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Home / Techology / Microsoft cofounder, Paul Allen, dead at the age of 65
Microsoft cofounder, Paul Allen, dead at the age of 65
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Last Updated on October 15, 2018 at 5:15 pm
One of the original pirates of Silicon Valley died today from complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Allen’s sister said in a public statement, “While most knew Paul Allen as a technologist and philanthropist, for us he was a much-loved brother and uncle, and an exceptional friend. Paul’s family and friends were blessed to experience his wit, warmth, his generosity and deep concern.”
Spending much of his time as a philanthropist, Allen was also the owner of the Seattle Seahawks, Portland Trail Blazers and minority owner of the Seattle Sounder’s soccer team.
READ MORE: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/15/microsoft-co-founder-paul-allen-dies-of-cancer-at-age-65.html
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Principles of Community Engagement - Second Edition
Evaluation Methods
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An evaluation can use quantitative or qualitative data, and often includes both. Both methods provide important information for evaluation, and both can improve community engagement. These methods are rarely used alone; combined, they generally provide the best overview of the project. This section describes both quantitative and qualitative methods, and Table 7.1 shows examples of quantitative and qualitative questions according to stage of evaluation.
Quantitative data provide information that can be counted to answer such questions as “How many?”, “Who was involved?”, “What were the outcomes?”, and “How much did it cost?” Quantitative data can be collected by surveys or questionnaires, pretests and posttests, observation, or review of existing documents and databases or by gathering clinical data. Surveys may be self- or interviewer-administered and conducted face-to-face or by telephone, by mail, or online. Analysis of quantitative data involves statistical analysis, from basic descriptive statistics to complex analyses.
Quantitative data measure the depth and breadth of an implementation (e.g., the number of people who participated, the number of people who completed the program). Quantitative data collected before and after an intervention can show its outcomes and impact. The strengths of quantitative data for evaluation purposes include their generalizability (if the sample represents the population), the ease of analysis, and their consistency and precision (if collected reliably). The limitations of using quantitative data for evaluation can include poor response rates from surveys, difficulty obtaining documents, and difficulties in valid measurement. In addition, quantitative data do not provide an understanding of the program’s context and may not be robust enough to explain complex issues or interactions (Holland et al., 2005; Garbarino et al., 2009).
Qualitative data answer such questions as “What is the value added?”, “Who was responsible?”, and “When did something happen?’’ Qualitative data are collected through direct or participant observation, interviews, focus groups, and case studies and from written documents. Analyses of qualitative data include examining, comparing and contrasting, and interpreting patterns. Analysis will likely include the identification of themes, coding, clustering similar data, and reducing data to meaningful and important points, such as in grounded theory-building or other approaches to qualitative analysis (Patton, 2002).
Observations may help explain behaviors as well as social context and meanings because the evaluator sees what is actually happening. Observations can include watching a participant or program, videotaping an intervention, or even recording people who have been asked to “think aloud” while they work (Ericsson et al., 1993).
Interviews may be conducted with individuals alone or with groups of people and are especially useful for exploring complex issues. Interviews may be structured and conducted under controlled conditions, or they may be conducted with a loose set of questions asked in an open-ended manner. It may be helpful to tape-record interviews, with appropriate permissions, to facilitate the analysis of themes or content. Some interviews have a specific focus, such as a critical incident that an individual recalls and describes in detail. Another type of interview focuses on a person’s perceptions and motivations.
Focus groups are run by a facilitator who leads a discussion among a group of people who have been chosen because they have specific characteristics (e.g., were clients of the program being evaluated). Focus group participants discuss their ideas and insights in response to open-ended questions from the facilitator. The strength of this method is that group discussion can provide ideas and stimulate memories with topics cascading as discussion occurs (Krueger et al., 2000; Morgan, 1997).
The strengths of qualitative data include providing contextual data to explain complex issues and complementing quantitative data by explaining the “why” and “how” behind the “what.” The limitations of qualitative data for evaluation may include lack of generalizability, the time-consuming and costly nature of data collection, and the difficulty and complexity of data analysis and interpretation (Patton, 2002).
Mixed Methods
The evaluation of community engagement may need both qualitative and quantitative methods because of the diversity of issues addressed (e.g., population, type of project, and goals). The choice of methods should fit the need for the evaluation, its timeline, and available resources (Holland et al., 2005; Steckler et al., 1992).
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Chapter 1. Literature Review expand
Concepts of Community
What Is Community Engagement
Useful Concepts
The Ethics of Community Engaged Research
Models and Frameworks
Conclusion and References
Chapter 2. Principles expand
Before Starting an Engagement Effort
For Engagement to Occur
For Engagement to Succeed
Chapter 3. Successful Examples expand
Successful Efforts in Community Engagement
Health-e-AME
Project SuGAR
Healing of the Canoe
Formando Nuestro Futuro
Improving American Indian Cancer Surveillance
CAN DO Houston
The Dental Practice-Based Research Network
DEPLOY Pilot Study
Project DULCE
Determinants of Brushing Young Children’s Teeth
Chapter 4. Managing Organizational Support expand
The Frameworks
Examining the Structural Capacity Needed
Chapter 5. Challenges expand
1. Engaging and Maintaining Community Involvement
2. Overcoming Differences
3. Working with Nontraditional Communities
4. Initiating a Project
5. Overcoming Competing Priorities
Chapter 6. The Value of Social Networking expand
Social Networks and Health
The Role of Social Networks in Community Engagement
Electronic Social Media and Community Engagement
Cautions on the Use of Social Media
Chapter 7. Program Evaluation expand
Evaluation Phases and Processes
Approaches to Evaluation
Evaluating the Community Engagement Process
Chapter 8. Summary
Appendix A: Acronyms
CTSA Community Engagement Key Function Committee
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Ohio hair ball is 125 pounds and counting
By Sheridan Hendrix shendrix@dispatch.com
What’s 4 feet tall, 125 pounds and is covered in hair?
No, it’s not Cousin Itt of the Addams Family. It’s Hoss, the giant ball of human hair.
Hoss, named after Dan Blocker’s character from “Bonanza,” is an oblong shape and is, well, hairy. Hundreds of people have donated their hair to its creation, so its exterior is an ever-changing mess of different colors and textures.
The hair ball was created by Steve Warden, a hairstylist from Cambridge, Ohio, who began crafting it after years of conversations with his four children.
“When my kids were younger, they would always say, ‘Dad, you should make a hair ball and get it in the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not book,’ ” Warden said.
So in 2013, with his children all grown and moved out of the house, Warden decided it was time to give it a shot.
Warden started collecting his clients’ hair at his salon, Blockers. When he’d finish a cut, Warden would sweep their hair into a chute he installed in the floor that was connected to a trashcan in the salon’s basement. Above the chute was a little sign that read “Future Hair Ball Hair.”
Warden said none of his clients seemed to be concerned with the collection; most people were just curious.
After a few months of haircuts, it was time to start construction.
It started small. Warden would take some hair and wad it into a ball using glue to make it stick. (Gorilla Wood Glue is the only thing that works, Warden said.)
He would let the ball dry for a week and then add more on top. Warden continued this process for months until the ball was as big as a basketball. From there, Warden used a combination of liquid glue and spray adhesive to attach the hair. Hairspray is used for touch ups.
Finally, the ball at an enormous weight of 97 pounds, Warden reached out to Ripley’s Believe It Or Not to donate his masterpiece last year.
Kurtis Moellmann, exhibit and interactive coordinator for Ripley’s, said Warden’s hair ball has quickly become one of the company’s most popular items.
It’s so popular that Moellmann began taking it with him to different oddities expos across the country. In each city, Moellmann brings along a pair of scissors and a can of glue so people can donate their hair to the cause.
“The first day I did it, I cut about 200 people’s hair,” Moellman said. “It was a huge hit.”
Warden has not, in fact, created the world’s largest ball of human hair. That honor goes to Henry Coffer, a barber from Charleston, Mo., who claimed the title in 2008 with a 167 pound ball of hair, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Coffer, who was 77 years old at the time, had collected his clients’ hair for more than 50 years.
But at its current weight of 125 pounds, Hoss is still impressive.
Warden and his creation were reunited this weekend at the Oddities & Curiosities Expo at the Ohio State Fairgrounds, where Warden cut people’s hair for eight hours Saturday to add to the ball.
Hundreds of people passed by the Ripley’s booth, which featured a number of other collected oddities. Emotions from onlookers ranged from awe to disgust. But it’s safe to say Hoss piqued the interest of many.
Helen Drosak was cautiously eyeing the hair ball when Warden walked up to her and asked, “Would you like to donate to the giant hair ball?”
“Why not?” the 69-year-old Clintonville resident replied. “I have enough to spare.”
Warden snipped a lock of her graying brown curls and his friend, Ryan Girdwood, glued it to the ball.
Aiden Deibler had planned on growing out his hair this summer, but after seeing Hoss at the expo, the 10-year-old changed his mind.
Aiden and his mom, Aubrey, were in town from Pittsburgh to help a friend who was performing at the expo. Aubrey also donated a snippet of her ombre orange hair to the ball. Girdwood glued the mother and son’s hair next to each other.
“I donated to a big ball of hair,” Aiden said. “It’s pretty cool and pretty weird at the same time.”
Warden knows it’s all a little weird, but that’s OK. He doesn’t mind. To him, the hair ball is a legacy of sorts.
Warden, who currently has two grandkids, bought 12 copies of the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not book he’s featured in for any other grandchildren he might have. Inside is a note to each of them.
“When I die, my grandkids can see this and know I did something,” Warden said. “They can say, ‘That was our crazy grandpa.’ ”
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CATCH THE BUZZ – First Hexagonal Coin Features A Honey Bee, and has Resin Inclusion
By Michael Alexander, from Coin Update
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has unveiled (August 1) a new coin paying homage to the humble honey bee, or Apis mellifera. The honey bee is an integral part of our lives, providing honey while pollinating flowers and plants that provide the human race with needed sustenance. The life and hierarchy of the honey bee is complicated, with an organized society of three adult castes comprising of the queen, workers, and drones, each with a specific purpose and function.
Queens, who are responsible for producing and laying eggs, live for an average of two-to-three years and sometimes longer. Just one queen can lay thousands of eggs throughout her life.
Worker honey bees comprise the largest number of individuals; between 20,000 to 80,000 workers may live in any hive. They have a life span of only six weeks during the honey production season, when they store nectar, feed larvae, and produce copious amounts of honey.
The life of a drone or a male honey bee isn’t as fortunate as his counterparts, since they begin life as an unfertilized egg laid by the queen. His primary purpose is simple: to mate with the queen; their life span focuses specifically on this single task. If a mature drone successfully mates with a queen, his life ends soon after the mating flight. If he is unsuccessful, he will be ejected from the hive at the end of the active summer season and eventually die of cold or starvation.
New Zealand has been recognized as one of the most advanced beekeeping countries in the world. Beekeeping was first introduced to Northland in 1839 as a home craft, but it has developed into a progressive and valuable industry. Today, the busy honey bee pollinates roughly one-third of everything we eat, making it essential to agriculture.
In addition to pollinating fruit and vegetable crops, the honey bee produces several varieties of New Zealand honey. From the delicate pöhutukawa through to the stronger flavored kämahi and rewarewa, and the robust jellied mänuka honey, these variations are endless and exclusive to New Zealand.
The natural antibiotic qualities of some mänuka honeys has also led to an international market for health care products. Last year alone, New Zealand exported nearly NZ $300 million worth of local honey. Sadly, honey bees worldwide are under threat as a result of serious pests and diseases, in particular the Varroa mite in New Zealand. This collectible legal tender commemorative coin aims to raise awareness of the crucial role the honey bee plays in food production.
The six-sided coin is produced by the BH Mayer’s Mint GmbH on behalf of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and is designed by Hannah Stancliffe-White. The reverse design incorporates the hexagonal shape as part of the overall motif based on a cell of honeycomb in a hive. In the honey-making process, worker bees build a honeycomb structure of cells where nectar and pollen are stored, and larvae develop. The honey bee is brought to life on the coin with three-dimensional engraving and color printing. It is depicted sitting on the honeycomb, which has been partially filled with translucent amber-colored resin, replicating real honey.
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Falz: Cyber-Crime Is Giving Nigerians A bad Image In The Int’l Community
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Nigerian rapper, Falz has reaffirmed his resolve to continue condemning social vices in his songs, noting that cyber-crime has given Nigerians a horrible image in the international community.
“I’ve always said it from the beginning and maybe I was the first person to get a backlash on this. I’ve never been a fan of celebrating cyber-crime. When I said it in an interview, it got me a lot of backlash. I will say it again and again; cyber-crime is wrong, cyber- crime is giving us a horrible name especially outside Nigeria” he said.
Falz added that, ‘It’s destroying our youths and a lot of people are feeling it’s the only option. I understand the sentiment of people being not privileged and feeling like they don’t have the opportunity and they feel this is the fastest way to get money. But people are out there actually putting in efforts, toiling, struggling to make it by doing legitimate stuff and not just taking from someone else.
One thing I believe in is that live your life, let others live theirs as long as you living your life does not affect another person negatively. So long as you are taking from someone else, that is an offense even against humanity and it’s bad. I’ve never subscribed to it and I’ve never been a fan of celebrating it”.l community – Falz
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H.R. 7223 - Right Rebate Act of 2018
Sponsor: Kurt Schrader (D)
Bill Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prevent the misclassification of drugs for purposes of the Medicaid drug rebate program.
Mr. Schrader (for himself and Mr. Welch) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
This Act may be cited as the “Right Rebate Act of 2018”.
SEC. 2. Preventing the misclassification of drugs under the Medicaid drug rebate program.
(a) Application of civil money penalty for misclassification of covered outpatient drugs.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 1927(b)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r–8(b)(3)) is amended—
(A) in the paragraph heading, by inserting “and drug product” after “price”;
(B) in subparagraph (A)—
(i) in clause (ii), by striking “; and” at the end and inserting a semicolon;
(ii) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon;
(iii) in clause (iv), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting “; and”; and
(iv) by inserting after clause (iv) the following new clause:
“(v) not later than 30 days after the last day of each month of a rebate period under the agreement, such drug product information as the Secretary shall require for each of the manufacturer’s covered outpatient drugs.”; and
(C) in subparagraph (C)—
(i) in clause (ii), by inserting “including information related to drug pricing, drug product information, and data related to drug pricing or drug product information,” after “provides false information,”; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following new clauses:
“(iii) MISCLASSIFIED OR MISREPORTED INFORMATION.—
“(I) IN GENERAL.—Any manufacturer with an agreement under this section that knowingly (as defined in section 1003.110 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)) misclassifies a covered outpatient drug, such as by knowingly submitting incorrect drug category information, is subject to a civil money penalty for each covered outpatient drug that is misclassified in an amount not to exceed 2 times the amount of the difference, as determined by the Secretary, between—
“(aa) the total amount of rebates that the manufacturer paid with respect to the drug to all States for all rebate periods during which the drug was misclassified; and
“(bb) the total amount of rebates that the manufacturer would have been required to pay, as determined by the Secretary, with respect to the drug to all States for all rebate periods during which the drug was misclassified if the drug had been correctly classified.
“(II) OTHER PENALTIES AND RECOVERY OF UNDERPAID REBATES.—The civil money penalties described in subclause (I) are in addition to other penalties as may be prescribed by law and any other recovery of the underlying underpayment for rebates due under this section or the terms of the rebate agreement as determined by the Secretary.
“(iv) INCREASING OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT.—Each year the Secretary shall retain, in addition to any amount retained by the Secretary to recoup investigation and litigation costs related to the enforcement of the civil money penalties under this subparagraph and subsection (c)(4)(B)(ii)(III), an amount equal to 25 percent of the total amount of civil money penalties collected under this subparagraph and subsection (c)(4)(B)(ii)(III) for the year, and such retained amount shall be available to the Secretary, without further appropriation and until expended, for activities related to the oversight and enforcement of this section and agreements under this section, including—
“(I) improving drug data reporting systems;
“(II) evaluating and ensuring manufacturer compliance with rebate obligations; and
“(III) oversight and enforcement related to ensuring that manufacturers accurately and fully report drug information, including data related to drug classification.”; and
(iii) in subparagraph (D)—
(I) in clause (iv), by striking “; and” and inserting a semicolon;
(II) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting “; and”; and
(III) by inserting after clause (v) the following new clause:
“(vi) in the case of categories of drug product or classification information that were not considered confidential by the Secretary on the day before the date of the enactment of the Right Rebate Act of 2018”..”.
(2) TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.—
(A) Section 1903(i)(10) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(i)(10)) is amended—
(i) in subparagraph (C)—
(I) by adjusting the left margin so as to align with the left margin of subparagraph (B); and
(II) by striking “, and” and inserting a semicolon;
(ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking “; or” and inserting “; and”; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
“(E) with respect to any amount expended for a covered outpatient drug for which a suspension under section 1927(c)(4)(B)(ii)(II) is in effect; or”.
(B) Section 1927(b)(3)(C)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r–8(b)(3)(C)(ii)) is amended by striking “subsections (a) and (b)” and inserting “subsections (a), (b), (f)(3), and (f)(4)”.
(b) Recovery of unpaid rebate amounts due to misclassification of covered outpatient drugs.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 1927(c) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r–8(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
“(4) RECOVERY OF UNPAID REBATE AMOUNTS DUE TO MISCLASSIFICATION OF COVERED OUTPATIENT DRUGS.—
“(A) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary determines that a manufacturer with an agreement under this section paid a lower per-unit rebate amount to a State for a rebate period as a result of the misclassification by the manufacturer of a covered outpatient drug (without regard to whether the manufacturer knowingly made the misclassification or should have known that the misclassification would be made) than the per-unit rebate amount that the manufacturer would have paid to the State if the drug had been correctly classified, the manufacturer shall pay to the State an amount equal to the product of—
“(i) the difference between—
“(I) the per-unit rebate amount paid to the State for the period; and
“(II) the per-unit rebate amount that the manufacturer would have paid to the State for the period, as determined by the Secretary, if the drug had been correctly classified; and
“(ii) the total units of the drug paid for under the State plan in the period.
“(B) AUTHORITY TO CORRECT MISCLASSIFICATIONS.—
“(i) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary determines that a manufacturer with an agreement under this section has misclassified a covered outpatient drug (without regard to whether the manufacturer knowingly made the misclassification or should have known that the misclassification would be made), the Secretary shall notify the manufacturer of the misclassification and require the manufacturer to correct the misclassification in a timely manner.
“(ii) ENFORCEMENT.—If, after receiving notice of a misclassification from the Secretary under clause (i), a manufacturer fails to correct the misclassification by such time as the Secretary shall require, until the manufacturer makes such correction, the Secretary may—
“(I) correct the misclassification on behalf of the manufacturer;
“(II) suspend the misclassified drug and the drug’s status as a covered outpatient drug under the manufacturer’s national rebate agreement; or
“(III) impose a civil money penalty (which shall be in addition to any other recovery or penalty which may be available under this section or any other provision of law) for each rebate period during which the drug is misclassified not to exceed an amount equal to the product of—
“(aa) the total number of units of each dosage form and strength of such misclassified drug paid for under any State plan during such a rebate period; and
“(bb) 23.1 percent of the average manufacturer price for the dosage form and strength of such misclassified drug.
“(C) REPORTING AND TRANSPARENCY.—
“(i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on at least an annual basis that includes information on the covered outpatient drugs that have been identified as misclassified, the steps taken to reclassify such drugs, the actions the Secretary has taken to ensure the payment of any rebate amounts which were unpaid as a result of such misclassification, and a disclosure of expenditures from the fund created in subsection (b)(3)(C)(iv), including an accounting of how such funds have been allocated and spent in accordance with such subsection.
“(ii) PUBLIC ACCESS.—The Secretary shall make the information contained in the report required under clause (i) available to the public on a timely basis.
“(D) OTHER PENALTIES AND ACTIONS.—Actions taken and penalties imposed under this clause shall be in addition to other remedies available to the Secretary including terminating the manufacturer’s rebate agreement for noncompliance with the terms of such agreement and shall not exempt a manufacturer from, or preclude the Secretary from pursuing, any civil money penalty under this title or title XI, or any other penalty or action as may be prescribed by law.”.
(2) OFFSET OF RECOVERED AMOUNTS AGAINST MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.—Section 1927(b)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r–8(b)(1)(B)) is amended by inserting “, including amounts received by a State under subsection (c)(4),” after “in any quarter”.
(c) Clarifying definitions.—Section 1927(k)(7)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r–8(k)(7)(A)) is amended—
(1) by striking “an original new drug application” and inserting “a new drug application” each place it appears;
(2) in clause (i), by inserting “but including a drug product approved for marketing as a non-prescription drug that is regarded as a covered outpatient drug under paragraph (4)” after “drug described in paragraph (5)”;
(3) in clause (ii), by striking “was originally marketed” and inserting “is marketed”; and
(4) in clause (iv)—
(A) by inserting “, including a drug product approved for marketing as a non-prescription drug that is regarded as a covered outpatient drug under paragraph (4),” after “covered outpatient drug”; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new sentence: “Such term also includes a covered outpatient drug that is a biological product licensed, produced, or distributed under a biologics license application approved by the Food and Drug Administration.”
(d) Exclusion of manufacturers for knowing misclassification of covered outpatient drugs.—Section 1128(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a–7(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
“(17) KNOWINGLY MISCLASSIFYING COVERED OUTPATIENT DRUGS.—Any manufacturer or officer, director, agent, or managing employee of such manufacturer that knowingly misclassifies a covered outpatient drug under an agreement under section 1927, knowingly fails to correct such misclassification, or knowingly provides false information related to drug pricing, drug product information, or data related to drug pricing or drug product information.”.
(e) Effective date.—The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply to covered outpatient drugs supplied by manufacturers under agreements under section 1927 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r–8) on or after such date.
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Home/International Series/Design and Connectivity
The Case of Atlantic Rock Art
Joana Valdez-Tullett
286 pages, Illustrated throughout in colour and black and white. 172 figures (31 in colour), 61 graphs (39 in colour). With additional material online (figures and graphs).
Sub-series name:
Archaeology of Prehistoric Art, 1
Atlantic Rock Art is a rock art tradition which includes emblematic motifs such as cup-marks, cup-and-rings and lines, known to several countries on the Atlantic seaboard. Design and Connectivity springs from an inter-regional study of this tradition, based on an original and innovative methodology applied to an empirical dataset. The project builds on Richard Bradley’s work, investigating differences and similarities in Atlantic Art over study areas in five countries: Scotland, England, Ireland, Spain and Portugal. It applies a multi-scalar methodology developed under the principles of Relational Ontology and Assemblage Theory, providing a dynamic perspective on the empirical data. A thorough categorical scheme was scrutinised using a Presence/Absence Matrix, spatial analysis (fieldwork and GIS) and the development of Social Network Analysis (SNA) to relate and explore the relationships and connectivity between study areas. Concepts of developmental psychology support the idea of intentional teaching and cultural transmission.
Joana Valdez-Tullett is a specialist in rock art and prehistory with experience in the archaeology of Iberia, Britain and Ireland. She has studied Atlantic Art extensively for the last fifteen years. In her research, Joana is interested in exploring the potential of digital technologies, as well as new theoretical developments.
‘Original and illuminating. The book sheds exciting new light on a complex and controversial topic and takes Atlantic Rock Art from the periphery into the centre of contemporary research.’ Richard Bradley, Emeritus Professor, University of Reading
‘It is evident that it is a very important work, and one that goes deeply into the material of a large region defined by its shared imagery - a seminal work, following up on a research tradition introduced by Richard Bradley. This is carried out by way of a sound and innovative approach and methodology.’ Prof. Ingrid Fuglestvedt, University of Oslo
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Cantors’ Carnegie Hall (First Roumanian-American Congregation)
The First Roumanian-American Congregation (Shaarey Shamoyim) at 89 Rivington Street has been called the "Cantors' Carnegie Hall" because of its many famous congregants (mostly in music).
The congregation had been dwindling for many years. In January 2006, the building suffered a roof collapse.
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First Roumanian American Congregation
This red brick former Methodist church was built in 1850. It is known as "the Cantor's Carnegie Hall" because opera stars Jan Peerce, Richard Tucker and others launched their careers here.
Administrator: Lower East Side Conservancy
URL: http://www.nycjewishtours.org
Category: Houses
Time Period: 19th Century since Civil War
http://jb14.org/?fuseaction=synagogues&id=1007&SESSION_ID=943b70b9f1d88389394f4e530c40a5d0
Neighborhood: Lower East Side
Congregational Makeup:
Rabbi: Shmuel A. Spiegel
Established in 1860, the Roumanian congregation acquired this red brick, former Methodist Church in 1882 and converted it to a synagogue the same year. Its elaborate sanctuary is one of the largest in the city, seating over 1600. The synagogue was recognized internationally as a center for cantorial music; known as "the Cantor's Carnegie Hall."
Main Location: First Roumanian American Congregation
Street Address: 89 Rivington Street
Cross Streets: Orchard Street and Ludlow Street
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First Roumanian-American Congregation, Shaarey Shamoyim (Gates of Heaven).
This 2,000-seat sanctuary was originally built around 1857 as the German Evangelical Church. Designed to convert Jews, it was bought in 1864 by Shaaray Hashomayim, New York's oldest Orthodox German-Jewish congregation. It reverted to a church in 1890, when a Methodist mission society moved the Allen Street Memorial Church here. Finally the current congregation bought it in 1902. Recognized as a center for cantorial music, the synagogue was known as "the Cantor's Carnegie Hall." It's been a synagogue ever since, though no longer primarily Romanian. Led by Rabbi Jacob Spiegel and offering daily services, the
9 June 1996, New York Times, "Rabbi Sees Hope for His Dwindling Congregation" by Andrew Jacobs, pg. CY6:
Cantors' Carnegie Hall
The First Roumanian-American Congregation had many illustrious choir members, cantors and congregants. Among them:
George Burns...congregant
Red Buttons...choir
Eddie Cantor...choir
Israel Cooper...cantor
Moishe Koussevitsky...cantor
Moishe Oysher...cantor
Jan Peerce...cantor
Richard Tucker...cantor
24 January 2006, New York Times, "Downtown Congregation Vows to Repair Roof or Build Anew" by Thomas J. Lueck:
A day after its roof collapsed into a sanctuary long renowned as the Cantors' Carnegie Hall, members of a Lower East Side synagogue vowed yesterday to repair their badly damaged, 150-year-old building, or else build anew in the same spot.
The First Roumanian-American Congregation, at 89-93 Rivington Street, remained off limits even to congregants yesterday as city inspectors warned of instability in one of its walls. Nine residents of an adjacent apartment building at 87 Rivington Street, including two children, were being temporarily housed in hotels because of the threat of further deterioration.
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Meet The Luna Chix
We talk with members of the Luna Chix about inspiring female riders, team tactics, and their journey to the 2012 Olympics.
By jen see
After a slow start, U.S. National Champ Georgia Gould still hopes to make the Olympic team. (Photos: Rich Adams)
The Luna Chix Pro Team and its dedication to supporting women athletes is a rarity in professional cycling. Luna is also one of the longest-running mountain bike sponsors. The team’s alumnae include 2001 world champion Alison Dunlap and two-time U.S. national downhill champion Marla Streb.
This year, the Luna Chix pro mountain bike team returns world champion Catharine Pendrel, U.S. national champion Georgia Gould, and three-time Czech Olympic team member Katerina Nash. Newcomer Teal Stetson-Lee, a former collegiate national cyclocross champion, rounds out the team of four.
Nash is one of the original Luna athletes and has ridden for the team for eleven years. “A few people have changed over the years. New people coming in, some of my older teammates leave. Really, the core idea of the team hasn’t changed,” said Nash. “Do a sport—and have a friend to do it with.”
For Stetson-Lee, who majored in gender studies at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, Luna’s dedication to women’s sports was deeply appealing. “It truly is a dream come true. My goals in life in general are about empowering women,” she said. “It’s really wonderful to be part of a team that incorporates not only my cycling but also my life philosophy.”
The three Luna veterans aim to race the Olympic games this season. Gould, Nash, and Pendrel have already ridden the first two rounds of the World Cup and head this weekend to Nove Mesto in the Czech Republic. Stetson-Lee, meanwhile, is looking forward to her first season riding the U.S. national series.
For Nash, making the Olympics would put her among an elite group of athletes who have qualified for the Games in more than one discipline. Nash competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics as a cross-country skier. “I’ve been a cyclist for 10 years and I’m ready,” she said. “I’m definitely fired up.”
Gould and Pendrel competed in the Beijing Games in 2008. “It was exciting,” Pendrel said of her Olympic race. “I don’t usually get super nervous before bike racing, but I was on the start line and I’m like, oh, I’m shaking!” Pendrel finished fourth, while Gould led early but faded to eighth.
Because of the Olympics, the mountain-bike season has started earlier than usual. The accelerated schedule meant no off-season for Nash, who won a bronze medal at the cyclocross world championships in January.
For many riders, the first World Cup races are used to select riders for a country’s Olympic team. After two races, Pendrel seems like a lock to make the Canadian squad. The reigning World Champion finished third at the first World Cup in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, and followed up by winning the next race inHouffalize, Belgium.
Despite her impressive start, Pendrel feels she can still improve. In particular, she has been sharpening her tactical savvy—in the past she spent too much time at the front of the race. “For me, it was a thing where mentally I had to do that,” she explained. “I had to be at the front to feel strong.” But drafting does matter in mountain biking, and Pendrel grew tired of watching fresher riders outsprint her at the finish.
U.S. national champion Gould cut short her cyclocross season in order to prepare for the mountain bike World Cup, but finished a disappointing fourtieth in Pietermaritzburg. She fought back in Houffalize, however, and her twelfth-place finish there has kept her in the hunt for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team.
In addition to suffering in the hot weather, Gould admitted she did not feel entirely confident attacking the technical features on the Pietermaritzburg course. “It was a pretty challenging course with jumps and crazy things,” she said. “I clearly need to work on my jumping skills!”
A Level Playing Field
Women in professional cycling often struggle to find committed sponsors and routinely race for less prize money than men. This inequity in part inspired the creation of the Luna Chix team. According to Luna Active brand manager Sophia Kaylani, the goals of the team include inspiring women to be active and “building a support system for the athletes as they compete in male-dominated sports.”
“It is definitely a unique idea where this team’s been around for a really long time and they only sponsor women,” said Nash. “There are teams that don’t survive a decade. So if we could have more teams like Luna, that would raise the bar for women’s cycling.”
Both Gould and Pendrel said that there’s more equality between the sexes in mountain biking than road racing. “I feel really blessed in mountain biking, because I feel like it’s more equitable than in road,” Pendrel said. “We race the same day, we race the same course.”
And Pendrel sees it as a challenge when she hears comparisons between the skills of the men and women. “I don’t want to be as good as the best woman down there, I want to be the best person down there. Period. If it can be done faster, why can’t it be me that does it faster?”
Stetson-Lee is excited to inspire other women to get involved in cycling. “I am just really excited to work with other women in the communities I’m a part of through my cycling to empower them through cycling,” she said. “I keep having to pinch myself, because I might wake up at any moment!”
“No matter how bad a race I had, how heartbroken I was from racing, whatever drama in life, I can go on my bike and just relax, said Nash. “A good bike ride brings me back to feeling good. You can get back to your happy place and just relax.”
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Mmu-miR-92a-2-5p targets TLR2 to relieve Schistosoma japonicum-induced liver fibrosis.
Home » Topics » Hepatology » Research » Mmu-miR-92a-2-5p targets TLR2 to relieve Schistosoma japonicum-induced liver fibrosis.
Summary of "Mmu-miR-92a-2-5p targets TLR2 to relieve Schistosoma japonicum-induced liver fibrosis."
According to conservative estimates, >230 million people are infected with schistosomiasis,which becomes one of the most common parasitic diseases. This study focuses on investigating in vivo and in vitro effects of mmu-miR-92a-2-5p in Schistosoma japonicum-induced liver fibrosis by targeting TLR2. Through bioinformatic analysis, the overexpression of TLR2 and the down-regulation of mmu-miR-92a-2-5p were revealed in the progression of S. japonicum-induced liver fibrosis. BALB/C mice were taken advantage to construct normal control and schistosomiasis liver fibrosis (SLF) model. The mice in model groups were transfected recombinant lentivirus (Lenti-mmu-miR-92a-2-5p or Lenti-NC) to alter the expression of mmu-miR-92a-2-5p in vivo. HE and Masson staining were employed to observe the pathological changes and collagenous fibrosis. QRT-PCR showed that mmu-miR-92a-2-5p was decreased while TLR2 was elevated in the infected groups. However, lenti-mmu-miR-92a-2-5p group could inhibit liver fibrosis. Then the effect of mmu-miR-92a-2-5p on S. japonicum-induced liver fibrosis including cell apoptosis rates, proliferation and proteins related to liver fibrosis was examined in NIH-3T3 mouse embryonic fibroblasts. Moreover, the association between mmu-miR-92a-2-5p and TLR2 was detected by dual-luciferase reporter gene assay and the expression of cytokines IL-4, IFN-γ and TNF-α in SLF model was detected by ELISA. Further, the knockout of TLR2 in C57BL/6J mice was used to confirm the association between mmu-miR-92a-2-5p and TLR2. Thus, these findings demonstrated that mmu-miR-92a-2-5p inhibited S. japonicum-induced liver fibrosis by targeting TLR2 in vitro and in vivo.
Name: International immunopharmacology
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.intimp.2019.01.007
B1 cells protect against Schistosoma japonicum-induced liver inflammation and fibrosis by controlling monocyte infiltration.
During Schistosoma infection, lack of B cells results in more severe granulomas, inflammation, and fibrosis in the liver, but the mechanisms underlying this pathology remain unclear. This study was to...
The soluble worm antigens-specific antibodies used as biomarkers of Schistosoma japonicum in a low prevalence and intensity endemic area of Hubei, China.
The precise diagnosis of Schistosoma japonicum (S. japonicum) infection plays a critical role in achieving the ultimate goal of eliminating schistosomiasis in endemic regions. We evaluated the S. japo...
Schistosoma japonicum extracellular vesicle miRNA cargo regulates host macrophage functions facilitating parasitism.
Schistosome infection persists for decades. Parasites are in close contact with host peripheral blood immune cells, yet little is known about the regulatory interactions between parasites and these im...
Nicotinamide riboside, an NAD+ precursor, attenuates the development of liver fibrosis in a diet-induced mouse model of liver fibrosis.
Liver fibrosis is part of the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) spectrum, which currently has no approved pharmacological treatment. In this study, we investigated whether supplementation of n...
T cell-mediated immunity in CBA mice during Schistosoma japonicum infection.
Characterisation of the cellular immune response to schistosomiasis is well established for Schistosoma mansoni but a comprehensive description of T cell-mediated immune responses against S. japonicum...
Validation of POC-CCA Rapid Urine Test for Qualitative Detection of Schistosoma Japonicum
This is a longitudinal cohort study to estimate the accuracy of the schistosomiasis point-of-care circulating cathodic antigen (POC CCA) urine test for monitoring S. japonicum infection by...
The Sonic Incytes Liver Incyte System, Assessment of Liver Fibrosis and Steatosis
Evaluate the feasibility of the Liver Incyte system for liver elasticity measurement in healthy volunteers and patients with liver fibrosis. To evaluate the discriminatory ability of elast...
Liver Fibrosis Assessment With ShearWave Elastography
Chronic liver disease/fibrosis can be the result of various causes, and the result is that the liver tissue becomes stiff. ShearWave™ elastography, available on the Aixplorer® ultrasoun...
Identification of Biomarkers Related to Liver Fibrosis as New Therapeutic Targets
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Screening At-risk Populations for Hepatic Fibrosis With Non-invasive Markers
Prospective screening study at Odense University Hospital to assess the effect of transient elastography and other serum and imaging markers of liver fibrosis to detect advanced fibrosis (...
SCHISTOSOMIASIS of the brain, spinal cord, or meninges caused by infections with trematodes of the genus SCHISTOSOMA (primarily SCHISTOSOMA JAPONICUM; SCHISTOSOMA MANSONI; and SCHISTOSOMA HAEMATOBIUM in humans). S. japonicum infections of the nervous system may cause an acute meningoencephalitis or a chronic encephalopathy. S. mansoni and S. haematobium nervous system infections are associated with acute transverse myelitis involving the lower portions of the spinal cord. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1998, Ch27, pp61-2)
Schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma japonicum. It is endemic in the Far East and affects the bowel, liver, and spleen,
Infection with flukes (trematodes) of the genus SCHISTOSOMA. Three species produce the most frequent clinical diseases: SCHISTOSOMA HAEMATOBIUM (endemic in Africa and the Middle East), SCHISTOSOMA MANSONI (in Egypt, northern and southern Africa, some West Indies islands, northern 2/3 of South America), and SCHISTOSOMA JAPONICUM (in Japan, China, the Philippines, Celebes, Thailand, Laos). S. mansoni is often seen in Puerto Ricans living in the United States. (Merck Manual, 15th ed)
Schistosoma Japonicum
A species of trematode blood flukes belonging to the family Schistosomatidae whose distribution is confined to areas of the Far East. The intermediate host is a snail. It occurs in man and other mammals.
Oxamniquine
An anthelmintic with schistosomicidal activity against Schistosoma mansoni, but not against other Schistosoma spp. Oxamniquine causes worms to shift from the mesenteric veins to the liver where the male worms are retained; the female worms return to the mesentery, but can no longer release eggs. (From Martidale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 31st ed, p121)
Hepatology is the study of liver, gallbladder, biliary tree, and pancreas, and diseases associated with them. This includes viral hepatitis, alcohol damage, cirrhosis and cancer. As modern lifestyles change, with alcoholism and cancer becoming more promi...
Recombinant DNA
Recombinant DNA is the formation of a novel DNA sequence by the formation of two DNA strands. These are taken from two different organisms. These recombinant DNA molecules can be made with recombinant DNA technology. The procedure is to cut the DNA of ...
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CLA Auction 2013 A Hunter’s Shot Pouch Set from a Frontier on the Eve of War by Cal Tanner and Jim Hays
A Hunter’s Shot Pouch Set from a Frontier on the Eve of War by Cal Tanner and Jim Hays
Cal Tanner is a maker of hunting pouches, haversacks, powderhorns and other items and is well known for his exceptional leather craftsmanship and quality. He has won numerous awards for his work, which, in Cal’s own words, he approaches with the mindset of a professionally-trained eastern craftsman working with locally available materials after moving to the Ohio frontier at the end of the 18th century. Jim Hays and his wife Peggy are multi-talented artists with unique ability to capture the feel of well-made, authentic looking, and aged accoutrements – including forge work, knives, pouches, horns and textiles. Cal and Jim are neighbors, working in the beautiful and historic Paint Creek Valley region of southern Ohio. They have teamed up for this year’s auction to replicate a rare surviving early 19th century pouch with a history that is intertwined with the events leading up to the warfare that erupted on the Indiana frontier in 1811.
The “Thomas Simpson Pouch” and its accompanying horn, were carried and used by Simpson – a professional hunter working the present-day Ohio-Indiana border area in the first decade of the 19th century. Born in Maryland in 1773, Simpson moved with the frontier – to North Carolina, the Clinch River area of Tennessee, and by the early 1800s on to the western edge of the settlements along the 1795 Greenville Treaty Line. In the winter of 1809-1810, he moved west beyond the old Treaty line when he hired out as a hunter for the survey crew that ran the western boundary of the famous “12-Mile Purchase.” The 12-Mile Purchase had been negotiated with pro-American chiefs at the Treaty of Fort Wayne in 1809, against the wishes of Tecumseh and other opposed Native leaders – and thus was one of the first in a string of treaties and sales that led to the hostility that erupted on the Indian frontier in 1811. Simpson remained, settling in the surveyors’ cabin located in present day Fayette County, Indiana. He spent the rest of his life in the area, eventually being joined by his family and many friends from North Carolina.
The original pouch set is a fitting project for Cal’s and Jim’s artistry. Beyond the regional connection, it exhibits a combination of professional and home-spun craft – extremely well made and simple, yet beautifully designed with a long pointed tail flap and an inner divider. True to the original, Cal has reproduced the pouch in oak-tanned calfskin while having the original on his bench to study. Cal also demonstrates his talent as a horner, faithfully reproducing the original horn accompanying the bag with its single raised ring, a reinforcing iron band on the spout, and a domed plug held by hand-cut wooden pegs. The worn out and replaced strap, the glassy translucence and flattening on the horn’s inboard side, and the presence of a powder measure made from a late 19th century center-fire shell casing (discovered hidden deep in the bottom of the pouch) all suggest countless miles of carry and generations of use.
Jim has added a beautiful bone handled knife with a hand-forged blade to complete the set. The knife is perfectly in keeping with the strong but simple and elegant features of the bag and horn.
To see more of Cal’s and Jim’s work, you can visit these links:
http://contemporarymakers.blogspot.com/search?q=Calvin+Tanner
http://contemporarymakers.blogspot.com/search?q=Jim+Hays
Calvin Tanner: 218 Hwy 50 Bainbridge, OH 45612 (740) 634-3579 email: tannermc@bright.net
Jim and Peggy Hays: 1832 California Hollow Road Bainbridge, OH 45612 (740) 626-2381 Email: peaceablekingdomfarm@horizonview.net
Click here to see more images of the “1809 Indiana Frontier Hunting Pouch” by Calvin Tanner & Jim Hays
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Cartier Watches History
Posted January 4, 2019 by Michael Sandford
In 1847, Cartier was founded in Paris by Louis-François Cartier, a master jeweller. However, it was his grandsons, Pierre, Louis and Jacques who would ultimately bring the brand to worldwide prominence, opening boutiques in Paris, London and New York.
Cartier has always been a company synonymous with the creation of high-end and exquisite jewellery. In the 19th century, it made pocket watches and necklaces incorporating watch movements. However, in terms of watchmaking, a significant moment in the company’s history was 1904 when Louis Cartier designed the first modern wristwatch.
Louis Cartier was inspired to design this watch, incorporating a wrist strap, for his friend and famous aviator, Alberto Santos-Dumont. The watch allowed Alberto to check the prevailing time whilst flying. The Santos name would subsequently be used for a collection of watches from the famous maison.
A Diverse Range of Watches
While the Tank has become an iconic member of the Cartier family, a key strength of the brand has been its prowess at creating a diverse array of alternatively styled watches. Over the years, the Ballon Bleu, Pasha, Roadster, and Santos have attracted legions of admirers.
The release of the Calibre 1904MC in 2011 was another momentous moment in Cartier’s history. It was the first time the company had used its own manufacture movement. The self-winding movement was fitted in a new model, the Calibre de Cartier.
In 2013, the model range was extended to include a chronograph. The Calibre de Cartier Chronograph features a fully-integrated chronograph movement, Calibre 1904-CH MC, with its column-wheel visible via an exhibition case back.
The Calibre de Cartier Diver, launched in 2014, represented a new genre of watch for the brand, a diver’s watch. It is equipped with the company’s Calibre 1904MC. By creating a diver’s watch, Cartier has fused a robust specification with a handsome, luxurious mien, attracting critical acclaim from the world’s watch press.
Cartier has also shown it is not afraid to compete with the highest echelons of haute horlogerie by creating perpetual calendars, minute repeaters and tourbillons. Moreover, the company has released several skeletonised watches that freely disclose the movement within.
Cartier has production facilities at La Chaux-de-Fonds and Meyrin, Geneva. It is the latter atelier which is responsible for the assembly and regulation of fine timepieces which bear the Geneva Seal (Poinçon de Genève).
Browse Cartier watches with Blowers online today. Looking for a specific model? Contact us and we will endeavour to source it for you.
Blowers Jewellers January 4th, 2019 February 27th, 2019 Cartier Watches History
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Published on: September 28, 2018
Leonardo Antonio Suarez-Alvarez of Tamarac, Florida Accused of Molesting Five Girls at Gymnastics School
Leonardo Antonio Suarez-Alvarez of Tamarac, Florida was arrested this week after five girls between ages 7 to 10 reported that he molested them at Twins Gymnastics in Coral Springs.
Suarez-Alvarez, 52, is charged with five counts of lewd and lascivious behavior on a victim under 12 years old. He is being held without bond at Broward County Main Jail and is not to have any contact with the victims, their families, or any minors. The press did not name an attorney for him.
According to the arrest report, the alleged incidents took place at Twins Gymnastics at 1297 N. University Dr. in Coral Springs. Suarez-Alvarez is reportedly the brother of the establishment’s owners, Maria del Carmen Suarez and Maria Elena Suarez. Suarez-Alvarez reportedly cleaned the gym and drove kids to classes.
Each of the five victims purportedly told investigators the same thing about Suarez-Alvarez—that he repeatedly touched them in the chest area over their clothing and that the behavior continued even after the victims told him to stop.
One of the victims, a 10-year-old, told investigators that she alerted the gym’s owners about Suarez-Alvarez’s behavior, but that didn’t stop him. The girl did not specify which of the two Suarez sisters she spoke to.
“When she told Ms. Maria, it was summer vacation and Ms. Maria said she would talk to Leonardo and tell him to stop. (The girl) said that Leonardo didn’t stop. (The girl) said this has happened once or twice per week since summer vacation,” the report said, according to news sources.
Another victim, this one 7 years old, told police that Suarez-Alvarez repeatedly fondled her in the chest area for the last two years. The most recent incident was the previous day when she was doing her homework at the gym.
Investigators are asking anyone with information or any other potential victims to contact the Coral Springs police.
Another molestation case involving an adult and a minor was reported in Pembroke Pines last week. Substitute teacher Roman Jose Fondon, who taught at Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy in Hollywood, was arrested on September 19 for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.
Fondon, 28, is being charged with sexual battery and lewd or lascivious battery on a child older than 12 but under 16 years of age. He was ordered held without bond until his trial and he is not to have contact with the alleged victim or her family.
According to the arrest report, Fondon met the alleged victim at Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy. They reportedly started following each other on social media and sent each other messages that eventually became sexual in nature. Police say Fondon had five sexual encounters with the teenager between February and April this year. The pair also reportedly sent each other nude pictures using Snapchat.
Florida Lewd or Lascivious Battery Attorney
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Source: 9.27.18 Five girls accuse man of molestation at gymnastics school, police say.pdf
Tagged: Coral Springs, florida, Leonardo Antonio Suarez-Alvarez, lewd and lascivious behavior with a minor, tamarac and twins gymnastics
Updated: September 30, 2018 10:19 am
Massive Gas Explosion Destroys South Florida Shopping Mall, Over 20 Injuries Reported July 12, 2019
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Gladiators of Global Rallycross Primed for Battle in Saturday Doubleheader at Bristol Motor Speedway
Outfitted to withstand 70-ft. jumps yet still capable of rocketing from 0 to 60 mph in just under two seconds, Global Rallycross Super Cars are set to launch from the Bristol Motor Speedway starting line on Saturday in what drivers are confident will be an impressive show.
"Everything is so close," said current Rallycross points leader Toomas Heikkinen. "This is a great track. It's going to be a really great race."
The series inaugural trip around the World's Fastest Half Mile features a custom-designed course which challenges drivers to pilot their cars on both dirt and concrete while navigating drift turns, jumps and water elements.
"I saw when we drove in today that you call this place the Last Great Coliseum," said Olsbergs MSE team owner Anders Ericksson. "It's fitting. These guys are gladiators."
The warriors of Global Rallycross are featured in this weekend's doubleheader at BMS. Beginning at 2:30 p.m. with the Monster Truck Pit Party/Global Rallycross Paddock party, fans get up-close-and-personal with the stars of the sports and their awe-inspiring machines.
At 4:30 p.m., Global Rallycross takes to the track and after competing in a series of elimination heat races, ten drivers will battle in a winner-take-all final to determine the Bristol's GRC champion.
Following GRC action, some of the biggest names in monster trucks rumble into the Bristol Motor Speedway bull ring, pulverizing any obstacle in their way during the Thompson Metal Monster Truck Madness presented by Beef O'Brady's. Bigfoot, War Wizard, Samson, Stone Crusher and more will race around the infield during two qualifying rounds and eliminations. After a racing champion is crowned, the trucks return for everyone's favorite event - freestyle, where drivers perform stunts and moves you never thought possible.
In addition to the thrill of freestyle, the night's action also includes high-flying stunts from motocross Team FMX as well as crowd-favorite Megasuarus's transformation into a fire-breathing, car-crunching machine.
After the trucks and Megasaurus finish leveling the course, spectators may re-enter the pits for a post-event party with the drivers.
Tickets to experience this one-of-a-kind show are just $25 for adults and $5 for kids 10 and under so CLICK HERE or call (423)-BRISTOL and reserve your seats today.
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The Impossible Climb: Alex Honnold, El Capitan, and the Climbing Life (Hardcover)
By Mark Synnott
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER
NEW YORK TIMES MONTHLY BESTSELLER
One of the 10 Best Books of March, Paste Magazine
A deeply reported insider perspective of Alex Honnold’s historic achievement and the culture and history of climbing.
“One of the most compelling accounts of a climb and the climbing ethos that I've ever read.”—Sebastian Junger
In Mark Synnott’s unique window on the ethos of climbing, his friend Alex Honnold’s astonishing free solo ascent of El Capitan’s 3,000 feet of sheer granite is the central act. When Honnold topped out at 9:28 A.M. on June 3, 2017, having spent fewer than four hours on his historic ascent, the world gave a collective gasp. The New York Times described it as “one of the great athletic feats of any kind, ever.” Synnott’s personal history of his own obsession with climbing since he was a teenager—through professional climbing triumphs and defeats, and the dilemmas they render—makes this a deeply reported, enchanting revelation about living life to the fullest. What are we doing if not an impossible climb?
Synnott delves into a raggedy culture that emerged decades earlier during Yosemite’s Golden Age, when pioneering climbers like Royal Robbins and Warren Harding invented the sport that Honnold would turn on its ear. Painting an authentic, wry portrait of climbing history and profiling Yosemite heroes and the harlequin tribes of climbers known as the Stonemasters and the Stone Monkeys, Synnott weaves in his own experiences with poignant insight and wit: tensions burst on the mile-high northwest face of Pakistan’s Great Trango Tower; fellow climber Jimmy Chin miraculously persuades an official in the Borneo jungle to allow Honnold’s first foreign expedition, led by Synnott, to continue; armed bandits accost the same trio at the foot of a tower in the Chad desert . . .
The Impossible Climb is an emotional drama driven by people exploring the limits of human potential and seeking a perfect, choreographed dance with nature. Honnold dared far beyond the ordinary, beyond any climber in history. But this story of sublime heights is really about all of us. Who doesn’t need to face down fear and make the most of the time we have?
