know things. That is my trade.”
He sat in deep thought, his gaunt hand tugging at his straggling beard. Then he made a gesture of resignation.
“Well, if you wish to see Godfrey, you shall. It is no doing of mine, but you have forced my hand. Ralph, tell Mr. Godfrey and Mr. Kent that in five minutes we shall be with them.”
At the end of that time we passed down the garden path and found ourselves in front of the mystery house at the end. A small bearded man stood at the door with a look of considerable astonishment upon his face.
“This is very sudden, Colonel Emsworth,” said he. “This will disarrange all our plans.”
“I can’t help it, Mr. Kent. Our hands have been forced. Can Mr. Godfrey see us?”
“Yes, he is waiting inside.” He turned and led us into a large plainly furnished front room. A man was standing with his back to the fire, and at the sight of him my client sprang forward with outstretched hand.
“Why, Godfrey, old man, this is fine!”
But the other waved him back.
“Don’t touch me, Jimmie. Keep your distance. Yes, you may well stare! I don’t quite look the smart Lance-Corporal Emsworth, of B Squadron, do I?”
His appearance was certainly extraordinary. One could see that he had indeed been a handsome man with clear-cut features sunburned by an African sun, but mottled in patches over this darker surface were curious whitish patches which had bleached his skin.
“That’s why I don’t court visitors,” said he. “I don’t mind you, Jimmie, but I could have done without your friend. I suppose there is some good reason for it, but you have me at a disadvantage.”
“I wanted to be sure that all was well with you, Godfrey. I saw you that night when you looked into my window, and I could not let the matter rest till I had cleared things up.”
“Old Ralph told me you were there, and I couldn’t help taking a peep at you. I hoped you would not have seen me, and I had to run to my burrow when I heard the window go up.”
“But what in heaven’s name is the matter?”
“Well, it’s not a long story to tell,” said he, lighting a cigarette. “You remember that morning fight at Buffelsspruit, outside Pretoria, on the Eastern railway line? You heard I was hit?”
“Yes, I heard that but I never got particulars.”
“Three of us got separated from the others. It was very broken country, you may remember. There was Simpson — the fellow we called Baldy Simpson — and Anderson, and I. We were clearing brother Boer, but he lay low and got the three of us. The other two were killed. I got an elephant bullet through my shoulder. I stuck on to my horse, however, and he galloped several miles before I fainted and rolled off the saddle.
“When I came to myself it was nightfall, and I raised myself up, feeling very weak and ill. To my surprise there was a house close beside me, a fairly large house with a broad stoep and many windows. It was deadly cold. You remember the kind of numb cold which used to come at evening, a deadly, sickening sort of cold, very different from a crisp healthy frost. Well, I was chilled to the bone, and my only hope seemed to lie in reaching that house. I staggered to my feet and dragged myself along, hardly conscious of what I did. I have a dim memory of slowly ascending the steps, entering a wide-opened door, passing into a large room which contained several beds, and throwing myself down with a gasp of satisfaction upon one of them. It was unmade, but that troubled me not at all. I drew the clothes over my shivering body and in a moment I was in a deep sleep.
“It was morning when I wakened, and it seemed to me that instead of coming out into a world of sanity I had emerged into some extraordinary nightmare. The African sun flooded through the big, curtainless windows, and every detail of the great, bare, whitewashed dormitory stood out hard and clear. In front of me was standing a small, dwarf-like man with a huge, bulbous head, who was jabbering excitedly in Dutch, waving two horrible hands which looked to me like brown sponges. Behind him stood a group of people who seemed to be intensely amused by the situation, but a chill came over me as I looked at them. Not one of them was a normal human being. Every one was twisted or swollen or disfigured in some strange way. The laughter of these strange monstrosities was a dreadful thing to hear.
“It seemed that none of them could speak English, but the situation wanted clearing up, for the creature with the big head was growing furiously angry, and, uttering wild-beast cries, he had laid his deformed hands upon me and was dragging me out of bed, regardless of the fresh flow of blood from my wound. The little monster was as strong as a bull, and I don’t know what he might have done to me had not an elderly man who was clearly in authority been attracted to the room by the hubbub; He said a few stern words in Dutch, and my persecutor shrank away. Then he turned upon me, gazing at me in the utmost amazement.
” ‘How in the world did you come here?’ he asked in amazement. ‘Wait a bit! I see that you are tired out and that wounded shoulder of yours wants looking after. I am a doctor, and I’ll soon have you tied up. But, man alive! you are in far greater danger here than ever you were on the battlefield. You are in the Leper Hospital, and you have slept in a leper’s bed.’
“Need I tell you more, Jimmie? It seems that in view of the approaching battle all these poor creatures had been evacuated the day before. Then, as the British advanced, they had been brought back by this, their medical superintendent, who assured me that, though he believed he was immune to the disease, he would none the less never have dared to do what I had done. He put me in a private room, treated me kindly, and within a week or so I was removed to the general hospital at Pretoria.
“So there you have my tragedy. I hoped against hope, but it was not until I had reached home that the terrible signs which you see upon my face told me that I had not escaped. What was I to do? I was in this lonely house. We had two servants whom we could utterly trust. There was a house where I could live. Under pledge of secrecy, Mr. Kent, who is a surgeon, was prepared to stay with me. It seemed simple enough on those lines. The alternative was a dreadful one — segregation for life among strangers with never a hope of release. But absolute secrecy was necessary, or even in this quiet countryside there would have been an outcry, and I should have been dragged to my horrible doom. Even you, Jimmie — even you had to be kept in the dark. Why my father has relented I cannot imagine.”
Colonel Emsworth pointed to me.
“This is the gentleman who forced my hand.” He unfolded the scrap of paper on which I had written the word “Leprosy.” “It seemed to me that if he knew so much as that it was safer that he should know all.”
“And so it was,” said I. “Who knows but good may come of it? I understand that only Mr. Kent has seen the patient. May I ask, sir, if you are an authority on such complaints, which are, I understand, tropical or semi-tropical in their nature?”
“I have the ordinary knowledge of the educated medical man,” he observed with some stiffness.
“I have no doubt, sir, that you are fully competent, but I am sure that you will agree that in such a case a second opinion is valuable. You have avoided this, I understand, for fear that pressure should be put upon you to segregate the patient.”
“That is so,” said Colonel Emsworth.
“I foresaw this situation,” I explained, “and I have brought with me a friend whose discretion may absolutely be trusted. I was able once to do him a professional service, and he is ready to advise as a friend rather than as a specialist. His name is Sir James Saunders.”
The prospect of an interview with Lord Roberts would not have excited greater wonder and pleasure in a raw subaltern than was now reflected upon the face of Mr. Kent.
“I shall indeed be proud,” he murmured.
“Then I will ask Sir James to step this way. He is at present in the carriage outside the door. Meanwhile, Colonel Emsworth, we may perhaps assemble in your study, where I could give the necessary explanations.”
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« Tuesday 2/12/2019: Late Sneak Peek at the Week; Mercury in Pisces; Mars – Uranus; Mars Enters Taurus
Friday 2/1/2019 & the Weekend: Dead Moon; Mars Square Pluto in the News; Venus at the Aries Point »
Monday 2/4/2019: Sneak Peek at an Upbeat Week; New Moon in Aquarius; Howard Schultz; Stacey Abrams & More
…and heeeeere we go again!
The start of the work week is driven by the Moon in Aquarius, seeking to be appreciated for being unique and equal in stature. May everyone in your assorted groups be regarded as such. Arise, go forth and network.
The Moon is dead. It was dead yesterday during the most dead and boring Super Bowl of all time, so people are saying. If people wanted an exciting game, it should have been held before Friday’s brutal Mars-Pluto square…or even earlier in January, before certain powerful patterns released in the horoscopes of Tom Brady and Jared Goff (the quarterbacks for the Patriots and the Rams). Instead it was held on a dead Moon traveling with no aspects to other planets all day (and thus reflecting the lack of tension in the game). Even the Super Bowl half time show was reportedly D.O.A.
I tuned in around 8:15 PM ET — looked at the chart for the start of the game and posted the potential for a boundary-pushing action around 8:51 PM ET — no later — on a friend’s Facebook page. Lo and behold, there was a record-breaking punt around 8:49-ish…and no one following my friend’s Facebook page was impressed. Sheesh! I stopped following the game. Who won?
The Moon will no longer be dead at 4:04 PM ET, when it meets up with the Sun at 15 degrees of Aquarius. The Sabian Symbol for this New Moon is “a big businessman at his desk.” Sabian Sage Blain Bovee writes that “this is an image of dealing with shining matters of importance plowing through work that must be done with an eye to that which must be done first.” A big businessman is an image of a formidable presence with widespread influence….but wait- wait- wait! Bovee assures us that this is meant to be a positive image, and we are advised to approach this lunar cycle with a mind to a “big, cheery outlook; an influence that spreads from a brilliant, radiant core; a warming to a sense of responsibility; glimmers of hope.” If there is a downside, it may show up as “shallow officiousness; hollow platitudes; an impostor.” Indeed.
Patterns in the chart for the New Moon set in Washington D.C. look like this…
…and they will unfold this week as follows:
MONDAY: Moon sextile Jupiter at 9:35 PM ET — optimism, optimism, optimism
TUESDAY: Moon sextile Mars at 8:49 AM ET — easy application of pioneering action. Moon sextile Uranus at 6:59 PM ET — innovation, inclusion; manageable disruption. Moon will be void until 9:02 PM ET, when it enters Pisces.
WEDNESDAY: Moon in Pisces all day — with only one aspect — happening at 2:33 AM ET between the Moon and Venus. Go with the intuitive flow. This lack of planetary activity is similar to what was (not) happening during yesterday’s Super Bowl.
THURSDAY: Dreams and vision are highlighted at 3:43 AM ET, as Moon meets up with Neptune. If you’re up at 4:44 AM ET, seize the productive structuring offered by the Moon’s sextile with Saturn. Moon squares Jupiter at 11:16 AM ET, suggesting too much of something in the morning hours…but hey! Optimism optimism optimism has been coloring the week, especially noticed around 7:33 PM ET, when Jupiter sextiles the Sun at 7:33 PM ET. This is followed by an effective “walk the talk” alignment of Mars sextile Mercury at 8:25 PM ET. What is the action plan, and will it be announced during the Moon void that began at 5:13 PM ET? Chill during the void — focus on routine — and do not be freaked by a crisis that crops up. Moon gets back into gear on…
FRIDAY: …at 9:34 AM ET, when it charges into me-me-me Aries, looking to get something started. Fascinatingly, there are no aspects to the Moon until 9:21 PM ET, when Moon squares Venus. Whose me-me-me initiative will clash with someone else’s social standing? Until then, put yourself on cruise control and hit the road.
SATURDAY: More Moon in Aries on cruise control. That’s right — no bumps in the road until around 5 PM ET, when Moon squares Saturn. Use your wits as you may be pleasantly surprised at your creative solution, as Mercury sextiles Uranus at 5:53 PM ET. The potential for innovative thinking is in effect all week.
SUNDAY: Now we are getting busy. Moon makes its weekly clash with Pluto at 4:50 AM ET; watch for the usual power play in the headlines. Mercury — how we need to think — leaves rocket scientist Aquarius at 5:51 AM ET. It will be in Pisces until April 16th and deserves more attention than I’m prepared to deliver now, so stay tuned. The Aries Moon meets up with Mars and Uranus around 4 and 7 PM ET, respectively. Time to shake, rattle and roll.
Now then. Humming in the background of all of the above, including the energetic imprint of today’s New Moon is this: Mars in Aries meeting up with Uranus at the very very very last degree of Aries, exact on February 13th at 1:19 AM ET. On the 14th, Mars will leave Aries for Taurus (to be discussed in a future forecast) and will trigger 1) the horoscope of The Donald’s inauguration and 2) the horoscope of Nancy Pelosi, both of which were eclipsed by the total lunar eclipse on January 21st. We should see some daring actions and assertions right about then…and in the news in general. In the New Moon chart set in Washington DC, we see that Mars-Uranus meet-up strongly placed in the 10th House, there for all the world to see.
And now, the news.
Last Friday’s square between Mars and Pluto suggested something explosive hitting the wires as the clock approached 10:15 PM ET. Cue Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, a pediatric neurologist whose comments on a proposed state bill loosening controls on third-trimester abortions prompted outrage in certain circles earlier in the week. On Friday around the time of that Mars-Pluto square, Northam’s yearbook page from his days at medical school in 1984 went viral — prompting outrage and calls for his resignation from all of humanity.
From an astrological perspective, let the record show that back in 2014 and 2015, civil rights once again became an exceptionally hot topic in the U.S. We were well into the never-ending Uranus-Pluto square, which was making an especially anguished aspect with the horoscope of the United States. Here’s an item from October 2015:
Perhaps his firing bodes well for Alabama, where a police officer is facing a second trial on charges of violating the civil rights of an Indian grandfather out for a morning stroll, i.e., Walking While Brown. Inexplicably — yet captured on tape — the grandfather was slammed to the ground and ended up in the hospital. Putting this into an astro-logical perspective, history buffs will recall that civil rights was a hot button issue in the mid-60s, when Uranus and Pluto were conjunct in Virgo. Now that Uranus and Pluto are square to each other, we would expect matters that were hot in the 60s to be hot again now. Sure, seeds were planted in the 60s — but now we are finding out if those seeds will flourish. With respect to the United States, its horoscope is experiencing a potentially anguishing transit of Pluto to the US Saturn. It is time for the US to face its dark side.
What’s going on now in the U.S. horoscope is that transiting SATURN is squaring the U.S. Saturn, which it will do three times this year. Saturn can act as a karma cop, demanding accountability and consequences.
Meanwhile, the State of the Union is on tomorrow night at 9 PM ET in DC. The Aquarius Moon will be void, but right on The Donald’s 29 degree Aquarius Descendant. That’s a helpful aspect for someone making a public speech. Moon enters Pisces at 9:02 PM ET and it will sextile Venus. I expect we will hear beautiful words, perhaps the most beautiful we’ve ever heard involving Pisces themes: compassion, unity, suffering, drugs, refugees plus optimism, optimism optimism.
Of course Stacey Abrams has been asked to deliver the Democratic rebuttal, given that transiting Jupiter exactly conjoined her Sagittarius Sun on January 30th. This suggests strong potential for positive and expansive opportunities all through 2019. If Georgia’s gubernatorial election were held today, I suspect she would win hands down. No birth time for Ms. Abrams, just December 9, 1973 in Madison, WI.
In other news, many people would like ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz to shut up and go away, instead of run for president as an independent candidate. The anguish he may be feeling by the hostile reception is suggested by transiting Pluto square his Saturn three times in 2019 (July 19, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY). Clearly the man does not have an astrologer on his team. Hostile reception or not, Mr. Schultz is still likely to be buzzing with innovative and disruptive ideas, backed by force of will and action. Transiting Uranus squares his Mercury (buzz, buzz), followed by transiting Pluto opposing his Mars (force of will/action). Plus, transiting Jupiter has just conjoined his natal Jupiter, so we can appreciate why he’s feeling so expansive. If he persists, he will then be pushing against the squeeze of transiting Saturn opposing his Cancer Sun in 2020. More than one declared candidate has a challenging Saturn-Sun pattern in his/her horoscope in 2019 or 2020. What a contest this will be.
Ah. Before I forget: yesterday’s Mercury-Jupter sextile coupled with Venus at the Aries Point suggested publishing pulling focus. Lots of people are saying their favorite Super Bowl ad was this one narrated by Tom Hanks, presented by the Washington Post. Of course it would be Tom Hanks, because astrology. Here is his horoscope.
Ooh…here’s another fun blast from the past i.e., a post from 2015. Looking at past Uranus-Pluto cycles in the U.S., my sense is that the social safety net can’t help but expand in the aftermath of the 2011-2016 Uranus-Pluto square. It is interesting to see how many candidates are declaring support for some kind of universal health coverage, backed by a tax plan to pay for it. From that 2015 post:
I’m interested to see what will hit the headlines when Jupiter is at 17-18 degrees of Virgo this November and next March and July. These were the degrees of the game-changing Uranus-Pluto conjunctions of 1965 and 1966. I expect we’ll see expanded progress on the seeds planted at that time, including, but not limited to: awareness of climate change and other ways human behavior is impacting ecological systems; awareness of subatomic particles, e.g. the Higgs boson; health care systems such as Medicare (which was created in the mid-60s). Read your history books and fill in the rest of the possibilities.
Jupiter, as you know, is in that 17-18 Sagittarius range now, squaring 17-18 degrees of Virgo. It will be there again in June, late September and early October.
Optimism, optimism, optimism…as we approach this New Moon in Aquarius. To find out what it holds for your horoscope, here’s how to contact me for a personal consultation.
Thank you for reading this forecast.
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Behind the scenes...of the debut album
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Image: UK Soul - Benjamin Race, the man behind the music.
10/08/18 will see the launch of the debut album 'Everything is Energy' which features a host of soulful luminaries including U.S vocalists Ellison Kendrick (Joss Stone, single 'Black Suit' peaked at #11 on billboard singles sales chart), Teisha Marie (described as "refreshingly honest"- Soultrain.com), Dennis Bettis (Grammy nominated songwriter to Luther Vandross, Charlie Wilson & Boys II Men), U.K vocalist Arnob Basit, as well as musicians Bryan Corbett (The Brand New Heavies), Jim Macrae (Jordan Rakei), Kerry '2 Smooth' Marshall (Musiq Soul Child, Calvin Richardson, Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton), Greg Doggett (The Doggett Brothers), as well as a very special remix from Peter Major/Opolopo.
The album is launched by an official music video of ‘Can’t Explain’ featuring Ellison Kendrick. which was filmed at Belt Craft Studios in London.
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Image: Fender Rhodes Suitcase - at the heart of many of the albums neo soul sounds and voice.
‘’ It has been a great journey of discovery for myself over the last two years, writing songs and working in collaboration with such talented musicians and vocalists on a global scale. The album is…I suppose about myself as a musician following my higher aspirations and pushing myself to see what I could do. Everything, including music is an energy and is a great language to get across what I have to say. The majority of the album was recorded in the UK at Ashwood Music in Norwich with veteran producer Sotos Yiasimi, the drum tracking was recorded at Opaudio in South London by Jim Macrae (where Jordan Rakeis Groove Curse EP & Cloak LP were recorded) and we also had some vocals stems wired across from a couple of studios in the U.S. ‘’
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HD is brought to you by bassist/producer Benjamin Race who has followed in the footsteps of Gregory Porter, Carleen Anderson & Jacob Collier after recording a live session for Jazz FM. He has worked with the likes of Mark Di Meo, The West Coast Soul Stars, The Doggett Brothers, live performances with Alexander O'Neil, Trevor Nelson, Soweto Kinch (MOBO'S Best Jazz Act), members of Incognito, Jamiroquai as well as playing with world renowned bassists Victor Wooten & John Patitucci.
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Nigeria's Cultural Traditions Still Discriminate Against Girls
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In London, a three-million-year old pebble is the star of the show at new exhibition celebrating South African culture. The Makapansgat pebble or the pebble of many faces, is perhaps one of the world's most ancient art objects.
Hundreds Gather In Kampala For The Beer Festival
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Ancient Egyptian Martial Art At Risk Of Being Lost To History
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Egyptians And Chinese Residents Join In Annual Celebration Of Culture
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Advocacy Group In Nigeria Fights To End Traditional Practice Of Killing Twins
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South Africans Prepare For Chinese New Year Celebrations
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South African Town Tells Its Story Through An Arts And Cultural Lens
Now, let's head to South Africa, where residents of the Johannesburg suburb of Hillbrow's voice can be heard far and wide. Although the area is known for the challenges that afflict it, an outreach foundation has enabled the community to express their str
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Seven Tips for Shifting a Mindset in Your Organisation
Home Industry Insight Jenrick Job Market News Seven Tips for Shifting a Mindset in Your Organisation
Introducing a new idea into your organisation can be both difficult and frustrating, especially when you've put so much time and energy into executing it and know the value it will bring to the company. People may ignore it and there may be conflicting opinions. Jenrick IT came across this interesting article from hbr.org with top tips on how to shift the mindset of an organisation to achieve the results you want.
We’re all fascinated by new ideas and how they can grab hold of us, influencing how we think and affecting how we take action. How does Atul Gawande (the checklist doctor) get inside my head, when others don’t? Why does Gwyneth Paltrow make me adjust my behaviors, when others can’t?
In business, especially, we’re inundated with new ideas—so many we can hardly process or evaluate them.
If you have tried introducing a new idea into your organization or community—especially if it’s an abstract idea like sustainability, diversity, or innovativeness—you know it’s tough. People may ignore your idea, pooh-pooh it, or just steal it. You put your energy, your reputation, and maybe your future, on the line. Still, when you have an idea you think is valuable and could change things for the better, some inexplicable force may compel you to “go public” with it. You want to change a prevailing mindset and you’re willing to stick your neck out, at least a little, to do it. The question is how, especially when you’re not Gawande or Paltrow, to change an organization from the inside when you don’t necessarily have a ton of formal authority on your side.
Take a look at what the “idea entrepreneur” does. This is the new type of cultural player—idea-driven people like Gawande and Paltrow, Michael Pollan (food), Cesar Millan (dogs), Blake Mycoskie (business = philanthropy), and many others—who reach large audiences and gain widespread influence. These are independent operators. They’re wealthy and famous. They publish books and appear on TV. But do their methods of idea-spreading apply to the office-dweller, the organizational citizen, the manager or executive? The answer is yes, with some modifications. To illustrate, let me introduce Samantha Joseph, who works for Iron Mountain Incorporated, a leader in records storage and information management services. Sam is young, ambitious, and idea-driven: she believes that for-profit companies can drive significant business value when they take a strategic approach to social and environmental sustainability. After earning her MBA from MIT in 2009, Sam could not find a position in sustainability, so she joined Iron Mountain as a manager in strategy, knowing the company had no sustainability function and hoping to build it. Sam saw opportunity. She plunged into the strategy job, but also began to work on bringing the idea of sustainability to Iron Mountain—an exciting if daunting task, considering the number of employees, locations, facilities, trucks, and other real assets involved.
Here are some of the things that big-time idea entrepreneurs do that Sam adapted for her quest:
Accumulate evidence. To gain influence for anidea, you need an awful lot of supporting material—data, references, cases, stories, and analysis—which can take decades to gather. Sam didn’t have that long, but she did accumulate enough material to make her the “resident expert.” It took her a year to develop her case—largely on her own time—before she started talking about sustainability in public. But she was talking privately with lots of people all the while: gathering opinions, refining the ideas and practices, making connections and gaining supporters.
Develop practices. An idea is an abstraction that won’t produce change until you provide people with specific, practical ways to put it into everyday use. Cesar Millan’s ideas get their teeth from his training methods of “calm assertiveness.” Sam worked with colleagues from across Iron Mountain to develop a volunteer program, a solar energy pilot, and a strategic charitable partnership—which got people doing sustainability without having to pledge allegiance to a theory first.
Create a sacred expression. Practices without theory are nothing more than tips and techniques. You need to find your best form and use it to create a “sacred” expression—a talk, a video, a written piece, a visual—the most complete, authoritative, and compelling articulation of your idea that you can manage. Sam put together a short video that made the case, showed how Iron Mountain was involved with the community, and got people energized and emotionally engaged.
Encourage “respiration” around your idea. Sam did not expect to do a TED talk or appear on Colbert, but she needed to engage with the audiences who would be most affected by, and most able to implement, the sustainability idea. The only way to get an idea breathing on its own is to show up, in person. Sam put together a road-show and visited many of Iron Mountain’s corporate departments and facilities, conversing and responding to questions. After she left, people kept talking. The idea started to come to life.
Include your personal narrative. Idea entrepreneurs always present their idea in the context of their own life story. Dr. Berry Brazelton, expert on babies, relates anecdotes about himself as a kid. Sam talked about how her fascination with sustainability arose from an early family relationship. She presented the business case first, but the personal story gave the idea personality.
Align with a metric. Influence cannot be definitively measured in financial terms, but people need some way to calculate its the value. People associate Malcolm Gladwell’s idea of mastery through the “10,000 hours of practice” metric. As the sustainability practices took hold at Iron Mountain, Sam measured and reported on key performance indicators—particularly cost savings—along with non-financial measures, such as volunteer participation rates, that demonstrated its success.
Expect backlash. When you propose a new idea, expect an intense response—from useful debate to useless sniping. Sam didn’t experience direct backlash, but she did come up against some challenges. She spent almost a year talking and debating, pushing and being pushed, before respiration began to take hold. She realized (as all idea entrepreneurs do) that an intense response—positive and negative—is a sign that people are taking the idea seriously. No challenges, no point.
Each path to influence, and each change of mindset, looks different. Within two years, Iron Mountain had reduced its carbon footprint, helped archive the blueprints of some of the world’s most historic sites, and donated 65,000 volunteer hours to community efforts, among other initiatives. And today, corporate responsibility activities are started and driven by employees all over the country. Sam most directly knows the idea has gained influence when someone says to her: I’m so proud of what we’re doing. One-on-one validation is a powerful metric. ARTICLE SOURCE: hbr.org IMAGE SOURCE: smartblogs.com
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Vera Belle Edenburn
1895 - 1999 (104 years)
Name Vera Belle Edenburn [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
Born 9 Feb 1895 Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
Died 29 Dec 1999 Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida [6, 7]
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Name Vera Belle Place
Birth Date 9 Feb 1895
Birth Place S Frankfort, Michigan[S Frankfort|]
Death Date 29 Dec 1999
Claim Date 16 Jan 1958
Father Albert L Edenburn
Mother Marie E Way
SSN 369245603
Citizenship or Alien Status U.S. citizen.
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Name Vera E. Place
SSN 369-24-5603
Last Residence Saint Petersburg, 33716, Pinellas, Florida, USA
Died 29 Dec 1999
State (Year) SSN issued Michigan - Before 1951
Person ID P19087 Lemon-Knapp
Father Albert Lockwood Edenburn, b. 9 Oct 1856, Lasell, Illinois , d. 14 Jul 1927, Flint, Genesee, Michigan, USA (Age 70 years)
Mother Marie Way, b. 12 Mar 1865, Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan , d. 9 Apr 1936, Flint, Genesee, Michigan, USA (Age 71 years)
Married 15 Feb 1885 Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan, USA [1, 3]
Family Don Place, b. Abt 1892, Manistee, Manistee, Michigan
Married 4 Mar 1913 Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA [3]
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Time's Up for Tales of Resilience - Itinerant Story Telling/Story Building in Southern Africa and Austria in 2014
Often it is an individual experience – wrapped up as a story – which eventually allows the reception of a past, the comprehension of the present and the formulation of a future. Furthermore, or in fact precisely because of and through that - stories enable an insight into „The Other“ - a view of the other life, the other culture, the other approach or mindset. Apart from “The Other,” stories let us see “The Common”, similar values, familiar desires and kindred visions. Through listening to them and trying to understand them, stories make us more tolerant in our dealing with cultural differences and multiple identities, they bring us closer to each other and place the commonalities above the separations.
Tales of Resilience traces stories from people who travel and have traveled between regions, cultures and continents; people who move and have moved between their origins and other worlds. Tales of Resilience documents and shares their experiences, adventures and perceptions. The project archives what these people left behind them, what they have taken with them, what they collected and what they lost along the way. Whether forced to move or by their own volition, whether for reasons of family, politics, religion or livelihood, the stories are tales of resilience, the many ways in which people react to their circumstances.
Tales of Resilience is an itinerant Story Telling/Story Building project by a group of Austrian and Zimbabwean artists in April / May 2014. The outcome of this collaboration between Time's Up, Austria-Zimbabwe Friendship Association, Pamberi Trust, local artists and art institutions will be presented in Southern Africa and back in Austria.
Tales of Resilience will focus first on women from the group Simonga in rural Siachilaba / Binga, who have traveled to Europe to perform their Ngoma Buntibe music in the context of ‘Linz09 European Capital of Culture’. Five years later they will recall, in a photography workshop led by Calvin Dondo, Nancy Mteki and Annie Mpalume, the impact of this exposure and their experiences. Another focal point will be an urban hot-spot of resilience: the Book Cafe in Harare. In each of these interactions, the project collects the stories, anecdotes and reactions of the people involved in these communities and their resilient tales.
Easily recalled, an audience can listen to these stories in the resulting installation: they are placed one beside another as channels on an enlarged and augmented radio-set. The radio-set stands as a symbol for access to information and freedom of expression in a hotly contested public sphere, as well as a form of community understanding and the overcoming of distance.
Time's Up is a group of artists based in the industrial harbor area along the Danube River in Linz / Austria. Founded in 1996 they run a Laboratory for the construction of experimental situations. Its mission is to investigate ways in which people interact with and explore their physical surroundings as a complete context, discovering, learning and communicating as they do. Such Physical Narratives augment spaces and real objects with information and media delivery capability. In such narrative experimentations the artists as well as their audiences discover, develop and push new creative boundaries. The artists / authors are constantly emphasising dramatic elements of the story to embrace new media and technologies. They challenge and engage their audiences with new interactive interfaces to explore and complete a story in its wider social / global context, pushing new modes of delivery.
Time's Up approach: “We would like to trace and explore further untold stories and tales of everyday life and routines of resilience and survival, of experience and exploration in a range of possible futures in which visions of everyday life in the time ahead become tangible and a subject for discussion. Therefore, we would like to get in close contact with cultures that differ from the so-called Western world, meet experts of everyday life in Zimbabwe and South Africa, document these experiences via audiovisual tools aiming to raise awareness about the impact of ambitions and future visions on contemporary culture, livelihood and lifestyle in a global context. In this research process we use tools from the arts and design, mathematics, science and technology as well as sociology and cultural studies. Our goals are to collaboratively investigate the world and its options with a general public, communicating and discussing these discoveries through workshops, publications and other media, teachings and symposia.”
Time's Up - Laboratory for the construction of experimental situations
http://timesup.org
Linz, 20th October 2013
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• Dr. Medhat Mohamed Ali graduated with honors from Assiut University, Egypt in 1992. He spent 1 year as a House Officer (General Medicine, General Surgery) in Assiut University Hospitals (doing resident on calls both in medical and surgical conditions and handling medical and surgical emergencies). Assiut University Hospital is the largest and oldest university hospital in Upper Egypt which includes 2027 beds and provide medical services to about a million patient per year in its outpatient clinics and emergency department.
• Then he spent three years as an Internal medicine resident at Sohag University Hospital. The above mentioned hospital is the second largest hospital in Upper Egypt, 1000 beds. The Internal medicine Department contains separate unites for Endocrinology, Cardiology, Nephrology and Gastroenterology in addition to emergency department and general wards. The internal medicine department contains very good and advanced equipment in all units and supervised by eminent professors in Upper Egypt.
• He was graduated with honor for Master degree in internal medicine from Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Egypt at 1997. The Title of Thesis was Left ventricular hypertrophy in white coat hypertension specially smokers.
• After the Master degree , Dr. Medhat was promoted to Assistant lecturer position in the Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University taking the following Duties and Responsibilities:
o Discuss medical cases in the outpatient clinic
o Daily follow up for the inpatients in the general ward
o Participate in the weekly Grand Round which include all staff members in the department
o Take the responsibility of night duty every third day supervising residents in the internal medicine department, CCU and emergency department
o Continue in both teaching and research activities to finish his doctorate degree.
• He obtained his Doctorate degree in Internal Medicine from Sohag University & graduated with honors at 2007. The Title of Thesis was: The role of cardiac radioactive scanning in diagnosis and prediction of silent myocardial ischemia among hypertensive patients.
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o Supervise assistant lecturers and residents in their clinical duties both in the OPD and general wards.
o Teaching Students at the Faculty of Medicine, the Higher Institute of Nursing and the School of Nursing: Courses: of internal medicine according to concurrent curriculum.
o Teaching clinical cases of internal medicine to the fifth year students of the faculty of medicine.
o Training house-officers and young residents in the college.
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SPD investigating another round of East Precinct shooting incidents — UPDATE: ATF cams in the Central District
Posted on Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 3:31 pm by jseattle
This City Light pole is home to an ATF surveillance cam (Image: CHS)
East Precinct cops continue to have their hands full collecting shell casings from the streets of the Central District and Capitol Hill.
Police collected evidence at two Central District shooting scenes Wednesday — fortunately, there were no reports of injuries in either incident. In the first, SPD units flooded the area around 24th and E Olive St around 1:20 PM following a report that people were shooting at each other and that vehicles had fled the scene.
Officers investigating shots fired at 24/E Olive St. No reports of injuries at this time.
— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) August 5, 2015
Wednesday night around 10 PM, police also found shell casings but not victims in a shootout near Garfield High School.
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Police detained three people in a vehicle believed to have been at the scene but all were released.
The shooting incidents follow a spate of gunfire in the area this summer — some of it deadly. The early June murder of a man on the street near 24th and Spring remains unsolved. There have been more — most with no reported injuries. Unlike Wednesday afternoon’s shootout, many go unreported by SPD’s Twitter feed.
Chief Kathleen O’Toole said in July that the FBI and ATF have partnered with SPD in a new partnership with the federal agencies. O’Toole said the Puget Sound Regional Crime Gun Taskforce –- a partnership between Seattle Police, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and the Washington State Patrol crime lab — is improving Seattle’s ability to analyze crime scenes. O’Toole said that ATF technicians were able to connect 10 recent shootings in Seattle to one handgun thanks to ballistics analysis.
SPD says it is also seeking to move forward with a plan to bring gunshot detection surveillance technology to the city following community calls for the technology in the wake of recent violence. Meanwhile, the City Council is moving legislation forward sponsored by ex-cop Tim Burgess to institute a $25 tax on gun sales and a 5 cent tax on each round of ammunition. The city estimates the taxes would raise up to $500,000 per year. Burgess said taxpayers paid more than $12 million in 2014 to offset unpaid medical bills for gunshot victims at Harborview. The revenue from the tax would fund a two-year gun violence prevention program.
UPDATE 5:00 PM: While SPD and Chief O’Toole have said they will pursue a transparent and public planning process for implementing new technology to track gun violence, it appears the ATF has quietly moved forward with deployment of surveillance equipment in the Central District, KIRO reports:
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms confirms to KIRO 7 it has installed two video cameras in Seattle’s Central District as part of a criminal investigation. Both cameras are on Seattle City Light poles. One is near 23rd Avenue and East Union Street, another is near 23rd Avenue and South Jackson.
An ATF spokesman told KIRO 7 the video from the cameras is stored but not monitored.
In July, Mayor Ed Murray said the city was still in the process of “looking at” deploying advanced surveillance cameras and also promised that, unlike past use of cameras in Seattle, the process to deploy the technology would be fully public.
The officials announced that SPD has begun the process to reassess the use of surveillance camera technology as an avenue to reduce street violence in Seattle.
Chief O’Toole said that community and business groups in the Central District and International District have asked for the technology.
“We are open and we are looking at it,” Murray said.
Both O’Toole and Murray were apparently unaware of the ATF camera plan at the time:
Murray and O’Toole said that SPD is approaching things differently this time with the chief looking at “national models” for how other big cities handle the technology. There is no current plan or timetable for deployment, the officials said.
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16 thoughts on “SPD investigating another round of East Precinct shooting incidents — UPDATE: ATF cams in the Central District”
Fed Up on Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 4:04 pm said:
Must be those darn gentrifiers again. Maybe “UnitedHoodMovement” can paint another crosswalk and get em all out of here.
Confused on Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 4:12 pm said:
the central district was better off “historically”
harvey on Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 5:32 pm said:
Ha Ha! Liberals love gun cameras but hate them for anything else.
David Holmes on Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 9:13 pm said:
24th and Olive…yikes! I live on 25th between John and Thomas, and for a few years anything north of Union has seemed very, very safe and tranquil.
Jim98122x on Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 9:27 pm said:
What kind of sense does it make to publicize where the cameras are? So shooters know where to avoid?
I’m pretty sure it wasn’t the people that want/installed the cameras doing the publicizing, for exactly that reason.
Dj on Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 10:04 pm said:
Add a camera at Pike and Broadway and several in Cal Anderson Park please
citycat on Friday, August 7, 2015 - 7:16 am said:
They could also add cameras at Powell Barnett park in the CD. There have been multiple shootings there in last year. MLK and Cherry would also be a possibility.
ladybear on Friday, August 7, 2015 - 10:13 am said:
Hell- fuck it- put cameras everywhere. If we’re gonna do this lets really go for it.
Simon Says on Friday, August 7, 2015 - 9:30 am said:
I’m pretty sure reading local blogs isn’t high on these POS’s things to do.
Optimum on Friday, August 7, 2015 - 9:22 am said:
The courts have ruled there is no expectation of privacy on a public street. Why this group felt it important to out these cameras does not reflect legal reality. Here’s another news flash (not) the Feds have been off and on involved in trying to deal with gang violence in the CD for some time. I would agree with adding Cal Anderson Park to more action toward making it a city park again.
Phil Mocek on Friday, August 7, 2015 - 3:11 pm said:
It’s reasonable to expect that someone is not using a camera to look up your skirt when you walk down a public street. Similarly, it’s reasonable to assume that someone is not using a parabolic microphone to listen in on a quiet conversation you have with someone while walking down the street, and also that our government staff are not recording the fact that you are walking down a public street at a given time.
BK on Friday, August 7, 2015 - 9:39 am said:
Apparently the ATF doesn’t feel transparency is best way to deal with our lead crime fighter. Why is the ATF leading ballistic analysis? I assume this is still being done at the WSP crime lab on Airport Way but shouldn’t this be driven by SPD or is ballistic analysis yet another thing SPD doesn’t do? The fact that the ATF and WSP are taking a more active role in crime scenes in Seattle is very telling about how outside agencies view the abilities of SPD. Or is it Chief O’Toole who doesn’t feel her force is competent? We need officers who live in Seattle and actually care about the communities they serve. The Night Out event I attended on Tuesday had representatives from Seattle Fire stop by to say hello but, once again, no one from SPD.
Bill on Friday, August 7, 2015 - 11:15 am said:
I’d like to add some clarity about Shotspotter’s surveillance aspects. Their devices continuously record and the data is written over after 5 hours unless there was suspected, in which case 2 seconds before and 2 seconds after are saved.
If this sort of tech comes to Seattle, I’d really like to see some strong legal language about how the recordings are kept and how they can be used. A statutory limitation on any use of any content not directly related to the suspected shooter, for instance.
Lee Colleton and David Robinson of Seattle Privacy Coalition are scheduled to be interviewed about this situation by Mike McCormick on KEXP-FM’s Community Forum from 7:30 until 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday, August 7, 2015).
CP on Saturday, August 8, 2015 - 8:15 am said:
Your privacy doesn’t mean squat once you’re dead with a stray bullet in your head.
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Kl(aüs)
Castles in Space is massivley pleased to announce the selftitled debut album from Sydney band Kl(aüs). Former Tasmanians and school friends Stewart Lawler (Boxcar, Severed Heads) and Jonathan Elliott (Prayers in Ashes, Batrachian) formed Kl(aüs) in 2013. With many years experience playing in critically acclaimed and influential Australian electronic bands using sequencers and laptops, and even more long evenings in the pub arguing the nuances of Tangerine Dream’s 1979-1985 period, the pair realised that the Berlin School genre is a perfect vehicle for a style of improvisation and sonic exploration that is focussed around playing instruments rather than performing from laptops.
Says Stuart, “We think the recent trend for ‘authenticity’ in electronic music by exclusively using vintage equipment is a bit misplaced, to be honest. What really matters is how you play the instrument; be it physical or software, it’s how you interact with the sounds as you play that counts. By recording live improvisations direct to multi-track audio we’ve displaced the sequencer from its central role, allowing a more organic development of musical ideas to take place”.
The result is a magnificent soundscape of an album that takes the listener on a journey from beginning to end and while referencing an earlier era’s style and methodology doesn’t shy away from using modern production technology to achieve its own unique sound. It may also be the first Berlin School album to feature the sounds of an Australian spotted gum forest.
The album was mastered in Sydney by industry veteran Rick O’Neil, and will be released July 2016 on limited edition coloured vinyl and digital download.
Listen to tracks from Kl(aüs) and buy the wonderful LP at the Castles in Space bandcamp site:
https://only1klaus.bandcamp.com/
The review from Norman Records:
…This LP reminds you of the genuine place synth has as a dominating force in prog music, rather than just its supplement — it’s got the fogginess of Tangerine Dream, the glistening new-agisms of Laraaji and a hell of a lot of the psychedelic jamming you can come to expect from anyone with a modular and a penchant for existence at a Deep Distance.
Bits of this are just lovely, though. The flute filibuster that opens up “Proof Portal” is nothing if not ambient comfort food, a lovely, synth-scoped intro to what becomes another self-perpetuating mass of tinkering synth rotations. Other parts get lost in the speedy tunnels of time, such as “It Hurts To Shoot Gloves From Your Stick, but It’s Necessary”… here is where I’d usually describe the track, but that title has given me an idea: let’s stop music forever.
This is gonna appeal to fans of a lot of things: it’s got the rapid-fire whirring of a lot of kosmische classics, but also has a glowing ambient sustain going on in its backdrop. Those who enjoy incredibly vintage electronic music where the synth melodies sound like grandparents of Boards of Canada, you might find a good resting place for your ears. Me? I am now a robot. Thanks, guys
A review from the estimable Mr James Lister:
Today, it feels like many bands are referencing the past – in sound, in images, in methods of composition. It’s hard not to – but it’s harder to find the vocabulary that works and refine it further. Inspired by “Berlin School Electronic Music” – a style driven by hypnotic, evolving sequence(r)s, Sydney duo Kl(aus) is no exception. With just a taste of live and recorded work so far, they have affirmed a definition of creativity – taking divergent ideas that they demonstrate clear passion for and making them work without slavish reference to technical errata that may serve a genre definition better than a good tune.
Is it “artisanal” electronic music with a Teutonic feel, ironically served up in an unusual context? No. It is the work of people who haven’t set limitations on the number of keyboards you can stack up in a venue, Emerson-style, and simply let rip. Coming from an impatient (let’s call it ‘punk’) perspective with deeper Krautrock sympathies, any piece of music over four minutes by individuals with a modicum of musical training can sometimes offend. But here it isn’t an obstacle. There’s a sense of recalling the familiar, and it is presented deftly. But the real excitement is in where a band with chops, a sensitive approach to crafting sounds, unpredictable sequences with a love of driving synth lines and unrestrained solos might go next.
This is best demonstrated in the opener “Three Sheets,” a cinematic piece that builds gently and then thunders through the room. (I saw “Miracle Mile” in my head during this one). With room to move, Kl(aus)’ trajectory should echo these sentiments.
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Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume II (Joshua to Esther)
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S E C O N D C H R O N I C L E S
CHAP. XVIII.
The story of this chapter we had just as it is here related in the story of the reign of Ahab king of Israel, 1 Kings xxii. There it looks more creditable to Ahab than any thing else recorded of him that he was in league with so good a man as Jehoshaphat; here it is a great blemish in the reign of Jehoshaphat that he thus connected himself with so bad a man as Ahab. Here is, I. The alliance he contracted himself with Ahab, ver. 1. II. His consent to join with him in his expedition for the recovery of Ramoth-Gilead out of the hands of the Syrians, ver. 2, 3. III. Their consulting with the prophets, false and true, before they went, ver. 4-27. IV. The success of their expedition. Jehoshaphat hardly escaped (ver. 28-32) and Ahab received his death's wound, ver. 33, 34.
Jehoshaphat's Alliance with Ahab. (b. c. 897.)
