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Movie III (1993) – Synopsis
JAPAN, 1603: A lone warrior races through the forest, being chased by four Samurai on horseback. The young man is captured by his pursuers, and taken to the imposing Fortress of Lord Norinaga. Inside, we see Lord Norinaga confront his captive, who we find to be his son, Prince Kenshin. Norinaga quarrels with his son, who is ashamed of his father’s actions in what he considers to be an unjust war. Just as Norinaga is about to strike his son down for disgracing him, we hear a gun shot fired. Enter Walker, a conniving English trader. He warns Norinaga that the rebels are about to attack. Guards take Prince Kenshin away, as Norinaga and his British allies prepare for battle.
NEW YORK CITY, The Present: We find the Turtles in their sewer abode, practicing their ninja skills. April appears to present gifts to the teen terrapins as they’ve offered to watch her apartment while she goes on vacation. She’s brought an odd scepter along to give to Master Splinter… which begins to glow with weird magic. In a flash, April disappears, and in her place is a man… Prince Kenshin!
April finds herself back in time, at Lord Norinaga’s fortress! Everyone there save for Walker thinks that she is a witch, and April tries to use this to her advantage by frightening the ancient warriors. Walker, disbelieving that April has any supernatural powers, defies her to shrink him. When she fails to perform the sorcery, guards haul her away.
Back in New York, Donatello and Splinter have determined that the scepter is a time-switch device, and for the Turtles to use it, people from the past will be brought to the present. The Turtles get their friend Casey Jones to guard the people from the past that will appear when the TMNT go back in time to find April. Donatello determines that the staff’s powers will only work for 60 hours, and after that time, if the Turtles don’t come back, they’ll be stuck in the past! Don activates the scepter, and in a blinding flash, the Turtles are gone! In their place we see four very confused Samurai… the four Honor Guards of Lord Norinaga!
The Turtles pop back in time into the middle of the battle between Norinaga’s forces and the rebels! They’re on horseback and decked out in full Honor Guard Samurai regalia! Michaelangelo ends up backwards on his horse, and it gallops out of control into the forest! He is attacked and dismounted. The leader of the rebellion, Mitsu, is shocked to find a giant Turtle under the helmet, and she orders Mikey to be carted off to the rebel village.
As night falls, the 3 remaining Turtles sneak into Norinaga’s keep in attempt to rescue April. Walker is talking with Norinaga, who has just learned that his four Honor Guards have disappeared, along with the Sacred Scepter! Walker argues that Norinaga must buy his guns to quell the rebellion, while Norinaga fears that all is lost now that the scepter has vanished.
The Turtles follow Walker’s henchman Niles, and he inadvertently leads the TMNT to April in Norinaga’s dungeon. April finds an escape route, and she and the Turtles fight their way to escape. They are accompanied by a prisoner named Whit, who looks amazingly like Casey Jones! It seems that he was jailed for mutiny, and he is as eager to leave this place as April and the Turtles are.
Norinaga, when discovering April’s escape, prepares to punish Niles. Walker is able to prevent his henchmen from being toasted, however.
The Turtles are now in the forest, basking in its ancient beauty. Suddenly, rebel forces ambush them, thinking that they are Norinaga’s Honor Guard! Donatello removes his helmet, and the rebels are shocked to see more giant Turtles! The TMNT are taken to meet Mitsu, who exclaims that they are like”the other one.” The Turtles realize that Mikey is with the rebels and rejoice in the knowledge that they’ll soon be reunited. As they head back to the rebel village, they see smoke rising from it! Walker and his men are burning the town, looking for the scepter and Prince Kenshin. As the Turtles and the rebel warriors rush to save the town, we see a young boy trapped in a burning home. Mikey rescues the child and Leo saves his life by performing CPR. Mitsu now knows that the Turtles are good, and welcomes them. The Turtles remember that they need the scepter to get back home… and they’re running out of time! They go in search for it, as Whit and April help the townspeople rebuild their homes. When the Turtles can’t find the scepter, Donatello comes up with the unlikely scheme of creating a new one! April is very skeptical!
Meanwhile in the present, Casey Jones keeps the four Honor Guard busy by teaching them to play hockey!
Back in the past, Michaelangelo introduces the villagers to pizza, and Whit tries to convince April to take him back to New York City. Donatello’s scepter is finished, but Leonardo drops it and it breaks! It seems as if the TMNT are trapped in the past! Just then, Mitsu walks in and announces that Norinaga will attack in the morning! The Turtles decide to join Mitsu and her people to fight the overlord.
That night, Raph and Yoshi hang out. Raphael gives Yoshi a yo-yo, and the boy wanders off. When he returns, he brings the Sacred Scepter! As everyone argues about who hid the scepter, Whit holds a knife to Mitsu’s throat and demands the scepter!
Whit takes Mitsu to Norinaga, and tells the Daimyo that she has kidnapped his son Prince Kenshin. Mitsu then tells Lord Norinaga that Whit is holding the Sacred Scepter. Mitsu attacks Norinaga but is stopped by Walker, and she is taken to the dungeon. Whit tries to cut a deal with Walker, using the Sacred Scepter as a bargaining chip.
The Turtles break into the castle once again to save Mitsu and the other rebel captives. As the heroes attempt their escape, they run headlong into Lord Norinaga and his men, and a battle ensues. Michaelangelo is injured accidentally by Mitsu! Leonardo manages to beat Norinaga in a sword fight, and captures him in a giant bell! Things are going great for the Turtles when Walker takes April hostage at gun point. Leo challenges the vile Brit, and Walker fires a cannon at the bold Turtle… but misses Leo and hits the bell that imprisons Norinaga! Walker tries to flee with the Sacred Scepter, but the Turtles catch up with him. Walker tosses the staff into the air, but the TMNT manage to catch it before it hits the ground and breaks! A fireball explodes from nowhere, knocking Walker off the top of the castle and into the moat waiting far below.
Back in New York, Casey realizes that it’s time to send the real Honor Guard back to the past… but he’s taken them out to a nightclub! They hurry back to the sewer.
The Turtles finally have the Sacred Scepter and the rebels have finally defeated the evil overlord Norinaga. As the TMNT prepare to use the scepter, Mikey, Raph and Leo decide that they’d like to stay in the past, where they are welcome and happy. Don says no way! As they argue, the magic staff activates! With a flash, the TMNT and April are gone!
Back in the sewer, the four Honor Guard and Prince Kenshin have vanished, and in their place we see April and the Turtle team. Casey and Splinter welcome the Turtles and April home. Michaelangelo laments for a moment, but quickly realizes that home is where the heart is… even if home is a sewer!
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Lots of albums caught me off guard this year, but none did so like Pianos Become The Teeth’s Keep You. Where are the screams? The speedy melodies? Gone is most of that, and in its place is a meshing of earthy guitar riffs and cathartic clean vocals. With all of the post-rock influence in music lately, I find myself hooked on every winding song structure and last breath of emotion. And there’s so much of it bleeding out from Keep You.
4. Sleepwave – Broken Compass
At first, I didn’t really give Sleepwave much of a chance. I was still heartbroken over Underoath’s break-up, and didn’t expect much out of Spencer Chamberlain. But man, was I wrong. Broken Compass may feel out of place for old-school metalcore fans, but it’s a great rock record in its own right. Combining the mystical crunch of bands like Nine Inch Nails and Alice In Chains and the songwriting ability I’ve always adored from the vocalist, Sleepwave’s debut flat-out slays.
3. La Dispute – Rooms Of The House
Everyone raves about La Dispute’s Wildlife all the time and I get it. It’s an incredible, dense record. But my problem with it is that it’s just that: too incredibly dense. The band’s follow-up, Rooms Of The House, feels like the record I wanted out of these guys. It has a chilling flow to it that I enjoy more than its predecessor, even if the individual songs themselves don’t have the same power. Rooms is full of a range of vibes that bring out a range of emotions, and I can’t get enough of it.
2. Anberlin – Lowborn
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I had a good feeling Being As An Ocean’s How We Both Wondrously Perish would take the crown ever since it came out in May — and this record gets even better the more I listen to it. Whether it’s the sonic landscape, incredibly heartfelt lyrics, or just the overall elated mood it puts me in, I can’t get enough of Perish. The addition of new clean vocalist Michael McGough adds a greater dynamic to the band and the album, and it’s pure poetry bliss.
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User talk:Guildensternenstein/archive4
< User talk:Guildensternenstein
1 Heterosexual Rape!
2 Stephen Chow
3 DU question
4 Donkey schön
5 UnSignpost: July 16nd, 2009
6 hurricane machine
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8 Isaac the Tank Engine review
9 PEEing all over the place
10 Hurricane Machine
11 17 Years of Cheddar
12 A swift PEE for you
13 Well PEEd
14 Sorry Guildy
15 F-f-f-FANTASY?!
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17 Uncyclopedia:Requested Articles
18 UnBooks:"Incoherent Overwritten Literary Trainwreck" by Thomas Pynchon
19 Draft
21 It's your turn
22 And...
23 my email
25 Hi
26 Nice pick
27 Oh Holy Mr. Guilder of le Steinsensterns
28 Further liturgical discussion on the ramifications of Levitcus
29 'Tis your turn
30 Thomas Isaac the Tank Engine
31 Sergio Leone
32 So, what do we do...
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37 UnSignpost: July 30th, 2009
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39 Quentin Tarantino
40 Longliver's pick
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49.1 Are you picking for Gerry?
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50 HANEKE
51 The Foreign Office
52 VFP
53 if PCAS falls out of VDH now...
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Heterosexual Rape![edit]
Completely Non-sensual. http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png Don http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/b/b6/AAN.jpg/15px-AAN.jpghttp://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/1/15/Oberst.jpg/20px-Oberst.jpg Puttano cHeDDs http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/9/93/Jenny_Spy_Revised_Again.jpg/15px-Jenny_Spy_Revised_Again.jpg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/f/fd/Leprechaun_army.jpg/19px-Leprechaun_army.jpg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/5/55/TMMAN.jpeg/15px-TMMAN.jpeg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/b/ba/Missmurder.jpeg/20px-Missmurder.jpeg http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/f/fc/SCBBQGPOS.jpg/15px-SCBBQGPOS.jpg 01:07,12July,2009
Ewww! —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 01:36, 12 July 2009 (UTC)
Stephen Chow[edit]
You should write an article on him, since you do those articles on international directors. I like his movies more than any other Chinese (or maybe Japanese, I think it's Chinese, but I'm not certain) movies. Or any movies made from Asian countries. Anyway, yeah. Stephen Chow is cool, and they don't have an article on him here. http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png Don http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/b/b6/AAN.jpg/15px-AAN.jpghttp://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/1/15/Oberst.jpg/20px-Oberst.jpg Puttano cHeDDs http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/9/93/Jenny_Spy_Revised_Again.jpg/15px-Jenny_Spy_Revised_Again.jpg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/f/fd/Leprechaun_army.jpg/19px-Leprechaun_army.jpg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/5/55/TMMAN.jpeg/15px-TMMAN.jpeg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/b/ba/Missmurder.jpeg/20px-Missmurder.jpeg http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/f/fc/SCBBQGPOS.jpg/15px-SCBBQGPOS.jpg 18:11,13July,2009
Okay, yeah, he's chinese, and his chinese name is Chiau Sing Chi, or 周星馳. He's an actor, screen writer, director, and producer. He directed Kung Fu Hustle and Shaolin Soccer, which were both award winning movies (both of which I saw and loved.) http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png Don http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/b/b6/AAN.jpg/15px-AAN.jpghttp://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/1/15/Oberst.jpg/20px-Oberst.jpg Puttano cHeDDs http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/9/93/Jenny_Spy_Revised_Again.jpg/15px-Jenny_Spy_Revised_Again.jpg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/f/fd/Leprechaun_army.jpg/19px-Leprechaun_army.jpg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/5/55/TMMAN.jpeg/15px-TMMAN.jpeg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/b/ba/Missmurder.jpeg/20px-Missmurder.jpeg http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/f/fc/SCBBQGPOS.jpg/15px-SCBBQGPOS.jpg 18:18,13July,2009
I'm not really a fan (or familiar with him), so.... —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 21:11, 13 July 2009 (UTC)
Aw. He's the only asian director I like (or know of). He makes comedies though, so if you're a drama-movie person (which I think you are), then eh. But I want you to at least watch one of his movies. I had to watch them in subtitles, and I still almost fell out of the seat from laughing. http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png Don http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/b/b6/AAN.jpg/15px-AAN.jpghttp://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/1/15/Oberst.jpg/20px-Oberst.jpg Puttano cHeDDs http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/9/93/Jenny_Spy_Revised_Again.jpg/15px-Jenny_Spy_Revised_Again.jpg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/f/fd/Leprechaun_army.jpg/19px-Leprechaun_army.jpg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/5/55/TMMAN.jpeg/15px-TMMAN.jpeg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/b/ba/Missmurder.jpeg/20px-Missmurder.jpeg http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/f/fc/SCBBQGPOS.jpg/15px-SCBBQGPOS.jpg 21:46,13July,2009
Well, I like comedies, too (or else I wouldn't be here). I do admit most of my movies air a bit on the drama side of things, but virtually all of my favorite television programs (with the except of The X-Files) are comedies. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 01:13, 14 July 2009 (UTC)
You only watch comedy shows? What about House, Fringe, Heroes, Mental, and the Listener? I watch movies of every type: comedy, drama, war, horror, action, family (Kung Fu Panda was awesome) and musicals (only Sweeney Todd) http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png Don http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/b/b6/AAN.jpg/15px-AAN.jpghttp://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/1/15/Oberst.jpg/20px-Oberst.jpg Puttano cHeDDs http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/9/93/Jenny_Spy_Revised_Again.jpg/15px-Jenny_Spy_Revised_Again.jpg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/f/fd/Leprechaun_army.jpg/19px-Leprechaun_army.jpg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/5/55/TMMAN.jpeg/15px-TMMAN.jpeg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/b/ba/Missmurder.jpeg/20px-Missmurder.jpeg http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/f/fc/SCBBQGPOS.jpg/15px-SCBBQGPOS.jpg 01:31,14July,2009
Actually, most of the TV shows I really like aren't even on anymore. And it's not that I only like comedy, I like whatever's good. In the case of TV, most of that happens to be comedy. Anyway, I gave Heroes a try, but I gave up on it after about half way through season 2. The only shows I actually go out of my way to watch that are still on now are The Office and Thirty Rock, both on NBC. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 01:35, 14 July 2009 (UTC)
Yeah, they are really cool. But you don't watch House? That's by far my favorite show ever. http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png Don http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/b/b6/AAN.jpg/15px-AAN.jpghttp://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/1/15/Oberst.jpg/20px-Oberst.jpg Puttano cHeDDs http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/9/93/Jenny_Spy_Revised_Again.jpg/15px-Jenny_Spy_Revised_Again.jpg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/f/fd/Leprechaun_army.jpg/19px-Leprechaun_army.jpg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/5/55/TMMAN.jpeg/15px-TMMAN.jpeg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/b/ba/Missmurder.jpeg/20px-Missmurder.jpeg http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/f/fc/SCBBQGPOS.jpg/15px-SCBBQGPOS.jpg 01:49,14July,2009
I like House, but I hardly watch it. My favorite is Lost. Staircase CUNt 01:52, 14 July 2009 (UTC)
Never watched it. http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png Don http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/b/b6/AAN.jpg/15px-AAN.jpghttp://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/1/15/Oberst.jpg/20px-Oberst.jpg Puttano cHeDDs http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/9/93/Jenny_Spy_Revised_Again.jpg/15px-Jenny_Spy_Revised_Again.jpg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/f/fd/Leprechaun_army.jpg/19px-Leprechaun_army.jpg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/5/55/TMMAN.jpeg/15px-TMMAN.jpeg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/b/ba/Missmurder.jpeg/20px-Missmurder.jpeg http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/f/fc/SCBBQGPOS.jpg/15px-SCBBQGPOS.jpg 02:02,14July,2009
It's amazing. Staircase CUNt 02:03, 14 July 2009 (UTC)
Instead of talking about how awesome various TV shows are, you fine gentlemen should be reviewing any of the three (soon to be four) articles of mine that are on Pee at the moment cough. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 06:00, 14 July 2009 (UTC)
Whore. Anyways, I thought you might know the guy since you do those other ones of guys who I can't pornounce the names of and/or have never heard of. http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png Don http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/b/b6/AAN.jpg/15px-AAN.jpghttp://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/1/15/Oberst.jpg/20px-Oberst.jpg Puttano cHeDDs http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/9/93/Jenny_Spy_Revised_Again.jpg/15px-Jenny_Spy_Revised_Again.jpg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/f/fd/Leprechaun_army.jpg/19px-Leprechaun_army.jpg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/5/55/TMMAN.jpeg/15px-TMMAN.jpeg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/b/ba/Missmurder.jpeg/20px-Missmurder.jpeg http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/f/fc/SCBBQGPOS.jpg/15px-SCBBQGPOS.jpg 16:09,14July,2009
Gotcha. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 21:29, 14 July 2009 (UTC)
DU question[edit]
hi guildy. i have a query converning der unwehr rewrites. must new content be added, or can a total article cleanup be counted? for example, i took this mess and cleaned it up, resulting in this article. while i added minimal new content, i feel this sort of cleanup (removing bad content, removing non-useful redlinks, correcting formatting, etc.) is in line with the mission statement of DU: to improve the wiki. there's a whole slew of articles requiring this: Category:Cleanup is just one place that lists over 250. so: should we count these as rewrites? perhaps count them as cleanups, and receive one point instead of two? or is DU focused on writing only? thanks. SirGerrycheeversGunTalk 18:46, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
That's an excellent question, actually, I never even considered the Cleanup category initially. Seeing as a cleanup isn't as involved as a full-fledged rewrite, how about we make that one Point instead of two? I'll update Der Unwehr page accordingly. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 19:02, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
Also, it's probably worth mentioning that your cleanup looks about 100 times better than the prior version. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 19:08, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
thanks! the kicker is, it involved a miminal effort compared to writing or re-writing, because there's little original content being added, so the creative process doesn't muck everything up. so: we should be able to get a lot of cleanups done, as a group!SirGerrycheeversGunTalk 19:22, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
Nice thinking, Gerry. And, at 1 Point apiece, it should be a relatively simple way to rack up Unwehr Points. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 19:25, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
I can get points without being creative? Count me in. http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png Don http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/b/b6/AAN.jpg/15px-AAN.jpghttp://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/1/15/Oberst.jpg/20px-Oberst.jpg Puttano cHeDDs http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/9/93/Jenny_Spy_Revised_Again.jpg/15px-Jenny_Spy_Revised_Again.jpg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/f/fd/Leprechaun_army.jpg/19px-Leprechaun_army.jpg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/5/55/TMMAN.jpeg/15px-TMMAN.jpeg http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/b/ba/Missmurder.jpeg/20px-Missmurder.jpeg http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/f/fc/SCBBQGPOS.jpg/15px-SCBBQGPOS.jpg 00:49,16July,2009
Donkey schön[edit]
Für happy birthday sagen und ein geschichte für mich schriben. (sorry for my lousy german, I don't know much of it, Führer) Colour Sig For Make Mahm00shA Look Cool http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/4/4c/Egypt_orb_spinning.gif 11:12 July 16 '09
Haha, you're welcome Mooshy. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 14:37, 16 July 2009 (UTC)
UnSignpost: July 16nd, 2009[edit]
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July 16th, 2009 • Issue 56 • This is a Pathetic Joke
User Return Causes Widespread Panic
By Gerrycheevers
This week noted user An Ape that Only Exists on Thursdays returned to the wiki, and immediately rendered that return "triumphant". However, other users are beginning to feel the effects of the presence of this primate whose quantum mechanical properties dictate that he be only during certain periods of the week. This incident left onlookers shocked, and worrying if something similar could happen to them. Not since the return of a scantily-clad Olipro has this website seen such a display of sheer terror mixed with complete confusion (and in the case of Olipro, a bit of curious arousal mixed in).
The aforementioned incident involved one user who had AATOEOT embedded in his dreams. Most curiously, this episode seems to have happened on a Friday night, a time period when an An Ape that Only Exists on Thursdays should decidedly not exist. Nearly a week has passed without further disruptions, although that may be partially due to Ape's ban after being kicked off of the Uncyclopedia island during a rousing game of Uncyclopedia Survivor. Regardless of the reasons behind the strange occurrences, users should be sure to keep an eye out for strange occurrences on and off the wiki...particularly on Thursdays.
Flood of Crap Nearly Overflows VFD
For the last few days, an explosion of nominations has inundated Uncyclopedia's waste removal system, Votes for Deletion. After a period of low activity, where there would typically be just a few to several nominations, things picked up last week. In the last few days, the situation has accelerated into what is being called by experts a "shit-ton" of undesirable content festering in the dark, unvisited corners of the wiki. Said undesirable content is currently being read, discussed, and dealt with accordingly, as is the usual procedure at the highly efficient VFD.
Circumstances have escalated to the point of rattling a few relaxed admins. One such incident involved a user getting the customary one-day ban for increasing the active nomination count past twenty, when the user in question had, in fact, only increased the number of active noms to twenty. Owing to the normal tendency of the article count of VFD to stay in the low single digits lately, the lapse is certainly forgiveable, and was quickly corrected. Afterwards the two parties exchanged pleasantries and shared a S'Mores which was roasted over the open bonfire of newly deleted articles.
Former poopsmith MrN9000 commented on the situation, saying, "Well you know I fancy the standards at VFD have improved significantly in recent times. Not so long ago it would often just be a quick "Short and Shit" vote from UU, and the latest stub was on for a huffing. These days we are spending more time voting on closer votes and are deleting much better articles than we used to! Something VFD is really proud of." In a final display of VFD patriotism, MrN added, "CHECK THE PAGE HISTORY BEFORE NOMINATING YOU BUGGERS!"
Orian57 On Fire
Noted rainbow-colored user Orian57 has recently enjoyed a remarkable string of success (pictured on right). He has scored an unprecedented natural hat trick of features, with UnBooks:Daddy, There's a Zombie in the Garden, LazyTown, and UnScripts:Trapped at Sea reaching the front page on consecutive days. Not since the time of such legends as Savethemooses and The Thinker have such lofty VFH records been broken. Although in the case of STM, there were probably mitigating factors involved, like wooden articles rather than aluminum, or something. Or aluminium, that strange substance only found in England by mining thousands of millions of other strange occurences, such as referring to the trunk of a car as a "boot".
This god-like spasm of awesomeness is fresh on the heels of Orian's Writer of the Month win in June of this year. Since the beginning of that month, he has seen six of his works grace the front page, and he shows no signs of slowing down. When reached for comment, he explained, "Well I suppose it's down to being fantastic. And unemployed. But mostly being fantastic." The UnSignpost would like to congratulate Orian on his recent spat of win, and express hopes he will continue the pattern well into the future.
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Biopic of the Week
Known as the man of many signatures (most of them garish and spinning in some fashion), Mahm00shA has made quite the impression on Uncyclopedia since joining in February. His transcription of an interview with a cab driver in his native Egypt has earned him recognition as a writer, and his other useful qualities have earned him an Uncyclopedian of the Month nomination. Go 'moosh!
[16:41] <Tayor> we're going to need a base to work from.
[16:43] <Tayor> by 'we' I meann 'I'
[16:43] <Tayor> and by 'are' I mean 'am'
[16:43] <Tayor> and by 'work' I mean 'give blow jobs'
In honour of The Ashes, it's: UU's classic cricket commentary of the week!
"There's Tony Greig standing at second slip — legs wide apart, bending over, waiting for a tickle" - Brian Johnston.
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Old-School Featured Article of the Week
Martin Van Buren was the eighth President of the United States, a key figure in U.S. political development during the nineteenth century, and a total dick. While other legislators were busy dueling or being awesome in general, Van Buren spent his time practicing his douchebag skills and smelling of old people. He always argues about the stupidest things, and he refuses to ever admit he's wrong. And I'm never letting him borrow my car again.
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hurricane machine[edit]
i like your changes a lot. i particularly liked the ending line, that was exactly what i was looking for. the only problem i saw ws the earth day line, which, after the changes, is kind of by itself and comes out of nowhere, so maybe you can play around with another sentnece or two leading up to that. i'd certainly support this on VFH, but i see you've put it up for one more review, so i'll hold off on nomination-ing it until you get one more opinion, if that's what you want. SirGerrycheeversGunTalk 13:52, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
Ah, perfect, glad you like it. Seeing as I've got four (soon to be five) articles up for Pee, someone's bound to review them, right? Right...? —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 14:57, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
yup. the pee process is fairly streamlined nowadays, and you usually don't have to wait too long. although having that many articles up for review at the same time is somewhat treading into a moral gray area... SirGerrycheeversGunTalk 15:05, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
Why is having that many articles up treading a "moral gray area?" —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 15:20, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
there may or may note have been a note in the guidelines a while back about keeping only one or two requests in the queue at a time, mainly due to long queues and the tendencies of some writers to get reviews and not change the article at all. however, as the queue is rather short these days, and you've proven your intention of improving your articles in a timely manner, i wouldn't worry about it unless UU takes issue, which i doubt he will. tl;dr version: carry on, then. SirGerrycheeversGunTalk 15:48, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
I honestly never knew that. Well, if anyone takes issue, I'll remove some of my queued articles if that's what has to be done, or whatever. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 15:53, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
<Drive bye> No one cares how many reviews you have waiting. I remember Cajek had 6 or 7 on the go once. The thing is... If you do lots of reviews yourself then it's fine to submit lots of reviews yourself. If you never bother to review yourself then that's not good for the "suck blow" ratio and people will get pissed off... ;-) </End drive bye> MrN http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/4/4e/HalIcon.png http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/e/e1/Goldboobs_Improved.jpg 16:45, Jul 17
Thanks. I was just about to do a review, actually, after reading Joe Namath for the third time in as many hours. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 16:47, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
Wait.... Is reviewing someone sucking or blowing? Are we talking about milk and straws here? Sucking would cause the milk to move into your mouth. But blowing would just cause bubbles to form. Sucking will satisfy your thirst, but blowing is a lot more fun to do. I usually don't giggle when I suck with the straw, but blowing bubbles in my milk usually causes that reaction. I'm not really sure which one I like better. And what if you love reviewing, and hate getting criticism in a review? Do the two switch? I'm not sure if you've fully thought through this analogy MrN9000, sir Woody On Fire! Talking Woody Stalking Woody 16:53, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
It's my understanding that it's customary to suck whilst you blow? I may be out of date on these things... MrN http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/4/4e/HalIcon.png http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/e/e1/Goldboobs_Improved.jpg 17:31, Jul 17
Suck WHILE you blow? What kind of milk are you drinking?!?! Woody On Fire! Talking Woody Stalking Woody 17:51, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
I! Drink! Your! Milk...shake. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 17:01, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
Hey Woody? SUCK IT! LOOLLOLOOLLOLOOLOOL! -OptyC Sucks! CUN17:04, 17 Jul
Well, I do enjoy milk, and I was thirsty. I guess my mind is made up. Thanks Op..... Hey, WAIT JUST A GOSH DARNED SECOND HERE! You're talking about PENISIS! Woody On Fire! Talking Woody Stalking Woody 17:09, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
penisis? is he the egpytian god of something? SirGerrycheeversGunTalk 17:12, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
Yes. The Egyptian god of milk. -OptyC Sucks! CUN17:14, 17 Jul
The Egyptian God of Milk, and Penisis. And the blowing of both. Woody On Fire! Talking Woody Stalking Woody 17:17, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
So getting back to the moral implications of this all, there's no issue for me as I suck hard but blow harder? <span class="GenOberst"> PoopyOnTheRadio </span>t 07:11, 19/07/2009
D&D RLE[edit]
Okay, I'm going to take a bit of time over this, as although you've asked that this be done just on the "overview" page, the reality is that as this relies so heavily on the "support" pages I'll have to make a comment on those as well. I've read through the whole lot and let me think about it for a while to get it all straight in my head and I'll have a review for you within the next 24 hours. <span class="GenOberst"> PoopyOnTheRadio </span>t 07:14, 19/07/2009
Wow, thank you. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 14:24, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
Isaac the Tank Engine review[edit]
Hi Boss. Thanks for the review. Much appreciated. A couple of quick questions just to help me get this moving in the right direction. I've made a bunch of edits already, including the destruction of the last section, which when reading back after reading your comments I can see what you mean, but I still have a fair bit more work to do. So a couple of quick questions.
This is based vary heavily on "via crucis" or "the way of the cross", also known as "the passion of the Christ." (Yes, Mel Gibson and I used the same source material, and we grew up in the same town. Scary.) In the "new" via crucis there are 14 stations, of which I've just used the first 6 as I was concerned about overdoing the point. Would you suggest that I continue with all 14? Should I have a "random" sample of the 14 (so I can have the crucifixion in as well)?
Also let me know if you prefer the newer version of "Denial Station." There's a part in there that is proving to be difficult and I've potentially <span class="GenOberst"> PoopyOnTheRadio </span>t 21:54, 19/07/2009improved it but I'd like your feedback on that as well.
PEEing all over the place[edit]
This is all for you
One thing I didn't mention was that I have not read the first review as I wanted to give you an opinion based upon what I thought and felt on reading it. If you have any questions about what I've thrown in there then feel free to ask away.
Am I allowed to stop writing now? <span class="GenOberst"> PoopyOnTheRadio </span>t 04:18, 20/07/2009
Holy Crap. That's the biggest review I've ever seen. Staircase CUNt 04:20, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
Yeah, this hits 17,500 bytes, followed by Princess Diana at 13,000, and then Destroy all Humans at 12,000. However it's all overshadowed by Pox, which is not a PEEReview but uses a similar format, which sets the bar at 25,200 bytes. <span class="GenOberst"> PoopyOnTheRadio </span>t 05:05, 20/07/2009
I lolled, and therefore I nommed it. Well done! Vote away. Nameable • mumble? • (UnScr:PWotM) 19:27, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
17 Years of Cheddar[edit]
My birthday is coming up next month, and to commemorate it in a completely original way, I made a forum. Check it out! http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png 17YEARSOFcHeDDaR http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/35/SBQ3.JPG/15px-SBQ3.JPG 14:51,21July,2009
A swift PEE for you[edit]
I have cast my highly trained reviewers eye over your article for a second time and was pleased, as all reviewers and critics are when people do as they say. In my view the text is fine, it feels like a lot less of a trek between jokes now, and all it took was a couple more lines which, depressingly, have no spelling errors in them (I know, I checked). Otherwise my other comments still stand, you have corrected the one flaw that jumped out at me when I reviewed it earlier on and all that was left bar that were my suggestions. I'd say it would now score about 43, so you should consider tossing it into VFH.
Oh, if I had reviewed it a few weeks ago it would have gotten over 45 but it turns out I'm too enthusiastic with dishing out the points so you must suffer for it. --ChiefjusticeDS 16:57, 23 July 2009 (UTC)
Hey, Chief is back! Are you going to review like a madman again? Staircase CUNt 17:09, 23 July 2009 (UTC)
I don't know, I only did 3 today, and I'm kinda jet-lagged. I wouldn't say like a madman, the PEE queue is just much more wonderful to look at when you don't have to scroll down to view it all.... OK, yes probably.--ChiefjusticeDS 17:49, 23 July 2009 (UTC)
Hah, thank you, Chief. I'll think I'll try Mr. Smith's luck, and then revise accordingly based upon how he does. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 21:13, 23 July 2009 (UTC)
Well PEEd[edit]
The article Pious Christians Against Shellfish has been reviewed by PuppyOnTheRadio(talk)
Version as at 24 July 2009 PEE review
Sorry Guildy[edit]
I'm not interested in the fantasy football thingamajig. Sowwy. Pleb CUN KUN Dexter111344 • Complain here • Vote now! 02:05, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
Ah, no big deal. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 03:42, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
F-f-f-FANTASY?![edit]
I do so love sports simulation. Not football so much as baseball or some other sport, but okay, you can count me in. -RAHB 05:54, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
Hurray! We are in the midst of our draft right this moment, and you are taking Bad Shroom's place, which means you have the first overall pick! —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 13:31, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
Alright, everything's all set up. Now just how do I go about picking in this weird wide world of sports drafting strategy we've got going? -RAHB 19:12, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
this should be a useful link for you, RAHB. It suggests who you should pick when.--<<http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/f/f1/Bradmonogram.png>> 20:42, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
UnSignpost: July 23rd, 2009[edit]
Telling You Stuff You Already Knew, But With Different Words!
July 23rd, 2009 • Issue 57 • The Newspaper That Won't Tell Everyone That You Wet the Bed! Oops...
Uncyclopedia Users Form Fantasy Football League
This week, several Uncyclopedians banded together under the leadership of one Guildensternenstein to form some sort of "Fantasy Football" organization. What exactly this entails is unclear, but it appears that the football- and soccer-related fantasies of the participating members will be carried out in the semi-private confines of the forums.
Reactions were mixed to this development, with some users expressing emotions ranging from apathy to indifference. Others voiced concern about children, decency, and lewd public conduct. "My little boy came home today saying something about going to another boy's house to perform football fantasies!" said one outraged and confused mother.
Regardless of the small amount of negative feedback, participants are eager to begin fantasizing about their favorite football players, such as David Beckham. Bradaphraser had this to say: "The Fantasy Football League is a chance for Uncyclopedians to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday Uncyclopedia work and actually have some fun for a change. While I usually am busy with the administrating task of sitting on my lazy ass and doing nothing, this gives users a chance to see me in a more relaxed state."
"I fully expect that this venture will be just as successful as my recent run for the Presidency," continued Brad, "which I lost to Bradford Lyttle of the Pacifist party by a mere 110 votes. I fully expect to win one or possibly even two games in this upcoming season, assuming of course that a draft is eventually held." Said draft is scheduled to begin immediately, and assuming only a small portion of footballers flee to Canada to evade this draft, the Uncyclopedia Fantasy Football League will be ready to hold its first game by opening day.
Village Dump Suffers From Rash of Inactivity
In a startling development, activity on Uncyclopedia's main gathering place, the Village Dump, has all but ceased. With The UnIdiot registering the sole comment in the last three full days, the normal flow of important, relevant conversation in the Forums appears to have dried up. While an excess of users can usually be found loitering aimlessly in the halls of the Dump, it appeared all but deserted as of press time.
Several theories have been raised, ranging from the intriguingly possible (July weather causes Uncyclopedians to go outside) to the exceedingly headache-inducing (Uncyclopedians are being abducted by giant space cabbages). However, one of the more interesting theories comes from our lead scientist and nature correspondant, DogNewspaper (unavailable for picture). He claims that while the Village Dump itself along with associated forums such as the Ministry of Love and the Help forum has seen a decline in activity, the so-called Benson's House of Pancakes has seen a shocking upswing in activity.
In the same time frame that only a single edit was made in the Village Dump, sixteen different topics were edited in Benson's Breakfast Domicile. DogNewspaper, that earlier mentioned nature correspondant, calls this a migration. "Woof," he claimed, elaborating that many users were unable to adapt to conditions found in the normal Village Dump, and were forced to relocate to the more hospitable Benson-related location. It is here, in the BHOP, that users are free to create topics concerning their own birthdays, the anniversaries of their birth, and memorials commemorating the day they were born. Whether the mass exodus is complete or not has yet to be seen.
US vs UK, the showdown... almost
Picture Wars: Forum Edition
Still counting to a million
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Arguably the most prominent sub-primate whose existance status varies depending on the day of the week on the entire wiki, An Ape that Only Exists on Thursdays has recently made a return to Uncyclopedia. His track record speaks for itself: awesome articles abound in Ape's presence, his handling of breaking news situations is praiseworthy, and his information guides are useful and informative. Welcome back, Ape!
Old School Featured Article of the Week
Toilet Door Communication, or TDC, is considered by many to be the forerunner of the modern internet. This fascinating form of conversation is complete with its own exceedingly dense jargon and wide spectrum of users. Washing your hands after use is strongly recommended.
<Bonner> A while later we also completely wrapped the scooter in cling film
<Bonner> I still have the photos, he was really pissed about that one
<e|m|c> You mean saran wrap.
<e|m|c> Fucking English.
<Bonner> Cling flim
<e|m|c> Uhh. Saran wrap.
<Bonner> cling film
<Bonner> :)
<e|m|c> Cling film
<Bonner> Saran wrap
<e|m|c> Correct.
This Week in Uncyc, 1901
Uncyclopedia users celebrated their first of many week-long tributes to Oscar Wilde, unable to wait the originally planned year after his death. The entire main page was dedicated to Wilde-related issues, and the first instance of mass Wilde quoting ensued.
Reader Poll of the Week
The editors need your help; please weigh in here on the important, non-boring issue of UnSignpost formatting.
This edition is on time, and anyone who tells you differently is lying! THEDUDEBOT Armed and Ready Say The Word 19:38, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
Uncyclopedia:Requested Articles[edit]
User:The Woodburninator and myself have been talking about improvements to Uncyclopedia:Requested Articles and I was wondering if Der Unwehr would be interested in helping create a few articles? MadMax 21:51, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
Well, the thing about Unwehr members is they all work by themselves. I really can't order them to do anything, DU only serves to motivate people. I do like the idea, though, and will attempt to contribute to this whole improvement thing if I can find the time. So yeah. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 23:49, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
I've actually been thinking of creating a new award, {{reqaward}}, for articles created from UN:REQ. Do you think this might encourage either Der Unwehr or UN:IC? MadMax 13:08, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
I suppose so. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 13:45, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
Just wanted to let you know the award is now official. By the way, do you think anyone from Der Unwehr might be interested in working on this new article? I mentioned it at UN:IC and someone suggested it might be more suited to DU. MadMax 01:44, 31 July 2009 (UTC)
UnBooks:"Incoherent Overwritten Literary Trainwreck" by Thomas Pynchon[edit]
I actually started doing a review for this about four times, but each time I stopped for the same two reasons. 1) PEEReview had started to become the Puppy and Guildy show (yes, in my mind I get top billing) and 2) I haven't read anything by Thomas Pynchon, and that's where my problem with the concept of this piece lies. I've read a few of the comments that you've made about the author's literary style, which made things a lot clearer to me, and that sort of thing should be included in the article, and I've been racking my brains as to how to get around it, and I think I now know what may be done to overcome this issue.
Cover quotes Every overblown literary trainwreck has cover quotes, usually one by Clive Barker/Stephen King, and then a second from an author who writes in a similar style. I'd probably pick on Dan Brown for a second one, because he's a more recognisable name, has a similarity in the overblown melodrama aspect, writes as a pseudo-intellectual but in reality writes pulp for the masses. (I HATE Dan Brown.) The quotes could be along the lines of "This is the novel I wish I had written, assuming that I'd wanted to write a barely comprehensible, vain, over-intellectualised novel that had no plot line." or something to that effect.
In narrative self-referential commentary which is me saying "the stuff you did in the singing, but just more of it" but as I'm reading your article at the same time it's becoming harder for me to not be an intellectual snob. What can I say, I have histrionic personality disorder. But something along the lines of adding in here "We can't understand the plot; Maybe it doesn't have a lot; It's hard to work out; My sanity is at doubt; So why don't I just croon along." or something to that effect. I spent a total of three second writing that line, so I won't be offended if you don't use it.
With the exception of nothing in the PEEreview about concept, I agree with most of what's already been said, so I won't say it again. <span class="GenOberst"> PoopyOnTheRadio </span>t 01:23, 25/07/2009
Gotcha. Well, regardless of what happens, I think I'm going to shelve IOLT for a while, because writing it (and the revising it) was fairly involved. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 04:49, 25 July 2009 (UTC)
You mean the legendary Guild finally has too much on his plate! But... I thought you could do everything. <span class="GenOberst"> PoopyOnTheRadio </span>t 07:22, 25/07/2009
So did I...[sniff]...so did I.... —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 13:44, 25 July 2009 (UTC)
Draft[edit]
Homie, you iz on da clock. ~~Oaktown Holla 04:08, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
You press 'save' multiple times a lot. Staircase CUNt 04:14, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
Thanx. Also, Guildy is back up. ~~Oaktown Holla 22:56, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
It's your turn[edit]
Someone forgot to tell you.--<<http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/f/f1/Bradmonogram.png>> 01:25, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
And...[edit]
You stole Rnady Moss from me. Bastard. Staircase CUNt 02:24, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
Hah! Yeah, it was either him or Calvin Johnson. Then I realized Calvin Johnson plays for the Lions. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 02:27, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
Whatever happened to Reggie Wayne? Staircase CUNt 02:28, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
Well, he did have sort of a disappointing season last year, but keep in mind that was because the Colts had no O-line and no run game. Now that Peyton's got a tandem backfield and therefore a fresh set of legs always behind him, plus an improved O-line, Indy should be able to get the whole play action thing rolling again. In short, (I think) Reggie will have a rebound next season, though not everyone is of a like mind, and so Reggie's ranked a little lower. I selected Moss because I'm willing to bet that he's going to be waiting for me in round four (provided Liver doesn't take him the pick before). And, even if he does, I should have either Greg Jennings or Roddy White to choose from. In any event, it's a win for me. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 02:32, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
You stole Drew Brees from me. Bastard. http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png 17YEARSOFcHeDDaR http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/35/SBQ3.JPG/15px-SBQ3.JPG 12:44,27July,2009
Well, Liver just grabbed Wayne with the pick just after mine, so I guess that kills my whole draft strategy for this round. Bummer. Also, Cheddar, your name was not on Drew Brees. Plus you've got McNabb at QB, so don't complain. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 13:47, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
Did u see McNabb last season? I love the Eagles, but I'm gonna need a miracle. http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png 17YEARSOFcHeDDaR http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/35/SBQ3.JPG/15px-SBQ3.JPG 14:45,27July,2009
McNabb performed well down the stretch, which is all that matters, plus he's got some shiny new receivers to throw to. Statistically speaking, he should do alright. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 14:49, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
Stats, schmats, who needs 'em. He'll either throw the ball good or not, and my guess is he won't. Staircase CUNt 14:53, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
Well, in FF, all that matters is stats, is what I'm saying. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 15:00, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
Final Fantasy?--<<http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/f/f1/Bradmonogram.png>> 15:13, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
you are up again, sir. SirGerrycheeversGunTalk 12:55, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
my email[edit]
[email protected] ~~Oaktown Holla 23:23, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
Sent you an invite. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 23:25, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
Hi[edit]
Don't think I've ever said hi to you before but keep up the good writing. Anyway, I remember you said something once about killing all memes by 2010, well I'm trying to kill a big one right here on VFD and need some support. It would be appreciated. --Sir DJ ~ Irreverent 08:02, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
Nice pick[edit]
I actually considered picking him instead of Romo, since he's such a great talent who'd fallen so far. Ah well...--<<http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/f/f1/Bradmonogram.png>> 14:05, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
Thank you. I always tend to wait on my RBs, seeings as you can seemingly always find guys like Chris Johnson in the later rounds. If Woody doesn't take Aaron Rodgers by the time I'm up next, I'm thinking about nabbing him, too. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 14:22, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
That would be just a little retarded of me, now wouldn't it? Woody On Fire! Talking Woody Stalking Woody 14:23, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
Hey, always be prepared.--<<http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/f/f1/Bradmonogram.png>> 14:32, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
And you never know when I might go CRAZY! Woody On Fire! Talking Woody Stalking Woody 14:34, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
Is this when someone makes a joke about condoms? Pleb CUN KUN Dexter111344 • Complain here • Vote now! 14:34, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
No, straws. Woody On Fire! Talking Woody Stalking Woody 14:35, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
Or some wacky combination of the two.--<<http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/f/f1/Bradmonogram.png>> 14:36, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
Oh Holy Mr. Guilder of le Steinsensterns[edit]
It's just about a week 'til my birthday (8/7). That means only about a week for presents! Go man go! http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png 17YEARSOFcHeDDaR http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/35/SBQ3.JPG/15px-SBQ3.JPG 23:28,29July,2009
Don't worry about it, I've already got something in mind. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 03:58, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
Oh Goody!!! http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png 17YEARSOFcHeDDaR http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/35/SBQ3.JPG/15px-SBQ3.JPG 15:28,30July,2009
Further liturgical discussion on the ramifications of Levitcus[edit]
I saw this last night and thought that you'd appreciate it. (Forgot to sign. Oops) <span class="GenOberst"> PoopyOnTheRadio </span>t 05:27, 30/07/2009
God, people in my country are stupid. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 05:41, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
Also, thanks for the video. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 05:41, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
To be fair, I know people like this in Australia as well, but most of them have friends living in Dallas. <span class="GenOberst"> PoopyOnTheRadio </span>t 05:48, 30/07/2009
Yeah, there are stupid religious people all over. Like pretty much every Muslim person to ever live. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 13:01, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
You ever been to Italy? One of the most religious places in the world (*ahem* the pope *ahem*). Someone on the street probably would've stoned the kid. http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png 17YEARSOFcHeDDaR http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/35/SBQ3.JPG/15px-SBQ3.JPG 15:35,30July,2009
I have not. Europe on the whole, though, is a lot less religious than the US. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 17:40, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
Actually, I know some really nice Muslims as well. It's unfortunate that a lot of them get tarred with the same "Jihad" brush. There's another sketch the chasers did earlier this year in Vatican city, but that was about Catholics rather than Christians. I was raised a Catholic, and the reality is Catholics don't follow the Bible, they follow the Catechism, which is a very different thing, even if based initially on the Bible. <span class="GenOberst"> PoopyOnTheRadio </span>t 21:24, 30/07/2009
I was raised Catholic too! And, by some astonishing coincidence, I'm also an atheist. Imagine that. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 21:48, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
'Tis your turn[edit]
Just sayin'.--<<http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/f/f1/Bradmonogram.png>> 14:10, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
Thomas Isaac the Tank Engine[edit]
I've made a few changes since your first review and the second review from Chief, just like to know your gut reaction in regards to this as it currently appears. (I'm not after a full review, but feel free to say as much or as little as your like, and take your time as I'm juggling about five things at the moment. Thanks. <span class="GenOberst"> PoopyOnTheRadio </span>t 01:51, 31/07/2009
Sergio Leone[edit]
Not only have you written an article on one of my all-time favorite directors, you've fufilled one of the oldest requests on the site. Sir, I salute you. MadMax 17:46, 31 July 2009 (UTC)
This user created Sergio Leone, an article originally requested on Uncyclopedia:Requested Articles. Good for them us!
(for more information, see award statistics)
So, what do we do...[edit]
If RAHB is just abandoned us? Like, for months, or whatever?--<<http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/f/f1/Bradmonogram.png>> 23:46, 31 July 2009 (UTC)
Replace him? Or auto-pick for him and then just keep track of his stuff? http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png 17YEARSOFcHeDDaR http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/35/SBQ3.JPG/15px-SBQ3.JPG 23:58,31July,2009
When do we make a call of that nature, though? At a week?--<<http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/f/f1/Bradmonogram.png>> 00:08, 1 August 2009 (UTC)
probably. I still say we should go ahead and autopick this round. It's been 2-3 days now (I lost count) http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png 17YEARSOFcHeDDaR http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/35/SBQ3.JPG/15px-SBQ3.JPG 02:45,1August,2009
I left something on the Draft page, though I'll say it again here. Give it until the end of the weekend--RAHB may be extremely busy for all we know. If he still hasn't picked, we'll autopick for him. From then on out, everyone has 24 hours to make their pick. If they have not picked within 24 hours, they will be given the highest player according to Yahoo! ranks. So there. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 02:49, 1 August 2009 (UTC)
He also might be dead. http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png 17YEARSOFcHeDDaR http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/35/SBQ3.JPG/15px-SBQ3.JPG 02:58,1August,2009
Sounds good. (The plan, I mean. Not the chance he could be dead. That'd suck.)--<<http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/f/f1/Bradmonogram.png>> 11:39, 1 August 2009 (UTC)
Yeah, I'll feel real bad if he is. http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png 17YEARSOFcHeDDaR http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/35/SBQ3.JPG/15px-SBQ3.JPG 15:02,1August,2009
I finally[edit]
Got that review done for you. ~~Oaktown Holla 00:59, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
CONGRATULATIONS[edit]
You are now the best friend of the world (for this month) http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png 17YEARSOFcHeDDaR http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/35/SBQ3.JPG/15px-SBQ3.JPG 02:01,2August,2009
Your ban[edit]
Was more for consistency after I banned Sock and Dex than anything else, but when Mordillo puts that drama template on a VHF vote, don't bother responding to someone on the vote page, maybe take it to their talk page, OK? --UU - natter 14:50, Aug 3
I was banned? —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 15:24, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
Yeah. For 5 minutes. Unlike me who got a bunch of unwarranted bans when I was doing work. Pleb CUN KUN Dexter111344 • Complain here • Vote now! 15:25, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
Heh. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 15:27, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
One of us! One of us! http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png 17YEARSOFcHeDDaR http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/35/SBQ3.JPG/15px-SBQ3.JPG 15:49,3August,2009
But which article was the argument on? http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png 17YEARSOFcHeDDaR http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/35/SBQ3.JPG/15px-SBQ3.JPG 15:52,3August,2009
getting it rolling again[edit]
now we're truckin'. keep us going, sir. SirGerrycheeversGunTalk 16:12, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
UnSignpost: July 30th, 2009[edit]
It's on time, you were just high and didn't realize when it got here! THEDUDEBOT Armed and Ready Say The Word 23:02, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
One half hour until you need to auto-pick for Staircase[edit]
By my calculations it would be Pierre Thomas (RB-NO). Am I correct?--<<http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/f/f1/Bradmonogram.png>> 22:33, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
Possibly. I dunno, we'll have to see. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 23:11, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
Ur up. ~~Oaktown Holla 23:22, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
your move again good sir. SirGerrycheeversGunTalk 18:30, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
Quentin Tarantino[edit]
Shall I nominate it for you? —Sir Socky (talk) (stalk) GUN SotM UotM PMotM UotY 01:28, 7 August 2009 (UTC)
Holy fuck. Um, I finished it about five minutes ago, but if you've read it already and think it deserves a highlight, then sure, go right ahead. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 01:31, 7 August 2009 (UTC)
Ah. I'll go right ahead. —Sir Socky (talk) (stalk) GUN SotM UotM PMotM UotY 01:32, 7 August 2009 (UTC)
Longliver's pick[edit]
Are we giving him the best available player (Hines Ward - WR - Pit), or the best of what he needs (Rob Bironas - K - Ten)?--<<http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/f/f1/Bradmonogram.png>> 17:28, 7 August 2009 (UTC)
Well, according to my tally, the highest-rated player is Kevin Smith of Detroit. However, since Liver seems to draft the best Colt available more often than not, I'm thinking his autopick is going to be Joseph Addai. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 18:13, 7 August 2009 (UTC)
Germans[edit]
Hi Guildy, long time no speak, nice work on Leone, Tarantino, Pious Christians etc.. it's really quite hard to keep up with your work tbh, but I haven't yet seen a mediocre article.
Regarding the request on the forums, I did leave a message for NBK earlier, but he appears to be absent anyway. The acronym is the HANEKE one and I just need to turn it into authentic-sounding German that would still be funny if you can only understand a couple of words as a non-German speaker. Haneke is a doomsday device and the pinnacle of depressive stimulus if you're wanting to know what ball park I need it to be in. Cheers :)--El Sid, the lazy one • parlez-vous franglais? 15:15, 8 August 2009 (UTC)
Ah, gotcha. I actually watched Funny Games two weeks ago because of your article and its bringing of Haneke to my attention. Anyway, as soon as I work out something that works, I'll message you back. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 15:19, 8 August 2009 (UTC)
Cheers, I think I might have mentioned this before but - since it's so long since I've seen Funny Games - it's mainly "The Piano Teacher", "The Seventh Continent" and "71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance" that I'm working from at the moment. Especially "The Seventh Continent" which I really like actually, but can't imagine a more depressive or anti-consumerist anti-modernist nihilism-drenched film (don't watch it to be entertained btw, it's just masterful and doing exactly what it sets out to achieve, it's far from fun).--El Sid, the lazy one • parlez-vous franglais? 15:26, 8 August 2009 (UTC)
Gotcha, I'll have to see it sometime. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 15:28, 8 August 2009 (UTC)
You're up, Sternenguildenstien[edit]
~~Oaktown Holla 05:49, 9 August 2009 (UTC)
Autopick[edit]
I find it a pain to go through the people left, and I know I'm gonna screw up my picks, and I don't care about the people left. So would you mind auto-picking my bench players, giving the highest available person? Thank you. Bitch. http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png 17YEARSOFcHeDDaR http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/35/SBQ3.JPG/15px-SBQ3.JPG 21:58,9August,2009
Sure, it would certainly speed things up a bit. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 22:03, 9 August 2009 (UTC)
Cool, but I do have one rule. PLEASE DON'T PICK ANYONE FROM THE STEELERS. I don't care if they're the best available pick, I do not want a Pithead on my team. http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png 17YEARSOFcHeDDaR http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/35/SBQ3.JPG/15px-SBQ3.JPG 22:25,9August,2009
Speaking of which, it's Cheddar's turn. If I pick for him (it'll be Tomorrow morning, apprx. 7AM EST, methinks), it'll be Kellen Winslow, Jr (TB-TE). You can, of course, pick whoever you want for the man.--<<http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/f/f1/Bradmonogram.png>> 01:56, 10 August 2009 (UTC)
I really don't care who picks for me, as long as I don't get crap *ahem* Big Ben *ahem* http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png 17YEARSOFcHeDDaR http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/35/SBQ3.JPG/15px-SBQ3.JPG 03:13,10August,2009
et tu, guildy. SirGerrycheeversGunTalk 03:18, 10 August 2009 (UTC)
Well, regretfully, I've decided that I want Michael Vick. I don't like the guy, but McNabb and Reid do, and he's an Eagle, so i'm gonna have to adjust to him. http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png 17YEARSOFcHeDDaR http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/35/SBQ3.JPG/15px-SBQ3.JPG 04:46,14August,2009
Just kidding, don't actually give him to me. http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png 17YEARSOFcHeDDaR http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/35/SBQ3.JPG/15px-SBQ3.JPG 13:30,14August,2009
UnSignpost! August 6th, 2009!! WE BE LATE, Y'ALL!!![edit]
The Newspaper With Words n' Shit!
August 6th, 2009 • Issue 59 • Painfully Extracting Nuggets of Truth from the Teeth of the News!
Uncyclopedia Triples Ad Revenue; Users Line Up For Paychecks
This week, Uncyclopedia's benign evil overlords, Wikia, shuffled the advertising layout on our fine website. Previously, the left sidebar contained just one Wikia spotlight. These spotlights are not advertisements as much as they are a way to whore Wikia and increase its position in some sort of Google rankings, since the links from the banner ads go from Wikia-hosted Uncyclopedia to Google and back to Wikia-hosted wikis on such relevant topics to users who are on a satire wiki as the Burnout Wiki and the Harry Potter wiki. These Google rankings are actually a series of thousands of monkeys at Google headquarters, who move beads around on giant abaci based on search engine hits. Users who click these cleverly disguised and probably illegal "double-switch" ads cause the monkeys to alter the beads in Wikia's favor.
However, in recent days this Wikia spotlight was moved to the bottom of each page rather than the sidebar and multiplied by three. A cursory look at any of the wikis linked in these spotlights results in a brutal assault of the senses, as they are all swimming in banner advertisements, sidebar advertisements, advertisements in the content, and links to highly useful Wikia features such as Wikianswers. While the increased number of spotlights on Uncyclopedia has not directly resulted in any cash flow, the increased Google bead rating has indeed caused Wikia stock to jump by six beads (the stock market is also organized using giant abaci, only it is operated by goats rather than monkeys). Wikia has decided to share credit for this jump in value with the users of Uncyclopedia, and all users will be receiving checks for equal amounts next Tuesday. The line forms behind Olipro, wherever he happens to be on Tuesday when the stock market goats arbitrarily decide to stop working for the day.
A Hell of a Time at the Village Dump
By Bad Shroom
Recently in the forums, BHOP's activity has arguably skyrocketed. An IP has started a new rhyming craze, and the cheesy, crunchy snack food CheddarBBQ has revived many topics that were getting rather aged, such as Fantasy Football, a Shakira-esque topic, and even his own birthday's topic.
Back on BHOP, fruity user Neox's random storytelling and serious user YouKnowWhatTheMusicMeans' serious, dramatic storytelling have made Forum:Who HATES MochiAds? 2's story a complete, random mess. Also, Optimuschris and Modusoperandi have been having one hell of a time discussing the much-anticipated failing of the new G.I. Joe movie. Finally, users have a had a heated battle over whether to ban the Abstain feature on VFH, which is ending up as off-topic and random as an episode of Lost. Are there any cool discussions going on? That's the forum news in your area, now here's Mr. G with the weather, only on Public Access Channel 2!
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STFU, N00B!!
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Like most of the dozens of Uncyclopedians that hail from Norwell, Massachusetts, The UnIdiot is awesome. Perhaps most well known for his high quality journalism, he has also branched out into public service announcements and novelized fiction. We don't know what the deal with Norwell is; probably something to do with the water.
The Water powered bus is the most prominent mode of public transportation in rainy cities such as Seattle and London, and also underwater cities like Atlantis and New Orleans. Invented in 1954 by Sir Henry Bus, the water powered bus is capable of maintaining speeds between 'brisk gentlemanly walk' and 'brisk gentlemanly trot' for up to ten minutes.
Cajek Update of the Fortnight
Noted funnyman Cajek was recently spotted announcing his presence and simultaneously his lack of activity. However, he was also sighted vandalizing signatures and driving in a reckless manner, with a crumpet in his hand and a groundhog on his lap, respectively.
Hand delivered by Pleb CUN KUN Dexter111344 • Complain here • Vote now! 21:57, 10 August 2009 (UTC)
Chutes and Ladders[edit]
At the moment it looks quite better and the images are looking really good now. I really do like the examples of the board games as a metaphor for something else (e.g the guy being famous for his work on 'Free Parking') so if you are able to sprinkle those throughout the piece then it should be good. They also tie into the theme of 'board games are serious business' nicely so once you put more of those in it I would probably vote for it on VFH. --Sequence 01:04, 11 August 2009 (UTC)
Thanks. I'll make some more changes/additions in the near future, and then have you look at it again, if you don't mind. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 07:35, 11 August 2009 (UTC)
Okay I had a look over it again and I definitely think the footnotes are a great addition. It's looking very nice. --Sequence 12:17, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
VFH huh...Well I'll say that I would vote for it, but that's because I can appreciate humour even if it doesn't cause you to laugh out loud. At the moment it is still quite subtle humour for the most part so I can't vouch for how other people would vote (e.g some people base their vote on how many laughs they have throughout the piece. If you want to you could try putting it up for vote, or you could chuck it onto pee review and see if someone else gives you a different opinion to what I have said. Hope that helps, I'll support you whichever you choose. --Sequence 12:27, 14 August 2009 (UTC)
Well, if you like it, that's good enough for me. If it fails, I can always revise it again. Thanks. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 15:55, 14 August 2009 (UTC)
Thanks for helping make Six Hats a feature...[edit]
... by not voting against it! <span class="GenOberst"> PoopyOnTheRadio </span>t 09:37, 11/08/2009
Well, I probably would have voted For if I were a tad bit more familiar with the subject, so yeah. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 14:48, 11 August 2009 (UTC)
That's cool. I'll let you make it up to me in whatever way you like! <span class="GenOberst"> PoopyOnTheRadio </span>t 10:04, 13/08/2009
VFH[edit]
Please stop commenting on against votes. Everyone gets to vote whichever way they want, and you don't need to express you opinion on these votes. Thanks. ~http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/f/f6/Jewriken.GIF 13:38, 11 August 2009 (UTC)
Fair enough. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 14:47, 11 August 2009 (UTC)
draft pace[edit]
hey guildy, i'll most likely not be around for my next few picks in the draft, but i just may, so could you pick for me if i haven't picked in, say, 2 hours? that way i might still catch it, but i won't hold you guys up to long if i'm away. if you do pick for me, please pick the highest remaining WR for the next pick, then the highest overall position player in each following round. thanks! SirGerrycheeversGunTalk 03:47, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
Will do, Cheevers. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 05:21, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
Welp[edit]
It seems the draft has slowed to a crawl again. If I end up picking for Staircase, my pick would be Kellen Winslow, Jr., again, but it's becoming apparent you're looking at something very different from what I'm looking at when you pick, so I'll give you until I return from work to pick who YOU think he should pick. Cheers.--<<http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/f/f1/Bradmonogram.png>> 11:36, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
I'm picking for him now, and yes, it does seem that way. I'm going by Yahoo's rankings in the "Pre-Draft Rankings" section. As players are picked, I add them to the "my rankings section." So yeah. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 13:45, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
Yeah, I'm using the mock draft figures at the same site. I guess that's what's been giving us the different numbers. I guess we can keep going as we've been, where you pick unless you're not available for a long time, then I'll pick.--<<http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/f/f1/Bradmonogram.png>> 21:10, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
Sounds good to me. We've only got four rounds left to do, so hopefully this'll all get wrapped up soon. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 22:37, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
Incidentally, Staircase just gave his blessing for you to draft for him.--<<http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/f/f1/Bradmonogram.png>> 00:17, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
And it is his turn, I believe. Woody On Fire! Talking Woody Stalking Woody 00:50, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
Yes, it is. Why no one can be bothered to finish their drafts is beyond me, but whatever. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 02:04, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
Are you picking for Gerry?[edit]
Or am I? 'Cause it's time he was picked for.--<<http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/f/f1/Bradmonogram.png>> 23:09, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
I got it. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 01:42, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
Time to pick for Longliver[edit]
Unless you want me to, etc etc. Also, Chedz noticed he hasn't picked in like, three rounds, so we might want to shorten his time limit (only two more rounds, though, so not TOO much of a point... I think at one pick per day we'll still beat out the season.--<<http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/f/f1/Bradmonogram.png>> 02:11, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
HANEKE[edit]
Cheers Guildy, I like that one a lot. NBKieler did get in contact actually and so I have an alternative, but I really like that one. It has the right amount of silliness, thanks --El Sid, the lazy one • parlez-vous franglais? 09:56, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
Hah, wonderful, glad you like it. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 13:13, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
The Foreign Office[edit]
Hi Guildy, you seemed interested in this project didn't you? Well the thing is, it seems to be very popular with the other uncycs so far, but ours doesn't seem to be doing much at all, apart from myself (and Dexter has put his name down too). Since noone seems to be replying seriously to the forum post anymore, I was wondering whether you'd like to be involved (unless you're busy) or whether you knew of any bilingual folk who might be interested.
The "-> English" page is here and several translations have been started so far (4 by me and 1 by Pirc). I don't know the best way of advertising the service other than the forum, any ideas? --El Sid, the lazy one • parlez-vous franglais? 10:12, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
Yes, I am interested in the idea, though truth be told I would rather spend my efforts writing my own original work, and not translating that of others (and in all honesty my German isn't nearly good enough to translate anything anyway), so yeah. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 14:48, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
Yeah, I understand that too, no problem. What I was thinking more was to do a basic translation and then hand it over to the writer whose style is most similar to the desired end-product for them to put the finishing touches to. What do you think? Would you be up to that if you had the time? --El Sid, the lazy one • parlez-vous franglais? 14:56, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
Eh, I suppose so. We'll see what happens, I guess. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 17:33, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
VFP[edit]
I nommed a pic. Check it out plz. http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/b/b0/Icons-flag-it.png 17YEARSOFcHeDDaR http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/35/SBQ3.JPG/15px-SBQ3.JPG 23:15,15August,2009
if PCAS falls out of VDH now...[edit]
Does that make it an ultra-quasi feature, as at the moment it would have a HIGHER score than anything in there that would be picked as a feature, just been in there for a while... <span class="GenOberst"> PoopyOnTheRadio </span>t 21:04, 16/08/2009
Why would fail now? It's leading the next highest thing by two votes with only a day left until it gets its due, and its health is still in the 40s. If it is kicked out of the queue with less than a day before it's featured with a score higher than anything else, I would be FUCKING PISSED, and probably have some choice words for whatever brilliant admin decided to do that. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 21:21, 16 August 2009 (UTC)
Because by the "Health" it's the second lowest, and it has not been pushed over to featured yet. It would be a fucking stupid decision, agreed, but if six things were thrown into the queue now, then that would put the total number to 21, which would mean that it would be eligible to be failed (low health) as it would be to be featured (highest score). I honestly can't work out why it hasn't gone to feature yet as health is not used to decide what to feature and it has a higher score than a number of these. <span class="GenOberst"> PoopyOnTheRadio </span>t 08:23, 17/08/2009
Correction: when you have two articles with the same score, the one with the higher health will be featured. ~http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/f/f6/Jewriken.GIF 08:26, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
Okay. Is there any articles at the moment with a higher score? If I spam the VFH queue with new articles (quality or not, still within the 3 day rule) do you choose which article goes through to VFH prior to working our which gets removed? Not arguing, understand, just confused. <span class="GenOberst"> PoopyOnTheRadio </span>t 08:43, 17/08/2009
All goes to common sense, I'm not going to remove PCAS just because someone spams the VFH with a few articles. The only way it's not going to make a feature if we'll have a few more articles beating it to the feature queue by a higher score in which case its health will drop further. To be honest, normally I'd remove it since it's been there for quite some time, but at the moment it doesn't seem like something is going to overtake its score. ~http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/f/f6/Jewriken.GIF 08:50, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
Gotcha. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 13:17, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
That clears it up... sorry if it seemed I was being critical, just curious. Oh, and w00t! <span class="GenOberst"> PoopyOnTheRadio </span>t 03:17, 18/08/2009
Hah, it's all good, and thank you. —Unführer Guildy Ritter von Guildensternenstein 04:43, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
Thanks—the remake[edit]
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College Department of Athletics has announced that 100 student athletes are competing on the Assumption College Football team this season. 1983 Union Co. Get the latest Maynard high school football news, rankings, schedules, stats, scores, results, athletes info, and more at MassLive. 8 days ago · The Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association will hold its annual awards dinner on Sunday, April 28, at the Hilton Doubletree in Westborough. Kid Cudi; Artist CrookersOct 05, 2010 · Category Sports; Suggested by UMG Big Sean - Moves (Official Music Video) Song Embrace The Martian Feat. Indian School Rd. Though I like it here, I still can't wait to graduate from here and move on to the next part of my life. Blue-Grey Football National Training Center 3608 S. In his senior year, Jay was awarded the Unsung Hero Award for his play during the 1968 season. Eight are eighth-graders and likely won't see a single snap on a Friday night. Maynard, who graduated from high school in Colorado City in 1953, was a state champion in the high and low hurdles in high school and an All-Conference wide receiver at …Maynard High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Maynard, Arkansas, United States. Maynard High School Fowler School Green Meadow School Athletics Change Language Form. High School Sports One coach, two teams: How Covenant’s year with Chambless Where to buy tickets to see Atlanta high school football games Saturday at Mercedes-Benz StadiumCheck out Zachary Maynard's Football recruiting profile on BeRecruited. Some of the greatest games in high school football history have ended without a winner. It is one of two public high schools in Randolph County, Arkansas and the sole high school administered by the Maynard School District. Maynard Evans is the #10 ranked Class 7A High School Football Team in the state of Florida according to the Associated Press. Campo Verde High School …For example, each class, activity, and game begins with thanking God for the ability to live, move, and have being. Welcome to the Home of Maynard Jackson High School Athletics! Check back soon for the latest updates on all your favorite Jaguar teams and athletes. Maynard High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2015-16 school year. com and browse through our local Massachusetts / Western Massachusetts real estate listings. He is a special education teacher at the high school and has been an assistant football coach at Maynard for 10 years, serving as the offensive and defensive coordinator. We're an independent nonprofit that provides parents with in-depth school …Register now for the Maynard Youth Football Tackle Football program . 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High School yearbook The 2012-2013 Union County High School senior class. In 1928, while Maynard High School was still at the Summer Street location, the town transferred the land that had been the Town (Poor) Farm meadow to the School department. Kaylen Maynard (94) Defensive End - Prep - Particiapted in football, basketball, baseball and track at Hidden Valley High School All-Conference selection. After the Kountze Independent School District's decision, the cheerleaders and their families filed suit on September 20. Master Site for Maynard High School. Kaylen Maynard (94) Defensive Maynard High School has always been an incredibly close-knit community with many opportunities in a variety of activities. The Indiana Football Coaches Association, which recently announced their all-state team, selected Maynard as an offensive lineman and Word as a defensive back on the group’s Class 4A senior team. It has a student teacher ratio of 21. Don Maynard. 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Kid Cudi; Artist CrookersAuthor: jsilva232Views: 429The Recorder - Maynard derails Turners Falls dream, 44-6https://www. 2018-09-13 05:19 PDT (2018 Season) by Shiloh High School Football We have a team doctor and if at all possible, please send our players here if hurt so that we have a direct line of communication with the doctor treating your son. Naylor R-2 High School, Neelyville R-4, Walnut Ridge, Crowley's Ridge Academy, Paragould High School, Greene County Tech High School, Black Rock High School, Current River Career Center, Doniphan High School, Corning High School, Walnut Ridge High School, Hoxie High School, Sloan-Hendrix High School, Couch High School Maynard High School is a public high school in Maynard. The following people were inducted into the MHS Athletic Hall of Fame on November 18, 2006: 1938 Football Team (Midland League & Middlesex League Champions) You can help the Maynard Food Pantry help others. Mini reunion photos are up,,,scan down to see them . Search Form Form Text The Maynard School Committee Meeting originally scheduled for Thursday 3/14 at 7:00 pm has been moved to Wednesday 3/13 at 7:00 pm due to a …You will pass Maynard High School Football Field and enter the campus at the High School sign. Total Enrollment. Mar 25, 2019 · Follow the Jaguarss schedule, roster, events and photos all in one place. Maynard Resident Katrina Kohlman Named a Charles O Hoosick Falls High School's Athletics website. Posted Thu, Nov 29 2018; Stats Updated. See how this Oklahoma athlete is connecting with coaches across the country. , followed Nov 18, 2012 · 2012 All-Pioneer Press high school football team Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Raymonte Maynard, Mpls. The Maynard School is the South West's top school & a leading UK Independent Girls School. Requests will be responded to in the order they are received. You will pass Maynard High School Football Field and enter the campus at the High School sign. Next left is the driveway for Fowler. com - School Web SitesMaynard worked on his master’s degree in sports administration at Illinois State University and was hired at Normal Community High School as a teacher and coach, after which he went to Eureka High School as head football coach and dean of students. Aug 29, 2018 MAYNARD — Maynard High has 33 players on its varsity roster. Please Visit our new website atLogan Maynard and Andrew Word will forever have their name enshrined as all-state players. Arcadia High School 4703 E. were still played at the old “Edwards Field” at the old building on West Main St. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12. Kipling St Denver, CO 80235 June 1 – 2, 2019 . 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The Nathaniel Centre
Bioethical issues/articles
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Home • Euthanasia • Bioethical issues • Bioethics at the End of Life • Euthanasia • Modal windows • NZ Catholic Bishops message
The Dangers of Euthanasia: A Statement from the New Zealand Catholic Bishops
Life is full of blessings, challenges and opportunities. Even dying brings its own unique blessings, challenges and opportunities.
Danger Ahead
Baroness Ilora Finlay is a doctor, professor of palliative medicine at Cardiff University and an independent crossbench member of the House of Lords. She explains to Michael Fitzsimons how her opposition to euthanasia is not on religious grounds, but entirely a matter of public safety.
Broad Alliance launches to oppose legalising euthanasia
A coalition, assembled to oppose the legalisation of euthanasia and assisted-suicide in New Zealand, has been formally launched today at a function at Parliament.
NZ Catholic Bishops message
[27 September 2013]
In 2012 Labour MP Maryan Street prepared a Private Members Bill, the “End of Life Choice Bill”. The NZ Catholic Bishops sent the following letter to NZ Catholics in response to the Bill. The Bill was subsequently withdrawn from the private members ballot box in 2013 in order to avoid a controversial debate during election year.
Dear Fellow New Zealanders,
The present attempt to make euthanasia and assisted-suicide legal in New Zealand is a matter of extremely serious concern. We want to encourage you to take the time to become fully informed about this very important issue.
There are many reasons why people object to legalising euthanasia and/or assisted-suicide. While these can include religious and moral ones, our concern is to point out the social dangers of such a law change.
Many people from a variety of personal and professional backgrounds share our concern that a law change would introduce a new and dangerous dimension to our society.
The legalisation of euthanasia would:
send a message that the lives of some people are not worth living
mean the sick, elderly, disabled and dying would too easily see themselves as a financial and/or emotional burden on their families and communities
put further pressure on elderly people at a time when elder abuse is a growing problem
send a mixed message about suicide when youth suicide remains at critical levels in New Zealand, well above all other countries in the OECD
undermine trust in the medical profession and put pressure on doctors and nurses to act against their consciences.
Legalising euthanasia would place the lives of vulnerable people at risk, including those whom others might be tempted to think would be better off dead. For some people, it will undermine their choice to live. The mark of a good society is its ability and willingness to care for those who are most vulnerable. The current law offers people who are dying the best protection and provides the best motivation and conditions for quality palliative care.
We urge you to make your views known, especially to your local Member of Parliament.
Understanding the issue
Facts re the bill
Key arguments
Call to action - What you can do
Euthanasia must be distinguished from the withholding or withdrawing of medically futile or burdensome treatment.
A person in pain constitutes a medical crisis not a reason for euthanasia.
The Dutch experience has shown that the acceptance of death as a medical solution is suppressing the performance of doctors and nurses in critical situations when life is threatened but can still be saved. - Dr. Richard Fenigsen
Twenty to 40 percent of medical diagnoses prove wrong when confronted with the ultimate criterion of truth, the autopsy. This means that the license to cause deaths on the grounds of medical diagnoses can lead to tragic mistakes. - Dr. Richard Fenigsen
Psychiatrists should prevent suicide, not prescribe it - Charles Collins, Crux (2018).
Belgian ethicist says euthanasia has become 'sacralized' - Charles Collins, Crux (2018).
A CMA doctor on the burdens and ethics of assisted death - Shannon Proudfoot, Maclean's (2016).
Euthanasia and the common good - Charlotte Paul, Corpus (2018).
Euthanasia is almost a declaration of no confidence in medicine - Wesley J Smith, Sputnik (2018).
An age-old problem: society fails to truly embrace its seniors - Rhonda Nay, The Conversation (2013).
> Further Articles
Video/Audio Clips
Insight: Euthanasia - Choice or Slippery Slope? - Alex Perrottet, Radio New Zealand (October 2017).
Baroness the Professor Ilora Finlay - Radio interview with Mark Sainsbury, Radio New Zealand (June 2017).
‘Dying Well’ - A panel discussion hosted by Hon Paul Foster-Bell (June 2017). Panel: Baroness the Professor Ilora Finlay, Robert Preston, Maryan Street, Professor Andrew Geddis, Dr Andrew Butler.
Euthanasia Q+A with Baroness Ilora Finlay and Robert Preston - Mic Series 08, Maxim Institute (June 2017).
Baroness the Professor Ilora Finlay - Radio interview with Kim Hill, Radio New Zealand (August 2012).
Ethics and Euthanasia: A Debate that Never Dies - A video debate including right-to-die advocate Dr Philip Nitschke and leading Australian ethicist Dr Bernadette Tobin (July 2012).
‘Voluntary Euthanasia: Murder or Mercy?’ - Panel discussion, Museum of City and Sea public forum (May 2012). Panel: Dr Grant Morris (talk), Paul Russell (talk), Janet Marsland (talk), Anna MacLennan (talk), Question Time.
Euthanasia and assisted suicide: A discussion we need to have, Panel Discussion and Question Time - Open Forum, Centre for Theology and Public Issues Otago University (April 2012). Panel: Professor Sean Davison, Hon. Maryan Street, MP, Professor Grant Gillett, Dr John Kleinsman, Associate Professor Colin Gavaghan.
Euthanasia: An ethical and legal crossroad.
Anscombe Bioethics Centre
Doctors say no
The Care Alliance (NZ)
Care Alliance Analysis of HSC Submissions
Care Not Killing (UK)
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide: Myths and Facts - New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference
Euthanasia-Free New Zealand
Euthanasia Prevention Coalition
Everylife Research Unit - Analysis of NZ Health Select Committee Submissions
The Gospel of Life – Evangelium Vitaee
HOPE (AUS)
Killing Me Softly: Should Euthanasia Be Legalised? - Report to Family First NZ
Living and Dying Well (UK)
No to Assisted Suicide
REALdignity Tasmania
Reject Assisted Suicide
Salvation Army Euthanasia Resources
16,000 Voices
10 Questions for David Seymour - Care Alliance Campaign
American College of Physicians - Ethics and the Legalisation of Physician-Assisted Suicide: An American College of Physicians Position Paper
Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network (APHN) - APHN Statement
Australia Medical Association (AMA) - Position Statement, Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
Australia and New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine (ANZSPM) - Position Statement on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
British Medical Association (BMA) - BMA Policy on Physician-Assisted Dying
Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF) - Position Statement on Euthanasia and Physician Assisted Suicide
Hospice New Zealand - Hospice Position Statement
InterChurch Bioethics Council (ICBC) - Dying Well
International Children's Palliative Care Network (ICPCN) - The ICPCN Mumbai Declaration 2014
New Zealand Health Professionals Alliance Inc. - Position Statement on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
New Zealand Medical Association - Position Statement on Euthanasia
Palliative Care Council of New Zealand - Position on Euthanasia
Palliative Care Nurses New Zealand (PCNNZ) - Position Statement on Euthanasia and Assisted Dying
Salvation Army of New Zealand - International Position Statement on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
World Medical Assembly - Resolution on Euthanasia
Bioethical issues
The Nathaniel Centre is formally affiliated with The Catholic Institute of Aotearoa New Zealand (TCI).
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EU migration at lowest point as skills shortages start to bite
The most recent Government figures show that net EU migration is at its lowest point in a decade but skills shortages are starting to bite.
The most recent figures from the ONS shows that net migration continues to add to the population of the UK as an estimated 283,000 more people moved here with an intention to stay 12 months or more than left in the year.
Over the past year, 627,000 people moved to the UK (immigration) and 345,000 people left the UK (emigration).
The Government figures show that net migration, immigration and emigration figures have remained broadly stable overall since the end of 2016 but there are now different patterns for EU and non-EU migration:
Non-EU net migration was the highest since 2004; this follows a gradual increase in immigration of non-EU citizens over the past five years for both work and study. The number of EU citizens coming to the UK continues to add to the population; however, EU net migration has fallen to a level last seen in 2009 with more citizens from Central and Eastern European countries leaving the UK than arrived.
Immigration to the UK for work has fallen to its lowest level since 2014 as the number of EU citizens arriving to work continues to fall.
Figure 1: Net migration, immigration and emigration overall have remained broadly stable since the end of 2016
Long-Term International Migration, UK, year ending December 2008 to year ending September 2018
Figure 2: Non-EU net migration has increased, while EU net migration has decreased
Net migration by citizenship, UK, year ending December 2008 to year ending September 2018
Commenting on the latest official migration statistics published today by the Office for National Statistics and the Home Office, Jonathan Boys, Labour Market Economist at the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, comments:
“A familiar pattern is starting to emerge in the quarterly migration statistics. EU net migration has fallen to a level last seen a decade ago. For Central and Eastern European countries, the balance has actually turned negative with more EU citizens leaving than arriving.
“Like businesses, people crave certainty, so they can plan their lives so it is not surprising there is a declining appetite for EU citizens to come live and work in the UK.
“Given the important role that EU citizens play in key sectors of the economy, the figures highlight the need for the post-Brexit immigration system for EU nationals to be as low cost and user-friendly as possible for both employers and individuals. With record high employment and the effect of skills shortages starting to bite, the government needs to be in full listening mode in its consultation with employers over the proposals in the immigration white paper, to ensure that businesses are able to continue to access the skilled and unskilled workers they need from the EU post Brexit.”
You can see the ONS figures in full here.
You can see the CIPD press release here.
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2018 Immanuel Allen
TALENTED 2018 SG IMMANUEL ALLEN STILL ON THE BOARD
Chad Lewis — Southwest Regional Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Immanuel Allen has seemed to find his comfort zone on the court. The 2018 G/F spent the first few years of his high school career playing for Lakeridge High in Portland, Oregon where he would become one of the top players in the state. This past summer he would relocate to Arizona and join Shadow Mountain High School to play for Coach Mike Bibby and quickly help them become one of the top basketball teams in the country. While some players may have needed more time to adjust, Allen stepped on the floor right away and was an immediate impact.
Standing at 6’5 and just around 200 lbs., at times Allen seems to be a man playing amongst boys. Physically he is almost impossible to guard one and one and commands constant double teams. He can score from various points on the floor and even developed the ability to knock down the three balls on a more consistent basis. He also brings with his game a 40-inch vertical which constantly makes opponents victims of his high-flying dunks. He has a natural feel around the basket and uses his upper body strength to finish at the rim with either hand. The main focus last summer where he spent countless hours in the gym was developing his mid-range jumper which has set him from other players this season.
Defensively he can guard almost any position on the floor at the high school level. He is quick enough to stay in front of guards on the perimeter and his size and athleticism allows him to go in the paint and guard bigger players in the post. His quick leaping ability allows him to block shots and set up teammates for easy transition plays, and also cause easy turnovers with deflections and steals by playing passing lanes. His ability to rebound the basketball is probably one his most prized attributes. He has a natural feel for the ball and is fundamentally sound in terms of boxing out and using his upper body strength to secure the ball. He is not turnover prone, and constantly is making plays on the court to make his team better each night. He is currently still on the board for 2018 and many programs are taking notice to land the special talent.
This past travel season Allen competed for the Portland Basketball Club in the EYBL and had a solid circuit run that landed him offers from Pepperdine, Cal, Santa Clara, USC, and Princeton. He is off to a terrific season thus far at Shadow Mountain and this list should only grow before he makes his final decision later this spring.
Note: Chad Lewis is the Southwest Regional Editor & Program Liason for NY2LASPORTS.COM. Follow Chad on Twitter @chadelewis2.
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Wind turbines to add to municipal policing costs
24 thoughts on “Wind turbines to add to municipal policing costs”
Matt on 02/26/2016 at 18:24 said:
add the additional cost to the tax bill of the people that host a wind turbine on their farm
Bob on 02/26/2016 at 19:26 said:
This should not even be a news item. Mayor Weber, Have you lost your marbles? The additional policing cost will get paid by the landowners that have a wind turbine on their property. Period!!! Don’t even start a discussion!-End of discussion. Anything else is unacceptable!
tom on 02/26/2016 at 22:00 said:
No postings about NS shutting down in NS as they have no buyers for turbine tower. And CS Wind in windsor laying off 50 pple cause they have no work eiitherr??????? Just saying. I’m sure protectionist laws are overridden by WTO. Coming soon. IWT made in CHINA coming your way. And TPP will even screw us more.
When asked directly, Ontario Provincial Police officers admitted they “don’t read” as a regular part of their training.
And in this way, police can launder for the international wind energy racket, in which they perceive their role is to protect terrorizing machines instead of the people (read citizens & taxpayers) who may be extorted, whose homes may be stolen, who may be the victims of fraud, some of whom may find themselves injured (assaulted) by the reckless and intentional conduct of wind energy profiteers.
Here’s an example showing that if you don’t read, it wouldn’t make sense, (because when you do read, it doesn’t make sense!)
[What is extortion?…]
Hirsch v. Ontario (Environment and Climate Change)
ISSUE DATE: February 26, 2016
Environmental Review Tribunal
Case No: 15-068
‘[excerpt] [86] Overall, the evidence presented in this proceeding is inconclusive on whether exposure to audible noise from all or part of the Project will cause annoyance and if it did, whether the level of annoyance caused would be sufficient to cause serious harm to human health.’
How is a person to reconcile this Environ mental Review Tribunal “finding” with this finding made by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment’s commissioned expert, “HGC Engineering,” in 2010! :
“The audible sound from wind turbines is nonetheless expected to result in a non-trivial percentage of persons being highly annoyed. As with sounds from many sources, research has shown that annoyance associated with sound from wind turbines can be expected to contribute to stress related health impacts in some persons.”
from: “Low Frequency Noise and Infrasound Associated with Wind Turbine Generator Systems: A Literature Review”, Howe Gastmeier Chapnik Limited (HGC Engineering), Ontario Ministry of the Environment RFP No. OSS-07869, December 10, 2010
The Environmental Review Tribunal doesn’t think
this needs to be reconciled!
Here’s more excerpts from Hirsch v. Ontario,
“the White Pines ERT Decision”
showing how they perceived “Adverse Inference”…
(What a racket!)
‘[excerpt] Adverse Inference
[102] APPEC argues that the Tribunal should draw an adverse inference against the position of the Approval Holder and the Director because of their failure to call any witness affiliated with Howe Gastmeier Chapnik Limited (“HGC Engineering”), the acoustic consultants who carried out the NAR for the Project. APPEC submits that drawing an adverse inference is necessary in the interests of justice not just in this proceeding, but “also to ensure that future hearings before this Tribunal do not suffer from this type of omission.” APPEC relies on MacMaster (Litigation guardian of) v. York (Regional Municipality), [1997] O.J. No. 3928 (Gen. Div.) (“MacMaster”) in support of this argument.
[108] APPEC has provided no convincing reason for why an adverse inference should be drawn merely from the fact that the Approval Holder or the Director failed to call a representative of HGC Engineering. It is also not clear what adverse inference APPEC believes the Tribunal should draw from this. The NAR is in evidence and the only one of APPEC’s witnesses to discuss it in any detail was Mr. James. Mr. James testified that he would have included uncertainty factors as inputs into the model, but he acknowledged that the NAR was prepared in accordance with the MOECC’s Noise Guidelines. His disagreement is with the Noise Guidelines themselves, which he considers to be outdated. The NAR was a necessary part of the Approval Holder’s application, which was relied on by the Director when issuing the REA. Its preparation and conclusions satisfied Mr. Miller and the Director that the approach presented had followed the relevant guidelines and that the Project would meet the MOECC’s noise limits. Mr. Miller was cross-examined about this. Moreover, the Approval Holder called Mr. O’Neal to provide expert evidence regarding acoustics. APPEC provides no rationale as to why a representative of HGC Engineering would be a material witness regarding the issue that the Tribunal must determine and whose failure to testify should lead to an inference that he or she would have provided evidence contrary to the Approval Holder’s or Director’s position.
[109] The Tribunal draws no adverse inference from the failure of either the Approval Holder or the Director to call a representative of HGC Engineering as a witness. ‘
As I recall, posts on HGC have appeared at OWR?
Anyway, the game is to call only the witnesses that you want?
MLIVE, Oct.20, 2014
Lawsuit settled for 17 of the 19 plantiffs . Lake Winds Energy Park
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2014/10/mason_county_wind-farm_lawsuit.html
Ludington Daily News, Jan 23, 2015
The other two parties settle which also includes their children.
CAPCON, Dec.13, 2013
“April 1, 2013 residents filed a lawsuit claiming noise, vibrations, and flickering lights generated by the 56 turbine facility are adversely impacting their health.”
http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/19446
Ludington Daily News, Dec.7, 2015
County administrator suggests tweaks to Lake Winds Energy Park sound testing proposed court judgement.
Due in court January 2016.
Try: http://www.shorelinemedia.net/ludington_daily_news/news/local/county-administrator-suggests-tweaks-to-lake-wind-energy-park-sound/article_8a2f6ca2-9d2b-11e5-9ac3-3f0d6624a904.html
This could still be ongoing with sound testing issues and sound companies involved.
Ludington Daily News, March 24,2015
More Sound Tests at Lake Winds Energy Park
More and longer times in the county in order to gather data that will be usable.
Sound technicians not in the county long enough in previous years to accumulate variable weather and acceptable data was not always gathered.
Best time after snow is gone and before leaves appear.
Try: http://www.shorelinemedia.net/ludington_daily_news/local/hgc-engineering-could-begin-sound-tests-tonight-at-lake-winds/article_6d71f5e0-d24b-11e4-a54d-4f163de6f653.html
Issue before the Board again in August 2015.
More information on the internet on this.
Ludington Daily News, April 2, 2014
Second round of noise tests at Lake Winds Energy Park
Testing of sound from selected sites in the Lake Wind Energy Park.
http://www.shorelinemedia.net/ludington_daily_news/news/local/consumers-energy-mason-county-close-on-how-to-do-second/article_56f43a9e-ba9b-11e3-af51-001a4bcf887a.html
Barb, CAPCON has been silent lately. Jack Spenser was writing articles about wind and now, nothing.
The recent toppling of the turbine last week in Huron County Michigan gained less than 10 seconds air time on the local news, now nothing. The day after our storm was proceeded by two very warm days in which the oil surely leaked into the fields, we also had a fraction of rain during these warm days. They are claiming that the ground was frozen and it went nowhere. We have not had any frozen ground this winter at all. I can literally go into my yard and push a stake deep into the ground, by hand.
I don’t have facebook, but they could use some help here with some facts, maybe some of you could enlighten them to where to look and join forces? Please?
http://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article_73293122-dbed-11e5-a5bb-3b904ebb3122.html
In the comment section of the article is where they need the help
Events such as the IWT coming down have to be kept quiet or ignored.
Plenty of pressure can be put on the news media including no comments to published information. Comments sections just might contain useful links to more information.
Fossil Free, Project of 350.org
Divestment Commitments
505 Institutions Divesting
http://gofossilfree.org/commitments
View the list for U.S. organizations. Has medical associations for the U.K., Australia, and Canada.
This can’t be done without the support of medical profession.
Then there are the church organizations listed.
Same thing for U.S. UNEPFI which lists the financial (banks & Insurance) companies who have pledged to fund renewable energy projects.
Interlochen Public Radio, Michigan, April 3, 2015
‘Wind gets cheaper, but energy for building turbines wanes’
“In fact, the man who has developed wind farms we have in northern Michigan says his enthusiasm for wind is waning.”
Has audio included and other information on the Michigan IWT situation.
http://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/post/wind-gets-cheaper-energy-building-turbines-wanes
Wind projects sold to farmers as farm income.
350.org, Feb.11, 2016
17 Members of Congress Introduce “Keep It In the Ground Act”
See list at:
https://350.org/press-release/us-house-keep-it-in-the-ground-bill
Vermont Senators, Representatives
Vermont has two Senators but only one Congressman.
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/VT
Only one Congressman because the state population is small.
Addison County Independent, Vermont, Dec.8, 2014
‘McKibben to take new role in 350.org, a group he-co-founded’
Scroll down to: Recent Milestones
“One month later, the U.S. Senate’s Democratic Caucus (which included Vermont’s Patrick Leahy and Independent Bernie Sanders) blocked the passage of a bill that would have authorized the completion of the Keystone XL pipeline from Canada to Louisiana.”
http://addisonindependent.com/201412mckibben-take-new-role-350org-group-he-co-founded
MassLive, Nov.19, 2014
Sen. Ed Markey on Keystone XL pipeline: It’s about pumping up profits for oil companies
Markey voted NO on Keystine XL.
http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/11/sen_ed_markey_on_keystone_xl_o.html
Ed Markey and then House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with representatives of Pembina and Environmental Defence Canada in Sept.,2010 at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa.
New York Times, Nov.14, 2014
House Vote: Proceed on Keystone Pipeline
No votes (161)
Nancy Pelosi – voted Nay
http://politics.nytimes.com/congress/votes/113/house/2/519
However, Proceed on Keystone Pipeline was voted to proceed in the U.S. House.
‘[excerpt] As killer drunk driver Marco Muzzo took the witness stand in a Newmarket, Ont., courtroom Wednesday to apologize and beg for mercy, the family of his victims stood up and walked out.
Muzzo, 29, was not technically a witness. He was not sworn in, and thus not legally bound to tell the truth. He answered no questions. He did not even address the judge who will decide how long he spends in prison for the crash that killed three siblings,’
‘[excerpt] Instead, in a clipped voice, moving quickly through a short script, Muzzo spoke directly to Edward Lake and Jennifer Neville-Lake, who only seconds earlier had pointedly left the courtroom, declining to even hear him, let alone offer a hint of forgiveness.
“As I listened in horror (Tuesday) to the catastrophic consequences of my actions (in victim impact statements), I knew my words would be of no consolation. Ever since the tragedy that occurred as a result of my inexcusable conduct, I have wanted to say that I’m sorry, and apologize to the whole family, from the bottom of my heart,” he said.
“I will spend the rest of my life attempting to atone for my conduct, and devoting myself to educating the public of the disastrous consequences of drinking and driving.”
Muzzo, the heir to a billion-dollar fortune, who robbed a family of its natural future in the horrific crash, was not simply making a public apology. He was throwing himself on the mercy of Judge Michelle Fuerst, and seeking to avoid the 10- to 12-year sentence advocated by the Crown, similar to what the average murderer can expect.’
‘[excerpt] He later told a psychiatrist he was stunned by these results, because he remembered having only three or four drinks on the plane and did not feel drunk. The night before, he had been drinking until the early morning.
The Neville-Lake children were on their way to Brampton in a Grand Caravan with their grandparents, […] Only the two women survived.
It was a classic T-bone collision on a clear, dry day. Muzzo’s vehicle blew through a stop sign just as the Grand Caravan entered the intersection. Muzzo saw what was about to happen and tried to avert it.
Evidence showed he braked, holding the pedal down for almost four seconds, which would have slowed his vehicle considerably. Even still, he hit the Caravan at an estimated 85 kilometres per hour. The obvious conclusion is he had been travelling well over the 80km/h speed limit.’
‘[excerpt] A psychiatric report prepared said Muzzo is showing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.
He will be sentenced on March 29.’
credit: Joseph Brean | National Post
Douglas Moran on 03/01/2016 at 00:34 said:
I honestly believe that Marco Muzzo is indeed very sorry for his actions. It’s sad that the people to whom he wished to apologize, would not give him the opportunity to do so. Just because the man is wealthy, (via inheritance) is no excuse to punish him wayyyyyy more than the average person is punished. Ten to twelve years in prison for impaired driving is ridiculous, considering it’s equal to the sentence handed out to those who intentionally commit murder. This is way overboard. It’s nothing more than a warmup to the lawsuit they intend to pursue to make themselves wealthy at the expense of their loved ones loss of life. A sad state of affairs all around.
IWT proponents on the other hand, do indeed deserve such a sentence or preferably even harsher.
IWT proponents on the other hand, do indeed deserve such a sentence or preferably even harsher. They are well aware of the damage to human health they are proposing.
Mr. Muzzo will likely suffer from PTS the rest of his life or much like a life sentence. And the family will suffer from grief the rest of their lives.
A tragic affair!
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Donald Trump on Education
2016 Republican nominee for President; 2000 Reform Primary Challenger for President
Sub-sections under Education:
Other issues under Education
Skeptical of use of affirmative action in college admissions
[In a case against Harvard University's affirmative action policy, a Justice Department] brief urged that courts should [reduce] consideration of race in admissions. Harvard has repeatedly denied wrongdoing and said the lawsuit is part of an ideological campaign to overturn Supreme Court rulings that allow affirmative action.
The action demonstrated anew the administration's deep skepticism of affirmative action in education. Under President Barack Obama, the Justice Department had made legal arguments in support of how colleges use race in admissions.
The Justice Department concluded: that Harvard has failed to explain exactly how it weighs race against other factors in an application; that Harvard uses a "personal rating" that may be biased against Asian Americans; and that "substantial evidence" indicates admissions officers monitor and manipulate the racial makeup of incoming classes, despite court rulings that have found "racial balancing" unconstitutional. Source: Chicago Tribune on 2018 Trump Administration , Aug 30, 2018
Workforce development, job training, & vocational schools
We want every American to know the dignity of a hard day's work. We can lift our citizens from welfare to work, from dependence to independence, and from poverty to prosperity.
As tax cuts create new jobs, let us invest in workforce development and job training. Let us open great vocational schools so our future workers can learn a craft and realize their full potential. And let us support working families by supporting paid family leave. Source: 2018 State of the Union address , Jan 30, 2018
I may cut Department of Education
Q: Should the federal government establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation?
Trump: "I'm not cutting services, but I'm cutting spending. But I may cut Department of Education," Trump says. "I believe Common Core is a very bad thing. I believe that we should be--you know, educating our children from Iowa, from New Hampshire, from South Carolina, from California, from New York. I think that it should be local education."
Clinton initially responded to the question about how to fix the U.S. educational system by praising Common Core. She then said that families today are too "negative" about the current system, a system Clinton described as "the most important non-family enterprise" in the country. After noting what she described as "unfortunate" opposition to Common Core, Hillary Clinton also dismissed the concerns of Common Core opponents by saying they just "do not understand the value" of the controversial top-down curriculum. Source Source: 2016 AFA Action iVoterGuide on 2016 presidential hopefuls , Nov 8, 2016
No federal government profit from student loans
A four-year degree today can be expensive enough to create six-figure debt. We can't forgive these loans, but we should take steps to help students.
The big problem is the federal government. There is no reason the federal government should profit from student loans. This only makes an already difficult problem worse. The Federal Student Loan Program turned a $41.3 billion profit in 2013.
These student loans are probably one of the only things that the government shouldn't make money from, and yet it does. And do you think this has anything to do with why schools continue to raise their tuition every year? Those loans should be viewed as an investment in America's future. Source: Crippled America, by Donald Trump, p. 58-9 , Nov 3, 2015
Dept. of Education runs top-down one-size-fits-all system
A lot of people believe the Department of Education should just be eliminated. Get rid of it. If we don't eliminate it completely, we certainly need to cut its power and reach. Education has to be run locally. Common Core, No Child Left Behind, and Race to the Top are all programs that take decisions away from parents and local school boards. These programs allow the progressives in the Department of Education to indoctrinate, not educate, our kids. What they are doing does not fit the American model of governance.
I am totally against these programs and the Department of Education. It's a disaster. We cannot continue to fail our children--the very future of this nation. Source: Crippled America, by Donald Trump, p. 50-1 , Nov 3, 2015
Cut Department of Education and Common Core
Q: Would you cut departments?
TRUMP: We're going to be cutting tremendous amounts of money and waste and fraud and abuse. But, no, I'm not cutting services, but I am cutting spending.�But I may cut Department of Education-- Common Core is a very bad thing. I think that it should be local education. If you look at a Jeb Bush and some of these others, they want children to be educated by Washington, D.C. bureaucrats. Source: Fox News Sunday 2015 Coverage of 2016 presidential hopefuls , Oct 18, 2015
We spend more per student than any other nation
Education spending: "People are tired of spending more money on education than any nation in the world per capita."
Local control of education: "Education has to be local."
American education in an international context: "We're 26th in the world. 25 countries are better than us at education. And some of them are like third world countries. But we're becoming a third world country."
Source: Fordham Institute EduWatch 2016 by Brandon White , Jun 18, 2015
Common Core is a disaster
[As president I'd] end Common Core. Common Core is a disaster. Bush is totally in favor of Common Core. I don't see how he can possibly get the nomination. He's weak on immigration. He's in favor of Common Core. How the hell can you vote for this guy? You just can't do it. We have to end--education has to be local. Source: 2015 announcement speeches of 2016 presidential hopefuls , Jun 16, 2015
Cut the Department of Education way, way down
Here are some of Trump's views on education:
Department of Education: "You could cut that way, way, way down." -- South Carolina Tea Party Convention, Myrtle Beach, January 2015
Common Core curriculum standards: "I am totally against Common Core." -- South Carolina Tea Party Convention, Myrtle Beach, January 2015. "That's a disaster. That's bad. It should be local and all of that." -- Iowa Freedom Summit, Des Moines, Iowa, January 2015
Infrastructure: "Fixing a country's infrastructure--our bridges, our schools, our airports--that, I can tell you, no one is close to Trump." -- Iowa Freedom Summit, Des Moines, Iowa, January 2015
Local control: "Education has to be local." -- Announcement speech, New York City, June 16, 2015
Source: Forbes Magazine "2016 Candidates Want You to Know" series , Jun 16, 2015
Opposes Common Core
Donald Trump doesn't think the GOP is demanding enough. "Republicans have to toughen up," Trump said in a speech at CPAC. "Toughen up on the IRS, toughen up on Benghazi, toughen up on everything."
Trump bashed Jeb Bush on education, who Trump said was "in favor of common core."
"I thought Romney could do it," Trump, who backed the candidate during the last election, said. "I don't want what happened to Mitt Romney to happen again." Source: CBS News on 2015 Conservative Political Action Conf. , Feb 27, 2015
Common Core means Washington tells you what to study
Q: What's Donald Trump think about Common Core?
Trump: Well first of all, I think it's going to kill Bush, and I think that education should be local, absolutely. I think that for people in Washington to be setting curriculum and to be setting all sorts of standards for people living in Iowa and other places is ridiculous.
Q: Why is it going to kill Bush?
Trump: Because I think people don't want to have somebody from Washington looking down and saying this is what you're going to be studying.
Q: But do you think he's responsible for that part of it?
Trump: No, but he's responsible for supporting it." Source: Hugh Hewitt radio interview on 2016 presidential hopefuls , Feb 25, 2015
Americans don't know their roots: study your ancestry
I was listening to some Europeans once and they seemed to agree that Americans didn't seem to know their roots. Of course, their roots go back for many more centuries than ours and may be easier to decipher because many of us have ancestors from different countries. But it gave me a reason to think about what they said, and I realized in many cases they were right. I recently went to Scotland, as my mother's side of the family is of Scottish ancestry, and I've spent time studying that country & therefore my heritage. It could even explain why I love golf so much--it originated in Scotland.
I found that I enjoyed learning about Scotland and it has broadened my horizons as well as my interests as a businessman. I am building a golf course in Aberdeen that will be spectacular, and I very much enjoyed my visiting and meeting the people from the culture and country. I also realized I still have a lot to learn, which will no doubt lead me into more interesting ventures as well as adventures. Source: Think Like a Champion, by Donald Trump, p. 37 , Apr 27, 2010
Comprehensive education instead of limiting subjects
Comprehensive education dissolves the lines between knowing too much and knowing too little on a variety of subjects--subjects that are necessary for success. Recently, I interviewed a young man who was very well versed in his field of expertise and almost uneducated in every other subject. It was like he had tunnel vision, and although I admired his knowledge of his field, I had to realize that, considering the scope of my enterprises, he might not be a great fit because of his limited interests. Source: Think Like a Champion, by Donald Trump, p. 47 , Apr 27, 2010
Teach citizenship; stop �dumbing down�
Our schools aren�t safe. On top of that, our kids aren�t learning. Too many are dropping out of school and into the street life-and too many of those who do graduate are getting diplomas that have been devalued into �certificates of attendance� by a dumbed-down curriculum that asks little of teachers and less of students. Schools are crime-ridden and they don�t teach.
How long do we think the U.S. can survive schools that pretend to teach while our kids pretend to learn? How can a kid hope to build an American Dream when he hasn�t been taught how to spell the word �dream�?
Public education was never meant to only teach the three R�s, history, and science. It was also meant to teach citizenship. At the lower levels it should cover the basics, help students develop study habits, and prepare those who desire higher education for the tough road ahead. It�s a mandate the public schools have delivered on since their inception. Until now. Source: The America We Deserve, by Donald Trump, p. 67 , Jul 2, 2000
End �creative spelling,� �estimating,� & �empowerment�
The people running our public schools don�t want to damage a student�s self-esteem. They�re concerned about �empowerment.� They�re worried kids will feel bad if they get a problem wrong or flunk a spelling test. It�s better to pat a kid on the head and praise his �creative spelling� than point out that there is a traditional name for people with poor spelling skills. We call them illiterates.
Some educators think being �judgmental� is the worst of all sins. The problem is that life tends to judge-and harshly at that. There�s no room for error when you�re launching the space shuttle. Or mixing the concrete for the foundation of Trump Tower, for that matter. Try giving a number �in the neighborhood of� on your tax returns and you may end up in a place where there�s a very definite number stamped on the back of your shirt. Source: The America We Deserve, by Donald Trump, p. 69 , Jul 2, 2000
Donald Trump on Trump University
Trump U: effort to educate the masses in his style
Trump's crucial insight was to create an empire--a series of entities that bore his name, but didn't rely on his cash. His business was the brand. Few of his branded venture received as much notice as, or created more controversy than, Trump's effort to educate the masses in his style.
Not long after his new university opened, the real estate market softened, then tanked. Rather than close shop, Trump's university pivoted. Now it would teach people how to make money in a depressed market. "Learn from Donald Trump's handpicked experts how you can profit from the largest real estate liquidation in history," read one Trump University ad.
Sales pressure was intense.
"Find it, flip it, forget about it," instructors told potential students at a free seminar on investing in property with little or no money down. Source: Trump Revealed, by Michael Kranish & Mark Fisher, p.224-5 , Aug 23, 2016
FactCheck: More than figurehead at Trump U
One key issue in the ongoing class-action lawsuits against Trump University is whether Donald Trump was just a figurehead (and any responsibility for wrongdoing is on his subordinates) or instead was personally involved (and any responsibility for wrongdoing is on him).
Our conclusion: Trump was involved in guiding Trump U in the same manner he guides any real estate development project. Trump doesn't do any construction on his buildings: he designs them and oversees implementation. Similarly, he designed a lot of Trump U and oversaw its operations.
One strong piece of evidence is the location of Trump U--at 40 Wall Street. That building is featured in its own chapter in Donald's book "The Art of the Comeback" (1997)--Donald worked for years on that building. Donald located Trump U at the jewel in the crown of the Trump empire--he meant Trump U not as just a money-making venture, but as a showpiece for his name. Trump U may have failed, but Donald Trump intended it to succeed. Source: OnTheIssues FactCheck on Trump 101, by Donald Trump , Jun 9, 2016
Founded Trump University to teach the art of deal-making
Back in 2005, he started an online school called Trump University to teach the art of deal-making, but it didn't offer degrees. The New York Department of Education complained and he changed the name to Trump Entrepreneur Initiative in 2010. Source: Forbes Magazine "2016 Candidates Want You to Know" series , Jun 16, 2015
I'm deeply and actively involved in Trump University
I have a real passion for learning. My books and my professional experience always included a strong education or "lessons learned" slant. This book is a collection of my beliefs and about business and life-my basic rules and principles. It also contains questions submitted to me on the Trump University blog and my answers.
Another purpose of this book is to introduce you to Trump University, which grew out of my desire to impart the business knowledge I accumulated over the years and to find a practical, convenient way to teach success. Trump University doesn't just bear my name; I'm actively involved in it. I participated in creating the curricula, and my words, ideas, and image have been woven into the courses we provide.
I'm deeply and actively involved in Trump University because I firmly believe in the power of education and its function as an engine of success. I want to help people, and, simply put, the Trump University students want to be successful. I'm on their side. Source: Trump 101, by Donald Trump, p. xix-xx , Oct 20, 2006
Donald Trump on Vouchers
School choice is civil rights issue of our time
To achieve the future [we envision], we must enrich the mind--and the souls--of every American child. Education is the civil rights issue of our time. I am calling upon Members of both parties to pass an education bill that funds school choice for disadvantaged youth, including millions of African-American and Latino children. These families should be free to choose the public, private, charter, magnet, religious or home school that is right for them. Source: 2017 State of the Union address to Congress , Feb 28, 2017
Call them vouchers or scholarships; I call it competition
Q: Do you agree that free-market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students?
Trump: "Our public schools are capable of providing a more competitive product than they do today. Look at some of the high school tests from earlier in this century and you'll wonder if they weren't college-level tests. And we've got to bring on the competition -open the schoolhouse doors and let parents choose the best school for their children. Education reformers call this school choice, charter schools, vouchers, even opportunity scholarships. I call it competition--the American way."