Mark Synnott is a twenty-year member of the North Face Global Athlete team. He is a frequent contributor to National Geographic magazine and has written for Outside, Men's Journal, Rock and Ice, and Climbing. He is also an internationally certified mountain guide and a trainer for the Pararescuemen of the United States Air Force. He lives in the Mt. Washington Valley of New Hampshire.
Praise for The Impossible Climb
“Enthralling . . . gripping . . . Much more than just an account of Honnold's mind-bending climb: it is a story of the complex friendship between the two men. . . . This compelling book reads like a thriller as it ranges over the rarefied world of extreme climbing. It is a portrait of fascinating people and of an extraordinary place, the Yosemite Valley.”
“Fast-paced and enjoyable.”
“With the possible exception of the lunar landings, free-soloing El Capitan may rank as one of the most audacious—and terrifying—things a human being has ever done. Synnott’s narrative plasters you on a 3,000-foot granite cliff and doesn’t let you go until the climb is done. It is one of the most compelling accounts of a climb and the climbing ethos that I’ve ever read.”
—Sebastian Junger, author of Tribe, War, and The Perfect Storm
“The fascinating story behind an unprecedented feat. Mark Synnott has built something thoughtful and tense by leaning on his keenly observant presence in the moment and his decades of high-level experience. It’s a compelling narrative confidently told, one that will resonate no matter whether you’re a hardcore climber or someone who climbs nothing but stairs.”
—The Maine Edge
“An engaging read cover to cover—delightful, shocking, thrilling, saddening, and motivating. Each chapter deepens the larger story of struggle and awe within the adventurer’s life.”
—New Hampshire Magazine
“Synnott adds depth, intimacy, and a hint of fear to Honnold’s climb; more importantly, he adds context to the historical feat. . . . Through firsthand accounts and thorough reporting, Synnott provides a vertiginous window into the world of climbers at the top of the sport.”
—Paste Magazine
“Bracing . . . brings Honnold’s epic, rope-free ascent to vivid life.”
“A thrills-and-chills—and occasional spills—view of the mad heroes of free climbing . . . Fans of mountaineering will find this a winner.”
“Readers will pick up this for Honnold but will be equally engrossed by Synnott’s own adventures and writing.”
“Yes, The Impossible Climb is the gripping story of the most perilous rock ascent of all time—but it’s much more than that. In seamlessly fusing memoir, reporting, social history, climbing lore, technical expertise, and intimate glimpses of his tribe, Mark Synnott has given us a kind of epic of life on the edge. Even readers who have never set toe to rock are going to find themselves glued to this insanely brilliant account of extreme athletic ambition and endurance.”
—David Laskin, author of The Children’s Blizzard
“Mark Synnott's The Impossible Climb is to climbing what William Finnegan's Barbarian Days is to surfing.”
—John Long, founder of the Stonemasters
“Immensely enjoyable. Tapping his own impressive mountaineering resume, Mark Synnott dives deep into the rebellious counterculture of extreme climbing to get inside the head of Alex Honnold, the planet's foremost rock climber. What motivated Honnold to free climb El Capitan without a rope? 'Because it's there' doesn't come close to explaining it. Synnott's The Impossible Climb does.”
—Andy Hall, author of Denali's Howl
Publisher: Dutton
Publication Date: March 5th, 2019
Sports & Recreation / Extreme Sports
Sports & Recreation / Mountaineering
Sports & Recreation / Outdoor Skills
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Shortening the Distance to a Sustainable Future in the ICT Sector
Thursday July 7, 2016
Michael Rohwer, Director, Information and Communications Technology, BSR
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#Information and Communications Technology,
After spending the last three years at the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC) driving the use of shared standards and tools to improve the social and environmental performance in the manufacturing supply chain, it’s a thrill to take on the broader scope of issues and applications as the lead for BSR’s information and communications technology (ICT) practice. And we have an abundance of opportunities.
ICT shortens the distance between us. It accelerates the pace at which we exchange goods, services, and ideas, making nearly everything more efficient, faster, and easier. From doing business to sharing experiences with our loved ones to listening to music and measuring our wellness, ICT has undisputedly disrupted the way we live, with some referring to a “Fourth Industrial Revolution.”
In fact, ICT companies lead the way in sustainability in numerous ways. For example, advancing renewable energy uptake, improving access to education, promoting sustainable consumer behavior, designing for a circular economy, and doing business in a way that puts back more into society, the environment, and the global economy than they take out are all ways the ICT companies have worked to make themselves, their suppliers, and their customers more sustainable.
However, shortening the distance between us can present challenges. What was once a long distance between consumer products and the manufacturing supply chain has contracted—and become more transparent to the public. And increasingly, stakeholders are more concerned about the human rights impact of products and services in this sector. These impacts exist in the deepest parts of the supply chain, such as conflict minerals and child labor in raw materials extraction, and in the end use, including questions about privacy and security. Furthermore, climate change continues to threaten not only business continuity but also the very communities in which we live. Without better integrating climate action into our business models, the future for people and the planet looks grim.
These are risks that ICT companies need to address, and the challenges in doing so may be daunting, considering the complexities of the issues and stakeholders.
All that said, the shorter distance provides immense opportunities for ICT to thrive—not just survive. From pushing forward on renewable energy sourcing commitments, to designing inclusive products, to investing in women, ICT is in a unique position to achieve tangible progress. It also has the chance to do so in a uniquely transparent way that mitigates business risk, improves profitability, and reinforces resilience while respecting human rights and environment, from the supply chain to the consumer—and back again through a circular economy. In short, ICT can truly put more back into the global system than is taken out.
It’s these opportunities that excite me about taking the lead for BSR’s ICT practice and working to use ICT’s power to shorten the distance to a just and sustainable world. I’m eager to get to work with our members and to explore collaborative initiatives that bring companies, customers, and communities closer together to solve sustainability problems and solutions.
Michael leads BSR’s work with companies in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry. His experience in sustainability with global ICT companies includes addressing climate, human rights, and ethics issues in various settings, including mines, the factory floor, and cyberspace. From drafting reporting regulations and audit protocols on greenhouse gas (GHG) to advising on renewable energy procurement for data centers and human… Read More
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Scaling Impact: Tech Against Trafficking Launches Accelerator Program
Hannah Darnton, Manager, BSR
Tech Against Trafficking has launched an Accelerator Program, which aims to identify promising uses of technology in the anti-trafficking field and to harness the expertise and resources of member companies.
Is Stakeholder Engagement the Key to Successful Community Standards?
Alison Taylor, Managing Director, Sustainability Management, BSR; Dunstan Allison-Hope, Managing Director, BSR; Michaela Lee, Manager, BSR
Ongoing debates about leadership, governance, and regulation of social media are highly relevant to any stakeholder engagement discussion for platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights: We Need to Talk about the Use Phase
Dunstan Allison-Hope, Managing Director, BSR; Michaela Lee, Manager, BSR; Hannah Darnton, Manager, BSR
Undertaking due diligence of artificial intelligence (AI) across all industries now is a matter of urgency and not something that can be put off into a distant future.
Supply Chain Sustainability in a Rapidly Changing World
Dunstan Allison-Hope, Managing Director, BSR; Tara Norton, Managing Director, BSR; Elisabeth Best, Manager, Sustainability Management, BSR
We share our thoughts, based on our work with Telenor, on relevant global shifts transforming telecommunications supply chains and best practices for companies in the industry to improve supply chain sustainability in the future.
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Building Bridges for Poor Widows in the Punjab
By Tricia Brick
Building Bridges India represents a bridge from the past to the future, from a patriarchal society to an egalitarian one in which women have role options, rights, and responsibilities; a passage from despair to hope
For more than thirty years, communities in the Indian state of Punjab have been stricken by an epidemic barely reported in the mainstream media: the suicides of small-scale farmers. These tragedies are precipitated by a cumulation of factors, including successive seasons of bad weather, the soaring costs of seeds and fertilizer, a falling water table, and usurious rates imposed by moneylenders, that have made it impossible for many to support their families on their ancestral lands. Seeing no way out, thousands have taken their own lives. Their deaths are tragedy enough. But for the widows and children they leave behind, life becomes a desperate struggle simply to survive.
Untrained, often illiterate and malnourished, burdened with their husbands’ debts yet lacking the skills needed to earn an income, the women left behind—some older, some quite young—are responsible for housing and feeding themselves, their children, and sometimes elderly relatives as well.
Buddhist Global Relief partner Building Bridges India (BBI) works to support and empower these widows. BGR has partnered with BBI on two projects, an organic farming training program and a handicraft and garment production initiative. READ MORE
Hot Meals and Mentoring for Poor Kids in Mongolia
By BGR Staff
One-third of Mongolia’s population experiences extreme poverty and is unable to afford basic food and shelter. The Tibetan monk, Ven. Panchen Ötrul Rinpoche, was determined to do something about this.
Born in Eastern Tibet in 1939 to nomadic parents, Ven. Rinpoche received full monastic ordination in 1961 under His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He completed his formal studies in India and was awarded the highest degree of Geshe Lharampa, equivalent to a Doctorate in Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy. In 1995, the Dalai Lama asked Rinpoche to go to Mongolia to teach Buddhism to the Mongolian people. After his arrival in Mongolia, he set about finding ways to overcome the high levels of poverty he encountered there. He established Asral NGO in 2001 with the objective of keeping families together and preventing children from going onto the streets. Asral is the Mongolian word for “care.”
As part of Asral’s mission, Ven. Rinpoche established the Hot Meal Project in partnership with local government and community leaders. Since 2003, the project has provided essential nutrition to approximately thirty-two children annually ranging in age from six to seventeen, offering access to education they would otherwise have to forgo. In addition to the lunches, Asral further supports the children with mentoring, educational supplies, and vitamins.
Last year, Buddhist Global Relief (BGR) entered upon a partnership with the Washington State-based organization Maitreya Charity, which has worked closely with Ven. Rinpoche to support Asral. In 2018, with the hot meals program underfunded and in jeopardy of ending, BGR awarded a grant to Maitreya Charity to enable Asral to purchase groceries and educational materials, to fund an allowance for teachers, and to provide partial funding of a cook’s position to ensure the continuation of the project for the 2018-2019 school year. READ MORE
Training Single Women in Cameroon
BGR has been supporting the Cameroon organization CCREAD (Centre for Community Regeneration and Development) since 2017 on projects that provide livelihood training to widows and single mothers. In 2018, through the grant given by BGR, CCREAD was able to establish a second tailoring and design training unit, which enabled the organization to conduct more training sessions and enroll 68 new women and girls into the program.
As of February 2019, 68 widows and single mothers are undergoing full-time training, spending three days per week on intensive practical sessions in smaller groups split from the main training hall. Thirty-eight of the current 68 women in this cycle of training had been displaced as a result of political crisis and are now being empowered at the training center. Each of those 38 displaced women came to the training with children below the age of 10. CCREAD is helping to feed these children at the training center while their mothers undergo training.
In this current session, more than 52 trainees have achieved a fair degree of mastery over sewing, while 22 of the 68 are already producing garments on their own, with very limited guidance from the trainers at the center. Current trainees see this project as the only opportunity for them to become self-reliant. CCREAD is confident that within the next six months all the 68 trainees will have completed their training, giving opportunities for more women to enroll in the training program.
The text of this article has been adapted from the six-month report of CCREAD-Cameroon to Buddhist Global Relief.
A Buddhist Perspective on Women's Liberation
By Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi
This winter, BGR chair Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi spent two months in India. During this time he was invited to give the keynote address at a conference on “Buddhism and Women’s Liberation,” held in Bodhgaya on January 30 and 31, 2019, under the auspices of the Maha Bodhi Society of India. Here is a lightly edited version of his address.
Obstacles to Women’s Freedom
When we speak of “women’s liberation,” we first have to determine what women are to be liberated from. What are the obstacles to their freedom? Perhaps the most pervasive—and the most subtly disempowering—is the limitation placed on the opportunities available to women for personal expression and achievement. In traditional cultures, and even in the West today, these limitations are considered almost intrinsic to the social order. An unspoken consensus prevails that casts women into stereotyped roles that severely hamper their freedom to realize their creative potentials.
Women are seen assigned by nature to be wives and mothers. They are caretakers of the family whose role in life is exhausted by the tasks of finding a good husband, bearing children, and maintaining the household. If women do get the chance to take up a career, the general view holds that they should serve in the caring professions—as nurses, teachers, or social workers—but beyond these, when it comes to the more demanding professions and positions of social leadership, the gates are largely closed against them. READ MORE
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9 Of The Biggest Geopolitical Gaffes In Recent History
Geoffrey Ingersoll
J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press
It's seems pretty clear that Secretary of State John Kerry blundered when he said an American strike could be averted if Bashar Al Assad gave up his chemical weapons.
Needless to say, the screwup shifted the entire U.S. strategy with regard to Syria.
In light of Kerry's statements though, we've collated 9 more political gaffes regarding recent military conflicts that range from downright unintelligent or brash, to ill-conceived and potentially dangerous.
1. In the late-2002 run-up to the Iraq war, then-Secretary of State Colin Powell touted the CIA's acquisition of intelligence with regard to aluminum uranium tubes. Later, top analysts on Powell's staff told reporters they had informed Powell that the intelligence was not reliable at least a year prior to Powell's statements.
2. Then-President George W. Bush celebrated apparent victory in the Iraq war by posing in front of a " MISSION ACCOMPLISHED" banner on an aircraft carrier in 2003. This was the biggest whopper of recent memory, unlikely to be forgotten or repeated for some time. The war continued officially for another several years, and continues unofficially to this day, if you ask the people living in Baghdad.
3. Vice President Dick Cheney said of the Iraqi insurgency in 2005, "I think they're in the last throes, if you will, of the insurgency." At the time there was little indication that the insurgency was in its last throes. Arguably, the insurgency is still going on today.
4. While standing at the dispatch box in the House of Commons, British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said the UK's foreign minister would eventually have to explain "the most disastrous decision of all: the illegal invasion of Iraq."
Clegg's comments drew immediate rebuke, but oddly enough not so much was the assertion that he was wrong, just that he opened up Britain for possible legal action from the World Court.
5. Former GOP Chair Michael Steele called Afghanistan a war of "Obama's choosing" in 2010. Obviously, the engagement with Afghanistan began long before Obama was president, or even a senator.
6. President Barack Obama forgot which Medal of Honor recipient is dead in 2011.
"I had the great honor of seeing some of you because a comrade of yours, Jared Monti, was the first person who I was able to award the Medal of Honor to who actually came back and wasn't receiving it posthumously," he said to a group of soldiers.
Sgt. 1st Class Jared Monti was killed in action in Iraq in 2006. Staff Sgt. Sal Giunta was the living Army soldier Obama awarded.
7. First it was then-Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and then Vice President Joe Biden who disclosed publicly that SEAL Team 6 conducted the raid on Osama bin Laden in 2011.
The team was immediately beset with attention from the media, and likely from potential enemies.
8. The disclosure of the Obama administration's hand in crafting the Stuxnet virus in 2012 was widely criticized, both as an attempt to make Obama look hard on Iran and for outing a once-secret capability of Washington to use cyberwarfare.
Some experts even said that it would have behooved the administration to make sure its own networks were secure prior to releasing information about offensive capabilities.
9. Secretary of State John Kerry described Syrian strikes as "unbelievably small" just a few days ago. Certainly this was an attempt to rephrase Barack Obama's use of the term limited. Nonetheless, there's nothing "small" about American warships launching there stores of cruise missiles.
SEE ALSO: 43 photos that show Vladimir Putin doesn't mess around >
More: Politics Gaffes Military Syria
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87 Million Watch NBCU Olympics Coverage On Sunday
Gillian Reagan
Apolo Anton Ohno, 2010 Winter Olympics
NBC Universal nabbed its largest Vancouver Games audience to date last night, with 87 million people tuning in on one of their networks. That's 16 million more people and 22% higher than the 2006 Sunday Games broadcast.
MSNBC got an average of 8.22 million viewers checking out the U.S. vs. Canada action. That number rivals "the best average viewership for a program on MSNBC. (Election Night Coverage, 8.23 million on Nov. 4, 2008)," according to Nielsen's numbers.
NBC's primetime broadcast brought an average viewership of 23.3 million, 4 million more and 21% above the 2006 Winter Games's Sunday night telecast.
NBC's Olympics Mobile platforms (WAP site and iTunes App) have amassed more than 54.3 million page views since the Opening Ceremony, surpassing the total number of page views for the entire 17-day Beijing Games by 56%.
There have been 1.3 million mobile video streams during the 10 days, more than four times the total number for the entire 17-day Beijing Games.
More: TV Olympics NBC Sports
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The 20 Highest-Paid Athletes In The World
Tony Manfred
Jun. 5, 2013, 1:16 PM
Richard Heathcote/Getty Images
Forbes just released its list of the 100 highest-paid athletes in the world in the last year.
Tiger Woods is back on top after after a one-year absence. He made $78.1 million in the last year thanks to his dramatic rise back to the top of the golf world.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. was #1 last year.
Ten of the 20 highest-paid athletes play "Big 4" American sports (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL).
Maria Sharapova is the highest-paid female athlete on the list. She came in just outside the top 20 (#22), making $29 million.
Here's the top 20:
Tiger Woods (golf) — $78.1 million
Roger Federer (tennis) — $71.5 million
Kobe Bryant (basketball) — $61.9 million
LeBron James (basketball) — $59.8 million
Drew Brees (football) — $51 million
Aaron Rodgers (football) — $49 million
Phil Mickelson (golf) — $48.7 million
David Beckham (soccer) — $47.2 million
Cristiano Ronaldo (soccer) — $44 million
Lionel Messi (soccer) — $41.3 million
Tom Brady (football) — $38.3 million
Derrick Rose (basketball) — $37.4 million
Joe Flacco (football) — $36.8 million
Floyd Mayweather (boxing) — $34 million
Manny Pacquiao (boxing) — $34 million
Mahendra Singh Dhoni (cricket) — $31.5 million
Kevin Durant (basketball) — $30.9 million
Alex Rodriguez (baseball) — $30.3 million
Fernando Alonso (auto racing) — $30 million
Peyton Manning (football) — $30 million
Check out the entire list here >
More: Athletes Tiger Woods
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Leadership Type: Executive Leadership
Jay Lyons
Jay is Cambridge Associates’ Chief Operating Officer and has nearly 30 years of investment and operations experience. Jay oversees the firm’s global business operations and administrative functions. Before joining Cambridge Associates, Jay held several leadership roles with GMO, LLC, most recently as Divisional Chief Operating Officer where he was responsible for all non-investment related activities…
Carrie Lascell Brown
Carrie is the Chief of Staff at Cambridge Associates. Working alongside the CEO, she drives the firm’s strategic priorities, oversees corporate communications, and manages the staff in the Office of the CEO. She is also responsible for leading the firm’s initiatives related to building a strong culture, diversity and inclusion, and employee engagement. Carrie joined…
Mary Pang
Mary has over 20 years of experience in the investment industry and joined Cambridge Associates in 2018 to lead the Global Private Client Practice, serving prominent families and individuals across the world. Mary joined Cambridge Associates from JP Morgan Private Bank in San Francisco, where she was Managing Director, Senior Banker, and Head of their…
Jason Roberts
Jason is the Chief Technology Officer and is responsible for leading the information technology organization and functions. Jason has more than 20 years of industry experience and has been with the firm since 2014. Prior to joining Cambridge Associates, Jason spent 15 years at Sapient Corporation. Most recently, he led Sapient’s Global Capital Markets practice…
Liz is the Head of Human Capital and has more than 30 years of human resource and operational experience with top US and global firms. Liz is responsible for a number of the firm’s HR functions. Prior to joining Cambridge Associates, Liz was executive recruitment firm Isaacson, Miller’s first non-founding President. Under her leadership, Isaacson,…
Ashby Hatch, CFA
Ashby is the Head of Global Investment Research and leads our extensive team of manager and capital markets research professionals. Ashby is responsible for setting the strategic direction of our global research efforts and drives collaboration between our asset class and market research teams. Ashby has been with the firm since 1993 and has more…
Noel O’Neill
Noel is President and Head of Global Investing, overseeing the collective efforts of the firm’s core investment practice areas and global research team to help drive outperformance for our clients based on their unique investment objectives. Noel joined Cambridge Associates in 1995 and has more than 25 years of investment experience. Prior to his current…
Brian McDonnell
Brian is the Global Head of the Pension Practice and has more than 14 years of investment experience. He joined Cambridge Associates in 2008 and oversees the firm’s work with more than 150 plan sponsors globally, including public, union, and non-profit plan sponsors; health care institutions; and other investors with multi-asset pools. Brian also works…
Christopher Hunter, CFA
Christopher is the Head of the Global Endowment & Foundation Practice. Chris joined Cambridge Associates in 2000 and has nearly 30 years of investment experience. Prior to his current role, Chris served as Head of the firm’s Beijing office for five years. He works with a number of institutional investors based in China, the US,…
Margaret Chen
Margaret is the Head of CA Capital Management, Cambridge Associates’ dedicated outsourced investment office (OCIO) business. Margaret has been with the firm since 1997, working alongside a number of endowments, foundations, and private clients on investment strategy, asset allocation, and manager selection. Margaret also serves as a Board member of the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra…
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Boozman Honors SFC Benjamin Wise
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) today honored the life and service of Sergeant First Class Benjamin Wise who gave his life in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
In a speech on the Senate floor, Boozman recognized the sacrifice of SFC Wise, a graduate of West Side Christian High School in El Dorado who was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. This was SGF Wise’s fourth deployment.
You can watch the speech here. The following is Boozman’s speech as prepared for delivery.
Mr. President, We are constantly reminded of the sacrifices of American troops and their families. These brave Americans fight for our freedoms and values while putting their own lives at risk. We must always remember their service and thank them for their patriotism, dedication and commitment and honor those who have paid the ultimate price.
Today I am here to pay my respects to Arkansas soldier SFC Benjamin Wise who sacrificed his life for the love of this country while in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
SFC Wise graduated from West Side Christian School in El Dorado, Arkansas in 1995 and enlisted in military service in 2000, joining the Army as an infantryman assigned to the 520th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
He discussed his military service with the Hope Star in 2004 saying that he was proud to be a soldier and he wanted to serve his country.
In 2005 he volunteered for the Special Forces, something his sister Heather told the Arkansas Democrat Gazette was something he talked about growing up. His new position in the 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group suited him well. SFC Wise’s comrades said he was a friend to all the members of his unit, cracking jokes and offering an ear to listen to their concerns.
He was well aware of the dangers he faced having served four deployments – twice to Iraq and twice to Afghanistan. His family says that Ben was proud of the career he built in the Army.
He was all too familiar with the sacrifices associated with work in war-torn Afghanistan after his brother, Jeremy Wise a former Navy SEAL working as a security contractor, was killed in the country in December of 2009.
On Monday, January 9, 2012 SFC Wise was injured during an attack by insurgents during a small-arms fight. He passed away on January 15, 2012.
Mr. President, SFC Benjamin Wise is a true American hero. I ask my colleagues to keep his family – his wife Traci, sons Luke and Ryan and daughter Kailen and friends in their thoughts and prayers during these difficult times and I humbly offer my appreciation and gratitude to this patriot for his selfless sacrifice.
Click play to view the video or follow this link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOdiofDT_fk
Press Releases Defense El Dorado Foreign Affairs Veterans
Permalink: https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2012/1/boozman-honors-sfc-benjamin-wise
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Tuesday Night: Armed Robbery, 17th & Kalorama NW
by Borderstan.com January 21, 2009 at 6:49 am 0
An alert from the MPD: “Robbery with gun at 11:08 p.m. at 2312 17th Street NW (south of Kalorama). Lookout for black male with dreads… green North Face heavy coat with gray fur around the hood. Armed with shotgun. Last seen going west on Belmont Street NW.”
gun crime, robbery, shotgun
Jan. 10: Armed Robbery, 15th Street Sunoco
I received a message this morning from the MPD Second District Yahoo! Groups listserv. It appears that a customer was robbed early Saturday morning at the Sunoco gas station at the corner of 15th and U Streets NW. The staff at this same station were robbed on December 3. Here’s the message from the listserv:
15th Street NW, gas station robbery, gun crime, Sunoco, U Street NW
Two More Area Robberies; One with Gun
by Borderstan.com December 16, 2008 at 7:47 am 0
From MPD:
Robbery While Armed (Gun): 1824 19th Street NW (Sunday, 12/14/2008), 1:50 a.m. Complainant reports that he was walking at the event location when he was approached by two B/M’s. Suspect (1) stated to him, “You know what we want”, while suspect (2) brandished a black handgun. Taken was $320.00 US Currency. Suspects (1) and (2) fled westbound in the ally of the 1800 block of 19th St, NW. Suspect (1) is described as a B/M, 16-18 years of age, 5’10”, 160 lbs, dark complexion, wearing a white hoody and dark jeans. Suspect (2) is described as a B/M, 16-18 years of age, 5’11”, 160 lbs, dark complexion, wearing dark sweats, and dark jeans, armed with a black semiautomatic handgun. Officer Rodrigues, K., Badge #3761 reporting. 0150 hours, CCN: 176-296, 2D PSA 208. (more…)
gun crime, MPD, PSA 208, PSA 303, robberies, street crime
Another Gun Robbery on 15th, Near Meridian Hill Park
by Borderstan.com December 6, 2008 at 10:09 am 0
Got this DC Police Alert yesterday evening. There was another gun robbery on 15th Street NW, near Meridan Hill Park. Very close to a similar robbery last Saturday evening at 15th and V NW at 7 p.m. This robbery–two guys with guns–occured at 7:20 p.m. on 15th between Belmont and Chapin Streets NW in Police Service Area (PSA) 304.
Robbery (Gun) @ 1920hrs 2325 15th St. NW. LOF: (2) B/M, S-1 mid 20s, S-2 early 30s, both wearing all black clothing, winter coats w/hoods and armed with guns. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT#
You can sign up online for DC Police Alerts.
15th Street NW, DC MPD, gun crime, Meridian Hill Park, MPD 3rd District, PSA 304, robbery
Borderstan: Two Gun Robberies on 15th Street; Suspect Info
by Borderstan.com November 28, 2008 at 5:25 pm 1,050 0
Borderstanians: There were two gun robberies in the heart of Borderstan on Thanksgiving Eve. Both of the robberies were on 15th Street–the first on the 1700-block (north of R Street) and the second on the 1600-block of 15th Street (south of Corcoran Street). Descriptions of the suspects are below with the crime info.
The following information about the muggings is from MPD Lt. Erich Miller, PSA 208, even though both crimes technically occured in East Borderstan on the east side of 15th Street NW, in PSA 307.
Incident 1: Robbery Force & Violence at 1717 15th Street NW
Date, Time & Location: Wednesday, November 26, at 10:30 p.m., at 1717 15th Street NW.
Details: Two complainants reported they were walking in the block, when three suspects approached them from the rear and began punching them. The suspects took $120 cash and fled northbound on 15th Street.
Lookout: Be on thelookout is for three black males, 16- to 18-years old, wearing dark coats.
Incident 2: Robbery with a Gun at 1617 15th Street NW
Date, Time & Location: Thursday, November 27, at 12:15 a.m., at 1617 15th Street NW.
Details: Two complainants report they were walking in the block when Suspect 1 approached him from the rear, pointed a gun at him and demanded cash. Stolen was $40 cash and a cell phone. Police believe there may be a connection between this crime and the street robbery that occured about 75 minutes later in the 1900-block of R Street NW.
Lookout: Be on the lookout for Suspect 1: black male, 19-years old, dark complexion, 5’9″, wearing blue jeans, armed with a black handgun. Lookout for Suspect 2: black male, 19 years old, 5’9″, wearing a black coat and black pants.
15th Street NW, Crime, gun crime, Logan Circle, MPD, PSA 307, violent crime
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It Is Officially Illegal to Possess a Bump Stock in Massachusetts
The state's ban is firmly in place, and the time to relinquish the gun accessory has expired.
By Hayley Glatter· 2/1/2018, 5:44 p.m.
Photo via AP/Rick Bowmer
The bump stock ban is officially in full effect in Massachusetts, as the Bay State becomes the first in the nation to put in place legislation restricting the device following last year’s mass shooting in Las Vegas.
As of Thursday, it is illegal to possess a bump stock in Massachusetts, even if it was purchased prior to the law’s ratification. The device is used to speed up semi-automatic fire, essentially converting a legal firearm into an automatic weapon. The gunman who killed 58 people and wounded more than 400 others at a Las Vegas concert in October outfitted his arsenal with bump stocks.
On November 3, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito signed a law banning the buying and selling of bump stocks in Massachusetts (Charlie Baker was out of town at the time). Gun owners then had 90 days to turn the devices they already owned over to the state, which did not offer any compensation. The clock expired on Thursday, and people caught with bump stocks can now face up to a three-year sentence, according to NEPR.
Gun rights advocates opposed the measure, which was passed as part of the state’s $85 million budget bill at the end of last year. The Gun Owners Action League of Massachusetts, which is affiliated with the National Rifle Association, said the provision “allows for excessive punishment… for the mere possession of these accessories,” according to WBUR.
Jim Wallace, the executive director of the Gun Owners’ Action League, criticized the lack of a buyback program and said the state legislature had “a knee-jerk reaction,” in an interview with NEPR.
On the other hand, gun reform advocates lauded the quick action. Rep. David Linsky, the Natick Democrat who filed the amendment, said in a statement in November that he was “proud of our Commonwealth for continuing to enact some of the strongest gun laws in the country.”
Bump stocks have been banned in California since 1990, but the Massachusetts law is the first to be enacted after the Las Vegas massacre and to explicitly mention the device by name.
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The Story of Art @ CapitaLand
Read about the evolution and uniqueness of Art @ CapitaLand and how it engages and brings joy to communities.
The cover of ‘CapitaLand: The Art of Building Communities’
Throughout history, art has always been an integral part of buildings. Greek temples, Roman villas, Gothic cathedrals, Moghul palaces and the abodes of Chinese scholars with walled gardens are just some examples of such fine integration. The art pieces — be they sculptures, murals, mosaics, stained glass, paintings or calligraphy — add beauty to architecture, itself a form of visual arts, sometimes conveying intriguing layers of symbolic meaning.
An Appreciator of Art
CapitaLand sees the importance of art in its development projects, and this goes back to the days before the company was born out of a merger of two entities: Pidemco Land and DBS Land. We installed Juan Ripollés’ Sun Woman at Orchard Point and James Butler’s figures in the Avalon condominium, just to name a few, and developed Raffles City Singapore, which was designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize winner I. M. Pei. Pidemco Land and DBS Land also acquired artworks with an emphasis on Singapore artists for their respective offices, bringing art close to their staff. Some of these artists have since been conferred with accolades such as the prestigious Cultural Medallion, a Singapore cultural award to celebrate artistic excellence.
The first work of impact to the public after the birth of CapitaLand in 2000 was Han Sai Por’s large-scale installation Shimmering Pearls located at the plaza in front of Capital Tower. Combining static glass globes and stone drums with dancing water, this unique work has delighted many passers-by with its vibrant colours and graceful movement.
A Stage for Life through Art
Fifteen years have passed and the installation has long since become a landmark of the area. CapitaLand, too, has gained prominence: it now operates in more than 20 countries globally and is one of Asia’s largest real estate developers. In Singapore, just as in other parts of the world, CapitaLand’s properties — integrated developments, shopping malls, serviced residences, offices and homes — have touched the lives of people in many ways, with specially chosen art pieces for their spontaneous enjoyment. Our buildings are where the communities live, grow and fulfill their dreams, the right stage for life’s most memorable movements. It is the right stage too for the artist community to showcase their creativity.
You get to enjoy art right at our properties or in the public areas of our very own office called CapitaHub at Capital Tower, if you happen to visit us. Most of the works are sculptures and paintings, but there are also ceramics, calligraphy and limited edition prints. Just like our geographical footprint, these works are by artists from many countries. Some of them are well-known, others may one day become famous. Regardless, we seek to create something extraordinary with these artists.
The Value of Art
CapitaLand curates its art pieces with the dedication of a museum, but our approach to acquiring them differs. First, a lot of our works are commissioned because they have to suit the particular site that they will eventually be displayed at. Second, we have a set of acquisition criteria: artworks must be joyful and easily understood by the public. Third, almost none of our art pieces are kept in storage. As each art piece is to be enjoyed and admired, each has a special place in our properties, often part of the art programme of a property, giving it a special quality.
Bringing Art to the People
The acquisition and display of art pieces are two important aspects of CapitaLand’s art management. The others are the maintenance and promotion of art pieces. The Art Management Unit, formed in April 2012, works very closely with other corporate departments, as well as the design management, project management, operation and communication departments of the business units, on all aspects of art management for the company.
It is not uncommon to hear people say that art is ‘atas’ (a Singapore colloquial term meaning ‘high-class’) and only certain people can appreciate it. But art is for everybody and the story of Art @ CapitaLand is not only about acquiring and displaying art pieces to bring joy to the people, but also about ‘Building People, Building Communities.’.
The Art of Building Communities
Since 2006, we have started art appreciation lunch talks for our staff and now these talks have been extended to our tenants. We also offer Art Management, Art Appreciation and Architecture Appreciation courses internally at our very own CapitaLand Institute of Business and Management (CLIMB). On a lighter vein, we run regular art jamming sessions in the evening and organise occasional weekend family art tours for our staff.
In addition, we have been reaching out to online communities and friends around the world through this Art @ CapitaLand series. Each article features an art piece (or a series of art pieces) in CapitaLand, its concept, style, how it was made, its artist, and other interesting nuggets of information related to it. Each month, Inside Different Geographies has a theme and it is amazing that we are usually able to find a piece of artwork that matches the theme. These articles help readers understand and enjoy each art piece better, and 28 of them have been compiled in a new book titled ‘CapitaLand: The Art of Building Communities’ which will be launched this month at the official opening of CapitaGreen, our newest office development in Singapore which houses several beautiful sculptures.
The homes of these pieces can be the outstanding works of architecture by world-renowned architects such as Pritzker Architecture Prize winners Zaha Hadid, Toyo Ito and I. M. Pei, and President’s Design Award Singapore recipients such as Kerry Hill, Mok Wei Wei, RSP and WOHA. They can also be historically significant pieces of architecture such as the former AIA building (now Ascott Raffles Place Singapore), once the tallest building on the waterfront of Singapore, and designed by Singapore pioneer architect Ng Keng Siang.
The theme of nature and people strongly characterises our art pieces. There is an emphasis on sculptures and paintings, and we have works by internationally renowned artists such as Olafur Eliasson from Denmark, Antony Gormley from Britain, Han Meilin from China, Ju Ming from Taiwan, Hiroshi Senju from Japan, and Frank Stella from USA; we also have works by local artists such as Cultural Medallion recipients Ang Ah Tee, Chua Ek Kay, Chong Fah Cheong, Goh Beng Kwan, Han Sai Por, Iskandar Jalil, Lim Tze Ping, Ong Kim Seng, Milenko Prvacki, Tan Choh Tee, Tan Swie Hian and Thomas Yeo, among those of many other fine artists.
We hope that you can visit CapitaLand properties and appreciate the art pieces ‘live’ — yes, art pieces are best appreciated up close and not just in articles and photographs, for only then will you be able to sense their scale, feel their texture and see them in their true form and colour. In addition, you will also see how the works relate to their surroundings and how people might react to them and interact with them. Best of all, you can personally interact with them and enjoy them. Indeed, the purpose of our having art pieces at our properties is in allowing you — our stakeholders from all walks of life — to have endless possibilities to construct your own moments around them, moments that you will cherish in life. Art @ CapitaLand is about bringing the joy of art to the community.
Get a free copy of the limited edition book ‘CapitaLand: The Art of Building Communities’ by joining our community engagement activities. Click here to register for our Art @ CapitaLand talk at NLB’s Central Public Library on 12 September 2015.
This article is contributed by CapitaLand Chief of Art Management, Francis Wong Hooe Wai
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The likes of Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke are also up for several awards this year.
Justin Timberlake and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis lead the newly announced nominations for this year's MTV EMAs 2013.
The 'Suit & Tie' singer and 'Thrift Shop' duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis both picked up five nominations apiece, while the likes of Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus also picked up multiple nominations.
Justin Timberlake is up for Best Male Act, Best Live Act, Best Look and Best Song for his 2013 hit 'Mirrors', while Macklemore is in the running for Best New Act, Best Hip-Hop Act, Best World Stage and Best Song for 'Thrift Shop, with both up for Best US Act as well.
Check out a picture of five-time nominated act Macklemore & Ryan Lewis below:
Lady Gaga's return with new single 'Applause' has earned her four nominations at the EMAs this year, including Best Female Act, Best Look, Biggest Fans and Best Video, while Miley Cyrus' also has four nods including Best US Act and Best Pop Act.
'Blurred Lines' singer Robin Thicke continues to enjoy success with nominations across categories like Best World Stage, Best US Act and Best Video.
'Boyfriend' star Justin Bieber looks set to have another successful run at this year's event with four nominations including Best Pop Act, Best Male Act, Biggest Fans and Best Canadian Act.
The category for Best UK & Ireland Act will see British artists like Olly Murs, One Direction, Ellie Goulding, Calvin Harris and Rudimental all competing for the prize.
The MTV Europe Music Awards 2013 takes place live from Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome on 10th November.
Check out the full list of nominations right here.
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3 things we learned from GM Ryan Pace
Ryan Pace didn’t divulge any secrets during his annual pre-draft press conference Tuesday at Halas Hall, but he did provide some interesting tidbits. Here are three things we learned from the Bears general manager:
(1) While there’s outside speculation that the Bears will draft a running back, Pace insisted that the team has no glaring needs and will select the best available players.
“I kind of know what the narrative is out there, but we feel fortunate with our roster right now,” Pace said. “This press conference feels a little different in that there’s no pressing, huge needs. We can honestly select the best players. That’s a great spot to be in.
“I know running back’s been talked about a lot, but we feel good about that position. We feel good about Tarik [Cohen], we feel really good about Mike Davis, we feel good about Ryan Nall and we feel good about Cordarrelle Patterson and the things he can do out of the backfield.”
Some feel that the Bears will choose a running back because they traded Jordan Howard to the Eagles. But they bolstered the position in free agency by signing Davis and Patterson.
“I think there’s probably always a storyline with every draft,” Pace said. “I understand why it’s that way, but I don’t feel like we go into this draft saying, ‘Man, we have to take this position or we’re in trouble.’ We’re in good shape.”
The Bears have five picks in this week’s draft: No. 87 in the third round, No. 126 in the fourth, No. 162 in the fifth and Nos. 222 and 238 in the seventh.
Last year the Bears dealt their first- and sixth-round picks to the Raiders as part of the blockbuster Khalil Mack trade and sent their second-round choice to the Patriots to move up to select receiver Anthony Miller in the second round. The Bears acquired the No. 222 pick in the seventh round last year from the Eagles in exchange for cornerback Deiondre’ Hall.
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(2) With no picks in the first two rounds this year or the first round next year, the chances of the Bears trading up into the first round Thursday night are miniscule.
“That’d be tough,” Pace said. “It’d be hard, just because we don’t have a lot of ammunition.”
During the first round Thursday night, Pace no doubt will be thinking a lot about the trade he made with the Raiders last Sept. 1 to land Mack, who was named first-team All-Pro and voted to his fourth straight Pro Bowl in his first season with the Bears.
“When our pick comes up, Khalil Mack highlights will come on instantly, so that’s the first thing that will happen,” Pace said with a smile. “But it’s still going to be a professional draft room. It’s fascinating to watch it unfold. There’ll be a lot of friends around the league. We’ll see how it all goes down. You’re paying attention to who’s getting drafted. What positions are getting selected and trying to project how that’s going to affect further rounds as we get further into the draft.”
While the Bears likely won’t trade up into the first round, they could possibly move up to select a player they’re targeting. In his four previous drafts as Bears general manager, Pace has moved up to land five players: outside linebacker Leonard Floyd in the first round and linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski in the fourth round in 2016; quarterback Mitchell Trubisky in the first round and safety Eddie Jackson in the fourth round in 2017; and receiver Anthony Miller in the second round in 2018.
“You just don’t have as much ammunition maybe to go up,” Pace told reporters “At the same time, you guys know how we operate. It’s kind of a ‘no regrets’ mindset. If there’s a player there falling that we have great value on, we’re going to explore it.”
(3) After four straight last-place finishes, the Bears won the NFC North with a 12-4 record last season. But Pace doesn’t feel any less pressure heading into this year’s draft.
“The pressure feels the same to me,” he said. “I feel like with fewer picks and later picks, the onus is on us as scouts to hit on these picks and to keep this momentum that we’ve got. To keep this momentum going, we need to nail this draft.”
Pace is confident that the Bears will be able to achieve that objective, especially with a personnel staff that includes director of player personnel Josh Lucas, assistant director of player personnel Champ Kelly, director of college scouting Mark Sadowski and others.
“We feel very well-prepared for where we’re selecting,” Pace said. “The onus is on us to hit on these draft picks. We have limited picks; we need to hit on these guys and we’re excited to get started.”
Pace hopes to land an immediate starter at No. 87, but that won’t preclude him from drafting a more talented prospect who initially contributes as a backup at a deep position.
“That’s always the goal,” Pace said. “But hey, if we take a player where we happen to have a lot of depth right now—but it’s a good player—that’s OK. It’s short-sighted to say, ‘Well, this guy might be able to play a little bit quicker, so let’s take him.’ Let’s just take the best player. If that means it takes a little bit longer for him to play, let’s just make sure we take the best guy.”
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Chicago's Oriental Theatre is getting a new name
Nov 13, 2018 | 10:55 AM
After 92 years, the name of the Oriental Theatre is going to disappear. Early next year, the venerable, historic venue built in Chicago at 24 W. Randolph St. in 1926 on the site of the Iroquois Theater will become known as the James M. Nederlander Theatre.
“When you look at legacies in the theater world,” said Lou Raizin, the president of Broadway in Chicago, “this was the right thing to do.”
Broadway in Chicago is owned by entities controlled by James L. Nederlander, the president of the Nederlander Organization and the son of the late James M. Nederlander. The Nederlanders, a famous family business in live entertainment, have owned theaters in Chicago for years, as they have in New York, Detroit and other cities, but the family name has never adorned a Loop marquee. In the case of the former Shubert Theatre (now the CIBC Theatre) at 18 W. Monroe St., the Nederlanders have owned and operated the theater since the 1990s, but at first did so under the name of their arch Broadway rivals, the Shuberts.
But now the Nederlanders will get their marquee moment in the Loop.
Raizin said he wanted to allow his boss to honor his father, a famously ebullient man who liked to call Chicago a “run town” and always described its appetite for live entertainment with enthusiasm, just as the senior James M. Nederlander was able to honor his father, the family patriarch David T. Nederlander, by renaming the former Billy Rose and National Theatre on W. 41st Street in New York in his name.
That was in 1980; some years thereafter, New York’s Nederlander Theatre famously hosted the original production of “Rent.” James M. Nederlander died in 2016 at the age of 94, after remaining involved in the business of Broadway, and its tours and tryouts, until his last days.
"I know that this renaming would have meant so much to my father,” James L. Nederlander said on Monday. “I am thrilled we are able to rename a theater in his name, after I saw how touched he was when he renamed the theater on Broadway after my grandfather.”
While the Oriental Theatre — known as the Oriental Theatre Ford Center for the Performing Arts after a restoration in 1998 by the Canadian impresario Garth Drabinsky — is a historic name, the word “oriental” now is sometimes viewed as patronizing, objectifying and offensive. As was the case with many Rapp and Rapp movie palaces designed to transport ordinary hard-working Chicagoans to fantastical realms, the 2,243-seat Oriental featured “exotic” decor, in this case based on South Asian motifs. In Raizin’s mind, that was another good reason to change the name.
“The time for the Oriental Theatre has gone,” he said.
The precise date for the name change has yet to be determined, since it will necessitate a new marquee and signage, which will require the approval of various public bodies, although since the new Nederlander Theatre already is owned by the Nederlanders it is unlikely that anything or anyone will get in the way of the decision.
Chris Jones is a Tribune critic.
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News . Feature Stories . Good training, kismet lead to feature film job
Good training, kismet lead to feature film job
CIA alum Rodriguez edited 'Dog Eat Dog'
Ben Rodriguez worked with Animation students during his Cleveland visit last year. Photo by Robert Muller.
By Clint O’Connor
The creative machinery of the feature film business requires years of dues-paying on small, obscure projects with unknowns.
Ben Rodriguez Jr. ’05 chose a different route. Or it chose him. For his first feature film, his talents as an editor landed him in the company of a big time director (Paul Schrader), marquee stars (Nicolas Cage and Willem Dafoe), and a movie, the gritty crime drama “Dog Eat Dog,” that had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May.
Not bad for a kid from Middleburg Heights, who majored in TIME (more on that later) at CIA.
“I was kind of pinching myself,” says Rodriguez, “thinking, ‘How did this happen?’ ”
Here’s how.
Rodriguez, who lives in West Orange, N.J., with his wife Jacki, has been working as an editor, primarily on commercials, at Lost Planet Editorial in New York City since 2011. Lost Planet is run by Hank Corwin, a renowned film editor who has worked with directors like Oliver Stone and Terrence Malick. He was nominated for an Oscar last year for “The Big Short.”
Corwin’s Hollywood contacts have lured other star editors to Lost Planet, including Jay Rabinowitz (“8 Mile,” “The Tree of Life”). Last year, Rabinowitz received an email from Schrader, who he had collaborated with on “Affliction” in 1997.
The writer of “Taxi Driver” and director of 20 feature films was seeking a young, innovative editor. “Jay forwarded me the email and we set up a meeting with Paul,” says Rodriguez. “He said he was looking for somebody who wasn’t keen on sticking to the rules of film editing.”
They met at a diner in New York last September.
“We hit it off really well. Then I asked Paul where he was shooting the movie, and he said, Cleveland. I was like, ‘Oh [expletive]! That’s my home! That’s where I’m from.’ Then he said he was going to be using these students from the Cleveland Institute of Art, and I said, ‘Oh my god! That’s my school!’ ”
Schrader had worked with CIA President Grafton Nunes in the 1980s on such films as “American Gigolo” and “Light of Day.” He worked with several CIA students on “pre-vis” — storyboarding scenes using animation — to map out action sequences.
The film was shot in Greater Cleveland last fall. “In addition to me, the director of photography, the production designer and the costume designer were all young,” says Rodriguez. “For most of us, it was our first feature film. It’s a great testament to Paul to boldly take a chance on young talent.”
“Dog Eat Dog,” which follows three ex-cons and a bungled kidnapping, will have its North American debut at the Toronto International Film Festival. A U.S. release date has yet to be announced.
For Rodriguez, the experience of shooting in his hometown was a double-blast. “Coming back to Cleveland was great, and then going back to CIA and working with the students was also great. And ironic and kind of weird.”
Back when CIA’s bachelor of fine arts program was a five-year commitment, Rodriquez majored in TIME: Technology and Integrated Media Environment. It incorporated 2D and 3D animation, web design and digital filmmaking. A movie buff, he gravitated toward shooting videos and editing them into short films using the then fairly new Final Cut Pro on a Mac. He credits several CIA teachers for inspiring him, including Barry Underwood, Jesse Epstein, Kasumi and Chuck Tucker.
TIME is no longer a major, but some of the curriculum was folded into other programs, including Game Design, Animation and Sculpture + Expanded Media.
After graduating in 2005, Rodriguez had yet to find his artistic way and was working at a Rent-A-Center when he received a most propitious phone call from CIA’s Lane Cooper, associate professor of painting.
“She said TIME was looking for a technical assistant. Would I be interested?”
During his year as a TA, Cooper told him what he really needed to do next: apply to film school.
“I said, ‘Whatever. You’re crazy. I’ll never get into film school,’ ” he recalls. “But she said, ‘No. You can do it. I believe in you.’ She talked me into it.”
In 2007, Rodriguez headed off to the prestigious film school at New York University. “Lane is most of the reason for where I am today,” he says.
“It’s all him,” counters Cooper, who had been a supporter of Rodriguez since his freshman year and served on his BFA committee. “I was struck by his cinematography, and his ability to edit and put it all together in a way that was really compelling. It didn’t take a genius to see his talent.”
She jokes that she would like one payback, however. “I told him when he wins an Academy Award someday, he has to give me a shout-out. When he’s giving his speech, he’s got to add, ‘and Lane Cooper!’ ”
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Safe House's Denzel Washington And Ryan Reynolds Talk Waterboarding And Car Chases
By Perri Nemiroff
When you’ve got heavy hitters like Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds in the same movie, you’ve got know what you’re getting yourself into.
Washington plays rogue CIA agent Tobin Frost. After staying off the radar for nearly a decade, Frost pops up in Cape Town and is brought to Matt Weston’s (Reynolds) safe house for debriefing. Having merely babysat the facility month after month, Weston’s a bit of a rookie, so having a high profile criminal like Frost in his safe house, is an unnerving experience. And that’s before the mercenaries ambush the location, killing everyone inside and making Weston, Frost’s only chance of survival.
In honor of Safe House’s February 10th release, Washington and Reynolds came to New York City for a press conference. The duo discussed the entire process from studying up for their roles to shooting their particularly gritty fight sequences as well as a disturbing and very real waterboarding scene. Read about that and much more in the interview below.
After doing this film, are you more weary of this country’s security or were you left with any doubts?
Denzel Washington: Weary of this country’s security?
Yeah, and what goes on in the government.
Washington: Why? What goes on in the government? [Laughs]
Ryan Reynolds: It’s a Disney movie, isn’t it?
Washington: Years ago, even prior to 9-11, I did a movie called The Siege. I did a lot of research with the FBI and the CIA and I was amazed at that time, I guess we might all know it now, how little information they shared with each other. So after that I’m not surprised by anything.
Reynolds: I always think it’s not what we know that’s terrifying, it’s what we don’t know. I mean, that’s sort of pervasive with everything in life really, but, yeah, I’m sure a book or two could be written about what really goes on.
There are a lot of very physical fight scenes in this movie. How do you keep your body in shape for those?
Washington: We worked with, what was this guy’s name? Oliver!
Reynolds: Yeah, Oliver Schneider.
Washington: These French guys who you would always want to be with you. The most unassuming guys and we really had the luxury of time, a good two or three months while we were over there. In fact, there’s a fight I have where I crash through the roof or something and start fighting this guy, and even the fights [Ryan and I] do at the end, we had two or three or four months before we even got to do those fights. I know I did mine, I don’t know about you.
Reynolds: [Laughs]
Washington: No, you saw [Ryan] crashing through windows! Your fights were nasty!