1 Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab. 2 And after certain years he went down to Ahab to Samaria. And Ahab killed sheep and oxen for him in abundance, and for the people that he had with him, and persuaded him to go up with him to Ramoth-gilead. 3 And Ahab king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat king of Judah, Wilt thou go with me to Ramoth-gilead? And he answered him, I am as thou art, and my people as thy people; and we will be with thee in the war.
Here is, I. Jehoshaphat growing greater. It was said before (ch. xvii. 5) that he had riches and honour in abundance; and here it is said again that his wealth and honour increased upon him by piety and good management.
II. Not growing wiser, else he would not have joined with Ahab, that degenerate Israelite, who had sold himself to work wickedness. What good could he get by a man that was so bad? What good could he do to a man that was so obstinately wicked—an idolater, a persecutor? With him he joined in affinity, that is, married his son Jehoram to Ahab's daughter Athaliah.
1. This was the worst match that ever was made by any of the house of David. I wonder what Jehoshaphat could promise himself by it. (1.) Perhaps pride made the match, as it does many a one, which speeds accordingly. His religion forbade him to marry his son to a daughter of any of the heathen princes that were about him—Thou shalt not take their daughters to thy sons; and, having riches and honour in abundance, he thought it a disparagement to marry him to a subject. A king's daughter it must be, and therefore Ahab's, little considering that Jezebel was her mother. (2.) Some think he did it in policy, hoping by this expedient to unite the kingdoms in his son, Ahab perhaps flattering him with hopes that he would make him his heir, when he intended no such thing.
2. This match drew Jehoshaphat, (1.) Into an intimate familiarity with Ahab. He paid him a visit at Samaria, and Ahab, proud of the honour which Jehoshaphat did him, gave him a very splendid entertainment, according to the splendour of those times: He killed sheep and oxen for him, plain meat, in abundance, v. 2. In this Jehoshaphat did not walk so closely as he should have done in the ways of his father David, who hated the congregation of evil-doers and would not sit with the wicked (Ps. xxvi. 5), nor desired to eat of their dainties, Ps. cxli. 4. (2.) Into a league with Ahab against the Syrians. Ahab persuaded him to join forces with him in an expedition for the recovery of Ramoth-Gilead, a city in the tribe of Gad, on the other side Jordan. Did not Ahab know that that, and all the other cities of Israel, did of right belong to Jehoshaphat, as heir of the house of David? With what face then could he ask Jehoshaphat to assist him in recovering it for himself, whose title to the crown was usurped and precarious? Yet Jehoshaphat, an easy man, yields to go with him: I am as thou art, v. 3. Some men's kindnesses are dangerous, as well as their society infectious. The feast Ahab made for Jehoshaphat was designed only to wheedle him into the expedition. The kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
The Prophets Are Consulted. (b. c. 897.)
4 And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the Lord to day. 5 Therefore the king of Israel gathered together of prophets four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for God will deliver it into the king's hand. 6 But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we might enquire of him? 7 And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, by whom we may enquire of the Lord: but I hate him; for he never prophesied good unto me, but always evil: the same is Micaiah the son of Imla. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so. 8 And the king of Israel called for one of his officers, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla. 9 And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah sat either of them on his throne, clothed in their robes, and they sat in a void place at the entering in of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them. 10 And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah had made him horns of iron, and said, Thus saith the Lord, With these thou shalt push Syria until they be consumed. 11 And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramoth-gilead, and prosper: for the Lord shall deliver it into the hand of the king. 12 And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spake to him, saying, Behold, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one assent; let thy word therefore, I pray thee, be like one of theirs, and speak thou good. 13 And Micaiah said, As the Lord liveth, even what my God saith, that will I speak. 14 And when he was come to the king, the king said unto him, Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And he said, Go ye up, and prosper, and they shall be delivered into your hand. 15 And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou say nothing but the truth to me in the name of the Lord? 16 Then he said, I did see all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd: and the Lord said, These have no master; let them return therefore every man to his house in peace. 17 And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would not prophesy good unto me, but evil? 18 Again he said, Therefore hear the word of the Lord; I saw the Lord sitting upon his throne, and all the host of heaven standing on his right hand and on his left. 19 And the Lord said, Who shall entice Ahab king of Israel, that he may go up and fall at Ramoth-gilead? And one spake saying after this manner, and another saying after that manner. 20 Then there came out a spirit, and stood before the Lord, and said, I will entice him. And the Lord said unto him, Wherewith? 21 And he said, I will go out, and be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And the Lord said, Thou shalt entice him, and thou shalt also prevail: go out, and do even so. 22 Now therefore, behold, the Lord hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of these thy prophets, and the Lord hath spoken evil against thee. 23 Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah upon the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the Lord from me to speak unto thee? 24 And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see on that day when thou shalt go into an inner chamber to hide thyself. 25 Then the king of Israel said, Take ye Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son; 26 And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace. 27 And Micaiah said, If thou certainly return in peace, then hath not the Lord spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, all ye people.
This is almost word for word the same with what we had, 1 Kings xxii. We will not repeat what was there said, nor have we much to add, but may take occasion to think, 1. Of the great duty of acknowledging God in all our ways and enquiring at his word, whatever we undertake. Jehoshaphat was not willing to proceed till he had done this, v. 4. By particular believing prayer, by an unbiased consultation of the scripture and our own consciences, and by an observant regard to the hints of providence, we may make such enquiries and very much to our satisfaction. 2. Of the great danger of bad company even to good men. Those that have more wisdom, grace, and resolution, cannot be sure that they can converse familiarly with wicked people and get no hurt by them. Jehoshaphat here, in complaisance to Ahab, sits in his robes, patiently hearing the false prophets speaking lies in the name of the Lord (v. 9), can scarcely find in his heart to give him a too mild and gentle reproof for hating a prophet of the Lord (v. 7), and dares not rebuke that false prophet who basely abused the faithful seer nor oppose Ahab who committed him to prison. Those who venture among the seats of the scornful cannot come off without a great deal of the guilt attaching to at least the omission of their duty, unless they have such measures of wisdom and courage as few can pretend to. 3. Of the unhappiness of those who are surrounded with flatterers, especially flattering prophets, who cry peace to them and prophesy nothing but smooth things. Thus was Ahab cheated into his ruin, and justly; for he hearkened to such, and preferred those that humoured him before a good prophet that gave him fair warning of his danger. Those do best for themselves that give their friends leave, and particularly their ministers, to deal plainly and faithfully with them, and take their reproofs not only patiently, but kindly. That counsel is not always best for us that is most pleasing to us. 4. Of the power of Satan, by the divine permission, in the children of disobedience. One lying spirit can make 400 lying prophets and make use of them to deceive Ahab, v. 21. The devil becomes a murderer by being a liar and destroys men by deceiving them. 5. Of the justice of God in giving those up to strong delusions, to believe a lie, who will not receive the love of the truth, but rebel against it, v. 21. Let the lying spirit prevail to entice those to their ruin that will not be persuaded to their duty and happiness. 6. Of the hard case of faithful ministers, whose lot it has often been to be hated, and persecuted, and ill-treated, for being true to their God and just and kind to the souls of men. Micaiah, for discharging a good conscience, was buffeted, imprisoned, and condemned to the bread and water of affliction. But he could with assurance appeal to the issue, as all those may do who are persecuted for their faithfulness, v. 27. The day will declare who is in the right and who in the wrong, when Christ will appear, to the unspeakable consolation of his persecuted people and the everlasting confusion of their persecutors, who will be made to see in that day (v. 24) what they will not now believe.
Ahab Slain in Battle. (b. c. 897.)
28 So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead. 29 And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and will go to the battle; but put thou on thy robes. So the king of Israel disguised himself; and they went to the battle. 30 Now the king of Syria had commanded the captains of the chariots that were with him, saying, Fight ye not with small or great, save only with the king of Israel. 31 And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, It is the king of Israel. Therefore they compassed about him to fight: but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the Lord helped him; and God moved them to depart from him. 32 For it came to pass, that, when the captains of the chariots perceived that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back again from pursuing him. 33 And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: therefore he said to his chariot man, Turn thine hand, that thou mayest carry me out of the host; for I am wounded. 34 And the battle increased that day: howbeit the king of Israel stayed himself up in his chariot against the Syrians until the even: and about the time of the sun going down he died.
We have here, 1. Good Jehoshaphat exposing himself in his robes, thereby endangered, and yet delivered. We have reason to think that Ahab, while he pretended friendship, really aimed at Jehoshaphat's life, to take him off, that he might have the management of his successor, who was his son-in-law, else he would never have advised him to enter into the battle with his robes on, which was but to make himself an easy mark to the enemy: and, if really he intended that, it was as unprincipled a piece of treachery as ever man was guilty of, and justly was he himself taken in the pit he digged for his friend. The enemy had soon an eye upon the robes, and vigorously attacked the unwary prince who now, when it was too late, wished himself in the habit of the poorest soldier, rather than in his princely raiment. He cried out, either to his friends to relieve him (but Ahab took no care of that), or to his enemies, to rectify their mistake, and let them know that he was not the king of Israel. Or perhaps he cried to God for succour and deliverance (to whom else should he cry?) and he found it was not in vain: The Lord helped him out of his distress, by moving the captains to depart from him, v. 31. God has all men's hearts in his hand, and turns them as he pleases, contrary to their own first intentions, to serve his purposes. Many are moved unaccountably both to themselves and others, but an invisible power moves them. 2. Wicked Ahab disguising himself, arming himself thereby as he thought securing himself, and yet slain, v. 33. No art, no arms, can save those whom God has appointed to ruin. What can hurt those whom God will protect? And what can shelter those whom God will destroy? Jehoshaphat is safe in his robes, Ahab killed in his armour; for the race is not to the swift nor the battle to the strong.
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UCSD Algebraic Geometry Seminar, Fall 2017
Meetings are held on Fridays 2:30-3:30pm in AP&M B412. A pre-talk is held from 2-2:30pm.
October 6 Omprokash Das (UCLA)
Birational geometry of surfaces and 3-folds over imperfect fields
Lots of progress have been made in the recent years on the birational geometry of surfaces and 3-folds in positive characteristic over algebraically closed field. The same can not be said about the varieties over imperfect fields. These varieties appear naturally in positive characteristic while studying fibrations (as a generic fiber). Recently the minimal model program (MMP) for surfaces over excellent base scheme was successfully carried out by Tanaka. He also showed that the abundance conjecture holds for surfaces over imperfect fields. His results have become one of main tools for studying fibrations in positive characteristic. One of the things that is not covered in Tanaka's papers is the del Pezzo surfaces (a regular surface with -K_X ample) over imperfect fields. One interesting feature of del Pezzo surfaces is that over an algebraically closed field they satisfy the Kodaira vanishing theorem. This makes the theory of del Pezzo surfaces quite interesting. However, over imperfect fields it was known for a while that in char 2, Kodaira vanishing fails for del Pezzo surfaces, due to (Schroer and Maddock). It is only very recently that some positive results started to show up. In a recent paper by Patakfalvi and Waldron it was shown that the Kodaira vanishing theorem holds for del Pezzo surfaces over imperfect fields in char p > 3. In this talk I will show that in fact the Kawamata-Viehweg vanishing theorem holds for del Pezzo surfaces over imperfect fields in char p > 3. I will also report on a project which is a work in progress (joint with Joe Waldron) on the minimal model program for 3-folds over imperfect fields and the BAB conjecture for del Pezzo surfaces over imperfect fields.
October 13 David Stapleton (UCSD)
Hilbert schemes of points on surfaces and their tautological bundles
Fogarty showed in the 1970s that the Hilbert scheme of n points on a smooth surface is itself smooth. Interest in these Hilbert schemes has grown since it has been shown they arise in hyperkahler geometry, geometric representation theory, and algebraic combinatorics. In this talk we will explore the geometry of certain tautological bundles on the Hilbert scheme of points. In particular we will show that these tautological bundles are (almost always) stable vector bundles. We will also show that each sufficiently positive vector bundle on a curve C is the pull back of a tautological bundle from an embedding of C into the Hilbert scheme of the projective plane.
October 27 Remy van Dobben de Bruyn (Columbia University)
Dominating varieties by liftable ones
Given a smooth projective variety over an algebraically closed field of positive characteristic, can we always dominate it by another smooth projective variety that lifts to characteristic 0? We give a negative answer to this question.
November 10 at 4pm in AP&M 6402 (pre-talk at 3:30pm) Kenneth Ascher (MIT)
Compactifications of the moduli space of elliptic surfaces
I will describe a class of modular compactifications of moduli spaces of elliptic surfaces. Time permitting, I will also discuss recent work towards connecting these compactifications with various existing compactifications of the moduli space of rational elliptic surfaces. This is joint work with Dori Bejleri.
November 29 at 2pm in AP&M 6402 Georg Oberdieck (MIT)
Holomorphic anomaly equation for elliptic fibrations and beyond
Physics predicts that the Gromov-Witten theory of Calabi-Yau threefolds satisfies two fundamental properties: Finite generation and a holomorphic anomaly equation. I will explain a recent conjecture with Pixton that extends these conjectures to all elliptic fibrations, and indicate how to prove it in several basic cases. If time permits, we will also discuss holomorphic anomaly equations for hyper-Kaehler varieties.
December 4 at 2pm in AP&M 6402 Philip Engel (Harvard University)
Tilings and Hurwitz Theory
Consider the tilings of an oriented surface by triangles, or squares, or hexagons, up to combinatorial equivalence. The combinatorial curvature of a vertex is 6, 4, or 3 minus the number of adjacent polygons, respectively. Tilings are naturally stratified into all such having the same set of non-zero curvatures. We outline a proof that for squares and hexagons, the generating function for the number of tilings in a fixed stratum lies in a ring of quasi-modular forms of specified level and weight. First, we rephrase the problem in terms of Hurwitz theory of an elliptic orbifold---a quotient of the plane by an orientation-preserving wallpaper group. In turn, we produce a formula for the number of tilings in terms of characters of the symmetric group. Generalizing techniques pioneered by Eskin and Okounkov, who studied the pillowcase orbifold, we express the generating function for a stratum in terms of the q-trace of an operator acting on Fock space. The key step is to compute the trace in a different basis to express it as an infinite product, and apply the Jacobi triple product formula to conclude quasi-modularity.
December 8 Gregory Pearlstein (Texas A&M University)
Torelli theorems for special Horikawa surfaces and special cubic 4-folds
We will discuss recent work with Z. Zhang on Torelli theorems for bidouble covers of a smooth quintic curve and 2 lines in the plane, and cubic 4-folds arising from a cubic 3-fold and a hyperplane intersecting transversely in P4.
The talk for graduate students will be, "Abelian Varieties and the Torelli Theorem". I will explain what an Abelian variety is, and discuss the Torelli theorem for curves.
For more seminars, please see also the mathematics department calendar.
Organizers: Elham Izadi, James McKernan and Dragos Oprea
This seminar is supported in part by grants from the NSF. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
Past quarters: Fall 2013, Winter 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2014. Contact Jonathan Conder at jconder@ucsd.edu about problems with the website or posters.
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Snowstorm scrambles basketball schedule; The men’s basketball team will play five games in the next 10 days - The Torch
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Snowstorm scrambles basketball schedule; The men’s basketball team will play five games in the next 10 days
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Lane freshman point guard Dyrall Goods led the Titans with a season-high seven assists Feb. 1 against Clackamas Community College in Oregon City.
Photo: Matt Edwards
Due to the closure of Lane’s campus during last week’s snowstorms, all practices and games for both the men and women’s basketball teams were canceled.
Both Titans squads were scheduled to face the Mt. Hood Community College Saints at home on Feb. 8, but, once the snowstorms hit, those contests were postponed to Feb. 10.
However, on Feb. 10, the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges website announced that the games would again have to be rescheduled, because Mt. Hood did not have school that day.
The official date for the games is now Feb. 17 at Titan Coliseum. The women are scheduled to tip off at 5:30 p.m., while the men’s game will begin at 7:30 p.m.
These schedule changes will affect each team differently.
Both squads were given a four-day break from all basketball activities from Feb. 6 to Feb. 9, and neither team has played a game since each traveled to Roseburg on Feb. 5. to take on the Umpqua Community College Riverhawks.
“I think it’s fabulous. It gave us four days off to rest our legs. You never get four days off in conference play,” Lane men’s head coach Bruce Chavka said. “It helps us because we really have only been playing seven guys.”
The Titans men now enter a stretch where they will play their last five games of the regular season over a 10-day period, including three away games.
They are currently in sixth place with a 5-5 record in NWAACC South Region play, but could see their fortunes change soon, as they are only one game out of second place.
Four teams are tied for second in the South Region at 6-3, meaning one win could vault the Titans back into playoffs contention.
“Our season is gonna be decided here in the next couple weeks,” Chavka said.
Lane began its strenuous road trip on Feb. 12 when the Titans lost to the Linn Benton Community College Roadrunners by a score of 74-67 in Albany, OR.
That loss followed an 86-67 blowout over the Umqua Community College Riverhawks on Feb. 5. Sophomore forward Zach Kirschbaum led the Titans that night with 20 points and 14 rebounds.
The women have a slightly easier road. They will play one fewer game than the men, due to the fact that Linn-Benton Community College carries a men’s basketball program, but not a women’s.
The Titans’ women have the toughest part of their schedule behind them. They have already played the Riverhawks, who hold first place in the NWAACC South Region, as well as the third-place Clackamas Community College Cougars.
“We’re not really relieved,” Lane women’s head coach Greg Sheley said. “I enjoy playing against good teams.”
Lane is currently in second place, trailing Umpqua by one game. The Titans had an opportunity to take control of the region and complete a season sweep of the Riverhawks on Feb. 5, but were unable to capitalize.
Umpqua’s tough zone defense kept Lane out of the paint, and the Titans responded by shooting a dreadful 10-of-47 from three-point range, en route to a 85-66 loss.
Unlike the men’s team, the Titan women will have a long waiting period until their next game. They will head to Portland Community College on Feb. 15 to take on the Cougars, meaning they will have a 10-day gap between their Feb. 5 loss to the Riverhawks and their next matchup.
“I hope it won’t adversely affect us,” Sheley said. “I am hoping the extra time off will rejuvenate us for the final three weeks of the season.”
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Home The Arts Art Exclusive South African art exhibit at YCM to support Princess Charlene Foundation
Exclusive South African art exhibit at YCM to support Princess Charlene Foundation
Fée Halsted at home in the Bonnie Ntshalintshali Museum at Ardmore Gallery in Caversham, Kwa-Zulu Natal. Photo: Facebook Ardmore Ceramics & Design
A private exhibition, in collaboration with Roger Shine, Lady Tina Green and Daniela Boutsen, will feature 200 pieces of Ardmore Ceramic Art at the private dining room of the Yacht Club to raise funds for the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation.
The exhibit of South African collector’s items will be held from Tuesday, November 28 to Thursday, November 30, from 11 am to 8 pm.
This is the first time Ardmore Ceramic Art, which was created in 1985 by Fée Halsted on Ardmore Farm, in the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains of KwaZulu-Natal, will be shown in the Principality.
Followers of fashion will have noted that last year Ms Halsted partnered with Hermès to produce the Ardmore-designed silk scarf collection.
Photo: Facebook Ardmore Ceramics & Design
For the selected invitees, the three-day show at the end of the month will offer a chance to purchase unique Christmas gifts while supporting an important cause close to the heart of the Monaco community.
The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation was established in 2012 to address “one of the greatest silent killers on our planet” by teaching children essential water safety skills and how to swim. According to the Foundation, drowning claims a life every 85 seconds.
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PeaceJam Foundation invites entries for Jury Prize
Art Staff Writer - March 12, 2018
[caption id="attachment_29228" align="alignnone" width="960"] Photo: Facebook PeeaceJam[/caption] PeaceJam Foundation, an award-winning peace education programme that has embraced more than 1.2 million young people, from 40 countries around the world, has just announced an impressive panel for the Second Annual PeaceJam Special Jury Prize at the Monte Carlo Television Festival. The purpose of the award, which will be given on June 19, is to recognise outstanding Television Films that embody the spirit of the Nobel Peace Prize. It is thus fitting that Nobel Peace Prize Winner Betty Williams will present this award. The panel will assemble ten distinguished international personalities tasked with choosing the best entry. The members are: Dawn Engle, Executive Director of the PeaceJam Foundation; Shirli Singh, Philanthropist and President of the Jury; HRH Princess Camilla of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duchess of Castro, who is designated as the Monaco Representative to the Jury by Prince Albert; Lara Isoardo, Representative of the Monte Carlo TV Festival; Genie Godula, Anchor at France 24; Raquel Bruno, President of Drive Entertainment Group represented by Russ Bruno; Chiara Sbarigia, General Director, APT, Associazione Produttori Televisivi; Calypso de Sigaldi, VP, AID Accociation Internationale D’actions Artistiques, and Ivan Suvanjieff, President of the PeaceJam Foundation. The Peacejam Special Jury Prize adds a unique new humanitarian component to the Television Festival. Participation is open to all public and private television organisations, as well as to institutions that devote themselves to public understanding. To be considered for the Special Jury Prize, submissions should be made for television broadcast but not necessarily limited to television distribution. Submissions are open until April 22. The full rules and procedures can be found online. The Monte Carlo Television Festival was established in 1961 by Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace. This year it takes place June 15-19.
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Mother and daughter duo open Monaco gallery
Art Staff Writer - June 29, 2017
Monaco’s newest art gallery, La Galerie Birch Monaco, opened Tuesday night to rave reviews from visitors who embarked on an “artistic adventure” in its charming premises on the Rock. Dynamic Danish duo Anette Birch and her daughter Caroline, 20, welcomed more than 70 people to the opening of their new gallery – almost 70 years to the day that their father and grandfather, Borge Birch, founded Galerie Birch in Copenhagen. Ms Birch said: “It is wonderful to finally be able to share my father’s legacy with the people of Monaco, my adoptive home. I have spent a lot of time planning the new gallery here on the Rock, I walked the streets of the Principality looking for the ideal location, and I believe I found it here on the Rock. Today feels like my dreams have come true. “I was delighted by the response, it was the perfect way to launch my new project and I am very grateful to everyone who came to find out more about our ‘artistic adventure’.” At the forefront of last night’s opening exhibition were paintings by world famous artist Asger Jorn, co-founder of the CoBrA art movement in Paris in 1948. Birch was one of the first art dealers to discover the Danish artist and remained friends with him until his death in 1973. Other artists from this avant-garde movement were also represented including Egill Jacobsen, Pierre Alechinsky and Carl-Henning Pedersen, as well as important pieces from artists who were friends with Jorn, and subsequently Birch, such as Walasse Ting, Jan Voss and Pinot Gallizio. [caption id="attachment_18667" align="alignleft" width="400"] Photo: Valeria Maselli[/caption] Tuesday’s vernissage was the first of many that Anette and Caroline, a third generation art connoisseur who also runs her own Birch Copenhagen-Contemporary Art Gallery in Denmark, plan to host in Monaco over the summer. From July 4, the charismatic team will be welcoming visitors to their “Tuesday on The Rock” events, from 4-7pm, where art lovers or merely the curious are invited to come and discover works by some of Europe’s most prolific contemporary artists over a glass of Ms Birch’s favourite cocktail. Tuesday on The Rock will run every week from until September 26. Galerie Birch Monaco, 17 rue Basse, is open from 11 am to 1 pm, 2:30-6 pm, on Tuesday until Friday, and from 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday.
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RNC Chairman calls for boycott of MSNBC over racist tweet
UPDATED: MSNBC CHIEF APOLOGIZES. FIRES THE PERSON WHO LAUNCHED THE RACIST TWEET.
According to a report on Brietbart MSNBC President Phil Griffin issued an apology to RNC Chairman Reince Priebus and “everyone offended” by the tweet (see below) posted last night that implied that the “rightwing” hates biracial families.
The tweet last night was outrageous and unacceptable. We immediately acknowledged that is was offensive and wrong, apologized and deleted it. We have dismissed the person responsible for the tweet.
I personally apologize to Mr. Priebus and to everyone offended.
At MSNBC, we believe in passionate, strong debate about the issues and we invite voices from all sides to participate. That will never change.
Phil Griffin
In a memo to All Republican Elected Officials, Strategists, Surrogates, and Pundits and in an email to contributors, Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus called for a national boycott of MSNBC until the cable network’s president, Phil Griffin, apologizes for a tweet posted last night which suggested that the “rightwing” hates bi-racial families. The tweet linked to a Cheerios commercial featuring a bi-racial family using the breakfast cereal as a discussion prop between father and daughter, rather than as food.
Here’s there tweet:
Here is the commercial
Priebus said:
While we understand MSNBC will go to great lengths to discredit Republicans and conservatives, this kind of attack on the millions of Americans who identify with the political right is offensive and unacceptable. Unfortunately, this tweet is just the latest in a pattern of poor statements by MSNBC and its hosts.
This morning I left a message with MSNBC President Phil Griffin to express my displeasure. I have sent him a letter demanding that he personally, as president of the network, take responsibility and apologize for the disgusting tweet. Until he takes internal corrective action and personally apologizes—not just to the RNC but to all right-of-center Americans—I’m banning all RNC staff from appearing on, associating with, or booking any RNC surrogates on MSNBC.
As an elected official, strategist, or surrogate, I’m asking for you to agree to the same.
We can have our political disagreements with MSNBC, but using biracial families to launch petty and ridiculous political attacks is low, even by MSNBC’s standards. It only coarsens our political discourse.
MSNBC hosts—including Alec Baldwin, Martin Bashir, Melissa Harris-Perry, Alex Wagner, and Ronan Farrow just to name a few—have had a troubling streak in the last several weeks of making comments that belittle and demean Americans without furthering any thoughtful dialogue. Perhaps it’s time for the executives at MSNBC to consider whether their network is upholding a meaningful journalistic mission.
This is more than just a tweet or an offhand comment. This is part of a pattern of behavior that has gotten markedly worse, and until Phil Griffin personally apologizes and takes corrective action, we cannot be part of this network’s toxic programming.
I am confident that he will want to “lean forward” and prove to the American people that he does not condone this behavior. I look forward to his apology and corrective action.
Posted: January 30th, 2014 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Media, Republican Party | Tags: bi-racial families, Boycott MSNBC, Cheerios, MSNBC, Phill Griffin, Reince Priebus, Republican National Committe, RNC | 7 Comments »
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Top Apps of 2012 from Google And Apple Ratings
January 12, 2013 By Katerina 2 Comments
Every company is trying to summarize its ups and downs for the previous year. So, Google isn’t an exception and it has recently published its rating list of the best applications in 2012 year for the most popular mobile platform (surely developed by Google Corp.) – Android.
The rating from Google includes 10 mobile Android apps. The list includes both some very popular apps and rather unfamiliar to a wide audience but promising developments.
Among the tops the experts singled out which a very widely spread cloud Evernote service that is used for information storage and organization and Pinterest social network used for video and photo sharing.
Besides, one of the innovative apps for Android according to Google is GrimmTs Snow White specially designed for Brothers Grimm’s tales introduction. This one is the only paid app included into the list (the prie is just about $ 1.5 in the Google Play Store).
In the list of ten best applications also the Pocket application can be found, this app allows users to load, store and read amazing articles in an offline regime; the popular service for travelling Expedia as well as Ancestry app for creating a family tree make the list diverse.
Google specialists have found a mobileapp for online shopping Fancy and the photo service Pixlr Express to be useful and noteworthy for the users.
In the end, the rating can boast of interactive Seriesguide Show Manager Service used for TV shows and the Ted app, the apps designed for watching industry gurus or public leaders’ speeches.
“Actually all of these applications are available worldwide and provide a great experience of interaction for smartphones and tablets users,” – one of the Google’s representatives said. It should be mentioned that Google has not considered any game app in the rating.
Earlier the best apps rating of 2012 was published by Apple, the main Google rival. Apple called a free Airbnb service of short-term rental housing to be the best application of 2012 year for iPhone users, and Rayman Jungle Run (available at $ 1.99) price turned out to become the iPhone game of the year. Draw Something game was called to be the most downloaded paid iPhone app, while the video hosting YouTube application has headed the rating of the most popular free iPhone mobile apps.
The best iPad application of 2012 was nominated the Paper by FiftyThree app, the app for making notes and sketches. The best game is The Room app. The most loaded and installed paid iPad app was an application for work with documents – Apple Pages, and the most liked free iPad app is Skype, an Internet phone service.
The list of the best apps from Apple boasts of much larger number of paid applications in comparison with the Google’s list, and their cost is significantly higher than the applications price in Google Play.
Android share in the global market has almost been doubled in the 3rd quarter of 2012 if to compare with the same period in 2011 and now it calculates up to 3/4 of the smartphone market, while Apple iOS has ended the year only with a 15% share. If to speak about tablet market Apple is still a leader here: its iPad line takes up to 50% of the whole market.
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Coly Brown says
Am not very much into social networking apps these days but I do use Skype more. I enjoy a few casual games and Rayman Jungle Run sounds quite interesting
Skype is a nice app and i use it as well….but the other apps like Evernote can also be very useful especially to us bloggers.
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How 'APC Guys' Collected Atiku's Dollars But Voted Buhari - Oshiomhole - News On Points
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How 'APC Guys' Collected Atiku's Dollars But Voted Buhari - Oshiomhole
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However, he said that they still ended up handing the party's ticket to President Muhammadu Buhari.
Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has revealed that party members collected dollars on offer by Atiku Abubakar in the leadup to the 2015 presidential election.
However, he said that they still ended up handing the party’s ticket to President Muhammadu Buhari.
Oshiomhole said this on Thursday during a 'World Press Conference' he held in Abuja, as a follow-up to the one by Atiku on Wednesday, dring which the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate described Saturday’s election as the worst in Nigeria’s history.
After attacking Atiku for jumping from party to party since leaving office as Vice President in 2007, Oshiomhole recounted how Atiku bribed APC members ahead of the 2014 presidential primary of the APC: “He joined us in Lagos, rolled out the dollars, and President Muhammadu Buhari had to say to APC people, myself inclusive: ‘I have no dollars to give. I do not have Intel or Itel [sic]; I do not have foreign account, and even if I have I will not give. All I offer is all my heart.
“The APC guys who couldn’t resist Atiku’s dollars collected those dollars, and voted for Buhari as our candidate.”
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Definitions for "resistance"
Keywords: ohm, impedes, conductor, dissipated, flow
Related Terms: Electrical resistance, Conductance, Capacitive reactance, Ohm's law, Impedance, Reactance, Ohm, Ohms, Conductive, Resistor, Electrical current, Inductive reactance, Current , Voltage drop, Short-circuit current, Internal resistance, Siemens, Electric current, Resistivity, Overcurrent, Ohms law, Amperage, Ampère, Volume resistivity, Negative resistance, Insulation resistance, Rheostat, Fault current, Ammeter, Conductors, Amp , Capacitance, Short circuit current, Resistive load, Dielectric constant, Choke, Voltage, Leakage current, Conductor, Direct current, Displacement current, Vom, Volt, Arc, Parallel circuit, D.c, Electrical conductivity, Nonconductor, Short circuit, Ohmmeter
The act of resisting; opposition, passive or active.
The quality of not yielding to force or external pressure; that power of a body which acts in opposition to the impulse or pressure of another, or which prevents the effect of another power; as, the resistance of the air to a body passing through it; the resistance of a target to projectiles.
A certain hindrance or opposition to the passage of an electrical current or discharge offered by conducting bodies. It bears an inverse relation to the conductivity, -- good conductors having a small resistance, while poor conductors or insulators have a very high resistance. The unit of resistance is the ohm.
Something that hinders something else. Specifically, the measure of something that inhibits electricity from flowing in a wire or a DC circuit. Abbreviated "R". see impedance
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A component, material, circuit, or system which limits the current flow in through it. It is measured in ohms (W) is symbolized with the letter "R." Resistance depends on the molecular structure and dimensions of the device and the configuration of the circuit or system.
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The opposition to the flow of electricity in an electric circuit measured in ohms.
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Property of a fluid/tube system equal to the ratio between the pressure gradient across a tube and the flow through the tube.
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the measure of a circuits impedance. Measured in Ohms. See resistor for details.
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The ability of all conductors of electricity to resist the flow of current, turning some of it into heat. Resistance depends on the cross section of the conductor (the smaller the cross section, the greater the resistance) and its temperature (the hotter the cross section, the greater its resistance).
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Ohm] It is the measure of opposition to current flow through a given medium. Substances with high resistances are called insulators and those with low resistances are called conductors. Those in between are known as semiconductors. The unit is the Ohm. 1 Ohm is defined as the resistance between two points on a conductor when an electric potential difference of one volt applied between those points produces a current of one Amp and when that conductor is not the source of any electro motive force.
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The opposition to the flow of current that converts electrical energy into heat. Unit of measurement is the Ohm.
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the degree to which a substance resists electric current.
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Force which opposes flow of electrical current
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A measurement of the impedence of a substance to charge movement.
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When a voltage potential is placed across a wire, the number of electrons that will flow will depend on the degree of freedom of electrons in the conducting wire. The ability of the wire to conduct is called conductance, but this property of the wire is normally considered in terms of how it restricts the flow of electrons, that is its resistance. Resistance is measured in ohms.
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The difficulty in moving electrical current through a conductor to which voltage is applied. Expressed in ohms.
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Anything that impedes the flow of electrons through a conductor and is measured in ohms
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The property of a wire or conductor that determines the current flow for a given applied voltage measured in ohms.
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Impediment to gas flow, such as pressure drop or draft loss through a dust collector. Usually measured in inches water column ("wc).
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In electrical systems, it is the resistance to the flow of current. It can be compared to friction loss in an irrigation piping system. Resistance causes a drop in voltage along the length of a wire and is measured in ohms.
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Resistance () is electric potential difference divided by current when there is no electromotive force in the conductor. This definition applies to direct current. More generally, resistance is defined as the real part of impedance.
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how hard it is for electricity to flow through something. Unit is Ohms.
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The difficulty with an electric current will pass through a material. Even the best conductors have some resistance. The passage of an electric current through a resistance produces heat, and the amount produced is given by the following formula: Watts = volts(2) / Resistance on ohms
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the proportionality constant between the applied electrostatic potential difference and the resulting current in a circuit.
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A block to understanding or acting. Any resistance only exists by virtue of a continued push in the opposite direction. So in training, the useful question is to ask' "What am I doing that is contributing to this person's resistance?"
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A force, such as friction, that slows down or stops a moving object. Also, a measure of how strongly a substance opposes the flow of electricity. The unit of resistance in an electronic circuit is the ohm. From the Latin re-, meaning “back,” and sistere, meaning “to take a stand.
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() The ratio of the voltage across a substance to the current that flows through it.
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Opposition of force or flow; in the vascular system, retardation of blood flow by constriction of vessels.
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a property of an object associated with energy dissipation which occurs when a current exists in the object. For a passive device (one which has no emf) resistance is defined as the quotient: steady potential difference (∆) between two points on the object divided by the associated current () through the object; = ∆/. The value of the resistance depends on the contact points chosen but for many circuit components the two connection points are usually obvious. A thing whose resistance is independent of the potential difference is said to obey Ohm's law.
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The unyielding of material to destructive acids and tough environments
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This measurement shows the resistance to the AC current flow measured in ohms. See also Impedance and OHM.
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An electrical property that opposes the flow of current through a circuit.
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property of hosts that prevents or impedes disease development.
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The voltage per amp needed to make electricity flow through a wire. See Ohm's Law.
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resistance to blood flow as a result of viscosity, blood vessel length, and blood vessel radius; hindrance to the flow of electricity; hindrance to the flow of air as it moves through the respiratory pasageways; the abililty to ward off disease
The opposition of a conductor tot he passage of an electrical current, usually expressed in ohms.
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The degree to which the flow of electrons is opposed by the material the electrons must pass through. Resistance is expressed in OHMS.
The ratio of the voltage difference to the current in an object made of an ohmic substance.
the property of a material that resists the flow of electrical current
A characteristic of a material that opposes the flow of electrons. It results in loss of energy in a circuit dissipated as heat.
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A property of conductors which depends on their dimensions, material, and temperature.
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an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current
The quantity determined by the temperature difference, at steady state, between two defined surfaces of a material or construction that induces a unit heat flow rate through a unit area (in m2·K·W-1 or h·ft2·°F·Btu-1)..
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That property of a substance which impedes or restricts the flow of current and results in a dissipation of power in the form of heat measured in ohms.
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linked to the ionic conductivity and thickness of the electrolytic membrane, it must be kept to a minimum in order to deliver high current while maintaining a satisfactory voltage
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The properly of a material to resist the flow of electrical current. Resistance is a property of all practical circuits to some degree. Current flowing through resistance always results in dissipation of energy, usually in the form of heat.
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The restriction to the flow of electrons.
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Pure resistance is measured in Ohms. Resistance in the form of resistors blocks the flow of electric current in a linear or non frequency selective manner.
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The physical property of a material which impedes the flow of electricity.
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A property of a conductor, which resists or opposes the flow of current in an electronic circuit.
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A measure of the ability of a material to oppose the passage of electricity.
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Physical opposition by the horse against the rider. Not synonymous with disobedience nor with Evasion. Can be momentary or pervasive.
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A property of conductors that determines the current produced by a given difference of potential. Dimensions, material and temperature all influence resistance.
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A measure of how strongly a circuit impedes the flow of a direct current.
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Material (usually lamps or wire) of low conductivity inserted in a circuit to retard the flow of current. By varying the resistance, the amount of current can be regulated. Also the property of an electrical circuit whereby the flow of current is impeded. Resistance is measured in ohms. Analogous to the impediment offered by wall of a pipe to flow of water therein.
An electrical word. Resistance is the ratio of voltage to current (hence, Ohm’s law: V = iR).
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The opposition to the flow of electric current. Also see Power and Ohm
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Property of a material that resists the flow of electrons when a potential difference is applied across it. This is measured in Ohms. Resistance is the quality that causes electricity to produce light in a filament or heat in an electrical heater of any kind.
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In hydraulics, the condition engendered by an obstruction or restriction in the flow path.
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Any electrical conductor will resist the flow of electrical current. As it resists the flow of current, the current becomes weaker. Resistance generates heat and occasionally light, and is measured in Ohms.
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The opposition of a substance to the passage through it of a steady electric current.From Ohm's Law, R = E/I, the resistance equals the voltage of the cell divided by the current flow.
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The inherent characteristic of a material to inhibit the flow of electrons producing heat in conductors, devices, or components and is measured in Ohms.
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The opposition of a substance to the passage of electrical current; friction against electrons moving.
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The real (non-reactive) part of the impedance of a circuit.
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Opposition to the flow of air, as through a canister, cartridge or particulate filter.
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Opposition to the flow of DC current in a wire or electrical circuit. Return - An input jack on a mixing console that receives a processed send signal from outboard gear such as a equalizer, compressor, limiter, etc.
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Opposition to the free flow of electrical current in a circuit.
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That property of a conductor by which it opposes the flow of electric current, resulting in the generation of heat in the conducting material, usually expressed in ohms. 2) Opposition to the flow of current in one direction or which does not represent different opposition for signals of different frequencies.
The opposition to the flow of D.C. current.
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Opposition measured in ohms to the flow of electrical current.
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A property of electrical conductors or electrical insulators which characterizes their ability to conduct or resist the flow of electricity. Ringwave A low-energy test waveform specified by ANSI C-62.41-1991.
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The opposition offered by a body or substance to a flow of electrons.
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Air drag, or the opposition of the air to being displaced by the forward movement of an aeroplane.
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Resistance is the opposition to the flow of current in DC and AC circuits. It is expressed in ohms and its symbol is R.
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The opposition to the flow of a fluid through one or more passageways, such as opposition to the passage of blood through a blood vessel
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The opposition a device or material offers to the flow of current. The effect of resistance is to raise the temperature of the material or device carrying the current. A circuit element designed to offer a predetermined resistance to current flow. A resistance of 1 ohm will allow a current of 1 ampere to flow through it when a potential of 1 volt is applied.
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Symbolized "R" and measured in ohms. Opposition to current flow and dissipation of energy in the form of heat.
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Resistance is any force that resists the flow of electricity, consuming power from a circuit by changing electric energy into heat. This is often called "the load" and is measured in ohms.
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(la Résistance) Opposition to Nazi occupation.
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The opposition to current flow in D.C. circuits. Measured in ohms.
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A measure of resistance to flow of current, expressed in ohms.
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The opposition that a device or material offers to the flow of direct current, equal to the voltage drop across the element divided by the current through the element. Also called electrical resistance.
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Ventilation Filter. Pressure drop across a filter at a stated flow and under given conditions; generally expressed in millimetres water gauge or in units as N/m² or Pascal's. See also flow resistance.
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refers to the resistance of a material to the flow of electrons, measured in ohms.
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In a device, circuit, or component, the opposition to current flow. Resistance is identified by the letter "R" and is measured in "ohms."
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The degree of obstacle presented by a material to the flow of electric current is known as resistance and is measured in ohms.
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The opposition that a conductor offers to the flow of direct current. In alternating current circuits, resistance is the primary component of impedance.
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The opposition that a substance offers to the flow of electric current
Electrical resistance is a measure of how hard it is for a current to pass through a given material. It is similar to the way that it is harder for you to walk through water than air. It is usually measured in Ohms.
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the resistance in a substance to the flow of electric current.
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In dc circuits, the apposition a material offers to current flow, measured in ohms. In ac circuits, resistance is the real component of impedance, and may be higher than the value measured at dc.
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Property of a material that opposes the flow of current.
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The degree to which a device opposes or resists the flow of electricity. As the electrical resistance increases, the current decreases. See ohm and resistor.
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The characteristic of an electrical device that provides opposition to the flow of current.
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The resistance to electrical current. Resistance is measured in ohms.
The internal structure of wires even in the best conductors opposes the flow of electric current and converts some current into heat. This internal friction-like effect is called resistance and is measured in ohms. Resistance equals Voltage divided by Amperage.
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A measure of the difficulty in moving electrical current through a medium when voltage is applied. It is expressed in ohms.
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opposition to the flow of electric charge
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A characteristic of electricity measured in ohms and symbolized by "R." All material resists the flow of electrons. Conductors such as copper have low resistance. Insulators such as glass have high resistance.
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The property of a conducting material (a resistor) to offer an obstruction to the flow of our electric current. Can be calculated by the use of Ohm's Law.
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In water conditioning, the opposition offered by water to the flow of electricity through it; the reciprocal of electrical conductance. The unit of measurement for electrical resistance is the Ohm. Electrical resistance can be used to approximate the mineral content, or lack of it, in high quality water. (See conductance).
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A term describing the opposition of a circuit to alternating or direct current.
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Commonly, the non-frequency-dependent resistance of current flow within an electrical circuit. See also Impedance.
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a measurement of how much a material opposes the flow of electricity (Wood has high resistance so it is a poor conductor of electricity. Copper has low resistance, so it is a good conductor of electricity.)
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R: The opposition of a conductor to current is called its resistance. A good conductor has a low resistance and a bad conductor has a high resistance. Back to top of the page
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The property of a conductor which opposes the flow of an electric current, resulting in the generation of heat in the conducting material and the lowering of voltage in the conductor. The measure of the resistance of a given circuit is the voltage drop across that circuit divided by the current passing through it. The unit of resistance is the ohm.
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A substance that impedes the flow of current resulting in loss of power, such as heat.
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(1) The opposition to the flow of direct current. Equal to the voltage drop (E) across the material in which the current is flowing divided by the current (I) flowing through the material. See Ohm's law and IR drop. Also, see impedance.(2) In fluid flow, see viscosity.
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The measure of the ability of a material to pass a current.
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The measurement of how much a resistor impedes the flow of electrons in an electrical or electronic circuit. Resistance is measured in ohms.
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The opposition offered by a material to the flow of a steady electrical current. DC systems have resistance only.
