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Tony Iommi’s Cancer Is in Remission
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Tony Iommi has emerged from his battle against lymphoma with a clean bill of health.
The Black Sabbath guitarist, who was diagnosed in 2012, revealed the good news during a public ceremony at the hospital where he's been undergoing treatment for his illness. The Birmingham Mail reports that Iommi was on hand to unveil a plaque commemorating an award recently earned by the Spire Parkway Hospital, and told reporters at the event that he's officially in remission.
"I came back to hospital straight after we finished a round of European tour dates, and the good news is that everything is alright up to this point," said Iommi. "The chemotherapy and the follow-up treatment appear to have done the trick — but I’m aware that it could come back one day. I have a blood test every six weeks at my GP’s, and I come in here at regular intervals for check-ups. That’s something that I’ll have to live with for the rest of my life, looking for any warning signs that it might be rearing its ugly head again. But the availability of a facility like the Specialist Care Centre makes it so much easier. They’re all lovely here!"
The Mail's report, which includes a photo of Iommi with hospital staff at the ceremony, makes it clear there's a mutual admiration society between the facility and their famous patient. Calling his presence at the ceremony "icing on the cake," Cancer Services Manager Elisa Follen reinforced the hospital's mission to make patients' life-threatening ordeals as manageable as they can.
"The cancer journey is a tough and emotional one for everyone involved – including family and friends," she told the paper. "But I think we have what we need to make that journey as comfortable and successful as possible."
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1 Relationship
2 Presidential Campaign
4 Second favorite
5 Background of a future president?
6 Jack Kemp connection
8 Stanford activism
8.1 The Bridge
8.2 Dicovering Blackness at Stanford
8.3 Old friends
8.4 Carpe Diem
8.5 “Why have I lost control?”
9 Rhodes Scholar
11 Community organizer
12 Mayor of Newark
13 Truman National Security Project
14 Buery connection
15 Van Jones connection
15.1 #cut50 Briefing in D.C. (January 22, 2015)
15.2 Book review
16 "THINK OUTSIDE THE CELL: A NEW DAY, A NEW WAY"
17 Minimum Wage rally
18 Senate campaign
19 2014 Senate endorsement
20 ADL connection
21 Phillips/Sandler connection
21.1 The Progressive Case for Cory Booker
21.2 Next vehicle for the “Obama coalition”
21.3 "An Open Letter About Cory Booker"
21.4 Sandler support
21.5 Pac Plus support
21.6 PAC+
21.7 PowerPAC+ endorsement
21.8 Victory
21.9 Race Will Win the Race conference
21.10 PowerPAC+ supported Elected and Appointed Leadership
21.11 Phillips influence
21.12 Democracy in Color podcast
21.13 Collective PAC
21.14 Kamala connection
21.15 Phillips fundraising
22 ARA PAF endorsement, 2014
23 Congressional Black Caucus
24 Radical intern
25 "Amnesty" hunger strike
26 BLSA events
27 United front for ACA
28 Brian Corr connection
29 Abandoned by Boteach
30 Anti "Muslim ban" rally
31 NIAC connection
32 Jersey City MSA event
33 Resolution to Honor Civil Rights Hero Fred Korematsu
34 "Ideas conference"
35 Single Payer Bill
36 Backing Doug Jones
37 Endorsed Ben Jealous
38 AFGE conference
39 Green New Deal
40 SR 59 endorser
Cory Booker is the junior United States Senator from New Jersey.
Cory Booker is reportedly in a relationship with Chanda Gibson, executive director of the Council of Urban Professionals.
Gibson, a single mother of two boys, has known Booker since she worked on his 2002 campaign for mayor of Newark, NJ.
Cory Booker Presidential Campaign.
Booker was born to two of IBM’s first African-American executives, and grew up in northern New Jersey.
Born in Washington DC on April 27, 1969, Cory Booker was raised in Harrington Park, New Jersey, a mostly white town where his parents Cary Booker and Carolyn Booker, former civil rights activists and pioneer black executives at IBM, settled down.
He attended Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan. Following his graduation he enrolled at Stanford University in California where he earned a B.A. in political science as well an M.A. in sociology. Booker played varsity football at Stanford and was named to the 1991 All-Pacific Ten Academic Team. [1]
Booker became involved with his community at an early age, receiving awards as a Stanford undergraduate for his work with a peer counseling center and other volunteer activities. Booker later studied as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University and received a J.D. from Yale Law School. While he was in law school, he helped run free legal clinics for New Haven residents, and went on to found Newark Now, a charity dedicated to improving neighborhoods for Newark residents.
As mayor of Newark since 2006, Booker has spearheaded a number of initiatives related to fighting crime in Newark, reforming education, improving city services, and curbing gun violence. Booker is also known for his personal involvement in constituent issues: in 2012, he saved a woman from a house fire, and often steps in to help residents in times of natural disasters and other emergencies.
Second favorite
Sen. Kamala Harris is the potential 2020 Democratic presidential candidate generating the most excitement among the black political elite, according to participants at the 2017 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation policy forum in Washington.
It’s still way too soon for endorsements — none of the major potential candidates are even in the race yet and elected officials say they’re more focused on the 2018 mid-terms than the next presidential contest — but Harris, a California Democrat who is in her first year in the Senate, has emerged at the center of attention.
In interviews with more than a dozen political insiders and CBC members here, Harris’ outreach to other political leaders, her attention to issues of importance to voters of color, her perceived ferocity, and even her status as a graduate of a historically black college — Howard University — were cited as reasons she’s emerged as an early, if far from prohibitive, favorite.
"You’re hearing Kamala, and Cory’s a distant second," James Williams, director of federal relations for Wayne State University and a former longtime congressional aide, said, referring to Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J.[2]
Background of a future president?
Terry Moe, professor of political science and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, recalled Booker as one of his most successful students. "He was a very sharp guy who participated actively and was a great student." Moe said. "All around, very impressive." While at Stanford, Booker was much more than an outstanding student who was acknowledged for numerous awards at graduation. He was an AllAmerican tight end on the football team, as well as a live-in, overnight counselor at The Bridge. While Booker grew up in an affluent suburb in New Jersey, Associate Professor of art, art history and classics Jody Maxmin noted that this only encouraged Booker's growing passion to improve society. "He talked about the disparity between the rich and poor, as well as the problems of the inner city," Maxmin said. "He had this great burden of wanting to give back — and every step up the ladder of his career, I think his purpose intensified." Booker received a bachelor's degree in political science with honors in 1991 and a master's degree in sociology the following year. He then went to Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar and received an honors degree in modern history in 1994. He entered Yale Law School and received his law degree in 1997.
Booker has also sought to maintain his Stanford ties, serving on the University Board of Trustees as a residing member. After leaving school, Booker launched a career in public service in his home state of New Jersey. In 1998 he served as a staff attorney for the Urban Justice Center and as a program coordinator of the Newark Youth Project. He was elected to the Newark City Council where he earned a reputation for being a strong leader with innovative ideas. "He was so good at leading his peers and great at breathing confidence into others," Maxmin said. "He was destined to be a leader." In 1998, Booker moved into Brick Towers, a notorious public housing project in Newark, in order to understand the tenants better and to help them demand better living conditions. In 2000, Booker lived in a motor home parked near locations where drug trafficking was known to occur. "He's done these amazing things to put himself in the midst of troubled populations in an effort to understand and lead them," Moe said.
In addition to his political accomplishments, Booker is also a partner in a Newark law firm and founded a nonprofit organization aimed at improving and empowering neighborhoods in Newark. For his extensive work in the public interest, Booker has been recognized on a national level by a number of publications, including Time Magazine, Esquire and The U.S. News and World Report. "People have been comparing him to Barak Obama," Maxmin said. "He too is a young, idealistic politician of color that has the ability to bring the nation together. The future may very well rest in the hands of people like Obama and Booker." While Booker has an ambitious agenda for the city of Newark, many familiar with Booker and his accomplishments anticipate that he will continue his impressive rise. "He's had a remarkable career so far," Moe said. "It won't be long before he runs for higher office."[3]
Jack Kemp connection
Cory Booker wrote in the Huffington Post;[4]
In college, I was a fiercely committed Democrat — a meeting with Jack Kemp, then Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, challenged my blind partisanship. I met Secretary Kemp in East Palo Alto, California where I was working with youth. He was a Republican, I was a Democrat yet somehow he cut right through my then natural state of cynicism. I must confess that I almost regretted that I immediately liked this Bush appointed HUD Secretary. My mother has a saying, “who you are speaks so loudly I can’t hear what you say.” It wasn’t his gift for gab that struck me but the power of his ideas and his authentic spirit. Kemp was clearly passionate about urban spaces and the people of cities. He immediately engaged me (a college student) in a direct candid manner; he appealed to my compassion and my logic. And more than that, it was obvious that he was not in East Palo Alto looking for a photo op surrounded by people of color — he was there to listen, to share his ideas and hear concerns.
After that meeting, I sought out more about Jack Kemp. I ordered some of his speeches and read what I could. I found I disagreed with him on some matters of policy, but reading and listening to him, I found that he always challenged me in the most productive of ways. My study of Kemp encouraged me to learn more about subjects from tax policy to international trade and, on occasion, I had to yield to the strength of his ideas and change my views.
From my position as a Democrat, I began to look at him with more affection than some within my own party who were great with rhetoric but seemed to lack a substantive analysis of issues. Though I had met him only once, following Jack Kemp was a gift; he challenged me, forced me to defend positions and invited me to engage in more dispassionate objective analysis of facts and less personalized partisan assaults on individuals that had me, in the past, often leaving ideas completely ignored. Even to the end of his life, this was how the man conducted himself - he didn’t believe in ad hominem attacks but wanted to keep everyone, even those within his own party, focused on what was important (see his defense of Barack Obama against Sean Hannity).
As Mayor of an American city, I can confidently say that one of the more successful federal/state urban initiatives of the past quarter century has been the creation of the Urban Enterprise Zone. (See also Bill Maher and Kemp mention). Jack Kemp was the evangelist for this idea and sponsor of the legislation in Congress which created the zones. Urban enterprise zones, soon adopted by many states, have driven billions of dollars into poor urban areas all across the United States.
The next time I saw Jack Kemp after our East Palo Alto meeting was when I was a Newark municipal councilman. We began a friendship and, as always, he challenged me, but now (I’d like to think) I could challenge him a little as well (and felt comfortable enough to tease him about his hair and my lack thereof). I was so encouraged by how much he seemed to be invested in Newark and the success of our City. He really believed that our nation could never claim to have achieved herself unless we made the opportunity and promise of America accessible to everyone. He freely admitted that we, as a country, were falling short and that there was great urgency in the fight to make America real to everyone. He and I bonded on everything from the urgent need of education reform to what many must view as his courageous beliefs on immigration.
When I first ran for Mayor, Kemp joined with another one of my political heroes, Bill Bradley, to host one of my early fundraisers in Washington, D.C. These two great men, both athletes, carried with them an intimate, almost visceral, understanding that black or white, Catholic or Jew, Republican or Democrat, we are all on the same team and we will either win or loose together.
Cory Booker received his Bachelor of Arts in political science in 1991 and Master of Arts in sociology in 1992 from Stanford, a Bachelor of Arts in Modern History at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar in 1994, and in 1997, completed his law degree at Yale University. From 1998-2003, he served on the Board of Trustees of Stanford University.
Stanford activism
Cory Booker (A.B. 1991, A.M. 1992), Council of Presidents and organizer of volunteers for youth in East Palo Alto as a student, Rhodes Scholar, later a tenant organizer in the Brick Towers housing project in Newark, New Jersey.[5]
After a year of planning, The Bridge, in February 1990 was now offering peer counseling services that specialize in helping blacks and Asian Americans. Jackie Chang, who heads the Asian-American counseling service, and Cory Booker, who is in charge of the black counseling service, created the program because they both felt a counselor would be able to relate better to a counselee of the same ethnicity. "The Bridge has been viewed as a primarily white organization," said Booker. According to Chang, former Bridge peer counselors had some difficulties relating to counselees of different ethnic backgrounds. For example, said Chang, a non-Asian-American counselor would find it hard to understand why an Asian-American counselee would be afraid to tell his parents that "he didn't want to be premed." Some of the topics which will be covered in the black and AsianAmerican counseling services are interracial dating, academic stress and stress resulting from trying to live up to high expectations. Currently, 13 people make up the Asian-American peer counseling staff, and seven people are on the black peer counseling staff. In the past, there was a peer counseling group for black students that was based at Ujamaa House. But the program died out for several reasons, including lack of confidentiality and loss of members to graduation. Besides that service, said Chang, there have been no other peer counseling groups that focused on students of color. The project began last winter quarter after Booker attended Chang's Bridge community peer counseling class and asked if anyone was interested in creating a program to provide peer counseling for minority students. Chang, who had been thinking of starting an Asian-American peer counseling group earlier, teamed up with Booker.[6]
Dicovering Blackness at Stanford
Many black people on campus didn't see me as such a bastion of racial understanding, and a host of painful experiences and confrontations forced me, by the end of my freshman year, to face the black community and ask, "What's wrong with me?" This question was coupled with a great amount of effort. I voraciously read everything I could about the black experience, I sought out black peers as friends and, admittedly, as pedagogical units. I actively participated in black cultural and political events. In short, this effort was rewarded. I gained a new consciousness. I discovered the extreme self-hate I had for everything, from my physical features to a misinformed hatred of my history. From Stanford's black community I was imbued with self-esteem and selfconcept, without which I would be lost in mediocrity. But most importantly I found a home, in the truest sense of the word, a place where I can go and feel an unabashed sense of love, strength and community. Now, when reflecting upon my experience I realize that it is a black thing. . . and you must understand. Just as I possess an understanding of what it is to be white, I believe whites can understand what it is to be black. No, they can never know what it is to be black, but they can begin to understand[7]
Cory Booker, Steve Phillips and Aimee Allison all knew each other at Stanford University in the 1980s.[8]
With five overseas campuses yet to report their votes, ASSU Elections Commissioner Steve Krauss said April 22 1990 he was "fairly sure" that "Carpe Diem" would win over top contender "Slate of the Century" in the race for Senior Class Presidents.
Jackie Yau and Cory Booker of the "Carpe Diem" slate said they felt "very excited and euphoric," but confessed they were exhausted by the rigor of election week. They said they were glad that they didn't have to face any runoff elections because of the successive-elimination system and its "mini-runoffs." In the event they win, their first job would be to put together a "Senior Council," composed of losing candidates and others, to assist the slate in its activities.
Slate of the Century," said the successive elimination system provided his only complaint about the elections.
Senior Class election was especially elaborate this year. For example, "Slate of the Century" advertising consisted of five large wooden signs with detailed artwork and lettering displayed around campus. Boulous said "Slate of the Century" spending was approximately $75. The wood for the signs was gathered from a trash heap near the Wilbur earthquake modulars, and the artwork was performed by Slate members Joanne Kim and Jeff Maggioncalda. Yau estimated the "Carpe Diem" election bill at about $95.[9]
“Why have I lost control?”
This article was published in Volume 201, Number 52 of The Stanford Daily on Wednesday, May 6, 1992, shortly after the controversial Rodney King verdict.
HOW CAN I WRITE, when I have lost control of my emotions? Not Guilty… Not Guilty… Not Guilty… Not Guilty.
Rhodes Scholar
Cory Booker at Oxford University
At Yale, Booker volunteered as a big brother and was active in the Black Law Students Association.[10]
Community organizer
Though Booker was raised in affluence in New Jersey, following his graduation from Yale he moved to Brick Towers, a crime-ridden public housing project in Newark’s Central Ward. He became a community organizer, urging his tenant neighbors to fight crime and demand improvements in the projects.
A former class president may be well on his way to becoming president of the United States. That's what many have said about Stanford graduate Cory Booker, the recently-elected mayor of Newark. N.J. Booker made headlines when,on May 8, he was elected Newark's mayor with 72 percent of the vote. It was Newark's first contested election since 1986 — former mayor Sharpe James has run unopposed in the four elections since.
From Brick Towers Booker, at age 29, upset a longtime incumbent to win a seat on the Newark City Council in 1998. His term on the council proved controversial. He advocated school vouchers as part of a broad package of educational reform. He went on a 10 day hunger strike, pitching a tent in front of the Sunset Pines Housing Project to protest open-air drug dealing. However, Booker was unable to make sufficient change from his city council post as his initiatives were often outvoted eight to one.[11]
Mayor of Newark
In 2002, Booker ran unsuccessfully for Mayor of Newark against four term incumbent Sharpe James and was defeated 53 percent to 47 percent.
During the 2002 campaign Cornel West and hip-hop star Queen Latifah stumped for Booker, and Spike Lee taped calls to voters, calling Booker "the right thing."[12]
After losing Booker immediately proclaimed his intentions to campaign for the post again. While he was out of office Booker founded Newark Now a nonprofit community service organization in 2003. He also became a partner in the West Orange Law Firm of Booker, Rabinowitz and served on the Board of Trustees of Stanford University and the Executive Committee at Yale Law School.
On May 9, 2006, Booker again ran for Mayor of Newark and defeated Ronald Rice, the former Deputy Mayor and state Senator. Rice criticized Booker for raising over 6 million dollars for the campaign, which Booker went on to win handily with 72 percent of the vote. The council elections also went favorably for Booker as all of the city council candidates who supported him were elected, giving him the power to implement the changes he, and they, had advocated during the campaign.
Even before taking office Booker sued the city to stop municipal land sales to political contributors of the former Mayor. Upon taking office he initiated a 100 day plan to reform the city. His proposals included monthly office hours with residents to discuss city problems, placing more police on Newark streets, and establishing background checks for city jobs. Those reforms angered many in the city. In June 2006 New Jersey investigators foiled an attempt by four gang leaders inside a New Jersey prison to assassinate the Mayor.[13]
On December 20, 2012 Booker became a candidate for the United States Senate seat to succeed Senator Frank Lautenberg who had died in office on June 3, 2012. Booker won the Senate Democratic primary on August 13, 2013 and the general election against GOP candidate Steve Lonegan on October 16, 2013, garnering 55% of the vote. In doing so he became the first black Senator from New JerseLink titley. Booker is expected to defend his seat in the regular Senate election in November 2014.
Truman National Security Project
As at September 8, 2010, Cory Booker was a senior fellow of the Truman National Security Project:[14]
Buery connection
Cory Booker with Richard Buery.
Van Jones connection
Van Jones has known Cory Booker since about 1997.[15]
Cory Booker, December 13, 2016;
Van Jones and I have been friends since I was in Law School. I love the conception of "An Army Of Love." - and his affirmation that in the fight we must adhere to our highest values and ideals not abandon them.
Van Jones: Only a 'Love Army' Will Conquer Trump - Rolling Stone
http://www.rollingstone.com/…/van-jones-only-a-love-army-wi…
#cut50 Briefing in D.C. (January 22, 2015)
#cut50 packed the house with political movers and shakers on Jan. 22 2015, in Washington, D.C. to address the critical need for criminal justice reform. Speakers included Dream Corps Van Jones, Right on Crime's Vikrant Reddy, Former Speaker Newt Gingrich, Senator Cory Booker, and Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard.[16]
“Van Jones is a light in the darkness when we need it most. Beyond the Messy Truth breaks with the tribalism of today’s politics and offers us a way forward. In the tradition of the great bridge builders of our past, Van’s love for this country and all its people shines through.”—Cory Booker, U.S. senator, New Jersey.[17]
"THINK OUTSIDE THE CELL: A NEW DAY, A NEW WAY"
A national symposium on issues affecting the incarcerated, the formerly incarcerated and their families that will bring together an impressive array of well-known speakers, September 24, 2011:
Rev. Al Sharpton; Newark, NJ Mayor Cory Booker, named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People; CNN journalist Soledad O'Brien; Randall Robinson, best-selling author and social justice advocate; Jeremy Travis, President of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice; "Chef Jeff" Henderson, formerly incarcerated motivational speaker, author and star of the Food Network; Rossana Rosado, CEO of El Diario La Prensa, one of the nation's top Spanish- language newspapers; Khalil Muhammad, noted historian and new director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture; Alan Rosenthal, co-director, Justice Strategies, Center for Community Alternatives; Terrie Williams, youth advocate and author of the book, Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We're Not Hurting, CBS national correspondent Byron Pitts; and Marc Lamont Hill, a leading hip-hop generation intellectual and host of the nationally syndicated television program, Our World with Black Enterprise.
Location: The Riverside Church, W. 120th St & Riverside Dr. NYC
The "Think Outside the Cell: A New Day, A New Way," symposium is made possible by a grant from the Ford Foundation to the Think Outside the Cell Foundation, which was founded by Sheila Rule. It is being presented in partnership with the Fortune Society’s David Rothenberg Center for Public Policy, the College and Community Fellowship and the Riverside Church Prison Ministry.[18]
Minimum Wage rally
Senator-elect Cory Booker, Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg, Larry Hamm, Chairman People's Organization for Progress NJ and others addressed the NJ Rally to Raise the Minimum Wage Newark, Saturday October 26, 2013, Washington Park in Newark.
Co-sponsors included: New Jersey Citizen Action, Planned Parenthood Action Fund - NJ New Jersey Council of SEIU, New Jersey Time to Care Coalition Local 194, IFPTE, AFL-CIO Montclair NAACP NJ State Industrial Union Council, People’s Organization for Progress, Health Professionals and Allied Employees.[19]
Senate campaign
Cory Booker hired 270 Strategies, run by Obama campaign alums Mitch Stewart and Jeremy Bird, to lead his grass-roots organizing operation. Benensen Strategy Group, Obama’s lead pollster, did polling for Booker.[20]
2014 Senate endorsement
The Council for a Livable World endorsed both Rush Holt, Jr. and Cory Booker for the open Senate seat for New Jersey in 2014. They wrote of Booker;
Booker is prepared to bring his energy and his problem-solving skills to tough issues in the U.S. Senate, including those related to national security. On military spending, he believes:
"For too long, Congress has been spending money on weapons our military doesn’t want, weapons envisioned for wars never fought against enemies that no longer exist. That doesn’t make us any safer – in fact, it makes us less safe by siphoning funds away from essential training and spending on relevant weapons systems".[21]
ADL connection
Phillips/Sandler connection
Cory Booker is very close to San Francisco donor/activists Steve Phillips and Susan Sandler.
The Progressive Case for Cory Booker
"The Progressive Case for Cory Booker". Posted by Steve Phillips, Political Intelligence, on December 20, 2012.[22]
Every progressive person in America should support Cory Booker’s campaign for U.S. Senate. Lest there be any confusion on the Left, allow me to make the case for why this needs to be a priority for all progressive-minded people.
First, let me make clear that I come out of the Left. I've studied Marx, Mao, and Lenin. In college, I organized solidarity efforts for freedom struggles in South Africa and Nicaragua, and I palled around with folks who considered themselves communists and revolutionaries (the non-violent type), and I did my research paper on the Black Panther Party (just so we’re clear, I also had Republican friends -- I’m talking about you, Hank LaBrun). My political baptism was the Jesse Jackson 1984 Presidential campaign, and I've drawn my inspiration from Malcolm, Martin, and Mandela rather than Democratic Party triumvarite of Kennedy, Carter and Clinton.
So it is with that background and perspective that I consider the candidacy of Cory Booker. And I believe every progressive in America should enthusiastically support Cory for the following reasons:
He is one of America’s most eloquent champions of the poor
At a time when mainstream politicians shy away from talking about poverty and poor people (e.g. we’ve gone from a War on Poverty in the ‘60s to a Middle Class Task Force today), Cory is a passionate, unapologetic and forceful champion of the plight of poor people. And he has led by example. While others may occassionally visit people living in public housing, Cory moved into the housing projects for seven years. When a Twitter follower disparaged folks who have to get by on food stamps, he challenged the person to a contest to try living on food stamps for a week, and, in the process, brought national attention to the reality of how poorly we treat the poor. At a speech he gave during the 2008 Democratic Convention, he recounted an elderly woman in Newark telling him, “until you look in this community and see the face of God, you can’t help us.” That experience helped transform his vision from seeing only problems in urban areas to envisioning potential and opportunities.
He is using his privilege to help those most in need
Having graduated from Stanford undergrad, Yale Law School, and being selected as a Rhodes Scholar, Cory could have pretty much done anything he wanted professionally. Instead of pursuing a lucrative law career, he moved to Newark, New Jersey and chose to direct his energy and efforts to tackling some of the most intractable problems in America. While he moves comfortably in circles of high tech tycoons, he has used those relationships to bring $400 million to help improve the education of 38,000 mainly low-income children of color in Newark.
He is addressing the issues and engaging the people others won’t touch
There is very little public appetite in America for effectively addressing crime and violence in America beyond calling for increased police presence and longer prison sentences. Despite thirty years of those policies, the problems persist, and Cory is one of the few political leaders in the country who directly engages with -- and challenges -- young people on the street engaged in destructive behavior. He has supported a program that helps young men coming out of prison find gainful employment, turn their lives around and become contributing members to society. This track record has made him a key spokesperson for gun control in the wake of the wake of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook school.. There has historically been very little political upside to addressing criminal justice reform and urban violence, but Cory works on those issues because it’s the right thing to do.
He was an early and vocal champion of marriage equality
Before the national tide began to turn and marriage equality became a safer cause to back, Cory was a staunch ally of the LGBT community. And he has again led by example by refusing to perform any marriage ceremonies until everyone is free to marry. That is a position far ahead of the curve of even most Democrats.
He possesses rare moral courage
Media coverage of his exploits rescuing a neighbor from a burning home have kind of caricatured the act by calling him “Superman.” I’m guilty of this myself, as it’s just so hard to wrap one’s mind around that act of bravery. Less appreciated is what it must have taken to make the decision to go into a burning building. He feared his neighbor would die if he didn’t act, and he literally put his own life on the line. Who among us would do such a thing? And what politicians would take such an act (there was no time to conduct a poll). That same sense of moral courage led him to challenge drug dealers by conducting a hunger strike right in the areas where there was heavy drug-dealing and to live in a motor home for five months right alongside dangerous areas of drug trafficking.
He is the embodiment of “public servant”
In an age when unresponsive bureaucracies -- in government and the private sector - frustrate citizens seeking services, Cory is incredibly accessible and responsive. Showing up to personally shovel the snow of a resident’s driveway, setting up hotlines to respond to complaints of malfunctioning traffic lights, and opening up his home to residents displaced by Hurricane Sandy are just a few examples of his work in this regard. By being so responsive and attuned to his constituent’s needs, he is making the case for the importance of government and effectively refuting the arguments of conservatives who seek to gut vital government services.
He is a master of social media
Progressives will never be able to compete directly with the money and power that flows from the beneficiaries and protectors of the current capitalist system. But whereas they have concentrated capital, we have the power of numbers in that economic, political, and social change is in the best interest of the vast majority of the American people (99% anyone?). Historically, however, it’s been prohibitively expensive to physically connect and organize similarly-situated, but geographically dispersed, people. Social media ha the potential to change that and level the playing field, and the power of technological tools is one of the best hopes for advancing small “d” democracy. With his 1.3 million Twitter followers, and his savvy integration of new and old media, Cory is one of the most sophisticated political leaders using cutting edge technology tools. All progressives can learn from his example and join his cause to build our collective network for change.
There are no African Americans in the U.S. Senate
It’s hard to believe we have a Black President, but not a single Black Senator in the highest legislative body in the country. That’s a travesty for a democracy, and now South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley plans to make a mockery of democracy and affirmative action by appointing the inexperienced and underqualified Tea Party nut job Tim Scott to the Senate. Cory’s election would will be key to giving African Americans across the country greater ownership of our government by electing a champion of our interests to the highest deliberative body in the land.
No, he is not perfect
Some progressives have criticized Cory for being too cozy with the hedge fund crowd and too tepid in supporting organized labor. He has clearly cast a wide ideological net in seeking solutions and welcoming allies, and I have had my own discomfort about some of his friends in the education reform arena (my wife and I have raised those concerns to him). A couple observations in that regard. First, having served on an urban school board for eight years (in San Francisco), I know firsthand the political complexity of trying to look out for the interests of low-income children of color when those children have little political power. I had to make some decisions that my friends in labor didn’t approve of, but I believe I did the right thing for the children, and that doesn’t make one “anti-union.” Second, although Cory is friends with some deep-pocketed business leaders, he has used those relationships to try to help low-income children. No one else has inspired Mark Zuckerberg to drop $100 million, and for Zuck’s first large grant to be to help the children of Newark speaks volumes about Cory’s persuasiveness.
At the end of the day, though, Cory’s network does span a broader ideological spectrum than many of us have historically been comfortable, and I’d just say that that’s all the more reason to create a strong left flank in Cory World so that the Wall Street crowd doesn’t exert disproportionate influence. We should do for Cory what’s been hard to do for Obama -- create a strong left pole that both provides accountability and room to operate effectively.
As frequently happens with successful movements for change, the standard bearer has a hard time remaining the crusader once he or she wins office. Obama is now the President (thank God), but he is no longer the principal embodiment of a grassroots movement for change. Obama is the establishment, and that’s good thing. But now we need new vehicles to champion change over the next several years, and Cory Booker’s campaign is one of the best vehicles for that kind of movement that I have seen in many years. Progressives from coast to coast should enthusiastically embrace and back his candidacy.
Next vehicle for the “Obama coalition”
Steve Phillips wrote in Political Intelligence, May 17, 2013.[23]
There are two races PAC+ is looking closely at for larger strategic reasons. First is in New Jersey where Cory Booker is running for U.S. Senate, and we think Cory is well-positioned to serve as the next vehicle for the “Obama coalition” across the country now that Obama has run his last race...
The other intriguing race is in Georgia where the incumbent Republican Saxby Chambliss is retiring, thereby creating an opening in a state that is 45% people of color and where Obama got nearly 46% of the vote without even contesting the state. Michelle Nunn, daughter of former Georgia Senator Sam Nunn, is looking carefully at the race and if she gets in, things could get very interesting.
"An Open Letter About Cory Booker"
From Steve Phillips, PowerPAC+ October 18, 2013;[24]
Now that Cory Booker has been elected to the United States on Senate, I would like to take this opportunity to urge all of my friends in the progressive movement to work with Cory to create the kind of country we all want to see.
IT’S BEEN LONELY OUT HERE
Our team at PAC+ has been excited about the possibilities and potential of Cory’s leadership for years. In 2012, Cory asked us to crunch numbers for him to assess a path to victory in a statewide race, and our data crunchers put together charts, graphs, and maps highlighting the critical counties to focus on in order to prevail. We followed that up with one of the first polls on the Senate race in January of this year. When he first said he was exploring the race, we emailed tens of thousands of progressives across the country urging them to join the cause. Before he was able to fully ramp up his campaign, we put together the first public piece highlighting his record as Mayor, and when the special election was called, we put together an independent expenditure campaign that contacted 120,000 voters. And we leveraged all of our relationships to help raise more than $100,000 for his campaign.
We were happy to do all that because that’s what you do when you say you’re going to stand with someone. You go all in. We just thought there’d be more of our friends and colleagues from the progressive movement joining us in seizing this critical moment.
Unfortunately, from the blogosphere to online activists to new and old media pundits, too often we heard crickets about the New Jersey Senate race (in an off-year, moreover, when the number of elections is much smaller than usual). Even worse, too often when progressives did weigh in, they did so to simply express doubt, skepticism or outright opposition to Cory’s candidacy.
I would respectfully suggest that taking a pass or taking potshots fails to properly assess the significance of this moment.
CORY IS NOT KARL MARX
To be clear, Cory Booker is not Karl Marx. Nobody is. Bernie Sanders, bless his heart, is the only avowed socialist in Congress, and his impact is limited at best. Cory is a different kind of political leader, and the progressive movement hasn’t known what to make of him. Unsure how to judge things such as his relationships with corporate leaders and his complex position on education reform, many have defaulted to wariness and skepticism. Whereas previous political leaders have sought a “third way” that looks far too much like a new face to conservative Democratic politics, I believe Cory is attempting to transcend traditional categories to build alliances that advance the progressive agenda. I have sat in small-group meetings with Cory and top corporate executives in America and listened to him talk to them about criminal justice reform, addressing poverty, and supporting teachers’ unions (yes, you heard that right; supporting teachers’ unions).
Even if you want to hold onto skepticism and suspicion, the fact is he is a U.S. Senator now, and everyone will have to adjust to that new reality. Just as he is open to conversation with Wall Street leaders, he is open to conversation with progressive activists, so I would strongly urge you to join in in order to help hold him accountable. At worst, you’ll be a counterweight to the more conservative forces in his orbit (like most national leaders, his supporters span a broad ideological spectrum). At best, you’ll help strengthen a movement that can solidify the progressive majority in America.
Sandler support
Susan Sandler is a philanthropist and political donor. She was the first and largest donor behind the independent efforts to support Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign. She was also the lead investor in the independent activities supporting Kamala Harris’ 2010 campaign for California Attorney General and Cory Booker’s 2013 election to the United States Senate. She is a national leader in education reform and has served as a board member of several progressive non-profit organizations including the Democracy Alliance. [25]
Pac Plus support
A national super PAC that backs progressive candidates of color is launching a seven-figure outside effort to elect Newark Mayor Cory Booker to the U.S. Senate seat occupied by the late Frank Lautenberg.
Pac Plus, a San Francisco-based group that focuses on mobilizing black and latino voters — and which is looking for new leaders for President Obama's coalition of young and minority voters — has in the past backed figures like California Attorney General Kamala Harris and Obama, on whose behalf it raised about $10 million in 2008. The group's founder said it will spend between $1 and $2 million in the run-up to the New Jersey special election election this October.
"Here we are talking about the post-Obama world, and where the Obama coalition is going to go," the group's founder, Steve Phillips, told BuzzFeed. "We think that Cory is one of the people who is best positioned to advance that movement."
Philips said his wife Susan Sandler — whose family members are among the largest liberal donors in the country — would seed the group with a $100,000 check. Pac Plus, where the Booker project will be housed, is a hybrid political action committee and so-called Super PAC, with one arm that can make unlimited expenditures and another that can contribute directly to federal campaigns.
Phillips said the project will be called "Help Cory Win."
"We want to be clear," he said of the group's name.
"I'm going to try to put together 10 other funders of $50,000 to get the first round of funding going," Phillips said. "We were always focused on building an infrastructure for the broad enthusiasm that exists for him across the country. So that had been the plan, and we had all been on that trajectory, until this week. We're in a 70-day sprint now."
"Help Cory Win," Phillips added, also aims to increase "turnout of young people and people of color" in advance of the special election primary, scheduled for Aug. 13, and the general election, on Oct. 16.
Phillips, a California-based activist and former San Francisco School Board president, said his group's goal is to promote candidates who can "advance the Obama coalition," he said, citing Harris, the California attorney general, as a prominent example.
But Phillips has been focused largely on Booker since last December, when the mayor said in a video announcement that would "consider" replacing Lautenberg before the senator had even decided to retire — a move that many inside New Jersey deemed disrespectful. Pac Plus, though, wasn't waiting for Lautenberg to bow out; the same night Booker released his video, Pac Plus sent an email to 75,000 supporters nationwide, rallying support from "progressives from coast to coast."
Phillips said he sees Booker as the "young leader who can capture the imagination of an ascendant coalition," he said, citing Booker's engagement with issues like urban poverty and economic inequality.
"He is the most unapologetic and eloquent spokesperson about poverty in this country right now," said Phillips. "I have not heard anybody talk about poverty in that way since Jesse Jackson's 1988 Democratic convention speech."
Booker, whose campaign is circulating a petition for signatures to get his name on the ballot for the special election, has not yet formally announced his candidacy.[26]
PAC+
Steven Phillips' PAC+ backed Cory Booker early on.
As the progressive movement begins to grapple with its direction and priorities and it prepares for a post-Obama world in a few years, it is critical that strong, unapologetic, and inspiring social justice leaders step forward to continue to catalyze the emerging new majority coalition.
There is no leader in America who better combines savvy social media skills, an enthusiastic, young, national network, and consistently strong stands on the moral imperative of addressing poverty than Newark Mayor Cory Booker.
Cory is planning on running for U.S. Senate from New Jersey, and PAC+ was the first national organization to embrace his candidacy. We will continue to help harness and channel the national enthusiasm for Booker’s candidacy so that he can both win his Senate race and bring the issues of poverty, criminal justice reform, and marriage equality to the highest levels of the national stage.[27]
PowerPAC+ endorsement
In 2013 PowerPAC+ endorsed Cory Booker, US Senate, New Jersey.
Race Will Win the Race conference
PowerPAC+ June 25, 2014;
Today's the day! #WINin2014 Race Will Win the Race conference is finally here. Check out what's to come and join us on Twitter @PowerPAC_Plus using #WINin2014. — with Stacey Abrams, Cory Booker, Trey Martinez Fischer, Representative Marcia Fudge and Mark Takano in Washington, District of Columbia.[28]
Plus speakers Aimee Allison, Deepak Bhargava, Susan Sandler, Steve Phillips, Ingrid Nava, Andy Wong, Subodh Chandra, Linda Darling-Hammond, Alida Garcia, Julie Martinez Ortega.
Andy Wong with Steve Phillips and Cory Booker.
PowerPAC+ supported Elected and Appointed Leadership
The list of PowerPAC+ leaders is growing.
Here are the social justice champions we have helped elect.
Stacey Abrams - Georgia State Assembly
Pete Aguilar - U.S. Congress, California-31
Hector Balderas - Attorney General, New Mexico
Cory Booker - U.S. Senate, New Jersey
Wendy Davis - Texas State Senate
Jim Frazier - California State Assembly
Pete Gallego - U.S. Congress, Texas-23
Michelle Lujan Grisham - U.S. Congress, New Mexico-1
Kamala Harris - Attorney General, California
Mazie Hirono - U.S. Senate, Hawaii
Mary Gonzalez - Texas State Legislature
Mary Ann Perez - Texas State Legislature
Mark Takano - U.S. Congress, California-41
Michael Tubbs - Stockton City Council, California
Marc Veasey - U.S. Congress, Texas-33
Norman Yee - San Francisco Supervisor, California[29]
Phillips influence
Aimee Allison, Cory Booker, Steve Phillips
Steven Phillips is co-founder of PowerPAC+, a social justice organization dedicated to building a multiracial political coalition. PowerPAC+ conducted the largest independent voter mobilization efforts backing Barack Obama, Cory Booker, and Kamala Harris.[30]
Democracy in Color podcast
The Democracy in Color podcast, hosted by Aimee Allison, features today’s best and brightest political political leaders, strategists and thinkers of the New American Majority. We’ve featured Senator Cory Booker; Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal; San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim, Stockton, California Mayor Michael Tubbs; BART Director Lateefah Simon; writer Eric Liu; #Goodmuslimbadmuslim co-host Tanzila Ahmed; New Yorker writer Jelani Cobb, and writers Rebecca Solnit and Jeff Chang, among many others. Ellen McGirt, editor of Fortune magazine’s raceAhead, calls it: "The smartest podcast on race I've found in ages. Listen and grow.".[31]
Collective PAC
Launched in August of 2016, the Collective PAC has helped 18 candidates win primary and/or general elections at the local, state and federal level thus far, including U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, U.S. Representatives Val Demings, Lisa Blunt Rochester and Donald McEachin, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba of Jackson, Vi Lyles of Charlotte, Yvette Simpson of Cincinnati and Justin Fairfax for Lt. Governor in Virginia.
Through our coordinated PAC, independent expenditure only committee and 501c4 arm, we have raised over $850,000 from over 13,000 individual contributions, with over $234,000 going directly to support our endorsed candidate campaigns. In addition, we launched and hosted The Black Campaign School training for 120 candidates and campaign operatives from around the country this past June, organized The Black Political Power Summit in August and hosted a candidate information session with special guest Senator Cory Booker in September. With over 140,000 email subscribers, over 6,000 donors and various mentions and features in The New York Times, Washington Post, Buzzfeed and NBC News, The Collective has grown to be the largest and most prominent organization focused on helping electing African American candidates to public office.[32]
Kamala connection
Phillips fundraising
Booker attended his first Silicon Valley fundraiser since announcing his bid for president last weekend, at the home of Laura Lauder and Gary Lauder, a venture capitalist and member of the Estee Lauder family. Booker also got early support in his campaign from Steve Phillips, a major Bay Area donor who is gathering donations for a super PAC.[33]
ARA PAF endorsement, 2014
The Alliance for Retired Americans Political Action Fund endorsed Cory Booker in 2014.[34]
In January 2015 Cory Booker was listed as a new member of the Congressional Black Caucus for the 114th Congress:[35]
Radical intern
Vidhaath Sripathi, Cory Booker
Vidhaath Sripathi was an Intern at Cory Booker for Senate, June 2013 -November 2013.
"Amnesty" hunger strike
Cristian Avila, Dae Jung Yoon, Eliseo Medina
December 4, 2013, saying their 22-day "fast for families" to demand Congress approve comprehensive immigration reform had gotten worldwide attention, former Service Employees Secretary-Treasurer Eliseo Medina and his fasting colleagues ended their D.C. vigil by handing off the fast to a group of successors.
The fast drew continued attention to the issue, and support from Democrats all the way up to President Obama, who visited the fasters in their tent at the foot of Capitol Hill on Dec. 1. But it did not budge the decision-makers it targeted: the anti-immigrant, anti-Hispanic GOP majority in the U.S. House. [36]
Numerous lawmakers stopped by the tent to express their support. Twenty six members of Congress, all Democrats, even joined the fast in solidarity for 24-hour periods, including Joe Garcia, New Jersey Sens. Bob Menendez and Cory Booker and California's Zoe Lofgren, the top Democrat on the House's immigration subcommittee.[37]
BLSA events
On February 21-22, 2014, Stanford’s Black Law Student’s Association (BLSA) celebrated Black History Month by holding two events on campus honoring and celebrating champions of racial justice.
“The Next 50 Years of Civil Rights & Racial Justice” gala on February 21st, featured Maya Harris, JD ’92, a Senior Fellow at Center for American Progress and Tony West, JD ’92, Associate Attorney General as keynote speakers.
“BLSA Presents: A Conversation with Senator Cory Booker” on February 22, welcomed Booker '91 back to campus for an intimate discussion with Professor David Mills on civil rights and racial justice.[38]
United front for ACA
A number of local politicians and lawmakers, including New Jersey Senators Cory Booker and Robert Menendez, U.S. Representatives Frank Pallone, Donald Payne, Jr., Bill Pascrell, Albio Sires, Josh Gottheimer, and Bonnie Watson Coleman, and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, were present at a January 15th 2017, at 11:30 a.m. at the Robert Treat Hotel (50 Park Place) downtown Newark, rally to press for protection of the Affordable Care Act.
The law, often referred to as “Obamacare,” is currently under threat. The U.S. Senate voted at around 1:30 a.m this morning to approve a procedure that will let them potentially repeal parts of the ACA through a reconciliation bill, which enables the Congress to make changes to spending and tax legislation and, crucially, is filibuster proof. Reconciliation was used to pass the ACA in 2010.
Earlier today, Payne, Jr. delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. Congress to highlight how Republican efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act will affect Americans who depend on the law for their healthcare. He shared a story about how the ACA had helped a constituent who faced dire health problems, in order to humanize what is at stake if the legislation is repealed.[39]
Brian Corr connection
Brian Corr February 5, 2016:
Also great to meet Sen. Cory Booker: we're both here to support Hillary Clinton's campaign in New Hampshire! — with Cory Booker at SNHU Arena.
Abandoned by Boteach
Cory Booker's old friend Rabbi Schmuley Boteach abandoned the Senator over his support for the Iran Nuclear Deal.
I have supported Cory for 25 years. Made him my student President at Oxford University at a time when we were the second largest student organization in Oxford’s history. Had him introduce our guest Mikhail Gorbachev to 3000 students. Introduced Cory to the American Jewish leadership across the United States. Got him to speak before hundreds of Jewish audiences and facilitated his raising millions of dollars for his campaigns from the Jewish community. Helped him prepare countless speeches based on themes from the Torah and the writings of Jewish giants like Maimonides, the Rebbe, Elie Wiesel, and Victor Frankl.
But this time was different. There can be no silence in the face of genocide. There can be no passivity when confronting genocidal intent.
The United States is a signatory to the United Nations’ 1948 Anti-Genocide convention which makes incitement to genocide a crime against humanity. Rather than being given $150 billion by which to kill innocent people around the world, the leaders of Iran should have been indicted at the International Criminal Court at The Hague for their repeated promises to eradicate the Jews. Cory, as someone who promised eternal friendship to a community that made him the foremost recipient of contributions from Jewish supporters of any candidate in the United States, due to their love of Cory’s values, should have been at the forefront of condemning Iran’s promises to exterminate the nation of Israel.[40]
Anti "Muslim ban" rally
After 17 people were detained without charges this morning in John F. Kennedy Airport, protesters and elected officials gathered in Battery Park to speak against President Donald Trump’s slew of executive orders banning immigrants from seven Muslim majority countries and halting the entry of refugees into the country.
The New York Immigration Coalition, Make The Road New York, the National Immigration Law Center and several other New York-based organizations coordinated the rally, and over 10,000 supporters attended.
Among the speakers were Senators Cory Booker, Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer, Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, Mayor Bill de Blasio, activist Linda Sarsour and U.S. Representative Jerry Nadler. Many elected officials were also present at the rally in Washington Square Park on Wednesday, which promoted a similar message of open borders with the hashtag #NoBanNoWall.
Addressing the crowd, Schumer said that the protests in JFK contributed to the fight against Trump’s recent executive orders regarding immigration.
“Because of your actions, he [Secretary John F. Kelly] promised me that the 42 who are detained and under court order to be released, will be released to the United States and to freedom shortly,” Schumer said during his speech. “So we’ve made progress for 42 — we have to make progress for thousands and tens of thousands and hundreds of thousands more.”
Sana Mayat is the NYU’s Muslim Student Association vice president, and she expressed surprise and pride to see the number of non-Muslims that showed up at the rally.
“People are saying that an attack on one is an attack on everyone, not just an issue that is limited to one group,” Mayat said. “It is really impactful and it gives me a lot of hope.”
CAS freshman Claudia Franke attended the protest and said that the message of Sunday’s rally particularly resonated with her, since she has family members living in the U.S. with green cards. [41]
NIAC connection
Jersey City MSA event
Jersey City, (February 18, 2017) – New Jersey City University (NJCU) will present “NJCU Students Supporting Refugees: Open Arms, Open Hearts, Open Doors” on Friday, February 24, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., on the NJCU Main Campus at 2039 Kennedy Boulevard in Jersey City. The event will take place in Multipurpose Room B of the Michael B. Gilligan Student Union Building. All are welcome.
The evening represents the culmination of many months of work to develop a Refugee Center at NJCU. The effort was spearheaded by the Muslim Student Association (MSA) and supported by MSA Faculty Advisor and Assistant Professor of Biology Meriem Bendaoud, and Professor of English Audrey Fisch.
Dinner for the evening will be provided by GERA, Global Emergency Response and Assistance. This organization, along with Church World Services (CWS) and International Rescue Committee (IRC), provides key support to refugees arriving in the Jersey City area.
Speakers on February 24 will include NJCU President Sue Henderson; Dinesh Suryawanshi on behalf of U.S. Senator Cory Booker; Esther Ongeri on behalf of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez; NJCU faculty member and Syrian Rescue Scholar Hassan Aljabbouli; NJCU student and Syrian refugee Zaki Minas; and Public Relations Representative from GERA, Jessica Abdelnabbi.
Any questions about this event can be directed to Dr. Meriem Bendaoud, , Faculty Advisor, Muslim Student Association, or MSA President Rania Noubani.[42]
Resolution to Honor Civil Rights Hero Fred Korematsu
February 6, 2017, Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley introduced a resolution honoring Fred Korematsu, who challenged the internment of Japanese Americans.
Wyden and Merkley said the resolution honoring Korematsu’s work and advocacy of the civil rights and liberties of all people is timely, given the president’s executive order establishing a Muslim ban.
"Fred Korematsu’s brave advocacy for the civil rights of 120,000 Japanese Americans remains a timeless example of courage that resonates today and every day,“ Wyden said. “I am committed to fighting for the continued advance of civil rights he spent his life defending, and against those who would betray both the law and our history to impose an unconstitutional religious test on immigrants."
"Heroes like Fred Korematsu demonstrate the importance of fighting fiercely for our core American values, even when it is hard,” said Merkley. “His story reminds us that the time is always right to stand up for what is right. We must keep fighting for the freedom and equality that define our nation, and ensure that the Statue of Liberty continues to stand as a beacon of hope around the world."
The resolution is cosponsored by Senators Mazie Hirono, Bernie Sanders, Cory Booker, Brian Schatz, Sherrod Brown, Sheldon Whitehouse, Maria Cantwell, Elizabeth Warren, Richard Blumenthal, Tim Kaine , Patty Murray, Chris Coons, and Dick Durbin.
A broad coalition of advocacy organizations support the resolution, including the Fred T. Korematsu Institute, the Bill of Rights Defense Committee & Defending Dissent Foundation, Demand Progress, Free Press Action Fund, Restore the Fourth, The Yemen Peace Project, and Fight for the Future.[43]
"Ideas conference"
Hillary Clinton's former campaign chairman John Podesta alongside Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) at the Center of American Progress's "Ideas Conference" at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Democratic Party luminaries and 2020 presidential mentionables gathered May 2017 for an “ideas conference” organized by the Center for American Progress, the Democratic establishment’s premier think tank.
Its stated purpose was to focus not on “what could have been,” said CAP Vice President Winnie Stachelberg introducing the day, but on “new, fresh, bold, provocative ideas that can move us forward.”
Convened in a basement of Georgetown’s Four Season’s Hotel, the posh watering hole for Washington lobbyists, lawyers and visiting wealth, the conference quickly revealed how hard it is for Democrats to debate the future when Trump is taking all of the air out of the room.
Bold, new ideas were scarce, but there was a vigorous competition on who had the best Trump putdown. Instead of the sign on Harry Truman’s desk that read “the buck stops here,” Cory Booker offered, Trump’s should read “the ruble stops here.”
The most interesting contrast was between Warren and Senator Cory Booker, both given star turns. Warren was full of fire and brimstone, while using her speech to put forth a clear analysis and reform agenda that pushed the limits of the Democratic debate.
Booker closed the conference with a passionate address, invoking the progressive movements that have transformed America, concluding that Democrats can’t merely be the “party of resistance,” but must “reaffirm” America’s “impossible dream.” Fittingly, it was a speech brutal on Trump, replete with good values, sound goals and uplifting oratory, and utterly devoid of ideas.[44]
Single Payer Bill
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) unveiled Wednesday September 13, 2017 a new version of his plan to give everybody government-run health insurance, potentially opening a new chapter in the ongoing debate over how to make health care in the U.S. more affordable and available.
The plan calls for an overhaul of American health insurance with a souped-up, more generous version of Medicare replacing nearly all private health insurance ― and government exerting far more control over the cost of medical care. It would arguably be the most ambitious social welfare initiative in U.S. history, but Sanders told HuffPost in an interview Tuesday that he believes America is ready for it.
“The American people are catching on to where the Republicans are coming from, they see the limitations of the Affordable Care Act and they’re looking at the alternatives,” Sanders said. “And this is a rational alternative.”
That roster of co-sponsors includes a who’s-who list of potential Democratic presidential candidates for 2020, including Cory Booker of New Jersey, Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, Kamala Harris of California and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. Also backing the bill are Patrick Leahy of Vermont, Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, Al Franken of Minnesota, Jeff Merkley of Oregon, Ed Markey of Massachusetts, Martin Heinrich and Tom Udall of New Mexico, Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono of Hawaii, Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin.[45]
Backing Doug Jones
Doug Jones, Terri Sewell, Cory Booker
Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell joined Alabama Senate candidate Doug Jones December 10, 2017 at an historic Selma church as part of a home-stretch push for Tuesday's election.
The Jones campaign made another stop in Montgomery, where U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, spoke to a crowd of more than 100 people at Alabama State University.
Booker, appearing with Jones and Sewell, talked about the plight of Alabama's poorest counties and quoted Martin Luther King, Jr.
"When it comes to the long hard march toward justice, nothing is given," Booker said. "King used to say that change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability. It has to be carried in on the backs of good folk. The opposite of justice is not injustice, it is indifference, it is inaction."
In Selma, Jones, Patrick, Sewell and Selma Mayor Darrio Melton appeared outside the Brown Chapel AME Church, where civil rights marchers gathered in 1965 to begin the trek across the Edmund Pettus Bridge on Bloody Sunday.
U.S. Senator Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, was scheduled to appear with Jones that afternoon at Alabama State University.[46]
Endorsed Ben Jealous
Senator Booker endorsed Benjamin Jealous in his 2018 race for the Governorship of Maryland.[47]
AFGE conference
February 2018 1,000 American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) attended t the union’s annual legislative-political conference in Washington DC. led by union President J. David Cox.
Speakers included Sens. Tim Kaine of Virginia, Cory Booker of New Jersey and Bernie Sanders of Vermont.
All the speakers spent a lot of their time on AFGE’s issues, denouncing Trump’s proposed pay freeze for federal workers, his call to virtually institute a spoils system in hiring and firing and praising the role of unions in creating, sustaining and defending the middle class, among other things. The difference was those three spoke more generally.
Kaine, the party’s vice-presidential nominee in 2016, led off the parade at the conference’s first working session on Feb. 12 by lambasting Trump’s knowledge, or lack of it, of the U.S. constitution.
“You take an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution and so do I,” the normally low-key Kaine declared. “I don’t want to give a power-hungry president an easier hand to sack people for doing your jobs, just because we insist on holding him accountable.”
And unionists are right to doubt Trump, Kaine said. “He’s worried people’s loyalty may be to the Constitution, not to him=,” the senator explained.
Booker, shouting through the occasional wind at a Feb. 14 Capitol Hill rally, was even more expansive and more general.
Evoking the power of love of country and opposition to hate symbolized by the civil rights movement, the up-and-coming New Jersey senator praised the U.S. people in general – and unionists in particular – for the “power of love” that movement showed, and for courage in “storming the beaches of Normandy to fight the Nazis and in refusing to move to the back of the bus” in Birmingham, Ala., the 1956 start of the modern civil rights crusade.
“Hatred comes in many forms,” Booker declared. They include “bigotry and homophobia, but also in attacking the basic dignity of men and women who work at full-time jobs but who still earn (pay) below the poverty line.”
“And we see voting rights, civil rights, women’s rights and labor’s rights being attacked every day” by Trump and the GOP, Booker said, though he did not mention the president’s name. “That is unacceptable in a nation dedicated to liberty and justice for all.”
“This is calling out for us, as agents of love,” to end that poverty and discrimination, Booker declared. “And we know we have work to do…You cannot love your country unless you love your country men and women.”
Sanders fell in between. He joined AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka as headliners at the union’s Feb. 13 rally in front of the federation’s building before its march on Veterans Affairs Department headquarters a block away.
And Sanders didn’t miss a chance to again sound key themes – demanding to reduce income inequality and enact single-payer government-run health care – which he pounded home on the campaign trail during his 2016 Democratic presidential nomination run.
“You are negotiating today on behalf of 300 million Americans who understand this country is about providing quality health care to veterans, the elderly, the poor and the sick,” the Vermonter declared. “Our job is not to allow Trump and his friends to privatize the VA. Our job is to strengthen the VA.”
Indeed, energizing those others was a key point of Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., at the Capitol Hill rally. The GOP has 51 U.S. Senate seats, but must defend only eight this fall. The Democrats hold 47, but must defend 26, while Sanders and the other pro-Democratic independent, Maine’s Angus King, also face the voters.
He told the group to “go home” and talk to their colleagues, getting them more involved in politics, and earlier than ever, like right now. The election is almost 10 months away.
“People in Washington like to kick you around,” Schumer told the crowd. “They like scapegoats. Sometimes it’s people of color. Sometimes it’s women. Sometimes it’s immigrants. And sometimes it’s you.”
“So don’t let the naysayers get you down. The people know what Donald Trump is and what he is doing to America. They are in the streets. They are marching. They are voting. Keep up the fight. We have your back, and on to victory!” he declared.[48]
Cory Booker was the first US Senator to endorse the Green New Deal.
SR 59 endorser
By February 20 2019 endorsers of Ed Markey's SR 59 (Green New Deal) included Cory Booker.
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Brendon Urie Wants a Panic! At The Disco Musical… and a Metal Project
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As Rock Sound’s artist of the year, Brendon Urie dished to the outlet about some of his dreams and potential plans for the future. Those high hopes included releasing a metal project and telling the band’s origin story through a Broadway-style musical- both of which we’re so here for.
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In our exclusive interview, Brendon dove into stories behind their latest album. Although Pray For The Wicked isn’t metal, it is an incredible album with a lot of themes to unpack.
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The State of Conservatism Today
March 27, 2018 by JMC
JMC board members Bill Kristol and James Ceaser will discuss contemporary conservatism with Eliana Johnson and Ross Douthat at Yale.
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Conservatism in the Age of Trump
JMC’s partner program, the Yale Center for the Study of Representative Institutions (YCRI), will host a panel on conservatism in the current political climate. The panel features two of JMC board members, William Kristol and James Ceaser, as well as Ross Douthat and Eliana Johnson.
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William Kristol is a member of JMC’s Board of Directors and the editor at large of The Weekly Standard, is a regular on ABC’s This Week and on ABC’s special events and election coverage, and appears frequently on other leading political commentary shows. Before starting The Weekly Standard in 1995, Mr. Kristol led the Project for the Republican Future, where he helped shape the strategy that produced the 1994 Republican congressional victory. He served as editor for 21 years.
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Ross Douthat joined The New York Times as an Op-Ed columnist in April 2009. His column appears every Wednesday and Sunday. Previously, he was a senior editor at The Atlantic and a blogger for theatlantic.com. He is the author of Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics, published in 2012, and Privilege: Harvard and the Education of the Ruling Class (2005), and a co-author, with Reihan Salam, of Grand New Party: How Republicans Can Win the Working Class and Save the American Dream (2008). He is the film critic for National Review.
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I went to ACL yesterday and saw some great bands, including Sahara Smith, Asleep at the Wheel, Blues Traveler, Kings Go Forth, the Black Keys, Pat Green, Slightly Stoopid, Vampire Weekend, and Phish. Wimberly, Texas-based Sahara Smith opened on the Austin Ventures stage and I liked the song “Are You Lonely .” But, it was Asleep at the Wheel that set the mood for the rest of my ACL experience. Ray Benson and his friends rocked. With steel guitar, fiddles, piano, guitars, bass, and drums The Wheel blazed through a hot set of western swing and classic country. The band opened with “Miles and Miles of Texas ” and “Get Your Kicks on Route 66 .”
Asleep at the Wheel has been an institution in Texas since the 1970s. The band paid tribute to their heroes Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys with a Waylon Jennings song “Bob Wills Is Still The King .” From there they played the Bob Wills super-hit “New San Antonio Rose.” Often Asleep at the Wheel teams up with a famous artist. For example, Leon Rausch recorded a new album with the Wheel called It’s A Good Day . At ACL Asleep at the Wheel played the title track from the album. The swinging musicians also played tracks from the Willie And The Wheel album recorded with Texas icon Willie Nelson , including “Hesitation Blues ,” “Sweet Jennie Lee ,” “Oh! You Pretty Woman ,” and “I’m Sittin’ on Top of the World .”
The rollicking Asleep at the Wheel set got even better with the hilariously titled song “Big Balls in Cowtown.” Followed by one of my favorite tunes of all time: “Hot Rod Lincoln .” I am a big fan of the post-1960s western swing revivalists. Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen are another fine band that fits into the mold–a band that also played a wild version of “Hot Rod Lincoln,” as well as a great version of “Smoke, Smoke, Smoke That Cigarette.” Commander Cody appealed to the west coast hippies paying homage to the Cowboy Code. Long haired Ray Benson fits in with these western swing revivialists, but Asleep at the Wheel is more than all that. They have become an institution in Texas keeping musical traditions alive. Plus Texas music history owes a debt of gratitude to the band. The excellent theatre production A Ride with Bob featured Asleep at the Wheel and the amazing Ruby Jane playing a young Bob Wills. From pure western swing to boogie woogie the Wheel wrapped up their set with “Boogie Back to Texas” and “Bump Bounce Boogie .”
Donavon Frankenreiter followed the Wheel with a fun set including “Move By Yourself ” and “Free .” Frankenreiter played a sweet song written for his son titled “Call Me Papa .” He then covered Tom Petty’s “American Girl,” putting a chill twist on the Classic Rock gem. The mustached singer played his hit single “Glow ” and the catchy “It Don’t Matter.”
Blues Traveler killed with their old school single “But Anyway ” and a cover version of Radiohead ‘s “Creep.” The hit singles “Run-Around“ and “The Mountains Win Again” were followed by an amazing jam with the 15-year-old fiddle player Ruby Jane . Jon Popper and his tight jam band also covered the Sublime song “What I Got” ending with the mega-hit “Hook.”
The Kings Go Forth were the great surprise band for me on Friday. Their 1970s funky disco sounds were groovy. This 10-piece American soul band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin has an incredible stage presence to accompany jams like “One Day ,” “I Don’t Love You No More ,” and “Don’t Take My Shadow .” We all know what made Milwaukee famous, but now we know why it is funky!
The Black Keys powered through a garage rock and blues set that included “Thickfreakness,” “Strange Times,” “Tighten Up ,” “Your Touch,” and “ Everlasting Light.” While Texas country artist Pat Green transitioned from the anthem “Wave on Wave ” into a nice cover of U2 ‘s “All I Want Is You .”
I have seen Slightly Stoopid at ACL at least three times now. And I have liked every show. The dubby grooves are infectious. The reggae-punk rock formula originally perfected by Long Beach’s Sublime works well. Plus the lads from San Diego have mastered their vocals and guitar playing and their brand of stoner rock is always welcome in Austin. Among the songs played at the festival were “I Would Do For You ” and “Till It Gets Wet ” and the extremely danceable “Somebody.” Slightly Stoopid plays party songs interlaced by the occasional punk rock explosion like “Punk Rock Billy .” But don’t think there is not a message in the music. Just take a close listen to the politically charged “Runnin’ With A Gun.”
Vampire Weekend provided a nice segue between the dub of Slightly Stoopid and the jam rock of Phish. The Columbia graduates sound like Paul Simon’s Graceland with strong hints of The Clash and various other world music sounds mashed together into a refreshing pop sound. The set list included: “Horchata ,” “Cousins ,” “Oxford Comma ,” “White Sky ,” “Holiday ,” “California English ,” “I Think Ur A Contra ,” and “Walcott.”
Phish played a classic set opening with a rocking “Down With Disease .” They followed up that original song with a cover of the Talking Heads track “Cities .” Phish is Mike Gordon on bass, Trey Anastasio on guitar, Jon Fishman on drums, and Page McConnell on keys. But at times it seems like there might be twenty people on stage. The sound is full and lush and really meant to be listened to at a venue like Zilker Park. Following the Talking Heads cover, Phish geared up for a funky-driving “Possum.”
“Wolfman’s Brother ” brought people to their dancing feet while a jammed out version of “Chalk Dust Torture” awed the crowd. My favorite moment was an unexpected Velvet Underground cover. I dig Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground, so a bad ass version of “Rock And Roll ” is alright with me. From this foray into the underground Phish smoothly transitioned into an almost symphonic spaced out “2001 .” I am also a big fan of the newest album Joy, from which Phish played the excellent track “Backwards Down The Number Line .”
After a reggafied “Harry Hood” the boys played another one from Joy called “Light.” I am not as familiar with this song, but it provided a nice pallet cleanser for a rockin’ “Suzy Greenberg .” The set concluded with an extended “You Enjoy Myself.” The encore rocked with a killer version of “Cavern ” and a crowd-pleasing “First Tube .”
Quite frankly, Phish put on a hell of a show. It was nice to see Phish in Texas again. I hadn’t seen Phish in Austin since they played at South Park Meadows in the late 1990s. Hopefully, Phish will return to Texas in the near future. People forget Trey Anastasio was born in Fort Worth, Texas. So come on boys, bring it on back to Texas sometime. Why not? I guarantee a sold out crowd at the Bass Performance Hall in downtown Fort Worth. Come rip our faces off with a howling version of The Edgar Winter Group‘s “Frankenstein .”
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Short-term Outcomes of Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization With Mucopexy Versus Vessel-Sealing Device Hemorrhoidectomy for Grade III to IV Hemorrhoids
A Prospective Randomized Multicenter Trial
Trenti, Loris M.D., Ph.D.1; Biondo, Sebastiano M.D., Ph.D.1; Kreisler Moreno, Esther M.D., Ph.D.1; Sanchez-Garcia, Jose L. M.D., Ph.D.2; Espin-Basany, Eloy M.D., Ph.D2; Landaluce-Olavarria, Aitor M.D., Ph.D3; Bermejo-Marcos, Elena M.D.4; Garcia-Martinez, Maria T. M.D., Ph.D.5; Alías Jiménez, David M.D., Ph.D.6; Jimenez, Fernando M.D., Ph.D.3; Alonso, Adolfo M.D., Ph.D.4; Manso, Maria B. M.D.6 on behalf of the THDLIGA-RCT Study Group
Diseases of the Colon & Rectum: August 2019 - Volume 62 - Issue 8 - p 988–996
doi: 10.1097/DCR.0000000000001362
Original Contributions: Anorectal
BACKGROUND: Transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization with mucopexy and vessel-sealing device hemorrhoidectomy seem to reduce postoperative pain compared with classic excisional hemorrhoidectomy, but whether one of them is superior remains unclear.
OBJECTIVE: We compared transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization with mucopexy and vessel-sealing device hemorrhoidectomy.
DESIGN: This was a multicenter, randomized controlled trial.
SETTING: The study was conducted at 6 Spanish centers.
PATIENTS: Patients aged ≥18 years with grade III to IV hemorrhoids were included.
INTERVENTIONS: Patients were randomly assigned to transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization with mucopexy (n = 39) or vessel-sealing device hemorrhoidectomy (n = 41).
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Primary outcome was the mean postoperative number of days in which patients needed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Secondary outcomes were postoperative pain, 30-day morbidity, patient satisfaction, Vaizey score, hemorrhoid symptoms score, return to work, and quality of life.
RESULTS: More patients were still taking analgesia in the vessel-sealing device hemorrhoidectomy group during the second postoperative week compared with the transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization with mucopexy group (87.8% vs 53.8%; p = 0.002). For the transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization with mucopexy group, analgesia consumption continued until day 10.1 (mean; SD = 7.22 d), whereas in the vessel-sealing device hemorrhoidectomy group it continued until day 15.2 (mean; SD = 8.70 d; p = 0.006). The mean daily average pain was similar during the first (p = 0.900) and second postoperative weeks (p = 0.265). Mean operative time was higher for the transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization with mucopexy group versus the vessel-sealing device hemorrhoidectomy group (45 min; range, 40–60 vs 20 min; range, 15–41 min; p < 0.001). Postoperative complications rate, use of laxatives, patient satisfaction, Vaizey score, hemorrhoids symptoms score, return to work, and quality of life at 1 month after surgery were similar between groups.
LIMITATIONS: The main limitation of this study was that the 2 groups did not contain equal numbers of grade III and IV hemorrhoids.
CONCLUSIONS: Transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization with mucopexy is associated with a shorter need for postoperative analgesia compared with vessel-sealing device hemorrhoidectomy. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/A915.
TRIAL REGISTRATION: clinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT02654249.
1 Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Colorectal Unit, Bellvitge University Hospital, University of Barcelona and Bellvitge Biomedical Reaserch Institut (IDIBELL), Barcelona, Spain
2 Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Colorectal Unit, Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
3 Department of Surgery, Galdakao Usansolo Hospital, Vizcaya, Spain
4 Department of Surgery, La Princesa University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
5 Department of Surgery, Valdeorras Hospital, Ourense, Spain
6 Department of Surgery, Rey Juan Carlos University Hospital, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain
Supplemental digital content is available for this article. Direct URL citations appear in the printed text, and links to the digital files are provided in the HTML and PDF versions of this article on the journal’s Web site (www.dcrjournal.com).
Funding/Support: This study has been supported by a grant from the Fundación de la Asociación Española de Coloproctología.
Financial Disclosure: Dr Biondo is a trainer for the transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization associated with mucopexy procedure.
Presented at the meeting of the European Surgical Association, Trieste, Italy, May 11 to 12, 2018 and at the XXXII Congreso Nacional de Cirugía, Madrid, Spain, November 12 to 15, 2018.
Correspondence: Sebastiano Biondo, M.D., Ph.D., Bellvitge University Hospital Department of General and Digestive Surgery, C/ Feixa Llarga s/n, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, 08907 Barcelona, Spain. E-mail: sbn.biondo@gmail.com
© 2019 The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Short-term Outcomes of Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization With Mucopexy Versus Vessel-Sealing Device Hemorrhoidectomy for Grade III to IV Hemorrhoids A Prospective Randomized...
Diseases of the Colon & Rectum62(8):988-996, August 2019.
Hemorrhoidal disease, Pain, Transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization, Vessel sealing device hemorrhoidectomy
Articles in PubMed by Loris Trenti, M.D., Ph.D.
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CNF Conversations: An Interview with Beth Kaplan (Part I)
Beth Kaplan, Finding the Jewish Shakespeare: The Life and Legacy of Jacob Gordin. Syracuse University Press, 2007 (Paperback 2012).
In this revelatory biography, Beth Kaplan sets out to explore the true character and creative achievements of her great-grandfather Jacob Gordin, playwright extraordinaire and icon of the Yiddish stage.
Born of an Anglican mother and a Jewish father who disdained religion, Kaplan knew little of her Judaic roots and less about her famed great-grandfather until beginning her research, more than twenty years ago. Shedding new light on Gordin and his world, Kaplan describes the commune he founded and led in Russia, his meteoric rise among Jewish New York’s literati, the birth of such masterworks as Mirele Efros and The Jewish King Lear, and his seething feud with Abraham Cahan, powerful editor of the Daily Forward. Writing in a graceful and engaging style, she recaptures the Golden Age and colourful actors of Yiddish Theater from 1891 to 1910. Most significantly she discovers the emotional truth about the man himself, a tireless reformer who left a vital legacy to the theater and Jewish life worldwide.