Reynolds: Yeah, these guys are really great at making it look real ugly, that knife fight in a phone booth kind of feel and that’s kind of what you want. [Denzel and I] had a couple of rounds that we went, which I practically had to wear an adult diaper before. I’ve seen Hurricane. [Laughs]
Did you work with any real CIA operatives and were there any injuries during filming?
Reynolds: We had a CIA operative on the set.
Washington: Yeah, all the time. And Ryan gave me a black eye.
Reynolds: I did.
Washington: There’s a scene where I reach over and try to choke him when I have the handcuffs on and we were flying around in the car, and he wasn’t actually driving the car, it was being controlled by someone else, so it just happens as I was reaching forward, he was flying back and POW!
Reynolds: And that was my early retirement. That first look you gave me after it happened, I just …
Washington: It was a real look!
Denzel, I read that rather study CIA operatives to prepare for the film, you studied sociopaths. What did you learn from your research that helped you portray this character?
Washington: There’s a book called The Sociopath Next Door and I thought most sociopaths were violent when in fact they aren’t. But almost all sociopaths want to win no matter what. Some sociopaths use pity. ‘Oh, woe is me. I just can’t do it like you.’ And then you go, ‘Oh, no no. You’re all right,’ and I already got you. Now I got you in a weak position and feeling sorry for me. I read about one sociopath who was actually a psychologist and she was so sick, there’s this other psychologist that she hated and she had a nicer car than the other woman, so she would purposely park her car next to the other woman’s car just to make her feel bad every day. She was working with this other psychiatrist’s patient and all the work that this woman had done, she destroyed. She brought the person in the room and just destroyed them. They just want to win. There was one sociopath who would steal things in the post office and then get there the next day because he just loved the chaos that it created. He wanted to see how everybody was trying to figure out what it was. I guess it’s a feeling of power.
In my journal as I was writing, going through the script, as we were shooting, I had to find a way to win every situation no matter what. There’s a scene we were talking about earlier at the football game, the soccer stadium, he’s willing to even act like a scared little girl to get away. A sociopath will do anything to win. Anything.
How you feel about being locked in the trunk of a car and going through the waterboarding? Were you scared at all?
Washington: No, I’m not claustrophobic and I don’t want to give it away, but the car wasn’t moving. [Laughs] And I knew how to get out! But no, it didn’t bother me. The waterboarding was close to real and I really wanted to get into it and see what it felt like. It doesn’t feel good. You’d give up the answers! [Laughs]
Reynolds: That was the most disturbing thing I think I’d ever seen, watching him be waterboarded.
Washington: Yeah, it was trippy. I wanted to see what it really feels like and I did. [Laughs]
Did you come close to losing consciousness, were you out of breath?
Washington: Once you get caught with an in breath, the water keeps coming and then you’re in trouble. Then you try to hold your breath, but the water’s coming and they’re filling up your mouth. You’ll give up the answers.
Ryan did you ever get to drive the car?
Reynolds: Oh yeah, lots of it. What’s odd about the sequences driving the car is that when I’m driving the car it’s actually much less terrifying for me than when we have a pilot guy that’s on top of the car for some of those scenes and he’d have that car on two wheels and Daniel, our director, who’s sitting in the wheel well beside me giggling like a little schoolgirl while the car goes up on two wheels and just yelling, Faster! Faster!’ He can’t see anything and I find out later that Daniel’s never driven a car before in his life. Being in that position was crazy because we would head headlong for a brick wall and I would hit the break and the guy up top would hit the gas, so that was a very strange feeling. I’ve never been in a situation like that. I’ve never seen a rig like that for a car. And this is a professional driver up top and he just knows the weight of the car. At least that’s what you’d like to believe when he’s doing it.
Denzel, do you have more fun playing a bad guy?
Washington: The next picture I made, it’ll come out the end of the year or the beginning of next year was called Flight and I play an alcoholic, drug addicted pilot who crashes a plane, but saves a lot of lives. It was the most intense film I’ve done probably in 20 years. I guess it’s cliché to say that the bad guy has more fun because you can say anything, you can get away with anything. Sometimes when you’re the good guy, you’re sort of trapped or he can’t say that. And even when you’re playing a real person, like Steven Biko or someone, you’re sort of stuck within those confines. So, yeah, bad guys do have more fun! [Laughs]
How was it working with a director who’s making his first American film?
Reynolds: Daniel Espinosa is just a truly incredibly gifted filmmaker and so insightful and a guy who almost acts like a bit of a thug, but he’s read every book you can pretty much imagine and he’s seen every film that you can imagine and he’s learned from the best, and that’s applied everyday to what he does. It really is a craft for him. Daniel’s a guy you want to buy stock in.
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Overview Africa, mired in poverty, the HIV/AIDS pandemic, and armed conflict, has rightfully occupied a prominent place in the G8’s agenda over the past several years. This report, written in a…
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Overview No region of the world today is more dynamic than Asia. Across the continent, booming countries have built engines of economic growth that have lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty…
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This Council-sponsored Independent Task Force Report argues that Africa is becoming steadily more central to the United States and to the rest of the world in ways that transcend humanitarian interes…
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Showbiz Cheat Sheet
‘The Bachelorette’: Is Jed Wyatt Still A Fan Favorite Despite Him Having A Girlfriend Before Coming On The Show?
Bre Williams
This season of The Bachelorette has its fair share of unfit suiters (i.e. Luke P.) but it also has a good number of men who have a shot at winning Hannah Brown’s heart in the end.
One of the front-runners is Jed Wyatt.
Jed Wyatt and Hannah Brown | John Fleenor/ABC via Getty Images
The Nashville native stole Bachelor Nation’s hearts with his southern charm and the fact that he is an aspiring musician who is willing to put his career on hold for love.
Though many of us were rooting for him in the beginning, we have lost all respect for Jed after learning he had a girlfriend before coming on the show.
Jed’s ex-girlfriend recently dropped the major bombshell
During the first episode of this season of The Bachelorette, we couldn’t believe it when Hannah found out the contestant, Scott, had a girlfriend back home.
After calling him out on it, Hannah made it clear that she only wanted men on the show who were going to be real with her and we thought Scott would be the only man to do something like this.
That turned out not to be true.
Front-runner and swoon-worthy musician, Jed Wyatt, was stealing our hearts week by week, but he is now in the hot-seat after it was revealed that he came on the show with a girlfriend.
Haley Stevens, a fellow Nashville-based musician, recently told PEOPLE that she was dating Jed right before he left to be on The Bachelorette.
“We spent the night together the night before he headed to L.A.,” Stevens shared. “He told me [the show] was just an obstacle and we’d be stronger on the other side because of it.”
According to Stevens, Jed had applied to be on the show before he met her and was only doing it to further his career as a musician.
“He told me [early on] that he had applied,” she explained. “He said, ‘It’s probably not going to happen, but it’s a huge opportunity. I’m only doing this for my music.’ He only did it for his career.”
She continued, “He wanted a platform. He kept telling me, ‘I don’t want my dad to have to help me pay rent anymore.’ He said he only wanted to be top five … to be a major player so that it would be beneficial.”
Jed Wyatt has shown that he knows how to play his cards right in a competition and is currently a top contender for Hannah’s heart, but hopefully not for long.
Jed is currently being dragged on Twitter
Bachelor Nation was in complete and utter shock after learning of this unexpected bombshell.
Since many of us thought Jed Wyatt was on the show to fall in love with Hannah, we know now that that is not the case and we’re ready to see him get eliminated.
In our eyes, the lowest thing a contestant could possibly do is come on the show knowing good and well they have a significant other back home.
With us now seeing Jed in a completely different light, fans have been taking to Twitter to share their thoughts on the situation.
jed had a girlfriend while on the bachelorette…. pic.twitter.com/cdt9MDxjGn
— Kay (@mkaylamarie14) June 18, 2019
Luke P. is the biggest douche of the season
Jed: Hold my beer. #TheBachelorettehttps://t.co/ThNxvRLmf2
— ShesAllBach (@ShesAllBach) June 18, 2019
Hannah, night 1: If anyone else here has a girlfriend, please leave now.
Jed: #theBachelorette pic.twitter.com/gpC5umyFMD
— McKensie Lynn (@mckensieshiner) June 19, 2019
Jed Wyatt is obviously no longer a fan favorite and his lies have a good chance of coming to light before the finale.
As for his girlfriend back home, Haley Stevens, though she is hurt by Jed’s behavior, she isn’t too sure how things will turn between them if he does make it to the top.
“Everything in me wants to believe that he meant everything he said and got caught up in [the show],” she says. “I don’t believe he’s a terrible person, but it’s a terrible situation. And part of me thinks I was the backup plan and he wanted me to be here in case it didn’t work out. I feel 100% betrayed.”
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‘The Bachelorette’: Jed Wyatt’s Alleged Ex Will Not Get Back Together With Him After Learning He Cheated
Kelsey Goeres
Jed Wyatt was a fan favorite and front-runner on Hannah Brown’s season of The Bachelorette. That is, he was a fan favorite until the woman he ghosted to go on the show, Haley Stevens, came forward to tell her story.
According to Stevens, Wyatt was honest with her about applying to be on The Bachelorette from early on in their relationship. He told her it was a great opportunity for his music career. He’d reassure her that “it’s not real, It’s acting.”
Hannah Brown and Jed Wyatt | Mark Bourdillon via Getty Images
Once the couple officially found out that Wyatt would be heading to Los Angeles to film Brown’s season of The Bachelorette, they took a trip to the Bahamas. There, the couple said “I love you” for the first time and Wyatt continued to reassure Stevens that the show “was just an obstacle and [they’d] be stronger on the other side because of it.”
The last thing Stevens heard from Wyatt was a quick phone call before he boarded his plane to Los Angeles.
“I love you, and I’ll call you when I get back,” Stevens said he told her.
Wyatt told Stevens that the plan was to get to the final five and then go home. At first, she tried to follow different spoiler sites in an effort to learn when her boyfriend would be returning.
“I bought a homecoming outfit that I was going to wear to maybe pick him up at the airport,” she said.
But it was painful for Stevens to keep up with the show. When she learned Wyatt had returned without contacting her she was devastated.
Jed Wyatt reportedly cheated on Haley Stevens before ‘The Bachelorette’
Since Stevens has been in the public eye due to the Wyatt scandal, spoiler site Reality Steve has learned of some additional questionable Wyatt behavior.
According to Reality Steve, Wyatt cheated on Stevens just before their pre-Bachelorette romantic vacation.
Spent my birthday relaxing, joking with the locals and laughing until my belly hurt! 27 is about to be a big year and I’m so very thankful for everyone that made my birthday so special!!
A post shared by Haley Stevens (@lyricsandlipstick) on Feb 20, 2019 at 4:13pm PST
“She showed me everything,” he told her. “This was, I believe, 10 days before you left for the Bahamas, he slept with another woman. And I have the text messages to prove it.”
“Were you not aware that Jed was with another woman, 10 days before he went to the Bahamas with you?” he asked her.
“Nope. I can only deal with so many things at one time. It’s a lot to tackle. To watch it play out on TV and also, like here, you know?” she responded.
To everyone who sent an encouraging or supportive message: Thank You. You will never know how much each one has meant to me. To everyone who sent messages relating to my story I hope you know that you’re not alone. Your story matters. Your heartbreak matters. Thank you for reassuring me that mine matters too.
A post shared by Haley Stevens (@lyricsandlipstick) on Jun 19, 2019 at 3:46pm PDT
Understandably, Stevens doesn’t plan on reconciling with Wyatt, despite their relationship moving in a serious direction prior to The Bachelorette–they had been together four months and met each other’s families.
According to Stevens, “irreparable damage” has been done and there’s no going back.
Read more: ‘The Bachelorette’: What Jed Wyatt’s Alleged Ex-Girlfriend Wants To Say To Hannah Brown
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Matt Nestor @mattjnestor
There’s no hiding the fact that the Tribune sports department — like the rest of the Tribune — has dealt with some major changes over the past year.
We planned to enter the fall with a smaller staff than a year ago and less room in the daily pages in which to get everything to fit. And that was before Blake Toppmeyer left for the greener pastures of Knoxville, Tenn.
At times, it’s felt like being handed the keys to the Titanic after it’s hit the iceberg.
We spent a good portion of the summer discussing the best way to do our job. We understand the importance of all the college and high school athletic programs in Columbia and Boone County. As a 15-year veteran of the Tribune, I believe we had done a remarkable job in making sure we hit on every aspect in delivering a quality product. That’s something I want to continue.
But the numbers don’t lie. We will have a team of four full-time employees and one intern — although we’re shorter-staffed than that right now. It was going to be next to impossible to give full attention to a Division I college, two NAIA colleges and four high schools inside the city with the staff that we have.
And that does not even include tackling the two-headed behemoth that is Missouri and MSHSAA football in the fall. Each of those is a full-time job. That cuts into our available manpower even more.
There was also the pressure of adjustment for the daily high school and college roundups. They were contingent on the results getting to us and the designers changing on the fly as more than or less than what was budgeted came in. With a third party now involved in the design — and smaller pages allowing for fewer words — there was less flexibility in pooling daily roundups.
So everybody in the department sat down and brainstormed — what is the best way for the Tribune sports section to best serve its readers?
We could run ourselves ragged trying to get to as many sporting events as possible, but that would hurt coverage in the long run. If we use all of our time covering everything, then what we write won’t have the substance it needs to keep readers’ interest. Even if we try to featurize game stories, we wouldn’t have the time to make every story valuable to the readers.
Therefore, we chose quality over quantity.
The idea of quality over quantity doesn’t mean getting less. It means getting more of what matters most.
Turns out, we had a pretty solid blueprint to follow.
For the last couple of years, the Tribune has run a near-monthly feature page called Beyond the Game, which give an in-depth look into the teams and athletes who are playing the games.
Now would be a great time to check out Cameron Teague-Robinson’s features on Battle’s Drew Tyler or Tolton’s Serena Berrey if you haven’t already.
That was a perfect place to start — and a high bar to match — and it’s turned into the feature pages you’ll see here on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Plans are to have Prep Extra pages — where high school athletes and trends will be featured — on Wednesdays. We will also run a weekly roundup so there is a single place where the important games and stats will be available.
We plan to do the same on Thursdays with a Tiger Tidings page, where Missouri’s Olympic sports will be in the spotlight.
The new feature pages aren’t going to be enough to keep everybody happy — we understand that. But we hope to provide you with content that will keep you coming back.
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'I Consider Him a Rapper as Much as a Singer': Producer !llmind on Bryson Tiller's 'True to Self'
ByEdwin Ortiz
Edwin Ortiz is the News Director for Complex. Follow @iTunesEra
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Bryson Tiller's True to Self is as much a product of collaboration as at is about Tiller's personal journey. That may not seem obvious on the surface—Tiller opted to go the no-features route—but the music is a group effort, with over a dozen artists contributing to the 19-song project.
One of those producers is New Jersey's own !llmind, who is best known for his work alongside rap acts like Skyzoo and Joell Ortiz, and more recently has expanded to J. Cole and Future placements. !llmind put his own touch on "Before You Judge" and "Benz Truck" off True to Self, blurring the lines between rap and R&B.
Complex spoke with !llmind about True to Self and why he respects Tiller as a singer and a rapper.
How did you link up with Bryson?
It happened through me and Boi-1da doing work together. Since 2013, me and Boi-1da have been collaborating on beats. In and around the time Drake was working on More Life, me and 1da were working on tracks and showing them to Drake. The beat to “Benz Truck” was actually intended for Drake. Boi-1da showed it to him, and he liked it but he never used it. More Life dropped and we ended up not getting anything on that album together.
Bryson was working on his album at that same time, so 1da sent that track over to Bryson, he liked it, and recorded over it. At first it was just supposed to be an interlude, and then it ended up being attached to “Money Problems” as a two-part song.
What about “Before You Judge"?
That was a collaboration between me and NES. Basically that was NES; he ended up producing nine songs on the album. He was heavily involved in the project. I composed the melody on that track, and it was pretty straightforward. He got a hold of the melody I composed and added drums and did some bass programming on there. Bryson heard the beat, did the song to it, and ended up being on the project.
I think Bryson was posted up in Miami or somewhere; he rented a house and he was working on the project, but I didn’t get a chance to lock in with him at the house, so most of my collaborations were done online and mobile.
Were you aware of Bryson Tiller and Drake working? Tiller hinted at it a while back and I think people assumed there was going to be a collaboration with Drake on this project since there wasn’t a Tiller feature on More Life.
I don’t know any details on that. I know that they were seen together and in the lab together. I want to say all that happened at the same time. In terms of actual songs, I have no idea. It would have been interesting to hear Drake on “Benz Truck,” that would have been ill. Who knows what the future holds; I’m sure they have something in the stash.
On “Before You Judge” Tiller uses a rap flow, which he does from time to time. How would you rate his rap skills?
You know what I love so much about Bryson? He’s a rapper to me, and I’ll tell you why. Even on songs where he’s singing, in my mind he’s still rapping. He’s just a really good writer. And I think to be able to write so well and to be able to write the way he does, but also be able to sing what he’s writing, that’s pretty hard to do. The kid’s got bars and he’s got range singing-wise.
I think what makes him so great and what sets him apart is he can actually sing and rap. “Before You Judge” was a really good example of him showcasing his rap skills but then also his harmonies and his singing skills too. He’s got the overall whole package. I’m highly impressed by his rapping. In my mind I consider him a rapper just as much as a singer.
Anything else to share on your experience or what you have coming up?
Shout-out to Boi-1da. I think you guys are definitely going to get more !llmind x Boi-1da collabos. I can’t drop any names, but we’ve been working really hard, hopefully you guys will hear that at some point.
And just more collaborating. I love the fact that when you see these new albums come out, there’s a lot of producers that are tag-teaming and sharing these credits, and I think we need to do more of that. When you look at the Bryson Tiller album, it’s me, it’s Boi-1da, it’s Wondagurl, Swiff D, NES. Even Gravez is on there; shout-out to Gravez. Shout-out to IAMNOBODI from Soulection who’s got a placement on there. It’s just really cool to see producers collaborating. I want to see more of it. I think in the future that’s where music is headed.
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Jamaica edges Trinidad & Tobago in friendly
Jamaica’s Michael Binns (yellow jersey) attempts a shot against host Trinidad & Tobago in an international friendly on August 24, 2017, in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. (Photo: CA-Images)
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago – Jamaica scored once in each half to earn a 2-1 win over Trinidad & Tobago in an international friendly on Thursday night at Hasely Crawford Stadium.
It was the Reggae Boyz’s first game since falling to the United States, 2-1, in the CONCACAF Gold Cup last month.
A pair of players making their senior international debuts netted for the visitor. Jamiel Hardware opened the scoring in the fifth minute from the right side of the box off Ricardo Morris’ diagonal cross, while Fabian Reid redirected a Michael Binns free kick to make it 2-1 in the 57th minute.
Kevin Villarreol equalized for T&T in the 12th minute, floating a left-footed effort from 35-yards out over goalkeeper Shaven Sean Paul.
Jamaica head coach Theodore Whitmore was pleased with his team’s execution.
“We started with four debutants and, based on the eleven I put out on the field, I am very happy with the way they delivered,” said the 45-year-old. “I am proud of what they were able to accomplish and to beat Trinidad, who are preparing for crucial World Cup Qualifiers ahead, shows that we are doing something right.
“I am just hoping know we can carry over this momentum now as we prepare to take on Canada.”
Jamaica will visit the Canadians on September 2 at BMO Field in Toronto.
NOTES: Midfielder Kaheem Parris, 16, became the youngest-ever player to earn a cap for Jamaica, entering as an 80th-minute substitute for Hardware.
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See Why Game of Thrones Star Jason Momoa Shaved His Trademark Beard
Donatus Anichukwueze
Game of Thrones star Jason Momoa (aka Khal Drogo) has shaved off his famous beard, surprising many fans of the hit HBO show.
The 39-year-old Hawaii-born actor has had a beard since 2012, with this marking the first time he’s been clean-shaven in about eight years.
Turns out, Momoa cleared his facial hair for environmental reasons, specifically to raise awareness about plastic pollution. A video promo posted to his Instagram on Wednesday for a new range of recyclable canned water shows the actor shaving off his beard in the desert.
In the spot, he talks about how we can help save the planet by switching to drinking water out of aluminum cans rather than plastic bottles.
He also added a lengthy caption to his Instagram post. “I’m SHAVING this beast off, It’s time to make a change. A change for the better…for my kids, your kids, the world.” It continues: “Let’s make a positive change for the health of our planet. 🌎 Let’s clean up our oceans 🌊 our land ⛰. Join me on this journey. Let’s make the switch to infinitely recyclable aluminum. ♻️♻️♻️”
The advertisement was reportedly produced by Ball Corporation, a company that specializes in metal packaging. However, it’s not entirely clear what Momoa’s involvement is, based on the video alone.
Donatus Anichukwueze is a journalism graduate from the Lagos State University, School of Communication. He's a writer with special interest in technology, sports, entertainment and politics. He's also a true and true Chelsea FC fan.
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[[Image:Mrsbush-20060206.jpg|right|thumb|Laura Lane Welch Bush]]
'''Laura Bush''' is the current [[First Lady]] of the [[United States]] and the wife of US President [[George W. Bush]]. She and the President have twin daughters, Jenna and Barbara. Prior to becoming First Lady of the Nation, she served as First Lady of [[Texas]].
'''Laura Bush''' is the previous [[First Lady]] of the [[United States]] and the wife of US President [[George W. Bush]]. She and the President have twin daughters, [[Jenna Bush|Jenna]] and Barbara. Prior to becoming First Lady of the Nation, she served as First Lady of [[Texas]].
Laura Bush was born on November 4, 1946, in Midland, Texas. Her parents were Harold and Jenna Welch. She attended Southern Methodist University, and received a bachelor's degree in education, later receiving a master's degree in library science at the University of Texas at Austin. She was also a public school teacher and librarian and has since set up a national reading program called ''America's Children Read Books'' and has been active in anti-smoking campaigns.
Laura Bush was born on November 4, 1946, in [[Midland]], Texas. Her parents were Harold and Jenna Welch. She attended [[Southern Methodist University]], and received a bachelor's degree in education, later receiving a master's degree in [[library]] science at the [[University of Texas]] at [[Austin]]. She was also a [[public school]] [[teacher]] and [[librarian]] and has since set up a national reading program called ''America's Children Read Books'' and has been active in anti-smoking campaigns.
Together with the Library of Congress, Laura Bush launched the first National Book Festival in Washington, D.C., in September 2001. The 2004 National Book Festival drew 85,000 book-lovers from across the nation. Also included in Mrs. Bush's projects are support for education campaigns for breast cancer and heart disease. She also helped to start Preserve America, a national initiative to protect our cultural and natural heritage. <ref>http://www.whitehouse.gov/firstlady/flbio.html</ref>
She met her husband in 1977 and married him that same year.
== 1963 Car Accident ==
Together with the [[Library of Congress]], Laura Bush launched the first National Book Festival in [[Washington, D.C.]], in September 2001. The 2004 National Book Festival drew 85,000 book-lovers from across the nation. Also included in Mrs. Bush's projects are support for education campaigns for [[breast cancer]] and heart disease. She also helped to start Preserve America, a national initiative to protect our cultural and natural heritage.<ref>[https://www.whitehouse.gov/firstlady/flbio.html Biography] The White House</ref>
In 1963 Laura Bush, then known as Laura Welch and only 17 years old at the time, was driving her [[Chevrolet]] sedan on a clear night shortly after 8 p.m. on Nov. 6, 1963. She ran a [[stop sign]] at an intersection and struck a Corvair sedan driven by 17 year old Michael Douglas. Douglas was killed. This is recorded in a two-page accident report released by the city of Midland, Texas. No charges were filled.<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/e1698.htm]</ref>
In 1963 Laura Bush, then known as Laura Welch and only 17 years old at the time, was driving her [[Chevrolet]] sedan on a clear night shortly after 8 p.m. on Nov. 6, 1963. She ran a [[stop sign]] at an intersection and struck a Corvair sedan driven by 17 year old Michael Douglas. Douglas was killed. This is recorded in a two-page accident report released by the city of Midland, Texas. No charges were filed.<ref>[https://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/e1698.htm 1963 accident]</ref> Although Mrs. Bush has historically blamed for the accident, recent scholarship has suggested that there may have been little she could do to avoid it. Douglas was driving a first generation Chevrolet Corvair, notorious for its unpredictable handling at high speeds. The possibility that Douglas lost control of the vehicle can not be discounted. Mrs. Bush was emotionally very hurt by this event, but through her faith she has worked for forgiveness without simply trying to avoid being blamed.
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Laura Lane Welch Bush
Laura Bush is the previous First Lady of the United States and the wife of US President George W. Bush. She and the President have twin daughters, Jenna and Barbara. Prior to becoming First Lady of the Nation, she served as First Lady of Texas.
Laura Bush was born on November 4, 1946, in Midland, Texas. Her parents were Harold and Jenna Welch. She attended Southern Methodist University, and received a bachelor's degree in education, later receiving a master's degree in library science at the University of Texas at Austin. She was also a public school teacher and librarian and has since set up a national reading program called America's Children Read Books and has been active in anti-smoking campaigns.
Together with the Library of Congress, Laura Bush launched the first National Book Festival in Washington, D.C., in September 2001. The 2004 National Book Festival drew 85,000 book-lovers from across the nation. Also included in Mrs. Bush's projects are support for education campaigns for breast cancer and heart disease. She also helped to start Preserve America, a national initiative to protect our cultural and natural heritage.[1]
1963 Car Accident
In 1963 Laura Bush, then known as Laura Welch and only 17 years old at the time, was driving her Chevrolet sedan on a clear night shortly after 8 p.m. on Nov. 6, 1963. She ran a stop sign at an intersection and struck a Corvair sedan driven by 17 year old Michael Douglas. Douglas was killed. This is recorded in a two-page accident report released by the city of Midland, Texas. No charges were filed.[2] Although Mrs. Bush has historically blamed for the accident, recent scholarship has suggested that there may have been little she could do to avoid it. Douglas was driving a first generation Chevrolet Corvair, notorious for its unpredictable handling at high speeds. The possibility that Douglas lost control of the vehicle can not be discounted. Mrs. Bush was emotionally very hurt by this event, but through her faith she has worked for forgiveness without simply trying to avoid being blamed.
Laura Bush hosts a press preview of the White House Spring Garden Tour
in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden Friday morning, April 16, 2004.
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I. NATURE AND OFFICE
Ecclesiastical history is the scientific investigation and the methodical description of the temporal development of the Church considered as an institution founded by Jesus Christ and guided by the Holy Ghost for the salvation of mankind.
In a general way the subject matter of history is everything that suffers change owing to its existence in time and space ; more particularly, however, it is the genetical or natural development of facts, events, situations, that history contemplates. The principal subject of history is man, since the external changes in his life affect closely his intellectual interests. Objectively speaking, history is the genetical development of the human mind and of human life itself in its various aspects, as it comes before us in series of facts, whether these pertain to individuals, or to the whole human race, or to any of its various groups. Viewed subjectively, history is the apperception and description of this development, and, in the scientific sense, the comprehension of the same set forth in a methodical and systematic manner.
The history of mankind may have as many divisions as human life has aspects or sides. Its noblest form is the history of religion, as it developed in the past among the different groups of the human race. Reason shows that there can be only one true religion, based on the true knowledge and the proper worship of the one God. Thanks to the light of revelation we know that this one true religion is the Christian religion, and, since there are different forms of the Christian religion , that the true religion is in particular the one known as Catholic, concrete and visible in the Catholic Church. The history of Christianity, therefore, or more properly the history of the Catholic Church, is the most important and edifying part of the history of religion. Furthermore, the history of religion is necessarily a history of religious associations, since the specifically human, that is, moral -- and therefore religious -- life, is necessarily social in character. Every religion, therefore, aims naturally at some form of social organization, Christianity all the more so, since it is the highest and most perfect religion. There are three stages in the formation of religious associations:
The religious associations of pagans, i.e. of those who had or have no clear knowledge of the one true God. Among them every people has its own gods, religion coincides with nationality and lives no independent life, while the religious association is closely connected or rather wholly bound up with the civil order, and is, like the latter, essentially particularistic.
The religious community of the Jews. Although this also was closely connected with the theocratic government of the Jewish people, and hence particularistic and confined to one nation, it was still the custodian of Divine revelation.
Christianity, which contains the fullness or perfection of Divine revelation , made known to mankind by the Son of God Himself. In it are realized all the prototypes that appear in Judaism. By its very nature it is universal, destined for all men and all ages. It differs profoundly from all other organizations, lives its own independent life, possesses in its fullness all religious truth and, in opposition to the Jewish religion , recognizes the spirit of love as its highest principle, and penetrates and comprehends the whole spiritual life of man. Its cult is at once the sublimest and purest form of Divine worship. It is in every sense without a peer among human associations.
The annals of Christianity in its widest sense are occasionally dated from the creation of man, seeing that a Divine revelation was made to him from the beginning. However, since Christ is the founder of the perfect religion which derives from Him its name, and which He established as a free and independent association and a sublime common possession of the whole human race, the history of Christianity maybe more naturally taken to begin with the earthly life of the Son of God. The historian, however, must deal with the ages preceding this momentous period, in so far as they prepared mankind for the coming of Christ, and are a necessary elucidation of those factors which influenced the historical development of Christianity. (See LAW, NATURAL, MORAL, DIVINE; GOD.)
The external historical form of Christianity, viewed as the religious association of all the faithful who believe in Christ, is the Church. As the institution which the Son of God founded for the realization on earth of the Kingdom of God and for the sanctification of man, the Church has a double element, the Divine and the human. The Divine element comprises all the truths of Faith which her Founder entrusted to her -- His legislation and the fundamental principles of her organization as an institute destined for the guidance of the faithful, the practice of Divine worship, and the guardianship of all the means by which man receives and sustains his supernatural life (see SACRAMENTS; GRACE). The human element in the Church appears in the manner in which the Divine element manifests itself with the co-operation of the human free will and under the influence of earthly factors. The Divine element is unchangeable, and, strictly speaking, does not fall within the scope of history; the human element on the other hand is subject to change and development, and it is owing to it that the Church has a history. Change appears first of all by reason of the extension of the Church throughout the world since its foundation. During this expansion various influences revealed themselves, partly from within the Church, partly from without, in consequence of which the expansion of Christianity was either hindered or advanced. The inner life of the Christian religion is influenced by various factors: moral earnestness, for example, and a serious realization of the aims of the Church on the part of Christians promote the attainment of her interests; on the other hand, when a worldly spirit and a low standard of morality infect many of her members, the Church's action is gravely impeded. Consequently although the teaching of the Church is in itself, as to its material content, unchangeable considered as supernatural revelation, there is still room for a formal development of our scientific apprehension and explanation of it by means of our natural faculties. The development of the ecclesiastical hierarchy and constitution, of the worship of the Church, of the legislation and discipline which regulate the relations between the members of the Church and maintain order, offers not a few changes which are a proper subject for historical investigation.
We are now in a position to grasp the scope of ecclesiastical history. It consists in the scientific investigation and methodical treatment of the life of the Church in all its manifestations from the beginning of its existence to our own day among the various divisions of mankind hitherto reached by Christianity. While the Church remains essentially the same despite the changes which she undergoes in time, these changes help to exhibit more fully her internal and external life. As to the latter, ecclesiastical history makes known in detail the local and temporal expansion or restriction of the Church in the various countries, and indicates the factors influencing the same (History of Missions, in the widest sense), also the attitude which individual states or political bodies and other religious associations assume towards her (History of Ecclesiastical Polity, of Heresies and their Refutation, and of the Relations of the Church with Non-Catholic Religious Associations). If we turn to the internal life of the Church, ecclesiastical history treats of the development of ecclesiastical teaching, based on the original supernatural deposit of faith (History of Dogma, of Ecclesiastical Theology, and Ecclesiastical Sciences in general), of the development of ecclesiastical worship in its various forms (History of Liturgy ), of the utilization of the arts in the service of the Church, especially in connexion with worship (History of Ecclesiastical Art ), of the forms of ecclesiastical government and the exercise of ecclesiastical functions (History of the Hierarchy, of the Constitution and Law of the Church ), of the different ways of cultivating the perfect religious life (History of Religious Orders), of the manifestations of religious life and sentiment among the people, and of the disciplinary rules whereby Christian morality is cultivated and preserved and the faithful are sanctified (History of Discipline, Religious Life, Christian Civilization.)
II. METHOD AND CHARACTERISTICS
The ecclesiastical historian must apply the principles and general rules of the historical method exactly and in their entirety, and must accept at their proper value all facts which have been proved to be certain. The cornerstone of all historical science is the careful establishment of facts. The ecclesiastical historian will accomplish this by a full knowledge and critical treatment of the sources. An objective, reasonable, and unbiased interpretation of the sources, based on the laws of criticism, is the first principle of the true method of ecclesiastical history. Systematic instruction in this field is obtained through the historical sciences usually known as auxiliary or introductory, i.e. palæography, diplomatics, and criticism.
Secondly, in discussing the facts, ecclesiastical history must ascertain and explain the relation of cause and effect in the events. it is not sufficient merely to establish a certain series of events in their objective appearance; the historian is also bound to lay bare their causes and effects. Nor does it suffice to consider only those factors which lie on the surface and are suggested by the events themselves, as it were: the internal, deeper, and real causes must be brought to light. As in the physical world there is no effect without an adequate cause, so too in the spiritual and moral world every phenomenon has its particular cause, and is in turn the cause of other phenomena. In the ethical and religious world the facts are the concrete realization or outcome of definite spiritual ideas and forces, not only in the life of the individual, but also in that of groups and associations. Individuals and groups without exception are members of the one human race created for a sublime destiny beyond this mortal life. Thus, the action of the individual exercises its influence on the development of the whole human race, and this is true in a special manner of the religious life. Ecclesiastical history must therefore give us an insight into this moral and religious life, and lay clearly before us the development of the ideas active therein, as they appear both in the individual and in the groups of the human race. Moreover, to discover fully the really decisive causes of a given event, the historian must take into account all the forces that concur in producing it. This is particularly true of the free will of man, a consideration of great importance in forming a judgment about ethical phenomena. It follows that the influence of given individuals on the development of the whole body must be properly appreciated. Moreover, the ideas once current in religious, social, and political spheres, and which often survive in the masses of the people, must be justly appreciated, for they help, though as a rule imperceptibly, to determine the voluntary acts of individuals, and thereby to prepare the way for the work of especially prominent persons, and thus make possible the influence of individuals upon the whole race. Scientific church history must therefore take into consideration both the individual and the general factors in its investigation of the genetic connexion of the outward phenomena, at the same time never losing sight of the freedom of man's will. The ecclesiastical historian, moreover, can by no means exclude the possibility of supernatural factors. That God cannot intervene in the course of nature, and that miracles are therefore impossible is an assumption which has not been and cannot be proved, and which makes a correct appreciation of facts in their objective reality impossible. Herein appears the difference between the standpoint of the believing Christian historian, who bears in mind not only the existence of God but also the relations of creatures to Him, and that of the rationalistic and infidel historian, who rejects even the possibility of Divine intervention in the course of natural law.
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The same difference of principle appears in the teleological appreciation of the several phenomena and their causal connexion. The believing ecclesiastical historian is not satisfied with establishing the facts and ascertaining the internal relation of cause and effect; he also estimates the value and importance of the events in their relation to the object of the Church, whose sole Christ-given aim is to realize the Divine economy of salvation for the individual as well as for the whole race and its particular groups. This ideal, however, was not pursued with equal intensity at all times. External causes often exercised great influence. In his judgment on such events, the Christian historian keeps in view the fact that the founder of the Church is the Son of God, and that the Church was instituted by Him in order to communicate to the whole human race , with the assistance of the Holy Spirit, its salvation through Christ. It is from this standpoint that the Christian historian estimates all particular events in their relation to the end or purpose of the Church. The unbelieving historian on the other hand recognizing only natural forces both at the origin and throughout the development of Christianity, and rejecting the possibility of any supernatural intervention is incapable of appreciating the work of the Church in as far as it is the agent of Divine design.
The foregoing considerations enable us also to understand in what sense ecclesiastical history should be pragmatical. The ecclesiastical historian applies first that philosophical pragmatism which traces the genesis of events from a natural standpoint and in the light of the philosophy of history, and tries to discover the ideas which underlie or are embodied in them. But to this must be added theological pragmatism, which takes its stand on supernatural revealed truth, and strives to recognize the agency of God and His providence, and thus to trace (as far as it is possible for the created mind ) the eternal purpose of God as it manifests itself in time. The Catholic historian insists on the supernatural character of the Church, its doctrines, institutions, and standards of life, in so far as they rest on Divine revelation, and acknowledge the continual guidance of the Church by the Holy Ghost. All this is for him objective reality, certain truth, and the only foundation for the true, scientific pragmatism of ecclesiastical history. This view does not hinder or weaken, but rather guides and confirms the natural historical understanding of events, as well as their true critical investigation and treatment. It also includes full recognition and use of the scientific historical method. As a matter of fact, the history of the Church exhibits most clearly a special guidance and providence of God.
A final characteristic, which ecclesiastical history has in common with every other species of history, is impartiality. This consists in freedom from every unfounded and personal prejudice against persons or facts, in an honest willingness to acknowledge the truth as conscientious investigation has revealed it, and to describe the facts or events as they were in reality; in the words of Cicero, to assert no falsehood and to hide no truth (ne quid falsi dicere audeat, ne quid veri dicere non audeat, "De Oratore", II, ix, 15). It by no means consists in setting aside those supernatural truths we have come to know, or in stripping off all religious convictions. To demand from the ecclesiastical historian an absence of all antecedent views ( Voraussetzungslosigkeit ) is not only entirely unreasonable, but an offence against historical objectivity. It could be maintained only on the hypothesis " ignoramus et ignorabimus ", that is that the end of scientific investigation is not the discovery of truth, but merely the seeking after truth without ever finding it. Such a hypothesis, however, it is quite impossible to defend, for the assertion of sceptics and rationalists that supernatural truth, or even plain objective truth of any kind, is beyond our reach, is itself an antecedent hypothesis upon which the unbelieving historian bases his investigations. It is therefore only a simulated impartiality, which the rationalistic historian displays when he prescinds entirely from religion and the supernatural character of the Church.
III. DIVISION
The rich and abundant material for scientific investigation that the long life of the Church offers us, has been variously treated by historians. We must first mention the great exhaustive works of a universal nature, in which the entire temporal development of the Church is taken into account (Universal Ecclesiastical History); alongside of these works we find numerous researches on individuals and particular institutions of the Church (Special Ecclesiastical History). These particular expositions treat either of the internal or external life of the Church, as has been explained at length above, and thus lead to a distinction between internal and external history. There are, however, many works which must consider both phases of religious life : to this class belong not only works on church history in general, but also many whose scope is confined to definite spheres (e.g. Histories of the Popes ). Special ecclesiastical history falls naturally into three main classes. First we meet with accounts of the lives and activity of individuals (Biographies), who were during their lifetime of special importance for the life of the Church. Moreover special ecclesiastical history treats of particular parts and divisions of the Church in such a manner that either the whole history of a given part is discussed or only selected features of the same. Thus we have historical descriptions of single countries or parts of them, e.g. dioceses, parishes, monasteries, churches. To it also belongs the history of missions, a subject of far-reaching importance. Finally, after a selection of special subjects from the entire mass of material (especially of the internal history of the Church), these are separately investigated and treated. Thus we have the history of the popes, of cardinals, of councils, collections of the lives and legends of the saints, the history of orders and congregations; also of patrology, dogma, liturgy, worship, the law, constitution, and social institutions of the Church.
IV. UNIVERSAL HISTORY OF THE CHURCH
The office of universal ecclesiastical history is, as its name implies, to exhibit a well-balanced description of all phases of ecclesiastical life. The investigation and treatment of the various phenomena in the life of the Church furnish the material of which universal church history is built. It must first treat of the one true Church which from the time of the Apostles, by its uninterrupted existence and its unique attributes, has proved itself that Christian association which is alone in full possession of revealed truth : the Catholic Church. It must, moreover, deal with those other religious associations which claim to be the Church of Christ, but in reality originated through separation from the true Church. The Catholic historian does not admit that the various forms of the Christian religion may be taken, roughly speaking, as a connected whole, nor does he consider them one and all as so many imperfect attempts to adapt the teachings and institutions of Christ to the changing needs of the times, nor as progressive steps towards a future higher unity wherein alone we must seek the perfect ideal of Christianity. There is but one Divine revelation given us by Christ, but one ecclesiastical tradition based on it; hence one only Church can be the true one, i.e. the Church in which the aforesaid revelation is found in its entirety, and whose institutions have developed on the basis of this revelation and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. To assume equality among the various forms of the Christian religion would be equivalent to a denial of the Divine origin and supernatural character of the Church.
While, however, the Catholic Church is the central subject of universal ecclesiastical history, all other forms of the Christian religion must also be considered by it, for they originated by secession from the true Church, and their founders, in so far as each form can be traced back to a founder, were externally members of the Church. Some of these separated bodies still retain among their institutions certain ecclesiastical forms which were in common use at the time of their separation from the Church, wherefore a knowledge of such institutions is of no little use to students of ecclesiastical conditions previous to the separation. This is true in a special manner of the Oriental Christian communities, their liturgy and discipline. Moreover, such schismatic bodies became, as a rule, the bitterest enemies of the Church ; they harassed and persecuted its faithful adherents and endeavoured in every way to induce them also to secede. New doctrinal discussions arose as a result of these secessions, ending usually in fuller and more exact statements of Christian teaching, and new methods had to be adopted to nullify the attacks made by apostates on the Catholic Faith. In this way non-Catholic communities have often indirectly influenced the development of the interior life of the Church and the growth of new institutions.
The vast material which, from these points of view, a universal history of the Church must treat, calls of course for methodical arrangement. Ecclesiastical history has generally been divided into three chief periods, each of which is subdivided into shorter epochs characterized by changes of a less universal nature.
First Period:
The foundation of the Church and the development of fixed standards of ecclesiastical life within the limits of Græco-Roman civilization. -- In this period the geographical extent of the Church is practically confined to the Mediterranean lands of the Roman empire. Only in a few places, especially in the Orient, did she overstep its boundaries. The uniform and universal Græco-Roman civilization there prevailing was a propitious soil for the growth of the new ecclesiastical life, which displays three main phases.
(1) The foundation of the Church by the Apostles, those few but all-important years in which the messengers of God's Kingdom , chosen by Christ Himself, laid out the ground-plan for all subsequent development of the Church (Apostolic Epoch).
(2) The expansion and interior formation of the Church amid more or less violent but ever persistent attacks on the part of the Roman government (Epoch of Persecutions ). In the different provinces of the Roman Empire, and in the East even beyond its confines, Christian communities sprang into life guided originally by men who had been appointed by the Apostles and who continued their work. Insignificant at first, these communities increased steadily in membership despite the equally steady opposition of the Roman government and its sanguinary attempts at repression. It was then that the ecclesiastical hierarchy, worship, the religious life assumed fixed forms that conditioned all later development.
(3) The third epoch is characterized by a close union between Church and State, by the consequent privileged position of the clergy and the complete conversion of the Roman state (The Christian Empire).
Heresies regarding the person of the Incarnate Son of God bring to the front important dogmatical questions. The first great councils belong to this epoch, as well as the rich ecclesiastico-theological literature of Christian antiquity. Meanwhile the ecclesiastical hierarchy and administration are developed more fully, the primacy of Rome standing out conspicuously as in the preceding epoch. Monasticism introduces a new and important factor into the life of the Church. The fine arts place themselves at the service of the Church. In the eastern half of the empire, later known as the Byzantine empire, this development went on quite undisturbed; in the West the barbarian invasion changed radically the political conditions, and imposed on the Church the urgent and important task of converting and educating new Western nations, a task which she executed with great success. This brought a new element into the life of the Church, so important that it marks the beginning of a new period.
Second Period:
The Church as mistress and guide of the new Romanic, German, and Slavic states of Europe, the secession of Oriental Christendom from ecclesiastical unity and the final overthrow of the Byzantine empire. -- In this period occurred events which for a considerable time greatly affected ecclesiastical life. Three main epochs suggest themselves.
(1) The first centuries of this epoch are characterized by the development of a close union between the papacy and the new Western society and by the falling away of the Orient from the centre of ecclesiastical unity at Rome. The Church carried out the great work of civilizing the barbarian nations of Europe. Her activity was consequently very many-sided, and she gained a far-reaching influence not only on religious, but also on political and social life. In this respect the creation of the Western Empire. and its relations with the pope as the head of the Church were characteristic of the position of the medieval Church. A deep decline, it is true, followed this alliance of the popes with the Carlovingians. This decline was manifest not only at Rome, the centre of the Church, where the factious Roman aristocracy used the popes as political tools, but also in different parts of the West. Through the intervention of the German emperor the popes resumed their proper position, but at the same time the influence of the secular power on the government of the Church grew dangerous and insupportable. The action of Photius, the Patriarch of Constantinople, led to a rupture with Rome, which was destined to become final.
(2) A second part of this period shows how the Christian West grew into the great fellowship of the peoples under the supreme guidance of a common religious authority. Popular life everywhere reflects this Christian universalism. In the conflict with the secular power, the popes succeeded in carrying through ecclesiastical reforms, and at the same time set afoot in the West the great movement of the Crusades. All public interests centered in the ecclesiastical life. Nobles and commonalty, filled with the spirit of faith, furthered vigorously through powerful associations the aims of the Church. The papacy rose to the zenith of its power, not only in the religious, but also in the temporal domain. New orders, particularly the mendicant, fostered a genuine religious life in every rank of society. The universities became the centres of a notable intellectual activity, devoted for the most part to the development of theology. The building of magnificent churches was undertaken in the cities and was an evidence at once of the religious zeal and the vigorous self-confidence of the inhabitants. This powerful position of the Church and her representatives entailed, nevertheless, many dangers, arising on the one hand from the increasing worldliness of the hierarchy, and on the other from the opposition to an excessive centralization of ecclesiastical government in the papal curia, and the antagonism of princes and nations to the political power of the ecclesiastical superiors, particularly the popes.
(3) In consequence a third epoch of this period is filled with reaction against the evils of the preceding time, and with the evil results of wide-spread worldliness in the Church and the decline of sincerely religious life. It is true that the papacy won a famous victory in its conflict with the German Hohenstaufen, but it soon fell under the influence of the French kings, suffered a grievous loss of authority through the Western Schism and had difficulty at the time of the reform councils ( Constance, Pisa, Basle) in stemming a strong anti-papal tide. Furthermore, the civil authority grew more fully conscious of itself, more secular in temper, and frequently hostile to the Church ; civil encroachments on the ecclesiastical domain multiplied. In general, the spheres of spiritual and secular authority, the rights of the Church and those of the State, were not definitely outlined until after many conflicts, for the most part detrimental to the Church. The Renaissance introduced a new and secular element into intellectual life; it dethroned from their supremacy the long dominant ecclesiastical studies, disseminated widely pagan and materialistic ideas, and opposed its own methods to those of scholasticism, which had in many ways degenerated. The new heresies took on a more general character. The call for "reform of head and members", so loudly voiced in the councils of those days, seemed to justify the growing opposition to ecclesiastical authority. In the councils themselves a false constitutionalism contended for the supreme administration of the Church with the immemorial papal primacy. So many painful phenomena suggest the presence of great abuses in the religious life of the West. Simultaneously, the Byzantine Empire was completely overthrown by the Turks, Islam gained a strong foothold in south-eastern Europe and threatened the entire Christian West.
Third Period:
The collapse of religious unity among the two western nations, and the reformation from within of the ecclesiastical life, accomplished during the conflict against the latest of the great heresies. -- Immense geographical expansion of the Church owing to the zealous activity of her missionaries through whom South America, part of North America and numerous adherents in Asia and Africa, were gained for the Catholic Faith. In this period, also, which reaches to our own time, we rightly discern several shorter epochs during which ecclesiastical life is characterized by peculiar and distinctive traits and phenomena.
(1) The civil life of the various Western peoples was no longer regarded as identified with the life and aims of the Universal Church. Protestantism cut off whole nations, especially in Central and Northern Europe, from ecclesiastical unity and entered on a conflict with the Church which has not yet terminated. On the other hand, the faithful adherents of the Church were more closely united, while the great Ecumenical Council of Trent laid a firm foundation for a thorough reformation in the inner or domestic life of the Church, which was soon realized through the activity of new orders (especially the Jesuits ) and through an extraordinary series of great saints. The popes again devoted themselves exclusively to their religious mission and took up the Catholic reforms with great energy. The newly discovered countries of the West, and the changed relations between Europe and the Eastern nations aroused in many missionaries a very active zeal for the conversion of the pagan world. The efforts of these messengers of the Faith were crowned with such success that the Church was in some measure compensated for the defection in Europe.
(2) The subsequent epoch shows again a decline of ecclesiastical influence and religious life. Since the middle of the seventeenth century, there exist three great religious associations: the true Catholic Church ; the Greek schismatical church, which found a powerful protector in Russia, together with the smaller schismatical churches of the East; Protestantism, which, however, never constituted a united religious association, but split up constantly into numerous sects, accepted the direct supremacy of the secular power, and was by the latter organized in each land as a national church. The growing absolutism of states and princes was in this way strongly furthered. In Catholic countries also the princes tried to use the Church as an "instrumentum regni", and to weaken as much as possible the influence of the papacy. Public life lost steadily its former salutary contact with a universal and powerful religion. Moreover, a thoroughly infidel philosophy now levelled its attacks against Christian revelation in general. Protestantism rapidly begot a race of unbelievers and shallow free-thinkers who spread on all sides a superficial scepticism. The political issue of so many fatal influences was the French Revolution, which in turn inflicted the severest injuries on ecclesiastical life.
(3) With the nineteenth century appeared the modern constitutional state based on principles of the broadest political liberty. Although in the first decades of the nineteenth century the Church was often hampered in her work by the downfall of the old political system, she nevertheless secured liberty under the new national popular government, fully developed her own religious energies, and in most countries was able to exhibit an upward movement in every sphere of religious life. Great popes guided this advance with a strong hand despite the loss of their secular power . The Œcumenical Council of the Vatican , by defining papal infallibility, supported with firmness ecclesiastical authority against a false subjectivism. The defection of the Old Catholics was relatively unimportant. While Protestantism is the daily prey of infidelity and loses steadily all claim to be considered a religion based on Divine revelation, the Catholic Church appears in its compact unity as the true guardian of the unadulterated deposit of faith, which its Divine Founder originally entrusted to it. The conflict is ever more active between the Church, as the champion of supernatural revelation, and infidelity, which aims at supremacy in public life, politics, the sciences, literature, and art. The non-European countries begin to play an important role in the world, and point to new fields of ecclesiastical activity. The Catholic faithful have increased so rapidly during the last century, and the importance of several non-European countries on ecclesiastical life has taken on such proportions, that the universal history of the Church is becoming more and more a religious history of the world.