Clinton: Does not like voucher programs. While she does support school choice as it exists as a form of public education, Clinton has always been opposed to allowing public funds to be used toward private and religious schools. As a New York Senator, Hillary Clinton voted against voucher programs in the state in 2001. Source: 2016 AFA Action iVoterGuide on 2016 presidential hopefuls , Nov 8, 2016
Disadvantaged students are trapped in failing schools
I have outlined a new civil rights agenda for our time--the right to a safe community, a great education & a secure job. School choice is at the center of this civil rights agenda, and my goal is to provide every single inner-city child in America that is trapped in a failing government school the freedom to attend the school of their choice. Competition--the schools the schools will get better and better. And that means a private school, a religious school, a charter school or a magnet school. School choice also means that parents can home-school their children.
Hillary Clinton opposes school choice--her policies will force millions of African-American and Hispanic children to remain stuck in failed government schools, leading to higher unemployment and more poverty. My plan will break the government monopoly and make schools compete to provide the best services for our children including every African-American and Hispanic child in this country, every single one of them. Source: 11th Annual Value Voters Summit - 2016 , Sep 9, 2016
Money follows student to public, private or religious school
This proposal [for competition to improve public schools] begins with a $20 billion block grant from the federal government for states to pursue school choice programs. However, because 90% of education spending is at the state level, I will campaign to get the states to reallocate another $110 billion of their education budgets to school choice programs.
If we do this, that would mean $12,000 in school choice funds for every disadvantaged student in America. The money will follow the student to the public, private or religious school that is best for them and their family. In so many ways, you're going to have choice.
My administration will partner with anybody in the inner cities of America willing to run a pilot program--to provide school choice to every child in that community. As your president, I will be the biggest cheerleader for school choice you've ever seen, because I know it can turn things around. Common Core--we're going to end it. We're bringing education local. Source: 11th Annual Value Voters Summit - 2016 , Sep 9, 2016
Let schools compete: charters, vouchers, and magnets
Competition is why I'm very much in favor of school choice. Let schools compete for kids. I guarantee that if you forced schools to get better or close because parents didn't want to enroll their kids there, they would get better. Those schools that weren't good enough to attract students would close, and that's a good thing.
For two decades I've been urging politicians to open the schoolhouse doors and let parents decide which schools are best for their children. Professional educators look to claim that doing so would be the end of good public schools. Better charter or magnet schools would drain the top kids out of that system, or hurt the morale of those left behind. Suddenly, the excellence that comes from competition is being criticized. Source: Crippled America, by Donald Trump, p. 53-4 , Nov 3, 2015
Bring on the competition; tear down the union walls
Our public schools have grown up in a competition-free zone, surrounded by a very high union wall. Why aren�t we shocked at the results? After all, teachers� unions are motivated by the same desires that move the rest of us. With more than 85% of their soft-money donations going to Democrats, teachers� unions know they can count on the politician they back to take a strong stand against school choice.
Our public schools are capable of providing a more competitive product than they do today. Look at some of the high school tests from earlier in this century and you�ll wonder if they weren�t college-level tests. And we�ve got to bring on the competition -open the schoolhouse doors and let parents choose the best school for their children.
Education reformers call this school choice, charter schools, vouchers, even opportunity scholarships. I call it competition-the American way. Source: The America We Deserve, by Donald Trump, p. 80-81 , Jul 2, 2000
School choice will improve public schools
Defenders of the status quo insist that parental choice means the end of public schools. Let�s look at the facts. Right now, nine of ten children attend public schools. If you look at public education as a business- and with nearly $300 billion spent each year on K-through-twelve education, it�s a very big business indeed-it would set off every antitrust alarm bell at the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission. When teachers� unions say even the most minuscule program allowing school choice is a mortal threat, they�re saying: If we aren�t allowed to keep 90% of the market, we can�t survive. When Bell Telephone had 90% of the market, a federal judge broke it up.
Who�s better off? The kids who use vouchers to go to the school of their choice, or the ones who choose to stay in public school? All of them. That�s the way it works in a competitive system. Source: The America We Deserve, by Donald Trump, p. 83 , Jul 2, 2000
Supports vouchers to let parents choose public or private school.
Trump supports the CC survey question on school vouchers
The Christian Coalition Voter Guide inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Education vouchers that allow parents to choose a public or private school for their children' The Christian Coalition notes, "You can help make sure that voters have the facts BEFORE they cast their votes. We have surveyed candidates in the most competitive congressional races on the issues that are important to conservatives." Source: Christian Coalition Survey 16_CC7 on Nov 8, 2016
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Tuthill House at the Mill – Gardiner, NY
By JC Steiniger January 12, 2011
Tuthill House at the Mill
Restaurant and Tavern
20 Grist Mill Lane
Lunch & Dinner, Thursday through Tuesday
Closed Wenesdays
Reservations suggested – 845 255 4151
Website www.tuthillhouse.com
You would be hard pressed to find a prettier setting for a restaurant than the Tuthill House in Gardiner. It sits on the banks of the Shawangunk Kill, which in days of yore powered the mill machinery that still resides in the restaurant, just waiting for someone to throw the levers and turn the millstones that now decorate the dining room. The building and the décor remind me of the Gristmill Restaurant in Warrensburg near Lake George. The Tuthill House features an outdoor deck which looks out over the creek, which joins the Wallkill River just downstream before heading northeast to meet the Roundout in Rosendale.
The entrance leads to a very cozy bar area, which has served as our gathering spot on a few occasions this fall. We had stopped in twice when they first opened up, and we revisited this Monday night for dinner to see how the operation was progressing.
We stopped for a glass of wine at the bar and ordered a bottle of Gavi from Cascina Winery in the Piemonte region of Italy. The wine was available for $8 per glass or by the bottle for $30. Unfortunately the wine was a little corked and discolored – which was no fault of the restaurant. They haven’t been open long enough for the wine to spoil in their cellar. We shifted gears quickly to a bottle of New Zealand’s Sandy Cove Sauvignon Blanc, which met with everyone’s approval. The wine list is (hopefully) still a work in progress. On an earlier visit it was limited to a few local wines. A few other varietals have made an appearance, but the choices are still very limited.
Doc (who I think has been sneaking over without us) secured a tour of the upper floor space, which the new owners are refurbishing as a dining room for private parties. While I was up there I saw the old wooden bin for the pancake flour that I used to buy when the mill was still operating. The grain chutes coming down from the second level now serve as decorative banisters as you descend to the main floor. It was quite the trip down memory lane, and it is wonderful to see the old building, now a National Historic Landmark, being put to such good use.
The restaurant has separate lunch and dinner menus (available here), with some dinner appetizers doubling as lunch courses. The lunch menu also lists sandwiches and burgers. The roasted beet salad ($12) is one of those double duty dishes, (and one worth ordering) served with seasonal veggies, sliced radish and shaved fennel, and chevre from the Acorn Hill Creamery, a local goat farm. The Caesar salad ($7) also makes an appearance on both menus, tossed with a nice home made dressing and topped with slices of parmigiano reggiano, and (for $1 extra) anchovies. (Note to owners – make the salad $8 and skip the extra buck.) A crab cake appetizer ($12) was warmly received by my dining companions. It was also a special one of my prior visits and was very well prepared.
The dinner menu was written for the weekend steak crowd, and features a 28 oz. Porterhouse, a 20 ounce ribeye for $32, a fourteen ounce NY strip ($25), in addition to osso bucco ($28). Last night I opted for the veal saltimboca ($21), which was served with a side of sauteed kale. The kitchen uses prosciutto and sage to prepare the scallopines, and then finishes the dish with some white wine. The prosciutto was exceedingly salty and overwhelmed the veal, but it was still quite tasty. The cioppino was better, but was a variation on the traditional seafood stew. The dish was served over a bed of linguine, and some of the fish – the salmon filet and the shrimp – were grilled. Tasty indeed, but I don’t think I would call it cioppino.
We were very pleasantly surprised by our bill – which came to only $60 per person, including drinks, wine, apps, entrees, and a 20% tip. I look forward to visiting the restaurant again when we can sit outside overlooking the Shawungunk Kill. I also look forward to seeing how the kitchen develops with a little more time.
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WOMEN FROM ŁÓDŹ
Cinema is still full of prejudice and discrimination, things which the world should have got rid of a long time ago. They are still very real and visible for racial minorities and women and the protagonists of films are usually white men. If women appear in films, they are often in the kitchen or in the bedroom. The #metoo campaign and the selective policy of award giving prove that the film industry is still not free from this issue.
In 2010, Barbra Streisand presented Kathryn Bigelow with the Academy Award for Best Director, the first woman to win in this category at the 82nd time of asking. When she did so, Streisand said: Well, the time has come. Now the winds of change are blowing and in Poland too. Changes are visible already at the start of a filmmakers' career, during their education. The year 2017 was marked by the display of real talent from two Łódź Film School graduates - Jagoda Szelc and Marta Prus.
The feature debut of the former - Tower. A Bright Day produced by the Indeks Film Studio which is owned by the Łódź Film School - was one of the revelations of the Polish Film Festival. The film was compared to works by Lynch and von Trier, while Jagoda Szelc received the awards for best directing debut, screenplay and discovery of the festival. Apart from that, she received Polityka's Passport - one of the most recognized cultural awards in Poland.
Marta Prus says she chose the school in Łódź for its reputation and prestige. During her studies she was already a promising artist, taking part in extracurricular activities organised by the school and interested in the issue of exclusion, returning to normal life, adapting to society. Prus recalls that the school gave her the confidence to make movies, but also made their production possible and allowed her own artistic growth. She also emphasizes that she could always count on her lecturers when she needed help. Her student films Hot and Cold, Talk to Me, Eighteenth Birthday and Vakha and Magomed received around 30 awards and special mentions. It is therefore not surprising that her first feature documentary, Over the Limit, produced by Telemark Sp. z o. o., was well-received during the 30th edition of IDFA. The production took many years and demanded exceptional determination. The filmmaker needed to gain the trust and agreement of the characters while dealing with a generally unwelcoming environment. The film tells the story of a rhythmic gymnast, Margarita Mamun, who won a gold medal in Rio in 2016, while portraying the world of Russian artistic gymnastics and showing the universal truth that on the way to perfection you not only have to beat your rivals but also overcome your inhibitions. This led Variety Magazine to include Marta Prus on their 10 Europeans to Watch 2018 list. Today, Marta Prus is doing her PhD.
Marcin Malatyński, Head of International Relations, says the school does not offer any feminist or gender courses: We profess artistic freedom, all students decide by themselves what they want to talk about and how they want to do that. I think that the School gives to women what it gives to men: a good film education and a chance for artistic and personal development. The year Marta Prus began her studies was a breakthrough as the directing faculty admitted 4 women, which means they took half of the places available to Polish students (before, the majority were men). Today, 470 of the students are women and 391 are men. Hopefully it will lead to burying the myth of women being emotionally weaker than men and, as a result, unable to make films and win festivals. And, perhaps in the near future, the Łódź Film School will not only be "the school of Wajda and Polański", but "the school of Wajda, Polański, Szumowska, Szelc and Prus".
Konrad Tambor
TWO POLISH FILMS AWARDED AT THE MECAL PRO
"OH, GOD!" AWARDED IN DRESDEN
TWO POLISH DOCUMENTARIES WIN IN MOSCOW
AWARDS FOR FILMS FROM THE WARSAW FILM SCHOOL
"III" WITH ANOTHER AWARD
TWO POLISH DOCUMENTARIES AWARDED AT GO SHORT
SHORT FILMS AT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS IN APRIL
POLISH ANIMATIONS AT ANNENCY FESTIVAL
"ACID RAIN" WINS GRAND PRIX AT GLAS ANIMATION!
"COLAHOLIC" AWARDED IN ATHENS
POLISH FILMS AT MECAL PRO
"ATLAS" AWARDED AT THE BERMUDA SHORTS
"III" WINS AT TRICKY WOMEN
"III" AWARDED IN BRUSSELS
POLISH ANIMATIONS AT TRICKY WOMEN
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Clinton adviser: The race will be over in June
(CNN) - One of Hillary Clinton’s senior advisers said Saturday on a conference call with reporters that the New York senator would have the nomination “nail(ed) down” after primary season voting ends in June, when Puerto Rico weighs in.
“At or about, certainly shortly after, the seventh of June, Hillary’s going to nail down this nomination. She’s going to have a majority of the delegates,” Harold Ickes said, thanks to a combination of pledged delegates awarded through primary and caucus votes, and superdelegates – Democratic elected officials and party leaders who are free to choose any candidate they wish. Ickes is himself a superdelegate.
Obama campaign manager David Plouffe immediately responded to Ickes, saying in a statement the Clinton campaign was “attempting to have superdelegates overturn the will of the Democratic voters, or change the rules they agreed to at the 11th hour in order to seat non-existent delegates from Florida and Michigan.
“The Clinton campaign should focus on winning pledged delegates as a result of elections, not these say-or-do-anything-to-win tactics that could undermine Democrats’ ability to win the general election,” said Plouffe.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told a Bloomberg interviewer Friday that voter preferences and primary results should play a part in how superdelegates made their decision. DNC Chair Howard Dean later sent a memo to Talking Points Memo in which he said that “their role is to exercise their best judgment” of what is best for the party, but did not mention the pledged delegate result as a critical deciding factor.
Ickes – a Democratic National Committee member and Bill Clinton’s former White House deputy chief of staff - told reporters that neither of the Democratic White House hopefuls is close to winning the nomination, and that Obama was trying to prematurely call the primary season to a close.
“I understand Sen. Obama wants to rush to judgment on this deal and cut this thing down. You know, he’d like to be nominated right now. But there are a lot of delegates yet to be selected,” he said, pointing out that 18 states and territories have yet to vote this primary season.
Ickes voted last year to penalize Michigan and Florida - who moved their primary votes up in violation of party instructions - to seat their delegation at the party’s nominating convention this summer. On Saturday, he said both states’ delegations should be seated, and the results of those contests should stand. Hillary Clinton won the primaries in Florida and in Michigan, where she was the only major Democratic candidate to appear on the ballot.
He also said the Clinton campaign should have paid more attention to caucus states, where Obama has done very well this year - an observation that has been made by other Clinton staffers in recent calls.
–CNN Associate Political Editor Rebecca Sinderbrand
Filed under: Hillary Clinton
Liziman
"Ickes voted last year to penalize Michigan and Florida — who moved their primary votes up in violation of party instructions — to seat their delegation at the party’s nominating convention this summer. On Saturday, he said both states’ delegations should be seated, and the results of those contests should stand. Hillary Clinton won the primaries in both Florida and Michigan, where she was the only major Democratic candidate to appear on the ballot".
Is this America of 2008? Are these people democrates? Wow! Big liars! Obama 2008
February 16, 2008 03:36 pm at 3:36 pm |
DC Wuol, Colorado Springs, Colorado
I wish the DNC has to scrap the system of Superdelegates. I'm a voter and I don't want any party to trash my vote.
There are two types of polticians: the self-serving, ambitious politician who uses the votes of simple minds to achieve power and the politician who empowers people to work together to achieve the best for the country: HRC embodies the first type and Sen. Obama the second one. DNC, what is the best for this country? The American people know it already, do you?
It is absolutely outrageous that Ickes is trying to change the rules in the middle of the game - especially rules that he voted for! If Clinton wins the nomination only by seating Florida and Michigan delegates that were not validly chosen according to party rules that she (and Ickes) supported last fall, a lot of D's like me are going to sit on their hands during the campaign. Don't these people have any integrity?
Thank you CNN for pointing out the hipocrasy in Mr. Ickes statement. He voted for penalizing Florida and Michigan last year but is now in favor of seating their delgates.
Two additional points for this article:
1. Obama and Edwards weren't even on the ballot in Michigan... Because ALL of the candidates agreed not to campaign there (and he kept his word).
2. Many people in Florida have reported that they did not show up to their primaries because many people didn't think the results would count for the Presidential election. Of the people who did vote, the voters who voted 1 month early selected Clinton, but polls showed that thos who voted within a month of the primary selected Obama. Why? Because that was after his wins in Iowa, his close call in NH and NV, and his landslide in SC.
Marc, WSU
Hindsight is always 20/20.
La Raza
That's her advisor's job. Sounds good.
I jsut don't understand what leaders in democratic party is doing. I myself a democrat but I might vote for McCain if DNC shows that they don't go by rules. It looks like democrats are in primary forgetting that there is a general election in November. If Florida and Michigan votes considered in selecting the candidates as is , waht it shows is that whenever necessary democrats don't go by rules. Good point for McCain for November. Also if Florida and Michigan seated and their result decide the candidate for democrat, it shows that there is no use of being law abinding citizen. It is a slap for all the citizens who voted legally. Finally USA becomes a laughing stock in the world. because those whi did something wrong decides the presidential candidate for democrats. I think McCain will use this point as well. I am tired of this drama. It is OK for Florida and Michigan to have another vote. But not the one they had without major democratic candidate. ANYways it looks like Democrats going to be doomed if Clinton get nominated by considering michigan and florida votes. I guess rather than fighting for the rights of people who voted, democrats in Florida and Michigan should consider how to save the face of the party. I am pretty sure voters will not mind go again and cast their vote in a legal ballot.
I am so frustrated with the Clinton political machine. Obama is being forced to campaign against Hillary, Bill, and Chelsea, not to mention the republicans. I don't think Hillary can bring about change. She is just going to continue promote the same old partisan politics as usual. It's time for a change!
Citizen Kaye
Even when she's screwing up all over the place, Clinton still manages to be annoyingly arrogant. Amazing. Doesn't she realize that no one except her still believes she is entitled to the presidency?
Matt G.
I agree that Michigan and Florida should play a role, Split their delgates evenly, this gives both candidates the oportunity to reach the magic number prior to the convention.
Grif
Gemini or bust! Keep climbing girl.
Greg Janso
Just saw a video on CNN of Mrs. Clinton attempting to lead her audience in a chant of "Yes we will."
Sounds vaguely familiar.
Shenehneh from Chappaqua
Miss Hillary, Puh-Leaseeee girl! Now you know very well that this democratic race will be over and done by next month! In addition to finding your voice, you should buy a clue.. or a vowel... or something! Have you ever heard of a reality check? It's kind of like a reality show.. except.. instead of checking out others, you check yourself before you wreck yourself! Love always, Shenehneh from Chappaqua
proud Canadian
It is sad to see how desperate the Clintons and their supporters are getting. Last year everyone agrees to penalize Michigan and Flordia by not allowing their delegates to count and now that the Clintons are losing in the race and losing their support by the day, they now think the delegates in these two states should count. This is pathetic and hopefully everyone can see through this desperation.
"Yes we can"
Before making ant decision, Superdelegates must compare their stance with that of voters.
I am so tired of the Clintons...this is not a campaign to them but a coronation. By the way, why is cnn covering Bill Clinton so much...let's hear more from Michele Obama. My great concern from the Clintons is the role of Bill in the White House...ITS PRETTY BLEURY.
It is no good deal at all.
Suprise suprise. Now the Hillary staff is flip-flopping because their candidate is losing. The power-hungry Clintons will do anything to win, including destroying the Democratic party.
For the people of Texas and Ohio, I urge you to vote Obama to put an end to this potential, crippling effect the Clintons are performing.
Heather Peterson
Wow, she's determined. I cannot tell, however, if the determination stems from personal ambition or love of country. I will wager for the former.
What's up with this lame knock-off slogan "Yes We Will"? Is she kidding? She will stop at nothing and divide her own party in the process.
mike d.
not so fast hillary!
Yeah, right!!!!
Oregon Voter
Um, Obama's name was on the Florida primary. I love how CNN tries to pretend that he removed his name from Michigan AND Florida. Nice way to misrepresent the facts...
Ha ha! Good one Harold!! That was tooo funny! The race is going to be over March 4th when Obama wins Texas AND Ohio. You heard it here first folks.
Thanks for the laugh though, Harold. Good stuff.
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Daily Insights on Pensions and Financial Markets
A Requiem For Hedge Funds?
By Leo Kolivakis April 05, 2016
Timothy W. Martin and Rob Copeland of the Wall Street Journal report, Investors Pull Cash From Hedge Funds as Returns Lag Market:
Marc Levine, chairman of the $16 billion Illinois State Board of Investment, had a provocative question this month during a board meeting about hedge funds.
“Why do I need you?” Mr. Levine asked. A lot of big investors are asking the same question.
Pension funds, insurers and university endowments helped pump up hedge funds to a record $3 trillion in assets over the last decade. But with results falling behind a more traditional mix of stocks and bonds for six straight years and the high-fee structure now politically sensitive in some states due to uneven results, many of them are pulling back.
From New Mexico to New York, big investors are dramatically reducing their commitments and opting for cheaper imitations. Investors globally asked for more money back from hedge funds than they contributed in the fourth quarter of 2015, according to HFR Inc.—the first net quarterly withdrawal in four years. They pulled an additional $15.3 billion in this year’s first two months, according to eVestment.
The exodus will soon include the Illinois fund overseen by Mr. Levine. Two days after he questioned whether hedge funds were necessary, the board that oversees investments for about 64,000 public employees agreed to yank $1 billion from them in favor of bigger bets on private-equity and low-cost stock funds. One of the investments that Illinois exited from, Mr. Levine said, includes exposure to hedge fund Pershing Square Capital. The New York fund was down more than 20% through last week largely because of a losing bet on drug maker Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.
A Pershing Square spokesman declined to comment on the Illinois exit or performance.
Plenty of big institutions are still keeping money in hedge funds, as managers promise protection from an economic downturn. But longtime investors are increasingly frustrated about losses that intensified when markets turned more volatile over the last year.
American International Group Inc. said last month it would cut the $11 billion it had earmarked for hedge funds in half. Citing poor performance by those investments, the insurer said it would reallocate the money to more straight-forward bonds and commercial mortgages managed internally instead.
Others are retreating because some of the investment strategies once available only at hedge funds can now be purchased at a fraction of the cost from other asset managers. These products, coined “liquid alternatives” or "multi-asset,” can make bets on low volatility or the direction of interest rates without using as much leverage, or borrowed money, to supercharge returns.
Hedge funds typically charge higher fees than other money managers, historically an annual 2% of assets under management and 20% of profits. Some new competitors say they offer similar techniques for less than 1% of assets and a zero cut of any profits.
Northern Trust Corp. , for example, charges a management fee of less than 1% for a new “engineered equity” product that it says is similar in approach to a hedge fund. It uses models—instead of traders—to bundle together stocks that limit volatility or market risk, said Mike Hunstad, head of quantitative research for the Chicago-based firm.
The proliferation of lower-price alternatives is one reason the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund decided last month to end its $500 million hedge-fund program.
The commitment was expensive, said Dhvani Shah, the plan’s chief investment officer.
“So do I really want to scale up?” she said. "The answer is no.”
Overall, big investors pulled an additional $19.75 billion out of hedge funds in January, according to eVestment. That was the largest outflow for the year’s first month since 2009. Clients added $4.4 billion in February, but that was well below the $22.6 billion average for that month from 2010 to 2015, eVestment said.
It is too soon to know if those dismal showings will persist. Plenty of big investors still have huge sums committed to the industry.
Endowments and foundations, for example, cut their investments in hedge funds last year for the first time since Wilshire Trust Universe Comparison Service started tracking the data in 2001. Yet the asset class still accounted for 8.62% of their portfolios through Dec. 31, according to Wilshire.
Hedge-fund commitments as a percentage of U.S. public pension-plan portfolios have dropped from a peak of 2.31% in 2012 to 1.37% at the end of 2015, according to Wilshire.
One hedge-fund manager, TIG Advisors President Spiros Maliagros, said he believes investors will continue to seek out firms like his for the chance to do better than they would with mainstream investments. But he said the industry needs to be clearer that returns aim to diversify and ease the impact of market swings, not simply earn the highest payouts.
“It’s an expectation setting that I think we need to do a better job of,” he said.
The board that oversees Florida’s public pension money, the Florida State Board of Administration, has $3.9 billion invested in hedge funds and no plans to reduce the commitment.
“Our objectives have been met,” said Ash Williams, a former hedge-fund executive who now runs the Florida board.
Hedge-fund managers are seeking new ways to quiet any investor unease. Some are now pitching their own lower-cost products that bear little resemblance to the industry’s traditional offerings in price.
AQR Capital Management is among the large hedge-fund firms that now offer cheaper alternatives to their main funds. The California Public Employees’ Retirement System, the nation’s largest public pension, has kept $578 million invested with AQR in a lower-cost product that relies on automated bets even as it announced an exit from all hedge funds in 2014.
“It’s been priced as if it was all super special,” said AQR Managing Principal Clifford Asness. “There is stuff still out there sold as magic, but there are simpler, cheaper options that accomplish much of the same thing.”
There most definitely are simpler, cheaper options than hedge funds. A couple of weeks ago, I visited the offices of OpenMind Capital here in Montreal where Karl Gauvin and Paul Turcotte gave me a presentation on their approach analyzing the volatility of volatility to deliver much better risk-adjusted results than the CBOE Put Writing Index (see their dynamic option writing strategy).
To my surprise, they met a few potential clients here in Quebec which were reluctant to even try this strategy fearing any put writing strategy is doomed to fail if another 2008 happens. This just goes to show you how ignorant many investors are in terms of put writing strategies (click on image):
The numbers are all there on the CBOE's website and I can guarantee you sophisticated hedge funds, pension funds and endowment funds are already implementing some form of a put writing strategy internally. I told Karl and Paul to "open their mind" (no pun or insult intended) and start approaching sophisticated investors outside Quebec. I also invited them to write a blog comment on their approach and strategies to educate less sophisticated investors on these strategies.
Anyways, back to a requiem for hedge funds. I recently discussed the bonfire of the hedge funds, going over why so many hedge funds closed shop in 2015 and how even top performers of last year -- like Citadel, Millennium and Blackstone's Senfina -- are struggling so far this year.
Moreover, a bunch of the top-performing hedge funds stumbled in March and hedge fund momentum trades blew up in Q1, suffering their worst losses since 2009 (I personally think this is a great opportunity to load up on biotech shares which got slaughtered in Q1).
In short, ultra low and negative rates are making this a brutal environment for all hedge funds, especially larger ones unable to cope with huge market volatility. And that's a structural change that isn't going to go away, especially if global deflation sets in.
Frustrated, many institutional investors are looking to illiquid alternatives like real estate, private equity and infrastructure. But they carry illiquidity risk which can sting over a shorter investment horizon (even if pensions typically hold these assets over a long investment horizon).
Institutional investors that refuse to give up on hedge funds are tightening the screws. Chris Flood of the Financial Times reports, Sovereign wealth funds push for higher hedge fund standards:
The International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds has signed an agreement with a large hedge fund association to push for better governance standards in the alternative investment industry.
The agreement is aimed at tackling issues in the hedge fund industry that have long concerned institutional investors, such as a lack of transparency around funds’ liquidity terms in stressed market conditions.
Many large investors, including sovereign wealth funds, were angered during the financial crisis when hedge funds imposed “gates” on their clients, preventing investors from pulling money out.
Alex Millar, head of sovereigns for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Invesco Asset Management, the US fund house, said: “Some hedge fund investments turned out to be less liquid than expected. There was a discrepancy between the risks taken and the risks that were anticipated.”
The poor performance of many hedge funds since the financial crisis and their high fees remain sources of frustration among institutional investors.
The head of sovereign funds at a US investment bank, who did not wish to be named, added that there was room to improve the alignment of interests between long-term investors and hedge fund managers.
“Structuring long-term mandates in exchange for fee discounts and agreeing the appropriate performance targets and incentives between hedge fund managers and long-term asset owners is challenging,” he said.
To improve the relationship between sovereign funds and their hedge fund clients, the IFSWF has established a “mutual observer” agreement with the Hedge Fund Standards Board, an association that works with 120 hedge fund managers that collectively manage $800bn in assets.
Adrian Orr, chief executive of the New Zealand Superfund and chairman of the IFSWF, which represents a third of the world’s 90 sovereign funds, said: “This relationship will help ensure that sovereign wealth funds have a voice in the hedge fund standard-setting process.”
Is there room to improve alignment of interests between hedge funds and large institutional investors? You better believe it and it's about time these large sovereign wealth funds demand lower fees and better alignment of interests.
As far as large pension funds, most of them have given up on hedge funds but not the more sophisticated ones like the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. Last week, its CEO Ron Mock shared this with me when going over OTPP's 2015 results:
"2015 was a scratch year for external hedge funds and internal absolute return trading activities. In a volatile market like 2015, you wouldn't expect outperformance in these activities but they didn't dent the total portfolio either."
But Ron also told me Teachers' takes a 'total portfolio approach' and external hedge funds and internal alpha trading activities figure in prominently in this approach.
I'm not too worried about Ontario Teachers' when it comes to external hedge funds. Ron Mock has mentored Jonathan Hausman who is responsible for the Fund's global hedge fund portfolio, as well as its internal global macro and systematic trading strategies. And Jonathan has an unbelievable team made up of people like Daniel MacDonald (best hedge fund portfolio manager I ever met) to help him oversee that portfolio during these tough times.
But other large pension funds have followed CalPERS and exited hedge funds altogether. Still, it's far from being a lost cause for hedge funds. Lea Huhtala of the Financial Times reports, Finland’s state pension scheme to boost hedge fund assets:
Finland’s state pension scheme plans to invest another $500m in hedge funds this year despite persistent concerns over performance and high fees within the sector.
The move will be welcome news for the hedge fund industry, which has had to contend with a number of large investors either scrapping or scaling back their allocations.
Railpen, one of the UK’s largest pension schemes, finished a drawn-out reduction of its hedge funds assets last year, and now has just a 2 per cent exposure to hedge funds.
Europe’s second-largest public pension fund, PFZW, cut its entire €4.2bn hedge fund allocation last year.
VER, Finland’s state pension fund, intends to increase its allocations to hedge funds and other complex strategies to 6 per cent of its total $20bn portfolio. This is despite its existing hedge fund assets returning only 2.5 per cent in 2015 while its overall portfolio returned 4.9 per cent.
The pension fund currently allocates 3 per cent of its assets to hedge funds.
Timo Viherkenttä, VER’s chief executive, said: “We are aiming for a higher return than 2.5 per cent, but considering where the overall hedge fund market is now, the return was not too bad.”
A typical hedge fund charges investors a fixed management fee of 2 per cent and a further 20 per cent performance fee on returns the hedge fund manager generates.
According to figures released by State Street, the financial services provider, in February, nearly half of global pension funds plan to increase their exposure to single-strategy hedge funds over the next three years.
Nordic investors showed the most interest. Nearly 63 per cent of the Nordic pension funds surveyed planned to increase their single-manager hedge fund allocations in the next three years.
However, the survey showed investors have become more demanding. Ian Mills, a partner at LCP, the pension fund consultancy, said: “Investors are much more selective about the funds they are investing in. If you are going to pay 2 per cent per annum management fees and 20 per cent for performance, then you really want the best.”
Much more selective? They typically follow the advice of useless investment consultants that shove them in the hottest hedge funds they should be avoiding (don't get me started on this nonsense).
When I read articles on how Bill Ackman's Pershing Square is down 25% so far this year, I cringe in horror thinking of how many public pensions are invested with this fund and are now praying Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) won't turn out be the Canadian pharmaceutical equivalent of Nortel.
And like I said before, it's easy to beat up on a high profile hedge fund honcho like Bill Ackman but he's not alone. Fortune's Nathan Vardi reports, Jeffrey Ubben’s ValueAct Capital, another big Valeant investor, has been sued by the U.S. government for violating pre-merger reporting requirements in connection with the hedge fund’s purchase of $2.5 billion of Halliburton (HAL) and Baker Hughes (BHI) shares.
[Update: Even Ray Dalio's Pure Alpha fund is down almost 7% so far this year, which goes to show you how tough it is out there, even for a 'radically transparent' shop like Bridgewater.]
So, is it a requiem for hedge funds? Of course not. As long as large institutional investors search for 'uncorrelated yield', top hedge funds will continue to do well.
But the landscape for the hedge fund industry is irrevocably changing and in a deflationary world where ultra low rates and the new negative normal reign, institutional investors will be demanding much lower fees and much better alignment of interests from all their hedge funds.
As I warned all of you last October, the shakeout in the hedge fund industry is far from over. You can listen to all the excuses in the world, but I'm telling you, the deflation tsunami is coming, and this means ultra low or negative rates and huge volatility are here to stay. That alone will clobber many large hedge funds unable to cope with unprecedented volatility (makes you wonder which hedge funds are loading up on bonds).
Below, discussing the rocky start of the year for hedge funds with Don Steinbrugge, Agecroft Partners Managing Partner. Listen to Don, he knows what he's talking about when it comes to hedge funds.
And Kelvin Tay from UBS Wealth Management says hedge funds are largely uncorrelated to other asset classes and offer higher returns for risks. Interesting discussion but take all this talk of hedge funds offering 'uncorrelated returns' with a shaker of salt (most are charging alpha fees for leveraged beta).
Lastly, Mozart's Requiem Mass in D Minor, his final masterpiece which was commissioned in mid 1791 by the Austrian Count Franz von Walsegg as a tribute to the passing of his young wife Anna.
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The Teacher Retirement System of Texas pension fund is $46.2 billion in the hole, only 76.9% funded. Had the managers chosen the simplicity of Couch Potato investing 10 years ago, the pension would be fully funded.
That's quite a difference.
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In pursuit of its new mandate, the fund has undergone a massive expansion in staffing, compensation, and costs. The number of employees has gone from 164 in the year ended March 31, 2006, to 1,661 in fiscal 2019. Total costs have grown from $118 million to $3.3 billion annually, or from 0.12 per cent of assets to 0.83 per cent. All told, the fund has spent about $22 billion over the past 13 y…
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They’ve been shifting a portion of their core real estate holdings to properties under development or renovation, Azelby said Thursday during a UBS Asset Management lunch with media in New York. Azelby, who joined UBS from Apollo Global Management this year, said on the sidelines of the gathering that pensions may pick up an additional 200 basis points to 300 basis points of yield by doing so.
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In the late 1980s, the Ontario government set up a task force to tackle what it saw as a ticking financial time bomb. After decades of under-funding, it was worried that the pensions of teachers and other public servants might one day place an insurmountable burden on state finances. The pay-as-you-go model, with workers contributing just 1% of their salaries and the state filling any shortfalls, was seen as unsustainable.
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Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 10
With Ned dead, Robb vows to get revenge on the Lannisters. Jon must officially decide if his place is with Robb or the Night’s Watch. Daenerys says her final goodbye to Drogo.
Serie: Game of Thrones
Director: Alan Taylor
Guest Star: Amrita Acharia, Art Parkinson, Ben Hawkey, Charles Dance, Clive Mantle, Donald Sumpter, Elyes Gabel, Emun Elliott, Eros Vlahos, Esmé Bianco, Eugene Simon, Francis Magee, Gerry O'Brien, Ian Beattie, Ian Gelder, James Cosmo, Joe Dempsie, John Bradley, Josef Altin, Julian Glover, Kristian Nairn, Mark Stanley, Mia Soteriou, Natalia Tena, Ron Donachie, Sibel Kekilli, Steven Blount, Susan Brown, Vinnie McCabe, Wilko Johnson
Episode Title: Fire and Blood
Six years before Saul Goodman meets Walter White. We meet him when the man who will become Saul Goodman is known as Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer searching for his…
A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby,…
After landing from a turbulent but routine flight, the crew and passengers of Montego Air Flight 828 discover five years have passed in what seemed like a few hours. As…
Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest…
Two strangers are drawn to a mysterious pharmaceutical trial that will, they’re assured, with no complications or side-effects whatsoever, solve all of their problems, permanently. Things do not go as…
Status: Planned
When three working class kids enroll in the most exclusive school in Spain, the clash between the wealthy and the poor students leads to tragedy.
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
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Haiti Population: 10,485,800
The native Taino - who inhabited the island of Hispaniola when it was discovered by Christopher COLUMBUS in 1492 - were virtually annihilated by Spanish settlers within 25 years. In the early 17th century, the French established a presence on Hispaniola. In 1697, Spain ceded to the French the western third of the island, which later became Haiti. The French colony, based on forestry and sugar-related industries, became one of the wealthiest in the Caribbean but only through the heavy importation of African slaves and considerable environmental degradation. In the late 18th century, Haiti's nearly half million slaves revolted under Toussaint L'OUVERTURE. After a prolonged struggle, Haiti became the first post-colonial black-led nation in the world, declaring its independence in 1804. Currently the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, Haiti has experienced political instability for most of its history. A massive magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti in January 2010 with an epicenter about 25 km (15 mi) west of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Estimates are that over 300,000 people were killed and some 1.5 million left homeless. The earthquake was assessed as the worst in this region over the last 200 years. In October 2016, Hurricane Matthew struck southwestern Haiti causing widespread and devastating destruction, with an estimated 2.1 million people affected. President Michel MARTELLY completed his term in February 2016 with no successor in place. The National Assembly elected Interim President Jocelerme PRIVERT to lead until new elections take place in 2017.
Shares island of Hispaniola with Dominican Republic (western one-third is Haiti, eastern two-thirds is the Dominican Republic)
Location: Caribbean, western one-third of the island of Hispaniola, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, west of the Dominican Republic
Size comparison: slightly smaller than Maryland
Land Boundaries: total: 376 km border countries (1): Dominican Republic 376 km
continental shelf: to depth of exploitation
Climate: tropical; semiarid where mountains in east cut off trade winds
Terrain: mostly rough and mountainous
Natural resources: bauxite, copper, calcium carbonate, gold, marble, hydropower, arable land
Land use: agricultural land: 66.4% arable land 38.5%; permanent crops 10.2%; permanent pasture 17.7% forest: 3.6%
other: 30% (2011 est.)
Natural hazards: lies in the middle of the hurricane belt and subject to severe storms from June to October; occasional flooding and earthquakes; periodic droughts
Current Environment Issues: extensive deforestation (much of the remaining forested land is being cleared for agriculture and used as fuel); soil erosion; inadequate supplies of potable water
International Environment Agreements: party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Marine Life Conservation, Ozone Layer Protection
signed, but not ratified: Hazardous Wastes
Nationality: noun: Haitian(s)
adjective: Haitian
Ethnic groups: black 95%, mulatto and white 5%
Languages: French (official), Creole (official)
Religions: Roman Catholic (official) 54.7%, Protestant 28.5% (Baptist 15.4%, Pentecostal 7.9%, Adventist 3%, Methodist 1.5%, other 0.7%), voodoo (official) 2.1%, other 4.6%, none 10.2%
note: many Haitians practice elements of voodoo in addition to another religion, most often Roman Catholicism; voodoo was recognized as an official religion in 2003
Population: 10,485,800 note: estimates for this country explicitly take into account the effects of excess mortality due to AIDS; this can result in lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality, higher death rates, lower population growth rates, and changes in the distribution of population by age and sex than would otherwise be expected (July 2016 est.)
Major urban areas - population: PORT-AU-PRINCE (capital) 2.44 million (2015)
Maternal mortality rate: 359 deaths/100,000 live births (2015 est.)
Children under the age of 5 years underweight: 11.6% (2012)
Education expenditures: NA
Country name: conventional long form: Republic of Haiti
conventional short form: Haiti
local long form: Republique d'Haiti/Repiblik d Ayiti
local short form: Haiti/Ayiti
etymology: the native Taino name means "land of high mountains" and was originally applied to the entire island of Hispaniola
Capital: name: Port-au-Prince
daylight saving time: none in 2016
Administrative divisions: 10 departments (departements, singular - departement); Artibonite, Centre, Grand'Anse, Nippes, Nord, Nord-Est, Nord-Ouest, Ouest, Sud, Sud-Est
Independence: 1 January 1804 (from France)
National holiday: Independence Day, 1 January (1804)
Constitution: many previous (23 total); latest adopted 10 March 1987; amended 2012 (2016)
Legal system: civil law system strongly influenced by Napoleonic Code
Executive branch: chief of state: Interim President Jocelerme PRIVERT (since 14 February 2016); note - parliament elected Interim President PRIVERT after President Michel MARTELLY stepped down from office 7 February 2016
head of government: Prime Minister Enex JEAN-CHARLES (since 25 March 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet chosen by the prime minister in consultation with the president; parliament must ratify the Cabinet and Prime Minister's governing policy elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a single non-consecutive term); election last held 20 November 2016 (next to be held in October 2021); note - the previous election was last held on 25 October 2015, but a runoff scheduled for 24 April 2016 was postponed; on 6 June 2016, the Provisional Electoral Council announced that it had accepted a recommendation by an independent commission, which had found that fraud had marred the October 2015 vote, to formally annul the results; a repeat of the first round of the presidential election scheduled to take place 9 October 2016, with a second round to be held on 8 January 2017, was canceled becaused of Hurricane Matthew; the rescheduled election then took place on 20 November 2016
election results: 2016 election - Jovenel MOISE elected president; percent of vote - Jovenel MOISE (PHTK) 55.60%, Jude CELESTIN (LAPEH) 19.57%, Jean-Charles MOISE (PPD) 11.04%, Maryse NARCISSE (FL) 9.01%; other 0.75%; note - Jovenel MOISE will take office on 7 February 2017
Legislative branch: description: bicameral legislature or "le Corps Legislatif ou parlement" consists of le Senat or Senate (30 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by absolute majority vote in two rounds if needed; members serve 6-year terms with one-third of the membership renewed every 2 years) and la Chambre de deputes or Chamber of Deputies (118 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by absolute majority vote in two rounds if needed; members serve 4-year terms); note - when the two chambers meet collectively it is known as L'Assemblee Nationale or the National Assembly that is convened for specific purposes spelled out in the constitution
elections: Senate - last held on 9 August 2015 with run-off election on 25 October 2015 (next possible election in 2017); Chamber of Deputies - last held on 9 August 2015 with run-off election on 25 October 2015 (next regular election may be held in 2017)
election results: 2015 Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; 2015 Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; note - official results pending
Judicial branch: highest court(s): Supreme Court or Cour de Cassation (consists of a chief judge and other judges); note - Haiti is a member of the Caribbean Court of Justice judge selection and term of office: judges appointed by the president from candidate lists submitted by the Senate of the National Assembly; note - Article 174 of the Haiti Constitution states that judges of the Supreme Court are appointed for 10 years, whereas Article 177 states that judges of the Supreme Court are appointed for life
subordinate courts: Courts of Appeal; Courts of First Instance; magistrates' courts; special courts
Political parties and leaders: Alternative League for Haitian Progress and Empowerment or LAPEH [Jude CELESTIN] Assembly of Progressive National Democrats or RDNP [Mirlande MANIGAT] Christian and Citizen For Haiti's Reconstruction or ACCRHA [Chavannes JEUNE] Christian Movement for a New Haiti or MCNH [Luc MESADIEU] Convention for Democratic Unity or KID [Evans PAUL] Cooperative Action to Rebuild Haiti or KONBA [Jean William JEANTY] December 16 Platform or Platfom 16 Desanm [Dr. Gerard BLOT] Democratic Alliance or ALYANS [Evans PAUL] (coalition composed of KID and PPRH) Democratic Centers's National Council or CONACED [Osner FEVRY] Democratic Movement for the Liberation of Haiti-Revolutionary Party of Haiti or MODELH-PRDH Effort and Solidarity to Create an Alternative for the People or ESKAMP [Joseph JASME] Fanmi Lavalas or FL [Jean-Bertrand ARISTIDE] For Us All or PONT [Jean-Marie CHERESTAL] Fusion of Haitian Social Democrats or FHSD [Edmonde Supplice BEAUZILE] Grouping of Citizens for Hope or RESPE [Charles-Henri BAKER] Haiti in Action or AAA [Youri LATORTUE] Haitian Tet Kale Party or PHTK [Ann Valerie Timothee MILFORT] Haitians for Haiti [Yvon NEPTUNE] Independent Movement for National Reconstruction or MIRN [Luc FLEURINORD] Konbit Pou refe Ayiti or KONBIT Lavni Organization or LAVNI [Yves CRISTALIN] Liberal Party of Haiti or PLH [Jean Andre VICTOR] Liberation Platform or PLATFORME LIBERATION Love Haiti or Renmen Ayiti [Jean-Henry CEANT and Camille LEBLANC] Merging of Haitian Social Democratics or FUSION [Edmonde Supplice BEAUZILE] (coalition of Ayiti Capable, Haitian National Revolutionary Party, and National Congress of Democratic Movements) Mobilization for National Development or MDN [Hubert de RONCERAY] National Front for the Reconstruction of Haiti or FRN [Guy PHILIPPE] New Christian Movement for a New Haiti or MOCHRENA [Luc MESADIEU] Patriotic Movement of the Democratic Opposition or MOPOD Patriotic Unity or IP [Marie Denise CLAUDE] Peasant Platform or PP Peasant's Response or Repons Peyizan [Michel MARTELLY] Platform Alternative for Progress and Democracy or ALTENATIV [Victor BENOIT and Evans PAUL] Platform of Haitian Patriots or PLAPH [Dejean BELISAIRE and Himmler REBU] Platform Pitit Dessalines or PPD [Jean-Charles MOISE] Pont Popular Party for the Renewal of Haiti or PPRH [Claude ROMAIN] PPG18 Rally or RASAMBLE Renmen Ayiti or RA [Jean-Henry CEANT] Respect or RESPE Socialist Action Movement or MAS Strength in Unity or Ansanm Nou Fo [Leslie VOLTAIRE] Struggling People's Organization or OPL [Sauveur PIERRE-ETIENNE] Truth (Verite) Union [Chavannes JEUNE] Union of Haitian Citizens for Democracy, Development, and Education or UCADDE [Jeantel JOSEPH] Union of Nationalist and Progressive Haitians or UNPH [Edouard FRANCISQUE] Unity or Inite [Levaillant LOUIS-JEUNE] (coalition that includes Front for Hope or L'ESPWA) Vigilance or Veye Yo [Lavarice GAUDIN] Youth for People's Power or JPP [Rene CIVIL]
Political pressure groups and leaders: Autonomous Organizations of Haitian Workers or CATH [Fignole ST-CYR] Confederation of Haitian Workers or CTH Economic Forum of the Private Sector or EF [Reginald BOULOS] Federation of Workers Trade Unions or FOS General Organization of Independent Haitian Workers [Patrick NUMAS] Grand-Anse Resistance Committee or KOREGA Haitian Association of Industries or ADIH [Georges SASSINE] National Popular Assembly or APN Papaye Peasants Movement or MPP [Chavannes JEAN-BAPTISTE] Popular Organizations Gathering Power or PROP Protestant Federation of Haiti Roman Catholic Church
International organization participation: ACP, AOSIS, Caricom, CD, CDB, CELAC, FAO, G-77, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (NGOs), ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), LAES, MIGA, NAM, OAS, OIF, OPANAL, OPCW, PCA, Petrocaribe, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, Union Latina, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
National symbol(s): Hispaniolan trogon (bird), hibiscus flower; national colors: blue, red
National anthem: name: "La Dessalinienne" (The Dessalines Song)
lyrics/music: Justin LHERISSON/Nicolas GEFFRARD
note: adopted 1904; named for Jean-Jacques DESSALINES, a leader in the Haitian Revolution and first ruler of an independent Haiti
Diplomatic representation in the US: chief of mission: Ambassador Paul Getty ALTIDOR (since 17 April 2012)
consulate(s) general: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Miami, Orlando (FL), New York, San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Diplomatic representation from the US: chief of mission: Ambassador Peter MULREAN (since 6 October 2015)
embassy: Tabarre 41, Route de Tabarre, Port-au-Prince
mailing address: (in Haiti) P.O. Box 1634, Port-au-Prince, Haiti; (from abroad) 3400 Port-au-Prince, State Department, Washington, DC 20521-3400
FAX: [509] 229-8028
Haiti's economy suffered a severe setback in January 2010 when a 7.0 magnitude earthquake destroyed much of its capital city, Port-au-Prince, and neighboring areas. Currently the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, with 80% of the population living under the poverty line and 54% in abject poverty, the earthquake further inflicted $7.8 billion in damage and caused the country's GDP to contract. In 2011, GDP growth rose to 5.5% as the Haitian economy began recovering from the earthquake. However, growth slowed in 2015 to 2% as political uncertainty, drought conditions, and the depreciation of the national currency took a toll on investment and economic growth. Haiti is a free market economy with low labor costs and tariff-free access to the US for many of its exports. Two-fifths of all Haitians depend on the agricultural sector, mainly small-scale subsistence farming, which remains vulnerable to damage from frequent natural disasters, exacerbated by the country's widespread deforestation. Poverty, corruption, vulnerability to natural disasters, and low levels of education for much of the population are among Haiti's most serious impediments to economic growth. Remittances are the primary source of foreign exchange, in 2015 equaling over one-fifth of GDP, and nearly double the combined value of Haitian exports and foreign direct investment. US economic engagement under the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) and the 2008 Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE II) helped increase apparel exports and investment by providing duty-free access to the US. The Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act of 2010 extended the CBTPA and HOPE II until 2020, while the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 extended trade benefits provided to Haiti in the HOPE and HELP Acts through September 2025. Apparel sector exports in 2015 reached $904 million and account for about 90% of Haitian exports and more than 10% of the GDP. Investment in Haiti is hampered by the difficulty of doing business and weak infrastructure, including access to electricity. Haiti's outstanding external debt was cancelled by donor countries following the 2010 earthquake, but has since risen to nearly $2 billion as of December 2015, the majority of which is owed to Venezuela under the PetroCaribe program. Although the government has increased its revenue collection, it continues to rely on formal international economic assistance for fiscal sustainability, with over 20% of its annual budget coming from foreign aid or direct budget support.
GDP (official exchange rate): GDP (official exchange rate): $8.259 billion (2015 est.)
government consumption: 0%
imports of goods and services: -44% note: figure for household consumption also includes government consumption (2016 est.)
Agriculture - products: coffee, mangoes, cocoa, sugarcane, rice, corn, sorghum; wood, vetiver
Industries: textiles, sugar refining, flour milling, cement, light assembly using imported parts
Labor force: 4.594 million note: shortage of skilled labor, unskilled labor abundant (2014 est.)
Unemployment rate: 40.6% (2010 est.) note: widespread unemployment and underemployment; more than two-thirds of the labor force do not have formal jobs
Fiscal year: 1 October - 30 September
Inflation rate (consumer prices): Inflation rate (consumer prices): 12.4% (2016 est.) 9% (2015 est.)
Current account balance: $35 million (2016 est.) -$219 million (2015 est.)
Exports: $933.2 million (2016 est.) $1.029 billion (2015 est.)
Exports - commodities: apparel, manufactures, oils, cocoa, mangoes, coffee
Exports - partners: US 85.3% (2015)
Imports - commodities: food, manufactured goods, machinery and transport equipment, fuels, raw materials
Imports - partners: Dominican Republic 35.3%, US 24.5%, Netherlands Antilles 9.4%, China 9.4% (2015)
Debt - external: $2.022 billion (31 December 2016 est.) $1.969 billion (31 December 2015 est.)
Stock of direct foreign investment - at home: $1.384 billion (31 December 2016 est.) $1.269 billion (31 December 2015 est.)
Market value of publicly traded shares: $NA
Exchange rates: gourdes (HTG) per US dollar - 63.16 (2016 est.) 50.71 (2015 est.) 50.71 (2014 est.) 45.22 (2013 est.) 41.95 (2012 est.)
Electricity - consumption: 400 million kWh (2014 est.)
Electricity - installed generating capacity: 300,000 kW (2014 est.)
Crude oil - exports: 0 bbl/day (2013 est.)
Crude oil - imports: 0 bbl/day (2013 est.)
Refined petroleum products - exports: 0 bbl/day (2013 est.)
Cellular Phones in use: total: 7.412 million subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 73 (July 2015 est.)
Telephone system: general assessment: telecommunications infrastructure is among the least-developed in Latin America and the Caribbean; domestic cell service is functional
domestic: mobile-cellular telephone services have expanded greatly in the last five years due to low-cost GSM phones and pay-as-you-go plans; mobile-cellular teledensity is about 70 per 100 persons
international: country code - 509; satellite earth station - 1 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean) (2015)
Broadcast media: 130 television stations throughout the country, including 1 government-owned; cable TV subscription service available; 495 radio stations (of them, only 135 are licensed), including 1 government-owned; more than 250 private and community radio stations; o (2015)
Internet country code: .ht
paved: 768 km
Ports and terminals: major seaport(s): Cap-Haitien, Gonaives, Jacmel, Port-au-Prince
Military branches: no regular military forces - small Coast Guard; a Ministry of National Defense established May 2012; the regular Haitian Armed Forces (FAdH) - Army, Navy, and Air Force - have been demobilized but still exist on paper until or unless they are constitutionally abolished (2011)
Disputes - International: since 2004, peacekeepers from the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti have assisted in maintaining civil order in Haiti; the mission currently includes 6,685 military, 2,607 police, and 443 civilian personnel; despite efforts to control illegal migration, Haitians cross into the Dominican Republic and sail to neighboring countries; Haiti claims US-administered Navassa Island
Refugees and internally displaced persons: IDPs: 55,107 (includes only IDPs from the 2010 earthquake living in camps or camp-like situations; information is lacking about IDPs living outside camps or who have left camps) (2016)
stateless persons: 977 (2015) note: stateless persons are individuals without a nationality who were born in the Dominican Republic prior to January 2010
Illicit drugs: Caribbean transshipment point for cocaine en route to the US and Europe; substantial bulk cash smuggling activity; Colombian narcotics traffickers favor Haiti for illicit financial transactions; pervasive corruption; significant consumer of cannabis
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You are here: Main » PlayStation Could Have Fresh Competition in Stadia, Google's New Game Streaming Platform
PlayStation Could Have Fresh Competition in Stadia, Google's New Game Streaming Platform
by Samuel Hayes - at March 20, 2019
So, no, Stadia is not as responsive as native hardware, but it's not a huge difference.
Google created its own Stadia-exclusive games, too, The Verge reports.
Sony will be taking a long, hard look at Stadia.
A pop-up museum exhibit has appeared at the Google Developers Conference (GDC) venue. More details to come this summer. According to id Software, Doom Eternal will be available on Stadia in 4K HDR at 60 frames per second. Playing a high-end game right now involves buying expensive dedicated hardware and waiting through lengthy downloads.
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Mr Bakar said that Stadia would rely on an array of other technological partners to grow the system. Even better, you can start gaming on one device, say your Chromebook, and then pick up exactly where you left off on a Pixel phone or a computer with the Chrome browser. The popular service lets gamers stream their console or PC gameplay to audiences across the world, and organized competitions with massive streaming audiences are starting to become mainstream entertainment. Stadia will also have its own controller. So how is it making money? Key to delivering a seamless experience like the one promised by Stadia is minimizing lag and Google aims to do this by running the necessary services in close proximity to end-users. It's possible that the service itself will be reasonably priced and that one of the major way Google recoups its money will be through the harvesting and sale of consumer's data. As expected, Stadia isn't a new console or a suite of hardware, but rather a service that will allow users to play games on virtually every device they own. But this means that no matter what Chromebook you have, whether its an cheap one with a 720p display or a more expensive model like the 3000 x 2000 resolution Pixels Slate, you'll get the best possible gaming experience with Stadia.
Playing on a Pixelbook on a Google internet connection, the site saw smooth framerates.
But how much higher? And there's also a feature called Stream Connect which Google believe will revitalize couch co-op by letting users play split-screen games over the cloud as if they were in the same room. The full service, which launches later this year, will support plenty of titles you can get on other platforms with cross-play. These, and bigger questions about reliability, will be massive determining factors in whether or not Stadia fizzles and fades or sees wider adoption. Of course, you can stay locked to DualShockers for any Google Stadia news that comes up as we approach its launch in 2019.
Google did not announce a specific launch date or pricing. Google want to bring Stadia to nearly every single "screen". And it promised developers it would increase that performance over time: "the processing resources will scale up to match your imagination", Bakar said.
Speaker wrecks May's Brexit plan by banning another vote on deal
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The short delay envisaged in the motion could last until June 30, but the longer extension is not now time-limited. May has said she will hold another vote next week on her deal, although lawmakers have already rejected it twice.
The pair seemed pleased to see each other and warmly embraced after they exchanged a cheerful greeting, Judi James claimed. It appears that numerous most senior staff, now at Kensington Palace , are staying to work with the Cambridges.
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Author: - October 17, 2016 0 China to Blast 2 Astronauts Into Space on Monday
Tiangong-2 is a working prototype for Tianhe-1, the core module for China's first modular space station which will be launched around 2018. If China succeeds in its plan to operate a permanent space station by 2022, it will become the world's third country to do so.
Author: - October 15, 2016 0 RIP Great Barrier Reef
It's pretty interesting that this story has gained so much traction on social media (as it should), while both US presidential candidates are staying nearly completely silent on the issue. In April, Australia's government raised the bleaching threat for its most famous natural landmark to the highest level. Late previous year a study found that reefs can fully recover, even after massive bleaching events wipe out most of a reef, as happened in the remote Chagos Archipelago in 1998.
Author: - October 15, 2016 0 VMware & AWS Announce VMware Cloud on AWS
Customers can migrate workloads between their private cloud and AWS, and run workloads elastically and on-demand on the public cloud. It should also give Amazon a way to better sell its Web services as something that can be used as part of a hybrid cloud strategy , rather than competing against it.
Author: - October 15, 2016 0 Another woman says Trump sexually assaulted her years ago
At the time, Anderson was an aspiring model. Brushing it off as his form of greeting, Zervos agreed to meet Trump for dinner later that year when he traveled to Los Angeles. Zervos said she met Trump twice in 2007, once in NY at his office, where she says he allegedly kissed her twice without consent. I complied. He then grabbed my shoulder and started kissing me again very aggressively and placed his hand on my breast.
Author: - October 13, 2016 0 Trading updates about Stock: General Motors Company (NYSE:GM)
Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Ford Motor Co. and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter. The average volume stands around 12.97 million shares. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website .
Author: - October 13, 2016 0 South Africa's Zuma concludes 3-day state visit to Nairobi
South Africa shares strong ties with the leading economy in the East African region in various areas such as trade and investment, agriculture, political, cultural, tourism and infrastructure development. "In our view, there is no reason why both our countries can not agree on exemption of visas for each other's citizens", Kenyatta said at the press conference.
Author: - October 12, 2016 0 Hillary Clinton Proposes a New Tax Break
But directionally, their revisions don't change their broad, opposing courses. It would reduce the deficit by raising $1.4 trillion in new revenue through 2026, and another $2.7 trillion in the decade after that. Buffett, who is the founder and head of the Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate, said the statement made by Trump was untrue. Her current proposals would have little impact on the bottom 95 percent of taxpayers, according to the Tax Policy Center .
Author: - October 10, 2016 0 Nicole Upgraded From Storm To Hurricane
The forecast track for Hurricane Matthew. Last month, Tropical Storm Karl dumped around four inches of rain on on the island but caused no serious damage. Forecast estimates say that Matthew will pass over the eastern tip of Cuba overnight Tuesday, before taking a turn toward the west on Wednesday. Matthew is headed off the United States after unleashing heavy flooding throughout the southeastern coast, most recently in North Carolina.
Author: - October 09, 2016 0 Samsung to examine smartphone that caught fire on USA plane
Samsung has also dispensed a statement over the questionable explosion of the new Note 7. A day after a smartphone caught fire aboard a Southwest Airlines plane at the Louisville worldwide airport in Kentucky, US, a statement by the company said until the device is retrieved, it can not confirm whether the incident involves the new Note 7.
Author: - October 02, 2016 0 Detroit paper backs Gary Johnson after 143 years of endorsing Republicans
Name one foreign leader that you look up to". He added "anybody" as Johnson struggled for an answer. Earlier this month, the Libertarian candidate for USA president caught flak for responding "what is Aleppo?" when asked by an interviewer what he would do about the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn Syrian city.
Author: - September 30, 2016 0 Libertarian Candidate Gary Johnson: 'We Do Have to Inhabit Other Planets'
In an interview on ABC News' "This Week" on Sunday, Johnson criticized the Commission on Presidential Debates over its formula for deciding who is included in the debates, saying that the panel is "made up of Republicans and Democrats that just have no intention whatsoever in seeing anyone other than a Republican or Democrat on the debate stage".
Author: - September 24, 2016 0 IOS 10.0.2 Released With Lightning Headphones Bug Fixed
As for the problem, it appeared that the physical controls for lighting-connected headphones would stop working if the phone had not been used in a while. "With any luck iOS 10.0.2 will continue what has so far proved to be an extremely smooth start for iOS 10". Pangu has yet to confirm whether a new jailbreak tool will work with iOS 10.0.1.
Author: - September 24, 2016 0 Facebook Says It Inflated Video-Viewing Metrics for Two Years
He said: "About a month ago, we found an error in the way we calculate one of the video metrics on our dashboard - average duration of video viewed". "We see a world that is video first, with video at the heart of all of our apps and services", Zuckerberg said. The company said the error had no impact on video statistics it had previously shared, including time spent watching video or the number of videos viewed.
Author: - September 23, 2016 0 Bucks Guard Khris Middleton To Miss 6 Months
In a statement released by the team, General Manager John Hammond said , "We're excited to add a player with Michael's skill set to our team". Beasley was solid for the Rockets, averaging 12.8 points, 4.9 rebounds on 52.2% shooting from the field in just 18.2 minutes of action.
Author: - September 21, 2016 0 OR loses wide receiver Devon Allen for season
Crosby had also missed Week 1 of the college football season with a foot injury. Allen went down clutching his left knee after an OR punt in the fourth quarter. One of the team's feel good stories of the year, that of Olympian/Wide Receiver Devon Allen may be over. He returned in 2015, but saw a dropoff in production with only nine catches for 94 yards.
Author: - September 19, 2016 0 Washed up whale allegedly died from human interaction, report says
And authorities now believe it may have died as a result of interaction with humans. A dead humpback whale has washed up on the beach at the Jersey Shore. WCAU-TV in Philadelphia reports that a necropsy on the 20-ton, 33-foot whale revealed it was emaciated. The center is also preparing to remove the humpback whale's body from the beach using heavy equipment.
Author: - September 18, 2016 0 Tesla's AutoPilot mixed signals forced Mobileye to bolt
Tesla immediately responded that it constantly educates drivers that they should keep the control of the vehicle in check; the company's salesmen have numerously demonstrated how drivers ought to keep their hands on the wheel while using the autopilot feature.
Author: - September 17, 2016 0 Arctic sea ice hits second lowest level ever
The lowest sea ice extent recorded was on September 17, 2012, when it fell to just 3.39 million square kilometers, CNN reported. National Snow and Ice Data Center Director Mark Serreze said he wouldn't be surprised if the Arctic were "essentially ice free" by 2030.
Author: - September 16, 2016 0 Syrian government blocking aid delivery in ceasefire, says envoy
Castello Road has special status under the ceasefire agreement and the USA and Russian Federation are expected to manage a demilitarisation of the route, allowing new checkpoints to ensure the flow of aid, Mr de Mistura said . The withdrawals will make way for the Syrian Arab Red Crescent to establish checkpoints on the road and direct aid convoys in. De Mistura insisted the Russians were as disappointed as the United Nations at the "deeply regrettable" refusal of the Syrian government to ...
Author: - September 15, 2016 0 Tropical Storm Julia meanders on coast
The flash flood watch for Chatham County has been cancelled, according to the National Weather Service in Charleston. Tropical Storm Julia moved very slowly across northeast Florida, eastern Georgia and southeast SC. The projected path now has the storm moving inland and moving rapidly into a tropical depression through the day Wednesday, Burns said. But the worst wind and rainfall had subsided by daybreak Wednesday as the storm passed to the northwest.
Author: - September 14, 2016 0 Assassin's Creed Franchise Reaches 100 Million Copies Sold
Along with The Ezio Collection confirmation, Ubisoft also announced that the Assassin's Creed franchise has now sold more than 100 million copies. The Ezio collection will feature all single player content from Ezios three games as well as all single player DLC.
Author: - September 14, 2016 0 Musk: Haven't Ruled out that UFO caused rocket explosion
SpaceX said it expects to resume launches as soon as November, avoiding a lengthy delay after its September 1 launch pad explosion grounded flights and destroyed a Falcon 9 rocket and a communications satellite. But recent history shows it could be much shorter: After SpaceX suffered a "mishap" on June 28, 2015 - an "overpressure event was triggered by a hardware malfunction - it was grounded for five months, 24 days".
Author: - September 11, 2016 0 Apple 'Reboots' Self-Driving Car Initiative Amid Project Layoffs and Closures
Apple has laid off staff from its Project Titan , according to the New York Times Friday, while the Financial Times didn't specify the reason. He was asked to continue the project after the former project manager Steven Zadesky left the corporation at the beginning of the year.
Author: - September 07, 2016 0 NASA chasing down asteroid to scoop up, bring back samples
If you're thinking this sounds a bit like the plot from the 1998 sci-fi flick "Armageddon" you would be right, but without Bruce Willis (there won't be any people of this spacecraft) and without space shuttles (NASA retired the shuttles in 2011).
Author: - September 03, 2016 0 Pastor defends submitting questions to Trump campaign
He also said he plans to ask Trump if he's a Christian, and if he's racist. Following the speech, Trump will be joined by Detroit native and onetime GOP rival Dr. The arrangement has angered several black Republicans who had been urging that Trump, who is widely seen as distant from the black community, speak for at least 10 minutes at the service, according to the official involved in the planning.
Author: - September 01, 2016 0 Trump backer tweets cartoon of Clinton in blackface
He added: "To the people that was offended, obviously many people were offended by my tweet and it was not at all my intention to offend anyone". "I ain't no ways exhausted of pandering to African Americans", the text next to Clinton reads.
Author: - August 31, 2016 0 WWE crowns new Universal Champion
The cool story on RAW very well could have been the plan for the end of the year, but it was pushed up due to Finn Balor getting hurt. The Fatal Four Way was an elimination match , meaning the last man standing after the other three had been pinned or forced to tap would become the champion.
Author: - August 31, 2016 0 Bryan Stork reportedly fails Redskins physical, rights revert to Patriots
Stork had said he was considering retirement but ultimately chose to report to Redskins camp. The Redskins have had an interesting connection with the New England Patriots for a few years now. Long has displayed growth but remains unproven as a center. After being the starting center for the Florida State Seminoles during their BCS title run in 2014, Stork started in the Super Bowl for the Patriots just 13 months later.
Author: - August 31, 2016 0 Chris Brown Under Investigation For Allegedly Threatening Woman With A Gun
The LAPD Robbery-Homicide Division is now investigating an incident that occurred at Chris Brown's residence earlier this morning (Aug. 30) after a call came in at 3:11 a.m. "So I don't sleep half the damn night I just wake up to all these (expletive) helicopters, choppers is around, police out there at the gate", he said in one video.
Author: - August 28, 2016 0 North Korea leader says missile test 'greatest success'
The launch comes two days after rival South Korea and the United States began annual military exercises in the South that North Korea condemns as a preparation for invasion, and has threatened retaliation. Kim Jong Un "appreciated the test-fire as the greatest success and victory..." "The [North] Korean people would deal merciless blows at them with nuclear hammers of justice so that nails of injustice may not come out again, once an opportunity is given, now that the DPRK has in place all ...
Author: - August 27, 2016 0 Months Later, Obama Hasn't Fulfilled Promise To Kayla Mueller's Parents
ISIS emailed the Proof of Life video to Mueller's friend a month after the aid worker had been seized. "They say he made a promise to help the foundation they set up in her name, and then broke it ". When asked why DWB, also known as MSF by their French abbreviation, did nothing to negotiate her return, Jason Cone, MSF's US executive director explained it clearly.
Author: - August 27, 2016 0 Montana Adds Stein, De La Fuente to Presidential Ballot
At the same time, Stein continued to lambast her Democratic and Republican rivals, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, saying "We'll have two fossil fuel-funded candidates who are continuing to fan the flames of the burning planet". Gary Johnson and Jill Stein will do better than they did four years ago. "They have to earn our votes". IRV thus greatly reduces the risk of a spoiler candidacy, even as it confers valuable information to the major parties.
Author: - August 27, 2016 0 PlayStation Now launches on PC in UK, Belgium, the Netherlands
Play PS3 exclusives on your PC for the first time. You will be able to play the games through a Dualshock 4 controller which you can connect with a MicroUSB cable or go the wireless route and use a Wireless USB Adaptor. PlayStation Now on PC is launching in North America and Europe "very soon", and the Dualshock 4 USB adapter is expected to launch in September, with a recommended retail price of $24.99 Dollars.
Author: - August 26, 2016 0 Hospital turns blind eye, as man carries wifes corpse for 10 km
In the heartbreaking video, Dana Majhi was seen carrying his wife, Amangadei, 42, on August 24 over one of his shoulders while their 12-year-old daughter, Chaula, walked beside him. "I have asked the local officials to provide 2,000 rupees (C$38) to the family under the Harischandra Yojana". "As we got to know of the incident, we spoke to the Chief District Medical Officer and arranged for an ambulance", Kalahandi District Collector Brundha D said.
Author: - August 25, 2016 0 Seal escapes killer whale assault by hitching a ride on a boat
The mammal jumped onto the back of a tour boat to escape the swarming pod of orcas ( WARNING: Original video contains profanity ). The seal struggled to get onboard because it was in such a panic but finally made it. The person who posted the video said it was one "lucky seal". The killer whales stormed away with a failed mission to catch the alert seal. After a few minutes, the seal falls off the deck, but manages to quickly scramble back aboard.
Author: - August 22, 2016 0 Mongolian wrestling coaches go nuts, strip down after unfavorable decision
Officials awarded Navaruzov a penalty point, which also gave him the bronze medal because tie matches are decided by the wrestler who last scored a point. It was the second controversial call of the day involving one of Navruzov's matches. The appearance of any officiating impropriety could do harm to a sport that is just three years removed from being kicked off and later reinstated onto the Olympic program.
Author: - August 21, 2016 0 Marquez Slices to Dramatic Brno GP Pole
Rossi meanwhile will start sixth, nearly a second adrift of the leading pace, as his final flyer was compromised by Marquez's overtake which lost the Yamaha rider a chunk of time. One attempt saw the points leader run off briefly, before his final lap saw him in the red and taking back the pole position. The Aspar Ducati MotoGP rider improved his time by two seconds in FP2 in the afternoon, lapping in 1m 57.336s as he ended the day 16th fastest.
Author: - August 17, 2016 0 EDWARD SNOWDEN: Russia might have leaked alleged NSA cyberweapons as a 'warning'
A self-styled hacking group going by The Shadow Brokers have started a tongue-in-cheek media campaign claiming that they've penetrated the NSA (or someone like that), and made off with "cyberweapons" that they imply are worth more than $500 million.
Author: - August 17, 2016 0 China launches quantum 'hack-proof' satellite
Micius is expected set up an ultra-long-range quantum channel between ground and satellite with the assistance of high-precision acquisition, tracking, and pointing system, as well as implement a quantum key distribution between the satellite and ground stations.
Author: - August 16, 2016 0 Tesla: Removal of 'Autopilot' from Chinese site a mistake
While everybody knows that Autopilot uses data accumulated from the high precision maps derived from data collected from the entire fleet of vehicles, the new hardware will boost the quality of information being transmitted. The company also asks that drivers keep both hands on the wheel when autopilot is on. On the USA side of the company, a spokeswoman repeatedly pointed out that the system is far from delivering fully autonomous driving and it only offers assisted driving.
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Oman Population: 3,355,262
The inhabitants of the area of Oman have long prospered from Indian Ocean trade. In the late 18th century, the nascent sultanate in Muscat signed the first in a series of friendship treaties with Britain. Over time, Oman's dependence on British political and military advisors increased, although the Sultanate never became a British colony. In 1970, QABOOS bin Said Al-Said overthrew his father, and has since ruled as sultan, but he has not designated a successor. His extensive modernization program has opened the country to the outside world, while preserving the longstanding close ties with the UK and US. Oman's moderate, independent foreign policy has sought to maintain good relations with its neighbors and to avoid external entanglements. Inspired by the popular uprisings that swept the Middle East and North Africa beginning in January 2011, some Omanis staged demonstrations, calling for more jobs and economic benefits and an end to corruption. In response to those protester demands, QABOOS in 2011 pledged to implement economic and political reforms, such as granting legislative and regulatory powers to the Majlis al-Shura and increasing unemployment benefits. Additionally, in August 2012, the Sultan announced a royal directive mandating the speedy implementation of a national job creation plan for thousands of public and private sector Omani jobs. As part of the government's efforts to decentralize authority and allow greater citizen participation in local governance, Oman successfully conducted its first municipal council elections in December 2012. Announced by the Sultan in 2011, the municipal councils have the power to advise the Royal Court on the needs of local districts across Oman's 11 governorates. The Sultan returned to Oman in March 2015 after eight months in Germany, where he received medical treatment. He has since appeared publicly on a few occasions.
Consists of Oman proper and two northern exclaves, Musandam and Al Madhah; the former is a peninsula that occupies a strategic location adjacent to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital transit point for world crude oil
Location: Middle East, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf, between Yemen and the UAE
water: 0 sq km
Size comparison: twice the size of Georgia; slightly smaller than Kansas
Land Boundaries: total: 1,561 km border countries (3): Saudi Arabia 658 km, UAE 609 km, Yemen 294 km
Climate: dry desert; hot, humid along coast; hot, dry interior; strong southwest summer monsoon (May to September) in far south
Terrain: central desert plain, rugged mountains in north and south
Natural resources: petroleum, copper, asbestos, some marble, limestone, chromium, gypsum, natural gas
Land use: agricultural land: 4.7% arable land 0.1%; permanent crops 0.1%; permanent pasture 4.5% forest: 0%
Natural hazards: summer winds often raise large sandstorms and dust storms in interior; periodic droughts
Current Environment Issues: rising soil salinity; beach pollution from oil spills; limited natural freshwater resources
International Environment Agreements: party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Whaling
Nationality: noun: Omani(s)
adjective: Omani
Ethnic groups: Arab, Baluchi, South Asian (Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi), African
Languages: Arabic (official), English, Baluchi, Urdu, Indian dialects
Religions: Muslim (official; majority are Ibadhi, lesser numbers of Sunni and Shia) 85.9%, Christian 6.5%, Hindu 5.5%, Buddhist 0.8%, Jewish
note: approximately 75% of Omani citizens, who compose almost 70% of the country's total population, are Ibadhi Muslims; the Omani government does not keep statistics on religious affiliation (2013)
Population: 3,355,262 (July 2016 est.) note: immigrants make up over 40% of the total population, according to UN data (2015)
55-64 years: 3.91% (male 69,904/female 61,248)
65 years and over: 3.43% (male 56,816/female 58,196) (2016 est.)
Dependency ratios: total dependency ratio: 30%
Major urban areas - population: MUSCAT (capital) 838,000 (2015)
Contraceptive prevalence rate: 24.4% (2007/08)
HIV/AIDS - deaths: less than 100 (2014 est.)
Education expenditures: 5% of GDP (2013)
Country name: conventional long form: Sultanate of Oman
conventional short form: Oman
local long form: Saltanat Uman
local short form: Uman
former: Sultanate of Muscat and Oman
etymology: the origin of the name is uncertain, but it apparently dates back at least 2,000 years since an "Omana" is mentioned by Pliny the Elder (1st century A.D.) and an "Omanon" by Ptolemy (2nd century A.D.)
Government type: absolute monarchy
Capital: name: Muscat
Administrative divisions: 11 governorates (muhafazat, singular - muhafazat); Ad Dakhiliyah, Al Buraymi, Al Wusta, Az Zahirah, Janub al Batinah (Al Batinah South), Janub ash Sharqiyah (Ash Sharqiyah South), Masqat (Muscat), Musandam, Shamal al Batinah (Al Batinah North), Shamal ash Sharqiyah (Ash Sharqiyah North), Zufar (Dhofar)
Independence: 1650 (expulsion of the Portuguese)
National holiday: Birthday of Sultan QABOOS, 18 November (1940)
Constitution: 1996 (the Basic Law of the Sultanate of Oman serves as the constitution); amended by royal decree in 2011 (2016)
Legal system: mixed legal system of Anglo-Saxon law and Islamic law
Suffrage: 21 years of age; universal; note - members of the military and security forces by law cannot vote
Executive branch: chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972); note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch elections/appointments: members of the Ruling Family Council determine a successor from the sultan's extended family; if the Council cannot form a consensus within 3 days of the sultan's death or incapacitation, the Defense Council will relay a predetermined heir as chosen by the sultan
Legislative branch: description: bicameral Council of Oman or Majlis Oman consists of the Council of State or Majlis al-Dawla (85 seats including the chairman; members appointed by the sultan from among former government officials and prominent educators, businessmen, and citizens) and the Consultative Council or Majlis al-Shura (85 seats; members directly elected in single- and two-seat constituencies by simple majority popular vote to serve renewable 4-year terms); note - following political reforms in 2011, legislation from the Consultative Council is submitted to the Council of State for review by the Royal Court
elections: Consultative Assembly - last held on 25 October 2015 (next to be held in October 2019)
election results: percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; note - organized political parties in Oman are legally banned
Judicial branch: highest court(s): Supreme Court (consists of 5 judges) judge selection and term of office: judges nominated by the 9-member Supreme Judicial Council (chaired by the monarch) and appointed by the monarch; judges appointed for life
subordinate courts: Courts of Appeal; Administrative Court; Courts of First Instance; sharia courts; magistrates' courts; military courts
Political parties and leaders: none; note - organized political parties are legally banned in Oman, and loyalties tend to form around tribal affiliations
Political pressure groups and leaders: none
International organization participation: ABEDA, AFESD, AMF, CAEU, FAO, G-77, GCC, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (NGOs), IDA, IDB, IFAD, IFC, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, LAS, MIGA, NAM, OIC, OPCW, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
National symbol(s): khanjar dagger superimposed on two crossed swords; national colors: red, white, green
National anthem: name: "Nashid as-Salaam as-Sultani" (The Sultan's Anthem)
lyrics/music: Rashid bin Uzayyiz al KHUSAIDI/James Frederick MILLS, arranged by Bernard EBBINGHAUS
note: adopted 1932; new lyrics written after QABOOS bin Said al Said gained power in 1970; first performed by the band of a British ship as a salute to the Sultan during a 1932 visit to Muscat; the bandmaster of the HMS Hawkins was asked to write a salutation to the Sultan on the occasion of his ship visit
Diplomatic representation in the US: chief of mission: Ambassador Hunaina bint Sultan bin Ahmad al-MUGHAIRI (since 9 November 2005)
chancery: 2535 Belmont Road, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Diplomatic representation from the US: chief of mission: Ambassador Marc J. SIEVERS (since 7 January 2016)
embassy: Jamait Ad Duwal Al Arabiyya Street, Al Khuwair area, Muscat
mailing address: P.O. Box 202, P.C. 115, Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos, Muscat
telephone: [968] 24-643-400
FAX: [968] 24-643-740
Oman is heavily dependent on its dwindling oil resources, which generate 84% of government revenue. In 2015, low global oil prices drove Oman’s budget deficit to $6.5 billion, or nearly 11% of GDP. Oman has limited foreign assets and is issuing debt to cover its deficit. Oman is using enhanced oil recovery techniques to boost production and has actively pursued a development plan that focuses on diversification, industrialization, and privatization, with the objective of reducing the oil sector's contribution to GDP from 46% at present to 9% by 2020. Tourism and gas-based industries are key components of the government's diversification strategy. Muscat also is focused on creating more jobs to employ the rising number of Omanis entering the workforce. Increases in social welfare benefits, however, particularly since the Arab Spring, dating to 2011, have challenged the government's ability to effectively balance its budget, as oil prices decline. Omani officials intend to reduce social entitlements to cut the deficit but have faced stiff public opposition to spending cuts, hindering their implementation.
Gross national saving: 9.7% of GDP (2016 est.) 11.5% of GDP (2015 est.) 27.7% of GDP (2014 est.)
GDP - composition, by end use: household consumption: 41%
GDP - composition, by sector of origin: household consumption: 41%
Agriculture - products: dates, limes, bananas, alfalfa, vegetables; camels, cattle; fish
Industries: crude oil production and refining, natural and liquefied natural gas (LNG) production; construction, cement, copper, steel, chemicals, optic fiber
Labor force: 968,800 note: about 60% of the labor force is non-national (2007 est.)
Labor force - by occupation: agriculture: NA%
industry: NA%
services: NA%
Unemployment rate: 15% (2004 est.)
Household income or consumption by percentage share: lowest 10%: NA%
highest 10%: NA%
Taxes and other revenues: 34% of GDP (2016 est.)
Public debt: 18.5% of GDP (2016 est.) 8.3% of GDP (2015 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices): Inflation rate (consumer prices): 2% (2016 est.) 0.1% (2015 est.)
Current account balance: -$12.71 billion (2016 est.) -$11.23 billion (2015 est.)
Exports - commodities: petroleum, reexports, fish, metals, textiles
Exports - partners: China 35.4%, UAE 15.3%, South Korea 6.8%, Saudi Arabia 5.8%, Pakistan 4.2% (2015)
Imports - commodities: machinery and transport equipment, manufactured goods, food, livestock, lubricants
Imports - partners: UAE 29.7%, Japan 10.2%, US 7.5%, China 6.7%, India 6.3% (2015)
Stock of direct foreign investment - at home: $NA
Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad: $NA
Exchange rates: Omani rials (OMR) per US dollar - 0.3845 (2016 est.) 0.3845 (2015 est.) 0.3845 (2014 est.) 0.3845 (2013 est.) 0.3845 (2012 est.)
Electricity - from fossil fuels: 100% of total installed capacity (2012 est.)
Electricity - from hydroelectric plants: 0% of total installed capacity (2012 est.)
Crude oil - production: 982,000 bbl/day (2015 est.)
Crude oil - exports: 806,000 bbl/day (2013 est.)
Crude oil - proved reserves: 5.3 billion bbl (1 January 2016 es)
Natural gas - consumption: 22.6 billion cu m (2014 est.)
Natural gas - exports: 10.27 billion cu m (2014 est.)
Natural gas - imports: 1.97 billion cu m (2014 est.)
Telephone system: general assessment: modern system consisting of open-wire, microwave, and radiotelephone communication stations; limited coaxial cable; domestic satellite system with 8 earth stations
domestic: fixed-line and mobile-cellular subscribership both increasing with fixed-line phone service gradually being introduced to remote villages using wireless local loop systems
international: country code - 968; the Fiber-Optic Link Around the Globe (FLAG) and the SEA-ME-WE-3 submarine cable provide connectivity to Asia, the Middle East, and Europe; satellite earth stations - 2 Intelsat (Indian Ocean), 1 Arabsat (2015)
Broadcast media: 1 state-run TV broadcaster; TV stations transmitting from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Yemen available via satellite TV; state-run radio operates multiple stations; first private radio station began operating in 2007 and 2 additional stations now operating (2007)
Internet country code: .om
Pipelines: condensate 106 km; gas 4,224 km; oil 3,558 km; oil/gas/water 33 km; refined products 264 km (2013)
paved: 29,685 km (includes 1,943 km of expressways)
by type: chemical tanker 1, passenger 1, passenger/cargo 3
registered in other countries: 15 (Malta 5, Panama 10) (2010)
Ports and terminals: major seaport(s): Mina' Qabus, Salalah, Suhar container port(s) (TEUs): Salalah (3,200,000) LNG terminal(s) (export): Qalhat
Military branches: Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF): Royal Army of Oman, Royal Navy of Oman, Royal Air Force of Oman (al-Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Sultanat Oman) (2013)
Military service age and obligation: 18-30 years of age for voluntary military service; no conscription (2012)
Military expenditures: 12.75% of GDP (2016) 14.58% of GDP (2015) 11.8% of GDP (2014) 15% of GDP (2013) 8.61% of GDP (2012)
Disputes - International: boundary agreement reportedly signed and ratified with UAE in 2003 for entire border, including Oman's Musandam Peninsula and Al Madhah exclave, but details of the alignment have not been made public
Refugees and internally displaced persons: refugees (country of origin): 5,000 (Yemen) (2016)
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Peru Population: 30,741,062
Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peru declared its independence in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces were defeated in 1824. After a dozen years of military rule, Peru returned to democratic leadership in 1980, but experienced economic problems and the growth of a violent insurgency. President Alberto FUJIMORI's election in 1990 ushered in a decade that saw a dramatic turnaround in the economy and significant progress in curtailing guerrilla activity. Nevertheless, the president's increasing reliance on authoritarian measures and an economic slump in the late 1990s generated mounting dissatisfaction with his regime, which led to his resignation in 2000. A caretaker government oversaw a new election in the spring of 2001, which installed Alejandro TOLEDO Manrique as the new head of government - Peru's first democratically elected president of indigenous ethnicity. The presidential election of 2006 saw the return of Alan GARCIA Perez who, after a disappointing presidential term from 1985 to 1990, oversaw a robust economic rebound. Former army officer Ollanta HUMALA Tasso was elected president in June 2011, and carried on the sound, market-oriented economic policies of the three preceding administrations. Poverty and unemployment levels have fallen dramatically in the last decade, and today Peru boasts one of the best performing economies in Latin America. Pedro Pablo KUCZYNSKI Godard won a very narrow presidential runoff election in June 2016.
Shares control of Lago Titicaca, world's highest navigable lake, with Bolivia; a remote slope of Nevado Mismi, a 5,316 m peak, is the ultimate source of the Amazon River
Location: Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador
Geographic coordinates: 10 00 S, 76 00 W
Area: total: 1,285,216 sq km
land: 1,279,996 sq km
Size comparison: almost twice the size of Texas; slightly smaller than Alaska
Land Boundaries: total: 7,062 km border countries (5): Bolivia 1,212 km, Brazil 2,659 km, Chile 168 km, Colombia 1,494 km, Ecuador 1,529 km
Maritime claims: territorial sea: 200 nm
continental shelf: 200 nm
Climate: varies from tropical in east to dry desert in west; temperate to frigid in Andes
Terrain: western coastal plain (costa), high and rugged Andes in center (sierra), eastern lowland jungle of Amazon Basin (selva)
Natural resources: copper, silver, gold, petroleum, timber, fish, iron ore, coal, phosphate, potash, hydropower, natural gas
Land use: agricultural land: 18.8% arable land 3.1%; permanent crops 1.1%; permanent pasture 14.6% forest: 53%
Irrigated land: 25,800 sq km (2012)
Natural hazards: earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding, landslides, mild volcanic activity volcanism: volcanic activity in the Andes Mountains; Ubinas (elev. 5,672 m), which last erupted in 2009, is the country's most active volcano; other historically active volcanoes include El Misti, Huaynaputina, Sabancaya, and Yucamane
Current Environment Issues: deforestation (some the result of illegal logging); overgrazing of the slopes of the costa and sierra leading to soil erosion; desertification; air pollution in Lima; pollution of rivers and coastal waters from municipal and mining wastes
International Environment Agreements: party to: Antarctic-Environmental Protocol, Antarctic-Marine Living Resources, Antarctic Treaty, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 83, Tropical Timber 94, Wetlands, Whaling
Nationality: noun: Peruvian(s)
adjective: Peruvian
Ethnic groups: Amerindian 45%, mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) 37%, white 15%, black, Japanese, Chinese, and other 3%
Languages: Spanish (official) 84.1%, Quechua (official) 13%, Aymara (official) 1.7%, Ashaninka 0.3%, other native languages (includes a large number of minor Amazonian languages) 0.7%, other (includes foreign languages and sign language) 0.2% (2007 est.)
Religions: Roman Catholic 81.3%, Evangelical 12.5%, other 3.3%, none 2.9% (2007 est.)
55-64 years: 7.62% (male 1,135,938/female 1,205,579)
65 years and over: 7.21% (male 1,049,409/female 1,168,054) (2016 est.)
Birth rate: 18 births/1,000 population (2016 est.)
Death rate: 6 deaths/1,000 population (2016 est.)
Major urban areas - population: LIMA (capital) 9.897 million; Arequipa 850,000; Trujillo 798,000 (2015)
Infant mortality rate: total: 19 deaths/1,000 live births male: 21.1 deaths/1,000 live births
Unemployment, youth ages 15-24: total: 8.8% male: 8.3%
female: 9.3% (2013 est.)
Country name: conventional long form: Republic of Peru
conventional short form: Peru
local long form: Republica del Peru
local short form: Peru
etymology: exact meaning is obscure, but the name may derive from a native word "biru" meaning "river"
Capital: name: Lima
Administrative divisions: 25 regions (regiones, singular - region) and 1 province* (provincia); Amazonas, Ancash, Apurimac, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Callao, Cusco, Huancavelica, Huanuco, Ica, Junin, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Lima, Lima*, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Moquegua, Pasco, Piura, Puno, San Martin, Tacna, Tumbes, Ucayali
note: Callao, the largest port in Peru, is also referred to as a constitutional province, the only province of the the Callao region
Independence: 28 July 1821 (from Spain)
National holiday: Independence Day, 28 July (1821)
Constitution: several previous; latest promulgated 29 December 1993, enacted 31 December 1993; amended several times, last in 2015 (2016)
Legal system: civil law system
Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal and compulsory until the age of 70
Executive branch: chief of state: President Pedro Pablo KUCZYNSKI Godard (since 28 July 2016); First Vice President Martin Alberto VIZCARRA Cornejo (since 28 July 2016); Second Vice President Mercedes Rosalba ARAOZ Fernandez (since 28 July 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Pedro Pablo KUCZYNSKI Godard (since 28 July 2016); First Vice President Martin Alberto VIZCARRA Cornejo (since 28 July 2016); Second Vice President Mercedes Rosalba ARAOZ Fernandez (since 28 July 2016)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for nonconsecutive terms); election last held on 10 April 2016 with runoff on 5 June 2016 (next to be held in April 2021)
election results: Pedro Pablo KUCZYNSKI Godard elected president; first round election results from 10 April 2016: percent of vote - Keiko FUJIMORI Higuchi 39.85%, Pedro Pablo KUCZYNSKI Godard 21%, Veronika MENDOZA 18.82%, Alfredo BARNECHEA 6.97%, Alan GARCIA 5.82%; second round election results from 5 June 2016: percent of vote - Pedro Pablo KUCZYNSKI Godard (Peruanos Por el Kambio) 50.1%, Keiko FUJIMORI Higuchi (Fuerza Popular) 49.9%
note: Prime Minister Fernando ZAVALA Lombardi (since 28 July 2016) does not exercise executive power; this power rests with the president
Legislative branch: description: unicameral Congress of the Republic of Peru or Congreso de la Republica del Peru (130 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by closed party list proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms)
elections: last held on 10 April 2016 with run-off election on 6 June 2016 (next to be held in April 2021)
election results: percent of vote by party - Fuerza Popular 36.34%, PPK 16.47%, Frente Amplio 13.94%, APP 9.23%; APRA 8.31%; AP 7.20%, other 8.51%; seats by party - Fuerza Popular 71, PPK 20, Frente Amplio 20, APP 9; APRA 5; AP 5
Judicial branch: highest court(s): Supreme Court (consists of 16 judges and divided into civil, criminal, and constitutional-social sectors) judge selection and term of office: justices proposed by the National Council of the Judiciary or National Judicial Council (a 7-member independent body), nominated by the president, and confirmed by the Congress (all appointments reviewed by the Council every 7 years); justices appointed for life or until age 70
subordinate courts: Court of Constitutional Guarantees; Superior Courts or Cortes Superiores; specialized civil, criminal, and mixed courts; 2 types of peace courts in which professional judges and selected members of the local communities preside
Political parties and leaders: Alliance for Progress (Alianza para el Progreso) or APP [Cesar ACUNA Peralta] Broad Front (Frente Amplio; also known as El Frente Amplio por Justicia, Vida y Libertad), a coalition of left-of-center parties including Tierra y Libertad [Marco ARANA Zegarra], Ciudadanos por el Gran Cambio [Salomon LERNER Ghitis], and Fuerza Social [Susana VILLARAN de la Puente] Fuerza Popular (formerly Fuerza 2011) [Keiko FUJIMORI Higuchi] National Solidarity (Solidaridad Nacional) or SN [Luis CASTANEDA Lossio] Peru Posible or PP (a coalition of Accion Popular and Somos Peru) [Alejandro TOLEDO Manrique] Peruvian Aprista Party (Partido Aprista Peruano) or PAP [Alan GARCIA Perez] (also referred to by its original name Alianza Popular Revolucionaria Americana or APRA) Peruvian Nationalist Party [Ollanta HUMALA] Peruvians for Change (Peruanos Por el Kambio) or PPK [Pedro Pablo KUCZYNSKI] Popular Action (Accion Popular) or AP [Mesias GUEVARA Amasifuen] Popular Christian Party (Partido Popular Cristiano) or PPC [Lourdes FLORES Nano]
Political pressure groups and leaders: General Workers Confederation of Peru (Confederacion General de Trabajadores del Peru) or CGTP [Mario HUAMAN] Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso) or SL [Abimael GUZMAN Reynoso (imprisoned), Victor QUISPE Palomino (top leader at-large)] (leftist guerrilla group)
International organization participation: APEC, BIS, CAN, CD, CELAC, EITI (compliant country), FAO, G-24, G-77, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (NGOs), ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), LAES, LAIA, Mercosur (associate), MIGA, MINUSTAH, MONUSCO, NAM, OAS, OPANAL, OPCW, Pacific Alliance, PCA, SICA (observer), UN, UNAMID, UNASUR, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, Union Latina, UNISFA, UNMISS, UNOCI, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
National symbol(s): vicuna (a camelid related to the llama); national colors: red, white
National anthem: name: "Himno Nacional del Peru" (National Anthem of Peru)
lyrics/music: Jose DE LA TORRE Ugarte/Jose Bernardo ALZEDO
note: adopted 1822; the song won a national anthem contest
Diplomatic representation in the US: chief of mission: Ambassador Carlos Jose PAREJA Rios (since 16 September 2016)
consulate(s) general: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Hartford (CT), Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Paterson (NJ), San Francisco, Washington DC
Diplomatic representation from the US: chief of mission: Ambassador Brian A. NICHOLS (since 30 June 2014)
embassy: Avenida La Encalada, Cuadra 17 s/n, Surco, Lima 33
mailing address: P. O. Box 1995, Lima 1; American Embassy (Lima), APO AA 34031-5000
telephone: [51] (1) 618-2000
FAX: [51] (1) 618-2397
Peru's economy reflects its varied topography - an arid lowland coastal region, the central high sierra of the Andes, the dense forest of the Amazon, with tropical lands bordering Colombia and Brazil. A wide range of important mineral resources are found in the mountainous and coastal areas, and Peru's coastal waters provide excellent fishing grounds. Peru is the world's second largest producer of silver and third largest producer of copper. The Peruvian economy grew by an average of 5.6% from 2009-13 with a stable exchange rate and low inflation, which in 2013 was just below the upper limit of the Central Bank target range of 1% to 3%. This growth was due partly to high international prices for Peru's metals and minerals exports, which account for almost 60% of the country's total exports. Growth slipped in 2014 and 2015, due to weaker world prices for these resources. Despite Peru's strong macroeconomic performance, dependence on minerals and metals exports and imported foodstuffs makes the economy vulnerable to fluctuations in world prices. Peru's rapid expansion coupled with cash transfers and other programs have helped to reduce the national poverty rate by 28 percentage points since 2002, but inequality persists and continues to pose a challenge for the Ollanta HUMALA administration, which has championed a policy of social inclusion and a more equitable distribution of income. Poor infrastructure hinders the spread of growth to Peru's non-coastal areas. The HUMALA administration passed several economic stimulus packages in 2014 to bolster growth, including reforms to environmental regulations in order to spur investment in Peru’s lucrative mining sector, a move that was opposed by some environmental groups. However, in 2015, mining investment fell as global commodity prices remained low and social conflicts plagued the sector. Peru's free trade policy has continued under the HUMALA administration; since 2006, Peru has signed trade deals with the US, Canada, Singapore, China, Korea, Mexico, Japan, the EU, the European Free Trade Association, Chile, Thailand, Costa Rica, Panama, Venezuela, concluded negotiations with Guatemala and the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and begun trade talks with Honduras, El Salvador, India, Indonesia, and Turkey. Peru also has signed a trade pact with Chile, Colombia, and Mexico, called the Pacific Alliance, that seeks integration of services, capital, investment and movement of people. Since the US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement entered into force in February 2009, total trade between Peru and the US has doubled.
Agriculture - products: artichokes, asparagus, avocados, blueberries, coffee, cocoa, cotton, sugarcane, rice, potatoes, corn, plantains, grapes, oranges, pineapples, guavas, bananas, apples, lemons, pears, coca, tomatoes, mangoes, barley, medicinal plants, quinoa, palm oil, mari
Industries: mining and refining of minerals; steel, metal fabrication; petroleum extraction and refining, natural gas and natural gas liquefaction; fishing and fish processing, cement, glass, textiles, clothing, food processing, beer, soft drinks, rubber, machinery,
Labor force: 17.12 million note: individuals older than 14 years of age (2016 est.)
Unemployment rate: 5.9% (2016 est.) 5.2% (2015 est.) note: data are for metropolitan Lima; widespread underemployment
note: data cover general government debt, and includes debt instruments issued by government entities other than the treasury; the data exclude treasury debt held by foreign entities; the data include debt issued by subnational entities
Inflation rate (consumer prices): Inflation rate (consumer prices): 3.4% (2016 est.) 3.5% (2015 est.) note: data are for metropolitan Lima, annual average
Current account balance: -$6.801 billion (2016 est.) -$8.374 billion (2015 est.)
Exports - commodities: copper, gold, lead, zinc, tin, iron ore, molybdenum, silver; crude petroleum and petroleum products, natural gas; coffee, asparagus and other vegetables, fruit, apparel and textiles, fishmeal, fish, chemicals, fabricated metal products and machinery, allo
Exports - partners: China 22.1%, US 15.2%, Switzerland 8.1%, Canada 7% (2015)
Imports - commodities: petroleum and petroleum products, chemicals, plastics, machinery, vehicles, TV sets, power shovels, front-end loaders, telephones and telecommunication equipment, iron and steel, wheat, corn, soybean products, paper, cotton, vaccines and medicines
Imports - partners: China 22.7%, US 20.7%, Brazil 5.1%, Mexico 4.5% (2015)
Exchange rates: nuevo sol (PEN) per US dollar - 3.363 (2016 est.) 3.185 (2015 est.) 3.185 (2014 est.) 2.8383 (2013 est.) 2.64 (2012 est.)
Electricity - exports: 13 million kWh (2014 est.)
Electricity - imports: 5 million kWh (2013 est.)
Crude oil - imports: 84,280 bbl/day (2013 est.)
Natural gas - consumption: 7.66 billion cu m (2014 est.)
Natural gas - exports: 5.24 billion cu m (2014 est.)
Telephone system: general assessment: adequate for most requirements; nationwide microwave radio relay system and a domestic satellite system with 12 earth stations
domestic: fixed-line teledensity is only about 10 per 100 persons; mobile-cellular teledensity, spurred by competition among multiple providers, exceeds 110 telephones per 100 persons
international: country code - 51; the South America-1 (SAM-1) and Pan American (PAN-AM) submarine cable systems provide links to parts of Central and South America, the Caribbean, and US; satellite earth stations - 2 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean) (2015)
Broadcast media: 10 major TV networks of which only one, Television Nacional de Peru, is state owned; multi-channel cable TV services are available; in excess of 2,000 radio stations including a substantial number of indigenous language stations (2010)
Internet country code: .pe
Pipelines: extra heavy crude 786 km; gas 1,526 km; liquid petroleum gas 679 km; oil 1,033 km; refined products 15 km (2013)
Railways: total: 1,854.4 km standard gauge: 1,730.4 km 1.435-m gauge (34 km electrified)
narrow gauge: 124 km 0.914-m gauge (2014)
(18,699 km paved)
note: includes 24,593 km of national roads (14,748 km paved), 24,235 km of departmental roads (2,340 km paved), and 91,844 km of local roads (1,611 km paved) (2012)
Waterways: 8,808 km (8,600 km of navigable tributaries on the Amazon system and 208 km on Lago Titicaca) (2011)
by type: cargo 2, chemical tanker 5, liquefied gas 2, petroleum tanker 13
foreign-owned: 8 (Chile 6, Ecuador 1, Spain 1)
registered in other countries: 9 (Panama 9) (2010)
Ports and terminals: major seaport(s): Callao, Matarani, Paita
river port(s): Iquitos, Pucallpa, Yurimaguas (Amazon)
oil terminals: Conchan oil terminal, La Pampilla oil terminal container port(s) (TEUs): Callao (1,616,365)
Military branches: Peruvian Army (Ejercito Peruano), Peruvian Navy (Marina de Guerra del Peru, MGP; includes naval air, naval infantry, and Coast Guard), Air Force of Peru (Fuerza Aerea del Peru, FAP) (2013)
Military service age and obligation: 18-50 years of age for male and 18-45 years of age for female voluntary military service; no conscription (2012)
Disputes - International: Chile and Ecuador rejected Peru's November 2005 unilateral legislation to shift the axis of their joint treaty-defined maritime boundaries along the parallels of latitude to equidistance lines which favor Peru; organized illegal narcotics operations in Colombia have penetrated Peru's shared border; Peru rejects Bolivia's claim to restore maritime access through a sovereign corridor through Chile along the Peruvian border
Refugees and internally displaced persons: IDPs: 60,000 (civil war from 1980-2000; most IDPs are indigenous peasants in Andean and Amazonian regions; as of 2011, no new information on the situation of these IDPs) (2015)
Illicit drugs: until 1996 the world's largest coca leaf producer, Peru is now the world's second largest producer of coca leaf, though it lags far behind Colombia; cultivation of coca in Peru was estimated at 40,000 hectares in 2009, a slight decrease over 2008; second largest producer of cocaine, estimated at 225 metric tons of potential pure cocaine in 2009; finished cocaine is shipped out from Pacific ports to the international drug market; increasing amounts of base and finished cocaine, however, are being moved to Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia for use in the Southern Cone or transshipment to Europe and Africa; increasing domestic drug consumption
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Storms Will Tell
by Janet Frame
The Spring moss
the plush lining of the jewel-box
rediscovered beneath the snow.
Fever-green surfacings.
Ice with its edges smoothing
shaping in the lick-tongue of the sun
transparent white-green sweet;
then — moss as renewal, a green extra,
sun-sweat, the flower-in-itself, starry evidence,
incapable of wounding.
Spring-moss, crib-moss, beginnings.
Now, forlorn green light upon the black trees,
the moss of neglect, decay, weather,
the aftermath of a yearlong feast
with the year gone suddenly away.
The day has cut off the heat and the light.
Wind snarls in the rain O poor groaning mouth
at the crevices of a season shot full of holes
by birch and maple fire, the trees’ incredulous
It does not happen here, the violence of desertion,
of the difference between our lives as mosscovered graves
and the source, the mine of rich leaflight.
Newly unexpectedly ancient
the trees weep in their mossy beards
in the desolation of rain and cold
in the disillusion of a colourfast world’s fading.
Only the angel birches, good with weather,
receive violence, return grace.
Storms Will Tell: Selected Poems by Janet Frame is published by Bloodaxe Books and is available on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk
Janet Frame Event in Istanbul
This event will take place on the 19th March 2012 at Koç University in Istanbul.
Here is the notice (in Turkish): Janet Frame
The organisers mention the relevance and proximity of the event to International Women's Day (March 8th) which reminds me that a special tribute to Janet Frame appeared last year in the special UNESCO Courier (April-June 2011) celebration of heroic and inspiring women.
Janet Frame's posthumous novel Bir Başka Yaza Doğru (Towards Another Summer) has recently been published in Turkey by Yapi Kredi, following the publication of Baykuşlar Öterken (Owls Do Cry) 2010.
Hot off the press in Germany
An updated German translation of Janet Frame's first novel Owls Do Cry has been released this month in Germany by publisher CH Beck.
Wenn Eulen Schrein ISBN 978-3-406-63001-9
This new edition is at least the sixth German edition of Wenn Eulen Schrein which was first published in 1961 by Nannen (it was actually the first title of Janet Frame's to be translated!).
Over the years Frame's publishing history became very complex, especially concerning the foreign editions because of distance and language difficulties, and because they involved agents and sub agents and even sub-sub agents so it seems to be impossible to get an overview of all the editions and sublicences of the 9 titles by Janet Frame that have so far been published in German translation: The Lagoon, Owls Do Cry, The Edge of the Alphabet, Faces in the Water, Living in the Maniototo, Towards Another Summer, and the three volumes of autobiography.
Past publishers are: Nannen, Piper Verlag, and Suhrkamp.
CURRENT & FORTHCOMING GERMAN EDITIONS
Fiction Title TBA Forthcoming (2013)
Autobiography Omnibus Ein Engel an Meiner Tafel (Oct 2012)
Owls Do Cry Wenn Eulen Schrein (Feb 2012)
Towards Another Summer Dem neuen sommer entgegen (pb 2011)
Towards Another Summer Dem neuen sommer entgegen (hb 2010)
Franzen on Frame
The following passage in which Jonathan Franzen quotes from Janet Frame's novel Faces in the Water, appears in Franzen's Harper's Essay 'Why Bother?' collected in How To be Alone: Essays (Fourth Estate, London 2002, pp83-84):
Flying back from Palo Alto in an enforced transition zone crewed by the employee-owners of TWA, I declined the headphones for The Brady Bunch Movie and a special one-hour segment of E! but found myself watching anyway. Without sound, the segment of E! became an exposé of the hydraulics of insincere smiles. It brought me an epiphany of authenticity, made me hunger for the unforced emotion of a literature that wasn't trying to sell me anything. I had open in my lap Janet Frame's novel of a mental hospital, Faces in the Water: uningratiating but strangely pertinent sentences on which my eyes would not stick until, after two and a half hours, the silent screen in front of me finally went blank.
Poor Noeline, who was waiting for Dr. Howell to propose to her although the only words he had ever spoken to her were How are you? Do you know where you are? Do you know why you are here? - phrases which ordinarily would be hard to interpret as evidence of affection. But when you are sick you find in yourself a new field of perception where you make a harvest of interpretations which then provides you with your daily bread, your only food. So that when Dr. Howell finally married the occupational therapist, Noeline was taken to the disturbed ward.
Expecting a novel to bear the whole weight of our whole disturbed society - to help solve our contemporary problems - seems to me a peculiarly American delusion. To write sentences of such authenticity that refuge can be taken in them: Isn't this enough? Isn't it a lot?
They're reading our poetry here
This week, Janet Frame's poem 'The End' has been displayed on a giant electronic billboard in Times Square New York.
The poem poster, produced by Phantom Billstickers, accompanies a promo for a cultural event to be held in New York on the 28th February at the Saatchi & Saatchi headquarters.
Full information about the event 'Kiwi Poets in New York', about the poetry poster project initiated by Jim Wilson, is in this Press Release.
It will be my great pleasure and privilege to be taking part in this cultural event and reading some of Janet Frame's poetry in a city she loved so much, and visited many times, sometimes staying for extended periods with friends or borrowing their apartments. What's not to love, about New York?
Indeed, what's not to love about New Zealand? Let the Kiwi poets take up that theme!
Click here to read the text of Janet Frame's poem 'The End'. It is a poem that she did not publish in her lifetime, but that is now available in the collections The Goose Bath (Random House) and Storms Will Tell (Bloodaxe Books))
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Janet Frame in New York
RIP Bill Brown
William Theophilus Brown and Janet Frame
Palmerston North 1992
(Photograph Pamela Gordon)
Very saddened to hear that Bill Brown, one of Janet Frame's dearest friends, died last week at his home in San Francisco, at the age of 92.
http://www.examiner.com/museum-in-san-francisco/william-theophilus-brown-bay-area-figurative-painter-dies-at-age-92
Janet Frame Memorial Lecture 2012
Marilyn Duckworth to deliver the Janet Frame Memorial Lecture
(NZ Society of Authors Press Release)
Held each year as part of New Zealand Book Month, the Janet Frame Memorial Lecture is delivered by the New Zealand Society of Author’s current President of Honour. It has been our delight to have Marilyn Duckworth in this role for the 2011-2012 period and we are pleased to announce that she will be delivering this important lecture at Te Papa, Wellington on Thursday 1st March 2012.