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The opposition to current flow. Electricity flows in the path of least resistance.
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The ability of an electrical conductor to resist the flow of current. The smaller the cross-section of the conductor, the greater the resistance. The higher the temperature, the greater the resistance. Thus, the higher the current, the larger the cable must be to carry the current effectively. Resistance is measured in ohms.
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The property of conductors which - depending on their dimensions, material, and temperature - determines the current produced by a given difference of potential; that property of a substance which impedes current and results in the dissipation of power in the form of heat. The practical unit of resistance is the ohm.
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The opposition to current flow. or the reciprocal of thermal conductivity.
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In electrical or electronic circuits, a characteristic of a material that opposes the flow of electrons. Speakers have resistance that opposes current.
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Resistance is the potential difference measured between the ends of a conductor when a current is flowing in it. Measured in Ohms (W).
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The opposition of a body or substance to electric current passing through. Socket: A hollow opening or cavity into which something fits, such as an electric light socket.
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the measure of a device's opposition to the flow of current. The unit of resistance is the ohm (Ω)
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Resistance is any force that resists the flow of electricity, consuming power from a circuit by changing electric energy into heat. Electricians measure resistance in ohms.
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The characteristic of the electric conductors that resist or oppose direct current through an electrical circuit.
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The resistance to the flow of electric current measured in ohms (1/2) for a conductor. Resistance is function of diameter, resistivity (an intrinsic property of the material) and length.
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The opposition of a conductor to the passage of an electrical current, usually expressed in ohms.
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Opposition to electrical current, usually expressed on ohms.
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Opposition to the flow of electrical current. Measured in ohms.
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property of a conductor that opposed the current flow produced by a given difference of potential. The ohm is the practical unit of resistance.
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material's ability to decrease or stop electrical current
The ratio of the potential difference (i.e., voltage) across an electrical component (i.e., a resistor) to the current passing through it. The relationship between voltage, current and resistance is described by Ohm's Law, V=IR.
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Opposition to the flow of electric current, measured in ohms.
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See also Ohms. An electrical term used to describe the distance to a dead short on a wire pair.
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The opposition of electric current by a material or electrical device. Electrical energy is converted into thermal and other forms of energy when work is done by a current to overcome a resistance.
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The opposition to the flow of current in an electrical circuit. It is analogous to the friction of fluid flowing in a pipe.
All components in electrical circuits exhibit one or more of the characteristics of resistance, capacitance, and inductance. The commonly used unit of resistance is the ohm, which is the resistance of a conductor in which a potential difference of 1 volt causes a current flow of 1 ampere.
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The opposition to the flow of current through a circuit or electrical device, and is measured in ohms. Resistance is equal to the voltage divided by the amperage.
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Measured in ohms - analogous to friction in hydraulics. A measurement of the restriction of the free flow of electrons in electrical conductors. Copper has a low resistance making it a good conductor - Glass has a high resistance making it a good insulator.
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The property of a conductor which opposes the flow of an electric current resulting in the generation of heat in the conducting material. The measure of the resistance of a given conductor is the electromotive force needed for a unit current flow. The unit of resistance is ohms.
Opposition to the flow of current in a magnet wire, turning electrical energy into heat energy.
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The opposition to current flow. The load in an electrical circuit.
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a measure of opposition to the flow of electrical charge.
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(1) The frequency-invariant opposition to current flow, abbreviated as "R." The unit of resistance is the ohm (Ω). (2) The resistance of a PolySwitch device under specified conditions (e.g., 20¡C), before connection into a circuit. Devices of a particular type will be delivered with a range of resistances; therefore, a minimum value, Rmin, and/or a maximum value, Rmax, are often given.
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The opposition to flow of direct current (DC).
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opposition to the flow of DC energy through a cable.
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An opposition to movement, such as wind against a vehicle.
matrixintegrated.cc
The opposition to electric current flow. All conductors offer some resistance and the basic unit of resistance is the ohm.
nationalcontrols.com
Opposition to electrical current flow, usually unrelated to frequency, especially if noted as DC resistance or DCR.
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The resistance to flow of electricity through a material. Socket: A hollow opening or cavity into which something fits, such as an electric light socket.
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The opposition to electrical flow in a circuit or component.
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The opposition to the flow of an electrical current or a fluid.
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The opposition to the flow of electrical current in a conductor, usually stated in ohms. Unlike impedance, resistance relates only to electronic components, not to tissue or body fluids. However, in pacing, resistance and impedance are sometimes used interchangeably. Abbreviated R. See also impedance.
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That property of a material that resists the flow of an electric current.
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Anything that impedes the flow of electricity, particularly in direct (DC) current. Resistance is measured in ohms.
In air flow, it is caused by friction of the air against any surface, or by changing the momentum of the gas.
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Impedance to flow in a tube or a conduit; Quantified as the ratio of the difference in pressure between the two points along a tube length divided by the volumetric flow of the fluid per unit of time (cmH20/L/sec)
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The inherent characteristic of a material to inhibit the transfer of energy. In electrical conductors, electrical resistance results in the generation of heat. Electrical resistance is measured in Ohms. The heat transfer resistance properties of insulation products are quantified as the R-value.
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The opposition to the flow of electric current. That property of a material which impedes electrical current and results in the dissipation of power in the form of heat. Resistance is measure in Ohms.
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Opposition of a material to electrical current passing through.
The opposition to current flow in a circuit represented by the letter "R" and is measured in "ohms."
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The property of some materials to restrict the flow of electricity. Measured in ohms.
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The electrical term used to describe the property that various materials possess to restrict or inhibit the flow of electricity. Electrical resistance is relatively low in most metals and relatively high in most nonmetallic substances. Electrical resistance is measured in ohms.
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Keywords: antiviral, pathogen, withstand, overcome, penicillin
Related Terms: Antibiotic resistance, Drug resistance, Susceptibility, Ribavirin, Multidrug-resistant tb, Antibiotics, Multidrug resistance, Antiviral, Cross-resistance, Rifampin, Antivirals, Virulence factor, Susceptible, Rifabutin, Vaccinia, Valacyclovir, Antibiotic, Mefloquine, Natural immunity, Ganciclovir, Antifungal, Sulfa drug, Vancomycin, Antimalarial, Hypersensitive response, Cross-tolerance, Isoniazid, Inoculation, Pathogenicity, Chemoprophylaxis, Inoculate, Attenuated, Tolerance, Penicillin, Ciprofloxacin, Anti-viral, Opportunistic pathogen, Adverse reaction, Hepatitis b vaccine, Killed vaccine, Anti-parasitic, Infectious disease, Streptomycin, Infection, Naive, Azt, Amphotericin b, Drug allergy, Cipro, Antimicrobial
When a treatment that worked at first, stops working, due to changes (mutations) in the virus.
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(in a medical sense) a patient's ability to fight off a disease as a result of the effectiveness of the patient's immune system
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A price level where selling pressure has overcome buying pressure and prices turn downward. Commonly thought of as indicating oversold or overbought conditions.
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Reduction in a bacteria or viruses sensitivity to a drug used to treat it
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For plants and animals, the ability to withstand poor environmental conditions or attacks by chemicals or disease. May be inborn or acquired.
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The ability of a material to resist deteriorating effects of sunlight, especially ultraviolet and infrared wavelengths.
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(in a medical sense) a patient's ability to fight off a disease as a result of the effectiveness of his (or her) immune system.
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Pesticide use is a powerful selection pressure for changing the genetic make-up of a pest population. In the last decade, the number of weed species known to be resistant to herbicides rose from 48 to 270, and the number of plant pathogens resistant to fungicides grew from 100 to 150. Resistance to insecticides is so common — more than 500 species — that nobody is counting anymore.
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The ability of an organism, like a virus, to develop a tolerance to drugs.
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The ability to withstand, to a greater or lesser degree, infection, parasites and disease.
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a strain of HIV not sensitive to or effected by a particular drug.
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The ability of HIV to reproduce itself despite the presence of HIV medications in the body. When HIV develops mutations, it can prevent HIV medications from working correctly; when this happens, we say that the HIV has become resistant to that medication.
The degree of unresponsiveness of a disease-causing microorganism or cell to drugs (for example, penicillin-resistant bacteria).
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A drug-resistant HIV strain is one which is less susceptible to the effects of one or more anti-HIV drugs because of its genotype.
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Ability of a pathogen to survive in the presence of an antibiotic.
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The ability of a community to avoid displacement from its present state by a disturbance.
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Development of tolerance to a pesticide by a target population, generally through natural selection.
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insensitivity to a certain disease or a certain chemicl pesticide
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the ability of the host to prevent infection and disease.
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the act or power of resisting, opposing, or withstanding, as political oppression.
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a. Of plants to insects, the ability of a plant variety to repel, appear unattractive to, or tolerate insects, thereby exceeding the yield of other varieties at similar levels of insect infestation: b. Of pests to pesticides, the ability of species, races or biotypes, to withstand normally lethal doses of pesticides due to genetic or behavioral selection
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A plant's resistance refers to its ability to withstand all or certain diseases for a length of time without suffering serious damage.
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Any opposing force (mass, air pressure, ect.) which causes a muscle to tense or shorten in an effort to overcome it.
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Reduction in a pathogen's sensitivity to a particular drug, thereby making the drug less effective.
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The ability of a virus to resist the effects of antiviral drugs intended to stop its replication.
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Resistance means that the HIV virus is no longer killed by a particular treatment (drug). The most common way a patient acquires drug resistant HIV is by not taking his medications faithfully. Oftentimes a test can be done to see if resistant virus is present. These tests help your provider choose medications that still may be effective in treating resistant HIV. However, with increasing resistance, it gets harder and harder to find a combination of medications that will control HIV successfully.
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When HIV in your blood changes in a way that causes one or more HIV medicines to stop working. Resistance is one of the main reasons why HIV medicines stop working.
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the degree of unresponsiveness of a disease-causing microorganism to antibiotics or other drugs (as in penicillin-resistant bacteria)
The ability of an organism to withstand the effects of a harmful environmental agent, e.g., disease.
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See antibiotic-resistant bacteria . Viruses can also develop resistance to antiviral drugs.
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Diminished effectiveness of a drug against a disease-causing organism.
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ability of a disease to withstand attempted treatment by a therapy.
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Refers to the ability of an organism, such as a virus, to become less sensitive to a drug that is generally used to treat the organism. In some cases this is the result of viral mutation.
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The development of strains of a pathogen that are able to withstand the effects of an antimicrobial agent.
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The ability to withstand the effects of a disease-causing organism.
science.org.au
The ability to withstand abiotic or biotic stress, or a toxic substance. Resistance, relative to susceptibility, is genetically determined. Forms of biotic resistance are pest resistance, insect resistance, bacterial resistance and fungal resistance.
nuffieldbioethics.org
The decrease in effectiveness of a pesticide over successive generations due to a shift in genetic composition of the target species population. Different from tolerance.
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Experts are concerned that HIV is becoming immune to previously effective drugs. This is because the virus has the ability to mutate rapidly. Click here to return to list
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ability of a virus, bacterium or other pathogen to become less responsive to the effects of a drug
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Opposition to something, or the ability to withstand it. For example, some forms of staphylococcus (bacterial infection) are resistant to treatment with penicillin.
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in the case of HIV therapy this refers to properties of a particular strain of HIV that prevent HIV medication or medications from working; resistance results from nonadherence and/or low blood levels of HIV medications; it does not result usually from stopping HIV medications. Once resistance develops it is usually permanent.
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The ability to withstand adverse (harmful, unfavourable) conditions. For example, someone who has high resistance to a particular disease might not get it even if lots of people around them are sick.
biotechlearn.org.nz
The ability of a system to remain unchanged by external Events.
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the ability of a microorganism to mutate or change its structure in such a way that it loses its sensitivity to a drug; a resistant organism can function and replicate despite the drug's presence. Contrast with susceptible. See also cross-resistance.
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The ability of some strains of bacteria, including M.tuberculosis, to grow and multiply in the presence of certain drugs that ordinarily kill them; such strains are referred to as drug-resistant strains.
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Term commonly used to describe the ability of an organism to withstand a stress, a force or an effect of a disease, or its agent or a toxic substance.
ability to fight off infection.
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the mutation of a microorganism in such a way that it loses its sensitivity to a drug. Genotypic and phenotypic resistance tests are used to measure whether an organism is resistant to a drug.
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The ability of an organism to develop strains that are impervious to specific threats to their existence. The malaria parasite has developed strains that are resistant to drugs such as chloroquine. The Anopheles mosquito has developed strains that are resistant to DDT and other insecticides.
Opposition to something, or the ability to withstand it. For example, some forms of staphylococcus are resistant to treatment with antibiotics. See the entire definition of Resistance
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The ability of a host to slow the development of a disease.
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Reduction in a pathogen's sensitivity to a particular drug. Resistance is thought to result usually from a genetic mutation. In HIV, such mutations can change the structure of viral enzymes and proteins so that an antiretroviral drug can no longer bind with them as well as it used to. Resistance detected by searching a pathogen's genetic makeup for mutations thought to confer lower susceptibility is called "genotypic resistance." Resistance that is found by successfully growing laboratory cultures of the pathogen in the presence of a drug is called "phenotypic resistance."
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The ability of a disease to overcome a drug. For example, after long-term use of AZT, HIV can develop strains of virus in the body that are no longer suppressed by this particular drug, and therefore are said to be resistant to AZT.
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Is the ability of an organism to overcome the effect of the pesticide either partially or completely.
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When a virus is able to adapt, grow and multiply in the presence of the drugs designed to control it. A virus is considered resistant to a drug when that drug is no longer effective against it.
reduction in an organism's sensitivity to a particular drug. In other words, the virus is no longer vulnerable to a particular antiviral medication. Viral resistance is thought to be the result of genetic mutations.
The ability of a plant to overcome, completely or in some degree, the effect of a pathogen.
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The ability of a community to resist being changed by potentially disruptive events.
A reduction in sensitivity or insensitivity of a pathogen to a particular drug. Resistance frequently results from genetic mutations. In HIV, such mutations can change the structure of viral enzymes and proteins so that an antiviral drug can no longer bind to them as well as it used to. Genotypic resistance is caused by the presence of mutations in the genetic material of a pathogen capable of reducing its sensitivity to particular drugs. Phenotypic resistance is the ability of a pathogen to grow in the presence of a particular drug in vitro. High-level resistance reduces the ability of a drug to suppress viral activity hundreds of time. Low-level resistance represents only a few-fold reduction in drug effectiveness. Depending on the toxicity of the drug, low-level resistance may be overcome by using increased doses of the drug.
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The ability of a micro-organism like HIV to escape the control of the drugs used to fight it. In terms of HIV, this happens when the virus mutates during the replication process. Viruses like HIV, which have their genetic material encoded in RNA, lack critical genetic 'proofreading' mechanisms. So when new copies of HIV are created, often, minute errors in the genetic translation will occur. Over time, HIV may develop small changes to its structure which mean that anti-HIV drugs, which are designed to interfere with the virus in quite specific ways, will not be able to control it.
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The ability of an organism to exclude or overcome, completely or in some degree, the effect of a pathogen or other damaging factor. ()
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Reduction in a pathogen's sensitivity to a particular drug. Resistance is thought to usually result from a genetic mutation, which means that the virus is able to change its outside appearance so it no longer is recognized by certain antiviral drugs.
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Keywords: rally, uptrend, halt, technical, dampen
Related Terms: Support, Support level, Resistance level, Breakout, Support levels, Overbought, Oversold, Short squeeze, Technical rally, Rally, Price , Going short, Short, Correction, Bull market, Backwardation, Bull, Trading range, Price , Whipsaw, Low price, Downtick, Target price, Bear , Sell stop, Relative strength index, Momentum, Double top, Spread , Bear spread, Market correction, Bear market, High price, Short position, Bear raid, Tick, Market sentiment, Selling climax, Going long, Bear trap, Oscillator, Accumulation, Uptick, Long, Speculator, Bearish, Bull spread, Trailing stop, Reaction, Rsi
The price level in which a currency pair has difficulty trading above. At resistance,...
A price level the market has a hard time breaking through to the upside.
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A supply of stock waiting to be sold at a price above the current level. Significant trading at that level has previously created a pattern which suggests there would be resistance to the price moving significantly above that level without a great deal of stock changing hands.
An effective upper bound on prices achieved because of many willing sellers at that price level.
a price level where rising prices can be expected to stop or turn back down
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A price level or area above the market where selling pressure overcomes buying pressure and price is turned back.
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In technical analysis of commodities or securities, a price level where new selling is likely to come in and dampen any further rise. When a market repeatedly rallies to a particular level and then declines, the market is said to be "offering resistance" at that level. In classic technical analysis, when a resistance level is violated - i.e., prices break through the resistance level and trade above it - it tends to become a support level against downward price movement.(To top of page)
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A point on a chart, represented by a straight line connecting at least two points, at which price may be expected to turn down. A resistance may be either horizontal or diagonal. Resistance will be strong or weak depending on factors such as the number of points touching the resistance and the period during which the resistance occurs. Thus a long term resistance touching many points will be a strong impediment to a medium term rally. Horizontal resistance will only be strong if volume accompanied the previous occurrence of the price in question. Diagonal resistance does not depend on volume for its efficacy. Resistance at a point on a chart may comprise multiple intersecting lines. These should be considered the strongest of resistances. But alas, often it is only after the event that such multiple resistances can be discerned. Resistance can be inferred by inferring parallelism to a support. (A bit of an art).
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Resistance. The level of the price at which significant number of sellers is expected in the market or orders are concentrated on sale.
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A level above the existing price where sellers are likely to emerge.
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The area where a rallying stock is likely to run into trouble and then move in another direction.
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Refers to someting that is able function in a normal manner in spite of a normally toxic exposure; a resistance gene allows a cell to operate with normal levels of efficiency in the presence of specific toxic exposures.
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A level above which prices have had difficulty penetrating.
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A price level or range of prices at which a security stopped advancing in the past or is anticipated to stop advancing should it rise to that level in the future. Using price charts you can see at what price level(s) a security previously stopped advancing. These are the most likely levels of “resistance” to further price advances if price returns to those levels again. See also Support.
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The upper price level of a currency – usually this is where selling is greatest.
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A ceiling at which prices aren't able to penetrate because there is consistent selling activity at that price level.
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is the price at which technical analysis shows stock price should peak because supply will end to rise and demand tend to fall off.
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A price level where a security's price stops rising and moves sideways or downward. It indicates an abundance of supply. Because of this, the stock may have difficulty rising above this level. There are short term and longer term resistance levels.
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Resistance price is the price where sellers flock in to sell and generally do NOT let the price go above the resistance level.
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Any price level that is deemed as a significant high in trading by the market. When prices approach these levels on the way up, price movements often tend to slow down or "bounce off" them, and when they break through these levels, they often break out sharply.
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A term used in technical analysis indicating a specific price level at which a currency will have difficulty to cross above. Failure to cross such line is generally a bearish sign.
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In technical analysis, refers to a specific price level at which there is a propensity for traders to sell. Opposite of Support.
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Is a price level where stocks, bonds, currencies, and commodities are expected to receive sell orders. At its simplest application it is the ask or offer side of a quote. On a more complex level it refers to the upper boundary of some described trading range.
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A term used in technical analysis to describe a price area at which rising prices are expected to stop or meet increased selling activity. This analysis is based on historic price behavior of the stock.
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A term used in technical analysis indicating a specific price level at which a currency will have the inability to cross above. Recurring failure for the price to move above that point produces a pattern that can usually be shaped by a straight line.
forexcap.com
A price point or points that the financial instrument is expected to have difficulty rising above. Used in technical analysis.
gftuk.com
A price level at which rising prices have stopped rising and either moved sideways or reversed direction.
trade10.com
A technical analysis barrier the opposite of support, marked by a previous price peak that provides enough of a barrier above the market to halt a price advance. Often support and resistance areas occur at round numbers. Resistance levels show pauses in the up trend that are usually surpassed at some point. Whenever a drop in price penetrates a support level or a rise in price penetrates a resistance level, they potentially reverse their roles and become the opposite i.e. a support level becomes a resistance level and a resistance level becomes a support level. They can also be used to spot a potential trend reversal when either a previous support level in an up trend or a previous resistance level in a downtrend has been penetrated by a certain amount.
difx.ae
A price level in technical analysis which anticipates that selling pressure may reverse an upward price movement. A resistance level is where selling in the past has in fact resisted an uptrending price pattern.
freecontent.thefinancials.com
Price level at which technical analysts note persistent selling of a currency.
forex.nethi.us
A horizontal price range where price hovers due to selling pressure before attempting a downward move.
southerncottonassociation.com
This is a level where a stock has a difficult time moving through. Resistance levels can be caused by former tops, breakout prices, moving averages, or just price levels where a stock has spent a lot of time in the past. When choosing buy levels, we watch for a stock to break through resistance on good volume. That indicates the move through the resistance is strong, and that the stock will most likely stay above that resistance. In such situations, former resistance then becomes support. When we take a position coming off of support, we always look for resistance levels as points where we may encounter resistance so we do not lose gains we have banked if resistance proves too much.
investorsparadise.com
Resistance is a forecasted price level where the rate of exchange should encounter selling pressure, which should stop the price/rate from rising any further. Main market participants (Investment funds, Banks etc.) look for resistance and support levels to place orders and thus they become, to a large degree, self-fulfilling prophecies. See also SUPPORT.
hifx.com
An area where prices have stopped going up in the past.
ffec.com
A price level at which a currency pair has had trouble breaking, and hence consolidation is expected. If the resistance line holds and the currency pair retraces, the sellers have outnumbered the buyers; on the other hand, buyers have outnumbered sellers if the resistance level is broken, and momentum may allow for a strong continuation of the trend.
watchfinance.com
A price level at which the selling is expected to take place.
sterlingexchange.co.uk
a price at which sellers are likely to enter the market in an uptrend
platts.com
A price level at which you would expect selling to take place due to technical analysis. The resistance level of one currency is the support level for the other
gfcurrency.com
A charting pattern where a stock price tops out or levels off. Breaking the resistance level is a buy signal for a technical analyst.
bullbearings.co.uk
A term in technical analysis indicating a price area higher than the current stock price where an abundance of supply exists for the stock, and therefore the stock may have trouble rising through the price.
mastersoequity.com
The upper bound of an established trading range where selling pressure tends to cause the price of a stock to decline (vs. Support). See: Overbought.
pcquote.com
A term used in technical analysis indicating a specific price level at which analysis concludes people will sell.
88forex.info
A price level at which there is a large enough supply of a stock available to cause a halt in an upward trend and turn the trend down. Resistance levels indicate the price at which most investors feel that prices will move lower.
chartnexus.com
A price point at which prices hit an invisible barrier. See Support.
freepages.at
a technical reference to a price at which new selling is expected to come in and further upward price movement to encounter significant difficulty (opposite of Support)
A price, or price zone above the current market line where selling power is enough to halt a further price increase.
taurus.com.pk
Used in technical analysis to describe a price level that a security has difficulty reaching.
globeinvestor.com
A level where sellers are found. Usually plotted as a horizontal line touching previous highs. Can appear at psychological levels, i.e. big round numbers such as $10 or 10,000.
investorsintelligence.com
Inability of a stock to rise above a certain price. This is generally due to an abundance of stock being available at that price.
trade2win.com
In technical analysis, a price area where new selling will emerge to dampen a continued rise. See Support.
cftc.gov
The price a stock or market can trade at, but cannot exceed, for a certain period of time. Often referred to as resistance level.
A term used in technical analysis representing an exact price level at which analysis concludes people would further sell.
1world-forex.com
The price at which a prior advance was terminated or a future advance is likely to terminate, or where the market expects selling to materialise. For example, if the Nasdaq 100 is trading at 1,200 you may hear pundits report that ' resistance is expected at 1,225'.
learnmoney.co.uk
Used in Technical Analysis in respect of Support and Resistance Bars. Resistance is price reversing away from a previously reached level and usually indicates higher seller commitment during the given period.
smallstocks.com.au
Keywords: repressed, psychoanalysis, freud, conscious, consciousness
Related Terms: Psychoanalysis, Repression, Free association, Hypnosis, Unconscious, Instinct, Hypnotism, Conscious, Autosuggestion, Cathexis, Trance, Awareness, Freudian slip, Sentience, Subliminal, Ego, Defense mechanisms, Mushin, Suppression, Conscience, Psychodynamic therapy, Superego, Subconscious, Subliminal perception, Freud, sigmund, Altered state of consciousness, Shadow , Consciousness, Post-hypnotic suggestion, Unconscious mind, Epiphenomenalism, Self-awareness, Mindfulness, Intuition, Conscious mind, Self-conscious, Complex, Transference, Self-consciousness, Mind, Hypnotherapy, Case, Subconscious mind, Chitta, Regression, Cryptomnesia, Khandha, Reaction formation, Volition
During psychoanalysis, the defensive tendency of the unconscious part of the ego to ward off from consciousness particularly threatening repressed material.
wiley.com
(psychiatry) an unwillingness to bring repressed feelings into conscious awareness
In psychoanalysis, a term describing the patient's failure to associate freely and say whatever enters her head.
wwnorton.com
Freud's term for a force that opposes the healing process, such as when a patient is unable to continue the process of "free-association" because some "repressed" material is preventing further progress. (Contrasts with "cathexis".)
hkbu.edu.hk
"Resistance" as initially used by Sigmund Freud, referred to patients blocking memories from conscious memory. This was a key concept, since Freud's talk therapy's primary treatment method required making these memories available to the patient's consciousness.
Keywords: neurosis, quo, psychotherapists, psychoanalytic, overt
In the context of project management, a force that opposes any change or shift in the status quo, is motivated to protect and preserve the way things currently are, and acts against the introduction of the changes that the project is designed to bring about (See also Covert Resistance and Overt Resistance)
lindsaymckennalimited.com
the sum of forces seeking to preserve the status quo and to improve the functioning of the neurosis. They maintain those aspects of the neurosis that have present subjective value.
tearsofllorona.com
Where for example in therapy a patient shows resistance to their psychoanalytic psychotherapists interpretation of their dream content . Often such resistance has to be broken down before the patient can accept what their unconscious is telling them about the cause of their neurosis.
gerardkeegan.co.uk
Keywords: repel, friction, lubing, oppose, unsuccessful
Related Terms: Recalcitrant, Nonresistant, Force, Hard, Attempt, Passive resistance, Offensive, Compel, Coercion, Coerce, Deterrence, Repulse, Terrorist, Violence, Force, Stubborn, Thwart, Self-defense, Push, Sedition, Foe, Hostile, Hard, Follow, Assault, Evasion, Enemy, Spoil, Acquaintance rape, Intimidation, Battery, Subdue, Capture, Cruel, Provocation, Pursue, Tempt, Deadly force, Squeeze, Conflict, Urge, Duress, Bilk, Rebuff, Affray, Grudge, Confront, Adversary, Hostility
1. To fight against, oppose 2. To combat or repel
bowdoin.edu
A way of fighting, opposing or holding back others. Victims might resist by running from an abusive situation, screaming or saying "no." Resistance also may be a way an offender keeps from being honest in his treatment by missing appointments, failing to do assignments or avoiding his responsibilities. ("One way people show their resistance to treatment is to deny their sexual behaviors when asked about them in group.")
malesurvivor.org
Friction caused by not lubing the ball-bearings in a client's head prior to taking their brain for a spin
nlpinfo.com
The state that occurs when an influence attempt by a leader is unsuccessful: The target is opposed to carrying out the request. [8
college.hmco.com
A force that opposes the forward motion of a ship through the water. Broken down into frictional and residual, where residual includes air and eddy-making resistance, but is primarily wave-making resistance.
ntl.bts.gov
An insect repellant.
centurionndt.com
Any force that tends to oppose motion.
aucco.org
Keywords: episode, battlestar, reimagined, galactica, trek
"Resistance" is an episode of the reimagined Battlestar Galactica television series.
Resistance is the 28th episode of Star Trek: Voyager, and the twelfth episode in the second season.
Keywords: enemy, alove, baltulonis, facedown, dean
the military action of resisting the enemy's advance; "the enemy offered little resistance"
Resistance is an album from a christian hardcore band, Alove for Enemies' on Facedown Records album. The album was produced and engineered by Dean Baltulonis.
Keywords: encounter, disapprove, disagree, went, ahead
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with; "he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens"; "despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead"
Property of the cell membrane reflecting the difficulty ions encounter when trying to pass through it. The inverse of Conductance.
ualberta.ca
The strike price with the greatest amount of call option open interest. The underlying will encounter resistance at that strike as the call options sold there are covered.
peakinvesting.com
Keywords: parrish, generalled, guerilla, juliet, warfare
The freedom fighters who spread word of the Visitors' intentions and engage them usually with guerilla warfare tactics. The formation of one of the most famous Resistance cells, the Los Angeles Resistance, is generalled credited to Dr. Juliet Parrish. Another well-known Resistance group is White Christmas in New York. Source: , V: East Coast Crisis
thevisitors.info
Keywords: refusal, rearing, horse, half, stepping
A horse's act of refusing to continue, rearing, stepping back or making a half-turn.
Acts by a horse that indicate a refusal to continue a round, such as rearing, making a half turn, or stepping back.
Refusal to comply (often secretively) with the established order or authority.
discoveringbristol.org.uk
Keywords: tendency, marxist, sydney, socialist, dsp
a proposition to reality that holds you in a tendency
gurudevsnr.com
Resistance is a Marxist-oriented socialist youth organisation with branches throughout Australia and its national headquarters in Sydney. Resistance works closely with the Democratic Socialist Perspective (DSP), a tendency within the Socialist Alliance, though it is said to be formally independent.
Keywords: interpose, nonspecific, gameplay, mob, immunity
gameplay] This is how much of certain types of damage one can ignore. Example: 10% resistance to fire means that every time one is struck with a fire-based attack, one takes 10% less damage from it.* Builder note: Setting a mob to be resistant to a certain type of damage implies 20% resistance. See also: WARDS, IMMUNITY, SUSCEPTABILITY.
amitoune.com
Immunity to infection.
backyardchickens.com
The sum total of body mechanisms that interpose barriers to the invasion or multiplication of infectious agents, or to damage by their toxic products. Inherent resistance - an ability to resist disease independent of immunity or of specifically developed tissue responses; it commonly resides in anatomic or physiologic characteristics of the host and may be genetic or acquired, permanent or temporary. (See Immunity) (Synonym: Nonspecific Immunity).
hardydiagnostics.com
Keywords: fittness, triceps, biceps, frontal, instantly
Due to viscosity, drag forces and frontal resistance, water provides resistance proportional to the effort exerted against it. Experts say resistance to movement can range from approximately four to 42 times greater in water than air, making water a natural and instantly adjustable weight-training machine. Unlike most land-based exercise, water can strengthen both sides of the muscle pair simultaneously. For instance, an arm curl works both biceps and triceps, because there is resistance to the movement in both directions of the exercise. Water's resistance can be increased with speed and/or surface area and is proportional to the effort required to move against it. Adding water fittness equipment can increase resistonce to strengthen and tone the muscles.
aquajogger.com
Keywords: sabotage, rebellion, ghettos, camps, escape
Acts of rebellion, sabotage, and attempts to escape committed by individuals and groups within the camps and ghettos.
myetv.org
Keywords: secrecy, gentiles, nazis, jews, underground
A general term for actions taken by individuals in various countries, both Jews and Gentiles, against the Nazis. Members of resistance groups worked "underground." In secrecy.
chgs.umn.edu
Keywords: absenteeism, inevitable, grievances, brought, dislike
Many people dislike change and therefore will resist new developments brought about by policy. Resistance is inevitable and may take the form of absenteeism, grievances and non-cooperation.
srq.qld.gov.au
Keywords: hematologic, cytogenetic, shrink, dose, treatment
primary resistance means: not getting a complete hematologic response within 3 months on treatment or not getting a cytogenetic response within 6 months on treatment or not getting a major cytogenetic response at 12 months on treatment secondary resistance means: a prior hematologic or cytogenetic response that was obtained while on treatment is lost, regardless of using the recommended dose of medicine
63.169.136.53:809
Failure of a cancer to shrink after treatment.
Keywords: tolerance, therapeutic, survive, interchangeable, denoting
In medical terms, the failure of a medical agent to have a therapeutic affect on a condition, over a period of time, due to the body developing a tolerance to it.
glossary.cleariasis.com
a term often interchangeable with 'tolerance', in this case denoting the ability of an organism to survive levels of chemicals which would normally bring about its death or removal from the host.
abbeydiagnostics.co.uk
Keywords: pok, mon, whenever, attacked, middle
If a Pokémon has Resistance, it takes 30 less damage whenever attacked by Pokémon of a certain other type. Resistance is indicated in the lower middle of the card.
pokezam.com
Keywords: antibiotic, phenomenon, led, preservatives, respond
A phenomenon where the use of chemicals, such as antibiotics, has led to the selection of individuals in a population which are not affected by the chemical; chemical preservatives have not been known to cause this.
understandingfoodadditives.org
A situation that occurs when bacteria no longer respond to the effects of antibiotic treatment.
arestin.com
Keywords: racial, insecticide, characteristic, disaster, insect
a racial characteristic which modifies how a race is affected by certain disaster powers
enigma.cs.ucla.edu
the development of a characteristic within an organism (e.g. an insect) whereby it becomes able to protect itself from the effects of a particular substance (e.g. an insecticide)
croplife.org
The defining characteristic of a resistor
thiel.edu
Keywords: narratives, feature
a feature of all these narratives
ess.uwe.ac.uk
Keywords: armature, brush, assembly, motor, winding
(R) is the total motor resistance, equal to Ra + Rb (See Note 1); where Ra = Armature Winding Resistance, and Rb = Brush Assembly Resistance.
dynetic.com
Keywords: overthrow, occupation, secret, force, government
a secret group organized to overthrow a government or occupation force
Keywords: causal, retard, sum, host, qualities
The sum of the qualities of the host and causal agent that retard the activities of the causal agent.
plant-disease.ippc.orst.edu
Keywords: toxin, survive, exposure, capacity, organism
The capacity of an organism to survive exposure to a toxin.
extension.umn.edu
Keywords: exercise, weight, amount, actual, set
The actual amount of weight that you are using in any exercise.
leehayward.com
The amount of weight used in each set of an exercise.
1-fitness.com
Keywords: innovation, pressure, drop, desire, even
See: Pressure Drop
hepa.com
A desire not to buy the innovation, even in the face of pressure to do so.
Keywords: muscle, weight, work, load, actual
weight or load against which muscles have to work.
worldofsportexamined.com
The actual weight against which a muscle is working.
mywebpages.comcast.net
Keywords: reciprocal, thermal, conductance, value, see
The reciprocal of thermal conductance. See R–Value.
Keywords: resolve, resolution
Resolution Resolve
sweetwater.com
Keywords: moment, capacity, action, members, see
The capacity of members to resist an action. (See also, Moment of Resistance.)
corusconstruction.com
Keywords: strand, difficult, solutions, penetrate, hair
The condition of hair that makes it difficult for solutions to penetrate the hair strand.
hair-colour.info
Keywords: believe, fighting, act, you
the act of fighting for what you believe in
bbc.co.uk
Keywords: medicine, disease, condition, organism
(medicine) the condition in which an organism can resist disease
Keywords: degrees, partner, comes, action
The action either away or toward a partner. Comes in degrees
Keywords: older, name
Older name for resistor.
web.ukonline.co.uk
Keywords: method, means
A means or method of resisting; that which resists.
Keywords: prevention, see
See Prevention.
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Inter-American problems and regional policy
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24 January 201823:12
Foreign Ministry statement on US allegations regarding chemical attacks in Syria
On January 23, several high-ranking US officials made slanderous statements regarding the Russian Federation and the Syrian Arab Republic, claiming that Moscow and Damascus were responsible for the chemical weapons attacks in the course of the Syrian conflict. This amounts to a large-scale propaganda offensive aimed at demonising Russia and hindering a peaceful settlement in Syria.
The fact that executive US officials have no regard for elementary ethics is old news. But they have surpassed themselves with the statements they made yesterday.
Contrary to common sense, Russia and the legitimate Syrian authorities have been declared responsible for the January 22 chemical attacks in East Ghouta, even though the fact of this attack has not been confirmed yet. The only information regarding it comes from the ill-famed White Helmets, which have long been working hand in glove with terrorist groups and have discredited themselves by staging provocations and spreading blatant lies.
Even the Americans have never gone so far as to claim that “whoever conducted the attacks, Russia ultimately bears responsibility for the victims.” But now they are trying to convince the world, contrary to logic and without providing any proof, that Russia, which, unlike the United States, has destroyed its chemical stocks, is not only pandering to but bears responsibility for chemical weapons attacks in Syria.
They have also said cynically that Russia is unwilling to investigate chemical weapons attacks in Syria, although it is the Americans that are hindering an objective investigation, which is an established fact. The United States has chosen the right and wrong based on its own geopolitical ambitions and in keeping with secret agreements with the militant anti-government forces. We see that Washington is not interested in determining the truth and rejects any and all points of view that contradict its own.
The United States and its allies deliberately destroyed the OPCW-UN Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM) in November last year by refusing to adjust its operation to the international standards of professionalism and objectivity. On January 23, US representatives at the UN Security Council meeting categorically rejected the Russian initiative on a new, nonpartisan and really effective mechanism that would replace the JIM. The Americans do not need any instruments for conducting honest investigations. What they need is new pretexts for accusing the Syrian authorities and, now, Russia.
We realise that the ongoing campaign, just as many others in the past, is designed to suit the questionable backstage initiatives of the United States and its allies. The evidence used in these campaigns comprises openly fake news such as social media reports that could be written and planted from beyond Syria.
As it often happened in the past, the alleged chemical attack in East Ghouta coincided with the International Partnership against Impunity for the Use of Chemical Weapons, which has convened in Paris at the US-French initiative. This restricted format meeting, to which Russia has not been invited, attempts to replace the OPCW and to create an anti-Damascus bloc through the proliferation of lies. The ultimate goal of this meeting is obviously to hinder the Syrian National Dialogue Congress in Sochi in support of the UN-led talks in Geneva, as well as to derail the peace process in Syria because its parameters may be unacceptable to the Americans.
We are sure that many participants in the Paris meeting, where an attempt will be made to bind them through the signing of documents, are aware of the unscrupulousness of the authors of this “partnership.” We urge our colleagues to think hard about what the United States wants them to do and to dissociate themselves from a hazardous venture that has nothing in common with the meeting’s goals as stated by its organisers.
Washington has tried this trick many times before. Take the heinous sarin attack on Khan Sheikhoun in April 2017, regarding which the Russian Foreign Ministry has issued many detailed comments, including on January 19, 2018. The United States has put the blame for it on the Syrian government forces at once and without a second thought.
Russian and independent international experts have conclusively disproved the groundless claims by the Americans and their confederates. Unlike our opponents, we are not working from allegations but based on a full-scale professional analysis of all available circumstances of that dramatic incident, which the Americans used as a pretext for delivering a missile strike at the at the Shayrat Airbase of the Syrian government in violation of international law. It was an act of US aggression against a sovereign state.
We have pointed out repeatedly that the Americans knew the chemical composition of sarin produced within the framework of Syria’s former military chemical programme, because the United States destroyed its basic binary component DF (methylphosphoryldifluoride) aboard the specially modified US vessel Cape Ray in 2014. There are grounds to suspect that some people in Washington who were involved in that operation could have shared the recipe with the organisers of the provocation in Khan Sheikhoun.
For the past three years, we proposed adopting a UN Security Council resolution or a statement by the UNSC President denouncing chemical terrorist attacks in the Middle East. We said that the international community must open its eyes to reality, because terrorists not only use chemical warfare agents but have also acquired the capability to produce them. But the United States and its allies blocked and continue to block this Russian initiative.
Facts speak for themselves, and the allegations made by US officials will not become a reality even if they are repeated many times. The US stubborn desire to enact in Syria the scenario previously applied in the former Yugoslavia, Iraq and Libya is glaringly obvious. The international community should seriously ponder the current developments. And Washington should think about where its policy of destroying relations with Russia can lead it. Is this really in the interests of the American people?
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Peter Landesman, writer and director of the new film "Concussion," and Dr. Bennet Omalu, portrayed in the film by Will Smith, join Morning Joe and talk with Mike Barnicle about the physical hazards and damage that can occur by playing football. "One of the reasons the narrative really works is that it's kind of a detective story... and it's you against the NFL," says Mike of the film, which is based on the true story of Dr. Omalu's discovery of CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) in National Football League players and the "David vs. Goliath" battle that was launched to get at the truth. Watch the discussion here and listen to Landesman describe the complexities and contradictions faced when watching football games. Only on MSNBC.
Mike Barnicle talks with Peter Landesman and Dr. Bennet Omalu
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On MSNBC's Morning Joe, TIME magazine's Matt Vella joins Mike Barnicle and the panel to discuss the latest issue, which features singer-songwriter Adele on the cover and looks forward to the big stories of 2016. Take a peek at the magazine and hear what’s in store for 2016. http://ti.me/1PgPkGe.
Mike Barnicle looks forward to the big stories of 2016
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The Atlantic's editor-in-chief James Bennet joins MSNBC's Morning Joe to talk about an article in the Jan/Feb 2016 issue by Peter Beinart, "Why America Is Moving Left” about the inner struggles in both the Democratic and Republican parties. Asks Mike Barnicle about the premise for the article: “Is Peter … looking at demographics that over the next few years (indicate that) voting booths are going to look like the waiting lines at Starbucks more than they do now?" Watch the discussion that continues about left leaning Republican and Democrat millennials here and read the article at http://theatln.tc/1NztOfo.
Mike Barnicle with The Atlantic's editor-in-chief James Bennet
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Morning Joe's Mike Barnicle interviews Republican presidential candidate and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, currently campaigning in New Hampshire, about his relationship with American Muslims and reluctance to taking-in Syrian refugees. "What are the differences between what you think about the Muslim religion, about Islam, and what Donald Trump has said?," asks Mike. Listen to Governor Christie's answer here, as well as what he thinks are the differences between him and Presidential candidate and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), and how he feels about Russian President Vladimir Putin. Only on MSNBC.
Mike Barnicle interviews Chris Christie
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Historian and author Jon Meacham joins Morning Joe and talks with Mike Barnicle about the presidential race and how Republican candidate Donald Trump stacks up against the late President Ronald Reagan. "Reagan concentrated his rhetoric largely on optimism... and it seems to be missing this year among a lot of the candidates. There was very little anger in Reagan, and I've always thought it was a huge, huge part of his popularity," suggests Mike. Does Meacham agree? Is Trump’s campaign harkening memories of Reagan. Find out here. Only on MSNBC.
Historian and author Jon Meacham talks with Mike Barnicle
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-on-genius-marketing-of.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m47szhS6QPEendofvid
"If you're Donald Trump... why would you want to spend your own money and put biographical ads on TV when he has ‘us’ — he has the media,” commented Mike Barnicle about the “genius” marketing of Donald Trump as Republican presidential candidate. "The accessibility of Donald J. Trump was extraordinary at the inception of his campaign. People know who he is... and nobody has played the press better," says Barnicle on Morning Joe. Watch the MSNBC panel discussion with Hardball’s Chris Matthews about Trump’s ongoing popularity here.
Mike Barnicle on the "genius" marketing of Donald Trump
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-on-donald-trumps_22.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mB-Kt-dFccendofvid
"I'd buy that," says Mike Barnicle of the general premise that ISIS terrorists are in some way using Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's statements in their recruiting strategy. "It is a fact. I had a long conversation with someone who is very knowledgeable with what ISIS is doing overseas video-wise. He was comparing the ISIS videos to our attempts to counteract ISIS, which are pathetic. We're sending out high school videos against very professional videos that could have been done by Steven Soderbergh.” Watch the Morning Joe discussion here on the back and forth between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton over her claims that Trump's speeches are recruiting tools for ISIS. Only on MSNBC.