The great turning-points in the historical development of the Church do not appear suddenly or without due cause. As a rule divers important events occurring within the shorter epochs bring about eventually a change of universal import for the life of the Church, and compel us to recognize the arrival of a new period. Naturally, between these prominent turning-points there are shorter or longer intervals of transition, so that the exact limits of the chief periods are variously set down by different ecclesiastical historians, according to the importance which they severally attach to one or the other of the aforesaid momentous events or situations. The division between the first and second periods has its justification in the fact that, owing to the downfall of the Western Roman Empire and to the relations between the Church and the new Western nations, essentially new forms of life were called into being, while in the East Byzantine culture had become firmly established. The turning-point between the old and the new state of things did not, however, immediately follow the conversion of the Teutonic tribes; a considerable time elapsed before Western life was moving easily in all its new forms. Some (Neander, Jacobi, Baur, etc.) consider the pontificate of Gregory the Great in 590, or (Moeller, Müller), more generally, the end of the sixth and the middle of the seventh century as the close of the first period; others ( Döllinger, Kurtz) take the Sixth General Council in 680, or ( Alzog, Hergenröther, von Funk, Knöpfler) the Trullan synod of 692, or the end of the seventh century; others again close the first period with St. Boniface (Ritter, Niedner), or with the Iconoclasts (Gieseler, Möhler ), or with Charlemagne ( Hefele, Hase, Weingarten ). For the West Kraus regards the beginning of the seventh century as the close of the first period; for the East, the end of the same century. Speaking generally, however, it seems more reasonable to accept the end of the seventh century as the close of the first period. Similarly, along the line of division between the second and the third periods are crowded events of great importance to ecclesiastical life: the Renaissance with its influence upon all intellectual life, the conquest of Constantinople by the Turks, the discovery of America and the new problems which the Church had to solve in consequence, the appearance of Luther and the heresy of Protestantism, the Council of Trent with its decisive influence on the evolution of the interior life of the Church. Protestant historians regard the appearance of Luther as the beginning of the third period. A few Catholic authors (e.g. Kraus ) close the second period with the middle of the fifteenth century; it is to be noted, however, that the new historical factors in the life of the Church which condition the third period become prominent only after the Council of Trent, itself an important result of Protestantism. It seems, therefore, advisable to regard the beginning of the sixteenth century as the commencement of the third period.
Nor do authors perfectly agree on the turning-points which are to be inserted within the chief periods. It is true that the conversion of Constantine the Great affected the life of the Church so profoundly that the reign of this first Christian emperor is generally accepted as marking a sub-division in the first period. In the second period, especially prominent personalities usually mark the limits of the several sub-divisions, e.g. Charlemagne, Gregory VII, Boniface VIII, though this leads to the undervaluation of other important factors e.g. the Greek Schism, the Crusades. Recent writers, therefore, assume other boundary lines which emphasize the forces active in the life of the Church rather than prominent personalities. In subdividing the third period the same difficulty presents itself. Many historians consider the French Revolution at the end of the eighteenth century as an event of sufficient importance to demand a new epoch; others, more reasonably perhaps see a distinct epochal line in the Treaty of Westphalia (1648), with which the formation of great Protestant territories came to an end. From the above considerations we deduce the following chronological arrangement of general ecclesiastical history:
Origin and Development of the Church in the ancient Græco-Roman world (from the birth of Christ to the close of the seventh century).
(a) First Epoch: Foundation, expansion and formation of the Church despite the oppression of the pagan -Roman state (from Christ to the Edict of Milan, 313).
(b) Second Epoch: The Church in close connexion with the Christian-Roman Empire (from the Edict of Milan to the Trullan Synod, 692).
The Church as the guide of the Western nations (from the close of the seventh century to the beginning of the sixteenth).
(a) First Epoch: The popes in alliance with the Carlovingians, decadence of religious life in the West, isolation of the
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Mainstreet Equity joins wave of businesses helping Syrian refugees
Calgary-based Mainstreet Equity Corp. has offered at least 200 discounted apartments across western Canada to house some of the thousands of Syrian refugees coming to Canada — becoming the latest in a stream of businesses and entrepreneurs countrywide stepping up to help.
CEO Bob Dhillon says his own immigrant experience motivated him to join wave of businesses offering support
The Canadian Press · Posted: Nov 25, 2015 4:14 PM MT | Last Updated: November 26, 2015
Danby appliance CEO Jim Estill explains how he hopes to help integrate Syrian refugees 5:44
Real estate companies are contributing apartments, airlines are offering seats and individual business leaders are chipping in cash.
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Mainstreet's offer Wednesday follows a similar one last week by fellow Calgary-based Boardwalk Rental Communities to provide 350 apartments across the Prairies and in Montreal, and Westbank Corp.'s donation of 12 fully furnished and stocked apartments in downtown Vancouver.
Bob Dhillon, the CEO of Mainstreet, said his experience immigrating to Canada from war-torn Liberia with his family in the 1970s helped motivate him to assist the refugees.
I can relate to what these guys are going through. They're going through turmoil, hardship, a difficult time, and if we can make their lives easier on their entry to Canada, why not? - Mainstreet Equity CEO Bob Dhillon, who immigrated to Canada from Liberia
"I can relate to what these guys are going through. They're going through turmoil, hardship, a difficult time, and if we can make their lives easier on their entry to Canada, why not?" Dhillon said in an interview.
"I think how we made this country so beautiful is to open our hearts up at times like this."
The company says it hasn't finalized what kind of discount will be provided, but said it could include temporarily waiving the rent or offering the discounted rate for a longer period of time.
David McIlveen, director of community development at Boardwalk, says his company will be offering discounts of $150 a month for the first year, similar to what it offers in its other affordable housing programs.
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"We follow the news like anybody else, and we knew there was a need," said McIlveen.
Following the government's revision of its refugee plan Tuesday, Canada is set to resettle 10,000 refugees by the end of the year, with another 15,000 set to arrive by the end of February 2016.
Earlier this month, Calgary-based charter airline Enerjet said it would make its fleet of aircraft available to the government to assist with refugee resettlement and Air Canada offered to help ferry refugees to Canada.
Guelph businessman leads efforts to settle 50 Syrian families
In Ontario, meantime, a businessman in Guelph has spearheaded the future settlement of 50 Syrian families in his community.
Three Syrian families arrive at the Calgary airport Monday afternoon. On Wednesday, Calgary-based Mainstreet Equity Corp. became one of the latest businesses in Canada to step up and offer help to settle the thousands of Syrian refugees coming to Canada in the next few weeks. (CBC)
Jim Estill, chief executive of Danby appliances and a former Blackberry Ltd. director, says he's helped organize charities in Guelph to prepare for the refugees and called on his business associates to help set up accommodation and other necessities.
Estill says he's also agreed to post the cash needed to sponsor refugees, which amounts to an estimated $27,000 for each family of four — but he's downplaying the commitment.
"This isn't about the money," he said in an interview Wednesday. "It's about landing people properly and integrating them .... I just know what's going on is horrific and we need to do something, and I didn't see people doing things," said Estill.
He added that Canada's business community can help out both financially and by tapping into business networks to provide necessities for the influx of refugees.
"I think the best way to help is stand up and say you're going to do it, and go do it," he said.
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Cable One: Unsecured network won't excuse piracy
Self-described 10th largest cable provider in the U.S. terminates service for elderly woman whose wireless network was allegedly used to illegally share a movie online.
Greg Sandoval
November 10, 2010 1:40 PM PST
"My wireless network isn't secured and I don't know who downloaded that movie."
Lots of people accused of illegally sharing the Iraqi war film, "The Hurt Locker," and several other indie films have said this or something similar in e-mails to me. Indie studios this year began waging a litigation campaign against thousands of accused film pirates.
The courts have yet to decide who is legally responsible for copyright violations committed on an unprotected network, but some smaller Internet service providers don't seem to care. As far as they're concerned, if it's your network you're on the hook.
Cable One, which claims to be the country's 10th largest cable provider, reportedly terminated the service of an elderly woman this week in Albuquerque, N.M., after someone downloaded a movie from her network.
"What will happen is because they're using your modem, it's going to come back to you."
--Cable One manager
According to a report on KOB-TV, Dora Gonzalez's Cable One service was canceled after the company was notified by a film studio that someone downloaded a copyrighted film using her network. Gonzalez told the company that she doesn't even know how to download movies. After talking to Gonzalez, Cable One representatives guessed her wireless network was probably unsecured. But it didn't matter. She got the boot, according to the KOB report (embedded below). Cable One representatives were not immediately available for comment.
"What will happen is because they're using your modem, it's going to come back to you," a Cable One manager told the TV station.
Cable One, which operates in 19 states, is one of a handful of ISPs that will drop customers for allegedly pirating movies, music and other copyrighted content. They include Cox, Qwest, and several smaller regional bandwidth providers.
Content creators have tried to convince ISPs for years to terminate, or at least suspend service, of those who illegally share music, movies, software, and other intellectual property. Two years ago, the Recording Industry Association of America walked away from suing individuals for file sharing and turned its efforts to enlisting the help of ISPs. The RIAA wants ISPs to adopt a "graduated response:"
First, an ISP would send out a series of warnings. The wording in each of the messages might become more urgent for repeat offenders. The RIAA would like to see ISPs turn off service to those who ignore the threats. Some of the big players, such as AT&T, however, have instead ignored the RIAA's appeals.
Cable One is trying to help by equipping customers with modems that support WPA-PSK security technology, considered by many to be superior to WEP.
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Feds step up push to wiretap VoIP calls
The Bush administration plans to ask the FCC to order Net telephony providers to comply with a law that would permit police to wiretap conversations carried over the Internet.
Declan McCullagh
February 11, 2004 4:08 PM PST
The Bush administration plans to ask the Federal Communications Commission to order Net telephony providers to comply with a law that would permit police to wiretap conversations carried over the Internet.
In a series of letters made public Tuesday, the Justice Department said it is "currently drafting a request" that would invoke the 1994 Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA). That law requires telecommunications carriers to rewire their networks to government specifications to provide police with guaranteed access for wiretaps.
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It is debatable whether CALEA's decade-old definition of "telecommunications carrier," crafted long before the Internet era, applies to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) providers. If the FCC rules that CALEA's definitions are not a close enough fit for the fast-growing and somewhat amorphous VoIP sector, then the Bush administration could ask Congress to rewrite the law.
Until earlier this month, the FBI had tried to block the FCC from considering VoIP's regulatory structure until the wiretap issue was resolved. But last week, the two agencies said they had reached an agreement allowing a vote on VoIP regulations to take place on Thursday.
"While it would obviously be our preference that the FCC decide these issues prior to considering other broadband proceedings, we recognize that this is not practical, and have no desire to prevent the FCC from doing its work," Deputy Assistant Attorney General John Malcolm wrote in a letter to the FCC. "We expect that the FCC will commence rule-making proceedings on CALEA-related matters in response to our petition in the near future."
Malcolm added that based on the Justice Department's conversations with FCC attorneys, he expects them to recommend that the commission "tentatively concludes that CALEA applies to broadband Internet access services, including VoIP, whether provided over DSL or cable modem."
Civil liberties groups such as the Electronic Privacy Information Center and the American Civil Liberties Union contend that CALEA's definition of telecommunications carrier clearly does not apply to most VoIP providers.
In general, VoIP providers have pledged to work with police, and some, including Level 3 Communications, do not oppose the regulations the FBI is seeking. Others, such as a coalition of 12 smaller VoIP providers that includes BullDog Teleworks and PingTone Communications, have told the FCC that "there are various industry initiatives under way, and the commission should allow those initiatives time to succeed before pre-emptively regulating."
Vonage already is able to comply with police wiretap requests, company spokeswoman Brooke Schulz said Wednesday. "We have a way to capture the data, to give them everything they need," Schulz said. "But we don't really have a way to get it from our system to their system. We've had meetings with various law enforcement agencies to figure out the best way to do that."
CALEA defines telecommunications carriers as companies that are "engaged in the transmission or switching of wire or electronic communications as a common carrier"--which probably does not apply to VoIP providers. A second definition, which covers services that are "a replacement for a substantial portion" of the local telephone network, comes closer. So far, the FCC has interpreted CALEA's wiretap-ready requirements to cover only traditional analog and wireless telephone service.
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Pelosi: 'Unleash' Women With 'Affordable Quality Childcare for All'
By Eric Scheiner | April 29, 2013 | 11:35 AM EDT
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) AP Photo
(CNSNews.com) - House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) told a gathering in Cleveland earlier this month that America needs to "unleash" women by providing "affordable" childcare for all American children--a proposal she said President Nixon had wrongfully rejected four decades ago.
“I need your help on this because we talked about Social Security, a pillar of economic stability for America’s families,” Pelosi said at the City Club of Cleveland on April 15. “Medicare and Medicaid another pillar of health security. Affordable Care Act--another pillar, we put it in that league as making a difference. “
“What we have to do," said Pelosi, "and not necessarily as, shall we say, as transformative as Social Security and Medicare and the Affordable Care Act for everybody, but I think very important to our country, is to have affordable quality childcare for all of America’s children. If we are going to unleash all that women have to offer we have to really get to this point.”
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The House Minority Leader blamed the Conservative Movement for the failure of government-supported childcare during the Nixon administration. “It passed the Congress, it was on President Nixon’s desk," she said. "People thought he was going to sign it.”
“Then the Conservative Movement--well, really, more than Conservative Movement came in and said that would undermine families or something," said Pelosi. "Well, you can just imagine what they said.
"So he vetoed the bill," said Pelosi. "Now that was a long time ago, forty years ago, it’s long overdue that we would have this. Now, the president comes close in his budget when he says ‘preschool for all’ because we have a situation of children learning, parents earning.”
Eric Scheiner
Eric is the Senior Video Producer for CNSNews.com
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Cycling route in western Scotland – 54-miles including some ferries!
If you’re happy spending as much time on a boat as on your bike, exploring western Scotland is a rewarding adventure as Trevor Ward discovers
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Distance: 54 miles (86km)
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As we unfurl our map of the Firth of Clyde, it quickly becomes clear that this will be a café ride unlike any other. The map is full of cracks, protuberances and long dangly bits – almost like it’s been hand-drawn by someone while actually on a bike. This is the profile of western Scotland – a mass of rivers, estuaries, lochs, peninsulas and islands. And that’s the problem. Our café of choice is only 34 miles away from Glasgow as the crow flies; by road, however, the ride will require a round trip of 180 miles.
Fortunately, help is at hand. The dotted lines that connect the dangly bits on our map denote the ferry services operated by Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac to its friends), which connect the modern hurly burly of the mainland and the remote communities with unpronounceable Gaelic place names on the various headlands and archipelagos. According to the ferry and train timetables, we can make it to our café of choice – the Marina Restaurant in Portavadie – and still be home in time for tea by catching five ferries, traversing two islands and two peninsulas, and cycling 54 miles. What could possibly go wrong?
My co-rider is Doug Dewey, who quit a promising career as a semi-pro on the continent after he grew disillusioned with the racing scene. “When I was winning, it was great,” he tells me. “But a win was just one race out of hundreds of races, and after three seasons it got too much for me.”
He adds: “It was the mental side as much as the physical. I’d go out training and half an hour later I’d be sitting on a park bench, not knowing what to do with myself.
“I admire how pros like Fabian Cancellara can be so Zen-like when saying ‘I’ve done all the training, I can’t do any more’. I was always wanting the next thing, and in the end my body couldn’t take it.”
Having recently moved to Glasgow with his girlfriend, Doug is only now getting used to riding his bike again regularly. I’m disappointed to see that, despite his year-long hiatus from cycling, which he’s spent travelling around the US and the Caribbean, he retains his elite athlete’s lean, angular form. He will clearly be Boswell to my older, heavier (and wiser, of course) Dr Johnson as we set off on our modern-day reenactment of their Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland.
After disembarking our first ferry at Brodick on the Isle of Arran, we have an hour and 10 minutes to make the next one at Lochranza, some 15 miles away. We set a brisk pace along the coast road, knowing there is a stiff three-mile climb to be conquered before we reach our floating target. Making this first ferry connection is crucial, otherwise we’ll be racing contre la montre for the rest of the day. It’s a chilly, misty September morning, which I mention specifically because it’s the limited visibility I’m blaming for what happens shortly after leaving Brodick.
We are scanning the rocky foreshore for seals when, sure enough, we see one in repose on a boulder. “Is it a real one?” asks Doug. “Of course it is,” I say with the authority of a regular viewer of Animal Planet. “But it’s not moving,” says Doug. He’s right – it’s been locked into that graceful, arcing pose for a suspiciously long time by now. I then do what I imagine David Attenborough would do in the circumstances: I take one hand off my bars and give the seal a wave. The seal doesn’t wave back – it clearly doesn’t understand basic cycling etiquette.
By the time we crest the top of the Bogoullie climb, the sun is breaking through and we have worked up a good sweat. The silhouette of Goat Fell – the island’s highest peak at 874 metres – looms to our left as we begin the long and leisurely (we are ahead of schedule) descent into Lochranza.
In the queue for the ferry, the driver of the vehicle in front says something to the effect of “were you the idiots waving at that seal?” Er, that would be him, says Doug, pointing at me. “Did you wave at the sheep on the pier as well?” asks our friendly tormentor, a resident of the island. “They’re all wooden sculptures, they were made by a local man who used to be a banker. Realistic, aren’t they?”
Duly educated, we board our second ferry of the day, once again following the peculiar protocol of being a seaborne cyclist: we have to wait for all the motor vehicles to drive on first, then it’s our turn. But we’re not allowed to ride on, we must dismount. In CalMac’s Health and Safety Manual, walking over a slippery, smooth and occasionally wet surface in cleats is regarded as much safer than simply riding our bikes across it. I will grow increasingly irritated by the whole business as the day goes on and I’m made to wait and dismount 10 times in all, but Doug takes it all in his stride. Petty officialdom, usually from his own team managers about his fitness and diet, was something he got used to during his career in Belgium and France.
“If I was ill or injured, they’d just say to me ‘you’re fine, just keep riding’,” he says. “And they had strict ideas about food. We could eat all the cheese we wanted, but ice cream was completely banned.”
LUXURY LIVING
Another reason for his easy-going manner is the living arrangements he had to put up with. His stint living in a caravan was luxury compared with the one room and double bed he shared with two teammates during six weeks racing for a Belgian team. “We had to take turns sleeping on the floor. The toilet had no door, and our landlord slept with a chainsaw above his bed,” recalls Doug.
We are now on the Kintyre peninsula, the longest and dangliest bit on the map. Riding up a single-track lane takes us to the crest of a hill to give us glorious views of moorland, forests, lochs and distant peaks. At the bottom of the descent we join the A83, a busy main road that seems out of place surrounded by all this empty land and water. If we had travelled to this exact point by road from Glasgow, we would have 107 miles in our legs by now. As it is, we have cycled less than 20.
We arrive in the picturesque harbour town of Tarbert so far ahead of schedule that we have the choice of either taking an earlier ferry over to Portavadie and having an early lunch there, or chilling out with a coffee in one of Tarbert’s inviting seafront cafés on this side of the water. I check the map again. The next leg will be the most challenging of the day, involving 560 metres of climbing in just 21 miles, so we decide to jump on the ferry that is just about to leave.
Portavadie is on the Cowal peninsula, where a sign welcomes us to ‘Argyll’s Secret Coast’. From the ferry, the coastline had looked rugged and inhospitable, but just up the hill from the dock is a modern marina and resort, featuring an outdoor heated infinity pool. Beyond the resort is the Marina Restaurant, our designated lunch stop.
The road from the marina is narrow and climbs relentlessly before sweeping back down towards another stretch of water: the Kyles of Bute, and the pretty village of Tighnabruaich, which (if you didn’t already know) is famous for the success of its shinty team.
We ride along the seafront for a few hundred metres before the road turns left and heads uphill away from civilisation once again and into a craggy hinterland of forested slopes and rocky outcrops. The highest point overlooks all those dangly bits and protuberances we’d studied on the map that morning.
We can actually see our next destination, Colintraive, on the other side of the loch, but getting there involves cycling up the Cowal peninsula then back down again on the other side.
As we enjoy the view, Doug shares some more confessions from his days as a continental racing cyclist. “The most important thing you learn is about yourself, and just how much suffering you can take,” he tells me. “It’s not just physical, it’s mental too. The physical side is all the racing and training, and the mental side is coping with knowing you have to go back and do it again, day after day, week after week.
“The difficult times are when you are injured and can’t train. The pros just accept it and spend the time hanging out with their mates, but I couldn’t do that. I found injuries very tough to deal with mentally.”
We clip in and start a fast descent down towards the head of the loch. When it flattens out, I decide to keep the pace up and take a long pull at the front, expecting Doug to come through and take his turn at any minute. But he doesn’t. When we stop at the next T-junction, he admits with a laugh: “Sorry, but it made a nice change being behind a big unit. In France in the lead out for the sprint, I’d always be behind a climber, so it felt like I was doing two shifts in front.”
His justification is all very well, but I privately wonder if Boswell would have dared show Dr Johnson such scant respect.
The fourth ferry of the day is the shortest: it takes barely 10 minutes to cross the narrowest part of the Kyles of Bute sea channel. We disembark at Rhubodach on the Isle of Bute, from where it’s a fast and flat eight miles to the former Victorian seaside resort of Rothesay. Despite its spacious promenade and handsome stone terraces backed by wooded hills, the town has fallen out of favour in recent years. After being charged a hefty £4.30 for a bottle of water and two cans of soft drink in a grotty café opposite the dock, we can’t say we’re surprised.
As our fifth and final ferry takes us across the Firth of Clyde to Wemyss Bay for our train back to Glasgow, the sun is setting behind a series of promontories and islands. On paper, we’ve ridden a modest 54 miles with 1100 metres of climbing – but the added frisson of having a series of elimination times to beat means it feels like more.
Missing any of those ferries would have had a knock-on effect, putting us behind schedule for the rest of the day – or even worse: leaving us stranded overnight amongst all those protuberances and dangly bits.
Regular trains to and from Glasgow Central connect with ferries at Ardrossan Harbour (for Brodick) and Wemyss Bay (for Rothesay) – see scotrail.co.uk. A ‘Five Ferries Tour’ ticket covering our route and valid for three days costs £17.75 for a rider and bike. The first ferry to Brodick (with train connection from Glasgow) leaves at 9.45am in the winter, or 8.20am in the summer. with the last ferry from Rothesay with a train connection back to Glasgow leaves for Gourock at 7pm (the Wemyss Bay ferry port is closed until April). calmac.co.uk
The best place for lunch is the Marina Restaurant in Portavadie which offers a good menu of local meat and seafood dishes, plus a great selection of desserts. There’s an outdoor terrace overlooking the marina. Should you be inclined, the new leisure centre next door boasts the largest outdoor (heated) infinity pool in Scotland. The snack bars on board the larger ferries (Ardrossan-Brodick, Tarbert-Portavadie and Rothesay-Wemyss Bay) are obvious places for coffees during the ride.
If you don’t fancy catching the stupid o’clock train from Glasgow, the Seamill Hydro is a good place to spend the night before. Just three miles up the coast road from Ardrossan Harbour, it has a spa including pool, sauna and steam room, secure bike storage and a good restaurant offering stunning views across to the Isle of Arran. seamillhydro.co.uk
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Gerrard wants to keep tears at bay
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard hopes he can keep his emotions in check when he bids farewell to Anfield on Saturday night.
The 34-year-old is set to make his final home appearance against Crystal Palace at the weekend to bring the curtain down on a 17-year professional career with the Reds before joining Major League Soccer side Los Angeles Galaxy.
Gerrard will lead his side out, and admits he has been preoccupied by how he will handle everything at the end of the game.
Steven Gerrard is set to make his final home appearance for Liverpool this weekend
"I am looking forward to it, I want to win the game desperately and finish on a high at Anfield. Come the end of the game, it will be an emotional time," he said.
"I have been dreading this moment at the end of the game in a strange way because I am going to miss it so much, playing at Anfield. The aim is to stay strong and avoid a few tears.
"I am not really one for attention. I feel a bit sorry for my team-mates. All the attention is on me but when the whistle goes it will be about getting the three points.
"I can only apologise if it has all been about me. I have never tried to grab any glory. From day one I have always tried to pull in the direction of the team."
Gerrard admits his only regret is not winning the league with his boyhood club, having come so close last season and in 2002 and 2009.
"I look back at it with pride. I am really proud of what I have achieved here, all the trophies I have won," he said.
"Certainly not winning the Premier League is a dent in that. There is nothing I can do about it now but 708 appearances is a lot more than I ever dreamed of."
He was asked how he felt about being regarded as the club's greatest player.
"I don't think many players look at themselves at what they have done achieved or what the opinion is out in the open," he said.
"I have loved every minute of playing for this club and every single game I've tried to do my best.
"Other people have opinions of you or put you in certain categories and compare you to players before or players coming through but there's nothing I can do about that."
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2 shot, 1 fatally, in Valley Glen area of LA
PUBLISHED: March 11, 2018 at 12:11 am | UPDATED: March 12, 2018 at 9:21 am
One person was killed and another wounded Saturday in a shooting in the Valley Glen area of Los Angeles, authorities said.
It was reported at 8:51 p.m. in the 6700 block of Greenbush Avenue, Police Services Representative S. Ball of the Los Angeles Police Department Van Nuys Station said.
The suspect was described as wearing a dark hoodie and khaki pants, she said.
The genders of the victim and suspect were not available.
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Scot caught up in Windrush scandal has been left a 'broken man' after three-year fight
Glasgow North West MP Carol Monaghan reveals how her constituent lost his job and entitlement to benefits while he was also charged for accessing the NHS.
Torcuil Crichton
West Indian immigrants arriving in the United Kingdom in 1962 (Image: Internet Unknown)
A 58-year-old Scot has been left a “broken man” by Home Office attempts to deport the Windrush generation of immigrants.
He has been through a three-year nightmare that saw him lose his job and entitlement to benefits. He was also charged for accessing NHS services after losing his right to live in Britain.
Glasgow North West MP Carol Monaghan, who has been fighting his case, said the experience has left her constituent crushed and lacking confidence.
Some of the Windrush generation arriving in the UK for the first time in the 1960s (Image: PA)
Ministers issue grovelling apology to Windrush migrants after Home Office bungle
She added: “He arrived in our office as an upbeat person facing a clerical error and he is now someone who is finding it hard to hold down a job.”
Monaghan’s constituent was born in Kenya and is one of those caught up the in the Windrush scandal, which has seen Commonwealth migrants who came to the UK under the Nationality Act threatened with removal in an immigration clampdown.
He arrived in London in 1968 with his parents and seven siblings.
Both his parents were British passport holders from the time when Kenya was part of the British Empire.
The man wants to remain anonymous because his siblings, who have UK passports, are worried
about how the Home Office will view their status.
Monaghan said the man has been married for 39 years, has two children and has lived and worked in Glasgow for all of his adult life. His problems started when he applied for a new job in November 2014.
The MP said: “The potential new employer said he needed to provide them with evidence of his right to work here. That was as a result of the tightening of immigration rules by then home secretary and now Prime Minister Theresa May.”
New rules meant he had to show a passport but Monaghan said the man never got one “because he is terrified of flying”.
The SS Empire Windrush arrives in Britain from Australia via Jamaica (Image: Getty)
She added: “It didn’t matter that he had a national insurance number – he had to have a passport. The offer of work was withdrawn.
“His existing employer had to suspend him as well. Although they were sympathetic, they said they had to do things by the book.”
When his long-standing employer terminated his contract in 2015, the man approached the SNP MP.
Monaghan said every attempt to resolve the situation was stonewalled by the Home Office. She explained: “We applied for naturalisation and we were told it would take six months but that things were moving very slowly.
“Every time we provided one piece of evidence to the Home Office, they came back asking for something else.
“They wanted to see his mother’s original passport. We were able to find a certified copy but they would not accept that.
Carol Monaghan MP has been fighting on behalf of her constituent (Image: Internet Unknown)
Theresa May's Windrush excuse came late and from the very author of the cruel and vindictive policy
“They wanted his parents’ marriage certificate. By absolute chance, it was found in the pages of a family Koran.
“The Home Office also wanted evidence of the man living in the UK from 1983 to 1997 – evidence of national insurance contributions and taxes were not adequate.”
Eventually, with Monaghan’s help, her constituent was given leave to remain in the UK last autumn and now has settled status.
However, the MP pointed out: “He has had two-and-half years of no income, not being eligible for
benefits, nearly lost his house and was relying on family and friends for handouts to keep him afloat.
“But the biggest impact has been on his mental health. He is utterly broken.
“He still cannot apply for a passport and we have been in touch with the Home Office asking for a refund of his NHS fee of £500 to access health services.
“He paid thousands in legal fees to the Home Office for various applications and so he should be compensated, as should many others.
Theresa May has been blasted for her handling of the Windrush scandal (Image: PA)
“The Home Office told us many times that this was an isolated case. Clearly it is not. It is a huge injustice perpetrated on a whole generation of people who have done nothing wrong.”
Monaghan added: “While I was pleased to note the apologies of both the Prime Minister and Home Secretary, and the recognition that mistakes had been made, I do not believe that this apology goes far enough.
“This is not an isolated incident but rather a symptom of the politically motivated ‘hostile
environment’ for migrants that May said she wished to create in 2012 as home secretary.”
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Home Sweden Books Swedish Columnist and Illustrator Turned Her Life Into a Cartoon
Swedish Columnist and Illustrator Turned Her Life Into a Cartoon
Swedish Maria Smedstad has recently published her third book about Em, a young woman and her friends living in London. In fact, the Swedish columnist and illustrator has turned her life into a cartoon.
Witty Smedstad provides her take on the UK’s quirks, as well as the trials and triumphs of living as an expat Swede in Britain. The cartoon strip was first published in thelondonpaper on 30 October 2006, and appeared daily until the paper’s demise on 18 September 2009. It was published in The Sun (newspaper) until January 2010.
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Em – Volume III
Now, Em is back with a third volume of cartoons. This time Em tackles the London rental market, fights recession and visits a naked spa. EM gives a refreshing insight into everyday life, inviting the reader to sympathize and identify with what’s it’s like being young, broke and horny in the city.
Now, Em is back with a third volume of cartoons
The strip has continued to be published online through Maria Smedstad’s website and in Nemi‘s Norwegian and Swedish comic book, and since January 2012 it has been published daily in Scandinavian paper, Aftonbladet.
“What makes EM stand out is her character and how she shares her personal life with others. Em is my story, and I’ve never been worried about divulging my personal life, but I have to be careful not to upset other people by divulging too much about them,” explains Maria. Expect blocked showers, tube disasters, lost underwear and a lot of cheap booze.
Witty Smedstad provides her take on the UK’s quirks, as well as the trials and triumphs of living as an expat Swede in Britain
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The same cartoon style has been used by Maria in her illustrations for Reb William’s book, website and blog Grow Your Own Cows, and also on a website supporting green initiatives in London.
EM has changed over the years and has been growing up in a way
A record of a life in drawings
“I’ve been recording my life in drawings since my early years and started by documenting the eccentricities of my family members at the dinner table,” remarks Maria. EM has changed over the years and has been growing up in a way. Friends around her have started becoming parents. “Who knows what’s around the corner for her?” asks Maria.
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What makes EM stand out is her character and how she shares her personal life with others
“I still have a second job, which means that things take a bit longer than usual and also that I’m not always able to get back to you as quickly as I’d like to. While the actual making of the book gets easier with practice, the raising of the money remains my biggest challenge. I really hope that you are interested in supporting this project and look forward to having you along for the ride,” writes Maria Smedstad on Kickstarter.
Swedish Columnist and Illustrator Turned Her Life Into a Cartoon, written by Tor Kjolberg
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Home / JOB VACANCY / EMPLOYMENT NOTICE TO WORK AT NACTE: EXECUTIVE SECRETARY IS WANTED.
EMPLOYMENT NOTICE TO WORK AT NACTE: EXECUTIVE SECRETARY IS WANTED.
Faragha Nasson Tuesday, May 22, 2018 0
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION
National Council for Technical Education (NACTE) was established by the National Council for Technical Education Act, Cap. 129 (No. 9 of 1997). The Council is a body corporate with a legal mandate of coordinating provision of technical education and training. The Council is also mandated to establish an efficient national qualifications system that will ensure that products from technical institutions are of high quality and respond to changing needs as well as technological innovations in the world. The Council is hereby seeking to engage a well self-motivated individual who is capable to work independently to fill in the following vacant position:
1.0 JOB DETAILS
Job Title: Executive Secretary
Appointment: National Council for Technical Education
Responsible to: NACTE Council
2.0 JOB SUMMARY
The Executive Secretary (ES) is the Chief Executive Officer of the Secretariat. The ES is responsible to the Council for implementing the policies of the Council including planning, coordinating and controlling all functions and activities within the framework and instructions laid down by the Council in accordance with the Act. The ES is further responsible to the Council for the general direction, leadership, administration and supervision of all Council's staff and operations. The ES is expected to manage and develop NACTE to an effective, efficient and credible institution to meet its functions and objectives as stipulated in the establishing Act, Cap, 129 (No. 9 of 1997) and any subsequent amendments.
3.0 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
A potential candidate for this post should have the following qualifications and experience:
Holder of a Doctorate Degree (PhD) in one of the following areas:
Science and Allied Technologies,
Business, Management and Planning,
Health and Allied Sciences,
Teaching and Learning Facilitation,
Any other related academic qualification.
Must have a minimum of ten (10) years working experience at senior managerial
level in education management at tertiary education level in accredited technical and
vocational training institution(s).
Must have ability to solicit funds from other sources apart from the Government
subvention.
4.0 MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The main duties and responsibilities of the Executive Secretary shall include to:
Develop policies for approval by the Council.
Ensure the implementation of policies and procedures approved by the Council.
Ensure effective and efficient liaison with other relevant bodies with a view of providing strategic advice on the development of technical education and training.
Organise and service meetings of the Subject Boards and the Council,
Serve as Accounting Officer of the Council and accountable for the resources entrusted to it.
Direct the operations of the Secretariat.
Develop Strategic Plans, Annual Plans and Budget taking into account the Council's Vision and Mission with a view to making NACTE effective and efficient.
Ensure that the Council’s initiatives are consistent with Government policies,
Submit to the Council at the end of every three months a reports on:
Its performance and other related information.
The operations of the Council.
Such other information as the Council may direct.
Supervise, coach and mentor subordinates to ensure their performance is aligned with the Council’s goals and objectives.
Promote awareness and an understanding of the Council’s mission, objectives,
policies and programmes among all stakeholders.
5.0 REMUNERATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Successful candidate will be paid according to NACTE salary scale and will hold the office for a period of three (3) years renewable upon satisfactory performance review.
6.0 MODE OF APPLICATION
Applicants, who meet the stated requirements for the advertised post and would like to serve the Tanzanian Public Service through NACTE, should send their applications to: The Chairman, Search Team for Executive Secretary NACTE, Ardhi University, University Road, and P.O. Box 35176 Dar es Salaam.
Signed application letters must be accompanied by:
Proof of Tanzanian citizenship (affidavits will not be accepted).
Applicant’s current CV and two passport size photographs in colour.
Photocopies of official academic transcripts and professional certificates.
Names and full contact addresses and daytime telephone numbers of three referees.
All applications must be posted by registered mail preferably EMS.
Applications should reach the addressee latest by the close of business on 4th
The title of the position applied for must be marked on the envelope to make the application valid.
NOTE: Only short-listed candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted and those who will not hear from the Chairman of the Search Team should consider themselves unsuccessful.
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MA15+ Mystery
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An actress longing to be a star. A woman searching for herself. Both worlds will collide... on Mulholland Drive.
A dark-haired woman (Laura Elena Harring) is left amnesiac after a car crash. She wanders the streets of Los Angeles in a daze before taking refuge in an apartment. There she is discovered by Betty (Naomi Watts), a wholesome Midwestern blonde who has come to the City of Angels seeking fame as an actress. Together, the two attempt to solve the mystery of Rita's true identity. The story is set in a dream-like Los Angeles, spoilt neither by traffic jams nor smog.
Release Date 20 November 2017
Cast Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, Ann Miller, Dan Hedaya
Director David Lynch
M Romance
A re-imagining of Hamlet, told from Ophelia's perspective.
CTC Horror
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Have more than eight dental fillings?
Dental surface restorations composed of dental amalgam, a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and other metals, significantly contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, according to new research from the University of Georgia’s department of environmental health science in the College of Public Health.
This research, which analyzed data from nearly 15,000 individuals, is the first to demonstrate a relationship between dental fillings and mercury exposure in a nationally representative population. The results were published online last week and will be available in the print edition of the journalEcotoxicology and Environmental Safety in December.
“Tooth decay is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases,” said Lei Yin, a scientist in the department of environmental health science and the study’s lead author. “I think a majority of people have experienced dental fillings, but the kind of materials the dentist uses isn’t something that’s really discussed.”
Mercury exposure from dental fillings is not a new concern, but previous studies were inconsistent and limited, according to Xiaozhong “John” Yu, assistant professor of environmental health science and co-author of the study.
“This study is trying to provide the most accurate levels of exposure, which will form the scientific basis to make future risk assessment,” Yu said, adding that the study was the first to also control for age, education, ethnicity, race, gender, smoking and seafood consumption, which is a known contributor to mercury levels in the body.
The researchers further analyzed exposure by specific types of mercury and found a significant increase in methyl mercury, the most toxic form of mercury, related to dental fillings. Yu said this result suggests the human gut microbiota, a collection of microorganisms living in the intestines, may transform different types of mercury.
Dental amalgam has been the go-to dental filling material for more than 150 years, because it’s affordable and durable. However, about half of the compound contains mercury, a heavy metal known to be toxic at high levels, causing brain, heart, kidney, lung and immune system damage. New research suggests that methyl mercury may cause damage even at low levels.
“As toxicologists, we know that mercury is poison, but it all depends on the dose. So, if you have one dental filling, maybe it’s OK. But if you have more than eight dental filings, the potential risk for adverse effect is higher,” Yu said. People with numerous dental fillings who are also exposed to mercury from other sources, such as seafood or work environments, are most at risk.
The results show that individuals with more than eight fillings had about 150 percent more mercury in their blood than those with none. The average American has three dental fillings, while 25 percent of the population has 11 or more fillings.
According to its website, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration considers dental amalgam fillings safe for adults, but says, “pregnant women and parents with children under six who are concerned about the absence of clinical data as to long-term health outcomes should talk to their dentist.”
The study also looked at dental composite resins, a mercury-free alternative for dental fillings that can release small amounts of bisphenol A, or BPA, which may cause developmental or reproductive damage. The results found no association between dental fillings and urinary BPA, but further research is needed to understand BPA exposure from resin-based materials.
“It’s important for doctors and patients to be informed in their selections,” Yin said. “We now have an excellent starting point to evaluate the potential risk of dental material on human health.”
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'Archaeological remains' may be under Chesterfield buildings saved from demolition
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Two buildings situated behind a Chesterfield pub will not be knocked down - after an expert said 'archaeological remains' may be under the site.
New River Retail submitted a planning application to Chesterfield Borough Council to demolish two outbuildings behind the Sun Inn on West Bars in order to create more car parking spaces - but the authority refused the proposal.
A Derbyshire archaeologist stated in planning documents: "There is potential within this area for below-ground archaeological remains associated with the medieval town.
"This is strongly supported by the fact that well-preserved archaeological remains were discovered as a result of a recent, small-scale excavation, which occurred on the site of 15-17 West Bars which lies immediately south of the current application area.
"Given the likely undisturbed nature of the ground under the two 19th century buildings which are proposed for demolition, and under the surrounding car park, it is likely that further such remains survive.
"As the proposal involves both the demolition of buildings and the grading of the car park there is a strong possibility that further archaeological remains may come to light in the course of works."
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'The community requires extra car parking'
In its application, New River Retail described the outbuildings as 'dilapidated and not in use' with one of them being in a 'serious state of disrepair'.
The company added: "The public house and local community (the car park is a pay and display amenity) requires extra car parking, and the car park itself needs to be more efficiently set out."
But refusing the application, the council stated: "The proposals to demolish Victorian buildings with some townscape value in a conservation area and replace them with additional surface car parking is not consistent with an approach that seeks to preserve or enhance the wider conservation area, as set out in policy."
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Inspirational 250
Inspirational 250: Creative, marketing and digital
Here are the Derby and Derbyshire people whose imagination and ideas are making waves
Oliver AstleyDigital content editor
Friar Gate Studios is home to a number of creative firms
The last decade has seen huge shifts in the way that businesses promote their goods and services as a result of the explosion of digital technology.
The vast majority of businesses have had to rethink the way in which they present themselves and go about reaching customers and that can be a painful and bewildering process.
See who features in our Inspirational 250 list
Education, training and recruitment
Creative, marketing and digital
Manufacturing and engineering
IT and technology
Trains, planes and automobiles
Business support services and others
Fortunately in Derby and Derbyshire, we are blessed with a wide range of individuals who are at the cutting edge of the creative industries, be they specialists in design, digital marketing or the constantly evolving world of social media.
Companies seeking to engage with new markets and expand need this kind of expertise and creative inspiration in order to expand and thrive as the business world evolves apace.
*Look out in the next few days for our profiles of inspirational people in other sectors.
Mark Averill - Managing director of ‘Av It Media
This summer, Mark launched his new company ‘Av It Media to provide clients with a one stop shop for all things photographic, audio and visual. The business came about following the merging of his photography business, Averill Photography, with Artifex Studios. Both companies had previously collaborated before on photography and video content for well-known brands. ‘Av It Media offers both commercial and personal services, with a further specialism in automotive. It can also edit or digitally retouch existing content. Mark started Averill Photography in Derby in 2014, working with a number of big name clients including BMW, Mercedes and Derby County. Aside from running his business, Mark also helps run the Derby Networking Club.
Sarah Ball - Client strategy director at Balls2Marketing
Sarah runs Balls2Marketing, an Allestree-based marketing specialist, with her husband Andy. The firm moved to its current base in 2011, from where it provides a range of services, including strategic marketing, PR, branding, e-mail marketing, online marketing, social media, video and sales training. Sectors the company specialises in are construction and glazing. The business has formed numerous partnerships with the likes of Marketing Derby and QUAD, the latter of which Sarah is an advocate.
Craig Barker - Managing director at Koobr
Koobr is a graphic design and brand communications company based at Marble Hall, in Nightingale Road, Derby. It specialises in graphic design, website creation, digital marketing and brand development. Craig is an experienced business owner, with a track record of winning prestigious contracts. A seasoned graphic designer and marketing communications specialist, Craig has worked with businesses in various sectors, developing successful brands, websites and marketing solutions that encapsulate the identity of an organisation and connect with relevant audiences.
Jackie Clarke - Finance and operations director at BurntheBook
BurntheBook is an award-winning digital agency based on Pride Park. The business was founded by Phil Newson - with Jackie joining the company in 2004. Its expertise stretches across six key areas: strategy and analysis, design, web development, publishing e-commerce and marketing. BurntheBook has many international clients and its success is based on keeping in touch with new innovations, trends and news. In August, the firm was chosen to design and build the new marketing website for Football Manager 2019, the best-selling computer simulation game in the world.
Simon Cornes - Editor at BBC Radio Derby
Simon has been in charge of BBC Radio Derby since 2002 after taking over from Mike Bettison. A former editor of Reuters Audio News, Simon has overseen the development of our local radio station, enhancing its online presence as well as its on-air content.
Ken Davies - Managing director at GSE Media
Ken is the co-founder of GSE Media, a successful and innovative events company. Since 2013, it has built a reputation as a specialist events company. It is behind ground-breaking events such as The Graduate Engineer Show and The Engineering Simulation Show. But as well as organising events it provides a host of event and marketing services. Before launching GSE Media, Ken had accrued more than 15 years’ experience at board-level positions within both large blue chip and smaller entrepreneurial organisations. As the managing director of GSE Media, Ken brings a wide knowledge of employer branding and marketing from a client-side perspective.
Dawn Foote - Managing director and co-founder at Katapult
Dawn, along with a group of fellow students, founded Katapult while they were still at the University of Derby. A creative marketing agency, today, the Ashbourne Road firm provides expertise in branding, marketing, inbound marketing, design, digital, video and motion graphics. Katapult works with clients nationally and internationally. This year it launched a business-to-business agency called Yellowstep. Dawn, who has been with Katapult since its inception in 2001 is a great supporter of Derby’s creative sector. Her other roles include being a board member at Derby Theatre, as well as an adviser to Mainframe and QUAD Enterprises. At this year’s English Women’s Awards, Dawn was named Creative Industries Leader of the Year.
Yvonne Gorman - Owner and print evangelist at Essential Print Services
Yvonne started Essential Print Services in 2011. Now based in Victoria Way, on Pride Park, the company offers a range of printing services, from business cards, flyers and brochures through to signage and exhibition graphics. Heavily involved in the local business community, Yvonne is a Small Business Saturday UK Champion, which involves encouraging people to support small, independent local businesses. She is also founder of PridePark.net, which is a forum that supports Pride Park businesses. This summer, Yvonne joined the board of Marketing Derby as a non-executive director.
Jonathan Gray - Chief executive at Greendog
Greendog began 13 years ago on Jonathan’s kitchen table with just £1,000 of redundancy money. Today, Greendog Media is a leading provider of digital solutions. His team, based at Friar Gate Studios, in Derby, provide mobile app development, cloud software and web design solutions to a range of clients. Greendog’s speciality has evolved from traditional marketing media to app and cloud development - creating systems which exploit new technology and significantly improve the efficiency and profile of businesses. At last year’s Derby Telegraph Business Awards, Jonathan was named Entrepreneur of the Year.
Martin Griffiths - Managing director DE22 Creative Design Solutions
Martin has over 25 years of experience in creative design, strategic marketing and communications. In 2010, he founded DE22 Creative, specialising in creating and developing brand identities. In late 2017, Martin spent some time away from the business on an expedition to Mera Peak, in Nepal. Despite suffering from grade 3 frostbite in both feet and undergoing several bouts of treatment in intensive care, Martin’s recovery was enhanced by his relentless passion for the creative industry. After several months away, Martin returned to the business, which is now known as 22 Create, with a tenacious attitude towards helping other businesses achieve ROI from their marketing activity. 22 Create offers a suite of services, including branding, creative design for print and digital, website development, social media marketing, public relations and photography. The business’ impressive client portfolio includes national brands such as Lambrini, Eisberg Wine, Rock Fall UK and Belvoir Lettings.
Steve Hall Editor, Derby Telegraph and Editor-in-chief, East Midlands Reach Plc
Derbyshire-born Steve is an award-winning newspaper editor. After working as deputy editor at the Nottingham Post and editor of the Express and Echo, in Exeter, he became editor and director at the Derby Telegraph in 2005. In 2012, he became managing director of Local World Derbyshire and East Staffordshire, which included the Derby Telegraph and the Burton Mail. Following a takeover by Trinity Mirror, Steve became editor-in-chief in the East Midlands. Since then Trinity Mirror has re-branded to Reach Plc. Steve is a director at Marketing Derby and a trustee of Derby County Community Trust. He was named UK Editor of the Year in 2012 and last year the Derby Telegraph was named Newspaper of the Year at the Regional Press Awards.
Phil Harvey - Managing director at Fluid Ideas
Fluid Ideas is a design, branding and advertising agency founded by Phil back in 2003. The company is based at the North Mill at Darley Abbey Mills, which is a historic complex of buildings from Derby’s industrial past. Today, Phil and his team work with a range of clients both local and from further afield. Its projects range from branding small businesses to large blue chip companies.
Donna Hill - Managing director at BH PR and Communications
Donna launched BH PR over a quarter of a century ago and it is still going strong today. She started the business in 1992 after a varied career in the PR, marketing and publishing industries in London, Paris, Frankfurt and Oxford. Initially based in Bridge Street, the firm has now been on Pride Park for some years, handling PR and marketing campaigns for many local and national clients. It has clients across the business-to-business, trade and consumer sectors and can count many of the region’s top businesses among its customer-base.
Ed Hollands - Managing director at Driven Media
2018 has been quite a year so far for Ed. Earlier this year, he appeared on the BBC television series Dragons’ Den seeking investment for Driven Media, a company which turns the sides of lorries and trucks into mobile billboards for brands across the UK and beyond. The 24-year-old entrepreneur was successful in persuading one of the Dragons - Jenny Campbell - to invest. Since then, the company has gone from strength-to-strength. Driven Media was founded in 2015 by University of Derby graduate Ed after he spotted the opportunity in the busy rush hour traffic on the A38. This summer, Ed launched his first branded lorry fleet with holiday company icelolly.com. It has signed an agreement with Driven Media to take their brand on the road on 10 lorries.
Sarah Jenkin-Jones - Director at JJ Public Relations
Based in Mickleover, JJ Public Relations was set up by Sarah in 1996. She started her working life as a journalist with the Newark Advertiser and then the Derby Telegraph. She moved into public relations in 1988, working for Harrison Cowley PR in Birmingham. Then, in 1990, she took a position as senior account executive at McConnells in Derby. She then decided to go it alone after six years. Today, she works with a wide range of clients offering media relations, media training, crisis management, community relations and consultation, exhibition support, newsletter production, corporate literature production and copywriting.
Wendy Mackney - Co-founder of Mackney Photography
Wendy co-founded Mackney Photography with her husband Simon back in 2011. A boutique photography studio based in Darley Abbey, Mackney specialises in portrait and commercial photography. Before setting up Mackney Photography, after graduating with a degree in fashion design in 2003, Wendy worked as a successful fashion designer for over a decade in London, Hong Kong and New York for some of the top brands. At Mackney, while photographer Simon takes the pictures, Wendy works behind the scenes, using her experience in fashion and retail to come up with interesting new concepts and themes for the portrait side of the business.
Adrian Rushton - Managing director of MX Display Solutions
MX Display Solutions is an award-winning design and print company founded in 2006. It is an industry leader in the production and installation of displays and graphics. Adrian has been with the company, which is based at Derby’s Meteor Business Park, for the past eight years. This year, the firm has added a number of awards to its trophy cabinet, including a double success at the Lux 2018 Designer Awards for the work it did during a major refurbishment project at The Mall retail complex, in Luton. It followed this by being named a winner at the 2018 UK Enterprise Awards, in the Best Signage and Display Services category.