This lecture is intended to provide an overview of the “state of the nation” for literature and writing in New Zealand, such that the reading public may have a greater understanding of what it means to be a writer in New Zealand. Marilyn’s lecture is aptly entitled Learning to Swivel and will address the changing face of New Zealand literature, ‘reflecting on the very different path and mode of travel for an aspiring novelist today’. “Once books spoke for themselves. Writers found their own way, without being taught, and without needing to be part of their own marketing machine” Marilyn comments, drawn from “a personal hindsight, gazing across more than fifty years.”
Marilyn describes herself as a novelist and sometime poet. She was born in Auckland and spent her childhood in England but has lived mainly in Wellington. Her first novel, A Gap in the Spectrum, was published when she was twenty-three; her fifth, Disorderly Conduct (1984), won a New Zealand Book Award. Her fifteenth novel Playing Friends was released in 2007. She has held the Katherine Mansfield Fellowship in Menton, a Fulbright Fellowship in the USA and also writing fellowships at Victoria and Auckland universities. In 1996 Leather Wings was short listed for a Commonwealth Writers’ Prize. In 2000 she startled herself by publishing her autobiography, Camping On The Faultline.
The lecture launches a month-long series of celebrations for New Zealand authors, illustrators and books. It will take place on Thursday 1st March 2012, at 6pm on the Marae, Te Papa, Wellington. Admission is free.
This event is open to the public and will appeal to teachers, librarians and book-lovers everywhere.
POSTSCRIPT: A recording of this lecture is now archived online at: http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/janetframememoriallectures/audio/2511581/2012-janet-frame-lecture-by-marilyn-duckworth
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Janet Frame Fiction Prize 2017 to Catherine Chidgey
Announcement of the Janet Frame Literary Trust Award 2017
Catherine Chidgey
Photo: Helen Mayall
Waikato novelist Catherine Chidgey has been named as the recipient of a Janet Frame Literary Trust Award worth $5,000. Catherine Chidgey is the author of four highly acclaimed novels including her latest book The Wish Child which picked up the Acorn Foundation Fiction Prize at the 2017 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. The Wish Child has been a bestseller in New Zealand and has just been published in the UK by Chatto & Windus, with US publication to follow in 2018.
In accepting the Janet Frame Fiction Prize 2017, Catherine Chidgey said: “Janet Frame was my first literary hero and still is my number one. Her books have always been very close to my heart, and so important to my development as a writer. The timing of the award could not be better, given the recent international release of my novel The Wish Child.”
Chatto & Windus Cover 2017
Catherine Chidgey was born in Auckland and has lived in Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Germany. Her next novel The Beat of the Pendulum is due to be published in November this year and she is already working on another one.
Janet Frame’s niece and executor Pamela Gordon said “Catherine Chidgey has won almost every award and fellowship going in New Zealand, so much so that it might seem too much to offer her another prize, but Janet Frame herself was a great example of the fact that an established writer can never have too much encouragement. The Wish Child is an extraordinary book and Catherine deserves the accolades she has received in her career. We also wish her well for the writing she is currently undertaking.”
Janet Frame in 2003
Photo: Reg Graham
Janet Frame founded the Janet Frame Literary Trust in 1999 and bequeathed her royalty income to an endowment fund. Since Janet Frame’s death in 2004 the trust has awarded $115,000 in grants and donations to benefit New Zealand authors.
More information on the Janet Frame Literary Trust Awards: http://www.janetframe.org.nz/Awards.htm
More information on Catherine Chidgey:
http://www.anzliterature.com/member/catherine-chidgey/
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Walk-on parts for Janet Frame in 2 films at the NZIFF 2017
Something for Frame fans to diary: Two New Zealand films screening at the NZ International Film Festival this year reference Janet Frame.
Bill Direen
Bill Direen: A Memory of Others by director Simon Ogston premieres at the Auckland Festival on August 4 and 5. In the film poet/indie musician/author Bill Direen visits Janet Frame's childhood home in Oamaru and reads beautifully from a passage of her writing.
A Memory of Others will screen in Wellington on August 12 and 13, in Christchurch on August 19 and 20 and in Dunedin on August 26 and 27.
The other film is the one about Janet's fascinating and talented friend Sheila Natusch nee Traill. No Ordinary Sheila also plays in all four main centres during August 2017. See the link for dates.
Sheila Natusch
Reprint of 1985 Janet Frame Interview in NZWW
"I wish you would all believe me."
In this week's NZ Woman's Weekly (July 24, 2017) there is a 2-page reprint of a 1985 interview with Janet Frame written by Tony Reid.
In the interview Frame strenuously challenges the myths about her supposed life of extreme poverty, isolation and friendlessness.
"I do enjoy happiness," she says. "I'm a great lover of fun and laughter. I wish you would all believe me. Please do!"
"A likeable, humorous lady with a great appetite for life."
"I am a human being." ~ Janet Frame
How sad that Janet Frame felt she had to prove she was human. She certainly was, and still is by some, treated as though she didn't have human rights or dignity. I guess she became depersonalised in that way because people used to do that to other people if they knew they had been psychiatric patients. Frame explored this theme in her brilliant science fiction novel Intensive Care, in which humans are classified as human or animal. She was writing from a position of experience of being treated as if her own agency was not worth respecting.
It's an interesting and revealing interview combined with a review of Janet Frame's autobiography and it's timely to see it again given that there are still those who make a career of Not Believing Janet Frame. These self-appointed *experts* want to silence Frame yet again. One of the methods of suppression of her humanity seems to be now to write real person fiction about a fake *Janet Frame*. To perform a literary lobotomy.
New Janet Frame Audio Book
Coming soon: an audio book of Janet Frame's 13th and last published novel In the Memorial Room.
Bolinda will release the audio book on the 28th of July 2017 as 4 discs and as an MP3. The narrator is Humphrey Bower and the text is unabridged, taking 4 hours and 38 minutes to read.
ISBN: 9781489399687 Genres: Fiction; Literary Fiction
In the Memorial Room by Janet Frame was described by The Australian as "A curtain call by one of the world's greatest authors", by the New York Times as "a short, funny and often beautifully written novel", and by Radio New Zealand as "Genuinely laugh out loud funny". The Sunday Star-Times reviewer said: "It is a formidable work. It is also amusing and satirical, poetic and provocative - a real joy to read."
'a beautifully crafted artistic and philosophical creation that explores the nature of communication and exposes Frame's love of language ...' ~ Library Journal
Click here for a further selection of quotes from reviews.
In the Memorial Room is a brilliant black
comedy, by the celebrated author of An Angel at My Table.
'marvelous experimental fiction ... Brilliant.' ~ Kirkus (starred review)
US edition of the book published by Counterpoint Press
Australasian edition of the book published by Text Publishing
Also available as an ebook.
Yet Another Novel About Janet Frame
It has a pretty cover. There is a little Janet on the beach, with no face, washed over by wave upon wave upon wave.
No face. Interesting, isn't it, that the graphic designer has gone right to the heart of the matter of the erasure of the real person being exploited by this 'real person fiction'.
There is probably a thesis in it, in the no-face tiny not-really-Janet.
The novel is Kirkkaus by a Finnish novelist, and anything I can tell you about it comes via the assistance of Google Translate. It is apparently a fictional autobiography written in the first person as its main character Janet Frame, and it follows Frame's early life until the age of forty (Janet Frame's own 3-volume autobiography finishes at the exact same age: 40).
Why would you write a fake autobiography of someone who wrote a world famous autobiography?
Jalonen claims not to have read any of Janet Frame's own work until after she wrote Kirkkaus. She got the biographical stories she bases her book on, she says (I think) from Michael King's biography of Frame.
But Michael King's biography covers Janet Frame's life until she was in her late 70s. Jalonen's 'Janet' stops at age 40. Jalonen appears to be drawing her inspiration from an autobiography she claims not to have read. Unless she thinks Frame's autobiography does not constitute part of her literary 'work'. I have encountered that fallacy before. It is as though the great memoir wrote itself, and this fallacy is, I believe, another aspect of the tendency to dehumanise Janet Frame, to strip her of her agency and self-determination. The obliteration of her face, if you like.
Ah but of course Jalonen probably saw Jane Campion's film adaptation of Janet Frame's autobiography, and Jalonen would not be the first person to have decided she knew Janet Frame better than Janet knew herself, from having watched a movie about her.
Jalonen's story ends, apparently, with Frame returning from England to her parents' empty house, which sounds awfully like one of the last scenes of AN ANGEL AT MY TABLE. The powerful visuals in that movie have convinced many people that they were there, that they saw Janet, that they knew how she was feeling, what she was thinking.
Without ever having read Janet Frame's own work.
So there she is, tiny Janet, marooned on the shore, washed over by the tides she is helpless to defend herself against. The authors of the fan fiction probably think of little Janet as helpless against her own emotion, or whatever twisted fantasy about Frame they are pushing.
For me the little faceless Janet speaks of the perfect little puppet for the author to project their own obsessions onto. Lying there stranded on the shore to be snapped up by the opportunistic beachcomber who can't make up their own story but has to steal somebody else's.
Janet Frame is not just her 'own best character'. She is also the author of her books, including her life story, and the deliberate distortions of her biography are not just morally reprehensible, they verge on plagiarism.
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Bayh-Dole for university faculty
Posted on June 28, 2018 by Gerald Barnett
Let’s put Bayh-Dole plainly for university faculty.
Under federal patent law, inventors own their inventions.
Federal patent law does not require inventors to use the patent system.
Federal patent law does not require inventors to assign their inventions.
Bayh-Dole is part of federal patent law and does not change these aspects of federal patent law.
Thus, under Bayh-Dole, faculty inventors own their inventions, even when those inventions are made in projects receiving federal support. Under Bayh-Dole, faculty inventors have no obligation to use the patent system. Nothing in Bayh-Dole requires a university to take ownership of a faculty invention or gives a university any special privilege, right, or mandate to take such ownership.
Bayh-Dole applies only after a federal contractor has acquired ownership of an invention. There are two ways for such a thing to happen:
an inventor assigns an invention made in work supported by the federal government to a federal contractor; or
the federal contractor makes inventors parties to the funding agreement and therefore makes them also contractors, so all their inventions are subject inventions, even if not assigned to the prime contractor.
Is that clear enough? We can go down rabbit holes filled with university gophers and moles, but do we have to? Yes, of course we do. That’s the only way to flush out the gophers and moles.
Let’s consider alternative 1. A faculty inventor assigns.
If a faculty inventor assigns ownership of an invention made with federal support, it must be for other reasons than Bayh-Dole or federal funding or a university’s obligations to the federal government. The faculty inventor
(i) has chosen to do so, or
(ii) has promised to do so, or
(iii) has invented under circumstances under which it is equitable to find that the inventor has an implied obligation to assign, such as
the faculty inventor
was hired to invent; or
was assigned to conduct experiments; or
is an officer of the university with an equitable duty to assign.
But nothing in Bayh-Dole or the patent rights clause can force an inventor to use the patent system or to assign an invention. Assignment is by choice, prior promise, or equitable circumstances that indicate an implied contract or duty to assign.
But before anyone jumps to the idea that a faculty inventor is just another ordinary employee, consider university policy that assures faculty of freedom of research and publication, along with tenure–faculty are not at-will employees, and the university disclaims the right to assign faculty to research or to interfere with their publication of scholarship. This is the *starting point* for a discussion of university patent policy, not something to be stuffed into a corner as fluffy nostalgia for a lost era of idealistic sentiment.
A patent is a publication. The basic exchange of the patent system is that an inventor publishes fully a meritorious invention and in exchange receives an exclusive right to the invention. The patent represents both elements of the exchange–to obtain the patent, the inventor must publish the invention. Thus, to force an inventor to obtain a patent in order to gain the benefit of the inventor’s exclusive right, a university must force the inventor to publish in the patent literature. You can see that such a forced publication violates a faculty inventor’s freedom to publish–something assured under most universities’ formal policies. The freedom to publish policy does not read–“you are free to publish everything except discoveries that university officials decide are valuable or inventive–in which case you must give up your freedom to publish.”
Consider, too, the effect of a university patent policy that then defines an “invention” as pretty much anything that a university official decides is an invention–patentable or not patentable, inventive or not inventive–a technology, an improvement, a software, know-how, whatever. With a definition of invention so expansive, the university asserts by policy that faculty may publish whatever university officials choose not to claim. That’s hardly an expression of a “freedom” to publish. From the perspective of faux Bayh-Dole advocates, the freedom of the faculty is a bad idea that must be curtailed whenever there’s an opportunity for the university to step in and attempt to make money, or to help someone else make money. As one senior administrator at a major public university put it to me, “We own everything faculty do, we just don’t tell them that unless we have to.” The administrator was wrong with regard to the university’s formal policies–but in his mind, his assertion was true, and that was enough.
Thus, university administrators operate with the idea that faculty are not ordinary employees–they are worse off than ordinary employees. Where an ordinary employee would be asked to obligate only those inventions that were made with the employer’s resources or on the employer’s time or in the direction of the employer’s business, a faculty “employee” is often required to obligate any invention made within the faculty member’s area of expertise, whether or not inventive or patentable. While an ordinary employee has the freedom to use his or her expertise outside of paid work to invent, university administrators claim that faculty don’t have any such right. The mindset is–if you invent outside of the university, then you have deliberately chosen to deny the university the benefit of your effort, and that’s a personal conflict of interest with your obligations to the university and to the public.
According to this perverse way of thinking, the university should own anything that you invent outside the university if you could have invented within the university. With that assertion, you can see that university administrators think it is only equitable that the university own everything a faculty member does that in any way could pertain to anything that a university licensing office might want to seek to profit from (or prevent the faculty member from profiting from, or prevent faculty members from getting the idea that there are some things of value that the university does not claim to own). This over-claiming of inventions by an employer runs directly against the idea of equitable ownership of inventions made by employees. Faculty would have more rights as ordinary employees than they do under the overclaiming of university administrators. This overclaiming can be persuasive–the court in the case of Yale v Fenn argued that Professor Fenn had a greater obligation than an ordinary employee to reveal to Yale the value of his inventions–basing that ruling in part on a wholesale misrepresentation of Bayh-Dole by university attorneys.
A faculty inventor might choose to assign an invention to the university for management. There are even good reasons, in some cases, to do that. But beyond choice, if a university administration seeks to compel assignment, whether by a policy statement or by threats to ruin one’s career, the administration attacks the foundation of the university itself. Faculty are not ordinary employees–but the argument goes the opposite direction from that given by university administrators. Faculty are not employees for their research activities–they are not servants of a university master; the university does not have the right to assign research tasks to faculty, nor to control or approve faculty research. If a university policy or patent agreement demands the assignment of all inventions made within the scope or course of employment, the scope of that demand is necessarily limited to only those inventions for which the university assigned the work or had the right to assign the work. For most university faculty, that is a narrow scope indeed.
Now let’s consider alternative 2. The university makes a faculty member a party to the funding agreement.
This was the approach that prevailed under federal funding regulations prior to Bayh-Dole. Faculty investigators were parties to the funding agreement and subject to the same agreement as their universities with regard to the disposition of inventions. While university administrators won’t admit it, and refuse to comply, Bayh-Dole’s standard patent rights clause reproduces this same result, but using a different method (because Bayh-Dole works through patent law, not federal procurement regulations).
Bayh-Dole operates by requiring federal agencies to use a standard patent rights clause unless they can justify an alternative. Bayh-Dole stipulates the provisions for the standard patent rights clause. The patent rights clause in each funding agreement controls the disposition of inventions made under that funding agreement. Bayh-Dole provides that a contractor that obtains ownership of a patentable invention made with federal support may choose to retain that ownership, provided that the contractor complies with the patent rights clause.
The standard patent rights clause contains provisions not in Bayh-Dole. One of these provisions requires the contractor to require inventor-employees to make a written agreement to protect the government’s interest. The act of requiring the written agreement turns those inventor-employees into subcontractors under the definition of “funding agreement.” Since inventors own their inventions under federal patent law, and the written agreement makes inventors parties to the funding agreement and therefore also contractors, their inventions become subject inventions. It’s just that the inventors get a different version of the standard patent rights clause when they own than do their employers.
When a university complies with the standard patent rights clause, it makes its inventors parties to the funding agreement and also therefore contractors. Faculty inventors, then, get offered the same basic deal offered to universities–at the same time. According to the inventor standard patent rights clause, inventors are to be treated as if small business contractors. Inventors are not “last in line,” as Senator Bayh put it, but rather are first in line–as the Supreme Court ruled, rejecting Bayh’s argument.
Here’s that basic deal in Bayh-Dole (35 USC 202(a)):
Each nonprofit organization or small business firm may, within a reasonable time after disclosure as required by paragraph (c)(1) of this section, elect to retain title to any subject invention . . .
The rights of the nonprofit organization or small business firm shall be subject to the provisions of paragraph (c) of this section and the other provisions of this chapter.
Paragraph (c) then lays out the provisions that must be in the standard patent rights clause.
Faculty inventors are treated as “small business firms” when they make the required written agreement to protect the government’s interest. They can then elect to retain title to any subject invention that they own, provided that the invention is disclosed timely to the federal government. Their ownership is then subject to the patent rights clause that applies to them–37 CFR 401.9, not 37 CFR 401.14.
Most notable in the inventor patent rights clause is that there’s no obligation to file a patent application. Further, there’s no paragraph (d)(2) from the standard patent rights clause–no requirement that the federal government may take ownership of any invention for which a faculty inventor chooses not to apply for a patent. A faculty inventor does not have to use the patent system and does not have to give up ownership of a subject invention to the federal government if the faculty inventor does not file a patent application, and does not have to assign the invention to anyone else–at least not as a matter of Bayh-Dole and its patent rights clauses.
The faculty inventor, in his or her written agreement agreement under the funding agreement promises to disclose the invention to the university, so that the university can disclose the invention to the federal government. The faculty inventor also agrees to establish the government’s rights in the invention–either a license or assignment or nothing at all, depending on the circumstances.
Thus, when a university complies with Bayh-Dole’s standard patent rights clause, it makes faculty inventors parties to the funding agreement, they become contractors, their inventions become subject inventions, and they are governed by the inventor patent rights clause in the funding agreement–and they are not forced to use the patent system at all, nor are they forced to assign their inventions to the university. An obligation to assign inventions to the university arises only if they have acted or promised to do so entirely separate from anything to do with their federal funding.
Treated as a small business contractor by the implementing regulations of Bayh-Dole, a faculty inventor has no constraints on assigning a subject invention. A faculty inventor may assign to anyone or no one. If the faculty inventor assigns a subject invention to the university, then the university must manage the invention under the nonprofit version of the standard patent rights clause–as it has agreed to do, as a party to the funding agreement. But if the faculty inventor assigns a subject invention to an entity that’s not a party to the funding agreement, then the invention passes out of the control of the patent rights clause–just as happens for any small business that retains title to inventions made with federal support that it has acquired, and unlike the control of the nonprofit patent rights clause, that applies through any assignment of a subject invention.
Once a nonprofit acquires a subject invention, it cannot avoid the nonprofit version of the standard patent rights clause by assigning the subject invention. But faculty inventors and small businesses can–and that’s Bayh-Dole. (There’s an argument that the Bayh-Dole’s policy in 35 USC 200 applies to any invention arising in federally supported research or development, regardless of initial owner or later assignment–a public covenant with a working requirement with a requirement to promote free competition that runs with any patent property right on such inventions–but since I’m apparently the only one making the argument and everyone else I know ignores 35 USC 200 in their university practice, let’s not bother further with Bayh-Dole’s stinking, useless, fluffy statement of policy–the rule of law only goes so far as administrative convenience suggests.)
Where do we get to down this rabbit hole? For university faculty, Bayh-Dole is simple:
Make the written agreement to protect the federal government’s interest in subject inventions.
The university then makes faculty inventors in essence small business contractors under the federal funding agreement.
Faculty inventors then disclose their subject inventions to the university, which is obligated to disclose them to the federal government.
That is the sum of a faculty member’s obligations under Bayh-Dole. Everything else is conditional on the faculty member choosing to use the patent system or choosing to assign a subject invention to another party to the funding agreement that has an obligation to use the patent system–or give up ownership to the federal government.
To chase out the moles and gophers:
Faculty inventors have no obligation under Bayh-Dole to use the patent system.
Faculty inventors have no obligation to assign their subject inventions, other than if they have promised to assign those inventions entirely outside anything to do with federal funding.
Universities under Bayh-Dole and the nonprofit version of the standard patent right have no right, obligation, mandate, or special privilege to take ownership of faculty subject inventions. Anything to the contrary is a misrepresentation of the law and the standard patent rights clause.
If a faculty inventor does choose to use the patent system, then the faculty inventor has obligations to the federal government under the written agreement and under the inventor patent rights clause–to continue the patent application and maintain any issued patent or offer the rights to the federal government; to include a notice of federal funding and rights in any issued patent; to report on the utilization of subject inventions; to prefer US manufacturing in exclusive licenses in the United States to use or sell; to agree to march-in for nonuse of the invention or failure to reasonably satisfy public needs or failure to prefer US manufacturing.
If a faculty inventor assigns a subject invention to the university, then the university must comply with the nonprofit standard patent rights clause. The faculty inventor’s obligations then are restricted to those remaining in the written agreement–to disclose the invention and to sign papers necessary to allow patent applications to be filed.
If a faculty inventor assigns a subject invention to any entity that is not a party to the funding agreement, then the subject invention passes out of the control of any version of the standard patent rights clause. It is no longer a subject invention–it is not an invention owned by a party to the funding agreement. Bayh-Dole no longer applies. The body of federal law that Bayh-Dole preempts (but didn’t repeal) then comes into play. Since that law has been largely neglected for 35 years, it is not clear at all what might happen.
It may be that the assignee would have to request from the federal agency that funded the work a determination of rights in the invention–back to the system created by the Kennedy and Nixon executive branch patent policies and the statutes that existed before Bayh-Dole, and still in large part exist where they have not been repealed. In any event, if the assignment is properly transacted, it would be the assignee’s problem to sort out, not the faculty inventor’s. The same is true of any small business that assigns a subject invention–it falls out of the safe (or at least arbitrary) harbor of the Bayh-Dole standard patent rights clause and back into the seas of federal agency requirements.
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Franchising at McDonald’s From small beginnings
Franchising at McDonald’s
at McDonald’s
When brothers Mac and Dick McDonald opened their first
restaurant in 1940 in San Bernardino, California, they could
never have imagined the phenomenal growth that their
company would enjoy. From extremely modest beginnings,
they hit on a winning formula of selling high quality food
cheaply and quickly. However, it was not until Ray Kroc - a
Chicago based salesman with a flair for marketing - became
involved, that the business really started to grow.
There are now more than 30,000 McDonald’s restaurants
in over 119 countries and territories, serving nearly 50
million people each day. In 2006, McDonald’s global sales
were over $57 billion, making it by far the largest food
service company in the world. In 1955, Ray Kroc realised
Recruitment & Training that the key to success was rapid expansion. The best way
to achieve this was through offering franchises. Today, over
Talking Point 70% of McDonald’s
Apprenticeshipsrestaurants are run on this basis. In
the UK, the first restaurant opened in 1974 and the first
franchised restaurant opened in 1986. There are now over
1,190 restaurants, employing more than 70,000 people, of
which 51% are operated by franchisees.
From Construction
small beginnings
A McDonald’s Franchise:
McDonald’s is an example of brand franchising. McDonald’s,
the franchisor, grants the right to sell McDonald’s branded
goods to someone wishing to set up their own business, the
franchisee.
Under a McDonald’s franchise, McDonald’s owns and leases
the site and the restaurant building. The franchisee buys the
fittings, the equipment and the right to operate the franchise
for 20 years.
To ensure uniformity throughout the world, all franchisees
must use standardised McDonald’s branding, menus, design
layouts and administration systems. The licence agreement
also insists the franchisee uses the same manufacturing or
operating methods and maintains the quality of the menu
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Marketing a McDonald’s
• They want to be their own boss
The franchisee is provided with training and support from
McDonald’s, but is effectively running his or her own
business. They fund the franchise themselves and therefore
have much to lose as well as gain. This makes them highly
motivated and determined to succeed.
The franchisee
assumes Glossary
the responsibility of operating
restaurant in accordance with McDonald’s standards of
quality, service and cleanliness. As part of the agreement,
McDonald’s regularly checks the quality of each franchise’s
output, and failure to maintain standards could threaten the
franchisee’s licence.
Ray Kroc believed strongly that a business must be prepared
to Customer
put something
back into
the community Apprenticeships
in which it
operates. Each franchisee is therefore expected to become
involved in local events and charities.
• Selling a well established, high quality product
A large proportion of new businesses and new products fail
due to the costs of the research and development needed
to develop their product or service. Ray Kroc’s insistence
that all McDonald’s outlets sell the same food items and
achieve the same quality has led to a standardisation of the
procedures and great attention to detail with a great level of
success. The cooking stages in McDonald’s restaurants are
broken down into small, repetitive tasks, enabling the staff to
become highly efficient and adept.
This division of labour and the high volume turnover of a
limited menu allows for considerable economies of scale.
For the franchisee, this can considerably reduce the risk of
setting up their own business. There is no need to develop
a product, invest in expensive market research, or worry
if the product will appeal to the consumer. McDonald’s has
already made the investment and carries out regular market
research on the business.
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Franchising training
Every franchisee has to complete a full-time training programme, which they must fund
and which lasts about nine months. This training is essential and begins with working in a
restaurant, wearing the staff uniform and learning everything from cooking and preparing
food to serving customers and cleaning.
Further training at regional training
centres focuses on areas such as
business management, leadership skills,
team building and handling customer
enquiries. The franchisees will have
to recruit, train and motivate their
workforce, so they must learn the skills
of human resource management. During
the final period, they learn about stock
control and ordering, profit and loss
accounts and the legal side of hiring
and employing staff. Consequently, no
McDonald’s franchisee would have to
ask a member of his or her staff to
do something that they couldn’t do
themselves. Knowing this can also be a
powerful motivator for the staff.
• Continuous support
McDonald’s commitment to its franchisees does not end with
the training. It recognises that the success and profitability
of McDonald’s is inextricably linked to the success of the
franchises. A highly qualified team of professional consultants
offers continuous support on everything from human
resources to accounting and IT business controls. These field
consultants can become valued business partners and are a
sounding board for ideas.
• Benefit from national marketing carried
out by McDonald’s
A brand is a name, term, sign, symbol or design - or a
combination of these - which identifies one organisation’s
products from those of its competitors. The phenomenal
growth of McDonald’s is largely attributed to the creation of
its strong brand identity. McDonald’s trademark, the Golden
Arches, along with its brand name, has become amongst the
most instantly recognised symbols in the world.
In the UK, McDonald’s recognised the need for a co-ordinated
marketing policy. In order to be successful, an organisation
must find out what its customers want; develop products
to satisfy them; charge them the right price; and make the
existence of the products known through promotion. TV,
radio, cinema and online advertising have played a major part
in the McDonald’s marketing mix.
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advertisements are
used to convey specific
messages,
for example emphasising McDonald’s quality ingredients.
Promotional activities, especially within the restaurants, have
a tactical role to play in getting people to return regularly.
All franchisees benefit from any national marketing and
contribute to its cost, currently a fee of 4.54% of sales. The
franchisees additionally benefit from the extensive national
market research programmes that assess consumer
attitudes and perceptions. What do they want to buy and at
what Training
price? How is the company
performing compared
to its
competitors?
Any new products are given rigorous market testing so that
the franchisee will have a reasonable idea of its potential
before it is added to the menu. Introducing new menu items
which have already been researched and tested, considerably
reduces the risk to the franchisee of changing their menu.
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in sponsorship
also a central Apprenticeships
part of the imagebuilding process and increases awareness of a brand. For
example, McDonald’s partnership with the four national
footballing associations created 10,000 new, quality football
coaches in communities across the UK.
McDonald’s still follow Ray Kroc’s community beliefs today,
globally supporting a range of community activities and
charities, including RMHC which provides home-away-fromhome accommodation for the families of children being
treated for long-term illness.
• They receive access
to business forecast
Another major problem for
a new business is predicting
the sales it may have. This
affects cash flow and can
create problems or produce
difficulties associated with
overtrading. The turnover
and profit from any outlet
will vary depending on a wide
range of internal and external
variables. Each franchisee is
expected to take a positive
approach to building up
sales, although an average
rate of return of over 20% is
generally expected over the
lifetime of the franchise.
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FOR THE FRANCHISOR
McDonald’s recognises the benefits of a franchised operation.
Franchises bring entrepreneurs full of determination and ideas
to the organisation. Franchising enables McDonald’s to enjoy
considerably faster growth and the creation of a truly global
brand identity. The more restaurants there are, the more
McDonald’s can benefit from economies of scale.
On the financial side, McDonald’s receives a monthly
rent which is calculated
on a sliding scale based on the
restaurant’s sales, i.e. the higher the sales, the higher the
percentage and vice versa. There is also a service fee of 5%
of sales that is contributed to support department activities
and royalties. The purchase price of a restaurant is generally
about £150,000 upwards. The new franchisee is expected to
fund a minimum of 25% of this from their own unencumbered
funds.
DYNAMIC INNOVATION
Whilst the franchisees have to agree to operate their
restaurants in the McDonald’s way, there still remains some
scope for innovation. Many ideas for new items on the menu
come from the franchisees responding to customer demand.
Developing new menu items is crucial to any business, even
one which has successfully relied on a limited menu for many
years. Consumer tastes change over time and a company
needs to respond to these changes. Innovation injects
dynamism and allows the firm to exploit markets previously
overlooked or ignored. The introduction of the Egg McMuffin
in 1971, for example, enabled McDonald’s to cater initially
for the breakfast trade. Filet-o-Fish, Drive-thrus and Playlands
were all menu items or concepts developed by franchisees.
THE THREE-LEGGED STOOL
A third group of stakeholders, critical to the success of the
franchise operation, is the suppliers. As McDonald’s considers
quality to be of absolute importance, it sets standards for
suppliers that are amongst the highest in the food industry.
McDonald’s believes in developing close relationships with
suppliers – everything is done on an open accounting,
handshake trust basis.
The suppliers work closely with McDonald’s to develop and
improve menu items and production techniques. This close
interdependency is described as a three-legged stool principle,
and involves McDonald’s, the franchisees and the suppliers.
Suppliers who are able to meet the quality standards set
down by McDonald’s have been able to share in the growth
and success of McDonald’s.
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McDonald’s views the relationship between franchisor,
franchisee and supplier as paramount to the success of
the business. Ray Kroc recognised the need very early on
for franchisees who would dedicate themselves to their
restaurants. He wanted people who had to give up another
job to take on the franchise venture, who relied on their
franchise as their sole source of income and would therefore
be highly motivated and dedicated. Consequently, McDonald’s will not offer franchises to
partnerships,
consortia or
absentee investors. I.T.
The initial capital has to come from the
franchisee as a guarantee of their commitment and a rigorous selection process ensures that
McDonald’s only recruits the right people.
is a franchisor.
do McDonald’s sell to the franchisee?
2. What are the responsibilities of the franchisee?
3. What are the benefits to McDonald’s of selling franchises?
4. Why do McDonald’s insist on a licence agreement with the franchisee?
5. What support does McDonald’s provide to the franchisee?
6. Why is the support given to the franchisee vital to the success of the business?
7. How do the suppliers to McDonald’s benefit from the sale of franchises?
8. What do you think are the personal and professional characteristics of a franchisee?
Image and values associated with a brand
Cashflow:
Cash coming in and going out of a business
Division of labour:
Breaking a job down into specific roles or
Economies of scale:
The advantages that result from being large
which lead to reductions in average costs
Entrepreneurs:
People who use their ideas and energies to
invest in a business in return for profits
Franchisee:
The person or company that buys the local
rights to use the name, brand and image of
another business
Franchises:
Businesses that are based upon the name,
logos and trading methods of an existing
High volume turnover:
Large amounts of sales
Human resource management:
The development of an organisation’s people
The right to use a property or land for a
limited period of time
The function that links a business’s activities
with the tastes and preferences of its
Marketing mix:
Group of variables – People, Price, Product
and Place, sometimes known as the four Ps,
forming the basis of marketing strategy
Market research:
Systematic range of activities designed to
find out the views and thoughts of both
potential and existing users of products or
Overtrading:
Expansion that damages cash flow
Making products and services better
known through a range of activities
Sponsorship:
Element of the promotional mix that
allocates funds for sporting, cultural or
Standardisation:
The use of products that are identical and
so are interchangeable
Logo and symbol displayed on a company’s
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Q1. Which among the following is a large spectrum Antibiotic?
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा एक बड़ा स्पेक्ट्रम एंटीबायोटिक है?
(a) Paracetamol / पैरासिटामोल
(b) Pencillin / पेनिसिलिन
(c) Ampicillin / एम्पीसिलीन
(d) Chlormphenicol/ क्लोर्म्फेनिकोल
Q2. Our bones and teeth are generally made of-
हमारी हड्डियों और दांत आम तौर पर किस से बने होते है?
(a) Tricalcium phosphate / ट्राइकैल्शियम फॉस्फेट
(b) Fluoropetite / फ़्लुओरोपितेत
(c) Chloropetite / क्लोरोपितैएत
(d) Hydrolith / हाइड्रोलिथ
Q3. Angora wool is extracted from-
अंगोरा ऊन किस से प्राप्त होता है?
(a) Rabbit / खरगोश
(b) Sheep / भेड़
(c) Fox / लोमड़ी
(d) Goat / बकरी
Q4. Which of the following diseases affects women easily than that of men?
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी बीमारियां पुरुषों की तुलना में महिलाओं को आसानी से प्रभावित करती है?
(a) Heart attack / दिल का दौरा
(b) Hepatitis / हेपेटाइटिस
(c) Joint arthritis / जोड़ गठिया
(d) Arthritis / गठिया
Q5. What is the limit of MG/DL of blood sugar in the normal person at the time of fast?
उपवास के समय सामान्य व्यक्ति में ब्लड शुगर के MG/DL की सीमा क्या है?
(a) 40-60
(b) 120-150
(c) 70-100
(d) 160-200
Q6. The cross-section of a stem of tree has fifty rings, what is the age of the tree?
एक तने के पार अनुभाग में 50 वृत्त है,पेड़ की उम्र क्या है?
(a) 50 months / 50 महीने
(b) 5 years / 5 वर्ष
(c) 25 years / 25 वर्ष
(d) 50 years / 50 वर्ष
Q7. The bones are held together by elastic tissues are called-
लोचदार ऊतक द्वारा हड्डियों को एक साथ रखे जाने को क्या कहते है?
(a) Ligaments / स्नायुबंधन
(b) Fibrous tissues / रेशेदार ऊतक
(c) Fibrin / फाइब्रिन
(d) Muscular tissues / मांसपेशी ऊतक
Q8. Plaques formed on teeth are made up of-
दांतों पर निर्मित प्लैक्स किस से बने होते है?
(a) Food particles only / खाद्य कण से
(b) Food particles plus saliva / खाद्य कण और लार
(c) Food particles plus saliva plus mouth acids / खाद्य कण, लार और मुंह एसिड
(d) Food particles plus saliva plus mouth acids plus bacteria / खाद्य कण, लार, मुंह एसिड और बैक्टीरिया
Q9. Which of the following are required for the formation of bones and teeth?
हड्डियों और दांतों के गठन के लिए निम्नलिखित में से क्या आवश्यक है?
(a) Sodium and Potassium / सोडियम और पोटासियम
(b) Iron and Calcium / लोह और कैल्शियम
(c) Sodium and Calcium / सोडियम और कैल्शियम
(d) Calcium and Phosphorus / कैल्शियम और फॉस्फोरस
Q10. In human beings, normally in which one of the following parts, does the sperm fertilize the ovum?
मनुष्यों में, आम तौर पर निम्नलिखित में से किस भाग में, शुक्राणु अंडाकार को निषेचित करता है
(a) Cervix / गर्भाशय ग्रीवा
(b) Fallopian tube / फलोपियन ट्यूब
(c) Lower part of uterus / गर्भाशय का निचला हिस्सा
(d) Upper part of uterus / गर्भाशय का ऊपरी भाग
Q11. The amount of which of the following components in the air does not change in the process of respiration?
हवा में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा घटक श्वसन की प्रक्रिया में नहीं बदलता है?
(a) Carbon dioxide (CO_2 ) / कार्बन डाइआक्साइड
(b) Oxygen / ऑक्सीजन
(c) Water vapours / जल वाष्प
(d) Nitrogen / नाइट्रोजन
Q12. What is hemoglobin?
हेमोग्लोबिन क्या है?
(a) Substance found in the leaves of plants / पौधों की पत्तियों में पाए जाने वाला पदार्थ
(b) Substance found in the bone-marrow / अस्थि मज्जा में पाए जाने वाला पदार्थ
(c) Substance found in human blood / मानव रक्त में पाए जाने वाला पदार्थ
(d) Secretion coming out from the pitiutary gland / पिट्यूटरी ग्रंथि से बाहर आने वाला स्राव
Q13. The blood pressure in our body is-
मानव शरीर में रक्तचाप कितना होता है?
(a) Lesser than the atmospheric pressure / वायुमंडलीय दबाव से कम
(b) Greater than the atmospheric pressure / वायुमंडलीय दबाव से अधिक
(c) Equal to the atmospheric pressure / वायुमंडलीय दबाव के बराबर
(d) None of the above / इनमें से कोई नहीं
Q14. A genetically engineered form of brinjal known as the BT-brinjal has been developed. The objective of this is –
बीटी-बैंगन के नाम से जाने जाना वाला बैंगन का आनुवंशिक रूप से इंजीनियर रूप विकसित किया गया है. इसका उद्देश्य है-
(a) To make it pest resistant / इसे कीट प्रतिरोधी बनाने के लिए
(b) To improve its taste and nutritive value / इसके स्वाद और पोषक मूल्य में सुधार करने के लिए
(c) To make it drought resistant / इसे शुष्कता प्रतिरोधी बनाने के लिए
(d) To make its shelf life longer / इसके शेल्फ जीवन को लंबा बनाने के लिए
Q15. The diameter of white blood corpuscles in human body is, about:
मानव शरीर में सफेद रक्त कणिकाओं का व्यास है,:
(a) 0.007 mm
(b) 0.7 mm
(c) 0.07 mm
(d) 0.0007 mm
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10.B
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ThorCon
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2 x 500 MW ThorCon power plants with Can and fuelsalt service ship
Each fission island has two Cans in silos. One generates power. After 4 years of exposure to neutron flux the graphite moderator expands and contracts, ending its service life. The fuelsalt is then pumped to the twin Can which is then used to generate power. The used Can remains in its protective silo as radioactive fission products decay and the Can cools. The CanShip visits ThorCon power plants regularly to remove used Cans and replace them.
After 8 years the fuelsalt becomes saturated with trivalent heavy metals and fission products, so it needs to be refreshed. The used fuelsalt is stored in a fuel cask in a passively cooled secure silo where fission products decay. During this cool down period, the old fuelsalt is as well protected as the salt in the operating Can. By the time we pump the old fuelsalt to a shipping cask, its decay heat will be down to 80 kW, 0.25% of the original.The visiting CanShip exchanges casks of used and fresh fuelsalt. The CanShip delivers Cans to a centralized recycling facility (CRF) and fuel casks to a separate fuel handling facility (FHF).
The fuelsalt going both ways will be unattractive weapons material. The uranium will be fully denatured. The returning plutonium will be reactor grade. More importantly, it will be mixed with 50 times as much neutron absorbing thorium. Such a mixture cannot go critical. To produce even a weak fizzle weapon, the plutonium must be separated from the thorium. This is an extremely difficult process requiring a Thorex plant. Currently, no such plant exists. ThorCon’s fuelsalt will be more proliferation resistant than the MOX fuel which is regularly shipped from France to Japan.
Five kilograms of uranium fuel per day
ThorCon is a thorium converter. The initial fuel charge is largely thorium. During the eight year fuel cycle, a portion of the fertile thorium is converted to fissile U-233 which then becomes part of the fuel. Each ThorCon will require 5.3 kg of 19.7% enriched uranium and 9.0 kg of thorium per day, on average.
ThorCon clobbers coal on fuel cost. An extreme lower bound on coal fuel cost is 2 cents per kWh. Even at $90/kg U3O8, about double the current yellowcake spot price, ThorCon’s fuel cost is less than 0.6 cents per kWh.
Even on a once-through basis, ThorCon is uranium efficient. Averaged over 8 years, we annually feed 1,930 kg of 19.7% enriched uranium derived from 72,500 kg of natural mined uranium. This equates to 145 tonnes of natural uranium per full power GW-year compared to about 250 tonnes for a standard light water reactor (LWR).
After 8 years ThorCon will have been fed 3 tonnes of fissile U-235 fuel, but its “spent” fuel will still contain 1 tonne of fissile fuels U-233 (408 kg) and U-235 (624 kg). ThorCon’s net consumption of fissile uranium is less than half that of a LWR, due to higher thermal efficiency, removal of Xe-135, and U-233 production from thorium.
In the future, re-enriching this back to 19.7% would take about 48 SWU per kg U-235. At competitive enrichment costs of $50/SWU, $2400 for 1 kg of U-235 is cheap. Such future re-enrichment would cut ThorCon’s uranium requirements by a third.
Uranium supply
The World Nuclear Association reckons current uranium reserves are 5.9 million tonnes at $130 per kg uranium and 7.6 million tonnes at $260. If, for sake of argument, we assume 3 million tonnes were available to ThorCon and no re-enrichment, then we have 21,000 GW-years of uranium. If we start turning out 100 one GW ThorCons per year, then at year 20 we will have used up our 3 million tonnes. At this point, 2100 one GW ThorCons will be producing about half the world’s electricity while generating no SO2, no NOx, no ash, and nil CO2. ThorCon will have been spectacularly successful.
This fleet will also be eating into the remaining reserves at the rate of 300,000 tonnes per year. Of course, this is 20 years from now. Future improvements, including re-enriching, will halve this burn rate. But even so, if reserves were static, we’d run out of uranium in another 30 years, about 50 years from now.
But reserves will not be static. If there is any shortage of uranium the price of uranium will go up and new reserves will be developed. Known low grade uranium sources such as phosphate deposits, enrichment tailings, and coal ash will be exploited. In commodities, the rule of thumb is a doubling in real price increase reserves ten-fold. Miners don’t produce reserves until they have an economic motive to so. For example, the US has been operating successfully at an oil Reserves to Production ratio (R/P) less than 10 for 50 years. Uranium’s current 90:1 R/P is an anomaly. Most commodities operate at much lower R/P, usually with no long-term increase in real price.
Advances in exploration and extraction technology always seem to outpace the predictions. For example, the sea contains about 4.6 billion tonnes of uranium. River flows add about 32,000 tonnes of uranium to the ocean each year. Solar powered evaporation then increases the concentration of uranium in sea-water. The uranium concentration is still a very low 3 ppb. But activated polymers are being developed which have a remarkable ability to pull uranium out of the water. Currently, Japanese and US Pacific NW National Lab researchers are claiming seawater extraction costs of about $600 per kilogram of uranium. Even using this expensive uranium source, ThorCon’s generated electricity cost would increase less than 1 cent/kWh.
PNNL seawater uranium absorption fibers
ThorCon can accept a ten-fold increase in the real price of uranium, and still beat coal. One way or another, such a price increase will result in a massive increase in reserves. And that massive increase will carry us to 2100 by which time we can confidently expect order of magnitude improvements in our ability to extract nuclear power from uranium and thorium.
The problem is not what happens 50 to a 100 years from now. The problem is what happens in the next 20 years. That’s the problem that ThorCon focuses on.
Annual 500 MW ThorCon fuel cycle flows in tonnes, averaged over 8 years.
ThorCon’s once-through fuel cycle flows are the black numbers. Since ThorCon’s spent fuelsalt after 8 years contains uranium 8.6% enriched in U235 and U233, simply storing it is uneconomic. The green numbers illustrate how in the future the uranium in the spent fuel can be separated by fluoride volatility, a process used every day in uranium enrichment, and then re-enriched back to 19.7%. This re-enrichment takes only 4.5 SWU/kg of product and reduces ThorCon’s requirement for mined uranium by about one-third.
A beautifully small problem
ThorCon will send one cask to storage every four years. Each 3 m diameter cask results from 2 GW-years of electric power generation. At 5 m spacing 800 GW-years of casks would occupy one hectare. If Indonesia tripled its electricity consumption to 87 GW using only ThorCon power, she would have to devote a hectare of space every 9 years to cask storage.
In contrast, a typical 1 GWe coal plant produces roughly 300,000 tons of solid waste annually. This ash is much lighter than ThorCon solid waste, roughly 1000 kg/m3 in bulk form. In terms of volume a coal plant produces over 100,000 times more solid waste per kWh than ThorCon.
All the waste from 450 MW’s for 28 years. If coal plant ash for the same energy was placed on this pad, it would be a column 2000 m high.
Each ThorCon will produce 4,000,000,000 kWh of non-intermittent, dispatchable, pollution-free, CO2-free electricity each year. That is enough power to support 500,000 people at better than European standards. The remarkable fact is that a ThorCon does this while producing waste flows that are measured in a few tons per year.
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Chris King IS an Anti-Semite: Let Me Tell You How I Know ... and What Does This Say about Andrew Gillum?
Randy Fine
October 4, 2018 - 11:30am
In 1998, while a student at Harvard College, Chris King ran for president of the Harvard student government, the Undergraduate Council. He lost. In reflecting on his campaign the following year in a Newhouse News Service article, King blamed the Harvard student newspaper, the Crimson, for his loss. “I was nailed to the cross,” said King, in referring to the coverage of his race by the Crimson. “And most of the editorial staff that was so hard on me, the vast majority were Jewish.”
After the comment surfaced earlier this year during his ill-fated race for governor, King did not deny making the statement, apologized and claimed it was “at odds with [his] beliefs.”
Baloney. King is an anti-Semite, plain and simple. I’ll tell you how I know. I was a Harvard undergraduate around the same time as King. I graduated in 1996 -- two years before King’s ill-fated election. I was involved in the Undergraduate Council as well, and I even had my own run-ins with the Crimson. Oh, and I’m Jewish.
Let me be clear -- knowing what Harvard was like in the ’90s, and the student government in general, there is no question that King was claiming “the Jews were out to get me.” The Crimson was well known to have a lot of Jews in its editorial ranks; there were a lot of Jews at Harvard in general. But they certainly weren’t all Jewish; just as most of the undergraduates were not.
This trope that “Jews control the media” -- or banks, or Hollywood, etc. -- is as old as the Bible itself. It has been used as the justification for the expulsion, discrimination, and extermination of Jews for centuries. My own grandmother fled Russia as a little girl, walking across Europe, and entering America via Ellis Island after her mother, father, and eight of her siblings were killed during a pogrom by Russian Cossacks. Why? The Jews had allegedly successfully “gotten” a Russian Tsar.
The “nailed to the cross” statement might even be worse. Anti-Jewish hatred and violence has for centuries been rooted in blaming Jews -- not the Romans -- for crucifying Jesus. It wasn’t until 1965 that the Catholic Church declared that Jews were not responsible for the death of Jesus.
These comments were anti-Semitic slurs perpetuating centuries of anti-Jewish sentiment. Chris King lost an election -- he blamed the Jews. Period.
That was 20 years ago. It happened in college. Why should we hold this against him? Can’t we assume he has learned from his mistakes?
He hasn’t. Guess who Chris King blamed when his quote surfaced? Yes, you’ve got it -- the Jews. He blamed his Jewish primary opponent in the governor’s race. Apparently, the Jews are still “out to get” Chris King.
So why would Andrew Gillum select someone with King’s record, when there were so many other options? Because he either shares those views or is willing to tolerate people with those views. You don’t cavort with CAIR -- an unindicted co-conspirator in financing terrorism -- or work with the Dream Defenders, modern day anti-Semites who openly glorify terrorists, if you don’t subscribe to it.
If Andrew Gillum and Chris King are elected, how will they treat our large Jewish population here in Florida? No one can question Ron DeSantis’ record on supporting Israel and fighting anti-Semitism.
We have a stark choice. We can choose between candidates who have consistently fought anti-Semitism, or candidates who appeal to anti-Semites. In a Gillum-King administration these anti-Semites will have a voice. These same anti-Semites who believe Jews “control” things, that we “nailed Jesus to the cross,” and that we are “out to get them.” If you oppose anti-Semitism and support Israel, vote for Ron DeSantis.
Republican Randy Fine is the state representative for Florida’s 53rd District, which includes Southern Brevard County. This commentary was reprinted with the author's permission from the Oct. 3 Sun Sentinel.
"Charlotte," get a sense of
Permalink Submitted by diane on October 4, 2018 - 2:51pm
"Charlotte," get a sense of humor, honey. Can you not tell "Gordan" is being making a snarky joke? It's funny too.
Randy Fine is an asshat at
Permalink Submitted by NOT on October 4, 2018 - 12:48pm
Randy Fine is an asshat at best...
Yet another.
Permalink Submitted by Charlotte Greenbarg on October 4, 2018 - 1:27pm
Hush, hush, Sweet Charlotte.
Permalink Submitted by Ocean Joe on October 4, 2018 - 3:48pm
Hush, hush, Sweet Charlotte. Gillum and King are OK and so is Desantis. The majority of Florida's Jewish voters will vote as they always have: for social justice and equity, not for greed and pollution. And no one supports Israel like the Evangelicals. Relax, enjoy!
Wow, talk about the pot
Permalink Submitted by Jewish Republican on October 4, 2018 - 12:45pm
Wow, talk about the pot calling the kettle black... So the guy lost to a Jewish candidate in school who was supported by more Jewish people at the school newspaper and he made a sarcastic comment that was meant to be a joke, albeit in poor taste. Now we have a Jewish Republican (no pun intended) suggesting that because of that comment, King is now anti-Semite, and because Gillum respects and recognizes all people and believes in a multi-state solution that they are all anti-Semitic, terrorists and anti-Semitic... only in America.
Yet another.,
Now you are making just plain
Now you are making just plain stupid response. The guy identified a a Republican Jew. He doesn't say anything against Jews as a whole.
CHRIS ALONG WITH GILLUM ARE
Permalink Submitted by ORC on October 4, 2018 - 12:35pm
CHRIS ALONG WITH GILLUM ARE DIE HARD COMMUNISTS, AND WILL DO EVERYTHING IN THEIR POWER TO PROMOTE THE NEW WORLD ORDER AND COMPLETELY DESTROY FLORIDA. ANYONE THAT VOTES THESE IN, IS IN SERIOUS NEED OF HAVING THEIR HEADS EXAMINED. THEY ARE NOT ONLY ANTI-SEMITIC, THEY ARE ANTI-HUMAN. NEITHER ONE OF THEM SHOULD HAVE ANY PLACE IN ANY OFFICE. HEAVENS FORBID THEY GET ELECTED, DO NOT BLAME THEM, BLAME IT ON YOURSELVES, BECAUSE YOU DID BRING IT ON YOURSELVES, AND YOU HAVE NO ONE TO BLAME BUT YOURSELVES. YOU KNOW THEY WERE COMMUNISTS FROM THE GET GO. YOU CAN NOT RAISE TAXES PUTTING EVERYONE OUT ON THE STREETS, AND YET CLAIM TO BE ABLE TO GIVE EVERYTHING FOR FREE, IT DOES NOT WORK, IT WILL NOT WORK. FLORIDIANS EXAMINE YOUR HEADS!!!
You probably need to talk to
Permalink Submitted by Woah on October 4, 2018 - 12:47pm
You probably need to talk to someone, like really fast, put down the rifle, back away from everyone, preferably move out of FL right away...
And you wonder why people are
Permalink Submitted by jerry on October 4, 2018 - 12:22pm
And you wonder why people are voting for Gillum with such attacks when King admitted it and apologized for something 20 yrs ago ?...…… And you have nothing to say about DeSantis multiple reason racists dog howls. ………...Interesting standards here...………….But then repubs have always had appalling standards from the Southern Strategy till now the racists have taken over as a real jew would never stand for such racist repub behavior...………..You do remember what the far ,Nazis, KKK, etc has done to your people don't you including many of DeSantis, Trump followers. ……………..What's up with that Randy?...………..Remember walking witk them is fine people don't you? ……………..What about that don't you understand?
"Dont monkey up the state" is
Permalink Submitted by mark abrams on October 29, 2018 - 3:09pm
"Dont monkey up the state" is no more racist than " monkey business", Gillum deflects any criticism by invoking racism. Because he is black you cant mention that he took substantial gifts from developers, didnt report them and then lied about it. If you notice that then you are a racist. If you call him Andrew, which is his name, you are racist and disrespectful. Of course if you called him anything else that would be racists and disrespectful too. Andrew is a member of Dream defenders. They raise money or him and helped him get a start in politics. They support Hamas and laud the spirit of the Palestinians in Gaza bravely attacking Israel and trying to cross the border in order to slaughter Jews. But of course supporting Hamas, which Dream Defenders and Andrew do, isnn't antisemitic even though Hamas states that it exists to kill every single Jew in the world and totally destroy Israel. Dream Defenders and Andrew want open borders, an and end to police forces, prisons and capitalism. Gillum and Dream Defenders are radical communist lunatics. If this slick lying corrupt leftist becomes governor of Florida he will get filthy rich on graft but Florida will go the way o Detroit, Baltimore and other cities where slick black hucksters have run once great prosperous cities into ruin. Please name a single Nazi or KKK member who supports DeSantis. The NAzis were wiped of the face of the earth by 1945. Th American NAzi party filed for bankruptcy in 1955, and the KKK is a branch of the democratic party. Simply put thre are no NAzis to support DeSantis and the KK (see Senator Byrd) are democrats. You need a better slur.
"Dont monkey up the state" is no more racist than " monkey business", Gillum deflects any criticism by invoking racism. Because he is black you cant mention that he took substantial gifts from developers, didnt report them and then lied about it. If you notice that then you are a racist. If you call him Andrew, which is his name, you are racist and disrespectful. Of course if you called him anything else that would be racists and disrespectful too. Andrew is a member of Dream defenders. They raise money or him and helped him get a start in politics. They support Hamas and laud the spirit of the Palestinians in Gaza bravely attacking Israel and trying to cross the border in order to slaughter Jews. But of course supporting Hamas, which Dream Defenders and Andrew do, isnn't antisemitic even though Hamas states that it exists to kill every single Jew in the world and totally destroy Israel. Dream Defenders and Andrew want open borders, an and end to police forces, prisons and capitalism. Gillum and Dream Defenders are radical communist lunatics. If this slick lying corrupt leftist becomes governor of Florida he will get filthy rich on graft but Florida will go the way o Detroit, Baltimore and other cities where slick black hucksters have run once great prosperous cities into ruin.
So, who's worse? The college
Permalink Submitted by Ted Kruze on October 4, 2018 - 12:11pm
So, who's worse? The college-aged presumed anti-semite or the college-aged presumed drunken sexual abuser?
Oh, a Demofascist troll.
Look around, Greenbarg. The
Permalink Submitted by Ted Kruze on October 5, 2018 - 11:41am
Look around, Greenbarg. The fascists you refer to are all Republicans! (For your edification: Fascism = radical authoritarian ultranationalism characterized by dictatorial power that exalts nation and race above the individual. The Trumpnut cult is a nearly perfect example!)
Oh, a Jewfascist troll,
Permalink Submitted by Saul Greenberg on October 5, 2018 - 10:14am
Oh, a Jewfascist troll, posing as a Republican
Mr. Fine - is an
Permalink Submitted by John Pru on October 4, 2018 - 12:08pm
Mr. Fine - is an authoritative source - I will consider the comments carefully - But let me ask a question - Do you think DeSantis is a racist for using the term "monkey it up" and for hanging around with White Supremists? Just asking. Or maybe you think its OK to defend and understand DeSantis' gaffe but not the Democratic ticket. But what do I know -oh by the way Randy Fine is the smartest, most knowledgeable, expert policy wonk and effective legislature that we have ever had in Florida - Just ask him!
David Horowitz is not, as
David Horowitz is not, as Gillum has alleged, either a whites supremacist or a Nazi. HE is a jewish anti-leftist, who brought up by communist parent came to see the murderous evil of communism, and has bravely fought against it ever since . Admittedly it is difficult to deny that any American who isnt a leftists is NOT a white supremacist ever since the left refined white supremacy to have nothing to do with race but rather to mean anyone who approves of and supports enlightenment values such as reason, objective reality, constitutional limited government, due process, the rule of law and freedom. In other words anyone who isn't a leftists. Now that "racist" has worn thin, "Nazi" is realized as ridiculous and people know that the KKK is and was a a branch of the democratic party the let needs a new all purpose slur (because they have no argument being , for the most part, irrational foold or outright corporatist crooks,which to say fascists). By making a belief in America and its constitution into white supremacy they have their new all purpose slur they can throw at any one who isn't one of them. And they need it because socialism/communism was proven to be impossible by Von Mises in the 1930s when he explained how and why the Soviet Union, and any socialist/communist country, was doomed to fail, and by history which shows that it has failed EVERY SINGLE TIME IT HAS BEEN TRIED. Yet crooked sleazes like Gillum will prey upon ignorant credulous fools (who manage to ignore Venezuela, Detroit and Baltimore, all of which are right before their eyes) while lining his own pockets, and destroying whatever he touches as socialists, communists and leftists of all varieties inevitably do.
One is a gaffe, from someone
One is a gaffe, from someone who obviously isn't a racist or he wouldn't have said that. Think about it...if he really meant it as a racist comment, he wouldn't. have. What the Democrat said was outright anti-Semitism. I know it when I see and hear it, because I've been a victim many times. You obviously are a Democrat troll.
You obviously are a paranoid
You obviously are a paranoid Jew
Mainstream media is all over
Permalink Submitted by Joel on October 4, 2018 - 12:47pm
Mainstream media is all over DeSantis for his alleged racism but barely a passing glance for the anti-Semite Democrat. Mostly that's what I think is immoral. What happened to corrupt our Free Press?
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TBSHS Student in finals of National Dance Competition
Laura Skinner is through to the National Final of Miss Dance Competition
Date published: Mon 13 May 2019 Author: HLH Category: News Share:
TBSHS 6th Former Laura Skinner has won the regional round of the Miss Dance competition and is through to the National Finals in Blackpool in June.
Laura, who has been dancing since she was four years old, started with ballet, tap and modern dance but now dances every genre - Ballet, Tap, Modern, Musical Theatre, Classical Greek and Contemporary Dance.
Laura has attended several dance schools over the years but currently attends Morgan Asloff in partnership with local dance school Jacqui Ison, in Enfield.
Her schedule is very demanding, as in addition to her A Level studies in English Language, Art and Film Studies, Laura trains four times a week with competitions roughly every other weekend.
There are dance festivals (Competitions) most weekends, overseen by the IDTA Dance organisation as well as the All England Dance competition every two years.
Laura also dances with a partner and a group. Her tap group came 2nd in the Dance World Cup in the Senior Tap Group category last year at the World Cup Finals in Barcelona.
For the Miss Dance competition Laura did a 3 minute piece and her routine included a lyrical section, a fast section and a 'Queen of the Night' section. The marks are out of 100 and Laura scored 91 which is incredibly high as 80+ is a distinction and 86 is the standard qualifying mark for the All England competition.
Laura's dance teachers are both former winners of the Miss Dance competition so she is in good hands.
Fortunately, the final on the 9th June is the day after Laura's last A level exam, so she is looking forward to going to Blackpool for the competition.
Laura says "I love the thrill of dancing, it is such an accomplished feeling. I love the fun of the performance."
After leaving school, Laura hopes to carry on dancing and would like to follow a career in visual marketing.
Mr Stark, Head of 6th Form commented "Laura joined us at the start of Year 12 and always been interested in Dance as an extracurricular pursuit outside of school. In school, she has had a fantastic impact on our fundraising group – Interact - and has helped organise our student led variety show – Showcase – which were all great successes. Her recent achievements in Dance are absolutely fantastic and testament to her dedication and talent."
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The Cool Versus, and Mixed with, the Good
Submitted by steev on 4. May 2012 - 7:10.
social/cultural
I saw a friend online critiqueing "the bourgeois" the other day and started thinking and writing about it and decided to post here about it. His point was basically that "bourgeois" people in "America" nowadays don't so much conspicuously show their economic place by what they own, but by what they experience and believe. Read more>>>
The Empty International Love
a little mashup.
Tags: pop stars, pop, celebrity, fame, consumerism, mashup, collage and fair use
Neon Tucson Sunrise Timelapse
Shot this morning with a Panasonic AF100 at 1 frame per second.
Tags: dawn, sunrise, morning, timelapse and neon
Stealth Evangelism?
I've been not quite sure what to think about this comic strip series, Coffee With Jesus, and the whole Radio Free Babylon group and project that creates it.
The comic and everything else they do seems really carefully calculated to be hip and funny, in a sort of Get Your War On, Tom Tomorrow way, but to not be overtly critical of Xtianity or the religious. At first I thought it was clearly a satire that was making fun of Xtians, and clearly, folks who are really conservative and orthodox and easily offended will be offended.
However, what they're doing is really just harnessing the now-common tropes of hipster, countercultural humor, without neccesarily taking a clear stance. The idea of no stance politically or morally is common to hipsterist media products, but these people don't even seem to take what I would call an existential/emotional stance. The common position that is implicitly assumed by those who peddle "cool," is at the very least a sort of nihilistic, cynical, jaded viewpoint. This comic, though, despite the appearance of cynical critique by the use of 50s clip art (or evoking the look of 50s clip art, at least), isn't really deeply critical of much. It has a certain surreality to it, featuring Jesus in a business suit, drinking coffee, talking with Satan and the Easter Bunny and variety of Ward and June Cleaver types, but there's nothing that really states any serious problem with belief in a bearded supernatural guy who supposedly died and rose from the dead for our sins 2000 years ago. There's some gentle chiding and fun made at the expense of some foolish, dogmatic characters, but nothing truly biting or deep. The FAQ on their website is also very careful to not say anything in any detail about what they believe or want. Even their name is carefully ambiguous - is it the standard pirate/community radio station meaning, like Radio Free Berkeley, a free transmitter from a bastion of Freedom? Or is it that they're "Radio" (media producers) that wants to free "Babylon" (code for the sinful society)?
To make my realization about these folks it took me a few weeks of looking at these strips and the other media that RFB makes. But it's pretty clear now that this is the work of some subtle Christian propagandists. They never address any truly controversial topics of the day, like abortion, women's rights, taxes or gay marriage, nothing to truly tip their hand. It's all these kind of relatively innocuous little jokes relating to matters like churchgoing and harmless bible matters and Xtian holidays. So I think this is some very strategic marketing going on by some relatively liberal/moderate, young Christians with some cleverness and media-savvy. It's similar in spirit, I think, to the work of Rob Bell, a young Christian writer/preacher who wrote a book called Velvet Elvis:Repainting the Christian Faith, (which my evangelical stepfather sent me a copy of and I have yet to do more with than flip through). The idea, of course, is to get young, hip, smart people to start getting into Jesus again.
I'm not, although I admit that I used to be, one of those angry atheists. Furthermore, I certainly recognize there are some social, cultural, and psychological benefits to religions, and clearly other people see this too, including the celebrated theorist Alain de Botton, whose new book is called Religion for Atheists: A Non-Believer's Guide to the Uses of Religion. In this he argues that the question we should be asking is how we can fulfill those needs for people without resorting to systems and worldviews that involve belief in the irrational, supernatural claims of religions. To be sure, neither capitalism, communism, consumerism nor Big Science have provided for those needs or become a worthy replacement. So, these are things to think about, and it's worth examining what Christianiy gets right, what comfort and succor it gives to people and can they be given that in other ways, or enlightened/educated/healed to a point where they don't need that anymore.
But I cannot abide intellectual dishonesty and underhanded viral marketing in the name of even a kinder, gentler, hipper, more modern religiosity. Attempting to fly in under the radar of the cool kids to make your pitch in stealth mode is not acceptable, and is still lying, whether you're selling sneakers, gasoline, or Jesus. Read more>>>
Earth Day Worldwide Screening of a Film I Contributed To
Submitted by steev on 4. April 2012 - 11:39.
From the "If you don't do it yourself it might just not get done" Department:
About 1 and a half years ago, I took part in a now-yearly event where filmmakers all over the world go out and shoot footage of, well, stuff, everywhere, and then it's compiled together by the non-profit One Day On Earth group. That first one was on 10/10/10 and they've now finished a feature film that compiles the best of that footage from that day. I'm proud to say some of my stuff made the final cut, including shots of my friend Glenn Weyant, who went with me down to the border with Mexico near Sasabe, Arizona, and let me film him using the border wall as a musical instrument, which is a thing he does a lot that he's becoming pretty known for.
Anyway, I'm happy that both of us will have our work shown on screens all over the world at the premiere of this film, which will be April 22nd, Earth Day. With the help of the United Nations and others, the goal was to get screenings set up in every country (footage came from every country, by the way). I'm not sure if that's going to be achieved, and I'm sure some locations will be more challenging than others, but sadly for me it looks like the nearest screening to me will be in Phoenix. The distribution effort is very much a distributed, crowd-sourced kind of a thing, just like the image-production was. So a couple of months ago they asked if I could bottom-line setting up a screening in Tucson, and I said no, I'm busy, but i suggested The Loft Cinema and that they just contact them. Unfortunately that did not work... and I don't think I'm up for driving 200 miles on Earth Day just to see a film and do a Q&A about the 60 seconds of my work that appears in a feature film.
But, if you're in Phoenix, you may want to hoof it up to the Marriott Desert Ridge ResortAMC Desert Ridge Cinemas at 5pm that day and check it out. And if you're somewhere else, you may want to see if there's a screening near you. It will probably be a really interesting film to see, regardless of my small part in it. Read more>>>
Occupy Tucson Evicted From De Anza Park March 1
Submitted by steev on 1. March 2012 - 14:35.
After a month at De Anza park just north of downtown Tucson, police forced out the Occupy Tucson encampment, arresting several particpants and packing up tents and other belongings.
(Shot with a Panasonic AF-100 and a Lumix Vario 14-140 lens.)
Tags: occupy, tucson, arizona, protest, police, activism and news
Submitted by steev on 2. February 2012 - 21:48.
This is a collage piece that began as a backdrop to a few live shows I did in 2001, premiering in Newcastle, Australia at the This Is Not Art festival. Afterward I edited it down, layered on live audio from performances I did in 1999 and 2001, and the on-screen text is from the original Detritus manifesto that I wrote in 1995. In light of the recent SOPA and PIPA intellectual property oppression, the ideas here seem worth yet another look. for more information on these ideas, see detritus.net
Hey, Vimeo's new "tip jar" feature allows you to support my work one little donation at a time! If you like this video you can help me keep creating more by clicking the "tip this video" button below (on the video's page on Vimeo). Thanks!
Tags: collage, appropriation, copyright, montage, detritus, experimental, food, recycling and compost
Would Someone Please Slap All These Fools That Like Ron Paul?
i can't believe Ron Paul is so popular. especially with young people.
- is against affirmative action
- he's against the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- he's clearly a racist, despite all the backpedaling and disavowals recently about his newsletters.
- he's basically against separation of church and state.
- he is pretty waffly about same-sex marriage.
- he is "strongly pro life"; he's also said the government doesnt have a right to interfere with abortion, yet he's voted yes on anti-abortion legislation.
- he's pro capital punishment.
- he's against any federal control of education.
- he's against federal environmental protection and wants only the market to protect the environment.
- In fact, he wants to completely scrap the Department of Interior and sell off all public lands to private interests!
- He also wants to get rid of the Energy, HUD, Commerce, and Education departments!
He's basically a classical, hardcore libertarian wingnut, as irrationally committed to a dogma as any demagogue can be. And I guess young'uns like him for the same reason many young'uns like libertarianism. It seems at first glance to be a good idea, sexy and radical and apparently full of real fundamental change - but only if you don't think about it much or study history much and think of things as occurring in a vacuum, like many young people do. The problem with Libertarianism is that we're not starting from scratch, we're not rebooting the world from a blank slate. If we were, the policies it espouses might be okay (at least some of them - of course Paul's deep racism would still be a problem). But we live in a world where compensations need to be made for past injustices and repairs need to be made to the defective machine of society while it's still running. Libertarians rarely seem to get this.
Some of my friends might think I'm oddly hostile to some ideas of Libertarianism that overlap with Anarchism, given my past involvement with anarchist groups and projects. But indeed, Anarchism is a similar notion with similar problems: The basic idea is great but it's a utopian notion, and those who talk about it are often naive, ignorant of history and sociology, and propose things that just will not work in the current cultural and social context - but young people who don't understand that love it because they mistakenly think it's all about personal freedom and destroying "the system." Most Anarchism is preferable to Libertarianism only because of its optimism about humanity and collectivism and its anti-capitalism, rather than the cryptoparanoia, fear, pessimism, free-market ideology and individualism that are Libertarianism's context. Of course, Utopian ideas are useful as far-off destinations to shoot for, to guide us loosely. But they must never be the only consideration. The real world and its real complications must always be paid attention to while we're on the road.
Basically, I'd love to have no government if we really COULD wipe the slate clean and remove all unequal powers like corporations and people with unfair accumulations of wealth (and heal the psychological damage that infects almost everyone on the planet and causes the greed and hate and fear that engenders so many problems). But as long as there are power inequities we NEED strong government to protect the poor from the rich - although I admit that too often the government gets corrupted into doing just the opposite: protecting the rich from the poor. Read more>>>
Books I Read This Year (2011)
My goal was to read 30 books this year. I only got through 26, I think. Although I'm in the middle of reading about 8 more right now. Couldn't seem to stay focused on one at a time. Anyway, Here's the list, more or less in reverse order:
Reality Is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World by Jane McGonigal
Radical Brewing: Recipes, Tales and World-Altering Meditations in a Glass by Randy Mosher
Conquest of the Useless: Reflections from the Making of Fitzcarraldo by Werner Herzog
Working with Anger by Thubten Chodron
The Complete Joy of Homebrewing by Charles Papazian
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore
Shoplifting from American Apparelby Tao Lin
Absurdistan by Gary Shteyngart
Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Shteyngart
The Pursuit of Oblivion: A Global History of Narcotics by Richard Davenport-Hines
Apathy and Other Small Victories by Paul Neilan
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Amnesia Moon by Jonathan Lethem
Gun, with Occasional Music by Jonathan Lethem
Singularity Sky by Charles Stross
Hell by Robert Olen Butler
Dreamland: The Way Out of Juarez by Charles Bowden
Everything and More: A Compact History of Infinity by David Foster Wallace
When Anger Hurts: Quieting the Storm Within by Matthew McKay
Stand Up to the IRS by Frederick W. Daily
Experiments With Truth by Mark Nash, curator
A Million Little Pieces by James Frey
Hyperborder: The Contemporary U.S.Mexico Border and Its Future by Fernando Romero
Reality Hunger: A Manifesto by David Shields
A Friend of the Earth by T.C. Boyle
The Cannibal's Guide to Ethical Living by Mykle Hansen
Rampaging Fuckers of Everything on the Crazy Shitting Planet of the Vomit Atmosphere by Mykle Hansen
Otro Badulaque (another fool of no consequence)
I get a lot of spam, of course, like we all do, but I also get a variety of unsolicited email from people I've never heard from before about various projects of mine that they're interested in or have questions or kudos on. Rarely do I get totally anonymous and context-free insults out of the blue. The other day I received this, via my website contact page:
This message was sent by someone looking at:
http://detritus.net/cgi-bin/contact
from: 163.192.12.2
Poor Steev. Must be difficult to be an intellectual when you're not very smart.
You're a shining example to all who wish to appear to be trafficking in ideas.
This was sent using the address LucilleDMcKenzie@teleworm.com, which it turns out is a fake address generated by the wonderful http://www.fakemailgenerator.com - a service I had not known about before and which looks quite useful for various things, so in a way it was worth getting assaulted in this way. This person clearly didn't wish to engage in conversation but simply wanted to attack me with no opportunity given to respond - when I sent a query asking for more information I got a bounce (the fake email service seems to allow replies, but perhaps only for a limited time, perhaps governed by the life of a cookie it hands out. not sure of the details. at any rate, my reply bounced). My message, btw, noted that I don't recall ever calling myself an intellectual, and therefore would take the statement as at least partially a compliment.
however, I have a pretty clear idea who the sender is because the message is not entirely without context, or drama. I recently removed from my list of facebook friends a certain Kim Scarborough - I honestly am not sure why I was ever friended by him or recall why I agreed to the friending. I don't think I have ever met him face to face, though we were both at WCBN, the University of Michigan student radio station, at about the same time and he's from Ann Arbor and knows some other Ann Arbor folks that I know. I think I recall him being on my Detritus Rumori mailing list and some other underground music related online communities like the negativland Snuggles list, etc.
But he's the kind of person I would never want to spend time with or be friends with IRL. He's a computer geek and somewhat smart, but he's also a libertarian, and a devotee of Milton Friedman (who I consider just shy of Hitler or Stalin in terms of the misery he's brought upon the world). He worked at Playboy as a system administrator, I think, and now does the same at the Chicago Stock Exchange, I think. (Both worthless, at best, employers.) Most of his facebook posts were kind of vaguely philosopolitical pronouncements that seemed carefully calculated to produce debate, but which cleverly did not clearly state exactly what he was talking about or believed in, so that later when people argued with him he could change the subject in a weird attempt to make disagreement seem inappropriate. He was also a master of the "straw man" rhetorical tactic and of cognitive dissonance. I eventally just got tired of him, though I spent about a year thinking over and over after every exchange I had with him, "gosh I'm just wasting time reading this guy's posts and getting worked up and trying to engage in conversation." I resisted unfriending him for that long a time because I believe the "Filter Bubble" effect is a real problem in our society right now, and I felt like I should be exposing myself to opposing worldviews, at least if it was from people relatively articulate and intelligent. But at some point you realize that even having an open mind is with some people not doing anybody any good. He's got an entrenched opinion of who I am so he's not really listening to me when I say anything; he's clearly just being a troll trying to create online drama and attention for himself.
He lives in Chicago and that IP address above traces back to a chicago network, and the message, which I just noticed today, came in 3 days ago, the day after my last reply to a string of email harrassments that he peppered me with after I unfriended and blocked him on facebook. So this latest attack is pretty likely him. This is an interesting and sad phenomenon, and the truly objectionable thing is his refusal to just give up and go away. People are going to disagree and argue, and that's fine. But if one person chooses to withdraw, after repeated attempts at fair and good faith attempts at conversation are met with purposeful obfuscation and intellectual dishonesty, the LEAST that the other person can do is honor repeated requests to cease contact. But this jackass continued to pester me with emails feigning surprise and shock that I had unfriended and blocked him, asking me stupid questions I'd previously answered and uttering further straw-men style provocations. Then after I blocked his real email addresses he now uses a fake one.
He must be really invested in a view of himself as some kind of tolerant and friendly guy with a wide variety of social connections, and it evidently bothers him and angers him when someone severs one of those connections. This is supported by previous and numerous facebook posts in which he complained about other people defriending him, supposedly unjustly and unfairly. How pathetic. He just can't seem to accept with dignity and introspection that maybe a lot of people consider him an annoying bore at best, a malicious asshole and waste of time at worst, and maybe he should do something about that or else accept it when people give up trying to put up with his bullshit.
It's kind of mindboggling when someone so unknown and inconsequential to me, and so different in terms of politics and belief system, is so set on maintaining contact. I've already wasted too much time on this guy today with this post but I do it not as some kind of vengeful counterattack but just to note it as an intriguing pathology. Read more>>>
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When Asset Pricing Is Driven By Central Bank Policy
A report from Bloomberg on Denmark. “In Denmark, where rates have been below zero longer than anywhere else on the planet, the private sector is saving more than it did when rates were positive (before 2012). As the Danes head even further down their negative-rate tunnel, the experiences of the Scandinavian economy may provide a glimpse of what lies ahead for other countries choosing the lesser known side of zero. Carsten Stendevad, the chief executive officer of Danish pension fund ATP, with about $115 billion in assets, says the policy is also proving problematic for markets.”
“‘I’m very concerned about what these low, negative rates mean,’ Stendevad said. ‘I’m concerned about what they mean for asset pricing. Clearly, they are driving asset prices. That’s the intention, but it’s always a cause for concern when asset pricing is driven more by central bank policy than cash flow generation.’”
The National on Dubai. “Average house prices in Dubai are likely to fall by another 10 per cent this year with no sign of improvement on the immediate horizon, according to the ratings agency Standard & Poor’s. In a note S&P said that after falling between 10 and 13 per cent last year, it expected similar falls this year with few signs of optimism for the year after. Cluttons reported that sales prices fell by 2.2 per cent in the first quarter of the year and uncertainty over oil prices, which has a knock-on effect on banks’ liquidity, meant a recovery in the short term was unlikely.”
Reuters on Hong Kong. “Hong Kong’s home prices posted their sixth consecutive month of decline in March, government data showed, with housing supply expected to hit a record high over the next few years. Home prices fell 3.5 points from February and 21.3 points from a year earlier, according to a government index published by the Rating and Valuation Department. Data from Hong Kong’s Transport and Housing Bureau showed the city’s private housing supply was on track to hit a record high of 92,000 units in the coming three to four years.”
“A large number of units remained unsold as of the end of March. There were 1,000 completed but unsold units from developments completed prior to 2014, another 1,000 from projects completed in 2014 and 3,000 from projects completed last year, the data showed. In the first three months of the year, another 1,000 units had accumulated. Of the units under construction, 86 percent had yet to be sold, the data showed.”
ABC News in Australia. “Westpac Bank and its subsidiaries are no longer lending money to foreigners wanting to buy residential property. It is the third major bank to clamp down on lending to non-residents, home buyers with foreign self-employed income and those who hold temporary visas in Australia. The changes that ANZ and Westpac in particular have brought in are likely to hurt developers, such as Meriton, who have been targeting Chinese buyers. Large numbers of Meriton’s Chinese buyers fund their purchases locally, with Westpac one of the largest lenders in the space, and could affect their ability to settle off-the-plan contracts that have exploded in the past couple of years.”
“As well as putting developers at risk, the changes could pressure home prices. The Reserve Bank earlier this year noted that property prices could decline and bank losses could rise if Chinese demand were to decline significantly, and the changes in bank lending rules could be the beginning of a downturn. ‘At Westpac, helping Australians to achieve their goal of owning a home or investment property is core to our purpose,’ an email to mortgage brokers said. ‘For these reasons, Westpac will no longer lend to offshore customers who are not citizens or residents of Australia with an eligible visa.’”
Sourceable on Canada. “Chinese investors are getting hungrier for real estate in Canada, where foreign demand has fuelled record price gains and made million-dollar homes the norm in cities such as Vancouver. Inquiries for Canadian homes for Chinese buyers jumped 134 per cent in the first quarter from a year earlier. The increased interest indicates that Chinese investors may be seeking to move money abroad amid instability in the country’s economy and stock market, even as the government clamps down on capital flight.”
“In Vancouver – where the average home price has jumped almost 40 per cent in five years – Chinese demand is concentrated in the luxury market, according to Malcolm Hasman, a high-end real estate agent in the city. Chinese buyers this year have purchased about three-quarters of the properties for sale in West Vancouver, where the average price of a detached home is $3.1-million. ‘This year is busier than last year,’ said the agent, who said it’s common for him to see multiple bids on homes as pricey as $10-million. ‘I just don’t see any slowdown in Chinese money driving the Vancouver market.’”
“Chinese investment also has soared in countries such as Australia and the United States. Chinese investors doubled purchases of commercial and residential real estate in Australia to $18.4-billion (U.S.) in the 12 months through June, 2015, from a year earlier, according to that country’s Foreign Investment Review Board. In the United States, they surpassed Canadians as the top foreign buyers of homes, with $28.6-billion of deals in the 12 months through March, 2015, data from the National Association of Realtors show.”
The Express. “Nigeria has begged David Cameron to stop corrupt officials laundering stolen money through Britain’s private schools, property market and department stores. In a stern letter, anti-corruption and human rights groups from the African state called on the Prime Minister to tackle the problem ahead of an international summit. The group accuses corrupt officials of plundering Nigerian assets and undermining their efforts to clean up the country’s finances.”
“The letter said: ‘Now we are embarked on a nationwide anti-corruption campaign. But these efforts are sadly undermined if countries such as your own are welcoming our corrupt to hide their ill-gotten gains in your luxury homes, department stores, car dealerships, private schools and anywhere else that will accept their cash with no questions asked. The role of London’s property market as vessels to conceal stolen wealth has been exposed in court documents, reports, documentaries and more. The problem is clear, now is time to do something about it.’”
“Signed by 95 groups from across Nigeria’s political spectrum, the letter comes two weeks ahead of the International Anti-Corruption Summit takes place in London. The letter brands the UK a ’safe haven for corrupt individuals, who steal our wealth for their own private gain.’”
Comment by Dandroidz
$28 billion in US real estate purchases by China. So we shipped off our real economy to them decades ago, and now they’re literally buying us up. What’s the breakdown between residential and commercial real estate by China? There has been growing reports of Chinese business presence in Midwest states as they swoop up large chunks of land over the years.
It’s just eye opening to me that after all these years of thinking and being shown that China is the land of cheap labor and cost of living(< $2/hr), that their country has enough people with enough capital to cash outbid our middle and upper classes in real estate. My landlord has a Chinese exchange student who’s father works for the Chinese Govt and bought a place in Seattle in cash. Wtf…
Comment by Gorilla Monsoon
Nothing like borrowed(stolen) money to implode the economy.
“So we shipped off our real economy to them decades ago, and now they’re literally buying us up.”
Remember the Japanese buying-up California back in their glory days?
And NY.
Their economy imploded, they liquidated and RE prices cratered 40%.
No, but I’ve read about it on blogs such as this. I was a little kid watching power rangers. Ha.
Well hopefully the music stops with that soon, so real estate can return to some normalcy. Until then, I’ll rent.
crushing.housing.losses.
Comment by Eddie89
Adding insult to injury, Janet Yellen and the Fed Reserve refuse to raise interest rates because of China! WTF!!!
‘Swiss bank UBS said it saw “abnormally low” transaction volumes in the first quarter as clients became more risk averse. CEO Sergio Ermotti told CNBC he expected the environment to remain challenging. “We had really, a new level of client risk-aversion in the first quarter. We observed it across the board and particularly it was reflected in transaction volumes and activity, where we saw the lowest level we could observe for many, many years and therefore, clearly, our profitability has suffered,” Ermotti said.’
‘Ermotti said the bank had been hit by a “double whammy” of low or negative interest rates from the major central banks and regulatory requirements for banks to hold high levels of capital.’
“When you would see, historically, such a contraction of transaction activity, clients would then go into cash and as a bank usually you would make some money out of your replicating portfolio, out of your deposits. In this environment of zero or negative rates you make no money, or you lose money, and in addition to that, through the new regulations, you have huge capital requirements. So it is a double whammy on the business both in terms of profitability and capital consumption,” Ermotti told CNBC.’
‘Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., the world’s largest lender by assets, avoided posting a quarterly drop in profit after letting its buffer for covering bad loans fall below a regulatory minimum. The bank’s provisions for bad loans stood at 141.2 percent of existing nonperforming credit, compared with a regulatory minimum of 150 percent, the Beijing-based lender said in a statement to Hong’s Kong stock exchange.’
‘One of China’s biggest banks, Bank of China Ltd., this week reported that it had breached the minimum provision rule, the first lender to do so. Government officials are considering loosening the requirement, a move that would lend support to banks’ profits as the lenders digest an increased volume of bad loans.’
‘ICBC’s net income rose 0.6 percent to 74.76 billion yuan ($11.5 billion) in the three months ended March 31 as its lending margin contracted and its soured debt surged. It’s the fourth straight quarter that the lender has failed to achieve a profit gain of even 1 percent — and the profit number would’ve been worse if it hadn’t breached the provision rule.’
‘Australian investors are “living on a different planet” thinking Chinese demand for our commodities will rebound, according to one leading expert. Dong Tao, the Hong Kong-based managing director and chief regional economist at Credit Suisse, says many Australians still somehow believe Chinese government stimulus will bring back demand.’
‘Speaking at The Economist magazine’s Australia’s Asian Future Summit in Sydney, Mr Dong said the problem wasn’t “what’s wrong with the Chinese economy”. “What’s wrong is you,” he said. “The golden age of China’s infrastructure boom is over. The golden age of China’s housing boom is over. The golden age of China’s export boom is over. The golden age of China’s stimulus is over. So what’s not over? China has a consumption story.”
‘Mr Ziegler, pointing out that ironically The Economist is currently blocked in China due to a series of articles critical of President Xi Jinping, said foreign companies have found it difficult for a variety of reasons. “In the kind of future economy that Dong Tao is describing, the beneficiaries so far have been Chinese companies like Alibaba,” he said. “It is a rigged game in China, it really is.”
‘Mr Dong said people frequently say Chinese lack of demand was a problem. “That’s wrong. What’s happened is Chinese demand has changed,” he said.’
‘As imports for commodities and heavy machinery fall, tourism spending, for example, has boomed — the Chinese now spend $1.2 trillion abroad. “The Chinese visit Mt Fuji in Japan, and on the way back they bring these funky Japanese toilet lids with all kinds of buttons,” he said. “Ironically, that toilet lid is made in China.”
These guys like Dong remind me of the Chinese fellow who chastised people in New Zealand about driving up house prices saying, “you need to work harder!”
Really Dong, how far are we going to get buying ornamental toilet lids from the Chinese and selling them back to them on vacation?
Comment by Combotechie
Toilet seat buttons?
https://www.google.com/search?q=toilet+seat+buttons&biw=1360&bih=651&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjS8duJ8r3MAhUNyWMKHdrJCN0QsAQISw
Why would you need a flushing sound button?
Comment by Oddfellow
Hate to imagine the dump that requires the “shower” button.
Comment by The Central Scrutinizer
I worked at a place that had these…. I was fascinated, but too timid to push any of the buttons on the off chance I’d set something going that I couldn’t stop. Didn’t help that the labels were all Japanese.
Comment by Prime_Is_Contained
I visited a company office that had these. They were intimidating to contemplate, but surprisingly pleasant once I tried them.
Comment by Raymond K Hessel
Are the .1% exiting the Fed’s latest pump & dump?
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-05-03/super-rich-were-first-to-bail-when-lehman-collapse-ripped-stocks
After they were tipped off, but hey, insider trading is illegal right? Ha.
“After they were tipped off …”
That should read “After they decided to do it”.
The .1% are the deciders. The deciders are the ones who do the tipping off.
Yep. Let’s not confuse cause and effect. These Ponzi markets will implode only after Goldman Sachs goes massively short, then picks up its private line to its creature Janet Yellen and orders her to hike up interest rates.
“One possibility is they think they’re better at market timing.” Hehe.
Comment by Professor Bear
Sell in May and go away.
The smart money is exiting these Ponzi markets.
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-05-03/has-been-longest-selling-streak-history-smart-money-sells-record-14-consecutive-week
Precious metals surging as the flight to safe haven begins in earnest.
http://www.kitco.com/market/
Some one-year price charts of various things …
http://finviz.com/futures_charts.ashx?t=ALL&p=w1
Yellen’s debasement of the dollar is just getting started.
http://www.businessinsider.com/oil-and-petrocurrencies-rising-dollar-falling-2016-5
Comment by Blue Skye
So, who are the debt donkeys that are facilitating some new and bigger Fed sponsored credit expansion? As far as I know, the Fed isn’t giving dollars away, they still lend them into existence.
Dollar’s slide takes it to 15-month nadir
Market’s conviction deepens that pace of rate rises will remain slow
Buying the dollar has not gone to plan
by: Roger Blitz in London and Robin Wigglesworth in New York
The US dollar touched a 15-month low on Tuesday, reflecting growing market doubts that the US economy can grow fast enough for the Federal Reserve to meet even its own modest interest rates target.
The “DXY” index that measures the greenback against a basket of its major peers has fallen for seven straight days — its longest losing streak in over a year. On Tuesday it fell as much as 0.8 per cent to below 92, a level last plumbed in January 2015.
Although the gauge later clawed back its losses to trade at 92.83, currency strategists said the trend pointed to further declines.
The dollar has now “broken free” from its range and is “heading lower”, said Kit Juckes, FX strategist at Société Générale. “We are going to overshoot from here.”
Houston office space leasing plunges as availability soars.
http://wolfstreet.com/2016/05/02/houston-office-space-leasing-plunges-availability-soars/
Comment by palmetto
Hey, boyz ‘n girlz, we got us a real two-fer today: Not only is it Teachers’ Day, it’s World Press Freedom Day! Heck, just combine the two and call it Global Propaganda Bubble Day!
Or you could call it Global Indoctrination Day!
And to the relative handful of teachers and journalists who try to do a good job despite the many barriers thrown in their way, and being reviled by their peers and governments, my sympathies and heartfelt wishes for your safety and eventual success.
Comment by Apartment 401
Glenn Greenwald is the only one I can name. Maybe Matt Taibbi too…
Yes, they have name recognition, but there are journalists who labor in obscurity, trying to investigate and expose all manner of evil and corruption around the world. And for their pains, they get imprisoned, executed or even hacked to death.
The MSM has the freedom to print whatever Narrative its Oligopoly owners and controllers directs its captured scribblers to propagate.
And half the “alternative” news sites are Russian propaganda outlets.
Comment by snake charmer
Actually, probably none of them are. The only purpose Russia serves in our current political discourse is to invent a reason for even more empire and unnecessary military spending, and as an argument by Obama supporters that their guy isn’t “soft on defense.” We already know that, he orders people killed by drone every Tuesday or whatever.
6 Reasons You’ve Probably Read Russian Propaganda Today
http://www.cracked.com/personal-experiences-2074-6-ways-youve-probably-read-russian-propaganda-today.html
They want your precious bodily fluids Mandrake.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1KvgtEnABY
Taxpayers have a moral obligation to bail out states, territories, and municipalities run into the ground by corrupt, incompetent Democrat grifters.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/puerto-rico-misses-payment-as-debt-crisis-escalates-2016-05-02
Comment by Senior Housing Analyst
Colleyville(DFW), TX Housing Affordability Surges As Prices Plunge 21% YoY
http://www.zillow.com/colleyville-tx/home-values/
Comment by Homer Simpson
How do you calculate your estimate that prices have declined 21% YoY?
looking at the zillow link, I find this:
“The median home value in Colleyville is $491,100. Colleyville home values have gone up 10.6% over the past year and Zillow predicts they will rise 5.2% within the next year.”
Yes. Prices fell 21%.
That he’s a psychopathic liar?
Don’t let the data enrage you my friend.
Arcadia, CA Housing Affordability Surges As Prices Plummet 10% YoY
http://www.zillow.com/arcadia-ca/home-values/
A preview of coming attractions once the good comrades of the DNC can mobilize enough felons and freeloaders to install their permanent Democrat Supermajority.
http://www.shtfplan.com/headline-news/venezuela-socialist-paradise-in-collapse-rationing-food-toliet-paper-now-electricity_05022016
I guess Saudi Arabia would be the model of a permanent GOP supermajority?
Someday you’ll contribute something of value to an HBB discussion. Sadly, today isn’t the day.
Sorry to interrupt your tiresome repetitive GOPtroll with a little fresh material.
I love the sound of butt hurt in the morning…
‘Brazil’s worsening corporate credit crisis is forcing the nation’s biggest banks to book losses they had been able to avoid until now. Banco Bradesco SA, the country’s second-biggest bank by market value, set aside 836 million reais ($240 million) in the first quarter to cover bad loans tied to oil-rig venture Sete Brasil Participacoes SA, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said Thursday, asking not to be identified discussing non-public information. Earnings fell 3.7 percent.’
‘Itau Unibanco Holding SA, the biggest Brazilian bank by market value, and Banco do Brasil SA, No. 1 by assets, may be next. Itau, which reports first-quarter results on Tuesday, tapped a guarantee fund in February after Sete Brasil was unable to pay back loans from the Sao Paulo-based bank. State-owned Banco do Brasil has 4 billion reais in exposure to Sete Brasil and hasn’t yet booked all the related losses, according to people familiar with the matter.’
‘Late payments in Brazil have been increasing as borrowers grapple with the nation’s worst recession in a century. The country’s delinquency rate for loans more than 90 days overdue held at a three-year high of 3.5 percent in March, according to central bank data. Bradesco’s figure climbed to 4.2 percent in the first quarter from 3.6 percent a year earlier. The bank’s 60-day rate rose 0.8 percentage point to 5.3 percent.’
‘Brazilian corporations are struggling to pay back their loans as a two-year economic downturn, high interest rates, falling commodity prices and a weaker currency combine to savage profit and revenue.’
‘Rather than setting aside provisions, many Brazilian banks have been restructuring loans, which could mask rising asset risks, Moody’s Investors Service said in an April 11 report. Such restructurings rose 37 percent at the end of 2015 from a year earlier, which may be understating loan delinquencies and overstating reserve coverage, the rating company said.’
‘One of the nation’s highest-level bankers called the corporate credit crisis the worst in the nation’s history as bankruptcy filings almost doubled to a record this year. Companies seeking protection from their creditors surged to 155 in February after rising 55 percent last year, according to data provider Serasa Experian.’
‘The government-owned pension funds for workers at Petrobras, Banco do Brasil and Caixa Economica own about 38 percent of Sete Brasil, and their losses would depend on previous provisions, one of the people said.’
‘The FGTS retirement fund invested 2.5 billion reais in Sete Brasil’s debt and capital, guaranteed by Caixa Economica. If that doesn’t get repaid, the government will have to inject funds into Caixa Economica to support the company, according to Mansueto Almeida, an economic consultant who specializes in public finance.’
“If you take 100 market analysts, 99 are betting that a capital injection for Caixa Economica will be necessary,” Almeida said. “The only one who isn’t making that bet is on vacation.”
Heh, I notice NBC has their Olympic logo up on the bottom left of the screen during their TeeVee programs, signalling they’ll be providing the coverage of the summer olympics. I hope they lose millions, billions if possible.
I can’t believe any of the sheeple still get their news from these captured and co-opted propagandists.
If they weren’t sheeple then they wouldn’t.
Blogs! There are blogs out there by the millions!
Don’t trust the MSM? Then go find a blog, one that you can trust.
Tumbl.com alone offers up, as of April of this year, over 291 million - MILLION - blog accounts.
Go here …
http://www.statista.com/statistics/256235/total-cumulative-number-of-tumblr-blogs/
A blog that never, ever challenges your beliefs.
That’s a choice one is offered if he/she chooses to make it.
That would probably the kind of blog that many people would trust - one that confirms the thoughts already in their heads.
EXACTLY what the paid shill of a shadowy international conspiracy would say!
I can’t believe anyone will watch the Olympics this summer. It’s become something of a tawdry joke. Maybe Mitt Romney and Caitlyn can team up like superheros to save the Olympics.
http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/tv-funhouse-ambiguously-gay-duo/n10987
I’m actually interested for the first time in decades… Never seen an olympics held in a giant polluted slum.
Remember China?
Comment by redmondjp
Honestly, I didn’t even know there was an olympics in china.
And Brazil will be just as memorable, unfortunately.
It really is too bad. I wanted to see Brazil do well and look what’s happened. It almost had a chance.
‘ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Federal Board of Revenue have decided to stay away from probing the Panama Papers. The Operation Division of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has “put on hold” the file on PanamaLeaks showing the names of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s children even before the initiation of a formal inquiry, it has been learnt.’
‘Informed sources said that following the Operation Division’s decision on the official file, the PanamaLeaks issue had been frozen now in the top-most anti-corruption body of the country. This decision has been taken even before the initiation of a formal inquiry into the matter that has jolted the Nawaz Sharif government. “We were not even at the stage of complaint verification and have now been stopped from even moving the file,” an informed official source said.’
‘The source said that the file, which clearly mentions the prime minister, his children and the PanamaLeaks, contains unambiguous “put on hold” order of the Operation Division. The source said that this decision was reflected on the main sheet of the file.’
‘This development will practically freeze even the movement of the file unless the NAB management decides to initiate some action. Before the “put on hold” decision, a deputy director of the Operation Division had reportedly written a letter to the Lahore NAB for possible linking of the PanamaLeaks disclosure about the Sharifs with an already pending inquiry against the ruling party.’
‘It is said that there was a probe initiated in 2000-2001 in NAB about the London properties case against Nawaz Sharif and others regarding owning of Aven Field properties in London. The same Aven Field properties are now reflected in the offshore companies and as per the statement of Hussain Nawaz belong to him.’
‘Given the swiftly deteriorating financial position of both Russian mortgage holders (the volume of delinquent mortgages has increased by about 40% over the past year and a half) and of Russian construction companies (who are also sitting on a growing pile of bad debts) it seemed clear to me that a correction in housing supply was in order. Absent a massive infusion of state resources, there was simply no way that the volumes of last year were going to hold up.’
‘And, low and behold, the latest numbers from Rosstat show exactly that. In the first quarter of 2016, housing production fell by about 16% in comparison to the equivalent period last year. The largest declines were seen in Siberian regions like Tomsk, Novosibirsk and Sverdlovsk, where output fell by as much as 70%.’
‘Now, while a 16% decline sounds like a lot, remember that 2015 was a record year.’
Denville, NJ Housing Affordability Balloons As Prices Crater 10% YoY
http://www.zillow.com/denville-nj/home-values/
He who panics first, panics best.
http://www.businessinsider.com/bank-of-america-equity-client-fund-flows-2016-5
Which central bank blown asset bubbles and Ponzi markets will implode first?
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-05-03/european-stocks-tumble-after-eu-slashes-growth-inflation-guesses
How long can China’s central planners forestall the inevitable?
http://dollarcollapse.com/debt/consensus-forming-china-heading-back-into-financial-crisis/
Another Keynesian “mission accomplished.”
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/apr/30/uk-throes-of–housing-crisis
Are the sheeple too stupid to see what’s coming, even though the indications and warnings are multiplying by the day?
http://charleshughsmith.blogspot.com/2016/04/is-world-getting-crazier-but-we-no.html
What is eating at Mr Market this morning? Seems like someone flipped the Risk Off” switch overnight.
Carry trade shennanigans.
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-05-03/aussie-dollar-crashes-through-key-support-after-surprise-rate-cut
Is it emerging market risk that has you worried?
Big Investors Cast a Wary Eye on Emerging Markets
Mohamed El-Erian says China ‘went too far’ encouraging participation in its stock market
Mohamed El-Erian, senior adviser at Allianz, speaking Monday at the Milken Institute Global Conference.
Photo: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters
By Gregory Zuckerman and Julie Wernau
Updated May 2, 2016 7:14 p.m. ET
LOS ANGELES—Emerging-market investments have been on a tear for much of 2016, but investors still should be wary, market sages said Monday at the Milken Institute’s 2016 global conference.
Mohamed El-Erian said the Chinese government “went too far” encouraging participation in its stock market, much as the U.S. emphasized home ownership last decade, a misstep he said helped lead to the 2008 financial crisis.
“They have done the exact same thing” in China by encouraging stock ownership, said Mr. El-Erian, a former senior executive at bond powerhouse Pacific Investment Management Co. and currently a senior adviser to Pimco’s parent, global insurer Allianz SE.
China’s recovery: not solid
Survey findings underline fragility of credit-fuelled uptick
by: David Wilder
The foundation of the Chinese recovery, to borrow official government rhetoric, is not solid. Markets may be celebrating signs of life in the economy, but there are plenty of people questioning the quality of the recovery.
It is a debate reflected in the latest interrogations of the Chinese household sector by FT Confidential Research, a unit of the Financial Times.
FTCR’s April consumer sentiment survey found a solid improvement in readings of current financial situations and discretionary spending habits, as the first chart shows.
Its read on household sentiment towards current economic conditions rose to its highest level since July last year, just before a mishandled renminbi devaluation crystallised global concerns about a full-on Chinese economic meltdown.
But consumer outlooks for the future were notably subdued in April: FTCR’s measure of where consumers see the economy going barely budged, while the index capturing how consumers see household incomes changing in the coming six months was flat compared with March.
A sense of unease is captured by the latest FTCR China Business Activity Index (see the second chart), which combines results from surveys of the real estate, export and logistics sectors.
The headline index in April fell back after hitting its highest level since October 2014 in March. The 52.2 reading was below the series average of 52.5, with the drop entirely the result of a slump in the real estate component.
‘I’m concerned about what they mean for asset pricing. Clearly, they are driving asset prices. That’s the intention, but it’s always a cause for concern when asset pricing is driven more by central bank policy than cash flow generation.’
Sounds like a good recipe for bubble and crash.
Until such at time these asset prices represent wealth, are considered to be wealth.
It used to be wealth was a result of effort, now wealth is a result of price increases.
Look out below when this stops.
If we were a nation of laws, Yellen the Felon and her flying monkeys at the Fed would be charged with currency manipulation for their incessant, disingenuous attempts to jawbone up the dollar despite knowing full well that no rate rise will be forthcoming unless/until the bond vigilantes force the Fed’s hand.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-05-03/fed-s-lockhart-calls-june-rate-increase-a-real-possibility
“Cheap credit” driving auto sales - get ready to ante up for yet another subprime bailout, taxpayers.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-auto-sales-back-on-track-in-april-2016-05-03
Cars, unlike houses, are easy to repossess and resell. Stop making payments and the car is gone. No 3-4 years of “squatting” or “zombie” cars.
Yeah there was the horrible Repo show series on cable about this very thing. No pay, tow truck is coming.
And unlike with houses you don’t get a letter saying when they’re coming for “evict” you.
If there is a repo epidemic, I think it will hurt carmakers more than Mr. Banker, simply because I would expect new car sales to tank. Mr. Banker will just get the car detailed and resell it, which should be easier as it will cost less than a new car.
I remember during the previous crash, the credit union had a few shiny repos in the parking lot with “for sale” signs on them, and they sold quickly.
As for bailouts being needed, it’s one thing to lose a few thousand on a repo vs. losing a few hundred thousand on a foreclosure.
Comment by ibbots
CoreLogic: Dallas home prices up 9.5 percent in March
“Dallas-area home prices were up by more than 9.5 percent in CoreLogic’s March housing report.
That’s greater than the 6.7 percent nationwide price gain from March 2015.
The only major market in CoreLogic’s price report with a bigger gain was Denver where home prices were up 10.9 percent year-over-year.
Home prices in San Francisco were up 9.3 percent in March.”
http://bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com/2016/05/corelogic-dallas-home-prices-up-9-5-percent-in-march.html/
Corelogic: We publish indices, not prices.
I have a sibling in the Dallas area. They just sold their place and are moving into a bigger one. The old place sold quickly and with multiple offers.
Post a link.
http://www.movoto.com/dallas-tx/market-trends/
Prices up (year on year), inventory about flat, days on market much higher than last year.
Based on the DOM increasing, seems like a market that might be a bit stretched.
Dallas, TX Housing Prices Crater 21% YoY
http://www.zillow.com/dallas-tx-75243/home-values/
Well, since I didn’t cherry pick one zip code, seems like my data might be more applicable to the market as a whole.
Tap dance some more Rental_Fraud.
Massachussetts Housing Prices Fall 9% YoY
http://www.zillow.com/ma/home-values/
With a broader sample, the headline should read:
Dallas, TX Housing Prices Soar 6.8% YoY
http://www.zillow.com/dallas-tx/home-values/
Mar 2016: 267K
Dissemble way (via cherry-picking), HA…
End Result: Collapsing demand and prices a long way to fall.
Comment by cactus
If we are on the verge of runaway inflation it makes sense RE is selling. It wouldn’t surprise me if the FED bank loses control of the economy.
Now if they could just get wage inflation going and taxes up their bond debt will shrink back away from the disaster of deflation and massive debt.
I think they will just continue to cause asset inflation without wage inflation and we will get wild bubble swings.
Could be worse we could get a central control government and go Venezuela style completely broken.
The old place sold quickly and with multiple offers.
That means that they chose the listing price wisely and didn’t ask for some unrealistic amount, the way that many people do.
I believe that is correct. But I also understand that they did get a bit more than they paid for it a several years ago. Not crazy money, but in the near 100K range.
1. Link or it didn’t happen
2. A net gain of near 100K in a couple of years is ‘a bit more than they paid for it’ and ‘not crazy money’? What planet do you reside on where this is normal market behavior?
I don’t really believe this at all, but go ahead and post a link. Heck, post any link of a sale from 2 years ago and a sale this year (on the same house) that shows a gain of 100K (in the Dallas area.)
I believe I said “several”, not a couple of years. They’ve been in their place almost ten years. Had they gotten 100K appreciation in two years that would have qualified as “crazy money” in my book.
A link? Do you think the Dallas newspaper will have an article about them selling their house?
I’m sharing anecdotes. If they aren’t good enough for you, then fine.
https://www.texasrealestate.com/uploads/files/general-files/TQHR-Q1-2016.pdf
I’m pretty surprised at this data…
post.a.link.of.the.sale.
You know what, you’re right, you did say ’several’, so I guess that’s 3 years instead of 2. Oh, but wait — then you say they’ve been in their place nearly 10 years. Not exactly several. More like several times 3. Which means they would have bought near the last peak. And you expect us to believe they made nearly 100K?
Definition of several (Merriam Webster http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/several): “more than two, but not very many”
And you know perfectly well what we mean by ‘a link’. All sales are recorded and most of the registries are online. Simply tell us the address, and we’ll look it up ourselves.
Anecdotes = sh$t you made up
Give me a break. We all appreciate our anonymity here.
Criticizing someone for not wanting to break that anonymity (which sharing an address of a sibling would do) is obnoxious.
No you give us a break Rental_Fraud.
And guess what….. all these “I have a friend/relative/coworker” bull$hit stories are going to get called out every.single.time.
Deflation, scourge of debters and profligate governments, is rearing its ugly head again in Europe. Heaven forbid that housing and other goods actually becomes affordable someday for the 50% of youth who are currently unemployed.
http://www.rttnews.com/2642053/eurozone-inflation-turns-negative-in-april.aspx
Comment by Fang nu
Give all of them a shovel,
Watch three of fifty take the job.
Watch two of those three quit by lunch.
I personally have given them a shovel
I personally have watched them quit before lunch
$12 an hour is not enough they say.
Fast food places in my neck of the woods are paying $10-11/hr. If you want someone to choose back breaking work over asking “you want fries with that?” you’ll have to pay more, or break the law and hire desperate illegals.
Yeah, what Mr. Nu did may be what people refer to when they talk about “price discovery”. He didn’t know what the market clearing price was, so he took a guess. What he learned is that he wasn’t offering the market price.
I wonder what kind of job it was - digging ditches, shoveling snow, or maybe working with horses, shoveling manure out of stables.
He also seems miffed that people weren’t lining up the shovel whatever he needed shoveling for the pay he was offering.
As for “shoveling snow”, all professional snow removal services I’ve seen out here use mechanized methods to remove snow. It’s an order of magnitude faster than shoveling and the equipment isn’t all that expensive. You can get a kick butt snowthrower for $1000.
Comment by phony scandals
NFL Media’s former players reveal how they spent first paycheck
Published: May 2, 2016 at 12:09 p.m.
In the aftermath of the 2016 NFL Draft, hundreds of players will begin signing their first professional contract. What will they do with a life-changing amount of money? Will they save or invest? Will they spend lavishly? NFL Media’s former players recall their first purchases and how the contracts changed their lives.
Willie McGinest (1994 draft: Round 1, Pick 4)
My first purchase: I did several things for my parents. The Toyota Camry was the hot car off the lot at the time, so I bought that for my mom. Then, my parents didn’t want to move out of the neighborhood where we grew up in, so I demolished the house and built a brand new one right there. After I took care of them, I bought myself a new truck.
I was happy that I could provide for my family, but didn’t get overly excited for my first paycheck. I remember I was in Las Vegas with my agent and I won about $300 playing blackjack or craps. I jumped up and was ecstatic. My agent looks over at me and said, “Dude, you just signed a multi-million dollar contract and you didn’t show any expression. Now, you win a few hundred dollars and you go berserk.” That was pretty funny, looking back on it.