Mike Barnicle on Donald Trump's statements being used in ISIS recruiting strategies
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-on-how-voters-in-new.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qffoDe-p504endofvid
On MSNBC, Mike Barnicle and the Morning Joe panel discuss how voters in New Hampshire are accustomed to seeing and knowing candidates up-close and personal before making their final decisions. "They expect to see these candidates, they expect to be able to talk with them. I don't think New Hampshire has changed at all, and I think Rubio missed an opportunity up there," says Mike of Republican presidential candidate Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), who has visited New Hampshire relatively little compared with the other Republican candidates. Listen to Mike's comments on Senator Rubio here and watch the panel's discussion on his campaign's focus on "nativist” ads and TV appearances opposed to on-the-ground effort.
Mike Barnicle on how voters in New Hampshire perceive candidates
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-with-anand-giridharadas.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgMvE_h-oQkendofvid
Author and New York Times columnist Anand Giridharadas joins MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss his latest column, "Trumpism After Trump," which takes a closer look at the crowds rallying for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Asks Morning Joe panelist Mike Barnicle: "Do you get the sense that a lot of public people, candidates, have not yet addressed the inner angst in America over the fact that for many Americans their roots literally collapsed seven years ago in the economic crash—and Trump is addressing that?," asks Mike. Listen to Giridharadas’ answer and his analysis of the fear and anxiety that holds Trump's constituency together here and read his column at http://nyti.ms/1jTPok2.
Mike Barnicle with Anand Giridharadas: "Trumpism After Trump"
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/rick-santorum-joins-morning-joe-and.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAI56HkrCHsendofvid
Senator and Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum (R-PA) joins Morning Joe and talks with Mike Barnicle about gun control as well as his disagreement with President Barack Obama's Middle East strategy. "You've said in the past that we have a leader who refuses to be truthful with the American people about the threat we're facing in the Middle East—what specifically is the President of the United States not being truthful about?," asks Mike of Santorum. Hear Santorum’s answer here on MSNBC.
Rick Santorum joins Morning Joe and talks with Mike Barnicle
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-on-technical-glitch-with.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svKzQ2d8VV0endofvid
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe, discussion turned to Senator Bernie Sanders’ (D-VT) aides gaining access to fellow presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's voter data during a technical glitch with the committee's voter list. The response from the Democratic National Committee, prompted panelist Mike Barnicle to comment: "The reaction is so over the top... it's almost enough to make you want to go out and get a Bernie Sanders bumper sticker.” Hear the whole conversation about what the data breach and reach to it means for Sanders, Clinton and the party.
Mike Barnicle on the technical glitch with the committee's voter list
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/lindsey-graham-and-mike-barnicle-on-ted.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bckzzQRNnp4endofvid
Continuing the conversation from last night's Republican presidential debate in Las Vegas, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) joins Morning Joe and talks with Mike Barnicle about why he believes fellow candidate Senator Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) foreign policy proposals do not make any sense. "How does Senator Ted Cruz champion the military and carpet-bombing Syria, defeating ISIS, at the same time he was a proponent of cutting budgets, including the Pentagon's?,” asks Mike. Watch the discussion between Mike and Sen. Graham here, and learn why Graham thinks Cruz was in some ways the biggest loser from last night's debate. Only on MSNBC.
Lindsey Graham and Mike Barnicle on Ted Cruz’s foreign policy proposals
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-on-homeless-families-he.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXmSgytBq3Iendofvid
With near-record levels of homelessness in New York City and the departure of Gilbert Taylor as the head of NYC’s Department of Homeless Services, Morning Joe’s Mike Barnicle says: "[Homelessness] could cost De Blasio a second term. People are very frustrated.” Watch the discussion here and listen to Mike describe the homeless families he encounters on the streets of Manhattan, the home of the Morning Joe studio. Only on MSNBC.
Mike Barnicle on the homeless families he encounters on the streets of Manhattan
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/carly-fiorina-talks-with-mike-barnicle.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzBNY7Q1qqEendofvid
Following last night’s Republican presidential debate, candidate Carly Fiorina joins Morning Joe and talks with Mike Barnicle about the political frustrations of many Americans. "You use the phrase 'we have to take our country back.' I'm wondering…. Is there an element within your party that you think you have to take your party back from them—in the sense that they have such a reliance on the language of fear, estrangement, preventing Muslims from coming to America-- things that are sort of out of the mainstream? Do you feel you can use common sense language and still win the nomination of your party?,” asks Mike of Fiorina. Watch the MSNBC conversation here.
Carly Fiorina talks with Mike Barnicle about the political frustrations of many Americans
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-talks-with-republican.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RidiHCwc4H8endofvid
On Morning Joe, Mike Barnicle talks with Republican presidential candidate and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush about the previous night’s debate. "How do you get some of the elements of your party away from a really, really rhetorical emphasis on fear, safety and Islam (the religion itself) and present a more stable form of leadership—and win while doing it? Can you do it?," Mike Barnicle asks Bush. Hear what Bush has to say on the topic, and about fellow candidate Donald Trump’s blanket statements against Muslim immigrants. Only on MSNBC's Morning Joe.
Mike Barnicle talks with Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-sums-up-lindsey-grahams.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSei4M11H0Aendofvid
Following last night's Republican presidential debate in Las Vegas, Morning Joe's Mike Barnicle sums up U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham's (R-SC) standout performance in the undercard. "Lindsey Graham's performance last night was a vital and very effective antidote to a lot of the rhetoric that's consuming the Republican party," says Mike of Senator Graham's positive statements on American Muslims and Muslim allies. Watch clips from Sen. Graham's debate performance here and listen to the rest of Mike's analysis on how his campaign brings much needed contrast to the Republican field. Only on MSNBC.
Mike Barnicle sums up Lindsey Graham's standout performance
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mika-brzezinski-takes-selfie-with-mike.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuIsq3A9xvsendofvid
On Morning Joe’s “What did we learn today” segment, Mika Brzezinski learned that she was going to take a selfie with Mike Barnicle’s daughter Julia. Watch the moment here. Only on MSNBC.
Mika Brzezinski takes a selfie with Mike Barnicle’s daughter Julia
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/doris-kearns-goodwins-hilarious.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZST-2XGvbYendofvid
MSNBC's Morning Joe replays presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin's hilarious entrance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert from the night previous. Watch the clip and hear Mike Barnicle, Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough poking a little fun at Goodwin.
Doris Kearns Goodwin's hilarious entrance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/there-are-no-surprises-left-with-donald.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COzYsDXdCWcendofvid
"There are no surprises left with Donald Trump, as far as coverage….The real secret in this primary, as you watch it evolve, could well be Chris Christie," says Morning Joe's Mike Barnicle of Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Listen to Mike's assessment of Trump's campaign, and its challenges with the general electorate, and why he thinks Gov. Christie could still break-out among the Republican field. Only on MSNBC.
"There are no surprises left with Donald Trump"
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-on-examining-visa-seekers.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Evxt04qCPUendofvid
"It's beyond mystifying that they don't already [screen social media],” says Morning Joe's Mike Barnicle of a recent call by legislators, in the wake of the San Bernardino terror attack, to require the U.S. government to examine visa seekers' social media activity. Listen to Mike's comments here and watch the discussion on the government's failings in collecting readily available data and staying up-to-date with information technology. Only on MSNBC.
Mike Barnicle on examining visa seekers' social media activity
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-talks-with-governor-cuomo.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcvhTTuaIWwendofvid
Following New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) latest push to prevent known or suspected terrorists from purchasing guns in New York state, Mike Barnicle talks with Governor Cuomo on Morning Joe about tougher gun legislation - should it be a national or state-by-state effort and should it target guns or ammunition? Hear what Cuomo has to say about his own state’s tough gun laws and their limitations and what he thinks needs to happen next. Only on MSNBC.
Mike Barnicle talks with Governor Cuomo about tougher gun legislation
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-only-thing-theyre-selling.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKzmamxe1Ugendofvid
Morning Joe's Must-Read Op-Eds highlights Mike Barnicle's latest column for The Daily Beast, "The Only Thing They’re Selling Is Fear,” in which he states that leading Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) are running campaigns based on fear this country for personal gain. "The bottom line is that this country deserves better than what we're getting in these campaigns," says Mike. Watch the MSNBC conversation on Mike's assessment here and read the entire column at http://thebea.st/1IQGJdY.
Mike Barnicle: "The Only Thing They’re Selling Is Fear"
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-on-how-ted-cruz-handles.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VyidVB4X7Iendofvid
Morning Joe’s Mike Barnicle comments on presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz's (R-TX) recent rise in the polls among likely Republican voters: "Cruz is very smart and very sophisticated politically... The way he handles (fellow presidential candidate) Donald Trump is the way the rest of the field ought to have begun handling Donald Trump. Cruz does it effectively." Watch the MSNBC conversation on the back and forth between Cruz and Trump here.
Mike Barnicle on how Ted Cruz handles Donald Trump
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-on-ted-cruzs-rise-in.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCs8mJVMWXcendofvid
On Morning Joe, as new Republican poll numbers show Senator Ted Cruz gaining on frontrunner Donald Trump, Mike Barnicle points out Cruz's use of psychological data and analytics as a big factor behind his rise in support. "They tell the Cruz worker walking up to a door how to speak to the person that will answer," says Mike on Cruz's campaign implementation of big data targeting. Watch the MSNBC conversation here on Ted Cruz's tactics here and read the Washington Post article on how the campaign profiles likely voters at http://wapo.st/1NYgFto.
Mike Barnicle on Ted Cruz's rise in support
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-on-donald-trump-and-his.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrN1rh54X-4endofvid
The Morning Joe panel continues to weigh in on the rising support for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his positions, especially considering his latest controversial anti-Muslim remarks. “We get continued written and rhetorical descriptions on TV and in newspapers about the Trump constituency, and almost always they’re labeled as, you know, blue-collar, Southern guys driving pickup trucks, shotguns in the back. It’s far wider and broader than that. We’ve had 15 years of people living with the various grievances in this country (fighting wars, broken economy, etc.)... and they can’t find anyone to go to who’ll say ‘go **** yourself’. And Trump is doing that for them,” says Mike of Trump’s supporters, as a new BloombergPolitics survey reveals that 65 percent of Republicans support Trump’s proposed ban on Muslims. Listen to the Morning Joe conversation here with The Washington Post’s Robert Costa on the latest presidential campaign news.
Mike Barnicle on Donald Trump and his positions
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-on-donald-trumps.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmIPOn2PW-4endofvid
Morning Joe’s Mike Barnicle talks with Tom Ridge, former Governor of Pennsylvania and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, about Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s continued dominance over the rest of the field. “Why can’t—not just Jeb Bush—any of the other candidates on the stage talk to the nation about the issues that Trump is talking about in more sensible language and take some of the oxygen back. What’s going on here?,” asks Mike of Ridge. Hear who Ridge predicts will ultimately be the Republican nominee for President. Only on MSNBC.
Mike Barnicle on Donald Trump’s continued dominance
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/jason-luckasevic-on-his-experiences-in.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak2cWqRnAdkendofvid
Crusading attorney Jason Luckasevic, who filed the first two concussion-related lawsuits against the NFL, joins Mike Barnicle and the Morning Joe panel to discuss how the league has handled the highly charged and controversial issue. “Initially, when you first filed suit, what was the pushback like from the National Football League, which sometimes regards itself as a separate nation in and of itself?,” asks Mike. Listen to Luckasevic tell of his experiences in taking on the NFL in an epic legal battle. Prominent sports writer Mike Lupica also joins the conversation. Only on MSNBC.
Jason Luckasevic on his experiences in taking on the NFL in an epic legal battle
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-talks-with-ed-balls-on.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LksRv9Y_nWoendofvid
Ed Balls, former Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer in the British Parliament and currently a senior fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government, discusses with Morning Joe’s Mike Barnicle the impact of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s anti-Muslim rhetoric in England. “Do you think that Donald Trump’s language... harms America’s image among Europeans?,” asks Mike. Hear what Balls has to say about how Trump’s comments have actually united the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, liberals and conservatives. Only on MSNBC.
Mike Barnicle talks with Ed Balls on the impact of Trump's rhetoric in England
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-talks-with-times-top.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOjBeJAmxkEendofvid
TIME’s top editor Nancy Gibbs joins the Morning Joe panel to talk about the magazine’s choice of Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany for the past 10 years, as its 2015 Person of the Year. “Does the piece address the impression held by some—perhaps many, globally—that Angela Merkel is now a more powerful person, in terms of what she does with her office, than [President Barack Obama],” asks Mike Barnicle. Find out how Chancellor Merkel beat out other big names—like the controversial, headline-grabbing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Mike Barnicle talks with TIME’s top editor Nancy Gibbs
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-talks-with-general-ray-t.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x16dzRp3-Aendofvid
“Turks, Kurds, Saudis—how do we get them together?,” Mike Barnicle asks General Ray T. Odierno (ret.), former Chief of Staff of the United States Army, about a building a coalition strategy to fight ISIS. Hear the steps Gen. Odierno would take to rebuild trust in the Middle East. Only on MSNBC’s Morning Joe.
Mike Barnicle talks with General Ray T. Odierno (ret.)
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/walter-isaacson-joins-morning-joes-mike.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYAsaJwwuEoendofvid
Walter Isaacson, best-selling author and President/CEO of the Aspen Institute, joins Morning Joe's Mike Barnicle to talk about Donald Trump’s preaching to fear as he campaigns for president. How has the massacre in San Bernardino, California, impacted our country and its politics? Find out. Watch the conversation here between Barnicle and Isaacson only on MSNBC.
Walter Isaacson joins Morning Joe's Mike Barnicle
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/the-language-of-fear-is-nearly.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1EJQHxirMkendofvid
“The language of fear is nearly universal in politics… and we have people running for President using the language of fear. We’ve been at war for 15 years, so you can understand people’s fear—but it also is a prime opportunity for the language of reason to address this fear. And one of the things that has surprised me about former Secretary Clinton’s language is she hasn’t adapted yet to language of reason in combating her opponents,” observes Mike Barnicle of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s campaign strategy in engaging terrorism fears across the country. Watch Mike’s conversation with former Governor Howard Dean (D-VT) on Clinton’s tactics here. Only on MSNBC’s Morning Joe.
"The language of fear is nearly universal in politics"
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-brings-focus-to-first.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTlBdfAWnmYendofvid
As additional details emerge surrounding last week's shooting massacre in San Bernardino, California, Morning Joe’s Mike Barnicle brings the focus to the first responders, such as Detective Jorge Lozano of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, who calmed survivors with the words: “I'll take a bullet before you do, that’s for damn sure.” Says Mike of the heroic efforts by Lozano, his colleagues and police around the country: “In the wake of Chicago and Baltimore, people ought to take a look at these accounts—because this is what 99 percent of police officers do every single day,” Only on MSNBC.
Mike Barnicle brings the focus to the first responders
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-on-how-donald-trumps.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QanlRg5geLIendofvid
Just back from a trip to Paris, Mike Barnicle launches MSNBC’s Morning Joe with his observations on how Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric is viewed overseas. “It’s no longer funny. It’s no longer amusing… Donald Trump’s language, especially on Muslim integration, is truly damaging us. And he’s wrong about Paris, incidentally. Paris is alive, it’s vibrant, people from all neighborhoods walking around… out shopping, working, living freely, and fighting fear,” says Mike of his experience in Paris. Watch the rest of the conversation here.
Mike Barnicle on how Donald Trump’s rhetoric is viewed overseas
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-on-raising-gas-tax-to.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSRrgFQBBRMendofvid
On Morning Joe, Mike Barnicle engages Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee on whether or not he would raise the gas tax to help fight terrorism. “The consensus among people actually fighting the 'war on terror' on a daily basis is that it’s going to be a generational war—it’s going to go on for quite some period of time. So, given current economic conditions in this country and the vast oil resources that the world is now seeing, would you be in favor of a one cent hike in the federal gas tax—something that hasn’t been raised since 1994—dedicated to fighting the ‘war on terror'?,” asks Mike. Hear Gov. Huckabee’s answer here. Only on MSNBC.
Mike Barnicle on raising the gas tax to help fight terrorism
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-on-sending-substantial.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLdYTWnNqZ4endofvid
“The truly surprising thing is the support that’s been engendered—not majority support yet—here in this country for the injection of wholesale numbers of American troops into a generations-long, historical, religious, tribal warfare. There is a consensus within the Pentagon that with the proper number of troops—that number is debatable—you can defeat ISIS in three months. But are you going to stay there after that?,” asks Mike Barnicle in response to the suggestion of sending a substantial number of American troops to fight ISIS in Iraq. Watch the conversation on the ongoing turmoil inside Iraq’s current borders, along with a discussion of a recent The Washington Post article on the dominating conspiracy theory that has made “Iraqis think the U.S. is in cahoots with the Islamic State.” Only on MSNBC’s Morning Joe.
Mike Barnicle on sending a substantial number of American troops to fight ISIS in Iraq
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-on-likely-cover-up.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IKVqgDC77Aendofvid
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Mike Barnicle outlines the fiasco and backlash of the likely cover-up in the Chicago Police Department concerning the Laquan McDonald shooting video. “This story is going to grow and grow and grow—and Mayor Rahm Emanuel is going to be imperiled by this story, if he’s not imperiled right now. You’ve got the $5-million settlement, the failure of the Chicago news media to cover this story, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan calling for an independent investigation, and lastly, but most importantly, you’ve got the tape. In any professional police department, that tape has got to have been witnessed, watched, looked at, commented upon within 12 hours of that shooting. If not, you need a whole new homicide unit, a whole new internal affairs unit, a whole new police hierarchy…,” says Mike of the unfolding situation over the October 2014 shooting death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald by police officer Jason Van Dyke. Hear more on the cover-up allegations and repercussions here.
Mike Barnicle on the likely cover-up concerning the Laquan McDonald shooting video
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-highlights-key-factor.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3SWWlaHw6gendofvid
As presidential candidate Donald Trump’s popularity continues to cause the GOP establishment to panic, Morning Joe’s Mike Barnicle highlights a key factor behind Trump’s ongoing appeal. “If you go to his rallies, Donald Trump is of the moment… he’s not long-range, he’s not telling people where we are going as a country. And he self-validates his crowds. He speaks to the anger, anxiety, and fear in the country,” says Mike of Trump’s campaigning tactics. Listen in on the conversation here. Only on MSNBC.
Mike Barnicle highlights a key factor behind Trump’s ongoing appeal
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/do-i-really-want-to-listen-to-donald.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gM-PTQbhLkendofvid
“Donald Trump knows—instinctively—that you can win New Hampshire with 24 percent… but at what point do voters in state after state think to themselves before they cast their ballot: ‘Do I really want to listen to Donald Trump every day for the next four years?,’” says Morning Joe’s Mike Barnicle of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign. Watch the conversation, broadcast on MSNBC from Concord, New Hampshire, on Trump’s campaign odds and growing divisions within the Republican party here.
"Do I really want to listen to Donald Trump every day for the next four years?"
[postlink]http://www.mikebarnicle.tv/2015/12/mike-barnicle-on-developing-feud.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIELaL1pSXYendofvid
Broadcasting from Concord, New Hampshire, Morning Joe’s Mike Barnicle breaks down the developing feud between Republican presidential candidates New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Donald Trump. “We’re sitting in a state that’s going to be ground zero for that mano-a-mano combat—Trump vs. Christie. Christie is getting increasing strength in New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Union Leader endorsement is very big for him because it’s an endorsement that comes each and every day,” says Mike of Gov. Christie’s chances in New Hampshire. Watch the conversation and clips of the latest back and forth between Trump and Christie here. Only on MSNBC.
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SKYJACKED and the cliché of the CRAZED VIETNAM WAR VETERAN.
Posted April 14, 2014 by Phoef Sutton & filed under cliches, Movie night, Movies, TV, Writers.
Charlton Heston is an airline pilot. He smokes a pipe during take-off. Mariette Harltley is an expectant mother, who not only flies while eight-months pregnant, but orders a Bloody Mary from the stewardess. Susan Dey is a Hippie who flies first-class. Yvette Mimieux is a stewardess who is, of course, having an affair with Heston, the pilot. Rosie Grier plays a cool cello player.
It must be 1972.
What really gives the date away is James Brolin’s performance as… wait for it… a crazed Vietnam War Veteran. He laughs at the wrong times. His head crooks to the side when he talks. He has flashbacks of the USA not welcoming him back. He waves a gun around and hijacks the plane… to Moscow! In the end, (SPOILER ALERT) the Soviets don’t want him any more than America did. They gun him down and blow him up with his own hand grenades.
This got me to thinking… where did the trope of Crazed Vietnam War Vet come from? What was the first instance of it to penetrate popular consciousness? What was the Patient Zero of the CVWV?
There is no truth to cliché, of course. Vietnam War Vets were no more likely to prowl the woods and streets, dishing out violence, than the next person. But it became such a trope that even by 1977, when Henry Winkler played a sympathetic War Vet in the film HEROES, people kept waiting for him to snap. The Fear of the Veteran was endemic.
I asked around. Many people named RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD II and THE DEER HUNTER. But these were made in 1985 and 1978. The cliché was firmly established by then.
DEATHDREAM (directed by the criminally underrated Bob Clark and written by the equally unjustly neglected Alan Ormsby) is a version of “The Monkey’s Paw,” featuring a re-animated and very disturbed Vet. It was made in 1972.
ROLLING THUNDER (written by Paul Schrader) is perhaps the flag bearer of all the Non-heroic hero pictures that came from this particular war. William Devane and Tommy Lee Jones go on a vengeance spree, Devane sporting a prosthetic hook and a lot of attitude. It was made in 1977.
Of course, there have been other movies made after other wars that dealt with the difficulties of returning Vets and Shell Shock or Battle Fatigue or whatever Post Traumatic Stress was called during that war. THE ROARING TWENTIES. THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES. THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE.
But the mad killer, neglected by society, and thirsting for revenge seemed to be the special territory inhabited by the Crazed Vietnam War Vet in film and TV.
Not that he was always the villain. In his 1967 biker film BORN LOSERS and its far more successful sequel BILLY JACK (1971), Tom Laughlin played a peace-loving Vet who, when pushed too far, could destroy anyone and anything in his path. Rambo before RAMBO.
The search for the Ur-Crazed Vet leads to a 1970 episode of HAWAII FIVE-0, called “Killer Bee.” I haven’t been able to see it, but its IMBD synopses is as follows:
• Ted Frazer, a Vietnam veteran, thinks he is cracking from mental strain. In reality, he is being tormented by fellow vet George Loomis. George makes Ted think he is kidnapping children (who George has really abducted). Ted’s mother also wants nothing to do with him, increasing his emotional strain. McGarrett & Co. determine there’s something wrong with George’s story; he has told Five-O he was in Vietnam at about the same time as Ted when, in fact, they served in the same unit. Five-O must determine the motives behind George’s lies. The answer lies in an incident that took place in Vietnam.- Written by Bill Koenig
Is this the first instance of the trope?
But wait. When John Wayne made THE GREEN BERETS in 1968 – the flag waving pro-Vietnam epic – Wayne was surely reacting against something. The anti-Vietnam sentiment was alive in the county. Was the demonizing of the Veteran also thriving?
The earliest film I’ve been able to find with this character is a grade-Z exploitation film called MOTORPYSCHO!, directed by the auteur of the Nudie film Russ Meyer and made in 1965. In it, Stephen Oliver plays a crazed vet, tortured by flash-backs of the war, who rapes and murders his way through the country-side. The last scene where he delivers a monolog to the desert hills about waiting for choppers and in which he dares the “Commies” to come out of the “rice paddies” puts it all in a nutshell. In 1965.
Can anyone think of an earlier instance of this particular, long-standing cliché?
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To commemorate Labour Day and to appreciate and thank the selfless service of the uncles and aunties, who work with full dedication and ensure the hygiene and security of school, the students of Presidium Gurgaon celebrated Labour Day . The function started with a Special Assembly by students of grade 3. They highlighted the historical events that contributed to the emergence of labour rights and the significance of the day in the present time. The head of the institution acknowledged the contributions of the workforce of the school, and lauded their ceaseless efforts for the welfare of the students. Children of various classes invited them to spare some valuable time for themselves and play some games with them so that they get rejuvenated and remain positive and vibrant.
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Hog Wild for Washington
She ain't debating. She's castrating.
Iowa Senatorial candidate Joni Ernst released her first campaign ad the other day. The ad begins with Joni saying "I grew up castrating hogs on an Iowa farm." – News item.
Now, if this column is known for anything, it's for its relentless fact-checking. Upon noting the above item in our 24-7 news feed, we promptly placed a call to Joe Redstate, our source for all things GOP and all things Iowa as well. Joe was already focused on the Ernst candidacy.
"We're proud of this girl. When she says she grew up castrating hogs, she means it. When she was only seven or so, she would spend all day castrating hogs. That's dirty, thankless work. The hogs themselves are particularly thankless. When she ran out of hogs to castrate, she would just keep on castrating—goats, rabbits, the occasional passerby. All with the US Senate in mind."
What about things that other kids with big ambitions do? Run for student council? Study hard and get good grades? Think about the world's problems and how to solve them?
"Yeah, you could do that. Or you could just stick to what you're good at. Castrating. Not that little Joni didn't have her setbacks. One time, some joker told her she could castrate chickens. She spent the better part of an afternoon trying to figure out how. It wasn't until the cows came home that the guy told her he had just been kidding. Well, she took the ribbing good-naturedly. Of course, the guy did end up castrated."
Naturally. If her candidacy is successful, how do you see Ernst's role in the Senate?
"A problem solver. Big time. There's no problem Joni Ernst can't grab, turn on its back, spread its desperately kicking little legs and cut the testicles off of. And if some senior Senators try to get in her way, well, cover your musty old gonads is my advice for them. A new blade castrates clean."
Never heard that old saw before, Joe.
"It's an Iowa saying. You'll hear a lot more like it once Joni Ernst is standing on the floor of the Senate."
Are you sure this woman is the right choice? A lot of people think the Senate lacks cajones as it is. Nobody calls it the world's greatest deliberating body anymore.
"Once Joni takes the oath, it'll be the world's greatest deliberating and castrating body, pal. It's the dawn of a new era."
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North Korea Joins NRA
In what observers described as a brilliant diplomatic stroke, North Korea eliminated most of its foreign relations problems today by joining the National Rifle Association (NRA).
The People's Republic, previously regarded as an unstable, dangerous international pariah, was welcomed into the NRA by executive director Wayne LaPierre.
"We welcome North Korea as an NRA member," LaPierre said, in prepared remarks. "I'd like to point out that this nation already exemplifies several NRA ideals. First, they have armed guards at every school. In North Korea's case, it's to keep the kids from escaping, but it's the same principle. Also, the People's Republic is a clear example of the ridiculousness of limiting arm sales. They have a million-man army—how are they going to keep those soldiers battle-ready if they can only buy three guns a day?
"Plus, North Korea always take the blame from liberals when they capture US Navy vessels or invade South Korean islands, like we always feel the heat when some nut job whose gun rights we have painstakingly protected shoots up a school or a mall or something. It's not like we never felt their pain."
The move to join the NRA was led by North Korea's Supreme Leader, Kim Jong-un, known affectionately to his fellow countrymen as "that fat kid."
"This is a move that really works for Kim," a State Department spokesman admitted. "This is a guy who didn't have a friend in the world. Even the Chinese were ready to cut him loose. Now he's found a mother lode of fellow heavily-armed paranoids to pal around with. Plus if you've ever watched any reality shows featuring gun collectors or been to a Gun Appreciation Day, you know there are plenty of overweight guys in the NRA. Jong-un doesn't have that in Korea, where everyone but him is mostly starving. Now he has plenty of sympathetic bros to chill with when he digs into a plate of loaded nachos and starts bitching about how he can't execute all of his rocket scientists with anti-aircraft guns every time one of his missiles blows up on the launch pad."
North Korea also picked up immediate allies among American politicians. As Senator Lindsey "Fire in the Hole" Graham explained, "Sure, I was all in favor of attacking North Korea when they were a tiny, primitive, nuclear-armed Communist nation whose ass we could kick to take the heat off us for not impeaching Trump. But now attacking them puts us on a slippery slope. Once you take away one NRA member's weapons of mass destruction, where does it end?"
Kim Jong-un himself spoke only briefly about his diplomatic coup. "You can have my unreliable, hard-to-aim ICBMs that aren't powerful enough to carry my primitive nukes anyway when you pry them from my cold, dead fingers." he crowed, as he flashed his NRA patch.
I smell a rat (and I don't mean one of the rats that most North Koreans eat to stay alive). Kim isn't going to be satisfied just to be an NRA member -- I suspect this is the first step in his plot to assassinate the head of the NRA by poisoning the gunpowder LaPierre eats for breakfast every day. Kim will then take over the NRA, make it a nuclear power, bomb Mar-a-Lago and demand that The Donald surrender. Other than responding with a barrage of tweets, there's no telling how Trump will react -- hopefully he can spin the situation enough to make Kim so dizzy, he'll give up.
Nicely put, Sr. Muse. I know you have a tough time keeping up with your own literary chores, but any time you'd like to contribute a guest column, you'd be welcome.
I very much appreciate the invite, Ricardo. In the unlikely event that sometime "There's a Lull in my Life" (to quote an old song title), I would love to take you up on the offer.
My literally dozens of readers would enjoy it, I'm sure.
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Washington Examiner Media Reporter Faults Ocasio-Cortez For Wearing Clothes
By Jared Holt | November 15, 2018 5:48 pm
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Washington Examiner reporter Eddie Scarry tweeted a candid photo of Alexandria Ocasio-Coretz declaring that she doesn’t “look like a girl who struggles” because she is wearing professional clothing on Capitol Hill.
Laying aside the obvious sexism for a moment, consider that Washington, D.C., is one of the most expensive places to live in the United States and Ocasio-Cortez was reportedly uncertain that she would be able to afford rent for an apartment in the city until she begins receiving a congressional salary. Ocasio-Cortez told The New York Times, “I have three months without a salary before I’m a member of Congress. So, how do I get an apartment? Those little things are very real.” She told The Times she had saved up money from her prior job as a bartender before winning her election last week. Right-wing media figures have mocked her for her comment.
Scarry posted a photo of Ocasio-Cortez that he said he received from a Hill staffer and took a jab at the newly elected congresswoman, earning him a generous helping of what is referred to on Twitter as “the ratio.”
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Welcome to the fifth installment of the Sketch of the Life of Robert Ball Hughes by Mrs. E. Ball Hughes.
Previous Installment
At the end of the last installment, we learned about the toll that the monumental Bronze Statue of Nathaniel Bowditch took on her husband mentally and physically. His family and friends persuaded him to give up city life and move to a quiet home in the country for rest, where he could model and still visit the city.
Text of handwritten pages 23-30 with original punctuation:
… A large old fashioned house, at the corner of School St on the upper road Dorchester, was the one to which they removed. It was an old place with
large garden, well stocked with delicious fruit – a place where everything around and about it show’d how well it had been cultivated. I recall those days with intense pleasure said Mrs. Hughes . for my husband seem’d very happy . and gained strength daily – and he began to think that nature was the kindest mother, and Physician for a weary mind. He selected for his study a pleasant room with two south windows – and a north window was afterwards added _ and for marble works a large part of the barn was turned into a beautiful studio . where he could model anything – for he had brought with him into this new Home, his exhaustless talent, and well he used it, well he knew that feeling is nothing unless it crystallizes into action. His first work in his barn studio was to carve a Marble Bust of Dr. N. Bowditch for the family _ Then to gratify his ideal . a life size Fisher boy _ which was exhibited greatly admired – and sold to the late Dr. Weiselhoff –
Now my memory recalls a statuette of General Scott . and a superb one of General Warren of which R C Winthrop was a great admirer _ S. D. Warren and B. F. Brown also had casts of it _ I always thought it one of Mr. Hughes best works. This was done at the suggestion of a friend, who hoped that when seen by the Committee . it would get him an order for a Large one _ But all these twenty years that I have been writing about . America was growing her own sculptors. Well do I remember says Mrs. Hughes . The late Dr. Erasmus D Miller bringing into our house a small group in clay “Calling on the Dr_” and asking Mr. Hughes what he thought of that? and being so delighted with my husbands reply. This group was by Mr. John Rogers . and I think his first – but gave
promise of the excellent things he has since done. I may say the beautiful work he has done. He evidently understands that Nature, and the Ideal, must be wedded in high art. Thus he will be liked by all who see his works, and the most educated and refined will fully appreciate their excellence. Mr. Hughes loved the beautiful in everything, and was particularly pleased with it in sculpture. Many warm friends gather’d around him in his pleasant new home. The family was not large but very cheerful. His wife and two sweet daughters a large white cockatoo, and a King Charles Spaniel. The bird had been a family pet for 17 years – and Barnaby Rudge never took more comfort with his Raven Grip than did the sculptor with his beautiful bird.
Mr. Hughes could not give up the time to see all who called upon him – therefore chose Friday as his reception day,
being the day on which he had received his medals – he always called it, “His lucky day. – and reserved it for his friends. Those pleasant days and evenings will always be remember’d, by those who had the entrée to them. Most of the dear ones have passed away! It was delightful to see how much Mr. Hughes enjoy’d his country home, he could truly say.
T’is home, where the heart is, where’ever that be
In city or desert, in mountain or dell
Not the grandeur, the number, the objects we see,
But that which we love, is the magical spell.
Like the dove from the Ark a sure heaven to find
In vain or the seas, or the mountain we rove,
Home only can yield solid joys of the mind
And where the heart lingers, there only is home.
“Im recalling those happy years” said Mrs. Hughes, I am reminded of something I read not long ago.” T’is like living twice, thus to be able to recall the past portion of life!
The simple act of recalling events which happen’d thirty or forty years ago, is a deep a wonderful, the most wonderful of all phenomena! To discover this process, would be, to gain the key to the innermost mysteries of Mortal [?] Philosophy! I do not philosophise [sic] about it! I look upon it, as one of God’s good gifts, without attempting to reason it out! List [sic] by so doing, I should begin. and end where that metaphysical burlesque did asking. “what is mind? no matter; what is matter? never mind!
I am grateful for this gift of memory as it gives me the power of recalling those happy days, with deepest gratitude! for they brought to our home, dear Friends whose presence and friendship gladden’d our hearts, and left such blessed memories of unselfishness and all that makes lives beautiful.
It was Goethe who said “Energy will do anything that can be done in this world.” And no talent, no circumstance, no opportunities can make a man without. I must differ with him for never did Mortal (with talent equal to that which he attempted) exert himself more energetically than did my dear husband to obtain the order for the Washington Monument! He was quietly executing various orders when news came of his Mother’s death. This event added a little to our small income, and at once awoke the sleeping ambition of the dear sculptor – He would go again to Philadelphia, again they should see the Equestrian Statue which had been approved so many years ago. They saw it, expressed their admiration of it, but they were not ready to give the order. Mr. Hughes was an Englishman – and Americans were to immortalize their great men. That beautiful Model is now the property of B. F Brown.
“For practical purposes it has been said Genius is as useful as a telescope at a theater—not so, as you shall presently see. A truly great mind can embrace equally great things and small. Now the Poker pictures, and how the doing of them came about…
Sunnyside was truly Home for the Ball Hugheses. There, the family was very happy and Ball Hughes gained strength after the difficulties he had with the Bronze Statue of Nathaniel Bowditch.
A large part of the attached barn was turned into a beautiful studio where Ball Hughes could model anything from busts to statues. He did many works during this time including: a marble bust of Nathaniel Bowditch, statuettes of General Scott and General Warren, life-size Fisher Boy, and the Magdalen statuette.
So many visitors came to see Ball Hughes that he had to reserve Friday as his reception day. It was his lucky day that he received his first silver medal from the Royal Academy on Friday December 10th, 1819 (at age 15) for the best Model from the Antique.
Eliza describes what I have always thought was the reason Ball Hughes did not receive more commissions: “America was growing her own sculptors.” She recalls Dr. Miller bringing a small group by John Rogers (1829-1904) to show to Ball Hughes and how she and her husband were impressed with the younger artist.
After his Mother's death, Ball Hughes traveled to Philadelphia for his last bid for the Washington Monument. Eliza confirmed what I have thought since Ball Hughes was rebuffed by President Andrew Jackson in 1829, when she stated: “Mr. Hughes was an Englishman - and Americans were to immortalize their great men.”
Eliza’s quote: “For practical purposes it has been said Genius is as useful as a telescope at a theater—not so, as you shall presently see.” followed by: “A truly great mind can embrace equally great things and small.” was her way of transitioning from his great works of the past to his new Poker pictures.
Notes (by journal page number):
Eliza states that the Ball Hugheses moved to a large old-fashioned house at 1 School St. in Dorchester in 1851. Eliza describes their new home including Robert's study, the attached barn (known as the annex), and his first new works: a marble bust of Nathaniel Bowditch and a life-size Fisher Boy that was greatly admired. Eliza also mentions the second floor study on p. 40 of the Sketch of the Life of Robert Ball Hughes (See Reflections: 1860's). The 1894 Bromley Atlas Map shows the attached annex is larger than the house which is listed as occupying 1600 sq. ft. on the City of Boston property assessment record.
Ball Hughes made statuettes of General Scott and General Warren (1858). The statuette of General Warren was very popular and several casts of it were made. Ball Hughes had hoped that the Committee would order a large statue of it. S. D. Warren was a paper manufacturer and presumably a descendant of General Warren.
Eliza describes what I have always thought was the reason Ball Hughes did not receive more commissions: “America was growing her own sculptors.” Ball Hughes was impressed by the small group of clay by the American John Rogers (1829-1904) that Dr. Erasmus D. Miller, a prominent Dorchester physician and surgeon, brought to their house to ask what Ball Hughes thought of it. Dr. Miller ( -1881/89) was a prominent physician and surgeon of the town of Dorchester.
John Rogers, who was 25 years younger than Ball Hughes, started making plaster statuettes of groups in Boston around 1860 after artistic training at Rome and Paris. Dr. Miller's visit to Ball Hughes with Rogers' small group in clay “Calling on the Dr.” was probably in the early to mid 1860's. I think that Rogers' works look similar in style to Ball Hughes works, like Hughes' Uncle Toby & The Widow Wadman. Many images of Rogers' work can be found with Google Search.
Another sculptor at the time was the American, Henry Dexter (1806-1876), of Cambridge, MA, who I also believe must have competed against Ball Hughes for commissions in Boston. John Albee wrote in Henry Dextor - Sculptor - A Memorial, Cambridge: University Press, 1898, p. 49, that when Henry Dexter arrived in Boston in 1836 (about 4 years before Ball Hughes), "he hired [rented] Bromfield Hall, on the street of the same name, a room sixty by twenty feet that he divided into three portions; one for a studio, another for a chamber, and the third he rented." This was the same place where Ball Hughes later had his first studio in Boston.
Dexter, like Ball Hughes, did sculpture for Mt. Auburn Cemetery, including The Binney Child (1840). Dexter's words about it were recorded by Albee on p. 99: "This was the first marble statue in the United States made by a native American artist who had not been to Europe." This sounds like Dexter was purposely excluding Ball Hughes and his fellow American sculptors who got their professional training abroad.
Eliza speaks of friends visiting the home, their two sweet daughters, a large white cockatoo, and a King Charles Spaniel. So many guests came to visit him that he had to reserve Friday as his reception day because that was the day he received his medals, his “lucky day” as he called it. The poem Eliza records was found in The Repository – A Magazine for Christian Home Vol LI. Boston: 1874, The Universalist Publishing House, p. 224. Eliza omitted several verses in red below:
"Home.
Tis home where the heart is, wherever that be,
In city, in desert, on mountain, in dell,--
Not the grandeur, the number, the objects, we see,
But that which we love is the magical spell.
Tis this gives the cottage a charm and a grace
Which the glare of a palace but seldom has known ;
It is this, only this, and not station or place
Which gives being to pleasure, and makes it our own.
Like the dove from the ark a sure haven to find,
In vain o’er the seas and the mountains we roam ;
Home only can yield solid joys to the mind,
And where the heart lingers there only is home. RCW"
Eliza reflects on the gift of memory in recalling those happy days with friends in Dorchester in the 1850’s. "What is mind? No matter. What is matter? Never mind." Quote by George Berkeley (1685-1753) also known as Bishop Berkeley, an influential Irish philosopher.
Eliza quotes German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) and the effort that her husband expended to obtain the order for the Washington Monument. Money was a constant issue to the family and Ball Hughes apparently inherited a small amount of money after his Mother’s death.
He decided to go to Philadelphia to show the Equestrian Statue of George Washington but the Committee was still not ready to give the order for it. Eliza states that “Mr. Hughes was an Englishman - and Americans were to immortalize their great men.” The beautiful model was later given to the Boston Athenaeum by Ball Hughes Son-in-law, B. F. Brown.
The quote “For practical purposes it has been said Genius is as useful as a telescope at a theater” was by the German philosopher, Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) who was known for his pessimism and philosophical clarity. It has been recorded several ways including “For practical life genius is as useful as a telescope is at a theatre.” It was quoted in The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 29, 1872, p. 504.
Eliza followed the quote by Schopenhauer by saying “A truly great mind can embrace equally great things and small.” Now the Poker pictures, and how the doing of them came about…
This was a transition from recalling Ball Hughes past achievements to the birth of Poker pictures that follows in the next installment.
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Lions Makes TOP 50 for Academy Nicholl Fellowship
October 20, 2016 by Robin Rose Singer
The script for The Lions of Mesopotamia, a feature I wrote (and just had the absurdly good fortune of workshopping at NY Stage and Film), has been shortlisted for the AMPAS' Academy Nicholl Fellowship.
Every year, the organization that curates the Oscars, also awards this fellowship to a few emerging screenwriters. The award attracts some major talent, and I feel extraordinarily grateful to be counted among their TOP 50 selections, out of the 6,915 have moved on for further consideration. That's just.... whoa.
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who makes the time and puts their love into developing new work. From the readers writing coverage to the forty or so incredible souls at NY Stage and Film last week-- the love, the support, the thoughtfulness, the generosity and the energy you put into cultivating new voices is MAJOR, and it has had an impact on me for sure.
I'm really looking forward to sharing this film with the world someday, and hopefully letting it speak for the people whose voices so far have been drowned out by violence.
You can check out more about this year's Nicholl and the fellows here.
October 20, 2016 /Robin Rose Singer
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Born 3041[1][2]
Affiliation Free Worlds League[3]
Republic of the Sphere
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occupation Duchess of Augustine[2]
Parents Jiri Rousset (father}, Kristen Marik (mother}
Spouse Christopher Hampton[2]
Children Unknown (daughter) and Alycia Rousset-Marik[2]
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2 Marriage and Children
3 Titles and Positions
Alys Rousset-Marik (b. 3041[1][2]) is the youngest child of Kristen Marik and Jiri Rousset. The couple ran the mercenary unit Kristen's Krushers, and Alys entered Princefield Academy in 3059 to become a part of it. Her two older siblings, Ana and Janos, were already officers within the unit. During the 3060s, the FedCom Civil War found Kristen’s Krushers on Coventry and then Arcadia, where the unit was smashed and Kristen, Ana, and Janos were all killed. Alys blamed the man whom she believed to be her uncle, Captain-General Thomas Marik, for not doing enough to save her family.