Beth Kaplan is a writer and actress in Canada. She has taught memoir writing at Ryerson University for sixteen years and at the University of Toronto for five. Her essays have appeared in the Globe and Mail and other newspapers and magazines. Visit Beth Kaplan’s website at www.BethKaplan.ca.
Julija Šukys: In your bio in the opening pages of the book, we read that you spent twenty years raising children and writing this book – “they both left home together.” My writing became entangled with and inextricable from my private life once my son was born four years ago. In light of the connection you draw between your kids and the process of writing, I’m interested to know more about the relation between them.
Beth Kaplan: I had my first child in Vancouver when I was nearly 31. I’d been working as an actress in Vancouver for eight years; when I got pregnant, I left the stage and registered to take an MFA in Creative Writing at UBC. So it was as if pregnancy gave me permission to finally sit down and write.
And then the birth of my daughter took that permission away – or at least, made the process difficult. I adored being a mother and didn’t know how to focus on anything else. I’d take the baby to a YMCA daycare for a few hours every few days, so that I could write – but often instead I’d grocery shop or sleep or read the newspaper, things I couldn’t do when she was around. And I felt alone. Almost none of my friends in the theatre or at UBC had kids, and I didn’t know, or even know of, any mother writers.
Someone said once that of the 3 things of vital importance to a married woman – husband, children, work – she could only successfully have two of the three. I thought about Virginia Woolf with husband and work, Margaret Laurence with children and work, L. M. Montgomery with all 3 and a wretched life. There were very few examples of a writer with all 3 successfully. Later I discovered Carol Shields as one very good example, and there are now lots. But around me in the eighties, there were few.
I wrestled with that constantly. I managed to finish the degree long-distance – we moved to Ottawa for my husband’s work in 1983 where I had my son, and then to Toronto in 1985, where I finished my thesis on my great-grandfather and decided to keep going with research and to write a book. When my kids were 6 and 9, my husband and I separated, he moved shortly after that to the States, and so I was a single mother with financial support from him but 100% custody of two difficult children and an old, disintegrating house, in a city where I had no work connections and no family.
The result – the book wasn’t published until 2007. I don’t blame that solely on being a single mother. I also completely lost confidence in myself, was isolated with no support group, had no idea what I was doing – in academic research, there are methods, I just didn’t know what they were. I compared the book to an octopus with its tentacles around my neck – the minute I pried one away, another had me in its grip. And that’s just the writing, let alone getting the thing published. It’s a miracle it ever appeared, in fact.
So this is a very long answer to your question, which is – that I came too late to understand something I call beneficial selfishness. I think writers, artists, have to be selfish sometimes, even with their children. That is, not selfish to the point that their needs are neglected. But selfish in asking them to recognize that their mother has important work that requires something of them. Writing is so invisible. If I were playing the cello or painting, they could hear or see that. But they could see nothing of my work. That was hard for me too, as most of the time, I didn’t believe either, with very little published, that I was a writer.
What helped was writing essays for the CBC and newspapers and for “Facts and Arguments” in the Globe and Mail – I published a lot of short term things that got me out there, got my name in print and showed the world, and me, that I was a writer. Incidentally, many of my essays were about my kids. They grew up being chronicled on the back page of the Globe – always with veto power, of course. But they liked it.
25 years later, I’m still in the same house; the kids live on the other side of town and their rooms here are rented out to help pay the mortgage. I teach but have lots of time, lots of quiet for writing, which is heaven. Except that my daughter has just told me she’s pregnant. Omigod, I’m going to be a grandmother. I can’t wait. But this time, I’ll be able to cuddle and hug and read stories, and then give the baby back and get on with my work.
The fact is that unless you have a spouse who can take over, which I did not, young kids do and must come first, especially when they’re very young (and again when they’re teens but that’s another story.) But that doesn’t mean shelving the work. It means being creative with finding time, and it means taking it and yourself seriously enough to be selfish, sometimes. Otherwise, the work is constantly last, and the book takes 25 years to emerge.
Finding the Jewish Shakespeare constitutes a kind of textual archaeology. It tells the story of your great-grandfather, Jacob Gordin, a Yiddish playwright once compared to Shakespeare and Ibsen, now largely relegated to oblivion. Tell me about the impetus to embark on such a journey, and the research path down which it took you.
I needed to choose a thesis subject for my MFA, and it was my husband who said, You have a great man in your family, write about him. Once he’d said it, of course, I knew that was exactly what I wanted to do. Because there was the mystery I’d grown up with – why did my father and other relatives have such disdain for a man who’d been in his time so revered? So I blithely began, without realizing that almost all my research materials were in New York City– this was 1982, the Dark Ages before Google, so research meant writing letters, making phone calls, and getting on airplanes. The first time I flew from Vancouver to New York for research in 1983, the thrill of arriving at the YIVO Center for Jewish Research on 5th Avenue, asking for their materials about Gordin, and watching the cart rumble up to my desk with all those file boxes. Then opening them eagerly, and finding that nearly everything was in Yiddish or in archaic Russian – the next tiny hurdle, as I spoke and read neither.
I was lucky enough to find a woman who translated from the Yiddish for me for 25 years. So it’s really our book, Sarah Torchinsky’s and mine.
I wrote lots of letters of enquiry, discovered family members to interview – several of them just in time, as they were extremely old already when I found them – and read everything I could find on or around the subject. I didn’t start using a computer for writing until 1987 or so. And Google, of course, much after that. It seems unbelievable now, how much time research took. And several people have pointed out that in the Internet age, we lose the thrill of hunting and holding the actual artifacts and books.
As I read your book, I found myself continually pondering questions of language. Interestingly, Jacob Gordin’s strongest language, and the language he appears to have loved best, was Russian. Yet, he wrote his plays in Yiddish, a language that always represented a bit of a struggle to him. It’s not the language he used in private: with his wife he spoke Russian, and to his children, English (a language it appears he never mastered). Why, once he had gained some success, do you believe that Gordin never made the switch to Russian? Why did he continue to write in Yiddish, despite the limited audiences, the community politics that you describe, and despite the fact that it was not the language in which he planned his plays?
Gordin didn’t switch to Russian because nobody on the Lower East Side ever wanted to hear Russian again; he would have had no audience at all. Yiddish was the language of mothers, of home, hence not only of the theatres but of the burgeoning Yiddish newspapers. Russian was the tongue of the oppressor, the Cossack enemy, there was no place for it amongst the Jews in America. But Gordin always dreamed of going back to Russia one day. Before he died, he knew that his plays were touring Russia – one of his sisters, who still lived there, wrote to him from her town in Ukraine of her pride in going to the theatre to see two of her brother’s plays. But she saw them in Yiddish, not in Russian. There were Yiddish theatres and troupes performing Gordin’s plays in South America and in Eastern Europe – in fact, all over the world.
This is Part I of a two-part interview. Click here to read Part II.
[Images: Courtesy of Beth Kaplan]
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2 Replies to “CNF Conversations: An Interview with Beth Kaplan (Part I)”
A wonderful interview (or at least part one. The link to part two didn’t work for me). I was very interested in Beth’s comments about research, pre-Google. I’m in the process of trying to find information about my grandparents and what I have right now is paper, most of it still to be sorted. I love the actual materials, in hand, and often what’s best is what I didn’t even know I was looking for — notes on the backs of photographs, etc.
Thanks for this, I look forward to part two when I can get there.
Theresa K.
thanks so much for your comment, and for telling me the link wasn’t working. It’s now been fixed!
Julija.
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George Cross puzzle for Museum of London
Posted 1st August 2017 1st August 2017 jane@laserflair.co.uk
Last summer, FifeX got in touch with an interesting project. The Museum of London were creating a special exhibition about Richard V. Moore, a navy volunteer from London who earned a George Cross for his bomb disposal work in London during the blitz.
Heroism and generosity
Richard’s family kindly donated his medals and other documents to the Museum and they put the rare George Cross on public display in September 2016. They wanted to tell Richard’s story in a special new exhibition, and decided to create an interactive puzzle of his George Cross medal as part of it.
When FifeX spoke to me about this model, time was tight. The exhibition opening was within a fortnight. Nick Moore (Richard’s son) and Nick’s 92 year old aunt (Richard’s sister who was present when he received his George Cross) were going to be present. Everything had to be right to thank them for their generous and important donation.
How to make a wooden George Cross medal
Ken Boyd and I discussed what materials might work best and in the end, we settled on laser plywood. It can be laser cut and engraved to create the detail required. While it wouldn’t look like metal, wood is easy to handle, is pleasing to the eye and is well suited to making a puzzle to suit all ages. And we had to make it quickly!
Ken decided to make the model in six layers of laserply, mixing up the thicknesses to create the 3D shape required for the final model. The top two layers were to be cut and engraved from 3mm ply, and the cross from four layers of 6mm ply of which the top layer only was engraved.
Richard Moore’s George Cross medal by kind permission of The Museum of London
Engraved George Cross detail
Even although I have worked with FifeX for five years and they know what artwork I need, this puzzle was so complex that we went through several iterations to get it right.
Artwork for each layer had to be separate as the layers had to be stacked on top of each other. The top two 3mm engraved layers had to be engraved and then cut into the puzzle shapes, as did the top layer of 6mm ply.
The bottom three layers of 6mm laserply were easy. I just had to cut the shapes out. All the cuts had to correspond to those of the layers above and below to ensure a perfect fit.
Ken took all the pieces back to the FifeX workshop and glued and finished the puzzle. We made the deadline and the puzzle was at the opening of the exhibition.
It was a privilege to help celebrate the incredible bravery of an ordinary Londoner. He saved many lives, houses and businesses from the dreaded parachute bombs and lived to tell the tale. Sadly, his two co-workers weren’t so lucky, but they also received the same honour posthumously. The other exhibit is an illustrated comic book based on a diary of Richard Moore. It tells the story of the work they did and how his friends died diffusing one of the bombs.
Richard Moore’s medals are on permanent display in the War Gallery.
You can read more information here about Richard and his colleagues Ryan and Ellingworth.
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Holmes: It’s Time for Contrarians to Get Bullish on Gold
August 16, 2018 lawrieongold1 Comment
By Frank Holmes – CEO and Chief Investment Adviser U.S. Global investors
Gold can’t seem to catch a break. The yellow metal normally acts as a safe haven in times of political and economic strife, but in the face of Turkey’s lira meltdown, investors have taken cover instead in the U.S. dollar. On Monday, the stronger greenback pushed gold to end below $1,200 an ounce for the first time since January 2017.
The lira fell to its lowest level ever recorded against the dollar Monday, mainly in response to President Donald Trump’s call to sanction and double steel and aluminum tariffs on Turkey. This sent gold priced in Turkey’s currency to all-time highs. If you recall, we saw the same thing happen recently in Venezuela, where inflation is expected to hit 1 million percent by the end of the year.
Turkey’s faith in gold was on full display this week as President Recep Erdogan urged his fellow Turks to convert their gold and hard currencies into lira in an effort to prop up the country’s hammered currency. The same strategy was used in December 2016, a month after Trump’s election sent the lira tumbling against the dollar.
The Love Trade Is Strong in Turkey
As I’ve discussed before, Turkey has a long and rich history with gold. Home to the world’s very first gold coins more than 2,500 years ago, Turkey still stands as one of the largest buyers of the yellow metal. In the June quarter, the Eurasian country was the fourth largest consumer of gold jewelry, following India, China and the U.S. Twelve and a half metric tons were purchased in the three-month period, up 13 percent from the same time a year ago.
Along with Russia and Kazakhstan, Turkey also continues to add to its official gold holdings. Its central bank’s net purchases in the first half of the year totaled 38.1 metric tons, up 82 percent from the same six-month period in 2017, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). This made it the second highest buyer, after Russia.
Time to Get Contrarian
Gold investors might be discouraged by its performance this year, compounded by news that hedge funds are shorting the metal in record numbers. A lot of this has to do with the fact that, so far this year, gold has had a very high negative correlation to the U.S. dollar—more precisely, a negative 0.95 correlation coefficient, according to gold research firm Murenbeeld & Co. What this means is that gold prices have been moving in nearly the exact opposite direction as the greenback.
I think it’s important to point out that, despite a stronger dollar, gold is still up for the 36-month period—and climbing even higher over the long term. The dollar has only recently broken even, whereas gold has continued to hit higher lows since its phenomenal breakout in December 2015.
The dollar could be ready to peak, with the potential for even higher gold prices. The metal is currently down two standard deviations over the past 60 trading days, so the math is currently in our favor for gold to rally.
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An Essay on Religious Diversity: Three Philosophical Themes Exposed
It was somewhat poignant that in my World Religions class we had to write an analytical essay on Religious Diversity when I just blogged about the current tensions concerning Terry Jones, the Egypt uprising and that stupid movie which caused the big uproar. While I know some may not be familiar with the philosophical theories concerning religious diversity, I wanted to share my thoughts on it via my essay I turned in for the class. So here goes:
When considering the question of religious diversity, there is a current underlying theme of dissension and contradiction. First, exclusivists define themselves and their religion as the one and true path to salvation. They hold a belief that there is only one correct path to liberation and found in only one religion, usually that of their own.[1] This first philosophy conflicts with the other two views, that of the pluralists and inclusivists. Pluralists maintain that all religions carry a certain legitimate claim to authenticity and there are many ways to salvation and liberation.[2] Those who define themselves as inclusivists, state that “there is only one true account of how salvation can be achieved, but that people from different religions are saved because of the nature of this account of salvation.”[3] Much discussion takes place within the philosophical world regarding these three philosophies, and when summarizing the debates, there seems to be a problem with those who claim a viewpoint of pluralism or inclusivism, as many of these individuals move in and out of the sphere of exclusivism on a whim.
Is there a one and true answer for religious diversity? No! Because at the very root of this problem is the underlying theme of non-tolerance for diversity? While one person may attribute their beliefs to that of a pluralist or inclusivist, at the very heart of their soul remains an exclusivist. This can certainly be seen within one of the readings which were discussed in class. This example is that of scholar Harold Kasimow, and his article on Heschel, the Jewish Rabbi. In this reading, Kasimow asserts several pluralist views that Heschel preached. “The Jews do not maintain that the way of the Torah is the only way of serving God,” Kasimow quoted Heschel.[4] He also claimed that Heschel’s pluralist viewpoint included the fact that the Jewish Rabbi felt that “it is less important what religious path people follow than that they show compassion for their fellow human beings.”[5] Yet, there is a hidden root of exclusivism, and Heschel travels in and out of its realm. This contradiction can be seen in the following statement of the Rabbi: “If God is alive, then the Bible is His voice. No other work is as worthy of being considered a manifestation of His will.”[6] This directly conflicts with Herchel’s pluralist standing. Would God perhaps have revealed himself in the Qur’an, or another text? This is indeed possible. If Herchel was accepting of religious diversity, he would not have stated that the Bible is the exclusive manifestation of God’s will.
In reflecting upon the question of religious diversity, I am drawn to a statement from the John Hick’s article, On Conflicting Religious Truth-Claims. Mr. Hick expresses that on a higher and more momentous level, or plane, there will be differences in our ways of “conceiving and experiencing” what the divine Reality may be.[7] I concur with this statement, as I feel that religious diversity can be paralleled to the myths of Noah and the flood. There are numerous cultures which have in their history a version of some paramount deluge which destroyed the world. In these cultures, the perception and myth may vary, but underneath these stories all deal with one thing, a flood. The “conceiving and experiencing” of these ancient people of the flood will be different because of their perceptions. These personal perceptions can explain why there are so many different oral myths and/or beliefs of the same God, and this personal perception can also explain why there is so much religious diversity.
Perhaps this is how one could view the existing problem of religious diversity. Diversity exists because the ultimate divine is our own personal perception, and thus, we will create our own personal God to whom we worship. People may come together to worship a similar deity, because in their perception, these other individuals are like minded. Hick’s statement in which he maintains that although religion takes “many different forms,” it “is the transformation of human existence from self-centredness to Reality-centredness,” to which all humanity strives for; clarifies what perhaps should be considered by all humans as an ultimate goal in acceptance and understanding of other religions.[8] With that in mind, when re-thinking religious diversity, there should be no wrong or right answer. It is only our own personal perception which will bring us to our own personal heaven, nirvana, etc, and we must be tolerant of others’ perceptions.
Being able to study world religions in a class setting is a way in which one could gain the knowledge and understanding of others in this world and their perception of the divine. This particular class has been helpful to me as I delve deeper into the history of the people and cultures which shaped the religious practices of ancient and modern peoples. Without education, though, regarding the diverse religions, we grow no more mentally to a higher conscience or tolerant of things which we do not comprehend.
Hick, John. “On Conflicting Religious Truth-Claims.” Religious Studies, Dec. 1983: 485-491.
Kasimow, Harold. “Heschel’s View of Religious Diversity.” Studies in Christian-Jewish Relations (The Berkeley Electronic Press) 2, no. 2 (2007): 19-25.
Sweetman, Brenden. “Religious Diversity: Is There a True Religion?” In Key Concepts in Philosophy, 141-156. London: Continuum, 2007.
[1] Brendan Sweetman, Religion, Key Concepts in Philosophy (London: Continuum, 2007), 145.
[2] Sweetman, Religion, Key Concepts in Philosophy, 149.
[4] Harold Kasimow, “Heschel’s View of Religious Diversity,” Studies in Christian-Jewish Relations 2 (2007): 22.
[5] Kasimow, “Herschel’s View of Religious Diversity,” 22.
[7] John Hicks, “On Conflicting Religious Truth-Claims,” Religious Studies 19 (1983): 487, accessed May 8, 2009, http://www.jstor.org/stable/20005996.
[8] Hick, “On Conflicting Religious Truth-Claims,” 489.
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2 thoughts on “An Essay on Religious Diversity: Three Philosophical Themes Exposed”
carsoncanada says:
Your essay is well written and eye-opening I would imagine for the many that have not given it much thought.But I find it interesting that when one explores the great spiritual philosophies, be they Vedanta in India, or the Taoists principles of China, those of Buddhism or the esoteric arms of Islam (Sufism), Judaism (Kabbalah) or mytical Christianity, they all espouse a similar understanding of the mystery of life, the universe and a sense of The One. It is only when these great truths are reduced to dogmatic principles (the religions) that all the arguing starts.
Very well put Christine.
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Sports: Boston United unveil third signing of the summer
More exciting sports news from around Lincolnshire…
Boston United’s busy start to the summer has continued following the arrival of midfielder Tom Platt from Alfreton Town.
The 25-year-old began his career at hometown club York City and went on to play for Harrogate Town, whom he helped reach the National League North play-offs in 2015/16.
Manager Craig Elliott says Platt’s experience and versatility will be an asset next season as he strives to turn the Pilgrims into genuine promotion contenders.
“Tom is another experienced player who has played in this league for five seasons,” said Elliott.
“He can play a couple of roles in midfield and he knows what Boston United is all about from playing against us for other clubs. He is hungry to be successful.”
Platt’s arrival follows that of forward Jordan Thewlis and defender Luke Shiels.
The highly-rated Thewlis, whose brief loan spell with the Pilgrims last season was cut short by injury, arrives from Harrogate.
The 26-year-old began his career at Scunthorpe United and has also played for Gainsborough Trinity.
“We are delighted that Jordan has chosen to join us after leaving Harrogate,” said Elliott.
“I was really looking forward to working with him until injury cruelly cut short his debut and loan spell, but he was flying for Harrogate towards the end of the season and he should be a great addition after dropping down a league.”
Shiels became the Pilgrims’ first signing of the summer last week. The 29-year-old arrived from Alfreton following two seasons at the Impact Arena.
Elliott says Shiels will be a key man in both boxes.
“He is the leader we have been after for a while,” said Elliott.
“Luke is strong and aggressive and attacks the ball in both boxes.
“He has vast experience at this level and I am very much looking forward to working with him.”
Meanwhile, Brad Abbott, Ashley Jackson, Ben Middleton, Jay Rollins, Andi Thanoj, Nicky Walker and George Willis have all committed to the club for next season.
Experienced pair Ryan Cresswell and Ben Davies have been invited back for pre-season, while Ryan Qualter and Gavin Allott have turned down new deals.
Three players who ended the season on loan with Boston have been let go by their parent clubs.
Cameron Hawkes and Tom Clare have been released by Bradford City, while George Smith has been let go by Chesterfield.
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News: The best beaches in the UK revealed for 2019
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Brazil needs strategy to enter Chinese market, expert says
Sao Paulo, Brazil, 3 July – Brazil has no strategy to invest in the Chinese market whereas China has a diplomatic, commercial, cultural and military strategy for Brazil, said David Shambaugh, a George Washington University professor said in Sao Paulo.
Shambaugh, who, as well as being professor of Political Science and International Relations at George Washington University is also the director of the Chinese policy programme of the Sigur Centre for Asian Studies at Elliot School, was speaking at the 3rd International Conference – The Presence fo China in Latin America, held Tuesday in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
“When I ask Itamaraty (Brazilian Foreign Affairs Ministry) what the strategy is for China, I get a hollow look in reply. There is no strategy,” he said, and as an example noted that China’s ambassador to Brazil, Qiu Xiaoqi made a speech in Portuguese at the conference, but no Brazilian diplomat is fluent in Mandarin.
Shambaugh also noted that there are no programmes on China in Brazilian universities, and that there were just two Chinese programmes at universities in Latin America, one in Mexico City and the other in Buenos Aires.
The executive secretary of the Brazil-China Business Council, Rodrigo Maciel agrees saying that China, “has a clear strategy of buying raw materials from Brazil that ensure its economic growth.”
The executive secretary of the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, Ivan Ramalho noted that Brazil’s exports to China were focused on just two products – soy and iron ore – although there were many other opportunities to diversify Brazilian exports to the Chinese market.
According to the secretary for International Relations of Agri-business of the Agriculture Ministry, Célio Porto, China is especially important for Brazilian agri-business as in 2007 and 2008, 92 percent of the sector’s exports to the Chinese market were soy. (macauhub)
Cape Verde’s pace of economic growth falls for 34 consecutive quarters
BPN Brasil wants Brazilian medium-sized companies and trade with Angola
Year on year inflation reaches 6.16 pct in Macau in May
Angola: Lonrho Agriculture to carry out agricultural projects in Uíge, Zaire and Bengo provinces
Mozambique: Dredging of main channel begins at port of Beira
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Launch of an expedition to Antarctica
2019-07-11TBT Staff
Today, on 11 July 2019, an Estonian sailboat, ‘Admiral Bellingshausen’, will set the sail from Kronstadt to Antarctica to celebrate 200 years from the discovery of Antarctica by the Russian admiral Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen, who was born in Saaremaa. The next stops will take the vessel to Finland, Estonia, Lithuania, Kaliningrad in Russia, Poland, and Germany.
‘The events of launching the vessel will begin with a visit to the Russian Geography Society in St Petersburg, followed by a concert and a church service at St. John’s Church in St Petersburg,’ said the head of the expedition, Tiit Pruuli (Thetis Ekspeditsioonid NGO). ‘We would like to celebrate the beginning of admiral Bellingshausen’s historical expedition with the Estonian and Russian communities,’ said Pruuli.
The schedule on 11 July:
11.00 a.m. Visit to the Russian Geography Society in St Petersburg. At the session beginning at 12.00 p.m., among others, Vice-President of the society, Kirill Tšistjakov, Director of the Office of the President of the Republic of Estonia, Tiit Riisalo, President of the Estonian Academy of Sciences, Tarmo Soomere, and Head of the Estonian Maritime Museum, Urmas Dresen, will speak.
5.00 p.m. A concert and church service and presentation by David Vseviov, professor at the Estonian Academy of Arts, entitled ‘Baltic Germans and Russian expeditions’ at St. John’s Church in St Petersburg.
7.00 p.m. Visit to the cathedral of the Fleet of Kronstadt.
8.00 p.m. Speech by Marko Mihkelson, Vice-Chairman Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu of the Republic of Estonia on the quay of the yacht harbour of Fort Konstantin. Concert of the brass brand Brassical, singing with Marko Matvere.
8.30 p.m. The sailboat ‘Admiral Bellingshausen’ leaves the quay.
Website of the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2134011816897268/
The more than six months long popular science expedition with researchers on board is organised to remember the most important chapters in the history of exploration and to draw attention to the current important topics arising from climate change. ‘We will be able to achieve these goals with our good partners from several places around the world,’ said the co-organiser of the commemorative trip, Urmas Dresen from the Estonian Maritime Museum. ‘There are many exciting and meaningful meetings ahead which will hopefully motivate everyone following the expedition to set high goals and to think about the footprint we leave, as well as to find solutions,’ said Dresen.
The route will continue from Kronstadt in July 2019 as follows:
12.07 from 1.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Reception on the territory of the waste disposal site of the Port of Sillamäe with local drummers making the mood.
13.07 from 12.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. Conversation with Finnish Antarctica explorers on board of the vessel. From 2.00 to 6.00 p.m., the public is welcome to see the ship.
14.07 from 12.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. The vessel will stop at the Seaplane Harbour for the Tallinn Maritime Days. Everyone interested are welcome to come and see the ship.
17.07 at 8.30 p.m. Open meeting of the captains in Roomassaare with a speech by Kersti Kaljulaid, President of the Republic of Estonia. Leaving to the sea escorted by the fleet of the Moonsund Regatta.
19.07 A visit to the maritime museum in Klaipeda.
19.07–21.07 Stop in Kaliningrad. Opening of an exhibition of the photographs of Enn Kaup and Sergei Vorobjov at the Museum of the World Ocean.
22.07–24.07 Stop in Gdansk, visiting an exhibition of litter in the sea at the maritime museum.
27.07 from 12.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Kiel City Hall, forum ‘Auf den Spuren des deutschbaltische Erforschungsreisen am Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts’ (Revisiting the Baltic German Explorations in the Beginning of the 19th Century). Website of the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2307706312784815/
The crew is planning to arrive in Antarctica on the 200th anniversary of discovering the icy continent, 28 January 2020. A television series will be filmed of the expedition. The expedition is organized by NGO Thetis Ekspeditsioonid and Estonian Maritime Museum. The initiative is supported by numerous Estonian companies, including Telia, Tallink, Enefit Green, Sillamäe Sadam, GO Travel, Sportland, Alexela, Baltic Workboats, and Postimees Grupp.
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Park City investigates buses to Salt Lake City
PARK CITY, Utah Ð Although only 25 miles apart, no buses run between Park City and Salt Lake City Ñ somewhat surprisingly, given how many of Park CityÕs employees and customers come from the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. That could change.
Park City officials have launched a study about the cost and ridership of such a route, but donÕt expect any buses to start rolling before December 2006. If the bus service begins, notes The Park Record, the federal government would likely pay for at least part of the buses.
Traffic to get worse
ASPEN, Colo. Ð Highway 82 heading toward Aspen and Snowmass Village is already jammed with traffic most mornings, and a new study suggests it will get much, much worse.
That study predicts that the number of commuters will more than double in 20 years. At the centuryÕs turn, Pitkin County imported 8,400 commuters, but that figure is projected to swell to 20,500.
Drawing more commuters will be more jobs. The study projects more than 19,000 new jobs, while the population is expected to grow by only 10,330, owing primarily to growth-control measures and an absence of affordable housing.
As a result of this daily flux in and out of Aspen-Snowmass, Highway 82 is expected to increase in traffic by 50 per cent. The silver lining for that increase is that it will make mass transit more attractive to commuters.
What kind of mass transit will that be? Mostly likely buses. After spending years and years of work trying to get hold of the old railroad line from Glenwood Springs into Aspen, local authorities have basically given up hope that trains will be used on those tracks anytime soon Ñ if ever. Recently, the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority voted to tear up and sell the unused railroad tracks, to allow a portion of the railbed to be used for a pedestrian trail.
Something of a similar situation exists in the nearby Eagle Valley. There, a much larger population growth is projected, but the job growth is expected to increase even more. While only 800 people per day commuted at the centuryÕs turn, a daily flux of 33,000 commuters is expected within 25 years, unless more is done to build lower-end housing.
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New Prince Album, ‘Piano and a Microphone 1983,’ Announced
The Prince Estate / Allen Beaulieu
The Prince Estate has announced the release of a new album of material from Prince’s legendary vault of unreleased recordings. Piano & a Microphone 1983 is a nine-track, 35-minute album featuring a previously unreleased 1983 home studio cassette recording of Prince at his piano.
The album will be released Sept. 21 and will be available on CD, LP, deluxe CD and LP, digital and streaming formats.
"This raw, intimate recording, which took place at the start of Prince's career right before he achieved international stardom, is similar in format to the Piano & a Microphone Tour that he ended his career with in 2016," said Troy Carter, entertainment adviser for the Prince Estate. "The Estate is excited to be able to give fans a glimpse of his evolution and show how his career ultimately came full circle with just him and his piano."
One of the tracks on the album, a very Prince-like take on the pre-Civil War spiritual “Mary Don’t You Weep,” will be featured during the end credits of Spike Lee’s upcoming film BlacKkKlansman. You can listen to “Mary Don’t You Weep” below.
The remainder of Piano & a Microphone 1983 is a trove of rarities, captured at Prince's Kiowa Trail home studio in Chanhassen, Minn. Included on the album are early takes of “17 Days” (the B-side of the “When Doves Cry” single), “Purple Rain” and “Strange Relationship” (eventually released on Sign O’ the Times). There’s also a cover of Joni Mitchell’s “A Case of You” and the slow jam “International Lover,” originally released on his 1999 album.
Prince, 'Piano & a Microphone 1983' Track Listing
Mary Don't You Weep
Strange Relationship
International Lover
Cold Coffee & Cocaine
Why The Butterflies
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Tag: Joey Martin
The Devil Went Down To Cardiff: How the Cardiff Devils earned back your trust
“Please allow me to introduce myself, I’m a man of wealth and taste.” – The Rolling Stones, Sympathy for the Devil.
The opening line of the The Rolling Stones’ 1969 classic Sympathy for the Devil could very well be written for Todd Kelman, a man who – with the help of a few key players and staff – has turned the Cardiff Devils into a position of power from a probable laughing stock of the Elite Ice Hockey League.
Kelman, who was a late round pick of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft, headed overseas for his hockey career after a solid performance with Bowling Green State University. Apart of the original Belfast Giants lineup that started the EIHL, Kelman retired from the game in 2007 and accepted a GM role with the Giants. Kelman thrived in his new role behind the scenes having managed the teal squad to numerous championships – six trophies including the 2014 EIHL championship. With that much success, one has to wonder what it was that made Kelman go from teal-green to red.
Devil red.
The 2013-2014 campaign of the Cardiff Devils was devastating. Shady owners are not surprising in the hockey world. Most players will see one or two in the course of their career. Some will leave the game unscathed, others will leave battered and bruised from the head games and financial turmoil.
Todd Kelman. (Photo: Kelvin Boyes, The Globe and Mail)
I don’t know all of the ins and outs of what was going on behind the scenes at the Cardiff Bay Arena but I’ve been around the hockey block a few times to get a bit of a grasp of what was transpiring.
Canadian goaltender Dan LaCosta could have been a part of a great and long era with the Devils. After suiting for a few games in the NHL, AHL, and ECHL and even apart of the CIS with the University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds, LaCosta was well versed in the ups and downs of professional hockey. However, nothing could have braced him for being refused pay of almost 4500 pounds after being injured in play.
The man being accused, (and it’s never been proven it was him for the record) of refusing payment was former Owner and GM Paul Ragan.
After countless PR screw-ups and if I remember correctly, fans staging protests, the bright light in Cardiff was slowly diming. Attribute that to the play on the ice with the Devils finishing a distant 9th, thus not entering the playoffs, something big needed to change to win back the fans that had no doubt turned their backs on what was now a disgraced name. Out of nowhere, Ragan sold the team.
To a bunch of Canadians.
Brian, Craig and Steve. Proud new owners. (Photo: Terry Phillips, walesonline.co.uk)
Four Calgarian businessmen, Steven King, Brian Parker, Kelly Hughes and Craig Shostak saw a valuable investment in the Devils and fellow brass Neil Francis brought the aforementioned Todd Kelman into the mix. It would have been a no-brainer for Kelman to jump ship. Have a stake in a franchise and be able to run it and make the decisions exactly how you want it.
With four solid business oriented men and one solid hockey head at the helms, the Cardiff Devils were now looking to put honor back in the name. After many solid seasons with Belfast, fans could trust Kelman right away without having to earn it. His resume speaks for itself.
“Yes, I’m living at a pace that kills.” – Van Halen, Runnin’ With the Devil
No other line in David Lee Roth’s 1978 opus could describe the 2014-2015 Cardiff season. With promise, a sense of pride and trust in the brass in charge of the squad, it was time for the players to hit the ice with pedal to the floor. They did just what Roth said.
Skating with a pace that kills.
A much younger pace.
Joey Martin. (Photo: Terry Philips, walesonline.co.uk)
A 26 year old, Joey Martin, from Thorold, Ontario, quite shockingly flew under everybody’s radar in mainland UK media and over here in Canada. The former captain of the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers connected for 83 points in 62 games. Leading the league in assists got him a spot on the EIHL First All-Star team and a contract extension.
Morissette. (Photo: Terry Philips walesonline.co.uk)
Jake Morrissette, a small forward from British Columbia was awarded the “A” on his jersey for the last and upcoming campaigns and he filled into his role swimmingly. In 64 games, he only took a total of 16 minutes in penalties and combined that with 73 points. It’s his best EIHL season yet and at 32 years old, it’s his best since his Junior A days in the BCHL.
The biggest part of the roster no doubt comes in the form of goaltender Ben Bowns. In the best and most exciting campaign of his career, Bowns backstopped the Devils in 62 games and ended the season with a 2.56 goals against average. That’s insane.
Did I mention he’s British?
Bowns. (Photo: Terry Philips walesonline.co.uk)
Bowns picked up some big accolations to add to his resume including British Netminder of the Year and for his performance at the Worlds representing Great Britain, he earned himself a silver medal and best goals against average of the tournament. This kid is going to be a key part of the Cardiff Devils in the Kelman era and should not be ignored.
With these components and a couple of other talented players and maybe tough guys, (David Clarkson’s, yes THAT David Clarkson, brother Doug racked up 209 penalty minutes), the Devils combined an incredible mix of talent which led themselves to third place in the EIHL standings and took home the Challenge Cup. Not a bad change from the depression of last year.
Success comes in the form of good leadership as well. Kelman giving Andrew Lord double duty as player-coach proved to be a smart and cheaper decision. Lord excels at his post to invigorate his fellow players and it shows. Another key piece of the Devils puzzle for next season.
So after all of this, what’s next?
It’s an exciting time to be a Cardiff Devils fan. A brand new, city-funded arena is being the built for the Devils to call home. It also comes rent free which is a huge quality to have in the finance department. The fact that the city is on board and is giving the team major support is a big deal; the city sees growth and that the Devils are a profitable organization.
And they are. They could be a huge destination for Wales in general and showing the EIHL that they won’t back down. Cardiff will come for that number one spot.
Now that the puck, if you will, is in the proper hands, there’s nowhere to go but up for the boys in red. In just one year, Todd Kelman turned this team into a contender. So Cardiff fans, there’s only one thing left for you to do.
“Shout at the Devil!” – Motley Crue, Shout at the Devil
(Photo: Richard Murray)
Author MarchHockeyPosted on May 17, 2015 May 17, 2015 Categories Elite LeagueTags Cardiff Devils, EIHL, Joey Martin, Todd Kelman1 Comment on The Devil Went Down To Cardiff: How the Cardiff Devils earned back your trust
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Theodore Robinson
Born in Vermont and raised in Wisconsin, Theodore Robinson was a founding member of the Art Students League* in New York City and then became one of the pioneers of Impressionism* in America. His style was refined with feathery brushwork and a soft palette, and he continually explored facets of the innovative style.
He first studied in Chicago and then in New York and after that, spent eight years in France studying in Paris with Jean Leon Gerome, Carolus Duran, and Benjamin Constant, and in Barbizon* with Jean Corot. He was one of the first Americans to paint at Giverny* during Claude Monet's presence there and the only American to work directly with and have a close friendship with Monet. He has been described as physically frail and a gentle human being.
From 1888-1992, he made Giverny his home, and from that time became known for impressionist style landscapes with prominent realistically depicted female figures--elements of realism from academic studies at the Ecole des Beaux Arts* and the National Academy of Design* in New York City. He also traveled and painted during that time in Italy.
In 1892, he returned permanently to the United States and attempted to meld French Impressionist techniques with American landscape subjects. He died very unexpectedly from an acute asthma attack, and, although was well respected by his peers at the time of his death, he achieved national attention posthumously, many years later. For a person living only forty-three years, he had, in retrospect, a remarkably successful career as an artist.
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I tend to get obsessive about things. Luckily, it doesn’t translate into relationships. Unfortunately, it does apply to lines of thinking such as eating disordered thoughts. It also includes all my geeky fandom. There are sci-fi/fantasy shows and books that I like, but they aren’t as loved as the series I get obsessed with. I go in cycles.
Charmed (TV show 1998 – 2006) “Three sisters discover their destiny – to battle against the forces of evil, using their witchcraft. They are the Charmed Ones.”
Stargate SG1 (TV show 1997 – 2007) “A secret military team, SG-1, is formed to explore the recently discovered Stargates[, which allow travel to alien planets.]”
Being Human (TV show 2011 – still filming) A vampire, werewolf, and ghost try to live like humans in the same home. Returns to the SyFy Channel on January 14th!
Dark Angel (TV show 2000 – 2002, 3 books) The government genetically engineers children and raises them to be super soldiers, then 12 escape.
Firefly (TV show 2002 – 2003, comics) “Five hundred years in the future, a renegade crew aboard a small spacecraft tries to survive as they travel the unknown parts of the galaxy and evade warring factions as well as [the government.]”
Revolution (TV show 2012 – present) “A group of revolutionaries confronts an authoritarian regime 15 years after an instantaneous global shutdown of all electrical devices known as the Blackout.”
Dollhouse (TV show 2009 – 2010, comics) A futuristic lab wipes people’s minds and then rents them out to the rich with various imprinted personalities and skills.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV show 1997 – 2003, comics, and books) Buffy, a normal teenage girl, discovers she is a Slayer and fights to rid the world of evil. The books are mostly just omnibus collections of the comics. That is how I buy them.
Angel (TV show 1999 – 2004, comics) The vampire Angel, who burns in the sun like vampires are supposed to, is cursed with a soul. As a result, he feels guilt and empathy. Attempting to repent for past wrongs, he sets up an investigation agency to help people with supernatural problems. Angel also has omnibus comic collections.
Lost (TV show 2004 – 2010) A plane crash lands on an island and the survivors must attempt to survive mysterious events.
Legend of the Seeker (TV show 2008 – 2010) Richard Cypher’s father is murdered and his best friend turns out to be a famous wizard. His friend names his the “Seeker of Truth” and he must help defeat a dictator intent on ruling the world.
Alias (TV show 2001 – 2006) Sydney Bristow thinks she is working for the CIA. She discovers her employer is actually a terrorist organization. She teams up with the real CIA to bring them down.
The Sword of Truth (Books1994 – 2013) Legend of the Seeker is loosely based on the books. I love them both in their own right. I’m currently reading The Omen Machine (book #12).
The Wheel of Time (Books 1990 – 2013) It is really hard to summarize. Just read the Wikipedia link.
Darkover (Books 1958 – still being published) Darkover is a planet settled by a wrecked spaceship. Over generations, they establish their own society. Furthermore, some people begin exhibiting psychic powers. Years later the rest of humanity discovers them. The books are both about the fantasy world of Darkover and the intersection of it’s civilization with technologically advanced humanity.
Lord of the Rings (Books 1954 – 1955) Of course, there are the famous movie adaptions. The Extended Edition DVDs are worth it!
Continuum (TV show 2012 – still filming) A police officer from 2077 is sent back in time to 2012 during the escape attempt of condemned murderers. Returns to the SyFy Channel in June 2014!
Defiance (TV show 2013 – still filming) Aliens invaded earth a generation ago. Joshua Nolan was a child during the invasion. As an adult he adopted an abused alien girl and raised her as his own. Through a series of events, he becomes Defiance’s (formerly Saint Louis, MO) law keeper. Returns to the SyFy Channel in June 2014!
Battlestar Galactica (TV show 2004 – 2009) Cylons, prodigy of man-made robots, destroyed Earth. Trapped in spaceships, the survivors search for the fabled 13th colony. Yes, I know there was an original series in the 1980s, but I have not seen it.
There are probably others that I used to be obsessed with like Star Wars (Yes, I did link to The Phantom Menace 😉 I like all the movies), which I forgot to list. Additionally, there are series such as Star Trek (Original, The Next Generation, and Voyager) or The Big Bang Theory that I enjoy, but not to the same degree.
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No. Most important, they want you to be happy. After all, you’re the one who’s still here and has to continue living in the physical world. When people come to see me for a private reading, having lost a spouse or a partner, it’s clear that they find it really hard to move on due to their bereavement. Some people even feel guilty for being alive, and some who have met someone else feel as if they’re cheating on their spouse or partner who passed away.
The researchers speculate that maybe as frontal lobe activity decreases, "the areas of the brain that support mediumistic writing are further disinhibited (similar to alcohol or drug use) so that the overall complexity can increase." In a similar manner, they say, improvisational music performance is associated with lower levels of frontal lobe activity which allows for more creative activity.
Every spiritual lesson we meet in our lives can be found in the seventy-eight Tarot cards. And when we consult the Tarot, we’ll get shown the exact lessons we need to learn and master to live an inspired life. It’s like holding up a mirror to yourself so that you can access your subconscious mind and tap into the wisdom (and answers) that lives in us all.
The greatest gift you can give to me and to all is to remember who you are, BE who you are, and assist others to BE the same. That is the most beautiful gift of love you can honour me with. My life is lived in the inspired passion of creating through music, prose, & words of wisdom, then to give such creations to all. The purpose of which is to touch lives in beautiful ways and to help them to R.E.S.T. or to Remember,Embrace, and Soulfully Treasure the Love and Light you are and we all are. These channelings and use of my gifts represent a life dedicated to expressing thoughts, images, & feelings that connect us all as we are all One. Such gifts are freely given. If you desire to in turn bring gift of gratitude for such a gift bestowed upon you, I will be humbly honoured and grateful for your having touched my life in return. If you so choose, you can provide a love offering in exchange
This beautiful little jewel of a novel relates the life story of a man born into a wealthy Brahmin family in India in the time of Buddha. Siddhartha leaves his family as a young man and, along with his pal Govinda, heads to the forest to join a group of wandering ascetics in search of the meaning of life. The book is divided into three parts: Siddhartha as ascetic, as sensualist, and finally as ferryman on the river. There, under the tutelage of an old, unlettered wise man, Vasudeva, Siddhartha, with his fierce honesty, tries to find his salvation. Hesse struggles to find the words to convey experiences of bliss and transcendence which go beyond where language can travel. At one point, Siddhartha meets Buddha himself and, in a beautiful scene, tells Buddha that although he knows Buddha has found the answer, Siddhartha must seek it on his own—just as Buddha did. In the extremely moving conclusion, Siddhartha realizes his original aim by reaching a state of enlightenment and compassion for all.
Attempts to communicate with the dead and other living human beings, aka spirits, have been documented back to early human history. The story of the Witch of Endor (In the most recent edition of the NIV witch is rendered medium in the passage) tells of one who raised the spirit of the deceased prophet Samuel to allow the Hebrew king Saul to question his former mentor about an upcoming battle, as related in the Books of Samuel in the Jewish Tanakh (the basis of the Old Testament).
A good psychic will offer you advice and useful suggestions that can help you handle tough situations more effectively. If your love life is suffering and you are not sure how to proceed with your relationship, a psychic can offer suggestions on how to make it work. If you are having a bad time in your career and looking for ways of improvement, a psychic can help you with same.
Like common playing cards, the tarot has four suits (which vary by region: French suits in Northern Europe, Latin suits in Southern Europe, and German suits in Central Europe). Each suit has 14 cards, ten pip cards numbering from one (or Ace) to ten and four face cards (King, Queen, Knight, and Jack/Knave). In addition, the tarot has a separate 21-card trump suit and a single card known as the Fool. Depending on the game, the Fool may act as the top trump or may be played to avoid following suit.[1] These tarot cards, without occult symbology, are still used throughout much of Europe to play card games.
Channeling is a method of trying to communicate with the spirit world that has existed since antiquity. Most modern channelers learn the art through the practice of Eastern meditation. This mildly altered state of consciousness enables the channeler to psychically perceive spirit messages. These manifest themselves as a “thought voice,” which is perceived in the stillness of the medium’s mind. Experienced mediums can enter into a trance state whereby the spirit entity takes direct control over the medium's voice, speaking through it in an accent quite distinct from the medium's normal mode of speech.
Ten mediums—five less expert and five experienced—were injected with a radioactive tracer to capture their brain activity during normal writing and during the practice of psychography, which involves allegedly channeling written communication from the "other side" while in a trance-like state. The subjects were scanned using SPECT (single photon emission computed tomography) to highlight the areas of the brain that are active and inactive during the practice.
The Polish medium Stanisława Tomczyk's levitation of a glass beaker was exposed and replicated in 1910 by the magician William S. Marriott by means of a hidden thread.[114] The Italian medium Lucia Sordi was exposed in 1911, she was bound to a chair by psychical researchers but would free herself during her séances. The tricks of another Italian medium Linda Gazzera were revealed in the same year, she would release her hands and feet from control in her séances and use them. Gazzera would not permit anyone to search her before a séance sitting, as she concealed muslin and other objects in her hair.[115]
In 1891 at a public séance with twenty sitters the medium Cecil Husk was caught leaning over a table pretending to be a spirit by covering his face with phosphor material.[87] The magician Will Goldston also exposed the fraud mediumship of Husk. In a séance Goldston attended a pale face materialization appeared in the room. Goldston wrote "I saw at once that it was a gauze mask, and that the moustache attached to it was loose at one side through lack of gum. I pulled at the mask. It came away, revealing the face of Husk."[88] The British materialization medium Annie Fairlamb Mellon was exposed as a fraud on October 12, 1894. During the séance a sitter seized the materialized spirit, and found it to be the Mellon on her knees with white muslin on her head and shoulders.[89]
We guide you to overcome the challenges that may be blocking your journey through this life. Our powerful and empowering psychic readings focus on positive thinking & positive change. It is important to understand how a Psychic Reading works. It is not fortune telling. It is directed by you, your desires and how the universe responds. It may assist in bringing clarity to a confusing situation, help you prepare for the future in a more focused way and may empower you with positive potential. Before your reading it is best to try and clear your mind. If you are experiencing confusion, it is helpful to write down your questions.
If what the psychic medium says doesn’t make sense to you, just say you don’t know or don’t understand what they are talking about. Don’t try to make it fit! If the psychic medium asks if you had a dog named Freckles, don’t say, “I had a cat named Mittens!” Don’t try to make the message fit if it doesn’t. The psychic medium will figure out what the message means without you interpreting it yourself.
In a series of experiments in London at the house of William Crookes in February 1875, the medium Anna Eva Fay managed to fool Crookes into believing she had genuine psychic powers. Fay later confessed to her fraud and revealed the tricks she had used.[71] Frank Herne a British medium who formed a partnership with the medium Charles Williams was repeatedly exposed in fraudulent materialization séances.[72] In 1875, he was caught pretending to be a spirit during a séance in Liverpool and was found "clothed in about two yards of stiffened muslin, wound round his head and hanging down as far as his thigh."[73] Florence Cook had been "trained in the arts of the séance" by Herne and was repeatedly exposed as a fraudulent medium.[74]
We can all help psychic mediums to have an extremely clear path while on stage, or in a private reading, by sending them our love and acceptance. Say a little prayer to help the psychic medium receive perfect clarity in their communication. Don’t sit there with your arms folded and an angry look on your face. Lighten up. Relax. Have fun. One message that often comes through for people from their spirit-guides is that they need to lighten up—don’t be so serious! Many spirits have communicated to psychic mediums that when they crossed-over to the spirit world and looked back at their life, they were regretful that they were so darn serious and didn’t have more fun while they were here.
Circo says: “This deck is based on my first deck the Gilded Tarot, but is a complete working of that original deck, every images was redone. So i regard it as a separate entity. It is not cheap, its US $110, that is because its special edition and aimed at collectors, every deck is signed, every deck is also unique. I produced variations in colour on several cards, and then selected those variables randomly while collating each deck. The result is that each deck has its own combination of the 78 cards, I think statistically there is a 1 in 7000 chance that two decks the same. A quantity that far more than the number I printed…” There is also a link to a promotional video on the cards YouTube
I think fiction novels from a Catholic author or with a Catholic subject have their place here. Although Graham Greene’s The Power and the Glory tells the story of a whiskey priest in 1930s Mexico, the story is really about sin, grace, and redemption. G.K. Chesterton’s Father Brown Mysteries feature a clever priest-sleuth and a spiritual lesson in every story. And, J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings is a masterful epic with Catholic symbolism at every turn. Willa Cather wrote quite a few books; among them, Shadows on the Rock and Death Comes for the Archbishop have strong Catholic influences and characters. Louis de Wohl’s historical fiction novels breathe life into heroic saints.
Before setting a consultation appointment, it is important my client understands I work with prayers of protection and thanks to God. My intention is to help my clients achieve their greater good. If there is information the client is not “supposed” to have, then the information will not be revealed to me. I do share everything that IS revealed to me, with no judgments or holding back.
I arrived, and she put me in her mother’s room, sat me in her chair, and even made sure her mom’s photos were all around me. Did she get her mother? You guessed it — no. However, a woman did come through for Vivian — a friend of hers. As I started to describe her to Vivian, she screamed, “What do you want?!” while looking up at the ceiling. It turned out that ever since Vivian had lost her mom, she’d been a bit of a recluse. In the reading, her friend had come through to say that she was with her and wished she’d visit her other friends.
On Fox News on the Geraldo at Large show, October 6, 2007, Geraldo Rivera and other investigators accused Schwartz as a fraud as he had overstepped his position as a university researcher by requesting over three million dollars from a bereaved father who had lost his son. Schwartz claimed to have contacted the spirit of a 25-year-old man in the bathroom of his parents house and it is alleged he attempted to charge the family 3.5 million dollars for his mediumship services. Schwartz responded saying that the allegations were set up to destroy his science credibility.[194][195]
No doubt a great importance in the paranormal field is the problem of fraud. The field of psychic research and spiritualism has been so notoriously full of charlatans, such as the Fox sisters and Eusapia Palladino–individuals who claim to have special power and gifts but who are actually conjurers who have hoodwinked scientists and the public as well–that we have to be especially cautious about claims made on their behalf.[58]
As the thirst for all things mystical, spiritual, occult and witchy expands into the mainstream, tarot cards are experiencing a huge, almost cultish following. Tarot cards are a form of divination, which literally means working with the divine, or your higher self, which is the ultimate purpose of tarot cards, just like yoga. We’ve broken down everything you need to know about them, from types of decks to what each card represents.
“You either have these very shallow ones or these rampantly esoteric ones with so many signs and symbols on them you can barely make them out,” says Matthews. “I bought my first tarot pack, which was the Tarot de Marseille published by Grimaud in 1969, and I recently came right around back to it after not using it for a while.” Presumably originating in the 17th century, the Tarot de Marseille is one of the most common types of tarot deck ever produced. Marseille decks were generally printed with woodblocks and later colored by hand using basic stencils.
“Etteilla was one of the people who actually made divination so esoteric,” says Matthews. “He created a deck that incorporated all the things from Court de Gébelin and his book ‘Le Monde Primitif’ [‘The Primitive World’], which suggested an Egyptian origin for the tarot and all sorts of arcane things.” Matthews makes a distinction between the tarot’s abstract interpretations and the straightforward “cartomantic” reading style that thrived during the 16th and 17th centuries, prior to Etteilla.
After drawing your cards, revisit your initial question to ensure that it has been addressed properly. A good tarot guide can help you interpret the images you see on the tarot cards, but there’s really no substitute for personal reflection. As with any skill, practice makes perfect, so use this tarot tool often (daily, if possible), or order a set of Astrology Answers Master Deck Tarot Cards and practice at home!
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Posted by Amanda Mary (Mary) in Cures, Uncategorized
cancer, Cancer patients, healthy, medical profession, natural medicines
Hyperbaric Oxygen in Cancer Treatment
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy HBO or HBOT (HBO2T) has its fans and uses as an aid in Cancer Treatment.
The argument runs that using a Hyperbaric Chamber (which is designed to increase blood oxygen levels and is proven to work in this way with a number of illnesses and ailments), will overcome one of the main influences of cancer: Namely, that cancer exists in a low-oxygen environment and plentiful oxygen can kill it off. HBOT has also been shown to significantly reduce inflammation in the body and this can be a precursor to cancer. Thus it has the potential to be a simple ´alternative cancer treatment´.
However. And it is a big HOWEVER. Is there any evidence that this theory really could really translate into an alternative cancer ´cure´? Is there any evidence that it might be a very promising complementary cancer therapy?
1.Research shows it is already used to good effect when used with radiotherapy where it does seem to reduce tissue damage and side-effects
2. Some cancer centers use it to improve the uptake of chemotherapy drugs and improve results.
3. On its own, in research with mice models, Hyperbaric Oxygen did NOT seem to offer any benefit in the fight against cancer
4. However, when used in combination with a Ketogenic Diet or Palao diet albeit in mice models, the benefits were very significant.
5. And, research has shown that Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can not only increase the level of oxygen in the body´s healthy and radiation damaged tissue but HBOT will increase the oxygen levels in cancer tumours (Brizel DM et al; The mechanisms by which oxygen and carbogen improve tumour oxygenation – Br J Cancer 1995; 72; 1120-1124
Here we look at the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen and cancer in a little more detail.
What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment?
HBOT chambers to treat deep sea divers suffering from decompression sickness (the bends) were first developed by the military in the 1940s. Pilots who climb or lose altitude too quickly and miners who surface too quickly may also experience this condition.
Decompression sickness involves a dangerous loss of oxygen in the blood stream and can be both painful and fatal.
By the 1960s it was realised that HBOT might be appropriate to other conditions and illnesses and it was used for example for carbon monoxide poisoning cases and other oxygen-depletion scenarios such as gangrene. It was thus shown to increase, not just blood oxygen levels, but tissue oxygen and improve tissue healing.
There are now many other illnesses and conditions for which the idea of increasing cellular oxygen load is accepted as having significant benefits – for example ulceration (caused by radiotherapy, diabetes and so on), brain damage after accidents and plastic surgery. And, in some countries, cancer.
In 1931 Otto Warburg won a Nobel prize for explaining that oxygen was the enemy of the cancer cell. It kills them. Indeed, cancer cells thrive in an environment where oxygen is depleted (Hypoxia). The abnormal blood supplies created by tumours feature ´hypoxic pockets´ – where there is no oxygen and lower pH (a more acidic environment). These hypoxic pockets seem to protect the cancer cell from the outside world, leaving it alone to burn glucose (glycolysis) and flourish. The pH inside such tumours is highly acidic – around 6.2 pH.
Since that time many alternative cancer experts have pondered over ways of delivering oxygen to cancerous tissue in the hope of killing the cancer cells and restoring the tissue to a normal state. In our interview with Dr Contreras of The Oasis of Hope Hospital in Mexico, he told us how they were using a form of dialysis to deliver ozone to the tissues. (Note – while oxygen is a double atom molecule O2, ozone is a triple atom molecule O3). He claimed that the system was in early stages of development, but did seem to extend the lives of cancer patients already tested, by months if not by years. Today there are well respected centres operating inside the USA that use ozone to treat cancer, as a part of their offering.
To quote from a 2012 review on the previous 8 years research into HBOT (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3510426/): ´research has shown that HBO can be inhibitory and reduce cancer growth in certain cancer types´.
Oxygen is a drug!
Believe it or not but oxygen has officially been declared a drug by the FDA in America who have stated that it must not be prescribed to treat anything other than those illnesses approved and for which there is evidence. For example, decompression sickness, anaemia, gangrene, skin grafts, soft tissue damage, burns, abscess in the head or brain, osteomyelitis. In effect, they have banned the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen to treat cancer. But then in 2011, they have taken steps to ban the use of intravenous vitamin C compounds, which can also increase cell oxygen levels! They don´t seem to want you oxygenating your cancer cells at all. Will eating glutathione-rich vegetables be banned next?
Could Oxygen therapy make matters worse? This was an unproven theory at one point but a 2012 review by Professors Ingrid Moerr and Linda Stuhr has shown that there is no foundation in research reviews from 2004 to 2012 that HBO acts as a stimulator of cancer or promotes recurrence (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3510426/).
The reviewers add that ´on the other hand, there is evidence that HBO may have tumour-inhibitory effects in certain cancer subtypes´
HBO as a Complementary Therapy for cancer
HBOT is currently used with cancer patients to reduce inflammation in bones and adjacent tissues where radiotherapy may cause damage – it seems to have an ability to reduce secondary radiation damage after radiotherapy. For example, one research study (HYPON) showed that the use of HBOT could reduce jaw bone damage in patients given radiotherapy for head and neck cancers. Radiotherapy damages surrounding tissues, not just cancer cells.
This has actually been known for a number of years. A randomised clinical trial (Watson et al, British Journal of Radiology: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/361144) took place in 1978; and the same year there was a review in the Lancet which talked about ´significant´ improvement in survival when HBOT was used as a ´sensitiser´ with radiotherapy – http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/81424
Other uses include the regeneration of blood vessels – blood supplies may be restricted to tissues and bones by the harmful action of radiotherapy; and oxygen treatment can help significantly. It has also been shown to help reduce secondary problems with both pelvic and bowel cancer. These damage reduction effects are important as up to 25 per cent of people undergoing radiotherapy can experience tissue damage according to the action group RAFGE – this is acknowledged in a clinical medicine piece:
´Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy effectively treats long-term damage from radiation therapy´
on the UCLA Health website (http://www.uclahealth.org/body.cfm?id=502&action=detail&ref=675) and even in the UK where HBOT is slowly being added to the repertoire of orthodox medicine. At the end of this article you will see that the Royal Marsden were asking for recruits to their phase III clinical trial – it was for people who experienced side effects after radiation for pelvic cancer.
ii) Lymphoedema
There is also evidence that HBOT may help people with lymphoedema following breast cancer and lymph nodule surgery. Quite simply, oxygen therapy aids healing and patients in research talk of reduced swelling and less pain, with a softening of the damaged tissue.
What happens during HBOT?
People can be treated individually or in groups depending upon the size of the chamber. Inside, the pure oxygen is administered at pressures 1.5 to 3 times normal atmospheric pressure. Treatment time is usually about 90 minutes and only cotton clothing may be worn. There are treatment centres throughout the UK you might contact the British Hyperbaric Association.
Side effects may include claustrophobia, fatigue, headaches, ear problems and nausea. It is occasionally possible the myopia (short sightedness) occurs, and people with lung disease may experience a collapsed lung, heart patients may have symptoms worsened. It is not recommended for pregnant women.
Cancer patients taking drugs such as doxorubicin, cisplatin or bleomycin are advised not to use HBOT.
HBO as an alternative cancer treatment
Oxygen therapy, ozone therapy, the use of hydrogen peroxide and even the simple ingestion of more foods containing glutathione all have one theoretical aim: To deliver more oxygen to the mitochondria inside the cell. It is the mithochondria (the power stations) that cease their normal job of burning carbohydrate in the presence of oxygen to produce energy (the Krebs Cycle) in cancer cells. Instead cancer cells produce energy by inefficiently burning glucose in the absence of oxygen in the main cytoplasm. This ´glycolysis´ typifies a cancer cell.
While the theory is great, (get oxygen back inside the cell and the cancer will die) the research to date has been virtually non-existent. The primary problem, as Contreras told me, is the delivery system. Increasing the oxygen levels in the blood does not necessarily increase them in the cells. Also, the latest research is showing that even when you get oxygen back inside the cells, it doesn´t particularly ´re-ignite´ the mitochondrial power burners. Researchers in Alberta are looking at a compound called DCA, which they believe can do this.
HBO as a complementary therapy
Research published in June 2013 by researchers from the University of South Florida and the Boston College using mice models proved very interesting:
In mice with metastatic cancer and using a Ketogenic Diet and Hyperbaric Oxygen in combination and alone, with control groups, the researchers reported that a “Ketogenic Diet alone significantly decreased blood glucose, slowed tumour progression and increased mean survival time by 56.7% in mice with systemic metastatic cancer. While Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy alone did not influence cancer progression, combining the Ketogenic Diet with Hyperbaric Oxygen elicited a significant decrease in blood glucose, tumour growth rate and a 77% increase in mean survival times compared to the controls.
So let us be very clear. These highly qualified researchers (Angela M Poff, Csilla Ari, Thomas N Seyfried and Dr Dominic P D´Agostino) conclude that on its own Hyperbaric Oxygen had no effect on the oxygen-devoid, acidic hypoxic pockets nor on the glucose burning cancer cells. But in combination with a Ketogenic Diet, where the body is starved of glucose, Hyperbaric Oxygen had a significant complementary effect, and it increased survival times.
Certainly, that is also what is being shown with chemotherapy. On its own HBOT does nothing. With Chemo, it produces better results AND less side-effects.
Further studies are patchy at best. There are studies with breast cancer, prostate cancer and brain tumours (largely in animal models) that show prolonged survival and a reduction in tumour size, some when in combination with drugs. There are studies involving mice who have been induced with cancer to give them oral mucosal carcinoma. Hyperbaric oxygen reduced the level of cancer, preventing some mice developing the disease. However, in some cases where the mice already had the disease, oxygen seemed to make matters worse. (The effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on oral mucosal carcinoma; Terry McMillan, Karen Callhoun et al).
Patients with brain tumours may well derive benefit. Treatment using HBO with brain damage has definitely shown promise, and this has now been extended to brain cancer. In a 2006 Clinical Trial in Japan, brain tumour patients receiving radiotherapy and chemotherapy experienced longer survival times and reduced side effects when using HBO. (Ogawa et al). In 2007 a second clinical trial showed extended survival times with reduced side effects using HBO with just radiotherapy in glioma patients (Kohshi et al). Now (July 2011) researchers at the Long Island Brain Tumour Centre are try to replicate those studies again in a Phase II clinical trial with gliomas. Along with the HBOT, they are using radiotherapy and temozolomide (http://clinicaltrial.gov/ct2/show/NCT00936052?term=HBO&rank=1).
Researchers at the University of Washington and Washington State University have shown that the herb artimesia vulgaris, or Wormwood, kills a cancer cells in conjunction with Hyperbaric Oxygen in early research in the 1990s. They describe wormwood as an important antimalarial drug.
Wormwood acts by reacting with iron in a cell to form a free-radical which kills the cell. Malaria parasites and cancer cells are high in iron.
New research in 2011 on a culture of leukaemia cells has shown that wormwood acts to kill about 15 per cent of cancer cells in the laboratory experiments. And they found almost the same 15 per cent figure when using HBO. Combining the two treatments say a 38 per cent reduction in cancer growth. Professor of bioengineering, Henry Lai said We only measured up to 48 hours. Over longer time periods we expect the synergistic effects to be even more dramatic.
Importantly, there are a number of cancer centres in Germany that currently use Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to treat cancer, sometimes as a single stand-alone therapy, but more usually in conjunction with other treatments, including either complementary therapies or chemotherapy. And, they claim excellent results.
Trawling the web I found quotes such as:
´I utilize mild Hyperbaric Therapy (mHBT) in all stages of cancer; upon detection, as well as pre and post surgery, pre, post and during chemo and radiation. In fact if chemotherapy is used in conjunction with mHBT, the chemotherapy dose must be reduced. The mHBT will potentate any primary cancer treatment. mHBT is the best cancer prevention and cancer remission therapy out there, bar none´. US Doctor, Bergeron, Rhett, MD
´By increasing the oxygen environment to the cancer cells, it makes them less virulent and in many instances destroys them´. (Yutsis, Pavel I., MD, Oxygen to the Rescue)
It is important to note that there are studies with leukemia, bladder and cervical cancers where HBOT on its own seems to have no effect:(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3510426/)
So is it an alternative cancer treatment on its own?
Consistently, in my research on HBOT, I have found articles talking excellent theory, but little hard research evidence in practice until I came to the studies involving a Ketogenic Diet as well. This is not to say I am a doubter, I am not. But it is one thing telling me that oxygen kills cancer cells in my Oxford University lectures, and another thing delivery it.
Maybe the oxygen increase is not enough to stop glycolysis – the burning of glucose by cancer cells – on its own. Maybe it has to have a glucose restricted diet working in combination with it.
Maybe hitherto the delivery systems for oxygen were poor. Maybe Hyperbaric Oxygen is that delivery system – the mice in the Ketogenic Diet plus Hyperbaric Oxygen research were given 3 sessions of HBOT a week, each for 90 minutes.
I acknowledge that there are centres in Germany claiming excellent results, there are cancer experts in the USA lauding its potential. The Seyfried/ D´Agostino study concluded that ´A Ketogenic Diet and HBOT produce significant anti-cancer effects when combined in a natural model of systemic metastatic cancer. Our evidence that these therapies should be investigated as potential non-toxic treatments or adjuvant therapies (complementary therapies)´.
And research shows Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy clearly provides real benefits as a complementary therapy when used with radiotherapy and lymphoedema to reduce side-effects and promote healing.
The great thing is that we know Hyperbaric oxygen is a healing treatment – there is already significant evidence for a variety of illnesses. And we know that it is an ´all-over-body treatment, just as cancer is an ´all-over-body´ disease. It already has staunch supporters in countries like Germany and Japan.
Cancer patients should keep an open mind on Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and watch for research developments.
SIDE-EFFECTS?
According to websites in America (UCLA) and the UK, people may experience light headedness but this is temporary. No detrimental effects are recorded anywhere, that I could find.
Interestingly, Professor John Yarnold´s office at the Royal Marsden read this article and asked me to tell all readers that they are recruiting people for a Clinical Trial, if you would like to participate.
The trial is a randomised, double-blind, controlled Phase III trial of Hyperbaric Oxygen in patients suffering long-term adverse effects after radiotherapy for pelvic cancer.
That trial is now taking place and entry is closed.
How do you find a Hyperbaric Oxygen Centre today?
Actually access to Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment in the UK is easier than you think. ‘Oxygen treatment’ is actually very accessible at low cost right across Britain – you don’t have to wait for your oncology unit to get a Hyperbaric Oxygen chamber!
Scattered across the UK are 60 Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centres, all independent charities, which offer therapies and support to people with MS. Nearly all provide access to oxygen treatment (also known as oxygen therapy) which has been shown to significantly alleviate the symptoms of MS and improve quality of life. Most centres are also able to treat people with other conditions, depending on available capacity. Costs vary from £10 to £15 per one hour session.
The centres ask for donations, or set their own charges for treatment which are relatively inexpensive due to their charitable status. Treatments are delivered in multi-place barochambers (low-pressure chambers), which are pressurised to between 0.5 – 2 times normal atmospheric pressure, and a session lasts approximately 90 minutes. Referrals are not required, so any person can go to their local centre and access the treatment. Over 2½ million sessions have been delivered since the centres were founded 30 years ago, to a standard approved by the Department of Health.
According to MS experts, ´besides MS and cancer, other conditions already treated in the centres include leg ulcers, strokes, COPD, cerebral palsy, autism, wounds, migraines, sports injuries, broken bones – the list is nearly endless. Any condition which results in inflammation in the body can benefit from oxygen treatment. We all breathe oxygen all the time, but when we are ill we can use a chamber to increase the dosage of oxygen, delivering more to damaged areas in the body and stimulating the healing process. Oxygen is our body’s antibiotic; it controls over 8000 genes, and a course of 20 sessions increases our own stem cells eightfold´.
The locations of the MS Therapy Centres can be found at http://www.msntc.org.uk, or by calling 0845 367 0977.
The view a list of some European Hyperbaric Oxygen Centres to consider, please click this link: /cancer-active-page-link.aspx?n=3134&Title=Some
HBOT does not cure cancer. On its own it has no effect.
But If you are having chemotherapy, you must consider it as it seems to make the results better.
If you are having radiotherapy, you must consider it as it reduces the level of side-effects.
And if you use it with a Ketogenic Diet, you just might have something of potential – we await the clinical trial results.
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Jennifer Weisbart said:
Ive been fighting stage 4 breast cancer fot Over Two years with HBOT, IV C, wormwood, PEMF, vegan ketogenic diet, and many other non-chemotherapy, and Im doing great. I must be one of those Mice!
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Creator of “The Mask” Considers a Female-Led Reboot
Arden Terry July 8th, 2019 - 12:02 PM
Back in the 90’s there was a large influx of movies based on comic books, including the Jim Carrey-led, Chuck Russell-directed vehicle The Mask. Unlike most comic book movies of that era, The Mask was a wacky screw ball comedy and proved both a critical and financial success. The movie’s success also bolstered Jim Carrey’s acting career.
The Mask was based on the Dark Horse Comics series of the same name, which was created by writer Mike Richardson. Now, 25 years after the film’s release, Richardson is hoping to get a movie reboot of The Mask, but this time Richardson wants to see a woman in the lead. According to Screen Rant, Richardson is already thinking about who he wants to be the star, but has yet to reveal the actress’s name.
Now, before anyone starts complaining about changing a male character into a female one, please consider the fact that the titular Mask has actually been a woman in the comics. Remember that 1994’s The Mask deviated heavily from the original comics and, while the movie may have been a goofy comedy, its source material were a lot darker and violent. In fact, the comic’s version of Carrey’s character Stanley Ipkiss is killed early on, leading to the mask being worn by several different people, including women like his girlfriend Kathy.
Right now a reboot of The Mask is just speculation, but it might be interesting to see a new interpretation of the comics as long as it’s better than Son of the Mask. Admittedly, that’s an easy bar to surpass.
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VMD’s annual review of adverse events published
The number of safety (adverse reaction) reports increased in only two major species, dogs and sheep.
Report highlights rise in suspected lack of efficacy reports for cats
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has published its annual review of adverse events in animals, humans and the environment after the use of veterinary medicines.