Mark Saxby - Director and social media consultant at Status Social
After working for ITV and the BBC, Mark decided to set up his own social media consultancy called Status Social. His firm, which has offices in Derby and Nottingham, helps businesses increase profits, raise brand awareness and improve customer service through the power of social media. It provides a range of services including social media management, strategy and training. At this year’s Derby Telegraph Business Awards, Status Social triumphed in the Contribution to the Community category.
Dawn Spendlove - Founder and director of Love Marketing
Love Marketing is an Alfreton-based full-service agency, which provides clients with creative, original and intelligent marketing that deliver real business benefits. Areas of expertise include consultancy, design, advertising, branding, PR, social media and events. Before setting up the business, Dawn was head of marketing at Derby County. She has vast experience across the education, training, sport, leisure and tourism sectors.
Sharon Stevens-Cash - Director at Gravity Digital
Gravity Digital was established in 2015 following a merger between two city firms - Essential Marketing Solutions and Out of the Blue, a specialist web design firm. Essential Marketing was founded in 2006 by Sharon and fellow director Debbie Porter. Out of the Blue was established by Andy Smith in 2001. Today, Gravity is a digital agency with offices in Derby and Bakewell. In the past, Sharon has been brand manager for Adidas and also worked for urban regeneration company Derby Cityscape. At this year’s Derby Telegraph Business Awards, Gravity was a runner-up in the Creative Industries category for the second consecutive year.
Amanda Strong - Managing director of Mercia Image Print
Mercia Image Print is a Derbyshire company that produces print and design services to local and national businesses. Under Amanda’s stewardship, this Little Eaton firm, which was founded in 1989, emerged from the downturn stronger than ever and has kept on growing thanks to sustained investment in the business. Key to Mercia’s success is having a loyal customer base spread across the sectors, including public and private. These include local and national businesses, councils, colleges, universities, schools and hospitals. At this year’s Derby Telegraph Business Awards, Mercia was a runner-up in the Creative Industries Business of the Year category.
Matt Wheatcroft - Managing director at Purpose Media
Based at South Normanton, Purpose Media is a rapidly expanding full-service marketing agency. It specialises in e-commerce, website design, branding, video, public relations and marketing. Its work is all about helping businesses attract more sales, convert more inquiries and deliver memorable customer experiences. Matt has been managing director at the firm since 2008 and his team have helped many companies to be successful online and raise their profile. In recent times, Purpose Media has secured a number of contract wins - particularly in the sports sector, designing the websites for county cricket clubs and football teams, including Derby County.
Neil White - Co-founder of Black and White PR
After more than 30 years in the newspaper industry, earlier this year Neil got together with David Leatt to launch Black and White PR. Based in Sadler Bridge Studios, in Bold Lane, Derby, the firm’s expertise covers brand building, digital communications, media relations and content creation. Neil began his career in the media in 1984 as a reporter with the Birmingham Post and Mail. After a four-year spell at UK News he joined the Nottingham Post as assistant editor. In 2006, Neil joined the Derby Telegraph as deputy editor and in 2012 was promoted to editor. He left the paper in 2016 to set up his own consultancy Neil White Associates. Then, in April this year, he joined forces with David, who has more than 25 years’ experience running highly successful marketing companies in Derbyshire.
Hana York - Marketing manager at Mainframe
Mainframe is an initiative that aims to bring together a community of digital and creative businesses from across Derby and Derbyshire to encourage business growth and jobs. Based at QUAD, in Derby’s Market Place, it hosts monthly meetings covering a range of topics for pre-start-ups, entrepreneurs and growing small businesses. As well as producing monthly newsletters, this year it organised the Mainframe Awards, recognising the most talented digital and creative businesses in the region. Hana has been marketing manager at Mainframe since March last year, joining from WebTicketManager, where she was head of marketing and business development.
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A Time to Kill
Home » Crime Library » Crime in the Media » A Time to Kill
A Time to Kill is a film released in 1996 starring Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson, and Kevin Spacey, and was directed by Joel Schumacher. The film was adapted from John Grisham’s novel of the same name.
The story takes place in Canton, Mississippi and involves the rape of a young girl. After her the people that assaulted her are arrested, the young girl’s father goes after the men and murders them. Lawyer Jake Brigance, played by Matthew McConaughey, must represent the father, Carl Lee Hailey, played by Samuel L. Jackson, in the impending criminal trial.
The film was a tremendous commercial success, accumulating $110 million at the United States box office. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the strong performances and story, while others claim that the film tried to squeeze in too much, and that it should have devoted more time to developing the relationship between Carl Lee and Brigance.
Overseas, the film has been a subject of great controversy, as critics claim that that the film is trying to apologize for and promote the abolition of the death penalty.
Grisham, the author of the original novel, enjoyed the film, saying, “When all was said and done I was happy with it, happy we were able to find a kid like Matthew McConaughey. It wasn’t a great movie, but it was a good one.”
A Time to Kill – 1996 Movie
A Time to Kill – Novel
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Home » Crime Library » Crime in the Media » Elementary
Elementary is an American crime drama on CBS that follows the adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Author Conan Doyle’s famous literary character, in the modern day. The series was created by Robert Doherty, and stars Johnny Lee Miller as Sherlock and Lucy Liu as Dr. Joan Watson.
The show takes place in New York City, and focuses on Holmes helping the NYPD solve various crimes. Sherlock is a recovering drug addict, and although Dr. Watson originally joins him in order to aid in his rehabilitation, she eventually becomes his apprentice and works with him on cases.
The series faced a great deal of initial criticism, as many viewed it as a cheap imitation of BBC’s Sherlock, which was released shortly prior to Elementary’s premiere. Sue Vertue, producer of Sherlock, issued this statement prior to Elementary’s release: “We understand that CBS are doing their own version of an updated Sherlock Holmes. It’s interesting, as they approached us a while back about remaking our show. At the time, they made great assurances about their integrity, so we have to assume that their modernized Sherlock Holmes doesn’t resemble ours in any way, as that would be extremely worrying. We have been in touch with CBS and informed them that we will be looking at their finished pilot very closely for any infringement of our rights.”
In response, CBS assured viewers of the substantial differences between the two shows, stating: “Our project is a contemporary take on Sherlock Holmes that will be based on Holmes, Watson and other characters in the public domain, as well as original characters. We are, of course, respectful of all copyright laws and will not infringe on any stories or works that may still be protected.” After the airing of the pilot, one of the show’s stars, Lucy Liu, said that the producers of Sherlock had seen the pilot, noted the differences between Elementary and Sherlock, and had no objections.
Elementary received positive responses from critics, who appreciated the chemistry amongst the cast and the creative spin on the traditional story of Sherlock Holmes. Elementary received several awards, including the PRISM, GLAAD Media, and Seoul International Drama awards, as well as the ASCAP Film & Television Music Award for Top Television Series. Lucy Liu has also received several awards for her acting, including a Teen Choice Award and an award from the New York Women in Film and Television Muse. Elementary has also been nominated for several other awards, including People’s Choice, Satellite, Primetime Emmy, and Television Critics Association awards.
The fifth season of Elementary premiered on October 2, 2016.
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Concept designs for new community stadium for West Cumbria released
West Cumbria Stadium Entrance
Ambitious plans for a new community stadium and sports development for West Cumbria have been released by Allerdale Borough Council.
The planned development would be situated around the current location for the Workington Reds ground and includes an 8,000-capacity stadium and a full-size synthetic pitch for community use. There are also plans to open-up and enhance the local riverside area. The location was chosen after looking at a range of site options with Workington Town rugby league club and Workington Reds football club.
West Cumbria Stadium Aerial
The stadium is due to be the home of both clubs. They have been working with the council after they jointly approached it to see if they could develop first rate shared facilities in the town which would benefit the clubs, players, and supporters. With shared costs and new, modern and more efficient facilities, the new stadium would make the clubs more sustainable and encourage a bigger fanbase.
The benefits of the stadium will also be felt by the wider community as it will also provide facilities for local clubs and help to inspire people, young and old, to take up sport. The landscaping work will make the riverside location more accessible and attractive for local residents – all part of the council’s commitment to improve the health and wellbeing of residents and improve towns in the area.
West Cumbria Stadium Pitch
The council has acquired the land close to the planned stadium as a key part of its plans to open-up the whole of the lower Derwent Valley and continue the regeneration of this area. This comes on the back of the success of the new leisure centre, as well as the recent granting of planning permission for a hotel, restaurant and coffee shop in the area – making Workington an even more attractive town which will encourage further investment.
To meet the playing demands of both clubs, the pitch will exploit the latest hybrid technology using both plastic and real grass. Pitches like this are successfully in use in shared facilities elsewhere. Many of the premiership clubs use this pitch technology and it appeared at the recent World Cup in Russia.
The plans have been drawn up by architects Holmes Miller who are internationally renowned for building stadiums.
Whilst it is early days and no final cost has been confirmed, similar stadium developments have been built for around £15m. The council is currently putting together a funding package which could include grants, sponsorship and money from partner organisations so that the impact on the council tax payer can be kept to a minimum. In addition, it is hoped the stadium will generate its own income from conferences and events. The plans also include space that can be rented out to other occupiers – all helping to cover the stadium’s running costs.
Alan Smith, Leader of Allerdale Borough Council, said: “I’d like to thank the clubs for their input and support on this project. We’ve come a long way and these plans are really fantastic. This development will put our town on the map. It will build upon the success of the leisure centre and be something the whole of west Cumbria’s communities can be proud of.”
Mike Rollo, Commercial and Finance Director at Workington Reds added: “It has been an exciting journey getting to this point and I’d like to thank the council and Workington Town for their cooperation. There is going to be some intensive work over the next few months to get this vision to reality, but we are ready for the challenge. It is our key objective to deliver a strong sustainable future for the club and to bring our fans along with us.”
Barry Scholey, spokesman for Workington Town added: “The concept designs look fantastic and set the bar for the ambition we have for the facilities we want for our players, our supporters and the local community. Of course there is a lot more work to do but we’ve worked well as a team on this so far. If we are going to turn these aspirations into reality, we need to keep the momentum going whilst making sure that all of our requirements are satisfied. We also need to work it through our own governance arrangements at the club”.
A planning application for the development will be submitted in the winter. If approved it is planned the stadium will be completed in late-Spring 2021.
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Contship with Make-A-Wish Italia Onlus to help Andrea realize his dream
The Contship Italia Group is delighted to announce a partnership with the Foundation Make-A-Wish Italia Onlus, a non-profit organization whose mission is to realize the wishes of young boys and girls aged 3 up to 17, who have been struck by life-threatening illnesses.
Created in 2004 with its headquarters in Genoa and an office in Milan, Make-A-Wish Italia is active throughout the country with a network of some 250 volunteers, working in collaboration with the main Italian pediatric hospitals.
Following the success of the “Wish Us a Merry Christmas” initiative, launched via our newsletter and an interactive Christmas-wish card the Contship Italia Group decided to donate €5 to this worthy cause for every ‘wish’ received.
Sune Frontani, founder of the Make-A-Wish Italia Onlus foundation, wrote this beautiful letter in response which we would like to share and take the opportunity to thank everyone who took part:
"On behalf of Make-A-Wish Italia I would like to thank you and all in Contship for your important donation which will help us to grant the wish of a very special child: Andrea, 5 years old, is an amazing small boy who has to deal with his life threatening illness every day and has faced more in his short life than most of us have to face in a lifetime. Andrea has a big passion for everything that concerns the Sea. His dream is to go on a cruise in Spain with a stopover in Barcelona because he would love to visit the famous Aquarium. Thanks to your precious support we will be able to grant Andrea's special wish and give him an experience that he and his family will cherish forever.
As you know one of the goals of Make-A-Wish is to bring hope, strength and joy to children living with life threatening illnesses. A wish is not a cure, but it is a wonderful diversion from the grown up battle that these children are fighting.
Thank you for sharing the power of a wish."
Sune Frontani
Make-A-Wish Italia
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What Happened To Kendall Jenner's Instagram Account?
We miss you already on our feeds, Kenny!
by Wenn.com | Nov 15, 2016
PHOTO: Derrick Salters/WENN.com
Kendall Jenner has deleted—or deactivated, no one knows at this point—her Instagram account.
The model’s photo sharing profile disappeared without warning on Sunday, November 13, leaving her 68.6 million fans baffled as to where she had gone.
Kendall appears to have deleted all of her images, and her followers were instead greeted with the generic message: "Sorry this page isn’t available. The link you followed may be broken, or the page may have been removed."
Before her apparent disappearance from the site, the 21-year-old held one of the most popular celebrity Instagram accounts, with one picture of her lying on the floor with her hair spread into hearts earning her over three million likes—the most of any photo in 2015.
The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star has not given any reason for why she has removed herself from the platform, but did recently reveal to Allure that she sometimes deletes her social media pages when she feels she’s spending too much time on them.
"I definitely have close friends, and even some family members, who are so connected to their phone and can't get off of it," she said before describing a moment during a vacation she had with her younger sister Kylie Jenner.
"That was the moment it kind of clicked for me. And I didn't like it. So sometimes I delete Instagram or Twitter or Snapchat off my phone for a couple days." Kendall certainly isn't the first member of her family to take a step back from posting on Instagram.
In early October, Kim Kardashian halted all activity on her social media platforms —keeping her Instagram account available to her 87.1 million followers, but not sharing any new photos—after being robbed at gunpoint at an apartment in Paris.
Kendall’s Twitter and Facebook pages currently remain active. What happened, Kenny?
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house Bill H.R. 383
Does The U.S. Need To Stop Using Taxpayer Dollars To Fund UN Climate Change Initiatives?
The President should not be wasting taxpayer money on initiatives that are founded in controversial science. Why should we spend our tax money to advance the United Nations’ global warming agenda?
ScottWalker's Opinion
"It is time to rein in the @EPA’s out-of-control power and return it firmly to the states." -twitter.com/ScottWalker
ThomasParker's Opinion
This is the same UN who said that we should eat insects because they are nutritious. All climate change predictions made in past decades have come and gone without a single one coming to fruition.
Elinor's Opinion
The U. S. needs to stop funding the U.N. And move it out of this country.
Global warming is a pressing issue that affects everyone on the planet. U.S. contributions to the UN’s climate change initiatives benefit everyone, and the generations to come.
"Climate change is a planetary crisis." [twitter.com/SenSanders]
"We can choose to believe that Superstorm Sandy, and the most severe drought in decades, and the worst wildfires some states have ever seen were all just a freak coincidence. Or we can choose to believe in the overwhelming judgement of science — and act before it's too late." [whitehouse.gov]
ElizabethWarren's Opinion
"The science is unmistakable: Earth’s climate is changing and human activities are contributing to climate change. Climate change endangers our health and national security, it threatens agricultural production and access to clean water, and it risks floods and droughts." [theguardian.com]
IntroducedJanuary 14th, 2015
International Intervention
Rep Blaine Luetkemeyer
(R - MO)
What is House Bill H.R. 383?
This bill would prohibit all U.S. federal departments and agencies from making financial contributions to two major United Nations (UN) entities that address global climate change:
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC);
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
The Obama administration had nearly doubled the funding received by these agencies from what they were given by the Bush administration to a level of more than $10 million per year.
Taxpayers, the United Nations, climate change activists and climate change skeptics, federal agencies and departments that might contribute to UN climate change entities.
Cost of House Bill H.R. 383
A CBO cost estimate is unavailable.
In-Depth: Sponsoring Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer’s (R-MO) introduced this legislation (his first in the 114th Congress) in response to President Obama's $3 billion dollar pledge to the UN's Green Climate Fund. Luetkemeyer and other supporters see the bill as barring the use of taxpayer dollars for "the U.N.’s global warming schemes.":
“For far too long, American tax dollars have been sent to the United Nations to produce controversial science and feel-good conferences. Now the president is pledging to pony up billions more to implement these ill-gotten policies. American taxpayers should not foot the bill for an unelected organization that is fraught with waste.”
Of Note: The Green Climate Fund (GCF) was established with the aim of channeling funds to aid developing countries in implementing greener climate policies. The money raised will go towards helping developing countries curb their carbon emissions and develop better infrastructure to deal with the effects of climate change.
Other major contributors to the fund include Japan, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Canada, Australia, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Switzerland, Finland, Denmark, and Belgium.
Sponsoring Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO-3) Press Release
Columbia Tribune
(Photo Credit: Flickr user John Gillespie)
No Tax Dollars for the United Nations' Climate Agenda Act
To prohibit United States contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and the Green Climate Fund.
ScottWalker's Opinion In Favor
ElizabethWarren's Opinion Against
tea's Opinion Against
We contribute to the problem; we need to contribute to the solution.
DonaldTrump's Public Comment
"This very expensive GLOBAL WARMING bullshit has got to stop. Our planet is freezing, record low temps,and our GW scientists are stuck in ice." [twitter.com/DonaldTrump]
JoeBiden's Opinion Against
"Ignoring the scientific evidence is 'almost like denying gravity now.'” [washingtontimes.com]
The human race is going to end if we do not do something SOON about climate change.
ThomasParker's Opinion In Favor
MartinOMalley's Opinion Against
"Join us in telling these guys that climate change is a serious threat we should not ignore" [twitter.com]
Elinor's Opinion In Favor
Thomas's Opinion In Favor
Because the American tax payer is getting pounded bad enough, we don't even take care of our vets, eledery
Skye's Opinion Against
As a major player in the international community, it is vital that the United States take initiative in combating climate change as we have the financial resources to do so; not to mention the fact that this issue will eventually affect the U.S. at some point.
Ashly's Opinion Against
Climate change is a national concern, we need to work with other countries around the world to protect our planet so it remains habitable for as long as possible. It is negligent to think otherwise.
JebBush's Opinion In Favor
"What the IRS, EPA, and entire bureaucracy have done with overregulation, we can undo by act of Congress and order of the president." -twitter.com/JebBush
bhiguma's Opinion Against
Climate change is a national security problem. Many parts of the US will become unlivable in the coming years. However, I do not believe that the UN should have direct control over internal US legislation, but should set standards that we should aim for through methods which we decide for ourselves. Personally, I believe that we should move government infrastructure to solar energy, establish an air pollution tax on businesses, remove environmental regulations, but increase transparency within the private sector so that people can boycott businesses which they don't agree with (enable market self-regulation), create a voluntary partnership with the private sector and the government to transition from fossil fuels to green energy, and research ways for communities to adapt to the effects of climate change, which would create new products that businesses can develop.
joshualogancook's Opinion Against
Enough of limiting scientific studies to further political agendas
Curt's Opinion Against
I completely disagree. Climate change is an issue facing planet Earth. It this point in time the UN is the closest thing to a organization responding to the issues of planet Earth. If you expect large multinational corporation to be responsible without regulation, it is time to reflect upon the examples from history.
DeanLA's Opinion In Favor
YES! Stop sending US dollars to the United Nations - starting with this wasteful spending.
Joshua's Opinion Against
The facts all point to global warming as an active problem. Whether it is the fault of man or not we have the power and responsibility to do something. Any claim that we don't is irresponsible and wreckless.
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Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu Celebrates Commencement of Triton Flight Operations
Posted by Northrop Grumman Press Office | Jun 1, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0
NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY, POINT MUGU, Calif. – June 1, 2018 – Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE: NOC) joined the U.S. Navy in officially welcoming the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system to the fleet with a ceremony on May 31 to celebrate the commencement of flight operations.
The first two operational MQ-4C Triton aircraft at home in their newly refurbished hangar at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu. The insignia of Unmanned Patrol Squadron (VUP)-19, the Navy’s first unmanned patrol squadron, can be seen behind them.
Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Point Mugu is home to the maintenance detachment of Unmanned Patrol Squadron (VUP)-19 DET Point Mugu, the Navy’s first unmanned patrol squadron. Maintainers are conducting training and tests on the Triton aircraft before it deploys to Guam later this year.
Point Mugu has also completely refurbished an existing hangar that will accommodate up to four Triton aircraft with its 130.9-foot wingspan. The first two Triton aircraft are located at Point Mugu.
Brian Chappel, sector vice president and general manager, Autonomous Systems, Northrop Grumman, joined Doug Shaffer, vice president, Triton programs, Northrop Grumman, and Rear Admiral William Wheeler III in cutting the ribbon on the refurbished hangar.
“With each new part of the Triton infrastructure that the Navy stands up, we move closer to making Triton operational and showing the fleet what this remarkable aircraft system can do,” Shaffer said. “I look forward to the day when this hangar is full of activity leading up to the Guam employment.”
“As Naval Base Ventura County’s representative in Congress, I am proud to support the MQ-4C Triton aircraft system,” said U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley, Ventura County. “The Triton is an essential component of the Navy’s future intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities, and a critical program for the continued strength of Naval Base Ventura County and our national security. I have made funding for research, development, and procurement of the Triton a top priority. When fully developed, this program will bring jobs and an economic boost to Ventura County.”
Built by Northrop Grumman, the MQ-4C Triton is an unmanned intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft system with an autonomous capability that is piloted from a ground station. Triton can fly for up to 24 hours and reach altitudes of up to 55,000 feet. Flying high above the battle space, Triton provides a critical common operating picture, disseminating images and near-real time video to commanders around the world.
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. Please visit news.northropgrumman.com and follow us on Twitter, @NGCNews, for more information.
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George L Ross
May 24, 1937 ~ July 2, 2019 (age 82)
George L (Bucket) Ross , 82 of Vandergrift, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019, in Allegheny General Hospital due to complications from injuries sustained in a fall. He was born May 24,1937 , in Apollo, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas and Madeline (Duckworth) Ross. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas D Ross, a granddaughter, Rhiannon N Ross,. and his beloved boxers Ali & Rocki. George was a graduate of Washington Township High School. He worked as an auditor for Babcock and Wilcox for 35 years before retiring in 1996. He was a member of the Vandergrift Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder. George was an avid sports fan, but especially loved the Kiski Area Cavaliers. While his children were growing up, he coached senior league baseball. He also willingly, cheerfully coached his granddaughter’s volleyball and basketball teams in the mid 90’s when she signed him up as a coach without his knowledge. He always laughed about that when recalling memories from the past. That’s just the kind of man he was. He would do anything for his grandchildren. On any given day you could find him contently sitting in his chair with his headphones on watching sitcoms or westerns. Gunsmoke was his favorite show. He loved spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He had a great sense of humor and passed that along to his four children. Laughter was the main ingredient in every family get together. Our family will always have the memories of his “Macgyver like” talent with his extensive pull string light system and massive extension cord collection to replace our tears with laughter when we miss him so badly. He was a kind, compassionate, loyal, honest, generous soul and everyone who knew him was blessed to have him in their life. His last day was spent surrounded by family as they shared humorous stories from the past as we like to believe he would have loved. There are no words to express the hole he will leave in our lives. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Donna Shutts Ross, daughters Tracey (Dino) Falcone and Diane (Bill) Hill both of Allegheny Township, sons Jeff (Deanna) Ross of West Jordan Utah, and Gary (Tammy) Ross of Springdale Township, grandchildren Laura (Jeremy) Miller, Dylan Hendren, Michelle (Dave) Pacuch, Shannon Ross, Cody Hill, Joseph Falcone, Mark (Kayla) Falcone, Amber (Erik) Barranger, Jesse (Mike) Meyers, Billie (John) Hill, Casey Hill, Chris (Elaina) McGee, Brandon McGee, John, Laurie, Cheyenne and Isaac Kern, and numerous great grandchildren. Friends and family will be received at Dunmire, Kerr & Rowe Funeral Home, Inc. 244 Franklin Avenue, Vandergrift Tuesday, July 9th from 6-8PM. Funeral service will be held at Vandergrift Presbyterian Church, Wednesday July 10 at 11AM with Pastor Neal Galley officiating. Burial Will be private. Family is requesting casual attire to honor George’s wishes. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Vandergrift Presbyterian Church
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Home » News and Development » The Netherlands: First Dutchman busted for smoking tobacco in a coffeeshop
The Netherlands: First Dutchman busted for smoking tobacco in a coffeeshop
The Netherlands - First Dutchman Busted for Smoking Tobacco in Cannabis Coffee House. In the first coffee shop bust since the Dutch imposed a ban on tobacco smoking in public places earlier this year, an unnamed 27-year-old Amsterdam man has been issued a fine for smoking a marijuana joint laced with tobacco, the Netherlands Information Service reported.
If he fails to pay the fine, his case will automatically advance to the courts, where it would be the first case to punish someone for illegally smoking a legal product in a legal business selling an illegal product. The Dutch banned smoking tobacco in bars, restaurants, and other public accommodations, including coffee shops, beginning July 1.
The smoking of cannabis is not banned, but the quaint European habit of mixing tobacco into marijuana joints had observers earlier this year predicting that such an incident was inevitable. Although Dutch police are not charged with enforcing the smoking ban - it is the domain of the Food and Non-Food Authority (VWA) - the man was issued a citation by a police officer. "If a police officer signals an infringement, he does not close his eyes to it," according to a police spokesman.
Canada: One of the largest grow operations ever busted
Canada - Police in eastern Ontario busted one of the largest marijuana grow operations in Canadian history. More than 40,000 plants were seized after provincial police raided a 40-plus-hectare farm in Laurentian Valley Township, just outside Pembroke, Ont. Officers worked through the weekend to help recover the plants as well as some farming equipment from what police say was an elaborate operation.
Superintendent Frank Elbers said this is the largest marijuana grow operation the force has seen since some 30,000 plants were seized from a former brewery plant operation in Barrie, Ont., in 2003. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is continuing, Sgt. Rae said. In a two-year probe dating back to 2006, Mounties in B.C. found 45,000 marijuana plants in eight buildings in the Williams Lake area.
Nine Vancouver-area men face drug trafficking and possession charges after being arrested this month in connection with that investigation. In September, 2005, police in New Brunswick raided three fields in three communities, netting more than 40,000 plants and five people have been arrested.
Ministry of Indigenous Medicine wants to grow cannabis for medical purposes.
Sri Lanka - Facing a lack of fresh cannabis for use in traditional Ayurvedic medical preparations, the Ministry of Indigenous Medicine this month announced a plan to grow 4,000 kg a year of cannabis. The ministry wants to be excepted from laws that have made cannabis illegal in Sri Lanka.
"We are interested in getting some approval to grow some cannabis with government sponsorship, but there must be controls. It is under study," Asoka Malimage from the Ministry, said. Ayurveda is a traditional medical system which makes wide use of herbs and natural remedies. In Sri Lanka, ayurveda practitioners outnumber Western-trained doctors.
Fresh cannabis fried in ghee, a form of clarified butter, is used in about 18 different traditional medicines for treating a wide variety of ailments, Malimage said. Currently, cannabis seized by the police is used. But this cannabis is old and dried out, said Dr. Dayangani Senasekara, head of the state-run Bandaranaike Memorial Ayurvedic Research Institute in Colombo. The institute is making preparations that use cannabis to treat diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases.
USA/California: County allows medical marijuana cards
USA/Calafornia - People using marijuana for medical purposes with doctors' recommendation will be issued state-sanctioned identification cards in Kings County, the Board of Supervisors decided Tuesday. By a unanimous vote, the supervisors adopted a medical marijuana ID card program.
The decision makes Kings County the 42nd California counties to establish the program in compliance with a 2003 state law. The program - which advises police to accept authenticated cards as proof of medical need - is intended to help legitimate patients with serious illness avoid arrest while giving police the tools to distinguish legal medical marijuana users from illegal stoners.
"I'm not the one who is open to the use of marijuana personally, but I'm the one that strongly supports this. Our sister counties -- Fresno and Tulare counties -- have already stepped up to the plate, so it's time that we do the same," Oliveira said. The decision comes as a result of July 31 ruling by the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals that rejected the challenge by San Bernardino and San Diego counties and upheld that the medical marijuana ID system is legal. Similar decisions are pending in several other counties.
Cannabidiol effective against psychotic symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease in a pilot study.
Science - In an open pilot study at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, the natural cannabis compound cannabidiol (CBD) was effective in the treatment of psychotic symptoms of patients with Parkinson's disease. Six consecutive patients (four men and two women) with the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and who had psychosis for at least 3 months were selected for the study.
All patients received CBD in flexible doses (starting with an oral dose of 150 mg/day) for 4 weeks, in addition to their usual therapy. The psychotic symptoms showed a significant decrease under CBD treatment. CBD did not worsen the motor function. No adverse effect was observed during the treatment. Authors concluded that "these preliminary data suggest that CBD may be effective, safe and well tolerated for the treatment of the psychosis in PD."
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Vitamin C is a wonderful anti-oxidant, which means it protects your cells against fee-radical damage. Free radical damage is really the effects of oxidative stress on the DNA in your cells. Studies have shown that smokers need to supplement with extra amounts of the vital nutrient, an additional 50mg over the MDR is recommended.
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Kenya faces 'moment of peril and promise,' says Obama
US President Barack Obama has addressed the Kenyan nation shortly before concluding a historic visit to the country. He urged Kenyans to remain united to ensure a prosperous future, emphasizing equal rights for women.
In his televised address before an audience of thousands of invited guests packed into Nairobi's Kasarani stadium, Obama first thanked Kenyans for their hospitality during his visit, saying he was proud to be the first US president to come to Kenya - adding, in a humorous aside, that he was also proud to be the first Kenyan-American president of the United States.
In the speech, Obama said Kenya was at a crossroads, "a moment filled with peril but also with enormous promise."
He praised the advances made by Kenya in recent years, saying Kenyans had chosen to stay together rather than fall apart on ethnic lines, and that the country was one that observed freedom of the press.
However, he also pointed to the unequal distribution of wealth, saying that regional disparities should be removed.
Fighting corruption
Echoing comments made on Saturday at a press conference with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, Obama called for more action against corruption, saying it was important not to accept it as an established tradition.
To combat corruption, which he described as "an anchor that weighs you down," it was necessary to change habits and culture, he said.
He also called on Kenyans to remain united, saying that politics "based on tribes and ethnicity" was "doomed to tear a country apart."
Obama also placed great emphasis on the role played by young people in advancing a country, saying African youth was going to take the continent "to new heights."
Importance of women's rights
Obama devoted a large part of his speech calling for equal rights for women and girls, condemning sexual assault, domestic violence and female genital mutilation.
He said it was important to see such practices as "bad traditions," and said that according equal rights to women and girls was essential if Kenya were to make progress.
Educating girls was one of the most successful developmental policies, he said.
In concluding remarks, he promised Kenya the continued support of the United States.
Public enthusiasm
Although admission to the event was by invitation only, thousands of people approached as close to the stadium as security precautions allowed in the hope of catching a glimpse of the president's motorcade.
Thousands line up to catch a glimpse of Obama
Obama is scheduled to speak with young Kenyan people and to meet with leaders of Kenya's civil society before leaving late on Sunday evening for Ethiopia, which like Kenya will be receiving its first-ever visit from a sitting US president.
In the capital, Addis Ababa, he has planned meetings with the prime minister and president, as well as with the leaders of Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda to discuss the situation in South Sudan, which is in the grip of a 19-month civil war marked by horrific atrocities.
He is also to hold a speech at the African Union headquarters in the Ethiopian capital, the first address by a US president to the 54-nation body, which is tasked with promoting peace, cooperation and security on the African continent.
Human rights concerns
"This [visit] will bring the relationship between our countries to a new high," Ethiopian foreign ministry spokesman Tewolde Mulugeta said ahead of Obama's visit.
Ethiopia is one of Washington's key security partners and like Kenya has troops in Somalia as part of an AU and US-backed force fighting al-Shabab militants.
However, rights activists have urged Obama to address issues of political and democratic rights in the country, which groups such as Amnesty International have accused of implementing repressive policies and violating human rights.
The group Reporters without Borders has also appealed to Obama, saying it was "extremely concerned about the fate of those who remain behind bars" and arguing that "Ethiopia's fight against terrorism should not come at the price of freedom of information and of the press."
tj/jlw (AFP, AP, dpa)
Ethiopia: difficult terrain for Obama
Barack Obama has become the first sitting US president to visit Kenya. His next stop, Ethiopia, has a poor human rights record, but is strategically important for the US. This may temper Obama's criticism. (24.07.2015)
Obama to wind up landmark Kenya visit with national address
US President Barack Obama is to close a historic visit to Kenya with a televised speech to the nation. He is expected to focus on his vision for the country's future. (26.07.2015)
In Kenya, Obama calls for greater rights for gay community
During a landmark visit to his father's homeland Kenya, US President Barack Obama has called for greater rights for the gay community in Africa. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has said it was a "non-issue." (25.07.2015)
US President Obama hails an 'Africa on the move' in Kenya visit
US President Barack Obama has told a business summit in Kenya that entrepreneurship can foster growth and peace in Africa. His remarks come on the first full day of a landmark trip to the country, his father's homeland. (25.07.2015)
Obama spends first evening in Kenya with extended family
US President Barack Obama has reunited with his extended family on the first evening of his trip to Kenya. In his first visit as US president, Obama is expected to discuss trade and counterterrorism strategies. (25.07.2015)
Obama arrives on first presidential visit to Kenya
Barack Obama has landed in Kenya on his first visit to the east African country since becoming US president. The president hopes to boost trade and security ties during the trip to his father's homeland and Ethiopia. (24.07.2015)
Obama in Africa: Allies against terror
During President Obama's visits to Kenya and Ethiopia, fighting terror will be high on the agenda.The US is also hoping to benefit from Africa's strong economic growth but faces strong competition from China. (23.07.2015)
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Brexit timing clarified: employment law set to continue intact
The Conservative Party Conference has provided Theresa May, and her Government, with an opportunity to publicise their plans for the timing of Brexit.
In her speech to the Conference on 2 October, the Prime Minster announced that -
Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty will be invoked by the end of March 2017, triggering the start of the UK's formal withdrawal from the European Union. At that point, the two year period of negotiations between the EU and the UK, to design the exit agreement, will commence. The UK will leave the Union by March 2019 (absent an agreed extension).
In the next Queen's Speech, which will be in either April or May 2017, a Great Repeal Bill will be introduced, to come into force on the date on which the UK actually leaves the EU.
Despite its rather grand name, the bill is simply a device to enable the Government to manage the process of separating UK law from EU law, where it decides that this is necessary. The bill will repeal the European Community Act 1972, the UK law that currently gives supremacy to EU law, and at the same time, will convert all existing EU law into UK law.
This means that, as at the date of Brexit, there will be no immediate end to the applicability in the UK of EU derived laws, including employment laws. Instead, they will remain intact and in place, with the Government/Parliament then able to decide whether to retain or repeal or amend them at their leisure, post Brexit.
For more information read our article on the Great Repeal Bill.
In terms of what these announcements mean for UK employment law, it remains the case that there is no immediate change. The plan is for EU derived employment laws to remain in place at Brexit and continue until repealed or changed. In fact, it appears that there may be no Brexit-related change for quite some time, if at all, given that Theresa May also used her Conference speech to announce that, "existing workers' legal rights will continue to be guaranteed in law, and they will be guaranteed as long as I am Prime Minister". This has been confirmed by David Davis, the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, who recently announced to Parliament that, "[the Great Repeal Act] will provide for a calm and orderly exit and give as much certainty as possible to employers, investors, consumers and workers. And we have been clear, UK employment law already goes further than EU law in many areas - and this Government will do nothing to undermine those rights in the workplace". Find here a recent House of Commons briefing paper on "Brexit and Employment Law".
It seems, therefore, that businesses hoping that Brexit might provide an opportunity for rules on, for example, agency workers, holiday pay or discrimination compensation to be revisited could be disappointed in the short term. This does not mean, however, that Theresa May's Premiership will be a quiet time for employers. Announcements over recent weeks indicate that topics in which the Government is interested include both worker representation on company boards and the interaction between the regulatory framework surrounding employment and modern business models. The suggestion is that new regulation in these areas may be in the offing.
For further information on the employment and pension law implications of Brexit, please visit the Brexit section of GENIE.
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Linkin Park singer commits suicide by hanging
Chester Bennington, the lead singer of American rock band Linkin Park, has committed suicide, TMZ reports.
According to TMZ, law enforcement sources said the singer hanged himself at a private residence in Palos Verdes Estates in L.A. County.
Bennington’s body was discovered just before 9 a.m. Thursday, July 20th.
Chester was married with 6 children from 2 wives.
The singer struggled with drugs and alcohol for years. He had said in the past that he'd considered committing suicide because he was abused as a child by an older male.
Chester was very close with Chris Cornell, who also committed suicide by hanging in May.
Linkin Park had a lot hits over the years — including “Faint”, “In the End” and “Crawling.”
Bennington was 41.
Bobby Manuel 21 July 2017 at 11:24
very sad. just finished listening to his song, bittersweet
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Arranmore Lighthouse From Above
Arranmore Island is the second largest island in Ireland and one in which Irish is the prevalent language although most of the 500 plus people who live there speak both English and Irish. It is a favoured destination for those who like to immerse themselves in Irish culture and is savoured by those who enjoy cliff walks and outdoor pursuits. The lighthouse was the first lighthouse built in the Donegal area and was manned up until 1976. It was first set up to deal with the Atlantic shipping lane and also acted as a World War 2 monitoring post.
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Slieve League Cliffs From Above
Slieve League Cliffs (Sliabh Liag), situated on the south west coast of Donegal, are said to be among the highest and finest marine cliffs in Europe.
Doon Fort Portnoo
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The Last “King” in Ireland
Toraigh Island is small. It’s got less than 150 inhabitants, one paved road, one church, one grocery store, one hotel and – still – one king. Patsy Dan Rodgers is 71 and became king in 1993.
Chasing the Northern Lights
Chasing the Northern Lights off the north coast of Ireland has become a pursuit of passion for Donegal’s photographic community.
The Mill Restaurant Dunfanaghy
A small award winning restaurant with 7 individually decorated bedrooms located along Wild Atlantic way on the outskirts of Dunfanaghy.
Moville Inishowen Donegal
Moville is located on the banks of Lough Foyle and is only a 30 min drive from the historic city of Derry. One of Donegal’s heritage towns, Moville takes it’s name from the Irish Maghbile, which means “Plain of the Ancient Tree” and refers to the site of an ancient monastery.
The Bridge to Cruit Island
Cruit is connected to the mainland at Belcruit by a bridge built at the time of World War II, and the bridge, some of the finest beaches in Donegal and the golf course combine to make the island a very popular destination.
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Bay of Fundy Marathon takes local runners across international lines
June 23, 2019 by Mike Mandell on Running/Cycling, Sports
ELLSWORTH — Marathon runners often traverse entire cities, counties and even states to reach their final destinations. One race this weekend took it even further.
Local runners were among the many who traveled to the Downeast stretch of the U.S.-Canada border for Sunday’s Bay of Fundy International Marathon. The event featured a full marathon, half-marathon, ultra marathon and 10K and took runners between Lubec and Campobello, N.B.
“I love the Bay of Fundy races,” said Franklin runner Lisa Kearns, one of 592 runners competing in the four-race event. “[It’s] one of my favorite places to race and visit the towns in that area.”
In the marathon portion of the event, Jamie Anderson of Amherst was the top local finisher with a time of 3 hours, 22 minutes, 39 seconds. Andrew Tiemann of Ellsworth placed 17th with a time of 3:44:57, and Harlan Brown of Bar Harbor placed 70th with a time of 4:55:51 to give the race three Hancock County finishers.
In the half-marathon, two Dedham runners earned top-10 finishes with Karl Zukauskas placing fifth with a time of 1:32:26 and Lilian Calderwood crossing the finish line as the top female finisher with a time of 1:35:44 and place of eighth. Other local finishers included Sara Hunt of Dedham (14th), Daphne Lang of Orland (26th), Laura Anderson of Bar Harbor (63rd) and Christa Brey of Ellsworth (80th).
“I wanted just to get out there and see how I could do,” said Brey, who placed in the top third of the 285-runner half-marathon field. “There’s always a lot of people, but everybody’s always able to spread out pretty quickly.”
In the 10K race, Nick Brown and Jada Wensman of Ellsworth placed fifth and sixth with times of 44:54 and 45:00, respectively. Tom Murphy of Ellsworth (14th), Kearns (28th), Lloyd Harmon of Ellsworth (56th), Michael Buss (69th), Robin Emery (108th) and Ryan Connolly (120th) of Lamoine, Ken Huitt (127th) and Lydia Madrid (128th) of Orland and Cheryl Murphy of Ellsworth (140th) rounded out the local finishers.
At the end of the day, the event’s bravest runners crossed the finish line to conclude the 31-mile ultra marathon. In that race, Bar Harbor’s Emily Rusiecki finished with a time of 5:56:02 to place 10th of 18 competitors.
The 438 runners crossing the U.S.-Canada border were required to check in a day or two before the event and display their passports prior to the race. Registration sites were present on both the American and Canadian sides with runners being bused across the border to the proper starting locations if necessary.
“They’ve made it so they can keep track of everybody while also making sure there’s nothing disrupting the race,” Brey said. “There’s no stopping once you get to the border.”
With nearly 600 people competing in races of different lengths and difficulty levels, runners finished at all hours of the morning and afternoon. Yet regardless of the races in which they were competing, the mood at the finish line was a festive one.
“When you get to the finish line, the streets of Lubec are lined with runners greeting each other and cheering you on,” Brey said. “It’s a great experience.”
Mike Mandell
Mike Mandell is the sports editor at The Ellsworth American and Mount Desert Islander. He began working for The American in August 2016. You can reach him via email at [email protected]
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Sarraounia: relationship-based awareness-raising to keep
girls in school
Five questions to Harouna Balkissa Brah
Project Manager Sarraounia
In what context is the Sarraounia Project taking place ?
Schooling for girls in Niger is not ideal, especially in the rural areas. The main challenge is to make education inclusive, particularly in secondary education, where gender inequalities between boys and girls continue to exist, both in access to and completion of studies. In 2015, the percentage in full-time education in the first four years of secondary school was 30 % for girls compared to 40 % for boys. The same year, the rate of completion of the first four years was 16 % among girls and 22 % among boys.
Many factors are involved in girls dropping out of school. The school environment is characterised by a lack of facilities and equipment. In most rural schools, pupils sit on the floor and there are no toilets. Moreover, social norms often prioritise the marriage of girls over educational success. Finally, one factor that is seldom spoken of is linked to the deterioration in the quality of the education system. Many girls have the motivation, they want to succeed in their studies, but most of them risk being excluded from the system due to their poor results. When a girl is excluded, the only alternative that remains open to her is marriage.
The development by the Nigerien government of a strategy to accelerate schooling for girls represents a real step forward: there is, at least, an official acknowledgement of the need to combat the gender stereotypes rooted in a highly patriarchal Nigerien society. In such a context, we couldn’t have been more justified in trying out a new methodological approach to reduce educational inequalities between girls and boys in rural communities.
How can parents be persuaded of the benefit of sending their daughters to school ?
The strongest resistance to social change is apparent mainly in the private sphere, within the families themselves. In order to win the trust of communities and form a special relationship with parents of pupils, we have prioritised a local follow-up. We work with local NGOs who assigned a (female) coordinator to each village involved in the intervention. They go there once a fortnight and hold discussion sessions with the mothers, fathers, teachers, girls and boys.
As far as the awareness-raising tools are concerned, we do not restrict ourselves to inclusive dialogues within the communities. We also favour innovative practices to increase awareness. Rural communities appreciate concrete actions. It is therefore important to demonstrate to them the tangible benefits of school education.
That is why in September 2017, we organised a study trip to Benin for the best pupils from the schools involved in our intervention. Those girls, who excel in their studies, represent an exception. Offering them this reward is something completely new and unimaginable in the rural environment. This type of initiative is more likely to attract interest from the parents, who are still hesitant about schooling for girls.
“We created a circle of communication for social change at local level. Every individual now has the opportunity to be a link in a chain of awareness raising among citizens to encourage a school education for girls. “
In what way is the working method of the Sarraounia project innovative ?
Until now, projects to promote school education for girls in Niger have taken a technocratic view of gender inequalities, which makes it more difficult for local agents to take on such a concept. That’s why we tried out a new, more pragmatic methodological approach to tackle the often obvious denial of the very problems of educational inequalities. We call our approach: relationship-based awareness-raising.”
For a pilot intervention like the Sarraounia project, innovation is a strategic priority. The real issue of this experimentation is twofold. On the one hand, making the local agents aware that the school education of girls is a real social problem to which local solutions have to be found that are appropriate to their own situations. On the other hand, motivating local agents to get involved voluntarily themselves in the efforts for a collective plea in favour of this desirable social transformation.
To that end, we have put innovative activities in place in Niger, such as participative theatre sessions on sensitive themes such as the burden of household chores or child marriage. We have also begun organising awareness days. These are three-day immersion visits that we make to each community, during which recreational, sports or cultural activities are organised.
The Sarraounia project has, for example, set up a school exchange between 4th-year secondary school pupils from the rural school of Tombo Kasso and from a private school in Niamey. Beyond the ties formed between pupils from different social classes, these days have enabled the girl pupils, who have begun learning how to play handball this year, to play a match with the pupils from the capital.
Through this method we have helped create a virtuous circle of communication for social change at local level. From now on, every individual has the opportunity to be, voluntarily, a link in a chain of raising awareness among citizens of providing a school education for girls. This methodology is consistent with one of the key principles of the Belgian development cooperation, namely supporting local dynamics in interventions that prioritise endogenous approaches to development.
Which people are the links in this awareness raising chain among citizens ?
The project highlights positive models, they are pioneering families who have, very early on, demonstrated their commitment to the schooling of girls, both in their own homes and in the public sphere. Despite strong social pressure, these exceptional families, who are, in the minority in their social environments, place greater value on girls attending school than on child marriage. Their example can motivate other members of the community who are reluctant to change their attitude or behaviour.
In this respect, it is crucial to identify and improve the standing of progressive leaders, the individuals with most influence and respect within the communities, such as religious leaders or traditional leaders. For example, in the context of the first Sarraounia competition, an imam was awarded the prize for religious leader most committed to schooling for girls, after he handed over the dowry of his daughter, who was accepted for the General Certificate of Secondary Education, to enable her to continue her studies at upper secondary school. .
What is the Girls Not Brides platform and the Global Meeting organised by it ?
The “Girls Not Brides” platform is a global partnership of organisations determined to put an end to child marriage worldwide. The Sarraounia project became a member of the platform in 2017.
An international gathering is being held in June 2018 in Malaysia. Our participation represents an opportunity for networking, exchanging experiences and good practices with member organisations coming from other countries or regions experiencing similar situations to those of Niger. Nigeria, for example, is also under attack from religious associations resistant to change in social norms in favour of child marriage.
For a project like Sarraounia, which is in the process of trying out innovative approaches, this is also undoubtedly an opportunity to raise the profile of the intervention internationally.
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This is a weekly column from freelancer Rowan Kaiser, which focuses on "Western" role-playing games: their stories, their histories, their mechanics, their insanity, and their inanity.
In the past few weeks, I've noticed a few different sources that have used isometric perspective as an indicator of classic role-playing games. First, GOG.com advertised the new throwback RPG Inquisitor by saying it was "true to the isometric roots of classic PC gaming." Then Obsidian's Project Eternity Kickstarter heralded its isometric perspective regularly.
I found this focus on perspective to be a little confusing. Certainly I love Diablo and Fallout and other isometric RPGs, but the genre has such variety in it that focusing single components seems narrow. But what if I was wrong? What if classic RPGs actually are almost all isometric, or turn-based, or story-driven, or open-world? What if there isn't that much variety after all?
So I decided to test my theory that classic RPGs come in a variety of flavors. I made a list of the most important and famous western, non-massively multiplayer role-playing games – which spanned 50 titles. Then I looked at the components that usually distinguish RPGs from one another: perspective, combat style, complexity of character development, story importance, whether there are puzzles, geography, and how the game provides the character(s) you control. What I found is that the RPG genre is not easily categorized. What I found was a genre filled of diverse titles.
(Obviously there's a selection bias in the games I choose to label as "important." For example, I included only two Gold Box games of the 15, due to their similarities. There may also have been titles you consider classics that I have forgotten. These are of course my subjective opinions, as well, which means that some games styles may be a little bit over or underrepresented. And of course, the data based on my own opinion is provided to prove a general point about the diversity of the RPG genre. If you want to see and maybe copy the "raw data" for your own list, feel free!)
Perspective: To say that RPGs can look different from one another is an understatement. I had five different major categories: first-person (Skyrim), third-person (Knights Of The Old Republic), isometric (Fallout), overhead (Ultima VII), and tiled, which is a first person perspective where you move forward in squares, like in Dungeon Master, Wizardry, and this year's The Legend Of Grimrock.
My favorites are almost equally divided up between those five categories, and they've each got 7-10 games included. The only really interesting thing about this division: the only third-person games I listed are BioWare games. There were also a few outliers – the partial tiles of Betrayal At Krondor, and the adventure game perspective of Quest For Glory – as well as the fairly common tiled dungeon/overhead tactical combat in older RPGs.
Combat: This is one of the great debates in RPGs. At the extreme ends, there are people who think that anything that's not pure turn-based is a betrayal of the genre, or those who think that RPGs should be like the best action games with skill trees. Yet obviously there's a diversity, from the rapid clicking of Diablo to the hybrid systems of the Infinity Engine games and turn-based tactical combat of Jagged Alliance II.
As with perspective, I thought I'd split this roughly evenly or even lean turn-based. To my surprise, it leaned real-time. Only 15 of the games on the list were pure turn-based, while 21 were real-time. The remainder were hybrids, like the "real time, but you pause all the time" Baldur's Gate or the timed turn-based combat of Dungeon Master and its successors. The games I labeled "Action," a diverse set that includes games from the The Elder Scrolls, Mass Effect, and Diablo series and defined as requiring player skill for victory, was the most popular sub-set with 15 games, with 11 of the games. Turn-based combat wasn't far behind, but it was divided between tactical and menu-based combat systems.
Progression Complexity: The question behind this division is simple: how much time to you spend building your character(s) after you've created them. Early attribute-based RPGs would be at the low end of the spectrum, where the characters were who they were and only really changed with equipment. On the other hand, games like Wizardry VII and, later, Fallouts and Dragon Ages involve near-constant decision-making. This split pretty evenly, with games of medium complexity, like Betrayal At Krondor's skill focus selections being the most common.
Story Importance: How much time in the game is spent on conversation, narration, and cutscenes? A game like Rogue stands on one end, with Mass Effect on the other. I didn't try to massage this data in any way. I just listed the games, and wrote down how important I thought their stories were to them. Yet even I was surprised when this section came down with a perfect split: 17 games with a lot of story, 17 with a decent amount, and 16 with very little embedded narrative.
Puzzles: I don't know about you all, but I have some issues with puzzles in my RPGs. It's part of the reason that Dungeon Master-like games don't sit well with me. I didn't find the amount of puzzles to be quite so perfectly balanced as stories, but it was once again a fairly even split between games without puzzles, games with puzzles the players had to solve, and games where the character solves puzzles with proper skills.