This left Alys as the sole heir to her mother’s mercenary unit, as well as Kristen’s little-used title as Duchess of Augustine. Alys spent the next few years under the radar, raising her orphaned nephew, and allowing her father to run the mercenary unit (renamed "The Krushers") she inherited in all but name.
In 3067 Alys gave a speech to the Parliament of the Free Worlds League wherein she questioned the need for Resolution 288[3] and challenged Parliament to remove the resolution, which would remove the permanent status of the Captain-Generalcy and which would also have the immediate effect of removing Thomas Marik from power. While this would also severely curtail the power of House Marik in general, Alys put herself out in front of the growing resistance to Thomas' attempts to centralize power.
What emerged from her call was entitled the "Great Debate,"[3] which ultimately came to nothing as Parliament voted to keep the position of Captain-General permanent. While various members of the Houses ruling the Duchy of Andurien and Principality of Regulus had called Resolution 288 into question in the past, Alys was the first member of House Marik to do so, and her actions established her as a potential player within the murky world of politics within the Free Worlds League.[3]
Alys Rousset-Marik at Age of 34 in 3075
Alys unwittingly played into the Word of Blake’s hands by raising this issue, as it served to keep the League fractured. This made it easier prey when they turned their Jihad to the League in 3068. For her part, Alys called upon the Free Worlds League Military to unite behind Thomas, even after the Blakists exposed "Thomas" as an impostor.[1] After the coup launched by Paul Marik that placed his daughter Corinne Marik on the throne in August 3069[4] and the gas attack against the Parliament on Atreus,[1] in 3070[5] Alys finally took over The Krushers and turned their night-fighting expertise against the Blakists. Forming the core of Alys' resistance, The Krushers were a key unit that actually hired other mercenary units to fight alongside the resistance. She ran her resistance unit, sometimes known as the Free Worlds Resistance, from the shadows and removed herself from public view. With the Word of Blake now sending brain-washed suicide bombers, she was forced to take more security measures to protect herself.[1]
While Alys' resistance forces were mainly built around The Krushers, their successfully bloodying of the Blakist Twelfth Division in combat announced Alys' presence as another player on the Free Worlds political scene at the time, and by 3071 Alys and her forces were notionally a part of one of four major power blocs operating within the League, considered to be notionally supporting Thomas Halas - although unlike the Ducal leaders of Oriente and Tamarind, Alys hadn't declared open support for Thomas - facing off against the power blocs built around Corinne Marik's forces and those of Kirc Cameron-Jones of Regulus and the carefully neutral Duchy of Andurien. Paul responded by delivering an ultimatum to Corinne that placed Augustine under blockade, cutting Alys off from her homeworld.[4]
Alys attended the Arc-Royal summit in 3073 alongside Duke Reginald Brett-Marik - son of Therese Brett-Marik - and both of them survived the suicide bombing at the summit. After coming into contact with Devlin Stone Alys threw her support behind him and the Coalition, and urged Reginald to do the same.[4] Alys would subsequently devote increasing amounts of resources to building close relationship with Stone and his followers, most noticeably the new husband of her cousin Isis, Victor Steiner-Davion, and after a failed effort by Thomas Halas to rescue his wife and the remains of the Second Knights of the Inner Sphere from Atreus Alys became more insistent that Oriente throw its support behind Stone and the Coalition.[2]
Alys and her forces were the main focus of activity by both SAFE and ROM within the Free Worlds League from 3070 onwards, and with Augustine under blockade and hunters from the Word of Blake actively pursuing her she became adept at constantly moving, staying out of sight and avoiding staying too long in any one location. The Resistance operated along the same lines, conducting repairs and refits within refitted DropShips and never establishing fixed bases. Other elements from within the FWLM joined her forces, motivated by her opposition to the Blakists and a desire to see the Word of Blake removed from the Free Worlds.[2] In addition to defections from within the FWLM, the Resistance was also joined by a number of mercenary units, attracting primarily disaffected units formerly employed by the Marik Commonwealth. Alys demonstrated a considerable degree of largesse when it came to distributing new equipment and upgrades, an attitude that was credited with allowing units such as the Legion of the Rising Sun to rebuild after taking devastating losses at the hands of the Blakists.[6]
Alys was selected by the allied coalition to be the commanding officer of the Free Worlds League front of Operation SCOUR in January 3077,[7] a position that Belle Lee had recommended Devlin Stone assign Alys to, in part because of Alys' efforts in bringing various former League factions to support Stone, but also based on an estimate of Alys' likely influence with independent worlds on the border.[8] Some believed that Alys was selected as a compromise due to political or military problems with selecting other possible leaders such as Christopher Halas, Selim Halas, Albrecht Kiel, Leonard Stewart or Photon Brett-Marik, although Alys quickly proved her ability to work well with others such as Reginald Brett-Marik.[7] Khan Santin West of Clan Nova Cat was appointed as Alys' second in command, while Precentor Harris Harvison of the Com Guard Fifth Army, Leutnant-General Paul Zardetto of the Third Lyran Guards and Duke Leonard Stewart served as Alys' senior field commanders.[9]
Some were critical of Alys' tactical abilities, as typified by a news article circulating on Oriente in April 3077 discussing the performance of Alys' Second Group during the liberation of Wasat. Openly critical of the heavy damage taken by the Home Guard and Seventh Pesht Regulars during the opening stages of the assault as a result of encountering stiffer defenses than anticipated and the resulting two-month mobile guerrilla warfare campaign conducted by the Second Group until the Third Group commanded by Khan Santin West was able to deploy in February to assist in the campaign. By that point, the Free Worlds League front had managed to secure two worlds and raid a third, while other fronts were more active, a sign of poor performance that critics blamed on Alys personally.[10] Whatever the critical opinion of Alys' performance at Wasat, she clearly learned from any mistakes that had been made by demonstrating a swift and effective response when the defenses encountered at Berenson proved to be tougher than expected.[11]
Rumours began to circulate in November 3077 that some form of accommodation between Captain-General Corinne Marik and the allied coalition was being negotiated, with an agent - believed to be Daniel Schulz, aide-de-camp to Alys - supposedly holding a number of meetings with representatives from the Captain-General to discuss options.[12] Atreus was liberated from forces from the allied coalition in mid-December 3077, and around the 19th of December Alys issued a statement clarifying what had happened. Alys stated that with Atreus free, Corinne Marik was attempting to attach supplemental conditions to an accord reached with the allied coalition, ignoring terms from the accord that included the surrender of Paul Marik and other high-level figures to stand trial for war crimes, and Corinne’s abdication from the post of Captain-General pending new parliamentary elections. Unwilling to hand over Paul Marik, Corinne had also refused to abdicate and allow arbitration by parliament, instead declaring that she would only step down in favour of her chosen successor: Alys Rousset-Marik. Alys claimed to have turned down Corinne’s demands, stating instead that the people of the Commonwealth would decide matters on Atreus and that she would be heir to no throne.[13]
Alys' political acumen allowed her to gather allies, forge political alliances and even negotiate for assistance from some of the Word of Blake’s allies during the Jihad, and proved to be her greatest strength; unfortunately, her abilities as a strategic commander were somewhat lacking compared to her political abilities. This, combined with faulty intelligence and poor planning slowed the efforts of Alys' resistance forces and diminished their contribution to Operation SCOUR, as did a number of setbacks on the battlefield. This often resulted in the resistance forces having little choice other than to conduct hit and run attacks which were less effective than those tactics used by other forces.[14]
During the assault on Terra Alys commanded a task force consisting of the Twelfth Atrean Dragoons, the Seventh Donegal Guards, the Com Guard Fifth Army and the mercenary unit known as the Devil's Brigade; her group was responsible for subduing the Blakist forces located in the Great Britain region of Terra, an area that included the headquarters at the Sandhurst Royal Military College; the Blakists used guerrilla tactics to resist her forces, drawing the fighting out across the Pennines and the mountains in Wales before finally being defeated.[15]
Despite the mutual non-aggression pact established between Alys and Corinne, in 3079 the First Free Worlds Guards were still maintaining a blockade that prevented Alys' return to Augustine, a blockade born out of the belief that in following Devlin Stone, Alys was betraying the League to foreign interests.[16] Corinne had evidently agreed with Alys at some point that the former Free Worlds League planets incorporated into the Word of Blake Protectorate would be allowed to choose who would govern them in the future, but Corinne was evidently unwilling or unable to enforce that agreement, at least initially. In defiance of whatever had been agreed the Home Guard were still in place on Stewart and the Gryphons on Kalidasa in August 3079. Alys contacted Corinne on the 10th of August 3079 and indicated in relatively blunt terms that the occupation of both worlds by the two regiments wouldn't be tolerated, even though Alys and her resistance forces had fought alongside the Home Guard and the Home Guard continued to regard Stewart as their homeworld. Spelling out that the Free Worlds League had forfeited the right to govern the worlds since allowing them to be occupied by the Blakists and that their fate shouldn't be dictated by whichever local force had the largest army, Alys served Corinne with an ultimatum to remove both regiments. She also indicated that she intended to return to Augustine, but would not subject herself to Corinne's rule.[17]
“ You agreed to this before; now I am holding you to that agreement. With force, if I must. Know that this will haunt me and my soldiers to the end of our days, but also know that I believe that this is the right thing to do. And trust me: I will win. ”
— Duchess Alys Rousset-Marik to Captain-General Corinne Marik, 10 August 3079.[17]
Unwilling to accept calls to attempt to take the position of Captain-General, Alys served as a negotiator between the various provincial states left after the League’s breakup and the Republic of the Sphere.[14] Alys was already noted as creating the potential for a merger between the Protectorate and the Duchy of Oriente as early as 3079, a merger made possible by the co-operation between StarCorps Industries, the Halas family and Alys that led to the design and manufacture of Kopis battle armor.[18]
After the Jihad Alys enjoyed a reputation as a hero on those Free Worlds League worlds that had either bordered the Word of Blake Protectorate, had been subsumed into it, or which felt as if they had been neglected or abandoned by the League. The combination of Marik blood, heroism in battle and her forthright, unpresuming nature made her almost an idol, revered as if she were a mix of media star and saint. Her call to dissolve the League was popular even before the Jihad on many of the worlds which would become independent, giving her many supporters beyond the worlds she brought into the Republic of the Sphere.[19]
However popular Alys was on many League worlds, she was also in part responsible for the antagonistic attitude taken by the Marik Commonwealth towards the Republic of the Sphere; Alys' opposition to the existing conventions of the League and her refusal to take advantage of the positions made possible by her birth and status made Alys unpopular with many in the Marik Commonwealth.[19]
Alys was one of the original seventeen Paladins of the Republic[20]
Wounded in action on Liao during the Capellan Crusades, she retired shortly afterwards. [21]
Alys was known to have at least two daughters, although her marital status is unclear. Her second daughter, Alycia, was born to Christopher Hampton in 3074, although Alycia's existence was kept a secret until 3076 and her whereabouts remained a mystery during the Jihad. Christopher Hampton is known to have been killed in late 3075 by a Blakist suicide bomber.[2]
Alys was the grandmother of Thaddeus Marik and Fredrick Marik who later became pivotal in the reformation of the new Free Worlds League in 3139. [22]
Titles and Positions
none Paladin the Republic
3081-At least 3107
Any force containing Alys Rousset-Marik may treat any Maintenance, Repair or Salvage check as taking place in a Maintenance Facility, regardless of that force's actual location.[24]
↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, pp. 69-70, "Alys Rousset-Marik"
↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 71-72, "Alys Rousset-Marik"
↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 66, "Founding Principles"
↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 66-67, "Fault Lines and Foundations"
↑ Field Report: FWLM, p. 3, "Strategic Update"
↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 82, "Free Worlds Mecenary Employment"
↑ 7.0 7.1 Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 44, "Anyone Better"
↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 13, "The Protectorate Crumbles"
↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 45, "Overview: Alys Marik"
↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 44-45, "Too Much Too Handle"
↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 45-46, "Talitha, Berenson Capitulate"
↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 49, "A Traitor Within?"
↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 49-50, "Heir To No Throne"
↑ 14.0 14.1 Field Report: FWLM, p. 14, "Alys Rousset Marik’s Resistance"
↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 108, "Sandhurst Falls"
↑ Field Report: FWLM, p. 8, "Condition"
↑ 17.0 17.1 Objectives: Free Worlds League, p. 36, "No More Niceties"
↑ Objectives: Free Worlds League, p. 26, "The Protectorate"
↑ 19.0 19.1 Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 94, "Pro-Republic Powers"
↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 17 "The Paladins"
↑ Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, p. 71
↑ To Ride the Chimera, p.??[citation needed]
↑ Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, p. 12, "Emergeny Powers"
↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 256, "Alys Rousset-Marik"
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Since 2015, I have been an active member of the Aerocene Community: a multidisciplinary artistic project envisioning a post-Anthropocenic epoch in which collective investments in atmosphere and environment are more widely performed. Through the making, launch and flight of solar-powered, balloon-like ‘sculptures’, Aerocene puts tools of atmospheric sensing, imaging and research into the hands of citizens and publics. More information on Aerocene can be found at www.aerocene.org. This page brings together a few of the discursive events and publications that have arisen out of my collaboration with Aerocene.
Aerocene Symposium, Palais de Tokyo:
In Autumn 2018 I curated and moderated events and workshops in the public program at the Palais de Tokyo, Paris, as part of Tomás Saraceno’s “Carte Blanche” exhibition “On Air”, curated by Rebecca Lamarche-Vadel. The Aerocene Symposium on October 26th was an effort in bringing challenging questions animating the Aerocene community to the Palais de Tokyo through dialogues, gestures, and movements throughout the exhibition. More information here and here.
The Aerocene Symposium at Palais de Tokyo, Paris; 26 October 2018
Elemental Aesthetics:
Together with Derek McCormack, I published an article titled “Elemental Aesthetics: on Artistic Experiments in Solar Energy” in Annals of the Association of American Geographers. The article draws upon participatory research with Aerocene to reimagine capacities to sense and engage with the elemental. Abstract below, and full version here.
Aerocene at Exhibition Road, London:
In November 2016 the first Aerocene Campus took place at the Royal College of Art in London. The three-day event, part symposium and part-hackathon, was the result of collaboration between the Aerocene team; the Exhibition Road Cultural Commission; with support from the Goethe Institute in London. I co-edited the Aerocene Exhibition Road Reader (Vol. 1) - a publication related to these events and activities. In the reader are versions of the talks given at the Aerocene Symposium by: Harriet Hawkins; Carlo Rizzo; Bronislaw Szerszynski; Holger Thus; Anne Jungblut; Tom Hill; Peter Adey; Derek McCormack; Andreas Philippopoulos-Mihalopoulos; Sir Brian Hoskins; Samuel Hertz and Ronald Jones. Find a full PDF version here.
Aerocene Newspaper:
The first Aerocene Newspaper was released at the COP21 Climate Conference in Paris in December 2015, and includes short articles by Derek McCormack, Bronislaw Szerszynski, Kiel Moe, Nick Shapiro, Sanford Kwinter, Oliver Morton, Lodovica Ilari, Bill McKenna and Glenn Flierl, Jol Thomson and myself. Please find a freely downloadable copy at: www. aerocene.com/newspaper
Or find a PDF of the newspaper here.
Tianhe: Parables of the Celestial River. a text by Jol Thomson and myself for the Aerocene Newspaper.
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Print version ISSN 0103-8478On-line version ISSN 1678-4596
Cienc. Rural vol.36 no.1 Santa Maria Jan./Feb. 2006
Barley cultivar MN 698, high malting quality for the state of Rio Grande do Sul
Cultivar MN 698, cevada de alta qualidade malteira para o estado do Rio Grande do Sul
Eduardo CaierãoI, 1; Alessandro Luis SperottoII
IEmpresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa). Rodovia BR 285, km 174 - Cx. P.451, CEP: 99001-970, Passo Fundo, RS, Brasil. E-mail: caierao@cnpt.embrapa.br
IICia. Brasileira de Bebidas (AmBev). Av. Voluntários da Pátria, 2619, bairro Navegantes, CEP: 90230-011. Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil. E-mail: mnals@ambev.com.br
MN 698 is a new cultivar developed by AmBev that resulted from a cross between the cultivars MN 599 and MN 635. MN 698 shows a grain yield potential higher than 4t ha-1, has early cycle and is moderately resistant to lodging. Its spike is uniform and produces around 20 grains well-distributed. MN 698 shows a medium tillering capacity (two to three per plant), and is characterized by the presence of anthocyanin in the culm basis, arists, and glumes. It is the national cultivar with the highest quality and represents an important advance for this cereal in Brazil, combining interests of both the producer and the industrial sector.
Key words: Hordeum vulgare, cereal breeding, barley genetic.
A cultivar MN 698, desenvolvida pela AmBev é resultado do cruzamento entre as cultivares MN 599 e MN 635. MN 698 apresenta potencial de rendimento superior a 4t ha-1, possui ciclo precoce e moderada resistência ao acamamento. A espiga é uniforme e produz em torno de 20 grãos bem distribuídos. MN 698 demonstra capacidade de afilhamento mediana (dois a três por planta) e caracteriza-se pela presença de antocianina na base do colmo, aristas e glumas. É a cultivar nacional de melhor qualidade e representa importante avanço para este cereal no Brasil, combinando interesses de produtores e da indústria do setor.
Palavras-chave: Hordeum vulgare, melhoramento de cereais, genética da cevada.
Barley spreading occurs by deals between producers and malting industries. Thus, there are a reliable estimative this cereal production year by year. The barley area in Rio Grande do Sul State changes as according to climatic conditions, price policies and context of other commodities, such as wheat and soybean. In 2004, aproximately 80,000ha of this cereal were cultivated in Rio Grande do Sul State, being 40,000ha seeded with MN 698 cultivar (50% of expanded area) in the State of Rio Grande do Sul. Other cultivars cultivated are BRS 195 (40% of area) and E 127, MN 684, MN 610 and other lines, representing 10% of area. The cultivated area of MN 698 represents about 80,000t of barley that will not be imported, favoring the production chain of this cereal in Brazil.
The genetic improvement program carried out by the AmBev aims at developing new barley cultivars to uphold the supply of this cereal in Brazil. Therefore, it is focused on identifying hight-yielding cultivars in combination with a high-malting quality. MN 698 is a barley cultivar developed by AmBev, after six years (1993 to 1998) of qualitative and quantitative evaluations under different environmental conditions in the three states of the southern region of Brazil. MN 698 represents a noteworthy genetic progress in the production of barley, for it gathers favorable phenotypes and a number of important agronomic traits. Consequently, malting industries are able to reduce the percentage of imported barley in their blends, thus becoming more competitive. The objective of this work was to provide information on the performance of this novel cultivar to the scientific community.
MN 698 was the result of a single cross carried out by the Cia. Cervejaria Brahma, in 1986, between cultivars MN 599 and MN 635. The pedigree of this cultivar combines genetic characteristics of good agronomic and qualitative traits from genotypes of the companies Embrapa and Brahma (Figure 1). The segregant generations up to homozygosity were conducted at the Estação Experimental of Encruzilhada do Sul. Up to F4 generation the bulk method was used. In F5 and F6 generations, the pedigree method was followed. This line was evaluated in a preliminary trial in 1993 and in a regional trial in 1994 and 1995, and then for its Cultivation and Use Value in 1996, 1997, and 1998. In 1999 and 2000, the cultivar was qualitatively evaluated at industrial scale (condition for the release and acceptance by the beer industries) in the brewery Maltaria Navegantes, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The malt produced during the malting process was forwarded to the Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico (CDT), in Guarulhos, São Paulo, for a sensorial and organoleptic evaluation of the beer in 2001. MN 698 was registered for cultivation in the State of Rio Grande do Sul. Data on the evaluation trials and registration at the Ministério da Agricultura are shown in the abstracts of the Comissão Brasileira de Pesquisa de Cevada (SPEROTTO, 1997; MINELLA et al., 1998; SPEROTTO, 1999).
MN 698 shows a grain yield potential higher than 4t ha-1. Its average yield is close to 3.5t ha-1. Over the three years of evaluation, its mean grain yield exceeded the control BR 2 by 6.27, 14.4, and 1.63%, respectively. In the evaluation reflecting the mean of 21 environments, in three years, MN 698 was superior to BR 2 by 7.40% (Table 1). The cultivar presents an average grain over 2.5mm percentage around 95% (Table 2), with a low percentage of tertiary quality (below 2.2mm), what confers a high profitability to producers. Concerning the quality, all tests carried out during the experimental stage (500 g of barley) and microbrewing (800 kg of barley) certify its brewing pattern. Its extract and protein content, diastatic power, and friability meet industry especifications (Table 2).
Cultivar MN 698 is indicated for the State of Rio Grande do Sul. It has a semi-upright growth habit and is susceptible to soil acidity. Its vegetative cycle is averagely as long as 90 days, with approximately 140 days from emergence to maturation. As its plant architecture ensures a moderate lodging resistance, qualitative loss occurs only under highly adverse conditions (heavy, rain, low light incidence, and strong wind). The spike is uniform and produces around 20 grains well-distributed. MN 698 shows a medium tillering capacity (two to three per plant). MN 698 is characterized by the presence of anthocyanin in the culm basis, arists, and glumes. It is intermediately tall (70-80 cm) and stands out for its remarkable adaptive capacity to the different regions of the State of Rio Grande do Sul. As to diseases, cultivar MN 698 presents susceptibility to Blumeria graminis f. sp. hordei, Puccinia hordei, Pyrenophora teres, Bipolaris sorokiniana, and Fusarioum sp (REUNIÃO, 2005). AmBev is in charge of the genetic seed of cultivar MN 698. Seed trade is supervised by the company itself, as well as by cereal grain producers and cooperatives supplying barley in Brazil.
SPEROTTO, A. Ensaios finais de cevada conduzidos na região sul, em 1996. In: REUNIÃO ANUAL DE PESQUISA DE CEVADA, 17., 1997, Passo Fundo, RS. Anais... Passo Fundo: Embrapa Trigo, 1997. p.234-241. [ Links ]
MINELLA, E. et al. Ensaio final de cevada 1997: resultados obtidos no planalto do Rio Grande do Sul. In: REUNIÃO ANUAL DE PESQUISA DE CEVADA, 18., 1998, Passo Fundo, RS. Anais.... Passo Fundo: Embrapa Trigo, 1998. p.199-205. [ Links ]
REUNIÃO ANUAL DE PESQUISA DE CEVADA. Indicações técnicas para a produção de cevada cervejeira nas safras 2005 e 2006. Passo Fundo: Embrapa Trigo Sistemas de Produção, 2, 2005. 102p. [ Links ]
Received 06.21.05
Approved 09.06.05
1 Corresponding author
Centro de Ciências Rurais
97105-900 Santa Maria RS Brazil
cienciarural@mail.ufsm.br
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Former senator, astronaut Glenn hospitalized after accident
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Former senator and astronaut John Glenn and his wife were recovering at a hospital Saturday after a car accident a day earlier, Glenn's former press secretary said.
Glenn, 85, and his wife, Annie, 86, were in fair condition Saturday afternoon at Grant Medical Center, nursing supervisor Louis Tejada said. They were expected to be released today after a few final tests, said Dale Butland, a friend of the couple who formerly worked for Glenn.
Glenn and his wife were returning home from a fund raiser at a suburban Columbus country club late Friday when he tried to make a left turn onto a highway ramp, Butland said.
"He saw a lot of cars in the distance, but did not see this car that was right up on him," Butland said.
The oncoming car hit the front end of Glenn's car. The driver was not injured and told The Columbus Dispatch that Glenn was "very sincerely sorry."
Police cited Glenn for failure to yield, Butland said.
Butland said Glenn was sore, especially in the chest where he was hit when his car's air bag deployed. He and his wife suffered bumps and bruises.
"They are very, very grateful that nobody was hurt more seriously, including the other party involved in the accident," Butland said.
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Economy dips at a 5.7 percent pace in 1st quarter
By Jeannine Aversa ~ ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON -- The economy sank at a 5.7 percent pace as the brute force of the recession carried over into the start of the year. However, many analysts believe activity isn't shrinking nearly as much now as the downturn flashes signs of letting up.
The Commerce Department's updated reading on gross domestic product, released Friday, showed the economy's contraction from January to March was slightly less deep than the 6.1 percent annualized decline first estimated last month. But the new reading was a tad worse than the 5.5 percent annualized drop economists were forecasting.
It was a grim first-quarter performance despite the small upgrade. It marked the second straight quarter where the economy took a huge tumble. At the end of last year, the economy shrank at a staggering 6.3 percent pace, the most in a quarter-century.
The economy's performance over the last two quarters underscored the grim toll the recession, which started in December 2007 and is now the longest since World War II, has had on the country. Businesses have ratcheted back spending and slashed 5.7 million jobs to survive the fallout. Financial firms have taken huge losses on soured mortgage investments. Banks and other companies have been forced out of business. Home foreclosures have soared.
Weakness in the first quarter mostly reflected massive cuts in spending by businesses on home building, equipment and many other things. U.S. exports plunged, so did spending on commercial construction and inventories. But those cuts -- while huge -- were a bit less than first estimated, contributing to the tiny upgrade in overall first quarter GDP.
All of those reductions -- as well cutbacks in government spending -- more than swamped a rebound in consumer spending. However, consumers weren't nearly as energetic as the government first estimated. They boosted spending at a 1.5 percent pace, according to the revised figures. That was less than the 2.2 percent growth rate estimated a month ago.
The government makes three estimates of the economy's performance for any given quarter. Each estimate of gross domestic product is based on more complete information. The third one will be released in late June. GDP, which measures the value of all goods and services produced in the United States, is the best gauge of the nation's economic health.
Economists are hopeful that the economy isn't shrinking nearly as much in the April-to-June quarter as the recession eases its grip. Forecasters at the National Association for Business Economics, or NABE, predict the economy will contract at a 1.8 percent pace.
Other analysts think the economic decline could be steeper -- around a 3 percent pace. Some think it could be less -- about a 1 percent pace.
Less dramatic cuts by businesses factor into the expected improvement. Consumers, however, are likely to be cautious. There's been encouraging signs recently with gains in orders for big-ticket manufactured goods, some firming in home sales and a slowing in the pace of layoffs.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and NABE forecasters say the recession will end later this year, barring any fresh shocks to the economy. NABE forecasters predict the economy could start growing again in the third or fourth quarter.
President Barack Obama's stimulus package of increased government spending and tax cuts, along with aggressive action by the Fed to spur lending, should help revive the economy.
Still, both the Fed and private economists caution that any recovery will be lethargic and that unemployment -- now at 8.9 percent, the highest in 25 years -- will continue to march upward in the months ahead.
Many economists say the jobless rate will hit 10 percent by the end of this year. Some say it could rise as high as 10.7 percent in the second quarter of next year before making a slow descent.
One of the forces that plunged the country into a recession was the financial crisis that struck with force last fall and was the worst since the 1930s. Economists say recoveries after financial crises tend to be slower.
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U.S. airlines cancel Mexico flights because of volcano
MEXICO CITY -- At least six U.S. airlines canceled more than 40 flights into and out of Mexico City and Toluca airports Thursday after the Popocatepetl volcano spewed out ash, steam and glowing rocks, airport officials said.
Mexico City airport spokesman Jorge Gomez said U.S. Airways, Delta, United, American and Alaska Airlines canceled 47 flights as a precaution. But he said the airport otherwise continues to operate normally and that by Thursday afternoon no ash had reached the area, about 40 miles from the volcano.
Gomez said some of the cities affected by the cancellations are Houston, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, Chicago and Los Angeles.
At nearby Toluca airport, Spirit Airlines canceled flights from Dallas and Fort Lauderdale, said spokesman Alejandro Munoz.
The airport, about 35 miles from Mexico City, also continued to operate normally, Munoz said.
Authorities registered several tremors Thursday at the 17,886-foot volcano, which has been spraying a fountain of hot rock and ash for the last 24 hours.
An iconic backdrop to Mexico City's skyline on clear days, Popocatepetl sits roughly halfway between Mexico City and the city of Puebla.
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LOTRO Screenshot, Follow-up
By Shamus Posted Thursday Dec 10, 2009
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Responses on the previous post were gratifying, since nearly everyone had the same complaints that I did. I brought this up not because I wanted to pick on poor LOTRO, but because I was really curious how other people would react to it. I was worried that perhaps noticing this sort of thing was a leftover from the time when I did this for a living. Maybe I was just being a 3D art snob? Maybe the average player doesn’t notice or care about details like this? But it looks like people do notice this sort of thing.
For the record, I was talking about the texture mapping:
(Also for the record: I’m playing the game with high detail settings, and this shot is not indicative of what the game looks like as a whole. Also also: I just now tried to fire up the game and make sure I didn’t accidentally set the graphics to “ass”, but LOTRO is in the middle of an update at the moment. So let’s just go with what we’ve got here.)
The big central pillar is very low resolution, making the texture seem “fuzzy”. The floor on which it rests has much tighter mapping, thus making it look more detailed. Then the steps have tighter mapping still. This is usually a huge no-no and the artists I’ve known would go bonkers if you asked them to do this.
The general rule is that your textures should all be at the same resolution. Having the entire scene in low resolution is far better than some low and some high. The eye can fill in a lot of details and can accept a low fidelity image, but having huge variations in detail levels seems to prevent this. This is why I can go back and play Deus Ex without being offended by the graphics, but this pillar looks “wrong” to me. Until we get 100% photo-realistic games (which is not any time soon, and not even something I really want) then the brain is going to have to fill in the gaps for us. Uniformity and consistency are crucial to making that happen.
Someone pointed out that they don’t remember this area looking this bad. I didn’t think of it before, but it’s possible that this screenshot comes from a low-definition version of the game. I was still playing the trial when I took these, and and maybe it downloads a “lite” version of the client and fills in the big textures later. I don’t know that this is the case, I’m just trying to give them the benefit of the doubt.
But even if you improved the size of the texture on the central pillar, there is still this:
The texture in the orange box is the same as the texture in the green box, except that in the green one it has been scaled down AND squashed vertically. I don’t care what you do with the texture sizes, this will never look right.
Even when I was a 3D / texture artist for a living, I never rose very far above the level of a common hack. I’m just too much engineer and not enough artist. But even I knew better than to do this.
To be fair to poor Lord of the Rings here, the game often looks quite pleasing:
But the varying texture resolution is still there. Here is another example, although it’s a lot less jarring with the transitioning fade:
This doesn’t ruin the game for me or anything, it’s just odd to see a big-budget game with this kind of problem.
EDIT: Game is back up and I just hopped on for a minute. The graphics are definitely set to “Triple Awesome Overkill”. So this isn’t a problem with the settings.
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44 thoughts on “LOTRO Screenshot, Follow-up”
Andrew B says:
Thursday Dec 10, 2009 at 1:36 pm
I think (although can’t say for sure) that the Download Manager for LOTRO (if you’re using it) downloads stuff on the fly as it thinks you’ll need it. So starter areas and game engine first, other stuff later when you’re not looking. The idea being to allow you to play quicker. I suppose it might do the same with textures (download the low ones right off so you can start playing quicker, then fill in as it goes along).
EDIT: I could be talking out of my hat though.
So Shamus, have you just tipped your hand as to what your next LP is?
krellen: I’ve been considering a few games for the LP, with Conan and LOTRO leading all others.
Barring an epiphany, the next LP will be one of those.
Gahazakul says:
Would like to pipe up and say that there is a HD version of the client and a streaming client. It can be a lovely game if it likes your hardware. Lord help you if it decides it doesn’t like whatever you are using and decides to drop some bugs.
Catiff says:
Nope, still looks like Vader..
SoldierHawk says:
Very interesting couple of posts, Shamus! I’m a writer, not a coder/visual artist, so had I been playing, I probably would have noticed something ‘off,’ shrugged my shoulders, and gone back to the story. This is one of the reasons I LOVE coming to this website: we enjoy the same sort of games/other things, but you bring a hugely (and wonderfully) different perspective to them than I do. Its like thinking with the other side of my brain a lot of the time.
Can’t wait for the next LPs btw! Either one of those will be awesome.
RTBones says:
Here’s hoping the next LP is LOTRO. Of course, I’ll read whatever you choose to write anyway, so it makes no odds. :) I’ve played through the free trial of LOTRO, and have wondered how a game that at times looks so beautiful can occasionally have some AWFUL textures (like your screenshot pillar).
cassander says:
I can understand having cobblestones fade into dirt, but who on earth thought that it was a good idea to have big cobblestones fade into small cobblestones? That’s just bizarre.
Heron says:
Gah, I’m already toying with the idea of playing LotRO come January. If you do an LP with LotRO, you’ll make it too entertaining to resist :P
pnf says:
I think either LotRO or Conan would make a fun LP. I found LotRO to be very generic in its gameplay but it has all the lore that I imagine you’ll have a lot of fun with. Conan (which I only played for a short while after release) had a number of problems but the starter area wasn’t one of them; I thought it was very well done.
So odd. I played that game for awhile. . .a year or so total, maybe. I didn’t really notice things like that. To be fair though, I *expected* cruddy graphics sometimes, since the endgame almost demands you turn off the fancy stuff to eliminate any possibility of lag. So you run with your online teammates through a beautifully rendered and designed lair of fire (I liked the Forge!), but none of it is really given the treatment it deserves, so you don’t wipe. When soloing, though, I’d deal with occasional lag in places like Bree to have the settings jacked up. The game does have some beautiful scenery.
Tesh says:
It’s funny, with my “artist” hat on, I notice these things and they drive me crazy. (Note also the warping of the vertical bars on the base of the smaller pedestals; it’s a natural artifact of mapping a square texture to a trapezoidal polygon.) I see this sort of thing ALL the time in games, and I want to slap around the UV artists. I’ve given presentations about how to set up UVs and do your textures the right way. These things are trivial to get right.
And yet, with my “player” hat on, I can’t work up the energy to care. If I’m having fun, I don’t notice it, and if I’m not having fun, no measure of eye candy will salvage the experience.
MuonDecay says:
Yes, when you play the trial, and you don’t download several gigabytes of data up front, the game you see has diminished texture resolution and overall looks a lot worse. Trial players are given the option to stream the game in order to start playing right away. Unfortunately this does make the game look like ass.
If you wait for the game to be brought fully up to date, it looks a lot better.
I think I recognize the area in the first screenshot and it never looked that bad for me, because I let the full client download and patch first.
Hal says:
Shamus, is there a reason you seem to be sticking with MMOs for your LPs? Is it just that you’re playing a lot of them these days? Are they representative of the silly writing that makes for good LP humor? I’m just curious.
Khoram says:
I definitely do not recall that pillar looking like that when I’ve played. I am 97% sure this is an example of you playing with the minimum downloaded to actually “play”, and the patcher downloading all the hi-res stuff in the background.
Girl Gamer says:
Oh man, if you do the LP on this one, I’m going to have so much trouble resisting it! I’m a sucker for anything LoTR and I really would like to find an MMO I can play. I better go fire up DDO before you start so at least I’m addicted to something free.
Nazgul says:
So the problem with the graphics wasn’t your character’s big child-bearing hips?
Well, never mind then. ;^)
But seriously, the pillar looks absolutely horrible. I’d say it looks like it was imported from the original Doom, but it’s far too bright for that.
ps – Odd, my gravatar isn’t showing up.
“The general rule is that your textures should all be at the same resolution.”
Well actually, no. The general rule for people with a decent sense of aesthetics, i.e. the people that should be making your game environments, is that everything should be of the same resolution unless there’s good reason to make an exception.
The actual general rule of game design is not determind by people with a decent sense of aesthetics.
This bothers me too. An awful awful lot.
I play Guild Wars with my GF, and I’ve noticed this with the buildings in that game. It’s largely due to architecture being glorified mapobjects these days. That is: models with skins, rather than brushes with textures as per the older BSP method.
I’ve read people consigning BSP to the bygone era of quaint but now obsolete rendering techniques, as though modern game graphics have advanced so much farther. Yet BSP = all Doom games, all Quake games. And oh yes…EVERY GAME BY VALVE SOFTWARE EVER.
I’m sorry to sound divisive, but this really looks to me like a nerd thing. Aesthetic talent is not properly valued, or even understood, by the majority of gaming culture. Despite the fact that, as your two posts reveal, it really does make a difference to people.
froogger says:
By golly geez, you’re such a nitpicker. What’s wrong with a little retro “Rise Of The Triad”-details in environment? Sure, it clashes, but I for one welcome these blurry “details”.
(that is, until I get my shiny new graphics card installed)
Bored Astronaut says:
This is why photo-realism or even near photo-realism as a goal is generally self-defeating in first-person 3D games. Users can put the camera anywhere, so they will always find the fudging.
It’s a real shame when it’s as blatant as in your examples, but it’s more a shame that it’s so common. As far as I’m concerned, super-hi-detail character textures are a waste if they’re just going to float absurdly over lo-res environments. Give me some better light and shadow, any day.
DaMunky89 says:
Yeah, I have to agree that seeing things like this is jarring. And I’ve always thought games attempting to achieve photo realism come off as lame. I’d much prefer stylized graphics that pick an art direction and run with it, as opposed to trying to replicate what the real world looks like.
I.E. I liked the art in “Zelda: Wind Waker” far better than “Zelda: Twilight Princess”. (On the other hand, I prefer Z:TP’s story.)
S. Richmond says:
This’ll all disappear soon enough. Why? Because old Carmack from iD has a solution – One big streamed texture for the entire level. No more swapping in and out of the same textures. Every single pixel on the ‘mega texture’ can be different and it won’t impact performance.
Its going to be win…I can feel it.
I play the game on ultra high great graphics settings myself… I’ve NEVER noticed what you’re pointing out. Even when pressed on the original screenshots, I didn’t see it.
Maybe I’m even further to the engineering side than you. :)
Hawk says:
Why does the PC throw a shadow, but the pillars don’t?
Some sort of reverse vampire effect?
Umm, you may think your graphics settings are as high as they go, but when texture is set to “Very High”, the pillar actually looks like this:
http://tinypic.com/r/2lbysyt/6
And for the rest of the game after the intro, the layout there is completely different again:
http://tinypic.com/r/2ds2xkx/6
“Because old Carmack from iD has a solution”
And this is the problem.
John Carmack should be forcibly kept away from any kind of design – and especially aesthetic – decions for the rest of time. The man is almost autistically incapable of comprehending anything to do with other peoples’ experiences.
If you were to draw up a graph on which the X and Y axes represented various fields of human endevour, and the Z axis represented ability within those fields, John Carmack would be represented by a spike. Centered over engine coding and rocket science. At everything else, he sucks immensely. Engineers should never be allowed to call the design shots, especially when it comes to visuals.
Exhibit A: the Radiant engine. The most horrendous torturer of pixels ever successfully commercialized, it is a black and shiney hole into which all the most puerile and thoughtless cliches of FPS design were thrown to suffer a slow and ignominious demise.
“but DooM3 lOoKs Teh AWeSomE!!!11”
No it doesn’t, idiot. It looks like low-grade plastic smeared with vaseline that, despite being reflective enough to glow white hot under the beam of a cheap flashlight, reflects zero light onto its surroundings. Nothing anywhere in nature could possibly look like that.
If you filled up a skip with rusty old cutlery, then dropped it off a cliff, the way it would sound when it landed is the way the Radiant engine looks. At least when it isn’t gut-punching your processor to render absolute black. It is steel wool vigourously applied to the retinas. The rendering cost is so heavy it can’t handle even half the size of room or half-the number of enemies as the previous engine on the same hardware.
And no-one told John Carmack that for four f***ing years.
And please note: after the artistic ( though not of course commercial ) failure of Quake2, especially compared to the achievments of Half-Life 1, id learned just enough to do things differently for Quake3. They had to hire someone just to tell them how to make a game. Not an engine. A game. Quake3 remains the most rigourously designed of any game in id’s 18 years.
Graeme Devine left ( as the most talented always leave id ) immediately after. Lead Design for Doom3 was handed to Tim Willits, a man with the artistry and panache of a virginal IT salesman. And for Rage? Different Lead Designer again. id learn, but always too late.
Compare bling-mapped ( thanks to Shamus for that perspicacious turn of phrase ) engines such as Doom3 or Fallout 3 with everything Valve have done with Source. And the Source engine is essentially a generation behind Radiant; Quake1 -> Quake2 -> Quake3 -> Doom3 vs Quake1 -> HL1 -> Source.
4 generations vs 3. Yet because Valve is staffed with competent designers as well as engineers, plus their disciplined iterative playtesting philosophy, there isnt a single screenshot in their Source games that would compare unfavourably to anything in the Radiant engine.
We are well past the point when mere quantity should be regarded as progress. Game environments should not be exercises in excessive pixel/poly pushing, nor conglomerations of hackneyed visual noise. They should be evocative, crafted worlds. It only takes putting people with a decent streak of artistic talent in control, but the talentless nerds and neckbeards are beligerently resistant to taste.
Sorry for the ragedump Shamus, but you’ve touched a nerve with these posts. Gaming culture is filled end to end with wagon wheel coffee tables, and there is no longer an excuse for it.
Speaking of texture resolutions… if you want to blow your mind, Shamus, boot up Final Fantasy IX in a PS1 emulator, and play it fullscreen on a high-resolution monitor.
What you’ll get are extremely low resolution textures for the environment and fairly high resolution models for the characters, resulting in a very… interesting gameplay experience.
(I can’t play it again until I switch back to playing in windowed mode with a much smaller screen size.)
It looks fine on a generic PS1-era TV, because the TV’s screen resolution wasn’t high enough to show a difference between the character models and the background textures, and the PS1 can’t output any higher of a resolution anyway.
But what really blows my mind about this is that they bothered making those higher-res character models in the first place. Surely it was wasting CPU cycles or RAM or something they could have used to make the environment look better (although admittedly the environments look pretty good for their time)?
Neil Polenske says:
Thursday Dec 10, 2009 at 10:38 pm
“Yet because Valve is staffed with competent designers as well as engineers, plus their disciplined iterative playtesting philosophy, there isnt a single screenshot in their Source games that would compare unfavourably to anything in the Radiant engine.”
Actually I’ve always considered HL2 visually inferior to the D3 or Q4. The textures are flat and blurry, compared to the meticulously detailed environments of id’s games from that time, while the overall geometry of HL2 is is generally blockier. While Source kicks Radiant all the way to Topeka in animation, lighting and size of environments, up close it just doesn’t compare.
“But what really blows my mind about this is that they bothered making those higher-res character models in the first place. ”
Could that be to do with zoom?
I’m not really familiar with playing Final Fantasy, so I don’t know what sort of controls they have, but that kinda happens with Guild Wars.
The mouse wheel zoom can take you from a wide third-person view, encompassing an area equivelant to your aggro radius, while also zooming into to first-person view.
This allows players to keep a wide RTS type view for seeing all enemies during a fight, but also allowing them to get a good look at their character model and enjoy all the sumptuous detail like armour filigree or your elf mage babe’s hippy jewelery. Those details are part of what some players enjoy about an RPG but are undiscernable at useful combat view distances.
Perhaps in FF, it could be predicted that the environment textures would never be seen closer than middle distance, but character models may be zoomed in on by the player.
“I've been considering a few games for the LP, with Conan and LOTRO leading all others.”
Well, it is your site and all, but they are both pretty horrid games. Or, more accurately, they are the methadone to WoW’s heroin – not *bad* as such, just a wildly inadequate substitute for the real thing! With awful, awful interfaces, and so many little irritating things not quite right.
If you want to try something different, original and genuinely fun in the MMO genre I really recommend DDO – it has been improved a lot in the latest free + pay for premium stuff model, and is actually quite a blast, just don’t get too obsessed as to what they have done to the 3.5 D&D rules to make it work as an MMO…and yeah, still pretty bad interface.