The Veterinary Pharmacovigilance in the United Kingdom review summarises 6,721 UK adverse events reported to the VMD in 2017, an increase of 2.5 per cent on the previous year, compared to 15 per cent from 2015 to 2016.
Of the reports received, dogs were the only major species that had increased (9%). The largest decrease was for rabbits, with a fall of more than 31 per cent.
The report also highlights a considerable rise in the number of suspected lack of expected efficacy reports for cats compared to 2016. These were for products that affect the nervous system, including general anaesthetics, sedatives and analgesics.
Products for reversal of sedation also increased, as did combined treatments for the prevention of infestation by international and external parasites.
The number of safety (adverse reaction) reports increased in only two major species, dogs and sheep. The increase in dogs was owing to reports involving medicines for treating the intestines, heart and circulation, the nervous system and the ears.
Half of the products involved in sheep safety cases were anti-parasitics, with 50 per cent of those being wormers.
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What is InvestEU?
The InvestEU Programme will bring together under one roof the multitude of EU financial instruments currently available to support investment in the EU, making funding for investment projects in Europe simpler, more efficient and more flexible.
The InvestEU Programme consists of the InvestEU Fund, the InvestEU Advisory Hub and the InvestEU Portal. It will further boost job creation and support investment and innovation in the EU.
InvestEU will run between 2021 and 2027 and it builds on the success of the Juncker Plan’s European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) by providing an EU budget guarantee to support investment and access to finance in the EU. InvestEU aims to trigger at least €650 billion in additional investment.
The InvestEU Fund will support four policy areas: sustainable infrastructure; research, innovation and digitisation; small and medium-sized businesses; and social investment and skills. InvestEU will also be flexible: it will have the ability to react to market changes and policy priorities that change over time.
The InvestEU Advisory Hub will provide technical support and assistance to help with the preparation, development, structuring and implementation of projects, including capacity building.
The InvestEU Portal will bring together investors and project promoters by providing an easily-accessible and user-friendly database.
Why do we need InvestEU?
The investment conditions in Europe have improved since the Investment Plan for Europe, the Juncker Plan, was launched, thanks to structural reforms carried out by the Member States, a more a favourable economic situation and interventions such as EFSI. To help investment recover further, InvestEU will continue the work of the Juncker Plan to mobilise public and private resources in the EU. It will help to address market failures and investment gaps to foster jobs and growth and to reach EU policy goals such as sustainability, scientific excellence and social inclusion.
How will the InvestEU Fund work?
The InvestEU Fund will mobilise public and private investment through an EU budget guarantee of €38 billion that will back the investment projects of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and other financial partners, and increase their risk-bearing capacity. The financial partners are expected to contribute at least €9.5 billion in risk-bearing capacity. The guarantee will be provisioned at 40%, meaning that €15.2 billion of the EU budget is set aside in case calls are made on the guarantee.
The InvestEU Fund will be implemented through financial partners who will invest in projects using the EU guarantee. The main partner will be the EIB Group, which has successfully implemented and managed EFSI since its launch in 2015. In addition to the EIB Group, International Financial Institutions active in Europe – such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Developments (EBRD), the World Bank and the Council of Europe Development Bank – and National Promotional Banks will have direct access to the EU guarantee.
The InvestEU Fund will also feature a Member State compartment for each policy area, meaning that Member States may add to the EU guarantee’s provisioning by voluntarily channelling some of their Cohesion Policy funds to these compartments. Like this, Member States will benefit from the EU guarantee and its high credit rating, giving national and regional investments more firepower.
What’s the advantage compared to the status quo, especially for the final beneficiaries?
Creating one coherent programme benefits from economies of scale. It achieves greater risk diversification, has a more integrated governance structure, and mainstreams cross-sectorial policies, bringing a multitude of instruments under one single structure. Using a budget guarantee – and not only financial instruments or grants – can help increase the impact of public funds. In this way we can do more with less.
The new approach also helps to reduce uncertainty for final beneficiaries and financial intermediaries about which instrument is the best for them.
Under the InvestEU Fund, there will be a single programme with a strong identity and a single set of coherent requirements (for eligibility, monitoring and reporting), which will apply throughout the financing chain to the benefit of financial intermediaries and final beneficiaries. InvestEU will eliminate overlaps and ensure synergies both for financing and advisory services. The InvestEU Advisory Hub will integrate 13 different advisory services into a one-stop-shop.
Also, when blending grants from other programmes like Horizon Europe, the Single Market Programme or the Connecting Europe Facility with support from InvestEU, InvestEU rules will apply for the entire project. This is a major simplification compared to today.
What will InvestEU finance?
The InvestEU Fund will be market-based and demand-driven. By crowding-in private investors, it will help achieve the EU’s ambitious goals in sustainability, scientific excellence and social inclusion. Investments will come under four policy areas, which represent important policy priorities for the Union and bring high EU added value:
sustainable infrastructure;
research, innovation and digitisation;
small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small mid-caps;
social investment and skills.
The budget guarantee is divided between the policy areas as follows:
Sustainable infrastructure: €11.5 billion
Research, innovation and digitisation: €11.25 billion
SMEs: €11.25 billion
Social investment and skills: €4 billion
The Commission can adjust these amounts by up to 15% in each policy window to adapt to evolving policy priorities and market demand.
Who will manage InvestEU?
As in the case of EFSI, a Steering Board will give strategic direction on programme implementation. It will be composed of the Commission (four members), the EIB Group (three members) and other implementing partners (two members – International Financial Institutions such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development or National Promotional Banks), as well as a non-voting expert appointed by the European Parliament. The Steering Board will strive to take its decisions by consensus.
An Advisory Board will assist the Steering Board. It is composed of representatives of implementing partners (one member each) and Member States (one member each). The agreement between the European Parliament and the Council extends membership to the Committee of the Regions and the Economic and Social Committee (one member each). The Commission will be able to consult this board when preparing and designing new financial products or to follow market developments and share information. This Advisory Board will be able to issue recommendations to the Steering Board on the implementation and functioning of the InvestEU programme.
An Investment Committee will approve the individual guarantee requests. This Committee is composed of external experts selected in an open process, and remunerated by the EU budget. The Investment Committee will be assisted by a secretariat, which will be staffed by and located in the Commission. The secretariat will provide administrative support for the organisation of meetings, agendas, minutes and interact with the implementing partners as appropriate to ensure the files transmitted to the Investment Committee are complete.
The EIB as the strategic partner may send its guarantee requests directly to the Investment Committee. This will be subject to notification to the secretariat, based in the Commission, which will assume all horizontal tasks and handle the guarantee requests of all other implementing partners.
Who will choose the InvestEU projects?
Just as is the case under EFSI, the Investment Committee will select projects based on compliance with the eligibility criteria set by the Regulation as well as the Investment Guidelines, with a specific focus on additionality.
Members of the Investment Committee will be external experts with expertise from the relevant sectors. The Committee will meet in four different configurations corresponding to the policy windows.
The Committee’s decisions will be made independently, with no political interference.
In practice, Commission services will first verify the consistency of the proposed operations with EU law and policies. Projects passing this initial check will be passed on to the Investment Committee.
The Investment Committee will approve the use of the EU guarantee for financing and investment operations, taking its decision after assessing the project scoreboard presented by the implementing partners. Just as under EFSI, all decisions approving the use of the EU guarantee will be publicly available.
What will be the InvestEU eligibility criteria?
InvestEU projects must:
address market failures or investment gaps and be economically-viable
need EU backing in order to get off the ground
achieve a multiplier effect and where possible crowd-in private investment
help meet EU policy objectives.
The eligibility criteria are defined in the Financial Regulation.
Why does EFSI cease to exist? Why not just create an EFSI 3.0?
EFSI was launched in July 2015 to boost investment and stimulate economic growth and employment in the EU, at a time when Europe was still recovering from the financial and economic crisis. It was originally foreseen to have a short investment period to maximise the impact, until July 2018. Due to its success, EFSI was expanded in size and extended in duration in December 2017. Its investment period now lasts until end-2020, the end of the current long-term budget, or Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). No new investments can be undertaken under EFSI after 2020 but – as with most EU financial instruments – the liabilities run for much longer.
The InvestEU Programme builds on the success of EFSI, and will continue to create and support jobs across the EU by following the same model based on an EU budget guarantee.
Is InvestEU taking budget from other financing programmes? What will happen to programmes like COSME and InnovFin?
The InvestEU Fund will bring under one roof the 14 EU financial instruments currently supporting investment in the EU, giving it a single, strong brand. The InvestEU Fund will capture the objectives of existing instruments such as COSME and InnovFin and be able to boost investments even further thanks to the larger scale and efficiencies of the single InvestEU Fund. The four InvestEU Fund policy areas place emphasis on areas of strategic importance for the EU, with €11.25 billion each of the guarantee earmarked for small businesses and a further €11.25 billion earmarked for research, innovation and digitisation.
Can InvestEU financing be blended with EU grants?
Yes. Blending can be necessary in some situations to underpin investments in order to address particular market failures or investment gaps. The InvestEU Fund can be combined with grants or financial instruments, or both, funded by the centrally managed Union budget or by the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) Innovation Fund. Such combinations can create advantages for project promoters in sectors such as transport, research and digital. When a project uses EU grants and InvestEU, the InvestEU rules will apply for the entire project. This means a single rulebook and a major simplification compared to today.
What will be the risk profile of investments? What type of investments will the InvestEU Fund be targeting compared to today’s financial instruments?
The InvestEU Fund will target economically viable projects in areas where there are market failures or investment gaps. The InvestEU Fund instruments will seek to attract commercial financing to a wide range of operations and beneficiaries and will only support projects where financing could not be obtained at all or not at the required terms without InvestEU Fund support. It will also target higher risk projects in specific areas.
In addition, InvestEU places more emphasis on social investment and skills. The allocation for budgetary guarantees and financial instruments in the social sector under the current long-term EU budget amounts to €2.2 billion whereas InvestEU allocates €4 billion of the EU guarantee to this policy area, almost doubling what is currently available.
What is the expected multiplier effect for InvestEU? How do you expect to reach €650 billion?
Due to InvestEU targeting higher risk innovation projects and SMEs, as well as the greater focus on EU policy objectives, we expect a slightly more conservative multiplier effect than under EFSI: 13.7 rather than 15. That is to say that for every public euro that is mobilised through the Fund, €13.7 of total investment, that would not have happened otherwise, is generated.
The €15.2 billion budget earmarked for InvestEU allows the EU budget to provide a guarantee of €38 billion. In addition, each financial partner will be expected to contribute some resources to ensure alignment of interest, adding an estimated total of €9.5 billion, so the total guarantee will be around €47.5 billion. This in turn will be leveraged by each financial partner. This means they can lend more than the guarantee amount. Finally, each InvestEU-backed project will attract other private and public investors, as we have seen under the Juncker Plan, and we expect this will trigger at least €650 billion in total investment.
Why is the InvestEU Fund open to other financial partners? Why not work exclusively with the EIB Group, like with EFSI?
Given its role as the EU’s public bank, its capacity to operate in all Member States, and its experience in managing EFSI, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group will remain the Commission’s main financial partner under InvestEU and implement 75% of the €38 billion guarantee. It will also play an important role in the programme governance and implementation. For the remaining 25%, International Financial Institutions and National Promotional Banks, which can offer specific expertise and experience, can become financial partners, subject to conditions.
Opening up the possibility to benefit from the EU guarantee to other institutions is driven by the fact that there are other experienced potential financial partners in the EU, which have specific financial or sectorial expertise, deep knowledge of their local market or greater capacity to share risk with the EU in some areas. This approach will enlarge and diversify the pipeline of projects and increase the potential pool of final beneficiaries.
The Commission wants to ensure that the beneficiaries of InvestEU can get the best possible support and with easiest access. The InvestEU Fund will therefore be open to other institutions, either multilateral or national institutions.
How does an entity become an implementing partner under InvestEU?
The European Investment Bank Group – the EU Bank – will be an implementing partner for 75% of the EU guarantee. For the remaining 25% of the EU guarantee, International Financial Institutions (the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Council of Europe Bank, etc.) or National Promotional Banks and Institutions wishing to become an implementing partner must first undergo a so-called Pillar Assessment. This means that, as a prerequisite, they must meet requirements in areas relating to the internal control system, the accounting system, an independent external audit and rules and procedures for providing financing from EU funds through grants, procurement and financial instruments.
The process to become an implementing partner consists of three main steps. First, the interested entity needs to submit an application to the Commission. Second, Commission services carry out an eligibility check. If the result is positive, the Pillar Assessment can take place. It is usually carried out by external consultants contracted by the interested entity and lasts between six and 18 months. Third, the Commission issues a call for expression of interest and any entity in the process of passing the Pillar Assessment can apply to become an implementing partner. The Commission will discuss the financial products and negotiate a guarantee agreement with institutions that have answered the call. The Pillar Assessment needs to be completed on the day of the signature of the guarantee agreement.
How does a company apply for InvestEU financing?
Project promoters should apply directly to the EIB, to national and regional promotional banks, or to the national offices of International Financial Institutions such as the EBRD, the World Bank, or the Council of Europe Development Bank. At that stage, the financial partners submit a proposal to the Commission to apply for the EU guarantee. SMEs should continue to apply to their local commercial or public banks whose financial products are covered by the EU guarantee in their country or region. The local intermediary will inform them if a particular financing programme is covered by the InvestEU Fund.
How will the InvestEU Programme ensure geographical balance?
The InvestEU Programme was designed to ensure it benefits all Member States, irrespective of their size or the development of their financial market. The access through other financial partners – compared to EFSI – should allow the Fund to better serve local needs and to be complementary to other sources of EU funding under shared management. Technical assistance under the InvestEU Advisory Hub will address the specificities of cohesion countries markets and contribute to build up a project pipeline.
The opening of the guarantee to national and regional promotional banks aims to better address where the financing needs are and how best to serve them. Finally, the InvestEU Advisory Hub will provide comprehensive project development assistance. It will provide capacity building support to develop organisational capacity and facilitate market-making activities and the collaboration of sectoral actors. The aim is to create the conditions to expand the potential number of eligible recipients in nascent market segments, in particular where the small size of individual projects raises considerably the transaction cost at the project level.
What about State aid control?
State aid rules are essential to ensure effective competition, so that consumers and businesses get fair prices and wider choice in the Single Market. At the same time, in order to match our InvestEU objectives to address market failures and mobilise private investment, it has to be easy to link up Member State money – which may entail State aid and be subject to State aid rules – with EU funds managed centrally by the Commission, which do not constitute State aid.
To further streamline the State aid approval process for such joint funding, in June 2018 the Commission proposed an amendment to one of the Council Regulations governing EU State aid control. The Council adopted this amendment in November 2018. This revised Enabling Regulation allows the Commission, subject to certain conditions, to exempt Member State funding channelled through the InvestEU Fund or supported by the InvestEU Fund from the requirement to notify such interventions to the Commission prior to their implementation.
The funding from Member States would be declared compatible with EU State aid rules, as long as certain clear conditions are fulfilled. The Commission proposal thus ensures that State aid rules can help facilitate a seamless deployment of the InvestEU fund. This continues the spirit of the Juncker Commission, which has already made sure that 97% of State aid can be implemented without any involvement of the Commission.
Who will be accountable for the investments made?
The financial partners in InvestEU will be responsible for the financing and investment operations under the InvestEU Fund since their governing bodies take the final decision on the financing.
The Investment Committee, composed of independent external experts, will approve the use of the EU guarantee under the InvestEU Fund to support those operations ahead of the final decision by the financial partner.
What role will the European Parliament and Council play?
The European Parliament and the Council will oversee the implementation of the InvestEU Fund through annual reporting to the budgetary authority and through the discharge procedure.
They will also be present in the governance bodies of the programme – Member States in the Advisory Board, and a non-voting expert appointed by the European Parliament in the Steering Board.
The implementation of the InvestEU Programme will be evaluated through an interim and a retrospective evaluation. The conclusions of the evaluations will be communicated to the European Parliament and Council so that they can feed into the decision-making process in a timely manner.
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Ursula von der Leyen presents her vision to MEPs
Ursula von der Leyen outlined her priorities as Commission President © European Union 2019 – EP
In a debate with MEPs, Ursula von der Leyen outlined her vision as Commission President. MEPs will vote on her nomination, held by secret paper ballot, at 18.00.
Ursula von der Leyen outlined her political priorities, if elected as Commission President, to MEPs in Strasbourg this morning.
Here is a selection of the topics she mentioned during her speech.
Having identified the collective need for “a healthy planet as our greatest challenge and responsibility”, Ms von der Leyen proposed bolder emissions targets, with a reduction of 50% to 55% by 2030 and committed to submit a plan for a “Green Deal for Europe” and a European Climate Law within her first 100 days in office. She also announced plans for sustainable European investment (also through the partial conversion of EIB funds into a “climate bank”) to provide €1 trillion in investments within a decade.
Ms von der Leyen also stressed that the EU must establish an economy that serves the people. In order for this to happen however, “everyone needs to share the burden” – including those tech giants that conduct their business (and should continue to do so) in Europe, yet do not repay the people of Europe for their access to EU human and social capital.
Reiterating her commitment for a gender-balanced College of Commissioners during her term, she also highlighted that violence against women has to be tackled decisively; she would therefore seek to define violence against women as a crime in the European treaties, in parallel to completing the EU’s accession to the Istanbul Convention.
Ms von der Leyen declared her commitment to rule of law as a European value, announcing that she intends to establish an EU-wide monitoring mechanism in parallel to existing measures. She emphasised that these European values also include a duty to save lives at sea and should translate into a humane border policy. She stated her support for a “new pact on migration & asylum” and Dublin Regulation reform, adding that she intends to ensure that Frontex border guards number 10,000 not by 2027, but by 2024, and that all countries should shoulder their fair share of the burden based on the principle of European solidarity.
On the matter of European democracy, Ms von der Leyen announced a two-year Conference for Europe as of 2020, in which citizens will take a leading and active role. She also emphasised the need for the Spitzenkandidaten system to be strengthened and that transnational lists should be reconsidered in future European elections. She also declared her full support for a right of initiative for the European Parliament, committing to put forward a legislative proposal in response to every resolution that is passed with a majority of Parliament’s constituent members.
Reactions from political groups
Manfred Weber (EPP, DE) confirmed his group’s support for Ms von der Leyen. “We stand for a Europe that is fair, modern and innovative, secure, open-minded and ecological. We will implement these pledges together with her.” He welcomed her proposals for a right of initiative for the EP and to improve the lead candidate process, saying, “Backroom deals must be a thing of the past.”
Iratxe García Pérez (S&D, ES) complained that “European democracy is progressing way too slowly” and underlined that Ms von der Leyen must give further details on how she plans to respond to citizens’ demands, and particularly youth, before the S&D decides whether or not to back her. Support for sustainable growth, stronger action to fight poverty, and a binding strategy for gender equality are essential, García added.
Dacian Cioloș (Renew, RO) said, “We can no longer disappoint the millions of Europeans who said YES to Europe. They expect the EU to defend the rule of law without hesitation”. His group is ready to support her, with one goal: the renewal of Europe. “But, above all, we expect from you real pro-European leadership. Europe is not an administration, but a political ambition”, he said.
Philippe Lamberts (Greens/EFA, BE) said that his group was not ready to hand over the helm of the European Union to Ursula von der Leyen at a time when ‘‘our common house is burning, the climate is deteriorating, there are ever deeper inequalities and a backlash in fundamental freedoms and the rule of law”. However, if elected, his group was ready to provide its support “whenever the proposals would be up to the existential challenges we face”.
Jörg Meuthen (ID, DE) announced that his group will vote against her, stating that she is unfit for the job and that she had no convincing vision for Europe. He criticised her for promising too many different, contradictory things to groups in order to secure support, e.g. regarding the rule of law or migration.
Raffaele Fitto (ECR, IT) asked Ursula von der Leyen to clarify her position on “the mechanism on the rule of law, on which we are at odds” with the policy pursued so far by the Commission. Regarding the fight against climate change, he said he was “happy for proposals such as the transition fund and the bank for sustainable investments, but we discuss increasingly ambitious targets, without saying how to achieve them”.
Martin Schirdewan (GUE/NGL, DE) said that his group will not vote for Ms von der Leyen. Voters expected a lead candidate as Commission President, he claimed, not a Minister of Defence, which is a signal “for the continued militarisation and isolation of the EU.” He called for austerity policies to end and for investment in social security, education, healthcare and fighting climate change.
PES: Progressive commitments needed from the next Commission
The next European Commission must commit to progressive priorities, PES President Sergei Stanishev said today.
At a hearing this morning with S&D MEPs, Sergei Stanishev asked the nominee for Commission President – Ursula von der Leyen – to commit to stronger social rights, more opportunities for young Europeans, and a firm approach to the Rule of Law.
PES President Sergei Stanishev said:“The next European Commission programme must not ignore the millions of Europeans who voted for progressive change. The public did not have an opportunity to scrutinise the current nominee’s ideas, so today we are seeking commitments on our priorities. This means binding rules for the Social Pillar, substantial budget increases for youth, and no watering down of the Rule of Law.”
The PES has been the driving force behind the European Pillar of Social Rights, working to convene the EU Social Summit, also known as the Gothenburg Summit, in 2017. The Pillar was created to strengthen rights and social protections for workers, but during the last mandate major elements of the Pillar were not implemented by member states and binding rules should now be introduced.
Opportunities for young people must also be a priority for the next Commission. The Youth Guarantee was a PES initiative to secure a job, traineeship or education place for all young people after they leave education or become unemployed. More investment is now needed to support the next generation to reach their full potential and enjoy a comfortable life. This means introducing a European Youth Plan, extending the Youth Guarantee so it can benefit more people, and implementing a European Child Guarantee. Erasmus+ must also be strengthened to ensure people from all backgrounds can benefit, and European Culture Cheques should be introduced to support access to culture for young people.
Led by the First Vice-President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans, the PES has a resolute commitment to upholding and strengthening the Rule of Law. Our political family has led the defence of this fundamental value of the EU, a collective duty for all European parties. It is important that a future Commission does not shy away from its obligations in this area. The next Commission President must build on the comprehensive work undertaken in this mandate by the First Vice-President to ensure democracy and the independence of the media and judiciary can flourish in Europe.
Parliament decides on new Commission President
MEPs vote on the candidate for the president of the European Commission on Tuesday 16 July.
German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen, who was nominated for the post by the European Council, will outline her programme and discuss it with MEPs from 9.00 CET. MEPs will vote on her candidacy at 18.00 CET.
In order to become Commission President, von der Leyen must secure the support of an absolute majority of MEPs (as of today she must get at least 374 votes). The vote will be a secret paper ballot.
Although she has the backing of EU leaders and is a member of the political party that won most seats in the European elections, von der Leyen was not a lead candidate, a fact criticised by many MEPs.
Political groups have already subjected von der Leyen to tough questioning about her plans for the Commission.
If she fails to win a majority, the European Council would have to put forward another candidate.
Following May’s elections, one of the first tasks of the new, directly-elected European Parliament is the election of the next European Commission President.
Once this new president has been approved, work starts on setting up the new Commission. Parliament’s committees will hold hearings with each of the commissioners-designate to assess their suitability for the portfolio to which they are assigned, before MEPs vote on the Commission as a whole.
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> November 2001
FROM ANTI-COMMUNISM TO ANTI-TERRORISM
by Nicky Hager
The United States fought hard to host the conference in April 1945 at which delegates from over 50 countries pledged to save succeeding generations from war. The United Nations was to be built upon “the equal rights of nations … liv[ing] together in peace with one another as good neighbours”. The willingness to play host was not generosity, but to allow US intelligence staff to eavesdrop on delegates as they exchanged messages with home. Their coded telegrams were taken from US telegraph companies, passed to US army codebreakers working 24 hours a day and then supplied to the US negotiators. It was judged a huge success.
US electronic spy capabilities, built up to fight the Axis forces, and later the Russians, were regrouped in the National Security Agency (NSA) - mostly unknown until journalist James Bamford published The Puzzle Palace in 1982 (1). More of this secret history is revealed in his latest book Body of Secrets (2). Bamford says that the NSA has a classified budget of over $7bn, and as much again for military staff and eavesdropping satellites. It has over 60,000 workers, more than the CIA and FBI together.
As more of the world’s business is done via electronic communications - first radio, now the internet - eavesdropping has become the main form of spying. Signals intelligence is the NSA’s role, helped by four agencies in Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand (the UK-USA alliance). NSA director William Studeman summarised the NSA’s roles in a confidential memo: “The military account is basic to NSA - demands for increased global access are growing” (3).
Although sophisticated and powerful, the NSA’s surveillance systems have limitations. Just as a missile defence system is useless for countering attacks by commercial airliners, surveillance systems are no good against low-tech communications (letter-boxes, personal contact of a well-organised terrorist cell).
Bamford says: “Bin Laden is aware that the US can eavesdrop on his international (...)
Nicky Hager
Original text in English
* Author and researcher in New Zealand
(1) The Puzzle Palace: a report on America’s most secret agency, Houghton Mifflin, Boston, 1982.
(2) Body of Secrets. Anatomy of the ultra-secret National Security Agency, Doubleday, New York, 2001. All references to Bamford are taken from this book.
(3) Farewell memo to all employees, 8 April 1992.
(4) Franck Mazoyer, “The watchers and the watched”, Le Monde diplomatique English edition, August 2001.
(5) See Philippe Rivière, “Le système Echelon”, Manière de voir, no 46, July-August 1999.
Terrorism Intelligence service Electronic surveillance United States (external affairs)
français — Au cœur du renseignement américain
Deutsch — Das Ohr an der Welt
Español — En el núcleo de los servicios de información USA
Português — No coração da informação americana
italiano — Al cuore dei servizi segreti americani
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Ricardo Lagos Escobar Froilán ( born March 2, 1938 in Santiago de Chile) was 15 March 2000 to 11 March 2006, President of Chile.
1954 Ricardo Lagos began studying law at the Universidad de Chile. In 1960 he completed his studies with honors and was admitted to the bar. He married Carmen Weber, earned his doctorate at Duke University and divorced again. After working through the economic faculty, he was in 1967 appointed Director of the Escuela de Ciencias y Politicas Administrativas until he was appointed General Secretary of the Universidad de Chile in 1969.
In the same year he met Luisa Durán, whom he married in 1971. At the Law School of the Universidad de Chile, he received an economic professor and worked in various offices at his alma mater and as a visiting professor at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in the United States.
In the 1970s, Lagos described themselves as " independent left "; In 1961 he left the Radical Party of Chile, as it enters into the cabinet of the government of Jorge Alessandri. Without diplomatic experience Lagos supported the Chilean ambassador to the United Nations, where he criticized the decision of U.S. President Richard Nixon keen to abandon the gold backing of the U.S. dollar. 1972 Chilean President Salvador Allende wanted him to appoint as Chilean ambassador in Moscow, but refused the Congress. Lagos remained at the UN in various missions.
The coup of Augusto Pinochet in 1973 forced him into exile. He continued working for the United Nations, until he returned on their behalf in 1978 to Chile and there worked for the International Monetary Fund. In the same year he also took an economics professor in Santiago and was director of the Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences ( Facultad de Ciencias Sociales Latinoamericana, FLACSO ).
In the 1980s, Lagos was one of the leaders who fought for the restoration of democracy in Chile. Lagos led the Socialist Party of Chile and was elected president of the Alianza Democrática, a coalition of opposition groups who advocated against the regime of General Pinochet. In 1983, Lagos on his job at the UN and was president of the " Democratic Alliance " in which the main set against Pinochet parties worked together. 1987 Lagos advertised as chairman of the " Committee of the Left for Free Elections" public with his compatriots for to be registered on the electoral register and to vote at the forthcoming referendum in 1988 with "No" against a continuation of the Pinochet regime.
Ricardo Lagos was becoming the undisputed leader of the opposition against the Pinochet government and also appeared on television courageously against the powerful General to. After the victory of the opposition in the referendum he renounced out, however, for the opposition coalition Concertación de Partidos por la Democracia (short: Concertación ) to run for president, leaving the candidacy of the Christian Democrat Patricio Aylwin, who was more in the political center.
In 1990, he was named Minister of Education to Aylwin. 1993 failed Lagos at the alliance 's internal primaries on Christian Eduardo Frei Ruiz - Tagle, but continued to support the co-sponsored by the Socialist electoral and governing coalition. Free appointed him after the election of the Minister of Construction ( Obras Públicas ).
1999 Lagos presidential candidate after he has his opponent, the Christian Andrés Zaldívar beaten in the primaries. In the elections in December, there was no absolute majority in a runoff election in January 2000, he beat his opponent Joaquín Lavín, who was close to the Pinochet regime, with 51.3 % of the votes and became the second socialist president after Allende of Chile.
2001 called the Comisión Nacional de Lagos a Prisión Política y Tortura that examined the situation of political prisoners under the Pinochet dictatorship and their torture. Lagos ' tenure was marked by the signing of several free trade agreements with several countries. He enjoys great reputation and high popularity among the people.
University of Chile Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle Free trade area Manuel Blanco Encalada Francisco Antonio Pinto Manuel Montt Pedro Montt Juan Luis Sanfuentes Arturo Alessandri Eduardo Frei Montalva Michelle Bachelet Integrated Authority File
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Day of the Dead #2: Fancy-dressed skeletons
La Catrina from Diane Pearl's *
Of all the things that I didn’t get when I wound up in Mexico during Día de los Muertos, the strangest were all the fancy dressed skeletons. I was accustomed to seeing skeletons at Halloween, but not in ball gowns.
I blame my avoidance of all things death on my childhood (of course). My mother's family came from Arkansas, and one of their biggest days of the year was Decoration Day, now called Memorial Day. Back then, everyone went to the cemeteries, cleaned and decorated the graves, and had a thoroughly miserable time.
As a young kid who didn't know any of the people who were prompting that weeping and wailing, I put it on the list of things I didn't like. So, my intention as the Day of the Dead celebration approached was to simply ignore it. Fat chance!
A story about a poor boy with artistic talent started my turnaround. I’m not sure why I wound up at a lecture by Marina Aguirre at the English Library in Mérida, subject: the symbolism of Dia de los Muertos. But, there I was, and as often happens when I do something that doesn’t particularly appeal to me, I wound up surprised and delighted.
Attracting our ancestors with the things they loved
The basics of the multi-day Day of the Dead celebration were familiar to me, but the nuances of Aguirre’s talk made it much richer than I had previously understood. This celebration isn’t about grieving as much as it is connecting with and honoring the ancestors who are still part of the family even if they no longer have bodies. It’s a time to honor and remember them, knowing they may even show up or send you blessings if you have attracted them with all the things they love, such as food and flowers, an altar in their honor, music, prayers, and, of course, fancy dressed skeletons.
And, this is where the story of the fancy dressed skeletons comes in. It starts in the early 1900s although its roots trail far back into the past, as do most traditions in Mexico. One of the most popular symbols of the Day of the Dead is La Catrina, a skeleton in fancy dress. It is said that her roots come from the Aztec death goddess, Mictecacihuatl (pronounced [mik.teː.ka.ˈsí.waːt͡ɬ], literally Lady of the Dead - Wikipedia), but her current popularity began with Jose Guadalupe Posada.
Jose was a poor boy with a talent for drawing and a keen eye for the trends of the times. Under the controversial leader Porfirio Díaz, the rich were getting richer and the poor were getting poorer. It was a time when all things white and European were good and all things brown and Indigenous were to be avoided, if you had the money to do so.
History note: José de la Cruz Porfirio Díaz Mori was a Mexican general and politician who served seven terms as President of Mexico, from 1884 to 1911. The Mexican Revolution began during his presidency in 1910 and lasted until 1920.
Posada became a printmaker and, noticing what was going on his country, he began making a series of prints called calaveras which show skeletons and skulls with painted white faces dressed in fancy costumes. The dual symbolism of the emptiness of the European-focused society and that death did not discriminate between the wealthy and the poor struck a chord. The print that would become most well-known was called
Calavera de la Catrina (Skull of the Female Dandy) and shows a skull wearing a huge, European-style hat, only worn by the wealthy.
Unfortunately for Jose, these prints were not destined to bring him fame or fortune. He died poor and unknown in 1913. La Catrina, however, did not die.
Rivera's Mural
Several years after Posada’s death, muralist Diego Rivera brought Catrina and Posada into the popular imagination when he placed Catrina front and center in his mural, Sueño de una tarde dominical en la Alameda Central or Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in the Alameda Central, a mural that represents over 400 years of Mexican history and is in Museo Mural Diego Rivera in Mexico City.
In the mural, Rivera is standing beside an elegantly dressed Catrina and she is holding the hand of a young boy, representing a young Rivera. Behind them stands Frida Kahlo, Rivera’s wife. And, while the mural was painted in the mid-1900s, La Catrina’s popularity has grown steadily since then and can be seen almost everywhere, especially in the lead up to the Día de los Muertos celebration which begins October 31 and continues through November 2nd. She will be seen in stores, homes, altars and walking around during the celebrations as people don La Catrina costumes.
Diane Pearl and Maricruz Ibarra Macias
My appreciation for this celebration has grown over my time here in Mexico, especially when I had a chance to speak with Maricruz Ibarra Macias who works with Diane Pearl at a most amazing folk art and gift shop here in Ajijic. She helped me see the layer of humor behind this celebration and how it helps people honor their ancestors ... and, not take death so seriously.
If you're in Ajijic on November 2nd, I highly recommend a visit to this colorful shop on the corner of Ocampo and Colon. Maricruz wouldn't tell me what her costume is this year, but here's a picture of her with Diane Pearl last year.
Somehow, this plate makes me feel the humor in all of this:
And, I'm very taken with this skull ...
Skull from Diane Pearl's
All of this series is available at the Day of the Dead tab at the top of the page.
* Special thanks to Diane Pearl Colecciones, an incredible gift shop, art gallery and jewelry store here in Ajijic, Mexico, and to Maricruz Ibarra Macias for background information and photos.
The background banner for the La Catrina in the blue gown comes Escaparate Creativo Blog.
Posted by Joyce Wycoff at 6:57 AM
Labels: Day of the Dead, Diane Pearl Colecciones, Diego Rivera, Jose Guadalupe Posada, Joyce Wycoff, La Catrina
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Elliot Turiel on the Development of Morality
Turiel, E. (2008). The Development of Morality. In W. Damon & R. M. Lerner (Eds.), Child and Adolescent Development: An Advanced Course (pp. 473–514). SAGE Publications.
This is a great summary of trends and theoretical orientations in the study of moral development by Elliot Turiel. I will only comment on a couple of minor points.
First: I like the fact that Turiel considers children as active social agents that face conflicts and meaningful moral experiences in their everyday life. Moral development is not about absorbing information about moral rules or values, it is about actively constructing a moral understanding of the social world and of one’s own life. “…in many current formulations morality is not framed by impositions on children due to conflicts between their needs or interests and the requirements of society or the group. Many now think that children are, in an active and positive sense, integrated into their social relationships with adults and peers and that morality is not solely or even primarily an external or unwanted imposition on them.”
He also emphasizes that morality is not primarily negative (as one might infer from Freudian or behavioristic formulations); in other words, it’s not about the inhibition of aggressive or sexual impulses. Today, we know that children experience empathic feelings towards other people spontaneously; that our species has a natural tendency to do things within groups and to help each other. “The findings that young children show positive moral emotions and actions toward others indicate that the foundations of morality are established in early childhood and do not solely entail the control and inhibition of children’s tendencies toward gratifying needs or drives or acting on impulses. However, that the foundations of positive morality are established in early childhood does not necessarily establish that significant aspects of development do not occur beyond early childhood; that judgments, deliberations, and reflections are unimportant; or that many experiences, in addition to parental practices, do not contribute.”
Against the work of J. Haidt and R. Shweder, Turiel claims that:
“Studies of moral development suggest alternatives to the propositions that emotions are primary in morality, that moral acquisition is mainly due to effects of parental practices on children, or that morality largely reflects the acquisition of societal standards. Dunn et al. (1995) found differences in the two types of situations they assessed (physical harm and cheating) and documented that relationships with siblings influence development.” This suggests that children have a spontaneous capacity to reason according how they determine the domain they are dealing with (moral, societal, personal) or the kind of moral problem at hand.
Children do not receive passively the moral prescriptions upheld by adults; rather, they show a certain degree of autonomy early on. “By 2 or 3 years of age, children display a fair amount of teasing of mothers, physical aggression, destruction of objects, and an increasing ability to engage in arguments and disputes with mothers (Dunn & Munn, 1987). This increasing variety in young children’s social relationships is consistent with the findings reviewed by Grusec and Goodnow (1994) showing that parental practices are related to type of misdeed (e.g., moral or conventional), children judge the appropriateness of reasons given by parents when communicating with them, and parents may encourage ways of behaving that differ from those they engage in themselves… With acts entailing theft or physical harm to persons, young children (4 to 6 years) give priority to the act itself rather than the status of the person as in a position of authority.”
“Children’s judgments are not based on respect or reverence for adult authority but on an act’s harmful consequences to persons. Children’s judgments about harmful consequences emerge early in life along with emotions of sympathy, empathy, and respect (Piaget, 1932; Turiel, 2006b); at young ages children go well beyond social impulses and the habitual or reflexive, attempting to understand emotions, other persons, the self, and interrelationships (Arsenio, 1988; Arsenio & Lemerise, 2004; Nucci, 1981; Turiel, 1983, 2007). A great deal of research has demonstrated that young children make moral judgments about harm, welfare, justice, and rights, which are different from their judgments about other social domains.”
All this is consistent with my view of children as active, institutional agents.
Turiel notices that the differentiation between the societal, personal and moral domains appears early in life (at three years of age) but that doesn’t mean that it’s innate. Rather, he believes it might originate in the experiences and interactions children engage in during their first years.
This entry was posted in a sense of justice, developmental psychology, morality, morals and tagged active subject, developmental psychology, domains, haidt, institutional experience, moral development, moral emotions, morality, social agency, turiel on February 20, 2016 by gusfai.
Haidt on rationalism, social intuitionism and morality
Haidt, J. (2001). The emotional dog and its rational tail: a social intuitionist approach to moral judgment. Psychological Review, 108(4), 814–834. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11699120
Rationalism vs. intuitionism
Let me start by the end. This wonderful article closes with a beautiful sentence: “The time may be right, therefore, to take another look at Hume’s perverse thesis: that moral emotions and intuitions drive moral reasoning, just as surely as a dog wags its tail”.
This piece criticizes rationalist approaches in moral psychology and proposes an alternative: social intuitionism.
Rationalist approaches, according to the author, assume that moral knowledge and moral judgment are reached primarily by a process of reasoning and reflection. Intuitionist approaches, by way of contrast, claim that moral intuitions (including moral emotions) come first and directly cause moral judgments. Haidt believes that moral reasoning is usually an ex post facto process (a dog’s tail) used to influence the intuitions (and hence judgments) of other people (other dogs), and not to arrive at new moral truths.
Haidt begins by offering some affectively charged examples, such as incest and other taboo violations. For those cases, he says, an intuitionist model is more plausible than a rationalist model. He then tries to prove that the intuitionist model can handle the entire range of moral judgments.
Haidt relies on a schematic contrast between intuition and reason. Intuition, he says, occurs quickly, effortlessly, and automatically, such that the outcome but not the process is accessible to consciousness, whereas reasoning occurs more slowly, requires some effort, and involves at least some steps that are accessible to consciousness. When one uses intuition, “one sees or hears about a social event and one instantly feels approval or disapproval”.
He then suggests that research on moral development (for example, Kohlberg’s) is trapped in a vicious circle between theory and methods. Rationalist researchers assume that moral judgment results from conscious, verbal reasoning, and therefore they investigate it by using oral interviews that highlight rational discourse and obscure intuitive reactions. Standard moral judgment interviews distort our understanding of morality by boosting an unnaturally reasoned form of moral judgment, leading to the erroneous conclusion that moral judgment results from a reasoning process, and thus reinforcing the mistaken assumptions the researcher had at the very beginning of the study.
Haidt’s model posits that the intuitive process is the default process, handling everyday moral judgments in a rapid, easy, and holistic way. It is only when intuitions conflict, or when the social situation demands a thorough examination of all facets of a scenario, that the reasoning process is called upon.
The social dimension
According to the social intuitionist model, moral intuitions and moral reasoning are partially shaped by culture. Given that people have no access to the processes behind their automatic evaluations, they provide justifications by consulting their a priori moral theories, i.e. culturally supplied norms for evaluating and criticizing the behavior of others. By the way, this point has been made many times in the past. Already Aristotle, in his treatise on rhetorics, describes how people use cultural commonplaces in persuasive speech to support pre-existing points of view. A priori moral theories provide acceptable reasons for praise and blame (e.g., “unprovoked harm is bad”; “people should strive to live up to God’s commandments”). The term “a priori moral theories” seems to cover roughly the aspect of culture that other scholars call social representations, ideology, background knowledge, topoi, etc.
The social intuitionist model acknowledges that moral reasoning can be effective in influencing other people. Words and ideas can make people see issues in a new way by reframing a problem and triggering new intuitions. Now, this is remarkable: Haidt refers to one of the paradigmatic rationalist philosophers–Plato!–to make the point that moral reasoning naturally occurs in social settings, for example in the context of a dialog between people who can challenge each other’s arguments and provoke new intuitions. This is an odd allusion because Plato embodies the very origin of the tradition that Haidt seems to be attacking, a tradition purporting that moral rules and beliefs ought to be established through rational discourse. When Haidt attacks this tradition, he depicts rationalists as people who think of morality as individual, internal and cognitive. So how can he refer to the same tradition to make the point that moral reasoning is social and interactive?
Haidt does not seem to acknowledge that sometimes rationalists themselves claim that morality develops through social processes and exchanges. Piaget and Kohlberg, for example, give such social processes as much importance as Plato himself; and this is something that Haidt does not seem to recognize fully when treating Piaget’s and Kohlberg’s theories of moral development as cognitive.
More about this. Haidt makes the point that the intuitionist approach treats moral judgment style as an aspect of culture, and that educational interventions should aim at creating a culture that fosters a more balanced, reflective, and fair-minded style of judgment. At this point he says that the “just community” schools that Kohlberg created in the 1970s appear to do just that. How come this is not seen as a contradiction by Haidt?
Let me clarify. There are two important conceptual tensions to be noticed here. One is that Kohlberg is presented as the textbook moral rationalist and then as the proponent of a practical intervention that takes into account the social and cultural aspects of morality (same problem as with Plato). At this point Haidt should make clear what is going on. Either it is the case that there is an internal contradiction in Kohlberg’s system (so that he sometimes treats morality as an exclusively discursive, rational and cognitive matter, and at other times he understands it as a social and cultural process), or perhaps Kohlberg’s view of morality is subtler and more multi-layered that expected (and Haidt’s attacks are therefore aimed at a strawman). In my opinion, the second option is the case (see Donald Reed’s book on Kohlberg, “Liberalism and the practice of Democratic Community”).
The second conceptual tension comes to the fore in paragraphs such as the following: “By seeking out discourse partners who are respected for their wisdom and open-mindedness, and by talking about the evidence, justifications, and mitigating factors involved in a potential moral violation, people can help trigger a variety of conflicting intuitions in each other. If more conflicting intuitions are triggered, the final judgment is likely to be more nuanced and ultimately more reasonable.”
Here Haidt says that, even though in everyday settings morality is intuitive and automatic, in the long run it is desirable that people talk about evidence and justifications, that is, that they get involved in a rational argumentation. Most of the time, then, morality is intuitive and automatic, but it ought to be less emotional and intuitive and more rational and discursive. Now, in saying this Haidt is very close to the very tradition that he is criticizing: Plato, Piaget, Kohlberg, Rawls, etc. (but not cultural relativists like Shweder!) all say things in the same vein. Haidt seems to be close to the rationalist’s heart at this point.
The way in which Haidt articulates nature and culture, and sees innate cognitions and social modeling as complementary is interesting, and reminds me of other contemporary authors such as Michael Tomasello. I quote from Haidt’s paper:
“Morality, like language, is a major evolutionary adaptation for an intensely social species, built into multiple regions of the brain and body, that is better described as emergent than as learned yet that requires input and shaping from a particular culture.” And: “There is indeed a moral Rubicon that only Homo sapiens appears to have crossed: widespread third-party norm enforcement. Chimpanzee norms generally work at the level of private relationships, where the individual that has been harmed is the one that takes punitive action. Human societies, in contrast, are marked by a constant and vigorous discussion of norms and norm violators and by a willingness to expend individual or community resources to inflict punishment, even by those who were not harmed by the violator.”
We agree with Haidt that cognition in general and moral judgment in particular has been seen up to now as an overly intellectual matter. We agree with the turn towards embodied cognition and with the emphasis in the centrality of emotion. Also, Haidt is right in emphasizing the role of practice, repetition, and physical movement for the tuning up of cultural intuitions. “Social skills and judgmental processes that are learned gradually and implicitly then operate unconsciously, projecting their results into consciousness, where they are experienced as intuitions arising from nowhere”. “Moral development is primarily a matter of the maturation and cultural shaping of endogenous intuitions.” Perhaps he’s a bit shallow in his view of third-party norm enforcement as the mark of Homo Sapiens. Culture is certainly much more than that. Social organizations have developed explicit codes, laws, values and customs, complex representational systems, whole languages that allow humans to be aware of norms, to discuss about who is a criminal and who is virtuous, that take rule-following to a complete different level when compared even with the most advanced cases of animals’ social enforcement or punishment of anti-social behavior. But, in general, we agree with his vision of how morality operates in everyday settings.
The physiological analogy
The problem with previous, prevalent views of moral reasoning seems to be that they do not represent faithfully what most people do most of the time. Haidt thus appears to use a naturalist criterion to argue that his theory overcomes the limitations and distortions of previous ones. Psychological science should be concerned with facts; the relevant fact at hand is here how people really think (most people, most of the time). It is true, for example, that most of the time we don’t spell out all the intermediate steps in moral reasoning; that our gut reactions to moral phenomena are quite automatic. This is a naturalist approach: a good theory of digestion, for example, should explain how animals digest their food in normal conditions (most animals, most of the time). Then, if I eat an inedible plant and I suffer from stomach ache and vomiting, those events should be treated as deviating from the natural, expected digestive process, and should be explained by additional, special theories about poisoning. Moral intuition performs the normal digestion of the moral fact; excessive verbal reasoning is a kind of intoxication.
The comparison between intuition (fast, effortless, automatic, unintentional, inaccessible, metaphorical, holistic, etc.) and reasoning (slow, effortful, intentional, controllable, consciously accessible and viewable, analytical, etc.) is based on this kind of physiological, functional view of the human mind.
Now, the physiological analogy, in my opinion, has some limitations. Think about this: we humans also have mathematical intuitions. If I pay with a 100 bill for something that costs $23 and I’m given a five as change I know immediately that the change is wrong. When someone asks me why, then I can offer justifications, produce an explicit calculation, but that doesn’t mean that such explicit argument was present from the beginning. It’s a justification of my point of view that I produce ex post-facto. Just as in morals. Thus it might be the case that, in many knowledge domains (math, physics, theory of mind, morality), most people, most of the time, produce automatic responses that are intuitive, effortless, quick, etc. Yet that doesn’t mean that math as a knowledge domain is irrational or purely intuitive, because mathematical rules might have been constructed according to rational criteria in the context of protracted ontogenetic or phylogenetic processes. Yet, in everyday settings, we don’t need to spell out all the intermediate steps that take us to a conclusion. We feel immediately that some things don’t make sense or are just wrong.
Let me compare this with Piaget’s theory. Although Piaget did use some biological, even physiological metaphors to account for how our mind tries to make sense of phenomena (e.g. assimilation and accommodation), he complemented this view with an epistemological approach that allowed him to characterize the domain of morality (and other domains of cognition) in a richer way. He incorporated logical, philosophical, sociological and historical considerations into his theories. For example, there is a sociological theory embedded in his differentiation between autonomous and heteronomous moral judgments. This interdisciplinary approach gives him additional criteria to decide what constitutes an interesting, relevant judgment or relevant cognition, beyond the naturalistic criterion of what most people do, most of the time.
When an individual has to deal with a typical moral transgression (a robbery, an act of selfishness, an unnecessary insult against an innocent victim) from within an unquestioned paradigm, then her moral reaction is automatic, intuitive, quick, just as if someone were to ask her “how much is 2 + 2”? But when the situation is new, or when it awakens contradictory moral convictions, then it may trigger a more explicit thinking process, an inner dialogue that in some cases might take her to new insights. Piagetian theory, by the way, gives a precise account of the distinction between experiences that are easily assimilated to the individual’s current conceptual framework and those that trigger cognitive conflict and, eventually, favor conceptual change. This contrast between paradigm continuity and revolution (to use Kuhn’s terms) is familiar to Piagetian psychologists. Again, Piaget takes into account structural and normative aspects of cognition and goes beyond a pure functional, physiological view that is simply interested in what most people do most of the time. Conceptual change might be something that happens rarely, but it might be interesting and relevant once one adopts a richer view of knowledge processes.
Another metaphor: once the roads are built, yes, it is true that cars tend to travel the same roads over and over again, without thinking about the direction they must go. But sometimes psychologists need to take a step back and think about how new roads are constructed (or abandoned). That’s what constructivism focuses on.
The legal analogy
Haidt says: “The reasoning process is more like a lawyer defending a client than a judge or scientist seeking truth”. He stresses that moral reasoning is not free, that it resembles a lawyer employed only to seek confirmation of preordained conclusions.
Again, it is true that this is how most people reason, most of the time. This is how we think and interact with each other in everyday settings, while pursuing our particular goals. It was already noticed by Aristotle, in his treatise on Rhetoric, that people first offer conclusions and then search for supporting arguments (the opposite order to what we use when we try to present arguments according to logical standards.)
Yet: lawyers are not natural creatures, but they are necessary gears within a legal machine. Where there is a lawyer, there will also be a more complex legal ecosystem that includes other agents and roles. A lawyer, for example, presents her case to a judge, in order to prevail against an opposing party.
Think about it this way: even a scientist acts like a lawyer! When Haidt says: “… a judge or scientist seeking truth” a sociologist of science would disagree with the comparison. A scientist is not an objective judge, she’s an individual human being with particular interests. Yes, she wants to know the truth, but she also is fond of some particular hypothesis, intellectual traditions, lines of research, and tends to be partial, to favor some hypotheses over competing alternatives. And in her career, she has associated herself with such a hypothesis or line of work, and does not want to dilapidate her investment. She has a lot at stake. She’s closer to the lawyer than to the judge (ask Bourdieu, Kuhn, and many others…). It is only as a result of a whole adversarial process that a scientific community, in due time, can start recognizing one of the competing theories as closer to the truth, thus playing the role of judge. It takes lawyers, witnesses and judges to determine the truth within an adversarial system. This is what is called dialectics.
In other words: in thinking of the moral reasoner (or arguer) as a lawyer, Haidt does not distance himself from rationalism. On the contrary, he depicts the moral reasoner as part of a rational, intersubjective process. And he seems to acknowledge this:
“In the social intuitionist view, moral judgment is not just a single act that occurs in a single person’s mind but is an ongoing process, often spread out over time and over multiple people. Reasons and arguments can circulate and affect people, the fact that there are at least a few people among us who can reach such conclusions on their own and then argue for them eloquently (Link 3) means that pure moral reasoning can play a causal role in the moral life of a society.”
Now Haidt should make a decision here. He can either keep on insisting that the interesting, central part of moral judgments is the automatic, intuitive, moral reaction that takes place “inside” the individual, and that persuasion is a causal, lineal “link” by which an individual cognitive system impacts on another cognitive system (“causes” it to change a point of view). Or else, that there is a rational, intersubjective process of moral reflection that exceeds what an individual does at a particular moment, that is played out on the cultural stage, and that can be seen as rational from a larger perspective: social and historical processes of moral elaboration.
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10 Things To Do this Weekend: June 8th-10th
Scott Winters
They will be celebrating the start of summer in Rockford! You have a couple of choices of where to watch movies this weekend -- along the river or on a ship. We have Baseball and Concerts, along with a Musical. There is a race and an Asian-Pacific Festival. You can help determine who has the best kielbasa in West Michigan, and there are even free bike helmets for the kids.
Some activities include the kids, while others are more for the adults.
Click on the event title for additional information.
50th Annual Start of Summer Celebration
Downtown Rockford, MI
Friday, June 8th, 2018 - 12:00 Noon-11:00 pm
Saturday, June 9th, 2018 - 9:00 am-12:00 Midnight
Sunday, June 10th, 2018 - 10:00 am-5:00 pm
This year’s annual Start of Summer Celebration is celebrating its 50th year with another fun-filled event that features plenty of thrills and enjoyment for the entire family. Start of Summer Celebration will feature a parade, carnival rides, food, crafts, music, beer tents, live entertainment and family fun. Fireworks are Saturday night.
Movies on Monroe
Movies on Monroe, 555 Monroe Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Friday, June 8th, 2018 - 6:00 pm
Movies on Monroe, formerly Movies in the Park, is the premier outdoor film series in Grand Rapids. Films will be shown, free of charge, on a giant video wall along the banks of the Grand River every other Friday from June thru August. Guests are invited to treat the evening like a picnic and bring your own blanket, chairs, beer, wine and snacks for a special night under the stars. Gates open at 6:00 pm, Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. The first film starts at 7: 30 pm followed by an additional feature shortly after the first ends. This week’s movies are “The Greatest Showman” (rated PG), and “Big” (rated PG). (Look for Jojo's Fish!)
Baseball: The West Michigan Whitecaps vs. The South Bend Cubs
Fifth Third Ballpark, 4500 W River Dr., NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321
Saturday, June 9th, 2018 - 1:05 pm & 7:05 pm
Sunday, June 100th, 2018 - 2:00 pm
Cost: Tickets start at $8.00
The West Michigan Whitecaps take on the South Bend Cubs this weekend. On Friday, it will be Princess Night and a FANomenal Friday along with Family Fare Fireworks! There are two games on Saturday. The game at 1:05 is a makeup game that was postponed on April 6th. There will also be fireworks after the game on Saturday. On Sunday, it will be Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Family Day
First 1,000 kids eat free! Fans can get autographs and play catch on the field before the game from 1:15-1:30 pm. Kids Run the Bases after the game presented by Milk Means More.
Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater, 1000 East Beltline Ave., NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Friday, June 8th, 2018 - 7:00 pm-9:30 pm
Cost: Members $63, Non-Members $65
It is well known that the B-52s are The World’s Greatest Party Band. And nearly forty years and over twenty million albums into their career, there can be no doubt as to why they remain one of rock music’s most beloved and enduring bands. Any mystery concerning the band’s longevity and ongoing appeal is immediately solved when exposed to a B-52s concert experience.
Broadway Grand Rapids presents "The King and I"
DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Sunday, June 10th, 2018 - 1:00 pm & 6:30 pm
Cost: Tickets start at $38.00
One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, “The King and I” boasts a score that features such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance” and “Something Wonderful.” Set in 1860’s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. Winner of the 2015 Tony Award® for Best Musical Revival.
Movies on Deck
USS LST 393 Veterans Museum, 560 Mart St., Muskegon, MI 4944
Friday, June 8th, 2018 - 10:00 pm
Now in its 12th year, the films are shown on LST 393’s huge screen on the top deck starting right after sunset, around 10 pm. There is no charge to attend “Movies on Deck” screenings, although donations to help support the ship’s restoration and veterans museum are always welcome. Moviegoers should bring their own chairs and weather-appropriate clothing; popcorn, soda and snacks are available for sale. (Inclement weather will mean a move down inside the giant tank deck of the ship for an indoor showing. If moved inside, the movie will start at 10 pm.)
Diemer Run 2018
Saturday,June 9th, 2108 - 8:30 am-1:00 pm
Brian Diemer Family of Races, 68th and Division Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Cost: Registration starts at $8.00 depending on race.
At 8:30 am it is the 5k race. They also have a mobility 5k, 1000 meter Steeplechase and Jr. Jog. The course is flat and very fast. There will be 6 bands out on the course. There is $9,000 in prize money, a pasta dinner the night before, post race gathering and so much more!
Lids for Kids
Garfield Park, Burton & Jefferson Entrance, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Saturday, June 9th, 2018 - 10:00 am-12:00 Noon
Free bike helmets fitted for each child (while supplies last)! Free drawings for bikes and other family-friendly prizes! Meet Grand Rapids firefighters and check out a fire engine!
Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival 2018
Saturday, June 9th, 2018 - 10:30 am-10:00 pm
Rosa Parks Circle, 135 Monroe Center St., NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The second annual Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival 2018 will showcase the rich cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands. The numerous cultural demonstrations, performances, and vendors will provide a fun and engaging time for the entire family. Food vendors will delight and offer dishes from many Asian countries. Learn about the languages, arts, and traditional attires. Come see the Lion dances, martial art demonstrations, fashion show, traditional and modern performances – such as Naruto singers from New York. This year, they are featuring a Luau hour, India Immersion hour, and an appearance by THREE SUMO Champions- including the 600lb Japanese Yama, Byamba, and Takeshi. There will also be a beer tent selling local and Asian beer.
8th Annual Kielbasa Idol
St. Adalbert's Park, Corner of 5th & Davis, NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Saturday, June 9th, 2018 - 4:00 pm
Cost: $5 for food tasting tickets
It’s the Annual Kielbasa Idol. Who has the best kielbasa in West Michigan? The party starts at 4 pm. Kielbasa tasting and voting begins at 6:15. There will be music indoors and outdoors. You don’t want to miss this policious (Polish-delicious) event!
Categories: Concerts
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Watch Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show at the College Football Playoff National Championship
Jacinta Howard
Last night's College Football Playoff National Championship game between Alabama and Georgia turned out to be a thrilling one, with the Bulldogs losing to Alabama overtime 26-23.
But game aside, one of the night's highlights went to Kendrick Lamar, who performed during halftime. Although Trump was in attendance, the camera never panned to him for a reaction, which was fine seeing as how Kendrick ripped the stage in a huge coat and gloves since it was freezing outside in Atlanta.
Kendrick ripped through some staples from his new album, including ""DNA.," "ELEMENT.," and "HUMBLE." before closing with his new ditty with TDE labelmate SZA, "All the Stars" (SZA did not pop up on stage, however).
It's no surprise that Kendrick had the crowd rocking, mouthing the lyrics to "Humble" so that he barely even had to rap the lyrics himself. At the end of the performance, the new trailer for Black Panther was unveiled. It was revealed last week that he's curating and producing the soundtrack, so it's fitting that it also featured new music from him.
Check out Kendrick's halftime performance in Atlanta above.
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Source: Watch Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show at the College Football Playoff National Championship
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Bodies of 76 killed in deadly Greek wildfires identified
People gather outside the Greek Parliament in Athens, Monday, July 30, 2018 in memory of victims of a deadly wildfire a week ago. The date of July 23 is marked with candles. More than 90 people died in the fire that gutted resorts east of Athens, the deadliest Greek fire in recent history.Thanassis Stavrakis / AP
Elena Becatoros
ATHENS, Greece — The bodies of 76 people killed by Greece’s deadliest wildfire in decades have been identified, authorities said Tuesday, as forensic experts kept working to identify more remains recovered from the charred resort area.
Separately, the coast guard said Tuesday it had recovered the body of a woman from the sea in the Saronic Gulf south of Athens, many miles away from the site of the July 23 blaze. The body had not been identified and it was unclear whether it was related to the deadly wildfire that devastated the seaside resort of Mati northeast of Athens.
Coast guard special operations divers recovered another body Monday from waters off the coast of the fire area, believed to be someone who drowned in their effort to escape the flames. Identification of that body was pending.
During the blaze, hundreds of people fled to beaches, and many were forced to swim out to sea to escape the flames and choking smoke. A massive search operation involving ship and divers looking for more fire victims in the water is continuing near the fire zone.
At least 91 people are believed to have died in the blaze, but confusion surrounds the exact death toll.
On Sunday, the fire department said 59 bodies had been identified, while the identification procedure was pending for another 28. A further four people died of their injuries in hospitals.
However, the fire department explained Tuesday that coroners found some bodies were so badly burned that some body bags contained the remains of more than one person. The intensity of the heat during the fire was such that it even melted metal.
That has led the fire department to stop issuing information about the number of bodies believed to have been recovered, changing instead to relating the number of identified victims.
A list of people officially registered as unaccounted from the fire for stood at 8.
Fanned by gale-force winds, the blaze raced through seaside resorts that are a mixture of permanent residences and holiday homes for those living in the capital of Athens.
The high death toll has prompted strong criticism of the Greek government for not preparing enough for this year’s fire season. The Mati area lacked good evacuation access roads, warning systems and other civil protection measures even though it was a residential area surrounded by forest and at high risk of wildfires.
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Home / World / Officials and opponents of Venezuela will march under tension after the military uprising
Officials and opponents of Venezuela will march under tension after the military uprising
The government and the opposition of Venezuela will return on Wednesday to measure their forces in the streets, in an atmosphere heated by the small protests unleashed after the uprising of 27 soldiers who did not know President Nicolás Maduro.
About 30 places in Caracas and its surroundings have registered protests, riots, blocks of roads that burn waste, loot some businesses and cacerolazos, according to reports from neighbors and the Private Observatory of social conflicts.
"And it will fall, and it is about to fall!" The protesters shouted in the famous district of Catia in the east. Teams of workers cleaned up the rubble in the capital on Tuesday.
The situation erupted on Monday after the middle of the intense calls of opposition to the Armed Forces to break with Maduro, 27 soldiers stole weapons from a barracks and barricaded themselves in a detachment in Cotiza (north of Caracas), where they were held.
Increasing the tension, the opponents are preparing to demonstrate Wednesday against what they consider a "usurper" president and they are demanding a transitional government and elections.
"The only transition in Venezuela is towards socialism", said Chavismo number two, Diosdado Cabello, inviting government supporters to march en masse in different parts of the country.
It will be the first major impulse in the streets after the violent protests that left about 125 dead between April and July 2017, in the middle of the worst crisis in the modern history of the oil country, with food and medicine shortages and hyperinflation that the IMF projects 10,000,000 % by 2019
Call the armed forces
In this context, Parliament, with a majority of opposition, will discuss Tuesday the legal framework of its proposal to establish a transitional government, which includes the offer of amnesties to soldiers who do not know Maduro.
The session calls into question a ruling issued Monday by the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ), which declared null and void the parliamentary board of directors chaired by Juan Guaidó and reiterated the 2016 ruling that declared the parliament despised and annulled all its decisions .
Under Guaidó's leadership, the Congress, which has a majority of opposition, declared Maduro a "usurper", after assuming a second term on January 10, considered illegitimate by several governments and promising amnesty to the military, considering the support of the president. .
"We are not asking you to make a coup, to shoot him, on the contrary, we are asking you to defend with us the right of the people (…) to be free", said Guaidó in a message to the military, widespread Monday evening.
The legislative leader, who said he is willing to chair the transitional government, ensures that the message of Parliament is perceptible and that the fleeting military revolt shows discontent in the Armed Forces.
Because of the increasing tensions, the European Union is aiming to launch the international contact group in February to find a solution negotiated to the crisis, announced the head of European diplomacy, Federica Mogherini.
Administration, the door
For the military expert Sebastiana Barráez, the amnesty – which would also favor public servants – "puts the established power on alert, opening a door to those soldiers who (…) are tired of what happens to the Inside the FANB "he said.
Maduro denounces that a "coup" of the "right" is underway, behind which he states that Washington and several Latin American governments are vying for the fact that his re-election in May 2018 was the result of illegitimate elections.
When he took office for his controversial second commission, Maduro received the promise of "absolute loyalty" from the armed forces, consisting of about 365,000 soldiers and 1.6 million civilian militiamen.
The FANB, which is said to be chavista and anti-imperialist, ensures that it is united. But according to the NGO Control Ciudadano, about 201 soldiers were arrested in 2018 accused of conspiracy, about 10,000 soldiers have requested leave from 2015 and more than 4,000 defected by the National Guard in 2018.
Two generals are among those arrested for an alleged attack against Maduro on August 4, when two drones loaded with explosives exploded near a stage where he directed a military act.
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Elvis' Fatal Flaw
Call him a wounded healer, not a flabby fallen idol
by Robert Priest
Like the Ancient Greeks, we prefer our heroes to fall tragically, undone by Fate, character or both. Elvis's story, 25 years after his death, apparently fits the bill. But don't be fooled by the standard tale of the "white trash" kid who becomes a fabulously wealthy superstar and stumbles to a grotesque and tragic denouement. There's a new, more uplifting Elvis epic -- one that notes the spirit and strength of a man who struggled against the genetic odds.
In the accepted version, the King is killed by his own appetite and weakness. He's made obese by junk foods, poisoned by his courtiers, caught in a crossfire of antagonistic pharmaceuticals. Stuffed, bloated, depersonalized, zombie-like he gives some last performances that are clearly pathetic and then is found face down in the shitter, dead of a heart attack. There he lies, utterly betrayed -- by himself, by his entourage, by his lovers, by his doctors and ultimately by his public, for whom he becomes the butt of jokes, routines and cautionary tales.
But consider the more favourable narrative. Long-known medical facts about Elvis's family suggest that there is one. The official cause of Elvis's death is listed as heart arrhythmia -- a heart attack. Elvis had severe arterial disease. In fact, when he died it was widely broadcast that he had the arteries of an 80-year-old man.
We also know that Elvis died very close to the anniversary of his mother's death. And what was the cause of Gladys Presley's death at the young age of 44? The truth is none too startling. Gladys Presley died of a heart attack. When we see pictures of Gladys at the end of her life, we see an obese, depressed-looking woman. A glance back at a famous photo of Elvis as a toddler with his parents shows us a quite different, much more handsome and thinner woman.
So Gladys shared more than a death date and cause of death with Elvis -- she suffered from the onset of obesity in her 40s. Is it possible that mother and son suffered the same genetic illness, an inborn tendency toward arteriosclerosis? This is in fact the truth.
The man who had been dealt such great talent was also dealt a distinctly deadly genetic inheritance. A further example of this is offered in the spurious Albert Goldman biography, Elvis: The Last 24 Hours. Here we're presented with an image of Elvis with uncontrollable bowels, forced to wear diapers in his final days. Again, this is attributed to misapplied pharmaceuticals and over-eating, but Elvis's autopsy reveals that he had an enlarged colon. In fact, it's reported that he was born with an abnormal colon and suffered agonizing intestinal difficulties.
Elvis's whole family is reported to have endured insomnia and sleep-walking. This is why, when he died, there was Valium in his system. He was plagued with insomnia all his life. He also had a history of cluster migraines. Any one of these ailments -- all of which were quite likely to have hit him whether he was a truck driver or a pop star -- would have been enough to severely disable any man. Yet Elvis carried these burdens while keeping up an exacting regimen of live performances and extensive travel.
It is obvious, then, that room must be made in the common consciousness for a reconstructed Elvis myth: the story of a man who rose to superstardom, and there, despite inherited ill health, managed to remain and contribute until his painful dying day. This is the story of an Elvis who, despite his ravaged body, gathers the strength to continue performing.
Despite the mass shame coming at him for his obvious obesity, he still manages to shake and dance the agonized body and deliver with trembling vocal cords vestiges of the music that changed not just a generation but the world forever. What kind of willpower and courage and desire must it have taken for the corpulent, scared Elvis Presley to place himself centre stage and still deliver the voice?
It's time to see Presley not as the flabby, fallen icon who's been presented to us but as the wounded healer, the courageous battler of a life-long ailment that, alas, got him in the end.
None of which can change the very essential truth and impact of his voice. In the preserved growling shout of the first few seconds of Jailhouse Rock you hear Lennon, you hear Janis, you hear heavy metal, you hear a jet plane taking off, you hear the great turbine thrust of a 50s car, you hear the space shuttle -- you hear the raging, raucous movement of eternity. Freedom. Robert Priest's new book, Blue Pyramids, will be published in September by ECW Press. It contains many Elvis poems.
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NEWS / Feb 2, 2017
Covering a Night in a Trauma Center
A member of the medical team's shoe is covered with blood from a patient with multiple gunshots wounds. Photo by Melissa Golden
By Sabrina Burse
That night at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Melissa Golden faced a dilemma while on assignment for the Wall Street Journal. She had to balance her instinct to comfort against her duty as a photojournalist.
“That evening, it was a 12-hour shift,” Golden said. “Over the course of that shift we certainly saw a number of gunshot victims, stabbed victims, and people who had been assaulted.”
The world can affect both what is in front of the camera and the person behind it. Golden covered the events of that one night at the trauma center that encapsulated some of the harm those victims felt.
“Witnessing so much literal pain and suffering made me have to have what I call ‘cognitive dissonance management’,” Golden said.
Since the time when she was a student at the University of Georgia, photojournalism has been Golden’s passion. Currently based in Atlanta, she has done work ranging from magazines to the Wall Street Journal and New York Times and others. She believes that being a photojournalist is one more way to tell a story.
“It is one of the most essential parts of the functioning of democracy. It’s really, for me, a civic duty,” Golden said.
Helicopter transport at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore. Photo by Melissa Golden
The Wall Street Journal arranged access for Golden to cover that night at the trauma center. Growing up watching surgery and hospital shows made it easier to disconnect from what was happening.
“Different types of traumas affect photojournalists in different ways, and it’s not the most obvious ones,” Golden said.
Golden said that she respected that that the law requires a hospital escort who made sure she didn’t violate patient privacy by taking photographs that revealed who the victims were.
“I have never fought against what I have considered to be very reasonable HIPAA requests that I have encountered over the years,” Golden said.
Golden said that when she covered the trauma center in Baltimore, she posted a photograph of a victim who the hospital had concerns about.
“They asked me to change the caption to make the victim less identifiable because they felt that between the caption and the tattoo, friends and family could identify the victim. I felt that was a very reasonable request, and I complied,” Golden said.
It wasn’t until she witnessed a large number of car accident victims over the course of the 12-hour-shift that the pain hit closer to home. She thought she could be involved in an accident just like the victims.
“I had to manage my emotions and instinct for the duty I was there to perform. It was also a reminder that I shouldn’t text while driving,” said Golden.