Geographical Structure: I've written before on the structure of storyline within geographical spaces, which is something I'm not sure game criticism focuses on enough. How you spend your time in an RPG is critical, and much of that is traveling to and exploring spaces for different reasons, within different contexts. Skyrim is the recent reigning champion of open-world exploration games, giving it a very different feel from Dragon Age 2's single location. Fallout may be turn-based and isometric, but it feels quite similar to other quest hub-using games like Knights Of The Old Republic. I also included a category for linear games, by which I don't mean you travel in a straight line, but that you complete particular areas in order, which usually removes them from later consideration – Deus Ex's travels from New York to Hong Kong and so on fit this category. There are also dungeon crawlers, where the goal is to conquer a single or group of dangerous locations, and if towns exist at all, they're there to resupply before heading back in. Rogue is the ideal form of a dungeon crawler.
Once again, I found notable variety. 16 open-world games made it the clear favorite, but there were at least six examples of each of the others. This is also the category I had the most difficulty in categorizing. Fallout 3 feels more open-world than quest hubs in New Vegas do to me, but it's a gut decision, and I could easy switch either's category. I couldn't even figure out how to fit Baldur's Gate and Mass Effect 2 into these categories.
Character/Party Composition: I've called the switch from party creation to single-character with recruitable companions one of the most important shifts in RPG history. That's true-only one of the 13 games with full party creation on my list is a post-1995 non-sequel (Icewind Dale, with Wizardry VIII and Might & Magic VI the two sequels). But other than that, once again, there's a wide variety of games where you create a single character, recruit a lone character then a companion, or recruit a full party. There's also a dozen where you play as a lone character, one of which, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, doesn't even begin with customization.
When I started this little project, I expected a variety of RPG forms. I expected to say that isometric perspective wasn't such an important component of classic games, or that there were a bunch of different successful combat styles. But I really didn't expect the balance at so many levels. There has been a fantastic array of different role-playing games through the years, and the critical questions of how to build them have never answered. It's clear that there's no one best way to build a classic RPG. It's also clear that this is the most diverse genre in video game history.
Rowan Kaiser is a freelance writer currently living the Bay Area, who also writes for The A.V. Club, and has been published at Salon, Gamasutra, Kotaku, and more. He still occasionally finds Ultima VI Moongate maps and mantra notes when he visits his parents' house. Follow him on Twitter @rowankaiser.
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State Chiefs Offer Plan To Improve Teacher Quality
By Thomas Toch
An ad hoc committee of the Council of Chief State School Officers will recommend that states raise the standards for entry into teacher-training programs in an effort to reduce the supply of new teachers, drive up salaries, and thus attract higher-caliber teachers into the profession.
The committee concluded that moves by many states in recent years to require teacher candidates to pass basic-skills tests have failed to improve the quality of students entering the profession because passing scores have been set too low.
Quality of Teachers
To counteract that situation, the four-member panel, which was formed to study ways of improving the quality of teachers, recommends in a draft report that state education departments raise minimum-competency standards for entry into teacher-education programs and shun the common practice of setting lower standards "by consensus" in order to get them approved or to maintain a supply of new teachers.
Such a policy would improve the quality of students entering the teaching profession in two ways, the panel's draft report asserts.
First, higher test standards would allow only more academically able students to enter teacher-education programs.
Second, the report contends, higher cutoff scores would sharply reduce the number of college students entering the teaching profession. Thus, school districts, under the principle of supply and demand, would be forced to raise salaries to compete for teachers. These higher salaries, the report implies, would in turn encourage better students to become teachers.
"The biggest problem we face is getting top people into the profession," said Robert G. Scanlon, the secretary of education in Pennsylvania and chairman of the committee. "But in many states, the cutoff scores on the basic-skills tests are 'watered down' to the point where they do nothing to ensure the competency of teacher candidates."
Initial Endorsements
The report, which the full 50-member council is scheduled to consider this summer, attributes the low cutoff scores in many states to the need to win initial endorsements of the skills tests from segments of the education community--some teachers' unions and education schools, for example--that oppose them.
To minimize the "political problems" that may accompany a policy designed to attract better students into the profession by deliberately holding down the supply of new teachers, the report urges states to set these new standards in cooperation with neighboring states.
Such "regional consortiums," as they are called in the report, would, for example, help a state avert an exodus of students to education schools in bordering states that have lower admissions standards.
"It would be difficult for one chief [state school officer] to say he wants to dry up supply to improve quality [of teachers]," said Mr. Scanlon. "But regionally, chiefs may have a better chance of handling the political problems of such a policy."
Civil-rights advocates have been vehemently opposed to the use of basic-skills testing for admissions to teacher-education programs or for certification.
And teacher unions and financially troubled education schools have opposed measures that would reduce enrollment in teacher-training programs.
Thirty-three states have adopted or are considering some form of so-called "competency-based" teacher training that requires teacher candidates to pass a proficiency test in mathematics, writing, and verbal skills.
Additional Proposals
Aside from recommending the upgrading of testing standards and the formation of regional consortiums, the panel made 13 other proposals to improve the quality of teachers. These recommendations cover a range of issues, including recruitment and selection of students for teacher-education programs, the effect of increased social and legal demands on teachers' performance, and competency-based teacher training.
The committee's recommendations were based on the results of a survey, which sought to identify the current condition of teaching and teacher-training in each state, completed by all 50 chief state school officers.
The survey results do not represent a unanimity of opinion among the state education leaders, but rather "a sense of direction," according to Mr. Scanlon. Some chief state school officers, especially those in the Midwest, said they would not push for the use of basic-skills tests in their states, Mr. Scanlon said.
However, responses to the survey suggested that those opposed to the tests were not opposed to them per se.
Rather, Mr. Scanlon said, there was a feeling among some of the state education leaders that raising teacher salaries is the only realistic way of getting better students into the teaching profession.
The report also recommends that state education departments:
Give more attention to teacher-recruitment incentives, such as scholarships for able students who choose education as a career;
Determine which universities in their region are eliminating education schools and why;
Urge federal officials to earmark federal financial aid for top students entering education programs and to commission research on the effect of competency-based teacher educa-tion on teachers' performance and students' achievement;
Conduct regional studies of teacher supply and demand to determine the probable impact of raising education schools' admissions standards;
Develop guidelines for the use of emergency teaching certificates; and
Encourage education schools to form partnerships with elementary and secondary educators.
Committee Make-Up
Established in August 1980, the committee includes, in addition to Mr. Scanlon, Wilson C. Riles, superintendent of public instruction in California; Lynn Simons, state superintendent of public instruction in Wyoming; and Wayne Teague, state superintendent of education in Alabama. Gregory R. Anrig, former commissioner of education in Massachusetts, served on the committee until his appointment as president of the Educational Testing Service last fall.
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Edison Project Plans Expansion as New Investors Provide $71 Million Boost
By Mark Walsh
The Edison Project will enter its fourth year of managing public schools this fall with its largest lineup of schools to date and a new round of private investment led by software billionaire Paul G. Allen, a co-founder of Microsoft Corp.
Mr. Allen's Vulcan Ventures Inc. of Bellevue, Wash., is investing $30 million in the New York City-based Edison, which contracts to manage charter schools and regular public schools nationwide. Additional new investors have combined with Mr. Allen to contribute a total of $71 million in Edison's latest round of private financing.
The money will help Edison expand from 51 schools in the 1998-99 school year to 77 schools this fall. Enrollment in the schools is expected to grow from 24,000 last year to 37,000.
"This is our largest capital infusion since our inception," said Christopher Whittle, the president and chief executive officer of Edison, which has received a total of $232 million in private investment since its founding in 1992. "It is increasingly easy to raise [capital]. In the early days, it was not."
Although the company is not yet profitable, Edison officials have said its growth is meeting expectations.
Mr. Allen helped found Microsoft with his friend Bill Gates, then left the company in 1983 for health reasons. He retains some 8 percent of stock in the software giant, and he has used his profits from Microsoft's rise in value to provide venture capital for technology-related start-ups.
In addition to Vulcan Ventures, Edison's latest round of financing includes $15.8 million from UBS Capital and undisclosed amounts from Continuation Investments Group Inc. and executives of Kohlberg, Kravis, and Roberts, a New York City investment firm.
Mr. Whittle last week also announced a deal between Edison and APEX Online Learning Inc., a technology company financed by Mr. Allen.
APEX, also based in Bellevue, provides online versions of Advanced Placement courses to high school students who don't have such courses available to them in their schools.
Edison plans to invest at least $5 million in APEX, and this coming school year will test ways of integrating classroom instruction with online learning at four to six of its schools, Mr. Whittle said.
Sally Narodeck, the chief executive officer of APEX, said Edison schools "have a very technology-rich configuration."
"For us, this is an opportunity to get close to a customer that is very focused on improving student achievement," she said.
Vol. 18, Issue 43, Page 10
Published in Print: August 4, 1999, as Edison Project Plans Expansion as New Investors Provide $71 Million Boost
Read our story, "Two Reports Offer Bright Outlook for Education Industry," May 19, 1999.
See a current list of Edison Project schools, from the Edison Project. Also from the Edison Project, read research behind its design.
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Home EJIL Analysis International Commissions of Inquiry as a Template for a MH17 Tribunal ? A Reply to Jan Lemnitzer
International Commissions of Inquiry as a Template for a MH17 Tribunal ? A Reply to Jan Lemnitzer
Published on February 9, 2017 Author: Larissa van den Herik
In his essay on ‘International Commissions of Inquiry and the North Sea incident: a model for a MH17 tribunal?’ Jan Lemnitzer makes the argument that the origins of commissions of inquiry (COIs) dealing with international criminal law are deep-rooted, dating back well before the Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907. Presenting the Doggerbank inquiry as a de facto criminal trial, he disputes that contemporary commissions of inquiry should be seen as distinct from the Hague tradition as some scholars, including myself, have argued. In addition, Lemnitzer believes that a MH17 tribunal premised on the historical precedent of the Doggerbank inquiry offers the most promising avenue for justice especially also given the similarity of the position of Russia in both situations. I have truly appreciated Lemnitzer’s indepth account of the Doggerbank inquiry, including his analysis of the politics leading up to the inquiry as well as his points on the reception and subsequent framing of the inquiry’s outcome. Yet, as I will set out in this reply, I do not agree with some of Lemnitzer’s overarching arguments regarding Doggerbank as a precedent, the genealogy of commissions of inquiry and their present-day possibilities as such arguments fail to distinguish between different models of inquiry on the one hand and between inquiry and criminal investigation on the other.
The Pluriformity of Commissions of Inquiry
As Jan Lemnitzer indicates in the opening sentence of his article, commissions of inquiry (COIs) “have recently begun to feature more prominently in academic and political debate”, and I would add, they bourgeon in actual practice. Commissions of inquiry are created by the Human Rights Council (HRC), the UN Secretary-General, regional organizations (e.g., The Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Georgia, and the Independent Fact Finding Committee on Gaza), States (e.g., the Chilcot Inquiry) and there are even commissions of inquiry shrouded with some formality but operating outside formal structures (e.g., The Independent International Commission on Kosovo). To the extent that they deal with situations of international concern or with international legal questions, these commissions have caught the interest of international legal scholars. But what are commissions of inquiry and to what extent are all these commissions part of the same concept? Some further conceptual exploration seems needed as the diversity in the practice of COIs is vast. In addition to being established within different institutional frameworks, commissions also vary as regards their composition (lawyers versus diplomats / politicians versus technical experts), scope and focus of mandate (focus on a situation over a prolonged period of time versus focus on one incident), framing of mandate and language used (mandate to frame facts as violations of law versus framing facts through non-legal, e.g., technical, diplomatic, historical approaches), methods of fact-finding (e.g., through witnesses or based on documents), and on the type of facts that are being found or construed as well as on the follow up that is being proposed, if any. This pluriformity raises the question to what extent there is one concept of inquiry; do the commonalities outweigh the differences?
Inquiry is commonly understood as being about establishing or construing facts by a third party in a non-binding manner. Leaving the philosophical debate apart about what a fact is and whether this can be established at all, further typologies of commissions of inquiry can be made based on the variables highlighted above. According to one typology, a distinction can be drawn between accountability versus non-accountability-oriented inquiries which is a distinction that resonates with claims about the Age of Accountability. To be meaningful, such a distinction requires further specification of the notion “accountability”, as it does not necessarily differentiate between commissions that might ultimately be quite different in nature: a commission that contributes to broader narratives of accountability can still be very distinct from a commission actually using international criminal law-standards or a commission functioning as a de facto trial. Contemporary commissions of inquiry as established by the Human Rights Council do not tend to operate as de facto trials and the propriety of having COIs name names has been questioned (see here). UN Secretary-General Guterres recently also distinguished between COIs and criminal investigative mechanisms when observing that the General Assembly’s newly established Independent Mechanism to assist in the prosecution of international crimes committed in Syria has a quasi-prosecutorial function that goes beyond the scope of the mandate of the Syrian COI. Alternative to the accountability-typology, and in my view preferably, the institutional environment and method of establishment could also serve as benchmark for differentiation. The archetype of inquiry as it was codified in the Hague Regulations was transactional in nature, in the sense that a commission of inquiry would be established pursuant to the agreement of the States whom the inquiry concerned, each State proposing its own commissioners as in arbitration. The Human Rights Council (HRC) inquiries are situated at the other end of the spectrum, being more of an authoritative nature, in that they can be established without the consent of the State(s) concerned and the commissioners are all independent experts appointed by the HRC. Given the consent-based nature of our international legal system, this difference seems vital and it raises the question to what extent an inquiry genealogy exists through which contemporary HRC inquiries can be traced back to the Hague archetype.
As Jan Lemnitzer describes, and on this point I fully agree with him, the early inquiry practice did deviate from the Hague archetype in a significant way. Indeed, in contrast to Hague provisions limiting inquiry to statement of facts, the mandate of the Doggerbank inquiry included an express instruction to take on questions of blame and responsibility. Based on these instructions, one could qualify the Doggerbank inquiry as having an accountability mandate. Yet, Russia did manage to dull the accountability-potential. Given the requirement of consent, Russia put its mark on the framing of the mandate as well the outcome. This shows how the involvement of States in the establishment of a commission of inquiry informs its functioning and framing.
Justice through a Commission of Inquiry?
Regardless of characterization, a question of more acute interest for practice is whether indeed the Doggerbank Inquiry offers a viable model for a MH17 Commission of Inquiry, or even a Tribunal. This suggestion builds on parallels between Doggerbank and MH17, in particular similarities in the position of Russia. A crucial difference of course was that in the Doggerbank case, the UK had a very strong negotiating position as the Royal Navy blockaded the Russian squadron during the negotiations immediately after the attack. MH17 victim States do not seem to be in a similarly strong negotiating position. Lemnitzer’s suggestion is further premised on the idea that Russia remains committed to a genuine international investigation of the MH17 incident, and that Russia “would find it difficult and perhaps embarrassing to reject a forum to address all of its earlier concerns and based on a precedent created by Russia itself” (p. 944). Apart from the fact that embarrassment does not seem to be a factor that informs Russian politics, a key question arises as to how genuine Russia really is. Persistent claims that Russian hackers targeted the Dutch Safety Board just prior to the release of its report in October 2015 are in any event indicative of the politics involved. Lemnitzer argues that “it is difficult to see how a [tribunal] that would […] openly antagonize Russia could serve international justice” (p. 927) and he thus submits that “what is needed is a form of international investigation that addresses all concerns raised by Russia” (p. 928). According to this logic, a MH17 tribunal or commission of inquiry may only be viable to the extent that Russia maintains a sense of control over the outcome, which seems contradictory to the very purpose of the exercise, if the purpose is indeed to deliver justice.
Another question concerns the exact purpose of the proposed MH 17 tribunal or (adversarial) commission of inquiry. The fact that the terms commission of inquiry and tribunal are used seemingly interchangeably may add to the confusion as these are generally different exercises. The idea of Doggerbank was “for the form of punishment to be decided by the Russian side, but the question of guilt to be decided by the international inquiry alone” (p. 932). In the words of Balfour, as quoted by Lemnitzer, “the persons found guilty by that tribunal will be tried and adequately punished” (p. 931-932). Guilt first, trial after. Such a reversed form of justice is reminiscent of the approach of the Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland, but perhaps not necessarily something to be replicated. In contrast, contemporary commissions of inquiry are very explicit in that they do not make final judgement as regards criminal guilt. They may be precursors to international criminal prosecutions and make recommendations in this regard, but they do not act as de facto criminal trials in themselves, and their fact-finding does not equal criminal investigation. Hence, as already indicated, the question is whether Doggerbank and contemporary commissions can usefully be grouped together as being part of the same family. Alternatively, the Doggerbank precedent can also be used to envisage an entity with traits of a criminal tribunal that, as proposed by Lemnitzer, can address intricate evidentiary questions of admissibility of mobile phone clips, social media posts and radar data, complex legal questions of command responsibility and even criminal responsibility in relation to Ukraine’ decision to continue allowing air traffic over the conflict area, which is something that may well go beyond the current confines of international criminal law. But how is such a tribunal fundamentally different from the MH17 Tribunal that Russia vetoed in the Security Council? Even if not large-scale in terms of the number of prosecutions, any criminal tribunal that must be newly established and designed to deal with such intricate legal questions, will be time-consuming and costly and thus by implication not meet several of Russia’s concerns.
Finally, the question arises how an international MH17 commission of inquiry or tribunal would relate to ongoing activities, including the ICAO-inquiry undertaken by the Dutch Safety Board, the JIT-investigations, the application at the European Court of Human Rights (see e.g., Ioppa versus Ukraine), and of more recent date the application by Ukraine at the ICJ. As indicated, the politics surrounding the ICAO-inquiry and the JIT-investigations do not show much common ground between Russia and other States involved and it is therefore unlikely that, if a MH17 inquiry or tribunal was envisaged, Russian concerns and interests could be met without compromizing the institution as such. And to the extent that the Doggerbank Inquiry is regarded as a precedent, it must also be recalled that in that setting Russia ensured that no punishment followed the outcome of the inquiry. This makes one wonder: how can such a construction ever offer a “promising road to justice”?
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Larissa van den Herik is professor of public international law at the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies at Leiden University. She is Vice Dean and Director of Research of Leiden Law School. She is also vice chair of the Dutch Advisory Committee on Issues of Public International Law. And she is General Editor of the Cambridge Studies of International and Comparative Law. Read Full
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Disrupting the ‘Conditional Selfhood’ of Threat Construction
Kathryn Marie Fisher, Aug 15 2016, 205 views
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This is an excerpt from Time, Temporality and Global Politics – an E-IR Edited Collection.
Available now on Amazon (UK, USA, Ca, Ger, Fra), in all good book stores, and via a free PDF download. Find out more about E-IR’s range of open access books here
In thinking about time, temporality, and global politics, I propose that we think about conditional (non)belonging in the context of identity, insecurity, and counterterrorism. If we are to better combat counterproductive consequences of othering that increase insecurity, we must critically investigate threat labels and the meanings and policies that they legitimise through exclusionary us/them boundary-drawing. This requires that we dislocate status quo time horizons and associated identity assumptions, and that we prioritise empathy, imagination, and analytical risk-taking. It is through this disruption of time, being, and (non)belonging, I would argue, that we have the best chance of achieving effective and ethical security strategies.
This discussion contributes to ongoing conversations destabilising misperceptions of (non)belonging. This destabilisation helps us to see counterproductive effects of security practice, however unintentional these effects and their resultant insecurities may be. The consequences of dehumanisation stemming from narratives of threat construction affect individuals with no relation to violence, a consequence that is enabled and worsened by generalisations of collectives and characteristics as both ‘risky’ and ‘at risk’ (Heath-Kelly 2012).
In this sense some actors are problematically positioned along what I consider a conditional state of belonging: as part of the self, but as somehow always on the cusp of otherness and insecurity. This is ineffective with respect to security objectives, and counterproductive with respect to human rights and social justice. Identity labels are not objective signposts but ambiguous signifiers, the allocations of which too often depend upon exclusionary us/them constructions. It is our responsibility to disrupt the presumed parsimony of such representations to fight the experiences of insecurity that they enable.
How can we think about identity disruption?
There are a number of cases through which we could situate discussion on conditional belonging such as the Mediterranean migrant crisis and exclusionary discourse in Europe, xenophobic debates on immigration in US presidential campaigns, and ongoing racism in society-police relations across the US. There are, indeed, too many cases. In these examples certain actors are positioned on the (often literal) borders of full belonging, even as they do not pose a threat to security. We must ask how a temporality of conditional selfhood is formed and exacerbated by processes of boundary construction separating ‘us’ and ‘them’. It is impossible to develop effective security strategy if we do not consider how insecurities are enflamed by identity (mis)perceptions associated with security discourse and practice.[1]
For this discussion, I would like us to critically engage with the idea of homegrown terrorism, by which I mean viewing threat construction as a result of social and political practice rather than an expression of objective truth. In this sense the focus is on how we conceptualise the very idea of a ‘homegrown other’ as well as how we observe articulations of homegrown in discourse. It is an admittedly messy focus given the tensions arising from examining both idea and articulation in such a short piece.[2] However, it is hoped that this will still enable a useful starting point and introductory conversation. When counterterrorism relies so heavily on the liminal space between an imagined act of violence and an actual act of violence, the very idea of identifying a homegrown other in preventive security practice relies upon an uncertain and consequential temporal plane of targeting.[3] A critical approach does not refute the possibility of violence from some identified as ‘homegrown’, but does destabilise any notion of ‘homegrown’ as having self-evident meaning.
This helps us consider temporal dynamics of conditional (non)belonging in how processes of boundary construction often rely upon an association of terror with already marginalised groups: those seen as not having been part of the self for ‘long enough’, such as immigrant and Muslim populations. It is not that this is the only way that homegrown is constructed. There is no single definition of homegrown and there have been instances where ‘homegrown’ is applied to actors unrelated to Islamic extremism. Importantly, the Assistant Attorney General for National Security at the U.S. Department of Justice very recently said ‘Homegrown violent extremists can be motivated by any viewpoint on the full spectrum of hate — anti-government views, racism, bigotry, anarchy and other despicable beliefs’, that ‘no single ideology governs’ (Williams 2015). Thus even as there was no reference to terrorism, some articulations of homegrown include white supremacist and anti-government acts in addition to jihadist extremism.
At the same time, despite this plurality of meanings, a predominant connotation seems to stem from assumptions of distance and difference as danger in relation to homegrown and Muslim groups. Further empirical research is necessary, but as a starting point this chapter engages two claims: One that such research needs to be pursued, and two, that an identity-conceptualisation of conditional (non)belonging is one way to pursue it. Through this lens we can see how overcoming insecurity requires overcoming the damaging application of outsider status to those positioned as somehow not yet a part of ‘us’, as always encompassing some degree of otherness. Given local and international narratives that the West is at war with Islam, in addition to insecurity for those who are part of the self and have no relation to violence, we must ask how ‘security’ can create insecurity, regardless of intent.
In considering the dehumanising tropes that ambiguous and consequential threat articulations often employ, the cost of using homegrown labels may outweigh the benefits. By breaking down labels we may better empathise with (without speaking for) victims of insecurity, combating politics of non-belonging without falling into parochial, racialised, and/or orientalist[4] discourse (Said 1979; Biswas 2004). This breaking down is necessary because in ‘doing security’ discursive representations and material practice often (mistakenly) conflate groups of (often minority) individuals as collectively under-civilised and under-developed (Hindess 2007). When this misperceived lack of civilised-being is linked to terrorism, assumptions of under-development are even more consequential. For example, in processes of externalisation, including specific counterterrorism law exclusion orders that enable state powers to send those under suspicion of terrorism ‘back to’ another place (Finighan 2014; Fisher 2015). In this way distancing self and other depends upon and reinforces mistaken associations of difference as danger. The homegrown identifier is one example with which we may better analyse the significance of such distancing.
Homegrown as Problematic Identifier
In 2013 James B. Comey, head of the FBI, positioned the ‘emergence of home-grown violent extremists in the United States’ (Horwitz 2013) as the threat that he wakes up to every morning and goes to bed with every night, and in 2013 President Barack Obama identified ‘homegrown extremists’ as ‘the future of terrorism’ (2013). Given this as well as the known costs of some counterterrorism (Donohue 2008), we must consider homegrown in critical depth. Identity framings in this context can, however unintentional, reinforce boundaries of assumed foreignness by asserting exclusionary us/them representations. This generalises individuals along categories that act as a source of insecurity for those who fall into such groupings but have no relationship to terrorism. Associations of danger with characteristics that have no intrinsic relationship to violence, such as race, religion, and immigration, unacceptably marginalise innocent actors from a secure sense of belonging.
To trouble ‘homegrown’ as a signifier requires that we draw on critical sensibilities, encouraging us to not take the present as given, the past as known, or the future as predetermined.[5] By viewing labels as always open to reconstruction, being critically reflective opens ways to counter terror beyond ‘standard policing and military responses’ (Piazza 2009: 77). This does not ignore problem solving, but encourages us to problem solve by destabilising unnecessary limitations of identity. The increased alienation of, and violence against, minority groups underscores the urgency to disrupt temporal and geographic identity signposts. It is hoped that this will mitigate generalisations of danger that blur rather than clarify, focusing instead on strategies that are inclusive of long term security and social justice.
Counterterrorism discourse and practice is connected to broader social and political relations, and as explained by Floris Vermeulen, local counterterrorism practice ‘quickly devolves into a complicated, multiplex discussion about immigration, belonging, citizenship, Islam, and the position of Muslim communities in Western cities’ (2014: 304). In this context representations of threat are used in legitimation struggles around exceptional policy by positioning suspects as somehow unlike ‘us’, as less human (Woods et al. 2013). The danger may be viewed as homegrown, but the processes of boundary drawing that position homegrown as an entity (Abbott 1995; Albert et al. 2001) do so by distancing actors within. Distancing creates ‘conditional selves’ and exacerbates the alienation and insecurity of those with no relation to terror.[6] In this sense representations of threat counterproductively contribute to the idea that Islam is under attack by the West in how ‘Fear and distrust, especially against innocent Muslim Americans, can easily be sown and lead to a cycle of oppression that serves to validate jihadist claims’ (Rosler 2010: 66). This narrative built on complex intersections of time, space, and identity connects local conflict with global discourses, for example how in Chechnya militants are both ‘grounded in a post-colonial conflict with Russia’ as well as struggles in a ‘global war between Islam and the West’ (Swift).[7]
A key point to consider is how social and political tensions are aggravated even when stated policy aims are to avoid such consequences. This can be seen in an attention to ‘self-radicalisation within the United States within immigrant communities’ (Lister and Cruickshank: 2013) whereby the focus becomes ‘immigrants, born in Western countries, who become radicalised’ (King and Taylor 2011: 604). Such discourses damagingly merge ’immigrant’[8] with ‘terrorist’,[9] excluding from the homegrown category violence that is perpetrated by actors such as Dylan Roof. While Roof used terrorising violence in a political way, the perpetrator, target, and victims do not ‘fit’ simplistic categories of mainstream othering based on a racialisation and foreignisation of threat.
When the meaning of ‘homegrown’ is not self-evident, we must ask at what point does ‘home’ become associated with non-belonging, and ‘grown’ become associated with violent radicalisation?[10] How long is long enough to be considered part of the referent in need of protection rather than part of an other under suspicion? When the ‘homegrown’ other is stabilised by boundaries around migrant, immigrant, and/or Muslim categories, actors with no relation to violence but who identify with such groups are positioned as a threat. Such boundary drawing is counterproductive and unethical, not least given the creation durable inequalities (Tilly 1998). Different contexts inevitably demand different considerations. At the same time, even cursory observations into how conditional (non)belonging plays out in different settings can provide important examples, as in an account of externalisation by Kurdish-German journalist Mely Kiyak:
KIYAK: In Germany, we always talk about a special group of people. Although they are Germans, we still say they are – in Germany, we call it Auslaender, the foreigner. Although these people have a German passport, they are still the Auslaender. We do not really use this term when we mean Italian people or Spanish people, but we specially use this term for people from – coming from Turkey or the Arabic countries. They cannot really reach the status of being a normal German just because of this term.
CORNISH: How long do you have to be in Germany before you’re not considered an Auslaender?
KIYAK: Until you die [laughter] (Cornish 2015).
This foreignising of the other along temporal lines in the German context may resonate with experiences in other areas, the significance of which would be even more problematic with respect to counterterrorism. As observed in studies on Irish and Muslim suspect communities in the UK (Nickels et al., 2012: 351; Lynch 2013), the terrorist threat is often obscurely positioned, linked to ideas of ‘inside’ while simultaneously depending on misperceptions of the foreigner. Recent US policy focus also implies that sources of terror are based in places beyond the self, ‘from North Africa to South Asia’ (Obama 2013),[11] with one spatialisation of threat regarding terrorist detection stating ‘Industrialised countries face the challenge of spotting international terrorists at points of entry and homegrown terrorists on their borders’ [emphasis added] (Koc-Menard 2009). An implication from such constructions may be that the targeting of threats continues to be based on assumptions of spatial belonging and movement, even as such belonging and movement is far from predictable. Processes of boundary construction position certain actors as conditional selves that are somehow forever on the perimeter of full belonging, with an analysis of ‘homegrown’ perhaps providing a useful empirical snapshot to consider.
Analysing ‘Homegrown’
The homegrown other has been observed as dangerous and unexceptional, with imminent plots coming from ‘unremarkable’ (Silber and Bhatt 2007: 5) individuals with ‘normal American lifestyles’ (Pregulman and Burke 2012: 3). To get a better sense of how homegrown has been constructed, a preliminary analysis of academic and policy-focused discourse presents observations including the difficulty of defining homegrown, the separation of homegrown from other domestic and international terrorists, the presentation of homegrown as largely synonymous with jihadi extremism, and the focus on Muslim communities – all of which contribute to an ambiguous yet consequential representation of homegrown as a ‘conditional self’.
Definitional dilemma
Possible consequences of insecurity from constructions of ‘conditional selfhood’ may be exacerbated by the confusion of defining terrorism, with boundaries around homegrown, domestic, and international labels increasingly blurred.[12] As stated by Hinkkainen Kaisa, ‘there is an increasing amount of literature about homegrown terrorism, but often without a clear definition of what this constitutes’ (2013:163). Homegrown terrorism has been defined as ‘extremist violence perpetrated by U.S. citizens or legal U.S. residents, and linked to or inspired by Al Qaeda’s brand of radical Sunni Islamism’ (Pregulman and Burke 2012, 1); homegrown extremists as ‘radicalized groups and individuals that are not regularly affiliated with, but draw clear inspiration and occasional guidance from, Al Qaeda core or affiliated movements’ (Ibid.); and homegrown extremism as ‘terrorist activity perpetrated by U.S. legal residents and citizens’ (Nelson 2010). Official websites have presented ‘homegrown violent extremism (HVE)’ (‘Countering…’ 2015), research has identified ‘self-radicalized, homegrown criminal extremists’ (Carter and Carter 2012:146), and a US Senate report has referred to ‘Homegrown Islamist Radicalization’ (‘Majority and Minority…’ 2012).[13]
The challenge of multiple labels and definitions is not exclusive to the US, for example in the UK context an individual is U.K.-based ‘only if he or she is a British citizen living in the United Kingdom or was a long-term resident of the United Kingdom during that period, regardless of immigration status’, with U.K.-related meaning ‘if he or she is a British citizen living outside the United Kingdom, or a foreign citizen who visited the United Kingdom or participated from abroad in a plot targeting the United Kingdom’ (Barbieri and Klausen, 2012:414, note 17). Efforts have been made to specify ‘homegrown’, but it has also been acknowledged that any assemblage of specifics ‘would constitute such a strict criterion that hardly any organization would fit the category’ (Bjelopera 2013: 163). Indeed, a key observation is that ‘Homegrown violent jihadist activity since 9/11 defies easy categorization’ and ‘No workable general profile of domestic violent jihadists exists’ (Ibid., 2). If there is a common definitional conclusion it seems to be that the homegrown threat ‘is very difficult to define’ (Giuliano 2011).
An arguably productive complication of defining homegrown along varied iterations are recent articles on right wing extremism (Shane 2015),[14] with another report on ‘jihadist terrorists’ that references homegrown explaining just ‘0.007 percent of Muslims in the United States have been involved in domestic terror plots since 9/11’ (Gilson 2013). Considering that ‘little research has so far examined the alleged distinctiveness of homegrown terrorism empirically’ (Kaisa 2013: 157), homegrown actors are said to have limited financial support and technical know-how (Bjelopera 2013: 6; Mueller and Stewart 2012:109), and that the number of ‘indicted extremists’ has gone from 33 in 2010 to nine in 2013 (Bergen 2013), definitional inconsistencies add further confusion to an already difficult threat assessment. With terrorism positioned in modern governmentalities as a ‘risk beyond a risk’ (Aradau and Van Munster 2007, 102), the consequential ambiguity of threat identification is exacerbated, not clarified, by identifiers such as domestic, international, and homegrown.
Domestic, international, homegrown
The argument that ‘maintaining an artificial separation between domestic and international terrorist events impedes full understanding of terrorism and ultimately weakens counterterrorism efforts’ is a compelling one (LaFree et al., 2006: 6). At the time of research the FBI referenced ‘domestic terrorist threats’ as eco-terrorists/animal rights extremists, lone offenders, sovereign citizen movement, and anarchist extremism, separating homegrown Islamist extremist threats from ‘domestic’.[15] Examples of domestic terrorism included the ‘Oklahoma City bombing’ and Eric Rudolph, but not ‘Jihad Jane’ Colleen La Rose or Nidal Hasan. Following the April 2013 Boston bombings, White House press releases stated that earlier investigations indicated no clear line if activity was ‘foreign or domestic’ (Carney 2013; Brennan 2013). One article was titled ‘Boston Bomb Suspect: It Was Just Us’ (Staff Writer 2013), but assumptions of terrorists as foreign (Bulley 2008)[16] remained even as Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev had spent their adult lives in the US, and even as Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov said ‘We don’t know the Tsarnaevs, they did not live in Chechnya’ (Locker et al. 2013). Responses to the attack were not focused on Americans, but on how ‘Chechens are now going to be seen as bad people’ (Golovnina 2013), alluding to how a historical demonisation of the ‘Chechen other’ can persist over time and across space (Russell 2005; Swift 2010).
Existing research has helpfully engaged with this difficulty of defining types of terrorism (e.g. Crone and Harrow 2011; Kleinmann 2012), and more research needs to be done on both disrupting threat labels and examining non-jihadist threats: ‘Terrorist threats against U.S. officials and police that have nothing to do with Islamist militancy are surely also worthy of the scrutiny of Congress, but neither the Senate nor House homeland security committee, nor it seems any other congressional committee, has examined the issue in any detail since 9/11’ (Bergen and Lebovich 2011). The point is not that there are no sources of insecurity self-identifying (mistakenly) with Islam. Rather, that to achieve greater security we must not let ‘homegrown’ enable a silencing of non-jihadist sources of terror, nor must we allow a silencing of the insecurities that stem from how counterterrorism affects those with no relation to violence.
Homegrown as ’jihadist’
Even as threats from ‘homegrown violent extremists’ increasingly reference both jihadist and non-jihadist extremism, there has been a particular attention to, and ongoing consequence of, constructions of terrorism as Islam-related (Jackson 2007; Croft 2012). These constructions of terrorism limit our possibilities for effective security because they encourage an almost primordial essentialisation of the terrorist, restricting our ability to conceptualise terrorism as a method of violence employed by state and non-state actors, by far right and extremist Islamist contingents. Some research has underscored the threat of far right wing militants (Perliger 2013; Taylor et al. 2013), but in broader public arenas such research has been received as ‘outrageous’ (Scarborough 2013), and ‘fears [have] focused on Muslim “homegrown” terrorism”’ (Brooks 2012).[17] There are also competitions over resources, with questions ‘what about the homegrown extremists?’ in discussions of US State Department ‘foreign “Community Engagement and Resilience” projects’ (Mirahmadi 2014 ), and competing understandings ‘over what is international and what is domestic terrorism’ (Kaisa, 2013, 159).[18] Statements that ‘there is no real strategy to counter the homegrown threat’ (Temple-Raston 2010) continue to be convincing, and while efforts to coordinate local and federal law enforcement may be well intentioned, receiving Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) training and the ‘If You See Something, Say Something™’ campaign (‘Preventing…’ 2015) do not on their own indicate effective security practice.
Instead, such practices may be counterproductive in how they can enflame insecurity from racial profiling, hate crimes, xenophobia, and Islamaphobia. Discourses that securitise Islam (Croft 2012) reinforce assumptions of terrorism as Jihadi-related, with those identified as Muslim mistakenly seen as somehow more innately terroristic than others. Immigration in this context amplifies such assumptions as the degree of threat is assessed in terms of temporal and spatial connections to ‘foreign’ places. ‘[N]ative-born European(s)’ are positioned alongside representations of ‘new generations of Western Muslims,’ (Barbieri and Klausen 2012: 418) with the ‘quintessential ‘homegrown network’ composed of individuals born in the West…who embraced a radical Homegrown Jihadist Terrorism in the U.S.’ (Vidino 2007:2). Engaging in ‘homegrown jihadism’ may relate to Al Qaeda’s ‘long-standing subversion of migrant Muslims in the West’ (Acharya and Marwah 2008), but such subversion is not all migrants, and the temporality of when and how someone identifies with a particular collective is not an indicator of threat. Discourses that link nonviolent communities to threats can in fact be highly destabilising, as seen in the late August 2015 attacks against migrants in Germany (Chambers 2015). Constructions of homegrown as Islamic and immigrant-related contribute to everyday insecurity for those connected to such categories but with no relation to violence, exacerbate a narrative of the West being at war with Islam, and increase the threat from anti-government extremists in how ‘Immigration further fuels nativist instincts and hostility toward a federal government’ (Jenkins 2012: 9).
Critical attention to constructions of homegrown as overwhelmingly ‘jihadist’ is not to disregard insecurity from actors espousing extremist jihadist views. Rather this is to encourage a focus on counterproductive consequences from exclusionary threat construction to better understand how phrases such as ‘Muslim community’ may position Islam as from ‘outside’ and marginalise innocent individuals as suspect, even if the intention was to help.
‘Muslim communities’[19]
When I testified before the current House Homeland Security subcommittee on Counter-Terrorism and Intelligence chaired by Rep. King in March 2010 on ‘Working with Communities to Disrupt Terror Plots’, I specifically warned that solutions like Rep. King’s counter-productively ‘securitise the relationship’ between communities and law enforcement by presenting communities with only two avenues, either as suspects or sources to report on suspects (Elibiary 2013).
It is not difficult to interpret a majority of representations of homegrown as being built upon misplaced assumptions of homegrown terrorism as almost exclusively from Muslim communities. Even as some attention to community may be well-intentioned, related discourse and practice such as ‘community based policing’ (‘Preventing Terrorism and Countering…’, 2014) can marginalise actors by positioning certain groups as needing more protection and more surveillance, as observed in the destructive New York Police Department surveillance programme (‘End of NYPD Muslim Surveillance…’ 2014). This mistakenly establishes communities as ‘suspect’ rather than part of the self, and is an example of how identity framings can negatively position perceived difference as danger (Hillyard 1993; McGovern and Tobin 2010; Heath-Kelly 2012; Hickman et al. 2012; Eriksen 2012; Breen-Smyth 2014).
By attending to the creation of suspect communities we can see how linkages between homegrown and immigrant intensify sentiments of alienation by connecting counterterrorism with the very narratives that counterterrorism is supposed to counter: that the West is at war with Islam. Insecurity is increased here in two ways: one, by the narrative being ‘persuasive enough to motivate a small but disturbing number of American citizens and legal residents to take up arms to prevent further perceived assaults on Muslims’ (Pregulman and Burke 2012, 4), and two, in how attacks ‘by homegrown groups’ heighten ‘distrust toward the Muslim population among ethnic Europeans and, consequently, Muslims’ sense of exclusion from mainstream society’ (Vidino 2007, 589).
In looking at recent US discourse, some redirection may be under way, but more research is needed. The 2015 U.S. National Security Strategy (NSS) does not mention Muslim once, and Islam only twice, compared to the 2010 NSS that focused on the need to ‘build positive partnerships with Muslim communities around the world’ to ‘protect our homeland’ (Brennan 2010). While this represents an effort to form a united front against terrorism, on the other hand such discourse also points to an interesting dynamic linking ‘homeland’ with communities seen as external to the self. Earlier discourse positioning the best defence against ‘recruitment to jihadist terrorism in the Muslim-American community’ as being ‘the Muslim-American community’ (Jenkins 2010: 3) and stating a need for ‘positive partnerships with Muslim communities’ (Obama 2010) is similar to calls for law enforcement to work ‘with the Muslim-American community to identify signs of radicalisation’ (‘Background Briefing…’ 2013): that ‘the best way to prevent violent extremism inspired by violent jihadists is to work with the Muslim American community’ (Obama 2013). It has been said that the US should learn from the British by focusing on ‘law enforcement officers who come from a community that may be vulnerable to terrorist penetration’ (Dryer 2007), but such ‘community-based’ efforts remain under-scrutinised and highly controversial.
As seen in mixed reactions to British Prime Minister David Cameron’s 2015 speech on ‘extremist ideology’ (Gani 2015), in addition to important critiques on the exclusion of Muslim voices more broadly (Shafiq 2015), it is essential to consider the ways that such policies are counterproductive for security. Efforts at inclusivity are made, asserting that ‘Muslims are a fundamental part of the American family’ (Obama 2013). But ‘community’ can also signal exclusionary difference and conditional belonging. Even as Obama states that ‘violent extremism is not unique to any one faith’, he also says that ‘our best partners in protecting vulnerable people from succumbing to violent extremist ideologies are the communities themselves’, so that Muslim communities can ‘protect their loved ones from becoming radicalised’ (Obama 2015).[20] A continued focus on Muslim communities targets these actors with suspicion (they are externalised from full belonging with the self) and with responsibility (they are responsible for protecting the self). In this sense reference to Muslim communities contributes to an ongoing marginalisation that can simultaneously be seen as a cause and consequence of the insecurities identified by countering violent extremism discourse. As stated by Bjelopera (2013, 4), ‘the prevention of terrorist attacks would require the cooperation and assistance of American Muslim, Arab, and Sikh communities’ but ‘Muslim, Arab, and Sikh Americans recognised the need to define themselves as distinctly American communities’ [emphasis added].
Insecurity is evident in that ‘Muslim community activists fear that law enforcement coerces immigrants into becoming informants’ (Bjelopera 2013, 5) and in how terrorist events are ‘likely to exacerbate many of the difficulties that Muslim Americans have faced since 9/11…official discrimination by government agencies, violent hate crimes against persons and property, blatantly prejudicial legislative efforts targeted at Muslim religious practices and subtle societal discrimination that impacts employment, housing, and other attributes’ (Belt 2013). Further complicating insecurity is how advocates of violence also refer to the Muslim community in the ‘ideological desire to protect the Muslim community, which they believe is under attack by the West’ (Pregulman and Burke 2012, 2). Opposing voices represent competing notions of ‘Muslim community’, and what it means to belong.[21]
Assumptions of difference as danger damage individuals unrelated to violence even as both ‘scholars and law enforcement officials have noted that no workable general profile of domestic violent jihadists exists’ and that ‘generalising about the individuals involved is problematic’ (Bjelopera 2013, 2, 25):
From Qur’an burning in Florida to legislation banning the veil in France, a growing number of American and Europeans view Islam as subversive value system. This fear informs research as well, with a recent report from one Washington think-tank describing Islam as ‘threat masquerading as a religion’ and warning against ‘U.S. leadership failures in the face of Shari’ah’. Some of this paranoia reflects nativist impulses, to be sure (Swift n.d.).
We are ‘repeatedly warned about the growing alienation of American Muslims’ (Vidino 2007:12) but threat labels continue to be established through oblique configurations of conditional belonging, marginalising certain individuals from full inclusion. This marginalisation is observed in the use of identity qualifiers that in one context may be celebrated as ‘diversity’ but in the realm of counterterrorism mark a dangerous, foreign other: a Pakistani American named Farooque Ahmed, an American of Nicaraguan descent named Antonio Martinez, and ‘Pennsylvania-based Emerson Begholly’ (Giuliano 2011). Mohammad Abdulazeez, responsible for the Tennessee 2015 shootings, is described as ‘Kuwait-born…a naturalised US citizen who lived most of his life in Chattanooga’, instead of an ‘American from Chattanooga’ (Bertrand 2015).[22] Individuals are distanced from the self by focusing on qualifiers aligned with us/them discourses linked to discriminatory images of the Global South, ‘a territory peopled by “Others” that can be labelled as “uncivilised”, “traditional”, “irrational”, and “violent”, much as they were two centuries ago’ (Göl 2010:2). Discursive efforts to distance violence at home from the home can thus reinforce damaging and orientalist tropes of temporal and civilisational underdevelopment, the resultant insecurities of which affect those with no relation to violence.
Reconsidering ‘Homegrown’
Homegrown terrorism has not generated much comparative literature and it seems that the debate of old and new terrorism has fused the concepts of international Islamist terrorism and homegrown terrorism into one. I, however, argue that homegrown terrorism is more similar to the other types of domestic terrorisms in Western Europe rather than its international Salafi counterpart. (Kaisa 2013, 165)
Given public imaginaries of ‘foreign fighters’ streaming to Syria and alarmist political discourse around the Mediterranean refugee crisis, communities that are already externalised from full belonging with the self in need of protection are increasingly seen as a target audience for counterterrorism. In the context of homegrown threats such targeting may prove problematic in a number of ways, and ‘mischaracterising and inflating the Muslim homegrown American threat could prove self-defeating to the country’s efforts to defend against it’ (2011, 45). As argued by Elibiary, ‘after facilitating more than 100 events of cooperation across our country between Muslim community members and the FBI in homegrown terrorism investigations, it is clear to me today that radicalisation is an individual or small group phenomenon that sometimes requires a community-based solution but is never a community-level problem’ (2013) [emphasis added].
Despite some well-intentioned community-based efforts, in addition to an awareness of how counterterrorism can be counterproductive, authorities are still ‘unable to conceive any coherent policy that would preemptively tackle the issue of radicalisation, preventing young American Muslims from embracing extremist ideas in the first place’ (Vidino 2007, 14). Some techniques even continue to exacerbate insecurity (Vidino 2007; Bjelopera 2013), the most recent iteration being a 29 October 2015 story on how an undercover NYPD officer converted to Islam in order to spy on Muslim students. The acute insecurity experienced by one individual is powerfully explained through what could be seen as an example of damaging, conditional belonging: ‘I grew up here. To have this happen because of your religion, or your political views, it’s scary. You feel alienated. And you don’t feel like this is your home’ (Stahl 2015).[23]
The above is indicative of how security practice produces experiences of insecurity, and while ‘Some may recoil at grouping right-wing, single-issue, and left-wing terrorists with militant jihadists…there are several benefits to promoting a more comprehensive assessment of the domestic terrorist threat’ (Brooks 2012), such a shift may help combat counterproductive threat construction. Stereotyping rather than intelligence has been ‘a key factor in the use of counter-terrorism powers’ and led to ‘Asian people’ as ‘being 11 times more likely to be stopped at UK borders’ (Travis 2013), and arguments slamming ‘political correctness’ are an insufficient and embarrassing rationale for not stopping ineffective and counterproductive discourse and practice. The need to critically examine how we label terrorism should be felt as a matter of urgency, not least when reading how ‘mothers and fathers, religious leaders and students, recent immigrants and American citizens by birth… spoke of their concerns, that their fellow Americans, and at times, their own government, may see them as a threat to American security, rather than a part of the American family’ (Brennan 2010), and knowing that ‘overestimating the threat could contribute to the adoption of counterproductive counterterrorism methods, especially those that threaten to alienate Muslim communities’ (Brooks 2011, 9).
Given that ‘we have not eliminated the sources of grievance at the United States that gave rise to Al Qaeda and could spawn other terrorist movements’ (Belt), and that we have a responsibility to uphold the highest standards of social justice and human rights, it is essential to interrogate how representations of the homegrown threat in security practice may instead be influencing insecurity. This chapter is a call to consider the idea of conditional (non)belonging to support further research in this context, with the hope that this may help us find ways to combat self-defeating security discourse and practice enabled by exclusionary assumptions of (non)belonging.
*The views expressed here do not represent National Defense University, the U.S. Department of Defense, or any other U.S. government entity.
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[1] “Discourse” here refers to language from official reports and websites as well as media and academic discussion. It is thus methodologically broad, but serves the intent of this introductory piece.
[5]et al. (2011); Mignolo (2010); Persaud (2006); and Shapiro (1997).
[10][10] On radicalisation and grievance see McCauley and Moskalenko (2008) (radicalisation is a contested concept).
[11][11] On spatial imaginaries see Fisher (2014).
[12][12] On conceptualising terrorism see Schmid (2004).
[13][13] See also the DHS and FBI, Joint Intelligence Bulletin, ‘Use of Small Arms: Examining Lone Shooters and Small-Unit Tactics,’ 16 August 2011, 3.
[14][14] See also New America Foundation, ‘Deadly Attacks Since 9/11’, accessed 22 July 2015 via http://securitydata.newamerica.net/extremists/deadly-attacks.html.
[15][15] See FBI website ‘Domestic terrorism,’ http://www.fbi.gov/wanted/dt/.
[16][16] For example, a ‘Saudi man…running from the scene’ was under scrutiny in part due to ‘his nationality’ (Eligon and Cooper), and someone was ‘allowed to reenter the U.S. despite having a lapsed visa’ (Carney 2013a).
[17][17] On radicalisation focused on homegrown as jihadist-related see Gartenstein-Ross and Grossman (2009).
[18][18] As a counter example they state ‘Americans have been involved in terrorist activities’ (Kaisa, 2013, p. 159).
[19][19] It is not my intention to speak for anyone self-identifying with the Muslim community, and it must be noted that listening to individuals directly affected by intersections of threat construction and ideas of Muslim community should arguably be the core focus of future analysis.
[20][20] With thanks to an anonymous reviewer for recommending this speech.
[21][21] See Soderman (2014).
[22][22] Adding to the ambiguity of identification was how the FBI referred to it as ‘domestic terrorism’ and ‘homegrown violent extremist’ (Bacon, 2015).
[23][23] See AP ‘Probe into NYPD Intelligence Operations’ series available from http://www.ap.org/Index/AP-In-The-News/NYPD.
About The Author ( Kathryn Marie Fisher):
Kathryn Marie Fisher is Assistant Professor of International Security Studies at National Defense University’s College of International Security Affairs, USA. She has previously taught at Ohio University, USA. Her publications include work in Critical Studies on Terrorism, Critical Perspectives on Counter-Terrorism and the recent book Security, Identity, and British Counterterrorism Policy.