Michael Robinson (2006 draft: Round 4, Pick 100)
My first purchase: I bought some jewelry and a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe when the vehicle’s body style changed. I was hyped for that. I also bought a house with my signing bonus.
I’m not going to lie, I was scared to have a large sum of money. I thought somebody might rob me or take the money out of my account somehow. I had never seen money on this scale before. I felt a responsibility like, Whoa, man. There are so many people looking at me with this money that I can’t fail. I felt like if I failed and blew a check this big, it would be embarrassing and a shame.
Heath Evans (2001 draft: Round 3, Pick 82)
My first purchase: The first thing I did was I bought my sister the Mercedes-Benz SUV that I’d always promised her. Being in Seattle, I remember going to Daniel’s Broiler about once a week. That was how I splurged.
I remember taking my signing-bonus check to the bank before I left for training camp. It was so weird because I was walking around with a $500,000 check in my pocket. I opened a bank account with that check, and there was no verification process because it boldly said “Seattle Seahawks” at the top. People at the bank were like, “Oh, Mr. Evans. Welcome to town.” That was a cool day.
Maurice Jones-Drew (2006 draft: Round 2, Pick 60)
My first purchase: I was fined in my first preseason game for celebrating, so technically, I didn’t get a first paycheck. But with my signing bonus, I bought a house and saved a lot of it.
Even when I signed my contract, I never stopped doing my regular routine. I tell young players that whatever you do with your time and money, it’s just going to enhance when you have money. Fortunately, earning large amounts of money didn’t change me much. But it was nice that if I wanted to do something, I could do it at the drop of a dime. I am a spontaneous person, so it’s nice to be able to do or buy something if I want.
David Carr (2002 draft: Round 1, Pick 1)
My first purchase: We had already bought a beautiful home in Houston, but we had nothing in it. I remember eating pizza while sitting on the floor with my wife, so the first thing we did was buy a couch and a TV. Then we paid the house off.
It’s very tempting to go out and blow it. Fortunately, I had a great support system, and my dad would’ve kicked my butt if I spent it recklessly. My signing bonus was around $14 million, and I told my dad that maybe I should cash it. He said laughing, “You’re going to cash this? Where do you plan on putting that when you walk out of the bank?”
Having that much money in a matter of seconds was like winning the lottery, I’d imagine. There’s no other way to equate it. It kind of feels like you have Monopoly money. One hard thing is, you feel like you have to spend it, because you’re around all your teammates who are spending their money. It’s an interesting dynamic, and you have to keep your head on straight. Otherwise, you’re going to end up on “Broke 2.”
LaDainian Tomlinson (2001 draft: Round 1, Pick 5)
My first purchase: I bought my mom a house and a new ride. She wanted a Cadillac Escalade, so that’s what she got. Other than that, I put my money in the bank and invested it.
It’s a great feeling to be set financially, but it’s overwhelming, because you get so many phone calls. You become the guy that everyone looks at to pay the bills or help with business ideas. It’s hard to say no to family members or friends that you love and grow up with, but you have to.
Nate Burleson (2003 draft: Round 3, Pick 71)
My first purchase: I bought an Escalade, a fake watch and a fake chain — in my mind, I thought no one is going to question if they were real because I was an NFL player — and gave my parents money to help with bills. Looking back, I wish I would have bought a more fuel-efficient vehicle and a home.
Growing up, I was a multi-sport athlete and didn’t specifically focus on an NFL career, so I had absolutely no clue what to expect. I remember the Vikings gave me a check for $529,000, and it was unbelievable. I was very frugal at first, because I figured I better walk out of this career with more money than I came in with, and I didn’t know how long my career was going to last. I was a hoarder of my money early on, because I didn’t have the knowledge I wanted to about investments or buying property or fancy things. The easiest thing for me was to keep it in my bank account where I could see it.
Shaun O’Hara (undrafted in 2000)
My first purchase: I’m pretty sure I bought the keg that night for my group of friends.
The craziest thing about becoming an NFL player who makes a good chunk of money is how people start to look at you differently. Your phone rings a lot more. People are happy for you, but everybody starts to want something from you, too. That was a hard thing for me to manage, because I’m a pleaser. I don’t like saying no, but you have to protect yourself. Saying no is something that goes against my natural instinct, so it had to become a learned behavior.
Eric Davis (1990 draft: Round 2, Pick 53)
My first purchase: My parents wanted a new roof for their home, so I took care of that for them. I also bought a few sweatsuits and a gold Mickey Mouse watch.
I remember that I didn’t have a reason to spend the money. I paid my bills and that was about it. There was no direct deposit back then, and most of the time I didn’t feel like actually going to the bank. I would have checks sitting on the kitchen table, and sometimes I looked over and remembered thinking, Man, I really need to go to the bank.
Ike Taylor (2003 draft: Round 4, Pick 125)
My first purchase: I threw it in the bank and maybe bought some clothes and shoes. That was about it.
It’s a life-changing event. With that amount of money, it’s not so much that you start finding all of these new things to spend your money on, but instead, your habits are escalated. I understood what amount I needed to save and reach to live well for the rest of my life. Getting into that position financially is part of what you work so hard for.
I was actually surprised that most of them were savvy. Yes they took care of their moms, which is typical, but the majority just stashed it or invested, probably why they were smart enough to go on to be analysts on the NFL Network.
Johnny Manziel will be dead by age 25.
And if not, he’ll be hawking mobile phones at a kiosk in a mall.
Fat chance. His family comes from Texas oil money. He sold a book before even getting drafted, and pocketed a nice signing bonus.
That explains a lot.
Now that would be a great article.
Johnny Manziel reveals how he spent his first NFL paycheck.
Remember kids, shut down those Twitter accounts on draft day or you too may show up on video doing a $14,000,000.00 bong hit.
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Comment by rj chicago
And ….. 30 for 30 has an episode - simply titled “Broke” - well worth a look given the above post.
“Broke” is a great ESPN 30:30 doc. The common theme was the inability for those athletes to say “No” to their friends and families constantly hounding them for money. That and a complete lack of financial understanding in life, same for most kids in public school. They don’t teach you about the property taxes on that McMansion, or taxes on all 8 of those luxury cars.
In relation to the HBB, Bernie Kosar lost his hat being heavily invested in RE and then the crash ruined him.
“well worth a look given the above post.”
Hell, not even all the NFL Network analysts were in the post above.
Warren Sapp Behind $728,100 in Alimony and Child Support
2/6/2012 12:30 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF
NFL legend Warren Sapp has filed documents to try and lower his alimony and child support payments to his ex-wife — and it’s no wonder … she claims he’s fallen behind in his payments to the tune of $728,100!!!
According to court documents filed in Florida, as part of his divorce judgment back in 2007, Sapp was ordered to pay $15,000/month in support for his two kids and another $45,000/month in alimony.
But Sapp’s ex, Jamiko, claims that since March 2010, he hasn’t been following the terms of the judgment. She claims he’s been paying random amounts each month and NOTHING at all for two of the months.
Jamiko claims Warren’s missed payments amount to $728,100 and filed a motion asking a judge to enforce their divorce agreement.
In October 2011, Sapp filed documents of his own … asking a judge to lower his monthly payments.
A judge has yet to rule on either request.
Warren Sapp
Legal troubles
On February 7, 2010, Sapp was arrested in South Florida and charged with domestic battery while in Florida as an analyst for the NFL Network’s coverage of Super Bowl XLIV, but following the arrest the NFL Network cancelled his appearance.[22] On March 24, however, the charges against Sapp were dropped.
On February 2, 2015, the day after Super Bowl XLIX, Warren Sapp was arrested on suspicion of soliciting a prostitute and assault. Later that day it was revealed Sapp’s contract had been terminated by the NFL Network.[23]
In 2010, PNC bank was awarded a judgment of $988,691.99, and in December 2011 filed a monthly lien of $33,333 against Sapp’s $45,000 NFL Network paycheck. He also owed the Internal Revenue Service $853,003 from income in 2006 and $89,775 for 2010. He was $876,000 behind on alimony and child support for his former spouse, owed $68,738 for unpaid property taxes in Windermere and owed money to attorneys, friends and a speech therapist as well.[3]
On April 7, 2012, the Associated Press reported that Sapp had filed for bankruptcy in an effort to discharge debt from failed businesses. In these Chapter 7 filings, he claimed to have lost his University of Miami championship rings and his Buccaneer Super Bowl ring. The balance in his checking and savings accounts was said to be less than $1,000. He claimed no credit card debt and owns no automobiles, but owes National Car Rental $90,685 through his business, Nine-Nine LLC.[3] Court filings indicated Sapp’s assets totaled $6.45 million against a debt of $6.7 million. His monthly income was reported as $115,861.[24] On November 1, 2012, Sapp’s 10,000-square-foot house in Windermere was auctioned off and sold for $2.9 million.[25][26]
One killer for some athletes, Adrian Peterson(5), Terrell Owens (3), Antonio Cromartie (6) child support with different baby mommas. They got locked in by the courts at their playing level salaries at their peak athletic careers and it follows them way beyond their playing days.
That child support is heck of a lot worse than property tax. At least they can opt to sell the massive house, unless its beyond ridiculous.
Comment by Tarara Boomdea
I don’t know why I’ve been so worried. I’ll just go out at grab me a house.
Special Report (Las Vegas): Squatters Among Us
Comment by The Selfish Hoarder
Keep your eye on stocks. Some of my alerts are starting to appear on price drops. Abbot Labs (ABT), Community Health Systems (CYH), Apple, Toyota.
Don’t have much to put in so on one of these four I bought just a few to keep my brokerage fee down to under 2% of the purchase. On another I still have a lower buy limit set, and waiting to pounce.
Years ago when there was a America West Airlines, I noticed more and more fliers on that airline while the price was falling. I bought a few shares, price fell. I bought more shares as the price fell further. Repeat another two times. A year later I realized a $3,000 gain.
Very often the case, the peanut gallery is yapping at how bad a company is while its stock is falling a lot. They keep yapping and yapping. The fearless swoop in and buy. Voluntaryists are good at going against the crowds and winning. We don’t do as the media tells us to do.
Make the check payable to Clarence Ash.
That would be C Ash
Miami Lakes, FL Housing Affordability Improves As Prices Plunge 6% YoY
http://www.zillow.com/miami-lakes-fl/home-values/
Tue May 3, 2016 | 8:56 AM EDT
Oil drops as higher output stokes concern over supply glut
By Simon Falush
LONDON (Reuters) - Oil fell on Tuesday as rising output from the Middle East renewed concerns about global oversupply while economic data painted a negative backdrop for the outlook for demand.
Brent crude futures LCOc1 were trading 40 cents lower at $45.43 a barrel at 1234 GMT (0834 EDT), retreating from earlier gains. U.S. crude futures CLc1 were down 53 cents at $44.25 a barrel.
Iraq said its oil shipments from southern fields averaged 3.364 million barrels per day (bpd) in April, up from 3.286 million in March.
Production from top exporter Saudi Arabia was 10.15 million bpd in April, but sources said that it could soon return to a near-record level of 10.5 million bpd.
Iran is also raising output after its emergence from Western sanctions in January and has increased exports to almost 2 million bpd from a little more than 1 million bpd at the start of the year.
“Stokes concern over supply glut”. Like those photos of super tankers lined up looking for a port to unload oil at? Haha. The oil price is such a joke. It should still be at $20-28/bbl, nothing has changed in terms of consumption or production. All speculation.
An above-equilibrium price serves to continually stimulate production at levels the market cannot absorb, pretty much baking in further price declines.
this bodes well for the future…not
Too many millennials are facing buyers’ remorse over one of the most expensive purchases they’ll ever make
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/too-many-millennials-facing-buyers-180000396.html
the millennial narrative is a fully fabricated media fraud.
Comment by Puggs
To bad wisdom is not imparted in ones youth. LOL!!!! Guess they should listen to granny and grandpa more often.
The hardest lessons are paid back one buck at a time. Hey, at least the interest is deductible!!
You must have had unusual grandparents. There probably are very few who discuss student loans with their grandchildren.
Irrelevant.
(There are) many.
Regardless of purpose, if you don’t have the money for it you don’t buy it. You should watch it…
http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/dont-buy-stuff/n12020
Thanks for the advice, but it’s too late for me. I took out loans for college. Then I paid them off. It all worked out OK.
And here y’are, trolling people on the HBB. What a success story.
It isn’t quite trolling, but I do get a lot of crickets from the confused.
“57% of millennial graduates regret taking out as many loans as they did”
They probably weren’t thinking that when they went to Cancun on Spring Break.
An anecdote: My son got his first job as a teacher here in the Centennial State, starting this fall. The catch is that it’s an “80%” position, meaning that it’s not full time. Just 32 hours a week. Still, he was lucky, as most of his classmates were offered 50% jobs (and more than a few got no offers at all). I guess they’ll have to keep their other jobs for the time being. He will be able to supplement some of the missing 20% by subbing and coaching.
My son didn’t accumulate a lot of debt, at least by today’s standards. He had a scholarship, he worked and we helped him out.
Stay as far away from debt as possible. You’ll be glad you did.
Millennials’ almost impossible quest: Buying homes in Boulder County
“$1,310 doesn’t get you a lot these days.
When it comes to real estate, it gets you absolutely nothing. It’s not even enough to cover typical closing costs on a home purchase.
Yet $1,310 is the amount the average Boulder County millennial has saved toward a future home, according to a recent report from online rental marketplace ApartmentList.com.
At the current rate of savings that more than 30,000 renters aged 18 to 35 self-reported in the survey, it would take 38 years to save up a 20 percent down payment on a home here.”
http://www.denverpost.com/dontmiss/ci_29830380/millennials-almost-impossible-quest-buying-homes-boulder-county
Their kind isn’t welcome in Bouldercity anyway. Of course, there are cheaper places in Boulder County, like El Longmonto.
I heard an ad on 850KOA yesterday advertising mortgages for first time buyers with only $1000 down.
In the book “Flashback ” I like the part about getting into Boulder to interview a very wealthy dot com billionaire.
Never been to Boulder but I get a image from the book.
way OT but scary..
Snapchat speed filter blamed for 107-MPH highway accident
http://money.cnn.com/2016/04/26/technology/snapchat-speed-filter/index.html
Robert Schiller: “Houses Depreciate”
http://www.pragcap.com/robert-shiller-dont-invest-in-housing/
Comment by CalifoH20
SOMETIMES THEY DON’T. TIMING IS EVERYTHING.
Always my friend.
Novato, CA Housing Prices Crater 11%YoY
http://www.zillow.com/novato-ca/home-values/
Millennials are “disappointed”
So what, I didn’t ask about yer feelin’s.
Edward Snowden writing for Glenn Greenwald’s The Intercept:
“We are witnessing a compression of the working period in which bad policy shelters in the shadows, the time frame in which unconstitutional activities can continue before they are exposed by acts of conscience. And this temporal compression has a significance beyond the immediate headlines; it permits the people of this country to learn about critical government actions, not as part of the historical record but in a way that allows direct action through voting — in other words, in a way that empowers an informed citizenry to defend the democracy that “state secrets” are nominally intended to support. When I see individuals who are able to bring information forward, it gives me hope that we won’t always be required to curtail the illegal activities of our government as if it were a constant task, to uproot official lawbreaking as routinely as we mow the grass. (Interestingly enough, that is how some have begun to describe remote killing operations, as “cutting the grass.”)
https://theintercept.com/2016/05/03/edward-snowden-whistleblowing-is-not-just-leaking-its-an-act-of-political-resistance/
True. Edward Snowden is the hero of the 21st century (so far). Anyone who wants to punish him for revealing the crimes by the government against the world should be flogged.
Holy Jeebus, what in the name of Loki is going on these past couple of days? Meltdown City by prominent people, all over the place. And I’m not just talking political here, it seems to be across a spectrum of so-called elites in finance, gubmin, religion, etc. Gorilla, get out those Rage Cages, we’re gonna need ‘em. The masks and skins are coming off and the inner reptiles are being unleashed.
LOL, reminds me of a pod of gators rolling all over each other, tails thrashing the water into foam, jaws snapping.
Just like they enjoy wagging their fingers at us: “Why so angry and bigoted, guyz n’ galz? Everything is awesome!”
Ooh-la-la, there goes another one having a meltdown. Right from the top, too. LOL! The hissy-fits just keep on comin’ today.
Speaking of inner reptiles, I did some work in the back yard last weekend and disturbed not one, but two snakes. One was about three feet long and scared the heck out of me. Thankfully they were of the garter snake/black racer variety.
Yah, we’ve had some of those black racer/rat snakes around recently. One got into the lanai when the glass sliders were open, it must’ve got around the screens. LOL, I even saw one with its head poking out of a bush.
Comment by Justme
“In Denmark, where rates have been below zero longer than anywhere else on the planet,…”
The negative rates must be on reserves parked at the central bank. You can see some deposit rates here, varying from 0% to 0.2%
https://www.jyskebank.dk/produkter/konti/opsparing/opsparingskonto
http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_29841271/wildfires-cause-dip-new-california-housing-units?source=rss
Prices are high, and we’re building even less. We need to build more.
With 25 million excess empty and defaulted houses, there isn’t a need to build more shacks.
No, but we need more rage cages. Get to work, Gorilla! Yer slackin’ off. We’ll get someone to bring you Cheetos. Cuz a man’s gotta eat.
Speaking of Cheetos, Glenn Beck smashed his face in a pile of Cheetos.
I wonder how long before the banks convert those 25 million SFH into multi-family condominiums. All around my town in Massachusetts, homes that look like they were once a large SFH, are now 2-3 “condo” units. Disgusting.
Fair Oaks, CA Housing Affordability On The Rise As Prices Crater 13% YoY
http://www.zillow.com/fair-oaks-ca-95628/home-values/
I’m surprised no one posted on the irony of Nigeria begging the UK to take action against corruption. Laundering money through private school tuition, I hadn’t heard that one before. Everyone is fighting to be the preferred home of dirty money, without realizing that dirty money undermines and contaminates everything it touches.
I meant to post, but I guess I figured, what’s the use. For some reason Nigeria seems to be the African capital of scams.
Although I did get an email from a former member of their government and he wants me to help him get $35 million out of the country and he’s willing to pay me 50%. Hubba-hubba!
Sarasota, FL Housing Affordability Skyrockets As Prices Plummet 16% YoY
http://www.movoto.com/sarasota-fl/market-trends/
‘Mortgage giant Freddie Mac reported a net loss of $354 million for the first quarter, mostly due to losses it sustained on the investments it uses to hedge against swings in interest rates. Freddie also sustained a loss in the third quarter of last year, $475 million, also largely due to losses on derivatives used to hedge against interest-rate swings.’
‘For the first quarter, Freddie posted accounting losses on derivatives of about $1.4 billion and another $600 million related to changes in interest rates on mortgages and securities linked to them.’
‘Freddie and Fannie own or guarantee about half of all U.S. mortgages, worth about $5 trillion. Along with other federal agencies, they back roughly 90 percent of new home loans.’
http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/news/oklahoma_news/freddie-mac-posts-m-loss-in-q-no-dividend-payment/article_d023cccd-21c2-5916-831d-97427c5dff03.html
On this:
‘That compared with $3.4 billion in net interest income for the period.’
So $1.4 billion and $600 million is $2 billion. You got a loss of $354 million. Where did the other $1.7 billion go?
Oh dear is right. Get ready to dig deep, taxpayers. Yet again.
Fraud far and wide, top to bottom.
“Realtor Group Executive Indicted On Hundreds Of Embezzlement Charges”
http://www.housingwire.com/articles/36941-former-new-mexico-realtor-group-executive-indicted-on-hundreds-of-embezzlement-charges
Still winning.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FmPg4lrBKc - 408k -
Well! That escalated quickly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FONN-0uoTHI
OK, made me look. Which one is it?
http://www.abbreviations.com/SOVA
Well, somebody opened a can of whoopass anyway.
Attention Obama Zombies, McCain Mutants, and Romney Retards! Medical science needs you!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2016/05/03/dead-could-be-brought-back-to-life-in-groundbreaking-project/
While “Democrat official” and “corrupt scumbag” are redundant, it’s nice to finally see one headed to the Big House after years of fraud and swindles against taxpayers.
http://nypost.com/2016/05/03/sheldon-silver-gets-12-years-in-prison-for-corruption/
At least one country is finally drawing the line on selling off their assets to the Chinese.
https://www.rt.com/business/341379-australia-block-land-sale/
Hillary called out on throwing yet another white blue collar demographic under the bus.
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-05-03/i-dont-know-how-explain-it-confused-clinton-cant-explain-own-comments-coal-miner
Heh, she’s also trying to throw comedians under the bus:
http://www.judicialwatch.org/blog/2015/11/clinton-goes-after-laugh-factory-comedians-for-making-fun-of-her/
Actually this is a bit chilling, like a third world dictator silencing dissent.
like a third world dictator silencing dissent.
Like making libel laws much stricter to rein in the press?
Masada told Judicial Watch that, as soon as the video got posted on the Laugh Factory website, he received a phone call from a “prominent” person inside Clinton’s campaign. “He said the video was disgusting and asked who put me up to this,” Masada said. The Clinton staffer, who Masada did not want to identify, also demanded to know the names and phone numbers of the comedians that appear in the video.
If this guy is upset about this phone call, one would think that he would name the caller. He could have made up this whole story.
Stupidity has consequences, as the sheeple of Apalachia should’ve realized when they overwhelmingly supported the most corrupt power couple in modern American politics, Bill and Hillary Clinton. Now after getting a DELIVERANCE-style reaming from hope ‘n change, the denizens of West Virginia are realizing why no straight white male in his right mind should EVER vote for a Democrat.
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_DEM_2016_CLINTON?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2016-05-03-14-11-52
OK sad pandas, all together now:
Pack up all my cares and woes
Feeling low here I go
I’m a sad, sad panda
Where somebody waits for me
Sugar sweet so is she
No one seems to love or understand me
And all the hard luck stories they keep handing me
Where somebody shines the light
I’ll be coming on home tonight
Nobody seems to love or understand me
And all the hard luck stories they keep on handing me
I’m coming on home tonight
Radiohead - No Surprises.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peLiLUIpNvM&list=RDpeLiLUIpNvM
Panda Chant - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tr_WQWhtwM - 199k -
“Democrats have lost support in Appalachia as the region has shed jobs in industries such as coal mining and as union membership has declined, said Democratic strategist Dave “Mudcat” Saunders. The leftward shift of the Democratic Party during the Obama administration on social issues, including gay marriage and gun control, hasn’t helped. “In those areas, it has become culturally unacceptable for a white male to admit he’s a Democrat,” Saunders said.”
The statistics also show that WV never “overwhelmingly supported” Bill Clinton. He got 51½ percent of the vote in ‘96.
OK, so 51% voted for evil. They got what they deserved.
Also keep in mind that the GOP “alternatives” were as odious as Clinton. All of them were and are owned by the same financial elites that have been screwing over the 99% since they stood up the Federal Reserve in 1913.
Comment by Muggy
“Creep” by Renterhead
When you were here before
Couldn’t look you in the eye
You’re just like an angel
Your equity makes me cry
You float like an owner
In a beautiful world
I wish I was special
You’re so very special
But I’m a creep
I’m a Renter
I don’t belong here
I don’t care if it hurts
I want to have control
I want a perfect roof
I want a perfect soul
I want you to notice
When I’m not around
Oh, oh
She’s running out again
She’s running out…
She run run run run…
Whatever makes you happy
Whatever tile you want
You’re so very special,
Cheer up FL_Donk.
Tampa, FL Housing Prices Dive 5% YoY On Ballooning Housing Inventory
Cool. I don’t live in Tampa.
No need to take falling housing prices personal FL_Donk.
Glendale, CA Housing Prices Plummet 11% YoY
http://www.zillow.com/glendale-ca/home-values/
You will never get what you want. Ever.
Crushing.Hoser.Losses.
You’re letting the data enrage you FL_Donk.
Brookline, MA Housing Prices Crater 15% YoY
http://www.movoto.com/brookline-ma/market-trends/
Comment by anklepants
Make the Rage Cage Great Again. Where’s Lola?
Gas Delivery Startups Want to Fill Up Your Car Anywhere. Is That Allowed?
A new class of companies aims to be the “Uber for gasoline.” A spokesman for the San Francisco fire department says the businesses are “not permitted.”
A new crop of startups are trying to make gas stations obsolete. Tap an app, and they’ll bring the gas to you, filling up your car while you’re at work, eating breakfast, or watching Netflix. Filld, WeFuel, Yoshi, Purple and Booster Fuels have started operating in a few cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, Nashville, Tennessee, and Atlanta, Georgia. But officials in some of those cities say that driving around in a pickup truck with hundreds of gallons of gasoline might not be safe.
“It is not permitted,” said Lt. Jonathan Baxter, a spokesman for the San Francisco fire department. Baxter said if San Francisco residents see any companies fueling vehicles in the city, they should call the fire department.
Yoshi, which operates in San Francisco, was surprised to hear Baxter’s concerns. “We haven’t talked to them. I don’t know about that. It’s news to me,” said co-founder Nick Alexander. The next day, he said he believed Yoshi was following the law and that it had been careful to limit the size of their gas tanks to stay under limits outlined in the International Fire Code, a guideline followed by many U.S. states.
Filld, an 18-month-old startup with thousands of customers in Silicon Valley, plans to start service in San Francisco on Monday, deploying three delivery trucks at 1 p.m. “You can never ask for permission because no one will give it,” said Chris Aubuchon, the chief executive officer at Filld.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-05-02/gas-delivery-startups-want-to-fill-up-your-car-anywhere-is-that-allowed
Boston Metro Housing Prices Plummet 9% YoY
Where do you get -9%? The link you provided shows linear growth of median home value.
Prices fell 9% YoY.
It was a Melt-Down Day.
It’s much too groovy a summer’s day
To waste running ’round in the city
But here on the sand I can dream away
Or look at the girls in their pretty
It’s a Melt Down day, nothin’ on my mind
It’s a Melt Down day and I dig it
There’s nothing easier I can do
Than lyin’ around doing nothing
It’s a Melt Down day, just a turn ’round day
Soft summer breeze and the surf rolls in
To laughter of small children playin’
Someone’s radio has the news tuned in
But nobody cares what he’s sayin’
Don’t you know
Things that are waitin’ to mess my mind
Will just have to wait ’til tomorrow
Read more: The Cyrkle - Turn Down Day Lyrics | MetroLyrics
Vienna, VA Housing Affordability Improves As Prices Crater 7% YoY
http://www.zillow.com/vienna-va/home-values/
Case Shiller suggests housing prices have a long way to fall.
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Izzat adjusted for inflation?
Thornton, CO Housing Affordability Improves As Prices Nosedive 13%YoY
http://www.movoto.com/thornton-co/market-trends/
Obama’s last act is to force suburbs to be less white … - New York Post
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North American Publisher / ISBN: Marvel - 978-1-30290-619-1
Does this pass the Bechdel test?: yes
Positive minority portrayal?: yes
Categories: Superhero
Champions Vol. 2: The Freelancer Lifestyle
Review by Ian Keogh
Frustrated with the constant conflict within the Avengers, Ms Marvel quit and formed Champions, the idea being that they’d prioritise helping people, applying a maxim of enforcing justice without unjust force. Via social media the team also suggested others follow their example and set up their own social justice teams. While most have taken the good intentions at face value, utilising the Champions’ goodwill is something others have chosen to exploit. The Freelancers feel entitled to a champagne lifestyle for superhero work, and are controlled by corporate types opposed to the Champions ethic of helping people for free. It doesn’t take much to smear the Champions’ good name.
Mark Waid’s plot extended throughout The Freelancer Lifestyle examines the difference between what’s right and what’s legal. Among the hard lessons learned are why trademarking matters, which is clever and leads to inordinate complications. It’s apparent that Waid faces some problems inherent to anyone writing a team title where some members also have their own series, and it’s frustrating that a plot about Ms Marvel being missing isn’t properly resolved during The Freelancer Lifestyle. Not having her own title, it’s Viv Vision’s problems explored here more than issues about other cast members. After events of The Vision, she’s shut off internal emotional conduits, and is now wondering if that’s been a good idea, and a chapter teaming her with enthusiastic new hero Red Locust is hugely enjoyable. She ties into another problem, that of runaways.
A stylised approach characterises Humberto Ramos’ way with the cast, drawing them almost as if cartoon children in an otherwise realistically presented world. That he’s a tremendous artist and storyteller isn’t up for discussion, but you’ll either agree or disagree that the representations are effective. Either way, it’s a style that’s kept him in work since the 1990s.
The second half of the book concerns Hydra taking over the USA as seen in Secret Empire. Nova and Cyclops are unavailable, and Ms Marvel is among the missing, hidden so well that even Viv’s connection with the online world can’t bypass Hydra’s security coding to track her. A rescue mission is perhaps too compressed to properly consider all viewpoints, but entertaining enough. The follow-up has Waid exploring what Hydra did in Las Vegas. It’s resolutely grim, and at odds with the generally light tone of the series.
Waid’s a very thorough plotter, one who consider situations logically, working out ways around his roadblocks that might occur to readers, and ensuring they’re inapplicable. It helps that world’s eighth smartest person is on the team, of course, but both here and in the previous Change the World he constructs dangerous situations, explains well in passing why some obvious solutions are off the agenda, and then provides the answers that will get the job done. As a bonus he’ll generally throw in a great surprise as well. It makes Champions an invigorating read. A slight puzzle may be how the Champions know of the Freelancers, but their first meeting is published two books down the line in Champion For a Day, while Avengers/Champions: Worlds Collide is up next.
Under two years after The Freelancer Lifestyle was published it was combined with Change the World for the thicker reprinting of Because the World Still Needs Heroes.
Nova: Rookie Season
The Vision: Little Worse Than a Man
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Sheila Reid Close to PR at New York adidas Grand Prix 1500
Sheila Reid came 6th tonight in New York over 1500 meters in a season's best 4:07.47 (her PR over that distance is 4:07.07 from July 2012). Reid bested several international stalwarts, such as Morgan Uceny and Canadian Hilary Stellingwerff, in running her #2 time over 1500 meters. As the above video shows, Reid led at the bell but was not able to live with the finishing pace of several runners and came sixth.
Diamond Points
Diamond Ranking
AREGAWI Abeba
MARTINEZ Brenda
LANGAT Nancy Jebet
ROWBURY Shannon
REID Sheila
UCENY Morgan
GRACE Kate
ANDERSON Gabriele
BOWMAN Sarah
LAGAT Violah
STELLINGWERFF Hilary
LAKHOUAD Ibtissam
PLIS Renata
TERZIC Amela
BOGALE Tizita
GEZAHEGNE Kalkidan
MCDONALD Kimarra
WILSON Heather
Villanova 2013 Signee Ben Malone: The Mile Split Interview
2013 Track Chats: Meet 4:05 miler Ben Malone
Malone gunning for McGorty in the COA Mile at the Penn Relays. (Photo by Patty Morgan)
MileSplit - Ben, you have been on a roll so far this outdoor season! You won the Loucks mile in a slower time (if you could call it that!), but an awesome tactical race. Talk a bit about that…
Ben - Well I've been pretty happy overall with how its gone so far. This is really my first injury-free outdoor season and I'm truly enjoying it. Penn didn't end up the way I had wanted it to, but I've learned a lot from that race and it can only help me for the future. Loucks was a lot of fun, I went in there with no pressure and just wanted to enjoy myself and that's what I did. I knew I was capable of running with anyone in that field and I was happy to come out on top, but at the same time excited to race Edward again the Dream Mile.
MileSplit - Then earlier this week you ran a NJ state record of 3:46.97 for 1500m, better than the 3:48.0 set by Kevin Byrne back in 1977. What is it like to take down a record of such historical significance?
Ben - It's truly humbling to have my name on the same lists as some of the legends such as Kevin. He's an all-time great and to accomplish something that he did in high school really speaks to the significance of it. Truly an honor to have one of his records.
MileSplit - What type of shape do you think you are in and how does this shape your goals for the 2013 track season? How fast do you think you can go and in what events?
Ben - I believe I'm in the best shape of my life. My goals have stayed the same since the beginning of the year. I'm never one to throw numbers out there but I know what I'm capable of and I just have to focus on doing one thing for my next couple of races and that is crossing the finish line before everyone else.
MileSplit - What stands out as the most exciting thing about this school year with what you have accomplished so far?
Ben - This school year has been a lot of fun. I've had a lot of great experiences and I'm really enjoying myself. If I had to pick one thing, it would probably have to be winning the Milrose Mile. It wasn't a crazy time or an all time performance but it really gave me my confidence back after a shakey cross country season and it put me in a select group of some really incredible runners who have won that race before me.
MileSplit - What stands out as the most exciting thing about your entire running career so far?
Ben - Whew, this is a tough one, there have been so many things that I've just been so lucky to be a part of and I'm so thankful to have the opportunities that I've had. I think picking out one thing would be doing all of the others an injustice, but to single on out, running at Hayward field during the Olympic trials was something I'll never forget for the rest of my life.
MileSplit - When & how did you get started in track & field?
Ben - I started running in middle school because my dad has always told me about how he was a runner in high school, college and after college. I ran the 100/200/400 and had a lot of fun with it, and the distances may have changed but the enjoyment hasn't.
MileSplit - Person/people most influential to your success in track & field?
Ben - This is about near impossible to answer. So many people have effected my life and my career in such great ways and I would need an entire book to thank each one of them. First and foremost comes my mom and dad. They've done everything for me and supported me through thick and thin and have always acted in my best interest. I wouldn't be anything without them. Then of course comes Coach Murtaugh. Along with being a great coach and mentor, hes been a great friend. We've experienced this roller coaster ride together and no one knows what I've go through at each race and each day better than him, and I couldn't think of anyone better to go through it all with. So many memories we have created throughout my career and we will both never forget them.
MileSplit - Keys to your successful training program?
Ben - There's no secrets and nothing ground breaking. We've kept it simple, and just focused on staying healthy and staying focused. One thing my coach has told me is your gonna hear a lot of things from a lot of different places and people try to over complicate things and over think things, and hes taught me that at the end of the day all you need to do is focus on giving your greatest effort to win the race and at the end of the day if you can say that, only positives can come from what you accomplished.
MileSplit - Your favorite track & field meet?
Ben - There's nothing quite like Penn Relays. It's atmosphere and history is so great and unique that every time you step out on that track it is a privilege. You can't help but think of all of the greats who competed on the same track. There's no other meet in the world like it and I think that's what makes it so fun.
MileSplit - Your favorite performance from a Collegiate/Pro athlete?
Ben - If I had to chose, I would go with Robby Andrews running down Andrew Wheating in the Penn 4x800 2 years ago (I think it was 2 years ago). It was such an exciting race and you knew once those 2 anchors touched the batons it was going to be an instant classic and it didn't disappoint.
MileSplit - Fellow athlete(s) you most enjoy competing against?
Ben - Although he has graduated I loved running with Zavon Watkins. He's a tremendous talent, a class act, and great competitor. I think it's also great running against him because we're so similar in the way we want to race. Can't wait to see him in college.
MileSplit - What are your long-term goals in track & field?
Ben - Its hard for me to think about long term goals because there are so many different variables in track and field and so many different things can happen to change the future. So I just try to focus one race at a time or one season at a time. Of course I have the dream of making an Olympic team but it's just way too early in my career to be thinking about things like that.
The Fun Run
MileSplit - Favorite food?
Ben - Anything with Buffalo/hot sauce.
MileSplit - Beach or Pool?
Ben - You go to the beach, then finish off in the pool!
MileSplit - Facebook or Twitter?
Ben - Always gotta be on top of your twitter game.
MileSplit - Going out or chilling at home?
Ben - Going out, you gotta live it up!
OXY HP Provides Positive Vibe for Curtis & Schappert
Bobby Curtis ran well at the OXY High Performance 5000 meter race tonight, coming 6th in a very deep international field in 13:24.15 -- his second-fastest career 5000 to date. In so doing, Curtis improved some 8+ seconds over the controlled 5000 he ran at Payton Jordan two weeks ago when he ran 13:32.57. His coaches at Hansons-Brooks are bringing Curtis along slowly this outdoor season, with the intention to have him peak at the USA championships (June 20-23), where he will try to make the US team over 10,000 meters for the world championships in Moscow.
Event 8 Men 5000 M Run
Meet: * 13:12.87 2012 Mo Farah, Nike OTC
Stadium: # 13:12.87 2012 Mo Farah, Nike OTC
Name Year Team Finals
1 Farah, Mo` Nike 13:15.68
2 Ritzenhein, Dathan Nike 13:17.38
3 St Lawrence, Ben New Balance 13:18.81
4 Gabius, Arne Nike 13:21.39
5 Braun, Aaron adidas 13:22.37
6 Curtis, Bobby Hansons-Brooks 13:24.15
7 Solinsky, Chris Nike 13:27.03
8 Puskedra, Luke Nike 13:31.88
9 Stilin, Joe Unattached 13:33.13
10 Fraser, Rory Bowerman AC 13:36.47
11 Braden, Forest Bruin Bruisers 13:37.93
12 Okello, Tonny Santa Monica 13:39.43
13 Furst, Stephen adidas 13:41.69
14 Romero, Juan Carlos Mexico 13:41.91
15 Vega, Aldo Unattached 13:45.68
16 Webb, Alan Nike 13:46.53
17 Nageeye, Abdi Netherlands 13:54.29
18 Wacker, Andy adidas 13:54.60
19 Borrego, Diego Zatopek 14:09.20
-- Rupp, Galen Nike DNF
-- Emanuel, Lee New Balance SCR
-- Gonzalez, Mauricio Porvenir- Colombia SCR
-- Levins, Cam Nike SCR
-- Tully-Doyle, Colton Brooks SCR
Also, another positive step forward for Nicole Schappert at OXY HP. The former Villanova All-American is on the mend after surgery earlier this year forced her to miss the indoor season. Schappert, who was the USA #1 indoor miler in 2012, had just returned to the track a week earlier at a low-key meet in West Chester, PA outside Philadelphia (where she ran 4:15.98 -- go HERE for those full results). Tonight at Occidental College, Schappert took another step toward competitiveness as she improved to 4:11.80. Good to see Schappert back on the circuit and working hard to regain race fitness. After a superb 2012 (when she set her 1500 PR of 4:06.87), look for her to get back in the mix in even top-tier competitions.
Event 5 Women 1500 M Run
Meet: * 4:05.92 2012 Shannon Rowbury, Nike
Stadium: # 4:05.92 2012 Shannon Rowbury, Nike
1 Mackey, Katie Brooks 4:04.60#
2 Cain, Mary Unattached 4:04.62#
3 Sifuentes, Nicole Saucony 4:04.65#
4 Brown, Sarah New Balance 4:05.27#
5 Lucas, Julia Nike 4:05.89#
6 Buckman, Zoe Nike 4:05.91#
7 Kuijken, Susan Nike 4:06.59
8 Coburn, Emma Colorado 4:06.87
9 Conley, Kim New Balance 4:07.17
10 Tomlin, Renee Nike 4:08.09
11 Simpson, Jemma Nike 4:08.51
12 Lagat, Violah Unattached 4:08.87
13 Stellingwerff, Hilary Speed River/ 4:10.47
14 Van Buskirk, Kate Brooks 4:11.14
15 Schappert, Nicole Brooks/NYAC 4:11.80
16 Wilson, Heather Njnytc 4:12.58
17 Gallagher, Kerri Pacers New Balance 4:12.97
18 Franek, Bridget Nike 4:15.09
19 Van Alstine, Amy adidas 4:15.65
20 Brown, Stephanie Arkansas 4:16.10
21 Praught, Aisha Nike 4:16.66
22 O'Connell, Jessica University of Ca 4:17.17
23 Carlyle, Laura Bowerman AC 4:17.39
24 Guevara, Cristina Mexico 4:17.67
25 Mecke, Dana San Antonio Elite 4:18.30
26 Salerno, Melissa New Balance 4:18.60
27 Thomas, Callie Unattached 4:18.67
28 Tauro, Danielle Njnytc 4:19.07
29 Cliff, Rachel Vancouver Th 4:19.66
30 McShine, Pilar Trinidad & Tobago 4:19.91
31 Miller, Ashley Asics 4:20.64
32 Hagans, Lauren Asics 4:21.06
33 Infeld, Emily Nike 4:21.23
34 Beck, Cat Cptc New Balance 4:23.20
35 Bizzarri, Angela Brooks 4:23.27
36 Digby, Erica Vancouver Th 4:24.75
37 van der Wyk, Tracee Unattached 4:26.33
38 Jordán Ordiales, Cristin C.D. Seoane- Pampín 4:31.43
VIDEO: Swarthmore Last Chance 1500
Here is the video of Monday's 1500 meter race at the Swarthmore Last Chance meet at the Widener track. Villanova's Sam McEntee (3:44.69) and Josh Lampron (3:46.09), running unattached, finished 1-2, and Villanova-bound high school star Ben Malone (green vest) came third in the USA #1 prep time of 2013. The time of 3:46.97 is a New Jersey state prep record.
1500 Meters Heat 1
1. McEntee, Sam Villanova 3:44.69
2. Lampron, Joshua Unattached 3:46.09
3. Malone, Ben Unattached 3:46.97
4. Schilit, Jordan Haverford 3:47.25
5. Schellberg, Pat Unattached 3:47.91
6. Hatch, Charlie Unattached 3:48.41
7. Urie, Ryan Syracuse 3:49.16
8. Garrity, Chris Widener 3:49.54
9. Awad, Thomas Penn 3:49.61
10. Jamieson, Carlos CPTC NB 3:50.29
11. Slate, Chris Unattached 3:52.44
RUNNING TIMES Q&A with Villanova's Emily Lipari
Lipari anchored 2013 Penn Relays wins at 4 x 800 and DMR
5 Minutes with Emily Lipari
The Villanova junior talks about relays, records and what it's like to await the baton in the anchor spot
John A. Kissane
Emily Lipari arrived at Villanova University in suburban Philadelphia in the fall of 2010 as one of the nation’s finest high school prospects. She immediately stepped in to contribute, running top 5 during her first cross country season as the Wildcats, led by Canadian Sheila Reid, won a national championship for the second straight year. During the indoor season, Lipari ran the lead-off leg for the Villanova distance medley relay team that won the national title. Last March she achieved individual All-American honors in the mile indoors, and this past fall she kicked off her junior year by running No. 1 on Villanova’s cross country team and finishing 25th for the Wildcats at nationals.
Running track has been a different experience for Lipari this spring, as she no longer has Reid as a world-class teammate and mentor. But the Greenvale, N.Y., native hasn’t been rattled by the increased expectations. At the Penn Relays in April, she was named women’s athlete of the meet for relay events after anchoring Villanova’s victorious DMR and 4x800m teams. In the 4x800, Lipari closed in career-best 2:02.25 to propel Villanova to a new collegiate record (8:17.45) in the event. Running Times caught up with the five-time All-American prior to the Big East championships, where Lipari won the 1500m in 4.24.25.
For the rest of the story and an interview with Emily, go HERE.
Swarthmore Last Chance Meet: McEntee, Lampron (& Malone?)
Sam McEntee at the 2012 NCAA Outdoor Championship meet
Several of the Villanova men traveled over to the Swarthmore Last Chance meet this afternoon in search of NCAA regional qualifying times. Sam McEntee won the 1500 in 3:44.69, placing him at #24 in the East region. Josh Lampron ran unattached and went 3:46.09 to finish second overall. Of note, one future Wildcat -- prep senior Ben Malone -- competed as well and set a New Jersey state high school record over 1500 in running 3:46.97 (equivalent to a 4:04.7 mile). It's the #1 prep time in the USA so far this outdoor season. Here are the Villanova results:
Kyle Chou 49.46
Bryan Murphy 49.60
Andrew Golato 1:56.35
Richie Bohny 1:57.58
Sam McEntee 3:44.69
Josh Lampron + 3:46.09
Ben Malone # 3:46.97 !
Chris Pietrocarlo 3:55.89
Harry Warnick + 3:56.40
Tom Trainer 3:57.44
Charlie Bates + 3:58.77
+ = unattached
# = unattached (Pascack Valley High School, NJ)
! = New Jersey state high school record
Villanova-Bound Malone Wants to Go Out with a Bang
Pascack Valley's Ben Malone will not run in state Meet of Champions
BY PAUL SCHWARTZ
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — When Ben Malone steps to the line in the Lou Lanzalotto Bergen Meet of Champions 800 on May 28, it will be the last individual race he runs in New Jersey in his high school career.
Malone winning the 2013 Millrose Mile
The Pascack Valley star, who set the Bergen County mile record two weeks ago when he finished second at the Penn Relays in 4:05.59, made that a certainty when he accepted an invitation to run in the Dream Mile at Icahn Stadium at Randall's Island on May 25, the same time as the second day of the state sectionals.
Malone broke a 34-year-old record at the prestigious Glenn Loucks Games mile run in White Plains, N.Y., on Saturday, handing two-time national cross-country champ Edward Cheserek of St. Benedict's a rare individual loss (see race story, video, and results posted below).
"I wish I could do both," said Malone, who will meet 10 of the best high school milers in the country as part of the Diamond League international meet held May 25. Malone placed a distant 11th in last year's race, which was run after the state Meet of Champions, setting a then-Bergen County record of 4:07.02. The race was won by Bernie Montoya of Arizona in 4:01.32.
"It's disappointing that I have to choose, but I want to close out my high school career with the best possible performance against the best possible runners I can and this is the place to do it."
Malone, who will run the 800 meters and the 4-x-400 relay at this weekend's Red Littler Bergen County championships, and Cheserek, sat third and fourth through a slow tactical first two laps in the Loucks Games race. The first 800 meters was run in 2:11, far slower than the 2:01 that Penn Relays winner Sean McGorty ran two weeks earlier. The pace picked up on the third lap as Malone and Cheserek moved to the front and went through in 3:13, with Cheserek taking a slight lead with about 250 meters to go as the duo broke away from the rest of the field.
"Time was never a consideration today, but once we went through the first 400, I knew I had to prepare for a real fast finish," said Malone, who will run at Villanova. "As the race kept going my mouth started to water because it was exactly the race I wanted."
Malone bests Cheserek at the Loucks Games mile
As they reached the midway point on the final turn, Malone edged alongside and then slightly ahead of Cheserek, who had split 4:03.7 for 1,600 meters in Thursday's distance medley. As they turned toward the finish line, Malone opened up even further and pulled away to a 10 meter win in 4:09.73, breaking the 4:10.5 record set by Greg Herzog of White Plains in 1979.
"This was an awesome win," said Malone, who might be able to race in the 4-x-400 relay at the state Group 3 meet if his team finishes in the top six without him at sectionals.
Denault Punches Ticket to NCAA Regional with 3:42.08 at UVA
Rob Denault set a new 1500 meter PR of 3:42.08 yesterday in Charlottesville at the Virginia Challenge, earning a spot in the NCAA regional meet. His time, roughly equivalent to a 3:59.8 mile, was good for second place behind sub-4:00 man Matt Elliott of Brooks, and placed Denault in the #7 spot in the region.
Section 1 -- Men's 1500
1 Matthew Elliot Brooks 3:41.91
2 Robert Denault FR Villanova 3:42.08
3 Isaac Presson JR North Carolina 3:42.28
4 Tony Jordanek NEO TC Elite 3:42.64
5 John Gregorek JR Columbia 3:42.72
6 Daniel Everett SO Columbia 3:42.83
7 Ross Proudfoot Guelph 3:44.43
8 Charles Philibert-Thibou Laval 3:44.64
9 Bobby Peavey JR Georgetown 3:44.92
10 Ryan Hagen SR Virginia Tech 3:45.12
11 Zak Seddon FR Florida State 3:45.47
12 Lee Gilmer Furman Elite 3:46.73
13 Andrew Lantz JR Davidson 3:50.45
14 Alex Taylor SR Appalachian State 3:53.77
-- Paul Reilly SR La Salle DNF
It's Ben Malone over Edward Cheserek at Loucks Game Mile
Villanova-bound Ben Malone stormed back with a closing lap of 56.0 today at the Loucks Games in White Plains, NY to beat future Oregon Duck Edward Cheserek in a battle of New Jersey prep phenoms. Cheserek, the two-time defending Foot Locker Cross Country national champion, is the US high school record holder over two miles indoors (8:39.15), and owns a 4:02.21 mile PR. Malone is the 2012 national indoor champion over 800 meters and won both the Eastern States two mile and Millrose prep mile titles this year. His mile PR is 4:05.59, set at this year's Penn Relays. The two Jersey stars might very well have been college teammates: Malone committed to Villanova on October 13th of last year, while Cheserek visited Villanova on his final recruiting visit in early February before signing with Oregon on February 20th .
The race video is available HERE.
Here are the top 15 finishers across all three heats:
1 Malone, Ben 12 Pascack Valley 4:09.73 10
2 Cheserek, Edward 12 St. Benedicts 4:11.19 8
3 Manahan, Ryan 12 Marcellus 4:13.07 6
4 Shine, Stephen 12 Briarcliff 4:13.47 4
5 Holt, Eric 12 Carmel 4:14.45 2
6 Kelly, Sean 11 Chaminade 4:14.78 1
7 Kelley, Bryce Chariho 4:16.72
8 Coppinger, Patrick 12 Lowell 4:18.34
9 Germano, Philo Albany 4:19.09
10 Meehan, Tom 11 Eastport-S Manor 4:20.31
11 Greene, Sidgie 12 Thomas Jefferson 4:22.52
12 Gordon, Conor 12 Franklin Academy 4:22.63
13 Ball, Ronaldo 12 Curtis 4:22.68
14 Pompilj, Marco 10 Collegiate School 4:22.86
15 Marlow, Morgan 12 Franklin Academy 4:23.40
Malone sits on Cheserek's heels at Loucks Games mile
Malone wins by 10 meters over Edward Cheserek
Carrie Tollefson Going Long: October Marathon in the Offing
Carrie Tollefson Readies For Debut Marathon
By Competitor News
Tollefson at 2007 Yokohama Ekiden Relay
She has already proven herself on the track and roads in shorter distances.
One of Minnesota’s fastest distance runners is preparing to move up to the marathon.
According to a press release from Twin Cities in Motion, Carrie Tollefson will run her debut at 26.2 miles this October at the 2013 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.
Tollefson is a 13-time Minnesota high school state champion.
“It is time for me to join the crazy group of marathoners and have some fun running the streets of the Twin Cities with everyone else,” she said. “I have loved representing this state at different running events around the world and it only made sense to try this event right here where my running career started. I am so excited to run, and scared at the same time.”
The Twin Cities Marathon boasts a field of 12,000 and is already half full.
This year will mark the race’s 32nd year in existence. The marathon course runs from downtown Minneapolis to the State Capitol in St. Paul.
Nnenna Lynch: My Villanova Story
Rhodes to Success
Villanova Magazine
Nnenna Lynch '93 LAS, senior policy adviser on economic development to New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, former Villanova track star and the University's first Rhodes Scholarship recipient, speaks to Villanova Magazine.
Tell us about your job in New York City Hall.
I am a part of the team that sets and implements NYC's economic development strategy. Our mission is to create jobs and increase the tax base toward the end of making sure that the city is as strong as possible economically. Mission has been front and center in my career and definitely connects back to my Villanova experience.
What positions preceded and led to your current post?
I left my position as a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs to be a junior partner at a small, mission-based, for-profit real estate development company focused on distressed neighborhoods. At the time, it was my dream job. I loved working to transform buildings and neighborhoods, as well as the combination of business acumen and creativity it required.
So "Ignite Change. Go Nova" must resonate with you.
I was happy to see this embracing of the Augustinian and Catholic tradition at Villanova. This is something that resonated with me as a student and still does. A key part of life is trying to make the world a better place.
How did you get into running, and what has it taught you?
Running was something I was good at from an early age. In first grade I could beat all of the boys in my class. Also, I have an older sister who was fast, and she led the way in terms of joining a team and taking it seriously.
The word that best describes what running has taught me is "doggedness." That captures the perseverance and focus it cultivates. For example, I finished 182nd, 38th, 12th and third in my four trips to the NCAA cross-country nationals. While part of that progression was growing older and stronger, part of it was my insistence on continually improving. Applying a similar mindset to my other pursuits is one of my strengths.
Another lesson that I only appreciated in retrospect is the importance of relying on others. Middle- and long-distance runners are known as individualists, and there's some truth to that stereotype, but to be successful, you have to rely on many other people: coaches, training partners, physios, agents, friends and family.
What was the transition to Villanova like after growing up in Manhattan?
It was quite different, but I enjoyed the change of setting and pace. That said, sometimes I craved an urban setting and would head down to Philly for a bit.
Is there anyone who particularly influenced you as an undergraduate?
There are a few teachers who stand out as particularly energizing and supportive: Dr. Barbara Wall, Dr. Keita, Dr. Eckstein, Dr. Conn and Cathy Staples. I was also inspired by the work at Campus Ministry.
What was it like to be Villanova's first Rhodes Scholar?
In college, I didn't know what a Rhodes Scholarship was! Someone at Villanova appreciated my talent and capability and said, "Nnenna should apply for this." This captures the best a university can do for its students-to see their potential and direct them toward the best possible means of maximizing it. It was special to be the first and put Villanova on the map in that regard.
What advice do you have for today's Villanova students?
Actively pursue your passions and interests every opportunity you get. If you have a project to do for a class, think about how to tie it in to your interests instead of doing what's convenient. Seek out internships and jobs that excite you, not simply those that pay the most. It's as important to eliminate options as it is to find the things that are meaningful. A fulfilling career will set you on a course of happiness, success and spiritual well-being.
Tell us about your overseas athletic experiences.
I represented the US in international competition four times. Competition took me to Morocco, South Africa, and throughout Europe and the US. In addition to traveling the world to compete, I participated in training camps in the French Alps, Kenya and Mexico.
Are you still running races? Do you think your children will follow in your
footsteps?
What I do now is definitely not racing. It's more like participating. I have no athletic aspirations anymore; I just want to stay fit. For a few years, I did triathlons, which I loved. Now I just run two days a week (Saturday and Sunday) and occasionally enter road races. In 2012, I ran two 5Ks and actually won one-the Chilmark 5K in Martha's Vineyard, where we vacation in the summer. It was the slowest time in years, so I sort of won by default. In 2011, I ran a couple of half-marathons, including the Philadelphia half-marathon in 1:23. As for my kids, we'll see. I have a boy, 5, and a girl, 3. Both are very athletic and love to run, my daughter in particular. At this age, I'd just like to expose them to different sports. They'll get to choose what they focus on when they're older.
What awards or achievements are most meaningful to you and why?
The Rhodes Scholarship is the most meaningful because it was life-altering and not only represented my accomplishments but also my potential.
Since graduating, Nnenna Lynch has forged an impressive career and dedicated herself, along with her husband, to raising their two children.
5-time NCAA champion; USA cross-country trials winner, 1997, 1998; World University Games gold medalist, 1997; 6th in the Goodwill Games, 1998
Villanova's first Rhodes Scholar; NCAA Woman of the Year, 1993; one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in the World, 1994; Villanova University Varsity Club Hall of Fame inductee, 2011; Association of American Rhodes Scholars director
Big East Conference Meet Highlights:
Lipari, Ellison & Women's 4x800 are Big East Champions
Emily Lipari took the 1500
The Big East conference outdoor championships came just a week after the Penn Relays and, frankly, seem to pale in comparison. Villanova has always placed a premium on the Penn Relays, while the conference meet serves as a preparatory meet anticipating NCAA regionals. That being said, the Villanova athletes competed well this past weekend, with some fine times and marks achieved.
Villanova won three Big East conference championships: Emily Lipari (4:24.25) won a tight women's 1500 meters, while Sam Ellison (1:49.90) defended his 2012 title over 800 meters. Coming off an NCAA record 4x800 performance at the Penn Relays, the Villanova women waltzed to a comfortable conference win in that event. The quartet of Stephanie Schappert, Ariann Neutts (replacing Angel Piccirillo off the Penn Relays squad), Nicky Akande, and Emily Lipari outclassed the rest of the competition to win by almost 10 seconds, in 8:34.23.
In other noteworthy efforts, Jordy Williamsz (3:47.83) and Rob Denault (3:48.53) came 2-3 in the men's 1500 meters. Angel Piccirillo (4:25.56) and Stephanie Schappert (4:26.17) finished 3-5 in the women's 1500 meters won by Emily Lipari. Defending Big East champion Sam McEntee (14:33.37) came 5th in the men's 5000 meters.
Jordy Williamsz (r) and Rob Denault (l) finished 2nd and 3rd in the 1500 meters
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Published Tuesday, February 2, 2016 | Commons Debate packs CDP-2016-0034
A debate on the role of men in preventing violence against women will be held on Thursday 4 February 2016 at 13.30 in Westminster Hall. The members in charge of the debate are Gavin Newlands, Jess Phillips and Andrew Percy
Topic: Crimes of violence
Under-occupying social housing: Housing Benefit entitlement
Published Tuesday, February 2, 2016 | Commons Briefing papers SN06272
This House of Commons Briefing Paper provides information on which claimants are affected by the reduction in Housing Benefit when under-occupying a social rented home. The policy is often referred to as 'the removal of the Spare Room Subsidy' or the 'bedroom tax'. The benefit reduction has been in place since 1 April 2013. The paper summarises some of the key legal challenges to the under-occupation deduction from Housing Benefit.
Topics: Housing, Housing benefits, Social rented housing, Working age benefits
This note outlines issues relating to flood insurance within the UK and the establishment of the Flood Re scheme by the Water Act and subsequent Regulations.
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The Zika Virus: Update, February 2016
Published Tuesday, February 2, 2016 | Lords In Focus LIF-2016-0011
This House of Lords Library briefing examines the recent outbreak of the Zika Virus.
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Regional Schools Commissioners
Published Tuesday, February 2, 2016 | Commons Briefing papers CBP-7308
This briefing provides information on the role of Regional Schools Commissioners and outlines some of the issues that have been raised since their creation.
Topics: Local authorities: education, Schools
Parliamentary sovereignty and EU renegotiation
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Topics: EU institutions, EU law and treaties, EU political integration, Parliament
Benefit Entitlement (Restriction) Bill 2015-16
The Benefit Entitlement (Restriction) Bill 2015-16 had its First Reading on 6 July 2015 and is scheduled for its Second Reading on 5 February 2016. The Bill is a Private Members' Bill presented by Christopher Chope. The Bill aims to restrict entitlement to benefits of non-UK Citizens from the EU and EEA.
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Junior doctor contracts in England
This Commons Library briefing provides background information on plans for the introduction of a new contract for doctors in training (junior doctors) in England, including a summary of the proposed changes, and an update on the current state of negotiations between NHS Employers and the BMA. The briefing also provides some brief information on the delivery of seven day services and proposed changes to the consultant contract.
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Obesity Statistics
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Summer-born children: starting school
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Conflict in Yemen
Published Monday, February 1, 2016 | Commons Debate packs CDP-2016-0032
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Economic Indicators, February 2016
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Individual Electoral Registration
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Debate Pack: Fuel Poverty
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Education expenditure: Social Indicators page
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“Islam” means “submission.” A Muslim is one who submits to Allah and to the teachings of the one true religion, Islam.
Founder: Muslims believe that Muhammad, who lived in the 7th century AD, is the greatest prophet of Allah/God and that he spoke authoritatively and infallibly on God’s behalf.
Locations: Islam has more than 1 billion followers worldwide, with a focus in the Middle East, North Africa, and Arabian Peninsula. Islam is growing rapidly in America.
Sacred Writing: Muslims believe that the Quran/ “Koran,” which contains 114 suras/chapters, contain God’s words given to Muhammad. Though Muhammad actually wrote nothing down, his followers recorded what he said. The Koran is considered inerrant (without error) only in its original language, Arabic. For questions not addressed in the Koran itself, Muslims look to the hadiths, a collection of information about Muhammad’s life and his sayings, to show them how to live as Muhammad did. Finally, the shari’a or Islamic law is consulted as the authoritative interpretation of the Koran and the hadiths.
Beliefs:
God: Allah is absolute unity – One God, who is completely above His creation. Belief in God as Father, Son, and Spirit –the Trinity – is blasphemous to Muslims because it implies that God somehow sexually bore a son.
Jesus: Jesus, “Isa,” was a great prophet (among others), but not as great as Muhammad. Jesus prophesied about Muhammad, was born of a virgin, and will return, but he is not God. Jesus was not crucified on the cross since God would never allow one of His prophets to die a shameful death. Judas or Simon of Cyrene took his place, or God fooled the Jews into thinking they had crucified him when they had not.
Humans: Humans are created by Allah to obey him. Humans are basically good.
Sin: Anyone who does not submit to Allah and his will as taught in the Koran is an infidel, a sinner of the worst sort.
Salvation: A person must fully surrender to Allah by obeying all commands in order to be eternally saved, that is, get to go to heaven. One can never be certain he has earned heaven.
Afterlife: Every person will be resurrected and judged according to his good works/obedience to Allah. Those who demonstrated sincere obedience to Allah will go to heaven and vice versa. One cannot be sure of salvation in this life.
Practices: In daily life Islam focuses more on practices than beliefs. The main five obligations (called “pillars”) of Islam include the following practices:
Confession: “There is no God but God, and Muhammad is the apostle of God.” To become a Muslim, sincerely recite this confession. This is the first step toward salvation.
Prayer: Perfom the required ritual prayer five times each day. Followers may pray anywhere but men are encouraged to pray at the mosque. Visitors to Muslim countries will often hear the calls to prayer from the mosque by the muezzin (official caller) or a loud –speaker system during the day.
Fasting: In memory of Muhammad’s receiving the first revelations during the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast (no eating, or drinking at all) during daylight hours throughout this month. Since the Muslim calendar is lunar, being twelve days shorter than our solar calendar, the specific timing of Ramadan each year varies.
Almsgiving: Though the Koran describes this as a voluntary gift for the poor, in the shari’a (Muslim Law) it is mandated as 2.5 per cent of any net profit. So, though required, it is much less than tithe.
Pilgrimage: Followers should visit Mecca at least once in his lifetime and the last month of the Islamic calendar is designated as the official pilgrimage time. If unable to travel, one may designate another.
*Other obligations include eating only permissible foods. No pork, pork products, or alcohol are permitted. Requirements for women’s dress vary by culture and is not described specifically in the Koran, except to say that a woman should dress so as not to call attention to her beauty. (Sura 24:31)
Branches: Two main branches—Sunnis and Shi’ites
Sunni-Sunnis make up the majority (80%) of Muslims and practice traditional Islam. They chose Muhammad’s father-in-law, Abu Bakr, as caliph (successor) after Muhammad’s death and later, Umar, then Uthman, who is credited with compiling the one authoritative version of the Koran and destroying all others.
Shi-ite: They separated from the Sunnis because they believed the leaders to succeed Muhammad should come through Muhammad’s bloodline, beginning with Ali his son-in-law (since he had no son.) After Ali, the mantle fell to one of his sons, Husayn, whom the Sunnis killed. The Shi-ite’s still memorialize him and that succession still continues, with each new successor receiving authority from his predecessor and supernatural spiritual knowledge to implement his prophetic leadership.
*Folk Islam mixes animistic beliefs into traditional Islam. It is not unusual to find those practicing folk Islam praying to keep away the jinn (evil spirits) rather than worship God. They may believe in ancestral and nature spirits, while mixing in aspects of traditional Islam.
Keys to sharing Christ with a Muslim:
Put away any prejudices you have regarding Muslims being terrorists because most, of course, hate terrorism. They will, however, often have a very different view on the Middle East and the US role. Most do not embrace Jihad (holy war), except in the sense of a spiritual struggle, though some radical Muslims treat jihad as a sixth pillar.
Practice sharing the basics of the Christian faith, focusing on points of misunderstanding by Muslims.
Christians do not believe in polytheism (specifically tri-theism, the worship of 3 gods). While the Trinity is impossible to fully understand, that does not make it polytheism. Like Muslims, we are monotheistic – we worship one God: one nature in three Persons, because that is how the Bible reveals God’s identity. Rather than 1+1+1=3; 1x1x1=1!
Christians do not worship Jesus, who was a man, as God. According to the Bible, we worship one God, who took on human nature in the Person Jesus, entering the world to pay our penalty for sin (Phil. 2:5-8; Col. 3).
Muslims argue that because the Bible was recopied many times, our current copy is corrupted. In contrast, they say the Arabic Koran (and only the Arabic translation) is inerrant. Actually, the numerous ancient copies we possess (we do not have the original) support the Bible’s accuracy because we can compare them and identify discrepancies. The Bible is the most accurate of any ancient document, by far, and we can confidently restore the original writing text for more than 99% of the Bible, with no discrepancy affecting any major Christian doctrine!
Muslims can claim that the Arabic Koran is inerrant because ancient leader Uthman compiled all writings into one and destroyed all other copies. (I have seen more than one English version.) Do share that Muhammad himself did not question the Bible’s accuracy. The Koran points to the Bible more than 120 times. It references numerous biblical characters, events, and materials, but often gives a different version of biblical accounts. Ishmael, for instance, was offered by Abraham, not Isaac.
In the Koran, sura 3 describes Jesus’ virgin conception and birth. Former Muslims say Jesus’ miraculous conception is powerful evidence of Jesus’ supremacy over Muhammad. But do not disparage Muhammad as a prophet, especially being careful at the beginning of the relationship. Do pray in Jesus’ name. Do show physical respect for your Bible. The New Testament is called “Injil.”
Avoid praying to God as “Father,” since to Muslims this may imply that God as “Father” had sexual relations with Mary to bear the Son. Instead, pray to God as “Lord God.”
Act like Christ. Practice modesty and honor local customs that do not require you to compromise your faith. Do interact man-to-man and woman-to-woman. Be aware of customs such as using only the right hand (the “clean” hand) for eating and shaking hands.
*Islam and Christianity. Torrance, California: Rose Publishing-R.W Research, Inc., 2004
*Ron Rhodes, World Religions: What You Need to Know, Quick Reference Guide, Eugene, Oregon, Harevest House Publishers, 2007
*Winfried Corduan, Neighboring Faiths, Downer’s Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press, 1998.
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A place for gender diverse youth and families.
Bit of a rant about the state of the United States.
This is the country we have become. Hate crimes labeled domestic terrorism. It was just a club full of LGBT people, had to be a terrorist attack, because we know there are no group or people who hate gay clubs. Children gunning down classmates and teachers with assault weapons. But hey it isn’t the parents…
Planned Parenthood’s Chatbot “Roo” Wants To Keep Teens Informed On Sex-Ed & Women’s Health
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Conference Stories | White Elm Nursery – Hartland, WI
Casey Ernsting November 9, 2013
The following excerpt was presented by the Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation at the 2013 Local History and Historic Preservation Conference in early October. This excerpt is the thirdin a series of eight stories we will publish to the WTHP blog over the next few weeks. Please check back often for more. You can find the whole series here.
The 1929 White Elm Nursery, designed by prominent Milwaukee architectural firm Eschweiler and Eschweiler, is a scholarly example of the Tudor Revival Style applied to an unusual building type. The first floor of the building housed office and retail space for the nursery, while the upstairs was living quarters for the property’s caretaker. A large brick chimney stack on the south facade serviced the boiler that provided steam power for the nursery. The building and its associated structures functioned as a nursery and greenhouse for almost 75 years. In 1986, White Elm Nursery was determined eligible for inclusion in the National Register Multiple Property Listing for Hartland. It is currently bank-owned and threatened with demolition for a proposed 36-unit apartment complex. The Hartland Historical Society is encouraging the owner and developer to search for creative solutions to retain and restore the Tudor Revival building.
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State Official: County Violated State Law In Selling Eschweiler Buildings
Casey Ernsting May 16, 2012
Here's an update on the Eschweiler Buildings for those following along with our posts. It seems that Milwaukee County acted improperly in the original sale of the Eschweiler buildings to the UWM Real Estate Foundation. The attorney for the WI Historical Society, Chip Brown, is now involved and has forwarded the issue to the Attorney General. The following is an excerpt from Fox 6 West Allis' coverage of the story. Click the link at the end of the clip for the complete story.
A legal specialist for the Wisconsin Historical Society has notified the Attorney General's Office that he believes that the sale of the Eschweiler Campus Historic District by Milwaukee County to the UWM Real Estate Foundation violated state law.
He went on to say because of that, Wauwatosa should deny any request to demolish any of the Eschweiler buildings — and that in one scenario, the violations could result in as drastic an action as vacating the original land sale.
Chip Brown, an attorney and government assistance and training specialist, said the county failed to notify the state Historical Society of the sale of the historic property and failed to obtain a conservation easement to protect it.
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Help Save the Wauwatosa Eschweiler Buildings
Casey Ernsting May 2, 2012
URGENT – Please plan to attend the May 3, 2012 Wauwatosa Historic PreservationCommission meeting! The project developer may present a proposal to demolish four of the 1912 buildings. We need people on-hand to defend these architecturally and historically significant buildings and support their re-use as part of the site’s overall development plan.
The Tudor Revival Style buildings were designed by Alexander Eschweiler for the Milwaukee County School of Agriculture and Domestic Economy. All of the remaining buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
AGENDA WAUWATOSA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MAY 3, 2012
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SHOCK: avoyelles murder connected to paragon casino
UPDATED 02 april 2008
6:00 pm 'continuing coverage' report 02 april 2008
UPDATE: tuesday 01 april 2008: Donald Ray Johnson, 23, of Bunkie, was charged late Monday with second-degree murder in addition to charges of unauthorized use of a credit card, Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Maj. Harry Normand said today. ~ source
UPDATE: tuesday 01 april 2008 see missing woman found dead from the gannett/alexandria daily town talk
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65 year old janaver distefano of plaquemine, louisiana, was abducted from a parking garage at the paragon casino, marksville, la. saturday 28 march 2008. her body was found monday 31 march 2008 in her car, which had been left parked under a shed on an abandoned homesite, at the corner of what mr. magnoli called in his 5:00 pm report, "moreau street and marshall" google maps returns a hit for a moreau street and south marshall blvd. bunkie la. UPDATE: a screen grab from a klax-tv video shows the street signs. they are moreau and s. marshall. [picture]
the gannett/alexandria daily town talk reports:
Her body was discovered around 7 a.m. Monday in her car in front of an abandoned Bunkie home. The discovery came about three and a half hours after the arrest of Donald Ray Johnson, 23, of Bunkie, who was charged with unauthorized use of a credit card in connection with using Distefano’s card, Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Maj. Harry Normand said.
Johnson is also being investigated in connection with Distefano’s death, he said.
He said detectives were led to the body “through their investigation” and led to Johnson after his use of Distefano’s credit card.
Distefano was last seen Saturday morning at the Paragon Casino Resort and reportedly left around 11:20 a.m. to go to Wal-Mart, half a mile away, but hadn’t been seen since.
Several calls to Distefano’s cell phone over that day went unanswered, Normand said.
Her credit cards had been used twice by Johnson, according to Normand, at Wal-Mart and its gasoline pumps. ~ source
video: mike magnoli five o'clock report
video: gov piyush "bobby" jindal opens the 2008 louisiana regular legislative session
ethics charges filed against city of pineville, la. chief of staff rich dupree
Created By: Jenny Arnaud on 03/31/2008 at 03:45 PM
Category: Ethics Charges
Mr. Rich Dupree
8317 Ridgemont Drive
Pineville, LA 71360
Re: Ethics Board Docket No. 2007-223
To: Rich Dupree
The Louisiana Board of Ethics, at its March 13, 2008 meeting, concluded a private investigation into information received by the Board of Ethics.
Following this private investigation, the Board, with Board Members Johnson and Lowery recused, by a majority vote of its membership at its March 13, 2008 meeting, ordered that a public hearing be conducted for the purpose of exploring the following:
That Rich Dupree, at a time when he served as the Executive Assistant to the Mayor of Pineville, may have violated Section 1111C(2)(d) of the Code of Governmental Ethics [LSA-R.S. 42:1111] by receiving compensation for providing services to the Alexandria Aces, at a time when the Alexandria Aces had a business and/or contractual relationship with the City of Pineville.
That Rich Dupree, at a time when he served as the Executive Assistant to the Mayor of Pineville, may have violated Section 1111C(2)(d) of the Code of Governmental Ethics [LSA-R.S. 42:1111] by receiving compensation for providing services to Louisiana College, at a time when Louisiana College had a business and/or contractual relationship with the City of Pineville.
That Rich Dupree, at a time when he served as the Executive Assistant to the Mayor of Pineville, may have violated Section 1115 of the Code of Governmental Ethics [LSA-R.S. 42:1115] by receiving complimentary admission to the Louisiana College Centennial Celebration Luncheon from Louisiana College at a time when Louisiana College had a business and/or contractual relationship with the City of Pineville.
That Rich Dupree, at a time when he served as the Executive Assistant to the Mayor of Pineville, may have violated Section 1115 of the Code of Governmental Ethics [LSA-R.S. 42:1115] by soliciting tickets to a professional baseball game from the Alexandria Aces, at a time when the Alexandria Aces had a business and/or contractual relationship with the City of Pineville.
That Rich Dupree, at a time when he served as the Executive Assistant to the Mayor of Pineville, may have violated Section 1115 of the Code of Governmental Ethics [LSA-R.S. 42:1115] by soliciting tickets to an Alexandria Aces baseball game for his spouse, from the Alexandria Aces, at a time when the Alexandria Aces had a business and/or contractual relationship with the City of Pineville.
The hearing will be held at 10:00a.m., August 14, 2008 in the Louisiana Housing Finance Agency Building, 2415 Quail Drive, 1st Floor, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
This public hearing will be conducted in accordance with the procedural requirements set forth in Section 1141E and 1143 of the Code, and in conformity with the Rules adopted by the Board, a copy of which is enclosed. At the conclusion of this public hearing, the Board may impose the civil sanctions contained in Part III, Subpart C of the Code.
In order to fully cooperate with you in this matter, the designated trial attorney will, upon request, provide you with copies of all documents that may be introduced into evidence and the names and addresses of all witnesses that the designated trial attorney intends to call. If you desire the attendance of any witnesses, the Board, through its Executive Secretary, Deborah Grier, can issue subpoenas for those witnesses. In order to have subpoenas issued you must, at least ten (10) days in advance of the hearing, supply the names and addresses of the persons to be subpoenaed to the attention of the Executive Secretary.
If you need any additional information, please contact Michael Dupree, the designated trial attorney, or Deborah Grier, the Executive Secretary, at (225) 763-8777 or (800) 842-6630.
LOUISIANA BOARD OF ETHICS
Henry C. Perret, Jr.
EB:HCP:mdd
central la politics blog
mayor fields comments on the dupree ethics charges
ethics board charges pineville's executive assistant
rich dupree emails
ex r.p.s.o. deputies raymond edwards and hayden paul fire back at sheriff wagner
the below advertisement was paid for by raymond edwards and hayden paul and was published on page A-6 of the sunday 30 march 2008 edition of the gannett/alexandria daily town talk.
click here to download one page .pdf
central la politics
sheriff wagner's vindictivness against deputies who supported his opponent!
video: rapides parish sheriff chuck wagner admits he lied 'for political reasons'
turmoil in rapides parish sheriff's office
more rapides parish sheriff chuck wagner controversy
see also the rpso label in the footer of this post
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we're not the only ones who watch channel four
on the friday 28 march 2008 ksyl talk back live radio program, hosts dave graichen and bob madison were talking about the city of alexandria, la. supplying water to the international paper mill located across the red river near pineville.
mr. graichen, basing his comments on nothing factual, was insistent that alexandria sold the water to international paper at a nice profit, stating "they [alexandria] don't give it [water] to them [international paper], they make a pretty nice chunk of change on that from what i understand." a caller called in and said that "no, the lady was on t.v. talking yesterday said..." mr. graichen cut the caller off in mid sentence and chastised him saying that "i'am telling ya, no -- the city of alexandria -- that [international paper] is one of their top customers -- they make money off of that, they dont give the water to international paper...the city charges international paper for that water"
however, the informed caller stood his ground and replied to repeat what he had heard and seen "the lady" state on t.v. the previous day that the city charges international paper .31 cents per thousand gallons, while it costs the city around .90 cents per thousand gallons to produce.
"the lady" whom the caller was referring to, is city of alexandria,.la. chief operating officer, kay michiels and the t.v. program was the city of alexandria special city council meeting held the previous day, thursday, 27 march 2008 and televised live on government access channel 4.
there can be no doubt as to what ms. michiels said, however, we will remain skeptical of her facts and figures unless and until the city posts those documents to their official website for us to download and see for ourselves. even better, it would be preferable to see these documents posted under cover of a notarized verification since ms. michiels and the mayor tried to trick us in the past with their fake prescott road 'study.'
an audio clip of the caller as well as a video clip of ms. michiels addressing the ip water situation can be found here or at the link. the full version of the special city council meeting in question is here.
governmental crime gangs to battle over sales tax loot
ksyl's dave graichen: 'dont go near the blogs'
city of alexandria caught lying about prescott road cabrini 'study' scam
commenter: piyush "bobby" jindal's tax commission appointments full of graft; corruption
the other day we posted the contents of a letter we received from dan juneau in which he took governor piyush "bobby" jindal and the louisiana tax commission to task because "within minutes of taking their oath of office, the new commission unanimously voted to overturn significant, pro-taxpayer rules put in place by the prior tax commission under fovernor blanco. because of this reversal in policy, many taxpayers will be subjected to higher property assessed values and higher taxes."
mr. juneau's letter was also published on the popular statewide political website bayou buzz.
today we noticed that a bayou buzz commenter, /concerned citizen' pointed out the following about several of piyush "bobby" jindal's tax commission appointments:
What Mr. Juneau politely omitted was the questionable backgrounds of 3 of Jindal's 5 Tax Commissioners. Jindal's appointed chairman, Pete Peters, left the Tax Commission years ago in scandal. He was found to have taken gratuities along with the old Chairman, who was found guilty by the Board of Ethics. The Inspector General also found that Peters created bogus travel expenses for the Chairman. Peters was the former Director of the troubled agency.
Kenny Naquin was investigated by the Feds for lowering the assessment on a New Orleans riverboat casino. The casino then gave Naquin's cousins (Sen. Heitmeier and his brother) a "consulting" contract.
Paul Hargrove was investigated by the Ouachita Sheriff's department in Monroe when his former employer accused him of theft. I don't know the ultimate outcome of that. Hargrove was also cited by the Board of Ethics for a campaign finance violation. (he ran for state rep in Monroe and lost)
Since all of these things are easily verifiable and were widely reported, why did Jindal appoint them anyway? Are the Assessors so strong that they get to appoint the Board that is supposed to police them? Wow ! Either Jindal doesn't know government, doesn't know how to do a background check, or he really is a very bad politically corrupt guy masquerading as a reformer. It will be very interesting to see if the State Senate will confirm these Jindal Tax Commissioners.
Written by Concerned Citizen on 3/30/2008
another bayou buzz commenter had this observation:
Everyday we are finding out that Governor Jindal is not his own person, as he told us all throughout his campaign and acceptance speech. With all of the groceries, insurance, gasoline going up in price, we, the citizens of the State of Louisiana, really appreciate your latest move, Governor Jindal. You could not even let the new board get their feet wet before you gave them their orders.
Written by Sweetpea on 3/28/2008
piyush scammed: higher property tax assessments on the way
valiant lafayetters keeping the pressure on the redflex scam and the criminals running lafayette consolidated government
redflex protest 29 march 2008 lafayette, louisiana
The Valianteers had an impromptu protest yesterday!!
The Abshires were protesting the van on HWY 90 while Betsy and Stephanie protested the van at Kaliste Saloom & Hugh Wallis. The police requested that the Abshires leave HWY 90 because waving at the traffic is not appropriate (it was on the 6pm & 10pm KATC news). We learned from the police that it is appropriate to protest with signs.
The Abshires next went to reinforce Betsy and Stephanie at Kaliste Saloom location. The protest was successful as business became slow for Redflex and the operator packed up. As a group and with proper signage we went back to HWY 90. That van operator decided business was too slow and also packed up. We followed that van to its next location on Pinhook, before Walmart, and allowed them to setup. As we approached the van, with signs in arm, the driver drove off without even disconnecting and removing the external radar system!!!
We aggravated 2 vans enough to move from their locations 3 times – that’s 150% success!
Great job for Mark, Steph, Betsy and photographer Phil Abshire.
inside van photo 2
Our efforts continue to be strong and we are really pissing off Redflex right now. We also have the first threat letter from attorneys in Toledo threating to report a man to a credit bureau if he does not pay the $25. Whatever.
V.L.
click the redflex label in the footer of this post for more.
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more piyush scammery: gary chouest
lies, deception, fraud and trickery have been and shall remain the hallmarks of this administration. piyush was a liar and a deceiver from the beginning but fortunately for those hip to these things, a viewing of that disaster of an inauguration ceremony portends that piyush and all those around him are bunglers and are destined to be found out.
Jindal donor got first contract
By MARK BALLARD
Capitol news bureau
The first business to benefit from state economic development aid under Gov. Bobby Jindal is run by a man whose family and businesses donated at least $135,250 to the governor’s campaign and local Republican Party causes during the past year.
Jindal introduced the donor — Gary Chouest, of Galliano — as a leader of Louisiana business in the same March 9 speech when the governor proclaimed before the Legislature that the state’s political culture had moved beyond “who you know” motivations. click here or link to read the entire article.
Chouest contributions
Contributions by companies related to Gary Chouest or by people named Chouest using the same address in campaign financial disclosures:
CLEAN TANK LLC: Galliano, on 10/2/2007, $5,000 to Republican Party of Louisiana.
C-LOGISTICS LLC: Galliano, on 10/2/2007, $5,000 to Republican Party of Louisiana.
OFFSHORE SERVICE VESSELS LLC: Galliano, on 9/14/2007, to $5,000 Jindal Campaign for governor.
ALPHA MARINE SERVICE LLC: Galliano, on 9/14/2007, $5,000 to Jindal Campaign for governor.
CHOUEST OFFSHORE SERVICES: Galliano, on 9/13/2007, $5,000 to Jindal Campaign for governor.
ROSS CHOUEST: Galliano, on 5/18/2007, $2,500 to Jindal Campaign for governor.
CASEY CHOUEST: Galliano, on 5/18/2007, $2,500 to Jindal Campaign for governor.
GARY CHOUEST: Galliano, on 5/18/2007, $5,000 to Jindal Campaign for governor.
ROSS CHOUEST TRUST: Galliano, on 1/25/2007, $50 to Louisiana Committee for a Republican Majority.
DINO CHOUEST: Galliano, on 1/25/2007, $50 to Louisiana Committee for a Republican Majority.
DAMON CHOUEST: Galliano, on 1/25/2007, $50 to Louisiana Committee for a Republican Majority.
CASEY CHOUEST TRUST: Galliano, on 1/25/2007, $50 to Louisiana Committee for a Republican Majority.
DIONNE CHOUEST: Galliano, on 1/25/2007, $50 to Louisiana Committee for a Republican Majority.
C-LOGISTICS LLC: Galliano, on 11/3/2006, $100,000 to Louisiana Committee for a Republican Majority.
source: Louisiana Board of Ethics via the advocate
did 'the wizard' conjure up an appointment in piyush's regime?
local rats get some piyush payback
first casualty in piyush scam's war on some corruption: piyush scam
ball mayor roy hebron named to piyush scam's transition team
jim beam freaking over piyush scam's charlie dewitt overture
gov-elect piyush scam appoints another LRA bungler to transition team
more debunking the piyush mandate hoax
a little piyush payback
gov elect piyush scam already stabbing his snake charmed supporters in the back
snake charmed louisianaians elect the piyush "bobby" jindal scam governor
who's nigger are you?
pastor james david manning has an interesting take on political correctness and words you can and can't speak and words you ought to speak and avoid.
video: black preacher exposes barack obama in all his ignorance and inglorious ineptitude
new york preacher who released 'obama is a mack daddy' sermon releases second video
more words of wisdom from pastor james david manning
major pennsylvania tomato grower ends crop - no workers
tomato planting illustration photo courtesy: plow creek farm
Major Grower Ends Crop, Lacking Workers
By MICHAEL RUBINKAM – 4 days ago
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. (AP) — Saying the nation's immigration system is broken, Pennsylvania's largest grower of fresh-to-market tomatoes announced Monday he will no longer produce the crop because he can't find enough workers to harvest it.
Keith Eckel, 61, a fourth-generation farmer and the owner of Fred W. Eckel Sons Farms Inc., said he saw a dramatic decline last summer in the number of migrant workers who showed up to pick tomatoes at his 2,000-acre farm in northeastern Pennsylvania.
He said Congress' failure to approve comprehensive immigration reform had hindered his ability to hire enough workers to get his crop to the market. Most of Eckel's workers came from Mexico.
"There are a number of workers hesitant to travel, legal or illegal, because of the scrutiny they are now under," said Eckel, whose tomatoes have been shipped to supermarkets and restaurants throughout the eastern United States. "So there are less workers crossing state lines."
Eckel, who planted 2.2 million tomato plants last year, said he also will stop growing pumpkins and will plant half as much sweet corn as usual, resulting in a loss of nearly 175 jobs.
Eckel, one of the largest growers of fresh tomatoes in the Northeast, said it cost him $1.5 million to $2 million to plant and harvest a tomato crop — too much of an investment to risk not having enough workers at harvest time.
"The system to provide our labor is broken and the emotion surrounding the immigration issue is standing in the way of those in the political arena moving forward to solve it," Eckel told a news conference at his farm in Clarks Summit.
Congress failed to pass legislation last year that would have allowed immigrants — some already in the country illegally and some who would come from abroad — to work through guest-worker and legalization programs.
Carl Shaffer, president of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, predicted other farmers would follow Eckel's lead and stop growing labor-intensive crops unless the government developed a reliable guest-worker program.
"The American consumer really needs to wake up to this issue," said Shaffer, who joined Eckel at the news conference. "It's not just an immigration issue, it's an issue that's going to affect everyone's food supply."
Eckel does not participate in the federal government's H-2A guest worker program, which allows farmers to bring in foreigners if they can prove that workers can't be found locally. Like many farmers, Eckel believes the program is too cumbersome. He said he wouldn't qualify for it anyway because his growing season is too short.
According to the U.S. Labor Department, U.S. farmers hired only about 75,000 H-2A workers in 2007 — while an estimated 600,000 to 800,000 workers in the United States were illegal immigrants.
The Labor Department has announced plans to overhaul the H-2A system, but the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau is calling for a guest-worker program to be built from scratch that will provide a stable, legal supply of labor.
Though Eckel's tomato pickers made an average of $16.59 per hour last year, he said the relatively high wage is not enough to attract local labor to work the fields.
"A lot of people think with immigration that we're talking about immigrants taking jobs from others. Let me tell you, there is no local labor that is going to go out and harvest those tomatoes in 90-degree temperatures except our immigrant labor," Eckel said. "They come here to do a job that no one else will do in this country."
Eckel said he is scrupulous about asking workers for immigration documents. Nevertheless, he wants to avoid the risk of a federal immigration raid. He cited national surveys that found as many as 70 percent of U.S. farm workers are in the country illegally.
The acreage he previously devoted to tomatoes and pumpkins will be converted to field corn that is harvested by machines.
Ray Vega, 64, who came to the United States from Mexico as a boy and has worked seasonally at Eckel's farm since 1970, said many migrant workers "are scared to travel anymore" because they're afraid of being picked up by immigration authorities.
S.2611 u.s. senate approves immigration bill
illegals found in ball, la.
S.1639 george bush's illegal alien shamnesty bill
Written by: Dan Juneau
After much anticipation, Governor Jindal’s Tax Commission was sworn into office on March 18, 2008. Within minutes of taking their oath of office, the new commission unanimously voted to overturn significant, pro-taxpayer rules put in place by the prior Tax Commission under Governor Blanco. Because of this reversal in policy, many taxpayers will be subjected to higher property assessed values and higher taxes.
During the summer of 2007, the Blanco Tax Commission heard testimony, discussion and lengthy presentations from taxpayers and assessors on the pending rules and regulations for 2008. Taxpayers successfully argued that, to achieve fair market value in valuation techniques as mandated by our state constitution, the appraiser must appropriately recognize depreciation and obsolescence when evident, or the property will be overvalued—and thus, overtaxed. To the contrary, the assessors pushed for discretionary privileges regarding obsolescence, leaving its inclusion solely at the discretion of the assessor. Unfortunately, many assessors simply do not recognize obsolescence as a matter of practice, even though it is a requirement of the appraisal process in determining fair market value. Other assessors treat obsolescence as a gift to taxpayers—if they choose to bestow it.
Taxpayers are not looking for gifts or handouts, but rather the uniform application of appraisal principles throughout the state, regardless of whether the parish is an “obsolescence-granting” parish or whether the “obsolescence-granting” assessor is still in office or not. This arbitrary and capricious treatment of obsolescence certainly does not comply with the uniformity provisions of our state constitution—property should have the same fair market value standards statewide, irrespective of the parish or assessor making the fair market value determination.
During much of modern history in Louisiana, assessors have generally had their way with the Tax Commission. This has often led to the historical under-assessment of residential property on the tax rolls statewide and a disproportionate amount of property taxes being paid by business and commercial interests. Gov. Blanco made a bold decision early in her administration to reform and clean up the property tax system. To do this, she appointed a fair and independent Tax Commission. This obviously worked, because both taxpayers and assessors generally left Tax Commission meetings not satisfied, with neither ever getting all that they had hoped for.
Some powerful assessors were determined to overturn the reforms put in place under Governor Blanco. They endorsed then-candidate Jindal, in hopes of going back to the way things used to be at the Tax Commission. On February 29, 2008, Governor Jindal announced his five appointments to the commission. On the same day they took their oath of office, the new commission, on rehearing and without any public discussion or explanation, reversed the obsolescence policy in favor of the assessors. Because of this change in policy, assessors will now be able, within the sole discretion and whim of each assessor, to choose whether or not to include obsolescence in their appraisals, even if established by the taxpayer.
While it is still too early to tell whether the Jindal Tax Commission will continue to veer from the road to reform paved by the Blanco Commission, it is definitely off on an inauspicious start. If the new policy holds, we will be telling businesses looking to invest or expand in Louisiana that they will need to kiss the rings of their local assessors in order to be treated fairly. That policy will erode the positive impact of the economic development advances Governor Jindal recently pushed through the Legislature. He should realize that and demand that his Tax Commission reverse this policy.
local piyush poot sniffer, joey vercher, sells out central louisiana's poor and elderly property owners.
call joey vercher and tell him to stop sniffing piyush's poots and to do whats right for the property owners of this area and this state
harold joseph vercher
710 w shore dr, alexandria, la 71303
image one realty / v & v properties
1223 macarthur dr, alexandria, la. 71303
hjvercher@cox-internet.com
list of companies to boycott owned by joey vercher here and here.
c.b.forgotston
jindal replaces highway safety champion
kittens chase bear up a tree
kittens run a 'real young teenage bear' up a tree
a leopard kills a crocodile
indian kids playing with cobras
tastes like chicken
even the birds shit on george w bush
la state record alligator
pelican swallows pigeon whole
knute not so cute anymore
boys need petssss
bald eagle info site
big rattler & fathers day in new orleans
hollywood in year 2047
silly sillies
why we love kids
10 simple truths
1st Um...
albino fawn
isnt this amazing?
assicons
weird doppler snaps
national wildlife's 35th annual competition winners
cool propaganda piece
rocks pray optical illusion
hi-res fotos from around louisiana
couples optical illusion
bambi & thumper
moon & star mystery foto
moose story
faces of death update
deer jumps over harley
speedy gonzales and pals take over new yawk taco bell
50 lb catfish caught at buhlow lake
mayor roy: "we cannot stomach losing four million [dollars] a year"
it seems that back in 1967 rapides parish voters approved a one percent parish-wide sales tax. according to mayor roy "it allocates thirty-three percent of the one cent sales tax revenue to [the city of] alexandria, fifty percent goes to the rapides parish school board, i believe, nine percent goes to the [rapides parish police] jury and five percent goes to the city of pineville. there are other municipalities...townships and villages that share in those other percentages. they were actually listed in the call. at the time when the 1967 tax passed, ball was an unincorporated township so it did not share. five years after that, it incorporated and it started its - really battle to become one of the ones that share directly."
apparently, the sales tax is coming up for renewal this year and the rapides parish police juror from district "a" john "buck" linecum, whose pushing the redistribution proposal, is...according to central la politics blog...a "sock-puppet for crooked ball mayor, roy hebron" and seemingly in agreement, the gannett/town talk reporter, karina donica, writes today that police juror lincecum wants the voters to "vote on a redistribution of the proceeds from the 1-cent sales tax voters approved in 1967" and that "the town of ball especially stands to gain from a redistribution. the municipality was created after the 1967 tax was passed. if the proposal were to pass, the town would go from receiving nothing to receipts of more than $600,000, based on 2007 sales tax data." source
if this redistribution proposal comes to a vote, its highly likely that it would pass because it looks like its going to be sold to the voters that since alexandria is no longer the center of the universe around here with the amount of people that have moved out and into pineville and into the rural areas its only fair that more money go to them.
at the special alexandria city council meeting they did the "aw shux after all we do for them," routine pointing out that alexandria maintains the parish animal shelter, golf courses, alexandria provides water to the international paper mill on the north side of the river and the zoo and so forth. all valid arguments against redistribution.
when the sales tax comes up for a vote we will vote to rescind the tax because as a matter of principal we vote against any and all taxes but having said that, the best reason to reject a redistribution of the sales tax is simply because we can always keep an eye on alexandria city government to see what they are up to. the city of pineville doesnt broadcast their council meetings like alexandria does. nor does the town of ball, forest hill or the speed trap bandits at woodworth even the rapides parish police jury and the rapides parish school board refuse to broadcast their proceedings. the local media seldom reports on the goings on at those meetings either. so if the tax must stay on the books the best thing is to leave it like it is.
mike magnoli shines a little light on the city of alexandria, la.'s definition of 'transparency'
louisiana public records law
La. R.S. 44
alexandria city council bans a broadcast of a special city council meeting
city of alexandria, la. is violating city council meetings broadcast ordinance: refuses to broadcast special meeting on star tek!
city of alexandria, la. sued for violation of public records law
city of alexandria caught lying about prescott road 'study'
third circuit affirms judge davidson's ruling in fuel plus llc v rapides parish police jury et al
click here to download five page .pdf
this is the case to allow alcohol sales in certain parts of north rapides parish. it turned on a louisiana state supreme court opinion in sabine parish police jury versus commissioner of alcohol & tobacco control [thirty page .pdf] however, the third circuit didnt buy that argument:
The case before us differs from Sabine, in certain respects. In Sabine the local option election took place before the redistricting of the parish into election districts, that redistricting resulted in a “dry” ward becoming part of an otherwise “wet” election district. In the case before us, the local option election took place after the redistricting, included the entire parish, and after the election, all of Election District A had voted to remain dry.
Although the parish-wide election allowed voters to determine whether their ward, rather than their election district, would allow sale of alcoholic beverages, the result, as it affects the parties to this case, is that Election District A chose to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages. Therefore, the argument that the election should have been held on the basis of election districts rather than wards is based, in this case, on a distinction without a difference. In either case, the voters of Election District A have chosen to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages.
La.R.S. 26:583 makes it clear that its purpose is that the sale of alcoholic beverages be allowed or prohibited “only in an entire ward, election district, or incorporated municipality and not in any portion thereof.” Therefore, as it pertains to Election District A, the purpose of the statute has been achieved.
fuel plus llc versus rapides parish police jury et al (.pdf)
plaintiff's appeal brief (.pdf)
defendant's appeal brief (.pdf)
3rd circuit just says no to ward 10 alcohol sales
a rude awakening for realtor wolf
robert wolf
link to video clip page
at the tail end of the 25 march 2008 alexandria, la. city council finance committee meeting, local realtor robert wolf, arose to ask a question to the committee concerning last summer's tax election.
mr. wolf was specifically concerned about the one percent sales and use tax that was on that ballot. it seems that previously this sales tax had an expiration date of ten years, meaning that it had to come before the voters every ten years to be approved or rejected.
mr. wolf asked: "not too long ago we voted to renew a sales and use tax - one percent, that had a expiration date of ten years -- and the renewal does it also have an expiration date of ten years?"
(get a load of city finance director david crutchfield standing behind mr. wolf shaking his head in order to let the committee know the answer)
"no" replied councilman chuck fowler
"well how could we vote for a renewal of a tax that had an expiration date of ten years and not have an expiration date on what we voted for?" mr. wolf asked.
so councilman lawson called forth finance director crutchfield who promptly explained that it was an "in perpetuity" tax.
actually, last spring there was talk in one of the city council committees about making this tax "in perpetuity" so it really shouldnt have come as a surprise that is just what the city did.
however, no one ever explains how an in perpetuity tax is legal. a hundred years from now we will all be gone, yet people that arent even born yet will be tasked with paying these in perpetuity taxes without ever having a say or even having the opportunity to have a say. do you think thats right? what kind of people do that to their own offspring? an immoral people thats who. isnt an in perpetuity tax in reality taxation without representation? or how about a violation of including, but not limited to, section 1 of the fourteenth amendment right to due process? an in perpetuity tax is a totally unamerican concept - its communist.
the same goes for the rapides parish sheriff's office in perpetuity tax
05 october 2002 link
if louisiana actually had any politicians, legislators, etc. that were actually worth a damn, they would file a bill and pass a law outlawing this in perpetuity tax scam. but louisiana doesnt have any politicians or legislators that are worth a damn because they wouldnt have ever foisted this garbage on the people to begin with.
video blogging the alexandria city council
vote no to taxes and rein in the city council
mayor roy: anti-taxers not dumbasses after all
are communists running alexandria?
rapides parish sheriff chuck wagner admits he lied for 'political reasons'
full length 9m49s video at kalb.com here
kalb's interview with sheriff wagner leaves us with inconsistencies!
city of alexandria to get another attorney in cleco fraud suit
in the 25 march 2008 alexandria city council legal committee, mayor roy "put forth an agenda item fact sheet it does not have a contract attached which does not follow the normal rules" the mayor said that he would work with the legal committee chair mr. everett hobbs, "to negotiate any legal fees or structure that needs to be met for an ordinance "authorizing the mayor to enter into a professional services agreement with john adragna, esquire." because "the administration seeks the services of mr. adragna to assist in the litigation of city of alexandria versus cleco corporation in the event the present mediation is not immediately resolved - we think this is necessary, mr. adragna is one of the best in the business...[and is the] kind of person we would need in the litigation phase of this case as opposed to where we've been."
john michael adranga [bio] is a principal with the washington d.c. law firm miller, balis & o'neil, pc. and practices in the area of electricity regulation.
city of alexandria -v- cleco lawsuit pleadings
cleco ceo mike madison is a hypocrite
heather-renee tribute video
heather-renee' sarah skarina skeen was a twenty-two year old who died in september, 2005 in rapides parish, ball, louisiana under what her mother and maternal family maintain was suspicious circumstances, which they say were never properly investigated.
the strange death of heather-renee' sarah skarina skeen
via curt maynard's blog:
Why did I write that the media will ignore Pastor Manning as opposed to smearing him? Simple, it's obvious he'll never apologize for telling the truth, he has no fear of them, thus they'll never give him any publicity, NEVER!
Pastor Manning is far too honest for the average black to comprehend and appreciate, and way too honest for the Zionist media and Zio-American monstrosity in Washington DC to ever allow you to see.
city of alexandria, la. gets 'smart' quits online advance posting council agenda
UPDATE: sometime around 10:00 am cdt tuesday 25 march 2008 the city updated their website with the council agenda.
this morning, we noticed that the gannett/town talk reporter, karina donica, in her weekly 'city notebook' column wrote about some agenda items on tomorrow's alexandria, la. city council meeting agenda.
so, we jammed over to the city of alexandria's official website to view the agenda ourselves because you cant trust the town talk's reporting about these things because they always leave out (or suppress) most of it and usually the most important part out of their reporting but alas the 25 march 2008 city council agenda is nowhere to be found within the city's website. this is surprising because in the past the city council agenda was usually placed on the city's website on the thursday or friday before the following tuesday's city council meeting.
c b forgotston schools state rep hunter greene
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representative hunter v. greene
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appearing on the moon griffon radio program 17 march 2008, louisiana uber blogger and legislative watch dog c. b. forgotston took a call from state representative hunter green. according to representative greene he says that he has been a "very big advocate of refunding monies to taxpayers."
however, as shown in the audio clip representative greene really doesnt know the state constitution, or louisiana law or really what hes talking about. whats worse (but normal for louisiana) is that representative greene is chairman of the house ways and means committee, which must mean that representative greene was made chairman of ways and means because he is a useful idiot and puppet to the piyush "bobby" jindal adminstration.
save or spend our money?
kalb getting set to do another fluff piece on rapides parish sheriff chuck wagner
in the easter sunday 10 pm news cast, kalb's leigh culbert announced that kalb will be sitting down this week with rapides parish, louisiana sheriff chuck wagner. you can tell its gonna be a fluff piece by the way its announced in that ms. culbert recites the obviously erroneous line that the staff changes are "part of the normal process any police agency goes through in its day-to-day operations." this is a patently disingenuous thing to say, considering all the documented evidence to the contrary. all kalb is trying to do here is subliminally plant that seed in your mind that everything is ok, its just normal bidness.
did media general/kalb fail to disclose a conflict of interest in the 2007 rapides parish sheriff's race?
media general/mike magnoli fluff piece on rapides parish sheriff
rapides parish sheriff office links page 2008
kalb sold
al copeland dies
popeyes famous fried chicken founder al copeland died today at munich, germany.
the mosquito coast has a rather detailed write-up about mr. copeland from the times-picayune - click here.
UPDATE: monday 31 march 2008 wwl:
Al Copeland to be laid to rest today
08:16 AM CDT on Monday, March 31, 2008
Final goodbyes will be said Monday to legendary New Orleans restaurateur Al Copeland.
Copeland died Easter Sunday in Germany where he was seeking treatment for a rare form of cancer. He was 64-years-old.
Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Church on St. Charles Avenue, with a mass following at 2 p.m.
After the mass, there will be a funeral procession to Metairie Cemetery on Pontchartrain Boulevard where Copeland will be laid to rest.
At least a dozen of Copeland’s race cars, motorcycles and his famed speed boat will be displayed on the lawn – just some of the toys that epitomize his flamboyant lifestyle.
alvin c. copeland memorial at find a grave
uncle albert urbina passes at 69
rep. chris roy: hooking up the trial lawyers; driving up the cost of modular housing
hb795 by representative roy "provides that immunity from civil liability under worker's compensation law shall not extend to situations where an employer removes adequate safeguards"
click here to download two page .pdf
hb532 "provides an exception to the compulsory motor vehicle liability security law"
I. Any health care provider, hospital, or ambulance service that furnishes emergency medical services or supplies to the owner of a motor vehicle, who fails to own or maintain compulsory motor vehicle liability security, shall have the right to recover the reasonable charges or fees for such services or supplies from the owner of the other vehicle and his insurer, regardless of the provisions of this Part.
representative roy's crème de la crème is hb800. this eleven page legislative boondoggle creates something called the louisiana modular housing act. this bureaucratic nightmare will to drive up the pricing of modular homes, hb800 promises to: to provide legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations relative to modular housing; to provide for third-party inspectors and design review agencies; to provide for standards of construction for modular housing; to provide for enforcement of the building code; to provide for enforcement of building code amendments; to provide for design review; to provide for inspections of modular housing; to provide for decals or insignia on modules; to provide for reciprocity of modular housing; to provide for local government authority; and to provide for related matters.
those "related matters" can be found in the bill's digest "proposed law authorizes the council to establish reasonable fees to enforce proposed law." "reasonable" fees to be borne by guess who.
in these uncertain economic times that we live in and most economists agree that we are already in a recession, some predict a full blown depression, doesnt it make sense that if representative roy was really concerned with the plight of his fellow louisianaians he would be working to remove taxes, fees, rules and regulations that drive up prices and restrict commerce and industry instead of pouring more on? especially when you stop and think that a lot of us, if we're lucky, are probably going to be living in a modular home before long.
even if representative roy is concerned about unscrupulous modular home builders ripping off louisianaians, dont we already have consumer protection laws and fraud laws and misrepresentation laws like for example the unfair trade practices and consumer protection law found at La. R.S. 51:1401 already on the books? and hey what about caveat emptor?
the louisiana legislature is like a senile person. they do the exact opposite of what they are told to do, of whats expected of them - just for spite. senator edwin murray talking about his bill, sb6 to create a state cocktail was quoted as saying "we will probably have a little fun with this bill." the thing is, is that we dont send you to baton rouge to "have a little fun" we send you to baton rouge to help create a better louisiana for everyone. something that the legislature is totally deficient and incapable of doing by creating unwanted and unneeded laws and crimes and rules and regulations, taxes and fees out of thin air that make life harder for your average louisianaian, while at the same time they protect their criminal friends.
click here to download hb800 eleven page .pdf
hb518 provides for special permits for the transportation of modular
buildings- three page .pdf
hb379 expands license classifications of the state licensing board for
contractors to include modular building contractors - five page .pdf
click the link to view all bills filed by representative chris roy jr.
bob vila
modular homes make sense
rapides parish sheriff links page 2008
turmoil in rapides parish sheriff office
gannet/town talk drops a dime on sheriff wagner/media general/kalb/emails/p.i.o. scam
media general/kalb/mike magnoli fluff piece on chuck wagner/heath crawford rapides parish sheriff email scandal
latest gannett/town talk/wagner/kalb/crawford story leaves more questions than answers
cynthia jardon: kalb 'beyond the pale'
did the central la media and rapides parish sheriff chuck wagner just get punk'd?
r.a.p.e.s.o.
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rapides parish sheriff race: wagner wins!
rapides parish sheriff race: is chuck wagner a corporate tool?
ksyl: michele godard to be on show thursday 15 november 2007
rapides parish sheriff candidate forum
rapides parish sheriff race: a deputy on 'intimidation'
rapides parish sheriff race: hilton strikes back
dirty politicking in rapides parish sheriff race alleged
rapides parish sheriff race links page 1
rapides parish sheriff candidates campaign finance reports
blogger to rapides parish sheriff candidate bill robinson: not so fast!
is sheriff wagner a man of his word? you be the judge!
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Resolved Condors to be Reintroduced in NorCal; Threats Remain
ARCATA, Calif. - The California condor soon may return to the skies in northwestern California - but conservation groups are calling for action to improve their chances of survival.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, along with the Yurok Tribe, have proposed reintroducing the condor to the northern part of its historic range, which includes Oregon and northern Nevada. However, Pamela Flick, senior California representative for the group Defenders of Wildlife , said the states need some policy changes to pave the way.
"Defenders of Wildlife remains concerned about releasing condors into a landscape rife with threats to their continued survival," she said, "from the familiar threat of lead poisoning to the emerging threat of rodenticide poisoning."
California's ban on lead ammunition takes full effect July 1. Oregon's lead-ammunition program is voluntary, and Nevada doesn't regulate it at all.
Condors also fall victim to certain types of anticoagulant rat poison by eating tainted carcasses. Assembly Bill 1788 partially addresses the issue by banning the chemicals on state land, but Flick said the main problem is with illegal marijuana operations.
"Thousands of illegal marijuana farms have been identified here in California," she said, "with a substantial concentration of these sites located in the area of release in northwest California."
The public can weigh in on the federal environmental assessment of the condor reintroduction program Thursday morning in Klamath and at an evening meeting in Arcata.
The California condor almost went extinct in 1985, with only 22 birds remaining. But there are now 290 birds in southern California and the Baja Peninsula in Mexico, thanks to successful reintroduction programs there.
The text of AB 1788 is online at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov, and meeting information is at parkplanning.nps.gov.
Editor's Note: Three condors were released at the Vermilion Cliffs in Grand Canyon National Park in December 1996. The current estimated population of 82 condors soaring over the Grand Canyon is included in the 290 bird count noted in the article.
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I like Jones' ability a lot but the ultimate factor is going to be his hit tool. I think he'll hit 15-20 hrs and steal 15-20 bags. He'll have an obp that is 60-80 points above his avg. He'll end up playing above avg defense. But will he hit .240, .290, or somewhere in between?