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Category Archives: September 1945
Roma, Città Aperta (Feb. 25, 1946)
Posted on March 29, 2010 by Adam Lounsbery
Roberto Rossellini’s Roma, Città Aperta (Rome, Open City) premiered in Italy on September 27, 1945, and premiered in New York City on February 25, 1946, at the World Theatre on 49th Street, a 300-seat theater where it would continue to play for nearly two years. It was shown at Cannes in September 1946 and won the festival’s grand prize. It also received the New York Film Critics Circle award for best foreign film of 1946. It’s cited as one of the earliest masterpieces of the Italian neorealism movement, and has been generally accepted as a great film since its release. The problem with instant masterpieces is that sometimes they coast for decades on reputations that might not be fully deserved.
Does Roma, Città Aperta fall into this category? Yes and no. The cartoonish villains and black and white morality sometimes skirt the edge of the ridiculous, and the Italian population is painted as victims of the Nazis to such a large degree that a person who saw this film in a vacuum would be forgiven for thinking that Italy was an occupied Allied power. Also, the exteriors are shot in a verité style that sometimes clashes with the more traditional interior shots. For example, a sun-drenched, slightly overexposed street scene with genuinely angry-looking extras might be followed by a carefully lighted interior scene featuring a stereotypically mincing Nazi officer and his right-hand dyke. For the most part, however, Roma, Città Aperta holds up as a suspenseful, well-crafted wartime espionage yarn that inspires and uplifts, even though … spoiler alert … all the good guys die.
Roma, Città Aperta arrived at just the right time for a positive reception. While Mussolini’s Italy was an Axis power, the country had been completely dependent on Germany since the end of 1941. Rome was occupied by the German army, with help from the Mussolini’s fascist blackshirts, but Italy has never been the most organized or politically unified country, and plenty of Rome’s citizens were understandably restive during this time. Roma, Città Aperta is a story of resistance that takes toward the end of the German occupation of Rome. Rossellini began working on the script with Federico Fellini and Sergio Amidei in August 1944, two months after the Allies had forced the Germans out of Rome, and he began shooting the picture about five months later. The picture’s politics (staunch Communist and anti-Fascist) were also perfectly suited to receive a warm reception from audiences immediately following World War II. If it had been shown in America and Britain just a few years later, the picture’s cheerleading for Communist principles would doubtlessly have gone over less well.
The new DVD from the Criterion Collection I watched looks great. It’s the full version, too, with the blowtorch torture sequence in its entirety, and while the subtitles are merely adequate, they do appear for each line of dialogue (a complaint about one available DVD version I’ve seen is that whole sections of conversation weren’t translated). Even the snatches of conversation in German are subtitled, which seemed unnecessary, since the main baddie, Maj. Bergmann, speaks Italian most of the time. (He’s played by the Austrian actor Harry Feist, who lived in Italy most of his adult life.) Visually, the film captured my interest immediately. The sequence in which resistance member Giorgio Manfredi (Marcello Pagliero) eludes the Gestapo by fleeing along the rooftops is thrilling. The human drama took a little longer to jell for me, partly because there are a lot of characters, and since this is a neorealist picture, they don’t appear at the beginning with title cards explaining their relationships. Aldo Fabrizi gets top billing. He plays the priest, Don Pietro Pellegrini, who ties all the characters together. He transmits messages, cash, and weapons for the resistance. Giorgio’s friend Francesco (Francesco Grandjacquet) is a fellow member of the resistance, but seems less dedicated to the cause than Giorgio. Giorgio’s girlfriend, Marina (Maria Michi), works at a nightclub and doesn’t seem to understand the gravity of Giorgio’s situation. Francesco’s fiancée Pina (Anna Magnani) shelters Giorgio and cares for her young son Marcello (Vito Annicchiarico), who gets involved with his own resistance against the Nazis, a sort of children’s crusade that involves blowing shit up really good.
As I said, it’s the cartoonish villains that seem most silly six decades later. Maj. Bergmann is as prissy and effeminate as he is cruel, which would be easier to ignore if he weren’t paired with an evil lesbian named Ingrid (Giovanna Galletti). The scenes in which Ingrid cajoles the easily manipulated Marina are like something out of a ’60s James Bond film.
There’s an oft-repeated story that Roma, Città Aperta was an ad hoc production, and that it was shot on scraps of discarded film, which gave it its distinctive choppy look. According to David Forgacs’s recent book on the film for the British Film Institute, however, when the Cineteca Nazionale restored the film in 1995, they found that the original negative consisted of just three types of film; one for the exteriors and two different, more sensitive, types of film for the interiors. The inconsistencies and changes in brightness are now blamed on poor processing. It’s an alluring legend, though; Rossellini and his crew shooting in a beautiful, ancient city still damaged by war, picking film up out of the gutters, but it’s just that … a legend. There’s another great story about the film, also of questionable veracity. According to Fellini’s essay “Sweet Beginnings,” the American producer of the film, Rod Geiger, was a half-drunk American private stationed in Rome who bungled his way on to the set and misrepresented himself as a producer with connections. With a copy of the film in his barracks bag, Geiger somehow managed a theatrical distribution deal when he got back to the states, even though, according to Fellini, Geiger was “a nobody and didn’t have a dime.” Geiger disputed Fellini’s account, however, and the essay was the subject of a defamation lawsuit that led to the film being banned due to legal reasons in some countries.
Roma, Città Aperta is a very good film, but I think its reputation as a masterpiece is partly due to when and how it was released. In my opinion, Luchino Visconti’s 1943 film Ossessione is just as good, if not better, but it wasn’t shown in the United States until the ’70s, partly because it was produced during the war, but mostly because it was an unauthorized adaptation of James M. Cain’s 1934 novel The Postman Always Rings Twice and legal trouble affected its distribution. It’s a must-see for students of cinema, especially ones interested in both film noir and neorealism.
Posted in 1945, 1946, February 1946, September 1945 and tagged Alberto Consiglio, Alberto Tavazzi, Aldo Fabrizi, Amalia Pellegrini, Anna Magnani, Arthur Mayer & Joseph Burstyn, Ákos Tolnay, Carla Rovere, Carlo Sindici, Drama, Eduardo Passarelli, Eraldo Da Roma, Excelsa Film, Federico Fellini, Ferruccio De Martino, Foreign Films, Francesco Grandjacquet, Giovanna Galletti, Giuseppe Amato, Harry Feist, Italian Cinema, Joop van Hulzen, Marcello Pagliero, Maria Michi, Minerva Film, Nando Bruno, Renzo Rossellini, Roberto Rossellini, Rod E. Geiger, Roma Città Aperta, Rome Open City, Sergio Amidei, Turi Pandolfini, Ubaldo Arata, Vito Annichiarico, World War II. Bookmark the permalink.
Secret Agent X-9 (13 chapters) (July 24-Oct. 16, 1945)
Posted on November 13, 2009 by Adam Lounsbery
Republic Pictures is the unassailable king of the cliffhangers after the silent era. Most of the best chapterplays of the ’30s and ’40s were Republic productions. Dick Tracy (1937), The Lone Ranger (1938), Zorro’s Fighting Legion (1939), Adventures of Red Ryder (1940), Mysterious Doctor Satan (1940), Adventures of Captain Marvel (1941), Jungle Girl (1941), Spy Smasher (1942), Perils of Nyoka (1942), The Masked Marvel (1943), and Captain America (1944) are just a few of the more than sixty serials produced by Republic Pictures, most of which are still incredibly entertaining. The best Republic serials combined wild action and elaborate stunts with nicely paced stories that could be strung out over 12 to 15 weekly installments with a few subplots here and there, but nothing too complicated or that viewers couldn’t pick up with in the middle. Each chapter ended with a cliffhanger (like Captain Marvel flying toward a woman falling off a dam, or a wall of fire rushing down a tunnel toward Spy Smasher). The next week’s chapter would begin with a minute or two of the previous week’s climax and the resolution, and the cycle would repeat until the final chapter.
Columbia Pictures and Universal Pictures were the two other major producers of serials in the sound era. Universal ceased production of serials in 1946, leaving only Columbia and Republic to duke it out into the ’50s. One of the last serials made by Universal was Secret Agent X-9, released into theaters starting in July 1945. It was based on a daily newspaper strip created by writer Dashiell Hammett (the author of The Maltese Falcon and The Thin Man) and artist Alex Raymond (who worked on Flash Gordon). Both creators left the project soon after its inception, and the King Features strip continued under various hands, vacillating between espionage and private eye stories.
The first film serial featuring Secret Agent X-9 was made by Universal in 1937, and starred Scott Kolk as Agent X-9, a.k.a. “Dexter,” who sought to recover the crown jewels of Belgravia from a master thief called “Blackstone.” The second featured a boyish-looking 32-year-old Lloyd Bridges as Agent X-9, a.k.a. “Phil Corrigan.” Made toward the end of World War II, the 1945 iteration of the character focused on wartime intrigue and Corrigan’s cat-and-mouse games with Axis spies. Taking a cue from Casablanca (1942), the serial was set in a neutral country called “Shadow Island,” in which Americans, Japanese, Chinese, French, Germans, Australians, and the seafaring riffraff of the world freely intermingle. A fictional island nation off the coast of China, “Shadow Island” has a de facto leader named “Lucky Kamber” (Cy Kendall) who owns a bar called “House of Shadows” and has a finger in every pie, including gambling and espionage. Various German and Japanese military officers, secret agents, and thugs run amuck in this serial, but the one who most stands out is the unfortunately made-up and attired Victoria Horne as “Nabura.” In her role as a Japanese spymaster, Horne is outfitted with eyepieces that cover her upper eyelids, appearing to drag them down from sheer weight. She doesn’t look Asian, she just looks as if her eyes are closed.
While Nabura is played by a white actress in yellowface makeup, the main Chinese character is actually played by a Chinese actor, which was typical in World War II-era Hollywood. Keye Luke, surely one of the hardest working Chinese-American actors in Hollywood history, plays “Ah Fong,” Corrigan’s faithful sidekick. Corrigan is also aided by an Australian double agent named Lynn Moore, played by American actress Jan Wiley. Wiley does nothing to alter her accent, which was also typical for American actors who played Aussies in Hollywood productions during the war.
Secret Agent X-9 has good production values and special effects. The stock footage that shows up in nearly every serial is judiciously used, and integrated well into the newly filmed material. Where this Universal serial just doesn’t measure up to the best Republic offerings is in the pacing and action departments. Republic serials featured stuntwork that still impresses (e.g., Spy Smasher leaping through the air, landing on a mechanic’s creeper chest-first, rolling under a car, and grabbing a goon’s ankles before he can escape). Secret Agent X-9 features ho-hum shootouts, fistfights, and car chases.
Also, instead of a plot that evolves naturally over the course of the series, there is a simple story that seems as if it’s been stretched from a 90-minute feature into 13 chapters, most of which are longer than 20 minutes. Secret Agent X-9 also suffers from poor timing. When the first installment was released, V-E Day had already passed, but the United States was still at war with Japan. By the time the final installment was released, atomic bombs had been dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan had surrendered to the Allies, and a new phase in world history had begun. Secret Agent X-9 is set in 1943, so it’s never out of date, per se, but its MacGuffin, a substitute for aviation fuel called “722,” which everyone in the film is scrambling to secure for themselves, seems like small beer after the advent of the Atomic Age.
Posted in 1945, August 1945, July 1945, October 1945, September 1945 and tagged Action-Adventure, Alex Raymond, Alvin Todd, Ann Codee, Arno Frey, Benson Fong, Clarence Lung, Cy Kendall, Dashiell Hammett, Eddie Parker, Edgar Zane, Edward Howard, Ernie Miller, Ferdinand Munier, George Lynn, Harold C. Wire, Irving Birnbaum, Jack Dolan, Jack Overman, Jan Wiley, John Daheim, Joseph O'Donnell, Keye Luke, King Features, Lewis D. Collins, Lloyd Bridges, Maury Gertsman, Milton Rosen, Morgan B. Cox, Patricia Harper, Paul Sawtell, Ray Taylor, Samuel S. Hinds, Scott Kolk, Secret Agent X-9, Secret Agent X-Nine, Serials, Universal Pictures, Victoria Horne, World War II. Bookmark the permalink.
Sunset in El Dorado (Sept. 29, 1945)
Posted on October 28, 2009 by Adam Lounsbery
A lot of men were drafted during World War II. Roy Rogers was one of them. With a 1-A classification, he expected to be shipped out in the spring of 1945. Consequently, screenwriter John K. Butler (working from a story by Leon Abrams) came up with a script to showcase Rogers’s leading lady, Dale Evans. When V-E Day rolled around, however, the draft board exempted men over the age of 30 who had children, so Rogers never had to serve. Director Frank McDonald’s Sunset in El Dorado ended up starring both “The King of the Cowboys” and “The Queen of the West,” but Evans is still the central figure, and it’s a great showcase for her sunny persona.
The film begins in the present day. Evans plays a young woman named Lucille Wiley, who works for a company called “Worldwide Tours.” In the first scene, Lucille shows a filmstrip that illustrates everything visitors will see on their western tour package. As shots of a ghost town appear on screen, Lucille says, “And this is El Dorado, in its day a roaring boomtown. The Golden Nugget, El Dorado’s most famous, or infamous, fandango hall. In its day, it rivaled the halls in Dodge City or the notorious Barbary Coast. The legendary Kansas Kate was the feature attraction here. And what a colorful attraction she was.”
Although she has a good pitch, and Kansas Kate was Lucille’s grandmother, Lucille has never been west of Hoboken. In a fit of pique, she runs off on one of Worldwide’s tour buses, determined to see the little town of El Dorado. She’s having a grand old time, singing “Go West Young Man” with her fellow passengers (Bob Nolan and the Sons of the Pioneers), when her drippy fiancé Cecil Phelps, the president of Worldwide Tours (played by Hardie Albright), and her old-maid aunt Dolly show up to spirit her away. Cecil intends to marry Lucille immediately, in Yuma, but she desperately wants to see El Dorado.
Their car breaks down on the way, and any hope Cecil has of making Lucille his wife pretty much falls off a cliff when Roy Rogers and Trigger ride up to help. He finds Lucille, off on her own, and says to her, “Well, I’ve seen mirages before, but this is the first one that ever talked back. Are you a mirage?”
Trigger tows their car to the nearest town, which happens to be El Dorado. Once there, Lucille explores the remains of the Golden Nugget and discovers a painting of Kansas Kate hanging above the bar. She’s interrupted by an ornery old coot named Gabby (George “Gabby” Hayes) who’s been dropping by the saloon for 40 years to make sure nothing happens to the painting. As Lucille stares at the picture and fantasizes about what her grandmother’s life might have been like, the movie flashes back to the old west, but the narrative continues, as everyone has a counterpart. Evans plays Kansas Kate, Rogers continues to play that character called “Roy Rogers” he played in so many movies, Gabby plays his younger self, and Cecil the drip becomes Cyril the heavy.
The plot moves at a brisk pace, and hinges on the coded map to Gabby’s gold claim being stolen by a group of bandits. Roy suspects that Kate was behind the plan, especially since she originally told him she was a schoolteacher, not a saloon owner, in order to impress him.
After Roy slugs it out with the toughest guy in the bar, a heavy named “Buster” (Roy Barcroft), he takes over Buster’s position as Kate’s bodyguard. Apparently his first duty as her bodyguard is to perform “Belle of the El Dorado” with Kate and her backup singers in a fully choreographed number.
The romantic scenes between Rogers and Evans are, as always, sweet and believable. After they take a break from riding together, she asks him, “What I can’t understand is why you took this job in the first place, particularly when you thought I swindled old Gabby out of his gold mine.”
“That’s why I took the job, to find out if you did,” he responds.
“Did you find out yet?” she asks.
“Oh, just a hunch, that’s about all,” he says, chewing on a piece of alfalfa and smiling.
I won’t be giving anything away if I tell you that everything turns out all right for Roy, Dale, Gabby, and Trigger, both in their present-day incarnations and their rootin’ tootin’ old-west versions. The only question I was left with was, since Lucille looks exactly like Kansas Kate, her own grandmother, and Roy looks exactly like the old-west character “Roy Rogers” who presumably married Kate, does that mean that the modern-day Lucille and Roy are actually cousins? Well, probably not, but it couldn’t help but cross my mind.
Posted in 1945, September 1945 and tagged Bob Nolan, Bob Wilke, Dale Evans, Dorothy Granger, Ed Cassidy, Frank McDonald, George "Gabby" Hayes, Hardie Albright, John K. Butler, Leon Abrams, Louis Gray, Margaret Dumont, Musicals, Republic Pictures, Roy Barcroft, Roy Rogers, Stanley Price, Sunset in El Dorado, The Sons of the Pioneers, Tom London, Tony Martinelli, Trigger, Westerns, William Bradford, Yakima Canutt. Bookmark the permalink.
Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne (Sept. 21, 1945)
French film director Robert Bresson is famous for his use of non-professional actors. Prior to watching Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne, I had only seen one Bresson film, Pickpocket (1959), whose protagonist was most certainly not a professional actor. He shambled through the proceedings like a man on a heavy dose of tranquilizers, his movements slow, his eyes haunted. It was an interesting film, and one I may watch again some day, but it didn’t move me.
It wasn’t always this way. Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne, Bresson’s second film, features a cast of professional actors, and is based on a short novel by Denis Diderot with dialogue written by Jean Cocteau. The result is a polished and romantic film that completely engrossed me.
María Casares plays a haughty member of high society named Hélène who has long had a loosely defined relationship with a handsome gentleman named Jean (Paul Bernard). They may have other dalliances, but they are committed to each other, more or less. As the film begins, Hélène is on a date at the opera with a gentleman friend named Jacques (Jean Marchat), who warns her that Jean’s passion for her is cooling. When Jean later shows up at Hélène’s apartment, apologizing for having forgotten her birthday, Hélène tells him she would prefer they end their romance and become simply friends. She says this merely as a ploy, and she is devastated when he tells her he feels the same way, and leaves her apartment unperturbed by the momentous decision to end their affair. Left alone, she vows revenge.
The power of the film comes from Bresson’s ability to depict the emotions that rage behind placid exteriors. He is aided by Casares, whose performance is truly astounding. Without ever raising her voice or engaging in histrionics, she plays the “scorned woman” to the hilt. She is fascinating to watch, and sometimes even frightening. Part of the fascination comes from the fact that Jean and the young woman Hélène befriends, Agnès (Elina Labourdette), are unaware of how they are being manipulated by the cold Hélène. They are preoccupied with each other. More importantly, they are preoccupied with themselves, especially Agnès, who has a sordid past and doesn’t feel worthy of being loved by Jean. She hides her true self from him, but the longer she hides, the more devastating Hélène’s revenge will be.
Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne is a film about the redemptive power of love and the corrosive allure of vengeance. Many modern viewers may find the social mores on display in the film outdated, but if they look past the surface, they may find that the world hasn’t changed as much as they think it has. The lives of the Parisian leisure class may look and feel very different from the lives of most people who view the film today, but the story Bresson tells is timeless.
Posted in 1945, September 1945 and tagged Bernard La Jarrige, Denis Diderot, Drama, Elina Labourdette, Emma Lyonel, Foreign Films, French Cinema, Jean Cocteau, Jean Feyte, Jean Marchat, Jean-Jacques Grünenwald, Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne, Les Films Raoul Ploquin, Lucienne Bogaert, Lucy Lancy, María Casares, Marcel Rouzé, Marguerite de Morlaye, Nicole Regnault, Paul Bernard, Philippe Agostini, Raoul Ploquin, Robert Bresson, Romance, Yvette Etiévant. Bookmark the permalink.
Along the Navajo Trail (Sept. 15, 1945)
There are no Navajos to be found in this run-of-the-mill Roy Rogers picture, or American Indians of any tribe, for that matter. The title comes from a popular song that was written by Dick Charles (a.k.a. Richard Charles Krieg), Larry Markes, and Edgar De Lange in 1945, and is sung by Rogers, Dale Evans, and the rest of the gang to close the picture. No, the only people of color in Along the Navajo Trail are Spanish-speaking Gypsies, who are portrayed in much the same way Mexicans were in Hollywood westerns except that they wear funny clothes, travel in wagons, and the men wear gold hoop earrings. They also provide George “Gabby” Hayes’s character with a series of comic interludes in which he attempts to cheat the Gypsies, and is in turn cheated himself. These horse trades don’t add much to the plot, but they do result in Hayes sputtering the memorable line, “I sure have gypped that gyppin’ Gypsy!”
In Along the Navajo Trail, Rogers plays a character named “Roy Rogers” who at first appears to be an itinerant cowpoke, but whom we later discover is a Deputy U.S. Marshal. Dale Evans plays a ranch owner named Lorry Alastair, and Hayes plays her foreman, Gabby Whittaker. Lorry is skittish about Rogers when he drifts onto her property, the Ladder A Ranch, and orders Gabby to run him off. She changes her tune, however, when she walks to his relocated campsite herself to kick him off her land, but he ends up singing to her under his tarp in the rain, making up a song as he goes, and asking her if she knows a girl’s name that rhymes with “Saskatoon.”
Lorry eventually finds the Deputy U.S. Marshal badge in his boot and realizes beyond a doubt that he’s one of the white hats. The black hats in Along the Navajo Trail are the representatives of the Santa Fe Drilling Company. There isn’t any oil on Lorry’s land, but the company needs to lay a pipeline through her property, and they’ll stop at nothing to do so.
Along the Navajo Trail is heavier on action than some of Rogers’s efforts, and it should please most fans of old B westerns. As usual, Rogers solves problems with haymakers and gunplay, but stops short of ever getting too bloodthirsty, since plot contrivances take care of the worst of the bad guys. The climax of the picture occurs when the final black hat loses control of his buckboard, and it flies over a cliff and he falls to his death (in the form of an especially noticeable dummy). Rogers rides to the edge of the cliff and surveys the destruction with the same look of mild disapproval one reserves for drunks puking in Dumpsters in the middle of the afternoon.
At the end of the picture, Rogers, Evans, and the rest of the cast gather to sing “Along the Navajo Trail,” and then they all live happily ever after. Or at least, their characters do. Rogers, Hayes, Evans, and Trigger would all be back exactly two Saturdays later, when Sunset in El Dorado was released into theaters.
Posted in 1945, September 1945 and tagged Along the Navajo Trail, Bob Nolan, Dale Evans, David Cota, Douglas Fowley, Edward Cassidy, Edward J. White, Emmett Vogan, Estelita Rodriguez, Frank McDonald, George "Gabby" Hayes, Gerald Geraghty, Musicals, Nestor Paiva, Republic Pictures, Roy Barcroft, Roy Rogers, Sam Flint, The Sons of the Pioneers, Tony Martinelli, Trigger, Westerns, William Bradford, William Colt MacDonald, Yakima Canutt. Bookmark the permalink.
The House on 92nd Street (Sept. 10, 1945)
When The House on 92nd Street was released on DVD in 2005, it was as part of the “Fox Film Noir” collection. This is misleading, since it’s more of a docudrama than it is a noir. It’s a historically important film, however, since it was one of the first to feature location shooting for nearly all the exteriors, and one of the first to skillfully blend fact with fiction while presenting itself as essentially factual. (Charles G. Booth won an Academy Award for best original story for his work on this film.)
The House on 92nd Street stars William Eythe as Bill Dietrich, a second-generation German-American who becomes a double agent for the F.B.I., Lloyd Nolan as his contact in the Bureau, Agent George A. Briggs, and Signe Hasso as the leader of the spy ring, Elsa Gebhardt. The film is a fictionalized account of the F.B.I.’s 1941 operation against the Nazi spy ring led by Fritz Joubert Duquesne. It was one of the largest counterspy operations in U.S. history, and led to the conviction of 33 people. In reality, however, none of them were involved in anything quite as grand as the secrets of the atomic bomb, which is the MacGuffin in The House on 92nd Street. And the real Dietrich was not the all-American boy portrayed by Eythe. He actually was a German-born man named William G. Sebold who served in the German army during World War I but became a naturalized American citizen in 1936. Presumably the war was still too fresh in the minds of the American viewing public for them to accept a German as the hero of a picture.
This film also shows the beginnings of J. Edgar Hoover’s massive publicity campaign for the F.B.I., which he disguised as a simple display of information. In reality, of course, Hoover carefully controlled the information that the public saw about the F.B.I., twisting and distorting as necessary. A good example of this information control is a scene early in the film, in which we see an indoor enclosure the size of an airplane hangar, filled with filing cabinets. The booming voice of the narrator (Reed Hadley) explains that this is the F.B.I.’s collection of 100 million sets of fingerprints, a number that seems unlikely, given that the population of the United States was fewer than 140 million people in 1945. Were they counting each finger? The message, of course, is that there is no hiding from the F.B.I. If you commit a federal crime or spy for another nation, they will find you. (This was also the message of the radio show This Is Your F.B.I., which began broadcasting dramatizations of real federal cases on American Broadcasting Company stations in the spring of 1945, all with the cooperation of Hoover, who called it “the finest dramatic program on the air,” and “our show.”)
The House on 92nd Street was directed by Henry Hathaway, but much of its style can be attributed to producer Louis de Rochemont, who created the “March of Time” newsreel series. When he lacked the footage he wanted, de Rochemont would stage clever recreations, but his newsreels were presented as wholly factual. It’s important to keep in mind that American audiences were less savvy about media trickery in 1945. After all, it had only been six years since people tuned into Orson Welles’s War of the Worlds broadcast midway through the program and thought Martians were vaporizing people in New Jersey.
The House on 92nd Street begins with a compilation of actual footage of people entering and exiting the German embassy, which is interesting. Of course, the characters in this film watch a great deal of surveillance footage. Some of it is real, some is not. It’s not that audiences in 1945 didn’t realize that the film was a blending of reenactments and actual footage, it’s the overall message they were taking away from the film that was perhaps not completely accurate. For instance, in Thomas M. Pryor’s September 27, 1945 review of the film in the New York Times, he wrote the following:
Since the picture, produced by Twentieth Century-Fox with full cooperation from the F.B.I., was completed some months ago, the secret of the atomic bomb has been revealed. Now the picture carries a simple and restrained foreword explaining that the “Process 97” which the Nazi agents are attempting to steal was in reality a part of the atomic bomb formula. It is to the producers’ everlasting credit that this information is not sensationalized in the film.
In reality, however, there is no evidence that there was a single “missing piece” of the atomic bomb process that spies were in danger of transmitting back to Nazi Germany. And of course, film by its very nature presents a sensationalized picture of reality.
Also, a big deal is made at the beginning of the picture that every person playing an F.B.I. agent, aside from the principals, is an actual F.B.I. agent. This, however, does not make what is depicted any more or less truthful than if they were played by actors, but it seems to.
The House on 92nd Street is not a bad picture by any stretch. Taken at face value, it’s tense and exciting. And director Hathaway, when not constrained by the documentary-style approach of de Rochemont, creates some great sequences, such as when Dietrich gets himself arrested just to get in touch with Briggs at the F.B.I., or the meeting between Dietrich and his co-conspirators at a waterfront dive. And the final shootout, which involves tear gas grenades and a surprising disguise, is fantastic. If you’re looking for a film that uses the framework of a docudrama to present a tense film noir, however, you’d be better off watching Anthony Mann’s excellent T-Men (1947).
Posted in 1945, September 1945 and tagged 18th Academy Awards, 20th Century-Fox, Alfred Linder, Barré Lyndon, Bruno Wick, Charles G. Booth, Charles Wagenheim, David Buttolph, Docudramas, Espionage Thrillers, F.B.I., Film Noir, Fritz Joubert Duquesne, Gene Lockhart, Harmon Jones, Harro Meller, Harry Bellaver, Henry Hathaway, J. Edgar Hoover, John Monks Jr., Leo G. Carroll, Lloyd Nolan, Louis de Rochemont, Lydia St. Clair, Norbert Brodine, Renee Carson, Signe Hasso, The House on 92nd Street, Thomas M. Pryor, William Eythe, William Post, World War II. Bookmark the permalink.
Dead of Night (Sept. 4, 1945)
Dead of Night is a British anthology of horror stories with many layers and a cyclical story structure. The five segments are based on stories by H.G. Wells, E.F. Benson, John Baines, and Angus MacPhail. Each is great, but the way the stories are told and the way they are linked together is the most interesting thing about the film.
When Dead of Night begins, an architect named Walter Craig (Mervyn Johns) is driven to an English country estate, where he has been hired for a reconstruction project. Once he arrives, and is introduced to the group of people in the living room, he experiences déjà vu. He claims to have dreamed the room and the people in it many times. He is able to predict certain things before they happen in the narrative. A psychiatrist named Dr. Van Straaten (Frederick Valk) refuses to believe any of it, but Craig claims that he is being treated by the doctor, and works hard to dispel the doctor’s doubts. In between the stories that people tell, Craig presages disaster. Horrific events will come to pass, he keeps telling his fellow house guests.
Antony Baird tells the first tale. His character is a race car driver named Hugh Grainger who survives a smash-up on the track, but soon after has disturbing visions of a hearse driver who appears in different guises, but always at a quarter after four, and always speaking the words, “Just room for one inside, sir.” This story provides the template that was followed by every Final Destination film, and it does so in less than seven minutes.
The second story is about a young woman named Sally O’Hara (Sally Ann Howes) who attends a Christmas party. While playing hide-and-seek with the other young people, she is found by a young man who hides with her, and claims that there was a murder committed in the house in 1860 by a mad young woman. Going off on her own, she discovers a passage into a child’s bedroom, where a little boy sits, weeping. He tells her about his older sister. She puts him to bed and sings to him. When she rejoins the party, she learns that the name the little boy gave her was the name of the boy who was murdered by his sister.
In the third story, a woman named Joan Cortland (Googie Withers) recalls buying a birthday present for her fiancé, Peter Cortland (Ralph Michael), a large mirror. He starts seeing strange things in the mirror, such as a room completely different from the one in which he is standing. Increasingly disturbed by her husband’s claims and his strange behavior, Mrs. Cortland tracks down the history of the mirror, and learns that its former owner was a wealthy gentleman who groundlessly accused his wife of infidelity. He murdered his wife, and then sat down in front of the mirror and cut his own throat. Will history repeat itself?
In the fourth story, the owner of the house, and the host of the party, Eliot Foley (Roland Culver), tells a comical ghost story about his two good friends, George Parratt (Basil Radford) and Larry Potter (Naunton Wayne), who were both avid golfers. Bitter rivals on the links, they were the best of friends at all other times, until they both fell in love with the same woman, Mary Lee (Peggy Bryan). They decide to settle things with an unfriendly game of golf. When the game is finished, one of them quite unexpectedly walks into a lake and drowns himself. The winner marries Mary, but is haunted by the voice of his late friend, destroying his golf game for good. (Radford and Wayne played comically sport-obsessed British gentleman in a number of films, including Alfred Hitchcock’s 1938 film The Lady Vanishes. Their alliterative pair of names changed from picture to picture, but the schtick was the same.)
In the final story, Dr. Van Straaten tells his own tale. He was once called to examine a ventriloquist named Maxwell Frere (Michael Redgrave) who was accused of the attempted murder of an American ventriloquist, Sylvester Kee (Hartley Power). Frere’s dummy, Hugo, seemed to have a mind of its own, and threatened to leave Frere for a new owner, Kee. Dummies in horror movies had been done before, (e.g., The Unholy Three), but Dead of Night created a template that many films have used since.
Dead of Night was released on September 4, 1945 in London, and a little less than a year later in the United States, on June 28, 1946, in an edited version. Apparently the U.S. distributors felt that the film’s running time (103 minutes) was too long, so they cut out the golfing story and the Christmas ghost story, leaving only three stories. I can’t imagine seeing this film without them. The structure of the film is deliberate, and all the segments are tied together in a brilliant and surreal climax.
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Princeton Diarist: Military Academy
By Anthony T. Grafton
A few weeks ago, Andrew Delbanco wrote eloquently in The New Republic about the strange silence of his university in this time of war ("War College," December 11, 2006). Most people don’t think of Columbia University as an island of stillness and detachment. In Morningside Heights, as in Israel, any four people usually have eight opinions and express them with articulate fury. Yet Columbia holds its peace about Iraq—and, according to Delbanco, shows few traces of its active participation in America’s other wars.
Princeton University, where I work, does feel like an island, "rising," as F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote in 1927, "a green Phoenix, out of the ugliest country in the world" — an idyllic haven, quiet and Gothic. At its best, it resembles the ideal college Lionel Trilling longed for, where students and faculty can ignore the present and study something serious and lasting, such as Linear B. At its worst, it’s a bubble—which is how the students often describe it.
Yet Princeton has always played its part in America’s wars. The Battle of Princeton left cannonball scars in the stone walls of Nassau Hall. In its entrance corridor, marble tablets record the names of Princetonians who have died in America’s wars (equal numbers, famously, died for the North and South). Bronze stars outside the windows identify the onetime residences of those who died in the twentieth century. We have a ROTC unit—a very good one. Our students have joined, and continue to join, the military. The 2005 salutatorian, a gifted and modest historian, did so. The Alumni Weekly carries articles not only about General Petraeus, who took his doctorate here some years ago, but also about undergraduate alumni who have flown fighter planes over Afghanistan and fought throughout Iraq.
Talk to support staff and secretaries, custodians and craftsmen, and you hear at once of loved ones in the military. Despite the stereotypes, the war touches professors as well. One colleague’s son, an infantry officer in the Marines, was badly wounded in Iraq. Another, who joined the Army as an infantryman, came back uninjured from a long period in the Sunni Triangle, where he saw—a lot. My son joined the Marines when he graduated from college in 2002. He’s a helicopter pilot, and, until now, he has served in Asia. But his friends from the Basic School have gone everywhere, including Falluja and Ramadi. Some of them are dead.
So what’s our duty, as professors, in this time of war? What should we say and do? We can vote for and support politicians who opposed it, as I have, if we think it’s a debacle. But now, and in the future, we will have soldiers and officers in the field—strange fields where they engage in asymmetrical warfare with populations they don’t know. Sometimes this will be the right thing to do. Can we help our soldiers do their job—and explain that job to their civilian bosses?
Those of us who have never served in the military usually don’t know a lot about it. In 1975, when I arrived at Princeton, many older members of the faculty had served in World War II or the Korean war. Nowadays, by contrast, few members of the faculty have military experience—and those who do are likely to be Canadians or Israelis. Of course, some scholars study the military, past and present, but the base of direct knowledge that most of us have is not very deep—compared with what we know about, say, the federal government.
I have tried to remedy my ignorance in the professor’s age-old ways: reading and asking questions of knowledgeable colleagues, including a former Army officer and an Israeli former student. Whenever I can, I talk to my son and his friends. I have learned a little. I know, now, that when politicians speak of war as something that can be clean and simple, that won’t demand terrible actions of those who fight and terrible suffering from civilians, they lie. But I’m still very ignorant, and most of my fellow professors know even less than I do. We who teach young men and women need to know more about what we ask some of them to do on our behalf and what it takes to do their jobs.
It wouldn’t hurt to ask how they and their commanders have done better than the university at some tasks that really matter for the United States. My son has taken a lot of orders from people of color—every color. The colonel who commanded the group with which he initially trained wore a size-24 flight suit when he met her, since she was pregnant with her third child. I can’t be the only old white male professor who would like to see universities look more like the military, in these respects, than they do now.
But I also suspect that the military needs us—especially those of us who work not in policy studies or international relations but in the humanities and soft social sciences. I don’t mean that we should become amateur pundits. One lesson of the last few years, surely, is that we should ignore pundits and listen to people who know what they’re talking about.
Well, we humanists know a few important things. We know that language is more powerful than any other weapon and that you can’t change the ideas of someone you can’t talk to. We know that local history and lived culture shape men and women in ways that no amount of violence can change. We know that many of our policies have not, in recent years, given foreigners good reasons for associating the United States with enlightenment and liberty. We need to make these things clear to those who fight and die in our name and to the civilian authorities who send them into battle. We won’t achieve that by pulling up the hems of our garments and refusing to have anything to do with them.
Recent stories suggest that important people in the military have grasped some of these points. It’s time, and past time, to start more conversations: time for each of these institutions, and its inhabitants, to learn more about the other. Above all, it’s time to find factual, substantive ways of talking about what the military can and can’t do and about how it could be more effective and less destructive when it must wage war. Here in Princeton’s bubble, where America’s wars are never all that far away, it seems possible that we could do this.
Politics, Andrew Delbanco, Israel, Phoenix, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Lionel Trilling, Princeton University, Columbia University
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Groundbreaking conference in London explores the connection between science and morality
LONDON — Is there a scientific basis for morality? Is there a place in the brain where the capacity for morality resides? These were just two of many thought-provoking questions posed at a ground-breaking conference on the "Science of Morality" here on 8-9 February 2002.
Organized by surgeon Graham Walker and held at the Royal College of Physicians, Regents Park, the meeting sought to examine the scientific evidence for a neurological location, genetic basis and/or an innate capacity for morality.
"Wherever one looks inwardly and outwardly, one meets conflict, mostly because of the moral diversity caused by differing perspectives of culture, religion, and age," said Dr. Walker, a prominent London head and neck surgeon and a member of the Baha'i community of the United Kingdom. "In order to eliminate this conflict, we must find a common ground."
Dr. Walker hopes to start building a body of respectable, affirmable evidence of a scientific basis for morality which can act as a locus where varied disciplines can meet and agree.
More than 60 delegates representing a wide variety of medical, scientific and philosophical disciplines attended the conference. Among the speakers were Ian Craig, a world renowned specialist on cyclogenetics from the Institute of Psychiatry in London; Baroness Susan Greenfield, a professor of neuropharmacology at Oxford University and president of the Royal Institute; Faraneh Vargha-Khadem, a professor of neurosciences at the Institute of Child Health, University College, London; and Hossain Danesh, a professor of psychiatry and president of Landegg International University in Switzerland.
Also addressing the event were Robin Dunbar, professor of biological sciences, Liverpool University; Michael Penn, professor of psychology, Franklin and Marshall College, Pennsylvania; Sean Spence, psychiatrist and academic radiologist; Adam Zeman of the department of clinical neurosciences in Edinburgh; and Bill Hatcher, professor of mathematics and philosophy, Laval University, Canada.
"This conference was historic in that it brought together some of the world's most accomplished researchers to explore, in an earnest, open, and cordial search for truth, the biological, psychological and social factors that appear to be responsible for healthy moral development," said Dr. Penn, who presented a paper suggesting that a necessary pre-condition for moral development is an understanding of justice. "The scientists and philosophers participating in the conference are widely respected -- and so the quality of scholarship and research was, in itself, extremely inspiring.
Dr. Danesh delivered the keynote speech, exploring the consonance between science, religion and ethics. His thesis was that humanity is moving from a self-centered, survival-oriented basis towards a peace-centered future.
"Due to the fact that all individuals and societies are subject to the universal law of development and progress, we are able to identify three distinctive worldviews that are present, to a lesser or greater degree, in all human societies," said Dr. Danesh. "These worldviews reflect the particular characteristics of three distinctive phases in the development of every individual and society, which are designated respectively as survival-, identity-, and peace-centred worldviews.
Baroness Greenfield provoked a wide-ranging discussion with her thesis that there is no specific location for the capacity of morality in the brain; rather it is essentially "hard-wired" in response to life experience and genetics, said Dr. Walker.
"She said there is no such thing as a center of consciousness in the brain," said Dr. Walker. "Rather, consciousness is spatially diffuse in the brain. At the same time, she said, it is temporally unified."
Other speakers, said Dr. Walker, presented evidence that suggest the fronto-orbital area of the brain might be the location of a moral center. Specifically, he said, Dr. Vargha-Khadem and Dr. Spence of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Sheffield, UK, said some studies show that injuries to this area before the age of 14 or 15 heal, while injuries sustained later in life seem to deprive an individual of moral judgment.
"The late emergence of sociopathic profiles in children who have suffered early bilateral orbitofrontal lesions suggests that perhaps these regions assume their functional significance later during childhood, possibly after the onset of puberty," said Dr. Vargha-Khadem in response to questions after the conference.
While the discussion was lively and provocative, Dr. Walker said, participants reached a general conclusion that "there is a neurological aspect to morality, or the development of morality."
"This conclusion implies that if there is such a capacity, you can induce this with the right type of exposure to experiences," said Dr. Walker. Alternatively, he said, it seems that exposure to negative experiences might take an individual "down the other pathway to become immoral, and rather more likely to be criminal or sociopathic."
Dr. Walker said he was inspired to organize the conference because of his practice of the Baha'i Faith. "While the connection between religion and science is not unique to the Baha'i Faith, it is certainly a strong tenet," he said. "If indeed there is a consonance between science and religion, then it should be extendable to concepts like spirituality and morality, which is one of the main pillars of religiosity."
A book of the conference proceedings has been commissioned by the Royal College of Physicians.
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Public Split on Basic Income for Workers Replaced by Robots
by RJ Reinhart
48% of Americans support a universal basic income program
46% of supporters would pay higher personal taxes to support it
80% of supporters say companies should pay higher taxes to fund the program
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Americans are split in their support for a hypothetical universal basic income (UBI) program that would guarantee a minimum income for workers who lose their jobs because of advances in artificial intelligence (AI). Forty-eight percent support and 52% oppose a UBI program for workers who are displaced by technology.
Americans' Support for a Universal Basic Income Program
Do you support or not support a universal basic income program as a way to help Americans who lose their jobs because of advances in artificial intelligence?
Do not support
Less than a bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree or higher
Political party affiliation
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY/GALLUP SURVEY, SEPT. 15-OCT. 10, 2017
These data come from a Northeastern University/Gallup survey of Americans' attitudes toward AI and its effect on their lives and work. The mail survey of 3,297 U.S. adults was conducted Sept. 15-Oct. 10, 2017. The report found 73% of Americans predicting that AI will lead to a loss of more jobs than it creates.
Under a UBI program more generally, the federal government would provide every adult below a certain income threshold with a specific amount of money each year. A UBI program is often talked about as a potential offset to the disruption likely to occur after new technology is adopted. Several high-profile business leaders, including Richard Branson and Mark Zuckerberg, have publicly discussed this idea. Limited test programs of the idea have occurred in Finland and Canada. A trial program is also planned for San Francisco.
Some U.S. demographic groups are more supportive of the concept than others. More than six in 10 self-described Democrats (65%), as one example, say they would support a UBI program, compared with slightly more than one in four (28%) Republicans.
Additionally, roughly half of most U.S. adult age groups express support. However, support is substantially lower -- 38% -- among Americans aged 66 and older.
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Americans' Attitudes on Funding a UBI
While the exact cost of a UBI program in the U.S. depends on the specific details, it is estimated the program could run into the trillions of dollars. U.S. adults who favor a UBI program show mixed support for the idea of financing this type of program through taxes: 46% say they would be willing to pay higher personal taxes to fund the program and 54% say they would not be.
Support Low for Higher Personal Taxes to Pay for Universal Basic Income Program
Would you be willing to pay higher taxes to fund a universal basic income program like the one described above?*
* Among Americans who support a UBI program
While support for increased personal taxes to fund a UBI program is mixed, the vast majority of supporters favor taxing the companies that benefit most from AI to fund the program. Eight in 10 supporters of a UBI program (80%) agree that these companies should pay more in taxes in support of such a policy. Support for higher taxes on these companies is at or above 74% among supporters of a UBI program in most demographic groups.
Universal Basic Income Supporters Agree Companies That Benefit Most From AI Should Pay for the Program
Companies that benefit most from advancements in artificial intelligence should pay more taxes to fund a universal basic income program.*
Agree (5, 4)
Disagree (2, 1)
Estimates indicate that as many as 47% of all U.S. jobs are at risk of replacement by AI, and most Americans agree that the adoption of this new technology will create fewer jobs than it makes obsolete. Additionally, half of American workers (51%) say they would need additional education or training to find an equivalent job if they lost their current position to new technology, though fewer -- 43% -- are confident they could secure this education. This potentially sets up a situation in which adopting AI will result in significant unemployment and disruption.
Americans are mixed on their support for the idea of a universal basic income program, which has been advanced by some high-profile proponents, including Elon Musk, to help ease the pain of the AI revolution. Americans' mixed levels of support for a UBI program for those who lose their jobs to AI may be related to the finding that most don't personally fear losing their jobs to the new technology.
Read the full Northeastern University/Gallup report "Optimism and Anxiety: Views on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Higher Education's Response."
Results for the Northeastern University-Gallup survey on artificial intelligence are based on surveys conducted by mail from Sept. 15-Oct. 10, 2017, with a random sample of 3,297 U.S. adults aged 18 and older. The survey package included an English and a Spanish survey to provide respondents with the flexibility to reply in their preferred language.
Gallup selected the sample of U.S. residents using address-based sampling (ABS), a sampling technique used to select households from a list of all households on file with the United States Postal Service (USPS). Gallup chooses respondents within the household at random based on which household member would have the next birthday. Gallup used a series of postcard reminders to encourage participation in the survey.
Gallup weighted the data to match national demographics of gender, age, education, race, Hispanic ethnicity, education and region.
All reported margins of sampling error include the computed design effects for weighting.
For results based on the total sample of 3,297 U.S. adults, the margin of sampling error is ±2 percentage points at the 95% confidence level.
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Most U.S. Workers Unafraid of Losing Their Jobs to Robots
About one in four working Americans worry about losing their jobs to artificial intelligence. Americans who say AI will result in net job loss expect the construction and manufacturing industries to be hardest hit.
U.S. Workers Unsure About Securing Training if AI Takes Jobs
Less than half of U.S. workers are confident they could secure the training needed to find an equivalent job if they lost their current position because of new technology.
Americans Upbeat on Artificial Intelligence, but Still Wary
Americans are largely optimistic about the adoption of artificial intelligence. But they still expect some negative effects, with 73% saying this process will result in a net job loss.
Elizabeth Warren's call for a massive increase in government involvement in the U.S. economy faces public opinion challenges.
Gallup https://news.gallup.com/poll/228194/public-split-basic-income-workers-replaced-robots.aspx
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Home USA Health H5N1 Flu Poses Threat to Brain Health
H5N1 Flu Poses Threat to Brain Health
John McCormick
Wed August 19, 2009
As if the very high mortality rate of the H5N1 bird flu wasn’t enough cause for alarm, the August 18, 2009 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS) carries a report that the H5N1 influenza virus may cause damage to the central nervous system. (Published online before print August 10, 2009, doi: 10.1073/pnas.0900096106 PNAS August 18, 2009 vol. 106 no. 33 14063-14068 http://www.pnas.org/content/106/33/14063)
H5N1 currently has a 61 percent mortality rate, that is, of the more than 400 confirmed cases, more than half proved fatal even with advanced medical treatment.
It is important to remember that this is NOT the same influenza stream as the current pandemic H1N1.
Testing in laboratory mice has shown that infection by A/Vietnam/1203/04 (H5N1) causes nerve damage which may trigger such diseases as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s in humans.
A report by St Jude’s Children’s Hospital researchers agree, “”This avian flu strain does not directly cause Parkinson’s disease, but it does make you more susceptible,” said Richard Smeyne, Ph.D., associate member in St. Jude Developmental Neurobiology. Smeyne is the paper’s senior author.
“Around age 40, people start to get a decline in brain cells. Most people die before they lose enough neurons to get Parkinson’s. But we believe this H5N1 infection changes the curve. It makes the brain more sensitive to another hit, possibly involving other environmental toxins,” Smeyne explained.”
The 1918 “Spanish Flu” (also an avian influenza strain) was related to some later development of Parkinson’s.
Fortunately, the same researchers say that the current pandemic threat, H1N1, poses LOW neurologic risk.
Scientists and researchers are highly concerned about the potential spread of H5N1 and are closely monitoring the virus for indications that it might mutate into a form which is easily spread between humans – so far there is only very limited evidence of this and it has not spread widely.
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US and Colombia Collaborate to Promote Business Growth in The Americas
Mina Fabulous
Thu October 25, 2012
To promote small business growth in the Americas, Foreign Affairs Patti Londono signed Memorandum of Understanding to boost economic prosperity in the region.
In his opening statement for the Pathways to Prosperity Conference in Colombia, Mr. Burns says Colombia’s own pathway toward prosperity and peace is an inspiration to the world and a credit to your leadership.
Latin America’s record of democratic development and social advancement stands as a model for a world whose citizens are reaching for dignity and economic hope, Mr. Burns said.
“The success of the Americas is measured not just by the growth of its GDP, but by the number and strength of its middle classes, rights, freedoms and democratic institutions.” -Mr. Burns
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos.
Both countries have worked to build societies where the benefits of trade and investment are broadly felt, where rights and rules are respected.
Mr. Burns stresses that many in the Americas have already found their own Pathways to Prosperity, but many more can benefit from the dialogue and partnerships we are here to build and strengthen today.
“I am hopeful that, by sharing ideas, innovative business practices and social policies and lessons learned, every country can find ways to better serve our people.” -Mr. Burns
Local successes that affect several hundred can be leveraged into sustainable change for millions throughout the region, he added.
Mr. Burns congratulates Colombia for linking the Pathways Ministerial with the Americas Competitiveness Forum, or ACF.
This continues an important innovation made by the Dominican Republic last year, and one that will be carried forward by Panama in 2013, he stated.
Mr. Burns highlights two particular areas of interest to the United States.
“First, we should be focused on training and financing small-scale entrepreneurs to help them grow their businesses and reach markets around the world.” -Mr. Burns
He notes that through Pathways, the US government hopes to build on the successful U.S. model of small business development centers to empower businessmen and women in Colombia, El Salvador, Mexico and across the region.
Last April, President Obama launched the Small Business Network of the Americas to link more than 2,000 small business development centers throughout the Western Hemisphere.
“And as we offer our own stories, we also know that innovation flows north, and we are eager to learn from your experiences.” -Mr. Burns
In addition, both countries should sustain their focus on women entrepreneurs, which has become a signature accomplishment of this forum.
Mr. Burns stresses that investing in women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises is one of the best ways to achieve our economic, financial and social goals.
The Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Americas (WEAmericas) initiative, launched by Secretary Clinton and her counterparts at the Summit earlier this year, uses public-private partnerships to increase women’s economic participation and improve women’s access to markets, Mr. Burns cited.
“This effort builds on the progress Pathways has made through the Pathways Access Initiative (PAI), providing training to women entrepreneurs through WeConnect International, and bringing U.S. businesses together with women-owned businesses in Peru.” -Mr. Burns
Mr. Burns says there is an old proverb, sometimes quoted in American politics, that says: “If you want to go fast, go by yourself. If you want to go far, go with others.”
“We have already come a long way together.” -Mr. Burns
He adds that the conference is another reminder of how much further they can go, how much more they can accomplish together.
“Let us use this moment to redouble our efforts to build better societies and to leave behind, for our children, a better Hemisphere and a better world.” -Mr. Burns
The United States has underlined that it is benefiting from the economic and political rise of the Western Hemisphere.
US partnership with the Americas matters a great deal to the United States.
Secretary Clinton has described how harnessing the “power of proximity” between the United States and Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada is among the most strategically significant tasks facing US foreign policy in the years ahead.
She stresses that the same is true for US neighbors, because the power of proximity runs in both directions.
Working together with its partners in the region, the US can begin to transform the Americas into a shared platform for global success.
Millions of households have joined the ranks of the middle class, which now stands at more than 275 million people which is almost half the region’s population and growing.
Grouped together, the hemisphere’s market of nearly a billion people has made it an energetic hub of trade and investment, Ms. Jacobson highlighted.
Approximately 42 percent of U.S. exports go to this hemisphere, more than any other region across the globe, she noted.
During the past three years, US exports of goods to the Americas have increased by over $200 billion to nearly $650 billion, she cited.
The trade between the US and the region support nearly four million U.S. jobs.
With the addition of Colombia and Panama last fall, the United States now has trade agreements with twelve countries in the hemisphere that run uninterrupted from the Arctic to Patagonia, she stressed.
Recently, Brazil has joined the U.S. to create the Open Government Partnership, a global initiative to improve government transparency and accountability.
Mexico’s smart diplomacy played a vital role in advancing climate change talks in Cancun, and it will again be on display when world leaders gather there for the G-20 summit to advance the global economic recovery.
In addition, Uruguay is a leading contributor to UN peacekeeping missions, and Colombia is using its tenure on the UN Security Council to assert greater leadership on key international issues.
Earlier this year, President Obama announced a Broadband Partnership of the Americas to promote universal access to technologies that will improve the region’s competitiveness and foster social inclusion.
In addition, the United States has joined Colombia in launching “Connecting the Americas 2022,” which commits the leaders of the Western Hemisphere to achieve universal access to electricity over the next decade by enhancing electrical interconnection.
The United States pledges to work with its partners to help the Americas become a platform for shared prosperity and success.
In September 2008, the United States and 11 other countries in the Western Hemisphere launched an initiative designed to enhance trade and investment throughout the region.
The new initiative “Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas” is designed to expand the progress already achieved.
Each of the 11 countries either has an existing free-trade agreement with the United States or has one pending before the U.S. Congress.
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This Unit is a part of the Ecclesiological Investigations International Research Network, which seeks to serve as a hub for national and international collaboration in ecclesiology, drawing together other groups and networks, initiating research ventures, providing administrative support, as well as acting as a facilitator to support conversations, research, and education in this field. Hence the Network exists to promote collaborative ecclesiology. The Network’s five fundamental aims are as follows:
• The establishment of partnerships between scholars, research projects, and research centers across the world
• The development of virtual, textual, and actual conversation between the many persons and groups involved in research and debate about ecclesiology
• Organizing and sharing in colloquia, symposia, and conferences
• Encouraging joint teaching and exchanges of postgraduate students and faculty
• The Unit seeks to publish the best fruits of all such collaboration in our new Palgrave Series, Pathways for Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue, as well as in the journal Ecclesiology (Brill), published in association with the Network. The Network is a “network of networks” serving a “church of churches.” See http://www.ei-research.net/ for more information.
● Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification: Impact and Reception -
2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification (JDDJ) by the Lutheran World Federation and the Roman Catholic Church. With the World Methodist Council, the World Communion of Reformed Churches, and the Anglican Communion affirming the JDDJ, this bilateral agreement has now developed into a multilateral document. The JDDJ opened new ecumenical horizons, but has not led to visible structural Unity. It has also raised objections among some Lutheran theologians. In this session, we will consider the impact and the reception of the JDDJ in theological, magisterial, practical, and other terms. We invite papers that focus on JDDJ-related developments on the global, regional and/or local levels from a variety of perspectives (doctrinal, ecumenical, ecclesial, cultural, linguistic, methodological, etc.). One of the questions that could be explored is why the JDDJ has so far not been received (or is not even well-known) by the “local communities.” We are open to papers from scholars who belong to the signatory churches of the JDDJ and who are associated with traditions that have not signed the JDDJ. Such contributions could also examine the JDDJ's impact and reception in the wider ecumenical movement. We are also interested in studies that explore the methodology used in the JDDJ, the “differentiated consensus” it invokes, its impact on more recent dialogues, and its limitations and potential for future ecumenical dialogue, as well as in proposals for how this ecumenical methodology might be developed further.
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In this session, we wish to explore the role of Christian theology and the institutions where it is developed in contributing to public theology. One area of interest here is the theologian as public intellectual, focusing on the personal and vocational consequences of her or his visible public engagement in this discourse. Questions that might be raised include: How do scholars navigate the costs and sacrifices (familial, professional, institutional) of public engagement in the interest of the church? Are churches truly engaged in protecting the role of the scholar in public? How do publicly engaged scholars understand their vocations/callings and sustain them? Do churches and academic/ecclesial-academic institutions provide theologians with the academic freedom necessary for public engagement and are they promoting new generations of theologians who will carry this engagement forward? A second area of interest is how theologians navigate public engagement and ecclesial ties. How does theological education for ecclesial ministry serve the public good? What happens when these types of service come into conflict? What patterns of theological discernment shape wisdom in different public spheres? Are there boundaries around the personal and the professional in the new territory of social media and civic protest? Finally, we are interested in proposals that explore the corporate, ecclesial contribution to public discourse, particularly in a post-truth and highly polarized and divisive context or in the face of shrinking public spaces and creeping authoritarianism globally.
● Crisis in the Church: Patterns of Abuse as Challenge and Opportunity for Reform (For a planned joint-session with the Vatican II Studies Unit) -
The sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable adults, both past and present, and related patterns of abuse of power by church leaders who valued the protection of the institution over the needs of victims in country after country point to a systemic failure of church leadership, structures, and practices. Efforts to cover-up the full extent of abuse and misconduct perpetrated by the ministers of the church have given rise to an unprecedented crisis of confidence and sense of betrayal by Christians world-wide, and have profoundly damaged the church’s credibility as a witness to the gospel in the world. What might we learn from the broad history of Christianity, the Second Vatican Council, and the experience of ecumenical partners? What insights might present theology and teaching contribute to a substantial renewal of ecclesiology and to the reform of structures and practices so as to ensure greater accountability and transparency in church governance and in the administration of ecclesiastical justice? Where might the limits of contemporary theology and practice need to be met by new visions, complemented by the resources of the synodal tradition, or by the knowledge of contemporary sciences?
Brian Flanagan, brianflanagan1@gmail.com
Vladimir Latinovic, latinovic@akademie-rs.de
Dennis Doyle, ddoyle1@udayton.edu
Miriam Haar, haarm@tcd.ie
Miriam Perkins, myperkins@milligan.edu
Sandra Arenas, searenas@gmail.com
Scott MacDougall, turasoir@gmail.com
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Greg Fergus LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Digital Government
Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak to Bill C-331, an act to amend the Federal Courts Act with regard to the international promotion and protection of human rights.
This bill would amend the Federal Courts Act to provide for the jurisdiction of the Federal Court in civil matters involving claims for relief in respect of certain violations of international law.
The bill's sponsor, the member for New Westminster—Burnaby, believes this bill is necessary to hold Canadian companies accountable when they are involved in violations of international law abroad and to compensate the victims of these violations, especially in countries where there is no rule of law and there are no remedies to be had.
I agree that these are valid and important concerns, but Bill C-311—
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Israel, settlements, U.S. politics, West Bank
Date: June 13, 2019Author: ottomansandzionists 1 Comment
Over the weekend, the New York Times’ David Halbfinger published an interview with U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman that squarely placed the issue of Israeli partial annexation of the West Bank on the table. Asked how the U.S. would respond to Israeli annexation, Friedman responded, “Under certain circumstances, I think Israel has the right to retain some, but unlikely all, of the West Bank,” and added, “Certainly Israel’s entitled to retain some portion of it.” Many understandably view Friedman’s position as the first step in a process that will lead to American approval and legitimation of, if not outright advocacy for, Israeli annexation of settlement blocs, and his interview prompted a storm of reactions both supportive and condemnatory. I wrote last month why partial annexation would be a policy disaster, but there is a political component to this argument as well, and it can be seen even more clearly since Friedman’s comments, which were no less alarming by dint of their being wholly unsurprising.
A bipartisan consensus on Israel still exists in some corners, but it is becoming increasingly hard to find. Setting aside the pure Trump variable, in which he has in many ways become a stand-in for Israel and Israel has become a stand-in for him, the shattering of what used to be a large bipartisan space is a function of two other complementary factors; starker and more strident policy positions related to Israel, and a political incentive to use Israel as a campaign issue in response to demands from the base. These dynamics are taking place in both parties, and partial annexation feeds into both of them directly in enormously unhelpful ways.
Democrats have almost universally wanted to avoid a fight on Israel. It makes them uncomfortable on policy, as their instinct is to support Israel’s security as a critical and deserving ally but they find it hard to ignore Israel’s various misdeeds in the Palestinian arena. It makes them uncomfortable politically, as they are squeezed between a pro-Israel legacy and a donor class that is more supportive of Israel on one side and an activist base that is far more critical of Israel and American support for it on the other. So far, however, Democrats have largely held the line on policy because the politics have not overwhelmed them. Aside from Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, there is no support in Congress for BDS. Efforts to cut back American military aid to Israel have gotten little traction. Democrats still travel to Israel and meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu and other members of the government in large numbers and with great frequency.
Partial annexation of settlement blocs threatens to create a tipping point that changes the political incentive structure away from constructive engagement with Israel and toward harsher criticism twinned with policies that will carry real costs for Israel. Annexation of blocs is not something that will slip under the radar with minimal detection, and it is not something that is viewed in the U.S., as it is in Israel, as simply formalizing an arrangement that everyone knows will be realized in the aftermath of a peace deal anyway. Because places like Ma’ale Adumin and Gush Etzion are firmly within the Israeli Jewish consensus, it is easy for Israelis to miss that the rest of the world, including Israel’s friends in the U.S., views Israel’s unilaterally annexing blocs outside the framework of a negotiated settlement as a revolutionary move that upends the entire framework of Israeli-Palestinian peace. The position that acceptance of land swaps as a concept means that Israel can do away with the entire process and skip ahead to the end of the line is going to open the door to political problems for Israel that most Israelis seem not to grasp.
A sneak preview of this was unveiled on Tuesday when Pete Buttigieg gave his first foreign policy address of his presidential campaign and specifically called out partial annexation as a move that should trigger an American response. In speaking about the importance of a two-state solution, Buttigieg warned, “And if Prime Minister Netanyahu makes good on his promise to annex West Bank settlements, he should know that a President Buttigieg would take steps to ensure that American taxpayers won’t help foot the bill.”
What precisely Buttigieg meant by that is unclear. He may have been threatening to cut or freeze existing military assistance to Israel if annexation takes place, something that may seem like it should be entirely under Congress’s purview but would be reminiscent of President Trump’s freeze and eventual cancellation of aid designated for the West Bank and Gaza as a result of his unhappiness with the Palestinian Authority. He may have been saying that he would condition how military assistance can be utilized, as annexation would bring with it additional security costs of building a new barrier, or the far greater costs of policing the entire West Bank if partial annexation leads to the collapse of the PA. He may have just been making the point that the U.S. should not be expected to entertain any future requests for additional assistance that arise out of costs that go along with annexation.
But whatever Buttigieg meant, the takeaway is that a leading Democratic presidential contender – one who is viewed as a moderate, as pro-Israel, and someone who has gone out of his way in the past to defend Israel and Israelis – sees a clear political benefit in challenging Israel over annexation. It is naïve to think that this will be confined to Buttigieg, either among presidential hopefuls or among Democrats writ large. Rather than U.S. assistance to Israel being the rhetorical equivalent of a motion that passes with unanimous consent, it is now going to be an open question that is asked of politicians, brought up at presidential debates, and everyone will be forced to defend a position on it one way or the other. This will also not be confined to the halls of Congress and the campaign trail. Making annexation a central plank of Israel’s politics and diplomacy is going to create protests against Israel on college campuses and in progressive enclaves around the country, and the BDS movement will be the greatest political beneficiary as it convinces more and more people that the problem to be solved is not the occupation but Israel itself.
Nothing about this benefits Israel, and it is entirely a result of Netanyahu and right-wing Israeli politicians advocating West Bank annexation, and American officials consistently refusing to voice opposition to it and implying that they will support it. This cannot be blamed on radical progressive politicians, the BDS crowd, anti-Semitic leftists, champions of intersectionality, or any of the other usual suspects that are rounded up and brought before the rhetorical Star Chamber when aid to Israel is challenged. The incessant push for annexation has political consequences, and it is entirely the fault of the pushers, who won’t be satisfied until they have brought the calamity to pass.
The irony of all this is that the annexation talk is not only creating pushback among Democrats, but is reinforcing support for two states that was assumed to be entirely dormant among Republicans. After returning from Israel last month, Senate Foreign Relations Middle East subcommittee chairman Mitt Romney said that he saw no alternative to two states, which notably came right on the heels of Netanyahu’s campaign promise to apply sovereignty to all of the settlements no matter how large or small. Despite reported pressure from the Israeli government to disavow two states, Lindsey Graham this week also reiterated his support for two states and is expected to co-sponsor a Senate resolution with Chris Van Hollen explicitly endorsing a two-state framework.
If the Israeli government and supporters of partial annexation assume that this will be a politically cost-free move, all signs are pointing in the other direction. And much as with the policy implications, once partial annexation actually happens, turning back the clock on the new political realities is going to be next to impossible.
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glipof says:
Excellent observations. Democrats see a two state peace with dimensions for concession, like a transactional negotiation. It should be self evident since Oslo such an effort is far from remote.
The ship has sailed since PM Barak and Olmert’s overtures and Israel’s complete withdrawal from Gaza. It is time for immutable lines to be clearly conveyed and understood.
I think the Trump Peace Plan’s unveiling will present a roadmap to be unilaterally executed if Trump is re-elected.
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This Is Our Music
by Mark Richardson
Ornette Coleman has followed a strange path. Most of the major figures in jazz spent their late teens and early 20s apprenticing with bands led by veterans eager to surround themselves with young players, such as those run by Art Blakey, Dizzy Gillespie, Horace Silver, and Miles Davis. Coleman's early development as a soloist and composer, on the other hand, can only be a matter of speculation. Because Coleman's unusual ideas about music had difficulty finding in a foothold in the post-bop jazz world of the mid-to-late 50s, he had a late start with recording. And so, the first record he appeared on was one issued under his own name: 1958's Something Else! He was 28 at the time.
Coleman's debut stands out in his discography not because of its quality, but because the record features a piano. Coleman was a self-taught student of music who entered the arena with a beef against jazz: he felt that chords exerted an undue influence over improvisation and limited a player's expression. Striving to improvise with greater melodic freedom, Coleman ditched the piano for his second album, Tomorrow Is the Question. Signing with Atlantic in 1959, Coleman obtained a higher profile (and generated controversy) with releases including The Shape of Jazz to Come and Change of the Century, all leading up to the 1960 double-quartet release that coined a movement, Free Jazz.
Look again at the titles of these early releases: The Shape of Jazz to Come, Change of the Century, Free Jazz. One imagines Coleman as a self-confident visionary aware of his effect on the world of music. The title of this recently reissued album provided a similar challenge to the populace: "This is our music," Coleman might have been saying. "Are you going to listen?" Originally released in 1960 (the last Quartet record before the Free Jazz session), This Is Our Music features Coleman on alto, Don Cherry on trumpet, Charlie Haden on bass, and Ed Blackwell on drums. What amazes me about this era of Coleman, especially in light of the literature surrounding it, is how accessible it is. Back in the day, this band had the intelligentsia calling for Coleman to be fitted for a straightjacket, but to one weaned on the 60s Impulse! catalog, the music sounds joyous, pretty, sensible and sane.
The uptempo tracks here are teeming with life. On "Blues Connotation" and "Folk Tale" the band sounds "in the moment" and brimming with ideas, as if these four- and five-minute compositions are far too brief to ever contain them all. The sporadic surges in tempo are early experiments in elastic time (a trend that would be explored at great length as the 60s progressed), and these bursts of energy make these pieces seem, well, bountiful. Also adding to the loose sense of fun on tracks like "Poise" is the interplay between Coleman and Cherry. At times, they seem to be chasing each other around the tune, while other moments find them doing a modern take on the call-and-response ensemble soling of Dixieland. Despite the occasional rubbery rhythmic passage and playful tone, all the faster pieces here swing in the fullest sense of the word, with Blackwell and Haden's pulse set firmly in the tradition.
If the faster tracks on This Is Our Music come across as buoyant and almost pop, the more drawn-out pieces are mysterious and pleasantly disorienting. "Beauty Is a Rare Thing" is drifting and impressionistic, with Blackwell's drums and Haden's bowed bass used for color and shading instead of rhythm. Cherry and Coleman's lines are not concerned with melody or even pitch, but manage to find expression in a series of squeaks, groans, and grunts. The Quartet's take on the Gershwin standard "Embraceable You" (the only track not composed by Coleman, and indeed the only standard he recorded during this period) is necessarily more conventionally tuneful, but it still moves with a peculiar gait. The theme is familiar, but Blackwell uses mallets for the drums and barely touches the cymbals, and both Cherry and Coleman take serious liberties with the melody.
We'll never know what it was like to hear Ornette Coleman in 1959 and 1960, but there's an upside to encountering music stripped of its context. We can just listen and not concern ourselves with determining which rules are being broken. In 1960, people literally wanted to beat the crap out of Ornette Coleman because of what he was doing to jazz. But now, his work just sounds exceptionally fresh and timeless.
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Mel Kendrick (American, born 1949), Untitled, 2012. Cast paper, 60 x 40 inches. Gift of the artist, 2012.21
Dan Flavin (American, 1933–1996), the nominal three (to William of Ockham), 1963. Cool white fluorescent light, Dimensions variable. Parrish Art Museum, Water Mill, New York, Gift of Dorothy Lichtenstein in memory of Roy Lichtenstein and Dan Flavin, 2004.2
Collective Conversation
Permanent Collection Installation
November 4, 2016–October 30, 2017
Works of art can take many forms, and artists throughout history have pushed at the boundaries of the traditional materials of painting, drawing, and sculpture to create powerful visual expressions and experiences. The four works of art on view in this gallery demonstrate very different approaches to the creative process. While the outcomes vary widely, the artists’ share an interest in exploring architecture, geometry, solid form, and fleeting gestures, and seen together their works here provide an opportunity for an artistic conversation—a way to think about connections and contexts anew.
Dan Flavin’s work is composed almost entirely of light. the nominal three (To William of Ockham), 1963, takes the form of an installation, using the existing boundaries of the room as the structural foundation, and the decidedly un-artistic commercial fluorescent light as his medium. With these minimal gestures, the artist takes complete control of the space. Flavin’s reference to the fourteenth-century philosopher William of Ockham holds special resonance for the artist, in particular Ockham’s saying: “It is useless to do with more what can be done with less.”
Keith Sonnier also uses light and geometric form. As a pioneer in the radical reinvention of art in the late 1960s, Sonnier was, like Flavin, attracted to non-art materials. He has used translucent fabrics, glass, bamboo, sticks, and other elements, but is widely regarded for his early and adept use of neon light in the service of his object-making. In Cycladic Extrusion I, 1988, Sonnier deftly combines the solid and seemingly indestructible aluminum forms with the fragile neon that functions almost like drawing lines in space.