However, if you are going to do your trademark hilarious pedantic/nitpicking thing then AoC WILL provide you with lots of ammo, and I think you could come up with some very funny posts about that, so go for it!
neolith says:
Shamus, when did you take that screenshot? The same location looks quite different in my game:
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz117/Reeboo/lotro_fenrirs_platz.jpg
As you can see, parts of the place have been remodeled.
Also I seem to have a bit higher texture res on some objects compared to your screenshots. BTW, I’m running the DX9 client with textures set to high.
Friday Dec 11, 2009 at 12:04 am
neolith: The object is from the tutorial section of the game.
Spider Dave says:
I must say, the low res stones fading to high res stones makes it feel like the low res ones are in the foreground, maybe on a hill. An illusion probably caused by the blurriness in conjunction with the differing stone size.
Just to be sure – that is the Fenrir square just in front of Thorim’s halls, isn’t it?
If it is, I am assuming that it has been worked on for the Mirkwood update that went live a few days ago as I cannot remember the location being changed due to events in the story while I was questing there…
neolith: good grief, that screenshot looks even worse :(
“The textures are flat and blurry, compared to the meticulously detailed environments of id's games from that time, while the overall geometry of HL2 is generally blockier”
Well that’s odd, because everything I’ve seen and read of Doom3 says its default texture scale was 2:1, the same as Quake3. HL2 texture scale ranges from 1:1 to 4:1, depending on how important Valve believed any given texture was. Which is sort of the whole point. Certainly there are textures in HL2 that are less than awesome, but there are also beautiful textures, clever and imaginitive designs, memorable set pieces and evocative vistas. Competent design will use what is best for the overall game experience; incompetnet design will merely sledgehammer the visuals undiscerningly.
Doom3 was not “meticulously detailed”. Willits and co. loaded up the Acme id Software Detail Hose, pointed it at the engine and ejaculated detail onto every surface, nook and cranny in the game. The result is a clangingly awful homogenity with no mercy for the player’s visual acuity. Everything in the game is glaringly, and equally, over detailed. Add to that the blooming awful specular glare and the result is just a mesh of visual noise.
Good professional designers – even good amatuer designers – know not to do that. Listen to the Valve commentary nodes. TF2 is a standout example ( though all their games benefit from this ); detail is placed only where detail adds to the gameplay and overall enjoyment of the game. It isn’t added where it doesn’t.
There is such a thing in game design as ‘visual priority’ wherein elements of the game are made more or less visible depending on their importance to the player. Enemy characters should be more visible than the wall behind them, except in special deliberate cases of camoflauge of course. Health packs need to be discernable amongst the decorative but non-interactive detritus of a post-apocalyptic world. Vegetation decor deserves attention spent on it, but not to the exclusion of the overall scene and the ability to see where the hell you’re going. Characater faces deserve more work and resolution devoted to them than the rusty panels behind.
id software are utterly clueless about such things, and it is contemptible that gaming culture not only does not criticise them for it, but often celebrates it.
And they do so because a noisy subset of gamers – adolescent males – have absolutely no taste, being impressed only with excrutiating detail, detail, and more detail. The screenshots for Fallout3 bear this out. The laughable ‘OMG BLACK AND WHITE CONTRAST’ nuclear snow mod for Stalker too. And Madworld is an example so puerile in the extreme as to commit Poe’s law.
Meanwhile, there are thousands of quiet, thoughtful gamers like me, my GF and ( I would humbly submit ) Shamus who do have taste, who want beautiful, tastefully, professionally made worlds to explore and are willing to pay for them. But the games industry is incompetent at delivering, largely IMO because of their incompetence and unwillingness to stop acting like nerds and start acting like professionals.
It is BS of the highest order and only drives games as a medium further into the cultural ghetto currently occupied by comics.
Friday Dec 11, 2009 at 5:35 am
@Kell (29): We’re talking a third-person PS1 game here; it doesn’t let you zoom in or out. In fact you don’t get to choose the camera angle at all, unless you’re on the world map, in which case you can rotate 360 degrees and zoom a little bit (but not nearly enough to justify such high-res character models).
Here’s a screenshot, so you can see what I’m talking about.
Stringycustard says:
I completely understand why they are using a fade to transition between those stone textures (time constraints, way too much content), but it looks completely weird. It should be a hard change.
Transitioning between “soft” textures (grass, dirt, water) can work, but it looks like the stones are literally fading out of the world above there. They should have set up a routine for hard transitions (with predefined masks per texture or something).
Much more work, I know, but I get all perfectionist about that sort of thing and I am so not a 3D texture artist.
Of course, considering the initial issue (horrendous texture re-usage and stretch) I guess this is not something they even considered.
Pickly says:
@Krell:
A bit obsessive about how much “taste” you supposedly have, are we?
Friday Dec 11, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Funny. My brain got obviously rewired by years of playing 3D games, as when I look at the screenshot with the pillar, I have a strong feeling that the pillar is actually quite small piece of stone, hovering midair very close to the camera (as my brain assumes that all texture are at same resolution).
Even in the pictures with higher resolution textures than Shamus’ original example, there is still a jarring mishmash of different UV scales, as noted on the top stair, and the third stair still has mapping issues. Higher resolution alone isn’t the solution here.
fester says:
Friday Dec 11, 2009 at 6:24 pm
Textures have been a notorious problem in LOTRO since day one. I was a beta player and I reported many graphical problems and glitches, but very few of them ever got fixed.
The one that continues to bother me to this very day is the “texture pop” that happens on certain objects and buildings. I’m not referring to what happens when you have your settings turned down low and things in the distance suddenly “pop” into view (although this can be a problem). What happens is this: approach a shrub out in the wilderness slowly. As you get closer, the plant will suddenly change its shape in a very jarring way. You can even get it to pop back and forth by simply changing your viewing angle using the mouse, no need to move your character at all. This stuff drives me absolutely crazy when running through town and seeing the textures on the stone steps radically change, or the walls on the buildings. How this passes for a AAA game is beyond me.
Yes, I run the game at ultra-high quality settings.
And don’t get me started on the art used for the skill and item icons. You’d think that in a game focused on loot acquisition and button pressing, the art used for those things would be very visually appealing. But LOTRO has some of the most muddled, poorly-distinguished, icons I have ever encountered in a game. I came across a great article a few years ago that showed an example of different MMO’s icon art, wish I knew where it was as it summed up the problem perfectly.
Leyic says:
Saturday Dec 12, 2009 at 4:55 am
It should be noted that LotRO is a lot older than one might think. Development started in the late 90’s (as Middle Earth Online) and was originally slated to be released before WoW was even announced. (.) Granted, the game has undergone a significant revision or two since then, but every now and then someone will find their way off the official map, discover some hidden village using never before seen art, and post their findings in the forums, only for an admin to chime in that the “hidden village” had been in place before Turbine even got their hands on the game or some such. I wouldn’t be surprised if the art for that pillar was designed ages ago and deemed too unimportant to be worth updating. In any case, that particular zone was the first Turbine crafted from scratch, IIRC.
Oleyo says:
Tuesday Dec 15, 2009 at 4:31 pm
The first thing I thought was that the central “pillar” actually uses the same texture as one that is on the smaller pillars flanking it, big scale up, way ugly.
The squashed image on on the stairs just looks like a UV mapping oversight…I dont think it was deliberate. Someone probably pumped out this platform in 10-15 min using textures already available and moved on to other content.
I am a bit surprised…I thought LOTRO was to have a more “real” feel…but this looks more cartoony…not that that is bad.
Wednesday Dec 16, 2009 at 9:14 pm
“*Kell’s big ole response.”
Well let me respond to your ‘holier than thou’ reasoning with the following:
I’m right, your wrong, so there.
See? Just as valid and doesn’t require a page scroll.
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One Possible Outcome of the Korea Talks
I have a new prediction.
I think that Kim will agree to fully denuclearize in exchange for America's complete military withdrawal from South Korea. He'll agree to periodic inspections by the UN Atomic Energy Comission in exchange for a complete end to sanctions. He'll add in programs to allow families increased ability to visit one another across borders and favorable trade opportunities between North Korea, South Korea, and China.
Trump and Bolton and company will refuse to accept any deal in which the US leaves South Korea. South Korea, however, will see a deal too good to pass up. South Korea will tell the US that if the US doesn't agree to the deal, South Korea is going to be forced to publicly break from the US and eject them.
The US will come to some compromise, perhaps withdraw all but 5,000 troops over 10 months, while insisting that it was their complete decision to do so. Even so, Trump and co. will refuse to relax sanctions on North Korea and possibly punish South Korea with punitive tariffs. The US will refuse to sign a peace treaty officially ending the war while still trying to claim some victory for Kim denuclearizing.
China, Russia, and others will eagerly welcome North Korea's new economic openness, followed by Europe as the rest of the world ignores America's increasingly ridiculous saber-rattling and calls for new sanctions. South Korea, North Korea, and China sign a historic agreement without the US.
The next Democratic president after Trump will negotiate a formal end to the war and the sanctions in exchange for some trivial social agreement and begin trying to restore our broken relationship with a South Korea much more closely aligned with China. This will bring a formal end to the Korean war..
I know it's optimistic, but I think this makes as much sense as anything else.
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HomeArts & EntertainmentTurnover makes triumphant comeback at CUB Alt
Turnover makes triumphant comeback at CUB Alt
March 16, 2017 Kimberly Ilkowski Arts & Entertainment 0
By Kimberly Ilkowski
The last time Turnover played at the College was at the very loved, loud and now demolished Rathskeller in the Brower Student Center more than three years ago. To the handful of students in the audience then, it was just another night at the campus bar.
Who would have thought that after several years and a monstrously popular, genre-bending sophomore album the band would find itself back onstage for one of the biggest CUB Alt shows in recent memory?
Turnover played to a packed crowd along with openers Rhea and Peaer for another gig on CUB Alt’s stacked spring lineup on March 7 in the Decker Social Space.
New Jersey four-piece Rhea opened the show with its own brand of melodic indie. Although the set was rather short, the band’s sound complemented the others’ of the evening, making for a very cohesive lineup.
Rhea opened the night melodic and heartfelt indie rock songs. (Kimberly Ilkowski / Staff Photographer)
As up-and-comers in the scene, Rhea told the crowd that this was the biggest show the band had played to date and made the most of the final song by performing a heartfelt solo to round out the set.
As the self-proclaimed “one piece-turned-three-piece subtle math rock trio,” Peaer played songs from its recently released eponymous second record via Tiny Engines such as the single “Pink Spit.” The band also went back into older material from 2014’s “The Eyes Sink Into The Skull,” a home-recorded effort solely developed by singer and songwriter Peter Katz.
The addition of two new members has allowed the band a fuller sound, which helps old songs like “The Dark Spot” gain a new, sturdier feel. The members of Peaer were all smiles throughout the set, noticeably at ease with the crowd and enjoying the lengthy jams they would dive into mid-song.
Paer plays a math-rock influenced set of songs to a receptive crowd. (Kimberly Ilkowski / Staff Photographer)
Turnover wasted no time after getting onstage, going right into 2015’s “Peripheral Vision” opener “Cutting My Fingers Off,” rallying the crowd and even prompting a few crowd surfers. As the band cycled through all of the album favorites, it was interesting to see the band a bit out of its comfort zone.
Just a day earlier, Turnover wrapped a two-month touring cycle with emo heavyweights Circa Survive for the band’s 10-year anniversary of its monumental second album “On Letting Go.” Vocalist and guitarist Austin Getz spoke to the crowd about how the intimacy of the venue was not something they were used to anymore, but a small-scale show like this one was a nice way to end the band’s experience on the road.
Turnover ends their most recent tour with a show at the College. (Kimberly Ilkowski / Staff Photographer)
The Virginia Beach, Va.-based band buzzed through a speedy rendition of “Take My Head” before settling back down into more mellow territory a la “Humblest Pleasures” off the record of the same name, as well as the night’s closing number “Dizzy On The Comedown,” one of the band’s standout tracks.
The evening’s crowd was a dedicated one — across the room people sang along to every word while some started a mosh pit in the middle of the crowd. Although a strange dichotomy between the band’s laid-back energy and the audience’s sudden jolt of life, this isn’t a new territory for the band. Turnover has been on several hardcore show lineups in its history, such as the Back To School Jam in Freehold, N.J., last September.
Turnover’s high energy set has dedicated fans singing along to every word. (Kimberly Ilkowski / Staff Photographer)
In an interview with The Signal, the band members credited their ease in these environments to growing up listening to hardcore music, despite their own music not reflecting the styles of the genre.
With a third album in the works, it’s worth noting the prolific rise in popularity “Peripheral Vision” attained, as it redefined the band’s sound and scope from pop punk to more melodic, washed out tones.
Turnover told The Signal that the band continued to experiment with new ideas, but kept true to what it created on “Peripheral Vision.” While the group admits they don’t take quite as big of a leap as they did from 2013’s “Magnolia” to “Peripheral Vision,” there’s still plenty of growth to be heard.
“I’d say it’s more dynamic,” Getz said. “There’s probably some songs that could fit ‘Peripheral Vision’ and there’s some that would definitely surprise you.”
The band also noted how inspiring it was to come back to the College to such a large and welcoming crowd. The fans’ strong support is something that has not been lost on the them.
“It’s been a wild ride for ‘Peripheral Vision,’” Getz said. “We’ve been touring for a long time and in the last two years, and the growth has been very quick and very large. We’ve been working hard for it, and we’ve been very lucky.”
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Home » €21million Centre for Research Training in Foundations of Data Science Announced
€21million Centre for Research Training in Foundations of Data Science Announced
Announced by Minister Heather Humphreys TD Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation, and Minister of State for Training, Skills, Innovation, Research and Development, John HalliganTD, the centre has been awarded funding of €13.6 million by Science Foundation Ireland. The Centre for Research Training (CRT) will train 139 PhD students towards a world-class foundational understanding of Applied Mathematics, Statistics, and Machine Learning.
This represents the largest ever investment in mathematical sciences research in Ireland.
This large scale collaborative initiative between UL, UCD, MU, and Skillnet Ireland, will address existing skills gaps in data analytics such as advanced analytics, high-performance computing, and the ability to create bespoke algorithmic methods to turn data into knowledge. The CRT will impact real-world challenges in the areas of Data Analytics, Privacy and Security, Smart Manufacturing, Health and Well-being and sectors including agriculture, automotive technologies, consulting, data protection, economics, electronics, finance, health care, information technology, insurance, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and weather forecasting.
The 139 PhD students trained in the CRT will gain a fundamental understanding that will make them uniquely adaptable to the rapidly-evolving needs of Ireland’s data science industry. Students will engage with industries and enterprises coordinated by Skillnet Ireland, and will develop an understanding of the real-world applications of data science, gaining transversal skills and an appreciation for true impact in the process.
Students will also undertake academic placements at internationally renowned collaborating institutions, benefiting from exposure to the research activities in world-class universities.
Speaking about the announcement UL’s Professor James Gleeson said: “Graduates from the CRT will positively impact all aspects of Irish society and will become Ireland’s future leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs and employers. Students will get a unique opportunity to work with some of the best researchers and innovative companies working in this area.”
UCD’s Associate Prof Claire Gurley said: “The SFI Centre for Research Training in Foundations of Data Science will provide a world-class environment, training students in applied mathematics, statistics and machine learning, with application areas of national importance, equipping them with the skills needed to be the innovative data scientists of the future.”
Prof Ken Duffy of Maynooth University Hamilton Institute said: “The participation of Skillet Ireland, Irish industry and enterprise, will enable the SFI Centre for Research Training in Foundations of Data Science to create a future-proofed workforce. It will combine foundational training and research in areas of national importance, with bespoke skills that are needed to succeed in business.”
We invite applications from individuals who hold (or expect to receive) a master’s level degree, or first class undergraduate degree, in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, engineering, or in a closely related subject. Applicants should send the following information to admissions@data-science.ie
See http://www.data-science.ie/ for more info
CV (including name etc, institutions and qualifications arising from higher education (with percentages as well as grades, or predicted grades if applicable) statement/evidence of your fluency in English)
cover letter (max. 1 to 2 pages outlining career plans as well as your motivation and scientific interests).
to assist us in ensuring diversity among the student cohort, we request an indication of gender: female / male / non-binary.
ranking of their preferred location(s) (UL, UCD, MU).
ranking of their preferred horizontal theme (applied math, statistics, machine learning).
ranking of the five vertical themes (Data Analytics, Privacy and Security, Smart Manufacturing, Networks, and Health and Wellbeing) in order of your preferred initial focus.While all students will engage in cohort training activities in each of the three host institutions, students will be matched to a home institution and will work towards a doctoral degree from there.Application consideration will commence no earlier than March 8th 2019.
For further queries, please contact admissions@data-science.ie
The 5 other SFI Centres for Research Training are:
SFI Centre for Research Training in Machine Learning
Dr Brian McNamee (UCD), Dr Georgiana Ifrim (UCD), Prof Sarah Jane Delany (TU Dublin), Prof Noel O’Connor (DCU)
SFI Centre for Research Training in Digitally Enhanced Reality
Prof Carol O’Sullivan (TCD), Prof Vincent Wade (TCD), Prof John Kelleher (TU Dublin), Prof Alan Smeaton (DCU), Prof Peter Corcoran (NUIG), Prof Julie Berndsen (UCD)
SFI Centre for Research Training in Advanced Networks for Sustainable Societies
Prof Dirk Pesch (UCC), Prof John Barrett (CIT), Dr Deirdre Desmond (MU), Prof Siobhán Clarke (TCD), Prof Max Ammann (TU Dublin), Prof Cormac Sreenan (UCC)
SFI Centre for Research Training in Artificial Intelligence
Prof Barry O’Sullivan (UCC), Prof Tiziana Margaria (UL), Dr Ivana Dusparic (TCD), Dr Derek Bridge (UCC), Dr Suzanne Little (DCU), Dr Paul Buitelaar (NUIG)
SFI Centre for Research Training in Genomics Data Science
Prof Cathal Seoighe (NUIG), Dr Eva Szegezdi (NUIG), Prof Denis Shields (UCD), Prof Gianpiero Cavalleri (RCSI), Prof Pavel Baranov (UCC), Prof Aoife McLysaght (TCD)
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Wait, What? Ep. 247: Word to Your Moms
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http://theworkingdraft.com/media/podcasts2/WaitWhat247.mp3
[apologies if that link doesn’t turn into something you can auto-play. I have no idea why it’s acting up, but hopefully have got the damn episode encoded elsewhere…]
0:01-13:13: Welcome! Graeme announces he is weirdly crabby; Jeff announces he just had a visit from Mr. David Wolkin; and there’s a terrifying story about the best pizza place in Portland going *too* Portland, a profile about the man behind Dave’s Killer Bread, and much more “not yet” talk. Don’t worry! comic book talk is coming!
13:13-1:08:08: In fact, it’s here! Our ALL-SPOILERS, WE GIVE-IT-ALL-AWAY talk about Avengers: Infinity War has arrived. Discussed: Some really smart choices; what happened to Hawkeye; what are the gimmes for the sequel, including Jeff’s beautiful theory that Graeme is more or less entirely sure will not happen; the JMS-ification of MCU Spider-Man; the bit that broke the movie for Graeme; Jeff’s pinko anxiety about the MCU’s neolib anxiety; the Kingsman: The Secret Service connection; the choices made for MCU Thanos; and more (Carboat)!
1:08:08-1:21:31: In fact, Carboat leads us into a discussion of contrarian social media and the motivations behind it; 9/11 and superhero movies, which lead us to…
1:21:31-1:33:06: Actual comic book talk! About comics! Jeff just read Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction, Vol. 1 by Inio Asano, and it gave him an abundance of feels! We circle back to the MCU and the military-industrial complex; how Marvel Comics treats the MIC, reflected in, for example, the work of Brian Michael Bendis.
1:33:06-1:55:02: Speaking of Bendis: how is he going to fit into the DCU, considering some of his takes on things at Marvel? Are we going to see something different from him, considering he’s writing Superman, who, as Graeme puts it, “is one of the more establishment characters.” Which ropes us into a discussion of DC Nation #0: the Bendis story in it, but also the pieces in the recent free (or near-free) comic. Also discussed: Justice League: No Justice #1; Dial L for Loeb; discussing Bendis’ final Marvel work, including his work on Iron Man; a summing up of the Superman and Action Comics Rebirth titles up to now; and more.
1:55:02-2:19:48: A comic book round-up of various titles, including: Batman #46 by Tom King and Tony Daniel! Jeff does not like it, but can give a spirited defense of it nonetheless? Discussed: Alan Moore; cheap comedy; and more; You Are Deadpool #1 by Al Ewing and Salva Espin—a Deadpool comic that is a Choose Your Own RPG comic! Absolutely an impressive formalistic achievement…but then why are both Graeme and Jeff left a bit cold? Additionally Jeff caught up on issues #3-5 of Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles by Mark Russell, Mike Freeman, and Mark Morales, and wanted to check in with Graeme about his feelings about the book; and Jeff also caught up with something like six chapters of Platinum End by Ohba and Obata, and is happy to report…he now kinda maybe likes it? Plus: Vampire Tales, Vol. 3!
2:19:48-2:38:53: Finally, a very important Infinity Wars-related question: if you could cast Hawkeye but only with an actor named Jeremy, who would you pick? Also discussed: CQ, what happened to Josh Holloway; are we ever going to see Gambit: The Movie; the Avengers relaunch and the preview of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Captain America; and more.
2:38:53-end: Closing comments! Look for us on Stitcher! Itunes! Twitter together and separately: Graeme and Jeff! Matt! Tumblr, and on Patreon where a wonderful group of people make this all possible, including the kind crew at American Ninth Art Studios and Empress Audrey, Queen of the Galaxy, to whom we are especially grateful for their continuing support of this podcast.
NEXT WEEK: Baxter Building! Join us for a discussion of Fantastic Four Annual #s 19, 22-24, but also feel free to check out the 40 pages of Barry Windsor-Smith’s unpublished Thing graphic novel that several people have pointed us to. We probably won’t discuss it….but we might?
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Wait, What? Ep. 246: 3…2…1…blah.
Tagged as: Avengers: Infinity War, Batman, Baxter Building, Dan Abnett, Doug Moench, Fantastic Four, Graeme, Infinity Crusade, Jeff, Jim Starlin, Judge Dredd, Larry Leiber, Mark Waid, Marvel Comics: The End, Marvel Unlimited, Master of Kung-Fu, Mike Wieringo, Phil Winslade, Podcast, San Francisco, Thanos, The Infinity Abyss, Tom Hardy, Tom King, Vampire Tales, Venom, Wait What?
0:01-7:35: A little bit of catching up, mostly about the unfortunate Penthouse Forum-ian aspect of Jeff’s work recently. And then…
7:35-15:16: We have a spoiler-free discussion of Avengers: Infinity War, as Graeme has seen it but Jeff has not. And then from that, it’s off to…
15:16-39:59: Graeme talking about the big stack of Jim Starlin Thanos stuff (Infinity War the comic, Infinity Crusade, the three Thanos graphic novels Starlin did, The Infinity Abyss, Marvel Comics: The End, and even more) he’s read in preparation for writing about the film. If you’ve followed us for a while, you know Jeff is a huge fan of Starlin’s work in the Marvel Universe with Thanos, while Graeme….eh, not so much. UNTIL NOW. We talk about these books, about Starlin, and about the possible future of Marvel Unlimited (where Graeme read almost all of the material mentioned).
39:59-1:00:56: And now it’s time for what is becoming a terrifyingly regular feature to our Wait, What? Episodes—more discussions about the Fantastic Four aside from, in addition to, or in spite of our regular Baxter Building podcast. In this installment, Graeme has read the first thirty issues of the DeFalco/Ryan run to come, and Jeff read vol. 4 of the collected Mark Waid/Karl Kesel/Mike Wieringo run, and here we are talking about it in our non-FF podcast. What is wrong with us?
1:00:56-1:12:47: But to discuss other stuff we’ve read or watched: Jeff spends some time blabbing about the first Master of Kung-Fu Epic Collection by Doug Moench, Paul Gulacy, Al Milgrom, Ron Wilson, John Buscema, and *many* other artists.
1:12:47-1:34:45: How are the broilingly conflicted undercurrents of MOKF similar to those Jeff perceives in that Venom trailer? And how does that connect to Die Hard? Or the Netflix McG movie, The Babysitter? We’re so glad you asked!
1:34:45-1:50:18: And finally (sorta), Jeff had an epiphany about the new role Joss Whedon should play in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He felt it was worth sharing. Here’s your chance to listen and say to yourself (in your best Graeme McMillan voice) : was it, though?
1:50:18-2:11:16: “Graeme,” Jeff finally all but pleads. “Let’s talk about what you want to talk about!” And what does Graeme want to talk about? In no particular order: Bendis’s Clark Kent; Tom King’s Batman issues #45 and #46; “a metric shit-ton of 2000 AD stuff,” including Abnett and Winslade’s Loveless; and more, especially when Jeff decides to cut in and start talking about the digital Vampire Tales collections he’s been reading.
2:11:16-???: Technical difficulties give us the title of this episode, but also start steering us toward closing comments. How long does it take us to get there?
2:21:49-end: This long! And also: closing comments! Look for us on Stitcher! Itunes! Twitter together and separately: Graeme and Jeff! Matt! Tumblr, and on Patreon where a wonderful group of people make this all possible, including the kind crew at American Ninth Art Studios and Empress Audrey, Queen of the Galaxy, to whom we are especially grateful for their continuing support of this podcast.
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Scream (2015) - Horror TV Show Review
For a few months I had been hearing people go on about how great they thought the Scream TV show was, then one day it turned up on UK Netflix and I just had to see it, and from pretty much right away I was hooked. I had thought the show would be a sequel to the often dodgy films but was interested to find this is actually more of a reboot telling an original tale.
After a cruel and embarrassing YouTube video goes viral the perpetrators; Nina and her boyfriend Tyler end up dead at the hands of a hooded figure wearing a creepy surgical mask. This is only the tip of the iceberg and soon Nina's friend Emma (Willa Fitzgerald) finds herself at the centre of a sick game. An unknown person keeps calling her, threatening her, dropping hints about her family's secret past, while one by one her friends turn up dead. An incident in which a disfigured boy went on a killing spree fifteen years previous seems to be the key to the mystery of just who is trying to recreate the terror.
Scream is a lot better made than I had been expecting, it looks quality and has plenty of great looking blood and gore effects throughout. The kills themselves when they come are all pretty inventive, and really quite gruesome, it isn't just all people getting stabbed (though there is lots of that). While an original story this does share a lot of common elements from the popular films. First off obviously is the killers garb, black hooded figure with a mask that while surgical in nature does look like it's expression is locked in a scream. There are all new characters but they include among them familiar ones from the films such as a reporter woman, an ineffectual policeman, and a horror film geek who almost becomes the shows narrator as he explains the tenants for what is to come, seeming quite self aware; "Just so you know I don't want to split up, I'm not three days from retirement, and I will most certainly not be right back" he says at one point as him and his friends split up whilst looking for the killer. The show has the same nods to the horror genre as the films did, early on for instance a character comments that a slasher film would never translate well into a series.
There are ten episodes in season one (a second season confirmed) and for a good while each and every episode is better than the one before. I think it is maybe the fourth episode that had the biggest impact on me, a main character killed in the last place you would expect someone to be murdered. The twists in terms of who lives and who dies always shocked, it doesn't help that many times the victims are left alive, only to be inadvertently killed by traps set up when a would be rescuer appears. Towards the end of the season the show goes down hill a bit. Up to around the seventh episode the script is so well done that you just do not know who could be the killer. Nearly everyone has at least a couple of throwaway lines that casts doubt on them, or does something that seems shady. With it nearly always being two characters being the killer in the films I fully expected this here, and to be honest it seems quite likely this is the case here as even though things are semi wrapped up with a proper conclusion there are a whole slew of unanswered questions. While Scream did a decent enough job of keeping you guessing, the revealed killer was actually my number one suspect and so was a bit disappointing.
The acting is not bad, the characters all pretty stereotypical, nerd Noah was probably my favourite character, while Emma is likable and goes through a lot. In films it seems people get over their friends deaths within minutes of it happening, here it seems to be a general rule that it takes around three episodes before someone seems completely fine and normal again. There is a lot of grief and sorrow in Scream, I loved how that wasn't glossed over, but instead you got to see the pain these deaths cause the survivors. Jake was probably the worst character in the show, he was meant to be the comedy idiot guy but he acts so stupidly throughout that I just couldn't believe he was being serious, even when he turns up stabbed at one point I couldn't help but think back to Scream and think maybe that was purposeful to shift suspicion. I have to also mention the character of Brook, she at first seemed like a nasty spoilt air head, but her arc is actually quite well handled making her one of my favourites by the end.
The killer communicating via phone is brought up to modern day with the internet and mobiles playing a much bigger part. The killer uses a voice distortion device to hide his voice (just like in the films), while he has managed to put in software that has hacked every ones mobile phones and laptops, so he can send texts from anyones phones, record people at anytime and generally be a nuisance. I never understood why anyone believed the messages they were getting were real when they all knew the killer had this ability (and uses it to set up kills at several points). Plus if it terrifies Emma so much constantly getting creepy calls from the psycho why does she keep her phone switched on? It seems that's his only way of communicating so his plans would be ruined if she had just done that.
For the most part Scream is utterly addictive, quite a few times I found myself unable to stop myself from watching the next episode due to huge cliffhangers, yet for me the show did fall down a bit towards the end, especially with the hammy over the top acting of the killer once they had revealed themselves, never understand why the reveal always ends in the actor really over acting. I appreciate they had to leave plenty of unanswered questions for a second season but logically there had to be a second psycho due to the revealed one being unable to have possibly been everywhere they were meant to be. Part of me feels like this should have all been wrapped up rather than left to expand on, it's not like Emma has many friends left after all! In addition to the main plot there are a few sub plots that help to provide red herrings, these weird storylines gave a slight Twin Peaks vibe to events at times.
Scream is a much better made show than I expected and it got me pretty damn hooked, even despite the final few episodes slipping in quality (such as the introduction of a plot device of far too many characters vanishing with no good reason for long periods of time), and a few characters who I just didn't like at all. I would be hard pressed not to recommend you check this out. Much better than the films, anything after the first one anyway.
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The Exes: Holly & Haskell, Stuart & Phil
When we first saw Holly wearing shoes that are clearly too small for her feet, I thought it was a ten-second gag. Little did I realize that they would be the impetus to one of the funniest parts about this episode! Though, hands down, the best joke was Stuart not realizing that the two black guys in the bar AREN'T Phil's two black friends from the previous night! It only made me laugh harder when Phil later said that everyone was cool with it and they want to mix up and see if Stuart could name them! I don't really get how you could make that mistake after spending a couple of hours with the original duo, but whatever. Holly & Haskell's hilarity made up for it.
The Exes "Cool Hand Lutz" (S02E03): [anybody else flashback to Step by Step's JT and Cody pouring chocolate sauce in their mouths when Phil squeezes mustard into his?] Stuart wants to hang out with Phil, but the latter has plans to see some old buddies. But, when Stuart shows up at the regular bar, he tries to mesh with Phil's friends anyway. [what a prickish thing to do.] Phil later tells Stuart that he took over the evening, but Stuart thinks everyone had a great time. [I didn't think that the milk mustache was that funny.] Stuart goes down to the bar and buys a round of beers for two guys who he thinks are Phil's friends, but he soon realizes his mistake. [WTF do you do in that situation??] Everyone thought it was hilarious, though, so Phil tells him that he's not as dorky as he thought.
Haskell needs a practice date, and Phil suggests Holly fill the role. She reluctantly agrees, and they set up something at a local Italian place. When Holly arrives, Haskell is already eating - she's late because he didn't pick her up. He also fails at getting her chair for her, then fusses about the menu prices. [geez.]
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However, things get better when Haskell gets to talking - he was a professional bowler, which is how he met his ex-wife, Margot. The date goes well in the end, though the kiss gets to be a little more than Holly was shooting for. Holly tells Eden that she's worried Haskell is now interested in her. [eh... I wouldn't be.] Haskell invites Holly to go out again, and as she goes to let him down gently, but when he offers to massage her feet (which have been crammed into too-small shoes for days), she winds up agreeing in ecstasy. [a footgasm? really?] The next time that she sees him, he starts trying to get to know her, but she orders him to do the foot thing again and he realizes he has to let her down. There's a misunderstanding with Haskell believing that Holly's interested in him, but they get past it.
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COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF THINK-PAIR-SHARE AND RECIPROCAL METHODS ON READING PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
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Contents page
APROVAL PAGE
AKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study
Statement of Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Hypotheses
Significance of the Study
Delimitation of the Study
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
The use of reciprocal method on teaching and learning
The Common Core State
The Concept of Pair and Share
Levels of Reading Comprehension
Methods of Reading Comprehension Instruction.
Summary of the literature review
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHOD
Population of the Study
Sample and Sampling Techniques
Instrument for Data Collection
Validity of the Instrument
Reliability of the instrument
Experimental Procedure
Administration of the Instrument
Data Analysis Techniques
CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Hypothesis One
Hypothesis Two
Hypothesis Three
Hypothesis Four
Hypothesis Five
Discussion of Results
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Educational Implication
Limitations of the study
Suggestion for further studies
The study sought to determine the comparative effects of Think-Pair-Share and Reciprocal methods on reading performance of secondary school students in Ido-Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State. To guide the study, five research questions were posed and five null hypotheses were formulated from it and tested at 0.05 level of significance. Quasi-experimental research design specifically pre-test post-test non-equivalent control group design was adopted for the study. A sample of thirty English students in secondary schools in the Local Government Area was used for the study. Reading Comprehension Test in form of multiple objective questions was used as instrument for data collection. Data collected were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t-test. The findings of the study were; there is no significant effect of the TPSM and RTM on students’ reading comprehension; there was significant effect of Think-Pair-Share Method (TPSM) on the performance of students in reading comprehension, there was significant effect of Reciprocal Teaching Method (RTM) on the students’ performance in reading comprehension, there was no significant difference between male and female students’ performance in reading comprehension taught with TPSM. Thus, Gender is not a significant factor in the students’ achievement reading comprehension. It was recommended that; English Language teachers could employ the RTM to facilitate reading instruction as well as students reading comprehension levels; the universities and colleges of education might need to modify their teacher training programmes to re-orientate teachers toward student centred methods like Reciprocal Teaching method and the Think-Pair-Share method
The importance of the English Language in Nigeria cannot be over emphasized. It is one language spoken more than every other language all over the world either as a native, second or foreign language. The native speakers unconsciously acquire the language by virtue of the fact that it is their mother tongue and those who speak English as a second language learn it formally, thereby using it as an official language for international communication. English, as the official language of Nigeria, was chosen to facilitate the cultural and linguistic unity of the country.
As succinctly put by Adekunle (2012), The English Language, apart from being Nigeria’s language of science and technology, is both in theory and practice the language which those who have the basic educational background use in discussing official matters and in exchanging views on strictly formal private or public occasions in situations where there is no common local language among the interlocutors. To give strength to the above view, a careful survey of certain trends in Nigerian history would show that the English language has acquired a status that makes it almost indispensable.
The choice of English as the official language was partially related to the fact that a part of Nigerian population spoke English as a result of the British colonization that ended in 1960. The history of the English language in Nigeria could be traced to the early British colonizers. Observing this, Spencer (2001) says, “English is the language of institution implanted by colonialism”.Havard (2009) explained that colonial rule was a dictatorship of governing people and it has negative impact on the social interaction and the use of language among the subjects
Olaleye and Ajileye (2004) in trying to provide reasons for this, assert that boys generally performed better than girls because girls are brought up in traditional family group to be passive, obedient and always submissive to men while boys are encouraged to be aggressive, competitive and independent thus, favouring male supremacy. They further added that teachers do not often like investing time on female pupils believing that most of them will end up in their husbands’ homes. On the other hand, Jones and Wheatly (2010) declare that the only clearly documented psychological difference between male and female is that males are more aggressive than females and that girls have greater verbal ability than boys while the boys excel in visual – spatial ability.
Cooperation is working together to accomplish shared goals. Within cooperative activities, individuals seek outcomes that are beneficial to themselves and beneficial to all other group members. Cooperative instruction involves the use of small groups so that students work together to maximize their own and each other’s learning. Class members are organized into small groups after receiving instruction from the teacher. They then work through the assignment until all group members successfully understand and complete it. Cooperative efforts result in participants striving for mutual benefit so that all group members gain from each other’s effort. In cooperative learning situations there is a positive interdependence among students’ goal attainments because students perceive that they can reach their learning goals if and only if the other students in the learning group also reach their goals (Deutsch, 1962; Johnson, 1989).
Commenting on this, Afe (2014) describes it as the most popular approach of teaching among educational practitioners because it encourages active participation, active interactions between learners and promotes skills development and the use of learners initiatives. Hence this study investigates comparative effects of Think-Pair-Share and Reciprocal methods on reading performance of secondary school students in Ido-Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State.
Statement of the Problem
There have been so much cry and agitation from the educational stake holders about the poor performance of students in reading comprehension. Several factors have been identified as responsible for the poor performance of the students in reading comprehension. One of such factor has to do with idiosyncrasies of classroom interaction which are in parts traceable to the insufficient interaction between the teachers and students.
Teaching reading in the secondary school classroom has become a concern among educators around the world because it is a well-known fact that success in reading is essential to success in school and self-sustenance especially in this age of global information dissemination. In spite of this fact, it has been observed from the personal experience of the researcher that English Language teachers often test students’ reading comprehension instead of teaching them how to read and comprehend. Another problem is that teacher of English Language equally employ the traditional approach where reading is seen as a solo affair in which the learner is hooked to its text and is not encouraged to read and dialogue with peers or in groups.
Teaching and learning of English language depends to a large extent on teacher’s teaching methods. The teachers’ own knowledge could only be effectively expressed when the teacher can utilize the various teaching methods. Such as; think-paire share, reciprocal methods of teaching. It becomes a lingering problem these methods are not effectively used. Inability of the students to cooperate while making use of these methods could also pose a challenge. Similarly, problems could arise from inability to adequately deliver the instruction to the students. However a lot of variables may inhibit or hinder effective dissemination of knowledge to the understanding of the content by the students, such variables may be lack of qualified teachers, teachers’ qualification, experience, inadequate use of instructional materials among others.
There is thus the need to fill part of this gap and find out the effects of these methods on students’ reading performance in Ido-Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti state.
To this end, the study planned to answer the following general questions:
(i) What is the general performance of students in reading Comprehension before and after the treatment?
Which of the two methods (TPSM and RTM) is more effective in teaching reading comprehension at literal, inferential and critical levels.
The main purpose of this study is to examine comparative effects of Think-Pair-Share and Reciprocal methods on reading performance of secondary school students in Ido-Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State. Specifically, therefore the study sort to; determine the comparative effects of the TPSM and RTM on students’ reading comprehension, examine the effect of Think-Pair-Share Method (TPSM) on the performance of students in reading comprehension, find out the effect of Reciprocal Teaching Method (RTM) on the students’ performance in reading comprehension, ascertain the difference existing between male and female students’ performance in reading comprehension in the TPSM and look into the difference existing between male and female students’ performance in reading comprehension in the RTM.
The following research questions were raised to guide the study:
Is there any significant difference in the comparative effects of the Think-Pair-Share Method (TPSM) and Reciprocal Teaching Method (RTM) on students’ reading comprehension?
Is there any significant effect in the comparative effects of the Think-Pair-Share Method TPSM and Conventional Method on students’ reading comprehension?
Is there any significant effect in the comparative effects of the Reciprocal Teaching Method (RTM) and Conventional Method on students’ reading comprehension?
Would any difference exist between male and female students’ performance in reading comprehension in the TPSM?
Would any difference exist between male and female students’ performance in reading comprehension in the RTM?
The following research hypotheses were generated from the research questions:
There is no significant effect of the TPSM and RTM on students’ reading comprehension.
There is no significant effect of Think-Pair-Share Method (TPSM) on the performance of students in reading comprehension.
There is no significant effect of Reciprocal Teaching Method (RTM) on the students’ performance in reading comprehension.
There is no significant difference between male and female students’ performance in reading comprehension taught with TPSM.
There is no significant difference between male and female students’ performance in reading comprehension taught with RTM.
It is hoped that the findings of this study would help to improve the teaching and learning of reading comprehension in several ways. It is hoped that the study would help students to effectively articulate and recall information, sharpen their listening faculty and speech skills. Findings of this study could also enhance the critical problem solving skills of learners.
Teachers, for instance could benefit from the findings in that they will make their classroom activities more learner-centred as against teacher-dominated activities popularly used in reading comprehension lessons. This can be achieved if textbook writers incorporate these methods into reading texts. Also, teacher trainers like universities and colleges of education would see the need to re-orientate teachers in training on the skills for successful implementation of cooperative instruction.
Moreover, the findings of this study will serve as guide to researchers and other language educators on how to use other models of cooperative instruction. Finally, the findings will help curriculum planners and curriculum developers to design a curriculum that will effect positive changes in learning experiences of learners in reading comprehension.
The study was delimited to examine comparative effects of Think-Pair-Share and Reciprocal methods on reading performance of secondary school students in Ido-Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State. This study involved all the public secondary schools in Ido-Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State. The research also involved dependent variables of students’ academic performance and independent variable of teaching methods.
The following terms were operationally defined in the study
Approach: Planning, teaching and post-teaching activities for the orderly presentation of a particular language material in a lesson or a group of related lessons.
Cooperative Instruction: A mode of instruction where learners are taught to have a common goal and attain their goals through mutual discussion with one another either in pairs or in groups..
Technique: This is a step, activity or strategy adopted or adapted by the teacher in guiding and directing the experiences of students from one stage of the lesson to another.
Method: An overall plan for the orderly presentation of a particular language material
Cooperative Instructional Methods: Methods where students are divided into pairs or groups depending on their abilities by the teacher in order to aid reading comprehension using TPSM and RTM
Think-Pair-Share Method (TPSM): A method where students are divided into pairs (groups) using three techniques in order to aid reading comprehension.
Reciprocal Teaching Method (RTM): A method where students are divided into groups using four techniques in order to aid reading comprehension:
Performance: how well or badly a person, company etc does a particular job or activity:
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Of course you should feel challenged by the assertion these papers have been put forward by the real spiritual world, but if you value truth, beauty, and goodness— and we think all artists must— then we insist you not take our word for it, but find out for yourself by becoming fully acquainted with them— that means you’ve got to read it-read it. We’re confident that most of you who do, will soon find your personal cosmology of the universe expanding far, far beyond all your previous perceptions and expectations.
Like the revelators themselves, we also “…feel the time has arrived on Urantia when it is advisable to make such frank statements— even at the risk of weakening the immediate influence of this, the most recent of the revelations of truth to the mortal races of Urantia.”
Of course, there are lots of totally justifiable reasons why many can not, or will not invest the time to accept this challenge— oh well. But here’s hoping you’ll do it while you are still on Urantia— instead of waiting until you get another chance further down eternity road; in the next world.
Yes of course, we’re talking about faith. And the concept of “faith” in this age of physical and scientific “realism,” has been frequently discarded by many scientists, artists, and even card-carrying philosophers, and kicked to the curb of the ignorant and uniformed. This rich vein of arrogance notwithstanding, many of the higher minds of the scientific world are no longer wholly materialistic in their philosophy, realizing that all science can do is destroy the childlike illusions of the misinterpretations of life; not pontificate about all the things they know nothing about, and cannot measure with the physical yardstick of science.
We’ll close our plea with the excerpt below, that appears in the book as an “acknowledgment” from a being called a “Divine Counselor.” And note that the writer uses an editorial “we” that does not include any human beings.