1 hour ago, Lou said:
Even if Ward doesn't work out, It's so important for the Angels to find out if he can. Being able to spend the 20m+ on what it would cost for a premier 3bman on someone else like a top of the rotation starter would be a huge win for this team. If they sign a guy like Moustakas for more than a year, then we know what they think of his chances. I'm not convinced the Angels are actually looking for outside help at this point. The good news is that they don't have to right now.
4 hours ago, Angelsjunky said:
there are almost 10 players that could move from tier 4 to tier 2 this year.
14 hours ago, Second Base said:
Hey Scotty, I noticed on this list it said that Aaron Hernandez who we just drafted is 26 years old, that can’t be right can it? I doubt we drafted a 26 year old in the 3rd round of the 2018 draft.
edit-never mind i just clicked on his name and he is 22 years old.
1 hour ago, Stradling said:
Hernandez and Bradish are going to surprise some folks. I think they're both 22, but I wouldn't be surprised to see either of them in an Angels uniform by 24.
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Making a jump from "the potential of making the majors, or have high likelihood of making the majors but providing minimal impact" to "above average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor" is a pretty good sized leap. Of course many will progress and improve, im just not sure i can agree with expecting that level of improvement.
Yes you can argue a couple made jumps like that last season, Regnifo obviously and Jones but making leaps like that are the exceptions not the rule. Did we have any others that jumped their stock that much last season to outpace their expectations before the season began?
10 just feels overly optimistic for me to make that kind of leap, but im an uber realist when it comes to that kind of thing. Im sure a few will, i just dont think it will be that many. Again I hope you are correct.
5 minutes ago, floplag said:
maybe I worded that wrong. I am saying that any one of 10 players could make that jump ie they have the upside to do so. I am not saying that 10 will make the jump.
here is the 2018 ranking:
http://prospects1500.com/top-50-lists/los-angeles-angels-2018-top-50-prospects/
Last year they had the following ranks:
Tier 1:
Shohei Ohtani - Graduated to the big
Jones, Adell, Maitan, Marsh, Barria
CRodriguez, Thaiss, Canning, Herm, Rivas
Fletcher, Ward, Jewell, Paredes, Soriano, Suarez, Soto, Castillo, Lund, Duensing, Deveaux, Smith, Williams, JRodriguez, Sanger, Bard, Zimmerman, LPena, Justus, J Garcia, Foster, Gatto, Osmer Morales, Jerrryell Rivera, Hofacket, Wesely, Houchins, Bates, Jose Natera, Jonah Todd
Pastrone, Knowles, Del Valle, Yan, Vega, Swanda, Sherman Johnson, Jimmy Barnes, Adderlin Santana.
So we graduated Ohtani, Barria, Ward, Fletcher to the majors and still managed to improve Tier 2 and 3.
We could graduate up to 9 players from our top 20 this year. My guess is that it will be closer to 5.
I also wouldn't put too much stock in the description of the tiers. It doesn't really encompass the true nature of why someone is currently ranked in the high teens or 20s. Jose Soriano for instance could have a tremendous impact at the major league level.
Now that of course makes perfect sense. Apologies for the misread.
Of the ones that have yet to make an appearance in the bigs, i think 5 or 6 is fair, Thaiss, Canning, Suarez, Rengifo... pretty much assumed we will see them in 19. The other assumptions would be they would need to see if Walsh or Rojas can be more than prospects at age 25. Anything more would all depend on injuries and such.
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I know they are only ETA's...but looking at those time frames, you can see what Eppler is not going after long term FA's (and yes I know a lot of these guys will not pan out, will flame out and some will get traded)....
2018: Jewell, Buttrey, Jerez, Herm
2019: Canning, Rengifo, Suarez, Thaiss, Walsh, Rojas, Pena
2020: Adell, Kruger, Jones, Sandoval, Lund, Hanewich, Procopio, Gatto, MacKinnon, Beasley
A lot of possibilities, with not a lot of spots available. Going to be interesting.
^Don't forget Ohtani, Barria, Fletcher, and Ward for 2018.
1 hour ago, floplag said:
I think we'll see 4 or 5 lost their rookie status and another 4 or 5 make their debut without losing their rookie status.
Guys like Walsh and Rojas aren't on anyone's radar so whatever they give you at the major league level is absolute gravy. Similar to Fletcher actually. Who wasn't really a prospect above being a future MIF util guy. But that's the importance of building depth and how even though a farm may not have a ton of tier 1 and 2 guys, the system can provide tremendous value.
Even if the farm holds steady as a top 10 system after this year and we graduate another 5 guys, That'll be 10 players on the 25 man roster at league min who are contributing well above the replacement level scrubs or higher paid players we had before.
In other words, in 2020, take money (about 40m) from Harvey, Cahill, Allen, and Calhoun in 2019 and replace that with similar or better production from Canning, Suarez, Buttrey and Adell. Now find a taker for the last year of Cozart's contract and welcome back Ohtani, Middleton, and JC Ramirez. Now sign Garrit Cole. Now fill 2b with league min Rengifo, Jones or Fletcher. If Ward doesn't work out you can add a 3bman. Sign or trade for a C.
And don't forget, you're going to restock with another draft and you're going to get a handful of guys that move up in value and add some more you talent in the intl market.
and if things don't work out in 2019 you can add more Patrick Sandovals, Luis Maderos and Luis Rengifos.
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43 minutes ago, HaloNArizona said:
37 minutes ago, Angelsjunky said:
All the more reason to for 2019 to be a sort of transition year. Leave some room for youth to get playing time and assert themselves, allowing Eppler to concentrate on what needs can’t be filled internally for the next few seasons.
If Fletcher is a .700 OPS 2B, if Ward can drop a .260/.320/.400 line, if Suarez, Canning, and Barría all look good making starts it really let’s Billy focus exclusively on dire needs like catcher, frontline SP, impact bullpen next season or two instead of seemingly every need every offseason, catchers, first base, second base, third base, outfield, outfield depth, infield depth, back of rotation, top of rotation, all of bullpen...
I dont really want to get into next year till we see where this year goes, but i will say this... a lot of teams with more money than we have are going to go after Cole. That doesn't bode well for us. I expect the Dodgers for example to likely go ham there and they will beat any offer we can make so unless hes specifically wants to be an Angle im not optimistic there. Just cause he and Arrenado are local boys doesn't mean all that much based on the endless Trout talks so i have no expectations on that.
Right now the reality for next off season is that we are likely to have most of the same holes we had this season due to the 1 year deals. Thats not really significant improvement unless those holes are filled by the kids and they perform above expectation. Plus, there may not be as many options available at our spots of need. Im not a fan at all of these 1 yr mercenary deals but it is what it is.
We have a plan for the farm but the big club is piece mail right now, and thats not what i was hoping for. Well see how things turn out perhaps my pessimistic outlook can be turned.
they likely don't need to perform above expectation. They need to be as good as the guys they are replacing so we can use that money for other stuff. It's actually the entire premise of what Eppler is trying to do.
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I get that, but thats also relative depending exactly how well Harvey and Cahill do. We are expecting/hoping Harvey and Cahill to return to from to sniff a playoff run, we would have to put that same expectation on the kids to perform at the level to continue it.
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29 minutes ago, floplag said:
Return to form???
The projections that have the Angels at 85 wins don't have Harvey turning the clock back to his black knight days, they have him coming in around 4.75 era, Cahill is being projected to be worse than last year and yet both are improvements over who they are replacing. Two rookies graduating into 4.50 guys would also be an improvement.
That's the reality of what our rotation was last year.
Edited January 21 by Inside Pitch
20 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:
Thats not enough to actually make a run at anything so they will have to do better for that to happen is my point meaing the kids would need to project better as well. 85 wins doesnt make the WC, you know that as well as i do.
Also thats not what our rotation was last year, not when we were down to 12-13 on the depth chart.
that's the whole point. they'll have an additional 30-40 mil because cheap controlled talent will be providing the meh production that used to cost that.
I have no clue what will happen - none.
But I do know that every year teams under and over perform their projections because they aren't anything better than intelligent guesses. I further know that the formulas used to come up with these projections are enacted universally and that the greatest variances are tied to players at the opposite ends of the age spectrum. Comments like the kids need to project better are silly, not because a team would be happy with a 4.50 era but because even the best projections tend to miss hard on young players (and old ones). Reason being is that projections view all players as being one of however many thousands of players to ever play the game at the same age with a similar performance history. This is not a slam directed at you it's just what it is. The sweet spot for projection systems is for guys between age 25 through 31 with at least a three year MLB track record through their age 25 season.
Anyway.... That 85 win projection might be 80 wins, might be 90 wins. 90 wins is WC territory and every team projected to win between 82 and 86 games is in the conversation. Neither Oakland or Tampa Bay were projected to win as many as 85 games last year...
Lastly, our rotation last year was the guys who actually started, those are the guys that accounted for that combined era above 6.50... Those are the numbers they are needing improvement on, not whatever make believe numbers you think they might have put up had everyone been healthy...
I wanted to make this same point but figured the response would be... Well its moot because it isn't good enough anyway and they won't spend money anyway....
Guys, he simply doesn’t get it. He either doesn’t get it, or is trolling. There is no in between. He calls himself a realist, which would be accurate if he knew what he was talking about with the way prospects are graded. Also at some point, which that point is now, our prospects because they are being drafted ahead of the Astros prospects will have a higher ceiling more than likely, unless we whiffed which we did at least once.
1 minute ago, Stradling said:
I get what you're saying, but fwiw, I'm not always responding to the individual so much as to anyone reading who may buy into a narrative. "85 wins" seems to have joined "building top 5 farm system is the plan" as a talking point. If aw.com history is any indication if something is said enough it eventually becomes aw.com fact.
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For all we know, 85 wins may well be enough for the second WC spot.
It was for the Twins in 2017, and it put the Halos only 1 game in back of it in 2015. A'th will regress, Dipotos will regress, and TB isn't a sure bet to not regress either.
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Baseball America's Top 100 Prospects just hit the internet. Jo Adell moves up to #6, Canning #63. Marsh, Jones and Suarez bumped off -- but mostly due to a strong class of prospects out there.
https://www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/2019-top-100-prospects/
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Helping More By Saying "Yes" Less in 2016
Please come along with me as I take a trip down Media Memory Lane. This is the story of how I felt locked out of media circles so that when I finally sneaked in, I left the door open behind me and let in more people than I could be accountable for. This created a problem for myself and this is a plan for getting myself out of it. I take full responsibility for letting myself get in over my head and am now taking full responsibility for getting out of it with the new direction of this blog. Now at some point you might think:
But bear with me, I beg you. This may seem like self-congratulatory martyr shit but really it is just an embarrassing display of how thinking I could single-handedly change entrenched media practices was not that smart.
So at the beginning of 2014, I had bylines at two websites: xoJane and Religion Dispatches. I was eager to write for more publications and trawled the internet in search of editors' email addresses, I devoured their sites to see what kind of material they liked, I dove deep into their Twitter timelines. I spent time figuring out what they paid, who liked women, who responded fast, who never responded. Several hours a week were spent on this research.
I sent meticulous email pitches that were overwhelmingly ignored. I was doing sex work and copywriting to support myself and hated the former and found the latter a bit tedious compared to what I really found thrilling. It was devastating at times but when the few editors read my pitches and took a chance on me, it felt glorious . The work snowballed into writing for great online publications like The Baffler, The New Inquiry, The Hairpin, and The Toast. I started feeling like a writer.
These pieces impressed BuzzFeed enough to earn me a staff writing role there where my essays and some humor content gained me credibility both inside and outside BuzzFeed. When I left BuzzFeed, editors began reaching out to my directly and my cold pitches were accepted more regularly at new publications. Within a few months, I had sold a book and was a columnist at Pacific Standard and writing for outlets like The Washington Post, The New Republic, Matter, and The Guardian. I was finally making a living full time as a writer.
About midway through this year, I began getting emails from aspiring writers asking about pitching, which I told them about happily. I suggested edits, I suggested editors, I made introductions, and I championed people without a ton of bylines. I am glad to have done it. After giving details instructions to a dozen or so writers, I wrote this post on the pitches that worked for me in an effort to help people craft pitches that would work well so I wouldn't have to repeat myself. But still, I received more direct inquiries that said nothing about my work and only asked for editors' email and introductions to them. I don't believe in media gatekeeping so I gave email addresses out willingly, even when they were available on Twitter and the publication's website if the person had done their research.
When their pitches were rejected, some of these writers asked if I could appeal to the editor in question, a request that essentially asks me to second-guess my editor's judgment in a way that I wouldn't even do for my own work. Some asked for full line-edits of their drafts before turning in pieces to editors. With about 8-11 writers feeling OK about asking for really labor-intensive assistance, it became a lot of unpaid labor that wasn't helping them or myself. I fully realize that I brought it on myself but I am taking it off myself now.
The point of this is not that these writers are ungrateful or clueless. They just haven't learned how to navigate the media world yet via trial and error and some Googling. In simply giving out emails and direct instructions to anyone who asked, I was stopping them from doing really amazing work. The work of cold pitching editors turns you into a better reporter and the work of digging up their emails makes you a better investigator and introducing yourself to someone new proves your courage and tenacity. All of these things make better writers and I believe the world could use some of those. I have ultra-confidence that strong writers can figure this shit out and become fucking exquisite without me making it rain with my Rolodex.
I want the media to be filled with brilliant women's voices but I don't want to help them get their by using the same nepotistic tools that have entrenched so many in media to their roles. So this year, I am saying "No" to a lot more and instead using this blog to teach a wider audience what has and hasn't worked for me in various areas of writing. People can use these suggestions as they see fit and I hope this blog helps a lot of people find their pitches in the right hands so that one day, it's me asking them for a favor. I am going to scale back the number of writers that I mentor but continue to do so because they give me such joy and the world is better for having their work in it. But I'm also going to give them way more space to figure out where they want to write and what they want to write because frankly, my suggestions have probably been holding them back.
Stay tuned for my post on how to ask for favors from fellow writers and happy almost new year, don't get TOO wild.
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The Distance of 365 Days
A year ago today, a Polaroid photograph was taken of me wearing a pink lyrca and spandex bandage mini-dress. I only got to see it once but I remember being pleasantly surprised that even though I smiled big, my face hadn’t scrunched up and away from the kind of sex appeal I sought in this particular case. The photo was to go in my file as I auditioned for a job at a strip club in midtown Manhattan that I desperately did not want to take but would have been devastated if it wasn’t offered to me. I always did best when I smiled big because it made the men there think I was really having a good time. I passed muster and began work that very night. I took this photo earlier in the day when I was practicing at home:
I was owed thousands of dollars in freelance money, mostly from copywriting jobs and a handful of low-paid media ones when I ran out of Abilify, an anti-psychotic drug that I use to treat bipolar disorder. Uninsured and sinking into a depressive state, I started down the $880 price and knew that even if all the jobs I applied to called and made offers, I wouldn’t see money for another two weeks at least. And those jobs weren’t calling anyway. Abilify wouldn’t be generic for another six months and I could see myself slipping into the same suicidal despair that put me in Bellevue the year prior before that happened. But I can walk into a strip club and start making money that same day and so that’s what I did.
After my audition, I was in the dressing room getting more glammed up for my shift than was required to audition and a bubbly day shift blond in an American flag bandana approached me. She said, “Didn’t you just audition? It’s my first day too. You’re gonna do great cause there are like, no American girls and guys really like us. So you’ll do awesome!" She skipped out the door and on her way, apparently unaware of the dozen or so Russian women sitting around getting ready whose value she dismissed and made me look like a similarly over-confident slimeball.
One woman with long black hair, a thick Russian accent, and an ass that could solve the Euro Crisis kept staring in the mirror as she put on her make-up and said, “Somebody thinks she’s better than everyone else, hmmmm,” in an ominous sing-song way that I remain certain was a curse on both me and Bandana Jones because it was the worst club experience of my life. The night I quit, zero men tipped me after their lap dances that night, I had been thrown on the ground by a Norwegian man expecting a hand job on the dance floor, my tongue had swelled up and I had a fever of 103 from a nutritional deficiency I had developed from bad hours and bad eating trying to find a straight job and work at the club at the same time. I went home and just never bothered to show up again.
It was a year ago today that I started at a club in an industry I didn’t want to work in anymore. Today, I am in Paris writing my first book, a collection I sold to a Big Five publisher imprint for a generous sum with the help of an incredible agent and an insanely supportive and nurturing editor. I was hired at a major media company and left it when I realized it wasn’t for me. I started reporting science and technology stories when I thought I’d write personal essays forever. I fell in love and out again. I bought a fancy mattress and might buy a house in the Catskills in the next year. I’ve written stories that resonate with people enough that they send me very kind emails telling me that I should keep writing but that say to me, “You deserve to live,” which it is sometimes hard to say to myself.
The point of all this is not that I escaped the snares of the lurid adult industry and lived happily ever and to not become a stripper because someone might put a hex on you. The problem was not that I was a stripper but that I was unhappy being one at that particular juncture in my life. And as a writer now, I still get stories rejected and I get profoundly mean emails from readers and I still have to take Abilify so I don’t surrender to the alluring whispers from the Brooklyn Bridge that I could always just jump if the weight of myself got too much to carry around. I just want people to know that a year is not the blink of an eye we are so often told it is because it feels like a lifetime ago that I was on that stage in that pink dress.
I want people to know that they should remove the “just” from, “I’ll just stick it out another year” when they stay in jobs and cities and relationships they have the means but not the will to leave. There is nothing small or insignificant about a single year when you’re using every minute of it to claw your way out of whatever dull ache or crushing boredom or entrenched despair is plaguing you.If I had never gone into that club, I would not have made the money I needed to get my Abilify that gave me the stability and energy to follow up more assertively after job interviews and land the job that generated the kind of attention and opportunities I needed to get where I am today. That is Paris, by the way, if I hadn’t mentioned before what a cozy little bitch I am being right now.
When I got home tonight, I took this photo of myself in a black bodycon dress from American Apparel. I am not smiling big in it not because I am unhappy but because I think I look most like myself when my smile is at half-mast, not having to convince anyone what a good time I’m really having.
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Oh my gosh, I finally updated my website, bidding farewell to that melancholy pea soup shade of sadness to something a touch more sophisticated like this exquisite she-devil of a child whose bloodlust for jam is unmatched in the known world. I should update more often here.
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Trondheimsolistene with Alexander Rybak. Concert Tour, Autumn 2018
Trondheimsolistene with Alexander Rybak
Concert Tour, Autumn 2018
A meeting between Trondheimsolistene and Alexander Rybak, can only be described as a meeting between
“THE BEST OF TWO WORLDS”
This Autumn, Trondheimsolistene and Alexander Rybak present a Concert Tour, where they will visit 8 cities around Norway, from the South to the North:
Flekkefjord, Mandal, Grimstad, Borre, Narvik, Harstad, Melbu and Leknes
CLICK FOR INFORMATION ABOUT CONCERT- DATES AND TICKETS
Trondheimsolistene is an internationally recognized Norwegian Chamber-Orchestra.
It consists of young, talented musicians with connection to Trondheim. The orchestra has played concerts in United Kingdom, France, Germany, USA and many other countries.
Trondheimsolistene won the classical “Spellemanspris” (Norwegian Grammy) in 2006, 2010 and 2016. They won the Anders Jahres Cultural Prize in 2007 and the Cultural Prize of Sør-Trøndelag in 2008.
The current artistic leader of Trondheimsolistene, Geir Inge Lotsberg, continues the developement of Trondheimsolistene as a top-professional ensemble with large international acknowledgement. The concerts are characterized by joy, spontaneity and intensity.
Trondheimsolistene has an established cooperation with Alexander Rybak, where he gets to show his broad classical and popular repetoire as a soloist with the orchestra. Alexander Rybak hardly needs any presentation, apart from the fact that he sings and plays the violin on the highest level. He is a highly esteemed entertainer and this spring, he also made a comeback in the norwegian MGP-final and Eurovision Song Contest with the song “That’s How You Write A Song”
Grieg: Opus 53, Norsk og første møte
Henze: Sonata per Archi
Dvorak: Serenade
Plus the repetoire with Alexander Rybak
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On January 4th – 7th 2017, Alexander performed as guest-soloist in 4 New-Year Concerts with the Classical orchestra “Trondheimsolistene”.
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Dark Knight Rises, The (2012)
Movie Review by The Cenobite
Christopher Nolans last Batman film The Dark Knight Rises, as a comic fan and a huge Nolan fan my expectations for this film could not have been higher. Other critics have been wish washy with there reviews of Dark Knight some say its muddled, to long, and does not work. I pride and make fun of myself for having seen every comic movie Hollywood has overexposed us to the last fifteen years. In The Dark Knight Rises Nolan and crew have done something I have never seen or should I say felt. Over the last two films and culminating in this one what changed is I care! I care for Bruce Wayne I care for Alfred Pennyworth and I care for Fox. Dark Knight waste no time in introducing the most evil villain of all time you meet Bane early in the film, and most of you have heard his voice in the previews but it is evil in the film. You never doubt for a second that Bane is what he is a powerhouse that can take Gotham down. I read all about Bane and age fourteen I picked up the novelization of the "Knightfall" story arc and since then wanted him to be done right in a film. Please forget the idiot portrayal of Bane in Batman and robin. You learn a little about his past in the film but not enough to where its cheesy. The other big addition is Anne Hathaway as Catwoman, and while ive never been a big fan of hers she rocks in this movie. It is the subtle things Nolan does that humanizes these icons for example Catwomans robber goggles when put on top her head look like cat ears. Christian Bale is back as Bruce Wayne and the movie starts eight years in the future with him withdrawn and retired. Spoilers aside this movie has the action, story, and guts to end the trilogy on a great note. The movie is a little short of three hours but to me never dragged. Bale once again shows why he is one of my favorite actors and also why theres no debate to the best Batman actor. I have a picture artist Alex Ross drew of Bruce Wayne his cowl in background staring at his back in a mirror, and his back is scarred up from top to bottom. That is the Batman I love that is the Batman Nolan nailed he is human he is dark and he is tortured. Do yourself a favor and if you are a fan of the first two go see this asap you will not be disappointed. I'm saddened that its over but elated it ended this way. I hope the comic world learns a lesson from Dark Knight Rises you do not need 3d films and Michael Bay action to get it done. Why do we relate to these heroes why do we devote our time to reading there struggles, because there is a little Bruce Wayne in all of us. I do not know whats next for Batman Franchise and I do not see how it could get better maybe its time to shelf it for awhile and let Nolans trilogy be the defining work of the Dark Knight on film.
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Classic Articles
Carbon dioxide and light regulation of promoters controlling the expression of mitochondrial carbonic anhydrase in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
Per VILLAND, Mats ERIKSSON, Göran SAMUELSSON
Biochemical Journal Oct 01, 1997, 327 (1) 51-57; DOI: 10.1042/bj3270051
Per VILLAND
Department of Plant Physiology, Umeå University, 901 87 Umeå, Sweden
Mats ERIKSSON
Göran SAMUELSSON
Nuclear genes coding for carbonic anhydrase, a major mitochondrial constituent in Chlamydomonas reinhardtiigrown under limited CO2, were characterized. Two genes, ca1 and ca2, were found within 7 kb of genomic DNA, organized ‘head to head’ in a large inverted repeat. The DNA sequences for the two genes were very similar, even in the promoter regions and in introns, indicating that the repeat is a result of a recent duplication. To study gene regulation, elements from the upstream region of ca1 were fused to the arylsulphatase reporter gene. After transformation, the expression of arylsulphatase was regulated similarly to the endogenous ca1/ca2 genes, even when the promoter was trimmed down to 194 nt. Expression could not be detected when 5% CO2 was bubbled into the growth medium, but was induced within hours after transfer to air. The ca1 promoter was not induced in low light, but at intermediate light levels its activity was dependent on the irradiance. O2 concentration had no effect on the promoter activity, indicating that photorespiratory metabolites are not triggering the response. The availability of cells transformed with a CO2-regulated reporter gene should facilitate further studies on the metabolic adaptations that occur in some green algae in response to the external CO2 level.
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Is Continuous Integration to Continuous Deployment a Progression – or Not?
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In the world of DevOps, there’s no shortage of jargon. You’ll hear it in the day-to-day words, like SCRUM, SME, and even the occasional CI/CD. People really struggle with that last one, partially because “CD” in the world of DevOps can mean both “continuous delivery” and “continuous deployment.”
DevOps doesn’t offer a one-size-fits-all for your organization. This is why it’s critical to understand the industry verbiage. Using DevOps in your business, activates efficiency, better communication, and faster product releases. However, if you spend time implementing DevOps aspects that don’t make sense for your organization, it can create a negative drain on your company.
In this article, we are going to explore progressions as they relate to CI/CD and CI/CD/CD. That may look like a mess of letters right now but stick with us as we clear it up for you.
DevOps 101: Definitions
If you’re reading this, you likely want an answer to the million dollar question: is CI/CD a progression? But we’re going to take it back to basic first by offering some simple definitions that will help beginners understand our discussion.
What is a Progression?
For the purposes of this article, a progression is forward momentum in a chain of DevOps exercises required to reach the end goal of greater efficiency and faster software delivery. A progression is more critical to the end result than a mere recommendation. By nature, the word suggests one thing in the progression has to be completed so the next thing can work effectively and so on and so forth. The order component to progression lends itself to the name, CI/CD.
What is Continuous Integration?
Continuous integration is a term used in software development that encompasses the merging of code where manual coding meets automation. The joint effort between multiple people on a DevOps team work towards the singular goal of streamlining processes while offering consistency. A testing component exists as the coding process typically looks like several units of code being merged together while testing automation occurs with each merger. By having multiple team members work on different parts of what is to be an eventual whole package of code, the testing automation in real-time speeds up the time to production.
Under this coding philosophy, DevOps teams implement small changes, little by little, confirming that any testing is run frequently to check code for problems. Because of the nature of modern coding being dispersed across a number of tools, resources, and platforms, successfully merging the code in one identifiable place serves as a key component to this practice.
In most cases, a version control repository is necessary to implement CI successfully. When one team member finishes working on their part, they submit their code to a repository for it to be merged with the next piece of code. At the cornerstone of CI is consistency. With practices in place to produce, merge and test code packages and applications consistently, teams can rest assured in their ability to collaborate on small code changes, making the overall software package even better.
One implication of CI is continuous testing. This goes beyond simply launching automated tests each time a code is merged. Instead, by integrating the automated testing into the fabric of the CI/CD pipeline, it creates a testing loop, often referred to as continuous testing.
What is Continuous Delivery?
Now that you understand the idea behind continuous integration, here’s where it gets a little muddy. In many DevOps organizations, continuous integration isn’t an end goal but a means to an end. Some IT leaders come in with the mindset that CI is the first step, with continuous delivery (CD) as the natural second step. Viola! A progression, right?
But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Here’s why:
Continuous delivery is a process that usually occurs after ironclad testing in the CI phase. In a nutshell, CD is the automated arm, pushing code packages that have completed the CI cycle into an automated and configured environment for testing and deployment. In DevOps organizations, it’s not uncommon for teams to have multiple environments like this within different resources and for different means.
A comprehensive CD environment can consist of several steps with varying degrees of automation and manual execution. These might include:
Removing code from version control and executing a new build.
Moving code from one computing environment to another.
Managing environments and configurations to support code.
Executing all required cloud infrastructure steps.
Moving application components around to database services, API, or web servers as needed.
Creating logs and providing alerts.
As evidenced by the above steps, continuous delivery serves as a means to automating the environment and infrastructure required to support the code produced by the CI loop. For many companies, CI/CD is a means to reach the ultimate goal of continuous deployment, with CD being the necessary intermediary between the two.
However, unlike what some IT leaders may presume, CI/CD is not a progression.
In fact, the oft-sought-after continuous deployment isn’t necessarily the right fit for all organizations, as we will further discuss below. It’s best for DevOps organizations to use anything from CI and CD that makes sense for their enterprise business, in any order that works best for them. Imagine a company that has a great deal of compliance and regulatory constraints in the coding environment. This organization might skip CI completely and focus only on automating delivery. For that reason, CI/CD is not a true progression as we defined it above, because these functions can occur out of order or without the support of the other
What is Continuous Deployment
So that leaves us with continuous deployment (also known as CD, confusing, right?). In many cases when businesses implement CI/CD, what they really want is CI/CD/CD. The philosophy of continuous deployment allows every step of the CI/CD/CD process to be automated without any manual involvement. For example, continuous delivery allows for the automating of merged code from the CI loop into further testing environments. But if you stop there, the act of deployment is still a manual one.
Enter continuous deployment.
With continuous deployment practices implemented successfully throughout a DevOps organization, the entire CI/CD/CD chain is automated, removing the manual step between final testing while moving the code to deployment environments. During this phase, each change is subject to automated testing. When it passes the testing phase, it moves directly to the production phase, allowing businesses to have multiple deployments in a single day.
That said, this final act isn’t right for every business. Simply striving for continuous deployment without considering its benefit to your organization is a misguided act. One practice common in continuous deployment which encourages teams to hide work in progress behind features could cause the development process to become more cumbersome while making refactoring even more difficult. As such, business leaders should understand what they are seeking to get out of a CI/CD/CD philosophy without blindly seeking some random gold standard.
In the end, it’s plain to see that neither CI/CD or CI/CD/CD constitutes a true progression. Because they don’t rely on one another to move development forward, the best practices from each can be cherry-picked, creating a coding philosophy that’s tailored to the needs of each coding business. The good news is that all enterprise companies incorporating DevOps can benefit from learning about more about the functions and benefits, while also learning how to implement CI/CD or CI/CD/CD or any variation to produce the most consistently efficient results.
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When developers build business automation workflows at the same time as other application components, software delivery speed and efficiency increase while errors drop. Read this study to learn what Jobs-as-Code can mean for your business.
Stephen Watts
Stephen is based in Birmingham, AL and began working at BMC Software in 2012. Stephen holds a degree in Philosophy from Auburn University and is currently enrolled in the MS in Information Systems - Enterprise Technology Management program at University of Colorado Denver.
Stephen contributes to a variety of publications including CIO.com, Search Engine Journal, ITSM.Tools, IT Chronicles, DZone, and CompTIA.
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Yankees HOPE Week Day 3: Think Kindness
Courtesy of the Yankees.
On Day 3 of HOPE (Helping Others Persevere and Excel) Week on Wednesday afternoon, Yankees players CC Sabathia, Luis Severino, David Robertson and Aaron Hicks, along with third base coach Phil Nevin, Yankees General Partner / Vice Chairperson Jennifer Steinbrenner Swindal and Yankees Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Cashman joined the founder of Think Kindness, Brian Williams, to surprise fourth and fifth graders at P.S. 73 in the Bronx.
Williams — with help from Yankees players and staff — led a school assembly about changing the world through simple acts of kindness.
Founded by Reno, Nevada, native Brian Williams, “Think Kindness” visits schools in an effort to inspire measurable acts of kindness in schools and communities around the world. His group teaches that each act of kindness, no matter how small, has an unforeseeable ripple effect that makes the world a better place and each life more fulfilled.
Brian Williams leads the assembly. Courtesy of the Yankees.
During each assembly, students learn the three most important life skills needed to change the world: Have no fear of being made fun of for doing the right thing, be committed to be a good person no matter how mean someone may be, and always live your life as if you were the hero of your dreams.
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Sometimes it’s the little things in day-to-day life that can lift the spirits of a struggling individual. A small act of kindness can create a ripple effect of change throughout a community or even the world.
After a successful career in marketing, Brian Williams was looking for more. He wanted to make a lasting difference and create change his community. In turn, he started Think Kindness, an organization of individuals who travel the country and speak to schoolchildren in order to inspire them to embark on everyday acts of kindness.
Williams, a native of Reno, Nev., said that his program’s goal is to show that everyone can make a difference, even by the simplest of acts. “No matter who you are or what your background is, you can make a difference,” he said. Since Williams launched Think Kindness in 2009, he has spoken to over 250,000 schoolchildren and inspired 2 million documented acts of kindness. In turn, Williams said, the program has instilled habits in people at a young age to lend a hand to those in need and change the local community and the world.
A program being performed. Courtesy of the Yankees.
Think Kindness got its start as “15 Days of Kindness,” which challenged elementary schools to document 5,000 acts of kindness in just 15 days. By documenting acts of kindness, children can look back at how they have made the world a better place. "It has made me think we can all change the world," said 12-year-old Madi of Carson City, Nev., after hearing Williams speak. "You can be any ordinary person, and still change the world by doing little things." In addition, Williams believes that if a child focuses on others, he or she will begin to better comprehend and appreciate the things that are done for them.
In a 2013 TEDx talk at the University of Nevada, Williams said that he chose to use kids to inspire change because their “purest form of raw emotion” can change the world. Williams believes that each individual act of kindness creates a noticeable impact, which in turn inspires a chain reaction of similar acts by everyone affected. The media, community and local leaders galvanize behind it and it creates a movement in an entire area.
Aaron Hicks with a couple of the students.
Additionally, Williams has authored Kindness Ninja – a children’s book that teaches children to always do the right thing. He also produced a documentary, which provides a firsthand account of his organization’s good deeds abroad. By multiplying the efforts of schools across the country, the small staff at Think Kindness has observed a decreased rate of bullying and negativity, and has seen families strengthened. “You can never underestimate the power of a simple act of kindness,” Williams said.
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Table of Contents [MW.00.00]
* Table of Contents.................................................[MW.00.00]
* History & Next Version............................................[MW.01.01]
* Introduction......................................................[MW.02.01]
* Race Types........................................................[MW.03.01]
* Career Mode.......................................................[MW.04.01]
* Prologue........................................................[MW.04.02]
* Blacklist Rival #15: Ho Seun 'Sonny'............................[MW.04.03]
* Blacklist Rival #14: Vince Kilic 'Taz'..........................[MW.04.04]
* Blacklist Rival #13: Victor Vasquez 'Vic'.......................[MW.04.05]
* Blacklist Rival #12: Isabel Diaz 'Izzy'.........................[MW.04.06]
* Blacklist Rival #11: Lou Park 'Big Lou'.........................[MW.04.07]
* Blacklist Rival #10: Karl Smit 'Baron'..........................[MW.04.08]
* Blacklist Rival #9: Eugene James 'Earl'.........................[MW.04.09]
* Blacklist Rival #8: Jade Barrett 'Jewels'.......................[MW.04.10]
* Blacklist Rival #7: Kira Nakazoto 'Kaze'........................[MW.04.11]
* Blacklist Rival #6: Hector Domingo 'Ming'.......................[MW.04.12]
* Blacklist Rival #5: Wes Allen 'Webster'.........................[MW.04.13]
* Blacklist Rival #4: Joe Vega 'JV'...............................[MW.04.14]
* Blacklist Rival #3: Ronald McCrea 'Ronnie'......................[MW.04.15]
* Blacklist Rival #2: Toru Sato 'Bull'............................[MW.04.16]
* Blacklist Rival #1: Clarence Callahan 'Razor'...................[MW.04.17]
* Epilogue........................................................[MW.04.18]
* Challenge Series..................................................[MW.05.01]
* Cars..............................................................[MW.06.01]
* Regular Cars....................................................[MW.06.02]
* Rival Cars......................................................[MW.06.03]
* Bonus Cars......................................................[MW.06.04]
* Black Edition Exclusive Cars....................................[MW.06.05]
* Parts.............................................................[MW.07.01]
* Parts...........................................................[MW.07.02]
* Performance.....................................................[MW.07.03]
* Visual..........................................................[MW.07.04]
* EA Trax...........................................................[MW.08.01]
* Cheats............................................................[MW.09.01]
* Gamecube........................................................[MW.09.02]
* Playstation 2...................................................[MW.09.03]
* Xbox............................................................[MW.09.04]
* Xbox 360........................................................[MW.09.05]
* PC..............................................................[MW.09.06]
* FAQ...............................................................[MW.10.01]
* Conclusion........................................................[MW.11.01]
History & Next Version [MW.01.01]
Version 0.1 (11/19/05) - First version, everything is new. (20,9KB)
Version 0.2 (11/22/05) - Updated career mode, added stats of cars, updated
challenge mode, updated race types, added more cars, cheats added, parts
added. A bit update, but it took a while until GameFAQs accepted the first
version of the guide. (92,2KB)
Version 0.3 (11/23/05) - Added more cheats, parts completed (decided not to
go as low as entering the list of 103 sponsor logo's about 10 times), fixed
a mistake in the cheats chapter (table of contents-wise), added and finished
EA Trax, updated career mode (another one down, 8 more to go), added more
cars and split the list up into three categories thanks to NismoZ. (117KB)
Version 0.4 (11/25/05) - Added more cheats, including for the Xbox 360,
updated the career mode (also added more markers information thanks to GraX),
added another part (supercharger), forgot to remove the "lyrics" chapter when
adding the "EA Trax" chapter, so that's fixed too. (139KB)
Version 1.0 (11/27/05) - Finished the career mode, split the "pursuit" race
type into evasion and time challenge, added the Burger King challenge, added
another car section and organized it better, also finished all the stats
there, added a list of infractions, added prices for cars (how much they cost
in career mode), cheat removed because it's fake (iammostwanted), added more
missing parts (spoilers). (177KB)
Version 1.1 (12/04/05) - Added more markers, fixed a mistake in the "Earl"
subsection, where I put the mobile messages above the rival list and markers,
found out what reckless driving means, added more cheats and updated some
with more information. As soon as I have a new PC (as in - 400 euro, so
that's not soon), I'll be able to finish the guide completely. So unless you
donate tons of money or a new PC, don't expect this anytime soon. (178KB)
Version 1.2 (12/18/05) - Got a notebook from my own money. Woohoo! I also
noticed someone made his own NfS: MW guide and simply stole things from my
guide. I obviously reported him. Anyway, more markers added and some things
fixed and updated. (179KB)
Version 1.3 (12/29/05) - Added more missing markers, added some general
tactics for shaking off the cops thanks to Steven and a hint about the
epilogue thanks to Mohammed. (182KB)
Version 1.4 (10/21/06) - Fixed a cheat for the PS2. (182KB)
Version 1.5 (05/20/07) - Just added an unknown marker for blacklist #2.
Coming in the next version(s):
* Challenge Series completed (only descriptions need to be added)
* Names listed for races
* Missing markers for Blacklist racers #3 and #4. If you happen to know them,
Introduction [MW.02.01]
Official description:
"Wake up to the smell of burnt asphalt as the thrill of illicit street racing
permeates the air. From the makers of the hit Need for Speed Underground
series, Need for Speed Most Wanted challenges players to become the most
notorious and elusive street racer.
Combining illicit street racing and tuner customization with the intensity of
strategic police pursuit that surpasses any Hollywood-style chase scene, Need
for Speed Most Wanted will be on every gamer's 'must-have' list this holiday
season. Out-race rivals, evade cops and exploit hundreds of miles of open road
as gamers make their way up the Blacklist."
This game was made using the PC-version of the game. Don't worry, the game is
the same on other consoles. The only difference between you and me might be
that I'm using the Black Edition of the game, which features some extra stuff.
Next to that, this game would be hard to describe step-by-step. Police actions
are random, traffic is random, what the opponents do is random etc. etc. Just
keep trying, and you'll get there.
Race Types [MW.03.01]
Alright, I'm not just discussing race types here, but also some objectives you
get for the milestone-challenges.
Bounty: During a pursuit, get your bounty up high. Destroy things, immobilize
police cars etc. etc. The longer the pursuit takes place, the faster your
bounty will race, but the more aggressive the police will react. The easiest
way to gain bounty is to gain a level in heat, save your game, get another
level etc., until you reached heat level 5. Then save and go out to get a
bounty of 2 million in 5 minutes or so.
Circuit: Several laps of racing. Try to be first.
Cost to State: During a pursuit, make as much damage as you can.
Drag: Yes, the Need for Speed: Underground dragging is still around. I never
liked it, but that's not the point. You need to shift manually for this. You
start by accelerating. Try to make the pointer go green, that's for the
perfect start. When a green (or blue) arrows appears on your screen, shift
up. I suggest using turbo right at the start to get ahead, and then just
shift and look ahead.
Infractions: Be a bad guy. Get infractions by doing stuff that aren't
allowed (crashing into cops, destroying stuff etc.) and then evade the
police. You can get infractions for:
Speeding - Just drive too hard.
Excessive Speeding - And keep that up.
Reckless Driving - And going even faster than above. Note that for all these
three things, it depends on your car. For example, in the beginning the
speeding infraction can be "achieved" by going 110 MPH, but later on it's
150 MPH.
Ramming a Police Vehicle - Easy to do when the pursuit starts.
Hit & Run - Hit a vehicle and evade the police.
Damage to Property - See that tree? Vroom!
Resisting Arrest - When they try to bust you, avoid it.
Driving off Roadway - Parks, shortcuts... they all count.
Lap Knockout: You play this against 3 other racers. You race 3 laps, and you
need to make sure you're not last. The one that finishes a lap last, is
knocked out. The one that remains after 3 laps is the winner.
Photo Ticket: Get yourself a photo ticket, but driving too fast.
Pursuit Time Challenge: Get into a pursuit and make it last a certain amount
of time. Start with a low heat, and move your way up. Starting with a high
heat is suicide, especially with objectives like 9 minutes.
Pursuit Evasion: Shake of the cops in a certain amount of time. This is very
easy in career. Get a car with a heat of 1, in the Blacklist select "Bounty"
and select the very first location. Straight ahead of you is a Pursuit
Breaker. Drive into that and it's all done in 12 seconds ;)
Roadblock: The police will set up roadblocks. You need to crash/pass through
them, and then evade the police.
Speedtrap: A spin-off of the photo ticket. You race against 3 others, and you
need to go from A to B. You'll pass photo boots, and the one that passed
those with the highest speed wins. When the first racer finishes, the score
of the others will go down until they finish.
Spike Strip: The same as the Roadblock challenge, but with spike strips.
Slowing down time will help a lot here.
Sprint: Go from A to B, and be the first.
Tollbooth Challenge: Much like a sprint, but without any opponents. You just
pass through tollbooths to gain time, and the police often bugs you.
Trade Paint: Ram the car of the opponent.
Career Mode [MW.04.01]
* Once again, I can't possible make a walkthrough out of this - you just need
skills. Just imagine it - "turn left, turn right, straight ahead".
* The question markers are RANDOM! I just listed them like this. It doesn't
mean the first marker is always the pink slip.
* YES! THEY ARE RANDOM!
* The note above is just to make sure you got that ;)
* To build up a huge rapsheet, all you need to do is work on it as fast as
you can. Before you even beat Blacklist Rival #15, just enter a pursuit
that lasts over 30 minutes. The heat will never get too high, and it'll make
life so much easier when you're aiming for 100%. Obviously, not all records
can be broken yet (avoiding helicopters etc.), but it's a start. Especially
the record of having a pursuit that lasts longer than 30 minutes is almost
too easy with a maximum heat of 1.
* Another way to beat a lot of records, is by hiding into a spot the police
will never reach;
- Bus stop: Somewhere on the map is a bus stop. It's a building that has
glasses on every side, and you can drive into it. You can ride up to another
platform, and the police will never bust you. At higher heat levels they
will see you, though.
- Baseball field: For some reason, they'll see you - but not trace you here
- College campus: Campus is pretty much a giant circle with a cross in the
center. One part of that cross is the parking lot, where there is a hiding
spot. But the important part is te campus 'walkway' The road starts at the
main entrance with the statue in front. Behind that the road forks into two
parallel parts, the left of which is the longest, running through the campus
dorms or something. Nothing new there. Police cars rarely follow you through
the dorms, and when they spawn again, they will spawn at the road running
underneath it.
- College campus 2: Same as above - there is also a jump here. Drive up to
it, with the cops close behind. When you are about to make the jump, reset
your car. The cops will take the jump, but you'll stay there. Just make sure
the police makes the jump, or you'll be busted instantly. When the police is
using choppers, this is even more perfect - as long as you don't move, the
chopper will stay above you and not lose any fuel. The police cars will
never get to you.
* Choppers can crash into pursuit breakers too (like a donut), causing even
more damage than it would cause already.
* When your car hits some spike strip, you'll get busted 99% of the time.
Reset your car, and the tires will be brand new. If the cops weren't behind
you too close, you can start driving again and not get busted.
Prologue [MW.04.02]
Present Day... Challenging Blacklist Rival #15
You are going to ride against Razor, blacklist rival #15. If you lose, you'll
lose your car. Better not lose eh? The computer will race the first part, but
you'll have to do the last part yourself. Well... not really. Your car is
leaking oil, and the game switches back into time.
Six days ago... Entering Rockport City
You are entering the city, and race against another person. The police stops
you, and is planning to take your car. Lucky for you, they have to go.
Sergeant Cross leaves a tiny little scratch on your car to remind you of him.
How nice.
4 days ago... Cruising the streets... Looking for a race
You're racing against Ronnie. All of this to find yourself a nice gang to hang
out with. Winning isn't hard, because Ronnie is a terrible driver.
Reward: 10,000
Once you find a gang, it turns out they don't like you. You're allowed to
race and stuff. And you meet Razor... You also meet Mia, who's hot. Anyway,
time to race, for quite a lot of money. And it's not just money that makes it
exciting, they'll also call the cops. But anyway, you'll race Toru. Win while
you're at it.
2 days ago.. Building reputation, winning races...
Another race, but this time against 3 others, not just one.
So it's time to race against Razor. Again. This time you start from the
beginning, on your own. Good luck. It doesn't even matter though, your car is
broken and it stops working after a while. Guess who's behind that.
Well mister sergeant takes you with him. Things look bad, don't they?
Some time later...
Mia picks you up from the police station. There's not enough evidence against
you. Time to get your car back from Razor. You'll have to rank up through the
list and beat him. But first, we need a new car.
You only have 30,000, so you'll have to pick a Lexus IS 300 (best handling,
costs 27,000), a Fiat Punto (best acceleration, costs 27,000) or a Chevrolet
Cobalt SS (best top speed, costs 26,000). Whatever you like. I suggest picking
the Cobalt SS, because it's the fastest.
If you happened to have Need for Speed: Underground 2 installed, you can also
buy the fourth car. I assume you don't have it installed (or on your memory
card, for that matter).
So, drive there ;p Mia will explain how the blacklist works, and some other
things.
Mobile Messages
***Voice (After you got your own car)
From: Mia
Subject: I'll meet you there.
Hey, it's me.
Check out your map. Head up to the location I told you about. I'll meet you
there. Later.***
Blacklist Rival #15: Ho Seun 'Sonny' [MW.04.03]
Ride: VW Golf GTI
Strength: Circuit Races
Bio: This here is Sonny. He's dumped a whole lot of cash into his car. That
ride is worked so don't be fooled, it's a rocket. He does anything he can to
get a hold of parts before they hit the streets.
Race Wins: 3
Milestones Completed: 3
Total Bounty: 20000
You can't just race against him straight away. You need to earn it. You have
to reach some goals.
Cash Reward: 1,500
Cop Probability: Minimum
Cop Probability: Maximum
Lap Knockout
Trade Paint
Bounty: 5,000
Description: Evade the police pursuit and tag a minimum of 2 police vehicles
to successfully complete this challenge.
Pursuit Evasion
Description: Evade a police pursuit in less than 4 minutes to successfully
complete this challenge.
Pursuit Time Challenge
Description: Get into a police pursuit lasting at least 2 minutes. You will
need to evade the pursuit to successfully complete this challenge.
Photo Ticket
Description: Get clocked at over 80 MPH to successfully complete this
Circuit: Campus Way
Rival's Best Time: 3:27.23
Circuit: Highlands
1. Question: Pink Slip
2. Question: Get out of jail for free
3. Question: Extra cash reward (10,000)
4. Unique Visual Upgrade: Vinyl
5. Unique Part Upgrades: Rim
6. Unique Performance Upgrades: Brake
***Text (After the first race)
From: Rog
Subject: Working your way up the Blacklist.
Get to the top of the Blacklist & take Razor down. The Blacklist is reached
from your Safe house & your in-game engage system. It keeps track of your
progress & what's needed to challenge a rival. How?
RACES - 2 ways: enter by driving to the flag icons on the map and use the
engage mechanic OR bring up the Blacklist, enter the Races page & select a
race. Either way, you're good to go.
MILESTONES - Reach Blacklist rival will make you prove you can handle the heat
before they race you. View the milestones by brining up the Blacklist &
entering the Milestones page.
BOUNTY - Your bounty level indicates how wanted you are by the police, and
affects your notoriety with Blacklist members. It increases by completing
milestones, for every second you are in a pursuit - higher heat levels
increase it more quickly - and if you happen to immobilize any police vehicle
during a pursuit. Your bounty only increases if you get away from the police.
You can start a pursuit by accessing the Bounty page on the Blacklist.***
***Text (After the first pursuit)
Subject: Basic rules for evading the police.
The Rockport police are always looking for street racers. Here's some advice:
DISTANCE - to escape, get some distance between you & the police. Until you're
out of their sight, you can't get away. Take a route where you can make some
quick moves & use traffic to your advantages to lose the police. Don't assume
you can outrun them on the highways.
HIDING - once you're out of sight, the police will be looking for you. Find a
hiding spot or watch your radar & stay away from the police for a while.
Hiding spots appear as blue circles on your minimap.
PURSUIT BREAKERS - if the police are hot on your tail, look for the pursuit
breakers that can quickly lose the police. Pursuit breakers appear as
triangles on your minimap.
BACKUP - whenever the cops following you are getting low on numbers, they'll
call for backup. Make sure you get out of sight before the backup arrives or
you'll have more police to deal with. You can see the backup timer on the
pursuit bar.***
***Text
Subject: The regs for racing the Blacklist members.
Listen closely 'cause I'm only goin' over this once.
Whenever you go up against a ranked racer, the pink slips go up for grabs. Now
if you win, you get to choose 2 markers. Those markers represent anything from
parts to favors to get you outta trouble with the cops. Included somewhere in
those markers in the pink slip. You just gotta get lucky and pick the right
Simple, right? We'll see.***
***Voice (When finished all objectives)
Subject: Sonny's lookin' for a run.
Hey man, that chump Sonny is lookin' for a run. He's still pretty fresh on the
Blacklist, so now's your chance.
Don't blow it.***
Blacklist Rival #14: Vince Kilic 'Taz' [MW.04.04]
Ride: Lexus IS 300
Strength: Sprint Races
Bio: This crazy fool is a major heat score. Blacklist gave him the name "Taz".
He hates cops and they hate him. Watch yourself around this guy. He prowls the
streets of Rosewood looking for newbies.
Bounty: 50,000
If you got lucky enough to get the car of Sonny, I suggest using that one, and
selling your old car. If you didn't win that, you better buy some upgrades for
your car.
Tollbooth
Get 1,000 bounty in a single pursuit. Once done, evade the pursuit.
Cost to State Challenge
Evade the police pursuit with a cost to state of 15,000 to successfully
Infractions Challenge
Evade the police pursuit with a minimum of 3 infractions to successfully
Get clocked at over 93 MPH to successfully complete this challenge.
Sprint: Stadium & Hwy 99
Sprint: Rosewood & State
2. Question: Extra impound strike
5. Unique Part Upgrades: Hood
6. Unique Performance Upgrades: Suspension
Subject: New cars and parts.
Now that you've beat Sonny, the local shops are gonna help you out with parts
and upgrades to your ride. There'll be new cars to buy too, if you're
Remember to choose smart 'cause cash ain't always easy to earn. Plan out which
cars you want and what upgrades you're gonna make. Don't assume you can buy
everything or that drivin' a stock car will get you to the top.***
Subject: Taz put out the challenge.
Taz just sent me a list of the races and milestones that you need to beat to
get a shot at his Blacklist position.
Taz isn't new to this game so you're gonna have to prove you're ready to race
him by winning races, beating the milestones challenges and racking up more
bounty with the police.***
Subject: If you need parts...
Yo, it's Rog.
If you need any parts or think you got enough for a new ride, head over to one
of the shops. I told hem you're a friend, so they should be cool.
They're on your map. Check it out.*** After first race
***Voice (After the second race)
Subject: Pursuit breakers.
When you're being chased by the 5-0, take a look at your map, you'll see a
bunch of icons. These are structures you can use to shake the cops off your
back. You just smash into them - instant Pursuit Breaker moment. If the cops
aren't damaged, they'll probably stop to provide assistance.
Trust me, they work.***
***Voice (After a few milestones)
Subject: About Razor...
Hey, what's up? It's Mia.
Looks like Razor's keepin' tabs on you. I guess he never figured he'd see you
I like the idea that he'll be lookin' over his shoulder from now on. Keep
layin' it down out there.
I'll call later.***
***Voice
Subject: Some info you might need.
Nice run.
Alright, here's the deal. Razor's left the borough. He's racin' in Rockport.
To get to him, you've gotta to through the ranks of the Blacklist and clean
out each area. There's three areas known as boroughs. This here is Rosewood.
Camden Beach is on the coast and Rockport is right after it.
Unless you have enough rep', you can't get into the next level of racin'. To
do that, you've got to win. There's no second place here. Just keep plowin'
through your objectives until you can challenge a Blacklist racer.
I'll feed you more info as I dig it up. Later.***
***Voice (When you finished the objectives)
Subject: You're buildin' hype.
Your wins have generated some hype and got the attention of Taz. He's the next
Blacklist racer. Guy's nuts and a major heat score, so watch yourself. He's
waitin' for your call.
Later.***
Blacklist Rival #13: Victor Vasquez 'Vic' [MW.04.05]
Ride: Toyota Supra
Strength: Pursuit Length
Bio: This dude's been holding it down in the #13 slot for a while now. He
can't break out of his rut and no one can run him out. He's slach and
dangerous but knows how to handle his ride. He'll smoke you if he gets the
Bounty: 100,000
Got the car of Taz? Sell it, because the car of Sonny is better. Note how
there's new stuff in the shop to pimp up your ride. I'd suggest until you beat
Vic, since a whole lot of fast cars are unlocked. If you simply can't manage
to beat this part, you'll need to pimp your ride up anyway.
Mia got a nice gadget for you. It allows you to check your rap sheet. The main
goal is to get the most wanted, obviously. Anyway, some new stuff to do, and
a higher bounty to get. Go gadget go!
Evade the police pursuit and tag a minimum of 4 police vehicles to
successfully complete this challenge.
Evade a police pursuit in less than 4 minutes to successfully complete this
Bounty: 5,0000
Get clocked at over 108 MPG to successfully complete this challenge.
Get clocked at over 105 MPH to successfully complete this challenge.
Sprint: Union & Hollis
Sprint: Heritage & Campus
4. Unique Visual Upgrade: Gauge
5. Unique Part Upgrades: Body Kit
6. Unique Performance Upgrades: Transmission
***Voice (At the beginning)
Subject: Taz didn't see that comin'.
I'm impressed. Taz underestimated you and paid the price. Make sure you never
do the same.
I'll hook up with you later.***
***Voice (After the first race)
Subject: You wanna see the ocean?
Get, it's Rog!
Here's the deal. The next Blacklist racer holds the key to Camden Beach.
Smoke 'm and the next borough is yours.
I'll see if I can dig something up on him.
We'll talk later.***
***Voice (After a few races)
Subject: Straight Up.
Look, I'll be straight. I'm all for helpin' someone who's been cheated, but I
gotta get somethin' outta this deal. You flush out the Blacklist and I'll
provide you with safe houses. In return, you turn a blind eye to any side bets
I put down on ya'. It's a perfect deal, you'll see.
Get that Rog guy to help you out. Just don't let him figure out what's goin'
Subject: Pursuit milestone info.
Hey, I've got some news about those pursuit milestones. Apparently, these
things are thrown out there by Blacklist racers. They're challenges to anyone
who thinks they got what it takes to beat their records. If you wanna get
your name out there, this is the way to do it.
The more pursuit milestones you beat, the more notorious you'll become in the
Blacklist.***
Subject: Inside scoop on the cops.
It's Mia.
I got some inside info on the cops that might help out. You can lose the cops
by ducking out in hiding spots. You just gotta make sure you're outta their
line of sight. They're scattered throughout the world. Cruise around and scout
'em out.
From: Vic
Subject: Stay out of my way and we're cool.
Yeah, it's Vic here.
Keep your mouth shut and listen up. It don't matter to me what you got goin'
on with the other guys. You just make sure you stay outta my way. These are my
streets, you got that?
You just bow out when you're told and everything will be cool.***
Subject: Camden Beach.
Hey, you're really holdin' it down out there.
I can't believe how deep this thing goes. I can't wait to see what the set up
is in Camden Beach. I heard the odds might be better. We'll see.
Keep smokin' these guys out. Razor's out there, it's just a matter of time.
I'll see ya'.***
Subject: Vic's ready to race.
Alright, Vic's up. He's the meathead I was tellin' you about - Razor's knock
around guy. He's callin' you out.
Run 'm off the Blacklist. That should send a message to Razor and his crew.
I'll watch your back until you get this done.***
Blacklist Rival #12: Isabel Diaz 'Izzy' [MW.04.06]
Ride: Mazda RX-8
Strength: Lap Knockout Races
Bio: Izzy is definitely a chick you don't want to mess with. She knows
everything there is about cars, on and off the road. She's got her ride wired
tight. She comes from a long line of race fanatics. Everybody she runs with is
either a cousin, friend or uncle. They all stick close do don't get on her bad
side.
Congrats, you unlocked the next borough. If you got Vic's car, you may call
yourself a lucky man too. The car is pretty damn fast, and it beats about half
of the stock cars.
Cash Reward: 750
Get into a police pursuit lasting at least 4 minutes. You will need to evade
the pursuit so successfully complete this challenge.
Sprint: Chase & Bristol
Circuit: Diamond
2. Question: Release car from impound
6. Unique Performance Upgrades: Supercharger
***Voice (In the beginning)
Subject: Nice job.
I heard you got into Camden Beach. Good work. Looks like that Rog guy is
pullin' his weight.
I hooked you up with another Safe House closer to the coast. It saves you from
havin' to drive back to Rosewood. Long way to go if the cops are on your tail.
Stay alert. You don't want to get caught off guard.
Subject: Mia's making some cash.
Hey, I've been diggin' around and it looks like that Mia chick is layin' a lot
of cash on you. I don't like her.
I also found out that she has a real long record. That means the cops are
probably watchin' her. I'd stay away if I was you.***
Subject: Get more than one car.
The police track your car. To make it to the top of the Blacklist you gotta
have a bunch of cars to drive.
When the hear on one car is gettin' high, park it. As you win races and evade
the cops with another ride, the parked car will lose heat.
Backup cars are also cool to have in case your favorite ride gets impounded.
If you don't have a car to drive -- it's game over.
You need to plan what cars you want and which cars you're gonna upgrade, or
else you'll run out of money. Remember, if you're really tight for cash you
can always sell one of your cars.***
From: Razor
Subject: Thanks for the wheels!
It's your pal Razor.
Heard you're back in; I hope you enjoyed your vacation. Maybe I should call
you sweetheart now, huh? Glad to see you're a sucker for punishment though.
And by the way... thanks for the ride.
Be seein' ya.***
Subject: Stay on target.
Hey. I heard you were rollin' the streets.
If Rockport is anything like this, you're gonna have a lot of worked rides to
I hear Razor's been rattlin' a lot of people out there. I wouldn't worry about
it though. He's just tryin' to throw you off your game.
Stay on target. He'll pay soon enough.
See ya' later.***
Subject: Izzy wants to go for it.
Looks like that Izzy chick wants to take you on. She's tellin' everybody she's
gonna kick you back to Rosewood. I wouldn't let that stand for too long.
Don't underestimate her just 'cause she's a chick. That girl can drive.
I'll call you after you take her out.***
Blacklist Rival #11: Lou Park 'Big Lou' [MW.04.07]
Ride: Mitsubishi Eclipse
Strength: Tollbooth Time Trials
Bio: This slab of Korean muscle considers himself a real ladies man. He's all
show. Rumor has it; he panics around the cops and bails on races the first
chance he gets. Along with that they say he has problems working the clutch so
he's slow off the line. I wouldn't count on it if I was you.
Got the car of Izzy? If you did, you're lucky again. Use it, and then head to
the shop and upgrade the engine and stuff. Because you beat Izzy, you got
quite some goodies unlocked. If you also got the car of Vic, keep that, and
sell any other car for hard cash.
Roadblock Challenge
Dodge 2 police roadblocks and evade the pursuit to successfully complete this
Circuit: Circle Rose
Circuit: Switchback
Cash Reward: 10,000
4. Unique Visual Upgrade: Spoiler
6. Unique Performance Upgrades: Tire
Subject: Nice job finishing Izzy.
Guess Izzy's racin' days are over.
Keep burnin' 'em up.
I'll catch you later.***
Subject: Cross has your file.
I heard that cop, Cross, is takin' a strong interest in you. He drives a
Corvette C6, so watch for it.
His Street Racin' Unit's on the look for you. If you see those guys, don't let
them surround you. They travel in packs of three and always try to box you in.
Trust me, that's how they took me out.
I'll let you know if anything else comes up.***
Subject: Use pursuit breakers wisely.
By now I'm thinkin' you're using the Pursuit Breakers to ditch the cops.
Here's the deal on gettin' the most outta the Pursuit Breakers.
Don't use 'em if you don't need to. You might get a few laughs by makin' the
donut fall down, but save it for when the cops are on your tail and you need
some breathing room, or when you're tryin' to lose the last one before backup
arrives.
Learn where the police are in the world and plan your route so that you drive
by as many of 'em as possible. When you get to the Pursuit Breaker make sure
you got a lot of cops close by you. Makes no sense if they're way behind or
in front of you. If you time it right you can get 'em all with one Pursuit
Breaker.***
Subject: Speedtrap race pointers.
Speedtrap racing is a little different than other types of races, gettin'
across the finish line first doesn't determine the winner.
The goal is to get the highest total speed recorded through a series of
speedtraps. You need to plan your routes to make sure you're at maximum speed
when you drive past 'em. Some of the traps are gonna be at the end of a corner
-- slow down so you don't hit the walls and then hit the gas quickly.
Your radar detector will warn you about any upcoming speedtraps. Wen it goes
off, it's usually a good time to use your nitrous for that extra boost of
speed.***
Subject: Big Lou wants to lock a race.
Alright, Big Lou wants to lock in a race. He's waitin' for you to make a
move.***
Blacklist Rival #10: Karl Smit 'Baron' [MW.04.08]
Ride: Porsche Cayman S
Strength: Infractions
Bio: This flake calls himself "Baron". He's a rich guy from the coast. He
thinks garage custom is an excuse for being broke. As far as he's concerned,
"if it's not name brand, it's nothing." Go show 'm what home grown rides can
The shops now have more performance upgrades, so boost your car. I suggest to
wait with a new car, because Baron has a very fast Porsche. If you're not
lucky enough to win it, you can always but it. But that's for later.
Get 10,000 bounty in a single pursuit. Once done, evade the pursuit.
the pursuit to successfully complete this challenge.
Sprint: North Bay & Harbor
Drag: Harbor & Ocean
Rival's Best Time: 48.11
4. Unique Visual Upgrade: Roof Scoop
Subject: Things are gonna get rough.
Well, well, well looks like the hero boy is movin' up in the world, huh?
Don't get too excited punk, you still ain't rollin' my streets. And if I have
anything to say about it... you never will.***
Subject: Getting your heat down.
Pay attention to the heat of the car you're drivin', each car you own has its
own heat level. The best way to keep the cops off your back is to make sure
you don't let your heat get too high for the car you're drivin'. Each time
your heat moves up a level, police tactics and vehicles step-up too.
You can cool your ride's heat by driving a different car and by winning races
or evading pursuits. If you wanna cool-it-down faster, change it looks --
different paint, body kits, spoilers, etc. Now all changes make the same
difference, but they all help.
Remember, if you're gonna lower the heat of a car then make sure you drop it
down a level for the best results against the cops.***
Subject: Baron's dying to race you.
Alright, you got that Baron guy's attention. He's dying to race you.
Don't wait.***
Blacklist Rival #9: Eugene James 'Earl' [MW.04.09]
Ride: Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION VIII
Bio: This guy hails from the lower eastside of Rockport but not rides on the
coast. He's a big fan of imports and goes out of his way to take on the big
It's time to get yourself a new car. If you got the Porsche from Baron that's
great, otherwise pick yourself a nice shiny car, and buy all the upgrades you
can. That helps, doesn't it? ;)
Evade the police pursuit and tag a minimum of 12 police vehicles to
Doge 6 police roadblocks and evade the pursuit to successfully complete this
Get clocked at over 149MPH to successfully complete this challenge.
Speedtrap: North Bay Cannery
Sprint: Camden & Route 55
Subject: Top 10.
Hey, you've cracked the top 10. I had no idea the set up on coast went this
deep.
Keep up the good work. I'll be in touch.
Subject: Police chopper info.
Hey, you're really makin' a mark out there.
I got some info' on that police chopper. If they're on you, just duck out
under some cover. They may be fast, but they can't see through objects. Just
make sure they don't see you drivin' into the spot or they'll call in ground
units.
Subject: Great run.
Great run. I'd love to see the look on Razor's face now.
Keep it up. Rockport is just around the way.
I gotta go - later.***
From: Earl
Subject: Whole lot of green.
Earl here - wassup?
Didn't think it would be easy did ya?
Let's see you hold it down after the word goes out that you're worth a whole
lot of green. See ya fight your way outta that.***
Subject: #9 doesn't think he can take you.
#9's ready.
He's heard all the hype and the word is he's not so sure he can take you. Jump
him right away.
He's the only guy stoppin' you from gettin' into Rockport.
Let's get this done.***
Blacklist Rival #8: Jade Barrett 'Jewels' [MW.04.10]
Ride: Ford Mustang GT
Strength: Drag Races
Bio: This sweet thing goes by the name Jewels. She's all about big block and
muscle. She's got a lot of mileage under her wheels do don't be tempted to do
anything stupid. She's got some serious power under the hood.
Bounty: 1,180,000
The last part is unlocked; Rockport. Now it's time to get really serious and
get your car back. If you got the car of Earl, I suggest not using it. The
Porsche Cayman S is about as good, and it's a bit of a waste of your money to
tune Earl's ride again. Better wait a bit.
Spike Strip Challenge
Dodge 2 police spike strip roadblocks and evade the pursuit to successfully
Sprint: Camden & Ironwood
Drag: Union & Rockridge
(Note: You need to slow down at one moment during the drag, or you'll crash
into an upcoming car - you'll see.)
4. Unique Visual Upgrade: Body Kit
5. Unique Part Upgrades: Spoiler
Subject: Way to go!
Way to go. You're officially #9 on the Blacklist. Take a good look around...
Rockport City. I hooked up another Safe House for you. It's nearby. Get
familiar with the location. You might have to get there in a hurry.
Subject: This Blacklist crew is organized.
Can you believe this? I never knew that Rockport set up was so tight. These
racers have everything planned out. I rolled these streets for a long time and
never knew this was going on. Get out there and see how far this goes.
I'll catch up with you later.***
Subject: That Rog guy.
What's up, it's me.
Yeah I know that Rog guy - he's watching your back. I'm just wonderin', you
know, why's he doin' it.
It's a little weird if you ask me. But then again, who am I to judge. Maybe
you guys met in jail.
Subject: Razor's paying people off to take you down.
Hey, I just got word that Razor is paying guys off to take you out. I don't
know how deep it goes, so watch yourself. Don't trust anyone until this
blows over.
Subject: Jewels is ready to race.
Yo! You're up.
Jewels is ready when you are. She may be a sweet girl but remember - take her
out and you're #8 on the Blacklist.***
Blacklist Rival #7: Kira Nakazoto 'Kaze' [MW.04.11]
Ride: Mercedes Benz CLK 500
Strength: Cost to State
Bio: Kaze is crazy. What she can't conquer with skills, she demolishes with
speed. Don't let her sweet looks fool ya. She'll trash anything she sees,
including you. She's not afraid to ding her ride to put out of commission.
Demolishes with speed? Then they may explain why she uses her brakes. Anyway,
the Porsche is still the car you should use for this one.
Sprint: Diamond Valley
Sprint: Stadium & Chase
From: Ronnie
Subject: Hey tough guy.
Yeah, it's Ronnie here. You think beatin' him was easy? Yeah, we'll see how
easy it is when you run against me.***
Subject: Tip on roadblocks.
Once your heat gets high enough the police starts blocking the roads to try
and stop you. Each roadblock will have its weak point. Some of the roadblocks
won't cover the entire road, so the best way to go around the car. For the
roadblocks that have the road covered, look for the sawhorses, they're usually
a weak spot.
If you come 'round a corner and find a roadblock, don't forget to use
Speedbreaker to get a little extra time to maneuver before hittin' the block.
Aim for the cars in the back half, they're lighter weight and provide a better
chance of escape.
At the higher heat levels watch out for spike strips. If it looks like there's
no car blocking part of the road take a close look. You might be getting
tricked into driving over a spike strip which generally ends with you getting
busted. The cops call out the location of the spike strips to make sure the
other cops don't hit 'em, so keep your eyes and ears open.***
Subject: It really is you against the world.
Hey sweetheart, it's Razor.
In your push to get to me, you've smoked a lot of drivers that had nothin' to
do with what happened to ya.
Now I know you want me, but hey, I'm gonna tell ya somethin', most of 'em are
willing to do anything it takes to make you pay. You should remember that when
you're rollin' in Rockport***
Subject: People aren't taking Razor's bribes.
Hey, it's Mia.
I heard about Razor's bribes. No one's buyin' it. People are startin' to back
off. On top of that, I got a contact with the city that just dropped your
heat. as far as the cops are concerned, you're off their list for now - it
should give you some breathing room.
Get back out there and smoke out that Blacklist. Later.***
Subject: Earning extra cash.
If you're running a little low on cash, you can always go back to races you
didn't complete when you were working your way up the Blacklist. Bring up the
Blacklist, select on of the defeated rivals, go to the Races page and finish
off any races you haven't completed. You can also re-enter races that you've
already won to earn more money.
Your other option is to sell one of your cars. It's a quick way to get some
money, but remember, those local car dealers are only gonna give you half the
original stock price for your car. Any money you spent tuning it will be gone.
If you decide to sell one of your cars, go to the Safe House car select '
screen, select the car and you can sell it there.***
Subject: Kaze's a nut job.
I heard Kaze's puttin' the word out that she wants a run. That girl's a nut
Get on her and take her out.***
Blacklist Rival #6: Hector Domingo 'Ming' [MW.04.12]
Ride: Lamborghini Gallardo
Strength: Photo Tickets
Bio: This here is Ming. He prides himself on keeping his ride looking stock.
He's fast and shreds radar traps everywhere he can. He's the straight goods.
Word is the goy his ride from some rich cat who talked when he should have
been listening. Don't take 'm on until you're ready.
The car of Kaze is a bit better than your Porsche, so if you got that, you
should use it. Otherwise it's best to wait until you beat Ming, and then buy
yourself a Dodge Viper and upgrade that one.
Dodge 10 police roadblocks and evade the pursuit to successfully complete this
Circuit: Little Italy
Speedtrap: North Bay & College
Subject: Real buzz goin'.
Hey man!
You got a serious buzz goin'. I mean, people from all over the place are
trackin' what's goin' on. Cops are goin' nuts.
You have 5 Blacklist racers left and 2 of them are Razor's boys. Stay on
track. We're gettin' close.
See you later.***
From: Cross
Subject: No special treatment.
Hellooo.
Hey, I hear you want to get personal. Now, I want you to know that you've been
moved up in the world. Now, you and I have our own rules.
And, oh, if you're wondering how I got your number, let's just say not
everyone out there is your friend. Especially when they need to get their ride
back out of lock up.
You have a good night, I'll be seein' ya.***
Subject: Performance tuning might help.
You can't always run the same setup for every race if you're lookin' to edge
ahead of the competition. Think about tuning the characteristics of your car
to get the right balance for a specific race or race type.
Pay attention to your gear ratios. If you're on a tight track with lots of
corners, having more acceleration might pay off. If you're ripping up the
highways you might want to slide the performance over for more top speed.
There are lots of options, so don't forget to give 'em a try. Making a smart
tuning choice might make the different between winning and coming in second.
You can find the performance tuning in the pause menu.***
Subject: Ming wants to roll.
Alright, you know the deal.
Ming knows you got a lot of rep' behind you. He doesn't want to wait any
longer to take you on. Get this run over with.***
Blacklist Rival #5: Wes Allen 'Webster' [MW.04.13]
Ride: Corvette C6
Strength: Escaping Pursuits
Bio: Webster's always talking about rides, performance, racers, blah, blah,
blah. Won't shut up. He's got some crazy idea that he's gonna make it big.
When he ain't street racing, he's hanging out at shops. His ride is tuned to
the max. Apparently the interior is stripped of everything that isn't related
to speed.
Time to get yourself that Dodge Viper with upgrades - it'll be worth it, trust
me. With a few more upgrades it'll be faster than light. For now, let's just
race and beat Webster.
Get 200,000 bounty in a single pursuit. Once done, evade the pursuit.
Evade the police pursuit with a cost to state of 100,000 to successfully
Sprint: Beach & Chancellor
Speedtrap: State & Petersburg
Sprint: State & Warrent
Mobiles Messages
Subject: #6, how does it feel?
So, how does it feel? #6 on the Blacklist after comin' back from nothing. Who
woulda thought. It's gotta feel good.
Keep it up.***
Subject: Cuttin' you some slack.
I'm getting tired of cuttin' you slack. No more Mr. Nice Guy. I'm gonna pound
you into the pavement. And, by the time I'm done with you and your ride,
there'll be nothin' left.
Now you better believe that I'll be seein' you.***
Subject: Pencil neck.
This pencil neck is ready to go.
Hook it up and smoke 'm.***
Blacklist Rival #4: Joe Vega 'JV' [MW.04.14]
Ride: Dodge Viper SRT10
Strength: Speedtrap Races
Bio: I don't know how JV does it, man. His nights are spent in the clubs and
days on the streets. This guy's got a lot of street rep. Cops hate him and
racers want to be like him. His flash green Dodge Viper has cops swarming
around it all the time.
If you just won the car of Webster, you are incredible lucky. It contains
parts you can't get before beating Ronnie!
Speedtrap: Dunwich & Hills
Drag: Rosewood & Heritage
Speedtrap: Petersburg & Hwy 201
2. Question: Extra cash reward (100,000)
3. Question: Unknown
6. Unique Performance Upgrades: Engine
Subject: #5 on the Blacklist.
Well, well, well, #5 on the Blacklist. Bravo.
Don't get too worked up though, cuz you see, you've still got my guys to go
through and I've got a feelin' things are gonna get a lot tougher for ya. Uh
huh. A lot tougher...***
Subject: Next level of police.
You're attracting a lot of attention. Watch the heat level on the car you're
driving.
If you get to heat level 5 your day will suck. This level of heat attracts the
top cops -- heavier SUVs, more aggressive helicopters and your worst nightmare
-- Cross' corvette-driving police squad. You don't wanna mess with them if you
can avoid it.***
Subject: Pin stripes.
Hey! Hey! Homies, look! Can you still say homie? I don't even know - I'm from
old school. Hey look, how ya doin'?
Looks like bein' a good driver doesn't mean you got good taste. I thought you
guys were supposed to be all about street rep. What? No, I'm playin', I'm
playin'... I don't mean to front like that.
What's the deal with that ride of yours? Don't you care about how it looks? I
mean, man... maybe I can help you out with some pinstripes - my personal
favorite.
I look forward to bustin' you... again, and again, and again... So look, get
some rest. I'll be seein' ya.***
Subject: JV is popular, take him out.
Hey, #4 on the Blacklist is up. JV's a popular guy with the crowd, so take him
out quick and move on.
Don't let this hang over you too long.***
Blacklist Rival #3: Ronald McCrea 'Ronnie' [MW.04.15]
Ride: Aston Martin DB9
Strength: Immobilizing Police Vehicles
Bio: You know Ronnie. He's on of those rich freaks that thinks he's ghetto. He
definitely ain't from around the way. Got his car as a graduation gift from
his parents. Don't be fooled though, the guy knows how to drive. He's been to
every race school you can think of.
Can you even believe the Dodge Viper from JV is a bit better than the car of
the previous opponent? Plus you can give it another upgrade. However, I
suggest raising your bounty with a car that has heat 5. Do the races with the
Dodge Viper (assuming you won it, of course - if you didn't ignore this).
Distance: 9,6 miles
Got clocked at over 139 MPH to successfully complete this challenge.
Circuit: Bay Bridge
Sprint: Seaside & Lennox
Circuit: Camden Tunnel
4. Unique Visual Upgrade: Rim
5. Unique Part Upgrades: Roof Scoop
Subject: Razor's runnin' scared.
#4 on the Blacklist. Sounds good doesn't it?
You should also know that the word on the street is Razor's runnin' scared.
Everyone knows what happened. Your business with Razor is just that - your
business, no one else's.
You shouldn't have any other worries from here on.***
Subject: NARC.
Hey, you know who this is.
Seems that the races in the boroughs are gettin' busted before they start. I
mean, the cops are all over the place. Now the last person to go through there
was you.
Let's just say I'm not the only one who's noticed. You better watch your
back.***
Subject: Stay on top of your game.
Look, I know you talked to Razor. Don't let him throw you off. He's just
messin' with you. Stay on top of your game. You take care of the racing and
I'll take care of the rest. I have plans for him.
Subject: I'm gonna wipe you all over the road.
Yeah, it's Ronnie. Look, I don't care what they say about ya. I'm gonna wipe
ya all over the road!
I'm ready when you are punk.***
Blacklist Rival #2: Toru Sato 'Bull' [MW.04.16]
Ride: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Bio: If it weren't for Razor, Toru would still be hanging down at the docks
dreamin' of the Blacklist. This fool thinks he's got a sleeper, calls it
reverse psychology. The only thing stock on his ride is the paint. Toru likes
to keep his car mint to give him a bump when you can.
Now that Ronnie ate your dust, you can buy every car and upgrade. Pick one,
upgrade one, and have mad fun.
Cost to Stage Challenge
Circuit: Oil Refinery
Sprint: Ironhorse & Coast
Sprint: Seaside Interchange
3. Question: Release care from impound
5. Unique Part Upgrades: Vinyl
Subject: Cracked the top 3.
I see you cracked the top 3. And to think, you got outta jail with nothin' and
clawed your way back to the top. Not bad. One more Blacklist driver and Razor
is ours.
I'll see ya.***
Subject: Turning the tables.
Listen up punk. You know who this is, so shut your mouth and open your ears.
Now you're either helpin' the cops or someone you're hangin' with is, and I
don't care either way. But let's see how ya like it when the tables are
turned.***
Subject: Toru's waiting for you.
Alright, this is it. #2 on the Blacklist is up for the grabs. Toru's waitin'
for your call. Chump's drivin' a McLaren. Need I say more?
Smoke 'm out fast.***
Blacklist Rival #1: Clarence Callahan 'Razor' [MW.04.17]
Ride: BMW M3 GTR
Strength: Everything
Bio: Razor rocketed to the top of the Blacklist using your ride. Now he's
holding it down and rolling the streets like he owns them. He'll do anything
he can to give himself an edge. That includes messin' with your hear.
Remember, you can't trust anything he says.
Bounty: 10,000,000
So, the last guy. Just a few races, some milestones and a high bounty, and you
can take him on. Don't be too nervous - he's just as terrible at driving as
the other guys, so he'll get stuck on some occasions.
Get into a police pursuit lasting at least 13 minutes. You will need to evade
Speedtrap: Warrent
Drag: Terrace & Riverside
Sprint: Forest Green
Circuit: Clubhouse
Sprint: Clubhouse & Lennox
Subject: How does it feel?
How does it feel? It's been a long time comin'.
I've said everything that needed sayin'. You know what you gotta do. You've
come too far to let this slip away.***
Subject: You're sellin' us out.
I know what your game is punk. You're sellin' use out, big surprise. I don't
know how but ya are. For that - you're gonna pay.
You ain't never gonna get to the top. Ever. You can count on that. You're
gonna burn.***
Subject: You're nearly there.
Hey, your rep with the locals is outta control. You know Razor's gotta be
sweatin'. You're nearly there.
Subject: Race between you and Razor is locked.
Alright, that's it. It's done.
Everybody is callin' for a race between you and Razor. There's no stoppin' the
hype. The thing is locked. There's more money on this than anybody has ever
seen. People as far as Bayview are throwin' cash down on this.
Odds are in your favor. Take 'm out.***
Subject: It's time!
It's time. Bring yourself and that pathetic ride of yours to the location on
Don't make me wait.***
Epilogue [MW.04.18]
Razor ate your dust. How's that? You finally got your ride back (but I prefer
my Porsche, thank you very much). Razor doesn't want to give the keys, but Mia
takes them. And what a surprise! She works for the cops!
Seriously, that was obvious. Cross said "someone needed a car back from
impound" (something among those lines), Mia kept saying she had something in
mind for Razor and Razor kept calling about how you got involved with this and
the police.
Razor goes to jail, but Mia throws you the keys and you drive off. It's time
for the final showdown. You can't evade the police, so just keep driving and
using pursuit breakers (they give you 10 seconds peace or so). After 10
seconds Cross will call you, telling he put every Blacklist driver in jail,
and the one left is you. Keep driving. Good luck.
After 5 minutes Mia will call, and tell you the only way to escape is by
jumping over the old bridge. Get on the highway, and find the path leading
there. Then use nitro, and make the final jump.
Note: If you're near the old bridge when you reached the 5 minute marker,
nothing will happen. Make sure you're not near.
You escaped and won! You're the most wanted in Rockport. You'll unlock a car
or two, and the game tells you you can still do the Challenge mode or get
higher on the Rap sheet list.
After the credits Cross will log in, and raise your "most wanted" status, so
the whole country knows about it. Need for Speed: Most Wanted 2? I'm pretty
sure you'll see that soon enough.
Good job sir (or ma'am, for that matter) - another job well done. And don't
forget to save manually, or you'll have to do the pursuit over again.
Challenge Series [MW.05.01]
These challenges are mostly milestones you do during the career mode. A bit
cheap, but that's what EA's here for. These challenges don't need an
explanation; they're straightforward, and some things are even random and
based on your skills and luck. Practice makes perfect.
01. Tollbooth Time Trial - Complete this Tollbooth Time Trial in under 2:40 to
02. Pursuit Length - You will need to evade the police pursuit after at least
1 minute to successfully complete this challenge.
03. Tollbooth Time Trial (Unlocked by challenge 1 or 2) - You need to complete
this Tollbooth Time Trial in under 2:45.
04. Bounty (Unlocked by challenge 1 or 2) - Evade the police pursuit with a
bounty of 1,000 to successfully complete this challenge.
05. Tollbooth Time Trial (Unlocked by challenge 3 or 4) - 3:30 is the time to
beat for this Tollbooth Time Trial.
06. Pursuit Evasion (Unlocked by challenge 5) - Evade the police pursuit in
less than 5 minutes to successfully complete this challenge.
07. Tollbooth Time Trial (Unlocked by challenge 5) - Someone on the Blacklist
posted a best time of 3:00 in this Tollbooth Challenge. You will need to
beat that time to win.
08. Cost to State (Unlocked by challenge 6 or 7) - Evade the police pursuit
with a cost to state of 25,000 to successfully complete this challenge.
09. Tollbooth Time Trial (Unlocked by challenge 6 or 7) - You will need to
complete this Tollbooth Time Trial in under 2:50 to hold the record.
10. Roadblock (Unlocked by challenge 8 or 9) - Dodge at lest 2 police
roadblocks and evade the pursuit to successfully complete this challenge.
11. Tollbooth Time Trial (Unlocked by challenge 10) - Complete this Tollbooth
Time Trial in under 3:30 to win.
12. Trade Paint (Unlocked by challenge 10) - Evade the police pursuit and tag
a minimum of 5 police vehicles to successfully complete this challenge.
13. Tollbooth Time Trial (Unlocked by challenge 11 or 12) - You will need to
reach the last Tollbooth before the 3:45 mark to win this challenge.
14. Infractions (Unlocked by challenge 11 or 12) - Evade the police pursuit
with a minimum of 4 infractions to successfully complete this challenge.
15. Tollbooth Time Trial (Unlocked by challenge 13 or 14) - Complete this
Tollbooth Challenge in under 4:00.
16. Spike Strip (Unlocked by challenge 15)
17. Tollbooth Time Trial (Unlocked by challenge 15)
18. Pursuit Evasion (Unlocked by challenge 16 or 17)
19. Tollbooth Time Trial (Unlocked by challenge 16 or 17)
20. Pursuit Length (Unlocked by challenge 18 or 19)
22. Roadblock (Unlocked by challenge 20)
24. Infractions (Unlocked by challenge 21 or 22)
26. Trade Paint (Unlocked by challenge 25)
28. Cost to State (Unlocked by challenge 26 or 27)
30. Bounty (Unlocked by challenge 28 or 29)
32. Pursuit Evasion (Unlocked by challenge 30)
34. Roadblock (Unlocked by challenge 31 or 32)
44. Spike Strip (Unlocked by challenge 41 or 42)
46. Cost to State (Unlocked by challenge 45)
56. Bounty (Unlocked by challenge 55)
68. Pursuit Length (Unlocked by challenge 67)
69. Burger King Challenge (Unlocked by a cheat) - Win the Burger King Race to
unlock unique performance upgrade parts in the performance customization
70. Black Edition Challenge - In this event you will be pursued by
supercharged Heavy SUV's. This will be the most difficult challenge in the
You need to Get a Bounty of 500,000 and evade the pursuit to be
successfully.
Descriptions coming when I'm not lazy.
Cars [MW.06.01]
You may notice some cars are in the list twice. This is because some of the
cars are the same, but not quite (the Black Edition cars are a bit better,
look different etc.).
Regular Cars [MW.06.02]
1. Lexus IS 300 (2006)
Price Career Mode: 27,000
/-------------\/-------------\/-------------\/-------------\/--------------\
|XX |
\-------------/\-------------/\-------------/\-------------/\--------------/
| |
|XXX |
2. Fiat Punto (2006)
3. Chevrolet Cobalt SS (2006)
|XXXX |
|X |
4. Volkswagen Golf GTI (2006)
|XXXXXX |
5. Audi TT 3.2 Quattro (Unlocked by beating Sonny) (2005)
|XXXXXXXXXXX |
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX X |
6. Audi A3 3.2 Quattro (Unlocked by beating Sonny) (2005)
|XXXXXXXXXXXX |
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX |
7. Mitsubishi Motors Eclipse (Unlocked by beating Taz) (2006)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XX |
|XXXXX |
8. Audi A4 3.2 FSI Quattro (Unlocked by beating Taz) (2006)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX |
9. Toyota Supra (Unlocked by beating Vic) (1998)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX |
|XXXXXXXXX |
10. Renaut Clio v6 (Unlocked by beating Vic) (2001)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX |
11. Mazda RX-8 (2005)
12. Cadillac CTS (Unlocked by beating Izzy) (2006)
|XXXXXXXXXX |
13. Ford Mustang GT (2006)
14. Mitsubishi Motors Lancer Evolution VIII (Unlocked by beating Big Lou)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX |
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX |
15. Mercedes-Benz SL 500 (2005)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX |
16. Pontiac GTO (Unlocked by beating Baron) (2005)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XX |
17. Vauxhall Monaro VXR (Unlocked by beating Baron) (2005)
18. Porsche Cayman S (Unlocked by beating Baron) (2006)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX |
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX X |
19. Subaru WRX STI Impreza (2005)
20. Mazda RX-7 (Unlocked by beating Earl) (1994)
21. Mercedes-Benz CLK 500 (Unlocked by beating Jewels) (2005)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX |
22. Lotus Elise (Unlocked by beating Jewels) (2006)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX |
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX |
23. Aston Martin DB9 (Unlocked by beating Kaze) (2005)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX |
24. Porsche 911 Carrera S (2006)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XX |
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XX |
25. Dodge Viper SRT 10 (Unlocked by beating Ming) (2006)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX |
26. Lamborghini Gallardo (2005)
Price Career Mode: 120,000
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XX |
27. Porsche 911 Turbo S (Unlocked by beating Webster) (2005)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX |
28. Corvette C6 (Unlocked by beating Webster) (2006)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX |
29. Lamborghini Murchiélago (Unlocked by beating JV) (2005)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX X |
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX |
30. Ford GT (Unlocked by beating JV) (2005)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX |
31. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (Unlocked by beating Ronnie) (2006)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX |
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX |
32. Porsche Carrera GT (Unlocked by beating Ronnie) (2005)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX |
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX |
Rival Cars [MW.06.03]
These cars can be used in both career mode and the quick race mode.
1. Volkswagen Golf GTI (Unlocked by beating Sonny) (2006)
2. Lexus IS 300 (Unlocked by beating Taz) (2006)
4. Mazda RX-8 (Unlocked by beating Izzy) (2005)
5. Mitsubishi Motors Eclipse (Unlocked by beating Big Lou) (2006)
6. Porsche Cayman S (Unlocked by beating Baron) (2006)
7. Mitsubishi Motors Lancer Evolution VIII (Unlocked by beating Earl) (2005)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX |
8. Ford Mustang GT (Unlocked by beating Jewels) (2006)
9. Mercedes-Benz CLK 500 (Unlocked by beating Kaze) (2005)
10. Lamborghini Gallardo (Unlocked by beating Ming) (2005)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX |
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX|
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX |
12. Dodge Viper SRT 10 (Unlocked by beating JV) (2006)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX |
13. Aston Martin DB9 (Unlocked by beating Ronnie) (2005)
14. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (Unlocked by beating Bull) (2006)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX |
15. BMW M3 GTR (Unlocked by winning the career mode) (2005)
Bonus Cars [MW.06.04]
1. Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG (Unlocked by beating challenge 68... so just the
complete challenge mode excluding the Black Edition challenge) (2006)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX |
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX |
2. Corvette C6.R (Unlocked by getting 100% game complete) (2006)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX |
3. Porsche 911 GT2 (Unlocked by completing every event in the Challenge
Series) (2005)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX |
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX |
4. Castrol Sytec Ford GT (Unlocked by cheats) (2005)
Black Edition Exclusive Cars [MW.06.05]
1. Chevrolet Corvette C6 (2006)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX |
2. Porsche 911 Carrera S (2006)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX X |
3. Lotus Elise (2006)
4. Mercedes-Benz SL 500 (2003)
5. Toyota Supra TT (1998)
6. Chevrolet Corvette C6.R (2006)
7. Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG (2006)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX |
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX |
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX |
8. Porsche 911 GT2 (2005)
9. Chevrolet Camaro SS (Unlocked by beating the Black Edition challenge)
10. BMW M3 GTR (2005)
|XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX |
Parts [MW.07.01]
To save space (yea, that's me talking, just ignore the chapter above when you
read this part) I use the following way of writing this all down:
Name, price, unlocked by beating...
Easy, right? The performance parts are a bit different, but you'll notice ;)
Body 1, 5000
Body 3, 7500, Vic
Body 4, 10000, Earl
Reaper, 1000
Slingshot, 1000
Groundmaster, 1000
Rocker 5, 2000, Vic
Fishtail, 2000, Vic
Viper, 2000, Vic
Ripper, 3000, Big Lou
Banshee, 3000, Big Lou
Airforce, 5000, Earl
Dragon, 5000, Earl
Mystic, 5000, Earl
Arrow, 1000
Barracuda, 1000
Switchblade, 1000
Jorgen, 2000, Vic
Scarab, 2000, Vic
Lynx, 2000, Vic
Borra, 3000, Big Lou
Ghost, 3000, Big Lou
Tornado, 3000, Big Lou
Fishtail, 3000, Big Lou
Wildfire, 5000, Earl
Tandem, 5000, Earl
Joker, 5000, Earl
Venom, 6000, Earl
Impact, 6000, Earl
Sport Carbon
Tuner Carbon
5Zigen
5Zigen FN01R, 1000
5Zigen Supersix, 1500
5Zigen 5ZR, 3500, Vic
5Zigen GN+, 4500, Big Lou
5Zigen Gravis 1, 6000, Earl
ADR Adrenaline, 1500
ADR Empire, 3500, Vic
ADR GT-Sport, 4500, Big Lou
ADR M Sport, 6000, Earl
ADr Sokudo8, 9000, Ming
BBS GT, 1000
BBS RS GT, 1500
BBS LM, 3500, Vic
BBS CH, 4500, Big Lou
BBS RK, 6000, Earl
BBS RX, 9000, Ming
Enkei NTO3+M, 1000
Enkei J Speed 3, 1500
Enkei ES-Tarmac, 3500, Vic
Enkei WRC Tarmac, 4500, Big Lou
König Blatant, 1500
König Imagine, 3500, Vic
König Theory, 4500, Big Lou
Löwenhart
Löwenhart LDR, 9000, Ming
Racing Hart
Racinghart Multi C4, 1500
Racinghart CX, 4500, Big Lou
Racinghart CP, 6000, Earl
O.Z.
O.Z. Superleggera, 1000
O.Z. Superturismo, 1500
O.Z. Opera, 3500, Vic
O.Z. Superleggera III (Multipiece), 6000, Earl
O.Z. Leonardo, 9000, Ming
Volk TE37, 6000, Earl
Volk CE28, 9000, Ming
Volk GT-P, 9000, Ming
Ro_Ja
Ro Ja Formula 1, 1000
Ro Ja Formula 7, 3500, Vic
Ro Ja Formula 2, 4500, Big Lou
Overdial, 1500
Trident, 1500
Fusion, 1500
Colix, 1500
Airomax, 2500
DJM Hyde, 2500
Double-V, 2500
Tri-Slot, 2500
Speed, 2500
Factor X, 3500, Vic
Speedline, 3500, Vic
Tremor, 3500, Vic
Overdial, 3500, Vic
Trident, 3500, Vic
Fusion, 3500, Vic
Colix, 4500, Big Lou
Airomax, 4500, Big Lou
DJM Hyde, 4500, Big Lou
G-Force, 4500, Big Lou
Mongoose, 4500, Big Lou
Twister, 5500, Baron
Eraser, 5500, Baron
Tsunami, 5500, Baron
Double-V, 5500, Baron
Tri-Slot, 5500, Baron
Speed, 7500, Earl
Factor X, 7500, Earl
Speedline, 7500, Earl
Tremor, 7500, Earl
G-Force, 7500, Earl
Roof Scoops
No Roof Scoop
Northeast, 500
Jetstream, 500
Headwind, 500
Riptide, 500
Windtunnel, 500
Blackback, 500
Airstream, 500
Cyclone, 500
Tempest, 500
Twister, 500
Northwest Offset, 1000, Taz
Jetstream Offset, 1000, Taz
Headwind Offset, 1000, Taz
Riptide Offset, 1000, Taz
Windtunnel Offset, 1000, Taz
Blastback Offset, 1000, Taz
Airstream Offset, 1000, Taz
Cyclone Offset, 1000, Taz
Tempest Offset, 1000, Taz
Twister Offset, 1000, Taz
Northwest Dual, 1500, Izzy
Jetstream Dual, 1500, Izzy
Headwind Dual, 1500, Izzy
Riptide Dual, 1500, Izzy
Windtunnel Dual, 1500, Izzy
Blastback Dual, 1500, Izzy
Airstream Dual, 1500, Izzy
Cyclone Dual, 1500, Izzy
Tempest Dual, 1500, Izzy
Twister Dual, 1500, Izzy
Northwest, 2000, Baron
Jetstream, 2000, Baron
Headwind, 2000, Baron
Riptide, 2000, Baron
Windtunnel, 2000, Baron
Blackback, 2000, Baron
Airstream, 2000, Baron
Cyclone, 2000, Baron
Tempest, 2000, Baron
Northwest Offset, 3000, Jewels
Jestream Offset, 3000, Jewels
Headwind Offset, 3000, Jewels
Riptide Offset, 3000, Jewels
Windtunnel Offset, 3000, Jewels
Blastback Offset, 3000, Jewels
Airstream Offset, 3000, Jewels
Cyclone Offset, 3000, Jewels
Tempest Offset, 3000, Jewels
Twister Offset, 3000, Jewels
Northwest Dual, 4000, Ming
Jetstream Dual, 4000, Ming
Headwind Dual, 4000, Ming
Riptide Dual, 4000, Ming
Windtunnel Dual, 4000, Ming
Blastback Dual, 4000, Ming
Airstream Dual, 4000, Ming
Cyclone Dual, 4000, Ming
Tempest Dual, 4000, Ming
Twister Dual, 4000, Ming
Performance [MW.07.03]
Costs: 5,500
Araxis: Cold Air Intake
KZR: Sports Muffler
Stratospeed: Intake Manifold
Costs: 14,200
Unlocked by beating Izzy
Gentera: Forged Pistons
Araxis: Racing Throttle Body
KZR Performance: Racing Crankshaft
Super Pro
Unlocked by beating Kaze
KZR Performance: Racing Valves
Araxis: Cat-back Exhaust System
Stratospeed: Replace Headers
Unlocked by beating Ronnie
Gentera: Racing Pistons
Araxis: High Flow Fuel Injectors
Jistilled: High Capacity Oil Cooler
Neuspeed: Short Throw Shifter
Jackson Racing: Lightweight Flywheel
Neuspeed: Racing Transmission
Unlocked by beating Vic
Advanced Clutch Technology: Upgraded Differential
Clutch Masters: High Performance Clutch
Unlocked by beating Earl
AEM: Limited Slip Differential
Jackson Racing: Twin Disc Clutch
Unlocked by beating Webster
Clutch Masters: Racing Clutch
HPRacing: Racing Flywheel
Neuspeed: Strut Tower Bars
Koni Suspension: Sport Springs and Shocks
Neuspeed: Front and Rear Sway Bars
Unlocked by beating Big Lou
H&R: Large Diameter Sway Bars
Eibach Springs: Racing Shocks
Unlocked by beating Ming
Neuspeed: Engine Torque Damper
Koni Suspension: Camber Kit
Bilstein: Coil-over Suspension System
NX: Dry Shot of Nitrous
NX: Wet Shot of Nitrous
NX: Direct Port Nitrous System
Unlocked by beating Taz
Yokohama: Sport Tires
Unlocked by beating Baron
Toyo: High Performance Tires
Unlocked by beating Jewels
Falken Tire: Racing Tires
Jistilled: Street Compound Pads
Gentera: Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Stratospeed: Cross Drilled Rotors
Jistilled: Sport Compound Pads
Stratospeed: Slotted and Drilled Rotors
Gentera: Titanium Brake Kit
Jistilled: 6 Piston Racing Calipers
Stratospeed: Ceramic Brake Kit
Jistilled: Racing Compound Pads
Unlocked by beating Tax
KZR Performance: Stage 1 Turbo
Araxis Motorsports: Racing Intercooler
Jistilled: Upgraded Turbo Manifold
KZR Performance: Blow Off Valve
Araxis Motorsports: Custom Wastegate
DC Sports: Stage 3 Supercharger
Visual [MW.07.04]
Gloss, 500
Metallic, 1000
Custom, 1500, Izzy
Vinyl Style
Flame 1, 500
Flame 10, 600
Tribal 1, 500
Tribal 3, 700, Taz
Tribal 10, 700, Taz
Stripe 1, 500
Stripe 10, 500
Race Flag
Race Flag 1, 500
Race Flag 5, 700, Taz
Argentina, 800, Izzy
Australia, 800, Izzy
Brazil, 800, Izzy
Canada, 700, Taz
China, 800, Izzy
Denmark, 800, Izzy
France, 800, Izzy
Finland, 800, Izzy
Germany, 700, Taz
Great Britain, 700, Taz
Greece, 800, Izzy
Italy, 800, Izzy
Japan, 800, Izzy
Korea, 800, Izzy
Mexico, 800, Izzy
Netherlands, 800, Izzy
Poland, 800, Izzy
Portugal, 800, Izzy
Spain, 800, Izzy
Sweden, 800, Izzy
Thailand, 800, Izzy
USA, 700, Taz
Body 1, 500
Body 4, 800, Izzy
Body 10, 1000, Baron
Body Flame 1, 1200, Jewels
Body Flame 10, 1200, Jewels
Body Stripe 1, 1000, Baron
Body Stripe 10, 1000, Baron
Body Tribal 1, 1200, Jewels
Body Tribal 10, 1200, Jewels
Unique 1, 1200, Jewels
Black Edition 1, 500, Black Edition only
Cablazn, 500
RedBlade, 500
GrafClown, 500
Michael Lam, 500Tosi Radolphe, 500
Tosi Rodolphe
Rim Paint
Paint, 500
No Window Tint
Light Black, 500
Light Green, 500
Medium Black, 500
Medium Green, 500
Medium Blue, 500
Medium Red, 500
Dark Black, 550, Taz
Dark Green, 550, Taz
Dark Blue, 550, Taz
Dark Red, 550, Taz
Dark Yellow, 550, Taz
Dark Aqua, 550, Taz
Dark Coral, 600, Izzy
Dark Orange, 600, Izzy
Dark Magenta, 600, Izzy
Dark Lime, 600, Izzy
Dark Purple, 600, Izzy
Dark Gold, 600, Izzy
Dark Pearl Black, 600, Izzy
Dark Pearl Green, 750, Earl
Dark Pearl Blue, 750, Earl
Dark Pearl Red, 750, Earl
Dark Pearl Yellow, 750, Earl
Dark Pearl Aqua, 750, Earl
Dark Pearl Coral, 750, Earl
Dark Pearl Orange, 750, Earl
Dark Pearl Magenta, 750, Earl
Dark Pearl Lime, 750, Earl
Dark Pearl Purple, 750, Earl
Dark Pearl Gold, 750, Earl
5Zigen, 100, Taz
A'PEX Integration, 100, Taz
ABD Dynamics, 100, Taz
AC Autotechnic, 100, Taz
ADR Wheels, 100, Taz
Advanced Clutch Technology, 100, Taz
Advanced Engine Management, 100, Taz
Alpine, 100, Taz
Apex Springs, 100, Taz
Araxis Performance, 100, Taz
Arospeed, 100, Taz
Audiobahn, 100, Taz
Avus, 100, Taz
B&M Racing, 100, Taz
BBS, 100, Taz
Bilstein, 100, Taz
Borla, 100, Taz
Brembo, 100, Taz
Bride, 100, Taz
Castrol, 100, Taz
Ceramicool, 100, Taz
Chrom & Flammen, 100, Taz
Clutch Masters, 100, Taz
Cold Fusion, 100, Taz
Comptech, 100, Taz
Crower Cams, 100, Taz
DC Sports, 100, Taz
Distilled, 100, Taz
Do-Luck, 100, Taz
Edelbrock, 100, Taz
Eibach Springs, 100, Taz
Elaborare, 100, Taz
Endless USA, 100, Taz
Enkei, 100, Taz
Eurolite, 100, Taz
Extreme Dimensions, 100, Taz
Extreme Technologies, 100, Taz
Fastbrakes, 100, Taz
Fidanza, 100, Taz
GReddy, 100, Taz
Gentera, 100, Taz
H&R Springs, 100, Taz
Hedman Hedders, 100, Taz
Henshin Auto, 100, Taz
HKS USA, 100, Taz
HP Racing, 100, Taz
Iceman Intakes, 100, Taz
Import Racer, 100, Taz
Import Tuner, 100, Taz
Injen, 100, Taz
Intrax Suspension, 100, Taz
Jackson Racing, 100, Taz
Japan Tuning, 100, Taz
JIC - Magic, 100, Taz
JL Audio, 100, Taz
JSP America, 100, Taz
Kenwood, 100, Taz
Koni, 100, Taz
König, 100, Taz
KVR Performance, 100, Taz
KYB America, 100, Taz
KZR Performance, 100, Taz
Löwenhart, 100, Taz
Magnaflow, 100, Taz
Matrix Racing, 100, Taz
Maxi Tuning, 100, Taz
Modified Magazine, 100, Taz
Momo, 100, Taz
Neuspeed, 100, Taz
NFS Most Wanted, 100, Taz
Nitrous Express, 100, Taz
Nology Engineering, 100, Taz
O.Z. Wheels, 100, Taz
PIAA, 100, Taz
Power Slot, 100, Taz
Racing Hart Wheels, 100, Taz
Rev Hard, 100, Taz
Revo Technik, 100, Taz
RKSport, 100, Taz
RO_JA Wheels, 100, Taz
Sport Compact Car, 100, Taz
Scorpion Exhausts, 100, Taz
Skunk2 Racing, 100, Taz
SLP Performance Parts, 100, Taz
Sparco, 100, Taz
Super Street, 100, Taz
Stillen, 100, Taz
Stopteach, 100, Taz
Stratospeed, 100, Taz
Thermal, 100, Taz
TODA, 100, Taz
Toyo Tires, 100, Taz
Tuner Transformation, 100, Taz
Turbonetics, 100, Taz
Unorthodox Racing, 100, Taz
Venom, 100, Taz
VIS Racing, 100, Taz
VOLK, 100, Taz
Weld Racing, 100, Taz
XS Engineering, 100, Taz
Yokohama, 100, Taz
ZEX, 100, Taz
Decal Position
For every position:
Decal Location
00 to 99, 100, Izzy
Sonic, 500, Taz
Apex, 500, Taz
Warp, 500, Taz
Vision, 600, Big Lou
Boost, 600, Big Lou
Double-Clutch, 800, Earl
Brakestand, 800, Earl
Hairpin, 1000, Kaze
Glint, 1000, Kaze
EA Trax [MW.08.01]
EA sells the original soundtrack (OST for short) and it contains all the
tracks listed below.
Track: Nine Thou (Superstars Remix)
Artist: Styles of Beyond
Album: Megadef
Played: All
Track: Do Ya Thang
Artist: T.I. Presents the P$C
Album: 25 to Life
Played: Menu
Track: I Am Rock
Artist: Rock
Album: N/A
Track: In A Hood Near You
Artist: Suni Clay
Album: Suni Clay
Track: Let's Move
Artist: The Perceptionists
Album: Black Dialogue
Track: Sets Go Up
Artist: Juvenile
Album: Reality Check
Track: Fired Up
Artist: Hush
Album: Bulletproof
Track: B-Side Wins Again feat. Chuck D
Artist: DJ Spooky and Dave Lombardo
Album: Drums of Death
Track: Shapeshifter
Artist: Celldweller feat. Styles of Beyond
Track: Tilted
Artist: Lupe Fiasco
Album: Food & ...
Track: Feed the Addiction
Artist: Ils
Album: Bohemia
Played: Racing
Track: One Good Reason
Artist: Celldweller
Album: Celldweller
Track: We Control
Artist: Hyper
Album: We Control
Track: Skinnyman
Artist: Static-X
Album: Start A War
Track: Barrier Break
Artist: Diesel Boy + Kaos
Track: Decadence
Artist: Disturbed
Album: Ten Thousand Fists
Track: You'll Be Under My Wheels
Artist: The Prodigy
Album: Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned
Track: Tao of the Machine (Scott Humprhey's Remix)
Artist: The Roots and BT
Album: Blade II Soundtrack
Track: You Must Follow (Evol Intent VIP)
Artist: Stratus
Album: Dungeonmaster's Guide
Track: Blood and Thunder
Artist: Mastadon
Album: Leviathan
Track: Broken Sword
Artist: Evol Intent, Mayhem & Thinktank
Track: Hand of Blood
Artist: Bullet For My Valentine
Album: Hand of Blood
Track: The Mann
Artist: Paul Linford and Chris Vrenna
Track: Blinded in Chains
Artist: Avenged Sevenfold
Album: City of Evil
Track: Feels Just Like it Should (Timo Maas Remix)
Artist: Jamiroqaui
Album: Dynamite
Track: Most Wanted Mash Up
Cheats [MW.09.01]
Note I only have the PC version of the game, so don't whine when things don't
work for consoles. Also check the cars and challenge section for more
unlockable info, not included here.
Gamecube [MW.09.02]
Burger King Challenge: On the start screen, press up, down, up, down, left,
right, left, right.
Unlock the Castrol Ford GT: On the start screen, press up, down, up, down,
left, right, left, right.