Early in her career, Dorothea Rockburne set out to “try to re-invent painting” for herself. The folded and segmented canvas of Egyptian Painting: Sahura, 1980, brings a quite different but conceptually related approach to the investigation of geometry, architecture, mathematics, and artmaking. Her sculptural use of the white canvas combined with the black drawing on the wall anchors her work while giving it an expansive nature. The purity of form and the absence of color provide the artist with a perfect counterpoint to the works of Sonnier and Flavin.
Mel Kendrick is best known for sculpture that reflects his artistic involvement with space and geometry. Recently he has experimented with pulp paper in collaboration with Dieu Donné, a center for papermaking in New York City. Kendrick is drawn to the dense texture and tactile fluidity of wet pulp, in contrast to the sense of strength and surface roughness the material has when dry. Works like Untitled, 2012, give the artist a chance to work quickly, and experiment with color and form with a sense of immediacy and play.
The Permanent Collection: Connections and Context is made possible, in part, by the generous support of Maren Otto, the Joseph and Sylvia Slifka Foundation, and the Estate of Robert T. Olson. The Museum’s programs are made possible, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, and by the property taxpayers from the Southampton School District and the Tuckahoe Common School District.
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Podcast Travels with Harley: Geoff Smith ’71, John Drummond ’71, and Brad O’Brien ’71
By Brett Tomlinson
Published online April 6, 2017
PAW Tracks
For ’71 classmates Geoff Smith, John Drummond, and Brad O’Brien, riding to Reunions by motorcycle last year was a chance to see small-town America and reflect on their college years.
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From left, and Brad O’Brien ’71, Geoff Smith ’71, and John Drummond ’71 at the end of their cross-country ride to Reunions
Courtesy John Drummond
Brett Tomlinson: In 2011, Geoff Smith made a cross-country motorcycle trip to Princeton to join his classmates for their 40th reunion. Under the tents that weekend, everyone wanted to hear about his trip, and in the years that followed, two fellow Californians, John Drummond and Brad O’Brien, started angling for spots on the next big adventure.
Geoff Smith: And I thought they were both just kind of all talk — yeah, yeah, sure. And then we got up to the time and they were both really excited about going.
BT: Two weeks, three motorcycles, and 4,600 miles of open road, mostly open at least. That was the journey back to Reunions last May for Smith, Drummond, and O’Brien. It was a chance to see America up close, and reminisce about Princeton along the way. At the end of their journey, the three classmates sat down with PAW.
O’Brien, a California native, recalled not knowing what to expect from Princeton.\
Brad O’Brien: I applied to Princeton and accepted sight unseen. So I had not been here before. So when I arrived and realized it was a single-sex institution, I thought, “I didn’t think this one all the way through.” But actually it turned out to be — I got quite lucky because I met my wife at Princeton and we’re celebrating our 45th wedding anniversary this month. So that worked out.
The intellectual simulation was a big deal for me. I was in the Woodrow Wilson School, which gave you a chance to take courses from four different departments, and work collegially with some very talented classmates.
BT: Drummond and Smith also enjoyed the intellectual qualities of everyday life on campus.
John Drummond: Every private university in the country costs about the same number of dollars, but here what you get, for the same number of dollars, is the richest peer group you can imagine. So quite apart from the professors being stimulating, that guy in the chair beside you had something to say, and I was impressed. I had never been exposed to a uniformly high-intellectual standard crowd like that before.
GS: One of the things that stimulated me a lot was the intellectual banter that went on outside of class. If you were just walking to dinner or sitting in a living room on some poor furniture, just the discussion level always required you to be on your toes and I really enjoyed that a lot and it changed me a lot in terms of the conversations that I have with people.
BT: At Princeton in the late ’60s and early ’70s, political activism was growing, largely because of the Vietnam War and the draft. Here again is John Drummond.
JD: Well, I was from Canada I knew very little about the sociological disturbances the going on around the war. And I actually have to say right now that one of my truly memorable experiences at Princeton is the night of the first lottery. I was a bystander because I was a Canadian. It was a night when, for the people who are not familiar with this, this is when they drew all the birthdates out of a tumbler and the people with the first birthdates drawn were going to be drafted almost inevitably and those with later birthdates were unlikely to be drafted. It was a night at Princeton that started as quiet as any night there ever was at Princeton, and ended as noisy as any night there ever was because people were either, you know, had two reasons: to celebrate or be miserable about what had just happened to them in the draft. And I watched the demonstrations of the SDS, and this was eye-opening for somebody who had not lived in the United States before. So it was really a sociologic, political eye-opener for me as somebody from outside this country, watching all of this.
BT: Memories of Princeton were part of the nightly discussions for Drummond, O’Brien, and Smith. But the trip itself was the central topic. From their meet-up point in Barstow, Calif., they drove—
GS: Through Las Vegas, went up through Zion National Park, which is in southern Utah…
After that we passed through Capitol Reef National Monument, which is in the middle of nowhere…
Then down through the Colorado River, one of our pictures was taken on a cliff, 800 feet above the Colorado River…
Then moved into Colorado, through Cortez…
We rode the Million Dollar Highway, between Durango and Ouray…
Crossed the Continental Divide…
Then down, nipped off the corner of New Mexico, went down into Texas…
Then into Louisiana…
We rode the Natchez Trace Parkway, which is the most mellow road in the United States…
Then there’s the Tail of the Dragon, which is a rite of passage for East Coast motocyclists…
Caught some rain coming out of there, crossing the Great Smokies…
Then we rode up to classmate Kirk Liddell’s horse farm, near Lancaster, Pa.—
BT: For the three Californians, the trip offered different views of the country each day.
BO: We went through Las Vegas but didn’t stop, we just went through it. We went through Norfolk, Va., which is a smallish city, through the urban area. But other than that, we were in rural areas the whole time. So the towns we’re going through are small. And so we’d roll up to some place, and people would see our California license plates, and they’d say, “Are you guys from California?” Yeah! Where’ya going? We’re going to New Jersey. Half the conversations would stop right there. That’s all they needed to know. You’re doing a big trip, tell me about your trip, tell me about California. And then every once in a while somebody would say, “Why are you going to New Jersey?” And then we would say we’re going to our college reunion. And it would stop, the questions would stop. That’s all they needed to know. So we were in a part of the world where the Ivy League, Princeton, it’s — they know it exists, if you said the name they’d probably know what you were talking about, but they didn’t care. It didn’t matter.
GS: Only five percent of our route was on interstates. It was all two-lane roads through small towns, you’d be slowing from 55 or whatever down to 35, wandering through these towns, and you really get a feel for what small town America is in different parts of the country. A lot of it isn’t doing real well, some of it is. And you’d see boarded up buildings in the middle of little towns and then you’d see perfectly neat, well-mown lawns next to well-painted little houses out there. It was — seeing small-town America and seeing how beautiful it is in so many different parts of the country, from the dry parts to the forested parts, that was a real high point.
JD: There weren’t many low moments, but one of the low moments was when, I guess as we were coming out of Pennsylvania, I saw a sign that said take this turn to New York and New Jersey, and it was wonderful to ride into Princeton, but knowing that this ride was almost over — do you recall that sign?
BO: Yeah, very sad, seeing your first New Jersey license plates.
JD: It was really one of the only bad moments there was.
BO: Realizing you’re getting close to the end of the ride, it’s sad. Because we were having such a good time. It was totally epic.
BT: Our thanks to Geoff Smith, Brad O’Brien, and John Drummond for sharing their stories with PAW. Brett Tomlinson produced this episode. The music is licensed from FirstCom Music.
No matter how you plan to get back to Reunions, if you have a story that you’d like to share with PAW, we want to hear from you. We’ll be recording interviews for the next season of PAW Tracks at Reunions this June. If you’d like to participate, click the Share Your Story link at PAW Online or send us an email at paw@princeton.edu.
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Two student groups created “THE WALL,” above, to call attention to Israel’s separation barrier and the U.S.-Mexico border fence (illustrated on the other side of the structure). The Princeton Committee on Palestine and the Princeton DREAM Team, an immigration advocacy group, sponsored the wall, which stood between McCosh Hall and Frist Campus Center for a week in February.
Princeton received a record 29,313 APPLICATIONS for the Class of 2020, up 7.4 percent from last year. In December the University admitted 785 students through its early-action program, accepting more women (51 percent of those admitted) than men for the first time.
This year Ivy became the fifth eating club to participate in the MULTI-CLUB BICKER system, which allows students to bicker two clubs at the same time by ranking their first and second choices. Tower Club is now the only single-bicker club.
Twenty-two faculty members, postdocs, and graduate students signed a letter protesting a Feb. 23 lecture by former Colombian president ÁLVARO URIBE VÉLEZ, saying that the Woodrow Wilson School had announced the talk “in a way that overlooks [his] government’s abuses of human rights and the weakening of the democratic process.”
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Vincent “Buddy” Cianci, the twice-indicted former mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, has been ostensibly finished in nearly every election cycle since he first ran on a now-ironic anti-corruption platform in 1973. He was supposed to be exiled—from local politics, as a public figure—in 1981, when an Associated Press reporter described him as a “no longer rising star,” and again in 1983 when the Washington Post said the toupee’d Italian-American’s legal problems were making the “city of 160,000 cringe.”
Eight years later, in 1991, a Wall Street Journal poll indicated that almost half of Providence’s voters thought Cianci’s re-election would be an embarrassment to the city. Just to give you an idea, he was to become the model for Jon Lovitz’s character “the pathological liar” on Saturday Night Live. And in 2002, just before being shipped off to prison, Cianci was called the “P.T. Barnum of Providence”—as in, nice suit, but this administration is a circus.
Yet it wasn’t until earlier this month that Cianci finally lost a mayoral election, with a margin of just seven percent. He’s still the longest-serving mayor that the tiny post-industrial city has ever seen, with a cumulative 21-year rein, and until fairly recently, when the polls tipped in favor of his challenger, it looked as though he might win again.
While Fernández-Vázquez is quick to note that he can’t say exactly how his research will apply to American politics, he has found that voters are far more forgiving of corruption when it benefits them directly.
Cianci certainly has a seat in the pantheon of mayors who’ve been frowned on by the law. You can call them toxic leaders or rogue politicians, depending on how charitable you’re feeling—slammed by other politicians and vehemently adored by their fans, they’re the beloved fuck-ups, the charismatic grandstanders, corrupt or once-disgraced local incumbents. On the national stage, they can appear more like mascots for their cities than anything else: Buddy, the patron saint of Providence’s mob rule; James Michael Curley, a symbol of Boston’s poor, mid-19th-century Irish population; Marion Barry, an object lesson in being black—and thus a perpetual target—in Washington, D.C.
Their federal offenses aren’t the same, but their appeals to voters appear to come from similar places—even Rob Ford has somehow successfully re-branded himself as just a “regular guy.” Various estimates claim politicians lose, on average, only a little less than five percent of their votes in the wake of scandal. After all, who doesn’t love an underdog? And when it comes down to it, who really trusts the feds?
Cianci’s career covers a lot of ground: he’s got both the private fit of jealous rage and the large-scale corruption case. The first time he left office, in 1984, it was because he plead no contest to charges of kidnapping, assault, and attempted extortion—having lured his ex-wife’s lover to his home that spring, the mayor reportedly attacked the local contractor with a fireplace log and a lit cigarette, as a patrolman and a public works director looked on.
“There is no question everyone makes mistakes in their lives,” Cianci said at the time. “But one mistake I never made was loving the city of Providence too much.” He was re-elected five years later, after receiving a suspended sentence but no jail time.
In 2001, a four-year-long federal investigation called “Operation Plunder Dome” brought Cianci down again, slapping him with 28 charges, among them racketeering, bribery, and extortion. During the trial, supporters stood outside with signs; the papers were peppered with gleeful quotes from locals convinced the mayor had been framed. One Providence Journal writer interviewed a man who bribed his way into the courtroom, paying off another spectator to see the “best show in town.”
Cianci was charged with only one count—of running city hall as a criminal enterprise. He was sent to federal prison—which he later described as like “living in a gated community”—for four and a half years. The judge who sentenced him charitably said the charismatic leader was actually two people: a Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde. Responded Buddy, reportedly: “He didn’t give me two fucking paychecks.”
In 2003, Darrell West, then of Brown University, co-authored a report inspired by the idea of the “popular rogue”—dishonest, yet beloved, politicians embodied by mayors like Cianci. The authors interviewed a sample of Providence voters both before and after the trial. “The interesting thing,” West says, “was that there were people who thought he was dishonest and rated him highly on job performance ... people were willing to overlook his ethical imitations because he was doing a good job.”
But what constitutes a good job? Cianci was crass and charismatic, the kind of guy to march in a Forth of July parade 10 days after he’d been publicly indicted. He presided over a Providence in which historic buildings were rehabilitated, but where asphalt and manhole covers were covertly lifted by his associates and sold for scrap. He loved marinara sauce—and other symbols of his Italian heritage—so much that he bottled and marketed his own, claiming to use the proceeds for a charity that may no longer exist. Like a good mayor in a small town, he was out on the pavement, attending Little League games, playing bingo with drag queens, and kissing pigs. He likes to boast that he always answers his phone.
Buddy Cianci at the Bristol Fourth of July Parade in 2009. (Photo: Bill Price III/Wikimedia Commons)
As a politician, Cianci was the opposite of the Super Mayor, an increasingly popular term most often used to describe people who are members of the global elite and also happen to preside over influential cities. Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who has taken to consulting for other urban centers on municipal issues, is the perhaps the definitive example. That sort of high-profile city management is likely to catapult a politician into further spheres of influence, but it doesn’t exactly engender loyalty—and if you’re particularly gifted in political theater, as Cianci was, it’s likely a local audience is simply a more receptive one to play for.
As West wrote immediately following Cianci’s incarceration, the benefit of the monolithic power that ultimately put the man behind bars was the sheer efficiency of an administration of one. “One of the reasons developers liked Providence under Cianci was that they knew if the mayor signed off on a project, it was going to happen,” West wrote. “With power concentrated almost completely in City Hall, the mayor’s okay was the only one that mattered.”
When I lived in Providence in 2007 as, if not a college student then a similar type of young transplant, Cianci’s popularity was a warm, if puzzling, joke; it seemed a remnant of the older, oilier Providence. Once known for its dramatic mob presence and flailing post-industrial economy, Providence had by that time been somewhat revitalized—there was a shiny new megamall, a curious Burning Man-lite tourist attraction called Water Fire. Cianci took credit for most of this, which through the ‘90s was referred to as Providence’s “renaissance.” But the mayor’s legacy at that time felt more in line with the cheap smoke shop where aggressive men in Italian suits mumbled around cigars all day, or the bars that let you stay past the 1:00 a.m. closing time as long as you didn’t glance toward the back room—just the sort of vanishing local color that would lead the New York Times, in 2008, to describe the city as a town Ivy Leagers may not want to flee after graduation, after all.
This election cycle, perhaps understandably, there was quite a bit of federal weight thrown into ensuring Cianci’s defeat. After all, how embarrassing to have a convicted felon in office. At the end of September, Cianci was leading his Democratic challenger, Jorge Elorza. Two weeks later, in what was widely considered an “unprecedented” move, three former U.S. attorneys held a press conference with the sole aim of persuading Providence to vote for anybody but Cianci. The Republican candidate, Daniel Harrop, a self-described “sacrificial lamb,” donated a grand to the democratic contender’s campaign (the legal limit); shortly after, President Obama himself endorsed Cianci’s opponent. There was a note of panicked, pandering incredulousness to the whole thing.
We’ll never know if Cianci would have won without Washington’s campaign against him, but it seems at the very least a possibility. In the end, it was the east side of Providence—the clean, tourist-friendly side of town, home to Brown University—that walloped him back into his daytime talk show gig. “If the people of Providence could read, I’d never get elected,” Cianci reportedly used to joke to his aides. Yet it seems just as likely his constituents simply didn’t care about his trespasses.
When I spoke to Pablo Fernández-Vázquez, who is a researcher at the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions at Vanderbilt University, he told me about a saying in Brazil that might also apply here: “He steals, but he gets things done.” Fernández-Vázquez recently studied the mayors of Spain—a favored location for this sort of data, as it is considered one of the most corrupt countries on the planet.
While Fernández-Vázquez is quick to note that he can’t say exactly how his research will apply to American politics, he has found that voters are far more forgiving of corruption when it benefits them directly. He uses the example of the housing bubble, where mayors took bribes or waived necessary licenses, allowing construction in areas where it otherwise might not have been strictly legal—which created jobs and stimulated the economy. There, he says, people “are very happy turning a blind eye.”
Does this indicate a lack of faith in the integrity of the government? Absolutely, Fernández-Vázquez says. “It’s a paradox.... In a place where corruption is more widespread, even voters who are aware and concerned about [corruption] might not have the incentive to punish.”
Voters may not have the incentive to punish, but federal judges certainly do, and it’s likely we’ll see fewer of these bounce-back local campaigns in the future. In 2004, the U.S. Sentencing Commission recommended far harsher terms for public officials. Ray Nagin, the former mayor of New Orleans, was recently sentenced to 10 years in prison; Kwame Kilpatrick, whose long history of fraud and mismanagement has been blamed for hastening Detroit’s bankruptcy, is about to go away for 28.
We’re not in Spain, but we are in the United States, where a recent Gallup poll found that 79 percent of Americans consider corruption widespread in their government. We live in a country where there are no limits on campaign donations, where corporations, not people, dole out bribes. As one Providence local—a tattoo artist too young to remember Cianci’s first years in office—described it in 2003: “Everyone’s lining their own pockets. At least he put it back into the town.”
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James A Eccles was born in 1879
James A Eccles was 2 years old when The world's first international telephone call is made between St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada, and Calais, Maine, United States. A telephone call is a connection over a telephone network between the called party and the calling party.
James A Eccles was 19 years old when Spanish–American War: The Treaty of Paris is signed, officially ending the conflict. The Spanish–American War was fought between the United States and Spain in 1898. Hostilities began in the aftermath of the internal explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor in Cuba, leading to US intervention in the Cuban War of Independence. American acquisition of Spain's Pacific possessions led to its involvement in the Philippine Revolution and ultimately in the Philippine–American War.
James A Eccles was 29 years old when Ford puts the Model T car on the market at a price of US$825. Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automaker headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. It was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. The company sells automobiles and commercial vehicles under the Ford brand and most luxury cars under the Lincoln brand. Ford also owns Brazilian SUV manufacturer Troller, an 8% stake in Aston Martin of the United Kingdom, and a 49% stake in Jiangling Motors of China. It also has joint-ventures in China, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and Russia. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is controlled by the Ford family; they have minority ownership but the majority of the voting power.
James A Eccles was 35 years old when Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg, were assassinated by a Yugoslav nationalist named Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo, sparking the outbreak of World War I. Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria-Este was a member of the imperial Habsburg dynasty, and from 1896 until his death the heir presumptive (Thronfolger) to the Austro-Hungarian throne. His assassination in Sarajevo precipitated Austria-Hungary's declaration of war against Serbia, which in turn triggered a series of events that resulted in Austria-Hungary's allies and Serbia's declaring war on each other, starting World War I.
James A Eccles was 50 years old when The New York Stock Exchange crashes in what will be called the Crash of '29 or "Black Tuesday", ending the Great Bull Market of the 1920s and beginning the Great Depression. The New York Stock Exchange, is an American stock exchange located at 11 Wall Street, Lower Manhattan, New York City, New York. It is by far the world's largest stock exchange by market capitalization of its listed companies at US$21.3 trillion as of June 2017. The average daily trading value was approximately US$169 billion in 2013. The NYSE trading floor is located at 11 Wall Street and is composed of 21 rooms used for the facilitation of trading. A fifth trading room, located at 30 Broad Street, was closed in February 2007. The main building and the 11 Wall Street building were designated National Historic Landmarks in 1978.
James A Eccles was 51 years old when Great Depression: In a State of the Union message, U.S. President Herbert Hoover proposes a $150 million (equivalent to $2,197,000,000 in 2017) public works program to help generate jobs and stimulate the economy. The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States. The timing of the Great Depression varied across nations; in most countries it started in 1929 and lasted until the late-1930s. It was the longest, deepest, and most widespread depression of the 20th century. In the 21st century, the Great Depression is commonly used as an example of how far the world's economy can decline.
James A Eccles was 66 years old when World War II: Nagasaki is devastated when an atomic bomb, Fat Man, is dropped by the United States B-29 Bockscar. Thirty-five thousand people are killed outright, including 23,200-28,200 Japanese war workers, 2,000 Korean forced workers, and 150 Japanese soldiers. Nagasaki is the capital and the largest city of Nagasaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu in Japan. The city's name, 長崎, means "long cape" in Japanese. Nagasaki became a centre of colonial Portuguese and Dutch influence in the 16th through 19th centuries, and the Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region have been recognized and included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Part of Nagasaki was home to a major Imperial Japanese Navy base during the First Sino-Japanese War and Russo-Japanese War.
James A Eccles was 76 years old when Disneyland Hotel opens to the public in Anaheim, California. The Disneyland Hotel is a resort hotel located at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, owned by the Walt Disney Company and operated through its Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products division. Opened on October 5, 1955, as a motor inn owned and operated by Jack Wrather under an agreement with Walt Disney, the hotel was the first to officially bear the Disney name. Under Wrather's ownership, the hotel underwent several expansions and renovations over the years before being acquired by Disney in 1988. The hotel was downsized to its present capacity in 1999 as part of the Disneyland Resort expansion.
James A Eccles was 85 years old when Martin Luther King Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize for combating racial inequality through nonviolence. Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1954 until his death in 1968. Born in Atlanta, King is best known for advancing civil rights through nonviolence and civil disobedience, tactics his Christian beliefs and the nonviolent activism of Mahatma Gandhi helped inspire.
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Executive Director of Bus. Dev. & Strategic Partnerships
André produces and directs for film and television for Point Made Films and his production company, Many Things Management. He wrote, directed and produced The Prep School Negro, a film documenting his personal journey as a high school scholarship student, exploring what he gained intellectually but lost emotionally when he left the streets of Philadelphia each day for his elite private school. Since 2009, he has taken The Prep School Negro to several hundred independent high schools, colleges, and conferences to lead discussions about how institutions can move beyond diversity initiatives and create a sense of belonging for underrepresented students. Since 2014, he has continued this work with the documentary film he produced, I’m Not Racist… Am I?, traveling around the U.S. facilitating screenings and workshops. André also directed the Colorlines Cycles of Inequity video series and serves as a consultant for Connecticut College’s Mellon Undergraduate Research Program, is a member on the Advisory Board for The Doe Fund, and is a juror for Academy Awards Student Competition.
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DEIONNA WILBURN
Executive Creative Director
As the creative and brand director, Deionna ensures that the unique and engaging storytelling of Point Made Films and the innovative products and services of Point Made Learning excel in marketing, advertising and sales by envisioning and implementing new ideas and executions.
Prior to Point Made Films and Point Made Learning, Deionna worked as an art director/copywriter and associate creative director at Leo Burnett and as a creative director/vice president at McCann-Erickson.
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LENNY WALKER
Director of Programming
Lenny is the programming director for Point Made Films and Point Made Learning, working with schools, companies and organizations to create meaningful events around screenings of The Prep School Negro and I’m Not Racist… Am I? Lenny also facilitates screenings of I’m Not Racist… Am I? around the country, bringing a unique perspective to the conversation – being born in the Caribbean. His background is in the music business, and he has previously worked for the Grammy Award winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir handling logistics associated with album releases. Lenny enjoys volunteering with a group called Mission 2 Manhood, where he is a mentor to 13-year old young men navigating the journey to manhood.
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Vanessa is director of operations for Point Made Films and Point Made Learning where she creates an efficient, organized environment conducive to creativity. She is passionate about helping others make their dreams and visions come to pass through hard work, detailed organization, and thoughtful planning. She has more than 10 years of experience in project and event management and strives to always lead with strength and kindness. Her background in storytelling is rooted in Opera, having received a Masters of Music from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and she continues to embrace her creative spirit both in her work and in her personal life.
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Nelly is the Programming and Operations Associate at Point Made Learning. Nelly joins Point Made after graduating with a degree in film and history from Elon University. While at Elon, she applied her studies in history to the research of inequality within contemporary American social movements. She employed this research in her film studies, producing several short films about American identity surrounding the 2016 presidential election. Nelly’s passion lies in telling meaningful and impactful stories through engaging content. In 2016, she was chosen as a finalist in the NewFilmmakers LA “On Location” Film Festival for her short film Street Style. Nelly is an avid traveler who aspires to add at least one new stamp to her passport each year.
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Estonian-born Arvo Pärt is widely considered to be one of the most unique voices in the world of music. He graduated in 1963 from the Tallinn State Conservatory and until 1968, despite the repressive Soviet regime that encompassed Estonia at the time, managed to study and experiment with what was regarded as Western contemporary avant-garde. He says at this point he felt stuck musically, so he entered a period of self imposed, creative exile where he studied intensively; Gregorian Chants, the Notre Dame School and Renaissance vocal polyphony. He emerged in 1976 with a piano piece, Für Alina, his first composition in his newly created tintinnabuli technique – a technique which blends two musical lines, the melodic voice and the triadic voice, into an organic whole, confirming the establishment of the new musical language. His intense, passionate compositions are admired by musicians from all genres and 2013 he was, for the third year in a row, the most performed contemporary composer in the world. In 2010, Pärt’s 75th birthday was celebrated throughout Estonia and near Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, the Arvo Pärt Centre was established to house his hand-written music scores and other important documents. He is the first Estonian recipient of the Praemium Imperiale.
Estonian-born Arvo Pärt is widely considered to be one of the most unique voices in the world of music. His intense, passionate compositions are admired by musicians of all genres and in 2013 he was, for the third year in a row, the most performed contemporary composer in the world.
He started learning the piano from a very early age but he found that he enjoyed composing more than practicing – some of his early compositions can still be found today but they are extremely different from the work he is generally associated with. In 1963, while working as a sound engineer for Estonian Radio, he graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory (now known as the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre) at the age of 27. At that time, Estonia was under the Soviet regime and, as such, western contemporary music and religious music were prohibited. Despite such draconian restrictions, he managed to get hold of some books on dodecaphony and western taped music and studied contemporary music by himself. He says, "Our interest was so big for anything that came through the barbed wire, almost anything ― both heart-balm and poison alike."
His experimental music based on dodecaphonic technique, drew criticism from the Soviet regime and left him too feeling stuck with no apparent way out. He decided, in order to break this deadlock, to "return to the origin of western music." So from the late 1960s, he entered a period of self imposed, creative exile where he studied intensively; Gregorian chants, the Notre Dame School and Renaissance vocal polyphony.
As a devout believer in the Russian Orthodox Church, he searched for "the beginning" of music, keeping away from complex contemporary music. Finally, in 1976 after "8 years' silence", he emerged with a small piano piece, Für Alina, his first composition in his newly created tintinnabuli (tintinnabulum – Latin for 'little bell') technique – a technique which blends two musical lines, the melodic voice and the triadic voice, into an organic whole, confirming the establishment of the new musical language.
Pärt has found great success with both his instrumental pieces, such as Tabula rasa (1977) and Spiegel im Spiegel (1978) and with the choral music that is so often inspired by liturgical texts, such as Passio (1982), Stabat Mater (1985), Miserere (1989), Kanon pokajanen (1997) and many others. His solemn music with almost hypnotic qualities is enjoyed in concert and in recording, in film and documentaries.
In 1980, Pärt and his family left Estonia, first for Vienna and then for Berlin. In 2010 when Pärt's 75th birthday was celebrated throughout Estonia, they returned to their homeland and near Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, the Arvo Pärt Centre was founded. The aim of the centre is to create opportunities for preserving and researching the creative heritage of the composer in his native land. The composer's personal archive houses many important documents connected to his life and work, including his hand-written music scores. Arvo Pärt is the first Estonian recipient of the Praemium Imperiale Award.
1935 Born in Paide, Estonia
1963 Graduated from Tallinn Conservatory
1958-67 Worked as a sound engineer at Estonian Radio
1968 After Credo, suspended music composition for eight years
1976 Established the tintinnabuli style with piano piece Für Alina
1977 Tabula rasa, Fratres, Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten, Spiegel im Spiegel
1980 Emigrated to Vienna (1981 moved to Berlin)
1982 Passio
1984 Release of the CD Tabula rasa and beginning of the collaboration with Manfred Eicher, producer of the ECM label. Since then 13 portrait-CDs with ECM.
1984 Te Deum
1989 Miserere
1989–2013 Eleven Grammy nominations mostly for the best contemporary composition
1990 First visit to Japan
1994 Litany
1996 Honorary membership of American Academy of Arts and Letters, New York
1997 Kanon pokajanen
2003 Lamentate
2007 Grammy Award in the Best Choral Performance category for CD Da Pacem (Harmonia Mundi)
2008 Received the Léonie Sonning Music Prize, Denmark
Symphony No. 4 “Los Angeles”
2010 Adam’s Lament
Returned to Estonia
Founded Arvo Pärt Centre near Tallinn
2011 L'ordre national de la légion d'honneur
2014 Grammy Award in the Best Choral Performance category for CD Adam’s Lament (ECM)
The Arvo Pärt Centre
Rehearsal of the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
On the shore of the Baltic Sea
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NYC School Aid Sliced By Millions In Finalized State Budget
New York’s Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo restored $51 million to New York City schools, $45 million to Long Island schools and $134 million to upstate schools under last-minute negotiations in the state budget Wednesday.
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The restorations spread over 700 school districts statewide represented in most cases only slight improvements. Senate Republicans prevailed in gaining slightly larger shares for upstate and suburban schools than under Cuomo’s budget.
Still, what’s being cut from the state’s $21 billion in annual school aid is historically deep. By the Legislature’s count, the statewide cut will still be $697 million statewide. That’s down from what they say was a $929 million cut under Cuomo’s budget proposal.
Previously, Cuomo said his cut totaled $1.5 billion, but that included $600 million in one-time federal money.
The distribution of the restoration wasn’t worked out until late Wednesday night, hours before the $132.5 billion budget was to be voted upon.
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Budget cuts , News , NYC School Aid
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Research Matters Communications Workshop for Early-Career Scientists: October 9, 2013
Research!America’s science communications event, “Research Matters Communications Workshop: Promoting Basic Research in a New Age of Communications: Challenges and Opportunities,” was held October 9 at the Marvin Center on the campus of the George Washington University in Washington, DC.
GWU’s vice president for research, Leo Chalupa, PhD (pictured at right), opened the day with remarks that implored the nearly 100 young scientists in attendance to think about their families when they communicate.
“Act like your Aunt Harriet is in the audience,” Chalupa said; his welcoming remarks indeed laid the groundwork for the workshop, as Aunt Harriet would be referenced frequently throughout the morning.
Research!America President and CEO Mary Woolley followed with an introduction of the plenary speaker; Woolley also hit on a theme that is especially relevant this week. She recalled the story of 2000 Nobel Prize winner Paul Greengard, PhD and his sister, Chris Chase. In an op-ed in The New York Times a few days after Greengard’s win, Chase lamented that she never fully understood the research her brother had undertaken. Upon winning, however, she read news accounts that explained his work as determining how brain cells communicate; this work could one day impact Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
“I’m thrilled he won,” Chase wrote, and Woolley recounted. “Now I know what he does.”
That segued into the plenary session from Christie Nicholson, a lecturer at the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University. Nicholson (pictured below) began the session by reminding the audience that effective communication isn’t just necessary when dealing with the public; because science has become so specialized, researchers sometimes can’t understand what their own colleagues are saying.
Nicholson explained that it’s important to tell a story. But before you can begin to craft a story, she said it’s critical to not only understand the goal you’re trying to achieve, but also to understand your audience. And to do that, one must know what the audience knows, what the audience cares about and what motivates them. Continue reading →
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People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, July 2018
Published Tuesday, August 14, 2018
This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole. The unemployment rate of 4.0% in April-June 2018 was at its lowest level since 1975, while the employment rate remains at a very high level and the inactivity rate was at a very low level. The growth in earnings was relatively weak. Average weekly pay excluding bonuses grew faster than prices, while pay including bonuses grew at a similar rate to prices.
The UK unemployment rate was 4.0% in April-June 2018, its lowest level since 1975. The ILO measure of unemployment was 1.36 million people, 65,000 fewer than the previous quarter and 124,000 fewer than the year before.
The number of people in employment was 32.39 million, up 42,000 from the previous quarter and 313,000 more than the year before. The employment rate was 75.6%.
8.73 million people aged 16-64 were economically inactive, up 77,000 from the previous quarter but down 31,000 from a year ago. The inactivity rate was 21.2%.
Average weekly pay for employees in Great Britain increased by 2.7% excluding bonuses in the three months to June 2018 compared with the previous year. Average weekly pay including bonuses increased by 2.4%.
CPI inflation averaged 2.4% over this period, meaning that average earnings excluding bonuses grew faster than prices. Average earnings including bonuses were flat compared to prices.
Universal Credit and the claimant count
Authors: Andy Powell; Feargal McGuinness
People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, July 2018 ( PDF, 5.24 MB)
Data for all constituencies (Excel Spreadsheet, 157.18 KB)
ONS UK labour market Statistical bulletins
Library briefing on Youth Unemployment statistics
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Afghanistan: any progress?
Published Wednesday, February 27, 2019
In January 2019 the US and the Taliban reached a basic agreement after direct talks, but was it really a breakthrough?
In January 2019 the US envoy for the Afghan Conflict, Zalmay Khalilzad, announced that a framework for a peace agreement had been agreed with the Taliban: the US would withdraw its troops and, in return, the Taliban would undertake to prevent Afghanistan being used by terrorists for attacks on other countries. This was hailed by some as a breakthrough.
There remained many unanswered questions about any peace deal, such as how the present government would be involved in the discussions and what role the Taliban might have in a future government. At present the Taliban refuses to talk to the Kabul government because it does not recognise its legitimacy.
The UK supports political negotiations.
Pakistan facilitated the talks, but its role is ambiguous - most observers accept that Pakistan’s ISI has supported the Taliban as a hedge against India. Pakistan’s influence in the future is likely to be crucial, but relations between Pakistan and the US and India can be volatile and may affect the negotiations.
In December Trump administration officials said that half of US troops would soon be withdrawn, but pressure from Senate Republicans and others seems to have caused the administration to retreat from that position; the acting US Defense Secretary said in February 2019 that there would be no unilateral drawdown.
The UK increased its deployment to Afghanistan recently, as part of NATO’s Resolute Support operation. NATO’s mission is to train and support the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces rather than to engage in combat.
The UK’s Department for International Development plans to spend £155 million in Afghanistan in 2019/20. £100 million on reconstruction, £20 million on humanitarian support and £13 million on education support.
The peace talks come against a background of significant setbacks for the campaign against the Taliban: the insurgents have increased the amount of territory they control and have mounted some spectacular attacks in recent months. The UN reports that 2018 was a record year for civilian deaths, including the deaths of children.
Meanwhile, the government is in disarray, riven by rivalries that are partly ethnicity-based, and its performance is further handicapped by corruption. Elections to the Parliament last year were marred by insecurity. The next presidential election is due to take place in 2019.
With the Taliban in a strong position in the conflict, it is difficult to imagine their agreeing to stop fighting unless they get a powerful position in any political settlement. A majority of Afghans is satisfied with democracy, but Afghans are not optimistic about the country’s direction.
Author: Ben Smith
Topics: Asia, Terrorism
Afghanistan: any progress? ( PDF, 619.95 KB)
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Cold water pitting of copper tube
Cold water pitting of copper tube occurs in only a minority of installations. Copper water tubes are usually guaranteed by the manufacturer against manufacturing defects for a period of 50 years. The vast majority of copper systems far exceed this time period but a small minority may fail after a comparatively short time.
The majority of failures seen are the result of poor installation or operation of the water system. The most common failure seen in the last 20 years is pitting corrosion in cold water tubes, also known as Type 1 pitting. These failures are usually the result of poor commissioning practice although a significant number are initiated by flux left in the bore after assembly of soldered joints. Prior to about 1970 the most common cause of Type 1 pitting was carbon films left in the bore by the manufacturing process.
Research and manufacturing improvements in the 1960s virtually eliminated carbon as a cause of pitting with the introduction of a clause in the 1971 edition of BS 2871 requiring tube bores to be free of deleterious films. Despite this, carbon is still regularly blamed for tube failures without proper investigation.
Copper water tubes
Pitting
Carbon films
Copper tubes have been used to distribute potable water within building for many years and hundreds of miles are installed throughout Europe every year. The long life of copper when exposed to natural waters is a result of its thermodynamic stability, its high resistance to reacting with the environment, and the formation of insoluble corrosion products that insulate the metal from the environment. The corrosion rate of copper in most potable waters is less than 2.5 µm/year, at this rate a 15 mm tube with a wall thickness of 0.7 mm would last for about 280 years.[1] In some soft waters the general corrosion rate may increase to 12.5 µm/year, but even at this rate it would take over 50 years to perforate the same tube. Despite the reliability of copper and copper alloys, in some cold hard waters pits may form in the bore of a tube. If these pits form, failure times can be expected between 6 months and 2 years from initiation. The mechanism that leads to the pitting of copper in cold hard waters is complex, it requires a water with a specific chemistry that is capable of supporting pit growth and a mechanism for the initiation of the pits.
The pits that penetrate the bore are usually covered in a hard pale green nodule of copper sulfate and copper hydroxide salts. If the nodule is removed a hemispherical pit is revealed filled with coarse crystals of red cuprous oxide and green cuprous chloride. The pits are often referred to as Type 1 pits and the form of attack as Type 1 pitting.
The characteristics capable of supporting Type 1 pits were determined empirically by Lucey after examining the compositions of waters in which the pitting behaviour was known.[2] They should be cold, less than 30°C, hard or moderately hard, 170 to 300 mg/l carbonate hardness, and organically pure. Organically pure waters usually originate from deep wells, or boreholes. Surface waters from rivers or lakes contain naturally occurring organic compounds that inhibit the formation of Type 1 pits, unless a deflocculation treatment has been carried out that removes organic material. Type 1 pitting is relatively uncommon in North America and this may be a result of the lower population density allowing a significant proportion of the potable water to be obtained from surface derived sources. In addition to being cold hard and organically pure, the water needs a specific chemistry. The effect of the water chemistry can be empirically determined though use of the Pitting Propensity Rating (PPR) a number that takes into account the sulfate, chloride, nitrate and sodium ion concentrations of the water as well as its acidity or pH. A water with a positive PPR has been shown to be capable of propagating Type 1 pits.
Many waters in both the UK and Europe are capable of supporting Type 1 pitting but no problems will be experienced unless a pit is initiated in the wall of the tube. When a copper tube is initially filled with a hard water salts deposit on the wall and the copper slowly reacts with the water producing a thin protective layer of mixed corrosion products and hardness scale. If any pitting of the tube is to occur then this film must be locally disrupted. There are three mechanisms that allow the disruption of the protective deposits. The most well known, although now the least common, is the presence of carbon films on the bore. Stagnation and flux residues are the most common initiation mechanisms that have led to Type 1 pitting failures in the last ten years.
Copper tubes are made from the large billets of copper that are gradually worked and drawn down to the required size. As the tubes are drawn they are heat treated to produce the correct mechanical properties. The organic oils and greases used to lubricate the tubes during the drawing processes are broken down during the heat treatment and gradually coat the tube with a film of carbon. If the carbon is left in the bore of the tube then it disrupts the formation of the protective scale and allows the initiation of pits in the wall. The presence of deleterious films, such as carbon, has been prohibited by the British Standards in copper tubes since 1969.[3][4] All copper tubes for water service are treated, usually by sand (or other nonferrous medium) blasting or acid pickling, to remove any films produced during manufacture with the result that Type 1 pitting initiated by carbon films is now very rare.
If water is left to stand in a tube for an extended period, the chemical characteristics of the water change as the mixed scale and corrosion products are deposited. In addition any loose scale that is not well adhered to the wall will not be flushed away and air dissolved in the water will form bubbles, producing air pockets. These processes can lead to a number of problems mainly on horizontal tube runs. Particles of scale that do not adhere to the walls and are not washed away tend to fall into the bottom of the tube producing a coarse porous deposit. Air pockets that develop in horizontal runs disrupt the formation of protective scales in two areas: the water lines at the sides, and the air space at the top of the tube.
In each of the areas that the scale has been disrupted there is the possibility of the initiation of Type 1 pitting. Once pitting has initiated, then even after the tube has been put back into service, the pit will continue to develop until the wall has perforated. This form of attack is often associated with the commissioning of a system. Once a system has been commissioned it should be either put immediately into service or drained down and dried by flushing with compressed air otherwise pitting may initiate. If either of these options is not possible then the system should be flushed through regularly until it is put into use.
In plumbing systems fluxes are used to keep the mating surfaces clean during soldering operations. The fluxes often consist of corrosive chemicals such as ammonium chloride and zinc chloride in a binder such as petroleum jelly. If too much flux is applied to the joint then the excess will melt and run down the bore of a vertical tube or pool in the bottom of a horizontal tube. Where the bore of the tube is covered in a layer of flux it may be locally protected from corrosion but at the edges of the flux pits often initiate. If the tube is put into service in a water that supports Type 1 pitting then these pits will develop and eventually perforate the sides of the tube.
In most cases Type 1 pitting can be avoided by good working practices. Always use tubes that have been manufactured to BS EN 1057. Tubes greater than 10 mm in diameter made to this standard will always be marked the number of the standard, the nominal size, wall thickness and temper of the tube, the manufacturer’s identification mark and the date of production at least every 600 mm. Tubes less than 10 mm in diameter will be similarly marked at each end.
Once a system has been commissioned it should be either put immediately into service or drained down and dried. If either of these options is not possible then the system should be flushed though regularly until it is put into use. It should not be left to stand for more than a week. At present stagnation is the most common cause of Type 1 pitting.
Flux should be used sparingly. A small quantity should be painted over the areas to be joined and any excess removed after the joint has been made. Some fluxes are marked as water-soluble but under some circumstances they are not removed before pitting has initiated.
Erosion corrosion of copper water tubes
^ Volume 13: Corrosion, Ninth Edition, Metals Handbook, ASM International, 1987.
^ Lucey, V. F., British Non-Ferrous Metals Research Association, Research Report Number A1692, 1968
^ BS2871, Specification for Copper and Copper Alloy Tubes, Part 1. Copper tubes for water gas and sanitation
^ BS EN 1057: 1996, Copper and Copper Alloys — Seamless, round copper tubes for water and gas in sanitary and heating applications
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Calhoun Signs Four-Year Football Scholarship
On Tuesday Demontae Calhoun committed to play football for William Penn University in Oskaoosa, Iowa. Calhoun’s signing ceremony was held in the Red River High School auditorium with family, friends, coaches and teammates looking on.
Calhoun played running back and linebacker for the Bulldogs. He is the first player this year to sign a four-year scholarship. The Journal asked him why he chose William Penn? Calhoun said, “I felt like it was the best option for me. I have established a great relationship with their coach and there is a great atmosphere at the school.” He said, “They play an exciting game of football, mostly with a three-man backfield.”
“Most likely I will get there in August,” added Calhoun, “so I most likely will travel with the team next year. Otherwise I will red shirt as a freshman.”
After the ceremony Coach John Bachman told The Journal Calhoun is a great player and he has a lot of yet undeveloped potential to do even greater things. Calhoun said Bachman and the other coaches did everything they could to get him ready for a college football career. “He played a big role in my committing to William Penn” said Calhoun.
It seemed that everyone wanted to get in a picture with Calhoun at the signing table. His teammates gathered round. There were family and friends crowding onto the stage. Many wanted a photo of themselves with Calhoun. His mother Etta Calhoun was all smiles, “That’s my boy, you know.”
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Excelsior Running Club
Where PA-USATF Ultrarunning, Road running, and XC intersect…
Club Sponsored Races
USATF Reach for a Star 5k
USATF Star City San Bruno Mountain Half Marathon
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Bylaws of the Excelsior Running Club
Article I. NAME
The official name of this organization is Excelsior Running Club, as endorsed and filed with the California Secretary of State.
Article II. PURPOSES
The purposes of the organization are:
A. To promote the sport of distance running and its ancillary benefits of cardiovascular and physical fitness through the staging of running events.
B. To provide a supporting framework that fosters the development of distance running athletes to the national and international level.
C. To compete in road races, track meets, relays, and cross-country, which the club chooses to participate in.
D. To provide an organized training program that enables each member to develop their running potential to the outer limit of their ability.
E. To offer encouragement and support to each member of the club for his/her individual running goals.
F. To strive to be one of the best running clubs in the Pacific Association of USA Track & Field.
Article III. BASIC POLICIES
Membership shall not be based on religion, race, age, national origin, or sexual preference. The Club shall not participate or intervene in any political campaign for any candidate for public office, carryon propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation.
Article IV. MEMBERSHIP
A. Basis for Membership
Club membership is open by invitation to competitive runners who are seriously intent on improving their running by committing themselves to a disciplined training program necessary for competition. In addition, they must fulfill the following requirements:
1. Pay membership dues.
2. Join the Pacific Association of USA Track & Field as a member of the Club.
3. Register and represent the Club at races and wear the Club uniform.
4. Agree to uphold the ideals of good sportsmanship and fair play.
5. Adhere to all rules and regulations of the governing bodies, including but not limited to the Pacific Association of USA Track & Field.
B. Basis for Suspending or Terminating Membership
A member’s suspension or termination from the Club shall be effective upon a
two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Directors. Although not inclusive, the basis for suspension or termination may include failure to meet any of the requirements in the Basis of Membership listed in Article IV, Section A herein.
C. Membership Dues
Dues are $35 for a one-year membership, $60 for a two-year membership, $80 for a three-year membership, and $300 for a lifetime membership. These amounts may be changed by vote of the Board of Directors. The membership year is the same as the calendar year. Dues shall be paid by March 31 of the current membership year. At its discretion, the Board may decide on a case-by-case basis to waive the dues for certain members based on economic need or other factors.
Article V. VOTING
A. Eligibility
All members in good standing who have paid there dues and registered as a club member with the Pacific Association of USA Track & Field are eligible to vote and hold the position as an elected Director or Officer.
B. Annual Meeting and Election of Directors
The election of Directors will occur at the annual meeting of the members of the Club and will be held during the 2nd quarter of each year at such place and time as may be determined by a resolution by the Board of Directors. Notice of the time and place of the annual meeting will be provided by email or other means at least seven (7) days before the date of the meeting.
C. Special Meetings
Special meetings of the members of the Club for any purpose may be called by the President or Vice President. Notice of the time and place of special meetings will be given in the same manner as for the annual meeting.
D. Voting Protocol for Directors
The Board shall appoint two members to gather the ballots and tally the votes. Members will be allowed to vote for as many Directors as the number specified in the resolution by the Board of Directors in accordance with Article VI, Section A. Members receiving the highest number of votes will be the newly-elected Directors.
E. Voting on other Club Matters
The vote of not less than a majority of the voting members present is required to carry any matter voted upon by the Club.
F. Quorum
A quorum for any meeting of the members shall be eight (8) eligible voting members, based on the current membership list.
Article VI. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A. Number of Directors
The authorized number of Directors shall consist of not less than four (4), nor more than fourteen (14) Directors, with the exact number of Directors to be fixed within the limits specified herein by a resolution of the Board as adopted from time to time.
B. Quorum
Four members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business; any action taken by the Board shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the Directors who are present and counted towards such quorum. However, there are two exceptions: the termination of a person’s membership and the removal of an Officer or Director, which shall require the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Directors present and constituting a quorum.
C. Powers
Subject to limitations of the articles of these bylaws, all powers of the organization shall be exercised by, and the business and affairs controlled by the Board of Directors. The Board shall have the following powers:
1. To select and remove officers of the organization; prescribe their powers and duties for them as may be consistent with the law and these bylaws, and require from them honest, loyal, and faithful service.
2. To conduct, manage, and control the affairs and business of the Club, and make rules and regulations not inconsistent with those of the law, the governing bodies, and these bylaws.
3. To borrow money and incur indebtedness for the purposes of the Club only with the approval by majority vote of the membership at a business meeting. For that purpose, to cause to be executed and delivered, in the Club name, evidence of debt, pledges, and securities.
D. Election and Term of Office
The Directors shall be elected by the membership at the Annual Meeting and each Director shall hold office for one year. The Board shall consist of four officers and additional Directors as adopted by Board resolution within the limits specified in Section A of the Article herein.
E. Vacancies
Vacancies in the Board of Directors shall be filled by a vote of the majority of the remaining Directors.
G. Board Meetings
Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at least once a year at a time and place convenient to all Directors, with the exception that meetings may be held virtually using email or other technology as well.
Article VII. OFFICERS
A. Election
The officers of the Club shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. All such officers shall be elected by the Directors, either at the annual meeting or a special meeting to follow the annual meeting. All officers shall hold office for one year. No officer shall hold more than one office at a time.
B. President
Subject to the control of the Board of Directors, the President shall have the general supervision, direction, and control of the business and affairs of the Club. He or she shall preside at all meetings of the members and Directors, and shall have such other powers as prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors.
C. Vice President
In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice-President shall perform all duties of the President, and in so acting, shall have all powers of the President. The Vice-President shall have such other powers and duties as may be prescribed or delegated to him or her by the President or the Board of Directors.
D. Secretary
The Secretary shall keep a full and complete record of the proceedings of the Board of Directors, shall deliver notices of meetings as specified in these bylaws, supervise the keeping of records of the Club, maintain records of Club membership including members who have paid their annual dues, maintain the current Club roster showing the name, address, and phone numbers of all current members, and perform any other duties as prescribed by the Board of Directors.
E. Treasurer
The Treasurer shall receive and safeguard all funds of the Club and deposit them in a bank or financial institution approved by the Board of Directors. All funds shall be disbursed on checks signed by an officer or director authorized by a resolution of the Board of Directors. All expenditures shall be approved by the Board of Directors before their occurrence. The Treasurer shall account for all cash receipts and disbursements, all property and equipment and other assets received and owned by the Club, and all liabilities incurred. He or she shall also mail out invoices as needed, reconcile all depository accounts, and prepare a set of Annual Financial Statements, which consist of an “Assets and Liabilities Statement” and an “Income and Expenses Statement” for the calendar year ended. The Annual Financial Statements shall be presented to the Board within 90 days following the year-end and to the members at the Annual Meeting.
Article VIII. RECORDS AND REPORTS
The Club shall keep at its principal office in the State of California the original or a copy of its Articles of Incorporation and of these Bylaws, as amended to date, minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors, and annual financial statements, which shall be open to inspection by the Directors and such other persons, as required by law at reasonable times during office hours.
Article IX. AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS
These bylaws may be amended or repealed and new bylaws adopted (a) by the vote of a majority of the eligible voting members of the Club; (b) by the vote of a majority of the eligible voting members of the Club present at a general club meeting at which a quorum is present, provided that the amendment had been proposed at a previous general club meeting at which a quorum is present; or (c) by a unanimous email vote of all club members who have provided email addresses to the Board of Directors.
Location Excelsior Running Club, c/o Allan Stanbridge, 311 Lexington Way, Burlingame, CA 94010. Phone Al Stanbridge, (650) 703-7412 E-mail runallan@yahoo.com
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New California Declares Independence From Rest Of State
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — With the reading of their own version of a Declaration of Independence, founders of the state of New California took the first steps to what they hope will eventually lead to statehood.
To be clear, they don’t want to leave the United States, just California.
“Well, it’s been ungovernable for a long time. High taxes, education, you name it, and we’re rated around 48th or 50th from a business climate and standpoint in California,” said founder Robert Paul Preston.
The state of New California would incorporate most of the state’s rural counties, leaving the urban coastal counties to the current state of California.
“There’s something wrong when you have a rural county such as this one, and you go down to Orange County which is mostly urban, and it has the same set of problems, and it happens because of how the state is being governed and taxed,” Preston said.
But unlike other separation movements in the past the state of New California wants to do things by the book, citing Article 4, Section 3 of the US Constitution and working with the state legislature to get it done, similar to the way West Virginia was formed.
“Yes. We have to demonstrate that we can govern ourselves before we are allowed to govern,” said founder Tom Reed.
And despite obstacles, doubters, and obvious long odds the group stands united in their statehood dream.
The group is organized with committees and a council of county representatives, but say it will take 10 to 18 months before they are ready to fully engage with the state legislature.
JB Andrews says:
Better yet….. somehow get the “Liberal Coastal Region” of California to be ejected from the United States. Give it to Mexico maybe. Then New California would just be California as it is now without the parasites. Just give the “lost” part of California ten years to degenerate to the level of a third world country. Wait for any of a number of natural disasters to annihilate the low life population there. Then bulldoze the whole place and re-populate the region with REAL Americans !!!
Geebo Harris says:
Okay grandpa. Time to change your diaper.
Frank Johnson says:
Gregory Loefer says:
So, let’s put a hold on the southern wall and consider putting a wall along this new border first.
Niklas Henricson says:
It’s a stupid proposal. Bringing taxes down is a myth to get votes. And to be honest it’s like shooting your own foot. It will be expensive to do all that. If you look how they divide the state you leave one part that needs higher maintenance with the second part that has all natural resources, nature and agriculture on the other half.
People are used paying high taxes here and politicians are equally used in receiving that money. That it’s hard to govern California is also a myth. We don’t live in the 1800. You got tee-conferencing systems and technology to bring people together. I’m an IT guy and we work remotely with offshore teams all the time so why can’t politicians do the same? California is as big as Sweden in area. There are countries with bigger areas and more people than here. So all those myths are busted and are bad excuses. Start working a little bit harder to get this state going. And do they mean seriously they’re giving away LA and Hollywood industry which is the biggest money bringer in the state to the smaller part of California? Ha!
Donna Becker says:
Apparently, you don’t live in the central valley. We don’t need Hollywood!!
Brian Tokarski says:
Lol that is why you think its ungovernable? Cuz they don’t know how to teleconference? LMAO…..He’s talking about the high tax rate despite the lack of results. The high tax rate and yet low education standards. The high tax rate despite the high crime rates. He’s talking about the grip the big cities have over the big rural areas and how it always leans liberal, which then goes unchecked due to this. They want more individual freedoms instead of more rampant regulation. I don’t think they’re asking much. And your notion of needing both rural and urban areas to work with each other….there are plenty of places which lacks one or the other. Its not like they’re leaving the US….lol.
Mustafa Sensayuma says:
Congratulations! Freedom from liberals!
John McDonald says:
Let me know when the New California promoters are ready to talk about how much money they are going pay for all the infrastructure, highways, viaduct, water projects, apportioned debt service and all the rest that the State of California pays and has paid for and that the “New Californians” will have to pay for in their quest to succeed. Until these self-promoters are ready to talk about paying cash for taking the hospitals, schools, road, dams, viaducts and all the rest, they are simply blowing gas out the window.
Carla Rae says:
If this were to actually happen, the state of New California would not have to pay the state of California for any of those things. Those things belong to the people who live there, not the people running California into the ground. The residents of those areas have already been paying for them for a long, long time. Your supposition that they would need to buy these things from the sliver that would remain California is laughable at best and demonstrates your ignorance of who actually pays the bills.
Mike Zorn says:
You’re probably right, but the Progressive Liberal position is, what’s mine is mine, and what’s yours is mine. They’ll use everything they can think of to do what McDonald says.
Still, I’d like to get out from under the Progressive thumbs.
John Merris-Miche says:
While I do agree that those from rural California do justifiably feel under represented and that further discussion should be made about how to remedy that, sadly this proposal is just as laughable as the last proposals to split the state. The main reasons it again won’t work this proposal splits water projects, and metro areas will be split across state lines. The most obvious conflict in the north would be Santa Clara County who’s demographics align with what would be old california and is only being grabbed as part of New California for the economic base Silicon valley would provide. This could also be said for Sanoma, and Contra Costa Counties with their wine and oil refining industries. In the south it would be also a hard to impossible sell to those in the urban areas of Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Diego. All those listed counties really would have no advantages as interacting with their respective metro areas would become more complex and their taxes would even more relied upon to support rural areas. Really, what we need is true debate about how to correct the grievances rural counties have with urban California, not continuous non starter proposals like this.
William Collins says:
The founders of this movement forgot that under the present conditions as created by the Democrat run state government and the state attorney general, Xavier Becerra, they will also have to get Mexico’s approval.
Joanne LeBlanc says:
Another attempt by Republicants to rig elections by gerrymandering. #Resist!
Strange for you to say that – considering that the idea is to slice off the Liberals (from SF to LA) into their own wonderful state, where they can continue their March Toward Utopia, and let the rest of us get on with our lives.
Mark Diamanti says:
This would have nothing to do with West Virginia’s case. That was a unique situation. West Virginia was formed because Virginia seceded and joined the Confederacy in open warfare against the US government. WV remained loyal to the US and was occupied by union troops. WV leaders didn’t want to be subject to Virignia’s government when the war was over, and as a reward for their loyalty, they were given their own statehood. Virginia’s government only approved this because they were under Union occupation and had no choice.
Plus… Santa Clara and San Diego Counties won’t be interested in this right wing California, so they claim a bit too much of the map here.
Omar Hisenberg says:
More goofery from whiney conservatives who are paranoid of “liberals” whatever they think that means.
Irvin Yeager (@ikyeager) says:
You people are to busy feeling sorry yourselves and worrying about where you are going to milk your next penny from. This constant back and forth with one side saying it’s the liberals and the other say it’s the conservatives Is horse pucky!! I was born in this state and right-wing fruitcakes are trying to tear up my home are unwelcomed. We have the 5th Largest Economy IN THE WORLD. We pay more than our share in Federal Taxes to support welfare states and you want to become one. If you do not want to be part of a worthwhile solution get the hell out of California or better yet MOVE TO RUSSIA.
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Principal conductor
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Vienna RSO
My RSO
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Marco Borggreve
Cornelius Meister
Principal Conductor and Artistic Director
Cornelius Meister, born in Hanover in 1980, was appointed Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra (RSO) in 2010. He will begin his tenure as General Music Director at the Stuttgart State Opera and Stuttgart State Orchestra in 2018. The Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra Tokyo has appointed him as Principle Guest Conductor as from the season 2017/18. He received an International Opera Award for the best production of the season with Peter Grimes in 2016.
He conducts a wide range of concert and operatic repertoire, including standard works (such as Der Ring des Nibelungen, the complete Bruckner and Mahler symphonies), rarely performed works (such as the complete Martinů symphonies), collaborations with period orchestras (Die Zauberflöte at the Zurich Opera) and numerous world premieres.
In addition to the subscription concerts at Vienna’s Musikverein and Konzerthaus, Cornelius Meister conducts the RSO on tours to Asia and throughout Europe, including the Salzburg Festival and the Berlin Philharmonie. All the concerts are broadcast on radio and in the Internet, and some are also shown on television. He has made a large number of CD recordings of works ranging from Haydn to world premieres.
He has conducted the Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra and BBC Philharmonic, National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra in New York, Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra in Tokyo, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre de Paris, Orchestre de l’Opéra National de Paris, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Orchestra di Santa Cecilia in Rome, Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin and the Radio Symphony Orchestras of NDR, SWR and BR.
Cornelius Meister made his debut at the Hamburg State Opera at the age of 21. Engagements at the Bavarian State Opera in Munich, Deutsche Oper in Berlin, Semperoper in Dresden, Theater an der Wien in Vienna, New National Opera in Tokyo, San Francisco Opera and Royal Danish Opera in Copenhagen followed. Since 2012 he has conducted at the Vienna State Opera (Mozart, Wagner and Richard Strauss), the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in London since 2014 (Mozart and Puccini) and Milan’s La Scala (world premiere of an opera by Giorgio Battistelli for the Milan Expo) since 2015. During the 2016/17 season he will appear at the Vienna State Opera (Fidelio), will conduct new productions in Antwerp (Der fliegende Holländer) and Zurich (Werther) and makes his debut at the Glyndebourne Festival (Ariadne auf Naxos).
Cornelius Meister studied piano and conducting in Hanover with Konrad Meister, Martin Brauß and Eiji Ōue and at the Mozarteum Salzburg with Dennis Russell Davies, Jorge Rotter and Karl Kamper. He was General Music Director in Heidelberg from 2005 to 2012. Cornelius Meister received an award for the “best German concert programme” in 2007 and has since received several awards for his education projects. He has appeared as a pianist in Europe and the US and conducted piano concertos by Grieg, Liszt, Gershwin, Beethoven and Mendelssohn from the keyboard.
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T-Mobile says it’s above the law
Won’t abide by it, even when told
Aug 11, 2009 by Charlie Demerjian
EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE you hear of poor corporate behavior, but T-Mobile just told me that it simply would not follow the law. No, really, one of its droids was read the law, offered a chance to look it up, and still said no way.
It all started on Sunday morning when my house was broken into and burglarized. The main thing of value taken was my fiancée’s purse with her ID, credit cards, phone and other valuable things in it. When we woke up in the early afternoon and discovered we had been, at that point potentially, robbed, the first thing we did was try and verify the theft.
I tried to log on to the T-Mobile website to check the phone logs, one of the first things thieves do is to use the phone and credit cards. Unfortunately, the T-Mobile site would not take my password and locked me out. I ended up calling the company directly.
The first curiosity was that the T-Mobile operator, and she was very polite, said that there were international calls made earlier that morning, a few hours before we called in. Since we had called minutes after we woke up, it was unlikely to have been either me or my fiancée.
I asked what country they were to, and the operator told me that she could not tell me. No really, she would not tell me what country these numbers that I purportedly had called were in, but I was responsible for the charges anyway. In a real ‘Twilight Zone’ moment, T-Mobile was kind enough to say yes or no if I guessed specific countries. WTF is not adequate here.
Since the operator reset my locked out status, I logged in to the T-Mobile website, and saw that the calls were made to Mexico. Still on the phone, I ordered the line, one of two on my account, disabled. They complied. The total bill for the calls was about $8, and I asked that the charges to be removed. The T-Mobile operator said no.
Can anyone tell me anything about these numbers?
I told the T-Mobile operator I did not agree with the treatment I was getting, that after having my home literally robbed, the company’s behavior was unacceptable. After some conferences with the mysterious person that operators talk to when they put you on hold, the still very nice T-Mobile operator offered to drop half the charges, I was then only on the hook for $4 and change.
Still, that was not acceptable. What if it was identity theft, and I didn’t discover it until $25K had been racked up on my account? The phone was stolen, it was reported in a timely manner, and T-Mobile would only stop charges after the line was disabled. How kind.
Then it got really weird. While I was trying to point out to the the still pleasant operator that T-Mobile was taking customer service to new depths, she stopped and said, “Oh”. This is the universal sign for, “things are not getting better”. The “Oh” was that $60-something more was now on the bill. After I had suspended the line. Imagine my surprise when the operator said I was responsible for that too, after the line was suspended. I told them I would think about what to do, but I felt I should not be responsible for the charges.
Since we now knew there was a real theft, we called the police, the credit cards companies, and everyone else that was relevant. To a person, they were all pleasant, helpful, and supportive. There were charges on the credit cards, dating from before the calls started on the T-Mobile phone. The credit card companies all said no problem, canceled the cards, and stared the reissue process. Nothing was charged to us.
After two days of trying to find evidence, figure out what was taken, and replace cards, IDs and other items, two open issues remain. The first is whether or not the Minneapolis police will go to the locations where the cards were used, two gas stations, and pull the camera footage. Having been told exactly when the charges were made by the credit card companies, and that they were at the pump, I went to both places. The managers were nice and helpful, agreeing that the suspect was almost assuredly on camera, but would only release the footage to the police. Fair enough. The police were informed, now it is waiting time.
The second problem is T-Mobile. Do we stick with them when we get another phone? If a company treats you badly, do you go back? If it had been thousands of dollars in fraudulent charges, then what? At this point it wasn’t the money per se, it was the treatment.
After Twittering about the problem, one helpful person, Dieman, pointed out something interesting, Minnesota (the state where I live, and all this took place) law SF298. This is a Senate File, basically the black letter language of the law, as it will be published when the laws passed recently are printed later on in the year. It is legally binding, and went into effect on August 1, 2009. I was not responsible. The text of SF298, as enacted, says:
“Section 1. [325F.696] LIABILITY FOR UNAUTHORIZED USE OF CELLULAR PHONES.
Subdivision 1. Liability limited. A customer is not liable for cellular phone charges imposed by a wireless service provider that result from the unauthorized use of the customer’s cellular phone. There is a rebuttable presumption that any use of a cellular phone after the wireless service provider has been notified that the phone is lost or stolen is unauthorized, provided that the customer agreed to suspend use of the wireless device. Subd. 2. Unauthorized use defined. For purposes of subdivision 1, “unauthorized use” means use by a person other than the customer who does not have actual, implied, or apparent authority for the use.”
For the record, neither I nor my fiancée gave the burglar permission to make any calls, much less international ones, on our phone. According to the law, both letter and spirit, T-Mobile should not charge us for the fraud. In fact, it should know better than to even try and pin those charges on us.
On Tuesday, August 11, I called T-Mobile back armed with this information. When I call companies, I try to give them the opportunity to do the right thing. Call center personnel are often undertrained, overworked, or just make mistakes. This time, T-Mobile didn’t even make the offer to split the charges with me. Instead it was, “sorry, you are responsible”, a direct violation of the law.
I asked to speak with a manager. The first T-Mobile phone guy, again polite and pleasant, got Matt, badge #1232278. We chatted about how I would like the charges removed, and Matt politely told me to get bent. I asked for that in writing, and he told me that was not possible. The company was violating State law and refused to give me evidence that it was. Smart move on its part actually.
That said, I then told Matt that this was a violation of the law, and that the law specifically stated that I was not responsible. I asked if he was in front of a PC so I could point him to the Senate file. He refused. Matt did not say that he could not, he said he WOULD NOT.
At that point, I started reading him the statute, and it got really weird. Matt said that he would not obey the law unless he was directed to by T-Mobile legal. Hopefully T-Mobile phone center managerial training includes such things as not committing felonies, otherwise things could get ugly at its offices if T-Mobile legal doesn’t inform managers of such things. Didn’t humanity get past the ignorant cowardice of the “I was just following orders” defense at the Nuremberg trials?
So, that is where it ended. T-Mobile said it would not help its customers who were victims of fraud. T-Mobile went back on its promise of removing charges after a line was suspended. T-Mobile said it would not look up the law to see if it was in violation. T-Mobile said it literally would not obey the law when informed of it. That folks is T-Mobile’s customer service in a nutshell.
So, tomorrow it is lawyer time and new phone company time. Moral of the story, if you are in trouble, or have been victimized, T-Mobile will go to any length, legal or not, to victimize you again by making sure you get stuck with the fraudulent charges. Who could ask for more? S|A
Editor’s note: Charlie missed a phone number that was dialed with the stolen phone at 5:29 am CST 612.232.4535
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The story of Imperator is one that should not be entirely surprising, considering the band’s emergence in the Eastern Bloc country of Poland during the waning years of the Cold War and amid its oppressive effects in the region. The gifting of a primitive acoustic guitar to founding member Bariel by way of his mother in the summer of 1983 set into motion a series of events that would lead to the band’s formation in September of that year. Fifteen years old at the time, Bariel befriended a classmate that month at his new high school, invited his collaboration, and chose the name Imperator (Polish for “emperor”) for his “Speed Black Metal” band as a fitting reference to the brutality of the Russian czars and emperors, whose tyranny had in part led to Poland’s then-current state of affairs. A series of lineup changes occurred in the band’s formative years, during which they recorded their first demo, “Endless Sacrifice” (1987), whose distribution gained Imperator some degree of international recognition. A second live demo, entitled “Deathlive,” and the band’s third demo, “Eternal Might,” were released over the next two years as well. During this time, Bariel had developed a friendship with both Dead and Euronymous from Mayhem (Norway), which serves as a testament to the admiration the band had begun to garner in Europe despite its relative obscurity. In fact, Bariel was invited to play in another of Dead’s bands, The Moon, and Euronymous offered to release Imperator’s first full-length recording on his infamous Deathlike Silence label. However, undisclosed circumstances led to the unfulfillment of this plan, and the lone Imperator album, “The Time Before Time,” was instead released in 1991 by a Polish label named Faceless Productions, which in its existence released only one other demo cassette from another band. Due to the obscurity of the label, a complete lack of promotion, and the fact that it was only released on vinyl during the heyday of CDs, “The Time Before Time” was not given its full due. Since then, it has been released on CD and cassette a few times on different labels, the most notable of which was the Pagan Records CD from 1997. Nuclear War Now! Productions is proud to once again offer this gem of early Polish death black metal with, in addition to CD and cassette versions, the first-ever vinyl reissue on LP with a bonus 7” containing two bonus tracks recorded on Easter of 1993, following the band’s reunification after a hiatus of several months. “The Time Before Time” is perfectly characterized as an archetype of the sound that tended to emanate from the Eastern European extreme metal scene of the time. It features varying tempos that change abruptly, uniquely unorthodox riff progressions, a healthy dose of tremolo-bar-infused guitar leads, and Bariel’s gruffly barked vocals. This NWN! reissue also includes extensive liner notes written by Bariel himself and a layout that features the original artwork of P. Szymaniak, whose designs also adorned the work of Pandemonium, a contemporaneous compatriot of Imperator’s in Poland. In this most recent of Nuclear War Now’s ongoing efforts to reissue all-but-forgotten metal obscurities from this time and region, it is hoped that “The Time Before Time” will receive the recognition it deserved upon its original release.
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Sir Ian McKellen Launches Major Fundraising Appeal For Uk’s Oldest Working Theatre
Monday - June 17, 2019
Sir Ian McKellen – best-known for his Shakespearean performances and for his role as Gandalf in Lord of the Rings – has launched a major new fundraising campaign in support of The Georgian Theatre Royal in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
Sir Ian, who performed his 80th birthday solo show at the historic theatre on Friday 14 June launched ‘A Living Theatre Campaign’ to raise £150,000 a year over the next four years.
Built in 1788, The Georgian Theatre Royal occupies a unique and special place in theatrical history as the oldest working theatre in its original form in the UK. Today, as well as hosting a full and varied programme of live performances, it attracts thousands of visitors who take guided tours of the Grade 1 listed building.