“In formulating the succeeding presentations having to do with the portrayal of the character of the Universal Father and the nature of his Paradise associates, together with an attempted description of the perfect central universe and the encircling seven superuniverses, we are to be guided by the mandate of the superuniverse rulers which directs that we shall, in all our efforts to reveal truth and coordinate essential knowledge, give preference to the highest existing human concepts pertaining to the subjects to be presented. We may resort to pure revelation only when the concept of presentation has had no adequate previous expression by the human mind.
“Successive planetary revelations of divine truth invariably embrace the highest existing concepts of spiritual values as a part of the new and enhanced coordination of planetary knowledge. Accordingly, in making these presentations about God and his universe associates, we have selected as the basis of these papers more than one thousand human concepts representing the highest and most advanced planetary knowledge of spiritual values and universe meanings. Wherein these human concepts, assembled from the God-knowing mortals of the past and the present, are inadequate to portray the truth as we are directed to reveal it, we will unhesitatingly supplement them, for this purpose drawing upon our own superior knowledge of the reality and divinity of the Paradise Deities and their transcendent residential universe.
“We are fully cognizant of the difficulties of our assignment; we recognize the impossibility of fully translating the language of the concepts of divinity and eternity into the symbols of the language of the finite concepts of the mortal mind. But we know that there dwells within the human mind a fragment of God, and that there sojourns with the human soul the Spirit of Truth; and we further know that these spirit forces conspire to enable material man to grasp the reality of spiritual values and to comprehend the philosophy of universe meanings. But even more certainly we know that these spirits of the Divine Presence are able to assist man in the spiritual appropriation of all truth contributory to the enhancement of the ever-progressing reality of personal religious experience– God-consciousness.”
[Indited by an Orvonton Divine Counselor, Chief of the Corps of Superuniverse Personalities assigned to portray on Urantia the truth concerning the Paradise Deities and the universe of universes.]
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March 31, 2011 at 8:50 AM 8 years ago
I have enjoyed my copy since 1980 but I first read exerts around 1970.
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March 31, 2011 at 12:22 PM 8 years ago
Hi Billy:
I found the book in late’70-early ’71, on mescaline, on the north shore of Oahu. Fiercely intent on finding a spiritual vector for my life, I sat in half lotus for hours in the nighttime rain, swearing to God I wouldn’t move until he/she provided an answer.
Hours passed– nothing. Finally, I got up and returned to the house where I was staying. I was drawn to a bookshelf, pulled out Big Blue and opened it at random to Paper 42: Energy– Mind and Matter. It was hard to read through all the rainbows dancing amongst the sentences, but I’ve been hooked ever since.
January 23, 2011 at 9:33 AM 8 years ago
‘The less love in anyones nature the greater is the need of love and, the more does Divine Love seek to satisfy such need.’
You will find nothing but Truth, Beauty and, Goodness in The Urantia Book.
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Chapter One or None: Fifty Shades of Grey
By E.L James
When trying to figure out what novels I should review, the infamous “Fifty Shades Of Grey” never appeared in my mind.
However, after many requests, I have decided to sadly review E.L James’ first (and sadly not her last) book. Going into reading the first chapter, the only context I had for the series were the trailers to the first and second “Fifty Shades” movies, which was essentially an array of scenes with people discreetly without naked.
Great. So there I was, sitting in my desk chair, door closed, hoping no one would come in and see me reading one of the worst chapters I have ever had to read.
Now, thankfully the first chapter didn’t contain any explicitly awful sexual scenes, however, I was unfortunate enough to read a very, awkward and poorly written interview, but I’ll get back to that later.
The novel introduced us to the main character, Anastasia Steele in the most uninteresting manner possible, the reader, reads three sentences at the beginning about a girl who can’t tame her hair.
Yes, very exciting stuff! The beauty of a good novel is it’s ability to intrigue and entice the reader, Fifty Shades of Grey made no attempt at trying to make the reader keep on reading. I felt bored; I felt as though I was reading the script to a crappy Hallmark movie that had a love interest that should be a suspect in Law and Order SVU. E.L James writes in a very formulaic fashion; there’s no excitement, she writes as though she’s writing an English essay, “Kate is my roommate..therefore she cannot attend the interview.”
The words perfectly mesh well if she were writing a horrible attempt at fan fiction on Wattpad, but no, this is an actual published book.
My mind kept wandering, doing university work is more entertaining than reading this first chapter, there was no mystery, no compelling events that made me question or want to read more. The conversations between characters were stale; they weren’t at all reminiscent of actual human interaction.
E.L James’ description of things halted any form of imagination for the reader; she wasn’t showing, she was telling the reader what was happening(a classic mistake when writing literature). Anastasia’s characterisation was far too stereotyped to be believable; she was immediately thrown into the “introverted, nerdy girl” pile- who rather read, “a British novel”.
The story would jump, and randomly focus on minor characters with no sense of purpose or direction; the author gave importance to things that were insignificant instead of paying more attention to her character development.
Now for the world’s worst and most awkwardly written piece of dialogue ever, the interview with Mr Grey. Not only does Christian Grey come off as being incredibly creepy, and slightly predatory, but he causes random and unexplained personality changes in Anastasia. She goes from being timid and shy, to confident and sassy, when earlier she didn’t even have the confidence to tell her best friend she doesn’t want to do the interview.
E.L James somehow makes Christian’s terrifying characteristics ok, because he’s a billionaire, “Oh I exercise control in all things Miss Steele.” - Is that not the creepiest thing to say to someone? Apparently not, according to the author and all the people who paid money to read this book.
Overall, Fifty Shades of Grey is unrealistically sexual and tedious to read. Anastasia and Christian’s characters are undeveloped, boring and have no exceptional qualities whatsoever. The constant repetition and terrible sentence structure make the first chapter a drag, which I’m sure is the case for the entire book. I would not suggest anyone put themselves through the torture of having to hear Anastasia complain about having to help her sick friend, having to endure the cringe-worthy seediness of Christian Grey.
Unless you want to lose brain cells(without any alcohol involved) willingly then I would avoid this book, it’s not one I’m adding to my library.
Author: Sathsara Radaliyagoda
Sathsara Radaliyagoda is a second year Journalism/International studies student at UTS and a UTSoC Junior Executive. Her accolades include: getting an Oscar from Madame Tussauds, and surviving the first year of UTS journalism. Sathsara also has a completely healthy obsession with dogs.
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Vaughn Palmer: Adrian Dix’s election strategy — crush opponents and avoid the one-term blues
Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun columnist 04.24.2013
NDP leader Adrian Dix has vowed to wage a strong campaign in every riding in the province, taking the fight to the turf of various Liberal cabinet ministers. The Liberals staged a similar all-out battle in 2001, winning all but two seats and consigning the NDP to three terms in opposition.
JONATHAN HAYWARD / THE CANADIAN PRESS
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VICTORIA — From the outset of his time as New Democratic Party leader, Adrian Dix has made it clear that he was not about to concede any seat in the legislature to the B.C. Liberals.
“My view of the NDP is that we have to contest every seat,” he declared. “It’s good for democracy when there’s strong candidates in every seat.”
The New Democrats had in the past tacitly spotted the governing party as many as two dozen seats, demoralizing supporters before the campaign even got underway, letting the other side off the hook from having to defend its turf.
No longer. This time, as he said again and again to supporters, party organizers, the news media and anyone else who was listening, “we’re running to win every seat.”
He meant it too; witness his approach since the official four-week phase of Election 2013 got underway on April 16.
He launched his campaign in the premier’s riding, then began rolling out his platform in instalments on the home turf of the ministers of finance, education, environment, social development, jobs, justice, agriculture, health, usually matching the day’s theme to the ministerial bailiwick.
He’s taken his campaign to the Okanagan, where the Liberals have swept every seat — “they have treated this place like they own it” he told the Penticton Western News last year — “in four successive elections.”
He’s taken on the governing party in the Fraser Valley, long regarded as the most secure territory in the province for parties of the centre right, leastways until the NDP breakthrough in Chilliwack-Hope last year.
He’s left no doubt about his designs on Vancouver Island, where the Liberals hold only three of 14 seats. “We’re campaigning hard on every seat on Vancouver Island,” he told reporter Rob Shaw of the Victoria Times Colonist last week. “If you look at the results in Comox, Saanich and Oak Bay ridings, they were very close last time, all of them, and we have stronger campaigns in all three ridings this time.”
The latter vow helps explain his change of position on the proposed Kinder Morgan pipeline.
As recently as April 11, Dix said that as “a matter of principle,” he wouldn’t take a stand until the company had submitted a formal application. Then on Monday of this week, he came out against his understanding of the proposal, a switch that the party promptly branded “a principled stand against pipelines.”
So if you don’t like his principles on April 11, try those on April 22.
Principle-swapping notwithstanding, the switch was undertaken to reduce the potential threat from the upstart Green party, which had been pitching itself as the only party opposed to all pipeline and all tankers.
Not to say the Greens could by themselves prevent Dix and the New Democrats winning enough seats to form the next government. But they do stand in the way of his goal of winning “every seat” on the island, and could undercut his chances of winning some ridings in Metro Vancouver as well.
Dix’s determination to overturn the conventional wisdom about supposedly safe seats for the other side has doubtless contributed to the upbeat mood among New Democrats. They may still be pinching themselves over the numbers in the opinion polls, but it must be gratifying to see the leader trying to win ridings that the party has usually written off before the dropping of the election writs.
The drive to win every seat — or at least try to win every seat — dovetails with another of Dix’s views since becoming leader, that “we cannot accomplish everything in the first term of government.”
That oft-expressed position has been interpreted as a rationale for lowering expectations among his own supporters —“I’m going to be modest in my agenda” — as well as a reassurance to voters with bad memories of the last term of NDP government.
After all, a leader who wants a shot at a second term is less likely to go too far in the first. One recalls the line attributed to Dave Barrett at the outset of his one and only term as an NDP premier: “We did not come here to get re-elected. We came to implement our programs.”
But Dix, being a student of politics in general and B.C. politics in particular, is probably thinking that the biggest possible win this time will improve his odds of avoiding the one-term blues.
Case in point, the 2001 provincial election. On the eve of that vote, Dix, then a columnist for the Victoria Times Colonist, noted how the then-leader of the B.C. Liberals, Gordon Campbell, “told his candidates recently that his goal was to win every seat in the province in the election.”
Dix cautioned about the dangers of giving a single party “a blank cheque” and “total control of the legislature.” But that was pretty much the result, as the B.C. Liberals captured all but two seats in the legislature and the New Democrats were consigned to what proved to be three terms of opposition.
Like Campbell before him, Dix has likely concluded that the surest guarantee of a second term is to crush one’s opponents in winning the first. He’s not in this campaign for a mere win; he’s craving a landslide.
vpalmer@vancouversun.com
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According to the BBC, Israel has no capital city
Taxpayer's money once again funds the delegitimisation of Israel - this time via the Olympics
by The Commentator on 18 July 2012 10:01
In just nine days the Olympics in London will commence with a now shorter than planned opening ceremony, a questionable representation from those chosen to secure the Games and growing public disquiet over the hardline sponsorship rights which restrict local sellers from serving chips (only the McDonald’s overlords may sell you potato-based goods!)
But these serious and less serious faux pas aside, a new shame for Britain now rears its ugly head – and one with potentially catastrophic diplomatic ramifications.
On perusing the BBC Sport website, The Commentator was disgusted to see the inherent anti-Israel bias shine through even when it comes to something as trivial as country profiles on their Olympics website.
Every other nation represented on the BBC website has a profile of the country which lists ‘Key Facts’. For instance, Djibouti’s top medal sport is athletics, its population is 879,100 and its capital is Djibouti. In case you were unsure, Iranians are good at wrestling, their capital is Tehran and there are just over 75 million people living there.
But if you’re interested in the state of Israel, you’ll have a hard time obtaining a certain bit of information from the BBC website. Sure, Israel shines at sailing and judo (no Mavi Marmara or IDF jokes, please) and it has a population of 7.3million. But we were interested to know where the BBC placed Israel’s capital.
It seems… nowhere.
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Israel is the only country listed, correct at the time of writing, that has no capital according to the BBC. Yet they bestow the honour of having East Jerusalem as a capital on the country of ‘Palestine’.
The British establishment’s ongoing problem with the state of Israel manifests itself in many places. Most recently we have seen the Olympic committee reject a massively popular campaign for a one minute silence to commemorate the lives of murdered Israeli athletes. Now the BBC won’t even acknowledge Tel Aviv as the capital of Israel, let alone Jerusalem.
The goalposts in the debate are once again being shifted - as anti-Israel as they possibly can be. This tactic is often used by negotiators to end up with a far more pleasing solution to them than they originally could have hoped for. In denying Israel a capital city, they are trying to shift the debate away from Jerusalem and try to get us to get them to acknowledge Tel Aviv. This is a delegitimisation tactic and nothing more - though we're sure they'll excuse it away by claiming it was an 'oversight' or similar.
Once again the BBC has overstepped the mark and must be held to account. As if the public wasn’t peeved enough about its tax avoidance over recent days – here’s yet another reason to hit the ‘complain’ link and tell them what you really think.
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Game of the Week Preview: Virginia Tech at North Carolina
Our latest Game of the Week Preview focuses on two squads - Virginia Tech and North Carolina - who overcame slow starts and setbacks and emerged as power players in the ACC.
After a heartbreaking loss to Boise State, the Hokies returned home and lost to FCS James Madison. Since that loss, VT has reeled off seven straight wins in looking like the national power they were predicted to be in the preseason. North Carolina went through off-the-field issues that cost them some talented players in an 0-2 start, but have since won six of their last seven games.
Can the Heels prevail and stay in the divisional race? Or will the Hokies remain undefeated in the ACC? Click Read More for the video preview of Virginia Tech vs. North Carolina. ...
Game of the Week Preview: TCU at Utah
The latest Game of the Week takes us to Salt Lake City for an important Mountain West Conference showdown that will help clear up the National Championship picture. TCU enters this match-up on a 22-game regular season winning streak and hope to stay on pace with Boise State in an attempt to play in the BCS Championship Game. Utah will be looking for their third undefeated season in the last seven years.
The Horned Frogs defense has been nothing short of spectacular in the last month, allowing just 16 points in their last five games - combined. However, Utah has impressive wins versus Pittsburgh and at Iowa State and Air Force. They will be the toughest foe TCU will face in the regular season.
Keep an eye on each quarterback:
- TCU QB Andy Dalton: The senior has been very efficient (17th nationally), but the passing attack ranks just 60th nationally. However the ground game has been superb, averaging 271 YPG, good for ninth in the country.
- Utah QB Jordan Wynn: The sophomore ranks 11th nationally in pass efficiency and has helped lead their offense to rank in the top third in both rushing and passing yardage per game.
Click Read More for the video preview of TCU vs. Utah. ...
Game of the Week Preview: Oregon vs. USC
This weekend, the Oregon Ducks (7-0, 4-0) - the top ranked team in the media and coaches polls - travels to Los Angeles to face the UCS Trojans (5-2, 2-2) in a Pac-10 showdown that looks to be their toughest challenge of the season to date.
A year ago, Oregon routed USC in Eugene, winning 47-20 and torching the Trojans' D for 613 total yards. In an effort to try and slow down the high-powered attack of the Ducks, USC first-year defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin has had the team run live tackling drills this week for the first time since early in fall practices.
The explosive Oregon offense is the best in the country, averaging 570 yards per game and 55 points per game. The Ducks have also been opportunistic as they rank first nationally with a +1.71 turnover margin. Heisman Trophy candidiate RB LaMichael James leads the nation with 162 yards per game on the ground.
Can USC prove they are still among the nation's best despite NCAA sanctions? Or will Oregon steamroll to another victory? Check back later today to see the video preview for Oregon vs. USC. ...
Game of the Week Preview: LSU vs. Auburn
The week's Game of the Week Preview takes us to LSU vs. Auburn for a showdown between two undefeated 7-0 squads in which the winner will stand alone atop the SEC West.
What LSU lacks in offensive firepower, they make up for in luck. The Tigers have emerged victorious in close games against North Carolina, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Florida. While the offense has struggled (92nd nationally in total offense), the defense has been spectacular (3rd nationally in total defense). LSU is led by all-around talent, Patrick Peterson. The junior from Pompano Beach, FL has been a lockdown CB on the defensive side of the ball and a threat on special teams, ranking fourth nationally in punt returns and 18th in kick returns.
Auburn has also put a strain on the heart of their fans with their share of close victories against Mississippi State, Clemson, South Carolina, and Kentucky. Dual-threat QB Cam Newton leads the Tigers averaging over 300 yards of total offense, including 123 YPG on the ground. The Auburn defense allows 367 yards per game and was torched for 566 total yards in their last outing, a 65-43 comeback win versus Arkansas.
Will LSU's luck continue or will Auburn's offense prove to be too much? Click Read More to see the video preview of LSU vs. Auburn. ...
NCAA Football 11: Online Dynasty Data Exports
NCAA Football 11 designer Russ Kiniry has posted a new blog discussing new exportable information on the Dynasty Wire website.
Here we are in October, well into the football season, and we still have a bit of NCAA news for the Online Dynasty players out there. Later today when you log into www.easports.com/dynasty you'll notice a number of buttons that will allow you to export information from the site. Easily gaining access to all of the Dynasty information below was one of the biggest items requested from you, the fan, for our Dynasty web site. I'm happy to say we are delivering this feature.
Click Read More to view all of the exportable data now available from your Online Dynasty. ...
Game of the Week Preview: Texas vs. Nebraska
On paper, this Game of the Week does not appear to be special - a 5-0 Top 5 Nebraska team playing at home versus a talented, but under-performing 3-2 Texas squad. However, for fans of each team - particularly Nebraska - this game carries significant meaning.
Since the inception of the Big 12, Texas has had Nebraska's number, going 8-1 versus the Big Red including two conference championships. The losses have typically been heartbreaking for the Huskers:
1996: 20.5 point underdog Texas defeats Nebraska 37-27 to win the inaugural Big 12 Championship Game
1998: On Halloween, Texas ends Nebraska's 47-game home winning streak, 20-16
1999: Three fumbles lead to a 24-20 Texas victory, keeping NU from playing for the National Championship
2002: Texas' Nathan Vasher intercepts a Jamal Lord pass with nine seconds remaining to thwart underdog Huskers, 27-24
2006: A late fumble allows the Longhorns' Ryan Bailey to connect on his first career FG, giving UT a 22-20 win
2007: Jamal Charles runs wild to help Texas rally from a 17-9 fourth quarter deficit to prevail 28-25.
2009: Texas overcomes a Heisman-esque performance by Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh, prevailing 13-12 in a controversial finish in the Big 12 Championship Game.
The Huskers offense has kicked into high gear behind the legs of rFr Qb Taylor Martinez. The unheralded recruit from California ranks fourth nationally in rush yards per game and finds himself in early Heisman Trophy consideration. The Texas defense is stout, however their offense is one of the worst of the Mack Brown era, ranking just 71st nationally in total offense. The Longhorns have lost two in a row and are looking to avoid their first three-game losing streak since the 1999 season.
In their final season as a member of the Big 12, will Nebraska take out 15 years of frustration on Texas or will the Longhorns break the collective hearts of Husker Nation one last time? Click Read More for the video preview of Texas vs. Nebraska and place your vote on whom you think will win the game. ...
Game of the Week Preview: Michigan State vs. Michigan
In the latest edition of The Gaming Tailgate's Game of the Week, we head up to Ann Arbor where the Wolverines and Spartans each enter the game at 5-0. The winner will get huge bragging rights within the state and also stay tied atop the Big Ten Standings.
Michigan is led by sensational QB Denard Robinson who leads the country in rushing (181 YPG), is second in total offense, and is fourth in passing efficiency. His explosive skills have him among the early Heisman Trophy hopefuls according to StiffArmTrophy.com and he has led UM to a 3-0 record in games decided by seven points or less. The Achilles' heel for the Wolverines is clearly their defense as they rank 102nd in total defense nationally.
The Spartans have rolled to an impressive 5-0 start, highlighted by their stunning overtime victory against Notre Dame and a win over Wisconsin. Not to be outdone by Robinson, MSU QB Kirk Cousins ranks 13th nationally in passing efficiency. The defense has been solid, led by superb linebackers Greg Jones and Eric Gordon.
Can Robinson lead the Wolverines past the tough Spartans defense? Will Michigan State get the win as head coach Mark Dantonio rejoins the team after health concerns? Click Read More for the video preview of Michigan State vs. Michigan. ...
Game of the Week Preview: Stanford vs. Oregon
Our latest Game of the Week finds us in Eugene for a battle between Top Ten teams - Stanford vs. Oregon.
Stanford is led by Andrew Luck, considered by many (outside of Bristol, CT) to be the top QB prospect in the country. The Cardinal have rolled through the season with impressive wins versus UCLA, Wake Forest, and Notre Dame. Balance has been the key for Jim Harbaugh's team as they average 223 yards per game on the ground and 234 yards through the air.
The Ducks enter this match-up as one of the top offenses in the country. With their dangerous spread attack, Oregon ranks 3rd nationally in rushing (321 YPG), 3rd in total offense (560 YPG), and first in scoring offense (58 PPG). They have been aided by an opportunistic defense that leads the nation in turnover margin and a pass efficiency defense that ranks second nationally. The defense has been aided by three big wins, but in their last game versus Arizona State, ASU racked up 597 yards of total offense only to be undone by four interceptions.
Who will win this Top Ten showdown? Will the winner go on to win the Pac-10 and contend for the National Championship? Will there even be a punt in this game?
Click Read More to see the video preview for Stanford vs. Oregon. ...
NCAA Football 11: Team Specific Plays
Each year, NCAA Football playbook designer Anthony White strives to make each team's playbook accurately represent their system and play style. While we saw NCAA Football 11 add a true no-huddle system and up-tempo play, what you may not know is how detailed some team playbooks really are.
Leading up to the release of NCAA Football each year, Anthony adds in actual plays run by teams that can only be found in their specific playbooks. In recent years two game-defining unforgettable plays came from the FBS programs in Idaho - Boise State's Statue of Liberty play to defeat Oklahoma in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl and Idaho's 2-point conversion to win the 2009 Roady's Humanitarian Bowl over Bowling Green - and both of them can be found in NCAA Football 11.
Thanks to playbook guru Anthony White, NCAA Football fans now have the full list of Team Specific Plays in NCAA Football 11. Are there any unique plays that your school is known for running and you would like to see in the game? Of the Team Specific Plays in the game, which ones are your favorites to use?
Continue on to see the full list of Team Specific Plays in NCAA Football 11. ...
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Computer Space
The Game: Two ships are locked in deadly deep-space combat, firing interplanetary ordnance at each other. Whoever survives the most confrontations within a set amount of time is the victor. In the game’s one-player variation, the machine controls one ship, and a two-player version was also made. (Nutting & Associates, 1971)
Memories: To go all the way back to the beginning of video games in the arcade is to go back to Computer Space – which is also arguably the first arcade flop.
The idea behind the game wasn’t exactly new – it was almost a decade old, in fact. Steve Russell’s college mainframe favorite Spacewar! had captured the attention of a college student named Nolan Bushnell. Having served his own apprenticeship as a carnival barker in his younger years, Bushnell was sure he could sell anyone on entertainment, and he knew a potentially exciting new medium for that entertainment when he saw one. Read More
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DisneyLife online service is also now blocked in China, joining iTunes, iBook
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29 Apr 2016 | China · Civil liberties · Media
Tags: censorship · Great Firewall of China · net nannies
Mickey and friends have fallen victim to new Chinese regulations
JISHOU, HUNAN — New regulations in China have put the DisneyLife online service out of commission, joining Apple’s iTunes Movie and iBook stores.
DisneyLife users reported in early March that their access to the subscription service had failed.
According to the South China Morning Post, Beijing quietly passed a new law regulation media content, which makes it easier for China’s censors to pull the plug on content they feel is inappropriate. President Xi Jinping has been especially critical of “Western influences” on Chinese society and, especially, politics.
It emerged on Friday that the two internet platforms were quietly closed under the new Regulation for the Management of Online Publishing Services, which was announced on February 13 and took effect early last month.
It imposed more stringent rules on the online publication of original or adapted “creative works”, such as images, games, animation, comics, audio recordings and video.
DisneyLife was a joint venture of the Walt Disney Co. and Alibaba’s Ali Digital Entertainment Group. Alibaba is a mainland e-commerce giant now branching out into other activities. It now owns South China Morning Post, for example.
Under the new regulation, content providers must “self-censor” and abide by prevailing mainland Internet standards. Failure to comply gives the censors the right to shut off access to the service.
Despite the new law, China’s determined netizens will find ways to circumvent the blockade.
On a related, more personal note, the Internet TV service I was using for nearly a year is now all but gone. The subscription cable TV channels are no longer available; only Free-to-Air channels remain. And the WeChat account and website of the Shanghai-based firm offering the service are now gone. While I can’t be sure, the timing suggests the service was also a victim of the new law, since it allowed subscribers access to hundreds of foreign TV channels — exactly the kind of access Beijing does not want Chinese people to have.
UPDATED: China remains at 4th lowest spot in press freedom rankings in latest report
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10 Things About, Actors, Films
Video Essay: 10 Things About…Take The Money And Run by Woody Allen
Our first video essay!
How well do you know Take The Money And Run?
We have been working our way back through Woody Allen’s entire filmography, and we are hoping to add more information and resources to his amazing body of work.
Part 1 is our ebook, The Watcher’s Guide Vol. 1, covering Allen’s first six films. One of the films covered in Take The Money And Run. So we collected together 10 fun things about the film.
1. What does Woody Allen consider to be his first film?
2. The other directors considered for the role
3. The studio that picked up the film
4. How they got into the bank to shoot scenes
5. How they kept track of the prisoners who were extras
6. Mickey Rose, the co-writer
7. Who Allen originally wanted for the female lead
8. The original cinematographer who was fired
9. Ralph Rosenblum saving the day
10. The alternate ending no one has seen
There’s much more about this and other Woody Allen films in The Watcher’s Guide Vol. 1. It’s the first in a series of ebook film guides about every Woody Allen film – the ultimate fan resource.
Let us know what you think of our video essay, and what else you might like to see?
And yes, we will have 10 things for Bananas coming up…
BananasMickey RoseRalph RosenblumTake the Money And RunThe Watcher’s Guide Volume 1
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Name: CODE RED
Number: CODERED23-BR
DEADLY HERO (1975) (BLU-RAY)
Starring: Conchata Ferrell, James Earl Jones, Diahn Williams, George S. Irving, Ron Weyand, Don Murray, Lilia Skala
Directed By: Ivan Nagy
Don Murray (Hoodlum Priest) plays Lacy, a blatantly bigoted New York cop, whose rabid hatred forces him into a bloody rampage in order to save himself and his job in this gritty and riveting 1975 cop drama. At one point in the film, Lacy rehearses a speech to be given to a cadre of right-wingers by intoning, “These are troubled times.” This is certainly the case for Lacy, since this 18-year veteran of the NYPD has been demoted from detective to patrol car because of his liberal use of deadly force on nasty perpetrators. When Lacy, a lit fuse of seething anger and racial epithets, encounters nasty black mugger Rabbit (Academy Award® Nominee James Earl Jones, The Great White Hope) who is terrorizing young schoolteacher Sally (Diahn Williams) at knifepoint in her apartment, it doesn’t take much for the cop to decide to put the thug on terror alert by shooting him. Is Sally grateful for blowing away the object of her torture? To Lacy’s surprise, she instead testifies against him, accusing him of being a cold-blooded killer. Now, Lacy has to figure out a way out of this high-shootin’ mess. This controversial cop drama dealing with racial tensions was way ahead of its time and is even more relevant in today’s precarious social climate. Treat Williams, Dick Anthony Williams, Charles Siebert, Josh Mostel. Hank Garrett, Conchata Ferrell, Lilia Skala and a cameo by Danny DeVito, are all featured in this tough, underrated New York Cop film, directed by the late Ivan Nagy.
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First up, PERSON OF INTEREST is airing on CBS right now, new episodes.
Didn't realize that had started.
This is the final season. (Because CBS is an idiot.)
And CBS is airing two episodes a week -- Monday and Tuesday -- or did last week. Week before, it was just one.
So you have three to catch up on.
I'm streaming episode two right now.
Shaw still hasn't surfaced, I'll toss that out.
If you're a fan, you'll know who she is and that's she been missing since last season.
Everyone knows who War Hawk Hillary is.
And she's in even more trouble than usual.
Pepe Escobar (COUNTERPUNCH) explains:
Spare a thought for the army immersed in the Hillary Clinton subterranean server FBI saga, dissecting a web of tens of thousands of cyberspace “transactions”. Yet the True Detective-style plot boils down to two investigative highways: mishandling of classified information; and those eyebrow-raising sums – tens of millions of dollars – feeding the Clinton Foundation’s piggy bank while Hillary Clinton was Secretary of State, a phenomenon Clintonistas would arguably define as a “grey area”.
Anyone familiar with Apple’s appalling iOS operating system knows that emails do disappear. Hillary Clinton may have handed over all her subterranean server email traffic to the FBI investigation. Yet it gets curioser and curioser when we learn that the State Department was unable to locate a single email from former Clinton IT guy Bryan Pagliano, sent or received, from May 1, 2009 to February 1, 2013. Not to mention that all text messages – or BlackBerry Messenger messages – sent to or from Hillary Clinton when she was Secretary of State simply vanished.
Pagliano – arguably way more competent than the State Department IT people – was granted immunity by the Justice Department and is cooperating with the FBI investigation. So when the FBI makes that fateful phone call to schedule an interview with Hillary Clinton, that may not exactly constitute a plot twist.
Well, only apparently. Former U.S. attorney Matthew Whitaker explained: “It’s very high-stakes. They’re only going to ask her questions that they know the answers to already.” And the answers will have come from Pagliano’s own computer – in the FBI’s hands for a while now.
Throw her in jail already.
Friday, May 13, 2016. Chaos and violence continue, a protest takes place in Sadr City, John Howard's role in the Iraq War gets some attention, Barack Obama's role does as well, a US House Rep calls out Barack's 'plan' for Iraq (and it's a Democrat), and much more.
Violence continues in Iraq today:
China Xinhua NewsVerified account @XHNews 44m44 minutes ago
13 killed in gunmen attack at cafe in Iraq's northern town of Balad http://xhne.ws/iSyMg
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AL JAZEERA explains, "A suicide bomber has blown himself up at a market in a town north of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, killing at least four security personnel, hours after gunmen killed 12 people at a cafe in the same town. At least 25 people were also wounded in the attack on the restaurant in the mainly Shia town of Balad, hospital and police sources said on Friday. "
When people in the US blame Bully Boy Bush for the Iraq War it does two things. First, it gives a pass to Hillary Clinton and the others in Congress who gave Bully Boy Bush the legislative backing he needed (we may come back to this at the end of the snapshot).
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Second, it lets leaders in other countries off the hook.
Paul Barratt @phbarratt 1d1 day ago
Thanks John Howard for launching us into an illegal invasion of Iraq, the cost of which is heading towards $3 billion with no end in sight.
One of the deadly trinity.
Bully Boy Bush, Tony Blair and John Howard.
Howard's the forgotten one.
Even though he led Australia into war.
But that's how insignificant he remains to this day -- in the UK and the US, few even know his name.
He is responsible.
Christine MilneVerified account @ChristineMilne 1d1 day ago
Aust has never had an inquiry into the Iraq War. John Howard has walked away having never been held to account.
Even though he's never been held responsible.
We should note that he was forgettable even when he was in office. News outlets in the US and the UK frequently referred to him as "John Major" -- confusing him with a different politician.
It's worth remembering his name as another Australian is dead in Iraq. His name has not been released yet but he was killed at the Australian Embassy in Baghdad. Ben McClellan (NEWS CORP) reports, "It is understood the man was shot in the head by a fellow contractor after the pair, both former Australian soldiers, had been drinking in the contractors’ accommodation building Carl Hall early on Thursday morning Iraqi time."
Let's note this from the editorial we did at THIRD this week "Three Faces Of The Dead:"
The Iraq War continues.
Jake TapperVerified account @jaketapper 5h5 hours ago
Navy SEAL Charles Keating IV, killed by ISIS in Iraq. RIP
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AZ Gov Ducey identified the Navy SEAL killed by ISIS in Iraq as Charlie Keating IV, a graduate of Arcadia High School in Phoenix. RIP
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KOMO NewsVerified account @komonews 10h10 hours ago
Lt. David Bauders of Seattle died in Iraq Friday. He is being called a selfless soldier who put others first.
Both men died in Iraq last week.
A lot of Iraqis died as well.
But they're largely faceless.
Their deaths covered only as numbers -- if they even warrant that coverage.
The American media is 'bored' with Iraq.
How fortunate for them.
How lucky for them.
Others aren't so lucky.
US House Rep. Seth Moulton noted the death of an Iraqi last week:
Seth MoultonVerified account @sethmoulton 2h2 hours agoSalem, MA
Yesterday I lost my closest friend in the Iraqi Army to ISIS and our failed policy in Iraq.
You've got three faces there.
The faces of three people who died in Iraq last week.
Look at those faces and ask yourself why you pretend the Iraq War ended?
Yesterday on CNN's THE LEAD WITH JAKE TAPPER, Jake spoke with US House Rep
Seth Moulton (and just as soon as CNN posts a video or a transcript, we'll note a link -- instead, we'll just link to Jake's Twitter):
Jake Tapper: So you blame the Obama administration's failed ISIS policy of the death of your Iraqi comrade who you describe as "your closest friend." Why?
US House Rep Seth Moulton: He was my closest friend in the Iraqi army and the bottom line is that we have a military strategy to defeat ISIS but we don't have any longterm political strategy to ensure the peace. And that's why we find ourselves back in Iraq again today refighting the same battles that I, myself, my fellow Marines and soldiers fought just eight or ten years ago
Jake Tapper: And what needs to change, sir?
US House Rep Seth Moulton: We need to have a clear mission for the troops, a clear end game, a clear goal that they can achieve and than a strategy to maintain the peace once we defeat this terrorist group because, look, we already fought these same battles against al Qaeda but then when we pulled out of Iraq so quickly and not just pulling out the troops, I'm talking about pulling out the diplomats. I'm talking about the people that were working in the prime minister's office, in the ministries. The Iraqi government just went off the rails and as a result created this political vacuum that ISIS came in to occupy. We cannot keep repeating this mistake in Iraq, going back again and again.
Jake Tapper: Now there are more than 4,000 US personnel, US military personnel, in Iraq right now but the White House argues this is not a combat mission. Do you think that the Obama administration is misleading the American public.
US House Rep Seth Moulton: That's just simply not true, this absolutely is a combat mission. In 2004, I had an advisory mission as a Marine with my platoon in Iraq. We were advisors to an Iraqi unit and when that unit started to get overrun, we went to their assistance and started the battle of Najaf which was some of the fiercest fighting of the war until that time. So there's a very fine line between an advisory mission and full fledged combat. It's very clear from the death of the Navy Seal just last week that this is absolutely a combat mission.
Jake Tapper: Why do you think the White House is-is pursuing the strategy that they're pursuing -- calling it an advisory mission, not a combat mission? Not pursuing the line of attack that you're suggesting they need to -- in terms of the clear strategy with an end game? Why?
US House Rep Seth Moulton: I don't know. I mean, some would say that this is trying to do war on the cheap just like the Bush administration when they got us involved in in the first place. Let's not forget that we wouldn't be involved in this mess at all if George Bush hadn't invaded Iraq with faulty intelligence back in 2003. But this a president who promised to get us out of Iraq and promised to use the tools of diplomacy to prevent wars from happening -- and that just hasn't happened. You know if you think about what happened when ISIS swept into Iraq from Syria, they didn't just defeat the Iraqi army. The Iraqi army put their weapons down and went home because they had lost faith in their government. And yet our solution, our strategy, is to train Iraqi troops. Well you don't fix Iraqi politics by training Iraqi troops. And Iraqi politics are broken. That's the fundamental problem in Iraq that we need to fix.
That discussion follows an earlier this week on Australian TV -- from THE WORLD (ABC):
EMMA SKY: I think most of the attention in the West has really been on the Islamic State, but actually in Iraq, Iraqis themselves are getting angrier and angrier at the parliaments and all their attention is focused on the corruption of those in the parliament.
You hear Iraqis shouting you know, "You are all thieves" and they just feel years and years have going on. The invasion was in 2003 and the same elites have been ruling Iraq since then, and instead of delivering services and security to the population they've been stealing the wealth of the country. So the problem really is this kleptocratic elite that the people are very unhappy with.
KIM LANDERS: So what's the solution?
EMMA SKY: It's very hard because the problems of Iraq relate to the elites who have been in power since 2003 being incapable of forming a vision for the country, to agree on the nature of the state and how the country should be governed. All they do agree on is that the oil wealth of the country will be divided up between them. They sit in the green zone, they pass a lot of money and services don't get delivered.
KIM LANDERS: From the perspective of the West, do you think that this means that this would weaken efforts to defeat the Islamic State group?
EMMA SKY: Islamic State is a symptom of a problem. So the bigger issue is the regime and until across Iraq and Syria you get better regimes more representative of their peoples, delivering services to their peoples it creates a space for chaos and it creates a space in which extremist groups such as the Islamic State can claim to provide a better alternative.
KIM LANDERS: The number of US troops in Iraq seems to be mushrooming. A couple of years ago it was just a few hundred, now it's up to between 4,000 and 5,000. Is Iraq going to be a foreign policy plot on President Barack Obama's record?
EMMA SKY: I think it will be. When President Obama became President, Iraq was actually in a relatively good place. From 2007 to 2009 is the only time in the whole war that the US had the right strategy, the right leadership and the right resources. So when President Obama took over, the levels of violence were down, there was optimism in the country that everything was heading in the right direction.
And after the 2010 elections which were a tightly contested election, but a good election, the US didn't uphold the election results and the US quickly drew down its forces. That enabled basically Maliki, who lost the election, to consolidate more and more power and go after his rivals, to arrest Sunni's en masse, which created the space for Islamic State to rise up and created the problems that we see today.
So I think Iraq will go down as a blot of President Obama's record. Particularly, as his administration was claiming Iraq to be a great success.
Emma Sky is the author of The Unraveling: High Hopes and Missed Opportunities in Iraq. And Barack's going to find it increasingly hard to avoid being judged on Iraq.
And yesterday, Barack's more of the same continued with the US Defense Dept announcing:
Attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 13 strikes in Iraq, coordinated with and in support of the Iraqi government:
-- Near Baghdadi, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL boat, an ISIL fighting position and three ISIL staging areas.
-- Near Bashir, a strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL assembly area.
-- Near Beiji, a strike destroyed an ISIL tunnel entrance.
-- Near Fallujah, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL mortar position and two ISIL rocket rails.
-- Near Kisik, a strike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
-- Near Mosul, two strikes destroyed nine ISIL rocket rails, an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL assembly area.
-- Near Qayyarah, a strike destroyed two ISIL vehicles, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL assembly area.
-- Near Sinjar, a strike destroyed an ISIL assembly area.
-- Near Sultan Abdallah, a strike destroyed an ISIL rocket system and an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Tal Afar, a strike destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
Meanwhile, it's always interesting what the US press decides to give play to.
They were recently enthralled with a US faux-test by the zombies of Moqtada al-Sadr. This after ignoring over a year of Sunni protests.
There were protests in Baghdad's Sadr City yesterday.
Did they bother to tell you?
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Demonstrations against Nuri Al_Maliki in Sader city #Baghdad #Iraq Pics yesterday
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Well if it isn't Nouri al-Maliki -- that they're protesting.
The thug Bully Boy Bush installed in 2006 as prime minister of Iraq and the one Barack kept as prime minister in 2010 even after Nouri lost those elections.
Nouri wants to come back as prime minister and we've noted that Moqtada's actions are fueled by his fear that this will happen. (I'll again note my personal opinion that Nouri would bury their past problems gladly for Moqtada's support. Though he might stab him in the back at a later date.)
MARVEL AGENTS OF SHIELD
Online book shopping
MoveOn and other embarrassments
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UC researcher reflects on Gulf oil spill
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"They can sense the oil and move toward it," said UC researcher Terry Hazen, Ph.D. "So they're little oil-seeking missiles, sort of."
Last summer, Hazen led a team that spent months sampling the waters near where the Deepwater Horizon exploded last April 20. The disaster killed 11 workers and spilled more than four million barrels of light crude into gulf waters.
To keep large amounts from reaching the surface, BP deployed a huge quantity of a commercial oil dispersant called COREXIT. That created a plume of micron-sized petroleum particles.
"We found that there were some organisms down deep that are what we call psychrophiles or cold-loving micro-organisms," explained Hazen. "And they could degrade the oil that was there and degrade it fairly fast."
After months of sampling and study, Hazen and his team found some contamination in the water near the wellhead, but farther away at depths between 3,600 and 400 feet, the plume had disappeared.
"That doesn't mean it wasn't an ecological catastrophe though," said Hazen. "Certainly it caused the death of fishes, birds, plankton, turtles. The long-term effects we'll be studying for a very long time on those organisms."
Hazen acknowledges other researchers are still finding tar balls on Gulf beaches and even in water samples, but he points out there have always been tar-balls on Gulf beaches and much of that could be from oil that seeps naturally into the ocean every year.
Hazen's team began researching oil degradation four years ago, through a $500 million grant from BP.
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Bio-Sul
Bio-Sul 2019 Pricing
Bio-Sul Tissue Test Data Map
Trusted Applicators
Aberhart Ag Solutions Public Webinar – Bio-Sul Data Analysis with Matt Gosling
Aberhart Ag Solutions, Bio-Sul Premium Plus, Dan Aberhart, Elemental Sulphur, Fertilizer, Trusted Applicators
The Aberhart Ag Solutions team are excited to announce a public webinar featuring Matt Gosling of Premium Ag. As a valued member of our network, Matt brings with him years of Bio-Sul data and customer results! Join Dan and Matt as they analyse the data: applications, yields and results of Bio-Sul Premium Plus in the real world.
Bio-Sul Analysis Webinar
This public webinar will take place:
Tuesday, July 23rd
8 AM Sask / 9 AM Manitoba
REGISTRATION LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G_J5GHiNT4iJLWrHMEzFrw
If you have questions you would like answered on the show please send them to us – email: dan@aberhartagsolutions.ca
MATT GOSLING, PREMIUM AG
Matt graduated from the UofA in 2002 with a BSc in Agriculture Sciences, to be immediately employed by AgPro where he worked as a grain buyer for 1 year in Vulcan. After 1 year he was promoted to Manager of Agronomic Services for Southern Alberta. He resigned 6 months later to start his own Agronomy company called Premium Ag. 2019 will be the 16th crop that Premium Ag has been involved with in helping manage about 150,000acres in Southern Alberta. He’s also been involved in several other business all surrounding Agriculture, from custom application, manure/compost sales, and other fertilizer developments diverting nutrient sources destine for the landfill. Premium Ag currently employs 5 full-time staff and seasonal help to service our 30-35 clients, including some R&D initiatives.
Matt Gosling, P.Ag., CCA
matt@premiumag.ca
www.premiumag.ca
Strathmore, Alberta, Canada
PASSIONATE ABOUT AGRICULTURE
Being part of a family-owned business can be as challenging as it is rewarding. Like you, farming and running a business is in our blood. Farming, custom application, agronomy, trucking, and iron sales are all a part of our background. We enjoy the relationships in the agricultural industry that we have built. This business is an opportunity to strengthen our existing network and also make new connections.