Unlocks the Castrol Ford SYNTEC: On the start screen, press left, right, left,
right, up, down, up, down.
10,000 Cash: Have a Need for Speed: Underground 2 savefile on your memory
Playstation 2 [MW.09.03]
Porsche Cayman S in Demo: On the start screen, press L1, R1, R1, R1, right,
left, right, down.
Special Marker: On the start screen, press up, up, down, down, left, right,
up, down. You can now go to the backroom of a one-stop shop.
10,000 Cash and Unlock all Cop Cars in Tuner Takedown: Enter (without quotes)
"!bacon" as your name.
Xbox [MW.09.04]
Burger King Challenge: On the start screen, press this on the diagonal pad;
up, down, up, down, left, right, left, right.
Special Marker: On the start screen, press this on the diagonal pad; up, up,
down, down, left, right, up, down. You can now go to the backroom of a
one-stop shop.
Unlock the Castrol Ford GT: On the start screen, press this on the diagonal
pad; left, right, left, right, up, down, up, down.
Unlock Junkman Engine: On the start screen, press this on the diagonal pad;
up, up, down, down, left, right, up, down.
Xbox 360 [MW.09.05]
right, left.
Unlock the Castrol Ford GT: On the start screen, press left, right, left,
Porsche Cayman: On the start screen, press L, R, R, R, right, left, right,
Unlock Junkman Engine: On the start screen, press up, up, down, down, left,
right, up, down.
PC [MW.09.06]
Burger King Challenge: On the start screen, type (without quotes)
"burgerking".
Unlock the Castrol Ford GT: On the start screen, type (without quotes)
"castrol".
10,000 Cash: Have a Need for Speed: Underground 2 savefile on your hard drive.
No need to have the game installed, as long as the savefile is where it
should be (c:\documents and settings\your name\my documents\NFS
Underground 2\your name\your name.file).
Note: With start screen, I mean the "press ENTER to continue" screen (the
one with the car going sideways and cops behind him).
FAQ [MW.10.01]
Q: My mouse pointer disappeared and doesn't show up anymore!
A: Annoying, isn't it? It's a bug.
Q: Where do I sell cars?
A: Not in the car lot, but just in your hideout. Head to "select car" and sell
it there. Only needed if you're really desperate for money.
Conclusion [MW.11.01]
I hope you enjoyed my guide, since I put a lot of work in it. If you encounter
problems, feel free to mail me. Also suggestions, feedback, comment etc. are
accepted, the mail addy is on top of this file.
Thanks-list: NismoZ, Amby, GraX, Muteki X, 5il3nc3r, Dejan Milicevic, Phil,
GranpaQB, Ace Fireo, ahmad zaki, Brandon White, Mohammad Mushfiqur Rahman,
Steven De Baere, Kane O'Riley, Falcon
And especially you, for reading this.
For other guides, you can check this link:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/13739.html
Copyright (c) 2005-2007 by Grawl. All rights reserved.
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Duchess Catherine makes first public appearance since birth
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 August 2013
Duchess Catherine made her first public appearance with husband Prince William since she had Prince George in Anglesey today (30.08.13).
Duchess Catherine has made her first public appearance since the birth of Prince George.
The Duchess of Cambridge - who gave birth to her first child with Prince William, 31, on July 22 - made the last minute decision to join husband William as he officially started a 135 mile round-the-island marathon in Anglesey, Wales, earlier today (30.08.13).
A source told the MailOnline: ''Initially the duchess wasn't going to attend but she was also keen for the chance to thank the people of Anglesey herself for the warmth and hospitality they have shown her and the Duke.''
William was in good spirits and got the crowd laughing as he cupped his hand to his ear when he heard a baby cry and said: ''We're hearing a bit of that at the moment!''
Catherine, 31, added: ''He [George] is sleeping at the moment for now - fingers crossed!''
The brunette beauty - known as Kate Middleton before she married into the British royal family - wasn't expected to return to public duty until September 12.
Glastonbury's most heartbreaking schedule clashes for music eclectics
Sometimes you can see one but not the other.
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U.S. Dollar Rate Today in Mongolia in Mongolian Tugrik
U.S. Dollar rate is updated at Monday 15 July 2019, 07:00 pm, GMT; Tuesday 16 July 2019, 03:00 am, Ulaanbaatar time.
1 U.S. Dollar = 2,651.71 Mongolian Tugrik
U.S. Dollar (USD) to Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) currency converter: Enter the amount to convert instantly from U.S. Dollar to Mongolian Tugrik or in the reverse direction.
Note: U.S. Dollar rates in Mongolia in Mongolian Tugrik are automatically updated evrey few minutes.
(₮) MNT
United States Currency: U.S. Dollar
U.S. Dollar (USD) is the currency used in United States, East Timor, Puerto Rico, Equador.
U.S. Dollar currency symbol: $
U.S. Dollar coins available: 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, $1
U.S. Dollar banknotes available: $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100
Central Bank: Federal Reserve Bank
Mongolia Currency: Mongolian Tugrik
Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) is the currency used in Mongolia.
Mongolian Tugrik currency symbol: ₮
Mongolian Tugrik coins available: 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 ₮
Mongolian Tugrik banknotes available: 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 5000, 10 000, 20 000 ₮
Central Bank: Bank of Mongolia
1 2,651.71
4 10,606.84
10 26,517.10
50 132,585.50
100 265,171.00
500 1,325,855.00
1000 2,651,710.00
5000 13,258,550.00
10000 26,517,100.00
50000 132,585,500.00
100000 265,171,000.00
500000 1,325,855,000.00
1000000 2,651,710,000.00
100000 37.71
500000 188.56
1000000 377.12
Chart of U.S. Dollar Rate in Mongolia
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Pennsylvania, PA smaller cities, PA small cities
Meadowlands, Pennsylvania
Population in 2010: 822.
Males: 321 (39.1%)
Females: 501 (60.9%)
Pennsylvania median age: 40.6 years
Zip codes: 15347.
Meadowlands:
Meadowlands CDP income, earnings, and wages data
Mean prices in 2016: All housing units: $184,611; Detached houses: $182,999
Races in Meadowlands, PA (2010)
78895.9%White alone
141.7%Black alone
91.1%Two or more races
20.2%American Indian alone
Races in Meadowlands detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
Mar. 2016 cost of living index in Meadowlands: 92.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Ancestries: English (37.6%), German (24.8%), Polish (21.6%), Italian (7.2%).
For population 25 years and over in Meadowlands:
For population 15 years and over in Meadowlands CDP:
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2016: $1,571 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2016: $1,424 (1.5%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (20.4 miles , pop. 334,563).
Nearest cities: McGovern, PA (1.1 miles ), Houston borough, PA (1.6 miles ), East Washington borough, PA (1.7 miles ), Washington, PA (1.8 miles ), Wolfdale, PA (1.9 miles ), Canonsburg borough, PA (2.0 miles ), Westland, PA (2.2 miles) , Wylandville, PA (2.3 miles ).
Construction (39%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (24%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (16%)
Wholesale trade (10%)
Accommodation and food services (4%)
Public administration (3%)
Retail trade (35%)
Manufacturing (13%)
Management occupations (47%)
Construction and extraction occupations (33%)
Material moving occupations (10%)
Food preparation and serving related occupations (4%)
Law enforcement workers including supervisors (3%)
Production occupations (2%)
Office and administrative support occupations (0%)
Office and administrative support occupations (28%)
Sales and related occupations (22%)
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations (12%)
Health technologists and technicians (10%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
Healthcare support occupations (2%)
Work and jobs in Meadowlands: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute
Meadowlands-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 28% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 6/3/1980, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 39.9 miles away from the Meadowlands place center injured 140 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.
On 8/3/1963, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 19.8 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and injured 70 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
Meadowlands-area historical earthquake activity is near Pennsylvania state average. It is 85% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 88.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 107.4 miles away from Meadowlands center
On 1/26/2001 at 03:03:20, a magnitude 4.4 (3.9 MB, 4.4 LG, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 123.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 221.4 miles away from Meadowlands center
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Tropical Depressions: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Meadowlands:
WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTE (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; WASHINGTON, PA)
AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; WASHINGTON, PA)
WASHINGTON HOSPITAL HH SERVICE (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; WASHINGTON, PA)
DAVITA - OAK SPRINGS DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 2 miles away; WASHINGTON, PA)
HUMBERT LANE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTRE (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; WASHINGTON, PA)
WASHINGTON HOSPITAL, THE Acute Care Hospitals (about 3 miles away; WASHINGTON, PA)
WASHINGTON HOSP TRANSITIONAL C (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; WASHINGTON, PA)
Political contributions by individuals in Meadowlands, PA
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Meadowlands:
Pittsburgh Technical Institute (about 15 miles; Oakdale, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,805)
Point Park University (about 20 miles; Pittsburgh, PA; FT enrollment: 3,525)
Community College of Allegheny County (about 20 miles; Pittsburgh, PA; FT enrollment: 13,486)
Duquesne University (about 20 miles; Pittsburgh, PA; FT enrollment: 8,211)
West Liberty University (about 21 miles; West Liberty, WV; FT enrollment: 2,728)
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh-Online Division (about 21 miles; Pittsburgh, PA; FT enrollment: 11,040)
Robert Morris University (about 22 miles; Moon Township, PA; FT enrollment: 4,823)
Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2013 was 107. This is significantly worse than average.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2013 was 0.253. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.0 miles away from the city center.
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 9.63. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.6 miles away from the city center.
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 2.25. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.3 miles away from the city center.
Ozone [ppb] level in 2013 was 27.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.6 miles away from the city center.
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 10.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.6 miles away from the city center.
Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0273. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.4 miles away from the city center.
(8.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents)
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Meadowlands, PA
Pennsylvania: 2.5 people
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
Gay men: 0.6% of all households
School Enrollment by Level of School (%) in 2016
Pennsylvania average:
Religion statistics for Meadowlands CDP (based on Washington County data)
Catholic 53,777 28
Mainline Protestant 28,797 129
Evangelical Protestant 16,871 97
Other 1,459 8
Black Protestant 1,340 11
Orthodox 1,275 7
None 104,301 -
Number of full-service restaurants: 119
from Allegheny County, PA 1.51% ($57,144 average AGI)
from Westmoreland County, PA 0.31% ($35,314)
from Fayette County, PA 0.23% ($33,149)
to Allegheny County, PA 1.46% ($56,179 average AGI)
to Westmoreland County, PA 0.29% ($36,992)
to Fayette County, PA 0.20% ($38,151)
Strongest AM radio stations in Meadowlands:
WKZV (1110 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WASHINGTON, PA; Owner: MY-KEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
WWCS (540 AM; 5 kW; CANONSBURG, PA; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WJPA (1450 AM; 1 kW; WASHINGTON, PA; Owner: WASHINGTON BROACASTING COMPANY)
KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WPIT (730 AM; 5 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
WEAE (1250 AM; 5 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
WZUM (1590 AM; 4 kW; CARNEGIE, PA; Owner: HORVATH BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
WKHB (620 AM; 6 kW; IRWIN, PA; Owner: BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
WASP (1130 AM; daytime; 5 kW; BROWNSVILLE, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
WJAS (1320 AM; 6 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
WBGG (970 AM; 5 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
WPTT (1360 AM; 5 kW; MCKEESPORT, PA; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF NEVADA)
Strongest FM radio stations in Meadowlands:
WJPA-FM (95.3 FM; WASHINGTON, PA; Owner: WASHINGTON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WNJR (91.7 FM; WASHINGTON, PA; Owner: WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON COLLEGE)
WSHH (99.7 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: RENDA B/CING CORP. OF NEVADA)
WLTJ (92.9 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WPNT, INC.)
WWSW-FM (94.5 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
WOGH (103.5 FM; BURGETTSTOWN, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
WDSY-FM (107.9 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
WDVE (102.5 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WJJJ (104.7 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WQED-FM (89.3 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
WVNP (89.9 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
WBZZ (93.7 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
WKST-FM (96.1 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WOVK (98.7 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WEGW (107.5 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WDUQ (90.5 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY)
WZPT (100.7 FM; NEW KENSINGTON, PA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
WRRK (96.9 FM; BRADDOCK, PA; Owner: WPNT INC)
WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
WOGG (94.9 FM; OLIVER, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
TV broadcast stations around Meadowlands:
W20AN (Channel 20; WASHINGTON, PA; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)
WTOV-TV (Channel 9; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: WTOV-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
WPXI (Channel 11; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WPXI-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
WTAE-TV (Channel 4; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WTAE HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
WBGN-LP (Channel 59; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: BRUNO GOODWORTH NETWORK, INC.)
WPTG-LP (Channel 69; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
W65CG (Channel 65; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
WQEX (Channel 16; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
KDKA-TV (Channel 2; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
WPGH-TV (Channel 53; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WPGH LICENSEE, LLC)
WPCB-TV (Channel 40; GREENSBURG, PA; Owner: CORNERSTONE TELEVISION, INC.)
WTRF-TV (Channel 7; WHEELING, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
W25CI (Channel 25; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
W57BH (Channel 57; WEIRTON, WV; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)
WQED (Channel 13; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
WBPA-LP (Channel 29; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)
W61CC (Channel 61; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: THE VIDEOHOUSE, INC.)
WIIC-LP (Channel 29; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
WCWB (Channel 22; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WCWB LICENSEE, LLC)
W63AU (Channel 63; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: THE BON-TELE NETWORK, INC.)
WBYD-CA (Channel 35; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: BENJAMIN PEREZ)
W26AV (Channel 26; CHARLEROI, PA; Owner: DEBRA GOODWORTH)
National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
1Number of bridges
1m3ftTotal length
3,529Total average daily traffic
35Total average daily truck traffic
3,115Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
Call Sign: K3DMY, Licensee ID: L00251459, Grant Date: 03/06/2008, Expiration Date: 03/11/2018, Registrant: John G Kelvington Mr, 185 Marshal Ave, Meadowlands, PA 15317
Meadowlands compared to Pennsylvania state average:
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
House age above state average.
Meadowlands on our top lists:
#41 on the list of "Top 100 cities with oldest houses"
#10 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest ground withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
#14 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
#21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to foreign countries in 2011 (pop. 50,000+)"
#37 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
#54 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011 (pop. 50,000+)"
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2019.
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Latest News, Travel & Tourism
Ghana To Host Maiden International Coconut Festival
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Ghana will host the rest of the world in September this year to celebrate the first International Coconut Festival in Africa.
The event, to be held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), is spearheaded by the African Coconut Group on the theme: “Promoting Export Diversification through a Robust Ghanaian Coconut Industry.”
It will bring coconut industry players from Canada, China and South East Asia, Africa and the Middle East together.
The aim is to provide a platform that will connect participants through the development and promotion of coconut, and highlight the various features of the coconut tree from the root to its leaves.
The Ghana Free Zones Authority, Ghana Investment Promotion Council (GIPC) and Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) will support the African Coconut Group to collaborate with Coconut Federation, Canada Coconut Festival and the AM African Group Limited to put it to fruition.
At the launch of the festival in Accra, Chairman of the African Coconut Group, Davies Narh Korboe tells Adom News the current value of coconut, which is ten billion dollars, is expected to shoot to fifteen billion dollars by 2020.
Mr Korboe adds that President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s Planting for Export and Rural Development (PERD) initiative, which has coconut as one of the five cash crops being promoted by government is what motivated the Group to venture into it.
Meanwhile, Chief Executive of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), Afua Asabea Asare urged the youth to venture into agriculture especially coconut plantation considering how lucrative it has become.
She says GEPA has invested much into coconut production, and the quantity the nation sends abroad is below the market demand, urging Ghanaians especially the youth to venture into it.
Some coconut farmers who attended the launch told Adom News what they have benefitted from the crop.
Emmanuel Abreh owns a 15-acre coconut plantation and says, “They come to pluck it every two and a half month and I make not less than GHc 10,000.00 annually”.
Charity Akortia also said she has “cultivated 35 acres of coconut and now I’m processing it into cake, biscuit, chips and other food products”.
Meanwhile, James Anum Doku began cultivating two years ago and says the benefits he sees from those within his vicinity is enough motivation for him to believe the crop is lucrative.
Source: Adom News
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One Conservative Fired and Two Quit
17:44 Thursday, February 28, 2013 Andrew Wallis Cabinet, Cornwall Council, Councillors
The fallout from Tuesday’s Budget meeting continues at Cornwall Council, and if I was a betting man I would bet more is to come. Today, Carolyn Rule, one of the Conservative Members on the Cabinet quit the Conservative Group and became an Independent. The simple reason was on how her own party had acted and voted on Tuesday.
Then later, about an hour ago Lance Kennedy another Conservative Cabinet Member also quit the Conservative Group citing the same reason as Carolyn. He has also become an Independent, but I am unsure he has joined the Indi Group unlike Carolyn who joins their ranks today.
This has not ended, as Steven Rushworth has been fired from the Cabinet by the Leader Jim Currie. I do not know the full details, but I am told it is over the Budget and how he voted against the Cabinet. Though technically he just voted for the 0%.
As it stands, those who have quit the Conservative Group have so far kept their current positions in the Cabinet. I also believe at least one more Conservative will resign, but that has not happened and should only be treated as a rumour.
The atmosphere at County Hall is fraught, especially for many of the staff who are seething on being badly let down by so many Councillors. And next week I feel it will be getting worse once the full detail and impacts the 0% Budget will have on services and staffing.
Legislation on Second Homes a Step Closer
11:19 Thursday, February 28, 2013 Andrew Wallis Second Homes
Let’s forget about the Budget for a minute, though it is hard knowing the stinging cuts to be administered because people wanted to play politics and look at the motion on holiday homes/second homes.
To refresh yourself, the wording and possible outcomes are HERE.
I will again make it perfectly clear this is not an attack on second homes or holiday lets that some have tried to portray. This is, and only is about trying to bring in some control into an unregulated market; which is having an effect on our communities.
Currently Cornwall as of November 2012, has 8,348 holiday lets and 14,446 second homes, making a total of 22,794 dwelling. This is out of a housing stock of 259,346. These numbers have steadily increased and is roughly a rise of about 20 per cent* over the past decade. This trend is continuing with 21% of dwelling in the South West in the 2nd homes/holiday let category.
In 47 out of 211 Parishes, the number exceeds 20% of housing stock. eight have over 40%, three have over 50% and one has 59% of housing stock currently available.
There are impacts on sustainability backed up by previous reports** have suggested that where second homes comprise more than 20% the sustainability of that community can be significantly harmed. It also Impact on house prices, have Economic, Environmental and Social and cultural impacts.
Cornwall is not alone, other areas and local authorities face similar and in places greater numbers. Some of these are: London, Cumbria, North Norfolk, Scarborough, West Sussex to name but a few. So there is common ground on this, and hopefully local authorities can work together to achieve something.
I am very pleased to say the Motion was supported by all but 5 Councillors present at the meeting. I am also thankful to the supporters of the Motion, Councillors Julian German, Graham Walker, Dick Cole and Andrew Long.
Now, the various department at Cornwall Council will work together in producing a details and evidence based report that shows something needs to be done before it is too late. It would be good if any public would like to add to the debate, both in the benefits and negatives, then please drop me an email.
Let’s hope the Government will listen this time. I also look forward to hearing from the six Cornish MP’s and I will be asking for their support in getting back some sort of control into our communities.
*In the 2006/2007 Survey of English Housing. **The Taylor Review of Rural Economy and Affordable Housing 2008 and Affordable Rural Housing Commission 2006
Cuts to council services over the price of a chocolate bar
11:42 Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Andrew Wallis Budget, Council Tax, Councillors
Tuesday’s Budget meeting was always going to be long and heated. As I have said previously, it was the battle of the 0% budgets and the Cabinet preferred option of the 1.97% increase, or to put it into monetary terms the increase to the Council Tax bill would be 42 pence per week on a Band D property, or 10p on a Band A.
Let’s be clear, no-one likes to raise Council Tax unnecessary. That is a fact. But for the last two years Cornish residents have had a 0% increase in the Cornwall Council part of the Council Tax bill. However, the £170 million and counting cuts to the grant settlements from Government can only be absorbed so far. In the end you run out of areas to streamline, or the favourite in local government circles, restructuring. That means Council Tax has to be raised if people want services to remain.
What actually happened shocked even me for the blatant disregard for setting a Budget that will protect deliverable services. Instead we got headline catching bullet points. That if you look behind them will result in service provision being reduced, and in some cased stopped. No spin, that’s the harsh reality. That is the bases of both amendments.
In a turn of events that no-one expected, least of all the Lib Dems, a great majority of the Conservatives instead of voting against the Lib Dem amendment, voted for it. This was carried and that made it the substantive motion. The Cons, then withdrew their amendment (after lunch officially). This left only one option on the table.
You cannot help but think the Lib Dems were out-manoeuvred by the Cons in the vote. Especially as the Con amendment had the unworkable tag from the S151 officer. So it had little if any chance of getting approved. And as it is so close to an election, the two big parties could not be seen to lose the advantage to each other. Furthermore, and confirmed by two of the four group leaders, there was common ground to support the 1.97% Budget but one group leader would not. Guess who? Yes, the Cons group leader.
Before the final vote on the substantive motion (the amendment, now formally adopted.) was taken, the interim CEO, Paul Masters also spelt out the impact on staffing levels and therefore service provision this substantive motion would have. This will be at least (I would say more) 135 jobs lost, which will be made up of full, part, agency and temporary staff. With no staff, there will be no service to provide. There is also the redundancy costs which unsurprisingly have not been factored in, and now will have to be found from somewhere. Yes, you’ve guessed it, more cuts.
The S151 Officer made it perfectly clear to all those present that a pro-rata cut would be applied to all Directorates if the amendment was carried. These details and impact was also read out before the vote, just to make sure everyone knew what they were about to vote on. You’ll be surprised how often people do not understand, or get confused on what they are voting for. You only got to watch the webcast to see. (Well you could have, but that will be gone under the cuts!).
As you can see, £0.8 million from Adult Social Care, £0.7 million for Children’s, £0.3 million from Shared Services which includes call centres and libraries and £0.4 million from Localism, Strategy and Communications. For the latter, this cut would completely stop certain functions.
The vote was finally taken and 52 Councillors voted for, with 49 against the substantive motion. There were also 3 abstentions. For the record, I voted against the substantive motion.
What the residents of Cornwall ended up with from the decision, is pretty looking headlines for the forthcoming elections. It looks very nice Lib Dem/Conservatives gave you a 0% increase, so vote for us. But get beyond the election, these very same people will be wondering how their pretty headlines will actually deliver services. The truth is they will not.
It is well recorded that I have never been a fan of the JV, but this budget has almost certainly killed off that process and if the reduced figures are actually true on the savings, including the ‘created’ jobs, these have now all but gone. So much so, the Cabinet meeting set for today, which included the final decision on the JV, and the issuing of the Invite to Tender has now been postponed until a later date.
For less than a price of a (weekly) chocolate bar, these services and functions could have been saved. But I guess having a good election leaflet is better than doing what’s right for Cornwall.
Staff who work so hard delivering services must feel so undervalued. I spoke to many staff who all wondered if they had a job after today’s vote. Some were in tears. Others just could not believe what had happened. It may have been forgotten by some Councillors, but staff are also residents, who can vote and their families vote will no doubt be very tempted to put an X in a different box in May. Especially after Tuesday and setting a Budget on political grounds, rather than what is good for Cornwall.
However, the most unsettling part of the day, was when Councillors were gleefully smiling that the motion they supported was carried. It was sickening to watch and I was ashamed to be in the council chamber with them.
Furthermore, and more bizarrely, the very same people who were saying we must protect the council tax payers, and without any irony, were proposing a £2.30 odd increase per week in council house rents. You really could not make it up
And later today, the Corporate Leadership Team will be having an emergency meeting to discuss the massive impacts this Budget will have on services. This is on top of an email sent this morning by Cllr Toms, the Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care on the dire consequences that will have to be actioned with almost immediate effect just to balance the books.
The Night Before the Motion and the Numbers of Holiday Lets and Second Homes in Cornwall
19:47 Monday, February 25, 2013 Andrew Wallis Motions, Second Homes
Tomorrow will be a long day, not only because we have the Budget debate for setting the Council Tax for 2013/14. Also on the agenda are two motions, one of the use of voice recognition software, or in simple terms a lie detector. The other motion is to lobby the Government to introduce legislation that would require planning consent if you wanted to change a dwelling into either a second home, or a holiday let. It will not be easy to get the Government to introduce this legislation, and will be likely to be a long process. Though, that should not be the reason not to start the process.
To remind yourself of the motion, click HERE
Previously, I have blogged on the number of second homes at the Parish, Cornwall Council Electoral Divisions and Community Networks. However, missing out of that data was the number of holiday lets. Now thanks to the Community Intelligence team for their help, I have those numbers.
I will give you the top 10* on both second homes and holiday lets for both Parish and CC Electoral Divisions to add support to the motion.
Parish Holiday lets business rates database 29/11/2012 Second homes Council tax database 27/11/2012 Total Holiday Lets and Second homes November 2012 Total household spaces, 2011 Census % household spaces holiday lets and second homes
1) St. Minver Lowlands 261 507 768 1292 59%
2) St. Minver Highlands 151 253 404 775 52%
3) St. Merryn 288 438 726 1406 52%
4) St. Endellion 125 275 400 863 46%
5) Poundstock 131 107 238 519 46%
6) St. Tudy 123 25 148 333 44%
7)Maker-with-Rame 38 270 308 736 42%
8) St. Just-in-Roseland 75 293 368 905 41%
9) St. John 5 140 145 368 39%
10) Gerrans 94 178 272 704 39%
Porthleven is listed as number 76 out of 211 listed Parishes with:
Porthleven 81 151 232 1753 13%
Now here is the top 10 for CC Electoral Division:
Electoral Division Holiday lets business rates database 29/11/2012 Second homes Council tax database 27/11/2012 Total Holiday Lets and Second homes November 2012 Total household spaces, 2011 Census % household spaces holiday lets and second homes
1) St Endellion 559 1,054 1,613 2,930 55%
2) Padstow 450 978 1,428 3,366 42%
3) Roseland 246 603 849 2,458 35%
4) St Ives North 218 593 811 2,691 30%
5) St Issey 263 279 542 2,215 24%
6) Looe West and Lansallos 191 328 519 2,170 24%
7) Poundstock 234 228 462 1,966 23%
8) Flexbury and Poughill 321 167 488 2,252 22%
9) St Ives South 100 377 477 2,243 21%
10) Mevagissey 211 319 530 2,526 21%
Now you can see there needs to be something done before it is too late. And I believe control via the planning system is one way you can protect communities. Furthermore, the number of second home and holiday lets fluctuate because a number of these types of dwelling switch roles on a regular basis. This adds to the problem in collating the actual numbers.
I will publish the whole list of second homes and holiday lets at a later date
* As of 29/11/12 second homes and 27/11/12 for holiday lets
The Lib Dem 0% Budget Amendment
12:14 Sunday, February 24, 2013 Andrew Wallis Budget, Council Tax
I critiqued the Tory (group) budget amendment yesterday and was quite damning about it, especially as it does not add-up and will result in poorer services being provided. The Lib Dem Budget amendment is (slightly) better than that of the Tory one. This can be read HERE.
This is the S151 Officer’s views on the Lib Dem amendment
“This proposal satisfies the essential requirement of an amendment to the budget in that the savings recommended address the whole budget shortfall arising from a no increase in the council tax”
Well that is good then, as at least the figures will work. However, the problem with this amendment is on the subjects to be cut. This is the full transcript of the S151 comments:
I firmly believe the use of Consultants has got out of hand at Cornwall Council, but not all those listed as Consultants are those highly paid people brought in. In fact, many are regular members of staff who have been used because there is a shortfall in qualified people available, or they are there to cover sickness, or maternity leave. My worry will a general cut in all the directorates will lead to services being scaled down, or stopped. I have always argued for better staff coding to separate the £1000 per day Consultants and those on regular wages.
As for the communication budget, my views on this are the same as I blogged in the Tory amendment. It will stop vital services and functions being carried out.
My real concern is on the Council Tax increase collection rate. Only a few weeks ago, various people and groups jumped up to denounce the 25% CTB and many of the comments were on the use of bailiffs for non-payers etc. Now if the collection rate was even more enforced, it would lead to greater and more robust use of bailiffs. In an ideal world the collection rate should be 100%, but it is not, and there are reasons for this.
This like the Tory amendment is more about election headlines, than a sensible budget, which will protect services. The difference between the two amendment is one (to a point) adds up. It is just a shame a more united front from all groups could not be achieved. However from what I am told, this could have been done, but one group leader would not, and was more interested in pursuing an alternative. It is not hard to guess who that is.
I believe Tuesday is going to be hot tempered and long. I just hope people can put party politics and election leaflets to one-side and come up with a budget that will protect services. If not, it will be a very sad day.
The Tory 0% Budget Amendment that does not add up
9:54 Saturday, February 23, 2013 Andrew Wallis Budget, Council Tax, Councillors
I blogged about the battle of the 0% budgets and how the two largest political parties at Cornwall Council are trying to out do each other on producing the best headline grabbing Budget. Now the details have been released on both and reading them makes my blood boil. However, it is the chief financial officers professional view which has to be read.
The chief finance officer, is also known in local government circles as the S151 officer. They have given their professional view on the Tory (group – though I should say element of it) Budget amendment, which is different to the Tory-lead Cabinet Budget. The amendment proposals are by the former Cabinet Member for Finance, Fiona Ferguson and Scott Mann.
If this amendment is implemented by means of a majority vote the actual outcome will lead to job loses, but worse, the actual services the council provides will be reduced, or stopped completely. You cannot help but think (and I would agree) this amendment to the Budget is nothing more than electioneering of the worst kind. It seems they are more interested in having a good headline on an election leaflet, than actually looking after Cornwall and its people.
The details to the Tory amendment is HERE. However, it is the S151 response to the amendment that is so damaging. More so, as the S151 position is politically restricted so the advice given would be neutral. I have worked with this officer at length and can say they put the council’s well-being and services provided first.
This is the S151 response to the amendment. However, the most damaging blow to this amendment is the first sentence:
“this proposal does not satisfy for an essential amendment to the budget in that it fails to deliver a medium term sustainable budget strategy”
The rest of the S151 officers view is as follows:
Everyone wants low Council Tax bills and good services. And in an ideal world, the council should be able to set a 0% budget. But it is not an ideal world, the financial pressures are massive, which have been made worse by the very party in Government this amendment comes from. Even worse, MPs are putting pressure on people to have a 0% budget, so they and their party look good too. I say to them, concentrate on your own house, before you tell Cornwall Council what to do.
For me, I do not mind paying an extra £25 or so per year because services will be protected if an increase of 1.97% is implemented. We have had two-years of no increase. So it has not all been doom and gloom.
The very same party behind this amendment has made the poorest (with little sympathy) and most in need pay 25% or over £300 extra per year. But seem happy to push for a 0% increase even though it will make services worse.
Tomorrow, the details and views on the other 0% amendment. It is only slightly better than this Tory amendment.
2011 Census Data Interactive Map by Cornwall Council Electoral Divisions
14:13 Friday, February 22, 2013 Andrew Wallis Census, Community Intelligence
The Community Intelligence Team at Cornwall Council has put together all the 2011 Census details in an interactive mapping tool which breaks down all the detail via the council’s Electoral Divisions. This is a great tool and massive congratulations should go to the team behind this and other great data produced. My own research though the various data bases has been greatly helped by the Community Intelligence Teams help. Thank you.
The map can be found HERE and more information on the Census can be found HERE.
Porthleven Road and Stopgate set to be a 40 mph zone
10:26 Friday, February 22, 2013 Andrew Wallis Highways, Speed Limits
I have received good news from Cornwall Council’s highway engineers on my proposals for the reduction of speed limits on roads leading into Porthleven. I am very pleased to say the proposals to reduce the speed limits from 60 mph to 40 mph have been officially approved.
The two roads that will see this change is the Porthleven Road and the road leading to (and from) Stopgate. This work is set to be completed by March, which further good news. A further change is extending the 30 mph zone on Beacon Road.
The JV limps on
10:51 Thursday, February 21, 2013 Andrew Wallis Shared Services
Late, yesterday afternoon, or what some would call early evening, I attended the meeting of the Single Issue Panel (SIP) for Support Services (JV). This meeting was in two parts, the public (for about 5 minutes) and then in Part 2, which the public cannot attend.
The first part of the meeting was on this document HERE. I am sure people will come to your own conclusions after reading the document. However in the report, various Cornwall Council officers remarks said BT-Lite (light for you purists); whilst not matching the original level of savings was nevertheless a good deal and worthy of consideration. However, I am not sure the bar on what is a good deal is set high enough.
The second part of the meeting was about the financial side of the deal including the actual proposed saving to the departments that will be handed over the BT. Now the rules do not allow me to say what was actually discussed. Though I would argue most of the detail is already in the public domain. But rules are rules.
I can say there are savings and jobs will be transferred. Also In-house and the part-privatised options were compared. Again, I can only say there are differences in savings between the different options. We were also told a robust contract (why do I think of the waste contract when someone mentions robust) would be in place to make sure the council is protected. And it was made very clear on the massive financial penalties the council would face if the council decided to leave the contract for no real reason. I think that is all I can say until it all the info becomes public.
The meeting was done and dusted in little over an hour. It will now be up to the Cabinet to make the final decision as whether to issue the Invite to Tender.
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A Motion submitted to Cornwall Council on Second Homes
16:42 Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Andrew Wallis Motions, Second Homes
Previous blogs on the subject of second homes and holiday lets have been on the numbers of each type. For some areas the numbers are quite staggering. I firmly believe it all comes down to a balance between the different types of dwelling in an area. However, it is hard to find that balance when there is not way to control certain types of housing, like second homes.
I think it is about time some sort of legislation is brought into use. Sadly, it needs Parliament to do this, and so far, they have done little, if anything to bring in legislation to control certain housing types. So instead of waiting, I have decided to act and at least get something started that will bring in some sort of legislation.
I have submitted a Motion with the support of two other Independent Councillor, Julian Germans and Graham Walker and two Councillors from MK, Andrew Long and Dick Cole. I hope this Motion will be supported by the majority of Councillors from all political parties on the 26th February.
The Motion is as follows:
“ 1) This Council believes, in principle, that the law should be changed to ensure that those dwellings which are not main residences, commonly known as second homes, are clearly and separately identified as a planning class and that any person wishing to change their main residence to eg a holiday let or second home be required to apply for planning consent.
2) A letter signed on behalf of the Council by all the Group Leaders be sent to the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government and the six Members of Parliament for Cornwall asking that the legislative means of achieving the principle set out in paragraph 1 of this resolution be urgently explored and pursued.”
Furthermore, as part of putting in the Motion, I enlisted the help of a Planning Consultant, Paul Bateman, who through his work talking to others in his line believes there is a need for legislative change. His expertise in what legislation needs to be introduced has been really helpful.
The legislation changes could be:
1) Introduce a Section 55 [3A] to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended, that states “For the avoidance of doubt the change in use of a dwelling in use as a sole or main residence to a dwelling not in use as a sole or main residence involves a material change in use of that dwelling.
2) Provide an amendment to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, as amended, to:
a) Amend Class C3 to remove the words “whether or not in use a sole or main residence” and replace it with “in use as a sole or main residence”.
b) Establish a new classification (“C5”) for dwellings not in use as a sole or main residence.
3) Provide an amendment to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995, as amended, to:
a) Allow the permitted change from Class C5 to C3, unless planning conditions otherwise restrict the C5 use as a sole or main residence.
4) Introduce a simplified procedure for Certificates of Lawfulness to establish existing C5 uses on an effective date, with a twelve month transitional period for such applications.
Lets hope my fellow Councillors support this motion. It is not about stopping or banning these types of dwelling, but bringing in some controls before it is too late for our communities.
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"Tiny House" dealer opens in Benton
The 'tiny house' craze came to Benton on Saturday.
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Pine Ridge holds open house
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Work begins on new Taco Bell in Du Quoin
Photo by Geoffrey Ritter Site work was ramping up Thursday for the new Taco Bell restaurant slated to open later this year at the Southtowne Shopping Center on Du Quoin's south side. The $1.3 million development will span about 2,500 square feet and create between 18 and 30 full- and part-time jobs. Restaurant entrepreneur John Moroney operates W & M Restaurant Co., which runs Taco Bell locations in both Illinois and Missouri. Moroney's business also operates the Taco Bell location in nearby Carbondale.
Mount Vernon elevator maker moves into bigger quarters
Phoenix Modular Elevator's new 25,000-square-foot manufacturing plant is the first tenant of Mount Vernon's new industrial park, south of Route 15 and west of I-64. The company says it outgrew its old location in a former shoe factory in the middle of Mount Vernon.
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Harrisburg bar and grill to open mid-March
The Wooded Hills Bar and Grill at 218 E. Poplar is moving toward a grand opening date in mid-March.
Groundbreaking for new Pinckneyville shopping center
After six years of planning, paperwork and more paperwork, ground was broken on the Pinckneyville Shopping Center LLC, which will be located at the south end of town.The shopping center will house Kellerman's Feed Store and JC's Air Conditioning.The building will arrive the first week of February. The owners of the new building- Jim Brand, Carol Brand, Carol Kellerman and Doug Kellerman- have set a target date of May 1 for opening. The opening date is largely dependent upon the weather.There will be land available for future development once the feed store and air conditioning businesses move into the new space.The larger space will allow Kellerman's Feed Store to expand their product lines,which draw customers from across the region.
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Ferrell Hospital dedicates new rural health clinic
ELDORADO -- Ferrell Hospital supporters packed the newly expanded lobby Thursday to tour recent renovations and dedicate the rural health clinic building.
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Creative Director/Photographer: Ed Maximus | Director: Gladimir Gelin
First Generation | Vogue Italia
First Generation is a project celebrating parents who have been supportive of their kids on their journey in the creative industry. Inspired by my own experience and the positive familial relationships of my peers, I strived to create a narrative that could inspire other parents who are hesitant about supporting their kids' dreams. I am eternally grateful to be from a family in which neither of my parents placed a burden on me to be anything other than what I wanted to be for myself. They equipped me with the tools and the wherewithal to create my own path. And because of their enormous sacrifice and unwavering support, I am where I am today.
Commissioned by Vogue Italia as a Mother's Day feature, this photostory is the first part of the project.
Top: Ms. Adams and her daughter Dominique | Bottom: Ms Rembert and her daughter Najiyah
Top: Ms Love and her son Jordun | Bottom: Ms. Melendez and her son Roberto
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EGOLESS – LIONCHG009 - FKOF Review
EGOLESS – LIONCHG009
FKOF Review
With eight releases in its back catalogue, it’s safe to say Lion Charge Records is an imprint that’s done more than enough in pushing the roots of dub in 2014. It’s a label that’s released music from a wide range of artists – all of whom are influencing (or will influence) many future generations of producers and fans alike.
With every release, J:Kenzo (the producer, DJ and mastermind behind the Lion Charge name – and a few others) continues to carve out a name for both the label and its artists. And if the ninth release is anything to go by, there’s more promising sound system music queued up for 2015…
LIONCHG009 comes from EGOLESS, a talented producer and multi-instrumentalist from Zagreb, Croatia. The musician started the EGOLESS project in 2009, with his tunes quickly ‘moving air’ via the many radio (BBC Radio, Ministry of Sound, RinseFM and SubFM) DJs who lined up to support. After the Lion Charge release which drops on Monday 22/01/2015, next year seems to be EGOLESS’ year – with forthcoming music scheduled on the well-respected ZamZam Sounds label. And let’s not forget the amazing releases on America’s Lo Dubs, or the self-released EP on the EGOLESS Bandcamp either…
There’s also the recently released live dub mixing video on the EGOLESS YouTube channel – a process that reveals the producer’s gifted vision for making dub music, as well as his talented approach on live performances. Listening to (and watching) his soundcrafting produces a sense of pure freedom. It’s exhilaratingly simple – but powerful at the same time. Lion Charge have nailed their first 2015 release, signing another artist with an extremely bright future…
The FKOF review
“From Dust To Dub is an old school tune that points to the original Jamaican-styled dub flex we know and love. The A-side reveals the Croatian’s vision on the extended and delay treatments of some superbly spaced elements – not to mention the authentic percussive elements. Low end-wise, From Dust To Dub resembles an earthquake that’ll push the limits of any given sound system, with its healing vibrations that propagate smoothly inwards through chestplate and cochlea. The step in this production is fuelled with eccentric detail, containing a snare that adds a fourth dimension to the ground-shifting stereo image EGOLESS has created. The catchy rhythm of the bassline moves to remind us that this multi-instrumentalist has a lot more coming our way in 2015, don’t forget!
“Broken Tape Dub represents a half-time dub outing that is as equally large in sub-frequencies as the A-side, but moves the applied delay-science towards the background of the mix. With the tail end of many elements escalating into pulsating chaos, EGOLESS steps it up a notch with various mind-altering percussive structures. The percussion works in one line with some seriously smooth sine waves. Reverberation, as it should, plays an important role in the LIONCHG009 B-side, adding smooth intelligence to the steadily introduced madness. The vocal expresses itself within the deep layers of this stepper, wrestling with the tape echo to finally push through at the ending of the production. It’s dubbed out to perfection. A true standout release – another class-A record from Lion Charge, setting the 2015 bar before the year’s even started…”
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Film review: "All Eyez on Me"
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The most recent addition to the list of Black Lives Matter era films is director Benny Boom's All Eyez on Me, a movie that chronicles the life of...
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Here’s some new music from the past year that can help inspire us to carry forward and strengthen our movements for the struggles to come.
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Every December, I put together my list of top 10 movies for the year.
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The Exorcist and the right-wing politics of possession
This is the first of three horror movies we'll look at over the month of October in Fight Back! News.
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Free State of Jones takes on the Civil War, Reconstruction and class struggle
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The Force Awakens marks a fresh (and progressive) start for the Star Wars series
The minute I read the first sentence of the opening crawl – “Luke Skywalker has vanished” – I knew I was watching Star Wars again.
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Jay Roach’s new movie, Trumbo, is an excellent film about the American communist screenwriter, Dalton Trumbo.
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What is the play zone in PUBG?
The Playzone. The Playzone, also known as “The Circle,” is the area where players must remain during the game. If outside of the play zone, players take damage. This forces players closer to each other as the game progresses in order to speed up the game
What is the blue zone in PUBG?
Blue Zone. The Blue Zone is a circular area that appears on the map. Within the confines of the Blue Zone players fight one another; existing outside the Blue Zone inflicts periodically increasing the damage that will eventually kill players.
What’s the red zone in PUBG?
A red zone is a danger zone which occurs randomly on the map after the game begins. After a certain period of time, the zone gets bombed and once hit, the player receives great damage. If you’re in a building within the red zone or out of the red zone, you can avoid the bombing.
What is the white circle in PUBG?
The blue circle is one of the core features of the game and it limits the space in the game for players. Before the blue circle closes, it is a ‘blue zone’ and in that zone, the safe area is displayed as a white circle.
What does the purple circle mean?
Here Cliff explained to me about “The Purple Circle”, apart from another more onerous meaning which I won’t mention here, the definition of the purple circle is “an elite group of people who congregate to the exclusion of others in a workplace or institution”.
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Hello Garbo Dreams enthusiast,
The last live streaming event we had, there were people from around globe who joined us in Miss G.'s living room. She would have hated it if she knew...good thing we streamed it from a HIDDEN CAMERA.
The audience response was so positive that we decided to be sneaky and do it again.
TONIGHT (Tuesday) join us LIVE on UStream at8pm: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/garbo-dreams . Broadcasting from MASQ Lounge, NYC.
We'll also have a post-show LIVE Q&A, where the creator of Garbo Dreams, Lauren LoGiudice will take questions for the audience about the show, the real-life characters, and how Garbo Dreams came to be. The Q&A is scheduled from 9:15-10pm, but really, I love ya'll so much I'll stay on longer if you're clamoring to know more!
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ESC & iPSC News 10.03 January 28, 2015
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Pluripotent Stem Cells Reveal Erythroid-Specific Activities of the GATA1 N-Terminus
Scientists demonstrate that induced pluripotent stem cells from patients with GATA1-truncating mutations exhibit impaired erythroid potential, but enhanced megakaryopoiesis and myelopoiesis, recapitulating the major phenotypes of the associated diseases. [J Clin Invest] Full Article
Dppa3 Expression Is Critical for Generation of Fully Reprogrammed iPS Cells and Maintenance of Dlk1-Dio3 Imprinting
Scientists show that germ-cell marker Dppa3 is present only in low-grade chimera forming induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and high-grade chimera production competent iPSCs (hg-iPSCs), and that induction with exogenous Dppa3 enhances reprogramming kinetics, generating all hg-iPSCs, similar to vitamin C. [Nat Commun] Full Article
hnRNP K Coordinates Transcriptional Silencing by SETDB1 in Embryonic Stem Cells
Investigators identified the transcription co-factor heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein K (hnRNP K) as a novel binding partner of the SETDB1/KAP1 complex in mouse embryonic stem cells and show that hnRNP K is required for endogenous retrovirus silencing. [PLoS Genet] Full Article
Comparative Computational Analysis of Pluripotency in Human and Mouse Stem Cells
Researchers developed a pipeline to reanalyze transcriptomics data sets that describe both states, naive and primed pluripotency, in human and mouse. The pipeline consists of identifying regulated start-ups/shut-downs in terms of molecular interactions, followed by functional annotation of the genes involved and aggregation of results across conditions, yielding sets of mechanisms that are consistently regulated in transitions towards similar states of pluripotency. [Sci Rep] Full Article
Embryonic Stem Cell Differentiation Requires Full Length Chd1
Scientists studied the effects of a partial deletion of the gene encoding the chromatin remodeling factor Chd1 that generates an N-terminally truncated version of Chd1 in mouse embryonic stem cells in vitro as well as in vivo. [Sci Rep] Full Article
Functional Comparison of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell- and Blood-Derived GPIIbIIIa Deficient Platelets
Researchers generated a human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) model of the primary platelet disease Glanzmann thrombasthenia, characterized by dysfunction of the integrin receptor GPIIbIIIa, and compared side-by-side healthy and diseased hiPSC-derived platelets with peripheral blood platelets. [PLoS One] Full Article
Derivation of Hair-Inducing Cell from Human Pluripotent Stem Cells
The authors directed human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) to generate first neural crest cells and then hair-inducing dermal papillae (DP) -like cells in culture. They showed that hESC-derived DP-like cells express markers typically found in adult human DP cells and are able to induce hair follicle formation when transplanted under the skin of immunodeficient NUDE mice. [PLoS One] Full Article | Press Release
Gene and MicroRNA Profiling of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Endothelial Cells
Human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) and human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) were differentiated into endothelial cells (ECs). Then the endothelial-related gene profiling and miRNA profiling of hiPSCs, hESCs, hiPSCs derived endothelial cells, hESC derived endothelial cells and human umbilical vein endothelial cells were compared using RT-PCR Array. [Stem Cell Rev] Abstract
Synergistic Effects of Hypoxia and Morphogenetic Factors on Early Chondrogenic Commitment of Human Embryonic Stem Cells in Embryoid Body Culture
Scientists investigated the interactive effects of controlled variation of oxygen tension and chondrocyte-secreted morphogenetic factors on chondrogenic differentiation of human embryonic stem cells in the embryoid body format. [Stem Cell Rev] Abstract
Molecular Basis of Embryonic Stem Cell Self-Renewal: From Signaling Pathways to Pluripotency Network
Researchers discuss and compare important signaling pathways in the self-renewal and differentiation of mouse, rat, and human embryonic stem cells (ESCs) with an emphasis on how these pathways integrate into ESC-specific transcription circuitries. [Cell Mol Life Sci] Abstract
Stem Cell Therapy for Heart Failure: First Implant of Cardiac Cells Derived from Human Embryonic Stem Cells
Researchers carried out a transplant of cardiac cells derived from human embryonic stem cells. The surgery, coupled with a coronary bypass, was carried out on a woman of 68 years suffering from severe heart failure. [Inserm] Press Release
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BioTime Announces Issuance of 14 New Patents in the Fields of Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cell Technology, and Cancer Therapy
BioTime, Inc. announced the issuance of 14 new patents covering a wide range of the core technologies of BioTime. The new patents add to the BioTime family of companies’ patent estate of over 600 patents and patent applications pending worldwide, which is the largest known patent estate in the field of pluripotent stem cell technology for human therapeutic application. [BioTime, Inc.] Press Release
New Book Explores Current State of Regenerative Medicine
From offering new cancer-fighting options to re-growing damaged organs and nerves, regenerative techniques have a use in nearly every area of medicine.These diverse applications are explored in the new book Stem Cells, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, edited by David Warburton, director of Developmental Biology and Regenerative Medicine at The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. [University of Southern California] Press Release
US Lawmakers Seek to Revamp Biomedical Research
Days after the White House announced a new precision-medicine initiative, an influential group of US lawmakers has released its own wish list for biomedical research. Several members of the House of Representatives released the first draft of their long-anticipated proposal to speed the translation of research into medicine. [Nature News] Editorial
University of Oxford Named United Kingdom’s Global Health Front-Runner
Only a handful of U.K. universities are deeply involved in the fight to improve global health, according to a new ranking table released at the United Kingdom’s Houses of Parliament. The idea behind the list — which follows a similar ranking for U.S. and Canadian universities and another one for pharmaceutical companies — is to encourage spending on global health research and to increase the pressure on stragglers to step up their efforts. [ScienceInsider] Editorial
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* 04/23 - Jesse: 28-38, Male. Jesse is an intense guy with an explosive temper. Violent. Cruel. A mean looking S.O.B. Recurring Co-Star. Reporter #1 & #2: 28-38, Male or Female, any ethnicities. An ambitious TV reporter covering the news in Odessa, Texas. Co-Star. E.R. Doctor: 32-48, Male or Female, any ethnicities. A skilled E.R. doctor working in Odessa, Texas. Co-Star. News Commentator: 32-45, Male or Female, any ethnicities. A TV anchor on a national news program. Co-Star. Scary Guy #1 & #2: 25-35, Male, any ethnicities. Two scary thugs preying on innocent civilians in New York city. Co-Star. Paramedic: 30-40, Male or Female, any ethnicities. A paramedic administering emergency care to a seriously injured patient. Co-Star. Source: SpoilerTV
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* new 05/10 - She's not just fast. She's very fast. Meet Daphne, the speedy new character on NBC's Heroes, who plans to give the show's superhumans - especially time traveler Hiro and his sidekick, Ando - a run for their money when she debuts on the popular NBC series' upcoming third season, which went back into production last week. "I'm stealing a secret that's been kept in Hiro's family for a long time that he's just now found," Brea Grant told The Associated Press during a break in filming on location in a high-rise building in downtown Los Angeles. "He stops time right as I grab it, but in that second it took him to grab it, I almost make it out of the office." Grant doesn't know much about her mysterious new character. Daphne's superpower allows her to operate at three speeds and leave a supersonic wake in her path when Hiro stops time. Grant's not sure where Daphne is from, but she does know the Speedster - that's what she calls herself - has been on her own for a long time. "Her character is supposed to be Hiro's Joker," said Masi Oka, who plays Hiro. "Batman has The Joker. Hiro has Daphne. This is the season where Hiro finally finds his arch nemesis, and it happens to be this Speedster. I kind of equate it more to Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner, except Daphne says more than 'meep-meep."' The third season is titled "Villains," and will pick up immediately following the events of the second season, which was cut short because of the writers strike. Viewers will learn about the fates of several characters when the show returns in September, including who shot Nathan Petrelli. Source: AOL
* 05/08 - Bruce Boxleitner [...] has snagged a top-secret recurring role that was originally going to be modeled after Sen. John McCain. The character has since been reconceived, and now all I know for sure is that he'll be sharing scenes with a female series regular. Source: The Ausiello Report
* 05/05 - Sources confirm that the enchanting Brea Grant - who made quite the impression as Landry's short-lived rebound girl on Friday Night Lights - is joining the cast of Heroes next season as The Speedster. Source: Ask Ausiello @ TV Guide
* 05/05 - Look for a new villain named Joy. Her power is superspeed-she's lightning-fast, like the Flash. Hiro meets her in a museum. He asks her if she has powers and if she is trying to steal some art. She convinces him she's on the up-and-up... and then makes off with a bunch of paintings. She's described as a nymph-like character with the speed of a cheetah on, er, speed. Source: Kristin on E!Online
* 05/05 - Jack Coleman gave a short interview with TV Guide where he talked about characters in season 3 and their new roles: About Noah Bennett -- I'm currently incarcerated and at the bottom of Level Five in the company facility. I think there may be an escape in the offing, but at a cost. Surprisingly, Noah might not be considered one of the villains at the forefront of the upcoming season. I think I'm probably more likely to be hunting them. About Hiro -- He's firmly planted in Yakamoto Industries now, says Coleman. I think Hiro's more the guy who starts out wealthy and comfortable and is very unhappy taking over his father's business and needs the quest. That's his destiny. About Claire -- She's trying to use what she has for a greater good rather than just blend in and be anonymous. About Mohinder -- He's not as mild-mannered as he once was. Source: SpoilerTV
* 04/23 - Volume 3 Villains will have 13 episodes, which will be released in one go. Angela's power will be revealed and her role will be very important. Our Heroes will have to save the world at least in two occasions this season. We should learn more about evolution of powers. Source: SpoilerTV
* 04/09 - Two new recurring roles are being cast, both of which are slated to debut in the Season 3 premiere. "Joy" is in her early twenties and described as "quick on her feet - and adept at getting herself into and out of trouble." Senator Robert Malden, meanwhile, is in his fifties and a political straight shooter. Source: Ask Ausiello @ TV Guide
* 04/03 - Tim Kring is said to be seeking an Australian Aboriginal actor in his fifties to appear in multiple episodes as a storyteller with great wisdom and a soft, soothing voice. Source: Ask Ausiello @ TV Guide
* 03/22 - Normally when people are buried, they stay buried. Fortunately, Takezo Kensei isn't like most people. When we last saw him on NBC's Heroes, evil samurai Kensei -- also known as Adam -- was buried alive thanks to the time-traveling hero wannabe Hiro Nakamura (Masi Oka). In Season 3 though, David Anders will definitely be back. "I believe so, yeah. I hope so. I know I'm going to be in one of the first six so ... ." Anders told SyFy Portal's Alan Stanley Blair at this weekend's Eclipse event in the United Kingdom. "But after that, it's called 'Villains,' and I am an uber-villain." [...] In the third volume of the series, the villains of the show will get a chance to show just how bad they can be. Among them are Adam, Angela Petrelli (Christine Rose), 12 new characters still to be revealed and also someone that Anders feels he would struggle to live up to: the infamous power-snatching Sylar (Zachary Quinto). Source: SyFy Portal
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* new 05/21 - Sylar slices open the head of the person you may consider the show's biggest star! That happens within the first two episodes and we also learn exactly what he does once Sy-baby pops the lid on our heroic pals, so let's just say that there is plenty to look forward to early on in season three. Source: Kristin on E!Online
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you close it, i open it, im over this section too
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Umm how about a general review of the show. It is in the Review Section.
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when does the next season start?
* 06/12 - In the first three minutes one of the lead heroes is going to bust a cap off at one of the other lead heroes. And oh yeah, the guy she pulls the trigger on just might be the guy she's playing tonsil hockey with in real life. She also tells him (on cam), "I always loved you." We're gonna see Claire-bear with dark hair and this also involves a shift in time. Source: Kristin on E!Online
* 06/12 - Sources confirm that Francis Capra has been cast on Heroes. I've also exclusively learned that Elle and Jesse share at least one scene. My sources tell me Francis is doing a three-episode guest arc as villain Jesse Murphy, a thug who runs with a gang of two-bit criminals. However, Jesse is more than just a meathead. He does have a power. I'm hearing good things about the larger picture on Heroes this season: In particular, the Bennets and Petrellis are staying front and center, and they are totally up in each other's bidness. Suffice it to say, there will be some shocking alliances and the appearance of at least one long-lost relative. Source: Kristin on E!Online
* 06/12 - [Jesse's (played by Francis Capra)] villainous storyline will find him crossing paths with Peter Petrelli. Source: TV Guide Online
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* new 06/18 - Claire is not the only character on the show who is adopted. Monica will definitely be back, as will "Nana Dawson," aka the legendary Nichelle Nichols. However, in the first few episodes, our time with them in New Orleans will be centered around their relationship with Micah. As for West (Nicholas D'Agosto), I couldn't swear to it in a court of law, but I'm fairly sure he's gone, at least for the time being. Source: Kristin on E!Online
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Family Health, Medications & Vaccines, Women's Health
Gardasil Autopsies Reveal Cerebral Vasculitis
Author: Chandler Marrs, PhD 7 Comments Share:
Controversy about Gardasil and Cervarix related injuries surrounds the HPV vaccine. Almost to a tee, major medical centers, presumed thought leaders, post market surveillance, regulatory agencies and the press, promote the safety of these vaccines. It is incomprehensible to these organizations that such a perfect vaccine could cause serious injury or death. Any new report suggesting otherwise is quickly and summarily rejected, the families of the young women injured or killed are lambasted. Rarely, does anyone standup and support the injured, lest they too be considered among the fringe. All the while, girls and women and their families continue to be injured or even worse lose their lives, by what pro-industry PR suggests are unexplained reasons.
Well, explain them damn it. If it is not the vaccine, then what? Neither the post-vaccine reactions nor the deaths are random and though the culprits may be complicated, basic human decency, not to mention medical ethics demand that we make an effort to understand the causes of the adverse reactions so that we might prevent them.
Looking for Clues
A group of researchers from University of British Columbia are attempting to do just that – to understand the constellation of adverse reactions reported post vaccine. In one of their latest reports, published last fall in the open access journal Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, they uncovered evidence of a deadly and difficult to diagnose condition called cerebral vasculitis.The syndrome fits clinically based on the presentation of symptoms reported. The study is not without problems and certainly not without criticism from industry. Here is a review and my thoughts on the research and the reactions to the study from industry and regulators.
What is Vasculitis?
Vasculitis is an autoimmune mediated attack within the walls of the blood vessels, that weaken and sometimes necrotize or kill the vessel. The central feature of vasculitis is the inflammatory destruction of the blood vessel. Vasculitides, as they are called, can develop anywhere in the body, in large or small vessels. Where the vasculitides develop and the size and type of vessels involved determines the types of symptoms that present and how the functioning of the injured physiological system will be affected. As a result, the symptoms often appear heterogeneous and non-specific, making vasculitis very difficult to diagnose – unless one was looking for it. This report suggests that we ought to begin looking for it.
Peripheral and Cerebral Vasculitis
When vasculitis occurs in the body – peripheral or systemic vasculitis, symptoms include but are not limited to:
distinct skin rashes (click link to see image)
excessive fatigue (tiredness)
abdominal (stomach) pain
kidney problems (including dark or bloody urine)
Graves’ Disease or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
When vasculitis develops in the central nervous system – the brain and the spinal cord, symptoms include but are note limited to:
nerve problems (including numbness, muscle weakness, and pain)
severe headaches that last a very long time
strokes or transient ischemic attacks (“mini-strokes”)
forgetfulness or confusion
delirium and/or depressed consciousness
problems with eyesight (likely problems with hearing, but no cases cited)
emotional regulation problems
seizures or convulsions
encephalopathy (swelling of the brain)
sensation abnormalities
Cerebral vasculitis, also called autoimmune encephalitis, represents one of the rarest forms of vasculitis because it requires the toxin or mediator to cross the blood brain barrier. Current estimates suggest an annual incidence of only 1-2 cases of cerebral vasculitis per million adults. Cerebral vasculitis is also the most deadly, as the immune system mediated attack of the small to medium blood vessels in the brain often leads hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke and can lead to death.
Gardasil Autopsy Reports
The current study, Death after Quadravalent Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination: Causal or Coincindental? examined the brain tissue of two young women who died suddenly after receiving the HPV vaccine, Gardasil. One of the young women was 19, healthy, medication free and had no previous medical history. She died in her sleep after being given the third dose of the vaccine, which elicited an apparent exacerbation of symptoms that had developed soon after the first dose.The symptoms that emerged after her first dose included: warts on her hands, fatigue, muscle weakness, tachycardia, chest pain, tingling in her extremities, irritability, confusion and memory lapses or amnesia.
The other young woman was 14 years old, had a history of migraines and was using oral contraceptives. Within two weeks of her first dose, she developed a constellation of symptoms that included exacerbation of migraines, speech problems, dizziness, weakness, inability to walk, excessive vomiting, depressed consciousness, confusion, amnesia. Two weeks after the second dose, she was found dead in the bathtub by her parents.
The original autopsies for each the young women revealed no abnormalities and no precise cause of death. With the second girl, the coroner noted cerebral edema and what is called cerebellar herniation – a condition where brain swelling pushes against lower brainstem compressing the region responsible for respiration (breathing) and heart function. Even though histopathology was done as part of the autopsy, the coroner’s reports provided no indication of which antibodies were used for histology investigations, suggesting only general and non-specific histopathology, making it near impossible to determine if the HPV vaccine was in involved.
Advanced Immunohistochemistry
Without the appropriate immunohistochemical (IHC) examinations, using specific antibodies to tag the antigens used in the HPV vaccine, there was no way for the coroner to determine whether the HPV vaccine elicited or contributed to the deaths of these girls. Knowing this, the current researchers developed a specific IHC to examine the brain tissue and determine whether the vaccine was responsible. What they found was disturbing, but incredibly important.
The IHC from this study found evidence of autoimmune cerebral vasculitis triggered by the HPV16L1 component of the vaccine. HPV16L1particles were identified all over the cerebral vasculature including adhering to the vessel walls. They also observed an increased expression of the complement of immune markers consistent with vasculopathic syndromes. These included:
Excessive adhesion of T lymphocytes
MHC- II signaling and deposition of immunoglobulin G-immune complexes to cerebral vasculature
Increased MMP
Intense micro- and astrogliosis
Diagnosing Vasculitis
Diagnosing vasculitis is difficult both because of its rarity, especially in young, previously healthy, individuals and because the constellation of symptoms often mimic other conditions. Blood work, angiography and often a biopsy of the tissue in question are required but not always confirmatory, making this diagnosis as much about clinical expertise as testing.
Once diagnosed, the treatments include, high-dose corticosteroids and sometimes, chemotherapeutic agents. If diagnosed, it can be treated or at least maintained. The problem, is that currently few physicians are looking at vasculitis as a possible culprit for the range of symptoms exhibited by Gardasil or Cervarix injured young women. This study suggests we should. There are however, dissenting opinions.
Dissenting Opinions and Possible Problems with the Findings
Following the publication of these findings in October 2012, the CDC convened a panel in November 2012 to review the report. The CDC panel identified concerns with the study methods and interpretation of findings. The working group contends that:
A finding of vasculitis requires evidence of inflammatory infiltrate damage within the vessel wall and that standard histopathology testing (hematoxylin and eosin- H&E stain) stain would have identified said damage. Since the H&E stain was negative, vasculitis was not evident and did not exist.
Details of the authors’ histopathology methods/staining and the appropriate control data (HPV vaccine free brain tissue) were not included, are new, have not been tested and therefore, are not valid.
HPV-16L1 particles are too small to identify using light microscopy, electron microscopy (EM) would have been required. The authors provided no evidence that EM was used. And again, the issue of the lack of control specimen was indicated as a flaw.
Lack of information about alternative causes of death.
Rebuttal of CDC Panel Findings
Comparing apples to oranges. Neither of the two studies the CDC offers as evidence against the finding of cerebral vasculitis involves research on cerebral vasculitis. One of studies cited is a letter to the editor published in the Rheumatology journal reporting two cases of skin vasculitis, post-Gardasil vaccine; evidence that appears to support a linkage between the HPV vaccine and vasculitis in general rather than dismiss it.
The second study cited as evidence against cerebral vasculitis was the CDS’s own study, a 2009 Post Liscensure Gardasil Surveillance Report that reviewed and tabulated the Vaccine Adverse Event Reports (VAERs) data from June 2006, through December 2008. Neither cerebral vaculitis nor other forms of vasculitis was an endpoint or outcome variable evaluated in this study. Using the CDC’s Surveillance report, which neither included the very endpoints in question, nor gathered manufacturer independent data to verify claims to negate the findings cerebral vasculitis, is spurious at best, and disingenuous or worse when one considers the potential risks involved for getting this diagnosis wrong.
Technical and methodological criticisms. The technical criticisms against the cerebral vasculitis findings involve utilizing new, less well understood methods to detect the disease process versus accepted and tools and techniques. Only time and additional testing will tell whether these concerns are valid. This was a preliminary study, to reject it based on its newness and novelty, particularly when the risks are so high, seems unwarranted. Instead, additional research should be undertaken immediately to confirm or reject the claims and to validate or invalidate the methods.
No control data. This is a red herring, used against some studies when necessary and dismissed in others when it suits the critic. Other highly praised Gardasil studies, for example, find it perfectly acceptable to have no controls groups. Certainly, a control group would be ideal, but in preliminary case reports it is not necessary. The authors of the study in question address the lack of control subjects and recognize the need for additional research. It should be noted, however, that postmortem brain tissue analysis in young, healthy women is not common and it would be difficult to determine what was ‘normal’ versus abnormal. Again, rather than reject the findings of cerebral vasculitis outright, additional testing should begin to validate or invalidate these findings.
Is Cerebral Vasculitis or Vasculitis Linked to the HPV Vaccines?
At this point it is not clear, additional research is needed. However, the clinical presentation of adverse reactions appears to support cerebral and other regional vasculitides. Together with this preliminary postmortem tissue evidence, not only does the vasculitis linkage warrant additional investigation, I feel it should it be included in the diagnostic differential, particularly for the treatment refractory constellation of neurological and autoimmune symptoms so commonly reported by vaccine recipients.
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Chandler Marrs MS, MA, PhD spent the last dozen years in women’s health research with a focus on steroid neuroendocrinology and mental health. She has published and presented several articles on her findings. As a graduate student, she founded and directed the UNLV Maternal Health Lab, mentoring dozens of students while directing clinical and Internet-based research. Post graduate, she continued at UNLV as an adjunct faculty member, teaching advanced undergraduate psychopharmacology and health psychology (stress endocrinology). Dr. Marrs received her BA in philosophy from the University of Redlands; MS in Clinical Psychology from California Lutheran University; and, MA and PhD in Experimental Psychology/ Neuroendocrinology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
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Chris Olaon says:
Research by the late Dr. Andrew Moulden could shed some clues on this issue: http://vaccineimpact.com/2015/dr-andrew-moulden-every-vaccine-produces-microvascular-damage/
He seems to have been on to something very real before his unfortunate and untimely death.
Desiree Rover says:
ALL vaccines are toxic. To the core!
The VLPs (virus like particles) in Gardasil and Cervarix have been spontaneously combining themselves in insect or yeast cells. What will these ‘spontaneously combine themselves’ with after having been injected into the bodies of recipients? Judging by the history of utter havoc that vaccines have been creating on physical, psychological, intellectual, social and spiritual levels, it will not be something beneficial…
When you want to know what is in some of the internationally used vaccines, go to the vaccination page on my website (my name in one word dot nl) and click on ‘Vaccine Tables DLR’. I took apart the manufacturers’ product inserts of all vaccines used in the vaccine programme in the Netherlands.
Malcolm H. Cave says:
Gardasil should be banned completely. If tis was happening to animals it would be off the world market immediately.
MMR Vaccine……. Every Autistic child has had the jab ! Not one case of Autism reported in children whose parents have refused the Jab. ??????????????? This is a disgrace to everyone who has condoned or authorised this drug .
Robin Karr says:
“Basic human decency, not to mention medical ethics demand that we make an effort to understand the causes of the adverse reactions…” Exactly! Beyond excellent article Chandler. I know I say this all the time, but thank you for all the work you do. You’re amazing and making a difference.
Chandler Marrs, PhD says:
Thanks Robin!!!!
Couldn’t do it w/o women like you speaking out.
Another thing to add to the list of why Gardasil should be taken off the market. It was suggested to the FDA a few yrs back to have it removed based on the over 27,000 adverse reactions and 150+ deaths that have occurred. However, these numbers are just a fraction of true casualties this neuro-toxic vaccine has caused. It’s estimated that less than 1% of vaccine injuries/deaths have been reported to VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System), an after-the-fact database which is strictly voluntary and not required of doctors to file such reports w/. After all, it’s not good busine$$ to have patients damaged or die on your watch, hence the under-reporting. Caveat emptor!
Lana Hanson says:
just…wow. As much as these connections break my heart- I am glad they are being found. We need to know the truth.
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Kyuden Gotei - Cold storage, butcher's shop
Kyorlin
Where is that cooperation you spoke of, admit your shameful ways. grabs another skewer and another finger and applies them like its neighboring digit.
Is life at home such so bad you have to take your frustration on these folks. Your wife found someone better to lie with?
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Doxkid
You can't catch me anyhow
Yhrashnal
"No need. Just wait." A rush of liquefied beast-fiend drowns the cormorant, pouring over and into its body before dragging the convulsing blob back to Yhrashnal. Although odd, his words are made credible by blood slithering back into his body and ribbons of meat sprouting from his injuries to interweave with his ravaged flesh. All the while Yhrashnal diligently continues his studies.
Hollow bones? Novel, but not practical. Yhrashnal can make it better.
Spoiler: OoC
HP: 21/110 (16 + 5 FH)
AC: 21
Current buffs:
Rage*2: +4 Str, +4 Con, -2 AC, +2 Will Saves.
Feed (Barghest HD+2): +2 Str, +2 con, Powerful build
Feed: ~59 minutes remaining
Remaining Rage Duration: 3 rounds.
Ghostly Cooldown: 2 rounds until it can be used again.
Yhrashnal absorbs the cormorant as his second Void Gift form. Flight form get!
I'll need a ballpark of what he's getting here: the speed and size of this little guy are most important.
My attempt to reciprocate is cut brutally short as my body experiences a sudden lack of electrons.
Across a variety of hidden dimensions you are dismayed.
Anachronity
"... aye, captain."
By this point it was clear that the man was projecting an old friend onto him, trying to re-live days long past. It cost nothing to play along, but only helped to convince Donovan of his prior conclusion... Ahab had helped them, and needed to be helped. Needed to be shown peace. He would make his proposition anew during their return journey, when circumstances were more permissive and spirits were not quite so high. When the captain was faced once more with the prospect of living alongside only his memories and regrets.
And if he declined, the violence would be only momentary.
... Though, it might run contrary to the wishes of this 'voice'. It seemed an odd thing that he had been chosen to inflict suffering onto the Rokugani when the sole purpose of his new existence was to ease the living of the same. Did the voice have misconceptions about what he was and did, as do as the living? If not, had he benefited enough from this allegiance to make an exception? It had been a rare and enlightening opportunity to duel with the samurai as though he were one of them. But to Donovan the captain's suffering was plain to see. A tragic thing so easily helped.
It would remain to be seen. For the time being, Donovan turns his attention towards the feasting Yhrashnal.
"Are the sharks here still of significance to you, or should we leave them to pursue the larger one that fled while you recover?"
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"...An indulgence. If I am not necessary to return to the island then I will pursue the injured one alone." Yhrashnal's body breaks apart into a tangle of barely visible filaments that bind together in a new pattern; where the Beast once stood is now a creature who can subdue the heavens. Larger than most waterfowl and more powerful than the most tyrannical of hawks, this Heavenly form will be Yhrashnal's next greatest advantage.
With a few beats of his new wings Yhrashnal spurs the reflexes of the body into motion and takes off into the sky, circling the ship to acclimate himself to moving with this form; it's not quite as easy as flying magically, but he is a fast learner and the body does most of the work without needing his input. With a bit of practice, and time for his life force to mend, he'll be ready for round 2 against the greater shark.
HP: 31 ( 21 + FH 5 + FH 5)
Remaining Rage Duration: 1 round.
Ghostly Cooldown: ready for use
Round 1: Yhrashnal takes on his new Cormorant Form using the Hecatoncheires/Void Gift ability to Change Shape. I'll need various stats for the bird such as exact fly speed and, should I ever burn the form, base stats) but for now he's leisurely flying above the boat
Round 2: Yhrashnal flies at ~ 20 feet of elevation above the ship in circles, practicing with his new wings.
~Corvus~
Perched in a tree
Uga grits his teeth through the pain. "Now my wife is a target of you, too? Are you the one that's been keeping her away for so long?" He shakes his head as he feels another bamboo slat slide into his fingernails. Komona has been sleeping with another! Adultery is shameful... Uga flinches again at the third bamboo chiseling its way into his fingers and then relaxes. For a while, even as more are inserted, he manages to relax through the pain unhindered, or so it seems.
Then, as Kyorlin works his way to his toes, he truly gives a powerful thrash. "Just kill me already, you horrible beast!! Slaughter me as you desire, appease the mob!! I have done little that other lords won't do, and I dare say my subjects are treated fairly. They are kept safe, their families are taken care of, and they even bear comforts!" Some of the villagers nod to this, and one of them steps forward.
He is an older man, perhaps sixty years of age, with the sun-baked lines of a man whose entire life has been dedicated to toil and work. His wiry frame is efficient, and it's not entirely devoid of muscle. "This man has lived and known only a Noble's life. He has little means to see us with sympathy. Perhaps we ought to tell him what we've endured?"
Deep Ocean - West of Kyuden Gotei
Yrashnal, bleeding and bitten, undoes he re-knits parts-and-pieces of his form only to shape into the Large hunting bird. His transformation, fully fleshed and magnificent, spills prototypic blood on the ground mid-shift, but this blood, viscous as the real thing, is instead a concrete-grey. Ahab stops his celebration to watch, and his mood changes.
Spoiler: Greater Cormorant
NB: Change Shape will not grant Yrashnal its physical stats; he retains bonus speeds & abilities.
LARGE | Hit Dice: 3d8 | AC: 15 (10+3 Dex, +3 Nat Armor, -1 Size)
Speed: 15 ft, fly 70 (poor), swim 45 ft
Str: 17 | Dex: 17 | Con: 11 | Int: 2 | Wis: 14 | Cha: 8
Skills: Spot +8, Listen +8
Keen Sight: Roll 2x when taking Spot checks and take the better result.
Attacks: Beak (S) +5@1d8+3 | Claw (2) +3@1d6+1
Multiattack: the Greater Cormorant may make its secondary attacks at -2 instead of -5
Flyby Attack: the Cormorant may make a single series of attacks (claws or beak) as a part of its movement for a round.
By the gods... Ahab steps back from Yrashnal, and shakes his head. Picked the wrong week to quit drinking, he muses, and begins to hack at the (larger) Dire shark in the boat. This is no butcher's work; the man really knows what he's doing, and in very short time the shark is disabled but almost completely intact.
...and then Yrashnal speaks again, as a bird. You...no need. Begone!! the sailor backs up and jumps as Yrashnal circles his way above the boat, and then seems to realize what they'd done. And where he was. He turns to Donovan. The Shugenja warned me of great beasts, Oni, that are corrupters of the Natural Order. I had no idea, and I wanted to believe her, but I couldn't... he backs up the edge of the ship, and he seems to see Donovan for who he really is. His eyes widen, his knees buckle a bit, he grasps nearby ropes; this is no longer a man who believes he is safe. He searches the water nearby.
Sharks dart around the boat, hungry, biting each other, waiting for the moment for something else to enter the water, and in the meantime they bite at each other in foul temper. Ahab touches his brow, wipes the sweat that's formed there, and looks again to Donovan. "You look terrible, Mugsy." His face has flushed of color, and he levels his cutlass towards Donovan. "What the bloody hell are ye?"
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GreedLing avatar by Ceika
<Oni? You misunderstand, mortal. I am much greater than that.>{Donovan, Ahab) If he were capable of feeling lesser emotions Yhrashnal would surely pity this man; his death will mark the loss of a fine fisherman and the loss of a mortal who might know where to find a fine foe besides. Even so, Yhrashnal has no further need for him. Not right now, anyway. If the mortal survives offending Donovan then perhaps they will be able to compel it to guide the two Void Called to its foe later.
Yhrashnal's Heavenly form scans the sea carefully as he flies in circles until he finally decides upon a direct based on the lingering traces of blood in the water and distress in the air. Hopefully he'll have luck finding his quarry.
HP: 24/98 (31 - 12 from Rage ending +5 Fast Healing)
~59 minutes remaining
Yhrashnal uses his Blindsense (90 ft range) to scan for traces of blood left by the injured shark before attempting to follow its blood and Scent with survival check (1d20+9)[21].
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I haven't had the pleasure of her acquaintance, maybe some day.
Have you been acting out your loneliness for your wife on the poor townsfolk or did you treat your wife the same as these people? takes a break from skewering, to the audience
Can I get a cloth and and some water? Any questions or complaints you want to convey to him be my guest.
Donovan had hoped that an innocuous first impression might allow someone to be convinced, but the captain's frightened and immediate reaction despite the time already spent in their company reaffirms prior experience.
"I did not speak falsely...
Your heart is troubled, cap'n; I'm here to bring you peace. As I have found beneath the waves, those many years ago."
Donovan knew too little of this 'Mugsy' to hope to impersonate them. Instead he chooses his words so as to allow the captain to draw his own conclusions.
In truth, he mislikes how close the captain has grown to the edge of the boat, and to the sharks in the water. It was not an ideal death; Donovan hoped to shown him the serenity's embrace as he had found it.
The air ripples ever-so-slightly as a barrier is conjured against the brandished steel. But the dead man does not advance, waiting for the captain to decide the course.
Spoiler: Mechanics
Manifest Force Screen for 1 pp, hiding the display (concentration check, but I can't fail)
Bluff to imply that I'm 'Mugsy', if indeed that is one of the former crew Ahab had mentioned, and if I do in fact bear any resemblance: (1d20+7)[13]
Advantage?: (1d20+7)[9] (seems particularly believable, if I bear resemblance)
112/112 hp
26 AC (26 FF, 13 T)
Force Shield: 8 minutes left
Ahab looks at Donovan and shakes his head at Yrashnal's voice. "There's more to this world than I thought I knew. It's been such hard work to find peace, but Davey Jones' locker I didn't expect to be tha way...You're certain I will keep my mind with this...transformation? If so...then do it. I have little to lose, and may find a greater peace. He lowers his cutlass and steps forward a tad, still holding on to the ropes.
Yrashnal must circle wide around the boat to find what he'd been looking for. Finally he spots it; one of the smaller, injured sharks, has been swimming away but has also been fending off another shark. It finally triumphs and begins its dive downwards. Injured, however, it moves much-less quickly than normal.
The villagers begin to relay their stories. They tell of asset siezures, village restructuring, press-ganged recruitment with little compensation, noblemen that prey on their women...as they talk, their stories weave a fabric of predation that makes it sound like a terrible monsoon has swept through them.
Uga beams at them as they talk. When they're finished, he concludes, "The people that survived are strong, they are hardy, and they're productive." At this, there's a general uproar from the others, and the same elder man that talked beforehand says, "We will not get much more from this man. Uga should be executed so the community can hold a general service of his deeds and misdeeds, and move on from his reign of terror." Many people agree with energy and vigor, but they still look to Kyorlin for direction.
Back hands Uga across his mouth. Grabs his jaw squishing his mouth. There more efficient ways of making a people stronger what are you even here for? Certainly these people would have become stronger without you and your forces.
Cloth and water please. letting go of Uga's face he stretches a hand behind him.
The villagers give him the materials he requires. Although Uga struggles, there's little he can do against the Draegloth's superior strength.
Places the cloth gently over his facealright Uga lets try something different pouring small amount of water over his nose and mouth area.Here you go, thought he could use a drink. Does this for 30 seconds.
The Heavenly beast does not hesitate even for a moment after finding his target: truly embodying divine punishment this borrowed form strikes down through wind and wave to slay this fleeing shark in a single move.
Even after adjusting his positioning to make the transition smoother Yhrashnal's collision with water thunders; for a moment the impression of a terrible bird, with a wingspan as wide as the boat he travelled here on, is left upon the water but that is gone by the time Yhrashnal beats his wings to propel himself at top speed toward this ancient animal.
Water gives way to each flap of his wings until the very last moment where he attacks with both wings to 'punch' despite his new form.
HP: 29/98 (24 +5 Fast Healing)
Swift action: Held in reserve to use Ghostly as Immediate Action if more than two sharks counterattack.
Fullround Action: Charge attack! From Sky to Sea, Yhrashnal charges forward at full speed and full power. Fly speed of 75 and Swim speed of 45 mean he can probably land the attack with proper management of his movement; you (Discord) ruled air to water transitions rob momentum from 2/3rds the speed fly and leave the subject around 10 ft down, which is then followed by 45 swim speed.
Swim check: (1d20+26)[40] (+1 Feed, +8 Swim speed)
Charge TWF (Grod ruling for TWF- attack with both weapons as single attack action.)
Left Wing PUNCH!
Attack: (1d20+18)[34] (-2 TWF, +2 Charge, +1 Feed
Damage: (1d4+13)[16] (+1 Feed)
Right Wing PUNCH!
Attack: (1d20+16)[34] (-2 TWF, +1 Feed)
Deep Ocean, West of Kyuden Gotei.
The Dire shark, rising upwards to avoid the pursuers behind and below it, has no chance against the diving bird. Only at the last second it notices the bird's all-too-sharp claws, that, when impaled into its form and followed by a well-placed bite, only serve to bring it to the brink of death. It starts to die in Yrashnal's clutches, and he, too, feel the danger close behind him. He hasn't much time; one round at the most.
Uga splutters and spits at first, but he manages to hold his breath. Two villagers hand Kyorlin four other buckets. Many others mutter angrily and finally, several of them object. "Respectfully, sir, this is wrong!"
"We agree! Let's execute him now and be done with it!"
The water-torture takes several minutes amidst objections of the villagers. Finally, at the end of it all, Uga stares at the villagers, stares at Kyorlin, and waits until he's finished coughing. "And now someone else harms the villagers. A man suffers and Villagers think they can't be stronger, they think what they call suffering is suffering. The two of us know the truth.
One of the women, her voice quivering with emotion, retorts "Some of have been robbed, had our our sons taken and lost, had our husbands taken and are told 'they don't know suffering.' This man shows a shameful mind that will not be changed!" Others nod their heads. She continues, "This man refuses to accept the suffering of his subjects!" Others cry out in support. Another shrieks, "One who belittles another's pain shows their fear of being the same as others!" Uga shakes his head in disagreement and begins to taunt them, but nowm the crowd surges forward to suppress him. They lash out, and the thirty-or-so peasants strike him, beat him, hit him with farm implements, and Kyorlin, because of his proximity, takes a few hits...but nothing too serious.
(1d4+2)[4] Piercing & (1d4+1)[3] bludgeoning.
STOP! pushes the town folks back.
If you can't handle this you can leave but I'm not done yet until he admits his guilt. You could have killed him any time but you wanted me to do this and I'm not done, I haven't given up yet why are you? Takes the towel off his face.
You don't want me to use water fine.grabs a torch off the wall by the hot end, switching ends he use the fire to further deter the crowd.I'll the opposite! chucks the torch between his legs and ignites his crotch. Realizes tne error of this and grabs one of the bickets of water and pours it along his inner thighs and waist line.
For a time Donovan remains silent. He'd long hoped to find one willing to embrace the serenity but had never really expected to. Yet here he had found a creature who, having never felt its touch, its resonance, still understood the misery of its absence.
"Your mind... Yes...
but... with new perspective. In truth it counts for little...
We must find calmer waters."
This result can be considered sufficient.
Before he is surrounded Yhrashnal powers through the water at his top speed until he finally breeches and escapes into the air on wings that cast a shadow far too wide, the satisfaction of his kill the only trophy from this second phase of the hunt.
He will be back. Later. This corpse will be gone (and even if it remained he would have no use for it) but if he can find the other sharks he will be more than satisfied. Still, that is another day.
Swim check: (1d20+26)[41]
Fullround Action: Withdraw action to leave the water: swim speed of 45 into a fly speed of 70.
With his pettiness appeased Yhrashnal makes his way back to the boat.
With an agreement reached and Yrashnal back on board, the three of you make it back Ahab's hermitation in a quarter of the time it took you to go out to sea. It's a smooth return to the soft banks of the landing. "Now, I hope tha two of ya can return this boat to the city, na problem?
The man, as he's stepping off the boat, looks reluctant to do so. His face twists with the sign of his memories dueling each other for dominance, and as he looks at his land, his face sags with someone whom has endured more sadness than they want to. ...Donovan, where's the peace ya promised me?
Many villagers have the decency to look ashamed. Reflecting on what Uga said earlier, the elderly woman who's spoken several times before nods thoughtfully. "The man speaks some truth. We are not used to the lives or the thoughts of a soldier, and we don't know it. But neither does Uga know the life of a peasant."
Uga glares at her but remains silent.
"Uga tells the perspective of being a soldier: Those below soldiers must have harsh demands to know that the strong survive. Your eminence," she turns to Kyorlin "Ugasees these actions as necessary. Uga has made the only confession that can be made. Uga says "I have done nothing wrong" with belief and conviction. There is no guilt, only ignorance."
The soldier's face has softened. "I am not ignorant, but otherwise, agreed. The peasants' way is wrong-- The elderly woman cuts in with an upheld finger, "A belief this village does not share!" The peasants are undisciplined, soft to the ways of violence. The Old Way is different for soldiers.
The elderly woman shakes her head. "The Old Way is and is not The Way. But the Old Way is never about crushing your allies."
Uga looks to Kyorlin and sighs. "These villagers believe I brought them great suffering...I only did what I thought would breed more strength. Every life suffers as it lives. I hope I understand this Magistrate's anger. Now I ask, Magistrate...bring death as you see fit.
Yhrashnal, having returned to the guise of the Ascendant Monk, remains reserved as Donovan induces this mortal to beg for the 'blessing' of undeath. He simply has more important matters to deal with at this moment.
Introspection on his own nature aside he is still examining the newly acquired Heavenly form and searching for avenues for improvement throughout the full gamut of his abilities and techniques.
Natural flight matches his physique nicely and magical flight in something with which he is exceptionally familiar; how deeply should he delve into one before reinforcing it with the other? Should he favors the profound or the reliable? Should he layer his study of his options deeply, overlapping endlessly to reach new insights beyond his inheritance, or should that time be spent elsewhere?
Yhrashnal passively follows along with Donovan's instructions while focusing on these matters, only remaining alert to danger; this is only a shallow issue, after all, and it would truly be an embarrassment to his name if he were distracted to death while choosing his wing color...
Alright I will take care of this, I promise he will never bother you again. For everyone's sake I need you all to leave as I prepare myself for this, the less you know of my methods the better as then you won't have to lie.
As the villagers file out of the cold storage, Kyorlin paces. Once they leave he slams his hands on the table. He reaches it to his haversack and pulls out the kython crystal. Places it on Uga chest, Alright Uga lets continue where we left off removes all his nails by workong the skewers under them. He screams for his death but Kyorlin doesn't stop.
He only repeats what he has been saying all this time. This causes the kython crystal to jave one facet flicker. Kyorlin picks it up but it doesn't stop flickering.
Reluctantly he tries to contact Tun.
It could never be explained.
Donovan offers a hand to Ahab, leading him out into the sea step by steady step.
No book, no song, poem, performance, or recounting,
could hope to capture all-consuming significance.
It could only be shown.
"Fear is nettling, captain. Breath, distracting...
Even the rush of blood past one's ears becomes deafening, in the stillness of the deep. But if you abandon them, all of them, you can find your peace."
They continue wading, and Donovan speaks again only once the water nears their chins.
"Exhale."
Kyuden Gotei - Slums
The torture of Uga takes the rest of the day. The crystal prevents him from losing consciousness and every sound he makes leaves no trace of echo. Instead, his screams and sounds of suffering focus to the crystal. As his energy fades to death, the crystal resonates more and more until, brimming with power at the edge of his demise, the stone emits a pale red light. If Kyorlin puts it close to his ears, he can hear all of Uga's tortured screams, trapped in its structure.
As Kyorlin leaves, he meets many villagers that still wait for him outside. The elderly woman nods to him. "We are safe from the city watch; they believe he met with the caravan that left for his estate. There will be a few days until they begin to suspect something went wrong. I know what you might do. Walk with me." She leads you out of the slums, past the constructed protective palisades and back into the main city. "When I was young and beautiful, I had an affair with a noble magistrate. He demonstrated that, as a magistrate, he had the power to try and convict people in the name of the Emperor; he was only subject to review by his peers and the emperor himself. But you do not conduct yourself as a typical Magistrate...and yet i'm thankful for taking away his ability to disrupt our lives. Wear your signet ring with great care. It unlocks many doors, but other Magistrates will suspect something different."
The lady excuses herself and takes her own leave, leaving Kyorlin to himself.
Ahab's Hermitation
The old sailor thrashes about as his instinct takes over. He fights Donovan as his body tries desperately to breathe and he inhales under water. As his body fails to gain what it needs he goes limp..and he doesn't come back. He looks as if he were trying to grasp the serenity promised him, but still fell short.
You search his house. There is little left here but some (freshly) harvested fields, a house empty save for a bed and bags of seed, plants, fertilizing beds, and in his cellar a cobweb-and-dust covered spear. It appears to be crystal, but instead of being weak or brittle it is as strong--or stronger--than steel.
After watching the assisted enlightenment of that skilled mortal Yhrashnal has little to do beyond explore this territory and wait for the newly acquired undead being to arise.
Perhaps the island will be of value as a temporary base; a place where Donovan can raise and train a corp of elite undead to reinforce the militia of these lands. The location is well suited as a home base for undead, or any other creature, attuned to the element of water and becoming undead is surely a significant improvement from being entirely mortal...
Yhrashnals thoughts and exploration can only distract him for so long though. He is hungry (always always hungry) but the labourers are of little interest to Yhrashnal and the crystal spear found under the skilled fisherman's home is little more than a curiosity; it will take time to determine whether this item is more useful to his compatriots as it is, or as a trade good when dealing with It, or as a quick snack to be consumed and annihilated for the sake of deepening Yhrashnal's physical attunement to magical energies.
"...How much longer?" He cut their hunting trip short specifically so they could get back to work, after all, so it would not make sense to tarry here for too long. His inherited memories also suggest that some undead take time to rise; the foul energies only fill their bodies with the taste of rot and imperfection after days, months, years, centuries...
Even a single hour would be far too long to wait here uselessly. At the very least they should return to their work and then come back for the new undead creature later.
Donovan and Yrashnal, with no greater purpose to stay on the islet, shove off and make their way back to Kyuden Gotei. By the time they reach the docks, it's dusk. Although the fishermen aren't there, a young lad watches their arrival and runs off; soon, one of the fishermen returns, excited and also tired from his trip. He doesn't say anything, just drags the fishing boat to the holding area for all such craft and then leaves. A few guards watch what's happened, but don't make any ruckus.
Kyuden Gotei - docks
As the two of you make your way towards the city's center, another watercraft pulls into the dock to depart. This medium-sized ship has a foreign look about it. It's compact and firm, and it's made of a pale, cream-colored wood. The main mast of the ship is rather long, with a wide triangle sail in its front. The other side of its sail looks like an odd wing, and it doesn't even take up the entire space of the mast. There are only three figures about this sloop: one is an old man, energetic and also followed by a monkey. The second is a nobleman, almost as pale-skinned as his boat, with long white hair and blue eyes to boot. His outfit is mostly white lace, substantial only where it might be offensive to humans, all bound in an excellent fur coat. As the outfit flows it leaks the hoar of a much-colder place.
The third figure is a simple human, broad-shouldered, who follows the commands of the noble-looking one with speed and power. As they dock, the elderly man (and his monkey) leave after giving the human what looks like a small bag that clinks as it lands in the (buff) man's hands. "Did Erus pay for his journey already?"
"Yes. We're all ready. Have a safe journey."
There are several guards that walk up to the two of you. One of them has a few srripes on the shoulders of his uniform, and he says, "Halt! If you are foreigners, you must have documents detailing your visit, your purpose, and from what land you're from!
"What if we're here under request of your superiors?"
"Which ones?"
A Kami who wishes us to have passage in this land.
The guards look at each other as if they're going to tell this story to each other again later. "If that trick worked, we'd have many foreigners in this land that don't belong here. Your papers, please."
The elderly-looking Oshika remains silent and lets his monkey run circles around his feet. He smiles at it as they wait.
Kyuden Gotei - Slum entrance
Kyorlin feels as if there's something tugging at his mind. After all, Tun did not appear as he normally would. He passes by the partially-constructed walls around the slums, and as he passes by a bucket of water (used to clean equipment, it seems), he sees the reflection of neither his real self nor his disguise but rather a silver-eyed being with patchy skin. The pain in his mind builds until he looks back towards the bucket. Climbing out is none other than the reflection he'd seen. The figure looks like a man with a leatherworker's apron and what appears to be stains on his skin. A man who, in this land, would be untouchable, or at least entirely unremarkable...except for his eyes.
Tun's life force has been removed from this world. Your contract with Tun cannot be fulfilled; however, the one you made with him benefits me as well. He procures all of the crystals made through Specimen's demise from a pouch on his person and then returns them. "Finish it and I will help you regain the power you're due upon its completion."
Tjallen
Looking displeased at this turn of events, Erus looks down at the guard with a frown that screams 'noble trying to deal with uppity peasants': "I will not stand here and be questioned by a commoner, find someone of proper upbringing and I shall deign to meet with them come morning. Now, lead us to a place where we may rest, preferably with a fine assortment of wine, the journey was dreadfully short on the finer things."
Spoiler: Social roll!
Not sure which of the three is most fitting, so just pick between them as fits: (1d20+21)[31]
The guard, disgruntled at being looked down upon, gives a respectful bow. "YOur nobility will understand that precautions must be taken by this country to guard against unfortunate threats. There is only one such place in this city with accommodations that will suit your needs... He looks askance at both Yrashnal and Donovan, and asks the two of them, "Ah, Magistrates, we heard of your travels and we're grateful for your return. Would you look after...these two and see to it they make their way to the Dignitary's Quarters?
Taking the offered crystal(s) Thats too bad, I was looking forward to our next meeting. with a western style bow I am Kyorlin
Naerth, it is a pleasure to meet your aquetiance, Shall we go get a drink or do you have other desires?
Turning to the two newcomers, Erus turns a beaming smile upon them and sweeps out his arms, making it obvious he doesn't carry any visible weapons: "Ah, Magistrates, someone literate at last! Blessings of the Moon to you, I am Duke Erus."
As he waits for an answer, he clasps his hands behind his back.
Kyuden Gotei - Slums Entrance
Orusc looks at Kyorlin with a raised eyebrow and a head that tilts away from him. "I wish I had the time. I do have a carrot for you; finish this task before your Heist--as in, expedite your finding four people however you see fit--and I can make you a Wani's Molt, a belt of great power. It would aid your cause greatly.
...and then, once you've completed your hesit, we can share drinks."
With this Orusc climbs back into the water barrel and disappears.
Yet another mire of mortal conflict interrupts Yhrashnal's ponderings with the work a shiphand should be doing. Matters of this level may indeed fall within the scope of Yhrashnal's obligations when in his False Swordsman form but right now, as a mere Enlightened Monk in that other form's entourage, his freedoms are far greater. He has no need to bother with this minor problem.
Even so it would still be best to maintain a at least a trace of propriety though, lest his disguise come under scrutiny and create a situation where he has no choice but to cruelly punish all mortals of this domain. That being must receive this much face from him, at least.
"I am not much. Not yet. My training is incomplete." Yhrashnal reduces himself to an even lesser form before the eyes of these people; his extra arms collapse into his torso and the third eye on his brow closes leaving not a single seam or blemish. "I will lead you as needed. Come. There is much to do."
Yhrashnal allows his mind to settle somewhat, probing the area lightly while he prepares himself to undertake a series of numbingly pedestrian tasks; the slaughter of those within the cove is so near, so tantalizing near... <I will deal with this matter. Make preparations for assaulting the cove. If possible, locate the Drow-Fiend.>[Donovan]
HP should be full once more (Fast Healing) and Feed benefits have probably worn off by now.
Fullround action to swap from Open Ajna Monk to normal Monk (Emerald Legionnaire) form.
Quick scan with Blindsense in this area; he might not see beings hanging around, but Blindsense should at least detect that there are a few extra somethings here and there if there are any.
Scent/survival to probe the area for oddities: (1d20+9)[10].
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Christopher Morehead
B.A. German, TESOL and Secondary Education -- Michigan State University
Secondary Teaching Certification -- Michigan State University
President, American Association of Teachers of German - Michigan
moreheadc@mylakers.org
Year Hired at GLCS: 2014
Since Mr. Morehead joined the Glen Lake educational community in 2014, his focus has been middle and high school language and intercultural learning, along with the integration of STEM concepts into the secondary curriculum. He is a Glen Lake Teacher Tech leader and also coordinates Glen Lake's cultural exchange program with our partner school, the Anne Frank Gesamtschule in Havixbeck, Germany. After school, he coaches High School and Middle School Robotics and Middle School Track.
His professional experiences have included teaching English in Germany's Rhineland, leading the English as a Second Language Department and teaching German in Southwest Detroit, summer school ESL and English remediation in Detroit and Flint, and also working as a paraprofessional for special education in Palisade, Colorado.
At Michigan State University, he began as a Biosystems Engineering major but eventually realized a deeper interest in language, linguistics, societies and culture. This change in direction led him to study abroad in Mayen, Germany in 2003 and, eventually, to working as an English teacher in Koblenz, Germany for two years. In 2013, he had the pleasure of returning to Koblenz to co-lead an experience-based summer program for English and German learners.
Most recently, he traveled with the Goethe Institut to the Europäische Akademie in Saarland, along with Glen Lake Physics and Chemistry teacher Shannon Fisher, where they developed curriculum materials that tie together STEM and German learning.
Outside of school, some of his favorite activities are cycling, running, hiking and skiing. He also enjoys working on his motorcycle and learning new recipes in the kitchen. International travel and exploring Northern Michigan are also high on his list. So far, he have visited Germany, France, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Slovakia, Italy, Poland, Tunisia, Costa Rica, Canada and Peru.
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Even after Calcutta ceased to be the capital of India, it was still considered the principal British city and the most important link in their trade and military interests in South Asia. This made it an obvious target for the imperial army of Japan during the Second World War. The area of Dalhousie, which was the centre of European activity, also became a hit zone. As part of this tour, we shall go back in time and uncover the history of this heritage site and its tryst with a war being battled far away in Europe and the Pacific waters. During the days that Calcutta was still known as the Second City of the Empire, the city witnessed air raids, blackouts, anti-aircraft guns and fighter planes taking off from main civilian avenues! Calcutta in the 1940s was always on high alert. Along with the darkness of the War came tragic events of epic proportions, such as a severe famine and violent communal riots. We will witness the grand buildings and churches as we explore the architectural legacy of Dalhousie’s boulevards and reflect on their place in the city's history. This is a tour of the grand colonial city as it was caught up in one of the most violent periods of modern times.
This guided tour is free.
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Shaikh Sohail
Working as a project manager for a telecom organization, he manages to take out time and pursue his interests and engagement with history and wildlife through his labour of love called Break Free Trails. Set up two years ago, this low key city-based outfit organizes heritage walks around various neighbourhoods of Calcutta along with offbeat experiences around natural habitats such as the Sunderbans to raise awareness as well as make history and wildlife a cohesive discussion and fun. Born and raised as a third generation migrant in Calcutta, he also loves digging up historical secrets and lesser-known facts about the city and sewing all of it in his walks!
Things to keep in mind:
Email at: ihwf@sahapedia.org
Parking facilities are not available near the meeting point, hence, we recommend that you use public transport. The metro does not operate early on Sundays.
No entry fees.
Please wear comfortable shoes and carry water.
Photography is allowed everywhere except inside the premises of the churches.
Meeting Point: Currency Building
Medium: English
All views of the walk leader are their personal opinions. Sahapedia, India Heritage Walks and India Heritage Walk Festival do not bear responsibility for the views and interpretations expressed by the walk leader. Please note that one can only register for two events.
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Jha P K
Vankalakunti M
Siddini V
Babu K
Ballal S H
Postrenal transplant
vocal cord
Postrenal transplant laryngeal and visceral leishmaniasis - A case report and review of the literature
PK Jha1, M Vankalakunti2, V Siddini1, K Babu1, SH Ballal1
1 Department of Nephrology, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, India
2 Department of Pathology, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, India
Date of Web Publication 22-Sep-2012
M Vankalakunti
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Manipal Hospital; #98, Rustom Bagh, HAL Airport Road; Bangalore 560 017
Visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar) is a disease caused by protozoa of genus Leishmania. It is currently regarded as the second most dreaded parasitic disease, next to malaria. There have been very few case reports of visceral leishmaniasis among the renal transplant recipients. We present a renal allograft recipient with symptoms of fever, sore throat, hoarseness of voice, lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, and pancytopenia after 7 years post-transplant period. On investigating, he was diagnosed to have extensive visceral leishmaniasis with laryngeal involvement. Despite extensive PubMed literature search, we could not find any case report of postrenal transplant visceral and laryngeal leishmaniasis and to the best of our knowledge this is the first case report of this kind.
Keywords: Postrenal transplant, visceral leishmaniasis, vocal cord
Jha P K, Vankalakunti M, Siddini V, Babu K, Ballal S H. Postrenal transplant laryngeal and visceral leishmaniasis - A case report and review of the literature. Indian J Nephrol 2012;22:301-3
Jha P K, Vankalakunti M, Siddini V, Babu K, Ballal S H. Postrenal transplant laryngeal and visceral leishmaniasis - A case report and review of the literature. Indian J Nephrol [serial online] 2012 [cited 2019 Jul 15];22:301-3. Available from: http://www.indianjnephrol.org/text.asp?2012/22/4/301/101259
Leishmaniasis, also known as kala-azar (literally meaning black fever or black disease) is a zoonosis caused by protozoan of the genus Leishmania, which is transmitted by bite of insect vector phlebotomus sandfly. Visceral leishmaniasis is an endemic infectious disease in India and Nepal. Still it is a rare infection in postrenal transplant setting with atypical presentation leading to delayed diagnosis and considerable morbidity and mortality. High index of suspicion, particularly in patients from endemic areas, is required in early diagnosis and improve the disease outcome. We report a case of 50-year-old male renal allograft recipient who presented to us with fever, sore throat, hoarseness of voice, lymphadenopathy, and splenomegaly and was diagnosed to have visceral and laryngeal leishmaniasis.
A 50-year-old male, resident of Nepal underwent live-related renal transplant in 2003 for a basic renal disease-membranous glomerulopathy. Donor was his wife. No induction was used and he was on maintenance immunosuppression with cyclosporine, azathioprine, and prednisolone. Post-transplant period was uneventful and he was on regular follow up. He presented after 7 years with the history of sore throat of 3 months duration and fever of 1-month duration. He consulted a local ENT surgeon 3 months before presenting to us and was told to have vocal cord polyp. For this conservative management was advised. He was also seen by a local practitioner for fever and treated empirically with ceftriaxone 2 g daily for 7 days, however fever persisted.
On examination he was febrile, had bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy measuring up to 3 cm. He also had nontender, firm splenomegaly. Renal allograft was normal on examination. Blood investigations revealed serum creatinine 1.1 mg/dL, total bilirubin 1.5 mg/dL, direct bilirubin 0.5 mg/dL, AST 108 U/L, ALT 91 U/L, total protein 5.0 g/dL, serum albumin 2.3 g/dL, and serum globulin 2.7 g/dL. HIV, HBsAg and anti-HCV tests were negative by ELISA. Urinalysis was normal. Blood and urine cultures and Widal test were negative. He had pancytopenia (Hb, 9.3 g/dL; total leukocyte count, 1,560 cells/mm 3 , platelet count, 85 × 10 3 /μL). Reticulocyte count was 0.5%. Peripheral smear showed a normocytic normochromic picture with leukopenia and thrombocytopenia. Bone marrow biopsy showed hypocellular marrow spaces with proportionate reduction of normal hemopoetic elements. In addition, there were intra- and extracellular Leishman-Donovan bodies (amastigote form) [Figure 1]. X-ray chest was normal. Ultrasound abdomen showed splenomegaly (spleen size, 14 cm) and multiple enlarged retroperitoneal lymph nodes. Renal allograft was normal.
Figure 1: Bone marrow trephine biopsy show intra‑ and extracellular amastigote forms of leishmaniasis (H and E stain, ×100)
Excisional biopsy of cervical lymph node revealed complete replacement of nodal architecture by infectious pathology and was studded with intra-and extracellular amastigote form of protozoa (Leishman-Donovan bodies) accompanied with plasma cell response. He was also evaluated for hoarseness of voice and sore throat by ENT surgeon. Microlaryngoscopy showed irregular lesion on the left vocal cord, that was diffuse and involving full length. Biopsy of the lesion showed dense ulceration with exudate. There were numerous intra- and extracellular Leishman-Donovan bodies (amastigote form) and accompanying acute inflammatory cells [Figure 2]. Giemsa, PAS, and silver stain in both lymph node and vocal cord biopsy confirmed the organisms as Leishmaniasis.
Figure 2: Vocal cord biopsy shows numerous extracellular amastigote forms of leishmaniasis (PASM stain, ×40)
He was started on treatment with liposomal amphotericin B. He completed total cumulative dose of 2 g IV Amphotericin B. The fever subsided and pancytopenia improved. After 8 months of follow-up, patient has remained asymptomatic without any further recurrence of the disease.
Leishmaniasis is endemic in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, parts of Africa, southwest Asia, Spain, as well as other Mediterranean coast. In Indian subcontinent, transmission is anthroponotic and humans are the reservoir. Cell-mediated immunity determines the outcome of infection, and hence only minority of infected individuals develop clinically apparent disease. The immunological response, particularly interleukin-12 driven Th1 response has been widely accepted as promoting protective immunity against all species of leishmania. Immunosuppressive drugs used in transplant patients hamper T-cell activation and proliferation, thereby altering defense mechanisms against intracellular microorganisms. With increasing frequency of renal transplantation as the preferred renal replacement treatment modality, several cases of visceral leishmaniasis are being detected in renal transplant recipients. Among the organ transplant leishmaniasis disease, renal transplant patients are more commonly affected than others. [1] The immunosuppressive regimen used that is most commonly seen with disease is: Cyclosporine plus azathioprine and steroids. [1] The total number of cases reported in renal transplant is less than 100. [2]
Hernandez-Perez et al. reported five cases of leishmaniasis in solid organ transplant recipient out of which three were renal transplant recipients. [3] Oliveira et al. reported eight cases (1%) of leishmaniasis in renal transplant recipients. [4] Veroux et al. reported five renal transplant recipients presenting in early post-transplant period and eventually leading to graft loss in two. [2] The median time between transplantation and the onset of disease is 18 months. [1] It presents with fever (94%), hepatomegaly (42%), splenomegaly (75%), and pancytopenia (85%). [1] Lymphadenopathy in not commonly seen in transplant patients. [1] Our patient had classical presentation of fever, splenomegaly, pancytopenia suggesting bone marrow suppression and in addition, lymphadenopathy. He had the deranged liver function test in form of mild hyperbilirubinemia, hypoalbuminemia, and elevated AST and ALT.
Definitive diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis requires demonstration of parasite. Histopathological diagnosis rests on visualization of amastigotes, which are spherical, or ovoid bodies measuring 1 to 5 μm. Culture requires inoculation in Novy-McNeal-Nicolle or other parasitic growth media. [5] Other diagnostic methods include serum antibody tests using IFA, ELISA, or DAT. The diagnosis of VL and ML in our case was done on the basis of biopsy of the lymph node, bone marrow, and vocal cord lesion, which provided unequivocal evidence of Leishman-Donovan bodies.