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New book: Jennifer A. Baker and Mark D. White (eds), Economics and the Virtues: Building a New Moral Foundation
Our readers may be interested to know about a new book coming out soon from Oxford University Press that I co-edited with Jennifer A. Baker entitled Economics and the Virtues: Building a New Moral Foundation. From the blurb:
While ethics has been an integral part of economics since the days of Adam Smith (if not Aristotle), many modern economists dismiss ethical concerns in favor of increasing formal mathematical and computational methods. But recent financial crises in the real world have reignited discussions of the importance of ethics to economics, including growing calls for a new approach to incorporating moral philosophy in economic theory, practice, and policy. Ironically, it is the ethics of virtue advocated by Aristotle and Adam Smith that may lead to the most promising way to developing an economics that emphasizes the virtues, character, and judgment of the agents it models.
In Economics and the Virtues, editors Jennifer A. Baker and Mark D. White have brought together fifteen leading scholars in economics and philosophy to offer fresh perspectives on integrating virtue into economics. The first section covers five major thinkers and schools in the virtue tradition, tracing historical connections and suggesting new areas of cooperation. The second section applies the ethics of virtue to modern economic theory, delving into its current practices and methodology to suggest areas for integration with moral philosophy. Finally, the third section addresses specific topics such as markets, profits, and justice in the context of virtue and vice, offering valuable applications of virtue to economics.
With insights that are novel as well as rooted in time-tested ethical thought, Economics and the Virtues will be of interest to economists, philosophers, and other scholars in the social sciences and humanities, as well as professionals and policymakers in the fields of economics and finance, and makes an invaluable contribution to the ongoing discussion over the role of ethics in economics.
Many if not all of the contributors will be familiar names: besides me and Jennifer, they include Christian U. Becker, Tim O'Keefe, James Otteson, Michael Baurmann and Geoffrey Brennan, Eric Schliesser, Andrew Yuengert, Christine Swanton, David C. Rose, Seung (Ginny) Choi and Virgil Storr, and Jason Brennan. (You can see the complete table of contents at Amazon, OUP, or my personal blog.)
Personally, this book has been a dream of mine for a number of years, and working with Jennifer, Adam Swallow and (the late) Terry Vaughn at OUP, and all the contributors, made that dream a reality in every possible way.
Economics and the Virtues has already been reviewed by Adam Gurri at Sweet Talk, where he calls it "a valuable source of insight, especially for economists used to operating within only one framework." Will Wilkinson of the Niskanen Center and The Economist calls it "a fascinating volume" and "an indispensable collection for anyone interested in moral psychology, economic theory, or the morality of markets," and pre-eminent philosopher and Kant scholar Onora O'Neill calls it "a rich and rewarding collection" that "explores classical accounts of the virtues, and argues that they remain essential not only to character but to culture, including the culture of markets."
(You can also see Jennifer's and my post at OUPblog discussing "The Big Short" in relation to the theme of the book.)
Posted by Mark D. White on January 20, 2016 at 09:00 AM in Aristotle, Books, Character, Ethics, History of economic thought, Markets, Methodology, Posts by Mark D. White, Virtue ethics | Permalink | Comments (1)
Call for papers: Special issue of Œconomia on externalities
I'd like to bring to your attention a fascinating call for papers from the journal Œconomia, a relatively new journal examining the history, philosophy, and methodology of economics:
Externalities in economic thought and beyond
Editors of the special issue : Steven G. Medema and Samuel Ferey
Expression of interest: November 15th, 2013
Deadline for submission: September 1st, 2014
Planed publication of the issue: 2015
Over the last sixty years, the concept of externality has become prominent within economics. It is common knowledge that the concept was first discussed by Marshall and then given an analytical content by Pigou (1920) in The Economics of Welfare, in which he analyzed the divergence between marginal private interest and marginal social interest in case of a negative externality and proposed to implement a tax system on polluting activities. Since Meade's (1952) now classic presentation of the effect of an externality through the fable of the apple grower and the beekeeper, the concept of externality has gained visibility in mainstream economic analysis. It has fostered a vast literature and many debates between economists intent on refining the definition and the actual scope of the concept. [Read More]
Posted by Mark D. White on October 7, 2013 at 02:09 PM in Calls for papers, Economic theory, Ethics, History of economic thought, Journals, Law, Methodology, Posts by Mark D. White | Permalink | Comments (0)
Two book reviews in economics and ethics from the Erasmus Journal for Philosophy and Economics
Thanks to the indispensable Heterodox Economics Newsletter (latest issue here), here are two recent book reviews that may interest our readers, both from the latest issue of the Erasmus Journal for Philosophy and Economics (6/1, Spring 2013). [In the interest of full disclosure I must note that I blurbed the first book and the second was published in my "Perspectives in Social Economics" series from Palgrave Macmillan.]
Economics as Applied Ethics: Value Judgements in Welfare Economics , by Wilfred Beckerman (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011), was reviewed by our own Jonathan B. Wight, who finds it "a well-written textbook geared to advanced undergraduate or graduate students of economics, many of whom are largely and regrettably innocent of the ethical problems inherent in conventional economic analysis." After a detailed critical breakdown by chapter, Wight concludes that:
Overall, this book is highly recommended. It covers the selected topics with depth and sensitivity. The writing is generally excellent, but there are occasions of repetition and unevenness, as if the chapters were compiled separately and merged later. A student reader who is not already familiar with basic ethical theories could benefit from a primer in some places. For example, the book discusses Amartya Sen’s theory of commitment, however it does not dig very deeply to explain or defend that notion, whether from a deontological or virtue ethics approach.
The book devotes a lot of attention to questions of equality and justice, particularly on the work of economist philosophers such as John Broome, Partha Dasgupta, Ian Little, and Amartya Sen. This is
appropriate, interesting, and relevant. However, the book does not appear to address research in experimental economics, biology, and psychology that might be relevant to some of these questions, such as the work in neuroeconomics by Paul Zak, experimental work by Vernon Smith, or recent philosophical work on virtue ethics by Deirdre McCloskey. This is the normal limitation of any text that strives to be concise, yet students should understand there is much more to ethics and economics than can be conveyed in this book.
Approximating Prudence: Aristotelian Practical Wisdom and Economic Models of Choice , by Andrew Yuengert (Palgrave Macmillan, 2012), was reviewed by Ricardo F. Crespo. According to Crespo,
Yuengert shows in this book that economic modeling undertakes only a partial analysis of economic action, because it ‘puts away’ interesting features of its subject that deserve to be taken into account. He proposes adopting the Aristotelian account of human action—more specifically, of practical wisdom—as the benchmark against which to consider economic modeling. He maintains that “economics can learn much about its limits from Aristotle, who describes aspects of choice behavior that cannot be precisely modeled” (p. 3). Thus, the aim of the book is to determine what aspects of human behavior cannot be captured by the economists’ models.
After a careful analysis of the book's structure and arguments, Crespo concludes that it
provides the useful service of identifying the characteristics of human action that economic models cannot take into account. It is useful because it explains the challenge to positive economists of trying to incorporate these characteristics into their approach, and because it highlights the features that economists must consider in their normative work. The contribution of the book lies in its originality. Economics books are not usually about what economics cannot do.
Both the author and the reviewer are Aristotelian economists, and readers benefit greatly from Crespo's detailed analysis of Yuengert's use of concepts such as eudaimonia and contingency (the latter is comparison to Knightian uncertainty). (See Crespo's Academia.edu page for his own work on Aristotle and economics.)
Posted by Mark D. White on May 20, 2013 at 02:33 PM in Academia, Aristotle, Books, Economic theory, Education, Ethics, History of economic thought, Methodology, Posts by Mark D. White | Permalink | Comments (0)
Our Children’s Economics
What is the future of economics? Barry Eichengreen posted his ideas in "Our Children's Economics" in The Economist.
According to one view, the economics of 2030 will have marginal improvements, adding a bit of behavioral economics here, a spice of institutional theory there, perhaps even a re-writing of Adam Smith's ethics and a reinterpretation of the invisible hand that is not based on greed.
Eichengreen argues that the marginalist view is likely wrong. We are heading for major rifts and breakthroughs, similarly to the Keynesian revolution of the 1930s. What these are he cannot say.
My own pet theory is that economics will merge with biology to make BIO-ECONOMICS. Both fields try to understand survival and procreation in particular habitats with innovation and adaptation to changing environments.
Eichengreen notes that the mechanism by which knowledge is transferred from generation to generation will radically change. The old model is of a great authority who writes a definitive textbook that lasts for a generation: think of Smith and Wealth of Nations in late 18th century, Ricardo and his Principles in the 19th century, Marshall's great fusion at the end of the 19th and early 20th century, and Samuelson's great synthesis of Keynesian economics in the 1950s and on.
In the future, Eichengreen argues that textbooks will no longer be written by big-name authors, but through a wiki-process, electronically built from the bottom up. The result will be different to be sure:
"The outcome will be messy. But the economics profession will also become more diverse and dynamic – and our children's economics will be healthier as a result."
[Thanks to Pam Thomas for this link.]
Posted by Jonathan B. Wight on February 15, 2013 at 08:13 PM in Academia, Economic theory, History of economic thought | Permalink | Comments (0)
Mont Pelerin in the Rear-View Mirror?
David Warsh, in a column entitled, "Still an Overgoverned Society?" reports on the beginnings of the Occupy Wall Street movement and its connection with anarchists, and contrasts that with the rise of the Mont Pelerin society.
Anyone who appreciates long cycles of historical analysis will recognize that success eventually breeds over-stretching and hence an inevitable backlash. I've never studied Hegel, but the dialectic of thesis, anti-thesis and synthesis seems to be at work. For example, I remember being somewhat shocked when a Nobel Prize was created in economics (technically it's the Sweden's central bank's Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel). In the powerful sway of Keynesian economics in the 1960s, it appeared that economists were glorified as the new physicists. How little they knew!
One group likely did know the Nobel was something of a sham, and this was the Mont Pelerin Society (even as several of their members won the prize). The hutzpah of economists claiming to know enough to do discretionary fine-tuning is now accepted as a fantasy, and led to the rise of the Austrians and other skeptics. But the Pelerin's own ideological excesses (or those of their followers) may lead to a similar backlash.
Here is David's conclusion:
Believing that societal norms move in long pulses, that a gradual turning has begun, I have to say I am still heartened by the excitement with which Occupy Wall Street has been received. Its inner story is certainly a disappointment: the tenets of "contemporary anarchy" are a weak foundation on which to build, but they express a powerful longing for a time in which the power of money will be reduced. Maybe it's a spiral instead of a zigzag; but the direction is slowly changing. The road from Mont Pelerin is in the rear-view mirror. The next part of the journey has begun.
--David Warsh, www.economicprincipals.com (early edition, November 27, 2011, emphasis added)
The next part of that journey will not renounce markets, I believe, but will introduce pragmatism in establishing institutions that work with markets to achieve various goals of society. I interact each semester with excited, energetic future entrepreneurs: let's not kill that flame even as we seek to address issues of inequality and justice.
Posted by Jonathan B. Wight on November 27, 2011 at 05:43 PM in History of economic thought, Inequality, Justice, Markets, Nobel Prize, Other blogs, Posts by Jonathan B. Wight | Permalink | Comments (0)
History, history of thought, and ethics
Paul Krugman (here and here) laments the sorry intellectual gaps exhibited by modern macro economists, whom Krugman claims are bereft of any knowledge of American economic history, not to mention world economic history. The claim is true not only of macro economists but likely economists in general.
The notion that time and place are important markers for understanding and analyzing economic policies is not something economists like to hear. Rather, if my graduate school training is any indication, economics is often taught purely as a deductive science which is valid for all time and place; moreover, the quality of underlying assumptions is considered irrelevant.
The ignorance of history also applies to history of economic thought—which being focused on insights from the past, is fundamentally suspect in a world of rational expectations. If the market for truth is as efficient as all other markets, there is no need to know history:
An efficient market model of scientific progress suggested by Stigler (1969) would hypothesize a linear flow of advancement such that new knowledge embodies all old knowledge worth keeping…. A present day economist "will assume, just as the mathematician or chemist assumes, that all that is useful and valid in earlier work is present—in purer and more elegant form—in the modern theory." If true, then "there is as little to be gained scientifically from reading old texts as there is from prowling old bookstores for undervalued rarities" (Anderson et al. 1989, 174). George Stigler concludes: "The economics of 1800, like the weather forecasts of 1800, is mostly out of date" (1969, 218). Source: Wight 2002.
Fortunately, the last thirty years have shown Stigler wrong. Economic analysis does not progress linearly— but recursively. In a 2002 article ("The Rise of Adam Smith" in History of Political Economy) I chronicle the "resurrection" of interest in Adam Smith, whose account of the invisible hand is set in a rich context of institutions and history. Importantly, citations to The Theory of Moral Sentiments are growing exponentially. This suggests that Smith's institutional insights into morals—and the interplay with markets—are of growing interest to social scientists.
There are notable inroads in introducing history in economics as well, such as Douglass North's work on institutions and Dani Rodrik's work on policy making in an historical context (One Economics, Many Recipes: Globalization, Institutions, and Economic Growth, 2007). Still, Krugman is right to lament the general a-historical or anti-historical ideology in economics education.
Posted by Jonathan B. Wight on September 29, 2011 at 12:20 PM in Adam Smith, History of economic thought, Posts by Jonathan B. Wight | Permalink | Comments (0)
When economics and philosophy divorced...
In a recent "The Shrink and the Sage" piece in the Financial Times Magazine, Julian Baggini (prolific popularizer of philosophy) and Antonia Macaro discuss the pursuit of happiness, which is very interesting in itself, but I was particularly amused by how Baggini started his half of the discussion:
When psychology and philosophy filed for divorce about 100 years ago, they faced the common dilemma of how to divide the book collection. In the end, psychology left most of the volumes on happiness and the good life with philosophy, which dutifully left them to gather dust. Now that psychology has returned to the subject with gusto, there is an urgent need to dig them out again.
Of course, economics and philosophy had their own break-up, perhaps a little earlier, so it may be fun to ask: how did they divide their book collection? Some speculation...
Economics only took one Adam Smith book--but didn't read it--and philosophy lost the rest for years.
Economics was more than happy to take the Bentham, but forgot the Mill (both the philosophy and economics).
Most tragically, economics chose to take the calculus books rather than Kant--and we all know how that turned out.
Posted by Mark D. White on July 5, 2011 at 09:41 AM in Adam Smith, Books, Happiness, History of economic thought, John Stuart Mill, Kant, Lighter side, Newspapers, Posts by Mark D. White | Permalink | Comments (0)
Jerry Evensky on Adam Smith, trust, and the Great Recession
In the latest issue of Journal of the History of Economic Thought (33/2, June 2011) is a new article by Jerry Evensky (author of Adam Smith's Moral Philosophy: A Historical and Contemporary Perspective on Markets, Law, Ethics, and Culture):
ADAM SMITH’S ESSENTIALS: ON TRUST, FAITH, AND FREE MARKETS
ABSTRACT: When trust is shaken, individuals pull back and the market system contracts. Where trust grows, individual energy and creativity are unleashed and the system grows. In Adam Smith’s vision of humankind’s progress, trust is the central theme.
The Great Recession represents a classic case of a crisis of trust. Looking back to the work of Smith offers insight into the role of citizens and the State in creating an fruitful market environment based on trust, and the challenge of this process, given the human frailty of individuals (unfortunately, we are not angels) and the potential for State power to be captured and abused.
Posted by Mark D. White on June 1, 2011 at 06:00 PM in Adam Smith, Capitalism, Classical liberalism, History of economic thought, Journals, Markets, Posts by Mark D. White | Permalink | Comments (0)
The Law and Economics of Frédéric Bastiat
From the latest issue of the Asian Journal of Law and Economics (2/1, 2011) comes a paper titled "The Law and Economics of Frédéric Bastiat" by Robert W. McGee (Florida International University):
Frédéric Bastiat (1801-1850) was a French journalist, pamphleteer, politician and political economist. He was at the forefront of the free trade movement in France and wrote a book, The Law, which has become a minor classic in the legal literature and is required reading for some leaders in the American Tea Party movement. This article examines his economic and legal philosophy and discusses its relevance to twenty-first century America. This article is the first to focus primarily on Bastiat’s economic and legal philosophy, which has been ignored by law and economics scholars.
(The paper appears to be open access as well.)
Posted by Mark D. White on April 5, 2011 at 07:24 PM in History of economic thought, Journals, Law, Posts by Mark D. White | Permalink | Comments (0)
Steve Medema on the Coase Theorem and history of economic thought
In the latest issue of Journal of the History of Economic Thought (33/1, March 2011), we find Steve Medema's History of Economic Society presidential address, titled "The Coase Theorem: Lessons for the Study of the Study of Economic Thought":
The Coase theorem has occupied a prominent place in economic discourse for the last half-century. The debate over the theorem and the uses to which it has been put are important moments in the history of modern economics, and the analysis of them by the historians of economics sheds light on certain of the tensions in contemporary historiography. This article discusses several aspects of the intellectual history of the Coase theorem, arguing that the study of this history illustrates the necessity of a pluralistic approach, and that attempts to write history from a singular historiographic perspective leave us with histories that are both misleading and incomplete.
Posted by Mark D. White on April 4, 2011 at 11:59 AM in Economic theory, History of economic thought, Journals, Law, Posts by Mark D. White | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Microsoft wants to unleash its AI expertise on climate change
In a broad new set of sustainability commitments, the company wants to use its tech to develop tools to monitor and find insights in environmental data.
[Photo: DamienGeso/iStock, David von Diemar/Unsplash]
By Eillie Anzilotti 2 minute Read
In 2012, before declaring your company “carbon neutral” was de rigueur, Microsoft committed to that standard across its operations. Since then, Microsoft has continued to take steps toward cleaning up its own act, purchasing enough green power to equal its electricity consumption, investing in reforestation projects, and setting the target of reducing its emissions 75% by 2030.
Even though Microsoft has worked diligently to advance sustainable practices, its approach, says Lucas Joppa, the company’s chief environmental officer, has remained fairly internal. “We’ve been so focused on reducing the environmental footprint of our own operations–that was really the traditional focus,” Joppa says. Now, the company feels that it’s time to expand its its approach. Through a new set of sustainability commitments, Microsoft wants to turn its sustainability efforts outward, through making its artificial intelligence and tech tools more widely available for use in environmental research, and through new research and advocacy efforts in the environmental field.
“The reason we’re doing this is almost perfectly correlated with impatience,” Joppa says. “The reality shows that no matter how successful we are, sustainability actions inside of our own four walls are entirely insufficient for moving the world toward an environmentally sustainable future.” The same logic applies across the corporate world: No matter how much an individual company works to achieve personal sustainability goals, it’s not going to create the kind of large-scale change we need to combat climate change.
Microsoft’s plan is to turn what it does well–technology and AI–outward to support climate action. It will aggregate and host environmental data sets on its cloud platform, Azure, and make them publicly available (it’s also using AI to make its Azure data centers run more efficiently). Those data sets, according to Microsoft, are too large for researchers to use without advanced cloud computing, and hosting them on Azure should ease that issue.
The company will also scale up the work it does with other nonprofits and companies tackling environmental issues through a data lens. Microsoft has already worked in concert with the water management company Ecolab to develop a tool to assess and monetize a company’s water usage, and how much they would save–both in financial and environmental terms–by driving down their consumption and waste. They’ll also work with The Yield, a company that uses sensors to assess weather and conditions for farmers, to improve the operations of their tools and equip them with AI that will help them predict weather patterns and soil conditions in advance. And they’re equipping SilviaTerra, a startup that uses AI to monitor global forest populations, with the tools it needs to store and analyze vast amounts of data.
Alongside these partnerships, Microsoft is also working to prove that these types of data-driven projects can deliver enormous benefits to both the environment and the economy. Through research conducted with PwC, Microsoft looked at how AI could be applied across four sectors with implications for the planet: agriculture, water, energy, and transportation. “Even just for a few different sectors, and a few different levers in those sectors, a rapid adoption of AI-based technology has the potential to not only make significant gains for the environment, but also for the GDP overall,” Joppa says. Microsoft found that advancing AI usage across those four sectors could boost global GDP by as much as 4.4% by 2030, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by around 4% in the same time period. “We need to get past the idea that acting on climate will slow economic growth,” Joppa says.
Eillie Anzilotti is an assistant editor for Fast Company's Ideas section, covering sustainability, social good, and alternative economies. Previously, she wrote for CityLab.
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Feinstein, Schiff Urge Declassification of Information Related to DNC Hack
Washington—Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and House Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) today urged President Obama to consider declassifying and releasing any intelligence community assessments related to the recent hack of the Democratic National Committee.
In the letter, Feinstein and Schiff write: “In June, the DNC publicly acknowledged that the party’s network had been hacked, and released a report prepared by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike that found convincing evidence that the infiltration had been carried out by two separate teams working for the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) and Russian military intelligence (GRU). According to CrowdStrike, the FSB group focused on exfiltrating DNC emails, while the GRU hackers went after opposition research on Republican nominee Donald Trump. If true, and if Russia made the material available to WikiLeaks for release, then the episode would represent an unprecedented attempt to meddle in American domestic politics—one that would demand a response by the United States.”
The full text of the letter is below:
President Barack H. Obama
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
The recent hack into the servers of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the subsequent release via WikiLeaks of a cache of 20,000 internal e-mails, demonstrated yet again the vulnerability of our institutions to cyber intrusion and exploitation. In its timing, content, and manner of release, the email dissemination was clearly intended to undermine the Democratic Party and the presidential campaign of Secretary Hillary Clinton, and disrupt the Democratic Party's convention in Philadelphia.
In June, the DNC publicly acknowledged that the party’s network had been hacked, and released a report prepared by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike that found convincing evidence that the infiltration had been carried out by two separate teams working for the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) and Russian military intelligence (GRU). According to CrowdStrike, the FSB group focused on exfiltrating DNC emails, while the GRU hackers went after opposition research on Republican nominee Donald Trump. If true, and if Russia made the material available to WikiLeaks for release, then the episode would represent an unprecedented attempt to meddle in American domestic politics—one that would demand a response by the United States.
Russia’s cyber capabilities are well known. Its apparent willingness to use those capabilities to embarrass American officials and to seek to influence our foreign policy is not new—as illustrated by the 2014 release, widely blamed on Russia, of an intercepted phone call at the height of the Ukraine crisis, which included comments by Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland. Russian meddling also has long been a fact of European political life, going back decades to Soviet times and continuing at a robust level to this day. Hacking, financial backing, and a burgeoning relationship between Russia and right-wing parties elsewhere in Europe are exacerbating political divisions across the continent—to Europe’s detriment and Moscow’s advantage.
Earlier this week, the FBI announced that it had launched an investigation into the DNC hack, a step which we support. Given the grave nature of this breach and the fact that it may ultimately be found to be a state-sponsored attempt to manipulate our presidential election, we believe a heightened measure of transparency is warranted.
Specifically, we ask that the Administration consider declassifying and releasing, subject to redactions to protect sources and methods, any Intelligence Community assessments regarding the incident, including any that might illuminate potential Russian motivations for what would be an unprecedented interference in a U.S. Presidential race, and why President Putin could potentially feel compelled to authorize such an operation, given the high likelihood of eventual attribution.
Vice-Chair
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Adam B. Schiff
Ranking Member
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
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Recommended Standards Target Tall-Building Safety
By MS Editorial Staff Maintenance & Operations
Following a three-year investigation of the World Trade Center collapse, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has recommended new safety standards for all tall buildings, including changes in construction and evacuation strategies.
The nonbinding recommendations are meant to help occupants in tall buildings survive terrorist attacks or natural disasters.
NIST recommends that evacuation plans be changed to provide faster escape routes for occupants of higher floors, who tend to be isolated during emergencies, investigators said.
NIST also recommends that elevators be built with stronger shaft walls and equipped with wiring that will not short-circuit if they are exposed to water, thereby providing an alternate escape route to stairways.
Standards for ensuring that steel is fireproof also should be stricter, according to NIST, and sprinklers should have a backup supply of water. The goal is to create buildings that can achieve burnout without collapse so a major fire doesn’t bring down the entire structure. The International Building Code Council and the National Fire Protection Association, representing the insurance industry, will review the recommendations.
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Hazmat 101: Hospital’s Mislabeled Containers Worry Patients, Regulators
Doctors at two North Carolina hospitals unknowingly used surgical instruments that had been cleaned with hydraulic fluid instead of detergent, a mistake that affected nearly 4,000 patients.
Near the end of 2004, elevator maintenance workers at Duke Health Raleigh Hospital and Durham Regional Hospital drained hydraulic fluid into empty soap containers and capped them, but they did not change labels on the containers, according to news reports.
Soon afterward, medical staff members complained that some of their surgical tools felt slick. But it was not until January 2005 that the affected patients learned that, for two months, their surgeons had unknowingly used instruments washed in the fluid. The instruments also had been run through a steam bath for sterilization.
The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services determined that both hospitals had endangered patients. But Duke University Health System assured patients that the mix-up created little chance of medical problems. Hospital officials say they monitored infection rates and found no increase for the time the hydraulic fluid was used. Since the problem became public, at least one patient has sued the elevator company, complaining of severe infection, temporary loss of kidney function and other ailments.
EPA Guidelines Aim at Small Incinerators
Two classes of solid waste incinerators would be affected by changes proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In November 2004, the agency proposed rules to reduce emissions of air pollutants from:
waste incinerators located at schools, colleges, universities, fire and police departments, and municipal, state and federal government institutions.
very small municipal waste incinerators that burn less than 35 tons of solid waste per day.
The rules would establish emission limits for nine air pollutants, including particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, lead, cadmium, mercury and dioxins.
The rules consist of new source performance standards for new incinerators — those built after November 2004 — and emission guidelines for existing incinerators.
The guidelines would be implemented through state plans. If states do not develop approvable state plans, a federal plan would apply to existing incinerators located in that state.
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MOUNT CAMEROON RACE WINNERS IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN CATEGORIES
CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE LIST OF ALL THE WINNERS OF MOUNT CAMEROON RACES INCLUDING THEIR WINNING TIMES AND COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN.
VIDEO OF 1990 GUINNESS MOUNT CAMEROON RACE IN BUEA
2018 MOUNT CAMEROON RACE; GODLOVE GABSIBUIN, CARINE TATA AND A KENYAN ATHLETE MAKE BIG NEWS
Former champion who was narrowly beaten last year to second position, Godlove Gabsibuin, has made a re-bounce to win this year’s edition of the Mount Cameroon Race of Hope. Mr. Gabsibuin finished the race in 4hrs 30mins 56secs while last year’s champion, Fai Elvis Ndzedzeni this time finished second position, about 8mins behind Godlove.
FAKO NEWS CENTRE VIDEO OF THE 2017 MOUNT CAMEROON RACE IN BUEA
2017 MOUNT CAMEROON RACE OF HOPE: YOUNG ATHLETES DENY FORMER CHAMPIONS ADDITIONAL TITLES
The 22nd edition of the Mount Cameroon Race of Hope has given birth to a new male champion. The new champion, Fai Elvis, finished the race in 4 hours 24 minutes denying three times champion, Godlove Gabsibiun a fourth title.
Godlove was leading the race from the summit right down to the Buea Council Hall Building around Independence Square when Elvis emerged from behind running at break-neck speed to give him a run for his money.
Spectators, who ...................
2016 Guinness Mount Cameroon Race of Hope : Simplice Ndungeh Finally Enters Guinness Mount Cameroon Race of Hope Record of Champions
The name of Simplice Ndungeh , an athlete who has come close to winning the Guinness Mount Cameroon Race of Hope several times, has finally entered into the record book of champions.
Mr. Ndungeh who hails from the Lebialem Division of the South West Region of Cameroon finished this year’s edition of the race in 4 hours, 30 minutes, 16 seconds while Ngwaya Yvvone, regular female champion from the North West Region of Cameroon, finished the race in 5hours 21 minutes 31 seconds as first female.
Mr. Ndungeh narrowly lost .........................................................................................
2015 GUINNESS MOUNT CAMEROON RACE; FORMER CHAMPIONS BOUNCE BACK AND SARAH ETONGE'S SON REKINDLES THE HOPES OF BAKWERI NATIVES OF FAKO DIVISION
The 2015 edition of the Guinness Mount Cameroon Race of Hope has witnessed the bouncing back of former male and female senior category champions in the persons of Gabsibiun Godlove and Ngwaya Yvonne respectively. Godlove, who won the race in 2012 and 2013, narrowly won this year’s edition with just 1 minute and a few seconds ahead of the second athlete, Mbatcha Eric Mangeh. CLICK TO READ FULL STORY
2014 GUINNESS MOUNT CAMEROON RACE; NEW CHAMPIONS EMERGE AS THE NORTH WEST REGION CLEAN-SWEEPS ALL MEDALS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CATEGORIES
The population of Buea and visitors to the town welcomed back the Guinness Brewery Corporation in the running and sponsorship of the mount Cameroon race. Buea had in the past weeks been having the ‘feel good factor’ of the mountain race as it used to be when Guinness organise it in the seventies, eighties and early nineties. With Guinness raising the winner’s prize to 10,000,000 (ten million) frs cfa per senior male and female category winner from 3,000,000, the population of Cameroon suspected that new champions would emerge. Ten million frs in Cameroon is no small money, as everyone knows. Mountain race enthusiasts from different parts of Cameroon had converged on Buea days before the race, adding to the excitement that Buea generates at this time of the year.
BOKOVA FC GRASPS THE MUSONGE MUSOKE MEMORIAL BONAVADA INTERQUARTERS FOOTBALL COMPETITION TROPHY FOR THE FIRST TIME
For the first time in the history of Musonge Musoke Memorial BONAVADA Inter-quarters Football Competition, a team from Bokova(Wokova) has won the trophy. Bokova FC beat current cup holders Bova United 2- 0 during regular play time on Saturday August 24, 2013 .
Both teams separated on a zero tie at the end
MOUNT CAMEROON RACE 2012: HEAVY RAIN CAUSES ATHLETES TO RUN TO HUT 3 AND BACK INSTEAD OF THE USUAL ''UP TO THE SUMMIT AND BACK
For the first time since 1973 when Mount Cameroon Race started, athletes did not run beyond Hut 3 of the Fako mountain as very heavy rain caused race officials and guards at the shelterless summit of the mountain to retreat to Hut 3 for shelter. Journalists stationed at ....
FINAL OF THE AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 2012: ZAMBIA PREVAIL AGAINST IVORY COAST IN SHOOT OUT DRAMA TO BECOME CHAMPIONS
For long periods in the last half century they were known as the nearly-men of African football, but the nearly-installed champions Zambia are no longer the most successful team never to have won Africa's premier competition. They have made history by becoming the 14th different country to win the ............................................
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Etihad Airways codeshare partner Niki Inaugurates Abu Dhabi’s first direct connection with Vienna
NIKI Managing Director Christian Lesjak, Etihad Airways Senior Vice President Global Sales James Mueller, and Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) Chief Operations Officer Ahmed Al Haddabi
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, welcomed the arrival of its codeshare partner NIKI’s inaugural flight from Vienna to Abu Dhabi this evening, with the new service offering a direct connection between the UAE and Austria’s capital cities for the first time.
The daily service is operated using a two-class Airbus A320 aircraft with 12 Business Class and 132 Economy Class seats. Etihad Airways has placed its ‘EY’ code on the service as part of a codeshare agreement with NIKI, and connects the flights with leading destinations across its network in the Middle East, Africa, Indian subcontinent, North and South Asia, and Australia.
A number of events were held at Abu Dhabi International Airport to celebrate the new service, including a traditional water canon salute and ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by NIKI Managing Director Christian Lesjak, Etihad Airways Senior Vice President Global Sales James Mueller, and Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) Chief Operations Officer Ahmed Al Haddabi.
NIKI is the seventh airline to enroll onto the Etihad Partners program, alongside airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, India’s Jet Airways, Darwin Airline, and Etihad Airways. The program, launched in October 2014, differs from legacy airline alliances by offering benefits beyond pure commercial cooperation, including network and frequent flyer alignment.
In addition, partners will benefit from economies of scale and operational synergies, such as centres of excellence, shared sales teams in certain destinations, joint procurement of services and supplies, and shared pilot and crew training at Etihad Airways’ Abu Dhabi facilities.
James Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said: “We congratulate NIKI on the start of its Vienna to Abu Dhabi service today. This is the airline’s first long-haul route and also marks the debut of its impressive new business class offering. In addition, it is important as a codeshare route that allows Etihad Airways to provide direct access for the first time between Abu Dhabi and Vienna, a leading European economic, political and cultural centre, and connect the route with a range of other destinations across our extensive global network.”
Schedule of NIKI’s Vienna – Abu Dhabi service, with Etihad Airways codeshare:
Note: All departures and arrivals are listed in local time
Vienna (VIE) – Abu Dhabi (AUH) HG7086 / EY1978 11:10 19:50 Airbus A320 Daily
Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Vienna (VIE) HG7087 / EY1979 02:40 06:05 Airbus A320 Daily
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Public Release: 21-Apr-2016
Mechanics of a heartbeat are controlled by molecular strut in heart muscle cells
Investigators say study has implications for helping correct heart disease in humans
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
VIDEO: Microtubules in a cardiomyocyte. view more
Credit: The lab of Ben Prosser, Ph.D., Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Science
PHILADELPHIA - On top of the meaning and mystery that humans heap on the heart, it is first and foremost, a muscle. And one that beats about once a second for a person's entire life, with no rest. Given its vital importance, it's ironic researchers have only recently made direct observations of its subcellular parts in motion.
Now, using new high-resolution microscopy, a team from the Perelman School of Medicine and the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania found that molecular struts called microtubules (MT) interact with the heart's contractile machinery to provide mechanical resistance for the beating of the heart. Their findings, which could have implications for better understanding how microtubules affect the mechanics of the beating heart, and what happens when this goes awry, are published this week in Science.
Microtubules of the cell's inner support system have diverse structural and signaling roles in heart muscle cells. Alterations in this microtubule network have been suggested to contribute to heart disease, but just how microtubules behave in the beating heart is poorly understood.
Direct observation of MTs during contraction is the most straightforward way to shed light on their contributions to heart function. The team observed temporal and spatial changes in MT shape during heart contraction. In addition, recent studies suggest that chemical changes to the MTs, called detyrosination (the removal of a tyrosine chemical group), regulate mechanotransduction, but it was unclear how.
"We asked whether detyrosination alters how microtubules respond to changing physical pressure each time the heart contracts and relaxes," said senior author Ben Prosser, PhD, an assistant professor of Physiology. "To answer these questions we used advanced imaging techniques to explore microtubule behavior in beating heart muscle cells from rodents."
Under the microscope, cardiac muscle looks like interconnected bundles, termed myocytes. Heart myocytes are narrower and much shorter than skeletal muscle cells, with many mitochondria that produce the energy needed for all of that beating over a lifetime. "Heart muscle tissue is highly organized and that's why it's such an efficient machine," Prosser explained.
During contraction the somewhat stiff MTs must somehow accommodate to the changing shape of myocytes. In this new study, the researchers found that in a typical myocyte this shape shift is accomplished by the MT deforming into a buckled spring that returns to an identical resting configuration after each beat. MTs are directly connected to the contractile machinery called sarcomeres. This link is at least partly accomplished via a protein called desmin that anchors MTs to the sarcomere, giving it a lattice-like structure.
The physical link between MTs and the sarcomere is highly dependent on detyrosination, so they tweaked the MT-sarcomere system to locate its weakest link. The team found that in myocytes in which detyrosination was suppressed MTs often accommodated contraction by sliding past each other rather than buckling as the sarcomere shortened. Disrupting the MT-sarcomere interaction allowed the sarcomere, and thus the heart cell, to shorten farther and faster, as well as decreased the cell's overall stiffness.
"We speculate that there should be some optimum set point to the system and pushing it too far in either direction could be detrimental," Prosser said. "The heart is a carefully honed machine that often operates within a narrow regime and pushing it outside this regime is often what leads to dysfunction over time."
Conversely, they found that increasing detyrosination increased myocyte stiffness and impeded contraction. "This was a seeing-is-believing moment," Prosser said. "We can now really observe how too many stiff microtubule struts would be detrimental to the heart over time. Our bioengineering coauthors precisely measured the microtubule contribution to cellular mechanics and quantified mathematically how this affected heart cell performance."
"We developed a mathematical microstructural model to analyze how active contractile forces lead to buckling of microtubules and to quantitatively interpret the measurements from Prosser lab and validate their hypothesis," said Vivek Shenoy, PhD, a professor of Materials Science and Engineering.
Clinical Relevance
The team's findings are consistent with clinical data that shows a direct correlation between excess detyrosination and a decline in heart function in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (thickened heart muscle). The team found that detyrosination was greater in diseased hearts, by comparing human heart tissue donated from heart transplant patients with normal heart tissue from brain-dead donors, obtained from transplant cardiologist and coauthor Ken Margulies, MD, a professor of Medicine.
Cells from diseased hearts had more MTs, and these MTs showed more detyrosination. This process correlated with impaired function within this patient population in that their whole hearts, before the transplant, had a lower ejection fraction that correlated with greater detyrosination.
"Essentially we found that excess detyrosination promotes the interaction between microtubules and the sarcomere, increasing resistance to contraction and so may contribute to reductions in cardiac function in certain disease states." Prosser said. "If we can break the microtubule crosslink, then the sarcomere can shorten more easily without the stiff, connected microtubules. We want the microtubules to slide back and forth more smoothly, which lets the sarcomere and therefore the heart to contract more, allowing the heart to pump blood more efficiently. This is useful to counteract the higher blood pressures outside the heart seen in many patients. Overall we want to increase the heart's contractility and beating strength."
The team is now asking whether specific drugs that reduce detyrosination can make diseased heart muscle beat stronger. They have tested this in mice and it works as predicted. Their next step is moving on to human diseased heart cells.
Coauthors are Patrick Robison, Matthew A. Caporizzo, Hossein Ahmadzade, Alexey I. Bogush, and Christina Yingxian Chen, all from Penn.
This work was supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health NIAMS (T32AR053461-09), NHLBI (T32HL007954, R00-HL114879, HL089847 HL105993), the National Science Foundation (DMR08-32802, DMR09-07493, CMMI-1312392), and the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (R01EB017753).
Penn Medicine is one of the world's leading academic medical centers, dedicated to the related missions of medical education, biomedical research, and excellence in patient care. Penn Medicine consists of the Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (founded in 1765 as the nation's first medical school) and the University of Pennsylvania Health System, which together form a $5.3 billion enterprise.
The Perelman School of Medicine has been ranked among the top five medical schools in the United States for the past 18 years, according to U.S. News & World Report's survey of research-oriented medical schools. The School is consistently among the nation's top recipients of funding from the National Institutes of Health, with $373 million awarded in the 2015 fiscal year.
The University of Pennsylvania Health System's patient care facilities include: The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center -- which are recognized as one of the nation's top "Honor Roll" hospitals by U.S. News & World Report -- Chester County Hospital; Lancaster General Health; Penn Wissahickon Hospice; and Pennsylvania Hospital -- the nation's first hospital, founded in 1751. Additional affiliated inpatient care facilities and services throughout the Philadelphia region include Chestnut Hill Hospital and Good Shepherd Penn Partners, a partnership between Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network and Penn Medicine.
Penn Medicine is committed to improving lives and health through a variety of community-based programs and activities. In fiscal year 2015, Penn Medicine provided $253.3 million to benefit our community.
Karen Kreeger
karen.kreeger@uphs.upenn.edu
@PennMedNews
http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/news/
National Institutes of Health, NIH/National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, NIH/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Science Foundation, NIH/National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering
Microtuble Contractility (1 of 2) (IMAGE)
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Board of Directors2019-04-16T09:37:18-04:00
Graeme Young, President, Exec.
“Eva’s is taking the conversation about youth homelessness from the issue of shelter and expanding it to include job training, education and life skills on a national partnership scale.”
Adrian Ishak, Past President, Exec.
“There are many reasons to support Eva’s. But the most important ones, I think, are giving our young people a sense of belonging and providing them with opportunities to achieve success, build self-esteem, and experience – often for the first time in their lives – what it means to be part of a social network that recognizes achievement, applauds effort and embraces teamwork!”
Bill Furlong, Vice President, Exec.
Ontario Securities Commission
Bill Furlong (Ivey MBA ’87) is a senior financial services Executive and Regulator with 25+ year track record of Leadership, Innovation and Success in Canadian and International Capital Markets. In January 2019 he completed his final term as a Commissioner at the Ontario Securities Commission where he held responsibilities related to Board Oversight, Policy and Adjudication, and was Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee. He previously held global, senior leadership roles at TD Securities where he retired in 2012 as Vice Chair. Bill is currently an Executive-in-Residence at the Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership at Ivey Business School, writing, presenting and lecturing on Leader Character to students and business leaders across North America and the U.K.
Phil D’Souza, Treasurer, Exec., Chair Finance Committee
Lott & Company Professional Corporation
“We are all very blessed to live in one of the greatest cities in the world. Unfortunately, the opportunities afforded to some are not available to all. Eva’s is at the forefront of giving homeless and at-risk youth in Toronto a safe space and the opportunity to apply themselves and create tangible change in their own lives.”
David E. Witkowski, Exec., Secretary
EY Law LLP
“Everyone needs support at some point in their lives. Some lean on family, others on their friends or mentors. Eva’s is a wonderful organization that supports the unsupported by not only providing shelter to at risk youths, but also giving individualized and focused attention to aid them in their journey to becoming successful and reaching their goals.”
Michael Feldman, Chair Resource Development Committee
Torys LLP
“Eva’s does so much more than provide safe shelter on a temporary basis in a respectful non-discriminatory fashion to all homeless and at risk youth regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity. Eva’s is committed to preventing youth homelessness in cases where that is possible, and alleviating the consequences of homelessness on a sustainable basis where prevention is not possible.”
Jeffrey Singer, Chair Nominations Committee
“Our homeless and at-risk youth are equally deserving of the opportunity to live safe and productive lives. Supporting Eva’s efforts to better the lives of and create opportunities for our homeless and at-risk youth should be regarded as social rent for all of the advantages we and our children so richly enjoy.”
Su L. Taylor, Chair HR Committee
Taylor Advisory Services
“It is truly an honour to be a part of Eva’s. As we look to our young people to contribute to our world around us, we must provide support and services to those who have found themselves in unfortunate circumstances. Eva’s provides more than shelter services; it provides transition support, life skills, a sense of community and belonging. It elevates the conversation beyond temporary and emergency shelters – this is what makes it unique and at the same time so critical and important.”
Rachael Carswell, Co-Chair Communications
Louisa Benedicto
Hays Specialist Recruitment Canada
Nicole Lichowit
Brookfield Asset Management
“Eva’s is broadening the dialogue, beyond providing shelter, to focusing on the eradication of homelessness though education, advocacy and systemic change. As a mother, I appreciate the fact that no matter what how diligent we are as parents, there are many influences outside of us which contribute to the success of our youth. Eva’s offers an important alternative for youth in our city.”
Stephen Redding
“Giving back is something that I’ve always believed in. I was privileged to be raised in a loving and stable family and have been in a position to give the same to my two beautiful daughters. Unfortunately, too many youths find themselves in hostile environments with no one to turn to for guidance and often leave home and end up on the streets. Eva’s offers shelter and provides them with the support they desperately need to help them get back on their feet and lead a fulfilling life. I’ve heard many stories from youths that have passed through Eva’s and they are always so inspiring. I wanted to be a part of this amazing organization and help where I could.”
Vicki Rodgers
York Heritage Management
“I have volunteered with Eva’s for about 20 years. Intrigued originally by the passion of the management and staff, I soon learned that Eva’s was providing youth with so much more than food and shelter. Providing youth with skills and resources to become self-sufficient, complete their education and to find employment are key. That’s how lives are changed and that’s why I am committed to working with Eva’s.”
Honourary Board Members
Ed Smith & Edeva Smith
Buzz Hargrove, Gerald W. Schwartz
Ex-Officio
Jocelyn M. Helland, Executive Director
Show young people you believe in them.
You can help young people experiencing homelessness start the journey toward brighter futures.
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How to un-do
A lot of times it can be overwhelming when we think about what we're trying to accomplish.
After a big round of goal setting, overwhelm can set in really easily. We're wondering how we're going to get our shit together, be good moms (to our kid or/and our creative businesses), "am I really going to quit my job?" , get everything that we need to get done, done, spread our message of healing to the world, am I happy in my relationship? How am I going to be the person that can solve all these problems?
Don't worry. At the moment you feel that you've crossed from the complete abundance of being on a creative roll, to stress and overwhelm. Stop. You've fallen out of alignment. You're starting to think YOU have to do everything, and you're creating obstacles. You don't need to. You're creating new work you're just going to end up undoing.
Stress, anxiety, overworking - all a sign of fear. "If I don't do it, it won't be done. If I don't keep my shit together for everyone, everything will fall apart. I cannot relax."
Abundance, creativity, alignment- that's all love. "I trust that everything is unfolding in the way that's serves all parties best. I do the assignments that are given to me to my best ability, one at a time, and rest assured that the results are Divine."
Love is the natural state. That's who you naturally are. If you're feeling overwhelmed by all that you have to do, take a step back, clear some space, and let the inner you have a chance to speak up. You have all the answers you need. Do one thing at a time.
Love did not create the fear. It'll get done. It'll happen.
It's not about all you need to do, it's about all the ways you can un-do, having the trust to step to the side, allowing your life to naturally realign.
Stress and overwork is a sign you're relying on your own strength. Don't. Go in, and run on source strength, it's infinite.
With love from my chill state,
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Former EE staffer celebrates birthday
Catharine Elizabeth (Wilhelm) Linehan, a former resident and Examiner-Enterprise employee, will celebrate her 104th birthday with family and friends on Thursday in Oklahoma City.
She was born on Jan. 17, 1915 and moved to Bartlesville when she was six months old. She lived here until 2009, when she moved to Del City/Oklahoma City to live with her oldest daughter, Patricia (Ann) Platt.
Following graduation from high school, she worked for the Examiner-Enterprise as the accounts manager in classifieds (1933-1936). After her marriage to Daniel Linehan in 1936 they lived in an apartment above the Examiner-Enterprise.
She has eight children, 23 grandchildren (having lost one grandson) and 43 great-grandchildren with number 44 due this month.
She was a very active member of St. John Catholic Church, the Washington County Extension Club and was an avid bridge player.
She was a volunteer for many years at Memorial Hospital, then Jane Phillips Hospital until she was 92 years old. In her later years, she delivered medicine at Jane Phillips Hospital for the hospital pharmacy and always said she was “the only legal drug dealer in Bartlesville.”
She continues to receive the Examiner-Enterprise in Oklahoma City and reads it every day.
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Trump campaign raises $24.8 million
By Bill Allison Bloomberg News
Jun 20, 2019 at 6:54 AM Jun 20, 2019 at 7:52 AM
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump raised $24.8 million in the hours following the official launch of his campaign for reelection in 2020, Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said.
The haul dwarfs the first day fundraising totals announced by some of his Democratic rivals, including former Vice President Joe Biden’s $6.3 million, former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke’s $6.1 million, and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ $5.9 million.
McDaniel reported the fundraising total in a tweet less than 12 hours after Trump announced his bid for a second term to thousands of supporters at a rally in Orlando late Tuesday. In a 78-minute speech, he touted his administration’s accomplishments, attacked his political opponents and special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation, and offered red meat lines to rally his base.
Trump previously disclosed in a filing with the Federal Election Commission on Jan. 20, 2017 — the day of his inauguration — that he had begun raising money for his reelection. Unprecedented for a president in the first two years of his term, Trump raised $67.5 million for his campaign.
McDaniel’s tweet doesn’t indicate whether the money Trump raised since his announcement is for his campaign alone or also for the RNC, which can accept contributions of up to $355,000 from individuals. If included, that would give Trump a big advantage when calculating a one-day fundraising total. The RNC didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
Democratic presidential candidates like Biden and Sanders can accept just $2,800 from donors for their campaigns under federal election law. Primary candidates generally don’t start raising money for their party until they’ve clinched the number of delegates necessary to secure the nomination.
The RNC is using the cash advantage to build infrastructure for the 2020 campaign. The party is in the process of training more than 4,400 neighborhood organizers and volunteers at 250 events to help get out the vote in the general election. The DNC has plans to train 1,000 organizers this summer.
Trump’s campaign ended the first quarter with $41 million in the bank, FEC records show. The RNC, which reports its totals monthly, had $35 million at the end of April. The Democratic National Committee, by contrast, has spent more than it has raised this year and has $7.6 million in the bank and is $6.2 million in debt.
Democratic donors are dividing their contributions among more than 20 candidates but have been as generous as Republicans. From January through March, the 16 Democrats who had officially launched their presidential campaigns collectively raised $77 million, or $3 million more than Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee combined.
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HOMELESS NINJA HEROINE RETURNS IN STREET ANGEL: SUPERHERO FOR A DAY
by First Comics News on August 24, 2017 HOMELESS NINJA HEROINE RETURNS IN STREET ANGEL: SUPERHERO FOR A DAY2017-08-24T18:10:26-07:00 - News
An all-new STREET ANGEL story arrives this Halloween
PORTLAND, OR, 08/24/2017 — Jesse “Street Angel” Sanchez knows the pressure of being the girl who always saves the day. It’s just who she is. But when she and her friends find a powerful alien artifact, they learn that being a superhero is not all fun and games. Is this an extraterrestrial plot to destroy their middle school friendship or a gift from above that Jesse can pawn for a hot dog?
“Although Street Angel is the toughest superhero ever, her stories don’t look like traditional superhero comics,” said Rugg. “In STREET ANGEL: SUPERHERO FOR A DAY, we finally see Jesse with Angel City’s other champions—and we see how she responds when her role in her circle of friends is threatened. It’s an exciting, new take on the superhero genre, guaranteed to shake up the status quo like Watchmen and Dark Knight did generations ago.”
This October, Eisner Award-winner Jim Rugg (The PLAIN Janes, Afrodisiac), Brian Maruca (Afrodisiac), and Image Comics present the biggest, most epic STREET ANGEL yarn yet.
STREET ANGEL: SUPERHERO FOR A DAY (Diamond code: AUG170741, ISBN: 978-1-5343-0553-3) arrives in comic book stores Wednesday, October 25th and bookstores Tuesday, October 31st. The final order cutoff deadline for comics retailers is Monday, September 4th.