The Theatre’s new ‘A Living Theatre Campaign’ aims to ensure the future of this unique historic playhouse and see it flourish as a community resource of creative excellence. The culmination of the Campaign in 2023 has been timed to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the Theatre’s re-opening, following more than 200 years of closure when it was converted for other uses, including a wine store and auction house.
The Theatre’s Chief Executive, Clare Allen, explains why the Campaign is so necessary. “Even with full houses every night and income from our heritage tours, it is not possible to meet the rising costs of running, repairing and maintaining the historic building from money alone that we can generate.
“The renowned actor manager Samuel Butler opened his theatre in Richmond in 1788 but sixty years later it was forced to close due to a decline in income. As the Theatre approaches the 60th anniversary of its 1963 re-opening, we are determined not to let history repeat itself.
“We are therefore asking people to give to our Campaign so that together we can preserve this theatrical gem as part of the nation’s cultural heritage. We are incredibly grateful to Sir Ian for giving his whole-hearted backing to this worthwhile cause,” she said.
Sir Ian McKellen is a huge supporter and advocate for live theatre and his 80th birthday tour has been organised to benefit specific causes at each theatre.
Ian McKellen on Stage – Tolkien, Shakespeare, others and you! takes in 80 theatres, large and small, with which Sir Ian McKellen has personal connections, including amateur groups he knew as a child and notable playhouses he has played in as a professional actor over the last half-century.
“Live theatre has always been thrilling to me, as an actor and in the audience. Growing up in Lancashire, I was grateful to those companies who toured beyond London and I’ve always enjoyed repaying that debt by touring up and down the country myself, with the RSC, the National Theatre, Prospect Theatre, the Actors’ Company, as well as with commercial productions.
“My current UK tour celebrating my 80th birthday is visiting many theatres I know well and others that I care about. So I’m delighted to be back in the country’s oldest working theatre, whose intimacy suits my new solo show of anecdote and acting. All profits are to benefit this precious Theatre Royal.”
To support The Georgian Theatre Royal’s ‘A Living Theatre Campaign’, individuals can either pledge a given amount on a regular basis, which can be as little as £5 per month, or make a one-off donation.
All details of the Campaign are on the Theatre’s website: www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk
Alternatively, a leaflet containing a tear-off donation form is available from the Box Office or donors are invited to call 01748 823710.
PHOTO: Sir Ian McKellen is pictured on stage at The Georgian Theatre Royal with the Theatre’s Chief Executive, Clare Allen, and Chair of the Trustees, Malcolm Bryant.
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Column: You didn’t know him, but he was a player in our history
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On March 3, in the tiny South Carolina hamlet of McClellanville, a man named Frank Snyder died. I know this because Mr. Snyder’s niece emailed me last Tuesday night, March 5, to say he had passed. He was 70 when cancer claimed his life.
I’m pretty sure no one who reads this column will recognize Frank’s name or say, “Oh, I knew him.” Many who read this won’t remember, or perhaps never knew, that there was a farm labor camp by the railroad tracks on Depot Lane in Cutchogue that existed for more than 80 years before it burned to the ground in 2006, and that generations of poor, black, southern-born men and women, including Frank Snyder, lived and worked there.
Frank is not someone whose name will ever appear in a history book about North Fork farming. The labor camp and its dozen or so residents were never on the tourist map.
His name won’t appear in a local history because, until recently, so much of that history has been more about genealogy and family boasting than about fact gathering. No, you won’t read Frank’s name in one of those books. He wasn’t a descendant of a “First Family,” the Europeans who came here, removed the Natives from the land they had occupied for 10,000 years, and whose descendants wrote the histories to make their own families the heroes of the story.
I hope when you finish this column you’ll know Frank a little better, in spite of the all but anonymous life he lived in Cutchogue, a life that revealed the uglier side of sharecropping. His was a life that represents a straight line to the Jim Crow South and the institution of slavery that once stained our lush, beautiful land.
But Frank’s life and the role he played here — and how he lived here — are worth remembering and fitting into the history of this place, for history holds lessons to be learned and passed along, like family heirlooms. History has many sides, but it isn’t playdough, something you mold into anything you want it to be.
Frank was born in McClellanville, in a house that once sat at the back of a plantation. It began as little more than a shack in a patch of woods. Over the years, it was expanded, remodeled and called home by generations of Snyders. His ancestors were slaves on the very land where he was born and where, in November 2005, he returned after an absence of nearly 40 years.
His mother, Susan, was still alive when he returned; his father, Henry, had died, never knowing what had become of his son after he disappeared in the mid-1960s. What I learned is that in 1966 or ’67, Frank visited a sister in New York, probably got drunk in a bar or club somewhere and was picked up by a man who specialized in “recruiting” farmworkers to live in labor camps. He was brought to a camp in Riverhead, then, sometime in the seventies or early eighties, to the camp in Cutchogue. Many farmworkers told me they had a word for this practice of grabbing drunks and bringing them to camps: They said they had been “Shanghaied.”
When I met Frank in the mid-1990s, he was still living in that camp. One of his crew bosses was a man named Carl, who beat and abused him — his favored instrument was an iron skillet. I was told this story by the other camp residents dozens of times. Carl died and another crew boss took over, Jimmy Wilson, a good-hearted man who was born in rural Georgia in 1918. His grandfather, Shadrack Wilson, was born a slave in Georgia in the mid-1850s.
You can still see what remains of the camp today, set back from Depot Lane. It used to be hidden behind a massive barn, inside of which was a “grading” operation for washing and bagging potatoes. I spent months at the camp and in the barn, talking to these men and the two women who lived there, Clara, whose last name I can’t remember, and Bea Evans.
Bea helped cook for everyone along with her duties in the grading barn. After the barn burned down, as she tried to begin a new life, Bea was murdered in Riverhead by a drug dealer.
Every time I went to the camp to talk to Bea, or Clara, or Mr. Wilson, I also sat with Frank. We talked in the grading barn during breaks, or in the little garden alongside the lane that Mr. Wilson kept for his farm stand, and we talked in the bunkroom inside the camp building where Frank and his bunkmate, Oliver Burke Jr., had set up a television they’d picked up at the reuse center at the town dump.
During hundreds of hours of conversations, he said he didn’t know what state he was born in, the name of either parent or even how old he was. He was not sure of his last name. And he had nothing: no bank account down at the North Fork Bank branch in Cutchogue, no tin can with his wages in it and no clothes or shoes that hadn’t been dropped off at the camp in plastic bags or acquired at the Salvation Army store in Riverhead.
When he was picked up at the camp on a Saturday night to begin the long drive home to South Carolina, he got into the car with all that he had after four decades of labor: the clothes he wore, a new baseball cap Bea had bought for him and a trash bag of donated clothes. There was nothing else, not even a penny to buy meals on his way south.
The following morning, a Sunday, when Frank pulled up in front of that little house in McClellanville and climbed out, he stood in the road staring around him in disbelief, as if he never thought this day would come. His mother could be heard wailing inside the house.
“My son’s home, my son’s home,” she cried out.
It was not 1865, or 1875, when a slave sold away from his family somehow made it back home. It was the week before Thanksgiving 2005.
Susan Snyder attended her son’s funeral on March 9. She is 103. Her daughter Dorothy told me two days before the funeral that Frank never spoke about Cutchogue, or his 40 years as a migrant farmworker with nothing at all to show for it.
“We are just glad to have had him home,” she said.
I am writing this column about Frank because he meant something to me, but also because he was here, on the North Fork, putting potatoes in bags at a camp whose presence is barely a part of our collective story. We seem to want to tell the other story, the one with heroes we are related to, and not this one.
No matter your view of history — even if you think it begins here when the English first arrived, and not with the Native people who came when the glaciers retreated — Frank, Clara, Bea, Mr. Wilson, Oliver Burke Jr., and the other residents of the camp deserve to be mentioned.
Consider this column the first draft in the rewriting of our history.
Photo caption: Frank Snyder sits on the front of Jimmy Wilson’s pickup truck. Mr. Wilson stands to the left. Photo was taken at the former Cutchogue farm labor camp. (Viorel Florescu courtesy photo)
Steve Wick is the executive editor of the Times Review Media Group. He can be reached at [email protected].
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An Early Indie Writer
Helen Beatrix Potter’s Frederick Warne & Co.
Original Edition “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” © 1902
Helen Beatrix Potter (July 28, 1866 – December 22, 1943) was an English author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist best known for her imaginative children’s books which celebrated the British landscape and country life, featuring animals such as those in the still beloved The Tale of Peter Rabbit.
However, what you might not know, the book, and her black & white illustrations for it, were originally rejected by publishing houses. Not to be dissuaded, Potter published her children’s book privately, at her own expense. In today’s climate of electronic indie publishing it’s not something unheard of … but it was exceedingly rare in 1901.
A family friend, Hardwicke Rawnsley, had great faith in Potter’s simple children’s tale and made the rounds of the London publishing houses with her self-published work to represent her.
It was Frederick Warne & Co., who had previously rejected the tale, who reconsidered and accepted the (as they called it) “bunny book.” Potter agreed to add color to her pen-and-ink illustrations and, on October 2, 1902, The Tale of Peter Rabbit was officially published.
It was an immediate success. Beatrix Potter continued to write, illustrate and design spin-off merchandise based on her children’s books for Warne until she had published a total of twenty-three books.
Potter left almost all the original illustrations for her books to the UK National Trust. The copyright to her stories and merchandise was given to her publisher, Frederick Warne & Co, now a division of the Penguin Group.
Today, 110-years later, Potter’s books continue to sell throughout the world, in multiple languages. Not bad for someone who was originally an indie writer. Perhaps there’s some hope for me yet.
Happy Birthday, Beatrix.
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Telemarketer Violations Of The TCPA Robocall Lawsuit 2018-11-26T15:40:42-04:00
Telemarketing is strictly regulated by the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, a federal law that restricts the use of autodialer systems and pre-recorded voice messages. Breaking the law can be costly. The TCPA allows people just like you to file suit for financial compensation.
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Civil Telemarketing Lawsuits
Telemarketing is one of the most heavily-regulated industries in America. In fact, most telemarketers can't even call you unless you've given them permission first. That's the law, but it hasn't stopped thousands of companies from spamming us with an endless stream of annoying telemarketing calls. What you do about it is up to you.
Under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), a federal law passed in 1991, normal people like you and me can file civil lawsuits against telemarketers who break the law. If you can prove that a telemarketer broke the TCPA, you can win up to $1,500 per illegal phone or text message they sent you. Obviously, it pays to pay attention to robocalls.
The Federal Law On Telemarketing
So what does a violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act look like?
Before we cover the most common violations, we should note that most of the TCPA's rules center on a principle of consent. Violations become legal, if you've given the telemarketer your prior express consent. For example, it's illegal for a telemarketer to robocall your cell phone unless you've given them written permission to do so.
Likewise, it's illegal for a telemarketer to send you a prerecorded voice message on a landline unless you've given them prior consent. As a result, many TCPA lawsuits ultimately come down to this basic question: did you or did you not provide the telemarketer sufficient consent to call or text you?
Common TCPA Violations
With that caveat out of the way, these are things a telemarketer is not allowed to do without prior express consent:
Call you before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m., your local time
Call your home phone using a prerecorded voice message
Call your cell phone using a prerecorded voice message
Call your cell phone using an autodialer system
Call someone who's on the National Do-Not-Call Registry more than 31 days after their number has been added to the Registry (applies only to sales calls, ones in which a good or service is advertised for sale, or a telemarketer offers to provide a service for an up-front fee)
Call someone who's on the company's internal do-not-call list
Comply with your requests (if you tell a telemarketer to stop calling you, they have to stop)
And these are things a telemarketer must do to remain within the law:
Provide identifying information (their own name, the name of the company or person on whose behalf they're calling you and a phone number or address where that company or person can be contacted) - as a corollary, telemarketers are prohibited from misrepresenting themselves, though it's common for scam artists to pose as government officials, law enforcement officers or representatives of legitimate companies
Maintain and comply with an internal company do-not-call list
Transmit accurate caller ID information (including a company name, if possible)
Notify you that you are not required to consent to receive robocalls to become eligible for purchasing a good or service
These rules aren't just for telemarketers. Anyone who wants to use an autodialer system or prerecorded voice messages to call someone they don't know personally has to follow the TCPA. That includes credit card companies, retailers, mortgage lenders and student loan companies.
Exceptions To The Law
Some industries, on the other hand, have been made exempt from most or all of the TCPA's provisions, including companies who perform surveys, political organizations, nonprofit charitable organizations and debt collection agencies, who are covered by a different law, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
How Autodialers Drove The Rise In Spam Calls
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act was enacted in 1991 to crack down on irritating spam telemarketing calls. At the time, telemarketers were just becoming familiar with a new technology, one that allowed them to automatically dial phone numbers at an extraordinary rate.
The autodialer (first a physical machine, now computer software) was able to store phone numbers, select them (either at random or in sequence) and dial them, all without human intervention.
Obviously, autodialer technology made it far easier for telemarketers to place sales calls, especially when they were using prerecorded voice messages instead of live representatives.
Robocalls Have Skyrocketed
The results were easy to predict. A wave of unwanted sales calls began to flood the phones of American consumers. Using an autodialer and a 40-second prerecorded voice message, a telemarketer can make about 80 calls in an hour. Now just multiply that by thousands and thousands of autodialer systems operated by thousands of different companies.
This problem hasn't gone away. You probably know that already, because you probably get a few unwanted telemarketing calls every week. Or you might get even more than that. Chances are that all of those calls are illegal, especially when you're getting them on your cell phone.
Other Telemarketing Laws
The law also created the National Do-Not-Call Registry, a list, open to all American phone owners, of phone numbers that telemarketers aren't allowed to contact with sales calls. Once you're number is on the list, telemarketers have to stop calling within 31 days. If they continue to call you after that, they're breaking the law.
That's pretty strict, but it hasn't really worked very well. Nearly 80% of the American public has now registered their phone numbers on the National Do-Not-Call Registry, yet robocalls are on the rise. And, with the advent of text messaging, things have only gotten worse.
File A Private Lawsuit To Stop The Calls
The Federal Communications Commission receives more than 200,000 complaints about illegal robocalls every year, more than any other regulatory problem.
The Federal Trade Commission, who also regulates telemarketing activity, gets even more complaints, around 3.5 million in 2016 alone, CNBC reports. In many cases, it's up to individual citizens, who can take private legal action, to hold telemarketers accountable under the law.
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Home Blog Entry Getting along with co-workers may prolong life, researchers find
Getting along with co-workers may prolong life, researchers find
WASHINGTON — People who have a good peer support system at work may live longer than people who don’t have such a support system, according research published by the American Psychological Association.
This effect of peer social support on the risk of mortality was most pronounced among those between the ages of 38 and 43. Yet similar support from workers’ supervisors had no effect on mortality, the researchers found.
In addition, men who felt like they had control and decision authority at work also experienced this “protective effect,” according to the study, published in the May issue of the APA journal Health Psychology. However, control and decision authority increased the risk of mortality among women in the sample.
“[P]eer social support, which could represent how well a participant is socially integrated in his or her employment context, is a potent predictor of the risk of all causes of mortality,” the researchers wrote. “An additional (unexpected) finding
is that the effect of control on mortality risk was positive for the men but negative for the women.”
The researchers rated peer social support as being high if participants reported that their co-workers were helpful in solving problems and that they were friendly. Control and decision authority were rated high if participants said they were able to use their initiative and had opportunities to decide how best to use their skills, and were free to make decisions on how to accomplish the tasks assigned to them and what to do in their jobs.
The researchers, at Tel Aviv University, looked at the medical records of 820 adults who were followed for 20 years, from 1988 to 2008. The workers were drawn from people who had been referred to an HMO’s screening center in Israel for routine examinations. (People who were referred because of suspected physical or mental health problems were excluded from the sample). The workers came from some of Israel’s largest firms in finance, insurance, public utilities, health care and manufacturing. They reported working on average 8.8 hours a day. One-third of them were women; 80 percent were married with children; and 45 percent had at least 12 years of formal education.
The researchers controlled for the physiological, behavioral and psychological risk factors of total cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose levels, blood pressure, body mass index, alcohol consumption, smoking, depressive symptoms, anxiety and past hospitalizations. They obtained the data on the control variables from each person’s periodic health examinations, including tests of physiological risk factors and a questionnaire completed during the examinations by all participants.
In addition, participants were administered another questionnaire that measured job demands, control at work and peer and supervisor support. During the 20-year follow-up period, 53 participants died.
Asked why workplace control was positive for men but not women, the lead researcher, Arie Shirom, PhD, said that for employees in blue-collar type of jobs (and most respondents belonged to this category), high levels of control were found in jobs typically held by men, rather than jobs typically held by women. “Providing partial support to our finding, a past study found that for women in blue-collar jobs, having low levels of control does not increase their risk of becoming ill with stress-related disorders,” Shirom said.
One limitation of the study was that the researchers did not have data on changes in workload, control or support during the 20-year period. “Still, we argue that other researchers have consistently found that the job characteristics of workload, control and support tend to be stable across time,” Shirom said.
The American Psychological Association, in Washington, D.C., is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States and is the world’s largest association of psychologists. APA’s membership includes more than 154,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students. Through its divisions in 54 subfields of psychology and affiliations with 60 state, territorial and Canadian provincial associations, APA works to advance psychology as a science, as a profession and as a means of promoting health, education and human welfare.
Article: “Work-Based Predictors of Mortality: A 20-Year Follow-Up of Healthy Employees,” Arie Shirom, PhD; Sharon Toker, PhD; Yasmin Akkaly, MA; Orit Jacobson, PhD, MA, RN; and Ran Balicer, PhD, MD; Tel Aviv University, Health Psychology, Vol. 30, No. 3.
http://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/hea-30-3-268.pdf
Dr. Shirom can be reached at [email protected]. Dr. Sharon Toker can be reached at: (H) +972 3647 2833; (W) +972 3640 7488; (C ) +972 52388 4789
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Brain Representations of Social Thoughts Accurately Predict Autism Diagnosis
TOPICS:Autism Spectrum DisorderCarnegie Mellon UniversityHealth
By Shilo Rea, Carnegie Mellon Univeristy December 3, 2014
The brain images (pictured) illustrate how the brain representations of a social interaction, “to hug” in this example, differ between neurotypical and autistic participants. The image on the left shows the neural activation for “hug” in the control participants; the image on the right shows the autism group’s near absence of activation in the brain’s posterior midline region – an area which contributes to the representation of the “self.” Although these images show the group average activation patterns, the brain representations of the social interactions in individual participants were sufficiently distinctive to allow participants to be identified as belonging to the autism or control group with 97% accuracy.
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have developed brain-reading techniques that use neural representations of social thoughts to predict autism diagnoses with 97 percent accuracy, establishing the first biologically based diagnostic tool that measures a person’s thoughts to detect the disorder that affects many children and adults worldwide.
Pittsburgh — Psychiatric disorders, including autism, are characterized and diagnosed based on a clinical assessment of verbal and physical behavior. However, brain imaging and cognitive neuroscience are poised to provide a powerful advanced new tool.
Published in PLoS One, the study combined functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and machine-learning techniques first developed at Carnegie Mellon that use brain activation patterns to scan and decode the contents of a person’s thoughts of objects or emotions. The previous work also demonstrated that specific thoughts and emotions have a very similar neural signature across normal individuals, suggesting that brain disorders may display detectable alterations in thought activation patterns.
Now, the research team led by CMU’s Marcel Just has successfully used this approach to identify autism by detecting changes in the way certain concepts are represented in the brains of autistic individuals. They call these alterations “thought-markers” because they indicate abnormalities in the brain representations of certain thoughts that are diagnostic of the disorder.
“We found that we could tell whether a person has autism or not by the their brain activation patterns when they think about social concepts. This gives us a whole new perspective to understanding psychiatric illnesses and disorders,” said Just, the D. O. Hebb University Professor of Psychology in the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences and a leading researcher into the neural basis of autism. “We’ve shown not just that the brains of people with autism may be different, or that their activation is different, but that the way social thoughts are formed is different. We have discovered a biological thought-marker for autism.”
For the study, Just and his colleagues scanned the brains of 17 adults with high-functioning autism and 17 neurotypical control participants. The participants were asked to think about 16 different social interactions, such as “persuade,” “adore” and “hug.”
The resulting brain images showed that the control participants’ thoughts of social interaction clearly included activation indicating a representation of the “self,” manifested in the brain’s posterior midline regions.
However, the self-related activation was near absent in the autism group. Machine-learning algorithms classified individuals as autistic or non-autistic with 97 percent accuracy based on the fMRI thought-markers.
“When asked to think about persuading, hugging or adoring, the neurotypical participants put themselves into the thoughts; they were part of the interaction. For those with autism, the thought was more like considering a dictionary definition or watching a play — without self-involvement,” Just said.
Implications of this research could extend to other psychiatric disorders, such as being suicidal or having obsessive-compulsive disorder, in which certain types of thoughts are altered. By providing a brain-based measure of the altered thoughts to use in conjunction with clinical assessments, this new research could enable clinicians to make quicker and more certain diagnoses and more quickly implement targeted therapies that focus on the alteration.
“This is a potentially extremely valuable method that could not only complement current psychiatric assessment. It could identify psychiatric disorders not just by their symptoms but by the brain systems that are not functioning properly. It may eventually be possible to screen for psychiatric disorders using quantitative biological measures of thought that would test for a range of illnesses or disorders,” Just said.
This neuroscience research is on the vanguard of two fronts: it advances the scientific mission of classifying and diagnosing mental disorders based on behavioral and neurobiological measures (rather than conventional symptoms), and it integrates the conception of brain and mind by assessing thoughts in terms of brain function.
In addition to Just, the research team included CMU’s Vladimir L. Cherkassky, Augusto Buchweitz, Timothy A. Keller and Tom M. Mitchell. The National Institute of Mental Health funded this research.
As the birthplace of artificial intelligence and cognitive psychology, Carnegie Mellon has been a leader in the study of brain and behavior for more than 50 years. The university has created some of the first cognitive tutors, helped to develop the Jeopardy-winning Watson, founded a groundbreaking doctoral program in neural computation, and completed cutting-edge work in understanding the genetics of autism. Building on its strengths in biology, computer science, psychology, statistics and engineering, CMU recently launched BrainHubSM, a global initiative that focuses on how the structure and activity of the brain give rise to complex behaviors.
Publication: Marcel Adam Just, et al., “Identifying Autism from Neural Representations of Social Interactions: Neurocognitive Markers of Autism,” PLOS One, 2014; DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0113879
Image: Marcel Adam Just, et al.
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Liverpool's defiant protest against homophobia
by Siân Ruddick
Published Tue 24 Nov 2009
Marching against homophobia in Liverpool last Sunday (Pic: Bettina Trabant)
Anger and defiance at the rise in homophobic attacks was seen on the streets of Liverpool last Sunday when more than 1,500 people marched through the city.
This was the latest protest by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and their supporters in recent weeks against the discrimination and violence many still face.
The biggest was in London’s Trafalgar Square, where 6,000 people joined a vigil recently.
Liverpool has one of the highest rates of homophobic crime in Britain.
On 25 October James Parkes was attacked while on a night out in the city. Another young man was attacked while leaving a nightclub last week.
The violence has horrified people in Liverpool. Thousands gathered in a vigil last month against the rise in attacks.
Student Emma Stewart initiated last Sunday’s march, which was organised almost entirely through the Facebook social networking site.
The demonstration was young, noisy and working class. The majority of the marchers came from Liverpool and the surrounding area.
Many were angry about the rise of the fascist British National Party (BNP) and the homophobic remarks made by its leader Nick Griffin during his Question Time appearance.
This has added to the climate of homophobia in society.
But there is a mood to fight against this, as proven by last Sunday’s protest.
Gavin and Rory are from Ireland and studying in Liverpool. Gavin told Socialist Worker, “Humans should be treated fairly. I’m here to say that these attacks are not acceptable.”
Rory agreed. He said, “The BNP being on TV and getting votes doesn’t help people be treated equally.”
Erika and Hayley are young workers in the city.
Erika said, “I think the attacks have to do with the credit crunch—people are angry and don’t feel like the government is listening to them, so they take it out on other groups.”
Hayley added, “But putting the blame on each other, or taking it out in violence, is just wrong. People should treat each other with respect. It doesn’t matter who people love.”
The UCU, NUT, Unite and PCS unions, and Liverpool trades council, all brought banners to the event.
Debs Gwynn, the NUT teachers’ union equalities officer in Salford, told Socialist Worker, “Having laws against discrimination isn’t enough. That’s why we need to be out on the streets protesting.
“We have to realise that not everyone is being treated equally and that people are not always accepted for being gay.
“It doesn’t change things just because gay people are seen more in the media. They often represent stereotypes—one narrow version of what it is to be an LGBT person.”
The march gathered at St George’s Square in the city centre. The crowd chanted, “When bigots attack, we fight back” as they wound their way through the city.
People were keen for passers-by to hear the message that homophobia had no place in the city.
The official route of the march meant protesters went down backstreets and past derelict buildings.
Some began to chant, “Put us in the public eye.” This was taken up by significant sections of the march.
A rally then took place at the Picket club. The speakers did not, unfortunately, reflect the strength of feeling of people on the protest.
Labour councillors praised the government’s legislation. A Liberal Democrat councillor read out a statement of support from churches in the city.
And a nightclub owner pledged that £1 of every entry fee that night would go to a medical fund for James Parkes.
But around 250 people then joined a march back to the city centre. They chanted, “Whose streets? Our streets!” as they took over the road at times.
They defied the police, who tried to stop the march.
“The gay community needs to find its voice,” said Jamil, a high school student from Manchester. “We have to join the fight against fascism as well as homophobia.
“There’s been a national rise in attacks, including one of 62 percent in Manchester. Having the Gay Village in the city isn’t enough. People should feel safe to be themselves everywhere.”
People applauded and took leaflets as the march went past. It was an important part of the day’s events.
A short rally was then held in the city centre. Laura Miles of the UCU lecturers’ union said, “We need to have unity and solidarity.
“As there are more cuts in services and more appearances of the BNP on TV, there will be more attacks. We have to stand together and fight for liberation for all.”
Last Sunday’s protest showed that this is beginning to happen, and that a new movement is developing against homophobia, hate crime and fascism.
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County Formation in Acts of Tennessee > Bledsoe County
ACTS OF TENNESSEE 1807, CHAPTER 9:
"An Act to reduce Roane County to constitutional limits, and to form two new and distinct counties south-west of the same."
SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, That from and after the passing of this act, Roane County shall be bounded on the south-west by the following line, viz. Beginning on the north bank of Tennessee, at the end of the ridge that divides the waters of White's Creek from those of Piney River; thence along said ridge, to Wallen's Ridge; thence north forty five west to Overton county line.
SECTION 2. BE IT ENACTED, That all that tract of country lying within the following described bounds, shall be, and is hereby made and constituted a new and distinct county, by the name of Rhea: Beginning at a point on the above described line of Roane County, on the extreme height of the mountain dividing the waters of Sequatchie, from those of Tennessee; thence along the top of said mountain, leaving all the waters running through said mountain in the county of Rhea, to the river Tennessee; thence up the meanders of said river to the beginning.
SECTION 3. BE IT ENACTED, That all that tract of country lying within the following described bounds shall be, and is hereby made and constituted a new and distinct county, by the name of Bledsoe, viz. Beginning on the north-west end or corner of Rhea County, where it strikes the road leading to West Tennessee; thence north forty-five west, to Overton County line; thence southwardly with said line, to White county line, and with that line to the southern boundary of this state; thence eastwardly with said line to the comer of Rhea county line; thence with said line to the beginning.
SECTION 4. BE IT ENACTED, That Thomas Moore, Joseph Brooks and John Henry, are hereby appointed commissioners to fix on the most suitable place for holding courts in said county of Rhea, until further provision is made by law.
SECTION 5. BE IT ENACTED, That for the due administration of justice, that the court of pleas and quarter sessions, shall be held in and for the county of Rhea, on the fourth Mondays of March, June, September and December; and that the first court shall be holden on the first Monday of December; and the justices for said county shall hold their respective courts at the place that shall be fixed upon by the commissioners, until otherwise provided for by law, and shall have and exercise the same powers and jurisdiction as are or shall be prescribed by and for the courts of the several counties in this state.
SECTION 6. BE IT ENACTED, That the said county of Rhea, be, and the same is hereby declared a part of the district of Hamilton, in the same manner and for all purposes, civil, criminal and military, in as full and ample a manner as any county in this state, and shall send two jurors to the superior court of said district.
SECTION 7. BE IT ENACTED, That nothing herein contained shall be so construed as to prevent the collector of public taxes of Roane County to collect the taxes for the year of one thousand eight hundred and seven, and all arrearages of taxes.
SECTION 8. BE IT ENACTED, That John Tollet, Joseph Hoge and James Standefer, are hereby appointed commissioners to fix on the most suitable place for holding courts for Bledsoe County, until otherwise provided for by law.
SECTION 9. BE IT ENACTED, That for the due administration of justice, that the court of pleas and quarter sessions shall be held in and for the county of Bledsoe, on the first Mondays of April, July, October and January; and the justices for said county, shall hold their respective courts at the place that shall be fixed upon by said commissioners, until otherwise provided for by law, and shall have and exercise the power and jurisdiction as are prescribed by and for the courts of the several counties in this state.
SECTION 10. BE IT ENACTED, That said county of Bledsoe be, and the same is hereby declared a part of the district of Hamilton, in the same manner and for all purposes, civil, criminal and military, in as full and ample manner as any county in this state, and shall send two jurors to the superior court of said districts.
SECTION 11. BE IT ENACTED, That nothing herein contained shall be so construed as to prevent the collector of public taxes of Roane County from collecting the taxes for the year eighteen hundred and seven, and all arrearages of taxes.
SECTION 12. BE IT ENACTED, That a majority of the acting justices of the counties of Rhea and Bledsoe, when in session, shall have power, and are hereby authorized and required, to lay a county tax, not exceeding twelve and one half cents on each hundred acres of land liable to taxation; twelve and one half cents on each white poll; twenty five cents on each black poll; fifty cents on each stud horse, kept for covering mares; said tax to be laid from year to year, until otherwise provided for by law.
SECTION 13. BE IT ENACTED, That the election for governor, representatives to congress and members to the general assembly, shall be held at their respective places of holding courts, in the counties of Rhea and Bledsoe, by the sheriffs or their deputies, under the same rules and regulations as are prescribed by law, and on the same days which elections for such purposes, are authorized to be held; and those citizens of Rhea and Bledsoe counties, formerly citizens of Roane County, shall be entitled to vote in their respective counties.
SECTION 14. BE IT ENACTED, That it shall be the duty of the returning officers for the counties of Rhea and Bledsoe, to meet the returning officer of Roane county, in Kingston, on the succeeding Monday, with the number of their respective polls, and with him compare the same; and the returning officer of Roane, those duly elected members of the general assembly, and give certificates accordingly; and it shall be the duty of said sheriff to transmit a just statement of the polls of election for governor and representatives to congress, to the speaker of the senate, in the same manner as by law directed.
SECTION 15. BE IT ENACTED, That the sheriff of the county of Rhea, shall open and hold an election at the place of holding court in said county, on the second Friday and Saturday in January next, for the purpose of electing field officers of the militia in said county; and the militia of said county shall compose the thirtieth regiment of the militia of this state, and be attached to the third brigade.
SECTION 16. BE IT ENACTED, That the sheriff of Bledsoe County shall open and hold an election at the place of holding court in said county, on the third Friday and Saturday in February next, for the purpose of electing field officers of the militia of said county; and the militia of said county shall compose the thirty-first regiment of the militia of this state, and shall be attached to the third brigade.
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Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber opposes Initiative 517
Washington State Initiative 517, which proposes to protect the rights of those gathering signatures for initiatives by creating a 25-foot “harassment-free zone” around them, has gotten a staunch rebuke from the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce.
The organization today said that the proposal “intrusively expands the initiative process,” announcing that the Chamber's board of directors has voted to oppose it upon recommendation from the Chamber's Government Affairs Committee. An email from Mimi Jansen, the Chamber's communications coordinator, said that the committee's recommendation stemmed from multiple reasons, including the infringement of private property rights by allowing signature gatherers inside businesses on their terms.
Initiative 517, the Chamber said, would also impede businesses' ability to deal with aggressive signature gatherers, and local governments and businesses would expend significant resources in court addressing illegal and unconstitutional local ballot initiatives that the measure would force a vote on.
“I think the concern is what's the impact of this in terms of a private business?” Tom Pierson, Chamber president and CEO, asked. “If you own a building or you're in a building, what's 'public access' mean? Is it the entranceway? Can they come into your business? I think it just opens up too many questions and intrusions upon individual businesses, whether you're a mom-and-pop retail store or a Costco or a downtown office building or a business in there.”
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Latin Music Giants Descend On UC Theatre
By Paul Piazza on May 6, 2019 Concerts
Aterciopelados and Los Amigos Invisibles
UC Theatre, Berkeley
Photos by Paul Piazza
On a recent spring Saturday night, a pair of legendary Latin music groups appeared at the UC Theatre in Berkeley. Aterciopelados of Columbia and Los Amigos Invisibles of Venezuela shared a double-bill that drew a packed house of adoring Latin music fans to the beautiful room on University Ave.
Aterciopelados were one of the first bands from Columbia to gain international notice and are considered pioneers in the development of Latin alternative music. They fuse rock with a variety of Columbian and Latin American sounds and it’s all distilled in the masterful creativity of the band’s founders and leaders, vocalist/guitarist Andrea Echeverri and bassist Hector Buitrago. The pair began collaborating in 1992 and have won four Latin Grammys, including most recently for 2018’s Claroscura, which won Best Alternative Music album.
The band’s name means “The Velvety Ones” in English. And Indeed, Echeverri’s vocals and the band’s rhythms can be smooth, but the thematic content is often charged with socially pointed messages. The group have taken on a number of issues in their native land, ranging from women’s rights, to clean water and the displacement of native peoples. Their 2008 album Rio thematically addressed the issue of access to water being a fundamental right for all Columbians. It’s a powerful album.
On this night, the band were in excellent form, with Echeverri leading the charge with a high energy presence that had her working the stage masterfully while at times playing unique instruments, like a colorfully painted maraca in the shape of a uterus. To say she is a dynamic performance artist, who is also a badass frontwoman, is an understatement.
Los Amigos Invisibles are an Argentinian band that blends funk, acid jazz and disco with Latin rhythms. The band puts on an explosive and dynamic show. They were signed by David Byrne to his Luaka Bop Records label in 1995. This collaboration lasted for four albums and garnered a couple of Latin Grammy nominations.
After ending their contract with Luaka Bop, the band started their own record label called Gozadero Records. The band won a Latin Grammy for their album Commercial in 2009 and then followed that up with an album called Not So Commercial in 2011. Most recently, they released an album in 2017 called El Paradise. They are masters at blending genres and making the listener guess at their next move.
The band kept frenetic tempos with frontman Julio Briceno (aka Chilius) and bassist Jose Rafael Torres (aka Catire) inciting the crowd from the front of the stage with percussionist Mauricio Arcas (aka Maurimix) accenting things heavily from the back. Their set was solid and lively but also somewhat marred by an over exuberant lighting technician who kept strobe flashing the audience throughout their performance, which was an unnecessary and rather painfully distracting distortion. Echevveri came out and joined the band for a song near the end of their set, which naturally caused the energy in the room to max out.
Both bands continue to be at the forefront of creativity and have a worldwide following that continues to expand as they tour in the United States. Both of their very deep catalogs of music are well worth checking out.
Find out more about Aterciopelados on their website.
Check out Los Amigos Invisibles here.
Paul Piazza
Paul Piazza is a freelance writer and photographer who lives in Sacramento and often finds excuses to go play disc golf. He covers all genres of music but loves old-school trash metal, Stax-era soul, freestyle hip-hop and the sounds of NOLA. However, the latest album he bought was Cambodian pop. Good music is good music.
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What is Gossamer Health?
Gossamer Health is an open source information system for collecting and organizing syndromic surveillance data, and other health indicator data, for a population.
http://gossamerhealth.org
Gossamer Health:
stands for Good Open Standards System for Aggregating, Monitoring and Electronic Reporting of Health.
is an information technology developed at the University of Washington (UW), and is the result a decade of informatics research, syndromic surveillance, data collection and aggregation experience in the clinical and public health domains.
is the underlying platform developed to support several projects at the UW
underlies the data integration and contributor (restricted) views of the Distribute system, developed and operated by the International Society for Disease Surveillance (ISDS) (https://isds-auth.cirg.washington.edu), which was substantially expanded from a pilot system for collaborative data exchange during the 2009 H1N1 Pandemic.
is now released as open source under the "3 clause" BSD license (http://www.gossamerhealth.org/documentation/bsd-license) to provide state and local health jurisdictions with a cost-effective way to support local and state health jurisdiction syndromic surveillance activities and dynamically participate in networks of surveillance, to facilitate elective data sharing with other organizations that have similar health indicator data, including Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) data
enables the rapid, elective sharing of situational awareness between jurisdictions during a significant outbreak or an event of public health significance.
Is Gossamer Health the same as Distribute?
No. Gossamer Health tools are used in the data collection infrastructure, data integration and notification mechanisms, and the visualizations of surveillance indicators that comprise the Distribute restricted site. That site permits contributing public health agencies to view detailed influenza and gastro-intestinal (GI) indicators at: https://isds-auth.cirg.washington.edu. Gossamer Health also underlies the part of Distribute that sends aggregated and regional data to the Distribute Public Site. More information about the Distribute Project, and the Distribute Community of Practice, may be found here: http://isdsdistribute.org/
Gossamer are the tools
Distribute is the ISDS system, the influenza data, the community of practice...
Gossamerheath is a scaled down surveillance system, intended to be run at a local or state health jurisdiction, or on the Cloud (including Amazon EC2), which based on the Gossamer tools. Gossamerhealth is what you can download, play with, modify, contribute to, and use as you see fit...
To use the Cloud, or not to use the Cloud...?
There's lots of discussion about the Cloud - the benefits of outsourcing infrastructure, improving scalability, decreasing capital and operating costs, weighed against risks such as loss of control over data, service levels, and security. A full consideration of these issues is complex and might start with a Google search on "cloud computing risks and benefits"...
But, with Gossamer, you can have it both ways. Deploy on the Cloud, or deploy on a local system as a simple appliance. Start with one approach and move to the other. Its all good.
Gossamer is built on a flexible virtual machine (VM) appliance model, which we've used to deploy different applications as servers in many settings (http://www.turnkeylinux.org/). We've used Turnkey-based VMs on the commercial grade servers supporting Distribute and other core UW informatics projects, on the Amazon Elastic Computing Cloud (EC2) infrastructure, on laptops and micro-servers supporting clinic systems in Haiti and laboratories in Cote d'Ivoire, and personal desktop systems for both evaluation and development work. They work.
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J.K. Rowling’s Dark Mark
Why she should lose her copyright lawsuit against the Harry Potter Lexicon.
By Tim Wu
Jan 10, 20087:59 AM
As I wrote in October, over the last few years, the relationship between fan-written Web sites and the copyright owners of the content they draw on, if legally murky, has at least been peaceful. Once it dawned on media companies that fan sites are the kind of marketing that they usually pay hard cash for, they generally left the fans alone. But things turned sour in the fall, when the Harry Potter Lexicon Web site announced plans to publish a book version of its fan-written guide to the Potter world. Author J.K. Rowling and publisher Warner Brothers have sued the Lexicon for copyright infringement, exposing the big unanswered question: Are fan guides actually illegal?
As sympathetic as I am to Rowling and her rights as an author, the answer is no. There is a necessary and healthy line between what the initial author owns and what follow-on, or “secondary,” authors get to do, and Rowling is running over that line like the Hogwarts Express. The creators of H.P. Lexicon may not be as creative as Rowling, but they are authors, too, and deserve a little respect from the law.
At issue are the giant fan-written guides like the H.P. Lexiconor the Lostpedia (for the show Lost) that try to collect all known information on topics like Harry’s pet owl or the Dharma Initiative. Rowling takes the position that she, as the original author, has the right to block the publication of any such guide. In her words: “However much an individual claims to love somebody else’s work, it does not become theirs to sell.”
But Rowling is overstepping her bounds. She has confused the adaptations of a work, which she does own, with discussion of her work, which she doesn’t. Rowling owns both the original works themselves and any effort to adapt her book or characters to other media—films, computer games, and so on. Textually, the law gives her sway over any form in which her work may be “recast, transformed, or adapted.” But she does not own discussion of her work—book reviews, literary criticism, or the fan guides that she’s suing. The law has never allowed authors to exercise that much control over public discussion of their creations.
Unlike a Potter film or computer game, the authors of the Lexicon encyclopedia are not simply moving Potter to another medium. Their purpose, rather, is providing a reference guide with description and discussion, rather like a very long and detailed book review. Such guides have been around forever—centuries if you count the Bible, and more recently for complex works like the writings of Jorge Borges or The Lord of the Rings.As long as a guide does not copy the original work verbatim, it falls outside the category of “adaptation.” And that’s why it is largely unnecessary to discuss the more complex copyright doctrine of “fair use.” Rowling’s rights over the guide don’t exist to begin with, so we don’t need to go there.
This can be made clear by looking at a typical Lexiconentry, like this one for the “house elf,” the character who does the scut work in the Potter universe. “House-elves,” says the encyclopedia, “are small humanoid creatures who inhabit large houses belonging to wealthy Wizarding families.”
For a fan to write this kind of entry, Rowling says, is to “take the author’s hard work, re-organize their characters and plots, and sell them for their own commercial gain.” But that’s ridiculous. This and other entries aren’t, as Rowling seems to suggest, anything like an abridgment of the originals. No one would read the Lexiconas a substitute for the Potter books; it is useless unless you’ve read the original, and that makes all the difference.
The closest relevant legal precedent is the 2002 Beanie Baby decision by Judge Richard Posner (who has a taste for cases involving stuffed animals). Ty, the producer of Beanie Babies, doesn’t like unauthorized guides to the Beanie Baby universe and their unflattering tendency to criticize the company, so it sued. Ruling against the company, Judge Posner used the same analogy that I have, comparing the guides to book reviews: “Both,” he said, “are critical and evaluative as well as purely informational; and ownership of a copyright does not confer a legal right to control public evaluation of the copyrighted work.” That’s logic that should control the Potter case as well.
Even if the Beanie Baby case isn’t directly controlling, the economics suggest the same result. How, exactly, are we hurt by the existence of competing guides to the Potter universe, one written by fans, the other by Rowling? It would be strange to say that since Fodor has written a perfectly good guide to London, we don’t need the Lonely Planet or, for that matter, Wikitravel. Giving Rowling what she wants would be like giving Egypt the power to control guides to the pyramids.
Bizarrely, Rowling says that the fan guide would prevent her from writing her own guide to the Potter world. “I cannot,” she said in a statement “approve of ‘companion books’ or ‘encyclopedias’ that seek to preempt my definitive Potter reference book. …” To begin with, Rowling sounds entirely too much like a Death Eater in this quote. More generally, two products in the same market isn’t called pre-emption—the word is competition. Why not let consumers decide which guide they like better? Rowling might object that the fan’s guide will be strewn with errors or poorly written; but it is hardly the job of copyright to protect us from bad execution. And the fan’s guide might actually be better, or at least different.
There are more ethereal reasons that Rowling ought not win. For reasons anthropologists will someday understand, volunteer encyclopedias have become the place to find what passes for our collective wisdom. Wikipediais the clearest example: It may be wrong sometimes, but it is nonetheless a statement as to what we know. To her credit, Rowling accepts this and tolerates the online version of the H.P. Lexicon. But a general rule of the kind she is asking for isn’t so generous: It would, by necessity, give copyright owners power over the content of Wikipediaand other online encyclopedias that discuss their works. Not the end of the world, but certainly a subtle form of thought control.
In the end, this dispute is about the current meaning of authorship. Rowling is the initial author and deserves the bulk of the credit, respect, and financial reward. But she has all of that. What she wants is a level of control over the Potter world that just isn’t healthy. The authors of fan guides, like house elves, rarely get famous or rich. They deserve legal credit for their modest contributions, not the Wizengamot.
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Justia › US Law › US Case Law › US Supreme Court › Volume 73 › Armstrong's Foundry
Armstrong's Foundry, 73 U.S. 766 (1867)
Armstrong's Foundry, 73 U.S. 6 Wall. 766 766 (1867)
Armstrong's Foundry
1. A full pardon and amnesty by the President for all offenses committed by the owner of property seized under the Act of Congress of August 6, 1861, "to confiscate property used for insurrectionary purposes," and which makes property used in aid of the rebellion, with the consent of the owner, subject to seizure, confiscation, and condemnation, relieves such owner from the forfeiture of the property seized so far as the right accrues to the United States.
2. The proceedings under the act relating to a seizure of land present a case of common law jurisdiction, the proceedings in which are to be conformed, in respect to trial by jury and exceptions to evidence, to the course of the common law, and a final decision in which can be reviewed here only on writ of error.
Appeal from the Circuit Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, the proceeding below being one for condemnation of property as used in aid of the rebellion, and resembling in its general features the case just disposed of. It was thus:
An Act of Congress passed August 6, 1861, "to confiscate
property used for insurrectionary purposes," * enacted that property used in aid of the rebellion with consent of the owner, should be the lawful subject of prize and capture wherever found, and made it the duty of the President to cause it "to be seized, confiscated, and condemned." It enacted further that
"such prizes and captures shall be condemned in the district or circuit court of the United States having jurisdiction of the amount, or in admiralty in any district in which they may be seized, or into which they may be taken,"
&c. And the attorney general or any district attorney was to institute proceedings of condemnation himself, or by aid of an informer.
Under this act, a libel of information was filed in the Circuit Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Louisiana in which it was charged that certain property in New Orleans, known as Armstrong's Foundry, had been seized as forfeited to the United States by reason of having been used, with the consent of the owner, in aid of the rebellion. This libel closed with the usual prayer for condemnation. A claim was interposed by John Armstrong as owner, and another claim was interposed by the Citizens' Bank as mortgagee. Armstrong also pleaded the amnesty offered by President Lincoln, and his acceptance of it and compliance with the terms. On the hearing, the plea of pardon was rejected and a decree of condemnation was rendered. Armstrong alone appealed.
Subsequently, and while the cause was pending in this Court, the President of the United States granted to
"the said John Armstrong a full pardon and amnesty for all offenses by him committed, arising from participation, direct or implied, in the said rebellion, conditioned as follows."
Certain conditions were annexed. At this term, Armstrong was allowed, in conformity with the usual course in admiralty cases, to plead the new matter and to file with his plea a statement of facts agreed between his counsel and the Attorney General, showing, among other things, that he had complied with all the conditions of the pardon granted to him.
The question now on the appeal was whether this pardon relieved from forfeiture the property seized.
APPEAL FROM THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA
THE CHIEF JUSTICE delivered the opinion of the Court.
Upon the case presented, it is necessary to consider a single question only.
It was insisted in argument that the pardon pleaded by the appellant cannot avail to relieve him from the forfeiture of the property seized, because the liability to seizure arose, under the statute, from the mode in which the property was employed, and was not to be regarded as a penal consequence of the act of the owner.
We are unable to concur in this view. We think it clear that the statute regarded the consent of the owner to the employment of his property in aid of the rebellion as an offense, and inflicted forfeiture as a penalty. The general pardon of Armstrong therefore relieved him of so much of the penalty as accrued to the United States. We think it unnecessary to express any opinion at present in relation to the rights of the informer.
The proceedings below related to a seizure of land, and though conducted under the statute in the forms of admiralty, must be regarded as a case of common law jurisdiction, a final decision in which can be reviewed here only on writ of error.
The decree of the circuit court therefore must be reversed as irregular and the cause remanded with directions to allow a new trial, the proceedings in which shall be conformed, in respect to trial by jury and exceptions to evidence, to the course of the common law.
MR. JUSTICE MILLER dissented.
* Stat. at Large 319.
At the same time with the two preceding cases was decided, on appeal from the same circuit (Mr. Durant, for the appellant), the case of St. Louis Street Foundry, not distinguishable -- as THE CHIEF JUSTICE stated was the opinion of the Court -- in principle from them.
It appeared in it that Cronan, in the circuit court, pleaded the amnesty proclaimed by President Lincoln on the 8th of December, 1863, and the oath taken by himself in pursuance of the proclamation, but there was no averment in this plea that Cronan was not within any of certain exceptions made by that proclamation.**
THE CHIEF JUSTICE delivered the opinion.
The plea was properly overruled.
Upon proper pleading and proof, however, the claimant of property seized under the act of August 6, 1861, is entitled to the benefit of amnesty to the same extent as, under like pleading and proof, he would be entitled to the benefit of pardon.
The decree of the circuit court must be reversed as irregular and the cause remanded with directions to allow a new trial, the proceedings in which shall be conformed, in respect to trial by jury and exceptions to evidence, to the course of the common law.
** See the Gray Jacket, 5 Wall. 368.
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Gabi: Falcao's the best finisher in the world
(FIFA.com) 30 Aug 2012
“Just thinking about it gives me goosebumps,” said Atletico Madrid captain Gabi, when asked if he could envisage himself holding aloft the UEFA Super Cup in Monaco on 31 August, the date of his team’s clash with UEFA Champions League holders Chelsea.
Back in May, after Los Colchoneros' victory over Athletic Bilbao in the UEFA Europa League final in Bucharest, his captaincy duties were still shared with team-mate Antonio Lopez, who had lead the capital side on to the pitch for many years. Following the defender’s exit from the club, however, the armband was passed to Gabi, whose many tasks now include hoisting any trophies won by the team.
“Because of the size and importance of the club, captaining Atletico is a huge responsibility," said the midfielder. "When things are going well, this is a marvellous club, but when that’s not the case, you have to deal with certain problems, and that helps you to mature – very quickly.”
The 29-year-old Spaniard’s firm commitment to the club has never been doubted by fans, but the path to his current position has not always been a straightforward one. After joining Atletico’s youth side and being part of the first-team squad for four seasons, Gabi’s career took him elsewhere.
“When you end up somewhere else, you miss the club a whole lot more and you dwell on what you could have done differently to avoid leaving it,” he said. In his four years with subsequent employers Real Zaragoza, he developed as a player and emerged as a leader of the team, but his principal desire was to return 'home', an outcome which was eventually achieved in 2011.
Gabi explained: "I came back with things very clear in my mind. I wanted to be involved in a lot of games, to become a key player and whether I made history or not, to somehow ensure that in the future, fans remember me with the same affection they currently show for great players that gave everything for the jersey. I’m working on it!”
I’ve got a lot of time for him, because we went through a lot together, and because he’s an Atletico great. He’s already come out and said that it’ll be the most memorable game of his career, but hopefully things won't go his way.
Gabi on Fernando Torres
The latter goal may not be that far off for Gabi, as following on from the Europa League success enjoyed by Diego Simeone’s charges earlier in the year, they now have the chance to add further silverware to their display cabinet. “Every footballer wants to compete for trophies," said the Madrid native. "Starting off the season by battling it out with a team like Chelsea for the Super Cup is pretty much a dream come true.”
Although the Spanish league calendar has forced Atletico to focus on domestic matters prior to the winner-takes-all encounter in Monaco, Gabi admits that it was inevitable that players’ minds would drift towards the Stade Louis II contest as the big day approached.
“People in the street only want to talk about one thing, and that’s Chelsea," he said. "For many fans, the season begins on 31 August, although for us it has obviously already started. You try to cut yourself off from all that, but it’s not easy.”
Falcao tribute, Torres reunion
Turning to the specific threats posed by the UEFA Champions League title holders, he stresses their physical strength, ability to play as a team and counter-attacking skills: “They’re so dangerous on the counter-attack. [Juan] Mata’s final ball is excellent, and with the pace of Fernando [Torres], they can cause you problems at any time.”
While Chelsea coach Roberto Di Matteo has recently made some significant signings in the shape of Eden Hazard and Oscar, Gabi does not believe that a clear favourite has emerged ahead of Friday’s match.
“They might well be a bigger name than us, but Atletico Madrid have earned respect all over Europe, especially in the last couple of years," insisted Gabi. "On top of that, we’ve got the best finisher in the world, Radamel Falcao, who’s lethal in the box.
"He’s already shown that he’s more than capable of handling these types of games by playing so well in the last two [Europa League] finals, when he practically won them single-handed. We’ll do our best to help him do that again. It’s going to be a tough match between two teams who are among the best in Europe at the moment.”
At the opposite end of the pitch, the night is likely to be of special significance for another high-profile striker, former Atleti star Fernando Torres, with whom Gabi rubbed shoulders at youth level and in the first team.
“We haven’t had that much contact since then, but I’ve got a lot of time for him, because we went through a lot together, and because he’s an Atletico great," said Gabi. "He’s already come out and said that it’ll be the most memorable game of his career, but hopefully things won't go his way this time.”
Torres is a man on form, with three goals in his last four matches for Chelsea, but Gabi is confident in his side’s chances, calling on his colleagues to recapture the spirit of Bucharest: “I’ve been reliving a few moments from the night, especially when I lifted the cup with my team-mates, and now all I want to do is to repeat that experience. I'm not picturing myself in any other situation.”
Will he be able to do just that on Friday? Along with other football fans the world over, we will have to wait and see.
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Federation Concert Hall: Compassion: Lior and the TSO
By Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Compassion: Lior and the TSO to perform poignant song cycle as part of Ten Days on the Island
Music lovers of Tasmania are in for a very special treat on Friday 22 March when the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra collaborates with Lior, one of Australia’s most acclaimed recording artists, for a performance of composer Nigel Westlake’s landmark work, Compassion, as part of Ten Days on the Island 2019.
Compassion draws from the rich worlds of Islam and Judaism to present a collection of poems, proverbs and songs which have profound and poetic messages on the idea of empathy between human beings.
Compassion comes about through an extraordinary collaboration between Lior and Westlake, two of Australia’s leading creative individuals. A fusing of ancient and modern musical traditions, Compassion expresses timeless truths about the power of perspective to change attitudes and actions. It is a work of intense beauty, luminosity and grandeur, befitting the wisdom, poetry and passion of the text.
The song cycle for solo voice and symphony orchestra inhabits a vast array of emotions and colours, at times pulsating and visceral, at others reflective and textural, and draws upon the myriad of influences that Westlake and Lior have been able to bring from their diverse backgrounds.
Lior is one of Australia’s most cherished singer/songwriters. His career is funded on musical credibility and integrity, maintaining independence and individuality in his craft and gathering great success and critical acclaim.
Nigel Westlake is one of Australia’s most respected composers whose compositions have earned numerous accolades, including the Gold Medal at the New York International Radio Festival and 15 APRA awards (Australasian Performing Right Association) in the screen and art music categories. Compassion won the 2014 ARIA Award for Best Classical Album.
Westlake made his conducting debut with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in 1997 and has since conducted performances and recordings of his own works with all the major symphony orchestras in Australia.
‘There is nothing like a great orchestra to amplify the power of words and evoke our most powerful emotions.’ Said Ten Days on the Island Artistic Director Lindy Hume, ‘and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra is a great orchestra. How lucky we are to hear them perform Nigel Westlake’s great work, with its deeply personal themes of grief, despair, hope and redemption, conveyed through Lior’s achingly beautiful singing. This work is intensely poetic, powerful and emotional – I can’t get through Compassion without crying.’
TSO CEO Caroline Sharpen said, the TSO is thrilled to embark on this stunning project as part of Tasmania’s Ten Days on the Island Festival. Compassion is a truly moving work – the artists’ gift to audiences who can take respite from our perpetually busy world in this cocoon of truth and beauty. We cannot wait to work with Lior for the first time, and to reunite with our wonderful friend and collaborator, Nigel Westlake.’
Ten Days on the Island and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra present
FRI 22 MARCH
FEDERATION CONCERT HALL, HOBART
For bookings and further information:
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Tulowitzki expects big things next season from himself and the Blue Jays
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Troy Tulowitzki made a couple of points perfectly clear on Sunday morning: He fully expects to be back next year playing shortstop for the Blue Jays and he expects this team to compete in 2019.
“I don’t believe in rebuilds, honestly,” said Tulowitzki, who also confirmed that he won’t play this season. “I’ve been with a lot of really good teams, I’ve been with teams that weren’t so good. And you look around the league, there are some good examples of teams that are pretty young that win games. So I don’t really believe in that. I do believe in coming back next year and whoever my teammates are, you can win with young players. Baseball’s a game of momentum, you get hot, such as we did the year myself and (David) Price and some other guys mixed in. When I came over, we were a game under .500.
“We had some momentum, we had some confidence and we had the belief that the team could win,” Tulowitzki added of Toronto’s playoff run in 2015. “That’s what needs to be brought back, not necessarily we need to go sign every free agent … we need the belief and we need that fight to win and that’s definitely going to be a challenge for me, being a veteran player on the team. But you can’t do that when you’re not playing. Next year when I am playing I’ll have the ability to hopefully do that and make guys accountable for what they do and try to get them better on a daily basis and hopefully get them to believe that you can win games with, honestly, anybody on the field. It really doesn’t matter.”
In this Thursday, April 6, 2017, file photo, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki gets Tampa Bay Rays’ Evan Longoria out at second and relays the throw to first in time to turn a double play on Brad Miller during the fourth inning of a baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla. Chris O'Meara / AP
Tulowitzki’s assertion that he’s the kind of player who keeps his teammates accountable and gives them the belief that they can win may sound a trifle boastful, but it’s a point Jays manager John Gibbons has made from the very first day Tulowitzki arrived. The manager always says that even if Tulowitzki had lost a step and may not always hit, what he brings to the middle infield is invaluable. With that in mind, Tulowitzki said he will not entertain the idea of switching positions.
“I’m of the Cal Ripkin mould,” he said. “Positioning is very important. My experience out there I think proves that you don’t have to be the quickest guy. It’s about reads, it’s about knowing the game, it’s about baseball smarts, it’s about angles, there’s a lot more that goes into playing shortstop than people think. I believe in my ability. I believe in the homework I do so. And guess what? My heels aren’t going to be hurting either (next season) and I played with my heels bothering me the last couple of years. I might even be better suited for the position as I get older. I’ve studied that position for a long time and have done it for a long time which gives me a huge advantage.”
Tulowitzki had “big” bone spurs removed from both feet earlier in the year and called this season “very tough to say the least.” But he’s optimistic about his future and expects to be totally healthy for spring training. As for the young players who have filled in for him while he was on the DL – young players that the Jays are trying to develop in the hopes of bright future – Tulowitzki said while he’s impressed, he’s certainly not going to roll over and hand his job to Lourdes Gurriel Jr. or Bo Bichette.
“I would love for it to be a competition (at shortstop), because that makes our team better,” he said. “I’ve always said from day one when I stepped into the big leagues … I welcome competition. You don’t get to this point without competing. If there’s someone that’s better than me, I’ll be the first to say it. I look around the big leagues, I try to be the best shortstop in the game. There’s been plenty of years when I’ve been the best shortstop in the game, there’s times when I’ve been the worst shortstop and if we had anybody that was worth anything, they should have took my job. That’s the nature of the business.
“(But) like I said, I’m a shortstop. If someone’s better than me, I’ll pack my bags and go home. (But) I do think I bring a lot more than what you guys see out there too,” Tulowitzki added. “There’s stuff behind the scenes that goes on, there’s things I try to help teammates with. I think I do bring a veteran leadership. Those things shouldn’t go unnoticed. ”
Tulowitzki said doubters and naysayers will only fuel his fire.
“I’m honestly excited for what’s ahead,” he said.
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Tag: cyberwarfare
Reciprocity – Making Progress
Hey all. Just wanted to let people know that I’m still around. And as luck would have it, I’ve found myself with some free time; free time that I’ve put towards creative writing again! In the past two weeks in fact, I have come up with a lot of new ideas for both Oscar Mike and (more importantly) Reciprocity. On this latter project, I’ve spent the past few days working through the half-written spots, and now I have a full five chapters done.
More importantly, I have revised the overall plot yet again. The last time I did this (not that long ago), I chose to change the nature of the antagonist to that of a Chinese ex-pat who was a former member of Unit 61398 – the People’s Liberation Army’s cyber warfare division. His name was Shen, and his plot involved a string of kidnapping, double-dealing, and cyber-terrorism that threatened to change the global geopolitical balance.
I liked this idea because I felt that after a good deal of research, the focus of the story should be on post-communist China, where a great deal of social confusion and economic turmoil was leading to the emergence of a semi-fascist state. In a pattern that is reminiscent to modern-day Russia, Shen sought to take advantage of these changes in order to unleash a massive cyber attack.
The downtown business district of Shanghai. One of many locations in the story.
This would have the effect of completely preoccupying the west, disabling the US Pacific Fleet, and allowing China’s new government to occupy Taiwan and the South China Sea, thus asserting their territorial sovereignty over the region. While this was interesting (at least to me), it still fell short. What I really wanted was an antagonist in the story that would make the focus be all about the two greatest issues we will be facing in the not-too-distant future.
These issues are none other than climate change, which will result in more in the way of droughts, wildfires, flooding, coastal storms, tornadoes, and diminishing resources; and technological progress, which will result in the pace of change and getting faster and faster to the point of total unpredictability.
For awhile, I’ve been writing about these subjects, and they were supposed to be the centerpiece of the story. So here’s the new plot, in a nutshell: The year, same as always, is 2030. A technological magnate’s child disappears while slumming in the Pacific Northwest in what appears to be an act of kidnapping. However, his disappearance is in fact orchestrated as part of a complex cyber intrusion designed to steal company data.
The man leading this theft – who is known only as Zeke – intends to leverage this data in mainland China, where a former member of Unit 61398, now himself a technological magnate, is in possession of a quantum-based cyber virus of last resort, a weapon that was created for a war that never happened. This virus is known as “Baoying”, which in Chinese, loosely translates to Reciprocity.
Zeke knows about this weapon because he spent years developing contacts around the world, bringing together gun runners, terrorists, socialist and anarchist militias, and Chinese ex-pats that reaches from Central Asia and the Middle East all the way to South America and the South Pacific. Though separated by ideological differences, these organizations are united in wanting to see an end to the status quo.
Zeke, however, has his own agenda. A one-time member of the technological magnates he is now using as pawns, he saw so much of the world and witnessed atrocities firsthand. He also witnessed how the privilege of developed countries is paid for in the blood of others. After a scandal in which he publicly aired all of his companies many shady dealings, his partners crucified him and cast him to the fringes of society.
In an age where the richer nations are facing the prospect of limitless energy, quantum computing, abundant resources and post-mortality while other states are failing due to displacement and mass starvation, Zeke is hoping to level the playing field once and for all. He is a genius and a man moved by a personal sense of justice. But most of all, he is a man dealing with terrible demons and some deep trauma that he can’t begin to suppress.
This kind of plot, I think, works so much better. The antagonist seems much more socially relevant, the story more focused on the big issues I like to explore, and it all seems a little less hawkish than a story where the Chinese are essentially the bad guys. But most of all, I envisioned a climactic scene where the antagonist – while explaining his motivations – says something like this:
I want a future I can control. I want a future where I have a choice. I am sick of unpredictability, or chaos and confusion. I’m sick of people being left behind, and our world being torn apart. Tomorrow, everyone will find themselves on common footing. Tomorrow, we will begin thinking towards our common future.
Try getting something like that out of a former communist who just wants to see his country win a war! Well, that’s the idea as I see it right now. What do you think? Sound good?
By storiesbywilliamsin Novels, Sci-Fi, Writing March 20, 2015 March 21, 2015 887 Words9 Comments
Reciprocity – The Deets
Hey again, all. I find myself with some spare time for the first time in awhile. So I thought I might take a moment to share an idea I’ve been working with, in a bit more detail. Last post I made, I talked about the bare bones of a story I am working on known as Reciprocity, the successor to the story known as Apocrypha. But as it turns out, there are a lot of details to that story idea that I still want to share and get people’s opinion on.
You might say this is a story that I am particularly serious about. Should it work out, it would be my break from both space-opera sci-fi and zombie fiction. A foray into the world of hard-hitting social commentary and speculative science fiction.
So the year is 2030. The world is reeling from the effects of widespread drought, wildfires, coastal storms, flooding, and population displacement. At the same time, a revolution is taking place in terms of computing, robotics, biomachinery, and artificial intelligence. As a result, the world’s population finds itself being pulled in two different directions – between a future of scarcity and the promise of plenty.
Space exploration continues as private aerospace and space agencies all race to put boots on Mars, a settlement on the Moon, and lay claim to the resources of the Solar System. India, China, the US, the EU, Russia, Argentina, Brazil, and Iran are all taking part now – using robotic probes and rovers to telexplore the System and prospect asteroids. Humanity’s future as an interplanetary species seems all but guaranteed at this point.
Meanwhile, a new global balance of power is shaping up. While the US and the EU struggle with food and fuel shortages, Russia remains firmly in the grips of quasi-fascist interests, having spurned the idea of globalization and amicable relations with NATO and the EU in favor of its Collective Security Treaty, which in recent years has expanded to include Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Meanwhile, China is going through a period of transition. After the fall of Communism in 2023, the Chinese state is lurching between the forces of reform and ultra-nationalism, and no one is sure which side it will fall on. The economy has largely recovered, but the divide between rich and poor is all too apparent. And given the sense of listless frustration and angst, there is fear that a skilled politician could exploit it all too well.
It’s an era of uncertainty, high hopes and renewed Cold War.
The MacGuffin:
The central item of the story is a cybervirus known as Baoying, a quantum-decryption algorithm that was designed by Unit 61398 in the early 2020’s to take down America’s quantum networks in the event of open war. When the Party fell from power, the Unit was dissolved and the virus itself was destroyed. However, rumors persisted that one or more copies still exist…
Notable Characters:
For this ensemble to work, it had to represent a good cross-section of the world that will be, with all its national, social and economic boundaries represented. And so I came up with the following people, individuals who find themselves on different sides of what’s right, and are all their own mix of good, bad, and ambiguous.
William Harding: A privileged high school senior with an big of a drug problem who lives in Port Coquitlam, just outside of the Pacific Northwest megalopolis of Cascadia. Like many people his age, he carries all his personal computing in the form of implants. However, a kidnapping and a close brush with death suddenly expand his worldview. Being at the mercy of others and deprived of his hardware, he realizes that his lifestyle have shielded him from the real world.
Amy Dixon: A young refugee who has moved to Cascadia from the American South. Her socioeconomic status places her and her family at the fringes of society, and she is determined to change their fortunes by plying her talents and being the first in her family to get a comprehensive education.
Fernie Dixon: Amy’s brother, a twenty-something year-old man who lives away from her and claims to be a software developer. In reality, he is a member of the local Aryan Brotherhood, one of many gangs that run rampant in the outlying districts of the city. Not a true believer like his “brothers”, he seeks money and power so he can give his sister the opportunities he knows she deserves.
Shen Zhou: A former Lieutenant in the People’s Liberation Army and member of Unit 61398 during the Cyberwars of the late teens. After the fall of Communism, he did not ingratiate himself to the new government and was accused of spying for foreign interests. As result, he left the country to pursue his own agenda, which places him in the cross hairs of both the new regime and western governments.
Arthur Banks: A major industrialist and part-owner of Harding Enterprises, a high-tech multinational that specializes in quantum computing and the development of artificial intelligence. For years, Banks and his associates have been working on a project known as QuaSI – a Quantum-based Sentient Intelligence that would revolutionize the world and usher in the Technological Singularity.
Rhianna Sanchez: Commander of Joint Task Force 2, an elite unit attached to National Security Agency’s Cyberwarfare Division. For years, she and her task force have been charged with locating terror cells that are engaged in private cyberwarfare with the US and its allies. And Shen Zhou, a suspected terrorist with many troubling connections, gets on their radar after a mysterious kidnapping and high-profile cyberintrusion coincide.
And that about covers the particulars. Naturally, there are a lot of other details, but I haven’t got all day and neither do you fine folks 😉 In any case, the idea is in the queue and its getting updated regularly. But I don’t plan to have it finished until I’ve polished off Oscar Mike, Arrivals, and a bunch of other projects first!
By storiesbywilliamsin Ideas, Sci-Fi November 1, 2014 November 1, 2014 997 Words7 Comments
Rebooting An Idea – Reciprocity
For awhile now, I’ve been tinkering with a story idea known as Apocrypha. It first came to me back in 2009 when I decided to move away from space opera and into more hard science fiction. I even decided to relaunch the idea a few months back, which would be the second time I decided to reboot the idea. And now, I’m rebooting it yet again, but with one major change.
Basically, I’ve re-conceived the plot to focus on a world set in 2030, where China’s Communist system has collapsed, Russia continues to exist as a semi-fascist state, the internet of things is in full swing, and several different forces are competing for control over which direction the future takes. Some want to rehash old rivalries, while others want to bring about a revolution in computing that will dissolve all boundaries.
The name of the new story is Reciprocity, which is taken from the Chinese concept of Bao Ying. I chose this as a name because while researching Chinese ancestral religion, I came across a central theme which states that the fate of all human beings is determined by cosmic reciprocity.
The concept of Bao Ying is also expressed as follows in various Zhou-Dynasty texts:
On the doer of good, heaven sends down all blessings, and on the doer of evil, he sends down all calamities.
This belief incorporates two separate elements:
Ming yun: which loosely translated, means personal destiny. Whereas ming is “life” or “right”, the word yun defines “circumstance” and “individual choice”. In the Chinese ancestral faith, it is perceived as something both fixed (bound by fate) and flexible (implying choice and free will).
Yuan fen: which means “fateful coincidence”, describing good and bad possibilities and potential relationships. Here too, the elements of fate and choice intersect, with good and bad casualties being assigned usually to one or the other.
Both concepts are linked, because what appears on the surface to be chance events (for better or worse), are part of the deeper rhythm that shapes personal life based on how destiny is directed. Given the fact that I thought the story should focus on China, this concept spoke to me.
Originally, Apocrypha was all about a group of apocalyptic terrorists who have ties to various anti-modernist, anti-western groups who try to use a Chinese cyber-virus named Hǔnluàn (Chinese for chaos) to accomplish their goals. However, this idea wasn’t panning out in a few ways. Mainly, the antagonists didn’t seem believable to me, especially where their motivations are concerned.