Laryngeal involvement in leishmaniasis is a rare presentation even in general population. [6],[7],[8],[9],[10],[11] It can either present with other systemic manifestations or isolated laryngeal involvement. [7] Mucosal involvement of the nose, oral cavity, pharynx, or larynx occurs in 2-5% of persons infected with Leishmania braziliensis. [11] Nandy et al. described three cases of post kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis presenting with hoarseness of voice and biopsy of nodular lesions on vocal cord confirmed leishmaniasis in nontransplant patients. [10] In separate reports, authors have described isolated laryngeal involvement in immunocompetent patients. [6],[11] Some of the patients have presented like mass lesions simulating neoplasia. Despite extensive pubmed literature search, we could not find a report of vocal cord leishmaniasis in a renal allograft recipient.
Agents used for treatment of visceral leishmaniasis include amphotericin B, pentavalent antimonial drugs, paromomycin, and miltefosine. Liposomal amphotericin B has highest therapeutic efficacy and it is safest among all these, [12],[13] although conventional amphotericin B has considerable renal toxicity. In India and Nepal, high level of resistance to antimonial drugs has been observed and hence amphotericin B is being used as first line agents. [14],[15],[16]
Although leishmaniasis is a rare disease in a post-transplant setting even in endemic areas, it has got high morbidity and mortality in untreated cases. Clinical presentation may be atypical and high index of suspicion is a prerequisite for timely evaluation and appropriate treatment which can be life saving.
We sincerely thank Mrs. Tulasi Kumari, Mrs. Hema Nagaraj, Mr. Nagaraj, and rest for their outstanding technical support in Histopathology section.
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Western Conference breakdown, Part 2
By KiPA
Starting with the 8th-place team, ending with the conference champion (regular season):
Key forwards: Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry, Bobby Ryan, Teemu Selanne, Joffrey Lupul, Saku Koivu
Key defensemen: Scott Niedermayer, Ryan Whitney
Goaltending: Jean-Sebastien Giguere, Jonas Hiller
Outlook: The big news in Anaheim's offseason was the trade of Chris Pronger to Philadelphia for Lupul, Luca Sbisa, the Liberty Bell, the "Rocky" statue and the rights to the Philadelphia cheesesteak, now to be known as the Anaheim cheesesteak.
The move both hurts and helps the Ducks. Their top two lines are now very good, with the signing of Koivu to center countryman and BFF Selanne. Ryan, Perry and Getzlaf (one of my favorite players) are going to be nightmares for teams. But the defense is weaker. The ageless Niedermayer is still manning the blue line, the goal line, the faceoff dots, basically wherever he wants to go. How much does he have left? Then there's Whitney, who had a 60-point season not long ago. He has a lot of offensive potential and will be relied upon to make up for the loss of Pronger.
In goal, there's some drama. No one knows who the starter is. Giguere has a Conn Smythe and Stanley Cup to his name. Hiller has "I almost beat the Red Wings in the second round" going for him. Neither goalie established himself in the preseason. Expect a near 50-50 split until one goalie falters and/or one goalie grabs the reins.
Key forwards: Rick Nash, Antoine Vermette, Derick Brassard, Kristian Huselius
Key defensemen: Fedor Tyutin
Goaltending: Steve Mason, Mathieu Garon
Outlook: No soap opera here, as Nash, a previously impending free agent, signed a hefty extension before the season began. He'll be bolstered by the return of Brassard, who had season-ending surgery after just 31 games. Brassard was the early front-runner for the Calder Trophy, won by teammate Mason. Vermette, a mid-season acquisition from Ottawa, flourished in Ohio.
The blue line is one of the least imposing in the league. Only Tyutin scored over 30 points. Jan Hejda and Mike Commodore provide physical presences and help Mason protect his net. But the team will be like last year, reliant on Mason not having a sophomore slump and for Nash to take over games.
Key forwards: Almost too many to name. Keith Tkachuk, Paul Kariya, Brad Boyes, Patrik Berglund, Andy McDonald, David Backes and we'll stop there.
Key defensemen: Erik Johnson, Carlo Colaiacovo
Goaltending: Chris Mason, Ty Conklin
Outlook: Not many teams can boast the amount of young talent up front than the Blues. I didn't even mention David Perron or T.J. Oshie up above. And when you can put a 40-goal scorer from just two years ago who is still only 27 on your second line (Boyes), you're in pretty good shape. The Blues should only get better, plus they get Kariya and McDonald back from injuries. McDonald missed time in the middle of the season but came back for the end and the postseason and had 44 points in 46 games. Getting a full season from him will be a big help.
Kariya remains a talented player who is only 34 years old (seriously? I would've taken the over. He's been in the league forever.) He played 82 games in five out of six seasons before missing nearly all of 2008-09. Johnson is also expected to be back after missing all of the season. He had 33 points in 69 games as a rookie and has loads of potential.
The concern will be goaltending. Despite being one of the top goalies in the league in the second half and a key reason why the Blues made the playoffs, Mason still has to prove himself. The signing of Conklin, who proved the last two seasons with Pittsburgh and Detroit that he's more than capable of carrying a team, doesn't seem to inspire confidence in Mason.
Key forwards: Jarome Iginla, Olli Jokinen, Daymond Langkow
Key defensemen: Dion Phaneuf, Jay Bouwmeester, Robyn Regehr
Goaltending: Miikka Kiprusoff, Masked Man (known in other parts of the world as Curtis McElhinney)
Outlook: Would you trade Michael Cammalleri for Jay Bouwmeester? Essentially that's what the Flames did. The man known as Squid signed in Montreal as a free agent. Calgary acquired Bouwmeester's rights and paid him more than they're paying Phaneuf. Which leads to the question of, is Bouwmeester going to score 40 goals? He'll kind of have to, because apart from Iginla and Jokinen, there isn't a great deal of proven goal scorers on the roster.
And even then, Jokinen struggled mightily down the stretch. He started receiving insults rather than autograph requests when little kids saw him in the streets. Langkow had back-to-back 30-goal seasons but dipped down to 21. Rene Bourque and David Moss could provide the support Iginla needs, if Bourque can stay healthy and Moss takes the next step.
J-Bo and Phaneuf are a dangerous 1-2 punch, literally. Regehr provides a steady defensive presence for Kiprusoff, who apparently won't be used as much as in previous seasons. So we'll see more of the Great Unknown, McElhinney. Kiprusoff is a solid goalie, but I had to question those people who said he should've won the Vezina last year when his peripherals (2.84 GAA and .904%) didn't exactly impress. He tired down the stretch as well, which helped lead to Calgary's collapse. A lighter workload is probably a good thing.
Key forwards: Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp, Marian Hossa, Kris Versteeg
Key defensemen: Duncan Keith, Brian Campbell, Cam Barker
Goaltending: Cristobal Huet, Antti Niemi
Outlook: Once you pop bad karma, it doesn't stop, does it? The Blackhawks recently lost to ZSC Zurich overseas. This on the heels of RFA-gate, Cab-gate, and Hossa-injury-gate. But they look good on paper, don't they?
Toews and Kane are widely considered the West's version of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Add Hossa to the mix once he returns in November or December and that's a dangerous top line. Sharp, Versteeg and Dave Bolland will provide additional offense. The defense overall is one of the better ones in the league, even if some members are being paid 20 cents or so too much (yes, I'm looking at you, Soup.)
I should just copy and paste this next part, but again, goaltending is the question. Personally, I think Huet gets a little too much of a bad rap. His 2008-09 season wasn't as bad as I think some people make it out to be. But he is the weak link on an otherwise very good Chicago team. If he finds the form that blessed Washington for 13 games at the end of 2007-08, when Huet posted a 1.63 GAA and a .936%, good things can come to the Windy City. With Nikolai Khabibulin gone and a rookie behind him, the possibility is there for Huet to become complacent. That must be avoided if Chicago wants to advance far in the playoffs.
Key forwards: Henrik Sedin, Daniel Sedin, Alex Burrows, Ryan Kesler
Key defensemen: Kevin Bieksa, Alexander Edler, Sami Salo, Christian Ehrhoff, Mathieu Schneider
Goaltending: Roberto Luongo, Andrew Raycroft
Outlook: I don't think any team was hotter down the stretch than the Canucks, maybe the Penguins or the Blues. A late-season charge, coupled with Calgary's collapse, vaulted Vancouver to the Northwest Division title.
The biggest loss from that team was Mats Sundin, who announced his retirement this week. Defenseman Mattias Ohlund also departed but was replaced by Schneider and Ehrhoff. Vancouver's defense is one to be reckoned with, though Schneider is currently on injured reserve.
Offensively, the addition of Mikael Samuelsson was expected to bolster the Sedins on the top line, but Samuelsson didn't out-perform Burrows and appears slated for the second line, at least to start. If he plays with Kesler, he'll still provide offense.
One popular topic around the Canucks is people asking, "What has Luongo won?" I happen to be one of the people who thinks he's an extremely talented goalie, but the point raised by his detractors is valid. Last year's Vancouver team is perhaps the best Luongo has been on, and he couldn't take them to even the conference finals. In fact, he had a pretty woeful series against Chicago. Giving up seven goals in your final game isn't the way to establish yourself as a go-to netminder. Posting excellent numbers in the regular season is all well and good, but Luongo has to carry that into the postseason for his team to go far.
Key forwards: Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg, Johan Franzen
Key defensemen: Nicklas Lidstrom, Brian Rafalski, Niklas Kronwall
Goaltending: Chris Osgood, Jimmy Howard
Outlook: That list of key forwards isn't as large as it would've been if I had done this last season, but that doesn't mean there's all there is to this team. The Wings have taken on a couple of reclamation projects in Jason Williams and Todd Bertuzzi, and these may work out, but there are also high hopes for youngsters like Ville Leino, Valtteri Filppula, Darren Helm and Justin Abdelkader. Daniel Cleary is capable of scoring and Tomas Holmstrom is still in the mix, though he seems to be running on fumes at this point.
The defense remains impressive. The three I listed are among the most talented in the game. Nothing needs to be said about Lidstrom, Rafalski always produces points, and Kronwall combines a strong offensive game (51 points a year ago) with one of the more dangerous physical aspects. Jonathan Ericsson had a strong postseason and could be Detroit's next talented blue liner.
As for the goaltending, Osgood remains one of the most underrated and disrespected goalies in league history. Although he had a 2008-09 regular season to forget, he was stellar in the playoffs. He's won two Stanley Cups as a starter and took another team to Game 7 of the Final. He doesn't have the safety net of Ty Conklin this season, but Detroit will not miss the playoffs. And once there, Osgood should not be underestimated.
Key forwards: Joe Thornton, Dany Heatley, Patrick Marleau, Devin Setoguchi, Joe Pavelski, Ryane Clowe
Key defensemen: Dan Boyle, Rob Blake, Marc-Edouard Vlasic
Goaltending: Evgeni Nabokov, TBD
Outlook: What I haven't been able to figure out is why people can only talk about Heatley's trade requests. They just ignore the 180 goals he's scored the last four seasons. Think about that: 180 goals in four seasons. Heatley is a premier goal scorer. Now, though, he's just a me-first, locker room cancer who can't possibly help his team win. News flash: People who aren't all that friendly have won championships before, because they're damn good at what they do.
His new linemate is Joe Thornton, one of the top setup men in the league. Talk about potent potential. Is it going to be enough to push the Sharks out of "Perennial contender who chokes" territory? Could be. Like with other teams, San Jose has more balance now. Marleau likely shifts to the second line, with Pavelski, an emerging talent. Setoguchi scored 30 goals a year ago and Clowe is a solid power forward who can provide both grit and goals.
The finger to point at as to why the Sharks might not win much is the man between the pipes. The 2008-09 season was a down year for Nabokov, which for him means his GAA was 2.44 with a .910%. Not his typical dominance but still decent numbers. Unfortunately for him, that's where he peaked. He allowed 17 goals in six playoff games to the Ducks. Yes, Thornton and Marleau didn't exactly dominate, but Nabokov can't have that kind of postseason if San Jose wants to finally make it to the Final.
Coming tomorrow, Part 1 of the Eastern Conference breakdown.
Your Author: KiPA - Kevin in PA at 3:40 PM No comments:
A look at the non-playoff teams in the Western Conference and their outlook for the 2009-10 season, in reverse order of their finish last year, so I'm starting with the last place team first. These are not predictions on how teams will finish. Coming Wednesday, a look at last season's top eight from the West. The Eastern teams to come later in the week.
Key forwards: Paul Stastny, Matt Duchene, Milan Hejduk, Marek Svatos, Wojtek Wolski
Key defensemen: Kyle Quincey, John-Michael Liles, Adam Foote, Tom Preissing
Goaltending: Craig Anderson, Peter Budaj
Outlook: Growing pains are still in order for the Avalanche, who finished third-worst in the NHL last season. Stastny is a near point-a-game player but has had injury problems since his rookie year. His health and further development are key for Colorado. Hejduk continues to get things done, scoring 27 goals last season.
The Avalanche goaltending situation was one of the worst in the league last season. Andrew Raycroft is gone and Anderson steps in as the likely No. 1 netminder. He has the potential to be a No. 1 but things are going to be tougher in the mountains compared to the beach.
Key forwards: Anze Kopitar, Ryan Smyth, Dustin Brown, Alexander Frolov, Justin Williams
Key defensemen: Drew Doughty, Jack Johnson
Goaltending: Jon Quick, Erik Ersberg or Jonathan Bernier
Outlook: The darling of many experts. The next "it" team. And there is a lot of talent on the club. Kopitar is a stud in the making, and along with Smyth and Williams could form a potent line. Frolov (90 goals the last three seasons) and Brown, an emerging power forward and team captain, could be bumped to the second line.
The defense, with all-around talents in Doughty and Johnson and defensive defensemen Rob Scuderi and Matt Greene, could be one of the more well-rounded in the league. Quick came out of nowhere last year to win 21 games with solid peripherals in 44 appearances (2.48 GAA, .914%) but will need to show he's the real deal.
Frolov, Williams and Johnson must stay healthy.
Key forwards: Shane Doan, Peter Mueller, Radim Vrbata
Key defensemen: Ed Jovanovski, Adrian Aucoin, Keith Yandle
Goaltending: Ilya Bryzgalov, Jason LaBarbera
Outlook: Other than Doan and maybe Jovanovski, there's not much here that many mainstream fans might know. There are some talented youngsters in Mueller, Mikkel Boedker and Kyle Turris, and Vrbata's last full season resulted in 27 goals in Phoenix, but this team is a number of pieces and years away from competition. Bryzgalov took a step back, maybe two, last season after a solid 07-08 campaign. He must get back to his previous form and show consistency to become a legitimate No. 1 goalie.
Oh, and then there's all that off-ice drama that will continue to hang a cloud over the team all season.
Key forwards: Brenden Morrow, Mike Ribeiro, Loui Eriksson, Brad Richards
Key defensemen: Stephane Robidas, Matt Niskanen
Goaltending: Marty Turco, Alex Auld
Outlook: This is the team in the West I think is most poised to make a big jump in the standings. The Stars were just eight points out of a playoff spot but played almost the entire season without captain Brenden Morrow. They dealt with the Sean Avery soap opera for longer than they should've (which is a period of about five minutes.) Richards had a disastrous season with health issues. Turco had his worst season since 2005-06, when, ironically, he set a career-high in wins.
The goaltending should be better. Turco won't be as bad, and if he is, Auld is a backup capable of carrying a team for brief stretches, unlike Tobias Stephen. Morrow and Richards need to be healthy and return to form. If they don't, there will be more misery in Big D. The blue line isn't very imposing, but Niskanen is an emerging talent.
Key forwards: Shawn Horcoff, Ales Hemsky, Dustin Penner, Sam Gagner
Key defensemen: Sheldon Souray, Lubomir Visnovsky, Tom Gilbert
Goaltending: Nikolai Khabibulin, Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers
Outlook: Word is Penner is finding the new coaching staff to be to his liking. He'll need to start producing and soon if Edmonton wants to go anywhere. The new coaching staff will also raise questions as to what this team will look like.
With Khabibulin in the fold, the goaltending is a little more stable than with Dwayne Roloson. Oh, and Khabibulin is better. The Oilers have one of the deeper blue lines, where even No. 4 Denis Grebeshkov scored 39 points.
Key forwards: Jason Arnott, J.P. Dumont, Steve Sullivan, Martin Erat
Key defensemen: Shea Weber, Ryan Suter
Goaltending: Pekka Rinne, Dan Ellis
Outlook: On paper, this team did not do very much, at all, to improve itself. In fact, the Preds took a hit when Greg Zanon signed in Minnesota, taking away one of their more reliable defensive figures. Weber emerged as one of the top offensive defensemen and Suter might not be far behind.
Otherwise, this team is going to rely on the old and the young. The old: Arnott and Sullivan, both 35 (Arnott will turn 35 on Oct. 11) and both dealt with injuries last season. If healthy, the two players will lead Nashville's offensive attack, along with Dumont. Sullivan in particular must avoid the injury bug. The last time Sullivan played 70 games in a season? 2003-04. When he's played the last four seasons, he produced at near point-a-game rate.
The young will be netminders Rinne and Ellis. Rinne will enter as the No. 1 but Ellis has also shown glimpses of being a capable starting goalie. Plus there's a tradition in Nashville that the backup overtakes the starter (Chris Mason, Ellis himself and even Rinne.) If the netminding falters, so will the team.
Key forwards: Mikko Koivu, Martin Havlat, Petr Sykora, Pierre-Marc Bouchard
Key defensemen: Brent Burns, Marek Zidlicky, Kim Johnsson
Goaltending: Niklas Backstrom, Josh Harding
Outlook: Overall, there is more goal scoring ability on the roster compared to last year. A year ago, the Wild looked to the likes of Antti Miettinen and Owen Nolan - whose best years are behind him - to score, given the injury to Marian Gaborik. Now, a seemingly-healthy Martin Havlat and Petr Sykora come to the rescue.
Backstrom will be fine even with the shift from a defensive style to an aggressive, more open game. Assuming Burns is healthy, he could be in for an explosive season, and even Johnsson could flourish, or at least produce, under Todd Richards.
The Wild are certainly capable of being a playoff team, or they could find themselves on the bubble again. Koivu needs to step up his game, especially if he's named permanent captain.
The other eight teams will come later.
Left-field, end-of-camp signing
I wanted to keep this as something of a surprise, thus a strange sounding title. It will amuse many a Wild fan.
This afternoon, the Penguins announced they signed, to a one-year contract, some defenseman by the name of Martin Skoula.
This came as something of a stunner. Rosters need to be finalized in about 24 hours - or at least down to a max of 23 players - and Skoula, well, hasn't skated in front of any of the Penguins coaches or front office staff. Last I knew, Skoula was on a tryout agreement with Columbus. Maybe that's where Ray Shero saw him play, because the Pens played the Blue Jackets twice. I don't recall Skoula being on the ice for the game in Pittsburgh but I don't know who the lineup consisted of in Columbus.
But anyway. As I said, it's fairly surprising. Nate Guenin and Deryk Engelland each had strong training camps in bids to become the No. 7 defenseman, and Shero stated recently that he intends to carry fewer than the maximum 23 players because of the salary cap. He just gave Ryan Bayda a contract on Monday, albeit a two-way deal, and both he and Chris Conner were two forwards who also impressed during camp and could've earned roster spots.
Then Shero goes out and signs Skoula, who hasn't practiced a lick and who's barely even shared the ice with his new teammates. Guenin, Engelland, Bayda and Conner are all on waivers, so presumably they will end up in the AHL and Skoula will become the seventh defenseman.
Barring injuries or dreadful performances, that's all Skoula will be, so I don't know how often he'll see the ice. Pittsburgh's top six on the blue line is set, with pairings of Sergei Gonchar-Brooks Orpik, Kris Letang-Mark Eaton and Alex Goligoski-Jay McKee. Now, McKee is prone to injuries, as he's suffered a lot over the years from all the shots he blocks. So Skoula will likely see some action. He'd be more of a veteran presence as well compared to Guenin and Engelland and that might've been a factor.
I know Skoula was a popular target for the ire of Wild fans. I didn't get to see him play often so I've got no opinion on him. Shero must see something in him, and he's done a few things right since taking over as general manager. Though sure, not all his moves have been good. But maybe having a smaller role on a team will cut down the mistakes Wild fans insist Skoula makes each time he steps on the ice.
It's still a head-scratching move given the timing and performances of Guenin and Engelland. Hopefully Martin's got a small contract, 'cause there ain't much room under the cap for him.
(Minor update: Skoula's contract is reportedly worth $575,000.)
Your Author: KiPA - Kevin in PA at 2:49 PM 7 comments:
Sorry, William
With apologies to my dear friend Bill Shakespeare, the question is not, "To be or not to be," it is, in fact, "To play or not to play?"
I refer to whether NHL players should participate in the Olympics. They'll suit up for next winter's Games in Vancouver, but as of right now, that will be the end of it.
Should it?
Alex Ovechkin doesn't think so. He says he'll play in the 2014 Games in Sochi come hell or high water. It's hard to blame him, since that is his home country and there isn't much that would bring him more joy than to return the gold medal to Mother Russia. Recently, Evgeni Malkin stated the same. Geno actually went a step further, alluding to the possibility that he'll play in the KHL after 2014.
The kicker? Malkin's NHL contract with Pittsburgh expires after 2014. He'll be a free agent. And you know the KHL will come calling. (Yes, I'm cringing at that thought.)
As for Ovechkin, well, he has a contract that runs beyond 2014. If he has Ted Leonsis' approval, Ovechkin will be in Russia's locker room.
If those two stars say they're going to play, I think they're going to play. The NHL isn't going to do anything to either player. In fact, given the recent public relations disasters they've been having, it's in the best interest of the league not to sanction either player.
Personally, I'm on the fence. Actually, I was writing up my arguments for why players should not participate in the Olympics. Then I stopped as a new argument hit me. But here's the first part.
I'm very much a pessimistic person by nature, and I believe most things that will happen are only going to be bad. So I'm concerned with injuries suffered in a game that isn't what the NHL players are paid to play.
Injuries are part of any sport and always a risk to happen. But a player being injured in an NHL game is different than if he gets hurt during a game for the Olympics. He's being paid to play in the National Hockey League. He's not being paid to play in the Olympics. It's a club-or-country argument that often comes up in soccer.
If a player gets injured while competing for his country, really, it might as well be as if the player was injured while in a jet skiing race at the county fair. He's partaking in some competition that his contract does not cover, and suffering an injury in such a competition will jeopardize his ability to fulfill his signed and legal contract.
I do not want to see Brooks Orpik, wearing a Team USA sweater, try to take off the head of the maple leaf-wearing Sidney Crosby. I'm more interested in my players winning the Stanley Cup, hockey's ultimate prize, rather than a gold medal. Maybe that makes me a bad American.
Capitals fans should wonder at the possibility that Ovechkin - a fierce hitter - will drive Mike Green's head through the boards when Russia meets Canada.
And here's the thing: If those players aren't trying to do that, then they're not competing as hard as they possibly can. And doesn't that dampen the whole spirit of the competition? These players should be going all-out, not making sure they don't hurt select members of the opposition.
Never mind also the condensed schedule as a result of the two-week layoff for the Olympics.
Here's where I'll reverse course and provide the opposite end of the argument.
I mentioned soccer earlier, and how, often a player faces a club-or-country decision, whether he'll play for his professional team (i.e. the one paying him) or if he'll dress for his country. When I watch soccer's World Cup, I want to see the best players on the field as often as possible.
Do I differ in that regard compared to hockey? I'm not sure. What is different, however, is I'm no particular fan of any one soccer team. If Cristiano Ronaldo pulls a hamstring playing for Portugal in the World Cup, I'll be upset that he can't play in Portugal's next game, not that Ronaldo can't return healthy for Real Madrid of Spain's La Liga.
But if Malkin separates his shoulder playing for Russia on a hit by Dion Phaneuf, I'm not going to be happy. Dan Bylsma won't be happy. Mario Lemieux won't be happy. That's our guy being hurt. If Malkin leads Russia to the gold medal, the three of us still won't be happy. None of us are Russian.
Having pros in the Olympics can lead to moments like this. Certainly, to grow the game, to get positive exposure for the game, you should have the best players on the world's largest stage.
It will also take away the chance for moments like this.
If I'm a non-hockey fan, I want to see the best players possible if I'm going to watch Olympic hockey. As a hockey fan, I'd rather my guys try to win the Cup. Should the NHL pander to the non-hockey fans to grow the game? I suppose that's the logical course. I'm not going to stop being an NHL fan because the players participate in the Olympics. But maybe the NHL gains fans by having their best players in the Olympics where more people will actually see them play.
For the good of the game, the players should be in the Olympics. For the good of the NHL teams, I don't think they should play.
I am willing to make this concession: If the players accept playing in the Olympics in exchange for outlawing these cheating, long-term, low cap hit contracts, I'll take that trade any day.
(A quick aside: Those contracts are legal, but violate the spirit of the salary cap. They're immoral, a loophole, and they should be taken advantage of while GMs can, but they should be outlawed.)
So, I still don't know where I stand on this issue, but if I had to make a call, I guess I'll say let them play in the Olympics. Every time one of my Penguins goes into the corner or takes a hit, though, I'll be keeping an eye on him to see if he comes up lame.
But if letting the players play in the 2014 Games means Malkin will sign an extension in Pittsburgh, then by all means, Mr. Bettman, make it happen.
This Kid Rules!
I found this on Tim Droogsma's blog.
'Nuff said.
Your Author: Nick in New York at 6:40 PM 2 comments:
Outside outlook on the Wild
So Nick wanted an opposing fan's perspective on the Wild's 2009-10 season. Fine, he's gonna get one.
You guys are gonna suck. You've got nothing and nobody. Now that you won't be playing that defensive system, the great Nik Backstrom's gonna get third-degree burns by that red light behind him going off all the time. It'll be fun beating you by six both times we play. Other teams will beat you by five each night. We'll win by six because we're the champ...
In the background, Kevin's phone rings. "Hello?" he answers. Snippets of a conversation are heard, then Kevin says, "What? ...Oh. I understand. Yes yes, I'll do it better." Click.
OK, Nick forgot to mention something. Apparently he wants a collected, objective outlook from an opposing fan. Personally, I think that violates the fan handbook, but whatever.
So, the Wild's upcoming season.
I dunno.
No, really, I don't. I can see quite a few scenarios play out for Minnesota, from finishing as high as fifth (I think San Jose, Detroit, Calgary and either Chicago or Vancouver are the likely top four in the West) to as low as 12 or even 13.
Any time there's a change in the front office or behind the bench, let alone both, uncertainty will follow. What is this newfangled system Todd Richards plans to implement? How will the players adapt to it? Are the players good enough to make the change? Is there enough skill present on the team to move away from a defensive system?
We watched the Wild narrowly miss the playoffs last season despite missing their top skater for much of the year. Marian Gaborik departed, to be replaced by Martin Havlat, which isn't necessarily an upgrade. Or it could be.
I happen to disagree with the notion that Minnesota is a better team, if Havlat stays healthy. In my eyes, if you assume Havlat stays healthy, then you have to assume Gaborik would've stayed healthy. Operating under those conditions, I don't think Minnesota is better with Havlat instead of Gaborik.
Of course, that's the thing. Gaborik is already experiencing groin issues in New York. So, for the moment, it appears that the Wild has upgraded their offense.
The recent addition of Petr Sykora adds something Minnesota didn't have last season - a legit No. 2 scoring option. Sykora has produced 10 straight seasons of 20 goals or more, so really, it could be argued that he's Minnesota's top goal scorer, even more so than Havlat, who hasn't even been in the league for 10 years. But Havlat is capable of producing in areas that Sykora won't, plus he's younger, so Havlat will be "the guy."
I don't know what Minnesota's lines will look like, but it makes sense to me to have Havlat with Mikko Koivu, who must develop into a legitimate scoring threat. He's the No. 1 center in Minnesota right now and needs to produce like one. His limited offense no longer has the excuse of being confined by Jacques Lemaire's system. (Now he has the excuse of learning a new system, right?)
That allows Sykora to play with Pierre-Marc Bouchard, whose playmaking abilities will likely result in Sykora making it 11 straight seasons of 20 or more goals.
Wild cards offensively include Owen Nolan and Cal Clutterbuck. Nolan led the team in goals last year. With another year under his already heavily weighted belt, how will he hold up? Can Clutterbuck take the next step and start contributing on the scoreboard?
There's going to be more balance and more options for the Minnesota attack. The Wild should score more than they did a year ago, and we haven't discussed the potential contributions from the blue line.
Brent Burns should have a bounceback season. It can't get much worse from what happened to him last year. I'd look for Marek Zidlicky to provide an offensive contribution, particularly on the power play, and Kim Johnsson might re-discover the form that allowed him to score 10+ goals and 40 points from his Philadelphia days.
How Minnesota fares defensively I can't predict. Again, it all depends on what kind of system Richards implements. I can say that the signing of Greg Zanon will be a big boost, but not in the way that's easily seen. Zanon is a player I wanted the Penguins to go after if Rob Scuderi signed elsewhere, but Chuck Fletcher snatched Zanon up before Scuderi made a decision. Got Zanon for just about half the price too. There are quality defensive defensemen and capable offensive producers on the blue line.
As for the goalie, I think Backstrom's one of the best in the business, and while his numbers will likely suffer a little with the regime change, I don't think he'll suddenly start giving up three or four goals each game like some pundits expect. He's still arguably a top-five goalie in the NHL, I think.
Minnesota could be a playoff team. They might not be. The eight playoff teams from the West will continue to grow and are more than capable of staying in their current spots.
Nashville, with consistent goaltending from Pekka Rinne and/or Dan Ellis plus a healthy Steve Sullivan, could sneak ahead of the Wild, but their offense has question marks. Edmonton has a reliable No. 1 goalie, if Nik Khabibulin stays healthy. Dallas, with a healthy Brenden Morrow and a bounceback year from Marty Turco, should contend.
The Kings will continue to grow and might be a threat, but their time might not be this year. Colorado may have stabilized their goaltending situation but will need Paul Stastny and Marek Svatos to stay healthy.
Phoenix, with consistent and quality goaltending from Ilya Bryzgalov, might not be the cakewalk people expect, but you do have to wonder what effect all the off-ice drama will have on their psyches.
So I really can see just about any scenario for Minnesota this season. One thing to keep in mind is Fletcher is basically rebuilding the organization, and it's going to take time to get prospects into the system, develop those prospects, and get them to become NHL-ready and NHL-caliber players. Fletcher will try to win now but he won't mortgage the future for it if he doesn't think the team can win the Stanley Cup, and I don't think Minnesota is that close to the prize.
Fantasy players
I'll steal this topic from Nick's post. And, with all due respect to him, I'll disagree on some points. I don't know if he meant it literally when he said Burns is a first-rounder, but if so, then I do have to cry "homer!" Don't get too upset at me yet, I'll explain later.
First, I've done several hockey drafts already with a couple more to go. Here's who I targeted in the completed drafts and who I will target in the future ones:
Backstrom - Like I said above, he's arguably a top-five goalie and a legitimate first-round pick. There are goalies I would take before Backstrom, among them Evgeni Nabokov, Roberto Luongo and probably Martin Brodeur. In my most recent draft, after I took Nabokov fifth overall, I had high hopes that Backstrom would somehow slip back to me in the second round, but he didn't make it out of the first. This league emphasizes goalies a little more than others and that's part of the reason I think.
Koivu - In a league with faceoff wins as a category, I'll target Koivu as a No. 2 center, maybe even No. 1 depending on who else I have on my team, if I've drafted elite wingers/goalies first. Ideally though, he'll be my No. 2, or No. 3 if I can manage it. In a league without faceoff wins as a stat, I'd look to Koivu to be a No. 3 center, maybe a No. 2.
Burns - I think Burns will return to being an offensive presence. But he's not in the Shea Weber or Mike Green echelon by a long shot, not yet. He won't be drafted that way either. But the potential is there, sure. Based on his last season, I think he'll fall quite a bit in the draft order. I wouldn't look to draft Burns until I'd gotten two defensemen at least, maybe one depending, as usual, on how the draft plays out. But I am not looking to make Burns my top defenseman, and I don't really want him as my No. 2 either. I'd prefer to him to be a No. 4.
But there are a lot of D I'm looking to take before Burns. In my most recent draft, I'm quite happy with a defense of Weber, Sergei Gonchar, Niklas Kronwall and Erik Johnson. My D in another league is Green, Mark Streit, Gonchar and Johnson.
(So as you can see, Johnson better avoid golf carts.)
Burns is really a sleeper at this point. I don't think many people outside of Minnesota will expect an outstanding year from him, so that will lower his value and should allow you to draft him in the late rounds. He went in the 13th of 18 rounds in my first league and 15th of 16 rounds in the second.
Now, for me personally, those are the only players I targeted. But that doesn't mean those are the only fantasy-worthy players on the Wild's roster. Here are others to consider:
Havlat - Why didn't I target him, you ask? Simple. My philosophy is usually to avoid players with injury histories. The longer the history, the more I stay away. Havlat's on a first name basis with many trainers. So it's nothing personal against Havlat. I also tend to stay away from guys like Alexander Semin or Gaborik. Is this a winning strategy? Is it a losing strategy? It might be either, or both. I've had some success using this strategy. I've also passed on some good players who stayed healthy and had productive years. It's really personal preference. Havlat is kind of a risky pick and I usually reserve those types of selections for later in the draft.
Havlat went in the sixth round in both my drafts. I'd say that's about right. If I were to select him, it wouldn't be as my No. 1 winger. As a No. 2 though, he's certainly a valid option. He was in the back of my mind in each draft, but was gone before I would've considered taking him.
Sykora - I overlooked him in my draft from Saturday. I think a lot of others did too. He lasted until the final (18th) round. He's a borderline No. 2 winger, probably more of a No. 3, depth-type player.
Zidlicky - Say what you want about his defensive abilities, or inabilities. That doesn't matter a great deal in fantasy hockey, unless your plus/minus is heavily weighted. But power play production is key. Getting points from the blue line is important. Zidlicky can cut it as a No. 3, maybe No. 2, D-man.
Players I won't draft but will keep an eye on:
Bouchard - In some leagues last year, Bouchard had dual wing eligibility. It'll be interesting to see not just what he plays but where leagues will list him. If he's eligible at multiple positions, that will add to his value. If he racks up assist after assist, and chips in a goal here and there, he could be worth a free agent pickup. I'm not drafting him though unless it's a really deep league.
Cal Clutterbuck - Apologies to all, but Clutterbuck is not (yet) worthy of being drafted in a fantasy league unless hits is a category, and in some leagues, it is. And that will make him a worthy selection in the mid-rounds. But a standard league with goals, PIMs, +/-, I'm not considering Clutterbuck. But I will monitor him and see if he begins producing goals with regularity.
Andrew Brunette - I forgot to mention him up above in the offensive portion, but I'll mention him here. He could find himself worthy of a fantasy spot, especially if he is on a line with Koivu and Havlat.
If you get desperate for PIMs, or are in a PIMs league, then sure, look at Derek Boogaard.
I think I've talked enough. Back to football day.
Last chance for Benny?
According to Michael Russo, Benoit Pouliot will be placed between Martin Havlat and Petr Sykora this afternoon on the first line for today's 5:00 PM Central Time game vs. the Chicago Blackhawks.
The entire blog entry by Russo may be found here:
http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/wildblog/2009/09/20/chance-for-pouliot-to-make-impression-test-for-cuma-lineup-changes/
Your Author: WRT - Wild Road Tripper at 1:11 PM No comments:
HTP Wild Season Preview Extravaganza!
Writing a Wild team preview for the ’09-10 season is hard. Too much change equals too much uncertainty. Will Lemaire’s exit and Richards' entry serve as a boost to the offensive output of the Bouchards, Koivus, Sheppards and Burnses of the world? Or will the new fangled “up-tempo, skating, aggressive forechecking” system just expose how critically bereft of finishers the roster is – the result being a lot of odd-man opportunities coming at Niklas Backstrom and (for now) Josh Harding? Who the hell knows?
What appears to be an extremely top-heavy (skill-wise) group of players can muck and grind with the best of them and has some good speed. But there’s a general lack of scoring depth. Havlat replaces Gaborik’s scoring from last season no problem – IF he’s healthy. But keep in mind this was a team whose best and second-best goal scorers last season were Owen Nolan and Andrew Brunette. Ugh. Mikko Koivu could certainly thrive with the shackles removed, and he and Havlat might be able to make sweet hockey music together. Bouchard could also thrive but, frankly, that would have less to do with the new system and more to do with his testicles dropping allowing him to start going to the net and shooting the freakin’ puck. At least now no one can say “the system” is what’s been holding him back, that or all those Selkes he’s got on his mantle. The signing of Petr Sykora, however, gives the Wild a more well-rounded second line than they had before.
Richards wants the attack to funnel through the middle, and get down low to punish the defenseman if it’s a dump and chase (but with not-one-but two forecheckers! If Lemaire was dead he’d surely be rolling over in his grave, emitting monotone zombie grunts of sacre bleuuuuu…derezzzz nooooooo dowwwwwwwtttt!) or draw the defenders into the middle, thus opening up the outside for the rest of the attackers. Sounds great. The Wild certainly has guys who will hit. The question is whether or not they have guys that can channel Dino Ciccarelli and finish.
Story lines:
*Who’s going to score? After the top line, it’s a bunch of question marks. Sure, the talent’s there, but a lot of that talent was there last year too. If Havlat and Sykora can replace Gaborik’s output (which they should do easily if they just stay healthy) the offense could be more potent right away.
*If they have trouble scoring, will they forget everything Lemaire taught them about playing defense? Watching this will be a very interesting side story, especially early in the season.
*Will the kids step up? Pouliot and Sheppard in particular, but Bouchard needs a big bounce-back year as well. Pouliot, especially, is sliding in public opinion. A slow start and the fans could be calling for his head.
*Will the vets stay healthy? Havlat was healthy last season, and he put up a career number of points. But this squad is not nearly deep enough to suffer injury, and is pretty reliant on some old-timers (Nolan and Brunette.) It wouldn’t take many injuries to the right players to submarine the season. Obviously no team can afford injuries to key guys, but the Wild simply doesn’t have the depth to suffer any material injuries without it basically killing their slim chances of making the playoffs.
Key Stat:
Ranked 22nd in the league (4th in NW division) last season in goals-for per game with 2.61.
Primed for a breakout:
Cal Clutterbuck. In a system that emphasizes hustle and hitting, the NHL record-holder for hits in a regular season could see time on the 2nd line, and his name on the scoresheet more often.
Primed to underwhelm:
Derek Boogaard. Neither the fleetest of foot, nor the craftiest with the puck, the big man seems like a fish out of water in Richards’ system. And, if most of the rest of the league is still afraid to fight him, it’s going to be tough to justify his $950k cap hit. Didn’t play much last year – when he dressed, that is – and doesn’t seem like he’ll be able to justify more minutes this year. Goes out of his way to help the team in the community, wish him nothing but the best, but it just doesn’t look like he’s got that much farther to go in Iron Range Red.
Fantasy Draft Guide
Take in the first round: I guess Mikko Koivu. But only if you’re not picking in the top, say, 20 picks. He should be on the ice for all key situations, and on the top line 5:5. Assuming everyone’s healthy, he’ll be with Havlat to start and a grit guy like a Brunette. Backup: Havlat, though, again, don’t use a super high pick on him.
Take in the mid-rounds: James Sheppard. This could be a great bargain pick-up. I think Shep could, repeat could, have a big breakout year. He’s also got some size, so he might get you some points in categories like PIMs. If your league has +/- as a category you may want to approach him more carefully.
Sleeper: Pierre-Marc Bouchard. Could have a big breakout year with the shackles removed. Will probably also get time at both center and wing – in case your league allows you to use players at multiple positions. Won’t be a stat monster though (probably not going to get you any PIMs), so Cal Clutterbuck is the alternative. Cal could really thrive in a role on, say, the 2nd line as the first guy in on the forecheck. Playing with more-skilled guys, he could easily belay the sophomore slump and put up some nice stats on a late-round pick.
Beware: Benoit Pouliot. To be fair, I’m not sure anyone outside of the Wild’s circle of influence even remembers this kid anymore. He’s just disappointed time and time again since he turned pro. It’s not his skill level; it’s his heart and his head. So, if you’re intrigued by his potential to put up points (which would be reasonable) keep in mind the big knock on him is that his attitude is awful.
An above-average NHL blueline. Young stud? Brent Burns. Puck movers? Kim Johnsson and Marek Zidlicky. Stay-at-homers? Nick Schultz and Shane Hnidy. ‘Tweeners? Greg Zanon. “You look at my goalie, I thump yo head”ers? John Scott. It’s a well-rounded group. We’ll see what effect Richards’ encouraging them to activate has beyond the expected increases in offensive output from Burns, Johnsson and Zidlicky. By Schultz’s own admission [link Russo??] he probably won’t light up the league. Burns appears to be healthy and rarin’ to go. But, boy oh boy, do Wild fans hope he doesn’t end up going down the Adam Deadmarsh road to oblivion. No, this isn’t the Flames’ “Team Canada” defense, but it’s no slouch either.
*Will they find any offense? Richards has said he wants them to activate when the situation calls for it. Burns, Johnsson and Zidlicky should have no problem with that. But what about Schultz, and lesser-knowns like Hnidy and Zanon?
*Will they give up more chances? Wild fans are used to a defense that seals up opposing offenses as tight as a drum and limits chances to the low-percentage areas. Will that continue, or if it doesn’t, will they be able to adapt defensively so that the result is the same?
*Where’s the sandpaper? Wild fans have longed for a defense that’s less hospitable to interloping forwards in the crease and slot areas. Certainly Scott brings some of that, and Zanon and Hnidy are unknown commodities at this point. Obviously you’re never going to make Kim Johnsson into a Chris Pronger in front of his own goalie, but will the squad overall be tougher?
*Can they adapt? The NW division features a variety of personalities among the five groups of forwards. Will the Wild blueliners be able to keep up with the speedy Oilers, go hit-for-hit with the Flames and break up the devastating cycle of the Canucks?
Ranked 2nd in NHL (1st in NW division) with 2.40 GA/GM last season.
Brent Burns. He’s tan, rested and ready to dominate. No more experiments at forward, and, with any luck, no more concussions. Burns could, repeat could, join the Shea Webers and Mike Greens of the league in the upper echelon of young stud defensemen.
Marek Zidlicky will suffer from the loss of Martin Skoula more than any other returning defenseman if for no other reason than Wild fans, bereft of their favorite defensive whipping boy, will have nothing obfuscating their observation of Zidlicky’s adventures on his own side of the center red line. He’s a power play specialist, that’s about it.
Take in the first round: Burnsie. He should be good in several different categories. He could justifiably be taken right after Green and Weber. Bonus: he’ll be playing to impress Yzerman right out of the gate this season, so the motivation will be there from the very beginning.
Take in the mid-rounds: Kim Johnsson. He’s got more offensive skills than he was required to show under Lemaire – but that should be back on display with Richards. He’s in a contract year. ‘Nuff said.
Sleeper: Nick Schultz isn’t totally without offensive instincts, and you know he’ll be on the ice in a lot of important situations. The early word out of camp is that he’s pinching all the time – and in camp, as opposed to during the regular season, is when you want him to figure it out. He might surprise, especially since Burns and Johnsson will command the most attention when the Wild is on offense.
Beware: John Scott. He drops the gloves, but he says he doesn’t like it. Despite that, he probably won’t help you in any offensive categories.
I mean, Backstrom is good. Very good. But the Wild’s commitment to defense has been well documented to have done a great job of limiting shots from the “high percentage” areas – which, though he still has to get a pad on them, certainly made Backs’ job easier. He seems to have the mental make-up to play through the transition away from “Lemaire hockey” and to “Richards hockey” that will probably lead to some busy nights for him, at least in the early-going. It’s a reach to think he’ll go from being arguably the team MVP to a question mark. But his numbers may not be indicative of how well he plays, let’s put it that way.
Harding, you gotta give the man some respect. He’s been such a professional with the Wild, he has to have known he was being shopped this summer and still not one indication that his nose is out of joint because of it. It makes you hope he gets a chance to be a starter – somewhere in the league – that much more. But clearly he’s going to need to impress GMs more than he already has in order to drive up his trade value, and he’s going to need to get on the ice in order to have a chance to do that.
So, Fletcher probably would prefer if Richards would play Backstrom less than the 71 appearances he had last season on one hand, but on the other hand, Fletch knows how much Backstrom’s making, so I’m sure he wants his money’s worth too.
*Was it the system? We’ll see. Backs has had some brilliant numbers since he got to the NHL, but he had some pretty good success in Finland too.
*Will Harding earn some more starts? This is the key to the whole season for the Wild in goal. It will determine how much rest Backstrom gets which, assuming he at least makes Finland’s Olympic team, might mean a lot if they’re alive in the playoff race heading into March Madness. It will also determine if Fletcher is able to trade Harding for something of value. There’s no value to Dubielewicz playing in Houston (to Wade, anyway) so Fletcher’s got Backstrom’s backup already in-house if he can move Harding. But the kid has to establish more market value first.
Backstrom was third in the NHL last season in shutouts (8), GAA (2.33) and SPCT (.923, among goalies with 50 or more starts.)
Fantasy advice: Do I draft Niklas Backstrom? Yes. But with a caveat. He’s too good technically to think he’s going to have a material downturn in all statistics. While the Wild needs Harding to earn some starts to showcase him around the league if they want to trade him, sooner or later you need to have your $6M goalie on the ice. So Backstrom will get plenty of starts. Caveat: Backstrom’s probably not a true #1 fantasy goalie, but he’s a very good 1A.
This is the critical factor weighing on the Wild’s odds for success this season. We just don’t know. The uptempo, attacking style sounds great on paper to Wild fans that had grown frustrated and bored by Lemaire’s style, but do we have the horses to pull it off? I mean, to a guy that’s been wandering around in the desert for a couple days, any liquid is going to be tantalizing. But, while a cup of water from some stagnant well near Chernobyl might slack his immediate thirst…
Olympic Outlook
Burns (CAN); Koivu, Backstrom and Mittens (FIN); Johnsson (SWE) and Havlat (CZE) all have shots at their respective countries’ Olympic teams.
Under the aegis of “who the F really knows?” it just doesn’t seem likely that the Wild will find itself in playoff position much after the Olympic break. The top 6 or so spots in the western conference are spoken for (SJ, DET, CHI, CGY, VAN, ANH) meaning the Wild is, at best, in a group with the likes of Dallas, Columbus, Edmonton, Nashville and St. Louis for the last two spots. Those just aren’t good odds. Fletch is doing a good job of slowly but surely molding the team to his vision, and Wild fans should expect a quasi-rebuilding year this year. The Wild should continue to churn out their patented solid, honest effort and hopefully there will be more vertical play livening things up. But the real fireworks may come at the trade deadline (Nolan, Belanger, Sykora, Johnsson, Zidlicky and Hnidy are all UFAs after the season) and, maybe, at the draft lottery.
Coming soon: Wild '09-10 preview from an opposing fan's perspective!
Your Author: Nick in New York at 3:17 PM No comments:
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Fletch Working Hard To Please The Boss
When Wild owner Craig Leipold introduced Chuck Fletcher as the second GM in team history one of the things he mentioned he wanted to try to rectify with Fletcher's hiring was what he perceived to be a "frustrating" lack of success in landing free agents by the prior regime.
“...Yes I have been disappointed. In the past I’ve been frustrated not knowing why those unrestricted free agents wouldn’t choose this as their home. We have everything to offer here. I think the system might have been something that held them back. I believe Chuck feels that way. Other [candidates] that came through felt that way so I think this is like the missing piece. They’ll look at us in a different light now and they’ll want to come play here.”
-Russo's Rants, 6/3/09
To that end, Fletcher was successful in UFA season, landing one of the top handful of offensive players on the market in Martin Havlat. One hopes this was seen as a "win" by Leipold.
Since the initial fury of UFA season has simmered down, Fletcher's rhetoric vis-a-vis tinkering with the lineup has shifted into a two-pronged space. On one hand, he has talked about being willing to wait for teams in cap trouble to have to get under the cap to make a big move. On the other hand, it has been reported that he's been active in talks with some of the best remaining players (e.g. Alex Tanguay and Petr Sykora.)
This is not a contradiction. Well, maybe it is, but it's a contradiction that Wild fans seem to appreciate if for no other reason than the departure it represents from the M.O. of the prior GM - who let it be known that he was in on discussions with free agents, after they had signed somewhere else. Now, with the news of Sykora's arrival in Minnesota for a physical and then a "tryout" it seems like there's actual substance to those reports of Fletcher's activity.
And, again, one hopes the boss has taken notice.
Of particular interest is the fact that Sykora would have to take less money to play in Minnesota this season than he had on the table to play in the KHL. Sykora is not a 40-goal guy. He's a consistent 20-25 goal guy. On the Wild, that's easily 2nd line material, maybe even 1st line material. But that's beside the point. The point is that Sykora is among the most talented free agents available on the market right now, he wants to play in Minnesota (at least enough to get there, and on a "tryout" basis, in name anyway) and for less money than he'd receive elsewhere.
A player that wants to play for a specific team and is willing to sacrifice monetarily to do so? Are you sure we're not talking about the Red Wings here?
Okay, not quite, but when was the last time the Wild as a destination for a free agent could exist in the same sentence as the Red Wings in anything but a bad joke?
*UPDATE* Sykora signs for $1.6M for one year. This just makes the case that much stronger.
Your Author: Nick in New York at 11:13 AM 3 comments:
Labels: Chuck Fletcher, CL, players: havlat, players: sykora, Russo's Rants
Are the Senators better?
Figured I might as well weigh in on the Dany Heatley trade.
By now, I'm sure everyone's heard that Heatley was shipped, with his profound approval, to San Jose, along with a fifth-round draft pick, in exchange for wingers Jonathan Cheechoo and Milan Michalek and a second-round draft pick.
Winner? San Jose.
Say what you want about Heatley's character, or whether he's a cancer in the locker room, whether he has attitude problems, or whatever. He's also one of the few elite goal scorers playing right now in the National Hockey League. If he ends up paired with Joe Thornton (which would seem likely), that will be a rather potent duo. Apologies to Jason Spezza, but Thornton is a much better player, and it is very possible, if not probable, that Heatley will return to his 50-goal scoring days.
Is he going to bump the Sharks over the top, and help them at least win a playoff round? That will remain to be seen. With Thornton, Heatley, Patrick Marleau, Ryane Clowe and Devin Setoguchi, they're a more dangerous team now than before.
But what about Ottawa?
The Senators were fortunate enough to once before having swapped an elite talent for an elite talent, a rare trade where both teams received fairly equal value. That happened to be Marian Hossa in exchange for... Heatley.
Bryan Murray didn't get a Heatley-type back in this trade. In Michalek, he acquired a young power forward who will likely provide in the 20-25 goal range, maybe a little higher, on an annual basis. Michalek turns 25 in December and is signed for another five years. I like him better than any of the players they would've gotten from Edmonton and he is very much the centerpiece of the trade from Ottawa's end.
I can't say any of the above about Cheechoo, who has become the NHL posterchild of "fluke" or "one-year wonder" or any other adjective/noun you wish to use to describe such an occurrence.
In 2005-06, Cheechoo exploded onto the scene, winning the Maurice Richard Trophy with 56 goals. Since then, his goal totals have dropped sharply, down to 37, then 23, to 12 last year. That's a rather steep decline for someone who is only 29.
I won't claim to follow the Sharks on a nightly basis during those last two seasons, but I believe injuries and possibly even benchings have contributed to Cheechoo having played no more than 69 games in a season the last two years. And now he'll be expected to help replace Heatley's production in Ottawa, a place I'm betting is a much crazier hockey town than San Jose.
I don't know what kind of pressure or expectations will be on Cheechoo in Ottawa, whether they will be lowered because he was traded, or higher because of whom he was traded for, but I can say his production - or lack thereof - will go a long way towards making this trade a possible wash or win for Ottawa. If he can pot at least 25-30 goals for each of the two seasons remaining on his contract, and Michalek does the same, that would likely make Murray a happier man.
The Senators may have more depth on their team now. If Michalek slots in on the top line alongside Spezza and Daniel Alfredsson, and Cheechoo lines up on the second unit - and starts to score again - Ottawa will have more of a balanced scoring attack than before.
But it all depends on Cheechoo. If his production continues to decline - and it can't drop much further - than Murray better make excellent use of that second-round draft pick, because all he'll have to show for one of the game's best players is Michalek.
Camp Opens
With the on-ice portion of training camp officially underway, the season really is finally approaching.
Russo's got a great take on the early look at the new system.
The Kalus thing just sounds dumb. I can't believe Kalus is going to make the team based on how much he emulates Clutterbuck - at least not more than his ability to put the puck in the net. I mean, yeah, do what you have to do to get noticed, but I'll be more interested if he uses this early "momentum" to transition into showcasing his power-forward skillz.
Also, Russo refutes the reports that Sykora has "signed" with the Wild, indicating that he is only coming on a "tryout." Not that I question what Russo's saying, but I say "bullpoop." I can't imagine why a player with Sykora's tenure lifts a finger to tryout for a playoff bubble NHL team - particularly when he'd HAVE to leave mucho dinero on the table to do so. I hope we get the full story on this because, well because I find international cloak and dagger stuff like this in sports interesting.
Your Author: Nick in New York at 10:36 AM No comments:
Labels: players: kalus, players: sykora, Russo's Rants
'So wha'dya get?'
This popular refrain, from an ad for an all-you-can-eat buffet chain, kind of sums up what I'm thinking this Sunday morning, as dawn begins not only over the horizon, but over the 2009-10 hockey season.
Yesterday was the first day that single-game tickets went on sale for 28 of the NHL's 30 teams (Carolina and Nashville, both arenas near college football stadia, were allowed to defer until Monday, Sept. 14th), so now, dear reader, it begs the question: What Minnesota Wild road games are you going to this season?
OK, I know, I'm being nosy. But when NHL pundits and observers such as E. J. Hradek go on XM Radio's NHL Home Ice and proclaim that, "Minnesota Wild fans do not travel well", to me at least that's paramount to waving a red flag in front of a bull.
I'll be going to at least four games prior to the end of 2009; at Chicago (Oct. 26, Martin Havlat returns to Chicago while Marian Hossa, who the Hawks signed to replace Havlat, sits out injured); Nov. 10 at Toronto (a nightmare for buying tickets); Nov. 13 at Washington (a pleasant surprise; and no, we aren't going with the 'official' Road Trip group. We don't have that kind of money) and Nov. 15 at Carolina (hopefully, an afternoon to remember in Raleigh).
There are other games we are looking at, but the big problem is the compressed schedule due to the 2010 Olympic games in Vancouver, which compresses the road trip opportunities to a precious few prior to the Feb. 14 cessation of activities for the Olympics. The Wild play 6 of their first 7 (and 8 of their first 11) on the road, with another 7 of 11 on the road immediately after Thanksgiving. In face, 23 of the 41 road games will be played by New Year's Eve.
What does this mean? You can't wait for the New Year to get your road trip on. The time to do this is early...like, now. So, on we go, now looking at airlines, trains (there will be at least 2-3 of those), hotels, cars, etc., all the ancillary stuff in order to make these trips successful. The best way to do this on a budget (no, I don't have unlimited money for this stuff) is to plan ahead. The days of getting everyone together at the last minute and, 'Hey! Let's go to that game!' are over.
So, my original question is asked once again...
--WRT
Your Author: WRT - Wild Road Tripper at 10:03 AM 5 comments:
Labels: road trip, team: wild, wrt
Need a hockey fix?
Figured I'd pass this along, for those who are not aware and who desperately need a hockey fix. NHL Network will televise 10 preseason games this month. The list (all times Eastern):
Monday, Sept. 14: New York Islanders at Vancouver, 10:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 16: Boston at Toronto, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 17: Toronto at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 21: Pittsburgh at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 22: Pittsburgh at Toronto, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 23: Toronto at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 24: Edmonton at Tampa Bay, 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 25: Boston at Ottawa, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 26: Vancouver at Calgary, 9 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 27: Pittsburgh at Detroit, 5 p.m.
Center Is Key For Wild; 500 Posts!
Wild GM Chuck Fletcher sounds like a man that's more or less resigned to head into camp with the roster as it stands right now. That's fine. Can't get blood from a stone, and all that. But that leaves Mikko Koivu, James Sheppard, Eric Belanger and Kyle Brodziak as the players most likely to nail down a spot at center. Yes, Fletch (and, one presumes, Richards too) would be open to trying the PM Bouchards and Benoit Pouliots of the team out at center, but, really, odds are that it's going to be those first four that get the most minutes in the middle at camp (all else being equal, like injuries, etc.)
The question remains: are they enough?
No doubt Mikko's as good an all-around player as the Wild has. But is he a true #1 center? Hard to say. Statistically, he was the 20th-highest scoring center in the league last year. So, sure. And maybe you can expect some kind of "New Fangled Post-Lemaire" increase in offense. Okay, so I'll stipulate that he's a bona fide #1 center in the NHL. But can he elevate his game to the top tier of #1 centers? We'll see.
How about Shep as a #2? No doubt Shep has the build and we keep hearing that he has the promise to be a legit #2. And he could enjoy the fruits of the new system just the same as Mikko could. It's been very easy to poke fun at him for his "I've been playing since I was 3 comment" earlier this summer, but now it's time to put up or shut up. Writing him off would be stupid at this point, but he's got a lot to prove. If he can pull off a credible Ryan Getzlaf impression all would be forgotten very quickly.
I happen to think Eric Belanger is a good #3. At least he was under Lemaire. And Brodziak is a wild card for me at this point - having all-but ignored him up to this point. Maybe Bela and Brodziak can push each other, presuming neither wants to spend more time on the fourth line than they have to.
All in all, I think the Wild pivots mirrors the rest of the Wild forwards pretty nicely: pretty top heavy, though some potential if the kids come through.
So, I suppose, the question becomes: are they enough....for what? If you're talking about a playoff calibre team...maybe. If you're talking about a Cup contending team...yeah, no. If you're talking about a team that will fight for the last playoff spots but just as likely fall short as make it...juuuust right.
Also, HTP just passed the 500 post mark. On behalf of WRT, KiPA, the Hockey Ombudsman and myself, thank you for reading.
Your Author: Nick in New York at 8:50 AM No comments:
Labels: Chuck Fletcher, players: belanger, players: brodziak, players: koivu, players: sheppard, teams: wild, Todd Richards
It's a lot like Christmas Eve...for NHL fans
By the Wild Road Tripper (WRT)
It's beginning to look a lot like hockey season...
Time for 28 of the 30 teams (Carolina and Nashville excepted, as they have college football games near their arenas Saturday) to begin selling single-game tickets. Time to get the act really together, firm up the 'Where to go' list, and break out the credit cards. Because, you'll need 'em tomorrow.
That, and a lot of patience. A good working phone helps, also, as what Ticketmaster (or whomever actually is the selling agent) thinks as being 'best available' seating, isn't necessarily what you are thinking as 'best available' seating, and you know that what the online display shows isn't what you want, either.
You want what you want. You're willing to pay for it, so what? You still have to play the games. Just like the teams do, you have to play the games. You have been studying the NHL schedule for nearly 2 full months, thinking of scenarios where you can get that cheap air fare, the discounted hotel room, hopefully at the hotel which has the free hot breakfast to go with it, not to mention the free wi-fi internet connection. You have been studying arena seating charts, looking at highlights from NHL.com, not to re-live some obscure Jason Blake goal or Luke Schenn check, but to figure out which end your team shoots at in the 1st and 3rd periods at the Air Canada Centre. You're second-guessing yourself (again) over which Washington Metro stop really has the best value hotels nearby so you can easily get to the Verizon Center to see your team go up against Ovechkin & Co., on 'Singles Night'. (And then it dawns on you; your wife is coming with you.)
Will the Leafs have any tickets left to sell? Will you be able to get across the US/Canada border and back again without a major hassle? How much snow will you run into on the East Coast? What hotel to stay at in Raleigh (Near the arena, or by the airport)?
And the most important two questions...
1. How much will all this cost?
2. How many road wins can you expect the Minnesota Wild to get on your road trip?
Your Author: WRT - Wild Road Tripper at 10:58 PM No comments:
Labels: road trip, wrt
If hockey were more like baseball
As we sit here and while away the days until another sport finally starts (for most of us, waiting for hockey, for me, it's football and hockey), I decided to poke some fun at certain baseball rules or quirks and consider what they would be like in hockey. So, without further ado...
*There would be a "designated forward" but used only in either the Western or Eastern Conference, not both. This is someone whose only skill is scoring goals who will come off the bench once the puck crosses the red line into the attacking end, replacing someone who always should stay in the defensive end, like a Hal Gill or Rob Scuderi type. Once the puck goes back to the defensive end, the DF goes off the ice. (Baseball equivalent: the designated hitter.)
*The coaching staff wouldn't be dressed in sharp, expensive suits. They would be suited up in hockey pants, hockey socks, sweaters, and yes, even helmets. There might even be a rash of sales for certain coaches' jerseys. (Hey, I'll buy a Mike Babcock sweater. Wouldn't you?)
*Eric Godard vs. Derek Boogaard? Pfft. Even this or this (fast forward to the 2:45 mark) would be considered tame.
No, what we would see is this or this. And it would all be legal with very few suspensions, since baseball is rather weak when it comes to discipline.
*Hockey players would have egos.
*There would be nothing like Ryan Malone playing in the Stanley Cup Final in 2008 after breaking his nose. Not only because hockey players are tougher, but because baseball players don't break their noses. No, they get hurt from things like sneezing, sleeping, carrying luggage, shoeing a horse (seriously, I said SHOEING A HORSE), taking off a pair of boots, opening a DVD package with a steak knife...I could go on. This is just one article listing a slew of freak baseball injuries.
*Blackhawks fans would throw pucks back onto the ice if they went out of play.
*If a player or coach gets ejected from a hockey game, we might see more of this.
That's all for now. I hope you enjoyed it. There may be a Part 2, or 3, or who knows, maybe even 4. The gods know there are many head-scratchers attached to the world of baseball.
Your Author: KiPA - Kevin in PA at 12:44 PM 1 comment:
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Humber Lakeshore Powerlifting- Seneca Markham Meet
The Humber Lakeshore powerlifting team recently competed in their extramural lifting meet at Seneca-Markham campus on the weekend of February 10th and 11th. Our athletes were able to represent our campus with class, sportsmanship, and comradery by supporting each other just as they’ve done all year long. Congratulations team!
Powerlifting consists of three main lifts: the squat, deadlift, and bench press. That’s the basis for powerlifting as a sport but so much more goes into preparation for competition day. Our athletes have to put in countless hours at the gym to improve their lifts by perfecting their form, doing accessory exercises, and learning new ways to stretch and recover from their training sessions.
The hard work that our team put in paid off, as the team had a strong showing at the meet and came in 3rd as the Strongest School. All lifters have three attempts at each lift to show their strength and test their limits. Many of our lifters were able to perform personal bests for their lifts.
A special congratulations to Sarah Lam for winning Best Squat at 280 pounds, Best Deadlift at 315 pounds, and Best Female Lifter overall!
Visit https://www.facebook.com/Lakeathletics/ for more images of our powerlifters and other extramural athletes and tournaments. Follow @humberlakeshoreathletics to keep up to date with our events and programming.
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For the film of the same name, see Swing State (film).
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States shaded in blue are considered by most pundits and analysts to be safe for the Democratic Party, states shaded in red are considered to be safe for the Republican Party, and states or congressional districts (where applicable) shaded in gray are considered to be swing states. These are also the states and congressional districts where both parties won two elections since 2004, where one party won three elections and by more than 6 points in 2016, and where one party won four elections and by more than 2 points in 2016.[1]
In American politics, the term swing state refers to any state that could reasonably be won by either the Democratic or Republican presidential candidate. These states are usually targeted by both major-party campaigns, especially in competitive elections. Meanwhile, the states that regularly lean to a single party are known as safe states, as it is generally assumed that one candidate has a base of support from which they can draw a sufficient share of the electorate.
Due to the winner-take-all style of the Electoral College, candidates often campaign only in competitive states, which is why a select group of states frequently receives a majority of the advertisements and partisan media. The battlegrounds may change in certain election cycles, and may be reflected in overall polling, demographics, and the ideological appeal of the nominees.
Election analytics website FiveThirtyEight identifies the states of Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin as "perennial" swing states that have regularly seen close contests over the last few presidential campaigns.[2]
2 Determining swing states
3 Swing states for the 2016 election
4 Historical swing states
5 Criticism
In American presidential elections, each state is free to decide the method by which its electors to the Electoral College will be chosen. To increase its voting power in the Electoral College system, every state, with the exceptions of Maine and Nebraska, has adopted a winner-take-all system, where the candidate who wins the most popular votes in a state wins all of that state's electoral votes. The expectation was that the candidates would look after the interests of the states with the most electoral votes. However, in practice, most voters tend not to change party allegiance from one election to the next, leading presidential candidates to concentrate their limited time and resources campaigning in those states that they believe they can swing towards them or stop states from swinging away from them, and not to spend time or resources in states they expect to win or lose. Because of the electoral system, the campaigns are less concerned with increasing a candidate's national popular vote, tending instead to concentrate on the popular vote only in those states which will provide the electoral votes it needs to win the election, and it is quite common for a candidate to secure sufficient electoral votes while not having won the national popular vote, such as in the case of the 2016 presidential election. From past electoral results, a Republican candidate can expect to easily win most of the northern Mountain States, such as Idaho, Wyoming, the Dakotas, Montana, Utah, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska, while a Democrat usually takes the New England states, including Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
In Maine and Nebraska, the apportionment of electoral votes parallels that for Senators and Congressional Representatives. Two electoral votes go to the person who wins a plurality in the state, and a candidate gets one additional electoral vote for each Congressional District in which they receive a plurality. Both of these states have relatively few electoral votes – a total of 4 and 5, respectively. Neither Maine, which is generally considered a Democratic-leaning state, nor Nebraska, typically thought to be safely Republican, would become battlegrounds in the event of a close national race. Despite their rules, only once has each state 'split' its electoral votes – in 2008, when Nebraska gave 4 votes to Republican John McCain, and one to Democrat Barack Obama; and in 2016, when one of Maine's congressional districts was won by Donald Trump, and the other district and the state itself were won by Hillary Clinton.
Determining swing states
Professor Joel Bloom has mentioned examining "statewide opinion polls, the results of previous elections, and widespread media attention" as the crucial factors in identifying swing states. The article also cites movie director Leighton Woodhouse opining that there is a general consensus among most groups regarding a majority of the states typically thought of as swing states.[3] States where the election has a close result become less meaningful in landslide elections. Instead, states which vote similarly to the national vote proportions are more likely to appear as the closest states. For example, the states in the 1984 election with the tightest results were Minnesota and Massachusetts. A campaign strategy centered on them, however, would not have been meaningful in the Electoral College, as Democratic nominee Walter Mondale required victories in many more states than Massachusetts, Republican Ronald Reagan still would have won by a large margin.[4]
Instead, the closest state that year was Michigan, as it gave Reagan the decisive electoral vote. The difference in Michigan was nineteen percentage points, quite similar to Reagan's national margin of eighteen percent.[4] Michigan would have been more relevant to the election results had the election been closer. Similarly, Barack Obama's narrow victory in Indiana in the 2008 election inaccurately portrays its status as a battleground. Obama lost Indiana by more than ten percentage points in the closer 2012 election, but triumphed despite losing such states as North Carolina, Arizona, Georgia, Missouri, and Montana.[5]
In 2012, the states of North Carolina, Florida, Ohio, and Virginia were decided by a margin of less than five percent. However, none of them were considered the tipping-point state, as Romney would not have been able to defeat Obama even if he had emerged victorious in all of them. Rather, Colorado was most in-step with the rest of the country. Coloradans voted for Obama by just over five percent, which was closer to Obama's national margin than those of any other contested state.[5] Had the election come out closer, Romney's path to victory would probably have involved also winning Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, or Iowa, as these states had comparable margins to Colorado, and had been battlegrounds during the election.
As many mathematical analysts have noted, however, the state voting in a fashion most similar to that of the nation as a whole may not become the closest.[6] For example, if a candidate wins only a few states but does so by a wide margin, while the other candidate's victories are much closer, the popular vote would likely favor the former. However, although the vast majority of the states leaned to the latter candidate in comparison to the entire country, many of them would end up having voted for the loser in greater numbers than the tipping-point state.
A broad pundit consensus regarding the status of future battleground states developed in the years following the 2012 presidential election.[7] Contributors included Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball, Nate Silver of FiveThirtyEight, and other electoral analysts.[8] From the results of recent presidential elections, a general conclusion was reached that the Democratic and Republican parties start with a default electoral vote count of about 190 each.[9] In this scenario, the twelve competitive states are Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Minnesota, Ohio, Iowa, Virginia, Florida, Michigan, Nevada, Colorado, and North Carolina.[10] However, this projection was not specific to any particular election cycle, and assumed similar levels of support for both parties.[11]
Swing states for the 2016 election
Main article: United States presidential election, 2016
Most media outlets announced the beginning of the presidential race about twenty months prior to Election Day. Soon after the first contestants declared their candidacy, Larry Sabato listed Virginia, Colorado, Iowa, New Hampshire, Florida, Nevada, and Ohio as the seven states most likely to be contested in the general election. After Donald Trump announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination, many pundits felt that the major campaign locations might be different from what had originally been expected.[12] Rust Belt states such as Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and even Michigan are thought to be in play with Trump as the nominee, while states with a large minority population, such as Colorado and Virginia, could shift towards Clinton.[13]
Early polling indicated a closer-than-usual race in former Democratic strongholds such as Washington, Delaware, Maine (for the two statewide electoral votes), and New Mexico.[14] Meanwhile, research indicators from inside of a host of Republican-leaning states such as Arizona, Georgia, South Carolina, Alaska, Utah, Texas, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, and South Dakota have reported various degrees of weakened support for Trump, although the nominee's position solidified in a few other areas. Many reviews took this as evidence of an expanded 'swing-state map'.[15]
Some consensus among political pundits developed throughout the primary election season regarding swing states.[16] From the results of presidential elections from 2004 through to 2012, generally the Democratic and Republican parties start with a safe electoral vote count of about 150 to 200.[17][18] The margins required to constitute a swing state are vague, however, and local factors can come into play.[19][20] It was thought that left-leaning states in the Rust Belt could become more conservative, as Trump mostly appealed to blue-collar workers.[21] They represent a large portion of the American populace and were a major factor in Trump's eventual nomination. Trump's primary campaign was propelled by victories in Democratic states, and his supporters often did not identify as Republican. Nonetheless, the margins needed to constitute a swing state are vague.[22] In addition, local factors may come into play – for example, Utah was the reddest state in 2012, although the Republican share was boosted significantly by the candidacy of Mormon candidate Mitt Romney.[23] Some reports have even suggested a victory there by independent candidate Evan McMullin, particularly if there is a nationwide blowout.[24]
In Maine and Nebraska, two electors are given to whoever has the most votes statewide, and the winner of each congressional district receives one electoral vote.[25] Every other state awards all of its electoral votes to the candidate with the highest vote percentage.[26] Media reports indicated that both candidates planned to concentrate on Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio and North Carolina.[27][28]
Among the Republican-leaning states, potential Democratic targets included Nebraska's second congressional district, Georgia, and Arizona.[29] Trump's relatively poor polling in some traditionally Republican states, such as Utah, raised the possibility they could vote for Clinton, despite easy wins there by recent Republican nominees.[30] Many analysts asserted that Utah is not a viable Democratic destination.[31][32]
Sites and individuals publish electoral predictions. These generally rate the race by the probability either of the two main parties wins each state. "Tossup" is generally used to indicate that neither party has an advantage, "lean" to indicate a party has a slight edge, "likely" to indicate a party has a clear advantage, and "safe" to indicate a party is heavily favored. Ratings from The Cook Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball, or the Rothenberg-Gonzales Political Report are included in the table below. The state's 2014 Cook PVI and the latest swing for each state are also listed.
By the conventions period and the debates, however, it did not seem as though Trump was performing nearly well enough in those Rust Belt states, as his path to victory, according to Politico[33] and the 538 online blog,[34] went though states such as Florida, North Carolina, Nevada, New Hampshire, and possibly Colorado.[35][36][37]
However, as the parameters of the race established themselves, analysts converged on a narrower list of contested states, relatively similar to those of recent elections. The Cook Political Report labels Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin as states with close races.[38] Meanwhile, FiveThirtyEight listed twenty-two states as potentially competitive about a month before the election – Maine's two at-large electoral votes, New Mexico, Minnesota, Michigan, Colorado, Virginia, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Nevada, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Iowa, Arizona, Georgia, Alaska, South Carolina, Missouri, Indiana, and Utah – as well as Maine's second and Nebraska's second congressional districts.[39] Nate Silver, the publication's editor-in-chief, subsequently removed Texas, South Carolina, Missouri, and Indiana from the list after the race tightened significantly.[40] These conclusions were supported by models such as the Princeton Elections Consortium, the New York Times Upshot, and punditry evaluations from Sabato's Crystal Ball and the Cook Political Report.[41][42][43][44]
2016[45]
Roth.
11 109.1 !9.1 R 107 !R+7 102 !Lean R 100 !Tossup 101 !Tilt R 102 !Lean R 2000 104.4 !3.6 R
9 094.6 !5.4 D 099 !D+1 098 !Lean D 100 !Tossup 097 !Likely D 097 !Likely D 2008 095.1 !4.9 D
29 099.1 !0.9 D 102 !R+2 100 !Tossup 100 !Tossup 099 !Tilt D 098 !Lean D 2008 101.3 !1.2 R
16 107.8 !7.8 R 106 !R+6 102 !Lean R 100 !Tossup 102 !Lean R 103 !Likely R 1996 105.7 !5.1 R
6 094.2 !5.8 D 099 !D+1 102 !Lean R 100 !Tossup 101 !Tilt R 102 !Lean R 2008 109.6 !9.6 R
Maine (statewide)
2 084.7 !15.3 D 094 !D+6 097 !Likely D 100 !Tossup 097 !Likely D 097 !Likely D 1992 097.3 !2.7 D
Maine (CD-2)
1 091.4 !8.6 D 098 !D+2 100 !Tossup 100 !Tossup No rating 102 !Lean R 1992 101 !10.5 R
16 090.5 !9.5 D 096 !D+4 098 !Lean D 100 !Tossup 098 !Lean D 098 !Lean D 1992 100.3 !0.2 R
10 092.3 !7.7 D 098 !D+2 097 !Likely D 098 !Lean D 097 !Likely D 097 !Likely D 1976 098.6 !1.5 D
Nebraska (CD-2)
1 107.2 !7.2 R 104 !R+4 100 !Tossup 103 !Likely R No rating[lower-alpha 1] 102 !Lean R 2012 101 !3.3 R
5 089.8 !10.2 D 096 !D+4 097 !Likely D 100 !Tossup 096 !Safe D 097 !Likely D 2008 091.7 !8.3 D
6 093.3 !6.7 D 098 !D+2 098 !Lean D 100 !Tossup 099 !Tilt D 098 !Lean D 2008 097.6 !2.4 D
4 094.4 !5.6 D 099 !D+1 098 !Lean D 100 !Tossup 098 !Lean D 098 !Lean D 2004 099.8 !0.3 D
15 102 !2.0 R 103 !R+3 100 !Tossup 100 !Tossup 099 !Tilt D 098 !Lean D 2012 103.8 !3.7 R
18 097 !3.0 D 101 !R+1 102 !Lean R 100 !Tossup 100 !Tossup 102 !Lean R 2008 108.6 !8.6 R
13 096.1 !3.9 D 100 !EVEN 097 !Likely D 100 !Tossup 097 !Likely D 097 !Likely D 2008 095.1 !5.4 D
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Historical swing states
The swing states of Ohio, Connecticut, Indiana, New Jersey and New York were key to the outcome of the 1888 election.[49] Likewise, Illinois[50] and Texas were key to the outcome of the 1960 election. Florida and New Hampshire were key to the 2000 election. Ohio was the key to the 2004 election. Ohio has gained a reputation as a swing state since the 1980s,[51][52] and last voted against the person declared president in the 1960 election. Historically, Florida, Ohio, Virginia, Colorado, Wisconsin, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Iowa and Nevada have been the battleground states, and to a lesser extent, Georgia, Minnesota, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Missouri, Michigan, Arizona and Maine have been battlegrounds.
Main article: Criticisms of the Electoral College
The electoral college encourages political campaigners to focus on these swing states while ignoring the rest of the country. States in which polling shows no clear favorite are usually inundated with campaign visits, television advertising, get-out-the-vote efforts by party organizers and debates, while "four out of five" voters in the national election are "absolutely ignored," according to one assessment.[53]
Since most states use a winner-takes-all arrangement, in which the candidate with the most votes in that state receives all of the state's electoral votes, there is a clear incentive to focus almost exclusively on only a few undecided states. In contrast, many states with large populations such as California, Texas, and New York, have in recent elections been considered "safe" for a particular party, and therefore not a priority for campaign visits and money. Meanwhile, twelve of the thirteen smallest states are thought of as safe for either party – only New Hampshire is regularly a swing state, according to critic George Edwards.[54] Additionally, campaigns stopped mounting nationwide electoral efforts in the last few months near/at the ends of the blowout 2008 election, but rather targeted only a handful of battlegrounds.[54]
Proponents of the Electoral College claim that adoption of a national popular vote would shift the disproportionate focus to large cities while ignoring rural areas.[55] Candidates might also be inclined to campaign hardest in their base areas to maximize turnout among core supporters. In some cases, they may also see greater opportunities in gaining votes from districts heavily supporting their opponent, the effects of which many feel would come at the expense of those in more closely divided parts of the country. Proponents of direct popular vote argue that the disproportionate influence the electoral college system affords swing states in determining the outcome of elections is unfair and essentially undemocratic.
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Muhammad Ali? Never heard of him.
the ultimate conundrum is determining what is hate speech
Imagine how Muhammad Ali would have been destroyed by today’s virtue signaling youth once they heard his views promoting racial segregation. The internet mob would have chased Ali into oblivion for pulling at the corners of his eyelids to imitate a Chinese man. “They love (their) little slant-eyed pretty brown skin babies.”
On mixed race children, Ali asked “Who want to spot up yourself and kill your race? You’re a hater of your race if you don’t wanna stay who you are. You ashamed of what God made you?”
But Ali is forgiven for his brash promotion of racial segregation during the 1960s (and well into the 80s). He was simply spouting his religious beliefs according to his mentor Elijah Muhammad, leader of the Nation of Islam.
Most of today’s hyper-sensitive snowflakes honor the religious teachings of Muslims, no matter how sexist or racist they are considered in western culture.
“He evolved” say today’s virtue posers, the very same people who instantly destroy the careers of Roseanne, Kathy Griffin, and dozens more who post something insensitive, racist, misogynistic, or anti-LGBTQ.
Samatha Bee and Kathy Griffin took some backlash but regained their footing because they’re Liberals. Enablers quickly explain that vulgar Liberal speech enlightens while vulgar Conservative speech is hateful bile.
ICYMI: Here’s Robert DeNiro saying “fuck Trump,” getting a standing ovation, and repeating it. On live TV. (The #TonyAwards were LIT, y’all.) pic.twitter.com/beHfI71npo
— shauna (@goldengateblond) June 11, 2018
Idiots are sometimes just temporarily stupid. People learn and grow into more well-rounded, thoughtful elders. OK, most people do.
Below is a fascinating June 1968 interview with Ali that covers race, Nation of Islam, segregation, alleged white supremacy, government control, hiding money, and Ali’s refusal to be drafted into the Army.
“I know whites and blacks cannot get along. This is nature.”
Ali is not fully truthful in explaining why he severed ties with his Louisville backers, the facts of which are deeply detailed in the excellent Jonathan Eig book ALI: A Life.
Ali was a showman. He was deceitful to many of his four wives, his sycophants, and the public. But don’t let that get in the way of a good story.
If Muhammad Ali is the greatest of all time, given his Muslim-based sexist and misogynistic language and predatory behavior toward women throughout most of his life, please offer others the chance to show that they have improved. Everyone deserves a chance to float like a butterfly before the holier-than-thou internet mob can boot stomp them to death.
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SIMON MEINERS: the twisted trajectories of Kentucky’s two global icons
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Harland “Colonel” Sanders and Muhammad Ali
My son Simon Meiners discovered a fascinating coincidence from March 6, 1964. Two men who would become the most recognizable figures in the world both made life changing decisions that would forever impact their separate legacies.
As the millennial kids perpetually run from their whiteness, surely it’s OK to point out that Col. Sanders (in this context) is the original snowflake.
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Farrakhan calls for kills, Barkley brings the chill
Posted on December 2, 2014 by terrymeiners Posted in Uncategorized
There’s lots of bad information being distributed following a Ferguson, Missouri grand jury’s decision not to indict police officer Darren Wilson for shooting Michael Brown, who had just stolen from a convenience store and was confronted by Wilson.
An altered version of the middle sign became a sensation on the Internet:
Perhaps the worst response comes from Nation of Islam leader Rev. Louis Farrakhan, extolling the virtues of young blacks rioting and saying, “Let’s die for something.”
According to Nation of Islam leader Rev. Louis Farrakhan, peaceful protests are yet another manipulation by the white man over people of color, justifying violent retaliation by African Americans.
A recent St. Louis murder by minority teenagers beating a white-skinned Bosnian man to death with hammers has some people speculating it was a retaliation kill for the death of Michael Brown, the thief who was shot by white police office Darren Wilson in nearby Ferguson. Police say the hammer killing was not racially motivated, although another white male says he was surrounded an hour earlier by the teens with hammers but managed to escape with a few cuts and bruises.
In a recent speech at Morgan State University, a black college in Baltimore, Farrakhan talked of violent retribution for police killings in both Ferguson and New York City, saying that young African Americans will no longer accept peaceful protesting. Farrakhan even talked of babies “throwing bottles” as a metaphor for Molotov cocktails.
Despite rabble rousing by Farrakan, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, et al., African American police officers have not stepped outside their ranks to choose color over the fuzzy haze of hyperbole and emotional action out. Sheriff David Clarke, above, states what most law enforcement personal are saying in private.
As for Farrakhan, there has been very little media clamor over his call to fight.
From the Washington Times:
“In this book, there’s a law for retaliation,” he said.
“As long as they [whites] kill us [blacks] and go to Wendy’s and have a burger and go to sleep, they gonna keep killing us,” he said, to a roar of applause. “But when we die and they die, then soon we’re going to sit at a table and talk about it! We’re tired! We want some of this earth or we’ll tear this goddamn country up!”
Holding the Koran, Rev. Farrakhan cited “a law for retaliation” as the audience roared its approval. Farrakhan’s call for violence against whites should lead to criminal charges of inciting violence and terroristic threatening.
It certainly would become a national story if a white preacher demanded violence against blacks over the death of a white person by a police officer of color.
Meanwhile, NBA announcer Charles Barkley took a decidedly different approach to the Ferguson rioters, calling them “scumbags” and saying if black neighborhoods didn’t have police protection, it “would be the wild, wild West.”
Barkley also cracked wise on the NBA, NFL, Bill Cosby, Pope Francis, Kim Kardashian, and LeBron James.
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If Charles Barkley doesn’t speak your truth, noted Liberal comedian Chris Rock preaches a basic truth that anyone can understand…obey the law.
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Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff in a Conference about the Zika Virus; Brasília, Brazil, Feb 2016
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff in a videoconference about the Zika Virus at the National Centre for Disaster Management, Brasilia, Brazil.
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Brazilian Soldiers in Campaign Against Zika virus; Brasília, Brazil, Jan 2016
The Brazilian Army has sent more than 200,000 troops to go "house to house" in the campaign against Zika-carrying mosquitoes.
World Cup Related Protests in Rio, Brazil, May 2014
'Protests during the World Fights against the Cup Day at Avenida Presidente Vargas, downtown Rio de Janeiro.'
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Cyclone Catarina
Before the year 2004, only two tropical cyclones had ever been noted in the South Atlantic Basin, and no hurricane. However, a circulation center well off the coast of southern Brazil developed tropical cyclone characteristics and continued to intensify as it moved westward. The system developed an eye and apparently reached hurricane strength on Friday, March 26, before eventually making landfall late on Saturday, March 27, 2004. The crew of the International Space Station was notified of the cyclone and acquired excellent photographs of the storm just as it made landfall on the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina (the storm has been unofficially dubbed “Cyclone Catarina”). Note the clockwise circulation of Southern Hemisphere cyclones, the well-defined banding features, and the eyewall of at least a Category 1 system. The coastline is visible under the clouds in the upper left corner of the image.
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Seven Dems Flip to GOP
By R.L. Nave May 30, 2012
At a noon press conference at Mississippi Republican headquarters, the state party took the sheet off its newest additions: Seven county-level officials who were elected as Democrats officially joined the Republican Party. According to the Mississippi GOP, those officials include:
• Jones County Justice Court Judge David Lyons • Jones County Constable Mitch Sumrall • Leake County Sheriff Greg Waggoner • Leake County Coroner Randolph Scott • Leake County Supervisor Tony Smith • Leake County Justice Court Judge Ken Adcock • Newton County Sheriff Jackie Knight
Last year, three Mississippi legislators also traded their Ds for Rs. They were Rep. Jeff Smith of Columbus and Rep. Donnie Bell of Fulton, and on the Senate side, Gray Tollison of Oxford.
Update: The state Democrats have responded to the news. Here's the release from party leader Rickey Cole:
STATEMENT FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DEMOCRATIC PARTY REGARDING PARTY SWITCHERS
JACKSON-" We learned today that several local elected officials who posed as Democrats in the November 8, 2011 election have today announced themselves to be Republicans. While we strongly believe that any person should join and support the political party that best represents their interests, we find it troubling that less than six months into a new four-year term, officials who posed as Democrats last November have now decided to become Republicans, but intend to remain in the office to which they were elected as Democrats.
The Democratic Party believes that if a person of sufficient age and maturity to seek and be elected to public office arrives at some crisis of conscience that would cause him or her to abandon the party of many of the voters who elected them, then they should also exercise that conscience by resigning their office. Once resigned, then they should seek their new party's support in another election. This would allow those of their former party, whom they misled in the previous election, a chance to choose a candidate who will remain true to them. It would also allow the rank-and-file voters of their newly-chosen party to decide whether they want these officials to continue in office under their banner." said Rickey Cole, Executive Director of the Mississippi Democratic Party.
"We welcome all Democratic elected officials, and indeed all Democrats, to contact our office at any time with any concerns or questions they have about the direction of our party. We are working to improve our communications, organization, engagement and support at every level. Our doors remain open to all."
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Jamkey press review – February 2016
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Dear followers,
here is the 11th « Technical News » of Jamkey, which is mainly press review around Continuous Integration, development and DevOps tooling.
As you know, Continuous Integration is not only a way to build automatically, but also a path to development industrialisation.
That’s why you will find here news on Web development, build tools, architecture (API design) but also methods and processes (like DevOps).
Gitlab explained their strategy and delivered a 8.4.4 version of their open source forge.
Backelite provide a first version of a new Sonarqube free plugin to analyse Swift code.
You will find also comparisons on AngularJS 1 and AngularsJS 2
I hope you will find here some interesting information on your current investigations. Most of them are in English, but some are in French.
Don’t hesitate to comment these informations if you think they could be useful for our current challenges.
What is DevOps? – In Simple English : YouTube Simple explanation of DevOps without the complications and information overload.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I94-tJlovg
Rugged DevOps- Solving Big Problems – Sonatype Blog
http://blog.sonatype.com/2016/01/rugged-devops-solving-big-problems/#.VsXEkLR6RaQ
La version 2.0 de Graylog disponible en alpha-test – Graylog
http://www.graylog.fr/2016/02/la-version-2-0-de-graylog-disponible-en-alpha-test/
Comparing Confusing Terms in GitHub, Bitbucket, and GitLab – GitLab
https://about.gitlab.com/2016/01/27/comparing-terms-gitlab-github-bitbucket/
Feature Highlight- WIP – GitLab
https://about.gitlab.com/2016/01/08/feature-highlight-wip/
GitLab 8.4.4 Released – GitLab
https://about.gitlab.com/2016/02/10/gitlab-8-dot-4-dot-4-released/
GitLab’s Open Strategy – GitLab
https://about.gitlab.com/2016/02/09/gitlab-open-strategy/
Jenkins- An Open Source Continuous Integration Server – Envato Tuts+ Code Tutorials
http://code.tutsplus.com/series/jenkins-an-open-source-continuous-integration-server–cms-895?utm_content=buffer20591&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Pipeline-as-code with Multibranch Workflows in Jenkins
https://jenkins-ci.org/blog/2015/12/03/pipeline-as-code-with-multibranch-workflows-in-jenkins/
SonarLint for IntelliJ 1.2 Released – SonarSource
http://www.sonarsource.com/2016/01/25/sonarlint-for-intellij-1-2-released/
SonarQube COBOL 3.0 Released – SonarSource
http://www.sonarsource.com/2016/02/15/sonarqube-cobol-3-0-released/
SonarQube™ » SonarQube 5.3 in Screenshots
http://www.sonarqube.org/sonarqube-5-3-in-screenshots/
Continuous Delivery- How to Transform Application Release – Sonatype Blog
http://blog.sonatype.com/2016/02/continuous-delivery-how-to-transform-application-release/#.Vrmil3PjLqC
Ground Control To Nexus Users- Nexus Repository Manager 3 Milestone 7 Release – Sonatype Blog
http://blog.sonatype.com/2016/01/ground-control-to-nexus-users-nexus-repository-manager-3-milestone-7-release/#.VsXEmLR6RaQ
Nexus Repository Manager 3.0 (Milestone 7 Release) – Sonatype Support
https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/215781148-Nexus-Repository-Manager-3-0-Technology-Preview-Milestone-7-Release-
AngularJS interview- Angular 2, TypeScript … and a release date – JAXenter
https://jaxenter.com/angularjs-interview-angular-2-typescript-and-a-release-date-123674.html
Deviens un ninja avec Angular 2 – l’ebook Web
https://books.ninja-squad.com/angular2
At last an open source plugin to analyse Swift in Sonar ! Backelite-sonar-swift
https://github.com/Backelite/sonar-swift
Android Studio 2.0 – Beta – Android Developers Blog
http://android-developers.blogspot.fr/2016/02/android-studio-20-beta.html
Will Swift be the Next King of Server Side Development- – DZone Mobile
https://dzone.com/articles/will-swift-be-the-next-king-of-server-side-develop
Converting To Jobs Stories – Agile
https://robots.thoughtbot.com/converting-to-jobs-stories
Deploy Docker to Amazon Cloud using Tutum – Voxxed
https://www.voxxed.com/blog/2016/02/deploy-docker-to-amazon-cloud-using-tutum/
Spring Cloud Task- New Spring project presented for the development of short-lived microservices – JAXenter
https://jaxenter.com/spring-cloud-task-new-spring-project-presented-for-the-development-of-short-lived-microservices-123565.html
Designing Your Own Spring Boot Starter – Part 1 – DZone Integration
https://dzone.com/articles/designing-your-own-spring-boot-starter-part-1
10 Continuous Integration Tools to Spur API Development – Nordic APIs –
http://nordicapis.com/10-continuous-integration-tools-spur-api-development/
3 reasons for thoroughly testing your APIs – InfoWorld
http://www.infoworld.com/article/3030703/apis/3-reasons-for-thoroughly-testing-your-apis.html#tk.twt_ifw
Java 8 Best Practices Cheat Sheet – zeroturnaround.com
https://zeroturnaround.com/rebellabs/java-8-best-practices-cheat-sheet/
WildFly 10.0 Final Ready for Flight – Voxxed
https://www.voxxed.com/blog/2016/02/wildfly-10-0-final-ready-for-flight/
How Elm made our work better — Futurice
http://futurice.com/blog/elm-in-the-real-world
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IT Press Review – October 2015
here is the october « Technical News » which is mainly press review around Continuous Integration, development and DevOps tooling.
GitLab 8 is out, with a new UI and new features. As usual the GitLab team still releasing almost every weeks a new version of GitLab. Be careful to stay in tune with this major new version.
HP LeanFT is released and will replace HP UFT according to HP. More oriented to Agile and BDD testing.
There is a proposal from the Jenkins team to switch to version 2.0, with a new UI and design
Internet Explorer pre 11 versions will not be supported anymore since January 2016 : this is the end of a major story!
On the Mobile side, WatchOS 2.0 and iOS 9 are out, with new features on Unit Testing!
Build & SCM
GitLab 8.0 released with new looks and integrated CI! – GitLab
https://about.gitlab.com/2015/09/22/gitlab-8-0-released/
Git 2.6 lands with enhanced commands – JAXenter
https://jaxenter.com/git-2-6-lands-with-enhanced-commands-121114.html
Un premier pas vers SBT (Scala Build Tool)- Part I – Blog Xebia France
http://blog.xebia.fr/2015/09/23/un-premier-pas-vers-sbt-part-i/
Build and Release Scala-Java Gradle Project in GitLab Using Jenkins to Artifactory – DZone Java
https://dzone.com/articles/build-and-release-scalajava-gradle-project-in-gitl?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed:%20dzone%2Fjava
The Right Way to Ship Software – First Round Review DevOps
http://firstround.com/review/the-right-way-to-ship-software/
HP LeanFT – des tests automatisés dans l’esprit DevOps
http://www.lemagit.fr/actualites/4500247686/HP-LeanFT-des-tests-automatises-dans-lesprit-DevOps
5 DevSecOps Principles You Should Know – TheNEXUS devops
http://www.sonatype.org/nexus/2015/09/16/5-devsecops-principles-you-should-know/
DevOps Leadership Series- Boston Common – TheNEXUS
http://www.sonatype.org/nexus/2015/09/23/devops-leadership-series-boston-common/
Leveraging DevOps to Expose The Entire IT Iceberg – DevOps.comDevOps.com
http://devops.com/2015/09/28/leveraging-devops-expose-entire-iceberg/
Source Control Branching for Success – DZone DevOps
https://dzone.com/articles/source-control-branching-for-success?utm_source=dzone&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=91615
The Art of DevOps – DevOps.comDevOps.com
http://devops.com/2015/08/06/the-art-of-devops/
Jenkins 2.0 proposal – Google Groupes
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/jenkinsci-dev/vbXK7JJekFw
Continuous Delivery With Jenkins Workflow – DZone – Refcardz
https://dzone.com/refcardz/continuous-delivery-with-jenkins-workflow
GUI improvements on the horizon – Jenkins CI
http://jenkins-ci.org/content/gui-improvements-horizon
Java mind- Jenkins et docker sont dans un bateau par Nicolas De Loof à JugSummerCamp
http://javamind-fr.blogspot.fr/2015/09/jenkins-et-docker-sont-dans-un-bateau.html?m=1
Winners of Docker Global Hack Day #3 are… – Jenkins CI
http://jenkins-ci.org/content/winners-docker-global-hack-day-3-are
« Testing Infrastructure as Code » – Continuous Integration with Jenkins and Puppet – JAXenter
https://jaxenter.com/testing-infrastructure-as-code-continuous-integration-with-jenkins-and-puppet-121048.html
SonarQube Java 3.6 Released – SonarSource
http://www.sonarsource.com/2015/10/07/sonarqube-java-3-6-released/
You should upgrade to IE11 ! Previous versions will not be supported in 2016 !
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/mt163707
Node and NPM has changed their release management
https://github.com/npm/npm/releases/tag/v3.0.0
https://nodejs.org/en/blog/release/v4.2.0/
Announcing TypeScript 1.6 – TypeScript – Web
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/typescript/archive/2015/09/16/announcing-typescript-1-6.aspx
Gryffin – la plateforme de scan de sécurité Web conçue par Yahoo est disponible en open source
http://www.developpez.com/actu/90393/Gryffin-la-plateforme-de-scan-de-securite-concue-par-Yahoo-est-disponible-en-open-source/
Electron.js to develop Javascript Desktop applications
http://electron.atom.io/
Foundation 6, Prototype to Production by ZURB Web Framework
http://zurb.com/article/1403/foundation-6-prototype-to-production
NodeSource dévoile N-Solid, une version de Node.js 4.0 orientée entreprise Web
http://www.developpez.com/actu/90260/NodeSource-devoile-N-Solid-une-version-de-Node-js-4-0-orientee-entreprise/
Test sur tous les fronts JS
http://fr.slideshare.net/OCTOTechnology/test-sur-tous-les-fronts?utm_content=buffer78d5d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Un développeur énonce les 12 règles à respecter, pour écrire un code JavaScript professionnel
http://www.developpez.com/actu/90422/Un-developpeur-enonce-les-12-regles-a-respecter-pour-ecrire-un-code-JavaScript-professionnel/
WhitePaper, Industrialisation javaScript – Ippon TechnologiesIppon – Java Experts
http://www.ippon.fr/livreblanc/livre-blanc-industrialisation-javascript/
Write Javascript with Style – Enforce strict code style. Never discuss code style on a pull request again!
https://github.com/sindresorhus/xo
watchOS 2.0 est disponible iOS
http://www.clubic.com/mobilite-et-telephonie/objets-connectes/montre-connectee/apple-watch/actualite-780246-apple-watchos-2-disponible.html
Unit Testing in Swift 2.0- The Before and After Story, with Jorge Ortiz – Realm is a mobile database- a replacement for SQLite & Core Data iOS
https://realm.io/news/jorge-ortiz-unit-testing-swift-2/
Apple iOS 9.0 is available to download
http://www.clubic.com/univers-mac/apple/actualite-779708-apple-ios-9.html
Android Studio 1.4 – Android Developers Blog
http://android-developers.blogspot.fr/2015/09/android-studio-14.html
Android – près de 40% des terminaux sont toujours sur KitKat
http://www.clubic.com/os-mobile/android/actualite-778938-android-40-terminaux-kitkat.html
Android Testing Support Library
https://google.github.io/android-testing-support-library/
Découvrez notre livre blanc de la rentrée – le TechTrends mobile ! – Blog Xebia France
http://blog.xebia.fr/2015/09/09/decouvrez-notre-livre-blanc-de-la-rentree-le-techtrends-mobile/
Forces et faiblesses d’une Usine de Développement Android dans le cloud – OCTO talks !
http://blog.octo.com/forces-faiblesses-udd-android-dans-le-cloud/
Google lance Android Pay aux États-Unis
http://www.lesnumeriques.com/mobilite/google-lance-android-pay-etats-unis-n45365.html
New Android Marshmallow sample apps – Android Developers Blog
http://android-developers.blogspot.fr/2015/09/new-android-marshmallow-sample-apps.html
React Native for Android- How we built the first cross-platform React Native app – Engineering Blog – Facebook Code – Facebook
https://code.facebook.com/posts/1189117404435352/
Swift Sandbox
http://swiftsandbox.io/
Top 5 – Les nouvelles fonctionnalités présentes dans Android Marshmallow
http://www.journaldugeek.com/2015/09/30/top-5-marshmallow/
Xcode 7 est disponible – MacGeneration iOS
http://www.macg.co/logiciels/2015/09/xcode-7-est-disponible-90978
Conférence Apple – suivez toutes les annonces en direct
http://www.lesnumeriques.com/mobilite/conference-apple-suivez-toutes-annonces-en-direct-n45325.html
Remote Agile at GitLab – GitLab
https://about.gitlab.com/2015/09/14/remote-agile-at-gitlab/
Big Data – Google lance Cloud Dataproc en version bêta, un nouveau service pour exécuter des clusters Spark et Hadoop en 90 secondes
http://www.developpez.com/actu/90371/Big-Data-Google-lance-Cloud-Dataproc-en-version-beta-un-nouveau-service-pour-executer-des-clusters-Spark-et-Hadoop-en-90-secondes/
Building Microservices- Inter-Process Communication in a Microservices Architecture – DZone Cloud
https://dzone.com/articles/building-microservices-inter-process-communication-1?utm_source=spotlight&utm_medium=cloud&utm_campaign=91815
Containerization vs Virtualization – An introduction to Docker – JAXenter
https://jaxenter.com/containerization-vs-virtualization-docker-introduction-120562.html
IBM explique qu’avec Bluemix, une application peut être déployée en quelques secondes, que savez-vous de ce cloud –
http://www.developpez.com/actu/90467/IBM-explique-qu-avec-Bluemix-une-application-peut-etre-deployee-en-quelques-secondes-que-savez-vous-de-ce-cloud/
Orchestrate Containers for Development with Docker Compose – DZone Cloud
https://dzone.com/articles/orchestrate-containers-for-development-with-docker?utm_source=spotlight&utm_medium=cloud&utm_campaign=91815
The Frog and the Whale; Docker Packing JFrog Artifactory 4 is Production Ready – Voxxed
https://www.voxxed.com/blog/2015/09/the-frog-and-the-whale-docker-packing-jfrog-artifactory-4-is-ga/
L’architecture microservices sans la hype – qu’est-ce que c’est, à quoi ça sert, est-ce qu’il m’en faut !
http://blog.octo.com/larchitecture-microservices-sans-la-hype-quest-ce-que-cest-a-quoi-ca-sert-est-ce-quil-men-faut/
Code Reviews Can Make or Break Your Team — Startups, Wanderlust, and Life Hacking — Medium
https://medium.com/swlh/code-reviews-can-make-or-break-your-team-a3cfdcc15de1
Microservices- Storm in a teacup, or teacups in a storm- – JAXenter
https://jaxenter.com/microservices-storm-in-a-teacup-or-teacups-in-a-storm-120388.html
Why everything is code – JAXenter
https://jaxenter.com/why-everything-is-code-119716.html
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IT Press Review – August 2015
here is my august « Technical News » which is mainly press review around Continuous Integration, development and DevOps tooling.
Sorry to be a bit late !
A focus on Gradle 2.5 Continuous Build new features.
You will find also an interesting survey Top Languages of 2015
Also interesting information about how to migrate from Spring MVC application to AngularJS.
Why Docker is Not Yet Widely Successful in Production
Maven vs Gradle- Feature Comparison (Gradle point of view)
http://gradle.org/maven_vs_gradle/
Buildship Gradle Integration – Eclipse Plugins, Bundles and Products
https://marketplace.eclipse.org/content/buildship-gradle-integration
Gradle 2.5 Does Continuous Builds – Feature Spotlight
http://gradle.org/feature-spotlight-continuous-build/
http://www.infoq.com/news/2015/07/gradle-2-5?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=global
http://mrhaki.blogspot.fr/2015/08/gradle-goodness-using-continuous-build.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+mrhaki+(Messages+from+mrhaki)
IntelliJ IDEA 15 EAP Improves ReactJS and Gradle-SBT Support – JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA Blog
http://blog.jetbrains.com/idea/2015/07/intellij-idea-15-eap-improves-reactjs-and-gradlesbt-support/
Migrate existing Android project to Gradle
https://coderwall.com/p/npki6q/migrate-existing-android-project-to-gradle
Open Source Build System Evaluation in the Age of Continuous Delivery- Part 1
http://gradle.org/open-source-build-system-evaluation-in-the-age-of-continuous-delivery-part-1/
What Are the Top Languages of 2015- – Dice Insights
http://insights.dice.com/2015/08/14/what-are-the-top-languages-of-2015/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=socialnetwork
AntiPattern article from Martin Fowler
http://martinfowler.com/bliki/AntiPattern.html
Github’s Top Coding Languages Show Open Source Has Won – WIRED
http://www.wired.com/2015/08/github-data-shows-changing-software-landscape/
How we chose our monitoring software- – API Streaming
http://streamdata.io/blog/how-we-chose-our-monitoring-software/
IoT Design Manifesto 1.0 has arrived – JAXenter
https://jaxenter.com/iot-design-manifesto-1-0-119634.html
Monolithic to Microservices Refactoring for Java EE Applications – DZone Integration
https://dzone.com/articles/monolithic-to-microservices-refactoring-for-java-e?oid=top_title
Why is Java still changing- – JAXenter
https://jaxenter.com/why-is-java-still-changing-119535.html
Why Docker is Not Yet Widely Successful in Production – DZone DevOps
https://dzone.com/articles/why-docker-is-not-yet-widely-successful-in-product
28 DevOps and Continuous Delivery Reference Architectures (Vol. 2) – TheNEXUS
http://www.sonatype.org/nexus/2015/08/06/28-devops-and-continuous-delivery-reference-architectures-vol-2/
Build Binaries Only Once for Continuous Deployment – DZone DevOps
https://dzone.com/articles/build-binaries-only-once-for-continuous-deployment
DevOps the worst kept secret to winning in the application economy
http://www.ca.com/fr/~/media/Files/whitepapers/devops-the-worst-kept-secret-to-winning-in-the-application-economy.pdf
Go is 1.5 released – SD Times
http://sdtimes.com/go-is-1-5-released/
5 Key Deployment Pipeline Patterns
http://www.go.cd/2015/08/28/pipeline-patterns.html
Smoothing the continuous delivery path – JAXenter
https://jaxenter.com/smoothing-the-continuous-delivery-path-119944.html
IntelliJ IDEA 15 dynamically warns developers of code duplicates – JAXenter
https://jaxenter.com/intellij-idea-15-dynamically-warns-developers-of-code-duplicates-119649.html
Migrating a Spring Web MVC application from JSP to AngularJS
http://spring.io/blog/2015/08/19/migrating-a-spring-web-mvc-application-from-jsp-to-angularjs?utm_content=buffere5634&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Angular 2 Survey Results
http://angularjs.blogspot.fr/2015/09/angular-2-survey-results.html
Bootstrap 4 alpha – Bootstrap Blog
http://blog.getbootstrap.com/2015/08/19/bootstrap-4-alpha/
SonarQube JavaScript 2.8 Released – SonarSource
http://www.sonarsource.com/2015/09/02/sonarqube-javascript-2-8-released/
A UX design reading list
http://drouillat.com/une-reading-list-complete-dediee-a-lux-design/
Google deploys a second Android corrective measure for Stagefright following first defective, the users will not be completely protected before September
http://www.developpez.com/actu/88900/Google-deploie-un-second-correctif-pour-Stagefright-suite-a-un-premier-defectueux-les-utilisateurs-ne-seront-pas-totalement-proteges-avant-septembre/
Which IDE for Android development in 2015 – What are the major values
http://www.developpez.com/actu/88787/Quel-EDI-utilisez-vous-pour-vos-developpements-Android-en-2015-Quels-en-sont-les-principaux-atouts/
Xamarin point of information
http://blog.octo.com/le-point-sur-xamarin/
A Java geek – Fully automated Android build pipeline
http://blog.frankel.ch/fully-automated-android-build-pipeline
Android 6.0 Marshmallow and iOS 9 – DZone Mobile
https://dzone.com/articles/android-60-marshmallow-and-ios-9?oid=mobile
Android M – Google reveals the official code name of Android 6.0, the company chooses Marshmallow
http://www.developpez.com/actu/88878/Android-M-Google-revele-le-nom-de-code-officiel-d-Android-6-0-la-societe-choisit-Marshmallow/
Android Studio 1.3.2 and 1.4 Preview 3 Available – Android Tools Project Site
http://tools.android.com/recent/androidstudio132and14preview3available
Develop a sweet spot for Marshmallow- Official Android 6.0 SDK & Final M Preview – Android Developers Blog
http://android-developers.blogspot.fr/2015/08/m-developer-preview-3-final-sdk.html
Get your hands on Android Studio 1.3 – Android Developers Blog
http://android-developers.blogspot.fr/2015/07/get-your-hands-on-android-studio-13.html
iOS and Swift Tutorial Series- iOS Apprentice
http://iosdevelopertips.com/ios/ios-and-swift-tutorial-series-ios-apprentice.html
New Course- Android Design for Developers – Android Developers Blog
http://android-developers.blogspot.fr/2015/09/new-course-android-design-for-developers.html
Use a storyboard with iOS and Xamarin iOS
http://blog.soat.fr/2015/09/lutilisation-du-storyboard-avec-ios-et-xamarin-ios/
Download The No-nonsense Guide to App Growth – Android Developers Blog
http://android-developers.blogspot.fr/2015/07/new-ebook-download-no-nonsense-guide-to.html
On-demand Jenkins slaves with Kubernetes and the Google Container Engine
http://blog.cloudbees.com/2015/07/on-demand-jenkins-slaves-with.html
Orchestrating deployments with Jenkins Workflow and Kubernetes
http://blog.cloudbees.com/2015/07/orchestrating-deployments-with-jenkins.html
Integrating Kubernetes and Jenkins – Jenkins CI
http://jenkins-ci.org/content/integrating-kubernetes-and-jenkins
JUC Speaker Blog Series- Jamie O’Meara, JUC U.S. West – Jenkins CI
http://jenkins-ci.org/content/juc-speaker-blog-series-jamie-omeara-juc-us-west
JUC Speaker Blog Series- Laurette Cisneros, JUC U.S. West – Jenkins CI
http://jenkins-ci.org/content/juc-speaker-blog-series-laurette-cisneros-juc-us-west
Secure application deployments with Jenkins, Kubernetes, and the Google Cloud Platform
http://blog.cloudbees.com/2015/07/secure-application-deployments-with.html?m=1
Take the 2015 Jenkins Survey! – Jenkins CI
http://jenkins-ci.org/blog/take-2015-jenkins-survey
Volume 9 of the Jenkins Newsletter- Continuous Information is out – Jenkins CI
http://jenkins-ci.org/content/volume-9-jenkins-newsletter-continuous-information-out
6 reasons why pre is better than post production code review – GitLab
https://about.gitlab.com/2015/08/05/6-reasons-why-pre-is-better-than-post-production-code-review/
SonarQube 4.5.5 Released – SonarSource
http://www.sonarsource.com/2015/07/30/sonarqube-4-5-5-released/
SonarQube Eclipse 3.5 released – SonarSource
http://www.sonarsource.com/2015/08/06/sonarqube-eclipse-3-5-released/
SonarQube? » Geneva SonarQube Conference ? Sept. 23 & 24-
http://www.sonarqube.org/geneva-sonarqube-conference-sept-23-24/
Twitter makes open source its Diffy tool, which makes it possible to automatically detect potential bugs in a code
http://www.developpez.com/actu/89554/Twitter-rend-open-source-son-outil-Diffy-qui-permet-de-detecter-automatiquement-des-bugs-potentiels-dans-un-code/
https://blog.twitter.com/2015/diffy-testing-services-without-writing-tests
Don?t do agile, be agile – SD Times
http://sdtimes.com/dont-do-agile-be-agile/
Is Agile only about being faster- – JAXenter
https://jaxenter.com/is-agile-only-about-being-faster-119671.html
Organizational Antipattern- Build Feature Branching – DZone Agile
https://dzone.com/articles/organization-antipattern-build-feature-branching?utm_source=dzone&utm_medium=spotlight&utm_content=4&utm_campaign=agile
Announcing Docker Toolbox – Docker Blog
https://blog.docker.com/2015/08/docker-toolbox/
Java Weekly 34-15- Optional, Valhalla, Docker Toolbox – JAXenter
https://jaxenter.com/java-weekly-3415-optional-valhalla-docker-toolbox-119629.html
New IBM Bluemix services, Parse open-sources SDKs, and Google Play services 7.8?SD Times News digest- Aug. 14, 2015 – SD Times
http://sdtimes.com/new-ibm-bluemix-services-parse-open-sources-sdks-and-google-play-services-7-8-sd-times-news-digest-aug-14-2015/
Google releases Kubernetes 1.0
https://jaxenter.com/google-releases-kubernetes-1-0-119143.html
Automated Nexus Reports on Licenses, Security, and More
http://www.sonatype.org/nexus/2015/08/05/automated-nexus-reports-on-licenses-security-and-more/
Linux Foundation initiates a new program, to improve the security of the open source software
http://www.developpez.com/actu/88949/Linux-Foundation-initie-un-nouveau-programme-pour-ameliorer-la-securite-des-logiciels-open-source/
Towards a production quality open source Git LFS server
https://about.gitlab.com/2015/08/13/towards-a-production-quality-open-source-git-lfs-server/
GitLab 7.14.1 released – GitLab
https://about.gitlab.com/2015/08/25/gitlab-7-dot-14-dot-1-released/
GitLab Mattermost, an open source on-premises Slack alternative – GitLab
https://about.gitlab.com/2015/08/18/gitlab-loves-mattermost/
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IT Press Review – July 2015
here is the 6th press review of Jamkey, which is mainly press review around Continuous Integration, development and DevOps tooling.