July 10, 2019 /by Aberhart
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Aberhart Ag Solutions Public Webinar – Tissue Testing with Special Guests Elston Solberg & Terry Aberhart
Aberhart Ag Solutions, Dan Aberhart, Elston Solberg
The Aberhart Ag Solutions team are proud to have built a network of partners, our Trusted Applicators, throughout Saskatchewan and Manitoba. In an effort to support our terrific network and all Western Canadian Farmers, we are excited to announce that Aberhart Ag is presenting a public webinar focusing on Tissue Testing, and what that means in relation to Bio-Sul. Dan Aberhart will co-host with Terry Aberhart and special guest Elston Solberg of Earth Dirt Soil.
The Art & Science of Tissue Testing
REGISTRATION LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ayBPHSdoQVy-mQXZPAO0uA
All registrants will be linked to our Tissue Test Resources page
Elston Solberg, Earth Dirt Soil
Elston grew up on a dairy farm near the Village of Ryley, eventually serving as the Mayor for nine years. Elston knew very early that he would be a scientist and now has over thirty eight years of research and extension under his belt. Having worked with his mentor, Dr. Marvin Nyborg for thirteen years; Alberta Agriculture for seventeen years as the Head of the Field Crop Development Centre, in Lacombe; and as a Senior Agri-Coach with Agri-Trend. Elston now assists Bio- Cycle in the development of Bio-Sul Premium Plus.
Elston’s unique ability is is to take complex issues and explain them simply. He hastravelled widely professionally, and is known as Mr Sulphur on most continents.
Elston is passionate about agriculture and the people within, having worked closely with a wide range of growers and industry partners over most of his career. Elston is excited about the future of Bio-Sul Premium Plus and believes that the concept is a game changing disrupter technology.
“Elston is the ‘Bill Nye science guy’ of Ag – with an entertaining approach that makes chemistry descriptions and interactions pop alive! I left wanting to stop and buy a good shovel that’ll live in my trunk and I’m convinced every farm I know should one in theirs too!” – recent testimonial from Carrie James, General Manager of the Ontario Canola Growers following their 2018 AGM
Sun Mountain Inc. (incorporated in 2002) is a teaching, training, speaking and research company that focusses on helping leading growers and agronomists to make informed decisions. Sun Mountain comes from Sol and Berg which mean Sun over Mountain in old Norwegian.
Most recently Elston Co-Founded Earth Dirt Soil, a coaching, training, agronomic support company that helps coaches, consultants & growers make ever better incremental decisions.
Elston Solberg
Earth Dirt Soil
sunmountaininc@gmail.com
Terry Aberhart, Aberhart Farms
Growing up on his family farm cultivated Terry Aberhart’s passion for agriculture and entrepreneurial growth. He worked in the agricultural industry before returning to manage farm and custom spraying operations in 2000. In 2005, Terry founded Sure Growth Technologies, a professional independent agronomy consulting company, affiliated with Agri-Trend. In 2009 Terry received the Business Builder of the Year award and was voted Canadian Agri-Coach of the Year from Agri-Trend from 2011-2012.
In 2015, Terry, along with his brother Dan and father Harvey, founded Aberhart Ag Solutions Inc. The marketing and distributing company has helped bring Bio-Sul Premium Plus, a unique recycled sustainable elemental Sulphur product to the agricultural market. Aberhart Ag solutions continues to see network expansion, innovative and sustainable solutions. In 2017 Terry and his wife Lichelle were nominated for the Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmers competition and were honored to participate as runners-up in the program.
Terry has a strong focus on advancing agronomy with precision agriculture through developing and leveraging new technologies. He constantly continues his professional development attending, and often speaking at, various conferences in North America and through attending training programs like The Executive Program for Agricultural Producers out of Texas A&M through 2015-2017, and Strategic Coach business program for entrepreneurs since 2017. Terry has worked
Aberhart Ag Solutions Inc. Growing the Future 2019 #gtf19 Farm Forum
extensively to develop precision technologies, farm research, and data management. Terry, with his wife Lichelle, children Sarrikah, Asceline, and Holden and father Harvey, operate Aberhart Farms, a progressive 15,000ac grain farm. Aberhart Farms Inc. is committed to their mission of “Growing the Future”, guided by their core values of innovation, family, passion, culture, and sustainability for future generations. Terry ensures the farm’s mission is upheld through his willingness to push boundaries and through his constant education of agricultural innovation. Terry also continues to be passionate about giving back to those in need through Learn Ag, Canadian Food Grains Bank and charity projects in the developing world. He loves agriculture, working with the farm team, and sharing his success and passion with his family.
June 7, 2019 /by Aberhart
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Aberhart Family Featured In Farming For Tomorrow
Aberhart Ag Solutions, Trusted Applicators
The Aberhart Ag Solutions team are proud to have built a network of partners, our Trusted Applicators, throughout Saskatchewan and Manitoba who take the time to understand our client’s needs. In our latest news, we share an article from Farming For Tomorrow magazine featuring the Aberhart family
Grow the future- Aberhart Family
March 1, 2019 – By Natalie Noble
The Aberhart family is working together to advance agriculture in Canada for their family, their industry and a better future for everyone. So far, they’re excelling with two thriving agri-businesses and a family farm that’s grown 10-fold over the last 20 years. Was it all easy to imagine 30 years ago? Not according to them.
In the late-1980s, pre-teen Terry Aberhart was a budding entrepreneur with a flourishing poultry enterprise. Selling chickens and ducks to friends and neighbours around the family’s 1,500-acre farm, he learned the value in goal-setting and hard work early in life.
They’re a family who come by hard work honestly. In fact, Debbie Aberhart looked after the farm’s dairy herd while expecting each of her boys and up until younger daughter Jennifer was born. Today, Terry, wife Lichelle, Harvey and Debbie work closely as a team and have grown the farm to a 15,000-acre, progressive dryland grain farming operation.
Growing ambition
Aberhart Farms, located near Langenburg, Sask., just a mile from the Manitoba border, was originally purchased in 1961 by Harvey’s father. After earning his journeyman electrician’s licence, Harvey returned to the farm in 1974 and purchased three-quarter sections from his dad. He and Debbie also bought 30 dairy cows and then two more quarters of land.
Fast-forward to the late 1990s and Harvey had sold the dairy herd, then worked as an electrician in Saskatchewan’s mining industry, then sold crop insurance and finally, was managing the John Deere dealership in Russell, Man. Dan would soon be working in sales for John Deere, and Terry was showing some serious interest in running the farm.
“For as long as I remember, I always wanted to farm,” says Terry. “I was always excited about it, and it’s always been part of my plan.”
Paying attention in school wasn’t his strong suit, yet Terry says he still had a passion for learning that continues today. Seeking skills that would complement farming, he earned his journeyman certification in ag mechanics, working with a few John Deere dealerships.
Unsatisfied with leading a double life on and off the farm, Terry called it quit his day job and made the call to go full time at farming.
“I reached a point where I realized I wasn’t enjoying working off the farm and worrying about what was going on there,” he says. “I decided if I was going to farm, I wanted to be able to just farm, and to do it well.”
At 20 years old he was entrusted with a fair bit of leash from Dad, who was still working off-farm at the time. He was given the freedom to “step on some rakes” and learn as he went but wanted more education from other successful farmers.
“I remembered from my days working as an ag mechanic, I would go to a farm that was really successful, had an awesome yard and equipment and a great reputation for growing amazing crops,” he says. “Then, I could go to another farm down the road and see a totally different scenario. I recognized quickly that the difference was within the agronomy, the management and how they ran the business. So, I knew I had to learn more in these areas.”
With this in mind, and as the farm grew to 5,000 acres, Terry signed up for an Agri-Trend town hall meeting in Saskatoon, Sask., where he met some of their senior coaches.
“I thought their platform and the agri-coaching model was really interesting, definitely something we could use on the farm. There were areas I thought we needed more knowledge and expertise and I could see there would be a lot of value there,” says Terry.
Growing the farm, and a startup
Terry returned home from that trip in 2006 and started Sure Growth Solutions, a business that offers agronomic and management expertise and consulting to farm clients with the training and support of the Agri-Trend network.
By then, Aberhart Farms had expanded to 7,500 acres while Harvey’s dealership had changed ownership. “I was able to convince him to quit his job and come to the farm full time,” says Terry. “That allowed us to start this other business while supporting and moving the farm forward.”
Harvey says this transition was not easy at first. “It was a little tough, wondering how we could all manage. It’s not easy to move from a secure job into farming and all the associated risks,” he says.
Terry agrees. “The first couple years there, I think he was a little unsure. Working sales in the dealership environment, there’s a lot of positivity, but you can be exposed to a lot of negativity. It was hard to feel confident that the farm could be successful and support our families.”
Fortunately, as the farm and Sure Growth grew together, the Aberharts were surrounded by numerous entrepreneurs and professionals who were passionate about agriculture and agronomy. “We formed a lot of really strong relationships and through that it helped us sell our consulting business and our knowledge there, but also our farm as well,” says Terry.
Today, Sure Growth has been in business for more than 12 years. Their team actively consults on approximately 100,000 acres of variable-rate technology and precision ag-focused work.
Growing opportunity
But the Aberharts weren’t stopping there. A new opportunity was approaching that would bring Dan back into the mix.
After studying at the University of Saskatchewan and starting up a custom spraying business, Dan says things really clicked into gear for him when he came into sales, selling high-clearance sprayers for John Deere between 2000 and 2013.
“This work gave me the opportunity to do business and network with a huge number of really progressive producers in western Manitoba and Saskatchewan,” he says. “There’s an incredible amount of capital and value in building a good network.”
By 2015, a new opportunity presented itself to Dan, a product called Bio-Sul Premium Plus. A team of Terry’s networking colleagues in Alberta were working with the sulphur-amended compost and had approached him about distributing it east of their province.
“I figured I had enough irons in the fire at the time, but the product was really unique and I thought there was a good opportunity there,” says Terry. “With Dan’s ag sales experience, and because he was looking for a change in direction, we got together, drove out to Alberta and checked the business out.”
When the brothers returned home, they put a business plan together and launched Aberhart Ag Solutions.
“We were seeing the opportunity to think and be a bigger business at this time,” says Dan. “In the last three years since, we’ve built a network with around 50 re-sellers and have nearly one million acres supplied with the product in these two provinces.”
With Dan at the helm, Aberhart Ag Solutions unites the three Aberharts as shareholders. Along with their team, they’re proud to be a part of advancing Canada’s ag industry by offering products, technology and practices that reduce farming’s environmental impact.
“If you use our products, it’s not just something Terry’s using on his farm to produce quality product. It’s something you can tell your city friends about that will blow their minds when you tell them what we’re doing in agriculture,” says Dan.
For example, the Aberharts use zero-tillage practices, variable-rate and GPS technology, all to avoid erosion of their soil and ensure inputs are used solely when and where required. Furthermore, Bio-Sul is a fertilizer made using Class A compost—certified as a soil amendment as its carrier and derived from using recycled urban waste (often grocery waste)—for the elemental sulphur which is a byproduct of the oil industry.
“We’re focused on growing food better and more sustainably. It only translates to better economics, soil health and yields; a better future,” says Dan. “We’re working to change the narrative about what we’re doing in agriculture to enhance our environment.”
What’s next for Aberhart Ag? Bringing more products to market that increase the quality produced on the farm, and have positive environmental and social impacts.
“Our new platform is #farmersfixingtheworldsproblems and how we can help farmers achieve sustainability they can sell to their customers,” says Dan. “Modern producers are getting lumped in with some bad public messaging from the customer’s point of view.
“With Terry’s knowledge and experience in the field, we have the … credibility about important issues today that run counter-current to some of the negative messaging that’s out there.”
Growing through challenge
While the sky looks to be the limit for this family, it wasn’t always straightforward.
After purchasing 10 quarters of land in 2002, the farm suffered a devastating early frost in 2004.
“It was the worst anyone around us could remember,” recalls Harvey. “That pushed us into doing more projections, and proving to the bank, the government and ourselves that we could survive.”
Terry also recalls a tough stretch in 2011 and 2012, two of the worst years in the farm’s history. “These were very poor production years with high financial losses shortly after expanding aggressively,” he says. “I remember going through that and it was really demoralizing. I looked at it like, ‘did I fail, did we not make the right choices?’”
With that, the family instituted annual strategy meetings, bringing in trusted outside experts and coaches. “We look at where we’re at, where we want to go, and how we move forward,” says Terry. “It was tough getting through those two years, but we learned a lot, as we do from the biggest challenges. Part of farming is learning to overcome adversity and adapt.”
For two young men and their father, each headed in different directions at the turn of this century, fate brought everyone back together. When Terry came back to the farm to avoid working away from it, he would have never expected to be part of two growing businesses today, working with Harvey and Dan. Rather than looking back, they’re focusing forward.
“We’re looking a lot at managing our land, the health of our soil and ensuring we’re improving,” says Terry. “We want to leave our land and businesses in better shape than when we took them on.”
Farming between his previous and next generation, Harvey has seen massive changes in the way things are done. “My parents farmed the best they knew at the time, and they did a good job,” he says. “But back then, whoever sat on the tractor the longest, was the most successful. The more times they worked the field, the more money they were going to make.”
Today, that’s no longer true.
“We’ve focused on leveraging technology, data, new science, efficiency and just doing things better than we did yesterday. That’s all we need to do to keep improving,” says Terry.
And doing better involves planning.
Terry strongly believes that in business, especially farming, one of the biggest risks comes when something happens to the principal operator. “If they’re doing everything themselves, that’s a really dangerous situation,” he says. “I’ve strived to build a team and organization that can live on, even if something happens to any of us.”
This includes having the right structure, tools, support, planning, and also the right advisors in place. “We can leverage each team member’s unique abilities, but also we can fill in the gap if anything comes up. One of our core values is supporting family.”
And the family dynamic, like farming, has also evolved with the third generation of Aberharts. Both Terry and Dan have created amazing families in not-so-conventional ways.
Terry, Lichelle and their children Sarrikah, 17, Asceline, 15 and Holden, 11, doubled their kid count last September, opening their home on the farm to three foster children, Rydar, 8, Hailee, 6, and Octavia, one-and-a-half. Living in Brandon, Man., Dan is blessed with a beautiful blended family that includes Gavin, 20, Zack, 18, Trinity, 15, and Evanka, 3.
Harvey remains heavily involved in the farm’s operation through the growing season, but he and Debbie head south to Arizona along with their trusty Harley Davidson, for the winter. “I’ll probably never retire,” he says. “I won’t quit. I’ll just slow down and take more time to hit the roads on the Harley with Debbie.”
No matter what’s next, family is the Aberharts’ guiding principle. “Our companies are family companies and if they aren’t enhancing our family relationships, they’re no-gos,” says Dan.
Terry agrees. “My ultimate goal is to build businesses that can carry on successfully beyond me. I think a lot about not just making the farm and the businesses successful today, but also ensuring they’re successful tomorrow and for our future generations.”
March 23, 2019 /by Sara W
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Aberhart Ag Solutions Clubroot Webinar Featuring Expert Guest Dan Orchard
Aberhart Ag Solutions, Dan Aberhart
The Aberhart Ag Solutions team are proud to have built a network of partners, our Trusted Applicators, throughout Saskatchewan and Manitoba who take the time to understand our client’s needs. In our latest news, we are thrilled to announce that Aberhart Ag is presenting a public webinar on Clubroot, featuring Clubroot expert, Dan Orchard of the Canola Council of Canada. Dan Aberhart will be our host with the most, as we take a deep dive into the challenges of this disease.
Sporebusters
Clubroot Is A Challenge.
Clubroot is a serious soil-borne disease of cruciferous crops. In canola, it causes swellings or galls to form on the roots, which ultimately causes premature death of the plant. It is caused by a fungus-like protist called Plasmodiophora brassicae. Currently, there are no economical control measures that can remove this pathogen from a field once it has become infested. However, it is possible to curtail the spread of the pathogen and reduce the incidence and severity of the disease.
Aberhart Ag Solutions is taking proactive steps. We are introducing a high-quality discussion with an expert in the industry, Dan Orchard of the Canola Council of Canada.
Friday, April 5th
REGISTRATION LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vGDtCm_jQ_GHq2dPIoGcrw
Dan Orchard, Agronomy Specialist
Dan joined the Canola Council Of Canada in March 2011.
As a B.Sc. graduate from the University of Alberta, Dan combines his education and more than 20 year’s field experience to assist the Canola Council of Canada and the Crop Production Team. Dan’s scouting led to the first detection of clubroot in Alberta in 2003, and has since taken on the role of clubroot leader for the agronomy team and is a withstanding member of the Clubroot Steering Group. Dan covers the North Central Alberta Region, and when not doing agronomy he enjoys camping and playing guitar.
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Aberhart Ag Solutions is attending 2019 Manitoba AgDays
Aberhart Ag Solutions, Dan Aberhart, Trade Shows
Aberhart Ag Solutions are proud to bring Bio Sul to market in the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba. This is made possible through our excellent partners in Bio-Cycle and our Trusted Applicators across the prairies. Introducing a low cost, convenient, environmentally friendly nutrient to a large geographical area has got our blood flowing. We think you will be excited about it too. In our latest post, we share the news that Aberhart Ag Solutions is attending 2019 Manitoba AgDays in January 2019.
2019 Manitoba AgDays
The Manitoba AgDays show is an exposition of agricultural production expertise, technology, and equipment that attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and North Central United States.
The Show is 100% Free – Free Parking – Free Admission – Free Shuttle – Free Seminars – And There Is No Need To Register to Attend The Show.
Each year they strive to bring in the most relevant, up to date, informational speakers possible to the show. This year is no exception: the program has been finalized for the 2019 show and you are in for a really impressive line up of speakers which can be seen in full here.
Manitoba AgDays 2019 Show Hours
Tuesday, January 22nd 9 AM to 5 PM
Wednesday, January 23rd 9 AM to 5 PM
Thursday, January 24th 9 AM to 5 PM
Our Manitoba AgDays booth is 656 and is situated in the Brandon Curling Club, swing by say hello and ask our team any questions about Bio Sul and what we do at Aberhart Ag Solutions.
Here is Dan’s promo from 2017 Manitoba AgDays.
January 5, 2019 /by Sara W
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Aberhart Ag Exhibiting at 2019 Western Canadian Crop Production Show
Aberhart Ag Solutions, Trade Shows
Aberhart Ag Solutions are proud to bring Bio Sul to market in the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba. This is made possible through our excellent partners in Bio-Cycle and our Trusted Applicators across the prairies. Introducing a low cost, convenient, environmentally friendly nutrient to a large geographical area has got our blood flowing. We think you will be excited about it too. In our latest post, we share the news that Aberhart Ag Solutions will have a large booth at the 2019 Western Canadian Crop Production Show in January 2019.
Aberhart Ag Solutions at The 2019 Western Canadian Crop Production Show
The Western Crop Production Show in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan has become Western Canada’s premier grain industry showcase by presenting information to producers on the latest technology, services, and products including:
Crop Production practices and products
Crop inputs and application
Commodity marketing
Seedbed preparation
Seed & Soil information
Straw & chaff management
Grain handling, processing, storage & transportation
Harvest technology
Farm Financing & Real Estate
The only exhibits you will find at the 2019 Western Canadian Crop Production Show are those directly related to crop production. The show visitors have come to appreciate this approach, and more than 95 percent of the people who walk through our doors are directly involved in grain production.
We hope to see you there, swing by and say hi to The Aberhart Ag Solutions team will be in Hall A – Booths 21-22. If you have any questions about Bio-Sul or anything we do let’s sit down and chat!
Check out some of the hightlights fron the 2018 Crop production Show!
We’re proud to have built a network of partners throughout Saskatchewan and Manitoba who will take the time to understand your needs.
Contact our team today for more information
Western Canadian Crop Production Show
Growing With You
January 14 – 17, 2019 Prairieland Park Saskatoon, SK
December 22, 2018 /by Sara W
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Dan Aberhart Speaking At 2019 SYA Proudly Ag Conference
Aberhart Ag Solutions are proud to bring Bio Sul to market in the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba through our excellent partners in Bio-Cycle and our Trusted Applicators across the prairies. Introducing a low cost, convenient, environmentally friendly nutrient to a large geographical area has got our blood flowing and we think you will be excited about it too. In our latest post we share the news that our leader Dan Aberhart is speaking at the 2019 SYA Proudly Ag Conference
Dan Aberhart Is Speaking At The 2019 SYA Proudly Ag Conference
PRESENTED BY THE SASKATCHEWAN YOUNG AG ENTREPRENEURS
When: January 9th-10th, 2019
Where: Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon SK
Keynote Speaker: Brad Wall
Aberhart Ag Solutions Managing Partner Dan was invited to present at the 2019 SYA Proudly AG Conference
Discussion Title: The Three Levels of Entrepreneurial Enlightenment (Cue Angelic Choir)
Beginning with one of the most epic cocktail party stories that ever came out of growing up on the farm in small-town Saskatchewan, Dan Aberhart will be your guide navigating the three levels of entrepreneurial enlightenment: SELF, TEAM, and CONSILIARIOS (a fancy Latin term for advisors). Peeling back the layers of the thick onion known as the entrepreneurial journey, Dan will relate his personal journey from unemployed to unstoppable (omitting coffee breaks, meals, and the occasional Netflix binge) mindset which will cause one to question if greater heights of success are not possible than your current thinking is regulating. No toga required.
2019 SYA AG Conference Details:
Wednesday, January 9th
Registration 10:30am-12:00pm
Conference Opening Remarks: 1:00pm
Banquet 6:00pm
Thursday, January 10th
8:00am- 3:00pm Registration Pass $240
Coming to the conference? Book your stay in the SYA hotel block at the Radisson for preferred rates.
https://www.radisson.com/skyoungag
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Drug interaction of levothyroxine with infant colic drops
Infacol (Forest Laboratories UK, Kent, UK) is a widely available over-the-counter preparation used to relieve colic symptoms in neonates and infants. The active ingredient is simeticone. No drug interactions with simeticone are documented in the current summary of product characteristics. The authors report the case of an infant with confirmed congenital hypothyroidism on levothyroxine who experienced a possible drug interaction with simeticone. Despite adequate levothyroxine dosage, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) was high, suggesting undertreatment. Questioning revealed the child was taking Infacol drops before feeds while on levothyroxine. The colic drops were immediately discontinued and TSH promptly normalised with a reduction in thyroxine requirement to an age appropriate dosage. Drug interaction of thyroxine with simeticone has not been reported previously and is not listed in the British National Formulary for Children. Clinicians and parents need to be aware of this interaction to avoid unnecessary undertreatment and prevent potential long-term neurological sequelae.
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VEF Riga 75
CEZ Nymburk 85
November 23, 2010 CET: 18:30
Local time: 19:30 ARENA RIGA
CEZ Basketball Nymburk registered its first win in Group G by downing VEF Riga 75-85 in the Latvian capital on Tuesday. Nymburk improved to 1-1 and bounced back from its opening home loss against Cajasol to keep its Last 16 chances intact. Meanwhile, VEF dropped to 0-2 and needs to bounce back right away to keep fighting to reach the next round. Tre Simmons paced the winners with 16 points. Afik Nissim added 15 while Pavel Pumprla, Mike Lenzly and Ales Chan each had 11 for Nymburk. Kristaps Janicenoks led VEF with 23 points. Sandis Valters added 13, Derek Williams had 12 while Kaspars Berzins got 11, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks for the hosts, that led 18-8 early in the game. Nissim and Lenzly stepped up in the second quarter to give Nymburk a 32-38 at halftime. An outstanding Simmons allowed the guests to boost their margin to 37-50. Valters, Janicenoks and Berzins got VEF within 63-67 but Nissim shined in crunch time to keep Nymburk out of trouble until the final buzzer.
Janicenoks got VEF going with a three-pointer, as Nymburk went scoreless in the opening 2 minutes. Pumprla shined with an acrobatic layup but a big basket by Williams and a three-pointer by Valters allowed VEF to get an early 9-2 lead. Radek Necas scored off a steal and Pavel Slezak added a jumper to keep Nymburk within 11-6. Berzins, who had managed to stop Chan down low, scored in the paint and found Janicenoks for a jumper that allowed VEF to get a double-digit lead, 18-8. Ladislav Sokolovsky downed a triple and Vladimir Stimac added a layup but Williams helped the hosts to keep a 20-14 lead after 10 minutes. A layup by Lenzly ignited a 1-9 run that he capped with a three-pointer to give Nymburk its first lead, 21-23, early in the second quarter. Artsiom Parakhouski scored in the paint and a triple by Janicenoks put VEF back ahead, 26-23. Nissim followed a layup-plus-foul with a three-pointer but Cheyne Gadson and Janicenoks still managed to provide another lead change, 30-29. It didn't last long, however, as Simmons and Chan combined for 7 points in a 0-9 run that Necas capped with a dunk for a 30-38 Nymburk lead. A layup by Valters brought VEF within 32-38 at the break.
Simmons struck from downtown immediately after the break and Pumprla matched Berzins' free throws with a layup that made it a nine-point game, 34-43. Janicenoks kept pacing VEF with a three-pointer but a red hot Simmons bettered that with consecutive shots from beyond the arc, good for a 37-50 Nymburk margin. Valters tried to change things with a jumper and Janicenoks sank another triple but once again Simmons kept Nymburk way ahead, 42-52. Dairis Bertans hit foul shots and an unstoppable Janicenoks scored again but Nissim followed a number with a three-pointer for an 11-point Nymburk lead, 46-57. Valters, Berzins and Bertans shined late in this period to bring VEF within 57-63 after 30 minutes. Back-to-back layups by Stimac and Pumprla allowed Nymburk to get a 58-67 lead early in the fourth quarter. Bertans shined with a three-point play and Valters added a put-back basket that forced Nymburk to stop the game at 63-67. Necas and Chan stepped up with consecutive baskets and a three-pointer by Nissim broke the game, 66-74, with less than 3 minutes left. A jumper by Chan and another triple by Nissim sealed the outcome, 66-79, as even when VEF kept trying, Nymburk had cruised to a very important road win.
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Attendance: 2200 (Tentative)
VEF Riga 20 12 25 18
CEZ Nymburk 14 24 25 22
5 GRAFS, RAITIS DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
10 VALTERS, SANDIS 29:35 13 4/7 1/6 2/2 1 1 2 3 1 3 2 2 8
11 WILLIAMS, DEREK 16:07 12 3/9 1/2 3/3 1 1 1 4 2 2 3
12 JANICENOKS, KRISTAPS 37:08 23 3/5 5/8 2/2 1 3 4 3 5 2 3 2 27
14 BERZINS, KASPARS 35:14 11 3/3 0/3 5/5 3 11 14 1 2 2 4 4 6 29
15 NELYUBOV, IVAN DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
20 LAKSA, MARTINS DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
30 GADSON, CHEYNE 9:08 2 1/5 3 3 3 2 1 1 2
32 CAIN, TYLER 23:19 3 1/3 1/2 1 2 3 1 2 1 1
35 SELAKOVS, ANDREJS DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
45 BERTANS, DAIRIS 28:02 8 2/5 0/1 4/6 1 1 4 2 3 3 3 6
55 PARAKHOUSKI, ARTSIOM 21:27 3 1/5 1/2 3 3 3 1 1 2 1 -3
Totals 200:00 75 18/42 7/20 18/22 10 23 33 14 11 19 5 4 17 18 75
Head coach: KURTINAITIS, RIMAS
5 SOKOLOVSKY, LADISLAV 15:15 6 2/4 3 3 2 4 1 2
6 PUMPRLA, PAVEL 20:45 11 5/7 0/1 1/3 1 1 2 1 2 1 3 9
7 KOCH, ADAM DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
8 CHAN, ALES 26:35 11 4/9 3/5 5 5 1 1 2 2 4 4 9
9 KREMEN, MICHAL 3:38 1 1 1 2
10 NISSIM, AFIK 25:10 15 3/6 2/6 3/3 2 2 2 1 3 1 3 4 10
12 NECAS, RADEK 25:31 9 4/7 1/2 2 5 7 5 3 2 1 1 4 1 15
13 SIMMONS, TRE 31:10 16 3/9 3/4 1/2 1 1 5 4 4 3 17
25 SLEZAK, PAVEL 6:35 2 1/1 1 1 2
31 STIMAC, VLADIMIR 12:40 4 2/5 1 5 6 1 1 1 8
34 LENZLY, MIKE 32:41 11 1/1 3/4 1 1 1 1 3 2 1 9
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Head coach: GINZBURG, RONEN
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Banvit Bandirma 52
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Panellinios Athens 68
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Asefa Estudiantes 93
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Hapoel Jerusalem 76
Pepsi Caserta 87
Anwil Wloclawek 79
Alba Berlin 88
Krasnye Krylia 64
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Gaza’s Return March: The bloodiest of scenes
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The bloody scenes I’ll never forget from Gaza’s Return March
A year ago, Israeli forces gunned down 64 demonstrators during Gaza’s Great Return March. Palestinian journalist Hind Khoudary was there to see it all — the bloody stretchers, the wounded, and the dead.
By Hind Khoudary. May 15, 2019
Medics evacuate a Palestinian protester who was shot by Israeli snipers during protests inside the Gaza Strip, May 14, 2018. (Mohammed Zaanoun/Activestills.org)
GAZA CITY — F16s are flying on low velocity over the Gaza sky as I get flashbacks to May 14 of last year. I don’t know if I will ever be able forget all the scenes I witnessed on that ugly day. The images I witnessed are carved into my brain and heart until today, perhaps forever.
It was very early in the morning, everyone was predicting a backlash from the Palestinians after the U.S. opened its embassy in Jerusalem. I headed to the protest area early that day; women, men, and children waved Palestinian flags and chanted slogans against Trump.
I was working with two news outlets and as a fixer with internationals.
Even today I have no idea how I was able to cope with all of the workload. By 11 a.m. the internet was disconnected entirely. No signal.
Suddenly, all I heard were ambulances.
The wounded on crutches, live ammunition and tear gas canisters fired into the air. The next thing I knew, paramedics were washing blood from the stretchers, their uniforms turning red.
The situation grew more dangerous. My phone wouldn’t stop ringing — everyone was trying to call me to make sure I was okay. I said I was, but my trembling voice and the screaming in the background told a different story.
Running out of breath with the heavy flack jacket, we hid from live ammunition under the burning sun while suffocating from tear gas for hours. The scene was so bad that I couldn’t speak for two days.
I won’t ever forget the scene of the 30-year-old man shot in the middle of his head in front of my eyes, the little children crying from teargas as they searched for their parents, the Israeli soldiers stationed behind the fence arresting three boys and beating them up, the 80-year-old woman who participated in the march, demanding the right to return because she still believes she will go back to the town she was expelled from someday.
Bashir Faraj, 23, lost his right leg after he was hit by live bullets that completely fractured his bones and tissues. His leg was eventually amputated. I met Faraj a day after his injury, when he was screaming in the hospital bed with the external fixture on his right leg. He never thought he will lose his leg.
Faraj was only one of the hundreds of Palestinians my age that I interviewed who lost limbs — and their futures — that day. All in all, 64 people lost their lives that day, and thousands more, like Faraj, were wounded.
Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli troops during Nakba Day protests on the Israel-Gaza fence, east of Gaza City, May 15, 2019. (Hassan Jedi/Flash90)
I have no idea if May 15 will be a new deadly day this year, if the Israeli forces will use lethal force against Palestinian protesters. But whether they do or not, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have the right to protest the harsh conditions they have been facing over the past 12 years under the blockade.
Unemployment, poverty, and depression are part of every home here.
Despite the fact that the Great Return March has been politically weaponized over the past months, the people of Gaza are still protesting because they still have hope that they can remove the blockade and improve the lives of the two million Palestinians living here.
Despite all the difficulties I witnessed as I covered the protest — the violence, the blood, and the injustice — I will continue to report and raise the voice of the voiceless people in the Gaza Strip, today, tomorrow, and forever.
Hind Khoudary is a reporter based in Gaza.
Note: After every pre-emptive war on Gaza , Israel promise to expand the fishing zone, and then it drops its promises, as so many since its independence in 1948 by a single vote at the reduced UN then.
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SERIE A: INTER AND NAPOLI PLAY CATCHUP
Italy, Match Preview
Inter vs Napoli
Serie A | 19.10.2014 – 19:45
Struggling Inter host a stuttering Napoli this Sunday evening at the Giuseppe Meazza. The hosts currently sit in 10th position, already a massive 10 points behind leaders Juventus only six matches into the season. Meanwhile, Napoli are only two points better off than the Milan side and are already playing catch-up in terms of finishing in the Champions League spots. With both managers under fire, defeat for either could see them out of job this early on in the season.
Mazzarri Under Pressure
Walter Mazzarri’s Inter side got off to decent start to the season with two wins and two draws in their first four matches, including a 7-0 victory over Sassuolo. Things looked promising for the former Napoli manager, however a crushing 4-1 defeat at home to Cagliari and a 3-0 loss to Fiorentina in their last match in Serie A has seen the pressure pile on Walter Mazzarri in recent weeks. The board and the fans wont take many more similar results and despite being given the dreaded vote of confidence by the club president this weekend, defeat at home to Napoli could see Mazzarri packing his bags only seven matches into the season. After two crushing defeats in a row Mazzarri blamed the clubs hectic schedule his team’s poor start to the season.
“I have clear ideas and I am fully aware of the problems we have. I don’t want to give excuses but we play every three days and we are not in good physical shape.”
“I have told my players that in the next 15 days we have to work on certain aspects, even if we will lose several players that will be on international duty. After the international break, we need to give a different image.”
“I don’t think it’s an issue regarding our style of football as prior to our game against Cagliari, we had handed good performances.”
After taking Inter to a decent fifth place finish in the last campaign, the Milanese side were expected to build on that this season and move towards challenging for a top three finish but with such a woeful start, defeat to Napoli this Sunday evening could see them with a mountain to climb to finish in the top six and secure European football.
Possible Inter Formation:
Stuttering Napoli
Rafael Benitez’s Napoli have endured a similar start to Inter so far this season. Before they even kicked a ball in Serie A, the Naples side were dealt a huge blow after they were knocked out of the Champions League in the qualifying round by Athletic Bilbao. Benitez’s side then lost two of their three opening matches, losing at home to Chievo and away to Udinese, resulting in some fans already calling for the Spaniards head. Benitez has managed to turn it round in recent weeks winning his last two matches against Sassuolo and a difficult Torino side, however defeat to Inter this weekend could see the pressure mounting on the former Liverpool manager and with a mountain to climb in terms of a top three finish.
After Napoli’s 2-1 victory over Torino in the last round of matches, Benitez was asked by the Italian media if he had been feeling the pressure in recent weeks, to which the Spaniard replied:
“I wasn’t tense recently,” he insisted. “I was perplexed by everything that was being said after the season we had last year.We know there is a lot of passion in the city, but there are financially stronger clubs and we have to work extra hard to close that gap.”
“Was I offended? No, perplexed. A team that notched up a new record of Serie A points, won 10 away games, scored over 100 goals and finished in third place while winning the Coppa Italia achieved a great deal.
“I realise people expect a great deal, but with football it’s all a question of moments. If even one of our chances from previous games had gone in, we would’ve had as many points as last season.”
Possible Napoli Formation
With both teams in desperate need of a victory in this one it should make for some great viewing and a win for either side could make or break their season.
Napoli have won four of the last six meetings between the sides.
Jose Callejon is Napoli’s top scorer so far this season with four goals.
Pablo Osvaldo is Inter’s top scorer so far this season with four goals.
90 MinuteCynic Prediction Inter 1-2 Napoli
Despite having home advantage and having some very good players, Inter just don’t seem to have that winning mentality under Walter Mazzarri. With the attacking talent Napoli have at their disposal; on the field and on the bench and with Inter’s defence looking very susceptible, I’m going for Napoli victory.
Who will get their season back on track Inter or Napoli? Who will be the key players?
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About Marek Robert
Marek’s two biggest passions in life are football and music. A big fan of European and South American football, he particularly follows the Spanish, Italian and South American leagues. His favourite European teams are Celtic and Barcelona and in the Americas he follows Colo Colo and Boca Juniors. Outside of football he is a vinyl junkie, film nerd, and a lazy left-winger. (politically).
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David Lee Roth: Van Halen Bandmates Have 'Always Hated' Each Other
'There is a fury and an antagonism'
Bob Diehl
It’s no secret that David Lee Roth and his Van Halen bandmates aren’t exactly best friends, but the frontman is now characterizing the relationship in some pretty strong terms.
Speaking to comedian Marc Maron on his WTF podcast, Roth said he and brothers Eddie and Alex Van Halen were a mismatch from the beginning.
“We have always hated each other, right up until the last phone call,” Roth said.
The charismatic singer and the rest of the band parted ways in 1985 but reunited most recently in 2012 for an album and tour - minus bassist Michael Anthony. That doesn’t mean they get along though.
“We were at each other all throughout the tour,” Roth said.
When asked if he and the Van Halen brothers could even sit down to enjoy dinner, Roth said no way: “There is a fury and an antagonism.”
So why does the music work? “Van Halen is perfect and I always sensed that perfect would get back together,” Roth said. “Perfect in its imperfections. Think of your most ruined jeans that barely are jeans; they’re you’re favorite because of the holes in them.”
There had been speculation that Roth, the brothers Van Halen, and Anthony would put their differences aside one more time for a summer tour, but nothing has materialized.
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Helen Argyropoulos
June 18, 1930 – Feb. 7 2014
Resident of Oakland
Helen Argyropoulos, 83, passed away on Feb. 7. She was born in Reedly, Calif., to the late Athan and Sofia Krouscas. Upon graduating from Fremont High School, in Oakland, she began working in the accounting department of Montgomery Wards, until 1957.
It was during that time, in 1952, that Helen married the late Kostos Argyropoulos. In 1966, she began working as an instructional assistant for the Oakland Public Schools, until her retirement in 1996. Helen also volunteered countless hours on the PTA board, Vacation Bible School, for the traffic patrol and as a Sunday school teacher, to name just a few.
In her spare time, Helen enjoyed stitching, flower arranging, gardening and cooking. Most of all, she loved spending time with her mutually adoring family and friends. She will be missed more than words can express.
Helen is survived by her three children: Jon and Lisa Argyropoulos of Boulder City, Nev., Doreen Argyropoulos of Castro Valley, Diane and Curtis Elia of San Carlos; and eight grandchildren: Alexander Ricker (Natalia), Aaron Argyropoulos (Elyse), Jacquelyn ‘Babes’ Ricker, Sophia Argyropoulos, Elaina Ricker, Nathaniel Elia, Nicole Elia and Rachel Elia.
Greer Family Mortuary and Cremation Services FD 1408 www.greermortuary.com 865-3755
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CLOUD AND OFFICE 365
DISASTER RECOVERY BUSINESS CONTINUITY
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF CLOUD
Your company can’t afford to ignore the cloud. Downtime isn’t an option and must be avoided to meet the demands of business, and costly onsite servers are no longer necessary to run a successful organization. Cloud computing is here to stay, and now, it’s faster, cheaper, and easier than ever for small and medium-sized businesses to take advantage of cloud technology. We provide best-fit solutions for our clients and often advise on cloud computing options like Microsoft Azure and Office 365.
Azure is a cloud environment that can host virtual servers with custom specifications and configurations. Office 365 is just one cloud-based service that takes care of the things businesses care about most.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
OFFICE SUITES AND OFFICE 365?
Office suite purchases are single-payment purchases intended for use on one computer. Office suites include applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote, but do not give access to cloud storage, Office Online or any Office 365 products. These applications are not updated automatically, so companies must buy the latest version of Office again when it becomes available.
Office 365 provides Exchange hosting, can replace file servers, enhances communication and collaboration, and comes with several cloud-based applications. Office 365 plans are paid for through an annual subscription. Each license allows five installations of Office to avoid versioning conflicts. These plans give businesses access to the desktop and web versions of Office applications, as well as cloud-based storage and services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Skype for Business. With Office 365, a company will always have the latest version of Office regularly updated with new features and experiences.
Generally, businesses are drawn to Office 365 for Exchange Online, an email solution that doesn’t require companies to host their own servers. However, many organizations don’t utilize Office 365’s other apps to help their companies work smarter—for instance, SharePoint enables remote access to your company’s files and eliminates the need for large amounts of onsite storage, and Skype for Business facilitates group communication and collaboration.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF
USING OFFICE 365?
Office 365 is designed to adapt to your business’s needs. You can easily add or remove users, or increase your storage capacity to accommodate company growth. This way, you’re sure to never be stuck with hardware you’ve outgrown or paying for storage you’ll never use.
INTEGRATION AND COLLABORATION
Office 365 applications are fully integrated with each other, so teams can easily work and converse around various files and tasks. Employees can co-author, edit and share documents and resources in SharePoint and other programs, as well as hold online meetings with Skype for Business.
In addition to the desktop and web-based versions of its applications, each Office 365 service also has its own mobile app. Whether their out in the field or working from home, employees can access files anywhere, anytime.
WHICH OFFICE 365 APPS SHOULD
MY COMPANY USE?
Office 365 subscriptions offer access to several cloud-based services that can increase productivity, ease communication, and encourage collaboration. Below are some key services that may be useful to your business.
With Office 365, your Office apps will always be current and can be installed on up to five devices per license.
Exchange Online is Microsoft’s hosted version of its email and calendar application. The service offers reliable email, better collaboration, and enhanced security over other webmail platforms.
SharePoint is a cloud-based storage and collaboration platform that functions like an intranet site, allowing users to create, store, and share information. SharePoint is quickly replacing the need for onsite file servers, allowing access to files from anywhere so long as a user has an internet connection.
OneDrive is another cloud-based storage platform that lets users access and share files from anywhere. Think of OneDrive as your employees’ personal drive that also allows them to share individual files and folders with others.
OneNote is a note taking program used by individuals or groups that gathers and organizes notes, drawings, and screenshots. OneNote is easily accessible on all mobile devices.
Skype for Business is a communication platform that uses instant messaging, video conferencing, calling, and screen sharing to bring employees and remote partners together.
Teams is a communication app that combines chat, meetings, notes, and attachments. The service makes it easier for groups to collaborate on projects and tasks.
Yammer is an internal social network service that allows employees to quickly share files and updates, as well as discuss projects, campaigns, and more.
IS OFFICE 365
RIGHT FOR MY BUSINESS?
Most likely, you’re probably already using some version of Office. So, it’s not a matter of whether Office 365 is right, but rather which parts of Office 365 are right for your business.
You may also be wondering when to move to Office 365. Many companies make the switch when it’s time to replace their Exchange server. Microsoft stopped providing mainstream support to Exchange Server 2010 in January 2015 and extended support will end in January 2020. Migrating to Office 365 will eliminate the need to purchase and maintain hardware and software. Additionally, once you migrate you’ll never need to upgrade to a new version of Exchange—you’re always using the latest version with Office 365.
Before choosing a path, your company’s C-suite should meet with an IT consultant to develop an Office 365 strategy designed to help you fully capitalize on your technology investment.
Microsoft Teams – Part 3: Meetings
Cloud & Office 365, Technology in Your Business
By BreeAngela Hamilton|2019-01-14T17:16:22-05:00March 21st, 2019|
Start meetings on the fly or quickly schedule them for a later date with Microsoft Teams. Teams' meeting options are robust and allow you to share your screen, record or send files with ease.
Application of the Month: Microsoft Planner
By BreeAngela Hamilton|2019-02-27T12:23:00-05:00February 25th, 2019|
Microsoft Planner is a task management tool that allows work groups or departments to organize and assign tasks, track task progress and collaborate in one platform.
Microsoft Teams – Part 2: Chats and Teams
By BreeAngela Hamilton|2019-01-14T16:46:24-05:00February 22nd, 2019|
Use Microsoft Teams to chat with coworkers and people outside of your organization. Schedule private one-on-one conversations or group discussions with just a few clicks.
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