But after talking it over with a friend and neighbor, I came to realize that the real focus of the story was China – or rather, how the aftermath of Maoism would affect the country and the global balance of power. In this sense, the antagonists were much more believable if they themselves were Chinese ex-pats, people who were unhappy with the current world order and wanted to change it.
Borrowing from Russia’s post-Communist experience, I basically foresee China going through many of the same problems in the near future. First, the state would find itself under a great deal of pressure due to ongoing demands for reform, pro-democracy protests, and the memory of Tienanmen Square. And I also imagine the health effects of air pollution and cancer farms would also add to the resistance.
But by the 2020s, I expect that the country will also be reeling from the effects of drought, famine, and the destruction of water tables. And then there would be the collapse of the economy caused by the implosion of the real estate bubble – a very likely possibility – which would end the Party’s long history of buying loyalty with economic growth. At that point, the Party would officially fall under the weight of its own corruption, bankruptcy and failure.
Ten years later, China would find itself in a state of serious change and facing an ambiguous future. On the one hand, it would remain a major power economically and militarily, but would still be suffering from lingering environmental damage and uneven development. As a result, it would find itself vulnerable to quasi-fascist politicians looking to exploit people’s uncertainty and funnel it towards a revisionist agenda.
I think you’ll agree, this idea makes way more sense than its predecessor. What’s more, it would give me a chance to cover a big angle I was looking at, which was the involvement of former members of the People’s Liberation Army Cyberwarfare Division (aka. Unit 61398). Assuming that said people were out a job in the not-too-distant future, they would be seriously upset and willing to help in a malicious plot.
What do you think? Too political? Or does it have potential?
By storiesbywilliamsin Novels, Sci-Fi October 29, 2014 785 Words5 Comments
Cyberwars: Latest Snowden Leaks
The case against the NSA’s program of cyberwarfare and espionage has become somewhat like an onion. With every new revelation, the matter becomes more stinking and fetid. Certainly, the first release of classified NSA documents – which dealt with the US’s ongoing cyberwarfare against China and other nations – was damaging to the agency’s image. But it has been the subsequent publication of documents that deal with domestic surveillance that have been the most damning.
According to Snowden, he was motivated to leak this information because of the troubling case of hypocrisy inherent in the NSA programs. And in the lastest leak, Snowden has now confirmed that at least five Muslim-Americans – including prominent lawyers, a civil rights leader and academics – were the subject of years’ worth of surveillance by both the FBI and the National Security Agency.
Among the targets were Nihad Awad, the executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations – the top Muslim-American civil rights organization in the United States – and Faisal Galil, a longtime Republican operative and former Bush Administration official who worked for the Department of Homeland Security and held a top-secret security clearance during the time he was under surveillance.
Also among the American targets was Asim Ghafoor, an attorney for the al-Haramain Islamic Foundation who who has represented clients in terrorism-related cases . He is also the man who famously discovered in 2004 that he and his clients were under surveillance after the Treasury Department mistakenly released to him a document listing calls he’d made to his clients.
Other targets include Hooshang Amirahmadi, an Iranian-American professor of international relations at Rutgers University and Agha Saeed, a former political science professor at California State University who champions Muslim civil liberties and Palestinian rights. All of the targets appear to have been singled out because of their Muslim backgrounds and their activities either defending Muslim clients or on behalf of various causes.
The individuals appear on an NSA spreadsheet in the Snowden archives called “FISA recap”—short for the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Under that law, the Justice Department must convince a judge with the top-secret Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court that there is probable cause to suspect of an American of being engaged in or abetting terrorism, espionage, or sabotage against the US.
The authorizations must be regularly renewed by the court for the surveillance to remain in effect, usually every 90 days for U.S. citizens. In none of these cases were the individuals singled out for surveillance because they were suspected of committing or planning a crime. And six years after the period the document covers, none of them has been charged with any crime related to the surveillance.
Greenwald says the revelations offer a more detailed look at who the government is targeting. Although there are some Americans on the list who have been accused of terrorism, the five highlighted in The Intercept piece have all led what appear to be law-abiding lives. As Greenwald explained:
This is the first time that there’s a human face on who the targets are of their most intrusive type of surveillance. [H]ere you really get to see who these people are who are the people worthy of their most invasive scrutiny. I think it’s important for people to judge—are these really terrorists or are these people who seem to be targeted for their political dissidence and their political activism?
All of these five individuals identified in the article has gone on record to vehemently deny any involvement in terrorism or espionage. Outside of their ancestry, there appears to be no justification whatsoever for the surveillance. Faisal Gill, whose AOL and Yahoo! email accounts were monitored while he was a Republican candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, had this to say when interview by The Intercept:
I just don’t know why. I’ve done everything in my life to be patriotic. I served in the Navy, served in the government, was active in my community—I’ve done everything that a good citizen, in my opinion, should do.
Ghafoor was also of the opinion that profiling had everything to do with him being targeted for electronic surveillance. When told that no non-Muslim attorneys who defended terror suspects had been identified on the list, he replied:
I believe that they tapped me because my name is Asim Abdur Rahman Ghafoor, my parents are from India. I travelled to Saudi Arabia as a young man, and I do the pilgrimage. Yes, absolutely I believe that had something to do with it.
Civil liberties groups have expressed anger that the five appear to have been targeted largely for having Muslim backgrounds. One such group is the Muslim Advocates, which released the following statement shortly after the story was published:
This report confirms the worst fears of American Muslims: the federal government has targeted Americans, even those who have served their country in the military and government, simply because of their faith or religious heritage. Muslim Advocates calls on the President and Congress to take steps immediately to reform the NSA surveillance program to uphold basic privacy rights and civil liberties that the Constitution guarantees to every American, regardless of faith.
The new revelations confirm for the first time that the government targeted U.S. attorneys, sometimes without warrants. Crucially, the revelations also give targets of the domestic surveillance legal standing to sue. Snowden indicated to Greenwald last year that he included the target list in the cache of leaked documents because he wanted people who had been under such surveillance to have evidence to challenge the spying in court.
In the past, journalists and attorneys have tried to challenge the constitutionality of the government’s surveillance activities in court. But since the defendants did not have proof that they in particular had been targeted, the courts were forced to rule that they did not have standing. The spreadsheet, however, provides evidence of targeted surveillance for those who have now been identified.
In short, this latest revelation has provided Americans, and not just those of Muslim descent, with the means to hold the NSA and the FBI accountable for the first time. Since the historic episode known as the “war on terror” began, revelations have led to challenges and promises for reform. But in all cases, the crucial issue of whether or not these programs would be allowed to continue has been carefully sidestepped.
Whether it was the failure of FISA reform to reign in domestic wiretapping and data mining, or the Obama administrations endorsement of “transparent” surveillance, it seems obvious clear that an administrative solution was not in the works. But opening the way for successive lawsuits for wrongful surveillance might just prove to be more effective.
What is certain, though, is that the battle between civil liberties and surveillance in the “Digital Age” is nowhere close to being resolved. As the daily volume of data sent around the world continues to grow – from terabytes to petabytes to exabytes – there will continually be a need for monitors to watch for sinister things. And as long as they are willing to push the boundaries in the name of security, there will continue to be challenges.
Sources: wired.com, firstlook.org
By storiesbywilliamsin News July 17, 2014 1,210 WordsLeave a comment
Cyberwars: Watching the US and China in Real-Time
Since the dawn of the internet age, there has been no shortage of stories about hackers, malware-peddling malcontents, online scams and identity theft. Add to that the growing consensus that wars in the future will be fought online through “cyberwarfare divisions”, and you can understand why such positive statements once made about the internet – like how it would bring the world together and create “a global village” – would seem incredibly naive now.
However, despite the prevalence of hacking and cyberwarfare-related fear, very few people have actually experienced what it is like. After all, the effects of hacking are mostly invisible to the untrained eye, with the exception of very-high-profile database breaches. Now, though, a security company has produced a fascinating geographic map that shows global hacking attempts in real-time. And of course, the ongoing battle between US and Chinese forces accounts for much of it.
The real-time map, maintained by the Norse security company, shows who’s hacking who and what attack vectors are being used. The data is sourced from a network of “honeypot” servers – essentially a juicy-looking target that turns out to be a trap -maintained by Norse, rather than real-world data from the Pentagon, Google, or other high-profile hacking targets. The Norse website has some info about its “honeynet,” but it’s understandably quite sparse on actual technical details.
If you watch the map for a little while, it’s clear that most attacks originate in either China or the US, and that the US is by far the largest target for hack attacks. You can also see that the type of hack used, indicated by the target port, is rather varied. Microsoft-DS (the port used for Windows file sharing) is still one of the top targets , but DNS, SSH, and HTTP are all very popular too. CrazzyNet and Black Ice – two common Windows backdoor programs often used by script kiddies and criminals – is also sure to pop up.
On occasion, the map is likely to show a big burst of coordinated attacks coming from China and directed towards the US. And while it is difficult to blame these attacks directly on the Chinese government (as they are adept at routing their attacks through other servers) government and independent researchers are confident the majority of these attacks are being directed by the People’s Liberation Army’s Unit 61398 – aka. the PLA’s cyberwarfare division.
A lot of hacks originate in the US, too, but their targets are much more varied. And in cases where Chinese facilities (or other nations that are nominally identified as hostile to the US) you can bet that the US Cyber Command at Fort Meade is behind the lot of them. But the map is still limited in that it uses Norse’s own honeypot operations to identify these attacks, and it therefore cannot be said with absolute certainty that real attacks happen in the same fashion.
But a general picture of the size and shape of global hacking and cyberwarfare can be divined by looking at the stats. Back in 2012, the US DOD reported that it was the target of 10 million cyber attacks per day. Likewise, the National Nuclear Security Administration says it saw 10 million attacks per day in 2012. In 2013, BP’s CEO said it sees 50,000 cyber attacks per day, and the UK reported around 120,000 attacks per day back in 2011.
While the extent and purpose of these attacks certainly varies, it is pretty clear that hacking and cyberwarfare is a global problem and something that governments, corporations, and institutions need to pay attention to. Last year, the Obama administration’s announced that it would not sit idly by in the face of stepped up attacks from China. However, the subsequent testimony and document leaks by Snowden showed that the US has been conducting its own attacks the entire time (and even beforehand).
And such is the nature of war, regardless of the context or the weapons used. States rattle their swords claiming they will not tolerate aggression, but there is always a fine line between maintaining one’s defenses and escalating a situation to the point that mutual destruction becomes inevitable. Perhaps the people who are currently fighting this alleged cyberwar should look to the past – specifically to the First World War and the Cold War – to see just how effective “arms races” are!
Source: extremetech.com, map.ipviking.com
By storiesbywilliamsin News July 2, 2014 July 2, 2014 730 Words1 Comment
Cyberwars: ACLU and NSA ex-Director to Debate Tomorrow!
In what is sure to be a barn-burner of a debate, the former head of the National Security Agency – General Keith Alexander – will be participating tomorrow in a with ACLU Executive Director Anthony Romero. The televised, surveillance-themed debate, will take place tomorrow – June 30th, 10:30am Eastern Time – on MSNBC. The subject: whether or not the NSA’s vast surveillance and data mining programs are making American’s safer.
While many would prefer that the current head of the NSA be involved in the debate, General Alexander is a far better spokesperson for the controversial programs that have been the subject of so much controversy. After all, “Emperor Alexander” – as his subordinates called him – is the man most directly responsible for the current disposition of the NSA’s cyber surveillance and warfare program.Who better to debate their merit with the head of the ACLU – an organization dedicated to the preservation of personal freedom?
And according to classified documents leaked by Edward Snowden, General Alexander’s influence and power within the halls of government knew no bounds during his tenure. A four-star Army general with active units under his command, he was also the head of the National Security Agency, chief of the Central Security Service, and the commander of the US Cyber Command. It is this last position and the power it wields that has raised the greatest consternation amongst civil-libertarians and privacy advocates.
Keith Alexander is responsible for building this place up between 2005 and 2013, insisting that the US’s inherent vulnerability to digital attacks required that he and those like him assume more authority over the data zipping around the globe. According to Alexander, this threat is so paramount that it only makes sense that all power to control the flow of information should be concentrated in as few hands as possible, namely his.
In a recent security conference held in Canada before the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), Alexander expressed the threat in the following, cryptic way:
What we see is an increasing level of activity on the networks. I am concerned that this is going to break a threshold where the private sector can no longer handle it and the government is going to have to step in.
If this alone were not reason enough to put people on edge, there are also voices within the NSA who view Alexander as a quintessential larger-than-life personality. One former senior CIA official who agreed to speak on condition of anonymity, claimed:
We jokingly referred to him as Emperor Alexander—with good cause, because whatever Keith wants, Keith gets. We would sit back literally in awe of what he was able to get from Congress, from the White House, and at the expense of everybody else.
And it is because of such freedom to monitor people’s daily activities that movements like the February 11th “The Day We Fight Back” movement – an international cause that embraced 360 organizations in 70 countries that were dedicated to ending mass surveillance – have been mounted, demanding reform.
In addition, a series of recent ruling from the US Supreme Court have begun to put the kibosh on the surveillance programs that Alexander spent eight years building up. With everything from cell phone tracking to cell phone taps, a precedent is being set that is likely to outlaw all of the NSA domestic surveillance. But no matter what, the role of Snowden’s testimony in securing this landmark event cannot be underestimated.
In fact, in a recent interview, the ACLU’s Anthony Romero acknowledged a great debt to Snowden and claimed that the debate would not be happening without him. As he put it:
I think Edward Snowden has done this country a service… regardless of whether or not what he did was legal or illegal, whether or not we think the sedition laws or the espionage laws that are being used to possibly prosecute Snowden are too broad, the fact is that he has kick-started a debate that we did not have. This debate was anemic. Everyone was asleep at the switch.
One can only imagine what outcome this debate will have. But we can rest assured that some of the more predictable talking points will include the necessities emerging out of the War on Terror, the rise of the information revolution, and the dangers of Big Brother Government, as well as the NSA’s failure to prevent such attacks as the Boston Marathon Bombing, the Benghazi Embassy bombing, and a slew of other terrorist incidents that took place during Alexander’s tenure.
Do I sound biased? Well perhaps that’s because I am. Go ACLU, stick to Emperor Alexander!
Sources: engadget.com, democracynow.org
By storiesbywilliamsin Issues, News June 29, 2014 777 Words1 Comment
Cyberwars: The Heartbleed Bug and Web Security
A little over two years ago, a tiny piece of code was introduced to the internet that contained a bug. This bug was known as Heartbleed, and in the two years it has taken for the world to recognize its existence, it has caused quite a few headaches. In addition to allowing cybercriminals to steal passwords and usernames from Yahoo, it has also allowed people to steal from online bank accounts, infiltrate governments institutions (such as Revenue Canada), and generally undermine confidence in the internet.
What’s more, in an age of cyberwarfare and domestic surveillance, its appearance would give conspiracy theorists a field day. And since it was first disclosed a month to the day ago, some rather interesting theories as to how the NSA and China have been exploiting this to spy on people have surfaced. But more on that later. First off, some explanation as to what Heartbleed is, where it came from, and how people can protect themselves from it, seems in order.
First off, Heartbleed is not a virus or a type of malware in the traditional sense, though it can be exploited by malware and cybercriminals to achieve similar results. Basically, it is a security bug or programming error in popular versions of OpenSSL, a software code that encrypts and protects the privacy of your password, banking information and any other sensitive data you provide in the course of checking your email or doing a little online banking.
Though it was only made public a month ago, the origins of the bug go back just over two years – to New Year’s Eve 2011, to be exact. It was at this time that Stephen Henson, one of the collaborators on the OpenSSL Project, received the code from Robin Seggelmann – a respected academic who’s an expert in internet protocols. Henson reviewed the code – an update for the OpenSSL internet security protocol — and by the time he and his colleagues were ringing in the New Year, he had added it to a software repository used by sites across the web.
What’s interesting about the bug, which is named for the “heartbeat” part of the code that it affects, is that it is not a virus or piece of malware in the traditional sense. What it does is allow people the ability to read the memory of systems that are protected by the bug-affected code, which accounts for two-thirds of the internet. That way, cybercriminals can get the keys they need to decode and read the encrypted data they want.
The bug was independently discovered recently by Codenomicon – a Finnish web security firm – and Google Security researcher Neel Mehta. Since information about its discovery was disclosed on April 7th, 2014, The official name for the vulnerability is CVE-2014-0160.it is estimated that some 17 percent (around half a million) of the Internet’s secure web servers that were certified by trusted authorities have been made vulnerable.
Several institutions have also come forward in that time to declare that they were subject to attack. For instance, The Canada Revenue Agency that they were accessed through the exploit of the bug during a 6-hour period on April 8th and reported the theft of Social Insurance Numbers belonging to 900 taxpayers. When the attack was discovered, the agency shut down its web site and extended the taxpayer filing deadline from April 30 to May 5.
The agency also said it would provide anyone affected with credit protection services at no cost, and it appears that the guilty parties were apprehended. This was announced on April 16, when the RCMP claimed that they had charged an engineering student in relation to the theft with “unauthorized use of a computer” and “mischief in relation to data”. In another incident, the UK parenting site Mumsnet had several user accounts hijacked, and its CEO was impersonated.
Another consequence of the bug is the impetus it has given to conspiracy theorists who believe it may be part of a government-sanctioned ploy. Given recent revelations about the NSA’s extensive efforts to eavesdrop on internet activity and engage in cyberwarfare, this is hardly a surprise. Nor would it be the first time, as anyone who recalls the case made for the NIST SP800-90 Dual Ec Prng program – a pseudorandom number generator is used extensively in cryptography – acting as a “backdoor” for the NSA to exploit.
In that, and this latest bout of speculation, it is believed that the vulnerability in the encryption itself may have been intentionally created to allow spy agencies to steal the private keys that vulnerable web sites use to encrypt your traffic to them. And cracking SSL to decrypt internet traffic has long been on the NSA’s wish list. Last September, the Guardian reported that the NSA and Britain’s GCHQ had “successfully cracked” much of the online encryption we rely on to secure email and other sensitive transactions and data.
According to documents the paper obtained from Snowden, GCHQ had specifically been working to develop ways into the encrypted traffic of Google, Yahoo, Facebook, and Hotmail to decrypt traffic in near-real time; and in 2010, there was documentation that suggested that they might have succeeded. Although this was two years before the Heartbleed vulnerability existed, it does serve to highlight the agency’s efforts to get at encrypted traffic.
For some time now, security experts have speculated about whether the NSA cracked SSL communications; and if so, how the agency might have accomplished the feat. But now, the existence of Heartbleed raises the possibility that in some cases, the NSA might not have needed to crack SSL at all. Instead, it’s possible the agency simply used the vulnerability to obtain the private keys of web-based companies to decrypt their traffic.
Though security vulnerabilities come and go, this one is deemed catastrophic because it’s at the core of SSL, the encryption protocol trusted by so many to protect their data. And beyond abuse by government sources, the bug is also worrisome because it could possibly be used by hackers to steal usernames and passwords for sensitive services like banking, ecommerce, and email. In short, it empowers individual troublemakers everywhere by ensuring that the locks on our information can be exploited by anyone who knows how to do it.
Matt Blaze, a cryptographer and computer security professor at the University of Pennsylvania, claims that “It really is the worst and most widespread vulnerability in SSL that has come out.” The Electronic Frontier Foundation, Ars Technica, and Bruce Schneier all deemed the Heartbleed bug “catastrophic”, and Forbes cybersecurity columnist Joseph Steinberg event went as far as to say that:
Some might argue that [Heartbleed] is the worst vulnerability found (at least in terms of its potential impact) since commercial traffic began to flow on the Internet.
Regardless, Heartbleed does point to a much larger problem with the design of the internet. Some of its most important pieces are controlled by just a handful of people, many of whom aren’t paid well — or aren’t paid at all. In short, Heartbleed has shown that more oversight is needed to protect the internet’s underlying infrastructure. And the sad truth is that open source software — which underpins vast swathes of the net — has a serious sustainability problem.
Another problem is money, in that important projects just aren’t getting enough of it. Whereas well-known projects such as Linux, Mozilla, and the Apache web server enjoy hundreds of millions of dollars in annual funding, projects like the OpenSSL Software Foundation – which are forced to raise money for the project’s software development – have never raised more than $1 million in a year. To top it all off, there are issues when it comes to the open source ecosystem itself.
Typically, projects start when developers need to fix a particular problem; and when they open source their solution, it’s instantly available to everyone. If the problem they address is common, the software can become wildly popular overnight. As a result, some projects never get the full attention from developers they deserve. Steve Marquess, one of the OpenSSL foundation’s partners, believes that part of the problem is that whereas people can see and touch their web browsers and Linux, they are out of touch with the cryptographic library.
In the end, the only real solutions is in informing the public. Since internet security affects us all, and the processes by which we secure our information is entrusted to too few hands, then the immediate solution is to widen the scope of inquiry and involvement. It also wouldn’t hurt to commit additional resources to the process of monitoring and securing the web, thereby ensuring that spy agencies and private individuals are not exercising too much or control over it, or able to do clandestine things with it.
In the meantime, the researchers from Codenomicon have set up a website with more detailed information. Click here to access it and see what you can do to protect yourself.
Sources: cbc.ca, wired.com, (2), heartbleed.com
By storiesbywilliamsin Computing, News, Technology May 7, 2014 October 6, 2014 1,507 WordsLeave a comment
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Philo, like nearly every other service listed here, gives you a long list of popular cable channels to watch live over the internet. But it differs significantly in what content is supports — or more accurately, doesn’t support. Despite boasting a bevy of channels, including Viacom-owned favorites like MTV and Comedy Central (absent from many competing services), the four major networks — Fox, NBC, CBS, and ABC — are not carried by Philo, nor is anything from ABC’s parent company, Disney. That means, along with no local affiliates, there is also no ESPN. When it comes to locals, though, many viewers can get them over the air with a simple (and affordable) HD antenna for free.
Looking back, some TV executives express regret for doing business with an up-and-coming Netflix, and they struggle to justify their decision to do so. Had they withheld shows from the companies, TV executives might have been vulnerable to lawsuits by the Hollywood talent who have a financial stake in a show being sold to the highest bidder. Netflix frequently offered the most money.
YouTube is known for hosting thousands of viral videos. But it’s also a great place to learn. In the span of a few minutes, you can discover everything from how to fold a fitted sheet to how to make delicious dishes that won’t bust the budget. You can even watch many classic shows and movies there too! Are indie films and documentaries more your thing? Check out Vimeo.
For the base price, you get on-demand stuff from almost all of the networks (but not The CW) and even get them live in some markets. There are lots of basic cable stations (minus Viacom-owned stations like SyFy and Comedy Central). Each new tier of service adds more channels, going up to $44.99 to add some sports programming, and $54.99 for 90 channels, ending with $74.99—that Ultra package has those 90 channels plus paid cable services HBO and Showtime (but no Starz) for a little less than adding them separately.
Cons: Those unlimited screens come at an extra cost. Available only to Hulu With Live TV subscribers, the add-on costs an additional $14.99 per month, nearly twice the price of the basic subscription itself. One of users' biggest gripes with the service is that it doesn't allow for offline viewing. A lot of subscribers also recommend the no commercials add-on.
As far as content goes, Spectrum is relatively expensive for what it offers with one key exception. The Silver TV package gives you access to premium channels like HBO, SHOWTIME, and Cinemax for a better entry price than any other competitor ($84.99 per month). So if you’re really into premium channels, Spectrum might be your go-to for the best bargain.
In designing our guide, we took all of these factors into account and simplified things, designing five bundles of online television programing—one of which, we think, will suit just about any type of TV viewer. For each bundle, we show you the price, the projected savings compared to the 2014 average basic cable price of $66.61, and how many additional a la carte TV seasons (estimated $30 per show) you could buy before cable would be more cost-effective.
The first step to cutting the cord and getting free cable tv legally is to start using a HDTV antenna as you can potentially get every channel you currently watch for free over the air or with an on-demand streaming device from Roku. If that still isn’t enough, you can supplement with a contract-free online streaming plan that offers on-demand or live TV for a fraction of the cost you’re currently paying.
For example, DIRECTV charges $20 a month for every month remaining on your contract. So if you need to get out of your contract but you still have nine months left, you’re looking at a cool $180 plus a $15 deactivation fee. It’s steep, for sure, but it’s all in the contract agreement. Make sure to ask your provider about early termination fees before you sign, just in case.
Google TV is, quite literally, the Android of streaming boxes. It's available on a number of different devices from different manufacturers, in different price ranges, and with different remotes. As such, we can't talk too much about the hardware here (though the VIZIO Co-Star, shown at the right, is a great looking model available for preorder now). The software, however, is very reminiscent of an Android tablet...because that's exactly what it is. You have a wall of icons representing your media, live TV, apps like Netflix and Amazon, and others. You can download Google TV-optimized Android apps from the Google Play store and put them on your home screen.
RT America RT America is based in RT's Washington, D.C. bureau, it includes programs hosted by American journalists. The channel maintains a separate schedule of programs each weekday from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time, and simulcasts RT International at all other times. RT America was compelled to register as a foreign agent with the United States Department of Justice National Security Division under the Foreign Agents Registration Act.[109] English 2010
Apple TV ($149 - $199): Similar to the Amazon Fire, the Apple TV is fantastic for dedicated Mac families, allowing them to sync programing between iPhones, iPads and laptops. Apple also has one of the better interfaces for finding and organizing content, with an app simply called “TV” that’s designed to function a lot like a DVR, keeping the latest episodes of your favorite shows in an easily accessible queue. Note: Netflix shows can be searched via the "TV" app, but they can't be added to its queue; users are simply redirected to the Netflix app.
Philo does lack the comprehensive app and device support of its rivals. For a long time only Roku, iOS devices, and the Chrome browser were supported, but the service came to the Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV devices in July 2018. Philo claims even more devices are on the way, but for now, the truncated device support is a drawback. That said, if you have a supported device and don’t mind skipping sports and the big networks (or can find them with an antenna), Philo is the most affordable way to get live TV. For more on the service, check out our Philo guide.
Showtime Online has a unique service of being able to be added on to other services that you may already subscribe to. For $9 a month, it can be added to Amazon Prime and Hulu and for $11, Playstation Vue. Showtime offers you award-winning series like Dexter, Weeds and House of Lies as well as a large selection of movies including action, comedies and dramas added each month. The stand-alone service is $11 and it offers both live viewing and streaming.
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The creation of RT was a part of a larger public relations effort by the Russian Government in 2005 that was intended to improve the image of Russia abroad.[31] RT was conceived by former media minister Mikhail Lesin,[32] and Russian president Vladimir Putin's press spokesperson Aleksei Gromov.[33] At the time of RT's founding, RIA Novosti director Svetlana Mironyuk stated: "Unfortunately, at the level of mass consciousness in the West, Russia is associated with three words: communism, snow and poverty," and added "we would like to present a more complete picture of life in our country."[32] It is registered as an autonomous nonprofit organization[2][34] funded by the federal budget of Russia through the Federal Agency on Press and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation.[35]
This one’s easy: Get FilmStruck for sure, and then consider Mubi, Fandor and SundanceNow if you never want to run out of challenging foreign films, indie films and documentaries. And while cinephiles who decry Netflix’s paucity of older movies may be shocked to hear this, that service’s teeming library of recent art films from around the world (in July 2018 they included “Aquarius,” “Nocturama” and “Staying Vertical”) is maybe its best-kept secret.
That is far from an exhaustive list. You may find some of these on your big TV streaming hub (Roku has a great list of apps), but not all—some may only be on mobile devices. Remember, a lot of the shows that you watch on these stations end up on other services—specifically Netflix, Hulu, or Prime Video. So you may not have to suffer through watching these on small screens with un-skippable advertising.
Now consider all of the services we've mentioned above, not even factoring in the cost of buying a media hub or smart TV if needed. Assuming you need subscriptions to all of them to get as thorough a cross section of channels as you'd get with cable, it's not cheap. Remember, all these prices are before applicable tax and with the lowest tier of service.
The New Republic writer James Kirchick accused the network of "often virulent anti-Americanism, worshipful portrayal of Russian leaders."[212] Edward Lucas wrote in The Economist (quoted in Al Jazeera English) that the core of RT was "anti-Westernism."[185] Julia Ioffe wrote "Often, it seemed that Russia Today was just a way to stick it to the U.S. from behind the façade of legitimate newsgathering."[12] Shaun Walker wrote in The Independent that RT "has made a name for itself as a strident critic of US policy."[213] Allesandra Stanley wrote in The New York Times that RT is "like the Voice of America, only with more money and a zesty anti-American slant."[61] David Weigel writes that RT goes further than merely creating distrust of the United States government, to saying, in effect: "You can trust the Russians more than you can trust those bastards."[45]
On 19 January 2017, RT stated that it had been temporarily restricted from posting media on its Facebook page until 21 January, after the service claimed that RT had infringed on the copyrights of Radio Liberty's Current Now TV when broadcasting a live stream of Barack Obama's final press conference as president of the United States. Current Time TV denied that it had sent any specific complaints to Facebook, and both RT and Current Now TV stated that they had obtained their feed from the Associated Press. The restriction was removed after about 20 hours, but Facebook did not say officially if this was because of a technical error or a policy issue.[267][266]
The options above are ones I have personally found online. What if none of those providers service your location? Luckily, I have partnered with an internet sales solution team that will find available internet in your area. Simply call toll free (855) 432-3254, provide your zip code at the prompt and a sales representative will provide you with available internet offers in your area.
Feature-wise, Philo is similar to the other services above (and cheaper, to boot). DVR access allows for recording and storing content, though, like Playstation Vue, your DVR content will only stick around for a limited time — 30 days, in this case. Another feature Philo includes is the ability to access content from pay-walled apps for channels carried by Philo. For example, since Philo’s channel packages includes AMC and Nickelodeon, you’ll be able to download and watch through the dedicated AMC and Nickelodeon apps at no extra charge by signing in with your Philo account.
You might have a Blu-ray player or smart TV with streaming apps on board, but those offer a pretty dismal streaming experience. Newer TVs from Samsung and LG have pretty impressive smart interfaces, and Roku TVs like TCL’s 6-Series are fantastic for all-in-one streaming. Otherwise, if you’re going to transition to a full-time streaming entertainment plan you may want a separate device purpose-built for the job. Below is a small selection of some of our favorites. If you want more recommendations, we highly recommend sourcing our full list of the best streaming devices you can buy.
To get OTA TV channels directly onto the Xbox One you need a tuner that runs between the aerial and the console. They aren't expensive, but depending on where you live they will look a little different. In Europe, for example, there is an official Xbox-branded tuner that's still available, while in North America it's produced by Hauppauge. (That same version is also now available in Europe, too.)
Wow- thank you all. We currenlty do not have cable at home – only bcoz I cannot afford it. We have internet service- CLEAR internet- adn I pay $30.41 a month and its a consistent flat rate- includes taxes and all and I love it. So- because my internet is not through a cable company- are yall sayn that i cannot strean shows from HULU.COM and NETFLIX to my tv to watch shows and movies etc? And if I actually can- may you so kindly tell me how I can do that please?
You may find that your favorite local channels have apps of their own! These days, it's not uncommon for local news networks to offer clips or even live feeds on their websites and through apps for mobile devices and streaming boxes. Other local news channels use streaming platforms like Livestream or the aforementioned NewsON. It's worth doing a quick Google search and reading your local station's website to see where else you might find their content.
For example, CBS offers a lot of free full episodes with even more when you sign up for CBS All Access ($59.99/yr with limited commercials or $99.99/yr without commercials after a 7-day free trial). For many shows, like 60 Minutes, you can watch the last 5 episodes for free. Some others have an entire season for free – such as Big Brother: Over the Top.
Offer ends and new service must be installed by 4/9/18. Rewards must be redeemed online within 60 days of new activation and are subject to change. New or qualified former DISH customers must provide a valid, original certificate number at time of order for service, prior to installation and activation. Certificate is nonrefundable, not redeemable for cash, nontransferable and may not be combined with other Reward offers. Certificate(s) may be deactivated and referral eligibility may be revoked. Other restrictions apply. Visit mydish.com/refer for full details. All prices, fees, packages, charges, features, functionality and programming subject to change without notice.
The Amazon Fire TV specs are enough to allow for playing over 300 console and PC Games. If you are a gamer and want to stream games, then this is the one to get. The Fire is rooted in the Amazon Prime service and if you don’t plan on using Amazon Instant Video then the Fire TV may not be for you. You get 1 month of Amazon Prime free if you want to give the service a try.
The answer to that will depend on what you’re specifically looking for from television. If your answer is “I want it all,” then honestly, you may be better off sticking with cable or satellite, because getting it “all” piecemeal will likely be prohibitively expensive. But if you have particular areas of interest, cord-cutting is definitely feasible and probably cheaper. (More advice on how to cut your bill without fully cutting the cord can be found in this guide from Wirecutter.)
I have a Samsung S8 plus. Adaptor failed to work initially. I had to set the USB mode to PTP and it worked perfectly. To set the USB mode go to ---> Settings/Developer Options/USB Configuration. If Developer Options isn't in your settings, then go to the About Phone menu in Settings, then find the "Build number" entry and tap on it seven times. Once you've done that, you'll see a message that says "Developer mode has been turned on."
PlayStation Vue’s interface feels much smoother than any other streaming service we’ve tested. It really starts with the attention to detail. PlayStation Vue clearly labels channels and “On Demand” content up in the top right-hand corner of the screen. This makes it easier to differentiate live content vs. on-demand content and surf for other shows that particular network has to offer.
Hulu and CBS All Access are the best places to start here, with Netflix as a potential add-on. You also may want to invest in an antenna to see if you can pick up a local channel that carries MeTV or a similar retro television service. Also, since the Philo live TV service has Nickelodeon and TV Land (and is super-cheap, starting at a bare-bones package for $16 a month), it might be worth subscribing to that as well.
By cutting the cord, you're also losing your access to premium channels, which often have some of the most daring content on TV. Networks like HBO, Showtime and Starz are the prime destination for edgy dramas like Game of Thrones, Homeland and Outlander, respectively. You can also get raunchy comedy specials, niche documentaries and newly released movies.
Includes: From the folks who brought you the Dish Network for satellite viewing, Sling has a skinnier color-coded channel lineup than others. The "Orange" offering has some popular channels, like ESPN, CNN and Comedy Central, but it's missing big ones like CBS, ABC and PBS. The "Blue" offering, also for $25, has a more sports-oriented lineup. (You can get both Blue and Orange combined for $40 monthly.) Many favorites may be missing from "Blue" or "Orange" for you. For instance, if you like MSNBC and CNBC, you'll have to pay $5 more monthly for the "News Extra:" package. To get TCM, look for the Hollywood Extra package, MTV and TV Land are in the Comedy extra offering. All add $5 each monthly. Nickelodeon is missing from all of them.
The Roku's selection of channels is as good as it gets: Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Vudu, Crackle, HBO Go, MLB.tv, NHL, NBA, Epix, and a lot more. It would be nice to see some better support from people like NBC, ABC, CNN, and other news channels, though—right now, the channels are either audio podcasts only or clips of popular shows, but rarely full episodes. The Roku also recently got the Plex app, which allows it to play items from a Plex media server—perfect for those few movies you've ripped or downloaded. It also contains a few of Plex's streaming channels, but not all of them are available at the time of this writing. Still, Plex is a very nice touch to a device that previously couldn't play those files at all.
PS Vue’s biggest selling point is just how many channels you get, boasting the most of any services out there. Plus, you can bolster your services with add-on channels and features. Subscribers to PlayStation Plus (Sony’s premium online service for PS4 and PS3) will get discounts on some of those packages, and some channels are exclusive only to Plus subscribers in the first place. Similarly, PS Vue ties directly into the PS4 interface and the PlayStation ecosystem at large, which makes adopting it almost a no-brainer for PlayStation players looking to add online TV — provided the pricing and channel listings meet your needs.
I have an older model tv/monitor that I've had hooked to my pc's vga since '09. Well the monitor is getting kinda buggy & expect it to give out soon but newer tv/monitors no longer have vga inputs so I thought I'd get ahead of the game to have something ready for when the time comes to replace it. My old monitor has an hdmi input so I hooked it up to see how good this works & so far it seems fine. Good & sharp picture & for the price you can't ask for more. Happy camper here!
Pros: As the only entirely free service on our list, Pluto TV offers more than 100 channels, no subscription necessary. Besides TV and movies, the platform even features internet radio stations and videos. The streaming service is compatible with many devices, including smart televisions like Vizio TVs or connected TV devices like Amazon Fire TVs.
There are relatively few standalone apps that offer local content, but there is one that is worth noting here. NewsON is a platform for local news stations. If you're lucky, you'll find that your local station is available live on the platform. NewsON's app is available on streaming devices like Roku and Amazon Fire TV. Read our complete review of NewsON here. It's worth noting that the service has improved a bit since our review was written.
Sling is a good deal for serious TV fans, but if you’re not going to watch at least eight different shows on those channels per year, it’s cheapest to just get your Mad Men/Walking Dead fix by buying individual seasons on iTunes or Amazon Instant Video. That strategy, ironically, is pretty much what Dish Network’s chairman recommended back in 2012—before his company owned its own streaming business.
The channel was launched as Russia Today on 10 December 2005. At its launch, the channel employed 300 journalists, including approximately 70 from outside Russia.[31] Russia Today appointed Margarita Simonyan as its editor-in-chief, who recruited foreign journalists as presenters and consultants.[32] Simonyan stated that the channel's intent was to have a "professional format" akin to the BBC and Euronews that would "reflect Russia's opinion of the world" and present a "more balanced picture" of Russia.[37]
Perhaps KMSL is expressing her disgust for an “unsightly antenna” on someone else’s property. All utilities are underground, and there is this terrible obstruction to a clear sky view, lol?. Growing up, it was a sign of distinction and prosperity when someone had an antenna on their roof, because it suggested they had a television! I remember, when some of us 16-year-olds would drive around with the windows up in the heat of summer to make others think we had air conditioning in our cars.. it’s interesting how status symbols have changed..
Charter Availability: Charter’s service area is within the states of Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Video is watched on the desktop via the included app, or is sent over the home network and played full screen through a connected device. In our case that means the Xbox 360, Nexus tablet, Fire TV, Samsung Galaxy Smartphone or Chromecast connected to our 50″ Plasma TV. We can control playback via a smartphone or tablet via the PlayOn app. We can watch our shows on whatever devices we want!
Price: The basic Access plan goes for $34.99/month and provides 49 channels, the Core plan ups the channel selection to over 60 and goes for $44.95/month, the Elite plan provides over 90 channels and goes for $54.95/month, and the top-tier Ultra plan affords the same 90+ channel suite as the Elite plan, while also adding on fancy channels like HBO and Showtime for $74.99/month.
“I tried Aereo before they lost their court case. Then I was a SlingTV user for a couple of years and really enjoyed it. Just switched to YouTubeTV in the last week. Mostly so we could get local channels. It’s okay but I am already missing A & E, HGTV and History Channel. We are going to give it a try for a while but may check out DIRECTV now because it has most of the channels we like as well as local options.” ― Sean Cook
Amazon Prime Video is similar to Netflix (but has a lot more TV and movie titles, they claim). If you’re an “Amazon person” this is the best TV deal out there. For a monthly subscription, you get unlimited access to stream everything in the Prime Video library — including the growing selection of popular Amazon Originals like Sneaky Pete, Transparent, and The Man in the High Castle.
There are not any additional steps as you just press the “cast” button on the app you want to show on your TV. This also works with the Google Chrome browser after installing a simple plugin. There are no frills with this one, but it does exactly what we need for cutting cable TV at a great price. If you are comfortable using your phone as your main content delivery mechanism than Chromecast is a good choice. Otherwise, I would look to Roku, Apple TV, or Amazon Fire TV.
Between the late 1980s and 1999, local cable operators could configure listings for certain channels to appear with alternate background colors (either red or light blue, depending the provider's preference). Light grey backgrounds were additionally used for channel- and program genre-based listings summaries, when enabled by local cable operators. Beginning with the introduction of the yellow grid in 1999, all such coloring was discarded in favor of program genre-based coloring which affected all channels and summaries. Listings for movies featured red backgrounds, pay-per-view events bore purple backgrounds, and sporting events featured green backgrounds. Starting in 2004, light blue backgrounds were additionally applied to listings for children's programming.
When it comes to cord cutting, choice is really what it’s all about (because it isn’t really about monstrous savings). With the modern piecemeal delivery method, you can build your entertainment empire as you see fit, choosing from all or none of our suggestions. Once you get the hang of it, there are even more options to choose from, with new selections popping up all the time. So, if you’re tired of being pushed around by cable or satellite companies, and want to make your own way, follow our lead and cut the cord. We did, and we never looked back.
Approximately 10 percent of American TV patrons have canceled cable TV to reduce household costs, and statistics show the number of people cutting the cable cord doubles every year. If you are tired of surfing through hundreds of channels and paying high subscription fees, examine your current TV usage, buy a streaming device and opt for media streaming from your TV or computer.
Cable stinks, but it didn't always stink, and its channel bundles include some great stuff. That inspired the companies behind the major live TV streaming services to set out to beat cable at its own game. They began to offer pay TV “multichannel” services – industry lingo for cable- and satellite-type pay TV bundles – only they slashed the size and the price of cable's bulky bundles and offered folks a key selection of channels for less. And since these services stream online, you can watch them anywhere and on almost any device.
Ultrafast broadband is defined as any broadband connection with a speed of 300Mbps or greater. Gigabit broadband refers to a connection with a speed of 1,000Mbps, so while you might call a gigabit connection 'ultrafast', not all ultrafast connections are a gigabit. Virgin Media is the only widely available provider to offer speeds in this range. However, there are very few cases where such speeds are necessary.
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White Manna - Acid Head
A new week, which in its turn meaning it is time to present a new "Record Of The Week" Hailing from Arcata, California "White Manna" play psychedelic space rock using a scorched-earth policy. The quartet may let you know where they're coming from and where they're going to take you with their song titles, but knowing the itinerary doesn't dampen the thrill of their excursion into stellar depths.
This album is filled with pretty heavy and dark psychedelia, wah-wah, glorious monotonous spacey riffs mixed with influences from Stooges, that really grabs the listener on a dream journey where the road has no end. The vocal pieces are of very high standard and it's not unlike their label mates Wooden Shjips or as a Neanderthal version of The Black Angels. So plug in your in-ears, close your eyes and press play!
Holy Mountain Records have also announced that White Manna's forthcoming album "Dune Worship" is scheduled for release on the 1th Oct 2013, Vinyl at 13th Nov 2013. They've also announced some European and UK dates to promote the new album, see the dates below, and yes there is a Swedish date! :)
Todays tune "Acid Head" is the opening track from their self-titled debut album which was released back in June 2012 on Holy Mountain Records.
European and UK Tour Dates 2013:
16 - Incubate, Tilburg, Netherlands
20 - Trix, Antwerp, Belgium ***Psychic Ills
21 - De Kreun, Kortrijk, Belgium ***Psychic Ills
23 - Kulturrampe, Krefeld, Germany
24 - The Green Door, Brighton, UK 26 - Corsica Studios, London, UK ***Psychic Ills
27 - Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia, Liverpool, UK
29 - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, UK ***Hookworms
30 - Le Kalif, Rouen, France
02 - Auster Club, Berlin, Germany
03 - Stengade, Copenhagen, Denmark
04 - Blitz, Oslo, Norway
05 - Psych Fest @ Debaser Hornstull Strand, Stockholm, Sweden
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Sorry No Spotify on this one yet!
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Etiketter: Acid Head, Holy Mountain Records, Psychedelic, Record of the Week, Rock, Space Rock, The Black Angels, Tour, White Manna, Wooden Shjips
Jethro Tull - Rocks on The Road
There's a black cat down on the quayside.
Ship's lights, green eyes glowing in the dark.
Two young cops handing out a beating:
know how to hurt and leave no mark.
Down in the half-lit bar of the hotel
there's a call for the last round of the day.
Push back the stool, take that elevator ride.
Fall in bed and kick my shoes away.
Rocks on the road.
Is the first vers from todays tune by the British progressive rock group "Jethro Tull". Their music is characterised by the vocals, acoustic guitar, and flute playing of Ian Anderson, who has led the band since its founding, and the guitar work of Martin Barre, who has been with the band since 1969, after he replaced original guitarist Mick Abrahams.
Formed in Luton, Bedfordshire, in December 1967, initially playing experimental blues rock, they later incorporated elements of classical music, folk music, jazz, hard rock and art rock into their music. During a career that has spanned more than forty years, Jethro Tull have sold more than 60 million albums worldwide.
Todays tune "Rocks on The Road" is taken from the 18th studio album "Catfish Rising", released in 1991. It is the first Tull album to feature keyboardist Andrew Giddings.
Official Jethro Tull Web
Listen to ”Jethro Tull - Rocks on The Road " on Spotify here!
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Etiketter: Catfish Rising, Jethro Tull, Progressive, Rock, Rocks on The Road, Sunday Classic
The Movements - The Death of John Hall D.Y.
The Movements, from Gothenburg, Sweden, released the first taste of their new album, Like Elephants 1.
Like Elephants 1 is a very exciting project because, as the title suggests, it is only the first disc of two (Like Elephants 2 is scheduled for release in early 2014). Working out two albums into a unique whole has been innovative, challenging and inspiring for The Movements. What is special about these two albums is that they not only stand strong individually but also create a whole, a kind of continuity, together. The Movements distance themselves from today’s fast-food consumption of songs pulled out of their context and instead dare to demand a greater commitment by the listener who, in return, gets to experience a collection of songs in their intended sequence.
The Movements possess great songwriting skills and has over the years toured most European countries. The Movements’ upcoming album, Like Elephants 1, is being released on October 25th and will be followed by gigs around Sweden and Europe.
The members of the band:
David Henriksson – vocals
Gustaf Gimstedt – keyboards
Christian “Krita” Johansson – guitar
Daniel “Dolly” Petersson – bass
Thomas Widholm – drums
The Movements's just finished thier new music video. The band has been inspired by garage rock from the '60s, space rock and krautrock. They collaborate with producer Björn Olsson (Håkan Hellström). The band was formed in 2002 and has been a frequent live bands ever since. A spacy detail is that they became the first space rock band that got their music played in space by the Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang.
Todays tune "The Death Of John Hall D.Y." is the first single taken from the forth-coming album Like Elephants 1 (out Oct 25th). Out on 7-inch vinyl and digital on September 27th. Video made by: Patrik Lager in 2013
About the tune:
We wrote the song The Death of John Hall D. Y. on tour when we read a book about a captivating human fate, who lived in the late 1700s and was the son of one of Gothenburg's wealthiest people. John Hall D. Y. inherited his father's wealth but not his mind or interest in business. - John devoted himself instead to music, art and literature and came to die penniless and homeless. The music video was filmed in Pilane, Sweden. The reason was that John Hall is said to have spent his time there.
Official The Movements Web
No Spotify on this yet, will update on release.
Etiketter: 60's, Christer Fuglesang, Elephants 1, Garagerock, Gothenburg, Kraut Rock, Space Rock, The Death of John Hall D.Y., The Movements
Dregen - Just Like That
You´ve seen him, definitely heard him. And if you´re Swedish, chances are even your grandmother knows who he is. Truth be told, if you´re into rock music Dregen simply don´t need a further presentation. However, if you happen to have missed out on Swedens premier rock star – let´s take it from the beginning.
Dregen - born Andreas Tyrone Svensson – knew early on that he was meant for something different than a traditional 9 to 5 gig based in the small town of Nässjö, Sweden. Together with childhood friends Nicke Borg, Peder Carlsson and Johan Blomquist he formed what later would turn out to be the pride of his home town – the Backyard Babies.
The band decided to go for it and left Nässjö, moving to the capital Stockholm in pursuit of their dream – to take Backyard Babies to the very top. It didn´t take long before Dregen and his mates had earned themselves a record deal and in 1994 their debut album ”Diesel & Power” hit the streets. That very same year Dregen met singer and guitarist Nicke Andersson who at the time played drums with Swedish death metal outfit Entombed. As it turned out they both had a lot in common and out of this new friendship yet another classic Swedish rock band was born – The Hellacopters.
The Hellacopters made it big in 1996 with their album ”Supershitty To The Max” (it also won a Swedish Grammy award). It was followed 1997 by the record ”Payin´ the Dues” and they got the great opportunity to tour with legendary KISS. The success of the band quite literally made way also for the Backyard Babies. That very same year marked the release of another Grammy winning album – ”Total 13” – which became the breakthrough of the Backyard Babies. Few have had the pleasure to play in two of the biggest rock groups in Sweden. Even less people have done so simultaneously! By the end of the 90´s Dregen came to realize that however pleasant a situation it may have been, it wouldn´t do anyone good in the long run. Dregen hence soon returned to his roots and carried on his journey with the Backyard Babies. And the rest is, as they say, history. Rock history to be exact.
When the album ”Making Enemies is Good” was released in 2001, Backyard Babies definitely ruled the rock´n roll kingdom of Sweden. Having been awarded with yet another Grammy award they toured the world several times and even did a European tour opening up for AC/DC, a feat no other Swedish band to date can match. Since then the band have released a number of EP´s, singles and albums such as “Stockholm Syndrome”, “People Like Us Like People Like Us”, “Backyard Babies” and “Them XX”. The later resulted in a anniversary tour and an indefinite hiatus followed in 2010.
But maybe you already know all of the above. However, most people don´t know that Dregen once was auditioning for the role as guitarist with Guns ´n Roses. Or that he´s a talented artist when it comes painting, is one son of a gun at playing poker and reel the big ones in while fishing.
In May 2011 Dregen also joined Michael Monroe, from former legendary outfit Hanoi Rocks.
Michael on Dregen: Dregen is the perfect choice for this band. We are a group of very strong individuals and we really needed a great personality as a guitar player. Dregen has the whole package together – he’s a killer guitarist, a brilliant showman, looks great and has the right kind of attitude and taste in music. I feel very glad and lucky that he was willing and able to join us. Dregen is a real star and a true rocker at heart. I can’t wait to start rockin’ out with him in the band!
You also don´t know how Dregens upcoming solo album sounds like. But in 2013 you, and the rest of the world, is about to find out. At this point we´ve only read the very first pages of Dregens career and no one knows how things will end.
From now on it´s a one man army.
Todays tune "Just Like That" is the first single from his upcoming debut.
Dregen signing records n' books tour:
25 Sept - Stockholm at Bengans kl 17:00
26 Sept - Linköping at Bengans kl 17:00
27 Sept - Göteborg at Bengans kl 17:00
28 Sept - Göteborg at Bokmässan kl 13:00 and 16:00
29 Sept - Malmö at Folk & Rock kl 15:00
Dregen live tour:
06 Nov - Dregen @ Klubbi, Turku, Finland
07 Nov - Dregen @ Circus, Helsinki, Finland
08 Nov - Dregen @ Klubbi, Tampere, Finland
13 Nov - Dregen @ Tyrol, Stockholm, Sweden
20 Nov - Dregen @ Pustervik, Göteborg, Sweden
21 Nov - Dregen @ KB, Malmö, Sweden
Official Dregen Web
Listen to ”Dregen - Just Like That " on Spotify here!
Etiketter: Backyard Babies, Debut Album, Dregen, Hanoi Rocks, Hellacopters, Michael Monroe, Rock, Solo
Skeletonwitch - Burned From Bone
Skeletonwitch is an American thrash metal band from Athens, Ohio formed in 2003. The band currently consists of drummer Dustin Boltjes, vocalist Chance Garnette, bassist Evan Linger, and guitarists Nate Garnette and Scott Hedrick. They are signed to Prosthetic Records.
Since signing with Prosthetic seven years ago, a new Skeletonwitch album has materialized like clockwork every other October.
First, there was the group's sophomore breakthrough, "Beyond The Permafrost." Produced by late GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot and featuring iconic artwork by John Baizley (Baroness, Kylesa, Kvelertak), the album - and subsequent tours with the likes of Danzig, Dimmu Borgir and Amon Amarth - told the world what the rest of Ohio already knew: that Skeletonwitch was a metal force to be reckoned with.
That album's "Soul Thrashing Black Sorcery" would eventually be featured in the video game "Brutal Legend," placing the band in excellent company with digitized versions of Rob Halford, Ozzy and Lemmy. Then came 2009's "Breathing The Fire," produced by the legendary Jack Endino (Nirvana, High On Fire, 3 Inches of Blood). Supported by tours with Cannibal Corpse, Children of Bodom and Ozzfest, the album - the band's first featuring bassist Evan Linger, and also their first to crack the Billboard Top 200 - caught the attention of Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, who invited the group to film a zombie-themed video for the song "Bringers of Death" that the band members still haven't stopped hearing about.
In 2011, "Forever Abomination" - produced by Grammy-winner Matt Hyde (Slayer, Deftones) - saw the arrival of drummer Dustin Boltjes (ex-Demiricous), as well as a return visit to the Billboard Top 200. On the road, the group toured alongside Arch Enemy, Kvelertak, The Black Dahlia Murder and Nile before embarking on their most ambitious trek to date: a 63-shows-in-65-days test of endurance that they passed with flying colors.
2013 brings us to "Serpents Unleashed," the group's fifth and latest release. Recorded with Kurt Ballou (Converge, High On Fire, Isis) in Salem, Mass. The album - which features artwork by Baizley, who returns to the fold for the first time in six years - is another blistering helping of two-and-a-half minute blasts of blackened metal amalgamation.
Todays tune "Burned From Bone" is the new single from the the new upcoming album "Serpents Unleashed" The video gives you a sneak peek look behind-the-scenes as Skeletonwitch track their new tune at Kurt Ballou's GodCity Studio. The album will be released via Prosthetic Records on Oct. 28 (EU/UK) and Oct. 25 (DE) pre-order packages are available at www.skeletonwitch.com now!
"Burned From Bone" lyrics:
I am the demon cloaked within the light of darkness
Wretched one of heart so black
The bitter cold of death surrounding
Fear within your soul
A mind enraged with one desire
See your flesh burned from your bone
Unleash the storm of your destruction
End your life in fire, in flame
Beast from the blackness
Oh darkest hell
Hands moved by the tongue of the serpent
Bringer of vengeance
Blind to forgiveness
Suffer in the fires of repentance
Now burn
From flesh burn to ash
From ash then to dust
Your life now feeds the flame
Choke on the ashes as you die
Your fate but a living cremation
Suffer burned alive
Your flesh now gone to ash
Consumed in the fires of vengeance
Your sins purified in the flame
Your bones reduced to dust
Upcoming tourdates:
Okt 4, Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre #
Okt 5, Milwaukee, WI – Franks Power Plant (headlining)
Okt 6, Mishawaka, IN – Smith’s Downtown (headlining)
Okt 7, Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall #
Okt 14, Knoxville, TN – Bijou Theatre #
Okt 24, Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s Concert Club ^
Okt 25, Lancaster, PA – Chameleon Club ^
Okt 26, Brooklyn, NY – Knitting Factory ^
Okt 27, Pawtucket, RI – The Met ^
Okt 28, Burlington, VT – Higher Ground ^
Okt 29, Quebec City. QC – Le Cercle ^
Okt 30, Montreal, QC – La Tulipe ^
Okt 31, Ottawa, ON – Ritual ^
Nov 1, London, ON – Rum Runners ^
Nov 2, Toronto, ON – Mod Club ^
Nov 4, Thunder Bay, ON – Crocks ^
Nov 6, Winnipeg, MB – West End Cultural Centre ^
Nov 7, Saskatoon, SK – Louis’ Pub ^
Nov 8, Edmonton, AB – Avenue Theatre ^
Nov 9, Calgary, AB – The Den ^
Nov 11, Vancouver, BC – The Biltmore Cabaret ^
Nov 12, Spokane, WA – The Center ^
Nov 13, Eugene, OR -WOW Hall ^
Nov 14, South Lake Tahoe, CA – Whiskey Dick’s Saloon ^
Nov 15, Fresno, CA – Strummer’s ^
Nov 16, Pomona, CA – Glasshouse ^
Nov 17, Tucson, AZ – The Rock ^
Nov 18, El Paso, TX – Tricky Falls ^
Nov 19, Odessa, TX – Club Patron ^
Nov 20, Oklahoma City, OK – Conservatory &
Nov 21, Springfield, MO – Outland Ballroom &
Nov 22, St. Louis, MO – Firebird &
Nov 23, Iowa City, IA – Blue Moose &
Nov 24, Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre &
Nov 25, Joliet, IL – Mojoes of Joliet &
Nov 26, Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection &
Nov 27, Flint, MI – The Machine Shop &
Jan 17, Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues =
Jan 18, Phoenix, AZ - Club Red =
Jan 20, San Antonio, TX - Backstage Live =
Jan 21, Dallas, TX - House of Blues =
Jan 22, Houston, TX - House of Blues =
Jan 24, Atlanta, GA - Center Stage, =
Jan 25, Tampa, FL - The Ritz =
Jan 26, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Revolution =
Jan 27, Orlando, FL - House of Blues =
Jan 29, Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore =
Jan 30, Norfolk, VA - The Norva =
Jan 31, Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore =
Jan 01, Boston, MA - House of Blues =
Jan 03, Philadelphia, PA - TLA, =
Jan 04, New York, NY - Irving Plaza =
Feb 05, New York, NY - Irving Plaza =
Feb 07, Chicago, IL - House Of Blues =
Feb 08, Minneapolis, MN - Mill City Nights =
Feb 09, Lawrence, KS - Granada Theatre, =
Feb 11, Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall =
Feb 12, Salt Lake City, UT - Murray Theatre =
Feb 14, San Francisco, CA - Regency Ballroom =
Feb 15, Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern =
Feb 16, San Diego, CA - House of Blues San Diego =
# with GHOST
^ with The Black Dahlia Murder, Fallujah, Noisem
& with The Black Dahlia Murder, Fallujah, Wolvhammer
= with Enslaved
Official Skeletonwitch Web
No Spotify yet, will update on release.
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Etiketter: American, Burned From Bone, John Baizley, Kurt Ballou, Ohio, Serpents Unleashed, Skeletonwitch, Thrash Metal, Tourdates
Led Zeppelin - No Quarter
Wednesday, September 25, a day in which I obviously is getting one year older, yes it's my birthday :) Congrats to me! Now that it's my day, I must play something that I really like. Something that is dear to my heart. Then there is a band that really warms up a cold autumn day like this with warm, sweet and delightful tones, and I am talking about Led Zeppelin of course.
A band that I have had close to my heart for a long long time. I remember the first time I heard this band how much impact they had on me, how much I enjoyed the music, a band that I never felt that I get tired on, I always enjoy listening to a Led Zeppelin tune. If I were to be stranded on an Island with music from one band, there is no doubt about what I would choose. Anyway, let's not dig in to this to deep and lets focus on today's tune instead.
Today I have chosen a tune called "No Quarter", It's a song by Led Zeppelin that appears on their 1973 album Houses of the Holy. It was written by John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. The song became a centerpiece at all Led Zeppelin concerts thereafter, until their final tour. It appeared once more in 1994 on Page and Plant's reunion album as the title track. It also appears on Led Zeppelin's 2012 live album Celebration Day, which documented their 2007 reunion performance at the O2 Arena in London.
"No Quarter" was recorded in 1972 at Island Studios, London. It was engineered by Andy Johns and also mixed by Johns at Olympic Studios, London. The version that made it onto the album evolved out of a faster version Led Zeppelin had recorded earlier at Headley Grange, an old mansion in East Hampshire, England. Jimmy Page applied vari-speed to drop the whole song a semi-tone, in order to give it a thicker and more intense mood. In addition to the pitch change, the album version featured a very highly compressed guitar track, giving it a tone unique to Led Zeppelin. The effect is achievable today by means of running a dry signal through circuitry, at a much higher amplitude than the device is rated to handle. This phenomena is commonly observed in Fostex and similar multi-channel recording equipment, dating back to the early 2000's. Very little is known to the exact origin of the tone Page used, or how/why it was done. The guitar solo effect was achieved by direct injection and compression. The song features a brief Shepard scale at the close of the solo section at around the 4:45 mark. Jones achieved a Fender Rhodes-like oscillator effect, as well as a real-time bass synth line, done on early Moog Taurus foot pedals in sequence with the keyboard track, which requires an amount of dexterity. Along with full-range intonation, the depression-sensitive bass pedals were then able to be modulated in-time with the riff, opening up the filter cut-off, rhythmically, judging by the amount the pedal is depressed. The result is a swampy, hollow, and deep bass sound, which was also compressed in the final cut.
The title is derived from the military practice of showing no mercy to a vanquished opponent and from the brave act of not asking for mercy when vanquished. This theme is captured in several of the song's lyrics. The entire vocal track was run though a chorus filter, and a leveler.
During live performances Jones would showcase his skills as a pianist, frequently improvising on keyboards and playing parts of classical music. On the band's ninth North American tour in 1973, performances of the song lasted twice the length of the studio version. On Led Zeppelin's concert tours from 1975 onwards, Jones would also play a short piano concerto (on a Steinway B-211 grand piano) frequently turning the seven-minute song into a performance exceeding twenty, sometimes thirty, even forty-plus minutes, in a handful of cases. Page and Bonham would always join him later in the song. He was particularly fond of playing Rachmaninoff pieces, but sometimes included Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez which had inspired Miles Davis' Sketches of Spain. One version of the song, visually recorded (and available on sites such as YouTube) at the Kingdome in Seattle in 1977, lasted thirty minutes, where, after the piano solo, Jones led the group into a blues jam, as a prelude to the guitar solo proper. (Similar versions from that year where the song was extended to another ten minutes compared to 1975 can also be heard on the Destroyer bootleg CD, or bootleg DVDs of the concerts at Knebworth in 1979.)
No Quarter live at the Kingdome in Seattle, 7/17/1977
In Led Zeppelin's concert film The Song Remains the Same, "No Quarter" was the thematic music behind Jones' personal fantasy sequence, in which he played a haunting masked horseman or highwayman roaming the graveyards. Jimmy Page also used a short segment of theremin as an added sound effect while playing the song live, as can additionally be seen in the movie.
Page and Plant recorded a version of the song in 1994, ironically without Jones, released on their album No Quarter: Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Unledded. Robert Plant played a radically different version of the song as the opening number on his solo tour in 2005, as is included on the DVD release Soundstage: Robert Plant and the Strange Sensation. "No Quarter" was also a central part of Jones' own solo concerts between 1999 and 2002.
No Quarter" was performed at Led Zeppelin's reunion show at the O2 Arena, London on 10 December 2007. The song was played a half step down. Record producer Rick Rubin has remarked on the song's structure, "It takes such confidence to be able to get really quiet and loose for such a long time. Led Zeppelin completely changed how we look at what popular music can be.
Led Zeppelin's No Quarter live. Celebration Day Concert 2007
With a little sadness in the eye today as it's 33 years since John Henry Bonham (31 May 1948 – 25 September 1980) left us, he is best known as the drummer of Led Zeppelin and he is one of the greatest drummers in the history of rock music.
Official Led Zeppelin Web
Sorry there is no Spotify on this :(
Etiketter: 70's, Celebration Day, Happy Birthday, Led Zeppelin, No Quarter, Rock
In Flames - Sounds Of A Playground Fading
With 10 albums and over 3 million copies sold, is In Flames Sweden's biggest metal band and has even influenced some of the biggest metal bands. The latest album "Sounds of a Playground Fadin" has already sold over a quarter of a million copies, and the band has just completed a highly acclaimed world tour. They are now open up a actually closed Gröna Lund (Gröna Lund had in fact closed their park for the season, but when they got word that In Flames was available, they decided to re-open the park, just for this show!), to make a final tour stop at home on Sept. 27 at. 20:00, so this will be a very special show, you do NOT want to miss out on this…
Todays tune is the title track from the latest album "Sounds Of A Playground Fading". The video is brand new.
Official In Flames Web
Listen to ”In Flames - Sounds Of A Playground Fading " on Spotify here!
Etiketter: Gröna Lund, In Flames, Live, Metal, sounds of a playground fading
Windhand - Orchard
A new week, it's time for a new album to step forward out of the darkness and into the light. It's time for this weeks "Record Of The Week"
Richmond, Virginia’s psychedelic doom band, "Windhand", have just release their second full-length album Soma via Relapse Records on September 16.
After surging the DIY circuit with months of touring, their own IPA, a critically acclaimed self-titled release last year and a split with label-mates Cough this year, "Windhand" have confirmed they’ll be taking the main stage at next year’s Roadburn Festival in Tilburg, The Netherlands on Saturday, April 12.
Soma is a record more than just doom-metal fanatics—this is an superb record for all fans of guitar driven trancendental, syrupy slow, monolithic and downtuned doom and it's as catchy as it is heavy. Propelled by singer Dorthia Cottrell’s beautifully haunting bellow, Windhand’s dual guitar attack sounds like the glorious misfit offspring of early Black Sabbath and Sleep. An easy candidate for heavy music record of the year.
The album was recorded and mixed by the band’s own Garrett Morris at The Darkroom and mastered by James Plotkin in their hometown.
Windhand was formed in 2009, (Asechiah Bogdan – Guitar, Parker Chandler – Bass, Dorthia Cottrell – Vocals, Garrett Morris – Guitar, and Ryan Wolfe – Drums) play what has been described as a tinnitus inducing mix of eerie psychedelia and haunting ambient doom.
2012 saw the release of their self-titled, debut LP via Forcefield Records which was critically acclaimed by Decibel, Pitchfork, CVLT Nation among others.
Official Windhand Bandcamp
Listen to ”Windhand - Orchard" on Spotify here!
Etiketter: Doom, Occult, Orchard, Psychedelic, Record of the Week, Rock, Soma, Windhand
Triumph - Rock N' Roll Machine
Rock & Roll Machine was the second album by Canadian hard rock band Triumph, released in 1977. The album was released on RCA Records in the US in 1978 and again on MCA Records (MCA-1455) in 1980. The album resulted in the band's first hit single, a cover version of Joe Walsh's "Rocky Mountain Way". Depending on the country of issue, the album may also be named Rock and Roll Machine or Rock 'N' Roll Machine. The MCA issue is noteworthy in that the album was re-mastered by Bob Ludwig at his Masterdisk location as opposed to the original RCA which was mastered by Jack Adelman at RCA.
The album was originally released only in Canada, but when the band signed an international deal with RCA Records in 1977, the international edition of the album was re-sequenced to include some of the tracks from their self-titled Triumph (1976) album. The album was released for a second time in Canada, with a different cover than the original one or the international one, using the re-sequenced tracking from the international version.
Todays tune is the title track from the album "Rock & Roll Machine"
The song was written by Gil Moore and had existed as part of Triumph's stage act as far back as 1975. Recorded live during the three-week sessions for the album, the song discusses a band, described as a machine, who destroys the audience with its speed, fury and intensity.
Though the song was written and sung by drummer/vocalist Gil Moore, it is noted for it is lengthy guitar solo performed by Rik Emmett.
Triumph's performance footage from the US Festival from May 29, 1983,
Official Triumph Web
Listen to ”Triumph - Rock N' Roll Machine " on Spotify here!
Etiketter: Canada, Hardrock, Rock N' Roll Machine, Sunday Classic, Triumph
The Old Wind - In Fields
To the tones of broken bones.. North of sweden
From the darkest parts of Northern Sweden, The Old Wind blows... raw and cold, just like its origin and heritage. This is the new project by Tomas Liljedahl, former vocalist of the legendary band Breach. After years of absence from the live-scene he is finally back after he marked the end of one of Swedens most stubborn hardcore band.
Now The Old Winds debut album is here and it's clear that this band has it's roots in the old band Breach.
The Old Wind consist of:
Tomas Liljedahl Guitar, Vocals (ex Breach)
Niklas Quintana Guitar (ex Breach)
Kristian Andersson (ex Breach)
Karl Daniel Lidén Drums (Vaka)
Robin Staps Guitar (The Ocean)
Tomas wrote and recorded every instrument on Feast On Your Gone all by himself: "TOW started growing in my mind when I was in need of theraphy. I ́ve had a couple of really dark years, and I needed to project the hard times through something... and I found that writing words and music were the best way to get these demons out of my system", comments Liljedahl.
Make no mistake about it, Feast On Your Gone is a vile, cold, ugly record. "Lyrically, the album embraces deep and dark primal thoughts and emotions that i have and feel, like hate, possession, addiction, grief, makeing amends with myself... and those thoughts and feelings create images, and these images forge words and sounds2, says Liljedahl.
Todays tune "In Fields" is taken from the new album "Feast On Your Gone", it will be released on both CD (digipak) and vinyl formats. The vinyl version comes on clear vinyl and with hand silk-screened cover art; printed on thick 650 gram cardboard that is as rough as the music.
Official The Old Wind Facebook
Listen to ”The Old Wind - In Fields" on Spotify here!
Etiketter: Alternative, Breach, Hardcore, In Fields, The Old Wind, TOW
Pearl Jam - Mind Your Manners
Pearl Jam is an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990. Since its inception, the band's line-up has included Eddie Vedder (vocals), Stone Gossard (guitar), Jeff Ament (bass), and Mike McCready (guitar). The band's fifth and current drummer is Matt Cameron, of Soundgarden, who has been with the band since 1998.
Lightning Bolt is the upcoming tenth studio album by the American rock band Pearl Jam. The album is scheduled to be released internationally on October 14, 2013, before being released in the United States on October 15, 2013. The first single and todays tune, "Mind Your Manners" was released on July 11, 2013.
Lightning Bolt follows up Backspacer from September, 2009. The album was produced by long-time Pearl Jam producer Brendan O'Brien and is scheduled to be released on Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records through Universal Music.
In May 2013, during an interview with Billboard, Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard revealed that the band was closing in on completing their tenth studio album, saying "We really want to finish a record this year. It's now between half and three quarters done, but we got some new material and we're excited about hopefully doing some more work on that later in the year." In July 2013, speaking to Total Guitar, guitarist Mike McCready said that "we finished seven songs two years ago" and "about four months ago we started up again with a brand new batch of songs to go along with those".