That’s why you will find here news on tools (like JHipster), architecture (API design) but also methods and processes (like DevOps).
This press review focus on development tools, and cloud with the Spring Boot 1.3 release and powerful integration with devtools and Docker and CoreOS unite to start the Open Container Project and standardize runtime, image format.
Geneva SonarQube Conference will take place the 23 & 24 of Spetember.
Facebook Infer bring open source static analysis to mobile Objective-C and JS developments.
Interesting article on the « Release Manager » role, which is often the invisible hero of development projects.
Google is setting up a GitHub rival : Google Cloud Source Repositories
Still lot of news on Jenkins, Sonar, Nexus. And also articles around Micro-Services and Cloud.
DevTools in Spring Boot 1.3
http://spring.io/blog/2015/06/17/devtools-in-spring-boot-1-3
The Top 10 new features of Eclipse Mars
http://jaxenter.com/the-top-10-new-features-of-eclipse-mars-118240.html
IntelliJ IDEA 15 EAP is Open – JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA Blog
http://blog.jetbrains.com/idea/2015/06/intellij-idea-15-eap-is-open/
An early look at the IntelliJ IDEA 15 features
http://jaxenter.com/intellij-idea-15-features-118216.html
Go 1.5 is out- Say goodbye to C
http://jaxenter.com/go-1-5-is-out-118704.html
Retour sur l’Eclipse Con France 2015 – Duchess France
http://www.duchess-france.org/retour-leclipse-con-france-2015/
Pourquoi les développeurs entrent-ils dans une guerre des tranchées, lorsqu’il est question de langage de programmation –
http://www.developpez.com/actu/86609/Pourquoi-les-developpeurs-entrent-ils-dans-une-guerre-des-tranchees-lorsqu-il-est-question-de-langage-de-programmation/
Outils pour un meilleur workflow entre designers et développeurs – Blog Xebia France
http://blog.xebia.fr/2015/07/15/developpeurs-front-outils-a-votre-disposition-pour-un-meilleur-workflow-entre-designers-et-developpeurs/
Facebook propose son EDI Nuclide en open source aux développeurs, pour une variété de langages de programmation et technologies
http://www.developpez.com/actu/86828/Facebook-propose-son-EDI-Nuclide-en-open-source-aux-developpeurs-pour-une-variete-de-langages-de-programmation-et-technologies/
How to Highlight Your TODOs, FIXMEs, & ERRORs In Xcode ? KrakenDev
http://krakendev.io/blog/generating-warnings-in-xcode
Release Manager – The invisible hero
https://about.gitlab.com/2015/06/25/release-manager-the-invisible-hero/
GitLab 7.12.2 released
Eclipse Mars and JavaScript Development Tools ? how much JS can it handle
http://jaxenter.com/eclipse-mars-javascript-development-tools-118280.html
Eloquent JavaScript : This is a book about JavaScript, programming, and the wonders of the digital. You can read it online here, or get your own paperback copy of the book.
http://eloquentjavascript.net/?utm_content=buffera2ee7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Node.js Foundation Advances Community Collaboration, Announces New Members and Ratified Technical Governance
http://www.linuxfoundation.org/news-media/announcements/2015/06/nodejs-foundation-advances-community-collaboration-announces-new
Feedback on the first edition of the conference « Best Of Web »
https://blog.zenika.com/index.php?post/2015/06/23/Retour-sur-la-premiere-edition-de-la-conference-Best-Of-Web
SonarQube JavaScript 2.7 Released
Standard ECMA-262 JS Web
http://www.ecma-international.org/publications/standards/Ecma-262.htm
Versioning : A social network for Web developers
http://sdtimes.com/versioning-a-social-network-for-web-developers/
Material Design Lite
http://www.getmdl.io/
Google reveals the « Material Design Lite » framework, for the design of sites with Material Design specifications
http://www.developpez.com/actu/87394/Google-devoile-le-framework-Material-Design-Lite-pour-la-conception-de-sites-avec-des-specifications-Material-Design/
XebiaLabs launches XL TestView- First of kind test results management and analysis software
http://sdtimes.com/xebialabs-launches-xl-testview-first-of-kind-test-results-management-and-analysis-software/
Continuous Delivery : Slow but steady improvements over time
http://jaxenter.com/continuous-delivery-slow-but-steady-improvements-over-time-118019.html
DevOps and Microservices to take the focus at JAX London 2015
http://jaxenter.com/devops-and-microservices-to-take-the-focus-at-jax-london-2015-118722.html
DevOps Leadership Series: Compliance, Testing, and Rugged
http://java.dzone.com/articles/devops-leadership-series-1
DevOpsCulture from Martin Fowler bliki
http://martinfowler.com/bliki/DevOpsCulture.html
Does DevOps Reduce Technical Debt ?
http://java.dzone.com/articles/does-devops-reduce-technical
The Cost to DevOps 27 Mufflers
http://www.sonatype.org/nexus/2015/07/16/the-cost-to-devops-27-mufflers/
Continuous roll out – huge profits, but big challenges
http://www.infoq.com/fr/articles/cd-benefits-challenges
Swift 2 new features
http://blog.soat.fr/2015/06/les-nouveautes-de-swift-2/
Let us exploit the code coverage in Swift
http://blog.xebia.fr/2015/07/20/exploitons-la-couverture-de-code-en-swift/
An update on Eclipse Android Developer Tools
http://android-developers.blogspot.fr/2015/06/an-update-on-eclipse-android-developer.html
Gradle for Android and Java
https://www.udacity.com/course/gradle-for-android-and-java–ud867
Groovy on Android for the Paris Android User Group
http://glaforge.appspot.com/article/groovy-on-android-for-the-paris-android-user-group?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+glaforge+%28Guillaume+Laforge%27s+blog+feed%29
Facebook Infer – A static analyzer for mobile apps
http://fbinfer.com/
We’ve Got You Covered in XCode 7
https://www.bignerdranch.com/blog/weve-got-you-covered/
An Introduction to Cost of Delay in Agile
http://www.leadingagile.com/2015/06/an-introduction-to-cost-of-delay/?utm_source=An%20Introduction%20to%20Cost%20of%20Delay&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%20Reader
The Arrow ? An advanced Kanban board Agile
http://jaxenter.com/the-arrow-advanced-kanban-board-118451.html
Transition Agile Bottom-up, every evolution do not require revolutions
http://blog.soat.fr/2015/06/transition-agile-bottom-up-toute-evolution-ne-necessite-pas-de-revolution/
Sonar and Static Analysis
SonarQube » Geneva SonarQube Conference ? Sept. 23 & 24
How Facebook Infer Can Make your Software Safer
https://www.clever-cloud.com/blog/engineering/2015/06/22/fb-infer-safer-code/
Integrating SonarQube with Nexus Lifecycle
http://www.sonatype.org/nexus/2015/06/04/integrating-sonarqube-with-nexus-lifecycle/
SonarQube Swift 1.4 Released
http://www.sonarsource.com/2015/07/01/sonarqube-swift-1-4-released/
SonarQube Swift Plugin Offers Mature Functionality for Young Language
http://www.sonarqube.org/sonarqube-swift-plugin-offers-mature-functionality-for-young-language/
Water Leak Changes the Game for Technical Debt Management
http://www.sonarqube.org/water-leak-changes-the-game-for-technical-debt-management/
Building and Deploying a JHipster App with Jenkins
http://www.jhipster-book.com/#!/news/entry/building-and-deploying-a-jhipster-app-with-jenkins
5 Features in Java 9 that WILL change how you develop software (and 2 that won’t)
http://jaxenter.com/5-features-in-java-9-that-will-change-how-you-develop-software-and-2-that-wont-118224.html
Oracle proposes G1 as the default Garbage Collector for Java 9
https://www.oracle.com/corporate/pressrelease/oracle-vm-virtualbox-5-070915.html
REST web services metrics Spring Boot example
http://blog.zenika.com/index.php?post/2015/07/13/Metriques-de-web-services-REST-avec-Spring-Boot
Docker and CoreOS unite to start the Open Container Project and standardize runtime, image format
http://venturebeat.com/2015/06/22/docker-and-coreos-unite-to-start-the-open-container-project-and-standardize-runtime-image-format/
https://www.opencontainers.org/
Oracle VM VirtualBox 5.0 Now Available
http://jaxenter.com/oracle-proposes-g1-default-garbage-collector-java-9-118041.html
http://sdtimes.com/oracle-vm-virtualbox-5-0-now-available/
Bitnami Blog- Bitnami Container Images for Docker – Now in Beta
http://blog.bitnami.com/2015/06/bitnami-container-images-for-docker-now.html
Bluemix Coding Challenge
http://ibm-bluemix.coderpower.com/#/?utm_source=Korben&utm_medium=article&utm_content=&utm_campaign=ibm-bluemix
Canonical and Joyent bring container-native infrastructure to Linux
http://sdtimes.com/canonical-and-joyent-bring-container-native-infrastructure-to-linux/
Microservices ? the most frequently asked questions
http://jaxenter.com/microservices-the-most-frequently-asked-questions-117978.html
Plateforme LAMP avec Docker Compose
http://javaetmoi.com/2015/07/plateforme-lamp-docker-compose/
DockerCon 2015
http://blog.zenika.com/index.php?post/2015/07/09/DockerCon-2015-La-grande-messe-de-Docker
http://sdtimes.com/google-is-setting-up-a-github-rival/
Le Blog d’Ippon Technologies
http://blog.ippon.fr/2015/06/25/jhipster-uml/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jhipster-uml
Free software and open source: the two concepts are sometimes used in an interchangeable way, but what is the difference
http://www.developpez.com/actu/87401/Logiciel-libre-et-open-source-les-deux-concepts-sont-parfois-utilises-de-maniere-interchangeable-mais-quelle-est-la-difference/
Answers to 8 key questions about the free businesses and other emergent organizations
http://brigittequinton.blogspot.fr/2015/05/reponse-8-questions-cles-sur-les.html
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IT Press Review – June 2015
This press review focus on Web development with the release of Google Polymer the WebComponent framework of Google.
Swift (Apple programming language) version 2 is released …. on Open Source !
Angular 1.4 is out, with lots of new features!
Still lot of news on Jenkins, Sonar, Nexus.
And also articles around Micro-Services and Continuous Delivery.
Angular 1.4.0 is out (30 new features and more than 100 bugs corrected)
http://angularjs.blogspot.fr/2015/05/angular-140-jaracimrman-existence.html
http://www.developpez.com/actu/86140/La-version-1-4-0-d-AngularJS-enfin-disponible-30-nouvelles-fonctionnalites-ajoutees-et-plus-de-100-bugs-corriges/
Polymer 1.0 is out – Google wants to share new experience with the Web
http://www.itespresso.fr/google-lance-polymer-1-0-nouvelles-experiences-web-97153.html
http://www.developpez.com/actu/86064/Polymer-passe-en-version-1-0-le-framework-web-de-Google-est-enfin-pret-pour-les-applications-de-production/
https://blog.polymer-project.org/announcements/2015/05/29/one-dot-oh/
From the Editors: It’s time for enterprise developers to embrace JavaScript
http://sdtimes.com/from-the-editors-its-time-for-enterprise-developers-to-embrace-javascript/
Microsoft Edge – Chakra core optimzed : test shows better performance than IO11, Chrome and FireFox
http://www.developpez.com/actu/85589/Microsoft-Edge-le-moteur-JavaScript-Chakra-optimise-les-tests-affichent-de-meilleures-performances-que-IE11-Chrome-et-Firefox/
Node for API Architecture Express ecosystem (REST services)
http://blog.octo.com/node-for-api-express-and-hapi-architecture-and-ecosystem/
Simple Blog Application with AngularJS and Play Framework
http://www.toptal.com/java/building-modern-web-applications-with-angularjs-and-play-framework
This year, Chrome could be above Internet Explorer in business
http://pro.clubic.com/it-business/actualite-769598-chrome-devancer-internet-explorer-entreprises.html
Google I-O 2015 – 10 grandes annonces de la keynote – BlogNT
http://www.blog-nouvelles-technologies.fr/64081/keynote-google-io-2015-10-grandes-annonces/
Google I-O 2015 – Google officialise Brillo, son système d’exploitation dédié à l’internet des objets
http://www.developpez.com/actu/85873/Google-I-O-2015-Google-officialise-Brillo-son-systeme-d-exploitation-dedie-a-l-internet-des-objets/
Google leads cloud storage race to zero – Business Insider
http://uk.businessinsider.com/google-leads-cloud-storage-race-to-zero-2015-5
A full JS applciation example : Xebia TV 2.0
http://blog.xebia.fr/2015/06/05/xebia-tv-2-0-est-en-ligne-retour-sur-ce-projet/
What is DevOps? Can You Define It ? Interesting article on one of the main question around Devops:
http://java.dzone.com/articles/what-devops-can-you-define-it
Easy DevOps On-ramp for App Builders – Microsoft Application Lifecycle Management
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/visualstudioalm/archive/2015/05/28/application-insights-easy-devops-on-ramp-for-app-builders.aspx
Building Real Software Architecture in DevOps
http://swreflections.blogspot.ca/2015/06/software-architecture-in-devops.html
CloudBees CEO Sacha Labourey on DevOps, CI and the latest in Jenkins
http://jaxenter.com/cloudbees-ceo-sacha-labourey-on-devops-ci-and-the-latest-in-jenkins-117980.html
DevOps implementation example
http://blog.xebia.fr/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Programmez-DevOps.pdf
What Are Your DevOps Goals? Shipping Faster or…
http://java.dzone.com/articles/what-are-your-devops-goals
Why DevOps really is about culture
http://jaxenter.com/why-devops-really-is-about-culture-117906.html
Implementing Continuous Delivery
http://jaxenter.com/implementing-continuous-delivery-117916.html
You Cannot Have Exactly-Once Delivery
http://java.dzone.com/articles/you-cannot-have-exactly-once
Swift is becoming Open Source
http://www.developpez.com/actu/86237/WWDC-2015-Swift-devient-open-source-Apple-va-publier-le-code-source-de-son-langage-de-programmation/
http://uk.businessinsider.com/wwdc-apple-swift-google-go-2015-6?r=US
iTunes – Books – The Swift Programming Language (Swift 2 Prerelease) by Apple Inc.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/swift-programming-language/id1002622538?mt=11
Google I-O 2015 – Android Studio can be used by C-C++ developers, Google released the Preview of the v1.3
http://www.developpez.com/actu/85897/Google-I-O-2015-Android-Studio-s-ouvre-aux-developpeurs-C-Cplusplus-Google-lance-la-Preview-de-la-v1-3/
Google I-O 2015- Google’s Internet of Things platform, Android Studio 1.3, Polymer 1.0 and Android M – SD Times
http://sdtimes.com/google-io-2015-googles-internet-of-things-platform-android-studio-1-3-polymer-1-0-and-android-m/
Gradle for Android and Java – Udacity
Introducing new Android training programs with Udacity – Android Developers Blog
http://android-developers.blogspot.fr/2015/06/introducing-new-android-training.html
Mobile development feedback with « Le Monde » part 1
http://blog.octo.com/retour-dexperience-mobile-le-monde-partie-1/
Tablet market in France
http://www.zdnet.fr/actualites/tablettes-en-france-le-desamour-39820198.htm
Agile Fix the Environment, Not the People. 4 Levers for Affecting the Culture.
http://switchandshift.com/fix-the-environment-not-the-people-4-levers-for-affecting-the-culture
Is Agile dead The state of affairs in Agile
http://jaxenter.com/is-agile-dead-117395.html
Why we are always fail the estimation – the short sprints are the solution, a senior affirms
http://www.developpez.com/actu/86211/Pourquoi-nous-trompons-nous-toujours-dans-l-estimation-des-delais-Les-sprints-de-courtes-durees-sont-la-solution-affirme-un-senior/
Why good developers write bad code in the Agile perspective
http://jaxenter.com/why-good-developers-write-bad-code-the-agile-perspective-117500.html
SonarQube 5.1.1 Released
SonarQube Cobol 2.7 Released SonarSource
SonarQube Gradle 1.0 Released SonarSource
http://www.sonarsource.com/2015/06/15/sonarqube-gradle-1-0-released/
SonarQube Java 3.3 Released SonarSource
The SonarQube COBOL Plugin Tracks Sneaky Bugs in Conditions
http://www.sonarqube.org/the-sonarqube-cobol-plugin-tracks-sneaky-bugs-in-conditions/
JUC Speaker Blog Series Will Soula, JUC U.S. East Jenkins CI
http://jenkins-ci.org/content/juc-speaker-blog-series-will-soula-juc-us-east
JUC Speaker Blog Series- Damien Coraboeuf, JUC Europe – Jenkins CI
http://jenkins-ci.org/content/juc-speaker-blog-series-damien-coraboeuf-juc-europe
Kohsuke Kawaguchi : The main challenge for Jenkins is with itself
https://www.voxxed.com/blog/2015/06/kohsuke-kawaguchi-the-main-challenge-for-jenkins-is-with-itself/
Why is Jenkins’s Incremental Build feature not working with Maven
http://massol.myxwiki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Blog/Why+is+Jenkins%27s+Incremental+Build+feature+not+working
Continuous Delivery and Nexus
http://www.sonatype.org/nexus/2015/06/03/continuous-delivery-and-nexus/
Nexus and RunDeck- Tools for DevOps
http://www.sonatype.org/nexus/2015/05/21/nexus-and-rundeck-tools-for-devops/
Nexus OSS Meets NuGet
http://www.sonatype.org/nexus/2015/05/20/nexus-oss-meets-nuget-2/
12 Tools That I Use for Writing Unit and Integration Tests
http://www.petrikainulainen.net/programming/testing/12-tools-that-i-use-for-writing-unit-and-integration-tests/
Continuous Testing- What Exactly is It
http://java.dzone.com/articles/continuous-testing-what
Importance of Testing From Developer’s Point of View
http://java.dzone.com/articles/importance-testing-developers
Injecting Mockito mocks into the Spring Context – Alfredo Diaz @ therore.net
http://therore.net/injecting-mockito-mocks-into-the-spring-context/
Maven Test Isolation
http://java.dzone.com/articles/maven-test-isolation
Prioritizing Tests and Tasks With Software Testing
http://java.dzone.com/articles/prioritizing-tests-and-tasks
Software testing no longer stands alone – SD Times
http://sdtimes.com/software-testing-no-longer-stands-alone/
Architecture and languages
8 Questions You Need to Ask About Microservices, Containers & Docker in 2015 Voxxed
https://www.voxxed.com/blog/2015/06/8-questions-you-need-to-ask-about-microservices-containers-docker-in-2015/
Arquillian, Docker and Testing in Containers – Voxxed
https://www.voxxed.com/blog/2015/06/arquillian-docker-and-testing-in-containers/
Configuring A Spring Boot Application
http://www.baeldung.com/spring-boot-application-configuration?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed
Dart moving entirely to GitHub, Google wanting the open-source sauce
http://jaxenter.com/dart-moving-entirely-to-github-117840.html
Devoxx Presentations – Guillaume Laforge’s Blog
http://glaforge.appspot.com/article/devoxx-presentations?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+glaforge+%28Guillaume+Laforge%27s+blog+feed%29
Gartner Says Worldwide Cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service Spending to Grow 32.8 Percent in 2015
http://www.gartner.com/newsroom/id/3055225
Happy second birthday, Java EE 7! How is it going in production-
https://spring.io/blog/2015/06/04/happy-second-birthday-java-ee-7-how-is-it-going-in-production
Java Deathmatch – Takipi
http://www.javadeathmatch.com/
Java Micro Frameworks- The New Trend You Can’t Ignore – Takipi Blog
http://blog.takipi.com/java-micro-frameworks-the-new-trend-you-cant-ignore/
MonolithFirst
http://martinfowler.com/bliki/MonolithFirst.html
Spring Boot 1.3.0.M1 Available Now
http://spring.io/blog/2015/06/12/spring-boot-1-3-0-m1-available-now
Swagger 2.0 Tooling released – Swagger
http://swagger.io/swagger-2-0-tooling-released/
The dangers of spaghetti code
http://jaxenter.com/the-dangers-of-spaghetti-code-117807.html
The Java Museum ? 20 years of Java quotes, memories and photos
http://jaxenter.com/the-java-museum-20-years-of-java-quotes-memories-and-photos-117858.html
IDE and Dev Tools
An introduction to the top programming IDEs and code editors
http://jaxenter.com/overview-ides-code-editors-programmers-know-117138.html
Docker meets the IDE – Zenika
http://blog.zenika.com/index.php?post/2015/06/15/Docker-meets-the-IDE
Docker 1.6 et son écosystème – Zenika
http://blog.zenika.com/index.php?post/2015/06/01/Docker-1-6-et-son-ecosysteme
GitLab, Gitorious, and Free Software
https://about.gitlab.com/2015/05/20/gitlab-gitorious-free-software/
OpenShift 3 – le PaaS privé avec Docker – OCTO talks !
http://blog.octo.com/openshift-3-le-paas-prive-avec-docker/
Running Java EE Applications as Docker Containers Using Maven – Voxxed
https://www.voxxed.com/blog/2015/05/running-java-ee-applications-as-docker-containers-using-maven/
Understanding the developer’s new worklife in the Cloud
http://jaxenter.com/understanding-the-developers-new-worklife-in-the-cloud-117947.html
« The target of PaaS is to give freedom to the developers », discussion with Pivotal on the open source platform « Cloud Foundry »
http://www.developpez.com/actu/86276/-L-objectif-d-un-PaaS-est-de-donner-de-la-liberte-aux-developpeurs-entretien-avec-Pivotal-sur-la-plateforme-open-source-Cloud-Foundry/
agilebuildclouddevopsgradlejavamobilenexusscmsecuritysonartestweb
IT Press Review – may 2015
This press review focus on Devoxx France 2015 feedbacks. Devoxx France is a set of conferences for developers which took place in Paris during 3 days in April 2015.
You will find also a new Cloud part which focus on new Cloud tooling and companies strategies.
A new part also on Architecture and Design which provide articles on API, micro-services, Java containers, Open Sources…
There are a lot of new articles on Build tools, mainly on Gradle.
The Java section mention also the end of Java 7 support by Oracle and the announcement on Java 9.
Feedback from Devoxx France 2015
Jamkey feedback on Devoxx France 2015
Devoxx France 2015
Some feedback from weel known French IT companies and group of developers:
http://blog.valtech.fr/2015/04/23/devoxx-france-edition-2015/
http://blog.octo.com/devoxx-france-2015-compte-rendu/
http://blog.ippon.fr/tag/devoxx/
http://www.duchess-france.org/un-devoxx-et-ca-repart-2/
http://blog.xebia.fr/2015/05/12/un-jour-a-devoxx-france-2015/
And also a feedback from the inside team of Devoxx:
http://www.touilleur-express.fr/2015/04/23/devoxx-france-2015-cote-orga/
Developing applications with a micro-service architecture
http://jaxenter.com/developing-applications-with-a-micro-service-architecture-116926.html
WildFly Swarm Initial Release
http://wildfly.org/news/2015/05/05/WildFly-Swarm-Released/
http://www.dzone.com/links/r/wildfly_swarm_building_microservices_with_java_ee.html
Feedback from the APIdays of Berlin
http://restlet.com/blog/2015/05/01/this-week-in-api-land-berlin-edition/
Open Sources software are more and more used by companies but with ignoring their added values:
http://open-source.developpez.com/actu/84565/Les-logiciels-Open-sources-sont-utilises-par-beaucoup-d-entreprises-qui-en-ignorent-toujours-les-vulnerabilites/
Is microservices for you ? You’re Not Going to Do Microservices: Sorry to Ruin Your Cheerios.
https://www.voxxed.com/blog/2015/05/youre-not-going-microservices/
http://blog.octo.com/la-responsabilite-de-penser-design/
JAX Award winners announced at JAX 2015 conference!
http://jaxenter.com/jax-awards-winners-announced-at-jax-2015-conference-116358.html
IBM rank and compared to other companies from 1980 to nowadays
http://www.economist.com/techfirms?fsrc=scn%2Ftw_ec%2Fsilicon_rally
Success vs. Failure – The Importance of API Metrics
http://nordicapis.com/success-vs-failure-the-importance-of-api-metrics/
Most popular Java EE containers: 2015 edition
https://plumbr.eu/blog/java/most-popular-java-ee-containers-2015-edition
Node.js and io.js are creating an open and neutral foundation for Javascript handle
http://javascript.developpez.com/actu/85374/Node-js-et-io-js-construisent-une-Fondation-ouverte-et-neutre-pour-prendre-en-charge-l-avenir-de-la-plate-forme-JavaScript/
http://javascript.developpez.com/actu/85086/Node-js-la-Fondation-fait-le-point-avant-d-annoncer-prochainement-ses-plans-futurs-Que-nous-reserve-la-plate-forme-JavaScript/
The future of JavaScript is (almost) now
http://sdtimes.com/the-future-of-javascript-is-almost-now/
Responsive Design Using the Zurb Foundation Framework
http://www.dzone.com/links/r/devnexus_2015_responsive_design_using_the_zurb_fo.html
TypeScript 1.5 beta is out, here are some new features :
http://www.developpez.com/actu/84759/TypeScript-1-5-disponible-en-version-beta-avec-des-plugins-pour-Visual-Studio-2013-et-Visual-Studio-2015-RC/
Mocking AngularJS tests : I’m Not Mocking You, Just Your AngularJS Tests
http://java.dzone.com/articles/im-not-mocking-you-just-your
Using Gradle and Bower to Manage JS/CSS Dependencies
https://objectpartners.com/2015/04/29/using-gradle-and-bower-to-manage-jscss-dependencies/
Microsoft Spartan project become Edge
http://www.developpez.com/actu/84613/Build-2015-Project-Spartan-devient-officiellement-Microsoft-Edge-le-logo-du-navigateur-devoile/
NPM for Everything (get rid of task runners as Grunt and Gulp)
http://architects.dzone.com/articles/npm-everything
Getting Started With Gradle: Integration Testing With the TestSets Plugin
http://www.dzone.com/links/r/getting_started_with_gradle_integration_testing_w.html
Return of experience with Maven in IntelliJ IDEA and NetBeans IDE
http://www.dzone.com/links/r/my_experiences_with_maven_in_intellij_idea_and_ne.html
Two articles dealing with Integration Testing launched by the build tool, but with 2 different tools:
Getting Started With Gradle: Integration Testing
http://www.dzone.com/links/r/getting_started_with_gradle_integration_testing.html
And to compare, the previous version with Maven : Integration Testing With Maven
http://www.petrikainulainen.net/programming/maven/integration-testing-with-maven/
Gradle SourceSets Example
http://www.dzone.com/links/r/gradle_sourcesets_example.html
Inject Host IP with Gradle
http://blog.xebia.fr/2015/05/05/injecter-lip-host-avec-gradle/
Netflix Gradle plugins are available as « Nebula » plugins (packaging, test, release, reporting…):
https://nebula-plugins.github.io/
The Future of Gradle – The Ultimate Build System
http://www.infoq.com/presentations/future-gradle-javascript?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=global
Groovy Benchmarking with GBench
http://groovyalgorithms.altervista.org/groovy-benchmarking-with-gbench/
Groovy Profiling with Gprof
http://groovyalgorithms.altervista.org/groovy-profiling-with-gprof/
Microsoft Launches Visual Studio Code, A Free Cross-Platform Code Editor For OS X, Linux And Windows
http://techcrunch.com/2015/04/29/microsoft-shocks-the-world-with-visual-studio-code-a-free-code-editor-for-os-x-linux-and-windows/#.sukubd:VUAA
Gradle feature Spotlight: Incremental Builds
https://gradle.org/feature-spotlight-incremental-builds/
Java 9 will be out the 22th september 2016
http://www.developpez.com/actu/85044/Java-9-sortira-en-version-stable-le-22-septembre-2016/
Oracle announces Java 7 end of life at april 2015
http://jaxenter.com/oracle-announces-java-7-end-of-life-116960.html
http://www.developpez.com/actu/84284/Oracle-met-fin-au-support-de-Java-7-les-utilisateurs-invites-a-migrer-vers-Java-8/
How Java 9 and Project Jigsaw may break your code
http://jaxenter.com/how-java-9-and-project-jigsaw-may-break-your-code-116965.html
Interesting presentation on the JVM architecture
http://www.dzone.com/links/r/architecture_of_jvm_with_diagram_tutorial.html
Top 10 Easy Performance Optimisations in Java
http://www.dzone.com/links/r/top_10_easy_performance_optimisations_in_java_2.html
JHipster release 2.12.0
http://jhipster.github.io/2015/05/22/jhipster-release-2.12.0.html
The long, strange life, death, and rebirth of Java
http://www.javaworld.com/article/2912380/java-platform/the-long-strange-life-death-and-rebirth-of-java.html#tk.rss_all
Red Hat introduces Red Hat Cloud Suite for applications: Industry’s first fully open-source integrated IaaS and PaaS solution
http://sdtimes.com/red-hat-introduces-red-hat-cloud-suite-for-applications-industrys-first-fully-open-source-integrated-iaas-and-paas-solution/
OpenStack wants to make it easier to use OpenStack
http://sdtimes.com/openstack-wants-to-make-it-easier-to-use-openstack/
Google open its BigTable to enterprise via its Cloud
http://www.developpez.com/actu/84933/Google-ouvre-BigTable-aux-entreprises-via-son-offre-Cloud-la-base-de-donnees-NoSQL-etait-utilisee-en-interne-pour-Gmail-Google-Analytics-et-Search/
IBM Cloud strategy
http://pro.clubic.com/entreprises/ibm/actualite-763936-ibm.html
IBM BlueMix presentation
http://www.developpez.com/actu/84212/-Bluemix-permet-au-developpeur-d-exprimer-toute-sa-creativite-et-construire-rapidement-une-application-entretien-avec-Vincent-Chartier-de-IBM-France/
Return of experience on continuous delivery at Huawei : Guest View: Continuous Delivery: Scaling from 2,000 to 40,000 developers worldwide
http://sdtimes.com/guest-view-continuous-delivery-scaling-from-2000-to-40000-developers-worldwide/
What is DevOps and why does it matter?
http://www.zdnet.com/article/what-is-devops-and-why-does-it-matter/
Distributed web application with Docker, Swarm, Consul and HAProxy
http://blog.revollat.net/application-web-distribuee-avec-docker-swarm-consul-et-haproxy/
In the modern era, software is commonly delivered as a service: called web apps, or software-as-a-service. The twelve-factor app is a methodology for building software-as-a-service apps
http://12factor.net/
Can DevOps(Sec) Make Software More Secure?
http://java.dzone.com/articles/can-devopssec-make-software
What is the price of the PaaS ?
http://blog.fortrabbit.com/about-paas-pricing
DevOps discussed with Rob Vanstone
http://www.ranger4.com/blog/devopsfriday5-with-rob-vanstone
Why I’m Happy To Have DevOps Engineer In My Job Title
http://devops.com/2015/04/30/im-happy-devops-engineer-job-title/
Feedback from the DevOps Paris days
http://blog.zenika.com/index.php?post/2015/04/30/Devopsdays-Paris-Jour-1
Towards Compliance as Code
http://java.dzone.com/articles/towards-compliance-code
Why Security is DevOps
http://java.dzone.com/articles/why-security-devops
Introducing Vector: Netflix’s On-Host Performance Monitoring Tool
http://techblog.netflix.com/2015/04/introducing-vector-netflixs-on-host.html
DevOps days presentations
http://www.devopsdays.org/presentations/
Sonar and continuous inspection
Sonar 5.1 is out
SonarQube JavaScript plugin 2.5 Released
SonarQube COBOL plugin 2.6 Released
PMD plugin 2.4.1 is out
http://www.sonarsource.com/2015/05/11/sonarqube-pmd-2-4-1-released/
Swift plugin 1.2 is out
Fortify plugin 2.1 is out
http://www.sonarsource.com/2015/05/12/sonarqube-fortify-2-1-released/
SonarQube Android Lint 1.1 Released
http://www.sonarsource.com/2015/05/05/sonarqube-android-lint-1-1-released/
Which format for your code review?
http://blog.octo.com/en/which-format-for-your-code-review/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Announcing SonarQube integration with MSBuild and Team Build
http://www.sonarqube.org/announcing-sonarqube-integration-with-msbuild-and-team-build/
Build and Continuous Integration
Why Build, Measure, Learn – isn’t just throwing things against the wall to see if they work
http://steveblank.com/2015/05/06/build-measure-learn-throw-things-against-the-wall-and-see-if-they-work/
Have you ever looked at your build? I mean, really looked at your build?
http://java.dzone.com/articles/have-you-ever-looked-your
Blackboard gives Nexus Lifecycle (formerly CLM) high marks for open source governance at the speed of development
http://www.sonatype.com/nexus/customer-experiences/nexus-lifecycle-auditor
Automated tests with Geb, Spock and Groovy
http://allegrotech.io/automated-tests-with-geb-spock-and-groovy.html
Smarter testing Java code with Spock Framework
https://speakerdeck.com/szpak/smarter-testing-java-code-with-spock-framework
Software Testers Need to Constantly Learn New Technologies
http://java.dzone.com/articles/software-testers-need
Just Say No to More End-to-End Tests
http://googletesting.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/just-say-no-to-more-end-to-end-tests.html
Unit And Integration Test Reports For Maven Projects In SonarQube
http://java.dzone.com/articles/unit-and-integration-test
Russia will create its own Mobile OS based on Sailfish !
http://www.developpez.com/actu/85384/La-Russie-envisage-de-creer-son-propre-OS-mobile-dans-le-but-de-concurrencer-Android-et-iOS/
How to architecture Web Service for iOS
http://blog.xebia.fr/2015/05/19/comment-architecturer-ses-web-services-en-ios/
Google aims at changing permissions on Android
http://www.developpez.com/actu/85073/Google-envisagerait-de-changer-la-gestion-des-permissions-sur-Android-la-nouvelle-fonctionnalite-serait-prevue-pour-la-prochaine-version-de-l-OS/
Google might add A/B test to the playStore
http://www.developpez.com/actu/85041/Google-pourrait-ajouter-les-tests-A-B-au-Play-Store-pour-aider-les-developpeurs-dans-la-monetisation-de-leurs-applications/
Google might announce Android M during Google I/O
http://www.developpez.com/actu/85014/Google-pourrait-annoncer-Android-M-durant-la-Google-I-O-ainsi-que-Voice-Access/
Fastlane : continuous deployment for iOS
http://www.infoq.com/fr/news/2015/03/fastlane-ios-continuous-deploy
Sky : adapting the Dart language to Android
http://www.developpez.com/actu/84751/Sky-le-langage-de-programmation-Dart-s-invite-sur-Android-et-promet-d-offrir-des-performances-pouvant-atteindre-jusqu-a-120-FPS/
Windows 10 will be able to execute Android applications (but with limitations…):
http://www.developpez.com/actu/84624/Build-2015-Windows-10-pourra-executer-les-applications-Android-Microsoft-facilite-le-port-d-applications-iOS-sur-l-OS/
There’s a lot to explore with Google Play services 7.3
http://android-developers.blogspot.fr/2015/04/theres-lot-to-explore-with-google-play.html
FLEX (Flipboard Explorer) is a set of in-app debugging and exploration tools for iOS development
https://github.com/Flipboard/FLEX
New Android Code Samples
http://android-developers.blogspot.fr/2015/04/new-android-code-samples.html
Testing on Android are possible, let’s go !
http://blog.xebia.fr/2015/04/17/plus-dexcuses-les-tests-en-android-cest-possible/
Does TDD Really Lead to Good Design?
http://java.dzone.com/articles/does-tdd-really-lead-good
Impact mapping by drawing
http://fr.impactmapping.org/drawing.php
Is your team Agile ?
http://www.developpez.com/actu/85179/Comment-savoir-que-votre-equipe-projet-n-est-pas-agile-voici-les-differents-comportements-a-surveiller/
TDD Gamification – Turning Test Driven Development into a Game
http://java.dzone.com/articles/tdd-gamification-turning-test
How Agile took the wrong way and how to change that
http://www.developpez.com/actu/85049/Comment-l-Agile-s-est-detourne-de-son-chemin-et-comment-corriger-cela-explique-l-un-des-auteurs-du-Manifeste-Agile/
User stories importance : The Forgotten Agility of User Stories
https://medium.com/@johnhayes/the-forgotten-agility-of-user-stories-d24bde0f8b0a
Extreme Programming industrialization
http://blog.xebia.fr/2015/04/28/extreme-programming-lindustrialisation/
What do you expect from your Agile manager?
http://blog.valtech.fr/2015/04/22/cest-quoi-un-manager-agile/
7 Stages of Delivery – an Example Kanban
http://java.dzone.com/articles/7-stages-delivery-example
Git 2.4 is out and here are some new features:
http://java.dzone.com/articles/git-24-released-some-new
GitLab 7.10 released with Google Code Import, Default Git Hooks and a package server!
https://about.gitlab.com/2015/04/22/gitlab-7-10-released/
Initializing Git Repositories with JGit
http://www.dzone.com/links/r/initializing_git_repositories_with_jgit.html
IT Press Review – april 2015
This press review focus on Development Accelerators (like JHipster or Ionic Framework) and AngularJS 2 (and the big choice of Google to use Microsoft TypeScript!).
You will find also the 2015 survey of StackOverflow on developer profiles and technologies.
Some contents refer to Devoxx France 2015 which took place last week (8-9-10 april) ! A special page will be published on that very soon!
Development accelerators
JHipster v2.7.0 released, with Spring Boot 1.2.3 and Spring Security 4.0.0 support!. A very fast and efficient way to initiate Spring Boot / Angular application!
https://jhipster.github.io/2015/04/03/jhipster-release-2.7.0.html
Google make its build tool « Bazel » Open Source:
http://www.developpez.com/actu/83508/Bazel-l-outil-de-build-utilise-en-interne-par-Google-devient-open-source-les-developpeurs-peuvent-desormais-participer-a-son-amelioration/
http://www.infoq.com/fr/news/2015/03/bazel-google-build-open-source
Asynchronous development with Dart 1.9:
http://www.developpez.com/actu/83208/Google-publie-Dart-1-9-qui-apporte-le-support-de-la-programmation-asynchrone/
What is a good code … in a scientific point of view:
http://engineering.intenthq.com/2015/03/what-is-good-code-a-scientific-definition/
Find your framework easily with Libraries.io:
http://korben.info/trouver-la-bibliotheque-ou-le-framework-de-vos-reves.html
Eclipse, NetBeans or IntelliJ: Which is the best Java IDE?
http://jaxenter.com/eclipse-netbeans-or-intellij-which-is-the-best-java-ide-107980.html
Maven escape from XML (Not so new! But they try again…)
http://www.infoq.com/news/2015/03/maven-polyglot
Comments on recent Gradle criticisms:
http://blog.cacoethes.co.uk/gradle/comments-on-recent-gradle-criticisms
Some Ippon return of experience on Devoxx France 2015 (more to come from my side…), this one concern Spring:
http://blog.ippon.fr/2015/04/10/devoxx-france-2015-jour-2-spring-4-1-et-java-8/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=devoxx-france-2015-jour-2-spring-4-1-et-java-8
Spring Boot and Swagger UI : a good wedding ! (futhermore with JHipster):
http://java.dzone.com/articles/spring-boot-swagger-ui
Very large Developper survey of Stack Overflow (popular language, community, developper profile…)
http://stackoverflow.com/research/developer-survey-2015
According to IDC DevOps contribute to reduce the costs:
http://www.developpez.com/actu/83795/DevOps-contribue-a-reduire-les-couts-en-entreprises-selon-une-etude-menee-par-IDC-en-collaboration-avec-AppDynamics/
Legal point of view on DevOps aspects at Sonatype:
http://blog.sonatype.com/2015/04/legal-at-devops-speed/#.VSzaIdKqnqt
Getting Started with DevOps article:
http://java.dzone.com/articles/getting-started-devops
DevOps days in Paris 14 and 15 april:
http://blog.octo.com/devops-days-paris-le-14-et-15-avril/
Framasoft offer to replace Google Code:
http://framablog.org/2015/03/13/google-code-ferme-ses-portes-nous-on-les-ouvre/
According to Gartner, DevOps is mainly a philosophy:
http://www.developpez.com/actu/82245/Gartner-DevOps-est-plutot-une-philosophie-avec-un-marche-d-outils-de-mise-en-oeuvre-qui-connait-une-forte-croissance/
DevEE after DevOps ?
http://blog.valtech.fr/2015/03/30/devops-ok-voici-devee/
They put DevOps in the British government! :
http://www.infoq.com/fr/news/2015/03/gds-uk-gov-devops
Continuous Delivery, Real-Time Test Analysis
http://devops.sys-con.com/node/3306417
DevOps tools will represent 2.3Md$ in 2015
http://www.lemondeinformatique.fr/actualites/lire-les-outils-lies-a-devops-peseront-2-3-md$-en-2015-60441.html
DevOps Best Practice – Establishing a « Single Source of Truth »
https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/community/blogs/c914709e-8097-4537-92ef-8982fc416138/entry/devops_best_practice_-_establishing_a_%E2%80%9Csingle_source_of_truth%E2%80%9D?lang=en
Is Continuous Delivery Riskier? Ok let’s talk about that !
http://java.dzone.com/articles/continuous-delivery-riskier
What’s the Version of my Deployed Application?
http://java.dzone.com/articles/whats-version-my-deployed
SonarQube Swift plugin available (commercial plugin):
http://docs.sonarqube.org/display/SONAR/Swift+Plugin
TypeScript plugin for SonarQube:
http://pablissimo.com/647/sonarqube-typescript-plugin
Jenkins and Continuous Integration
Jenkins User Conference are planned:
http://jenkins-ci.org/content/juc-world-tour-2015-keynote-speaker-news-and-early-bird-tickets
Tips integrating Jenkins, SonarQube, and Nexus
http://dev-snapshot.blogspot.fr/2014/02/integrating-jenkins-sonarqube-and-nexus.html
Continuous delivery and Nexus:
http://blog.sonatype.com/2015/03/continuous-delivery-and-nexus/#.VSzf6NKqnqt
Do you need excuses for not testing ? :
http://java.dzone.com/articles/excuses-not-testing
Jmeter 2.13 is out:
http://jmeter.apache.org/changes.html
Ok this is important to automate your tests, but what Limitations Does Automated Testing Present?
http://java.dzone.com/articles/what-limitations-does
Why Manual Testing is Still Necessary
http://java.dzone.com/articles/why-manual-testing-still
Why did the Angular team choose TypeScript over Dart?
http://jaxenter.com/angular-typescript-dart-115426.html
A sneak peek at the radically new Angular 2.0
http://jaxenter.com/angular-2-0-112094.html
Chrome could interpret directly TypeScript:
http://javascript.developpez.com/actu/82363/Chrome-pourrait-interpreter-nativement-TypeScript-le-projet-SoundScript-a-pour-but-un-mode-plus-fort-pour-le-JavaScript/
Microsoft announce new version of TypeScript:
http://typescript.developpez.com/actu/83471/Microsoft-annonce-la-version-1-5-alpha-de-TypeScript-destructuration-compatibilite-ES5-ES3-et-decorateurs-sont-au-programme/
Google announces new, softer approach to Angular 2.0 and retires AtScript
http://jaxenter.com/google-announces-new-approach-angular-2-0-115228.html
The Foundation framework, extremely responsive:
http://foundation.zurb.com/
Web development with Scala:
http://www.developpez.com/actu/83091/Le-langage-Scala-s-ouvre-au-Web-Scala-js-permet-de-compiler-du-code-Scala-en-JavaScript/
Create your first Web Component
http://blog.ippon.fr/2015/03/21/tutoriel-creer-son-premier-web-component/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tutoriel-creer-son-premier-web-component
Ionic mobile Hybrid SDK near to the 1.0.0 version:
http://ionicframework.com/
Gradle for Android build:
http://www.infoq.com/presentations/gradle-android?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=global
Test-Drive your Android code with Roboelectric:
http://robolectric.org/
Groovy mobile automation:
http://www.infoq.com/presentations/groovy-spock-gradle?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=global
Android 5.1 SDK is available:
http://android-developers.blogspot.fr/2015/03/android-51-lollipop-sdk.html
http://officialandroid.blogspot.de/2015/03/android-51-unwrapping-new-lollipop.html
Running Xcode test from terminal:
http://www.mokacoding.com/blog/running-tests-from-the-terminal/
Some example of BDD developpement with Cucumber, Groovy and Grails:
http://www.infoq.com/presentations/tdd-cucumber-groovy-grails?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=global
BDD tests with Spock and with Groovy 2.4:
http://java.dzone.com/articles/spock-10-groovy-24
Spock by example
http://eclipsesource.com/blogs/2015/03/20/spock-by-example-introducing-the-series/
agiledevopsgradlejavajenkinsmobilenexussecuritysonartestweb
IT Press Review – march 2015
you will find here my press review around Continuous Integration and IT development solutions.
That’s why you will find here news on tools (like Gradle or Maven), architecture (like Spring) but also methods and processes (like DevOps).
Java development tools
Technologies landscape of 2014 from ZeroTurnAround (creators of JRebel tool) : Git and Jenkins the Continuous Integration most used tools! and Gradle and IntelliJ appears to be the most wanted tools
Continuous Delivery/Deployment appear to be one of the top priority of 2014/2015
http://zeroturnaround.com/rebellabs/java-tools-and-technologies-landscape-for-2014/
Interesting survey on global frameworks used for development:
http://w3techs.com/
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http://java.dzone.com/articles/continuous-delivery-theory
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Sonar Jana analyzer improvements
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Jenkins has 102 992 actives users today
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Unit tests vs Class tests
http://blog.arkency.com/2014/09/unit-tests-vs-class-tests/
TDDing a Unit, Not a Class
http://java.dzone.com/articles/tdding-unit-not-class
How to make mutation testing
http://www.guru99.com/mutation-testing.html
Profiling on memory leaks on AngularJS
http://blog.zenika.com/index.php?post/2015/01/22/Rex-AngularJS-et-les-Fuites-memoires
Groovy 2.4 released with the capacity to develop Android Mobile apps. No doubt it will accelerate mobile developments.
http://glaforge.appspot.com/article/groovy-2-4-released
http://www.infoq.com/news/2015/01/groovy14-android?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=global
http://www.mscharhag.com/2015/02/creating-android-apps-with-groovy.html
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http://www.raywenderlich.com/95181/whats-new-in-swift-1-2
Apache Cordova 4.3.0 released (Apache Cordova is a platform for building native mobile applications using HTML, CSS and JavaScript)
http://cordova.apache.org/index.html#download
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https://developer.apple.com/swift/blog/?id=22
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http://java.dzone.com/articles/we-cant-measure-programmer
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http://www.forbes.com/sites/stevedenning/2015/01/26/why-do-managers-hate-agile/
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http://blog.xebia.fr/2013/07/01/il-etait-un-fois-un-projet-it-en-kanban-episode-1-du-story-mapping-au-kanban/
Developer motivation
http://blog.ippon.fr/2015/02/16/quest-ce-qui-me-motive-en-tant-que-developpeur/?utm_source=feedly&utm_reader=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=quest-ce-qui-me-motive-en-tant-que-developpeur
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The first Jamaican skeleton athlete at a Winter Olympics, Anthony Watson, has struggled through two runs in the men's skeleton at the 2018 Games in PyeongChang, South Korea on Wednesday night Jamaica time.
Watson, 28-year-old, sits at second-from-the-bottom in 29th position after he posted a combined time of 1:47.17 in his two heats at the Olympic Sliding Centre.
Skeleton is not for the faint-hearted. It involves an athlete riding a small sled, headfirst, at high speed down a frozen track while lying face-down and riders can hit speeds of 80mph.
Watson's historic qualification to the Winter Olympics came 30 years after Jamaica's men bobsleigh team made its first historic appearance at a Winter Olympics (1988 in Calgary), which inspired the film Cool Runnings.
Watson was born and raised in the US. His father was born in Jamaica and that opens the door for him to compete for the country at the Olympics.
He is ranked 79th in the world, but that world ranking time was not enough to qualify him for the Olympics automatically. He made it to PyeongChang after nations including Austria, Switzerland and France declined places.
Watson was the last slider given one of the reallocated skeleton slots.
Yun Sungbin currently sits in first place after the opening two runs.
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With each of the four runs counting toward a cumulative time that decides the final rankings, there could still be a lot of movement before the medals are awarded. However, the hometown hero has put himself in great shape for a gold in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
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John Patteson Oti has been elected the new Speaker of the Solomon Islands parliament by MPs today.
Mr Oti is a former foreign affairs minister and more recently served as the country's ambassador to Fiji.
There were 48 secret ballots cast, 30 were in favour of Mr Oti, 15 went to the only other nominee and former speaker Ajilon Jasper Nasiu.
Three ballots were spoilt and two MPs were absent.
Only one nominee was put forward for the deputy speaker's post, Stanley Festus Sofu, the MP for East Kwaio.
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Hanlon announces measures to correct Vote-By-Mail issues
Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon
Freehold, NJ-Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon announced this morning that there as been an issue throughout the State of New Jersey with the proper delivery of Vote-By-Mail ballots being returned to the Board of Elections in voters respective counties.
Hanlon said that out of over 23,000 ballots requested in Monmouth County, over 4,700 voters have already returned their ballots to the Board of Elections without issue.However, the Clerk’s Office has received about 30 calls from voters who mailed in their ballots and had them return to to their homes by the Post Office.
Postal Service scanners have been picking up the tracking label on the return address of some ballots as the “mail to” address.
Hanlon and County Clerks throughout New Jersey have been in contact with the United States Postal Service regarding this issue. The Postal Service is working closely with us and we have been communicating with them to resolve these issues.
Voters are advised that to return the ballot, they can just put the ballot back in the mail. No additional postage is necessary.
If needed, the County Clerk’s Office will provide a new envelope to voters who have had their ballots returned by the Post Office. Call 732-431-7790
Additionally, Vote-By-Mail ballots can be hand delivered to the Monmouth County Board of Elections, 300 Halls Mill Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, either by the voter or a duly appointed bearer.
Hanlon urged any voters with concerns about their ballots to call the Board of Elections at 732-431-7802 or her office at 732-431-7790 without delay.
Mail-in ballots must be received by the Board of Elections by 8PM on Election Day, November 8. The deadline for requesting a Vote-By Mail Ballot vial mail is 3PM on November 1. Voters who miss the deadline to receive a ballot by mail and make an in-person Mail-In Ballot application at the Board of Election Office up until 3PM on November 7.
“We are committed to counting every vote in Monmouth County,” Hanlon said. “Don’t hesitate to contact us with any issues, including to confirm that your ballot has been received.”
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Posted: October 12th, 2016 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Christine Hanlon, Elections, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, New Jersey | Tags: Board of Elections, Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon, Monmouth County News, New Jersey, Post Office, United State Postal Service, Vote by mail | 3 Comments »
3 Comments on “Hanlon announces measures to correct Vote-By-Mail issues”
Tom Stokes said at 4:38 pm on October 12th, 2016:
There may be something more involved.
Undelivarable addresses, vacant locations where ballots are being mailed to.
Check for dead people, said at 11:06 pm on October 13th, 2016:
illegals, multiple names at the same address, people who live in NoCarolina and come home every 4 years to say hey to friends,and vote from Mom’s house up here, too..you know, basic theft of the one-person, one-vote cherished privilege, which is being aborted worse than ever under the postulate: if you can’t win on better ideas and harder work, just steal it! Our poor country…
TheDigger said at 3:48 pm on October 14th, 2016:
How about two different voter id’s, same birth dates, same address, same last name and same first name with only one letter added to one of the first names and they are both being sent vote by mail ballots to the same address overseas in the UK. And both are males. Hmmmmm?
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[ASSISTDIR] ASSIST DIR, MATH STUDY GROUPS PROGRAM, ACADEMIC RESOURCE CTR
North Carolina State University, Department of Mathematics
[AG19] Algebra, geometry, Algebra/Geometry (2019/10/15)
[FM19] Financial mathematics, Financial Mathematics (2019/10/15)
[IAM19] Interdisciplinary and/or applied mathematics, Interdisciplinary and Applied Mathematics (2019/10/15)
[MA19] Mathematical analysis, Mathematical Analysis and Its Applications (2019/10/15)
[TAP19] Mathematics, Teaching Assistant Professor (2019/10/15)
[GERRY] Mathematics, Quantifying Gerrymandering Researcher/Software Engineer
University of Cincinnati Clermont College
University of Cincinnati, Mathematical Sciences
[ADJ1] mathematics and statistics, Adjunct Instructor - Mathematics
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, IUPUI Department of Mathematical Sciences
[POSTDOC1] Mathematical Biology/Computational Neuroscience, Postdoctoral Fellow (2019/07/31)
Wright State University, Mathematics & Statistics
[ACTUARIAL] Actuarial Science, Actuarial Science NTE Position (deadline 2019/04/08)
[STATS] Statistics, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Statistics (deadline 2019/04/08)
[SRS] Engineering, Senior Research Scientist (2019/08/31)
University of Wyoming, Mathematics
[POSTDOCRA] Post Doc Res Assoc - Genomics Underlying Toxin Tolerance (GUTT) (2019/08/15*)
Westmont College, Mathematics and Computer Science
[AP] Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or Pure Mathematics, Assistant or Associate Professor of Mathematics (deadline 2019/01/31)
University of California, Santa Barbara, Mathematics Department
[LECPOOL] Mathematics, Lecture Pool
University of California Santa Barbara, Statistics and Applied Probability
[VAPFINMATHACT] Financial Math/Actuarial Science, Visiting Faculty Position (VAP) - Financial Math/Actuarial Science (2019/10/31)
[POSTDOC19] Scientific Computation and Machine Learning, Postdoctoral Scholar in Scientific Computation
[COURSEMANAGER] Mathematics, Course Manager - Mathematics
[MATHEMATICS] Calculus, Faculty - Assistant Professor - Mathematics
University of Virginia, Department of Mathematics
[LGF2019] Lecturer, General Faculty, in Mathematics (deadline 2019/04/25)
[OPEN] Open Rank in Mathematics
Denison University, Math & Computer Science
[TTCS] Computer Science, Asst. Professor of Computer Science (2019/10/18)
[VPM] mathematics or statistics, Visiting Professor of Mathematics (filled, deadline 2019/04/19)
University of Chicago, Department of Mathematics
[LECT] Mathematics, Lecturer
College of William and Mary, Mathematics
[LECT2] Mathematics - Actuarial, Lecturer of Mathematics
Radix Trading LLC
[QR] Quantitative Researcher
University of Notre Dame, Applied and Computational Math and Statistics
[POSTDOC_LIN] Statistics, Postdoctoral Research Position, Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics, University of Notre Dame
[VAPFA19] Statistics, Visiting Assistant Professor in Statistics (filled)
Northwestern University, NSF-Simons Center for Quantitative Biology
[POSTDOC1] Interface of mathematical science and developmental biology, Postdoc NSF-Simons Center for Quantitative Biology (2019/08/05)
[VISITINGSCHOLAR] Interface of mathematical science and developmental biology, Visiting Scholars, NSF-Simons Center for Quantitative Biology (2019/08/05)
[POSTDOC] Interface of mathematical science and developmental biology, Independent NSF-Simons Fellows in Quantitative Biology (deadline 2019/04/15)
Trine University
[MATH] Mathematics, Assistant/Associate Professor Mathematics (2019/08/01)
Bowling Green State University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
[NTTFFA19] Mathematics and Statistics, Assistant Teaching Professor (2019/07/17*)
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Instituto de Matemáticas
[OAXACA] Algebra, Algebraic or Geometric Topology, Algebraic, Complex or Differential Geometry, Tenure Track Assistant Position (2019/07/22*)
National Science Foundation, Division of Mathematical Sciences
[PDFY19] Mathematical Sciences, Program Director
Marymount University, Mathematics
[MVAP] Visiting Assistant Professor
Utah State University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
[PROB] Probability, Assistant Rofessor Probability (2019/12/01)
Kalamazoo College, Mathematics
[VAPST] Mathematics with Statistics Emphasis, Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics (filled)
American University, Mathematics and Statistics
[TERM] Mathematics or Statistics, Professorial Lecturer or Instructor (deadline 2019/06/21)
University of Pittsburgh, Computational and Systems Biology
[PDR1] Machine Learning/Statistics, Postdoctoral Researcher
[PDR2] Machine Learning/Statistics, Postdoctoral Researcher (2019/08/31)
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Applied and Computational Mathematics Division
[NRCPOSTDOC2] Applied and Computational Mathematics, NRC Postdoctoral Associate (2019/08/01)
Marquette University, Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science
[FTADJINST] FT Adjunct Instructor/Adjunct Assistant Professor (2019-2020)
[AMF] Mathermatics, Adjunct Mathematics Faculty
[AP] Mathematics, Assistant Professor Mathematics (2019/08/30)
[AP1] Mathematics, Assistant Professor Mathematics (2019/08/30)
[APMATH] Mathematics, Assistant Professor Mathematics
Cleveland State University, Department of Mathematics
[VAP] Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics (deadline 2019/05/22)
Johns Hopkins University, Mathematics
[TF] Tenured faculty
[TTF] Tenure-track faculty
[JJSAP] J.J. Sylvester Assistant Professor
BASIS Independent Schools
[CALCTEACHER] Mathematics, Calculus Teacher (2019/12/17)
Michigan State University, Statistics & Probability
[INSTRUCTOR] Teaching and course development, Fixed-Term Faculty/Instructor (deadline 2019/06/26)
[RESASSOC] Research Associate: four positions
Wayne State University, Mathematics
[PD] Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing, Post Doc
CyberMath Academy
[SUMMERINSTRUCTOR] Summer Camp Instructor in Math, Coding, Robotics, Physics
Amazon Web Services, Amazon AI
[OG] Machine Learning, Deep learning, Audio, Signal Processing, Research Scientist / Applied Scientist
Menlo College, Academic Affairs
[MATH] Math, Mathematics (2019/08/01)
Southwest Minnesota State University, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
[IMLCC] Math, Instructor/Math Learning Center Coordinator
California State University, East Bay, Department of Mathematics
[AP] Mathematics, Assistant Professor (2019/11/01)
[ASSTASSOCPROF] Mathematics, Math-Teaching-TT (2019/11/01)
IXL Learning
[SAM] Curriculum Design, Standards Aligner - Math
Oakland University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
[VAP] Mathematics, Visiting Assistant Professor (2019/08/31)
St. Olaf College, Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science
[TT2020STATS] Statistics or Data Science, Tenure Track Positions in Statistics and Data Science (2019/10/24)
University of California Berkeley, Data Science
[LECTURER] Data Science, Lecturer (2020/02/03)
University of California, Berkeley, Consortium for Data Analytics in Risk
[POSTDOC] Data science at UC Berkeley, CDAR, Postdoctoral Fellow (filled, deadline 2019/03/31)
Rosebud AI
[SWE] Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Neural Networks, Software Engineering, Machine Learning/Deep Learning Engineer (accepting applications)
University of Delaware, Mathematical Sciences
[TEMPAPI] Mathematics, Temporary Math Assistant Professor / Instructor Positions
The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Mathematics
[FAC] Faculty (2020/07/31)
[POSTDOC] Postdoctoral Scholar (2020/07/31)
[TEACHPROF] Teaching Professors (2019/08/31)
The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Statistics
[ASSTPROF] statistical methodology, modeling and computational methods, Lindsay Visiting Assistant Professorships (deadline 2019/06/30)
[POSTDOC] Statistics, Biostatistics, Postdoctoral Scholar (2019/09/17)
[TTFACULTY] Statistics, Cyberscience, Life Sciences, data sciences, Tenure-Track Faculty (2019/12/31)
University of California, Davis, Mathematics
[P620192020] All areas of Mathematics, Pre-Six Lecturer positions for 2019-2020
Swarthmore College, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
[TTSTAT] Statistics, Assistant Professor (2019/10/14)
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, School of Science
[LAT] Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Mathematics
Macalester College, Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science
[TTSTAT] Statistics, Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Statistics at Macalester College (2019/10/01)
Stevens Capital Management LP
[QRA] Quantitative Research Analyst
[QRD] Quantitative Research Developer
Drexel University, Mathematics
[ATP] Assistant Teaching Professor (accepting applications)
[VAP] 2 year postdoctoral (accepting applications)
University of Pennsylvania, Department of Mathematics
[POSTDOC] Homological Mirror Symmetry, Simons Collaboration on Homological Mirror Symmetry - University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Fellowships (deadline 2019/03/01)
Bryn Mawr College, Computer Science
[LECTURERORVISITINGASSISTANTPROFESSOROFCS] Computer Science, Lecturer or Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science (2019/07/15)
University of Minnesota, School of Mathematics
[ANALYSIS3] Analysis, PDE and Geometric Measure Theory, Post Doctoral Associate 20
[ANALYSIS4] Analysis and PDE, Post Doctoral Associate 20
[DJ20] DUNHAM JACKSON (DJ) ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
[FACULTY20] TENURE-TRACK OR TENURED POSITIONS
[ORDWAYCHAIR] Endowed Ordway Chair
University of Wisconsin-Stout, Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science Dept.
[ACAD19] Mathematics, Lecturer in Mathematics (2019/08/01)
[CSACAD19] Computer Science, Lecturer in Computer Science (2019/08/18)
Susquehanna International Group, Quantitative Research
[QR] Quantitative Research - Quantitative Trading, Quantitative Research Associate - PhD Hire (2019/08/12)
Temple University, Mathematics
[NTT2019INSTR] NTTInstructional2019 (deadline 2019/06/15)
Ursinus College, Mathematics and Computer Science
[VAPM] Mathematics, Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics (offers accepted)
[ADJUNCTFACULTY] Intermediate Algebra, Algebra & Trigonometry, Finite Mathematics, Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics
Edgestream Partners, L.P.
[RESEARCHSCIENTIST2018] Research Scientist
Institute for Advanced Study, School of Mathematics
[MEMBER] Mathematics, Post-Doctoral Memberships and Joint Positions; Mid-to-Senior Career-Level Memberships; and Special-Year Program Memberships (2019/12/01)
Princeton University, Program in Applied and Computational Mathematics
[2019PACM] Applied and Computational Mathematics, PACMPOSTDOC2019
Princeton University, Mathematics Department
[DIRECTORCCRP] Director, Center for Communications Research - Princeton (deadline 2019/07/14)
Rutgers University, Mathematics
[TIAP19] Teaching Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor (deadline 2019/07/01)
Alfred University, Mathematics & Computer Science
[APM] Mathematics, Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Blair Academy, Math Department
[MDC] High School Mathematics Department Chair, Math Department Chair (2019/08/10)
McMaster University, Mathematics & Statistics
[CLA] Mathematics, Statistics, Assistant Professorship (12 month limited term) (2019/08/01)
[PDFFM] Financial Mathematics, Post-Doctoral Fellowship-Financial Math (deadline 2019/03/01)
University of Waterloo, Statistics and Actuarial Science
[PDF] Actuarial Science, Postdoctoral Fellow (2020/06/30)
Rutgers University - Newark, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
[TEACHCOORD] Math teaching and coordination, Math teaching & coordinating (deadline 2019/05/12)
[ASSTPROF] Mathematics, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
[QT1] Quantitative Trader
[FACULTY] Mathematics, Assistant Professor - Mathematics
[PHDMATHTARA] Mathematics, Statistics, Doctoral (PhD) Pure & Applied Mathematics students - Teaching & Research Assistants (2019/08/31)
New York University, The Courant Institute
[MATHPOSTDOC] Mathematics, Postdoctoral Research Position (Non-tenured)
[POSTDOC20] Postdoctoral Researcher in Applied Math (2019/07/31)
[POSTDOCTORALRESEARCHER] Climate/Ocean Physics and Machine Learning, Postdoctoral Researcher in Climate/Ocean Physics and Machine Learning in the Mathematics department at NYU Courant
[LEC] applied mathematics, statistics, and stochastic analysis, Lecturer (2019/08/16)
[RS4] Research Scientist (2019/09/31)
D. E. Shaw Research
[PFCOMB1] Postdoctoral Fellowships in Computational Chemistry, Biology, and Physics at D. E. Shaw Research
New York University in Abu Dhabi, Mathematics/Science
[PDACHENRESEARCH] Chern-Simons gauge theory, TQFT, Volume Conjecture, Categorification of knot invariants, Quantum gravity (especially Black Hole Information Paradox, etc.) and quantum 6j/10j symbols., Post-Doctoral Associate in Science - Dr. Qingtao Chen Research Group, NYU Abu Dhabi
Columbia University, Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics
[CHU2] Computational Mathematics, Assistant Professor
Yeshiva University, Mathematics
[APM] Assistant Professor of Mathematics
CUNY-Bronx Community College, Mathematics and Computer Science
[ASSTPROF] Mathematics and Computer Science, Assistant Professor - Mathematics and Computer Science (Multiple Positions) (deadline 2019/04/20)
Fordham University, Mathematics Department
[L19] Lecturer (2019/09/01)
[PMC19] Mathematics, Peter M. Curran Research Instructor (2019/08/15)
[SP2019] Mathematics, Senior Position 2019 (2019/08/31)
Manhattan College, Mathematics
[VISITINGASSTPROF] Visiting Assistant Professor Mathematics
Binghamton University, Mathematical Sciences
[RAP19] all, Riley Assistant Professor (reviewing applications, filled, deadline 2019/06/30)
Cornell University, School of Operations Research and Information Engineering
[TTTFP] Tenured/Tenured-Track Faculty Position(s) (2019/09/19)
Fields Institute, Postdoctoral Fellowships
[AFRICAPDF] applied mathematics, pure mathematics, statistics, computer science, classical gravity, condensed matter theory, cosmology, particle physics, quantum fields and strings, quantum foundations, Fields-AIMS-Perimeter - Africa Postdoctoral Fellowship (2019/11/15*)
[HYDRODYNAMICS] Mathematical Hydrodynamics, Postdoctoral Fellowship (2019/10/31)
Vassar College, Mathematics and Statistics
[APS] Statistics, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics
SUNY Oswego, Mathematics
[VAPS19] Mathematics, Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics (7/5/19 accepting applications)
The Jackson Laboratory
[COMPSCI] Computational Scientist (Sytems Immunology)
[POSTDOC] Postdoctoral Associate
[RAIII] Research Assistant III
Hamilton College, Mathematics
[RVP] Statistics, Visiting Assistant Professor (2019/12/15)
Trinity College, Mathematics
[VAP1YR] mathematics, Visiting Assistant Professor - 1 Year (offers accepted)
University of Connecticut, Mathematics
[VAP] Mathematics, Visiting Assistant Professor (2019/08/09*)
[PRF] applied mathematics, Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2019/09/01)
Smith College, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
[LECTURER] Lecturer of Statistical and Data Sciences, Lecturer of Statistical and Data Sciences
Brown University, Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics
[FALL20] Advances in Computational Relativity, Postdoctoral Fellow
[SPRING21] Combinatorial Algebraic Geometry, Postdoctoral Fellow (2020/01/04)
Brown University, Division of Applied Mathematics
[VAP] Data Science, Visiting Assistant Professor in Data Science (deadline 2019/06/14)
Queen's University, Smith School of Business
[TTMA] Operations Management, Management Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Management Analytics (2019/09/04)
Skidmore College, Mathematics Program
[VAPMATH] Mathematics and Statistics, Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics
College of the Holy Cross, Mathematics and Computer Science
[VAP1] Mathematics, Visiting Assistant Professor
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Mathematical Sciences
[POSTDOC1] Statistics, Postdoctoral Scholar
[PROF1] Systems Biology, Professor
EPFL FSB, MATHGEOM-GE
[PHDSTUDENT] Number theory, Doctoral student (accepting applications)
Bentley University, Mathematical Sciences
[TENURETRACKOPENRANKMATHEMATICALSCIENCES] Tenure Track Open Rank, Mathematical Sciences
[TTORMS] Tenure Track Open Rank, Mathematical Sciences (2019/08/15)
Wentworth Institute of Technology, Applied Mathematics
[VAP] Visiting Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics (full semester hire)
Northeastern University, Mathematics
[AATP] Mathematics, Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor
[PTLMATH] Mathematics, Part Time Lecturer in Mathematics (deadline 2019/06/30)
Harvard University, Mathematics
[FP] Mathematics, Full Professor with Tenure (deadline 2019/06/30)
[SUMMERFELLOW] Data science, geography, geometry, voting rights, gerrymandering, computer science, mathematics, Voting Rights Data Institute Summer Fellows (deadline 2019/02/15*)
[POSTDOC] Geometry, computation, political redistricting, Postdoc in geometry, computation, and political redistricting (deadline 2019/02/01)
Middlebury College, Mathematics
[VAPS] Visiting Assistant Professor of Statistics
Washington State University, Department of Mathematics & Statistics
[CLINICAL] Mathematics and Statistics, Clinical Assistant Prof/Director of Math Learning Center
McGill University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
[FL2019] Statistics, Faculty Lecturer (deadline 2019/05/10)
University of the Virgin Islands, Science & Mathematics
[CSM] CSM Composite Ads
Université Laval, Département de mathématiques et de Statistique
[TENUETRACK] Applied Mathematics, Tenure-track position (2019/07/31*)
University of Washington, Applied Mathematics
[RESEARCHASSOCIATE] Data Driven Methods and Scientific Computing, Research Associate (Postdoctoral Position), Data Driven Methods and Scientific Computing, Departments of Applied Mathematics/Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington
University of Saskatchewan, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
[CBPD] Computational Biology, Computational Biology Postdoc (2019/09/08)
University of Calgary, Mathematics & Statistics
[LTIMTST] Mathematics and Statistics, Limited Term Instructor - Mathematics and Statistics (2019/07/30*)
University of British Columbia, Department of Mathematics
[PDF19] Postdoctoral Fellowships (2019/08/31)
University of Alberta, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
[PDF] Postdoctoral Position in Mathematical Biology
University of Hawaii, Mathematics
[INSTR2019] Instructor (deadline 2019/05/22)
Centre de Recerca Matemàtica
[ESR] Climate Science, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Meteorology, Non-linear Physics, Data Science, Complex Systems, 12 PhD Positions for the MSCA ITN CAFE: Climate Advanced Forecasting of sub-seasonal Extremes
University Of Oxford, Mathematical Institute
[APTF] Pure Mathematics and its Interfaces, Associate Professorship (or Professor) of Pure Mathematics and its Interfaces in association with Hertford College (2019/08/30)
[RF] Applied Mathematics, Hooke Research Fellowship (2019/08/08)
[RF1] Pure Mathematics, Titchmarsh Research Fellowship (2019/08/08)
The University of Warwick, Department of Mathematics
[RF1] Research Fellow (deadline 2019/02/19)
[RF2] Mathematical Foundations, Theory, Research Fellow (2019/07/22)
[RF3] Research Fellow (2019/07/24)
[WZL] mathematics, Warwick Zeeman Lecturer (2019/08/04)
University College London (UCL), Mathematics
[M] Mathematics (deadline 2019/05/26)
Queen Mary University of London, School of Mathematical Sciences
[LECTURER] Analysis, Lecturer in Analysis (2019/07/18)
University of Cambridge, Cavendish Laboratory
[UNIVERSITYLECTURER] Scientific Computing, The Gianna Angelopoulos Lectureship in Scientific Computing (2019/07/21)
University of Edinburgh, School of Mathematics
[LD] Maths, Learning Designer
[LD1] Maths, Learning Designer
[UT] Mathematics, University Teacher in Mathematical Sciences (2019/07/15)
[UT1] Mathematics, University Teacher in Mathematical Sciences Computing (2019/07/15)
EPFL (Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne), Mathematics
[INSTRUCTOR] Mathematics, Instructorship in Applied and Computational Mathematics (2019/08/15)
[POSTDOC] Number theory, Postdoc (accepting applications, deadline 2019/06/01)
[ASSISTANTPROFESSOR] Delft, Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics (deadline 2019/06/01)
[PROFESSOR] Delft, Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Mathematics (2019/08/15)
[TENURETRACKPOSITION] Partial Differential Equations, Tenure-Track Position in Analysis of Partial Differential Equations (deadline 2019/05/15)
Universiteit Leiden, Matematical Institute
[AAP] mathematics, assistant/associate professor (making offers)
Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica in Amsterdam, Personnel & Organization
[PHDSTUDENTSEARLYSTAGERESEARCHERS] Polynomial Optimization, Efficiency through Moments and Algebra, PhD students/Early Stage Researchers on the subject of Polynomial Optimization, Efficiency through Moments and Algebra (2020/01/01)
[PHD] Quantum algorithms and complexity, PhD student on the subject of quantum algorithms and complexity (2019/09/02)
Radboud University Nijmegen, Faculty of Science
[PROF] Applied Analysis, Full/Associate/Assistant Professor of Applied Analysis (Tenure Track) (deadline 2019/04/18)
University of Bonn, Hausdorff Center for Mathematics
[NF_KOE] Pure Mathematics, W2 Professorship (tenured) in Pure Mathematics (2019/07/31)
Heidelberg University, Mathematics Department
[W3MP] Mathematical Physics, Full Professor Mathematical Physics (deadline 2019/03/28)
[JUNIORPROFESSORSHIP] Machine Learning in Scientific Computing, Junior-Professorship (W1, fixed term for 6 years) in Machine Learning in Scientific Computing (deadline 2019/04/01)
[W3PROFESSOR] Scientific Computing, Full Professorship (W3 with endowment) in Scientific Computing (2019/09/29)
Ruhr-University Bochum, Department of Mathematics
[POSTDOC1] Mathematics, Stochastics, Statistics, Research Associate (deadline 2019/04/22)
[POSTDOCPHD] Mathematics, Stochastics, Statistics, Physics, Research Associate (deadline 2019/06/30)
University of Münster, Mathematics Münster Cluster of Excellence
[MAP] Mathrix Assistant Professorship in Mathematics, Mathrix Assistant Professorships in Mathematics Salary Level W1 (applicants short-listed, deadline 2019/03/15)
Technical University of Munich, Chair for Operations Research
[PHD] Operations Research, Ph.D. & Postdoc Positions in Discrete Math / Theoretical Computer Science (deadline 2019/04/23)
Georg-August-Universitat Gottingen, Mathematics Institute
[PD] analytic method in top, geometry, math physics, etc., PostDoc (deadline 2019/05/31)
[PPD] higher structures and differential geometry, postdoc (part time) (deadline 2019/07/02)
Clausthal University of Technology, Institute of Mathematics
[COP] Continuous Optimization, University Professor for Continuous Optimization (deadline 2019/06/30)
Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
[TTW1W2] Analysis, Professor W1 (with tenure track to W2) in Analysis (deadline 2019/03/21)
Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Institute of Mathematics
[ASSPROFMIT] Mathematics for Information Technologies, Assistant or Associate Professor in Mathematics for Information Technologies (2019/09/10)
University of Vienna, Faculty of Mathematics
[PROF_BIO] Dynamical Systems in Biomathematics, Full Professor (2019/09/18)
Technical University of Berlin, Institute of Mathematics
[DIFFGEO] Applied Differential Geometry, University Professor - salary grade W3 (deadline 2019/06/27)
[IETT2019] Computational Finance, Tenure-track assistant Professor of Computational Finance (deadline 2019/03/17)
[STATPROF2019] Statistics, Professor of Statistics (deadline 2019/02/17)
Technical University of Denmark, The Danish Hydrocarbon Research and Technology Centre
[PHDCRACKS] Micro fractures and their impact on the dynamic of multiphase flow under reservoir conditions, PhD position: Numerical modelling of μ-Cracks: Flow & Deformation (2019/07/20)
[PHDIMPRES] Develope numerical models for coupled proccesses in chalk formations, PhD position: Improving reservoir souring treatments for chalk formations (2019/07/20)
[POSTDOCEORPOT] Innovative, and applied research on understanding of gas and water flooding in tight chalk formations, Postdoc in Evaluation of EOR Potential by Gas/water Flooding in Chalk Oil Reservoirs (2019/08/10)
[POSTDOCNUMMODEL] Developing new analytical and numerical geomechanical models, Postdoc in Numerical Modelling of Fracture Growth in a Geological Setting (2019/08/18)
[RESNUMMOD] Numerical modelling of biological proccesses, Researcher in Numerical Modelling and Integration of Scale, Corrosion and Reservoir Souring Mitigations (2019/08/01)
Universidad Andres Bello, Departmento de Matematicas
[APM] Associate/Assistant Professor in Mathematics
Universidad de Chile, Center for Mathematical Modeling
[RAP] Mathematics, CMM–CNRS Chair of Excellence for Young Researchers (2020/06/19)
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Departamento de Matemáticas, Facultad de Matemáticas
[DIMC] Mathematical and Computational Engineering, Director: Institute of Mathematical and Computational Engineering (deadline 2019/06/30)
Bilkent University, Mathematics
[VISAP] Visiting Assistant Professor
Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Department of mathematics
[PDOC20] Mathematics, Post-Doctoral position
Holon Institute of Technology, Department of Mathematics
[ISFRMT] Mathematical Physics, Random Matrices, Postdoctoral Associate (deadline 2019/04/30)
Bar Ilan University, Department of Mathematics
[HARMONIC] Harmonic Analysis and Discrete Geometry, Postdoctoral Researcher (2019/10/31)
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Mathematics
[PD2] All areas of mathematics, Postdoctoral Researcher (accepting applications)
Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH), Mathematics
[TENURETRACKFACULTY] Mathematics, Tenure-track Faculty Positions at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) (2019/07/31)
Institute for Basic Science, Research Evaluation Team
[DIMAG] Discrete Mathematics, Graph Theory, Combinatorics, THE IBS DISCRETE MATHEMATICS GROUP (DIMAG) POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (deadline 2019/04/15)
Umeå University, Mathematics PhD
[PHDMATHEVOLUTION] Mathematical Modeling, PhD position in modeling endosymbiosis (accepting applications, deadline 2019/06/15)
KOREA INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDY (KIAS), School of Mathematics
[POSTDOC2] pure and applied mathematics, Postdoctoral Research Fellow (deadline 2019/04/28)
Aalto University, Dept. of Mathematics and Systems analysis
[AAG] Applied Algebraic Geometry, Postdoctoral Researcher in Applied Algebraic Geometry
[AS] Algebraic Statistics, Postdoctoral Researcher in Algebraic Statistics
[DCCT] Coding Theory for Quantum Technology, Doctoral Candidate in Coding Theory for Quantum Technology
Harbin Engineering University, Department of mathematics
[AP4] Pure mathematics, Pure mathematics, Assistant/Associate Professors (2019/07/31)
[AP5] Mathematical biology, Mathematical biology, Assistant/Associate Professors (2019/07/31)
[AP6] Computational Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Assistant/Associate Professors (2019/07/31)
[AP7] Statistics, Statistics, Assistant/Associate Professors (2019/07/31)
[RAP2] All areas of mathematics, All areas of mathematics, Visiting Assistant Professors (2019/07/31)
NYU Shanghai
[NTT] Mathematics, Mathematics, Non-Tenure Track
[POSTDOC1] Mathematics, Postdoctoral Fellow - Mathematical Sciences
Fudan University, Shanghai Center for Mathematical Sciences
[CP1] All areas of pure and applied mathematics, including statistics, Chair Professor
[NTTF1] All areas of pure and applied mathematics, including statistics, Non tenure-track faculty
[PRF1] All areas of pure and applied mathematics, including statistics, Postdoctoral research fellowship
[TF1] All areas of pure and applied mathematics, including statistics, Tenured faculty
[TTF1] All areas of pure and applied mathematics, including statistics, Tenure-track faculty
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Mathematics
[TTFS] Statistics, Tenure-Track Faculty (2019/07/31)
[PDF] All areas of mathematics and statistics, Postdoctoral Fellow (2019/07/31)
[PR] Cluster Algebra, Postdoctoral Researcher (2019/07/31)
[TF] All areas of mathematics and statistics, Tenured Faculty (2019/07/31)
[TTF] Pure and Applied Mathematics, Tenure-Track Faculty (2019/07/31)
[ZYAP] All areas of mathematics and statistics, Zhiyuan Assistant Professor (2019/07/31)
East China Normal University, Research Center for Operator Algebras
[POSTDOC2] Operator Algebras, Postdoctoral Position
Zhejiang University, The Center for Data Science
[ASSISTANTASSOCIATEFULLPROFESSOR] statistical theory and methodology, data mining, big data analytics, econometrics, and machine learning., Full-time Assistant /Associate/Full Professor (2020/01/16)
Westlake University
[FACULTYPOSITIONS] Mathematical Sciences, Faculty Positions in Westlake University- Mathematical Sciences∣2019 (2019/12/31)
Zhejiang Normal University, College of Mathematics, Physics and Information Engineering
[AP] all areas of mathematics as well as probability and statistics, Assistant/ Associate/ Full Professor
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Department of Mathematics
[TT] A broad range of fields in both pure and applied mathematics as well as probability & statistics, Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor/ Professor of Mathematics (2020/01/31)
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, School of Mathematics and Statistics
[CP1] Pure mathematics, Applied mathematics, Systems science and Statistics, Chair Professor (2019/12/31)
[NTTF1] Pure mathematics, Applied mathematics, Systems science and Statistics, Non tenure-track faculty (2019/12/31)
[PRF1] Pure mathematics, Applied mathematics, Systems science and Statistics, Postdoctoral research fellowship (2019/12/31)
[PTF1] Pure mathematics, Applied mathematics, Systems science and Statistics, Part-time faculty
[TF1] Pure mathematics, Applied mathematics, Systems science and Statistics, Tenured faculty (2019/12/31)
[TTF1] Pure mathematics, Applied mathematics, Systems science and Statistics, Tenure-track faculty
Xiamen University, School of Mathematical Sciences
[TT] All major fields of modern pure/applied mathematics, and Probability & Statistics., Professors in all levels
University of Science and Technology of China, The Institute of Geometry and Physics
[IGP] Differential Geometry, Algebraic Geometry, Topology and Quantum Field Theory, Postdoc, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, Chair Professor (2020/04/07)
Tianjin University, Center for Applied Mathematics
[TTTP20] Pure Mathematics & Applied Mathematics & Computer Science & Bioinformatics, Tenured/Tenure-Track/Postdoctoral Positions at the Center for Applied Mathematics, Tianjin University, China (2019/12/31)
Shantou University, Department of Mathematics
[LAP2019] Mathematics, Statistics and related areas, Postdocs, Lecturers, Associate Professors, Professors
Beihang UNIV, MATHEMATICAL
[POSTDOCASSISTANTPROFESSORASSOCIATEDPROFE] Mathematics and Statistics, Postdoc, Assistant professor, Associated professor or Professor
Morningside Center of Mathematics,Chinese Academy of Sciences
[POSTDOC] Mathematics, Post-Doctor (accepting applications)
[FP] Mathematics, Faculty Position
[IMSP] IMS-Position
Peking University, Beijing International Center for Mathematical Research
[FACULTY] Mathematics, Faculties
[INSTRUCTOR] Mathematics, Instructors in mathematics, BICMR, PKU
[POSTDOC1] Mathematics, Postdoctoral positions (2 years)
Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Center for Mathematical Sciences
[MATHFACULTY] Mathematical Sciences, Faculty Positions at the Wuhan Center for Mathematical Sciences (2019/07/15)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Department of Applied Mathematics
[AMA20192] Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Mathematics, Operations Research, Computational Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Assistant Professor in Applied Statistics and Financial Mathematics / Engineering and Computational Mathematics / Applied Optimization and Operations Research (2019/12/31)
THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG, Department of Mathematics
[AP] Assistant Professor
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[RAP] Research Assistant Professor (deadline 2019/06/30)
Southern University of Science and Technology, Department of Mathematics
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Southern University of Science and Techonology, Department of Statistics and Data Science
[LECTURERPOSITIONS] Statistics, Data Science, Probability, Lecturer (2020/10/31)
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Sun Yat-Sen University, School of Mathematics (Zhuhai)
[POSTDOC2020] all areas, Postdoc
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Beijing Institute of Technology, College of Global Talents
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Jinan University, Department of Mathematics
[AP] Pure Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Applied probability and Statistics, Operation Research or a closely related field, Recruitment for the Mathematics Department of Jinan University (2020/03/15)
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University of Macau, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Technology
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Sun Yat-Sen University, School of Mathematics
[APP1] mathematics and statistics, Associated professor or full professor (2020/03/16)
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Southwest Jiaotong University
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Southwestern University of Finance and Economics
[OPENRANK] Financial Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, PDE, Stochastic Control and Optimization, Operations research, Game Theory, Probability, Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor (2019/08/15)
[LIM] Mathmatics, Lecturer in Mathematics (2019/07/28)
Singapore University of Technology and Design, Engineering Systems and Design (ESD)
[LECTURESHIP] Engineering Systems and Design, Faculty Member (2019/08/21)
[POSTDOCBD] Applied mathematics, probability, statistics, operations research, electrical engineering or related fields is desired., Postdoc Researcher (Area of Applied probability and Statistics) (2019/08/24)
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You are here > Home > ... > Basic testing > Private Investigator Study Guide > Study Guide Introduction
Study Guide Introduction
Private Security & Investigative Services
Training & Testing
Print version - PDF, 935 kb
This test preparation guide is designed to assist private investigators in preparing for the ministry’s mandatory test. The guide will outline key areas that private investigators should be familiar with to ensure they perform their duties in accordance with the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 (PSISA) and its regulations.
The subjects covered align with the ministry’s Training Curriculum for Private Investigators. Although the guide is meant to assist candidates in preparing for and writing the test, it does not constitute a training manual, and is not a substitute for an in-person training course.
At the end of each section of this test preparation guide, you will find links to external resources that may be of further assistance to you. Many of these will bring you to various laws and regulations; it is recommended that you have an overall understanding of these and how they relate to key topics covered in the test.
Other links will bring you to existing training materials available to the public. While these materials may contain valuable information, please keep in mind that they were not specifically designed for Ontario’s security guard and private investigator training and testing program.
The ministry’s tests were developed by subject matter experts (SMEs) in the private security and investigative industry who worked with the ministry’s test development consultant, CASTLE Worldwide Inc. The SMEs developed the test questions using a protocol of writing and review that conforms to the best practices of psychological and test development standards. They comprehensively reviewed and validated each question for appropriateness of the answers and correct answer keys. A panel of SMEs also reviewed and tested the questions and participated in setting the cut scores (pass marks) for the tests.
The private investigator test is in a written, 60 question, multiple choice format. Test appointments are two hours in duration, 75 minutes of which is the allotted test completion time.
Test results will be made available within five business days of completion of the test. The cut score for the private investigator test is 77 per cent.
All tests must be booked in advance either online, or through a call centre agent.
Eligibility Rule
You may only register and complete an examination if you hold a currently valid individual Ontario private investigator licence, or if you have completed mandatory training that meets the ministry’s requirements.
Candidates who are not licensed by Private Security and Investigative Services Branch must complete ministry prescribed basic training before they become eligible to register for and complete an examination.
If you are already licensed, you may only take the test for which you are licensed, or for which you have taken a ministry approved training course. It is important to take the test well in advance of your licence expiry to ensure there is adequate time to process the reissued licence.
For information on the ministry’s Training and Testing Regulation, on the topics covered in the training curricula and the tests, you must contact the Private Security and Investigative Services Branch:
Phone: 416-212-1650 or toll-free at 1-866-767-7454
E-mail: PSIS.PrivateSecurity@ontario.ca
To book a test, and for any information regarding test scheduling and payment, you must contact the ministry’s test delivery agent, Serco DES Inc.:
E-mail: sgt@serco-des.ca
Website: www.ontariosecuritytesting.com
The Private Investigation Industry
Private Security & Investigative Services Act, 2005
Provincial & Federal Statutes
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Parenting - Big Kids
4 Secrets to Letting Your Kids Be Who They Are (Instead of Who You Want Them to Be)
by Katie Hurley
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I once worked with a little boy who enjoyed playing alone after a long school day. He’d get lost in a pile of LEGO for hours. His teachers reported that he was friendly at school, but his parents were convinced that he lacked social skills. When we shifted from individual to family therapy it became clear that this little boy was not who his parents had dreamed he would be. They assumed that, like his sisters, he would love sports and look forward to soccer and basketball. They thought that he would enjoy play dates after school and running around outside with his neighbours as much as possible. And, they thought they could mold him into that other boy by exposing him to sports and other group activities often.
But here’s the thing: All kids are different and all kids have their own unique strengths. For this little boy, building and creating were huge sources of strength and he was at his most animated when engaged in these activities. When trying to keep up at soccer or basketball practice, however, he struggled. His defence mechanism of choice was silliness, so he became a distraction during these times: funny to the other kids, not so funny to the coaches and parents.
When we enrol kids in activities that run counter to who they truly are, we set them up to fail. We also send a hurtful message: Be this person, not the person you already are. When we tap into our child’s unique strengths and encourage them to find their own passions, we set them on a path toward success and happiness.
How do you find the inner superhero in your own child? Start by following these steps:
1. Understand your child’s personality. Childhood has become a bit scripted these days. With all of the opportunities available to very young kids, it’s easy to plug them into sports, music, art, and more without considering what really works for the child. Spend time getting to know your child before you get caught in the whirlwind of group activities. Some kids love playing outside and draw energy from groups while others prefer to play quietly with toys and art supplies. Some throw paint everywhere while others prefer to colour inside the lines.
2. Listen to your kid — really listen. Most of us are distracted by 10 different things at once, and we don’t really listen. How often have you caught yourself muttering, “Wow, cool” after your child has told you a story? Our kids tell us stories and give us the play-by-play of their latest experiences because they want to let us into their worlds. They want to share their interests and passions with us. Take the time to get down to your child’s level, ask follow up questions, and repeat back portions of the story to convey that you are listening.
3. Encourage your child’s interests. The parents of the boy who loved to build saw the light and found a LEGO club for him at his school. The club met once a week and the mum reported that he appeared happy and highly social when engaged with his peers in the club. When they encouraged his interests, they helped him find his way. Sure, some kids love sports and music, but others love crafting, sewing, cooking and coin collecting. Kids don’t need enrichment programs to build social skills; they need time to explore their interests in a meaningful way. Ask your child what makes her happy and encourage her to carve her own path to success.
4. Play with your kid. I know: Sometimes you don’t feel like it, but try to accept those invitations to play. By inviting you to join them, they’re indicating that they trust you, they want to bond with you, and they want to show you what makes them tick. The single best way to help your child find his inner strengths is to spend time playing together. You can plan all the family adventures you want, but nothing beats the power of unstructured play.
*This post is sponsored by Disney. Thoughts and opinions are my own.
More ways to bring out the best in your child:
How to raise a daughter with leadership skills
6 tips for introducing siblings without tears
How to teach your kids to meditate
Parenthood Has Made Me a Total Hypocrite10 Undeniable Realities About Being a Single Mum
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Katie Hurleypracticalkatie
Katie Hurley, LCSW, is a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and Writer in Los Angeles, CA. Her work can be found on several popular online parenting sites, including EverydayFamily, Practical Parenting, and The Huffington Post. Her parenting book, The Happy Kid Handbook: How to Raise Joyful Children in a Stressful World, will be published at the end of October 2015 (Tarcher/Penguin). Katie enjoys life by the beach with her husband and two children.
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Anna Thorvaldsdottir>Short Bio>Long Bio>Snapshot>News>Works>Performances>Discography>Photos
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Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - A fusion of music and movement | Thorvaldsottir’s AIŌN premieres in Gothenburg
A fusion of music and movement, AIŌN by Anna Thorvaldsottir receives its world premiere at Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra’s inaugural Point...
Thursday, April 25, 2019 - John Luther Adams and Anna Thorvaldsdottir European premieres
Two major new works for orchestra premiere in Europe this spring that each push the boundaries of orchestral writing in the 21st Century:...
Thursday, December 6, 2018 - Esa-Pekka Salonen named next Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony
Esa-Pekka Salonen will be the San Francisco Symphony's next Music Director, beginning in September 2020. Assuming his role...
Friday, November 16, 2018 - Anna Thorvaldsdottir AEQUA album release
A new portrait album of the music of Anna Thorvaldsdottir is released on the Sono Luminus label on November 16. AEQUA features a selection...
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 - Anna Thorvaldsdottir | Major Performances Worldwide
The music of Anna Thorvaldsdottir has an extraordinary capacity to capture the imagination of audiences. Whether in expansive orchestral...
Wednesday, August 22, 2018 - Venus Unwrapped - Women in Music
London’s Kings Place presents a unique sequence of works by women producers, musicians and composers in their Venus Unwrapped series,...
Friday, April 20, 2018 - Celebrating Earth Day in the Concert Hall
In advance of this Sunday's Earth Day festivities, we present a selection of orchestral works that both celebrate our world's natural beauty...
Monday, March 26, 2018 - Anna Thorvaldsdottir METACOSMOS world premiere in New York
METACOSMOS, the highly-anticipated new orchestral work by Anna Thorvaldsdottir, receives its world premiere on April 4. The piece will be...
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MVCSP endorses City Council candidates and local measures
This year, Mountain View voters are choosing four city council members and deciding the fate of several important ballot measures—some of which can change our city forever. Your vote in local elections is critical to shaping where we live. To help you, the Mountain View Coalition for Sustainable Planning is offering recommendations for your votes in Mountain View and Santa Clara County.
MOUNTAIN VIEW CITY COUNCIL
MVCSP evaluated candidates based on their responses to our direct questionnaire and their statements during public candidate forums. We rated each candidate according to how well their values align with our organization’s vision for our community (which you can read here).
MVCSP is proud to endorse Lucas Ramirez with enthusiasm. Lucas is a consistent and vocal advocate for affordable housing, citizen engagement and openness in local government, and significant improvements to public transportation infrastructure (as well as bike and pedestrian safety). He has been a dedicated volunteer in the public arena on the Human Relations Commission, and as a City Council observer for the League of Women Voters he’s been to more council meetings in the last four years than even some of the council members.
MVCSP also endorses Thida Cornes, John McAlister, and Kacey Carpenter. Thida Cornes’ focus on safe active transportation and accessibility to open space for all line up well with MVCSP’s values. John McAlister’s work on the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority and his votes for high-density housing in key corridors like El Camino and North Bayshore, with access to mass transit to match, make him a good choice.
A note on Kacey Carpenter: His stated platform and his answers to our questionnaire do align highly with MVCSP’s values. However, we feel he needs more experience in local community activism and civic engagement to ensure he can be effective as a council member.
LOCAL MEASURES
Santa Clara County Measure A: Yes
This $950m bond would fund a “housing first” approach to homelessness in our county, which is already proving to be very effective in many municipalities around the country, including in San Jose. The bond targets low-income veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, working families, and homeless individuals. The County will be able to use the bond funds to generate an additional $2 billion from tax credits and matching federal, state and private grants. The funds will be distributed county-wide on a competitive basis to cities, non-profits, and developers that are actually ready to build low-income housing. We need this bond now to deal with our extreme housing shortage and growing economic inequality.
Santa Clara County Measure B: Yes
This would create a 30-year half-cent sales tax for the Valley Transit Authority to fund major mass transit improvements, including platform-to-platform transfers between Caltrain and BART in San Jose and Santa Clara, Caltrain grade separation in Mountain View, Palo Alto, & Sunnyvale, and a transit-only corridor down the middle of Highway 85. It includes $250m in bike/ped infrastructure improvements—while this could definitely be higher, there will be time to lobby VTA to increase the amount and focus funds on transportation improvements that do more than just fix potholes and add expressway capacity. The text of the VTA board resolution is here: http://yesmeasureb.com/uploads/articles/VTA.pdf.
Mountain View Measure V: Yes
Mountain View Measure W: Yes
MVCSP is in favor of rent stabilization to assist MV residents facing displacement now and in the immediate future, before our efforts to encourage more housing bear fruit in the city. We support the charter amendment (V) to lock in stabilization protections for a full two years, and to protect these policies from future swings in City Council progressiveness. However, Measure W also provides renter protections we support, so we recommend voting for both measures in case Measure V does not pass.
If both pass, V supersedes W, since it changes the city’s charter.
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Researchers believe that nearly 80 percent of all women suffer from uterine fibroids throughout their life. While a large majority of women face no symptoms, and likely don’t even know that the fibroids are present, one in every five women has symptoms so severe that they require treatment.
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Guest Article: John Helcl, II, "Within the Gates"
Sir Knight John Helcl, II
The original Order of the Templars met their demise by the suppression, a foul action by outside forces
beyond their control. Sir Knights, are we are under the looming shadow of a modern suppression of our order, a suppression that is not from some nefarious source hiding in the dark corners; but within our own ranks? This is not to say there are dastardly actors or forces at work, but to ask are we the victims of our own actions or inactions? To you, Sir Knights, I propose this critique- not in opposition of our Order and its principles, but as a call to action to revisit the pillars of our past and perhaps, to engage in some organizational introspection.
Many factors are at work in this suppression, but I will skip what members think of first- money. Hopefully, I’ll be given the opportunity to write further upon that subject. The membership effects caused by being a cost-prohibitive, uniformed organization deserve its own notation (and let’s be honest, Commandery isn’t for the light of purse).
I have read in this very magazine submissions to the national editor that have been, to put it mildly,
religiously divisive (and often completely incorrect). Thankfully all the voices have been from outside our noble State, but it brings light to a pressing issue. Is Templary is drifting apart from Craft Masonry? From local units up to the Grand Encampment, are we fissuring our collective ashlar? And if so, why has this happened? Within the Commanderies throughout our country, why are there are Knights that take off their apron (literally, and in spirit) who then don the Templar uniform and become some strange hybrid of Patton and Torquemada? The inclusiveness, tolerance, and Brotherly unity that we are all obligated to practice gets left in the sock drawer alongside the Lambskin of these members. Conversely, among us there are members of our Order that are the embodiment of Knighthood whether in or out of uniform, but when it comes to inclusion and the policies of the Grand Encampment, they are the voices in the desert. These Knights remember, and live, each and every obligation from Entered Apprentice to Sir Knight. We should all be so lucky to act like these men- or at least to know them among our ranks (and in Minnesota, there are many).
The original Order gained the ire of their crusading peers for their open acceptance and working dynamic
between themselves and the Jewish, Druze, and other communities in Jerusalem- even the Muslims of the realm (provided they met off the battlefield, of course). Sir Knights, the iron-clad edicts of the Grand Encampment have left Commanderies no choice but to continue an institutional disservice to our Brothers by engaging in the exclusion of a Brother based solely upon his specific faith or belief in a higher power that is outside of Christianity; thereby violating one of the cornerstone tenets of Freemasonry. This is not only contradictory to our obligations as Craft Masons, but is an equal and opposite deviation from the practices of the original Order whom we seek to emulate. Perhaps it is an organizational mindset that can’t be hurdled. Or perhaps it’s as simple as bringing back the triangle apron as a uniform requirement- both to function as a physical manifestation of our unbreakable connection to the Craft, and as a constant reminder of the binding tie of our obligations as Master Masons.
We can, and should, remain a Knighthood of Christian values and principles, assembled humbly in the
name of Christ while still welcoming our brothers of all noble faiths to join us. We should never forget to love all of our Brothers and welcome them as both Jesus and the Poor Knights of Christ and the Temple of Solomon would.
We can defend the travelling pilgrims of all faiths, defend the faithful of all flocks, their widows, and
orphans as the original Order did. In doing so not only can we continue to remain in accord with the spirit of
Templary and the teachings of Christ, but become better Knights, Commanderies, and Brothers because of it.
Every Mason of profound faith, from every faith, that seeks to make their world better should be a Knights
Templar, and join us in the noble crusade of defending the widow, orphan, and the peaceful pilgrims of all faiths.
Semper Servitus,
S.K. John E. Helcl, II (O.Cist.Tertiari)
Eminent Grand Standard Bearer, Grand Commandery of Minnesota
Labels: Knights Templar, Masonic Opinion
Good points John and a solid argument of support
Sir Knight (like Batman), can I watch that Tom Hanks movie and be a Templar too? I think it was Bosom Buddies.
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The Wolf House: The Complete Series Available Today!
Read the complete Wolf House Series by Mary Borsellino. Available today for just $1.99!
“Electrifying. Chilling. Enthralling. Amazing.“ — L.J. Smith, author of The Vampire Diaries
In this new edition of the acclaimed series, Goth teens and rock musicians battle ruthless vampires — and the perils of the heart.
The mean streets of Chicago belong to The Wolf House — a pack of vampires like:
Blake, who loves toying with hunters;
Tim, who’s lost several centuries of his memory;
Cora, who has an unquenchable thirst for cruelty.
Facing off against them are a collection of artists, punk rockers, and misfit high schoolers— smart, talented, angry ... and doomed:
Bette and Rose, best friends lured into the vampires’ world;
Lily and Will, vampire hunters, musicians, and all-around human disasters;
Sofie and Jay, who barely survived Cora’s brutality and now are Blake’s pawns.
In the world of the undead, love is a curse and friendship a weapon. When the sun goes down, the games begin … and innocence dies.
1. Origins and Overtures: At first, Bette and Jay are more fascinated than frightened by the secret underworld of vampires ... but they're about to find out just how wrong they are.
2. Roads and Crosses: When death creeps in closer than ever, it destroys the equilibrium Lily and Will shared. Can the new people they're becoming hope to regain what's been lost?
3. Fair Game: Vampires obsessively stalk those they love and gleefully manipulate those they oppose. As tensions between humans and vampires begin to boil over, Bette and Tim wonder how much of a person's identity can survive those new instincts.
4. Fire Proof Heart: Having an eating disorder was miserable enough as a human. Now that Ash is a vampire, it's a living hell. She's the latest victim of Cora's evil games against Blake, but now Blake -- capricious, charming, endlessly bloodthirsty -- is the only one who can save her.
5. Last Girl: In the horror movies Michelle watches with her friends, the last girl is the one who kills the monster and gets to live, even when everyone else is dead. It's not a role Michelle wants, but that's not her choice to make. And it seems as if Alexander's only reward for tenaciously surviving all this time is to lose everything over and over again. When all's said and done, is being the last one standing a blessing or a curse?
“Rock'n'roll, sex, tattoos, feminism, bisexuality, and a sense of what teens really are about.” —The Age
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John Tavares’ Girlfriend Aryne Fuller
John Tavares’ girlfriend Aryne Fuller was one of those very lucky girlfriends who got a chance to go to the Sochi Olympics in 2014.
In fact, John Tavares’ girlfriend has been around so long, she’s seen a lot.
Including today’s move to Toronto. In fact Aryne Fuller has been blessed with an opportunity to watch everything with her boyfriend. In 2014, John himself was out of it early on with a season-ending knee injury. (Man, is there anything worse than knee problems?). But, they were lucky to take in Sochi from the stands, where Canada took the gold. That’s a pretty good deal for Aryne, to be honest. Now, I know she was very concerned for John and all that, but there’s got to be a part of her that’s thinking, “Yes! Now I can go to all these cool winter Olympic events with my boyfriend.”
Being Canadian, Aryne does something not many Americans have any experience with– snow-shoeing. What that basically means is she goes hiking in the woods wearing snowshoes. She’s got a lot of friends, from the looks of it, and the snowshoes may even act as little individual snowboards. I’m not sure because I’ve never actually strapped on a pair of snowshoes myself. It seems she’s a graduate of Queen’s University in Ontario, and she has a masters in Rehabilitation Therapy & Physiotherapy. So I’m fairly certain John Tavares’ girlfriend actually knows exactly how to treat his injuries when they occur. She’s like the ultimate girlfriend for a professional athlete because she knows how to rehabilitate you physically as fast as possible. In John’s case, this was probably a godsend after the knee injury. He even passed on surgery.
Aryne was also in attendance at John’s number retiring at his old team the Oshawa Generals. That’s a pretty great honor even if it’s just the Ontario Hockey League. It’s still big time hockey for players 16-20. Tavares somehow got a special exemption to play at the age of fifteen, and he was the first guy to get that. They had a huge picture of him on a banner when they retired the number, and he was there with his family and Aryne on the ice to take a picture of the occasion.
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