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An all-new STREET ANGEL story arrives this Halloween PORTLAND, OR, 08/24/2017 — Jesse 'Street Angel' Sanchez knows the pressure of being the girl who always saves the day. It’s just who she is. But when she and her friends find a powerful alien artifact, they learn that being a superhero...
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Fantastic Fest 2014: 'No Man's Land' a Bizarre, Badass Blockbuster
by Jeremy Kirk
An oblivious, big-city lawyer gets in over his head in No Man's Land, a neo-western thriller directed by Ning Hao. The film, shot in 2009, sat on a shelf of censorship as the Chinese government deemed it too "nihilistic." To this, the Fantastic Fest crowd, who got their first look at No Man's Land, said, "Yeah, what's the big deal?" What ends up being the big deal is that the film is as smart as it is cool, a deliberately paced trek into the Gobi Desert with a handful of badass trimmings and a nice, rustic fringe. It's the kind of quirky actioner with even quirkier characters that's getting comparisons to the Coen Brothers, and for good reason.
That big-city lawyer, played by Xu Zheng, is just trying to look out for his client, a falcon poacher (Duo Bujie) who's been accused of murdering a cop. The lawyer gets his client out of immediate trouble, but without the money to pay him, the client offers up his vehicle as collateral for which the lawyer can take to get back to that big-city life in Beijing. Needless to say, the road trip doesn't take him home, but instead into the arms of a cavalcade of peculiar and sometimes extremely violent characters. Dust, rubber, and much bloodshed is about to be kicked up.
Though No Man's Land takes some time shifting into 2nd gear - after a rather exhilarating opening sequence - the promise of electrifying action is ever-present. That's not to say the film's first act is boring, quite the contrary, but the screenplay - co-written by Ning as well as Shu Ping and Aina Xing - takes all the time it needs establishing the pieces in this game of cat-and-mouse and the perilous board on which it's to be played. The characters aren't as black-or-white as the classic Westerns of yesteryear, but the grayness between that permeates every individual in this film adds to the violent and dusty world in which it's set.
Ning fills the landscape with a minimalist eye, the desert serving its purpose as an entire character all on its own. The depth he adds to every shot paints some masterful imagery made all the more exciting when the guns start blazing and the gas-guzzlers start revving their engines. There's as much Coen Brothers to be found in No Man's Land as there is George Miller or even Sergio Leone. While all of those visionary directors give you an idea of what's on display here, the meticulously structured narrative and unexpected jolts of action keep Ning's film in a category all on its own.
Yu Nan as a prostitute in which Xu's lawyer befriends could have definitely been developed more. Her character isn't given much of a role other than the damsel in distress, but even this flaw in the film serves the Western aesthetic to a tee. A string-and-brass musical score by Nathan Wang has its foothold strongly in place in the mix, the villain a classic depiction of the black-clad gunslinger. The metal brace he wears over one boot is a minute but nice touch.
No Man's Land feels a tad too long, stretched-out in certain parts, but the arid background and even drier humor peppered throughout keep everything firmly within the viewer's interest. You also know you're never too far off from an incredibly daring and awesome action sequence. No Man's Land is a near-flawless wrong-man-in-the-wrong-place-at-the-wrong-time thriller, Xu's lawyer finding the strength within himself to stand up to the dangerous crazies he encounters in the desert a little later than justified. Regardless, his performance is exceptional, and this, too, serves the film's finale when the real neo-Western offerings are served up. Come to No Man's Land because you're finally given the opportunity, stay in No Man's Land for a little while because it's genuinely badass.
Jeremy's Fantastic Fest Rating: 8.5 out of 10
Follow Jeremy on Twitter - @JeremyKKirk
Find more posts: Fantastic Fest 14, Foreign Film, Review
Too nihilistic? Sign me up!!! Thanks Jeremy.
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New 'Fast & Furious 7' Images of Paul Walker and Vin Diesel Emerge
by Ethan Anderton
We've already seen a handful of images from the set of James Wan's Fast & Furious 7, but that was before the untimely and tragic death of star Paul Walker. Since then, the cast and crew have mourned his death, resumed and completed production, and thanked fans for their support during the difficult months following Walker's passing. Now the film is poised to arrive next spring, and two more images from the film have surfaced from Vin Diesel's Facebook page. One shows Diesel and Walker (it's a scene we've seeen before) while another shows the former either wrapping his hands for a fight or a really difficult drive. Plus, Diesel just said that he previewed that trailer at Universal, so that might be coming soon too. Look now!
Here's the two new images from the set of Fast & Furious 7 from Vin Diesel:
Fast & Furious 7 is directed by James Wan (The Conjuring, Insidious) and written by Chris Morgan (who has written all the Fast & Furious sequels including and following Tokyo Drift). Though no plot details have been revealed, Vin Diesel and Paul Walker return in the sequel along with most of their crew. Jason Statham is in hot pursuit as the film's villain (brother of Luke Evans' character Shaw) and other new cast members include Tony Jaa, Djimon Housou, Ronda Rousey and Kurt Russell. The film was delayed after Paul Walker died in a car crash before filming ended. Universal Pictures releases Fast & Furious 7 on April 3rd, 2015.
Find more posts: First Look, Photos
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debbie thoma on Sep 23, 2014
I've been taking my stepson to these movies for nearly a decade and I never thought I'd tear up during one, but this marks the end of an era. Making fun of it in a crowded theater and watching all the cholos rev their engines afterwards just won't be the same.
MattPeloquin on Sep 23, 2014
Paul is crusin in peace now
redskulllives on Sep 23, 2014
Xerxexx on Sep 23, 2014
Vin is going to FIGHT! Just when the scab was about to fall off...
So damn tragic....this is gonna be an emotional ride guys.
SkyNet300 on Sep 24, 2014
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England advances to 1st World Cup semifinal since 1992
AP Jul 3, 2019 at 3:58p ET
CHESTER-LE-STREET, England (AP) — It was nerve-wracking at times but England is through to its first Cricket World Cup semifinal since 1992.
Save for a miracle, New Zealand is into the last four, too.
Propelled by another century by Jonny Bairstow and a freakish run-out that removed dangerman Kane Williamson, England coasted to a 119-run win over New Zealand on Wednesday to climb back into the playoff spots after its final group-stage match.
The English, who are guaranteed to finish in third place, will play in the second semifinal — at Edgbaston on July 11 — against the team that finishes in second place. That is currently India.
Back-to-back defeats, to Australia and Sri Lanka, meant the knockout stage started early for England and the tournament hosts responded to being in a perilous situation by winning pressure-filled matches against India and now New Zealand.
“Maybe at the end of the World Cup, if everything goes to plan, we’ll look back on the Australia and Sri Lanka games and say that they built our competition and the character of the team. That was a huge test and we got through it,” England fast bowler Mark Wood said.
“I’m hoping at the very end, when we’re lifting that trophy high, we can say we were tested and we got through it.”
New Zealand is currently two points ahead of fifth-place Pakistan, whose final group game is against Bangladesh at Lord’s on Friday, but is highly unlikely to lose its place in the top four because of a far superior net run-rate than its rival. Pakistan must beat Bangladesh by a margin in excess of 300 runs — something never before achieved in ODI history.
It means the Black Caps are already preparing to play the first semifinal in Manchester on Tuesday when it will have to find momentum from somewhere, having lost to Pakistan and Australia before its group closer against England.
England made 305-8 off its 50 overs and New Zealand never looked like chasing down the target after the run-outs of Williamson — who was out of his ground at the non-striker’s end when the ball glanced off Wood’s fingertips and onto the stumps — and Ross Taylor in successive overs left them 69-4.
New Zealand was eventually dismissed for 186.
“I think they got the best of the decisions,” Williamson said, “but they were also the better team.”
The other stroke of fortune England enjoyed at Chester-le-Street was winning the toss on a pitch that slowed and broke up as a sunny day wore on, making batting increasingly difficult.
Bairstow and fellow opener Jason Roy (60 off 61 balls) enjoyed a third straight century stand before it was broken at 123, giving England a platform for a shot at a massive total.
But from 194-1, England lost Joe Root (24), Bairstow and Jos Buttler (11) in a 19-ball spell to slump to 214-4, and the boundaries began to dry up.
Eoin Morgan’s 42 off 40 balls helped to inch his team past 300, but New Zealand was back in the contest after restricting England to only 111 runs in its last 20 overs.
That was until the early loss of openers Henry Nicholls (0) and Martin Guptill (8) was compounded by Williamson — New Zealand’s rock and captain — getting sent back to the pavilion by the harshest of ways.
Taylor played a straight drive that glanced off the fingertips of Wood and onto the stumps, with Williamson short of his ground. After a lengthy look at the replays, Williamson was given out for 27.
“It’s a hell of a lot of luck,” Morgan said. “To run Kane out is a massive bonus.”
Taylor departed for 28 the next over after choosing to go for a risky second with the ball heading to Adil Rashid at fine leg. Rashid’s throw was pinpoint and Buttler removed the bails with Taylor short.
Once a 54-run partnership between Tom Latham (57) and Jimmy Neesham (19) was ended, New Zealand was simply delaying the inevitable by mostly blocking out to ensure the team’s net run rate wasn’t too affected.
The delay was extended by the arrival of a streaker, wearing nothing but a green hat, who danced in front of batsmen Latham and Mitchell Santner and then managed to initially evade security staff who took a long time to react.
The English ended a run of five straight losses to New Zealand at World Cups, the latest being a humiliating eight-wicket defeat in 2015 that led to their group-stage exit and a makeover of the one-day game in England.
It has resulted in England reaching the semifinals for the first time since 1992, when it lost to Pakistan in the title match.
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7 Key Moments in the Life of Saint Francis
Post by Jack Wintz, OFM
Before looking at the first key moment in the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, let’s set the stage by focusing on his early life.
Francis was born in 1182 in Assisi. He was the son of a prosperous cloth merchant, Peter Bernadone. His companions saw him as a carefree youth, calling him the “King of Revels.”
Francis enjoyed partying with his friends and had dreams of becoming a knight and gaining glory on the battlefield. But shortly after riding off to fight against Perugia, a nearby town, he ended up in their prison, a broken and disillusioned young man. It was after his return from prison, and during the recovery that followed, that Francis’ life was changed.
1) Francis Meets a Leper
Like most of his contemporaries, Francis felt a disdain for lepers and avoided them at all costs. One day, before his conversion, Francis was riding his horse alone in the countryside. As he moved along the road, he caught sight of a leper walking toward him. Francis’ instinct was to turn back or move off to the side to avoid contact with the poor wretch. But Francis instead rode directly toward this man with parts of his face and hands eaten away by this dreaded disease.
Francis dismounted his horse, and warmly embraced and kissed the leper tenderly on his lips. In his Testament, Francis writes, “When I was in sin, the sight of lepers nauseated me beyond measure; but then God himself led me into their company, and I had pity on them. When I had once become acquainted with them, what had previously nauseated me became a source of physical consolation for me. After that I did not wait long before leaving the world.” Francis eventually came to realize that he had actually embraced none other than his Lord, Jesus Christ.
Francis soon found himself living with lepers and caring for them. His meeting and embracing the leper was the best preparation Francis could have had for the founding of a new order in the Church, whose highest ideal was to serve the poorest of the poor.
Some time later, Francis was praying alone in front of a crucifix in the abandoned chapel of San Damiano, located down the hill from Assisi. Suddenly, Francis heard these words of Christ coming from the cross: “Francis, repair my house, which is falling into ruin.” Francis realized later that it was a much bigger house— the Christian Church itself—that Christ was asking him to rebuild.
2) Francis Breaks with His Father
Not long after this, Francis, dressed in rough clothing, took precious merchandise from his father’s store and sold it to his customers, in order to pay for the rebuilding of the fallen-down chapel. He also sold his father’s horse. Francis’ father, Peter, would have preferred to see Francis go back to wearing fancy attire and throwing parties for his old chums. He was aghast and embarrassed, moreover, to learn that Francis was often caring for the lepers, who were living in the valley below Assisi.
In response, his father, boiling with rage, dragged Francis before the bishop of Assisi and demanded the return of his property and goods. Francis readily agreed to this. In the hearing of all present, Francis said, “From now on I will no longer say, My Father Peter Bernadone, but Our Father who art in heaven.” Francis gave back to his father not only his property and goods, but the money and all his clothes as well. Francis carefully placed his clothing on the ground.
The bishop, admiring Francis’ fervor, drew him into his arms and covered him with his mantle. The bishop understood that Francis’ actions were inspired by God—and were part of God’s way of leading Francis into an amazingly new form of life. Francis’ heart was overflowing with joy. His heavenly Father had set him free of all attachment to earthly things.
Francis was now ready to serve the Lord simply and without fear. For all who follow Saint Francis of Assisi today, this kind of poverty and detachment can lead to the freedom to, in Saint Matthew’s words, become “children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust. . . . So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect” (5:45,48).
3) Francis, the Herald of the Great King
Francis, who used to wear fine garments, now went about clad in the poorest of clothing. As he went through a nearby woods, singing praises to the Lord in French, robbers suddenly rushed out upon him. When they asked him gruffly who he was, Francis replied confidently in a loud voice, “I am the herald of the great King!” Then they struck him again and again, and threw him into a ditch filled with deep snow, saying, “Just lie there in the snow, ‘Herald of the great King!’”
But Francis simply brushed off the snow. And when they had gone away, he jumped out of the ditch, and with great joy began to call out the praises of God in a loud voice. Francis then walked along until he came to the steps of a monastery, where he hoped the monks might clothe him in exchange for work. They did so, but Francis only stayed with them for a short while.
This whole episode seemed only to reinforce Francis’ sense of freedom and his trust in the providence of God. He would need to cultivate this spirit more and more because he would still face harsher challenges in the days ahead. True followers of Saint Francis today remain conscious of their great mission: to be “Heralds of the great King.”
In Saint Paul’s Letter to the Philippians, we find echoes of this lofty ideal: Christ Jesus “emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness . . . he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross. Because of this, God greatly exalted him. . .” (2:7-9).
Guided by the Holy Spirit, Saint Francis’ followers still strive to seek this ideal today!
4) Francis Spends a Night in Prayer
Bernard of Quintavalle was the first brother to follow Francis and his simple way of life. A wealthy Assisian, Bernard sold all his possessions and gave the money to the poor. He was ready to throw in his lot with Francis, but first he wanted to test Francis’ holiness. One evening, Bernard invited Francis to join him for supper at his home. After a pleasant meal, Bernard invited him to stay overnight.
Bernard had a bed prepared for Francis in his own room. Shortly after Francis entered the room, he threw himself down and pretended to fall asleep. A short time later, Bernard went to bed and also pretended to sleep—with snores and all. His plan was to watch Francis carefully during the night.
With Bernard secretly observing him, Francis got onto his knees and raised his hands in prayer. Then Bernard was amazed to hear Francis earnestly repeating throughout the night “My God and my all!” The Little Flowers of Saint Francis informs us that Saint Francis repeated the words while marveling at and contemplating the goodness of Almighty God (Omnibus of Sources, p. 1303).
Time and again, God’s goodness and love amazed Francis. In a prayer from his Praises Before the Office, Saint Francis suddenly begins repeating the word good, almost as if intoxicated by it: “All powerful, all holy, most high and supreme God, sovereign good, all good, every good, you who alone are good, it is to you we must give all praise, all glory, all thanks, all
honor, all blessing; to you we must refer all good always. Amen.”
5) Clare Enters the Franciscan Family
The daughter of a noble Assisian family, Clare was known for her love of God and of the poor. She was attracted to the Gospel way of life preached by Saint Francis. Secretly in the dark of night, to the dismay of her wealthy family, Clare met with Francis and his small band of brothers to commit her life totally to God. There in the Portiuncula chapel, she exchanged her golden hair for a simple habit. She would soon begin a quickly growing community of contemplative women devoted to living the Gospel.
Clare remained a close friend and associate of Saint Francis, even though she was committed to staying in her monastery alongside the other Poor Clare nuns, named after their foundress.
Saint Clare died in 1253, outliving her great friend Francis by almost 27 years. Until her death, Clare kept her ideals: a passion for prayer, a life of poverty and humility, and a generous concern for the needy.
The close bond between the Poor Clares and the Franciscan friars remains strong and joyful in our day. The Clares serve as vibrant models of intense union with God, which all Franciscans—and indeed all human beings— are meant to foster, as the Holy Spirit prompts.
6) Francis Receives the Stigmata
Today the Chapel of the Stigmata sits on the same sheer precipice where Saint Francis stood two years before his death. There he was swept up into the mystery of God’s overwhelming love for him and for humanity.
Saint Bonaventure, an early Franciscan leader and theologian, in his Life of Saint Francis, describes Francis as being more inflamed than usual with the love of God as he began a special time of solitary prayer on Mount La Verna in September 1224. “Francis’ unquenchable fire of love for the good Jesus,” Bonaventure writes, “was fanned into such a blaze of flames that many waters could not quench so powerful a love” (see Song of Songs 8:6-7).
Saint Bonaventure goes on: “While Francis was praying on the mountainside, he saw a Seraph, with six fiery and shining wings, descend from the height of heaven. And when in swift flight the Seraph had reached a spot in the air near the man of God, there appeared between the wings the figure of a man crucified, with his hands and feet extended in the form of a cross and fastened to a cross. Two of the wings were lifted above his head, two were extended for flight and two covered his whole body.
“When Francis saw this, he was overwhelmed and his heart was flooded with a mixture of joy and sorrow. He rejoiced because of the gracious way Christ looked upon him under the appearance of a seraph, but the fact
that he was fastened to a cross pierced his soul with a sword of compassionate sorrow (Luke 2:35).” When the vision disappeared, writes Bonaventure, “imprinted on his body were markings that were no less marvelous.” These markings were the stigmata—the five wounds of Christ.
What did Saint Francis experience? The simple servant of God had suddenly understood in a flash the unimaginable love of God, a love that holds nothing back from us—not even God’s only son. Many religious thinkers see this as the secret of Saint Francis’ spirituality, namely, Francis’ profound appreciation for the overflowing love of God!
7) The Death of Saint Francis
When Francis of Assisi’s days on earth were growing short, according Thomas of Celano, his first biographer, the saint instructed his brothers, “When I am dying, lay me naked on the ground . . . and let me lie there after I am dead for the length of time it takes to walk one mile unhurriedly” (Second Life of Saint Francis of Assisi, Vol. 1, CLXIII, Omnibus of Sources).
Francis’ brothers honored his request. They reverently placed his body on the ground and let it lie there for some 30 minutes. Not long before he took his last breath, Francis invited all creatures to praise God, as the saint had so often done in his Canticle of Brother Son (also known as the Canticle of the Creatures). Yes, Francis wanted to exhort all his “brother” and “sister” creatures to praise and love God.
The gesture of Francis lying naked on Mother Earth strikingly reveals how comfortable Francis had become with the whole world of creation, including his human body. Like Adam before the fall, Francis was not ashamed of his nakedness. Francis had become keenly aware that Jesus, in his incarnation, had entered our world and transformed the earth (and the human form) through his saving presence among us. Saint Francis had come to believe that both the earth and his body—through the incarnation of Christ—had become profoundly good.
Saint Francis often said to his followers, “What a man is before God, that he is and no more.” With great humility, Francis had often applied these words to himself.
As many of us know, when Francis lay there on the earth, he was bearing on his body the stigmata—the brand marks of Christ. These sacred marks remind us how closely Francis had become identified with Christ. He was also filled with awe because of Christ’s overflowing love: As we read in John 15:13, “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
Our reflections on Saint Francis’ death end with a few short passages from Saint Bonaventure’s Life of Saint Francis: “At last, when all of God’s mysteries were fulfilled in him,” writes Bonaventure, “the blessed man fell asleep in the Lord. One of his brothers and disciples saw his soul under the appearance of a radiant star being carried aloft in a shining cloud over many waters on a direct path into heaven.”
Finally Bonaventure describes a gathering of larks which appeared “at the hour of the holy man’s passing. . . . They came in a great flock over the roof of the house and, whirling around for a long time with unusual joy, gave clear and evident testimony of the glory of the saint, who so often invited them to praise God.”
The image of those larks is an invitation to us all.
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‘Captain America: Civil War’ and the amazing ‘Japanese Spider-man’
By: Brian Watanabe May 10, 2016
There was a lot to love about “Captain America: Civil War.” But one of the best parts had to be the reintroduction of our friendly neighborhood Spider-man into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The film rights for Spidey have been with Sony since 2000 and when Marvel and Sony agreed to share Spider-man for “Civil War,” we finally got to see the web-slinger we know and love trade quips with some A-list Avengers.
Which reminded me of another Marvel deal that ended up creating one of the weirdest live-action TV shows ever. And more importantly — unbeknownst to even the nerdiest of fan boys — managed to change pop-culture history forever.
Let’s go back to 1978 and revisit Peter Parker. Not this American version of Spider-Man on CBS…
And certainly not that friendly neighborhood Spider-Man from PBS’s Electric Company (with Morgan Freeman, no less)…
But the truly spectacular “Japanese Spider-man”…
Oh, I’m not making this up.
I couldn’t if I tried.
Back in 1978, Marvel and Toei Company of Japan agreed to a licensing agreement to share their properties and adapt them for their respective cultures. In the U.S., Marvel produced this:
Toei went another way. Now anyone who grew up in Hawaii in the late ’70s and early ’80s is familiar with the work of Toei. From the mind of creator Shotaro Ishinomori, Toei produced favorites like Kamen Rider, Kikaida and Go Ranger, which were afternoon staples on KIKU, the local Japanese TV station. When I was a little boy, I didn’t pretend to be Superman, I pretended to be Kikaida. To this day, I still want a motorcycle with a sidecar.
So Toei got ahold of Spider-man and well… they got very Japanese-y with it. I remember as a kid seeing Japanese Spider-Man in a magazine. At least I thought I did. It was so weird it felt like I dreamed it up. Then, while I was living in New York, pre-YouTube, I found an undubbed, bootleg copy of Japanese Spider-man at Midtown Comics and oboy… it was everything I’d hoped it would be.
Rather than describe it to you, let me show you the show’s opening. Warning: It may melt your brain. “Yeah, yeah, yeeeeah, wow!”
As a Japanese American who grew up on tokusatsu (live-action Japanese sci-fi) and reading Spider-man comics from drug store spinner racks, it felt like a wonderful hallucination. No “Ghost in the Shell” whitewashing controversy or #StarringJohnCho hashtag. Here was a good-looking Japanese guy with an impressive head of hair playing Spidey. Oh, but it gets better. Watch how he transforms. I have no words:
Plot? Pensive guy on a motorcycle gets injected by an alien’s spider juice and battles a giant lizard monster to dope ’70s music in a flying car (I’m guessing. Like I said, it was undubbed). Plot doesn’t matter. What matters is this. Japanese Spider-man was the first Toei show to use a live-action, transforming giant robot. You heard me, SPIDER-MAN PILOTS A TRANSFORMING GIANT ROBOT.
The live-action, giant robot was something new and led to the creation of a new Japanese genre called “Super Sentai” (super fighting squadron with giant robots). Toei’s next Marvel adaptation was based on “Captain America” and — believe it or not — became another popular show in Hawaii, “Battle Fever J.” The heroes of Battle Fever were named after their respective countries (Battle Japan, Battle Kenya, Miss America) so that’s just like Captain America, right? Right?!
So how did Japanese Spider-man have such a major influence on today’s pop culture? Well, if there was no Japanese Spidey, there would be no Super Sentai, and with no Super Sentai, Haim Saban wouldn’t have discovered “Choudenshi Bioman,” and without Bioman these Mighty Morphin kids, who made their debut in 1993, wouldn’t exist. And that would’ve left a gaping hole in most Millennials’ childhoods…
Turns out, some pretty interesting things can happen when you’re not afraid of a little cross-cultural diversity. Yesterday, it was reported that the Russo brothers, the directors of “Captain America: Civil War,” are working on a new super hero franchise set in China. The Russos are brilliant and I’m sure their Chinese super hero will be great, but I’ve got a feeling it won’t compare to the pure bonkers, lost-in-translation, creative insanity that is Japanese Spider-man.
“Captain America: Civil War” is in theaters now. “Japanese Spider-man” lives somewhere on the Internet at the end of a double rainbow.
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James Marsden, Amber Heard, Whoopi Goldberg and more in talks for Stephen King’s The Stand
Having been granted a series order by CBS All Access earlier this year, it looks like business is picking up for Josh Boone’s (The Fault in Our Stars) long-planned Stephen King adaptation The Stand, with Collider reporting that a number of actors are currently in talks for roles.
According to the site, James Marsden (Westworld) is in negotiations for the role of Stu Redman, with Amber Heard (Aquaman) as Nadine Cross, Whoopi Goldberg (Sister Act) as Mother Abigail, Greg Kinnear (The Kennedys) as Glen Bateman, Odessa Young (Assassination Nation) as Frannie Goldsmith, and Henry Zaga (X-Men: The New Mutants) as Nick Andros.
The Stand tells the story of an apocalyptic plague which wipes out much of the population, leading to the breakdown of society and the emergence of two groups of survivors – one of whom embody good and find themselves drawn to Mother Abigail, as the others rally to the tyrannical regime of Randall Flagg, the personification of Evil.
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The Stand was previously adapted for the small screen as a miniseries on ABC, with a cast that featured Gary Sinise, Molly Ringwald, Rob Lowe, Jamey Sheridan, Ray Walston, Miguel Ferrer, Corin Nemec, Matt Frewer and Laura San Giacomo.
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#014 Tim Burton: Big Fish vs. Planet of the Apes
By BWB Podcast May 01, 2016
In today's episode Nate and Austin compare Tim Burton's best and worst rated films, Big Fish (2003) and Planet of the Apes (2001), respectively. Austin pays his respects to the Artist Formerly Known As Dead, Albert Finney. Nate talks about his favorite film, Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Batman vs Robin. Check back next Sunday at 7pm PST where we will compare Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away (2001) and Ponyo (2008), his best and worst rated films.
And check out this cool behind the scenes making-of video on The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLw-Fo8uhis
Planet of the Apes Notes
PLOT: An Air Force astronaut crash lands on a mysterious planet where evolved, talking apes dominate a race of primitive humans.
Ratings: IMDb 5.7 | RT 45% C / 27% A
Director: Tim Burton (Edward Scissorhands, Corpse Bride, Batman Returns, Mars Attacks!, Ed Wood)
Writer(s): William Broyles Jr., Larence Konner, Mark Rosenthal, Pierre Boulle (novel)
Cinematographer: Philippe Rousselot (Sherlock Holmes, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Interview with the Vampire, Constantine)
Notable actors: Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Clarke Duncan, Paul Giamatti, Estella Warren, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, David Warner, Kris Kristofferson, Erick Avari, Deep Roy, Charton Heston
Budget: $100 million
Box office: $362.2 million
In order to star in the film, Tim Roth declined the role of Professor Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
Mark Wahlberg joined the film after meeting with Tim Burton for only five minutes. He was so anxious to work with the director that he agreed to play any part. Wahlberg dropped out of the role of Linus in Ocean's Eleven to do this film. He refused to wear a loincloth like Charlton Heston did in Planet of the Apes (1968) because he did not want to remind audiences of his underwear modeling.
Charlton Heston and Linda Harrison are the only actors to appear in both this film and Planet of the Apes (1968).
It was after this movie wrapped that director Tim Burton and leading lady Helena Bonham Carter became romantically involved. Instead of moving in with her in her Hampstead home in London, Burton bought two next-door houses which the couple both shared until their separation.
Tim Burton himself insisted that this movie was not a "remake,"but a "re-imagination" of Planet of the Apes (1968); it uses the idea of an ape-inhabited planet from the same source material as the 1968 movie, but ultimately tells a very different story.
Big Fish Notes
PLOT: A frustrated son tries to determine the fact from fiction in his dying father's life.
Writer(s): John August (screenplay), Daniel Wallace (novel)
Notable actors: Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Helena Bonham Carter, Alison Lohman, Robert Guillaume, Marion Cotillard, Matthew McGrory, David Denman, Missi Pyle, Loudon Wainwright III, Ada Tai, Arlene Tai, Steve Buscemi, Danny DeVito, Deep Roy
The joke with the elephant defecating while Edward daydreams was unscripted. The filming crew found it hilarious, and quickly zoomed out to get the whole thing.
Even though Young Edward lands in Korea, the ventriloquist and his puppet speak in Tagalog (language of the Philippines) while the Siamese twins and Edward speak in Cantonese (a Chinese dialect). The soldiers who pull the ventriloquist off the stage speak Mandarin Chinese (language of mainland China and Taiwan) while the other soldiers speak in Korean.
When young Edward Bloom is singing in the church and his voice breaks, that single note that we hear is actually Ewan McGregor singing.
French actress Marion Cotillard's first American feature film.
Steven Spielberg was attached to this project and wanted Jack Nicholson to star, but dropped out due to his full schedule, soon after which Tim Burton signed on to direct.
Intro music by: Calm The Fuck Down (Broke For Free) / CC BY 3.0
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Will Amazon's Secret Weapon Lead to Explosive E-Commerce Growth?
This one thing resulted in a 29% increase in total purchases by Amazon customers.
Danny Vena
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Jun 4, 2018 at 9:45PM
It isn't as if Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) needs any additional advantages in its plans to dominate online sales. The company reportedly accounted for 44% of all e-commerce sales in the U.S. in 2017 and 4% of all retail sales in the country, according to e-commerce analytics provider One Click Retail.
That said, it's hard to move the needle for a company that generated nearly $178 billion in revenue last year. Amazon has previously identified three main pillars that are currently driving its massive growth: e-commerce sales at its online marketplace, the Prime customer loyalty program, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company's cloud computing operation.
Amazon may have found the next big driver of its business going forward.
Image source: Amazon.
A huge increase in sales
A recent study of Amazon shoppers was conducted by Alpine.AI, in partnership with InfoScout. The year-long survey found that Amazon customers that owned an Echo smart speaker significantly increased their spending over the 12 months after purchasing -- up 29% overall -- giving the e-commerce leader a growing advantage in online sales.
The research provided other telling details about the changes in consumer behavior that occur with the adoption and ease-of-use of voice-activated speakers.
The study revealed that that while the average Amazon customer made about 19 purchases over the course of the year, Echo owners bought items nearly 27 times, showing that the device encourages shoppers to make additional impulse buys. The average ticket size at checkout dropped from $26 to $25 dollars.
The consumer packaged goods category is the biggest winner of this paradigm, as customers with the devices bought these products nearly twice as often as other shoppers. The category includes items that must be replaced more frequently, like pet food and treats, baking and cooking items, shaving and grooming supplies, and oral hygiene items. The products bought most often were from the health and beauty category, which were purchased 53% more often over the 12-month time frame.
A confirmation of sorts
This isn't the first report of its kind. Earlier this year, Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) released data that analyzed the purchases of 2,000 U.S. consumers made between October 2016 and September 2017. The survey concluded that the Echo owners spent 66% more or approximately $1,700 annually, compared to just $1,000 spent by the average Amazon customer. That's also significantly higher than the average of $1,300 spent by Prime subscribers.
According to Mike Levin, Partner and Co-Founder of CIRP: "An unmistakable trend has started to emerge, that Amazon creates products and services that seek to promote retail shopping and deeper affiliation at Amazon.com. Amazon probably wants the Echo device family to stand on its own as a consumer electronics line, while supporting the greater mission of succeeding as an online retailer."
Amazon has never detailed just how many of the Alexa-powered devices it has sold, though Alpine.AI puts the number at 50 million. In the third quarter 2017 earnings release, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said, "Customers have purchased tens of millions of Alexa-enabled devices," placing the total north of 20 million. The company has also never provided forecasts for sales of the smart speakers, but in Amazon's fourth quarter 2017 earnings press release, Bezos said, "Our 2017 projections for Alexa were very optimistic, and we far exceeded them. We don't see positive surprises of this magnitude very often -- expect us to double down."
We still don't know for sure the size of the installed base of Echo devices, or how much more customers spend once they have them. However, this latest survey adds to the growing body of evidence that shows Echo owners ultimately end up spending more -- which is good news for Amazon investors.
Daniel W. Vena, CPA, CGMA is a long-term investor searching for intangibles that provide explosive growth opportunities in his investments. He served on active duty with the US Army and has a Bachelor's degree in accounting. Follow @dannyvena
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How Can Estate Agents Capitalize On The Booming Northern Property Market?
Gary Barker Contributor
I write about sales and rental property trends in the UK.
What’s causing this Northern boom, and what can estate agents do to take advantage of these conditions?
It’s Northern cities with more affordable offerings, like Manchester, that are frequently catching their eye.
Affordable property in Manchester is attracting new buyers
The residential property market in northern England has garnered a great deal of media attention over the last few months as it continues to go from strength to strength, with property transactions and house prices rising across several regions.
Southern cities used to dominate house price growth reports, but over the past five years, more than half of northern cities have made the UK top 10.
Zoopla research revealed that houses prices grew the fastest in cities in the Midlands, the North of England, Wales and Scotland. Values have surged by 15% in Manchester and Leicester, and 16% in Birmingham. Meanwhile, growth in the South has slowed to just 1% in London and 2% in Oxford.
The millennial and homeowner exodus
Don’t get me wrong – I love London. The unique history, the museums and galleries, the public transport links, the parks and the incredible bars and restaurants add up to something special. But there’s no doubt that it’s also an expensive city.
The average house price in London is more than double that of the rest of the U.K., coming in at £479,000 compared to the national average of £223,000. House prices here outstrip average earnings by 13 times, compared to seven times in England and Wales as a whole. And with the average rent for a two-bedroom private rented house in London at £1,730 compared with £820 across England, rents often consume large portions of wages.
For many, the capital has simply become unaffordable. The number of millennials leaving the city is at its highest level for more than a decade. Even homeowners are leaving for greener pastures.
While it’s hard to say how much is “pull” versus “push”, a common theme cited among leavers is the significantly cheaper housing. Young Londoners simply don’t have the space to start a family. For homeowners, there’s a widespread desire to “trade up the housing ladder”, cashing in on the London property bonus and buying something bigger outside of the capital.
Years ago, when Londoners relocated, they tended to move to commuter towns – but more and more, that’s not the case. One in 17 headed to the Midlands or the North back in 2008. In 2018, it was one in five.
While ex-Londoners are moving further and away from the capital, this hasn’t necessarily meant leaving London work behind. Faster broadband and a rise in flexible working conditions have allowed many to keep their London jobs and work from home.
For others committed to commuting, the prospect of HS2, a high-speed railway which will connect London, Birmingham, the East Midlands, Leeds and Manchester – cutting the journey time between Birmingham and London down to just 45 minutes – has proved enticing. Set to open between 2026 and 2033, its impact is already being noted in rising prices.
It’s not just the changing needs of the domestic market that are boosting prices up North; the evolving desires of foreign buyers are also contributing to price surges.
Stimulated by low-interest rates and favourable exchange rates, foreign investors have been in a position to snap up U.K. property at discount prices. Chinese buyers, in particular, are seizing the opportunity.
In 2003, 16 yuan was equivalent to one pound. Now, it’s just eight yuan to the pound. In combination with rising GDP per capita, Chinese nationals are increasingly in a position to splash out on commercial and residential property.
It’s Northern cities with more affordable offerings, like Manchester, that are frequently catching their eye. Part of the city’s appeal is the university, which is already one of the largest recruiters of international students in the U.K. In fact, of the 20 universities attracting the most foreign students, only six are in London.
Named one of the top global cities for foreign direct investment, prices surged in Manchester more than anywhere else in the U.K. last year – increasing 6.6% – and enquiries by Chinese investors about buy-to-let in the city soared in January 2018 by 255.6% compared to the previous year.
Opportunity to capitalize
For estate agents looking to capitalize on this trend, aligning sales and marketing with diverse customer segments and needs will be key. The Midlands, the North and Scotland have attracted buyers with varied motivations: from young professionals and new families to foreign investors.
For millennials, the largest segment of homebuyers, spacious properties as well as access to London through public transport will be key. Starter homes that provide entry into the real estate market and allow young buyers to work their way up the property ladder will be a great demand.
For foreign investors, bearing in mind more than 70% of the homes bought in the U.K. by foreigners are rental investments, buy-to-let yields and the growth potential of Northern properties will prove appealing. Engaging the inner investor will be a winning strategy.
Others with sons and daughters studying in the U.K. may also be looking at student-style accommodation. These might be one-bedroom or two-bedroom properties within easy reach of the university central campus, lecture hall or library.
This doesn’t mean London is off the cards in any way; a significant portion of sales handled in the capital by international estate agents are overseas buyers, especially in central areas. It does, however, ring in a new era, where we may expect to see a wider geographical spread of the national demand for housing.
It’s undoubtedly an exciting and potentially growth-rich time for those agencies that are not only able to meet these changing demand patterns on surface level, but for those who are pre-empting the changing needs of buyers, and adapting at their core to be nimble enough to meet buyers where they are at.
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Why Is The Andromeda Galaxy Moving Towards Us If The Universe Is Expanding?
Quora Contributor
Why is the Andromeda Galaxy moving towards us if the universe is expanding? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world.
Answer by Viktor T. Toth, IT pro, part-time physicist, on Quora:
The universe is expanding.
The Local Group of galaxies is not. It is a gravitationally bound structure.
The early universe was filled pretty much uniformly with gas that was expanding everywhere. However, it had small “density perturbations”: In some places, it was a little denser, in some places it was a little less dense.
Wherever it was denser, it had more gravity. Gravity that was pulling it together. If the density was high enough, gravity was sufficient to overcome the expansion: those bits of matter stopped flying apart and instead, ended up in gravitationally bound structures.
These structures are the largest gravitationally bound structures today, clusters of galaxies such as the Local Group, to which Andromeda and the Milky Way both belong.
So clusters of galaxies do not individually expand, but clusters of galaxies do still fly apart from each other everywhere.
Having said that, there is also a degree of randomness involved. Take the Virgo cluster, for instance. It is a cluster of galaxies some 50–60 million light years from here, moving away from us at nearly a thousand kilometers per second. But within that cluster, galaxies move about rather rapidly, in chaotic orbits in their mutual gravitational field. So there is M86, for instance, a member of the Virgo cluster that happens to be moving toward the Milky Way at the moment. It is still gravitationally bound within Virgo, and a few billion years from now, it will be receding from us just as rapidly as it is in a different segment of its trajectory within Virgo.
To make sense of it, imagine that you are looking at a child on a merry-go-round. Say you are slowly backing away from the merry-go-round, so the distance between you and the merry-go-round steadily increases. But if the merry-go-round spins fast enough, for every half revolution the child may actually be approaching you. Yet the child is still bound to the merry-go-round and, averaged over several revolutions, the distance between you and the child will continue to increase.
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Zopf: West Hall girls making positive steps
Battled hard with a tough Walnut Grove team last week
Jonathan Zopf
Updated: Jan. 24, 2011, 12:03 a.m.
As Lynn Jarrett stepped into her office, she sat down in a chair and let out a sigh.
Her Lady Spartans had just given the third-ranked team in Class AAA all it could handle, and for a program that is going through some tough times, remaining competitive with the best is almost as good as a win.
“I don’t think we handled them,” Jarrett said following the Lady Spartans’ 56-49 loss to Walnut Grove on Thursday. “I could show you all the ice packs and bandages to prove that to you.”
Sure, players like Gia Banks and Miaya Crowder abused the undersized Lady Spartans every time they went up for a rebound, but just because they got pushed around by the players doesn’t mean they were intimidated.
“We talked about battling with them,” Jarrett said. “They haven’t been in a lot of close games.”
Much to the surprise of everyone in the gym, the Lady Warriors certainly were in a close game against West Hall last Tuesday.
Walnut Grove, which reached the state playoffs in its first year of existence last year, is loaded with talent. The Lady Warriors are every bit as good as their undefeated record portrays, yet when they stepped on the court last Thursday, the vast difference in talent and athleticism appeared to have been left in Walton County.
Or maybe it was a sign of things to come. And for a program like West Hall, that time can’t arrive soon enough.
The banners hanging from the ceiling in the gym are a constant reminder of where this program used to be.
Lanierland titles, region championships and state runner-up finishes are embroidered on the banners to show that at one time, more than 10 years ago, the Lady Spartans used to be one of the best teams around.
But that’s not the case anymore.
The opening of Flowery Branch nearly 10 years ago subtracted a large portion of the available athletes, and it’s no coincidence that the Lady Spartans haven’t had a winning season since 2004-05.
“Steve Sweat did a tremendous job here,” Jarrett said of the former coach who is now at Dawson County. “But the number of players coming in just aren’t here any more.”
West Hall only has one senior on its roster in Amber Johnson, the team’s captain, leading scorer and most talented player.
The rest of the roster is filled with four juniors, six sophomores and three freshmen, including Jensen Hall and Maia Booker, who both came up with big shots during the second half against Walnut Grove.
“We’re headed in the right direction,” Jarrett said.
Last Thursday was proof of that.
Obviously overmatched on paper, Jarrett instilled an idea in her players’ minds that made them believe they had a chance to win. They knew the opposition wasn’t going to take them seriously, and with back-to-back 30-point wins, they knew Walnut Grove was confident it could win.
“I told our girls that they were the team that has pressure on them,” Jarrett said. “I told them to battle, go toe-to-toe, and you never know what could happen.”
What happened was another close loss, which was the seventh single-digit defeat this year for the Lady Spartans. None of those previous losses came against a team that could be competing for a region championship, which provides hope for Jarrett and everyone in the program.
“We don’t like to hang on moral victories,” Jarrett said. “But they were supposed to win, we weren’t.”
If West Hall can keep heading in the direction its going, in a few years, that might not be the case.
Jonathan Zopf is a sports writer for The Times. Follow him at twitter.com/gtimesjzopf.
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Home Artificial Intelligence Sanofi, Google Launch “Innovation Lab” Aimed at Drug Discovery
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Sanofi, Google Launch “Innovation Lab” Aimed at Drug Discovery
Sanofi will apply Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing capabilities toward developing new drugs, through a collaboration whose value was not disclosed.
The companies said they have agreed to create a virtual Innovation Lab to “radically” transform how future medicines and health services are developed and delivered.
Sanofi has articulated three goals for the collaboration with Google: better understand patients and diseases, increase Sanofi’s operational efficiency, and improve the experience of Sanofi patients and customers.
“We stand on the forefront of a new age for biology and human health, with the opportunity to transform healthcare through partnerships with pioneering technology and analytics companies,” Ameet Nathwani, MD, chief digital officer, chief medical officer & executive vice president, medical at Sanofi, said in a statement. “Combining Sanofi’s biologic innovations and scientific data with Google’s industry-leading capabilities, from cloud computing to state-of-the-art artificial intelligence, we aspire to give people more control over their health and accelerate the discovery of new therapies.”
Sanofi and Google said they will seek to better understand unspecified “key” diseases and extract related patient insights through leveraging deep analytics across datasets. Sanofi said the approach will allow it to research and develop more personalized approaches to treatment and identify accompanying technologies to improve health outcomes.
The companies will apply technology and analytics on Sanofi’s large real-world database, with the aim of better understanding what treatments work for patients. Sanofi and Google hope to improve their ability to offer personalized treatment advice, thus optimizing patient care and reducing healthcare costs.
Sanofi and Google also plan to apply AI across diverse datasets to better forecast sales and inform marketing and supply chain efforts. According to the companies, the AI will take into account real-time information as well as geographic, logistic, and manufacturing constraints.
Migrating to the cloud
Sanofi also plans to migrate some existing business applications to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in order to maximize operational cost efficiency and support the Innovation Lab and other business objectives.
The pharma giant expects to accelerate and simplify its legacy management, provide easy access to recent technologies and its integration into business plans, by leveraging GCP’s automation, scalability, and agility, along with increases in data and analytic capabilities.
“My conversations with healthcare customers have made it clear that the industry is moving to a more data-centric model, one that can deliver deeper insights to physicians, help them make better-informed decisions, and provide better care for patients. This transformation goes hand in hand with Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible, secure, and useful,” Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian stated on his company’s blog.
“Life science companies are looking to significantly increase the value they can provide to patients through data-driven insights, tailored solutions, and organized information that betters the interactions between patients, physicians, and payers,” Kurian added. “We’re excited about the possibilities that Google Cloud’s secure, flexible, and connected infrastructure can provide to Sanofi.”
Years of partnering
The collaboration is the second announced in as many months involving Sanofi and an entity of Google’s parent company, Alphabet—and the third alliance between the companies to emerge in three years.
Last month, Sanofi was one of four pharmas that agreed to use the Project Baseline tech platform and tools of Alphabet’s Verily Life Sciences in a collaboration designed to improve clinical research and trials. Joining Sanofi in the Verily clinical partnership—whose value was not disclosed—were Novartis, Otsuka Pharmaceutical, and Pfizer.
Verily and its partners are exploring opportunities in cardiovascular disease, oncology, mental health, dermatology, and diabetes, Verily chief medical officer Jessica Mega, MD, MPH, told CNBC: “From the beginning, our team on Baseline has been thinking a lot about how to bridge the gap between research and care. And we know that it would involve working with health systems, pharma, and biotech companies.”
Novartis and Pfizer were among drug developers who had formed collaborations in AI-based drug discovery with IBM Watson—which in April said it would focus instead on what it called the even greater market need for clinical development.
In December 2017, Sanofi and IBM Watson announced a real-world analysis highlighting the importance of timely intensification of treatment to achieve blood sugar control in adults living with type 2 diabetes—an example, they said, of applying real-world data and evidence to understand clinical outcomes in day-to-day diabetes management.
A year earlier in September 2016, Sanofi and Verily launched an approximately $500 million joint venture to develop a diabetes management platform that combines new treatments with devices, software, and professional care.
Sanofi agreed to invest $248 million in return for a 50% stake in the venture, called Onduo, which was designed to marry Verily’s experience in miniaturized electronics, analytics, and consumer software development with Sanofi’s clinical expertise in bringing new diabetes treatments to market. Onduo offers a 12-month behavior-change program and access to its virtual clinic. Members receive an at-home A1c kit, test strips, and a blood glucose monitoring device designed to read glucose levels frequently and track the data in an app. Some members received access to a continuous glucose monitor (CGM).
Last year, Onduo offered offer virtual diabetes care for people with type 2 diabetes at no cost to the first 1,000 people who signed up and qualified in Georgia, under a special promotion recognizing National Diabetes Awareness month.
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Kane in, Bale out? McManaman doubts Tottenham & Real Madrid deals
Chris Burton
The former Blancos star cannot see a prolific frontman being lured from Spurs to Spain, while a Wales international forward is expected to stay put
Harry Kane “would succeed” at Real Madrid, says Steve McManaman, but a deal with Tottenham is highly unlikely and Gareth Bale will not be heading in the opposite direction.
Several big-money deals are being mooted ahead of the summer transfer window, both in and out of the Santiago Bernabeu.
Another prolific frontman is expected to be sought by the Blancos, with talk of interest in the likes of Inter striker Mauro Icardi refusing to go away.
Real have also been linked with Spurs star Kane in the past, with his record in England making him of obvious appeal to a side in search of more ‘Galacticos’.
The 25-year-old is, however, tied to a long-term contract and has offered no indication that he is looking for a way out of Tottenham following their move to a new stadium.
Former Madrid star McManaman doubts a deal could be done, despite the benefits Kane’s arrival in the Spanish capital would bring.
He told La Galerna: “He would succeed.
“But I do not see him leaving Tottenham. I am totally sincere about that.”
While ruling out a move from Spurs to Spain for Kane, McManaman cannot see Bale going the other way.
Questions continue to be asked of the Wales international’s future, with it suggested that a retracing of his steps back to north London could be made.
His agent has sought to quash the exit talk, though, and McManaman believes the 29-year-old wants to stay put.
He added on Bale: “He has been a success in Madrid.
“I do not know how it is with the public or with the press.
“He has been there for five years, this is the sixth, and I know that he is very happy and wants to stay there.”
Bale has managed to overshadow the achievements of fellow Brits McManaman and David Beckham in Madrid, but has not earned the same acclaim.
He may boast more titles, but does not have the support of many.
Ex-England captain Beckham certainly did during his time in Spain, with McManaman considering his spell at the Bernabeu to have been a success despite landing only one La Liga crown.
“[Beckham] would never qualify as a failure for Madrid,” he added.
“He spent four years at the club, winning a league, and in no way was a failure.”
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Hugh Fraser on saying goodbye to ‘Poirot’ after 25 years (Exclusive Podcast)
Paul Sheehan
June 11, 2015 8:12AM
Hugh Fraser played Captain Arthur Hastings, faithful friend to Hercule Poirot (David Suchet), on television for almost a quarter of a century. However, he has only become eligible to contend at the Emmys for his final performance as this steadfast English companion of the eccentric Belgian detective in the telefilm, “Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Curtain, Poirot’s Last Case.” In our recent conversation (listen below), the celebrated character actor explained how Acorn TV made this possible. The streaming service, which specializes in programming from across the pond, stepped in to co-produce for the first time to ensure this final installment in the franchise reached US audiences.
Fraser vividly recalls his audition for the role back in 1989 for a proposed series of hour-long adaptations of Christie’s short stories. “I had read the books as a teenager and found them interesting. When I was offered the part, I had a good look at the books.” In doing so, he discovered that the adaptations by Clive Exton gave “the character a little more humor than Agatha Christie who used him as a functionary, a device to ask all the right questions and elucidate the plot.”
From the first episode, critics and audiences alike responded to the pairing of Fraser and Suchet. Admits the actor, “You can’t really plan for that. The rapport between David and I was there, we got along extremely well and had a great time doing it. There was a chemistry between us, a lot of enjoyment in making the show. That was fortuitous.”
There were four seasons of this anthology series, with production of the first three of the feature-length versions of Christie’s novels coming before the last of these. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, almost all of the other 33 novels were brought to life. However, with Hastings not appearing in many of these, Fraser’s penultimate appearance was in season eight back in 2002.
“Curtain” raises with the welcome return of Hastings to Poirot’s side and brings them back to Styles, the country manor at which they solved their first crime. This time around, Poirot must confront his own desires to bring a killer to justice no matter what the cost. For Fraser, “It was very interesting going back to it. David and I met for the read-through and from the first scene it was as though we had not been apart.” And he says the final scene offered him a unique opportunity to say farewell to the role after 25 years. “There was a definite atmosphere on the set that day. It was really quite powerful, tinged with sadness and grief.”
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Over the years, Fraser, a classically trained actor, has recorded all of the Poirot novels as audiobooks. “The joy of doing, all the characters have a life. The maid who comes to open the door, who is there for half a page, has a cold. Every character is defined so it is a pleasure to read them.”
All 13 seasons of “Poirot” are available for streaming on Acorn. And Acorn is making this final installment available to all TV academy voters via a website. It offers a hassle-free way (no ID, no password required) to watch this top-notch telefilm.
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