"Mind Your Manners" was played live for the first time at their show in London, Ontario on July 16, 2013. Three days later the band debuted two more songs, "Lightning Bolt" and "Future Days", at their show at Wrigley Field.
Todays tune "Mind Your Manners" is the lead single from their tenth studio album Lightning Bolt.
Watch the Danny Clinch directed music video for Pearl Jam's "Mind Your Manners",
Official Pearl Jam Web
Listen to ”Pearl Jam - Mind Your Manners" on Spotify here!
Etiketter: Grunge, Lightning Bolt, Mind Your Manners, Pearl Jam, Rock
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Donald Trump’s campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, is leaving the campaign, after a turbulent couple of weeks in which Hillary Clinton has established a lead in an average of polls.
Hope Hicks, spokeswoman for the campaign, said in a statement that “The Donald J. Trump Campaign for President, which has set a historic record in the Republican Primary having received almost 14 million votes, has today announced that Corey Lewandowski will no longer be working with the campaign.”
“The campaign is grateful to Corey for his hard work and dedication and we wish him the best in the future,” she said.
As he assembles a team for the general election, Trump is facing questions of whether he will have the staff and resources to compete in November. The New York Times, citing unnamed sources, said that the departure had been in the works for many weeks and there was desire to make a change before the Republican National Convention on July 18-21.
In April, prosecutors in Palm Beach County, Fla., declined to press battery charges against Lewandowski after a reporter for Breitbart News, Michelle Fields, accused him of pulling her down as she sought to ask Trump a question following a press conference. Trump defended Lewandowski, and he denied the charges. Prosecutors said that Lewandowski had a “reasonable hypothesis of innocence.”
On CNN’s “Wolf” on Monday, Lewandowski was asked why he was fired and he responded, “I don’t know. I don’t know the answer to that.”
“I had a nice conversation with Mr. Trump and I said to him it’s been an honor and a privilege to be part of this,” he said. “And I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I think as you look at how small this team has been and how close-knit this team has been, it’s really important to know that there are highs and lows in every campaign and we’ve been through them together.”
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CREDIT: Courtesy of CBS
Chuck Lorre has been writing and producing comedy for TV for over 25 years, from his days on “Roseanne,” “Grace Under Fire” and “Cybill” through today, when he helms “The Big Bang Theory” and “Mom” as part of his overall deal with Warner Bros. TV. Here he talks about why he relies on the multicam format, what he’s learned from producing legend Norman Lear, and why he calls “Mom” the hardest but most rewarding job he’s ever had.
You’ve had an impressive string of successes. What’s your secret?
I really believe that the foundation of a good show is characters, and the jokes come second. If you don’t care about the people, it doesn’t really matter what’s on the page. Situation comedy is a misnomer. I think for a long time, the situation has just been life. It doesn’t start with a contrived situation or a joke. It starts with human beings that you can feel compassion for. I think when I’ve been successful it’s because the combination of words and casting, characters and relationships that people can care about.
Your shows all rely on multicam, which others have struggled to duplicate. What is it about the format that works for you?
There’s a terrific vulnerability when you’re working in front of a live audience. There are no tricks involved. There’s no editing or post-production magic. It’s very vulnerable. And I would guess that vulnerability is part of the appeal. When it truly works, it’s great. When it doesn’t work, it’s dreadful. But there’s no failure like a four-camera failure. It is hard to watch. It’s perhaps part of the reason that there’s this negative view of the whole genre.
Bob Newhart once told me he couldn’t imagine doing it any other way because he needed to know where the laughs were.
The audience is a litmus test. I’ve always believed those 200, 250 people. It’s ridiculous to assume it’s [going to be] funnier at home in your living room. So when we shoot in front of a live audience, when something’s not working, when it’s not generating a visceral laugh, we rewrite it. But we don’t put it on television if it’s not working in front of a live audience. It’s very humbling. Some of the words you write that you think are so beautiful are not as magnificent as you might think. An audience will tell you that. They will tell you when it’s not the comedy moment you thought it was. And that’s just the nature of it.
“I had to take a chance and do a comedy that tackles issues that are really happening in people’s lives.”
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On “Mom,” you’ve been able to balance comedy with tackling deeper, more difficult subjects like sobriety and addiction.
One of the reasons to do “Mom” at this point in my career is to try to tell different kinds of stories. Stories that are more in the atmosphere in the Norman Lear world, but have fallen out of favor. Stories that I actually started to learned how to do on “Roseanne,” 25 years ago. Stories that are much more in line with what really goes in a person’s life. That was the reason from the very beginning, to do a series that tackled areas that were maybe lacking for comedy. And almost as an experiment, to find out if we could mine comedy from some of this darkness. I’ve got to tell you, it’s been really hard, but it’s been one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done in my career. We’re not just tackling addiction, we’re tackling cancer, and teenage pregnancy, and adoption. There was an overdose death in the series this past year. It was hard to do. It was hard to write. It was hard to shoot. It was hard to edit. It was painful because it got so real sometimes. I had to walk out of the room because it was too much. But doing it felt worthwhile. It felt like I had to take a chance and do a comedy that tackles issues that are really happening in people’s lives.
You’ve talked before about how much you admire Norman Lear. What have you learned from him?
He showed me the way. I’d never seen anything like this in comedy growing up. When “All in the Family” started, comedies were really broad on television. And he basically said, “Here’s real life, here’s real people.” He made it OK. I learned it growing up watching it as a kid, and I learned it again working on “Roseanne.” Maybe a lesson forgotten and learned again. You can do a television comedy on areas off-limits.
Do you think audience’s tastes have changed?
The desire to be told a story, and in our case, to laugh at the human condition, is a universal premise. I don’t know that that changes. I think we still like to sit around a campfire and tell stories, and laugh at our foibles. The means by which it’s communicated might have changed, we might be telling these stories on Oculus Rift. You’ll be sitting on the couch next to Sheldon watching this scene play out in the living room with the “Big Bang” characters, but it’s still the “Big Bang” characters. And you’re either engaged in the story and their lives, or you’re not. But no, you will not be sitting in Sheldon’s spot.
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Erik Karlsson Re-Signs With Sharks: Report
By Brandon Share-Cohen June 17th, 2019
The San Jose Sharks and veteran defender Erik Karlsson have agreed to terms on an eight-year contract extension worth over $90 million, according to Pierre LeBrun. As Bob McKenzie mentions, the deal is worth roughly $11.5 million per season and makes him the third-highest paid player in the NHL behind only Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews.
This deal will also trigger a condition sending a 2021 second-round pick from San Jose to Ottawa.
Further to @TSNBobMcKenzie's report on Erik Karlsson, I'm told the deal is indeed done: 8 years max deal, north of $11 million per season… the Sharks with a huge move in keeping the superstar D from hitting the market.
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 17, 2019
Karlsson just completed his first year in San Jose and scored three goals and 45 points in just 53 games. He’d also play in 19 postseason games and led all players in assists throughout the playoffs with 14 until he and the Sharks were eliminated. In the end, he’d behind only Alex Pietrangelo (16), Torey Krug (16) and Ryan O’Reilly (15).
Despite Karlsson’s success in his first season in San Jose coupled with a long postseason run, this year didn’t come without obstacles for the Landsbro, Sweden-native.
San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Numerous injuries hampered his 2018-19 season and limited him to only 53 games. While he produced points at a torrid pace in both the regular and postseason, he did so while badly banged up for the most part and immediately underwent surgery during the offseason.
As the Sharks mentioned, the surgery wasn’t expected to require any missed time for the 2019-20 season and it would appear that wasn’t just talk as the team committed for the long-term with the 29-year-old defender.
Karlsson is Among the NHL’s Elite
While many talk about McDavid and Sidney Crosby as the best players in the NHL without much room for anybody else in the discussion, Karlsson is often left out of the mix due to his position. It’s easy to overlook his success from the back-end as he isn’t putting up 30-goals or 100-points a season. At the same time, though, the consistency in which Karlsson produces double-digit goals (including upwards of 20) and upwards of 60, 70 and even 80 points is so rare in the modern NHL.
Karlsson is also an above-average defender and doesn’t get enough credit for what he does without the puck in his own zone.
Erik Karlsson of the San Jose Sharks (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)
The Sharks paid the price to acquire Karlsson last offseason when they sent Chris Tierney, Dylan DeMelo, Josh Norris, Rudolfs Balcers, a conditional 2020 first-round pick and a conditional 2020 second-round pick to acquire Karlsson. In the end, they loved what they saw and paid the price to retain him as well.
Sharks Have Busy Offseason in Store
The Sharks have some major offseason decisions to make with captain Joe Pavelski, Joe Thornton, Gustav Nyquist, Joonas Donskoi, Micheal Haley and Tim Heed sitting as unrestricted free agents heading into July 1. Additionally, the team has Timo Meier, Kevin Labanc, Dylan Gambrell and Ryan Joakim as restricted free agents heading into the new league year.
Signing Karlsson was an investment into long-term contention, but the Sharks will now have to figure out if they can retain other important pieces of their franchise to build around a core that features Karlsson, Brent Burns, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Logan Couture, Tomas Hertl and Evander Kane as the main pieces.
SAN JOSE, CA – JANUARY 12: Brent Burns #88 of the San Jose Sharks takes a shot on goal against the Ottawa Senators at SAP Center on January 12, 2018 in San Jose, California (Photo by Kavin Mistry/NHLI via Getty Images)
This Karlsson deal is also so notable because they already have $15 million per season committed to Burns (34 years old) and Vlasic (32 years old) through the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons respectively. Adding in Karlsson and the team will have three defenders over the age of 30 accounting for $26 million of their salary cap for the long-term starting with the 2020-21 season.
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It is impossible to imagine any foreign trade transaction without the participation of transport in it – in any case, the goods must be delivered from the seller to the buyer. Therefore, the level of transport support of foreign economic relations has a significant impact on the efficiency of foreign trade, manifested in the price of goods as a transport component. The quality of the transport service (speed, regularity, safety, reliability) directly or indirectly affects the formation of the price of the product itself, increasing it with a high transport service or reducing it with a low level of transport service.
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Tina Antolini
Collaborative Fellow 2010
Since she started making radio at the tender age of 15, Tina Antolini has produced stories on everything from the sex lives of lobsters to Iraqi religious minorities to a secret bunker in the woods of Massachusetts that houses an archive of East German films. She’s now a producer at the new National Public Radio show State of the Re:Union, having previously served as a reporter, producer and host at WFCR, the NPR-affiliate for Western New England. She’s also produced for the science and nature program Pulse of the Planet, and for a slew of national NPR and PRI programs. Her radio stories have won numerous awards, including a 2009 Gracie Award from American Women in Radio and Television for her series documenting the transgender community in western Massachusetts. Antolini received her B.A. in Ethnomusicology and American Studies from Hampshire College, and is also a graduate of the radio program at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies. She can bake a mean apple pie, sing a killer cover of “Mustang Sally,” and will happily spend hours in a cafe with a stack of books and newspapers to occupy her.
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Teen Mom's Farrah Abraham shares bizarre video of her getting butt injections
It has been a whole decade since Farrah Abraham rose to fame after being cast in the reality TV show, 16 and Pregnant, back in 2009.
Having recognised her talents for entertaining audiences with her drama-fuelled life, producers then cast her in a spinoff, Teen Mom - a show which centred around the pregnancies and resulting motherhood of various young women.
Some years later - in 2013, to be exact - the reality star appeared in a very high-profile sex tape with porn star James Deen, later claiming she had never intended for the video to go public.
"I have to emphasise that I didn't intentionally decide to work in the adult industry," she said in a 2018 interview with MV Mag. "At that time, I was a young experimental 21-year-old woman who happened to be a celebrity that tried to balance life, fame, and dating while forging new friendships."
Soon after it did go public, however, Abraham signed a reported $1 million deal with adult-film producer Vivid Entertainment who distributed the x-rated footage.
It goes without saying that the now-27-year-old has absolutely no qualms about sharing very intimate moments of her life with the public.
And speaking of sharing intimate moments of her life, Abraham posted a video of herself getting a top-up of butt injections to her Instagram page on Friday night.
The video was filmed in a Las Vegas clinic and it was accompanied by the caption:
"FLAWLESS FRIDAY @flawlessvegas OUR 1 YEAR BOOTY ANNIVERSARY #coachella ready! The master in booties! Another badass year! To all the boss's out there remember Beauty Brains Badass 4K booty challenge."
Abraham then added "BEAUTY BRAINS BOOTY" in a separate comment.
The former Teen Mom star has never been one to remain tight-lipped about the various cosmetic surgery procedures she's undergone.
She has spoken publicly about her breast implants, lip fillers, a nose job, a chin implant, and a vaginal rejuvenation procedure.
And this certainly isn't the first time she has filmed one of her procedures. In fact, she came under fire just last year when it emerged that she had allowed her then-nine-year-old daughter to watch as she received her latest round of injections.
Her daughter, Sophia Laurent Abraham, doesn't appear to have been present this time around though.
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Anna Faris opens up on her relationship with Chris Pratt following his engagement to Katherine Schwarzenegger
by: Jack Godwin
Anna Faris and Chris Pratt were one of the funniest and most beloved celebrity couples around until their split in 2017. And while many of their fans were shocked and disappointed that they had decided to divorce, it looks like they might now be one of the funniest and most beloved celebrity ex-couples.
When you break up, especially from something as serious as a marriage in which you had a child, it can be hard to keep your emotions in check. After all, a break like that can leave you feeling betrayed, bitter and resentful. It takes a lot of work, but pushing through those feelings to maintain a healthy friendship with your ex can be fruitful - as long as they're worth it.
This is definitely something that can be tested when someone moves on and starts dating another person - and even more so when they get engaged, as Chris Pratt did.
Back in January, Pratt announced that he and his new girlfriend Katherine Schwarzenegger were getting engaged, writing: "Sweet Katherine, so happy you said yes! Proud to live boldly in faith with you. Here we go!"
Following the announcement, Faris revealed that Pratt had let her know that he and Katherine had got engaged before he announced it to the world - a move that avoided a lot of potential awkwardness. Following the announcement, Anna has shown her happiness for the new couple - and is still interested in staying on good terms with her ex.
Speaking on the Divorce Sucks podcast, the actress spoke about how Chris told her about his upcoming announcement. "He was so sweet, as he always is. He called me like, 'So I'm going to ask Katherine to marry me. I just wanted to give you a heads-up'," she said. "And I was like, 'That's awesome!' I also told him that I was an ordained minister."
Since their split, she and Pratt have tried to remain respectful towards each other. "Under all of these uncoupling circumstances, I think that we are so good and respectful towards each other, and I think there is so much kindness and love," she said.
According to Faris, they are both continuing to work towards an "ultimate goal" where they can spend vacations together as a family, with their six-year-old son, Jack.
"I know we want to get to that ultimate goal, and I know it sounds lame and optimistic, but that's what I want. Our goal was to have group Thanksgiving dinners together.
"Grudge-holding is not something that Chris and I do. So, we wanted to make sure that Jack was happy, but that we were happy and supportive of each other and that we could have this fantasy idea of all spending Christmas together, vacations together."
Divorce must be a heavy thing to go through, but these two seem to be doing it right!
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Timberlake Wertenbaker wins 2016 Writers’ Guild Award for Jefferson’s Garden.
David Burnett and Mimi Ndiweni in Jefferson’s Garden
Watford Palace Theatre’s Creative Associate Timberlake Wertenbaker has been honoured at this year’s Writers' Guild Awards for her play Jefferson's Garden, which won the Best Play award. Jefferson’s Garden was produced at Watford Palace Theatre in February last year and received national critical acclaim.
Brigid Larmour Artistic Director of Watford Palace Theatre and Director of Jefferson’s Garden said:
"I’m thrilled that the Writers’ Guild have honoured Timberlake with this richly deserved award. The play is bold, complex and ambitious, both in style and content. I am proud that Watford Palace Theatre was able to bring the play to an audience, and to realise Timberlake’s provocative and compelling vision."
The Writers’ Guild Awards ceremony is an annual, red-carpet event that has featured high-profile winners since it first launched in 1961. The evening gives writers the chance to honour their peers, and to celebrate the importance of writers and writing to the creative industries, in the UK and abroad. The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain is a trade union representing professional writers in TV, film, theatre, radio, books, poetry, animation and videogames.
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Westworld Reveals The Controversial Future Of Virtual Reality
Amica Graber September 27th, 2016
HBO’s sci-fi thriller series Westworld premieres on October 2, and it offers us a glimpse into the future of immersive virtual experiences. The show’s website invites us to experience Westworld’s super secret, invitation-only playground.
“Experience the first vacation destination where you can live without limits. Westworld is a meticulously crafted and artfully designed park offering an unparalleled, immersive world where you have the freedom to become who you’ve always wanted to be—or who you never knew you were. Exist free of rules, laws or judgment. No impulse is taboo. Our hosts are here to fulfill your every desire. They look forward to serving you.”
Michael Crichton penned and directed the original Westworld movie in 1973, back when the idea of robots and virtual reality was no more outlandish than a fully operational Death Star. But with VR headsets like the Oculus Rift and the Samsung Gear VR dropping in 2016, virtual worlds seem more like an eventuality than science fiction.
As we get closer to experiencing a virtual world with all of our senses, there are some questions that such an experience raises. Namely, we have to figure out how to handle such a deep level of anonymity.
How Does Morality Work In A Virtual World?
Right now, virtual reality has a lot in common with video games. You’re able to do a lot of crazy shit, but all of that crazy shit is governed by the creator. Without some system of checks and balances, morality and ethics quickly go downhill.
Back in the early 2000s, one of the first “virtual” worlds was a game called Second Life. People bought clothes, built homes, and interacted with other players while living out whatever fantasy life they wanted. However, unlike The Sims, you could make it X-rated.
As free will is wont to do, it didn’t take long for things to get gross.
Second Life is banned on platforms like Twitch TV due to its reputation as a virtual sex cave for the depraved. In 2007, a UK news outlet discovered a “playground for pedophiles” where users could make their avatars appear as young children, and perform sexual acts. At the time, the creators of Second Life defended the platform, stating that everyone involved was over the legal age — despite 3D appearances. An international uproar ensued, and eventually, Second Life changed their terms of service to forbid such actions.
But what happens if we enter an age in which, like Westworld, “no impulse is taboo?” Our moral code as a society would need to be redrawn to accommodate the uncharted world of VR. Should we allow serial killers and pedophiles to act out their fantasies in a virtual world? Would that diminish real life risks, or increase them?
Is Siri Going To Become Sentient?
The main premise of Westworld is wrapped up in robots with artificial consciousness. We’ve seen this jig before: man creates robot. Robot has feelings. Man kicks robot. Robot takes over the world.
When The Terminator came out, we didn’t have the internet. Now, I can have a half-decent conversation with Siri, which sometimes can feel a bit eerie — especially if I ask her about the three laws of robotics and whether or not she likes me (she’s ambivalent).
We know practically nothing about consciousness. Who’s to say that we might not accidentally create it — and what if I told you that we’re almost there? This is a robot that already exists:
Yes, some dude has already built a Scar-Jo robot from scratch, which is terrifying. As far as robotics goes, the Scar-Jo-bot is fairly amateur. This robot can have an autonomous discussion with you, and it has realistic facial responses to stimuli.
As Dr. David Hanson says, prior to his robot revealing slightly homicidal tendencies, it may only be a few years before humanoid robots are everywhere. If you scream at Siri as frequently as I do on the freeway, it probably wouldn’t take long for a sentient Siri to get pretty peeved off. With the Internet of Things is quickly swooping into our houses, appliances, and cars — but if robots automate everything, at what point do they control us?
How Far Away Is A Westworld VR Experience?
It already exists — and you can visit a virtual reality theme park now. At TechCrunch’s Disrupt convention, journalists had an opportunity to visit Westworld via an HTC Vive.
One journalist describes his journey, from choosing a gun and a cowboy hat to getting shot in the face by a malfunctioning sheriff bot.
“The world goes white and I next find myself in a dark room with nothing but a chair to break up the blackness. I am invited by a calm voice to sit down and, to my surprise, the chair in the digital world corresponds to an actual place to sit in the real world. I do so and then reality shifts yet again.”
The first time I put on a VR headset, I was blown away — although perhaps not as literally as the reporter from Upload VR. While widespread sociopathy and killer robots are no worse than Trump, I want to know how long we have to wait before shows like Westworld bring their interactive worlds to a mainstream audience on VR headsets. It’s fun to watch. But it’s far more fun to participate for real.
We’re currently in the first big retail year for VR headsets. In cell phone terms, we’re firmly in the “big brick” phase. Once VR becomes adopted by the masses, we can expect to see a rush of new games, movies, television series, and even social networks migrating onto VR platforms.
If VR is this good now, imagine what it’s going to look like in 20 years. Stay tuned. The future is exciting, if not a little bit scary.
If VR is this good now, imagine what it’s going to look like in 20 years.
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Meaner, greener fuel injection project
Researchers at Wright State University are working on a direct fuel injection project for gasoline engines that burns fuel more efficiently while providing more power and benefiting the environment by reducing pollution through cleaner emissions.
Haibo Dong, an assistant professor of mechanical and materials engineering, is the principal investigator on a $31,000 grant from the Dayton Area Graduate Studies Institute to apply direct fuel injection to small unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs) used by the Air Force. The project also has positive implications for the auto industry.
“Many of the UAVs used by the Air Force use small commercial gasoline-powered engines that require high-octane fuel. Operating UAVs on high-octane gasoline presents several operational and logistical problems for the Air Force. The low-octane JP8 is prevalent on most every Air Force base, while high-octane gasoline may be more difficult to acquire, especially in remote locations. Storing and transporting the high-octane gasoline can also cause problems. Direct fuel injection systems operate on low-octane fuel, which could save money in fuel costs while also providing a higher-power output.” He said use of low-octane fuel could eventually meet an Air Force goal of one common fuel for all aircraft and thus be a significant cost savings.
Dong said that by using a fine, ready-to-explode mist, direct fuel injection breaks the gasoline into smaller droplets, which results in more complete combustion from each drop of gasoline. This technology allows spark ignition engines to burn regular or alternative fuel more efficiently, thus resulting in cleaner emissions and increased fuel economy.
He said direct fuel injection differs from the traditional indirect fuel injection now common in most autos. In a traditional fuel injection system, the gasoline and air are pre-mixed just outside the cylinder at the intake manifold. In direct injection, the air and gasoline are not pre-mixed; air comes in via the intake manifold while the gasoline is injected directly into the cylinder.
Although his current grant pertains to UAVs, Dong said the research has positive implications for the automobile industry by helping address President Obama’s desire to make American cars nearly 40 percent more fuel efficient by 2016. “Most fuel injection autos on the market today use the indirect system,” he explained, “and the direct fuel injection means a lower-octane gasoline, which is cheaper and also more fuel efficient.”
Dong has been researching direct fuel injection for the past two years, and during this time he has received more than $200,000 in research grants.
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Report: 70% Of Children On Medicaid, CHIP Have Parents Who Work At Large, Private Companies
By Daylina Miller • Jul 9, 2019
Researchers have found that from 2008 to 2016, there was an increase in the number of families with private insurance who opted for health coverage for their children through Medicaid and CHIP.
PolicyLab at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
By Daylina Miller
Of the 8.6 million children in working families who are covered by public insurance, more than 70% have a parent who works at a large, private company, according to a new study from PolicyLab at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
From 2008 to 2016, researchers found an increase in the number of families with private insurance who opted for health coverage for their children through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program - known as CHIP.
The researchers, who published their report this month in the Health Affairs Journal, found that between 2008 and 2016, the number of children in low-and moderate-income working families who were covered by public insurance increased at significant rates, regardless of whether their parents were employed by small or large businesses.
While children’s public coverage was highest among low-income families working for small businesses, increasing from 53% to 79%, the largest driver of the overall increase in use of Medicaid and CHIP was in low- to moderate-income families working at large, private companies.
Doug Strane, research project manager at PolicyLab, said people think if a family has employer-sponsored insurance, they're "good to go.”
"What the findings tell us is that employer-sponsored coverage is just too expensive for a lot of families. And so, in the meantime, they're using public coverage,” he said.
Anne Swerlick, a health policy analyst and attorney with the Florida Policy Institute, said employers are passing on rising health care costs to workers, who are forced to seek insurance for their children elsewhere.
“The public coverage is much more affordable for people, there's very minimal cost sharing, and there's better coverage for kids,” Swerlick said.
From 2008 to 2016 the average employee premium for family coverage increased by 57% to $5,277, according to the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, Health Research and Educational Trust’s “Employer health benefits: 2016 annual survey.” Deductibles have also become more common and more expensive.
“I think the other main takeaway from the study is how critically important it is to protect the Medicaid and CHIP programs for kids,” Swerlick said. “And so when we tinker with that program, we talk about making it harder for kids to qualify, talking about reducing the money in the program, this is likely to have very harsh consequences for kids right now and for Florida's future.”
From the report:
“…to maintain the current low rate of pediatric uninsurance achieved in recent years, much rests upon policy makers’ willingness to meaningfully engage in efforts to control low- and moderate-income working families’ financial exposure to the rising cost of private health insurance. Importantly, this includes addressing the escalating cost of health care, which is the driving force behind increases in health insurance costs to employers and employees. In the absence of such reforms, even large employers may soon find it unsustainable to continue providing affordable dependent coverage to employees, thereby leading to further increases in public insurance enrollment among children for whom the private insurance market has historically provided coverage.”
In Florida, more than 50% of children born in the state are on Medicaid.
Read the full study here.
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Report: Florida Could Save $200M A Year With Medicaid Expansion
Florida Policy Institute
A new report says Florida could save nearly $200 million in fiscal year 2022-23 by expanding the Medicaid program.
Fewer Florida Children Enrolled In Medicaid, CHIP In 2018, Report Says
By Julio Ochoa • May 31, 2019
The number of children covered by Medicaid declined in Florida and other states for the first time in more than a decade.
Medicaid Retroactive Eligibility Plan Approved
By News Service of Florida • Jun 23, 2019
Daylina Miller/WUSF News
A move to eliminate a 90-day Medicaid retroactive eligibility period will continue for at least another year.
DCF To Close Last Office In Pasco County For Low Income Assistance
By Daylina Miller • Jun 21, 2019
Daylina Miller / WUSF Public Media
Pasco County residents may soon find it more difficult to get help filing applications for Medicaid, food stamps, temporary cash assistance and more.
A sign in the entrance to the Port Richey Florida Department of Children and Families Access office confirms it's permanently closing on Friday, July 26.
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[Upcoming Event/ Giveaway]
Fans of Whitney Houston do take note as an evening of exhilarating and gripping performances of her timeless hits will be happening for two nights only this March at Istana Budaya in Kuala Lumpur.
“REMEMBERING WHITNEY – THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL” live music concert direct from Las Vegas starring multi-talented and highly acclaimed songstress, Trina Johnson Finn, and presented by Milestone Productions Sdn Bhd will take to stage on 22 and 23 March 2019.
The late Whitney Houston was one of the most acclaimed and awarded female artists of all time, stealing the spotlight each time she was on stage. Her exceptional talent was evident in her career with many memorable hits such as “I Will Always Love You”, “Saving All My Love”, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”, and “I Look To You”. She’s also forever immortalised on the silver screen in The Bodyguard and even took the reins as an executive producer for Sparkle.
“REMEMBERING WHITNEY- THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL” is a 90-minute live music concert that celebrates the life and top selling hits of the late Whitney Houston. Trina Johnson Finn, one of the few women who can step into Whitney’s “larger-than-life” role, will enthrall Malaysians with breath-taking renditions of Whitney’s memorable classics, including “Greatest Love of All”, “I’m Every Woman,” “Queen of the Night,” “How Will I Know,” “I Will Always Love You,” “I Have Nothing,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”, and more.
Prior to her work on this live production, Trina has appeared on television’s top awards shows including the Grammy Awards, the MTV Video Music Awards and the American Music Awards. Throughout her career, she has worked with iconic entertainers including Barbra Streisand to MC Hammer, Michael Bolton to Valerie Simpson, Smokey Robinson to Martha Reeves and Marilyn Manson to The Family Stone.
As a Recording Artist, Trina was a featured vocalist on MC Hammer’s “Please Hammer Don’t Hurt’em” album which showcased hits like “You Can’t Touch This” and the project sold over 20 million albums world-wide. Trina was also signed as a solo artist on MC Hammer’s record label and toured the world with him for several years as a backup singer and dancer. As a Songwriter, Trina is currently writing and co-producing her debut album featuring Pop, R&B and Funk-infused tunes like “In Your Face“ and “Delicious“ as well as soulful, smoothed-out ballads like “To Know Love” and “Over Due“.
Trina also has many film, television and theater credits under her belt as well. Appearing in projects like “Anchorman” starring Will Ferrell, “Breakin All The Rules” starring Jamie Foxx, “Bringing Down The House” starring Queen Latifah and Steve Martin, and the Off-Broadway theater productions of “Dreamgirls”, “Ain’t Misbehavin” and “The Wiz”.
On the Las Vegas Strip, Trina was an original cast member of the hit production “Vegas! The Show” and she is frequently a Headliner in her own production shows throughout Las Vegas, the US and Internationally.
According to Grace Lee, Managing Director of Milestone Production Sdn Bhd, “Malaysia never got the chance to stage a full-fledged concert while Whitney was alive. As such, this would be a great opportunity for Malaysian fans to experience what would be “the next best thing” to watching her live here in Malaysia thanks to Trina’s most amazing stage presence and impressive vocals that deliver pitch-perfect renditions of Whitney’s timeless hits.”
Sharing the stage are some of Las Vegas’ hottest musicians along with incredible background vocalists and dynamic dancers. The stage will be transformed into a night of tribute to Whitney and her golden voice – a showcase of fan-favourite songs alongside snappy dialogues that will provide personal insights about each song.
“In our constant endeavor to introduce world class live entertainment shows in Malaysia, we are proud to be bringing REMEMBERING WHITNEY- THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL to our shores. We believe Malaysians have a growing appetite for quality entertainment and our efforts in bringing internationally recognized shows will help to position Malaysia as an entertainment hub in the region,” adds Grace.
Show & Tickets Sales Information:
Premium – RM480
VIP – RM380
Cat A – RM250
Cat B – RM150
Cat C – RM80
*Ticket prices are subject to a RM4 ticketing fee
For more information on the show and ticketing details , head over to https://www.facebook.com/MilestoneEntertainment.Show/ or www.milestone-entertainment.com
“Early Bird” Discount
Early bird tickets are now on sale. Get 30% off (Premium, VIP, Cat A) and 15% off (Cat B) tickets until 24 February 2019. In addition to witnessing Trina Johnson Finn in action, there will be an open audition to win a spot to perform as the Opening Act for the show.
Follow https://www.facebook.com/MilestoneEntertainment.Show for more information on this.
I’m giving away 2x VIP tickets (worth RM380 each) to the show. Just answer a simple question and tell me why you deserve to win the tickets.
PRIZE: 1x Lucky winner will win one (1) pair of VIP tickets!
“REMEMBERING WHITNEY – THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL” live music concert direct from Las Vegas and presented by Milestone Productions Sdn Bhd will be showing on 22 and 23 March at Istana Budaya in Kuala Lumpur.
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Giveaway runs from now until 11.59pm on 11 March 2019.
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Katie Coble is Miss North Carolina USA 2017
Katie Coble Crowned Miss North Carolina USA 2017
Katie Coble was crowned as Miss North Carolina USA 2017 on October 19, 2016. She succeeds Devin Gant and will now represent North Carolina in the coming edition of Miss USA 2017, wherein Deshauna Barber of District of Columbia will pass on her crown to her successor.
In 2005, Miss North Carolina USA Chelsea Cooley won the Miss USA crown and placed in the top 10 at Miss Universe. Cooley is the first former Miss North Carolina Teen USA to win the Miss title, although not the first to have competed at Miss Teen USA. The second Miss North Carolina Teen USA to win the Miss title was Erin O’Kelley in 2007. She went on to place in the top 15 at Miss USA 2007.
Similar to the Miss Utah USA titleholders, both Cooley and Kelley placed at Miss USA, eclipsing their teen performances. In 2009, Kristen Dalton became the second woman from North Carolina to be crowned Miss USA.
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Nonprofit Radio for January 16, 2015: #GivingTuesday Founder & The Fourth Sector
January 14, 2015 Fundraising Fundamentals92nd Street Y, 92Y, Fourth Sector, fundraising, Gene Takagi, Giving Tuesday, GivingTuesday, Henry Timms, NEO Law GroupNonprofit Radio
Sponsored by Generosity Series, a nationwide series of multi-charity 5K events that provide a proven peer-to-peer fundraising platform to charities and an amazing experience for their participants.
Listen to the January 16, 2015 archived podcast.
Henry Timms: #GivingTuesday Founder
Henry Timms is the founder of #GivingTuesday. He shares its origins; how it did in 2014; how your nonprofit can participate; and takes on the critics.
Gene Takagi: The Fourth Sector
Why you need to recognize, understand and respond to the growth of for-profit social enterprises. Gene Takagi is our legal contributor and principal of NEO, the Nonprofit & Exempt Organizations law group.
Hello and welcome to tony martignetti non-profit radio big non-profit ideas for the other ninety five percent. I’m your aptly named host, our listener of the week, beth burghdoff ski, she tweeted. Tony martignetti non-profit radio is one of my favorite podcast to listen to we’re gonna make it the favorite. She reviewed the show on her blogged she reviewed the show on her own podcast, which is called driving participation it’s about branding, marketing and fund-raising you could check out driving participation on itunes, and she is at beth burghdoff ski b r o d o v s k y beth, i’m going to send you a video so you can pick a book from the non-profit radio library and i will send you the title of your choice. Congratulations on being our listener of the week, beth burghdoff ski very grateful for your support. You know, i’m glad that everyone is with me because i’d be forced to bear the pain of paki and nicky, a congenital if i came in contact with the notion that you had missed today’s show e-giving tuesday, founder henry teams is the founder of giving tuesday he shares its origins how it did in twenty fourteen how it got here, how your non-profit can participate and takes on the critics the fourth sector is the second segment why you need to recognize, understand and respond to the growth of for-profit social enterprises. Jean takagi is our legal contributor and the principle of neo the non-profit and exempt organizations law group, san francisco on tony’s take two between the guests, please, i urge you get started with planned e-giving were sponsored by generosity, siri’s they host multi charity five k runs and walks. I’m very glad that henry james is with me in the studio. He’s, the founder of giving tuesday the global philanthropic movement that engaged more than ten thousand partners worldwide. He’s, a practitioner in residence at the stanford university center on philanthropy and civil society and was named non-profit times influencer of the year in twenty fourteen that’s that’s old news we’re going to this year that’s right of resting on laurels already yesterday’s man he’s, executive director of the ninety second street y still does that in new york city, which is a very big y, very big cultural institution. Really. In new york city, you’ll find giving tuesday. At giving tuesday dot or ge and he is at h tim’s t i double m s many times welcome to studio. Well, it’s, great to be here. I’m a big fan and i really appreciate everything you do for the sector. Thank you, it’s, our it’s. My pleasure. I love giving back teo non-profits on dh this is how we do it. Yeah, um, you have a lot to say about the premise that power is shifting say something. S so one of the things we’ve been thinking about a bit is, and i think this is true of giving tuesday, but also true more widely of some of the things i’m going to get to that, of course, doing in the uae is the way in which we were all thinking really carefully about how technology is changing, right? So we’re thinking about how we should get digital people on board and how we should make sure we understand twitter, but but i think something deeper is actually happening, which isn’t actually superficially about how technology is changing, but really how human being is changing. And we just put together a paper for hbr with my colleague jeremy. Heimans last month, which is really around this idea that the shift we should be anticipating isn’t about how technology changes, but how power to changes on that power is shifting from a model that you can think on his old power, which is very much about command and control, and downloading on your audiences to a model is really about new power, a new powers, really, about engagement, about participation on about theory around upload about how you really engage on it seems to me especially we think about the non-profit world that shift, which is from you, talking out audiences and telling them what they should care about, too. You actually engaging your communities to get behind the cause you care about is going to be a pivotal issue for us for the next decade on i want to include a link to that harvard business review article way posed toe takeaways on facebook, so i’ll i’ll make sure link is they’re not great, i won’t listen, we just we just launched this is that? Is that legal you presented to me, your incoherent? You’re in good shape, actually in a very in a very new power away. Harvard business review has actually start opening up their content a lot. Mohr to make it much more terrible on we’d love some reactions from the nonprofit sector because it’s a it’s a new idea, i think it could be valuable, and we’d love to know what people think. And that article was just last month. Yeah, it was the big idea in the december issue that you had to do something going out of your being non-profit influencer of the year, you had to end on a high note, but of course, now the now you have something more to do in twenty fifteen. Yeah, the from that article you know some of the new power values informal open source collaboration, radical transparency. Do it yourselves, you know, vs the traditional managerial ism institutional ism holding power, not not sharing content and knowledge. Yeah, i think the the one frame that we’ve used to kind of to simplify the idea is thinking about power less as a currency on maura’s a current so how is power? Not something that i own and xero some. But how is it? How is it a current? How does it build? How does it grow, and i think that idea for the nonprofit sector is so important, especially we think about fund-raising because i think we’re entering a period where we are trying to shift from a mentality where we think about donors, right? We have our old power donors, so when we get them to give us money, but the cause is who we’re going to really win won’t have donors, they’ll have owners will have people who actually are completely believing in their cause and getting behind it, and you only need to look at something like a recipe for ice bucket challenge, which really wasn’t about donors. It was about owners, it was about people who really believed they were the agents of change. I think that idea is a very big idea for the future. I had the ceo of a less on to recap buy-in in september, october something i just they’re going twelve tremendous learning from that. And actually, one thing i read from your twitter feed was a fund-raising expert who had written a complaint that she had sent eight checks toe organizations for year end and two months later, five them and yeah, she’s i think it’s at the-whiny-donor think that’s the i’m not even sure if the man or a woman i don’t know if the person won’t reveal themselves just at whiny donor-centric ember eight checks issue to most later three of them for them hadn’t sent think yes, that’s a donor not on owner comps pair that to something like a less where you have people who are literally the stars of the show that shift is going is going to be, i think, monumental for our sector and i love the metaphor of power because power is not has no value unless it’s flowing, yeah, that’s, right? And the new model is it’s flowing out in terms? I mean, i think of myself, you know, four years ago i had been a content i mean, there have been a host of a show now now i’m a content creator on dh that on that trend is only going to continue, and the way i think we need to think about it is not in terms ofthe the technological bias, right, which is most non-profit you see this problem, lunge a twitter right? So they suddenly think i better get on twitter. And this problem will go away is really not about that it’s actually, about you thinking about how you enlist people in a very human way to get behind the things you care about. The big new power challenge, i think, is getting the non-profit sector to shift in that direction. And how is giving tuesday an example of this new power shift? Well, i think in in two ways one in its design. So we we started giving tuesday at the ninety second street y, but it was never the ninety second street wise giving tuesday, right? The old power model would have been it’s, the ninety second street wise, giving tuesday. We spent all of our time making sure we got a lot of media and a lot of credit for it. And it would have probably affected people two blocks to the north and two blocks to the south and that’s as far as it would have gone. But we deliberately said it needed to be open source. That giving tuesday needs to be non branded by anybody. Which means that anyone from the red cross to the night, second street why? To the fourteenth street? Why? Teo, people in the uk but take the same theme and respond to it. And that was a very new power idea, which was it’s really not about command and control, but actually creating tools for people to engage exactly and that’s what you see when you goto e-giving tuesday dot or ge there’s a whole bunch of sharing tools, there’s videos explaining what what charity’s could have done, what you could do have to get involved. It’s, it’s, it’s empowering the sector and sharing enormously we’re on the story, i think which doesn’t get told often, which i think is important is that this was not all right. This was not our phrase. Someone described giving tuesday as a shared learning environment and actually because of giving tuesday hours and hours of free resources, always free have been created for the non-profits actor, i’m a friend of my marian salzman, who is one of the world’s leading expert in marketing and pr did a special webinar specifically about how how did you hyper local targeting for non-profits right? She is one of the most sought after experts in the country, but she’s providing that for the sector. Andi, i think as we move forward with giving tuesday how we can use it to help the sector learn together us most of all right, how we can all learn together is going to be the story which no one will write about, but i think it’s probably gonna be the most influential one let’s go out for a couple minutes when we come back. Of course, henry now i’m going to keep talking about giving tuesday it’s history evolution through the years, and we’ll take on some of the critics stay with us, you’re tuned to non-profit radio tony martignetti also hosts a podcast for the chronicle of philanthropy fund-raising fundamentals is a quick ten minute burst of fund-raising insights published once a month. Tony’s guests are expert in crowdfunding, mobile giving event fund-raising direct mail and donor cultivation. Really all the fund-raising issues that make you wonder am i doing this right? Is there a better way there is? Find the fund-raising fundamentals archive it. Tony martignetti dot com that’s marketmesuite n e t t i remember there’s a g before the end, thousands of listeners have subscribed on itunes. You can also learn maura, the chronicle website philanthropy dot com fund-raising fundamentals the better way. Welcome back to big non-profit ideas for the other ninety five percent it’s. Time for live listener love, green bay, virginia, new city, new york, new city call that’s up, rocklin county, way just above new york city on the other side, st louis, missouri, new bern, north carolina live listener love to each let’s go abroad, we’ve got shenfeld, germany. I may not have pronounced that right. I apologize. Guten tag, japan. I can’t see which city your city is masked, konichiwa, and we’ve got korea, kwang ho dong korea, anya haserot live, listen, love more to come, and i’m looking for, ah, special live listeners who should be in california and santa lucia preserve way. Don’t see her yet, nobody from california, sam, okay, i’ll shut her out when she when she joins us, okay. How did e-giving tuesday start? You had these obviously had this power shift ideas, how do we get this thing started? So we were thinking, you know, the night second street wise community centre, what we spend our days thinking about is how you bring people together and that’s what we’ve done for one hundred forty years, and we were thinking, especially around the holidays, you know, about black friday, you know, about cyber monday, consumer oriented america’s wallets are open, wouldn’t it make sense that the non-profit world is a part of that conversation? So the initial idea, which was black friday cyber monday e-giving tuesday and so it began with a team of the why, but then what began to happen, which i think we learned a lot from was it wasn’t just the leaders of the white who were working on this, but actually people from lots of different organizations. So some people from stanford university, from the economist from facebook, most of all, from the u n foundation, who actually formed a team of lots of different leaders and experts to kind of frame the idea to shape it, to start rolling it out on we kind of got on with the year one and we you know what? Just two and a half years ago, which seems unbelievable. The first e-giving tuesday was which your tio two thousand eleven? So we thought this was giving tuesday three we’re done three of them now, and we launched it with seventy days to go. And it really caught on the first year more than we thought it would. And that really gave us a chance to start thinking a bit more carefully about what this is, how it can be helpful to the sector most of all to learn. I really think it’s important with giving tuesday to think this is very early on in a project, right? This is we’ve done this for less than three years. The real question is going to be, i think, two or three years out, when we start to see the kind of scale we can get to in the kind of depth of impact we can reach. But that’s where it began, it began with an idea about collaboration, especially one of the things in the nonprofit sector. We all suffer from andi. I run a non profit, so i understand this is we all want to raise money for ourselves, right? We were always fighting against each other to some degree. We wanted to experiment with this idea that actually, there could be a tide that helps lift all ships. That was one of the driving ideas behind giving tuesday. I’ve had honest asia dellaccio on from the u n foundation she’s trouble a year and a half or two years ago, talking about giving tuesday she’s tremendous she’s one of the you know, she’s one of those people actually are who i think represents a new generation of leader that that kind of millennial voice who is so deeply committed to changing the world but also is so savvy on some of these new power tools, right? She’s someone who really gets how the world is changing, i’m not sure that’s true, more broadly in the nonprofit sector, i think that’s one of the big challenges that we think about a lot, which is how how is a sector? Can we make this turn as quickly as some other industries are? You can follow anesthesia because she owns shows. Owns a gelato company in washington, dc, and she is at dull ci d o l c i t sweet gelato is what it translates to, but dellaccio gelati is onstage dellaccio how did e-giving tuesday do in twenty fourteen third year? So i thought we saw some really positive progress. We had twenty thousand partners take twenty thousand? Yeah, you know where they got out of the states that there’s amglobal there’s some global numbers in there too. So people around the world on dh i think we made a really important we can talk about the numbers in a minute, which i know is where the conversation always ends up, but i thought something else happened, which was important, which was we made a statement about shared values with the driving idea behind giving tuesday when it began wasn’t immediately how can we run up the score in terms of dollars? It was much more about saying at a time when we are reaching the end of the year, we’re thinking about what we’re grateful for with entering the season of giving how can we actually start a bigger conversation about caring for other people? Because philanthropy, of course, is the ultimate expression of that it’s the ultimate expression of caring for more people. So i think the biggest win with giving tuesday in my mind last year, was what it demonstrated was the power off of really hundreds of thousands of people around the world to pause at a time off consumption and understand really unruly, underline how much they wanted to give back to others. She started to see a cultural shift, i think that’s right? I think that’s the hope, i think that’s the hope that actually you khun galvanize that and i think the great hope for giving tuesday a time when so much divides us so often the idea that something which can bring together people in all fifty states, all different backgrounds, all different levels of diversity or different political beliefs, if we can come together around the most human act, which is carrying from one another, i think that’s a really important idea, but i won’t dodge the question, which is about the money. Yeah, we’ll get to that. But it’s a beautiful, you know, unless somebody collapse wednesday. I don’t know what will happen with wednesday, but you know, it’s, beautiful book and thanksgiving and then and you didn’t mention small business saturday, of course, nor to another support your local small business and endeavor way have a conversation year one one of the smartest investors in entrepreneurs in new york who’s an adviser of ours, i said, leave it for a year, you haven’t got you haven’t got the plans together, don’t do it like seventy days, way launch quick, but they’re one of the main reasons for that was i was pretty convinced someone was going to grab tuesday. I actually thought what was never speaking to happen was on the back of black friday and cyber monday there would be another, whatever you know, lt was coming. Thank you, thank your customers tuesday or whatever it wants, so i actually thought it was important we try and grab it for the philanthropic sector. All right? Did you hear rumors or was just was the universe talking to you that way? I think it was an instinct. I think it was. It was an instinct instinct. I i admire instinct enormously. I don’t often kick myself if i if i don’t follow it. But then also the book end. So, you know, you think thanksgiving and giving tuesday book ending these consumption days in the middle? I you know, i i admire the idea well on the other it’s checking things out, the other thing we thought was important, and actually, this was an idea off matthew bishop, so the economist who who’s, a really obviously leading thinker in the flandez piece based he was always pushing us hard from the start on saying this should be the opening day of the giving season, right? So the giving season has a very big clothes the last three days of the year, but it doesn’t really have an opening on obviously, december is the most important month for a lot of non-profits toe raise funds and awareness and volunteering, so that was always a framing idea for giving tuesday, and we’ve seen some pretty interesting data on that point. Okay, numbers, terms of dollars charities. So thie the case foundation working with indiana university, did a good sample of a lot off the main online processes, and they’re counting around forty six million dollars from a group, often not all of them but a group of processes online there’s also, of course, a lot of offline money coming in to and there’s a lot of volunteering hours on other activations around giving choosy that we think is important, but the number which the press is always going to get his forty six million yeah, the dollars given, but yeah, the volunteering i mean that that dovetails with the shift that you’re the cultural shift that you were seeing that e-giving i also think, yeah, broader definition. I also think there’s something which people are doing well, which is using giving tuesday, is an on ramp for people to have longer relationships, so the people actually using giving tuesday is the start of something and then driving it through the whole of december or doing a match campaign for all of december, or pushing people towards, for example, recurring e-giving e-giving toothy is also mally just a notch, right? So it’s a moment, and if we could make it a very big nudge, i think it can be very powerful, but it is pushing a lot of people in the same direction to take philantech be just that bit more seriously, and then our job. Is non-profits is to grab their attention and turn into something sustainable? Yes, and and i think some of the critics don’t i don’t know, maybe they’re not crediting non-profits with recognizing that that it’s just a start or they don’t feel that it’s that that that’s going to happen, you know, there are some who say that it’s just taking giving from some other some of the day and transplanting it to this day. It’s yeah, i mean, i was master that yeah, i think it’s important, it’s important to think about that and the data we’ve seen so far don’t perfect. Did a good survey of there are quite a decent sample size of their organizations and actually found those organizations participating in giving tuesday. We’re doing twice as well online in all of december grayce was powerful and then the real one of people i listen too. We all listen to a lot on these ideas that steve mclaughlin a blackboard on dh he really has a strong view, which i think is right about the importance of us not fearing scarcity in the nonprofit sector, where we kind of have this oliver complex that we tremble. As we ask for mohr on dh and actually i think what the data shows is asking is, what leads you to getting money? The critique then e-giving choose which i think is is important to address is then, is it just in the moment? Right? So people think, is it one and done? I think that’s a reasonable concern, but again, i think what you’re seeing with giving tuesday is those organizations who are really winning big of those who have seen this in a very strategic and comprehensive way that bringing people on board and then they’re working out ways to keep them a comprehensive way. It’s not a day it’s it’s part of your overall strategy on dh bringing people, and then you have a responsibility to keep them engaged and invested. Wait, we are often say around the office that you know if e-giving is is a marriage e-giving tuesday’s the anniversary, right? So this should be going all year round, but this is a special day to engage on. I’ll give you one example of that which was very powerful, i thought from this year so the university of michigan they took giving tuesday they turned into giving blue day, right? So they talk they remix very new power idea, which which was remixing the concept to make you more relevant to them. It’s making more about them less about us, they turn it into giving flu did they set themselves a big goal, which is a million dollars to raise. And they caught everyone from their alums to the students, to the president or working via social media to dr money online. Their goal was a million. They made three point four million dollars on the day, which was mohr than they were ever making on the last day of the year. But much more importantly than the dollar figure, they made a statement about value. They actually got these the shift i was talking about earlier, which is shifting people from donors to owners. They didn’t just raise three point four million dollars. They brought a whole community to be their fund-raising team that’s the big idea, i think around giving tuesday very good. This is why i love this is a podcast because people can now go back and listen to that last sentence that you just said. Donors toe owners a bigger volunteer community helping sustained that sustain the movement you know all the fund-raising data says the same thing, which is the most powerful way you can get a gift is if a friend asks for it, right? What does facebook? Facebook is an entire ecosystem off friends and friends and friends. It is the biggest fund-raising force in the history of mankind, and no one has begun to tap that yet and again, lots of tools for using giving tuesday in your lorts much larger plan at e-giving tuesday dot org’s so it shouldn’t be intimidated by this idea now that’s, right? And the other thing we’ll do throughout the year, we always have a bit of a break, but actually one thing we’ll do throughout the year launching in sort of february march is very regular seminar’s webinars best practices will do sessions about campaigns that worked really well. We’ll do sessions about campaigns that didn’t work so well, but what we’re going to really try and do is make sure that we learn from giving tuesday because i think we as a community are often jumping to verdicts. This is tremendous, this is awful. The truth is always more nuanced, and we we as we enter this new power world with so many of the dynamics, are changing. And a time when so many of our behaviors are based on old power principles. Our willingness to engage with real change is so important, and, i hope giving choose. They can play a small role in that. Now, another challenge is you’ll see that people will take the dollar amount raised e-giving tuesday and divided by the number of charities and say the average was somewhere around three thousand dollars. Or if they’re being generous, sometimes they’ll up. The numbers could account for under reporting, and they’ll maybe, say, six thousand dollars for charity. Is that, you know, is it is it worth the effort? Well, i mean, i think if you talk to a lot of non-profits in this country, six thousand dollars is a huge amount of money for a lot of non-profits that really makes a big difference because many of the non-profits they’re small, they have small budgets and they’re doing incredibly important work, so i think i think we should always be careful, especially larger organizations, to discount the importance of small amounts of money, smaller amounts of money. I think i’d say something else, too, which is if you had said, i’ve found the way to get twenty thousand organizations or ten thousand organizations avectra six thousand dollars, people would probably think that’s quite a good thing in the world, so i think to we can build on that we can grow that number, but i still think that the i don’t think i have to be able to prove this, i expect, but i think the mohr maur, the bigger contribution of giving tuesday isn’t going to be just a dose of the dollar amount, which i think will grow, i think it will actually be about how it encourages people to try new things and actually what? I was interested this year in what i saw my end of year, i got asked obviously i gots listed for end of year from a lot of organizations i didn’t see very much creativity in that at all. I saw a lot of people saying it’s the last day of the year, but give me some money with giving tuesday i saw a lot more creativity. I saw a lot more engagement on a really interesting statistic from blackboard they saw seventeen percent one seven percent of the money coming in via mobile, right seventy seven buy-in mobile this is a very different idea for us. A sector on dh there was a really interesting article this week about how much trouble, how much over challenge non-profit sector is having in adopting mobile in a meaningful way and if you look at any of the trend data on what mobile is going to do, tow our organization’s it’s going to be exponential changed for years. So again, i hope what we could do with giving twosies actually shift the mindset, teo encourage a lot more learning a lot. More entrepreneurialism and then ultimately why we’re in this is a lot more impact. There was criticism of blackbaud also because they have some self interest, they they make money as people give through the mobile platform of theirs, which is a very popular i mean, that’s been there’s been a critique writ large off of all of the kind of different operators, and of some of the giving days all of these things, which is what is the role for commercial benefit in some of these sectors? I have to say, i think some of the more powerful arguments here are thinking about the level of quality that they can bring to the sector on what that value is two non-profits on someone like blackbaud who actually think, add so much value for non-profit that is really worth something, and i would say, is someone running a non-profit i would take that kind of investment very seriously. You just mentioned, you know, trying something different, and i i’m a huge fan and see i have the beauty of not being a journalist, so i don’t have to be oh, fan of giving tuesday and basically, i say, fuck the critics. Because, you know, we see so much. The sector sent to be very tend to be very critical of itself. I think ice bucket challenge was an example that harsh critics not giving the organization of chance, and then you also see so many people they want to encourage innovation on a lot of times i see it on twitter through mahatma gandhi or maya angelou quotes, you know, be the change you want in the world think global act locals think big, small you shook things up, you know? You started something that has enormous potential and so far hasn’t fallen on its face. Let’s give the damn thing a chance, you’re shaking things up, and so i hope the critics recognize that well, i pride probably would not share the language but share some of the sentiments. Which thing? I think the thing i think more about actually we’ve heard this from giving tuesday often is the twenty three year old person who’s just joined your non-profit who’s caught some big ideas and doesn’t feel empowered to try them time and again. Actually, what we heard about giving tuesday was, well, we gave this project to the intern on the intern, then delivered sameh zing. Results on actually, i think, that’s the our capacity to try new things, to be bold, to be ambitious. I think that capacities the most important idea, and i think the critics looked ideas like this should have critics they should have constructed. That ecosystem is good for the world, but i do think i would draw a line at the point in which we are fearful of innovation, right that’s, a very different idea, and i think our fear of innovation as a sector is going to hold us back more than almost anything outstanding. Henry tim’s. You’ll follow him! Find him on twitter at h tim’s t i double m s e-giving tuesday dot organ i mentioned a bunch of times, and he’s, the executive director of ninety second street y, which is nine too wide dot org’s. Thank you very much, henry it’s. Great to be here. Pleasure. I like to have you back. We have tony’s take two and jean takagi coming up first i have to alert you to generosity siri’s, you know, they host those five k runs and walks. Henry was talking about community building. This is a community of small and midsize non-profits that can’t run their own five k events. You know she’s not going to get enough people, you’re going to get like twenty five or thirty people on a on a five k track in a park. You can’t do it it’s not feasible, but when twelve or fifteen or twenty small midsize shops each contribute twenty five, thirty people, then you have a fantastic fund-raising event fun event that’s what generosity siri’s does. They put the charity partners together so that you have a day long. Actually, that was only half a day successful five k event talk to dave lynn he’s the c e o he’s at seven one eight five o six nine triple seven also generosity siri’s dot com my video this week start your planned giving with bequests this year big misconceptions around plant e-giving it’s not on ly for big shops you don’t need a lot of you don’t need internal expertise and it’s not on ly for wealthy donors small midsize shops khun do enormously well with donors of very modest means you start planned giving with bequests why i explain it in the video i’ve got links to a six article guidestar siri’s that i wrote on the subject at the video. Think about it. Now is the time to start a planned e-giving program with requests the video is that tony martignetti dot com and that is tony’s take two for friday sixteenth of january show number two of the year jean takagi he’s around he’s, the managing attorney of neo the non-profit and exempt organizations law group in san francisco he edits the popular non-profit law blogged dot com and on twitter he is at gi tak gt a k welcome back, jean takagi hyre durney great to be here. Thank you. Where you calling from? Yui san francisco today i’m actually in washington d c today your dc ah you with the fourth sector conference, right? Exactly right. Great chances. Okay. What is this? Fourth sector? This fourth dimension we have to deal with. Well, oftentimes the non-profit sectors thought of as the third sector. Independent sector and there’s. This new sort of class of organizations that are coming out. Some of them are for-profit. Some of them are non-profits, and they’re commonly referred to as social enterprises or for benefit organizations. And they’re kind of this diverse class of organizations that shared two main characteristics. And one is that they are primarily driven by social and door, environmental purpose. And two they earned a substantial portion of their income through earned revenues or business activities. Social or environmental is where you see most of them. Is that right? That’s? Right, danny? Okay. Ah, and what forms of organization are they are they take it so you’ll see many of them is existing non-profits and these have been around for a long time. So goodwill is an example of an organisation, social or charitable purpose, but derive a substantial portion of their income through earned revenues. Um, the national geographic society is another great example of ah, non-profit which actually has a bunch of for-profit subsidiary in affiliate organizations as well all structured together, you know, seen as part of this fourth sector comprised of both non-profits and for-profit that are really looking at earned revenue is the primary way to make money and not just relying ondo native incomes a little bit different from what you and henry we’re talking about, but involving some of the same people was interesting that henry mentioned matthew bishop from the economist who is the one who sort of popularized the term philantech row philantech rabbo capitalism, our philantech xero capitalism and basically looking at this fourth sector idea on dh, he mentioned the case foundation, which is tracking the giving tuesday funds that were raised, i’m sorry. Ah, and the challenge funds our raised and the case foundation are really strong proponents of impact investments and its port sector in backto jean k c e o of the case foundation was there at that gathering, the what we’re seeing is that these fourth sector organizations sabat can very well be taking our are taking money from what? What henry would call the traditional power and values charities. Yeah, i think there’s there’s a big trend going on and there’s quite a bit of competition that a lot of non-profits especially traditional non-profits may not be aware of, and i kind of wanted to talk a little bit more about about that competition because i think it’s really something that non-profits have to be aware of, um, they’re big movements right now of money of talent, of business that they’re going to for-profit that see themselves as social enterprises, many of them that are very true and sincere about their driving, their social purposes, but some of them out there who are sort of posing as these social enterprises but really, after a new market and in you niche. Teo generate as much profit as they can, so trying to distinguish between those who are really social enterprises in those who might just being bailing themselves and that the guys is really important, okay, let’s, well, we’ll come to making sure you’re dealing with a bona fide social benefit enterprise. Another concern are just around the competition. I just want to make this clear that that corporation money can go in this direction as well. Yeah, and, you know, while i mentioned examples of non-profit social enterprises before in goodwill and national geographic, there’s there plenty of for-profit competitors out there already and where competition for funds is is already existing. And, for example, there’s, a very popular charity right now called cuba, but keep it facilitates a lot of donors to be able to make loans to small micro businesses and developing nations, and and also they started in the united states as well for disadvantaged communities so people can go on the keepers site and make these micro loans to these businesses. But those are not donations those air loans that you’re making, you don’t get a charitable deduction for making that loan to another individual. Oh! Our group of individuals, you’re funding a business basically through alone. Crowdfunding often has seen the same way some crowdfunding is done by non-profits, but primarily it’s driven by for-profit, many of which are pursuing social names. But individuals, rather than may be making a donation to charity, are starting to find crowdfunding, a project that may or may not be charitable crowd funding projects and making loans to micro enterprises through cuba, which are not charitable donations. And this is you believe, ah, a recognizable portion of this is what would have been terrible money. Yeah, and i’m not saying that that’s a bad thing at all on dh, you’ll see proponents of the port sector and and i’m a big fan of what’s what’s happening, although again distinguishing between the real ones and the not real ones is important. It is just knowing that that that competition is out there and it’s going to drive non-profits or it should be driving non-profits to compete by showing impact, demonstrating impact, going after these big entrepreneurial goals that the social enterprises go after and seem to attract a lot of money doing so. And, you know, i’ve been talking about individual donations, which some people might think of more smaller potatoes, although obviously the ellis challenge showed you how much can be raised through those means think about organizations like google and their commitment tio, you know, donate one percent of their profits, too, doing a social good? Well, most of that donation that heavy bulk of that donation is not non-profits and one percent of google revenue that’s a lot of money or hate dunaj you know, most of them are thine google bone initiatives and corporate money may be going to their own community see csr or corporate social responsibility goals rather than going teo corporate sponsorships to charity foundation grant was going to be going to the social enterprises as well, because there’s this attraction out there that a for-profit social enterprise, i can create a sustainable source of income to continue doing it social good. And so once he set up the infrastructure for which you might foundation might give grant money, you don’t have to keep giving grants to these organizations because they’re letting the market forces then create the sustainable business, getting underserved communities like impoverished areas with goods and services that otherwise would not go there. All right, corporation money. We see foundation money, individual and with respect to the individual e-giving there’s, something called sector agnosticism that you’ve blogged about. I wanted to explain sure. So the general idea that individuals, donors thunders are all becoming are trending. I should say, i shouldn’t say this is the majority view point yet, but there’s certainly trending uh towards being sector agnostic in that if we want to solve a particular problem, whether it’s getting water to people who otherwise would not be ableto access clean water, or get people to reduce recidivism in person coming out of prison, nor drug abuse flooring that a lot of people are saying well, traditional charities kind of continues to put the bandage on you. No problem and that’s super important to help the people who are currently suffering, but maybe not doing enough to cure that problem. That social problem, which is a huge, huge challenge, and i don’t know that non-profits deserved to be criticized for that very much, but some for, you know, proponents of the fourth sector thing will for-profit can come in, and their health is really needed in order to actually make a big dent in these problems, and they’re looking at it from a slightly different way, and i think all players they’re needed here, i think, government, these fourth sector organizations, i think, traditional businesses that are just after port, you know, profits as well. It’s got to be thinking about this, because consumers now are you gonna buy, and we’re going to start to see this more and more back-up those companies that are doing something about the problems in the world, and not just making much money as they can and the sector agnosticism is people are not really caring what form of organization they’re giving to, or investing in a cz long as they’re seeing impact. Yeah, absolutely. And thank youfor summarizing attorney, that that was really well put, okay? We don’t need you to wait some time. Okay? So we definitely need you. Takagi i take that back. In fact, i’ll tell eugene you have a very big fan listening read stockman and always listening cause he tweeted us that he’s looking forward to listening to you. He e mailed me today saying he is a very big fan of yours. Reed’s document live listen, her love to you and jean reed is a very big fan. Thanks and read and i have communicated through twitter and i’m a big fan of reasons. Well, good. I’m glad i don’t have to be there the person conveying the message anymore. You guys were in that guys are in touch. You know how much he admires your work. Okay, you mentioned it a couple times distinguishing between imposters and bona fide social benefit organizations. Yes, i mean that’s one of the big challenges out there because everybody khun say that they have a social purpose and if you just allow any business itself declare itself is socially good. That could be, you know, a problem for the community going well, we’re going to buy their products because they say they’re good. And they’re commercial look really great. Well, that isn’t enough, and maybe some laws or policies can help in that direction. And maybe that is why we’ve seen the advent of the so called high braider alternative forms of corporations that take on some of the characteristics of non-profits and that they have some sort of social purpose involved but are still for-profit taxable organizations with shareholders who khun get dividends and distributions and make a lot of money to companies succeed. So it’s kind of that in between place more for-profit than non-profit i would say, but there’s a spectrum of how charitable they khun b and for that reason we’ve seen things like the benefit corporation. Some people call it the beat corporation, which is slightly different and all explain the difference in just a second, but social purpose corporation on the low profit, limited liability company or the altri see those air, the three big new types of legal corporate form that we’re seeing in different states. So if you want to partner with an organization, you should be looking for one that is designated in one of these ways. Well, that may be a sign, so it’s one of the signs and we’re in very, very new ground here, they’ve only been sort of developed and created over the last six or seven years, and the benefit corporations now are almost or in about half of the states right now after being first introduced about three or four years ago, i think in maryland first, so it’s going to be very, very interesting to see where where these organizations go, but there are other indicators as well of possible good partners for non-profits that are not just disguising themselves as a socially purposed organizations and that’s just to really that their activities and their purpose statements and their governing documents and see what they’re all about and take a look at their ownership structure and their board of directors does he woulda non-profit grantee to see if you can find out a little bit more about the for-profit and the big corp certification. Jean hold on the different from benefit corporation, but it’s called they’re often both called b corpse that be corpses or certified b corp is this good housekeeping type of seal of approval that is given by this independent nonprofit organization called b? Lap. And so if you meet their criteria, social good and it’s, a fairly rigorous test, and you have to be subject yourself to potential audits from the organization as well, so they can check that years you’re walking the walk and not just talking the talk. Bye, dee corpse status, and you’ll see a circle be around some organizations like patagonia on dh, er, jessica alba’s company. I think it’s, the honest company, those are certified, be corporations, and may make for great partners as well, because you have this outside entity that’s, creating these independent standards of what it is to be a social enterprise and certifying those organizations. Gene let’s, take a break, stay with us. We’ll continue the conversation. 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Lively conversation, top trends and sound advice. That’s. Tony martignetti non-profit radio. And i’m lawrence paige nani, author off the non-profit fund-raising solution. Oppcoll time for pod classed pod classed this’s, a podcast podcast pleasantries are ten thousand listeners listening through the day wherever you may be. Thank you very much for your support pod pleasantries to everyone listening through the podcast on the time shift more live listener love madison, wisconsin, new york, new york, cartersville, georgia, houston, texas falls church, virginia and we’ve got cheryl mccormick in california, santa lucia preserve, she says. It’s the most beautiful place in california near the monterey prints peninsula live listener love to each live listener jean takagi, we have this new competition that non-profits need thio embrace, recognise let’s spend a few minutes talking about how they can react to it. I imagine partnership is a possibility, yeah, absolutely, and they’re keeping that, you know, i think that are important for non-profits one is recognizing that there is some competition out there on dh there trends out there like sector gnosticism from donors and servants, purchasers and good purchasers that we talked about understanding the fraction of why social enterprises can be attractive tease individuals also really important in understanding the marketplace, and i think some non-profits haven’t done a sufficient job of understanding, not just the market of their beneficiaries that they provide services and goods to understanding the marketplace of donors and supporters and job seekers and potential board members, and knowing what they do have to do to compete for those things as well. Okay, so but let’s, let’s talk about let’s talk about potentially partnering with dahna a social benefit enterprise? Sure, and they’re different different sorts of partnerships that might be possible. So if, for example, you find a for-profit business out there that says, i, you know, let’s partner together so we can run a business using leveraging your goodwill in the community because you non-profit of god, you know, great donors and supporters, and that would really help our business. So why don’t we do something together? We’ll sell more goods and make more money for a business, but we’ll also give you a percentage of our sales, uh, in exchange for using your goodwill and and marketing together. And some of that some people will call that cause related marketing a commercial commercial. Co venturing is the term that would get me and drug in jail, i think, but those those air, the terms that indicate that sort of partnership where the for-profit leverages the non-profits goodwill on dh the non-profit benefits by getting a percentage of the sales, and you see that all over the place, right? Of course, yeah. All right, so if you can’t, you can’t beat the for-profit social enterprises, perhaps you can join them apartment and i think american express to you that this several years ago when they were on redoing the statue of liberty, and then they were raising money together that way, that that benefited both the for-profit in the non-profit so that’s that’s one way that non-profits and for-profit have done he’s partnership, if you will, for a long time. But there are all sorts of other types of relationships that are possible between non-profits and for-profit, and they can become very program specific. So if you have a nen stints of delivering water, teo communities that don’t have clean water, for example it’s very possible that either one type of entity one non-profit or one for-profit would not be the best at doing that alone, and forming partnerships with other organisations is and that’s a scary way to make that service delivery effective and efficient, and if we’re talking about that that that tends to happen more internationally, although sometimes with disaster relief, like with hurricane katrina, those could be issues domestically as well. On an everyday level, if we’re thinking about delivering food to people getting corporations, fruit corporations involved in that khun b completely beneficial toe both entities involved, particularly if you’ve got a for-profit social enterprise that really isn’t about maximizing profits, some social enterprises out there that are for-profit so they have owners are businesses that are willing to break even, and they may not even be willing to take any profit. They might take a reasonable salary like you would it a non-profits but their owners hey, you know, are model doesn’t sit in five twenty three because we’re engaged in commercial activities, but we’re actually not going to take any profit from it. We just want to make sure the services get delivered way just have about a minute left, jane ana, i want to talk about impact because you mentioned it earlier and it’s another way that non-profits can react to this trend that his new competition showing the riyadh and competition out there the for-profit social enterprises and some of the non-profit social enterprises out there well are very good about demonstrating impact and communicating it sometimes it’s marketing, but a lot of times they’ve developed systems because that’s, the way they think non-profits may not be used to that type of pressure. All the foundations are starting to put more and more pressure on them to demonstrate and communicate the impact and that, you know, i’m a big fan non-profits have been responsible for every big social change in our country and justin being able to communicate how they’re doing that and how they’re doing that is effectively and efficiently as possible is going to be super important, not just for funds, tony, but right now it may be more important to get talent because young people coming out there with big college debt, they can work for a nonprofit they can work for for-profit social enterprise non-profits gotta learn how to compete for that as well. We have to leave it there, jean takagi. You’ll find him at non-profit law blogged dot com and on twitter g tak e th thank you very much, gene. Thanks, tony. Pleasure. Next week, maria simple returns with giving circles how? Do you find them, and how do you tap into them? 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